The Third Email

New email?

Lu Xuan's body stiffened. Thinking of the thought that had just arisen, he narrowed his eyes.

A new choice leads to future death?

He was planning to steal Xu Long's Earth Dragon Egg.

Will he die?

With doubt, he opened the new email.

[I am Lu Xuan. By the time you read this email, I will already be dead...]

[May 8th, 00:00. After finishing a battle, I was resting in the wilderness when I received a notice from Jiangnan Martial University: Xu Long stole the Earth Dragon Egg and went missing. The Xu Family has issued a bounty.

Earth Dragon Egg, a type of monster that can cure my parents.

I was tempted, and even more restless.

For the Earth Dragon Egg, I decided to venture deep into the second ring of Ruins City overnight.]

[I decided to steal Xu Long's Earth Dragon Egg. As long as I get the Earth Dragon Egg, my parents can be saved!]

[My little sister can also break through to become a Martial Artist unimpeded.]

[May 8th. Monsters in the second ring of Ruins City were increasing. This was an effect caused by the Earth Dragon, a High-level Monster. I fought my way forward.

I swore to obtain the Earth Dragon Egg.

Soon, I found traces of Xu Long and his group in the second ring of Ruins City.]

[Xu Long had five other Martial Artists with him, including himself, there were three Fourth-order Intermediate Martial Artists. I carefully calculated that my chance of successfully snatching it was seventy percent.

I didn't act rashly, but I couldn't wait too long.

After careful consideration, I decided to lure some monsters to attack them, and then secretly switch things up.]

[At night, I used the flesh and blood of a Blazing Horned Lion to attract an Intermediate Monster and three Low-level Monsters, and drove them all towards where Xu Long and his group were resting.

The effect was better than expected, and a fierce battle broke out between the two sides.]

[Xu Long was guarding the Earth Dragon Egg alone. This was the perfect time to steal it!]

[I didn't hesitate for a moment. My psychic power and vitality power were unleashed simultaneously, giving Xu Long no chance. I defeated him on the spot and snatched the Earth Dragon Egg.

Xu Long was attacked by monsters and lost both his legs.]

[May 9th. The bounty on me arrived as expected.

The Xu Family offered ten million to capture me.

They are very willing to spend money.

But I knew no one could find out who I was, because I was wearing a Ghost-faced Monkey mask.]

[May 10th. A major earthquake occurred in Ruins City, briefly disrupting everyone's plans.

A Beast Lord level monster erupted from underground, causing a small-scale beast tide. Three Martial Dao Grandmasters stepped in and killed it.

Originally, this was just a common monster breakthrough event in the wilderness, but what I never expected was that this incident was actually related to me!

[May 10th. After the Beast Lord level monster died, a large number of Martial Artists swarmed to the place where it appeared, because the appearance of monsters of this level often brought valuable treasures.

Coincidentally, the place where this monster broke through was Building 3!

[People found the Ghost-faced Monkey corpse in Building 3 and immediately thought of the Ghost Face Martial Artist who attacked Xu Long.

[May 11th. Someone spread rumors that the Ghost Face Martial Artist obtained a great opportunity at the Beast Lord level monster's breakthrough site, causing the Beast Lord level monster to awaken.

I was stunned.

The Xu Family increased the bounty by ten million, and major corporations offered ten million for the so-called "opportunity."

Overnight, my net worth exceeded one hundred million.

[Although I had concerns, I did not panic. I did not believe these people could find me based on mere clues.

[May 12th. Major corporations bought Martial Artists' spoils at high prices. A Low-level Monster was sold for 200,000.

I knew this was a trap set specifically for me. These people were preparing to lure me in.

Fortunately, I returned to Jinling City as a logistics staff member of Jiangnan Martial University. Most logistics personnel are ordinary people and would not attract attention.

[However, things always turn out unexpectedly.

[Xu Xin, the class monitor of Class 6 at Jiangnan Martial University, defeated a High-level Monster, causing heated discussion.

