How Could You Be So Reckless? / When the Midnight Clock Strikes~

[Ding! Side quest Pathological Heart Knot has been completed!]

[Mission Rewards: Experience Spin... Overabundant Star Source!]

[Boundary Panel Update: Middle Tier Astral Mark Executor, Intermediate Mage, Fifth Order Star Warrior]

"??"

Hearing the notification sound that suddenly popped into her mind, Ling Mengxue was immediately stunned.

What's going on?

How did the task get completed so inexplicably?

It seems like she didn't do anything at all.

Truly, confusion arises from confusion, and beneath that confusion are you and me...

[Xi: Master, Miss Ghost has always been aware of her own problems, but she has kept them buried in her heart and selectively ignored them. However, because you have been asking her to see a doctor these past two days, she could no longer ignore them, and the task was naturally completed.]

Xi He used her previous arrogant, loli-like voice, explaining emotionlessly, as if she had guessed Ling Mengxue's thoughts, and continued:

[However, it seems that even though Miss Bai has realized the problem, she has no intention of giving up. It's probably best for Master to continue with the dungeon quests; at least it's safer. This is her chosen hobby, and we can't change it.]

"..."

Even if you say that...

Ling Mengxue pondered for a moment. This was something ingrained in her genes, and it couldn't be changed...

However, if the situation becomes too extreme, she will refuse to continue the mission.

The rewards for this side quest seem to be random, ranging from Trace Star Source Moderate Star Source. I didn't expect to get an Extra Star Source directly, a perfect 1-shot kill...

And does the completion of the mission mean that one's realm has returned?

OK, so now do we still need to worry about getting completely crushed?

We have to stand up for ourselves!

As for today's task, although it's a bit "obscene," it's still within acceptable limits, so let's just do it.

Because of the friendly exchanges during the first round of tasks, each maid's first target was the person who had previously brought her joy, so Meng Xi was the busiest from the very beginning.

But this time it wasn't just about teasing the cat; she became flustered and shy, feeling that today's outcome wouldn't be very good.

On Ling Mengxue's side was the same girl with slightly curly hair from yesterday.

With her long brown hair falling down and a slightly chubby face, she looked quite lively and cute, except for a slightly dazed look. It was this action of hers that made her even more charming than the other unconscious girls!

The girl crawled down like a puppy, slowly moved forward, and gently wriggled. She looked up at Ling Mengxue with eyes full of shame and longing, making the latter's scalp tingle!

Ling Mengxue swallowed hard, inexplicably thinking of the origami master, and couldn't help but look away.

Do not look at what is improper!

Thinking back carefully, this girl's condition is even more outrageous than yesterday's??

If Xi Yan were to do that in front of her, she probably wouldn't be able to resist at all. But that's just wishful thinking; she'd be grateful if Xiyan didn't actually do it.

The girl even crawled up to Ling Mengxue, holding the whip in her mouth, and affectionately placed it in the latter's hand. She then rolled over on the fluffy carpet and asked, "Master, can you make me feel good?"

"??" Ling Mengxue blushed and picked up her braid, somewhat confused, and could only try her best not to look.

The brown-haired girl's movements were too exaggerated; lying on her back on the ground, her skirt was almost completely exposed. Although she was wearing white stockings, her alluring and hazy beauty was simply tempting to commit a crime.

Ling Mengxue tried her best to remain calm. She felt she still needed to talk to Bai Yun and let all the girls leave. No, she had to do something.

She couldn't stand controlling people and keeping them like pets; she couldn't allow it, or at least couldn't bear to ignore it when she saw it.

Having been missing for so long, their families probably thought they were dead, perhaps even having already held a funeral for them? How heartbroken must they be?

They're so young, they shouldn't be imprisoned here like this. They need to find an opportunity; now that I have the power, I can definitely do it.

The girl noticed Ling Mengxue seemed a little lost in thought, grinned, and stared at her with a slightly dazed look in her eyes. "It's okay, please feel free to ravage me!"

"??"

DM??

Are you even speaking human language? You're asking others to hit you?

