"Odd!"

Su Ran couldn’t understand where the players’ enthusiasm came from, just like during the May Day Golden Week—as if they knew the scenic spots were so crowded one could barely move, yet they couldn’t help but go out and look for trouble. It was baffling indeed.

Wouldn’t it be better to just lie in bed and read for a few days?

Really.

Just as Su Ran was internally complaining, another few hundred players charged in. This time it was even more chaotic, a mad scramble as if they were racing to be reincarnated.

Su Ran’s puzzlement grew; with so many players storming into the Demon Tower, weren’t they afraid of it bursting at the seams? However, this bizarre scene only made his curiosity ferment even quicker. He almost wished he could go in right now to see what was happening inside that was making everyone so crazy.

As waves of players poured in, Su Ran started to feel numb from the visual overload, feeling as if the entrance to the Demon Tower was like a bottomless pit, swallowing up all these players.

"Mad, completely mad."

Su Ran shook his head helplessly, almost feeling like he was the only sober person in a world full of drunken men.

"Hm? Black Crow!"

Just as Su Ran was about to lose control of his impulse, a familiar figure appeared in his line of sight—it was Black Crow, a friend he had made in the game.

Hey, it had been a while since he’d seen the lad. He wondered if his friend had finally gotten himself a partner.

"Black Crow, what exactly is happening in this Demon Tower?"

Su Ran sent a message to Black Crow, seeing how hurriedly he was running, he must know the inside scoop; through him, he definitely could satisfy his curiosity.

"Ah, Overturning Water brother, where are you? I didn’t see you?"

Upon receiving Su Ran’s message, Black Crow appeared particularly excited; even his speed slowed down as he looked around; apart from strangers running past, he couldn’t spot Su Ran.

"I’m at 2325:5912, come here quickly."

Su Ran was surprised to find that Black Crow had even changed his whole appearance—it looked like he had had some good opportunities recently and likely improved a lot in strength.

"Overturning Water brother, long time no see!"

Black Crow reached where Su Ran was, excitedly went for a hug, but ended up grasping at air because Su Ran dodged it.

"Getting touchy-feely right off the bat, did you change your preferences after breaking up with your girlfriend?"

Su Ran said with a face full of disdain. However, his face was masked, preventing Black Crow from seeing any expression.

"Ugh, you wish I was into guys!"

Black Crow felt so disgusted he got goosebumps all over and hurriedly changed the subject, curiously asking Su Ran, "Overturning Water brother, what are you doing hiding here, not rushing into the Demon Tower? You’re just here to watch the excitement? You’re wasting a great opportunity!"

"Opportunity? What opportunity?"

Su Ran’s eyes revealed a puzzled expression. He had reached the top of the Demon Tower but hadn’t encountered any fortunes. Could it be that they had discovered the ultimate boss, Skeleton Saint, at the top of the tower?

Not good!

The thought alone made Su Ran’s heart race. The Skeleton Saint was tightly sealed, unable to unleash even a tenth of its power. If these players surrounded it, it would surely meet a grim fate!

If the Skeleton Saint were to perish, then his mission would definitely be impossible to complete. Moreover, it was the king-level boss of the Undead, much like the Dragon King among the Beast Clan, a pillar of its community. Its death would be a huge calamity for the Undead!

Huh?

Wait, that’s not right. Each level of the Demon Tower required a certain rank to delve deeper. How could players who hadn’t reached the requirements possibly reach the summit?

In a flash, Su Ran pondered all this but still couldn’t figure it out. At this moment, the Demon Tower seemed shrouded in mystery in his heart, making him eager to uncover its secrets.

"Come on, you don’t even know what’s happening inside the Demon Tower, and you’re here to join in the excitement?"

Black Crow slapped his forehead in frustration, clearly defeated by the brothers of Overturning Water. "Are you not browsing the forums? You’re unaware of such big news. You’re a bit out of the loop!"

"What exactly happened? Don’t beat around the bush with me!"

"Since you asked sincerely, I, as your brother, will kindly enlighten you. There’s a hidden minus-one level in this Demon Tower, filled with rich mineral resources. The Tiger Supreme guild made a fortune there. Unexpectedly, they discovered a teleportation array leading to a mysterious space—a rarely seen grand opportunity!"

Black Crow’s eyes were filled with eagerness, and his tone became very excited. "I don’t know who leaked this info, but there you have it. It stirred up a hornet’s nest, and every player wants to get into that teleportation array first to take a share. That’s why we’re seeing this bizarre situation today."

"Really? Could this be someone deliberately spreading rumors to set up the Tiger Supreme guild?"

Su Ran knew about the minus-one level of the Demon Tower; that’s where he got his little zombie. But, he truly didn’t know there were vast deposits of minerals in the walls, making him feel a bit frustrated for missing out on a great opportunity to strike it rich!

Still, Su Ran had a feeling that there was a conspiracy at play. Why was there no word about mining, but as soon as the teleportation array was uncovered, it was all over town?

There was definitely something fishy going on!

"Of course it’s not a rumor, Overturning Water brother. You don’t know, but I was squeezed into minus-one level last time and saw the teleportation array with my eyes. How could it be false?"

Black Crow looked around to make sure no one was paying attention before he continued, "There’s definitely fortune hidden in the terrain. The earlier you go, the higher the chance to seize it. If you go late, you might not even get a sip of the soup!"

"Facing this massive group of players, even the Tiger Supreme guild can’t stop them; they just have to give up monopolizing the Demon Tower. Come on, Overturning Water brother, let’s team up. Once we’re in the hidden terrain, we can watch each other’s backs. If we get a top-tier piece of equipment, we’ll hit the jackpot!"

"With so many players in there, do you really think you’ll snatch up the opportunity? Don’t let your imagination run wild! I need to go to the Demon Tower for a task and don’t have time to join this frenzy."

Upon hearing that the Tiger Supreme guild had given up on guarding the Demon Tower, Su Ran felt a burst of joy. This meant he could enter the top of the tower without any obstacles—what a stroke of luck!

"Overturning Water brother, you don’t get it. The more the merrier, and we might as well take this chance to profit from it. Why wouldn’t you?"

Black Crow gave a sly smile, showing an expression that said every man understands, "If you’re not going, I’ll go try my luck alone. Perhaps I’ll even encounter a one-night stand. You miss the village, you miss the shop!"

"Black Crow, I think your brain is filled with nothing but hormones!"

Su Ran looked at Black Crow helplessly and couldn’t help but sigh inside. How did he ever become friends with this guy? What a poor choice in friends!