Online Game: Crazy Skeleton-Chapter 1611 - 1429: Octopus (Two in One)

"Little Sister Wan’er, we really can’t afford this kind of joke. If we jump into the sea, there’s a serious risk of the whole team getting wiped out!"

Gu Yue hurriedly tried to persuade her, attempting to dispel Creamboy’s unrealistic idea, "This cold-proof clothing won’t help at all in this bone-chilling sea water, and even if we could hold on for a while with the Underwater Breathing potions, it wouldn’t make any difference—we’d freeze to death!"

"What about Overturning Water then?"

"..."

Everyone fell silent.

Just at that moment, Creamboy’s friend message notification rang out. Upon checking, his face lit up with joy as he exclaimed excitedly: "Good news, everyone, Overturning Water has made it out on his own!"

"Haha, no need to worry now!"

Youtong jumped for joy, nearly three feet high, almost breaking the ice beneath her feet.

"I knew it. With Brother Overturning Water’s ability, there aren’t many who can hold him captive!"

Big Smoker laughed heartily, dispelling his previous gloom, "He’s really something, escaping right under the BOSS’s nose. Where does that leave the BOSS’s face?"

"What face are you talking about with that mud monster? Did you shape one for it?"

Youtong gave Big Smoker an annoyed look and said, "Next time you be the hostage, you give the BOSS face, treat it like a big shot, and maybe you’ll even get extra quest rewards. How about that?"

"Youtong, stop mocking me. I’m not as capable as Brother Overturning Water, surviving under the BOSS’s clutches is already good enough..."

"Overturning Water will be here soon. We don’t have to kill these Mudfish, the quest reward is just for rescuing the hostage, and since the hostage is out, this quest is pointless now."

Creamboy pointed out the key issue and immediately stopped, finding no more attraction to these Mudfish.

"What about all this bait?"

"Save it for the BOSS!"

...

By the time Su Ran arrived, nearly five minutes had passed.

"Brother Overturning Water, you’ve finally come. This terrain is simply no place for humans!"

Big Smoker, hot breath visibly pouring from him, wrapped in his cotton coat, quickly walked over to Su Ran, "If it weren’t for your cold-proof clothing, we would have frozen into ice pops by now!"

"You’ve all worked hard."

After observing the glacial terrain, Su Ran curiously asked, "Big Smoker, what was your quest? Have you completed it?"

Creamboy had not informed Su Ran when accepting the quest which explained why he had this question.

"Ugh, don’t even mention it. We almost jumped into this ice hole to save you just now. It gives me the shivers just thinking about it!"

Big Smoker started to complain to Su Ran, briefly recounting what had happened.

Su Ran then understood that to save him, the hostage, they would have to kill 100 fish, and they were far short on bait. If it weren’t for his timely appearance, Sister Wan’er might have jumped into the ice hole to lure the monsters!

That was close. If it were any later, the whole team would have been dragged down by him...

"Overturning Water, you came just in time. Follow me, let’s go kill the BOSS."

Creamboy was not overly excited by Su Ran’s arrival and turned to walk forward, reminding him, "Watch your step, the ice is too slippery. Careful not to fall down."

"Brother Overturning Water, look how considerate Sister Creamboy is, worrying you might fall and specifically reminding you. I don’t get that kind of treatment. I’m so envious..."

Youtong teased next to Su Ran, with not a trace of envy showing in her expression.

"Youtong, no one would take you for a mute if you didn’t speak!"

Before Su Ran could think of something to say, Creamboy stepped in to take the heat off him, slowing down her pace considerably.

"Big Brother Overturning Water, that BOSS didn’t give you a hard time, did he? How did he let you go?"

Gu Yue asked the crucial question, and even Creamboy ahead stopped walking, eager to know what had happened during this time.

"That big Mudfish and I are in good terms, how could it possibly take me hostage? It gave me a special quest and sent me out," Su Ran casually mentioned, without going into the details.

"Oh please, bragging about becoming buddies with the BOSS in such short time, who would believe that!"

Big Smoker gave Su Ran a disdainful look and sarcastically said, "Didn’t expect Brother Overturning Water to be so sentimental, spinning such smooth tall tales!"

"Believe it or not, I couldn’t care less. To speak the truth and still not be believed, what a world!"

Su Ran struck a posture as though he was the only sober one in a world of drunks, yet the way he was dressed in a mask and cotton clothing made him look somewhat incongruous.

"Overturning Water, what’s that quest you mentioned? Share it with us and let’s see if it has anything to do with the Snow Rat?"

Youtong was still concerned about her reserved pet and her eyes brightened at the mention of a quest.

"I can’t share the details of the quest with you. I’ve signed a confidentiality agreement with that big Mudfish. Can’t tell anyone, or the quest will fail."

With the system always monitoring, Su Ran dared not break his promise, "Youtong, I can only say this quest has nothing to do with your Snow Rat. Oh right, give me the special key, it’s needed for the quest."

"Overturning Water, are you suggesting your special quest is located in a secret door?"

Creamboy seemed thoughtful and handed over the key to him without hesitation.

"That’s your guess, not mine."

Su Ran grinned subtly, nodding imperceptibly, "When we return, let’s check out the secret door."