Meng Xi's Resolve

Since there was still plenty of time, he didn't chat much. He picked up a maid outfit that Ling Mengxue had bought from somewhere last night and prepared to take a shower.

Of course, you also have to take turns queuing to take a shower.

He didn't know if it was because of the psychological effect accumulated over a period of time, but now he didn't dislike the outfit he was wearing; on the contrary, he felt quite good about it.

It's fucking thrilling!

You can experience feelings you've never had before~

Of the four, only Ling Mengxue hadn't showered, yet she remained clean and even carried a fresh, natural fragrance, without a trace of sweat.

To avoid arousing suspicion, she eventually took a symbolic shower, using SpongeBob brand body wash, which felt exceptionally refreshing on her body.

When she came out of the bathroom, she seemed to smell of the ocean.

How to put it? At this moment, Ling Mengxue felt that she was not in a horror world, but in Bikini Bottom in the deep sea, on a lonely street where a few small houses were located.

A stone house, a human face statue, and a pineapple...

SpongeBob, let's catch jellyfish together!

Uh... we've gotten a bit off-topic.

Leaning against the side of the bed, Meng Xi kept her head down, lost in thought. Her fingers were white from gripping the bed, still debating whether or not to tell the two team members about Ling Mengxue, especially her partner.

Even if Brother Ling is from that Special Affairs Bureau, he still can't be compared to a ghost of Miss Ghost's caliber, right?

What should we do if something really happens?

But I already promised to keep it a secret...

Compared to her deep worry, Zhao Lei, unaware of what had happened, had no other thoughts.

In Zhao Lei's eyes, since he himself was fine, then Feng Ge, who was Great Grandmaster Tier, was even less likely to be in danger.

Yue Xinrou was only thinking about how to survive and how to find a powerful backer, so she leisurely listened to her Cool Cat Music and didn't think about anything else.

Whether she would survive tomorrow was still a question; obediently following her assignments and working was the only thing she could do.

This "Manor Daily Life" quest has no main storyline; at most, it can only trigger side quests. It's a genuine Survival Challenge, and as long as you can survive until the time runs out, everyone can complete the dungeon.

Miss Ghost was a human in her previous life; otherwise, the protection mechanism wouldn't have been set up so strictly. The danger of the secret realm was entirely due to her. If it were a secret realm ruled by another brutal Ghost King, it wouldn't be impossible for all the players to be wiped out.

This journey to a secret realm beyond dimensions offers unimaginable benefits to everyone, but also the possibility of dying in this other world.

It was nearly 10 p. m. when Ling Mengxue finally returned to her bedroom.

The indoor light bulbs, perhaps due to years of disrepair, were not very sensitive, casting a dim, yellowish light that flickered on and off, occasionally hissing as if to create a spooky atmosphere.

On the clean and tidy desk sat a 'Soul Lamp', which was not activated. However, Meng Xi had already heard Ling Mengxue explain the effects and uses of the 'Soul Lamp' beforehand, which could be used to ward off some supernatural monsters.

At this moment, she looked up and happened to see Ling Mengxue just walking out of the bathroom, as well as the boy's gentle and refined face. She was about to speak when her face flushed slightly, and she looked somewhat surprised.

Ling Mengxue glanced at her, only noticing that the expression on her face seemed rather strange, but she didn't think much of it, assuming that she was just trying to persuade her again.

Pretending to throw the dirty clothes into the bucket, she then habitually picked up the hairdryer, preparing to dry her hair first.

However, when Zhao Lei glanced at her unintentionally, he couldn't help but exclaim "Holy crap!" He quickly sat up, rubbed his eyes, thinking he was seeing things, "Brother Feng, your hair... it's gotten so long!"

"Hair?" Ling Mengxue turned to look at him and murmured, "It shouldn't be very long, right? It's always been like this before, just slightly flowing."

As she spoke, she subconsciously touched her head, but the next second, a strand of black hair fell down from the side of her vision, cascading down her shoulders like a waterfall, and the atmosphere instantly froze!

For a moment, all three of them stared at her, making Ling Mengxue feel a little embarrassed.

