Online Game: Crazy Skeleton-Chapter 563 - 543: Exchanging Top Quality Medicinal Herbs for Graveyard Grass
Chapter 563: Chapter 543: Exchanging Top Quality Medicinal Herbs for Graveyard Grass
"How ridiculous! We thought this place, where the Nightmare Flower grows, was some kind of treasure land. Turns out it’s just a graveyard. You’ve got to hand it to the system, it certainly has a sense of humor!"
"Exactly! Imagine the number of top-grade elixirs we could have crafted if we brought all these premium medicinal ingredients back to the Imperial City. It’s such a pity!"
"Sigh, you can say that again. We got all excited for nothing. Turns out this was just the system giving us a taste of something sweet!"
"I was saying, nothing in this world comes this cheap!"
"What’s with all the sighs? Once we complete the hidden mission, our rewards will be much greater! And this hidden mission is our primary objective right now!"
"Right, right."
As the core soul of the team, Qiu Tu naturally needed to oversee everything. After scanning the team members in front of him, he continued, "Now, who here doesn’t have a Nightmare Flower? Also, if you have premium medicinal ingredients, it counts. Remember the skeleton wasn’t specific about wanting only Nightmare Flowers!"
Wish, wish, wish.
Five people, in turn, raised their hands. The rest of the players looked despondent, already prepared to be eliminated.
"Good. Along with Old Lu and me, we have seven people qualified to complete the challenge. As for the rest of you, there’s no need to hang your heads. The NPC didn’t mention any time limit for this challenge, which means we still have a chance!"
"Now, our task is to dig up all the Nightmare Flowers in this space! Also, be wary of the intruder. Alert everyone immediately if anyone encounters him!"
Qiu Tu’s words, like a shot of adrenaline, filled the players with hope. They dispersed in all directions in an earnest quest for the Nightmare Flowers.
You see, a single Nightmare Flower represented a spot to complete the challenge. And it also meant one step closer to the hidden mission!
...
"Heh, free labor. Why not use it!"
Seeing the enthusiastic players searching for Nightmare Flowers, Su Ran had a good chuckle.
He found that players were easy to fool. They obediently followed his every command. No choice there, he was an NPC. Charmingly deceptive, promising hidden missions, divine weapons, divine techniques, divine pets–making it all up as he went along. Under the stimulation of these fictitious things, it was a wonder if these players didn’t obey! His disguise was really useful. Ha, ha, ha!
It was only at that moment that Su Ran realized, impersonating an NPC can be addictive...
"Senior, senior!"
A respectful call jolted Su Ran out of his wandering thoughts.
"Ah, it’s you, the handsome young man."
With one look, Su Ran recognized him as Qiu Tu, the Heavenly List expert. As for this person, Su Ran no longer considered him a contender. Having strength but lacking brains, he was so easily fooled. Even if he was a Heavenly List expert, so what?
"Senior flatters me, I have a sense of my own worth, I can’t be considered handsome."
Stunned by the words of the Straw-Cloaked Skeleton, Qiu Tu then revealed a hint of joy. It’s common knowledge that gaining an NPC’s favor not only increases one’s chances of acquiring hidden missions but also provides additional mission hints!
"Good, good, a person should have a sense of self."
"..."
Qiu Tu’s face contorted into a frown, but he swiftly shifted the topic and respectfully said, "Senior, my purpose for coming here is to exchange for that magical object, the graveyard grass."
"Oh?"
Feigning surprise, Su Ran glanced at Qiu Tu again, "Young man, you are far more capable than they are. For this hidden mission, I’m counting on you."
"Thank you for your favor, senior. I will live up to your expectations and complete the mission!"
Brimming with excitement, Qiu Tu repeatedly thumped his chest as if he had already completed the hidden mission.
"Where are your premium ingredients? Hand them over quickly."
Su Ran’s tone turned cold, as he fell into the normal practices of an NPC. After receiving Qiu Tu’s seven Nightmare Flowers, he nodded in satisfaction and slowly pulled out seven shiny green graveyard grasses. Handing them solemnly to Qiu Tu, he seriously warned, "Young man, these precious graveyard grasses must be taken care of. Remember not to use them casually. I’ll remind you kindly that these will be of great use in the mission!"
Great use?!
Qiu Tu’s eyes instantly brightened. As expected, the premium herbs were not a waste. This exchange was worth it!
"Senior, may I know when this graveyard grass will demonstrate its value?"
"Due to rules, I can’t say, I can’t say."
Su Ran spoke mysteriously, quite enjoying this. Any question he couldn’t answer, he blamed on the system. After all, it didn’t argue back. As long as he emphasized the strictness of the NPC, it was all the more persuasive.
"I understand. Senior, you take a rest. I will continue to search for those premium herbs."
"Go on, don’t bother me for nothing. I’m old, and need my sleep."
Su Ran waved his hand impatiently, playing the part perfectly.
As time ticked away, some players indeed managed to dig up a few Nightmare Flowers. Without a doubt, Su Ran pocketed all these premium herbs in exchange for the ’precious’ graveyard grass.
The players who received graveyard grasses were giggling in bliss, as if the grass in their hands was invaluable, buzzing with excitement.
Seeing this, Su Ran almost felt guilty.
Tricking them this badly, would his future child be born without a butthole?
Spit, spit, spit, who the hell curses themselves?!
Unnaturally grinning, Su Ran stopped worrying about it. Having tasted the benefits, he thoroughly appreciated the advantages of impersonating an NPC. He believed, as long as he perfected his ’deception skills,’ he wouldn’t fear the player’s army!
Suddenly.
A loud cry of surprise emerged, attracting the attention of all the players in the area.
"Boss Qiu Tu, come quickly! We found a big one!!!"
"What?"
At the sound of the voice, Qiu Tu’s heart pounded as he instinctively hurried towards the direction of the voice.
The other players also rushed over, enclosing the area in a circle.
"Sss..."
"What a huge Nightmare Flower!!!"
"The stem alone is as thick as a water barrel, how big must the plant be?!"
"This is definitely a superior grade medicinal ingredient!!!"
The players’ exclamations of surprise continued, successfully drawing Su Ran’s attention to the scene. Unable to resist curiosity, Su Ran also moved closer to join the excitement.
"This is..."
Floating in the air, Su Ran had a wide view and easily took in the scene below.
