Online Game: Crazy Skeleton-Chapter 672 - 628: Unsealing the Skill Elixir, no easy task (Two in One) _2

Chapter 672: Chapter 628: Unsealing the Skill Elixir, no easy task (Two in One) _2

"No big deal, it’s a personal task, you can’t help anyway."

"Oh, okay. Let me know if you need me. I’m free right now. I’ve used up all my quest time."

"All right."

After ending the chat with sister Wan’er, Su Ran felt a bit gleeful. In the human race, he had already been marked by the three major guilds. He thought this journey to the Imperial City wouldn’t go too smoothly, but he never expected this turn of event, which conveniently facilitated his mission.

Then, Su Ran sent a message back to Lin Yuqing, trying to find out where she was. Surprisingly, Lin Yuqing didn’t reply, probably because she also went to watch the excitement at the arena.

With that in mind, Su Ran set off alone toward the Royal Capital.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the Royal Capital, he didn’t recognize the two guards, but it didn’t matter, as long as the guards were interested in money. After paying a few gold coins, Su Ran smoothly entered the palace.

"Thank God for the Illusion Demon cloak. Without this top-tier equipment, I, who’ve made an enemy out of the Human Race, could never have had the chance to step foot in this palace! Oh, plus being hunted down by the ultimate BOSS, the Human Emperor, it’s pretty scary!"

Strolling down the streets of the palace, Su Ran looked at the familiar layout and deeply felt the impermanence of the world. He confidently arrived at Daoist Wang’s mansion and stopped in front of the vermillion door.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Facing the grand entrance, Su Ran knocked fiercely. Can’t be helped, Daoist Wang was an old acquaintance, so he could act informally!

"Creak~"

The wooden door opened in response. An old man dressed as a Taoist came out. With a pleasant smile, he looked at Su Ran, stroked his white goatee, and said, "Only a daring youth like you would dare to be this impudent!"

"You’re too kind~"

Feeling that the old man’s smile was sleazy, and he seemed sly and tricky, Su Ran quickly slipped past Daoist Wang, through the corridor into the main hall, freely moving around as if it were his own home.

Daoist Wang watched the figure in a black robe with a quasi-smile, leisurely following him. Until he stepped into the main hall, he said, "Young man, take a seat first. I have something to ask you."

What was bound to come, still came...

Su Ran knew that when he completed the hidden mission without seeing Daoist Wang and left on his own, this guy was here to interrogate him.

"Daoist, outside the door, it was crowded, and some words were not convenient to speak. This is a token of my respect to you."

Not waiting for Daoist Wang to ask him, Su Ran took the initiative to present his bribe. As soon as dozens of gold coins appeared, Daoist Wang’s face changed instantly, showing a kind smile, he waved his sleeve and the gold coins immediately vanished.

"Young man, you are always so respectful to me, even I feel a bit embarrassed."

Daoist Wang said with a smile, but despite his words, he didn’t seem embarrassed in the slightest.

"Not at all. It is our duty. Daoist, for the prosperity and peace of the human race, you have dedicated your life, paving the way for the happiness of the younger generations. Isn’t that worthy of our respect?"

As Su Ran spoke righteously, he felt so disgusted with his words that he wanted to throw up.

"Good, good! To have such understanding, my life has been worthwhile!"

Daoist Wang was very pleased with Su Ran’s compliments, his voice had also become cheerful. But then, his tone changed and said sternly, "We’ve talked enough, let’s discuss that quest. Tell me, how did it end up?"

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After gathering his thoughts, Su Ran coughed and with his unique hoarse voice, he gravely said, "Daoist, things happened so suddenly at the time, I didn’t have time to bid farewell to you before leaving. That was my mistake. Please forgive my rashness."

"No harm done."

Daoist Wang waved his hand, indicating Su Ran to continue.

"Daoist, you may not know, but the instance space surprisingly exploded at the crucial moment. I barely escaped before the explosion. Luckily, I didn’t die. But when I teleported out, you were not in the main hall, and I, too tired, made the decision to leave first."

As Su Ran spoke dramatically, his hands gestured in the air, emphasising the dangerous situation at the time.