That hair?

That doesn't make sense, does it?

After a moment of silence, Ling Mengxue suddenly thought of something, her expression changed slightly, and she turned and rushed back to the bathroom.

Looking in the mirror, wow! Not only had my face and skin improved, but even my hair had returned to its original length. I felt almost ethereal; calling me a beauty wouldn't be an exaggeration.

However, it's not that her skin improved; rather, it was due to the influence of the magic illusion, which caused her to be somewhat exposed.

What's the reason?

Could it be because it's just a shower?

Too relaxed, both physically and mentally?

Ling Mengxue shook her head and sighed. Fortunately, the Illusory Realm maintained the illusion, so the transformation was only slightly affected. Otherwise, if it had been exposed directly, even ten mouths wouldn't have been able to explain it.

Once she transformed back to normal, she immediately returned, even though the blush on her face hadn't faded yet...

"Forget what you saw. That was just an accident, you know?" Ling Mengxue said, one hand on her hip, without blushing or panting, her long eyelashes trembling slightly.

The three people, lying on the bed, looked at each other upon hearing this, feeling a mixture of confusion and awe. They all nodded obediently and said in unison, "Understood!"

Having witnessed firsthand that Brother Ling had such an unknown side, Meng Xi felt her face flush with embarrassment. She dared not look Ling Mengxue in the eye, covering her eyes with her small hands, but her gaze still couldn't help but peek through her fingers.

Zhao Lei forced a smile. He even thought he had disturbed his older brother's enjoyment. He silently turned over and went to sleep, as if he had forgotten everything that had just happened, but he was actually a little excited inside.

I never knew Brother Feng had such an unknown side!

That was fucking thrilling!!

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Chapter 115 Meng Xi's Persistence

The atmosphere in the room was somewhat subtle.

Ling Mengxue felt somewhat embarrassed by this unexpected turn of events.

Sure enough, even if magical attributes are restored, one must remain vigilant at all times, otherwise, things might go wrong at any moment.

"Alright, it's getting late, let's get some rest tonight."

After calming herself down slightly, Ling Mengxue smiled faintly. Seeing that no one had any objections, she went over and turned off the lights.

Before taking a break, she took out three more bottles of "Strength Potion" and placed them on the desk next to her, saying casually, "If any of you need any more tomorrow, feel free to take them; it's free."

Silence--

They couldn't see anything in the darkness, not even their own hands, but the group still turned their heads slightly, their eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions, including gratitude.

Although this miraculous medicine has some side effects, it can truly save their lives in critical moments.

Strength-enhancing potions, even for ordinary people, can forcibly raise their physique to the First Order. If used properly, this is enough to evade the hunting of Second-Order Supernatural. Outside, it would be an absolutely priceless item, which is self-evident.

Zhao Lei was Ling Mengxue's companion, so it was only natural that he could obtain such a precious item. However, Yue Xinrou couldn't understand why she was doing this and could only express her gratitude with trepidation.

Meng Xi was the only one among them who knew that Ling Mengxue was a member of the Ninth Bureau, so it wasn't surprising that she had such a miraculous potion. However, giving it away so casually seemed to lack any principles.

Could it be that Brother Ling has some plans?

"Brother Feng, this stuff must be very valuable, right? You should keep more of it for yourself. You have more trump cards to play, so don't always favor us." Zhao Lei, being straightforward, spoke up when he felt something was amiss.

The air was somewhat quiet; it seemed all three of them were straining to hear what they might find out.

Ling Mengxue turned to the side, feeling a little strange; she hadn't really thought about it much.

All the magical potions she had developed that had side effects were categorized into low-quality storage shelves. They were just sitting there anyway, and she would have to throw them away as trash when they expired, so she might as well give them to people who needed them.

However, the gift wasn't given away for nothing. She didn't care about Meng Xi, but she really disliked Yue Xinrou.

After all, this girl had been trying to take advantage of her with her boyfriend since the very first night in the dungeon. Did she think she wouldn't notice?

Isn't this being used as a fool to be sold out?

