Three sets of Paladin armor, over four hundred gold coins, and the much-needed wood – with the legendary succubus, Bede, in the mix, Night San Geng couldn't help but find it all amusing.
After Night San Geng gave Bede a little push, whether intentional or not, she stumbled a couple of steps and emerged from the mist barrier.
"This..."
The dazzling sunlight illuminated Bede's fair skin, causing her eyes to tear up from the brightness. However, she made no effort to shield herself; instead, she kept her eyes wide open, savoring the warmth.
This warmth represented a larger world.
"You..."
"Don't worry! As long as you don't misuse your charm, no one in this world should be able to see through you," Night San Geng said, glancing at the faded white cat in his arms.
In reality, although Bede wasn't an undead creature, the moment their souls were bound by the soul contract, their soul powers became connected. Naturally, the disguise effect also worked on Bede, albeit with an additional daily soul energy maintenance cost of 10 points for Night San Geng.
"Really?" Bede's voice trembled.
"Of course. But why doesn't this mist look like the rumored one that allows entrance but prevents exit?" Night San Geng questioned, turning to look at the mist behind him.
Could it be that his mental aura was at play here?
Bede also turned to look, then suddenly smiled at Night San Geng.
"I'll show you something good."
After saying this, Bede opened her hands towards the direction of the black mist, closed her eyes slowly, and Night San Geng felt a gentle breeze suddenly arise.
Sensitive to the wind, he realized its peculiarity, but he remained silent and observed.
As the wind grew stronger, suddenly, the massive black mist, like a burst balloon, rapidly began to contract. With a swift motion, it condensed into a small diamond-shaped black crystal, flying into Bede's hands. In the original location, only a devastated dry forest remained.
Bede took out a black rope from her body and threaded it through a small hole in the black crystal, creating a necklace which she wore around her neck. She then flirtatiously tossed her hair at Night San Geng.
"Does it look good?"
After all, she was a succubus; she would inadvertently reveal her alluring charm. If a normal man witnessed this scene, he would undoubtedly become willing to be her loyal subject.
However, Night San Geng was anything but normal. He stared fixedly at the black crystal, asking with a trembling voice, "What is this? Is it valuable?"
Bede:...
"So, this thing is the innate magic crystal you scraped off the hands of the Demon Emperor before you were expelled from the Abyss?" Night San Geng marveled, playing with the black crystal.
[Innate Demon Crystal (Small)]A magic crystal refined from innate demon energy, containing a small amount of innate demon energy. Only demons can manipulate this power.
Bede nodded. This innate demon energy could conceal her demonic aura, but it couldn't absorb and replenish her own demonic energy. Otherwise, the outcome would be self-destruction. That's why she thought of the idea to retire her demonic side.
"So, besides concealing demonic aura, what else can this thing do? It's not worth money." Night San Geng said, disdainful.
An item only usable by demons, taken out, at most, could be a slightly more attractive stone – worthless.
Bede, however, cast a scornful glance at Night San Geng, raising her head slightly.
"This is my laboratory! The greatest Bede laboratory in history! Don't always measure everything in terms of money, why are you so obsessed with it? Didn't you get charmed despite your love for money? It's truly incredible!"
Hearing Bede's sarcastic remark, Night San Geng immediately adopted a serious expression, speaking earnestly, "Is this considered a love for money? It's caring for the welfare of the employees. The money I earn in the end will be used on all of you! Do you know how much it costs for you to eat, drink, sleep, and have protection? Is it easy for me alone?!"
"Uh, do you consider me...an employee? Am I not your servant?" Bede opened her mouth wide, pointing at herself.
"I don't have that interest. Compared to a master, I prefer you all to call me Boss," Night San Geng said with hands behind his back, solemnly.
From today onwards, he finally had a subordinate who could talk. Only he knew how boring it was to face a bunch of skeletons muttering to themselves every day.
"Oh, Boss, what about my salary..."
"None! Deducted from the protection fee!" Night San Geng glared, the daily consumption of 10 points of soul energy had him bleeding. Still, she dared to ask for a salary?
"Tch, then being a servant is better." Bede rolled her eyes and touched the black crystal.
"Aren't you curious about what this crystal can do?" Night San Geng dug his ear, but Bede was completely indifferent, proudly introducing:
"This crystal can create an independent space. I can decide who enters and who exits. Unless an attack surpassing the legendary level is launched, no one can break through this innate demon mist!"
"And this is an absolute cage beneath the legendary level! Isn't it amazing and powerful?" Bede looked proud, expecting praise from Night San Geng.
Regardless of profession or race, the realms on the Holy Stone Continent were uniform: Apprentice, Novice, Black Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Legendary, and Epic.
Leaders, due to being able to lead a rising race, often belonged to the Epic category. The fact that Bede's demon mist cage could trap people below the legendary level showcased its immense strength.
Night San Geng nodded, "What about that guy Yang Tian? Shouldn't he only be at the Gold level as a Temple Knight? Why haven't I seen him..."
"Can you beat him? I'd rather he ran out. Why would I trap him?" Bede rolled her eyes.
When Yang Tian, stimulated greatly, ran out of the mist, she quickly closed the entrance, allowing her to cast her blood pact with Night San Geng inside. However, it was unfortunate...
Awkwardly smiling, Night San Geng considered the usage of Bede's skill. Suddenly, his eyes brightened.
If it was like that...
However, too many missing pieces were needed; he had to think it through carefully.
"Let's go, back home!" Night San Geng waved and brought Bede back to his lair.
However, along the way, Bede explored everywhere, not even letting go of the charred corpses, covering herself in ashes, devoid of the haughty charm of a succubus.
It wasn't until she saw the large group of goblins gathered at the edge of the farm... skeletons.
"Oh...
"You actually recruited so many novice skeletons, and they're goblin ones at that. But what's the use of this?" Bede wondered.
Night San Geng was also quite a headache. After the increase in his soul energy limit, the quota for novice skeletons naturally increased as well. The goblin corpses buried in the desolate bone graveyard
emerged yesterday night, which wasn't surprising.
But now that you've emerged, why gather at the stinking corpse farm?
Hundred-man Spectacle: 4 skeletons farming – Is this a joke?