Two Tasks

The Seven-Colored Deer walked up to Xiao Fan, intending to give this somewhat polite human a good task, but it smelled something unusual on him. Its expression changed, and it looked at Xiao Fan with surprise and suspicion.

Such a complex flavor, a bit birdy, and a bit dragon-like...

Why is this happening? Isn't this a human? How can it have an animalistic aura?

The Seven-Colored Deer lowered its head in confusion and sniffed at Xiao Fan.

Being stared at by a bizarre-looking Magic Beast that was over ten meters tall, Xiao Fan already felt incredibly pressured.

The Seven-Colored Deer suddenly lowered its head and approached, startling Xiao Fan so much that he tensed up.

Upon seeing this, Jian Qingfeng and the others behind him immediately assumed a fighting stance.

Fortunately, the Seven-Colored Deer only sniffed and showed no intention of attacking. Xiao Fan breathed a sigh of relief, but still dared not relax.

He twitched the corner of his mouth and spoke again.

"Lord Seven-Colored Deer, what is your mission?"

"Oh." The Seven-Colored Deer raised its head, tilted its head, and thought for a moment.

I have two tasks here; you can choose one to complete.

"Two tasks?"

Xiao Fan was surprised.

Why hadn't Shen Long mentioned this before? Was Old Deng hiding something again?

The Seven-Colored Deer continued to speak.

"I need seven beautiful flowers to adorn my antlers: Violet, Green Stamen Flower... and Blue Millet."

"You brought these seven flowers here before dark, and as a token of my gratitude, I will give you a gift."

Xiao Fan and the others quickly wrote down the names of the seven flowers.

If all goes as expected, the first reward for the quest will be a city Upgrade Token.

"There's a damned fish under the waterfall in the southeast of Flower Valley. It keeps teasing me when I'm drinking water. If you can kill it, I'll give you a generous reward."

"Alright, just two tasks. Come find me if you finish them before dark."

After saying this, the Seven-Colored Deer disappeared into the white mist of the dense forest.

"Jiu Chen, why are there two missions? Which one should we choose?"

As soon as the Seven-Colored Deer left, Jian Qingfeng couldn't help but ask.

Xiao Fan shook his head. "I don't know either, but I heard Shen Long say last time that the city Upgrade Token should be the reward for the first mission."

Upon hearing this, the others breathed a sigh of relief.

The first task is great! Just find some flowers, simple and safe.

As for the second task, although it sounds like the reward is more generous, but...

A fish that dares to tease the Seven-Colored Deer is obviously no ordinary fish; it might even be a Magic Beast! They wouldn't dare to kill it!

"Shall we choose the first one?" Jian Qingfeng pondered for a moment and also felt that choosing the first one was the safest option.

Xiao Fan waved his hand.

"Only children make choices."

Upgrade Token and don't miss out on the generous rewards.

After changing jobs and acquiring new God-Tier Skill, Xiao Fan felt confident that he was invincible again!

However, it depends on the specific situation. If the fish is too high-level, then forget about it.

"Let's go find some flowers first."

With seven flowers of different colors, Xiao Fan began to understand why the Seven-Colored Deer was called that.

In less than two hours, the team had found all seven flowers, leading Xiao Fan to seriously suspect that this quest was a freebie for the players.

"Let's go check out the waterfall to the southeast."

The group hadn't gone far when they heard the sound of rushing water ahead.

Xiao Fan stopped, turned around and exchanged a glance with the others, then whispered, "It's just ahead. Everyone be careful. If the target's level is too high, retreat. If it's just a level 100 Magic Beast, then we'll give it a try."

The others nodded in unison, and then the group carefully walked towards the direction of the water flow.

As the sound of flowing water grew closer, a waterfall a hundred meters high appeared directly in front of us, its cascading water splashing up a spray of mist.

A group of people carefully crouched down and parted the weeds in front of them.

When they finally saw the lake below the waterfall, everyone's eyes widened instantly, and their mouths formed an "O" shape.

"Beautiful... beautiful woman..."

Iron Blood suppressed his trembling voice and managed to utter a few words with difficulty.

In the very center of the lake stood a huge rock. On the rock, a stunningly beautiful figure leaned against the rock.

Just one glance at her profile is enough to take your breath away.

Her long, black, curly hair cascaded down to her waist, making her skin appear even whiter than snow.

Her upper body was covered only by two delicate pink lotus blossoms, barely concealing her vital parts. Her exposed skin was as smooth and warm as jade, like melting snow in early spring.

It's breathtakingly beautiful.

If Xiao Fan wasn't mistaken, it was indeed "that damned fish" that the Seven-Colored Deer had mentioned.

Because a woman's lower body is not human legs, but a shimmering, colorful fish tail.

At this moment, her fishtail lightly touched the surface of the lake, as if she were playing, creating a beautiful and moving scene.

Xiao Fan opened his mouth, thinking of the terrifying appearance of the Seven-Colored Deer, and then looking at the stunningly Mermaid in front of him.

This Seven-Colored Deer... they were definitely lying!

Even Mermaid like that would dare to flirt with an ugly Seven-Colored Deer?

Really, this isn't a prejudice he holds...

Thinking of this, Xiao Fan looked at the information above the Mermaid's head.

The fish are beautiful, but the Seven-Colored Deer gave away too many. He has to side with the villainous deer this time!

Only...

After seeing the information above the Mermaid's head, Xiao Fan was stunned.

Because this Mermaid is actually a Neutral Magic Beast, with only three yellow names above its head: Fairy Fish.

"Jiu Chen, this Fairy Fish seems to be a Neutral Magic Beast as well."

Jian Qingfeng whispered, clearly he had also noticed something was wrong.

Xiao Fan nodded. "Yes."

He never expected there would be other Neutral Magic Beast in the Monster Region; he had always thought there was only the Seven-Colored Deer.

To fight or not to fight?

Xiao Fan looked up at the sky; it was getting darker and darker. They had to get to their previous location before nightfall to hand in their mission to the Seven-Colored Deer.

If you miss the appointed time, you don't know when you'll be able to find the Seven-Colored Deer again.

A decision must be made as soon as possible!

Xiao Fan took a deep breath and finally made his decision.

"I'll go up and check first. You guys keep an eye on the chat channel. If I say 'attack,' attack immediately!"

Xiao Fan did this to see if he could get other tasks from this Fairy Fish.

What if the Fairy Fish gives even more?

"It's too dangerous for you to go alone. I'll go with you," Jian Qingfeng suggested.

"No need, I'm better off doing things alone," Xiao Fan shook his head and refused.

Neutral Magic Beast will not attack players unless provoked.

Besides, he has the Zijin, so he won't be in danger.

Be careful.

"Um."

After giving everyone a reassuring look, Xiao Fan slowly walked towards the Fairy Fish.

As I walked, I kept thinking about how to ask for the quest. If I didn't get the quest, how would I find out the Fairy Fish's level and kill it before dark to complete the quest?

As he pondered, Xiao Fan found himself less than a hundred meters away from the Fairy Fish.

The Fairy Fish's snow-white arms rested lightly on the Blue Stone, her tail still gently touching the lake surface, completely unaware of Xiao Fan's approach.

Just as Xiao Fan was less than ten meters away from the Fairy Fish, an arrow suddenly pierced through his right side and shot straight towards the Fairy Fish in the center of the lake.

"Not good!"