Xiao Jie had already braced himself for a hard fight. Yet when the doors opened, the hall before him was utterly empty. Nothing but a vacant main hall stood before him and I Want to Become Immortal.
With the windows sealed shut and the lighting poor—not to mention that the place had likely been sealed for centuries—the interior of the Tian Family Old House had a dim, eerie, decaying atmosphere. Everything was coated in a dull gray pallor, brimming with ominous vibes. It made Xiao Jie feel as if he had returned to those days of staying up late playing Dark Souls 3.
"Meatball, go in and take a look!" Xiao Jie ordered.
This was where a pet proved its worth. Naturally, when it came to risking one's life to scout ahead, the dog had to go first.
Meatball let out a soft whimper and timidly squeezed inside.
Broken Tooth followed as well. The two dogs circled the hall, one on either side, but did not trigger a battle.
Xiao Jie did not lower his guard because of that. Logically, a hidden map unlocked through a questline was bound to have a quest boss.
He and I Want to Become Immortal followed far behind the two dogs and began searching the entire Tian Family Old House.
Xiao Jie left no stone unturned. Whenever he spotted an item in the hall that could be picked up, whether it was a decorative vase or an incense burner on a guest table, he stuffed it all into his inventory.
There was nothing in the hall apart from some destructible tables, chairs, benches, and bulky furniture. They moved on to a side parlor, which was equally empty.
Then came the kitchen. Here, they did find a few useful things: kitchen knives, plates, and porcelain