Chapter 1022: Chapter 941 Deliberately Making Things Difficult

"Let’s go, climb up and have a look."

Su Ran observed the elf NPC above and found that this fellow was full of presence, and calmly awaited them. He couldn’t help but whisper cautiously, "Why do I feel like this task NPC is a bit off? Let’s all adapt to the situation."

"It’s strange if it were normal, living in this foul-smelling environment. Anyone would be driven mad by the torment. If it were me, I would have quit the game long ago."

The very mention of this foul smell turned Banana’s face incredibly sour. Every additional minute spent here felt unbearably uncomfortable, and he wished he could respawn back in the Elf Forest right now.

Under the watchful gaze of the elf NPC, Su Ran and two others climbed toward the mountain peak.

"Brave warriors, you have worked hard."

Once Su Ran and his companions finally reached the summit, the elf NPC continued with a smile, "Before that, let me introduce you to this mountain; it is the lifeline of the elf race and concerning the survival of our species. Unfortunately, due to the Ghost Clan’s Power of Curse over tens of thousands of years, this lifeline peak has suffered severe pollution. Its foundation is unstable, and it is now at the risk of collapse."

"Should the mountain collapse, the Elf Forest will be destroyed, and the elf race will perish."

Although the causal relationship mentioned was severe, the smile on the elf NPC’s face remained unchanged as if the safety of the elf race had nothing to do with him. He spoke of the race’s crisis from the perspective of an onlooker.

"Strange!"

Su Ran muttered to himself inwardly, but his face did not reveal anything. He scrutinized the elf NPC’s face, trying to find some answers.

"Brave warriors, you must have seen the water channel beneath us. It contains deadly poison, and even this mountain has been stained with varying degrees of toxins."

The elf NPC said with a smile, "You may not have noticed yet, but because of prolonged contact with the mountain wall, your bodies have also accumulated toxins."

"What?"

Banana exclaimed in shock and hurriedly glanced at his status attributes, unable to help yelling, "Damn, I’m actually poisoned! Why is there no system warning? This poison is too insidious!"

Xue Wuqing’s face also changed color; it was clear that, like Banana, she had been poisoned as well.

However, when it came to Su Ran, there was no issue whatsoever, not even a drop of blood lost—it was unbelievable!

Watching Banana and another frenziedly chug health potions to recover, Su Ran felt an intense sense of superiority. He then realized that his Undead body in the Elf Forest was indeed an unbeatable trump card, possessing an innate immunity to the Power of Curse and to the toxins at hand. This place was simply a cheat code for him!

"Eh? Overturning Water, why aren’t you taking health potions?"

Banana noticed with surprise that Su Ran was standing idle with no sign of panic from being poisoned, which piqued his curiosity.

"If I were to take health potions now, would you still have the appetite for them?"

Su Ran said with a sly smile, as if he were on the brink of saying the words "grave grass."

"Fine, let’s pretend I didn’t ask."

Banana’s complexion shifted, and he subconsciously kept some distance from Su Ran.

"Brave warriors, seeing that the color has returned to your faces, now, let me explain your intentions." ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com

The smile vanished from the elf NPC’s face, and a dangerous glint flashed in his eyes, "Let me remind you, if you dare to be perfunctory with me, do not blame me for expelling you!"

"Elder, we are here on the command of the elf queen to seek the Heart of Repentance."

Wu Qing spoke first, detailing the whole story, "In order to help the elf race survive this crisis, we beseech the elder’s blessing!"

"The Heart of Repentance?"

The elf NPC gazed at Wu Qing coldly, pondering out loud, "How could the Dragon Soul Sand appear in the Elf Palace? Could this be the will of fate?"

"What will of fate? This damn sand was brought by Overturning Water! Just infuriating, isn’t this making trouble out of nothing?"

Banana Heart spoke without a filter, blurting out what was on their mind right then and there.

"..."

Su Ran’s forehead instantly creased into three black lines, wishing she could stomp Banana Heart off the mountain.

For the love of—could someone be this sabotaging?

"Regardless of whom it came from, since the Dragon Soul Sand has appeared within the Elf Palace, it is the will of heaven."

The Elf NPC didn’t make it difficult for Su Ran but smoothed things over themselves, "Since it is the request of the Elf Queen, then we shall grant your wish. However..."

That ’however’ made Su Ran feel the complexity of the task, involuntarily leaning in closer, afraid to miss any useful information.

"There is a task you must complete—cleanse the toxins from the water channel below, and all the poison contained within the Lifeblood Peak, without a trace left behind."

The Elf NPC put on their signature smile again, "If you cannot do this, don’t blame me for being inhospitable and banishing you all!"

"You can’t be serious, these demands are far too strict!"

Upon hearing this, Banana Heart immediately got anxious and asked hurriedly, "Elder, asking us to do these two things is practically harder than ascending to heaven—are you not just making things difficult for us?"

"How brazen!"

The smile on the Elf NPC’s face vanished in an instant, their gaze hardening at Banana Heart, "The Elf Clan is in a critical state; how is making things difficult for you of any benefit to me?! Daring to question me, you’re banished right away!"

"Swoosh!"

As soon as the Elf NPC finished speaking, Banana Heart was enveloped in a white glow, forcibly teleported out without further discussion.

Great, they hadn’t even started the mission and had already lost a teammate.

Su Ran shook her head helplessly. Well, perhaps this was good, it might teach Banana Heart to curb their bluntness.

"Banana Heart has been cleared out, Overturning Water—we must be extra careful."

Xue Wuqing wanted to blame Banana Heart, but it was too late, and she could only wait patiently for the Elf NPC to continue.

"Brave warriors, do not harbor any thoughts of luck. Remember, if you do not complete this mission, the Heart of Repentance will not be given to you."

After finishing their words, the Elf NPC sat down cross-legged, eyes tightly shut, looking like a charlatan, and started meditating, ignoring the two of them completely.

"Overturning Water, don’t you find this plot rather odd?"

It was only when they returned to the mid-mountain that Xue Wuqing could no longer contain her confusion and asked Su Ran, "The Elf Clan has already come to this point and still they make it tough for us. I think this guy is clearly not wanting us to get the Heart of Repentance. There’s some ulterior motive!"

"You’re just realizing that now?"

Su Ran didn’t elaborate, but only gave Xue Wuqing a sly smile, "No matter how he tries to hinder us, as long as we complete the mission, he won’t have anything to say, right?"

"Complete the mission? Overturning Water, you’re not delirious, are you? How are you going to cleanse an entire pool full of deadly poison?"

"Hey, there is a knack to everything. Just wait and see!"

Su Ran grinned, as if she had a plan, and tried to persuade, "Hey, by the way, don’t come down with me, the stench is getting stronger. It’s not suitable for a girl like you; I can handle it myself."

"No way, I want to see how you’ll complete the mission; don’t think about leaving me behind!"

Xue Wuqing wasn’t about to let Su Ran go without her, and closely followed him down toward the water channel at the bottom of the mountain.