"The instance space was destroyed? No wonder I couldn’t detect it."

Daoist Wang gave a nod, validating Su Ran’s words. He lowered his head to contemplate for a moment, then continued with his questions, "Young adventurer, did you manage to bring out the rumored Dream Quest Mirror from the copy space?"

"I did bring it out, but the mirror has a special seal on it."

"That’s a fake one."

Without any hesitation, Daoist Wang rebutted. Piercing Su Ran with his intense gaze, he continued, "Siying brought that Dream Quest Mirror to me. I dismissed her within a few words."

"Huh?"

Upon hearing this, Su Ran was taken aback. He hadn’t expected Siying to seek out Daoist Wang with the mirror. The effort she had put in for this mirror was apparent.

"Sir, how did you respond to her?"

"Look at you, the anxiety is written all over your face. I know you’re behind all these. Don’t you worry. I didn’t disclose anything. Instead, I told her to seek advice elsewhere."

Daoist Wang let out a restrained chuckle and continued with another concealed question, "Young adventurer, what else did you bring out of the copy space?"

"I have also obtained a pill, sir, please see."

Su Ran straightforwardly replied because his real purpose to visit was to tackle the issue of the Skill Elixir’s seal. He fetched and presented a round pill in front of Daoist Wang.

"This is..."

Daoist Wang suddenly stood up, uncertainty crept into his voice. He carefully took the modest-looking pill, sniffing it with a puzzled expression.

"Sir, this is a Skill Elixir, just like the Evolution Elixir, it carries a peculiar seal. As a junior, I have some difficulties deciphering it, so I came to you hoping you could help."

"Heh heh, I think you have it figured out exactly, and that’s why you came to me for the unsealing, am I right?"

Indeed, Daoist Wang was a cunning and wily individual; he hit the nail on the head about Su Ran’s intentions.

"..."

Su Ran knew the more he explained, the worse it would sound. So he decided to stay silent and wait for Daoist Wang to continue.

"This Skill Elixir is outrageously powerful! Luck is really on your side, young lad. Both the pills you have obtained are top-tier!"

Daoist Wang looked at this pill, cherished it like a priceless gem, gazing at it without blinking for a while. With utmost reluctance, he finally shifted his gaze away from the Skill Elixir and heaved a sigh at Su Ran.

"Young adventurer, should I say you’re lucky or unlucky?"

"Sir, what do you mean by that?"

An alarming thought flashed through Su Ran’s mind. As he considered the system’s quirks, it wouldn’t have let him obtain such a power-defying pill without a hitch. Unsealing it would be anything but easy!

"This pill is overlaid with an immensely powerful seal. The Heaven and Earth Spirit Liquid I possess has been used up. We no longer possess the means to unseal this pill."

"Sir, where can I acquire this Heaven and Earth Spirit Liquid?"

"Easier said than done! Back in my days, I traveled across rough terrains and went through countless hardships to obtain even a small bottle of Heaven and Earth Spirit Liquid. If you little lad tries to snatch away a Spirit Liquid, it’s like talking of building castles in the air!"

Daoist Wang looked at Su Ran with a sarcastically amused face. "So, you are indeed unlucky. You possess a treasured artifact that remains unutilized. Damn if that ain’t frustrating! However, it may not be such a bad thing for you that it can’t be identified yet. Let’s talk about it after you’ve obtained the Nine Heavens God Water!"

"Clatter."

Su Ran took out a hundred gold coins and handed them to Daoist Wang, saying earnestly, "Sir, please tell me the source of the Heaven and Earth Spirit Liquid. No matter how difficult, I want to do my utmost to obtain it. It’s an obsession in my heart!"

"Whoosh!"

The gold coins disappeared instantly. Only then did a satisfied smile appear on Daoist Wang’s face, "If you had done this earlier, would there have been a need for so much chatter?"

"Fair enough, telling you will also dismiss your unrealistic thoughts, saving you the trouble of pursuing an impossible idea. You’d be better off improving your strength! Now listen carefully, the Celestial Realm, the Demon World, along with the mysterious Elf Forest bear traces of Heaven and Earth Spirit Liquid!"

"The Celestial Realm, the Demon World, and the Elf Forest?"