Hook the Pitch-Black

Stelle heard this and pointed toward a treasure chest not far away.

"Look, aren't there Stellar Jades over there? We'll go open the treasure chest once we've dealt with these people."

March 7th agreed immediately. It seemed like there were quite a lot of treasure chests in Belobog; she had already spotted several Common Treasure Chests in the immediate vicinity.

Without Gepard's shield, the Silvermane Guards present were quickly knocked down by Dan Heng.

March 7th looked at Gepard and sighed helplessly.

"Why won't you listen? We really aren't with that guy."

Stelle patted March 7th.

"March, show him the photos. Didn't you take pictures of their planet?"

Only after Stelle's reminder did March 7th remember. She immediately took out the photos to show Gepard.

After looking at them, Gepard finally believed that March 7th and her companions were not working with Sampo.

Gepard vaguely remembered records in books stating that before the Eternal Freeze descended, visitors from beyond the world often arrived.

He hadn't expected that after so many years, Outworlders would descend once again.

This matter was no longer something he could decide on his own.

After some thought, Gepard decided to take them to meet the Guardian.

In Belobog.

Ye Yun had grabbed a "local" to lead the way for him.

"My friend, we had a deal—once we reached Belobog, you'd let me go."

In a small alleyway, the local resident Sampo was speaking to Ye Yun.

Sampo had originally intended to go back and prepare for the next scene in his script.

He hadn't expected to be grabbed halfway and forced to act as a tour guide.

The main thing was that the other party was incredibly strong, especially that talking deer, which actually possessed strength approaching that of an Emanator.

Ye Yun urged him on.

"Hurry up, take me to the Underworld."

The Upper District wasn't very interesting right now, and with Cocolia in power, she might find some excuse to arrest him the moment she saw him.

Although he wasn't afraid of Cocolia or the Stellaron, it would still be a hassle, wouldn't it?

Better to go play in the Underworld first.

Sampo begged bitterly.

"My dear sir, the entrance to the Underworld is currently locked down. My friend, Old Sampo really has no way to take you down there."

Ye Yun kicked Sampo in the backside.

"Hurry up. Don't you have a secret passage? We'll take that."

Sampo's eyes widened. What the hell! How did this guy know about his secret passage?

This guy should be visiting Belobog for the first time, right? How is he so familiar with him? Could he be an old friend from the tavern? That shouldn't be right; this guy doesn't have any Path of Elation energy on him either.

Forget it, forget it. Better to take this guy down there first, otherwise Old Sampo's backside is going to get kicked again.

Sampo hurriedly led Ye Yun toward his secret passage.

Following the secret passage, Ye Yun successfully arrived in the Underworld.

Smelling the pungent scent of coal and slag in the air, Ye Yun couldn't help but frown.

The Underworld in reality is truly miserable; discarded slag and abandoned tools can be seen everywhere.

Ye Yun turned around, intending to have Sampo take him to find Natasha, only to realize that Sampo had already slipped away at some point.

This was a bit troublesome. Ye Yun had originally planned to go straight to Natasha to do some business.

As the leader of Wildfire, Natasha coordinated the supplies for the entire Boulder Town.

Presumably, with Natasha's status, it would be easy to collect enough Stellar Jades.

With no other choice, Ye Yun could only ask for directions while searching for Natasha's clinic.

As he walked along.

Suddenly, Ye Yun felt a sharp pain in his kidney, as if he had been struck by a heavy object.

"Ouch!"

A wail rang out. Ye Yun turned around to see a little girl with short blonde hair sitting on the ground, clutching her forehead.

Ye Yun recognized the little girl at a glance. Isn't this Hook the Pitch-Black herself?

Ye Yun helped her up.

"Are you okay, Hook?"

Hook shook her head.

"I'm fine."

Hook looked up at Ye Yun.

"Who are you? How do you know my name?"

Ye Yun smiled.

"Of course I know. Who hasn't heard of the famous Lady Hook?"

Hook felt a little lightheaded from Ye Yun's sudden praise.

"Hmph! That goes without saying. I am Hook the Pitch-Black! You've got a good eye, being able to recognize me at a single glance, hehe~" Hook put on the air of a little adult and patted Ye Yun's thigh with satisfaction.

As for why she patted his thigh? That goes without saying—it was the highest point Hook the Pitch-Black could reach.

Hook looked at Ye Yun.

"What's your name? I don't know your name yet."

Ye Yun said.

"My name is Ye Yun."

Ye Yun then asked.

"Does Lady Hook the Pitch-Black know where Natasha is?"

At the mention of Natasha's name, Hook's body trembled as if by reflex.

"The! The old witch!"

Ye Yun couldn't help but sigh. Hook was truly terrified of Natasha; she was scared just by hearing her name.

"Right, does Hook know where Natasha is? I have something to discuss with her."

Hook looked Ye Yun up and down, her large eyes scanning him repeatedly, trying to determine if he was a good person or a bad one.

Although the old witch was fierce, she was very good to Hook, so she couldn't just take anyone to see her.

Seeing this, Ye Yun took out a bag of Skittles and handed it to Hook.

"As long as Lady Hook the Pitch-Black takes me to find Natasha, this bag of candy is yours."

Ye Yun had no choice but to use the gourmet temptation method. When it came to children, candy could solve a lot of problems.

Hook looked at the Skittles in Ye Yun's hand with curiosity.

"Candy? I remember it not looking like this?"

Ye Yun opened the packaging, took one out, and handed it to Hook.

"This is also a type of candy. Give it a try."

Hook looked at the bright red candy in front of her, unable to resist the temptation in her heart.

"Then... then Hook will give it a try."

Hook took the candy and popped it into her mouth.

The moment the candy entered her mouth, the sugar instantly melted, leaving a sweet and slightly tangy flavor that made Hook look completely satisfied.

"Mmm~ So delicious!"

Ye Yun shook the bag of candy in his hand a few times.

"How about it? Are you willing to take me there? Don't worry, I'm looking for Natasha to do business; I won't hurt her."

Hearing this, Hook was still a bit hesitant. Ye Yun was a stranger, after all.

But... but the candy was just so delicious~

In the end.

Hook still couldn't resist the devil's temptation (the temptation of candy).

Happily clutching the large bag of Skittles, Hook led Ye Yun off to find Natasha.

Along the way, Hook held the candy tightly, checking it every few steps, terrified that even a single piece might fall to the ground.

Seeing this, Ye Yun smiled helplessly. He immediately opened the System Shop, searched for a moment, and spent 1 Stellar Jade to buy a Little Panda Backpack for Hook.

"Wow! This bag is so cute! Is this really for Hook?" Hook's eyes lit up as she looked at the Little Panda Backpack.

Ye Yun took the large bag of Skittles from Hook's arms and stuffed it into the small backpack.

"Yes, it's for you. Put it on, and you won't have to worry about the candy falling out anymore."

As he spoke, Ye Yun helped Hook put on the backpack.

Hook swayed the little bag back and forth, overjoyed.