Therefore, her requirements for Yue Xinrou were very simple. After all, she was usually with Zhao Lei, so they had each other's company. She could ask her friend to help out when needed, and that would be considered payment. After that, she could do whatever she wanted, and Ling Mengxue couldn't interfere.

Yue Xinrou obviously also realized that this might be the reason, so she didn't say anything and just lay quietly to the side listening to music.

The room quickly fell silent again.

Ling Mengxue slowly closed her eyes, still worried about everything that had happened tonight.

Looking back on everything that happened today, she felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

Who is Bai Yun? Would she really agree to a duel with her based on just a few words? That in itself is very strange.

In any case, Ling Mengxue wouldn't easily believe her nonsense.

This is like a reckless mouse challenging a cat to a duel. Why would a cat agree to play a game with a cat in the middle of the night when the outcome is almost certain? Isn't that more practical than just going to fight?

Isn't it comfortable to lie in bed and sleep?

Could it really just be a spur-of-the-moment thing?

Ling Mengxue frowned; she felt that this possibility was quite high.

It's possible that Bai Yun has already arranged for many terrifying monsters to lure her along the way, waiting for her to step into the dark land before they burst forth and tear her to pieces...

But it doesn't matter; no matter how well her plan turns out, Ling Mengxue will go along with it.

She was quite powerful now. If the other party really stood her up, she would sneak into Bai Yun's room, drag her out, and then have a blood-pumping battle! To fulfill the contract!

The night seemed to drag on endlessly, and Ling Mengxue needed to wait until everyone was asleep before she could move around.

Fortunately, they must have been exhausted and were sleeping soundly. I doubt even a slap would wake them up. Otherwise, if they were discovered, who knows how much more trouble it would cause.

The windows were tightly shut, but the faint wails of ghosts could still be heard in the darkness outside; the manor was probably a living hell tonight.

Judging that it was about time, Ling Mengxue turned over and prepared to get out of bed.

Judging from her speed, even if something blocked her way, she could probably cross the entire manor in less than ten minutes.

However, before she could get up, her arm was suddenly grabbed.

Ling Mengxue turned around in surprise.

Although the room was pitch black and she couldn't see anyone's face clearly, she knew who it was without even thinking.

"Meng Xi?"

Meng Xi wasn't surprised. After thinking for a moment, she took his other hand and said, "Brother Ling, if you really want to go, please take me with you."

"..." "Are you sick?" Ling Mengxue frowned and couldn't help but curse.

She suddenly wondered if the girl had gone mad, actually thinking of running away at night. Surely she wasn't unaware of the dangers of this trip?

For ordinary people, the night is an absolute taboo; the abyss will devour you, leaving not even bone fragments. Without some strength, how can you not know how to play it safe?

Unexpectedly, Meng Xi didn't seem to care. Her eyes sparkled, and she gripped her slender, soft hands even tighter. "I'm sick, so... please take me with you, Brother Ling. I won't cause any trouble."

Her tone was unexpectedly firm, yet tinged with a hint of pleading; even through the darkness, Ling Mengxue could almost see the determination on her face.

But...

So what?

If I said no, I mean no!

Ling Mengxue stopped swearing at the girl. Feeling helpless, she gently removed her hand, her tone slightly indifferent. "You'll become a burden to me..."

Meng Xi pursed her red lips, a subtle stirring in her heart.

Of course she knew that Ling Mengxue was just pretending to be indifferent. Although they hadn't spent much time together, it wasn't hard to see that Brother Ling was only cold on the surface, but was actually very gentle inside. Otherwise, he wouldn't care about them so much on a daily basis.

Without hesitation, Meng Xi quickly took out a thumb-sized blue crystal from her mission storage space and placed it in Ling Mengxue's hand, explaining softly, "Brother Ling, this crystal can trigger a protective barrier similar to an energy field. I hope you can wear it."

"Okay, you should get some rest too."

Guardian Crystal?

Ling Mengxue was curious, but without thinking much about it, she put it away.

I was just putting on an act; if I hadn't accepted it, who knows what else this girl might have done. (゜ロ゜)

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