Feeling somewhat uncomfortable, Ling Mengxue still endured her shame and did as instructed.

Her first test was a little different from the others. When Ling Lexuan and the others inadvertently looked over, their faces were unsurprisingly filled with strange expressions.

Nan Muya: "How perverted..."

Ling Lexuan: "Scumbag..."

Meng Xi:(っ///////////c)

Ling Mengxue: "..."

Aren't you yourselves the same?

Time flew by unnoticed, and it wasn't until noon that Bai Yun came to check the work results.

Compared to yesterday's simple and funny tasks, today's tasks were significantly more difficult and even more challenging. Each person only managed to complete one, but that was enough.

The mission only requires you to romance one more girl; once you've won, you can say you've cleared the entire party.

Of course, there is one exception.

Bai Yun gave Ling Mengxue a meaningful look, a faint smile appearing on her face. She walked to the dressing table and began rummaging through something.

Like other girls' rooms, her room was piled high with bottles and jars of water, lotion, cream, and serum, along with a tree-shaped jewelry stand, lipsticks, eyeliners, and other cosmetics. In the end, she only picked out a pair of relatively sharp silver scissors.

Holding the scissors in her hand, a flash of silver light transformed into a blade of light. With swift movements, Bai Yun manipulated them with exquisite skill, as if she were an assassin.

Ling Mengxue watched her walk towards her, feeling somewhat puzzled.

Is he preparing to become an assassin?

Concentrate your mind and control the scissors with your inner energy!

"Hmph~ Do you remember what I said before? If you don't manage to win over more than two girls today, I'll make you one of the ladies too~" Bai Yun smiled charmingly, her fingertips lightly brushing against Ling Mengxue's shoulder, a hint of amusement in her eyes, as if she was anticipating something.

Ling Mengxue was stunned for a moment, only to feel a chill in her crotch. She immediately used the 'Pure Lotus Shadow-Stacking Step' to dodge to the side.

She was still very wary of Bai Yun, the Miss Ghost and owner of the manor.

And this female psychopath actually wants to turn her into a girl?

They're not even human!

Hmm? I think I've said some nonsense again~

However, seeing Ling Mengxue's agility, Meng Xi couldn't help but be surprised. Was Brother Ling really that skilled?

Ling Lexuan and Nan Muya both knew that Ling Feng was a martial artist, so they weren't particularly bothered by it. They just felt that "he" was always going against Miss Ghost, which seemed rather brainless.

Who is he/she?

How can you still be so brave??

[Img=700,1244] I'm a little late...

Chapter 112 When the midnight bells rang~

"Oh? You're not pretending anymore?" Bai Yun raised an eyebrow in surprise, but wasn't too astonished. She simply smiled and said, "Sure, I can give you a chance. If you can beat me, I can give you this entire manor."

Although she didn't know how Ling Mengxue had managed to withstand her mental attacks before, how strong could a mere human, an inexperienced young boy, possibly be?

Some small secret realms are mostly populated by first or second-tier supernatural entities, with the most likely being Third Order or Fourth Order supernatural entities.

Her manor may not be the largest dungeon, but it's definitely in the most terrifying category.

The Ghost King is already among the most powerful beings in the terrifying world, and she is an even more powerful 'Magical Nightmare' at the Monarch-Emperor Tier, possessing terrifying magical power. If we exclude the exception of the Fate Association, she is undoubtedly the ruler of the entire Ping'an Ghost Capital. Who can defeat her?

"If I win, you only need to promise me one thing." Ling Mengxue didn't care about her teasing tone. Now that she had recovered her cultivation level, defeating Miss Ghost was no problem for her.

Bai Yun: Are you being polite?

Bai Yun's smile froze, thinking he was stunned. She chuckled and didn't argue, "Tell me."

"After I win, you have to release them all, including all the players in the secret realm. Promise me you won't... uh... you won't keep any more pets!" Ling Mengxue pointed to the maids in the room, her tone indifferent, as if everything would fall into place naturally as she said.

"Hmph~ You seem quite confident, young man. So... giving you a chance isn't out of the question." Bai Yun smiled slightly, genuinely showing some interest.