The bounties offered by major corporations and the Xu Family were too high. Some people couldn't resist the temptation and informed the Xu Family about the situation at the time.

They learned that the Ghost Face Martial Artist had assisted Xu Xin and the others.

[May 13th. The Xu Family dared not pressure Jiangnan Martial University, but they dared to pressure students. Xu Xin was the target of the pressure. Fortunately, her background was also strong, which made the Xu Family stop.

I thought the matter was over and I could openly sell my spoils to cure my parents, but I didn't expect the accident to come so quickly.

[May 20th. Xu Long went crazy. If he couldn't threaten Xu Xin, he would threaten those who had contact with her. I was on the list.

[May 21st, I didn't dare make any moves, just like usual.]

[May 25th, my sister's condition was a bit off.]

[May 30th, the Xu Family finally made their move against me. They used my sister and parents as leverage to test if I was the Ghost Face Martial Artist.

Before this, over ten people in logistics had already suffered similar threats, some even losing their entire families.

My parents couldn't hold out much longer. The Xu Family's threat would surely lead to their deaths.]

[June 1st, I died.

I died in a battle against the Xu Family.

I am filled with regret. I haven't saved my parents yet, nor helped my sister break through to become a Martial Artist. I hate power, and even more, I hate my own weakness.]

An overwhelming sense of helplessness washed over him.

Lu Xuan's breathing quickened slightly, his voice tinged with disappointment, "So I still couldn't save Mom and Dad?"

He wasn't angry that the Xu Family held great power.

Heavenly treasures and rare resources go to the capable. Since he had taken the opportunity that belonged to others, he had to bear the consequences.

Just as his future self had said.

Everything was caused by his own weakness. If he weren't so weak, he could have bullied others like the Xu Family, and he wouldn't have been targeted by bounties.

"It's fine. Since I made the wrong choice, I'll just find a way to avoid it."

At least, he hadn't gone to snatch Xu Long's Earth Dragon Egg yet.

Lu Xuan didn't rush to make a decision and continued to check the rest of the email. Normally, there should be some other information following.

[I died a terrible death, but I don't regret the choice I made. What I regret is not killing Xu Long back then.]

[To my past self: The Earth Dragon Egg can save your parents. Whether you snatch it or not is up to you, but remember, if you choose to snatch it, leave no trace behind. Only the dead can keep secrets!]

[I knew I was going to die for sure, so I specifically gathered some information.]

[1. The reason for the appearance of the Beast Lord level monster is very likely due to the Bronze Gourd. This gourd might have other effects. 2. The Xu Family is desperately seeking the Earth Dragon Egg to save their Martial Dao Grandmaster. 3. Ruins City contains various opportunities, including low-level Spiritual Items... 4. Xu Xin's identity is not simple. Revealing her identity might save my life. 5. The Monster Potion Company discovered a high-level spiritual medicine in the Ruins City amusement park, worth a million! 6. Lottery numbers for May 15th: 6, 9, 11...]

The information wasn't extensive, but it was useful.

"The Xu Family's Martial Dao Grandmaster needs the Earth Dragon to be treated?"

Lu Xuan's eyes narrowed.

This piece of news was more valuable than any other. Martial Dao families were established by a small portion of people who became Martial Artists ahead of others after the Great Cataclysm.

These families were guarded by at least Martial Dao Grandmaster level powerhouses.

These families had some industries, which required strong individuals to protect them, otherwise, they wouldn't be able to stand in this chaotic world.

It was precisely because of this that Lu Xuan felt this news was useful.

Having industries meant competition.

Competition with the Federation, competition with other families... If the news of the Xu Family's Martial Dao Grandmaster being injured were to spread, they would have no time to deal with him.

This meant that even if he killed Xu Long, it would be fine.

"This is truly good news!"

Lu Xuan's voice turned icy, the firelight reflecting his upturned lips, a hint of madness in his eyes.

"The Earth Dragon Egg can only be mine!"