Ignoring the utterly shocked Meng Xi and the others, she crossed her arms and asked with a hint of curiosity, "You really want to save those people? I can understand these girls, but what's your relationship with those chosen ones outside? You're not just trying to be kind, are you?"

Bai Yun couldn't help but laugh when she got to the last sentence.

There are no laws in this world, and she has witnessed many players scheming against each other and killing one another for a little bit of profit.

Just for people like this?

You might have a serious illness!

"No, no, no, you're wrong." Ling Mengxue shook her head, spread her hands, and sighed helplessly, "Right now, there are people in this place who want to kill me. I'm not some kind of philanthropist. As for the others, to put it bluntly, they're a bonus. At least given my current duties, it seems unreasonable not to help. I should at least think like a normal person."

Hearing Ling Mengxue's words, Bai Yun let out a soft "hmm" and asked somewhat uncertainly, "So, you're not still a member of the Special Affairs Bureau, are you?"

"..."

The question immediately fell silent.

Special Affairs Bureau?

Based on this current explanation, could it be the "Ninth Bureau," which specializes in handling paranormal events?!

Ling Lexuan and Nan Muya looked somewhat surprised. To become members of a Special Affairs Bureau, they must have to pass through layers of assessments, right?

However, considering how easily Ling Feng defeated Ling Yue, a Second-Tier Martial Artist, becoming an agent doesn't seem like a big problem. It's really impressive that a high school student could obtain such an identity.

Meng Xi seemed to have heard of this national organization, but she didn't know much about it; it just sounded impressive.

Ling Mengxue did not answer, but her gaze remained calm, which was taken as tacit agreement.

She already knew when she signed the document Ji Chen gave her that every agent should help ordinary people escape danger to the best of their ability, and of course, they were only responsible for the personal safety of civilians.

However, this is only the standard for ordinary agents. As a "Special-Grade Reserve Agent," even though she has not yet been officially promoted, her mission procedures are the same as those of Special-Grade Agent. She has the authority to make all her own decisions and does not need to consider any factors within a certain scope.

Well... she could have just stood by and watched someone die, but now that she has a legitimate job, working diligently would be a way to give herself some closure.

There are so many similar terrifying secret realms. She doesn't have the time to be everyone's guardian. If you don't work hard yourself, do you think you can survive the next time a secret realm opens?

Bai Yun wasn't particularly surprised by this.

So many people have come to this horror world, with all sorts of strange professions and identities. Not to mention, she has killed several people from departments similar to this one.

If they misbehave, just kill them.

"Alright, let's finish today's task first. When the clock strikes midnight tonight, I'll have everyone in the manor make way for you in the villa's back garden—oh no... no need to make way. If you can't even beat my men, don't waste your time with me."

After saying that, Bai Yun gave Ling Mengxue a deep look, and without giving her a chance to speak, she turned and left the bedroom, disappearing into thin air like a phantom.

Meng Xi was anxious after hearing Bai Yun's words and hoped that Ling Mengxue would seriously consider it.

Now things are really messed up; there's nowhere to even offer advice.

She frowned, her heart filled with worry. Seeing Ling Mengxue return, she immediately went to greet her, her tone somewhat uneasy. "Brother Ling, that Miss Bai... is very dangerous. Why did you insist on challenging her? Shouldn't you have thought it through?"

Ling Mengxue smiled, couldn't help but reach out and pat her head, and said casually, "Do I even need to think about letting you go home early?"

This was the first time someone had patted her head like that. Meng Xi was startled at first, then blushed and lowered her head, her head already buzzing.

Ling Lexuan glanced at Ling Mengxue with disdain, seemingly wanting to say something, her expression complex—helplessness? Disappointment? Ignorance is bliss?

My cousin's actions were both heroic and foolish...

Before doing this, could you consider your own skill level and the other person's skill level?

If Miss Ghost is a Challenger rank player, you're probably only Silver or Gold at best, right?

How can we fight them like this?

Ling Lexuan herself enjoys playing games, so she knows that with such a huge difference in rank, unless you're a pro using a smurf account, you're almost guaranteed to lose.