Online Game: Crazy Skeleton

"You’re really diligent, aren’t you?"

Watching Banana’s diligent look, Su Ran chuckled and shook his head. It was just picking up some equipment, was there really a need to get that excited?

"Hey, by the way, big bro, do you have an invincible skill? With such powerful explosive force and yet you remained unharmed, that’s simply unbelievable!"

Banana expressed his doubts with a tone of amazement while categorizing the equipment in his hands, careful not to mix them up.

"Hmm, there is indeed an invincible skill, but it has such a long cooldown period that I usually don’t like to use it. I only think about using it at critical life-and-death moments."

Su Ran was somewhat dissatisfied. The Magic Technique Bone Burst was indeed excellent, but the 7-day cooldown period left him speechless with frustration.

"I know, this skill is another secret that can’t be revealed. Don’t worry, I’ll keep it a secret!"

Having obtained a bunch of equipment, Banana was in high spirits and didn’t mind the secrecy anymore.

"Haha, you’re really seeing the bigger picture now, kid!"

Su Ran grinned and then, changing his tone, he said, "Hurry up and see what good stuff has dropped. Is there any mission item that I need?"

"I knew you’d be concerned about this!"

Banana snapped his fingers and pulled out the urn that Su Ran mentioned, speaking mysteriously, "Big bro, don’t worry about the mission item for now. Take a look at this urn first; it’s quite interesting."

This urn was the origin of the catastrophe and the reason why the Tree Spirit Boss had been freed from its seal.

Curiosity towards the urn had exploded in Su Ran’s mind. Without Banana’s reminder, Su Ran had already set his sights on it. He clearly remembered how the Boss had taunted him; from that moment, he knew this thing was definitely not ordinary!

Holding the ’urn’ in his hands, Su Ran examined it from top to bottom. The touch, cold and piercing to the bone, made him think of being in an Ice and Snow land, and he almost lost control and threw it to the ground.

Enduring the discomfort in his fingers, Su Ran began scrutinizing the urn to understand what it was that made the Tree Spirit Boss treasure it so dearly.

[Elf Life Box] (Special)

Skill one: Elf Self-Healing—Blessed by the power of the elves, recovers 1% of Qi Blood every second.

Skill two: Icy Breath—Each attack is accompanied by an icy breath, damage +5%, freezing +1.

Skill three: All elf-related skill levels +1.

Note: A treasure of the elf race, can only be equipped by elves and takes effect when placed in the bag. If the Life Box is given to the Elf Queen, a generous reward will be obtained.

"Damn, all skill levels +1?! This is a treasure indeed!"

Su Ran’s eyes lit up, astonished by the item. He then gave Banana a meaningful look up and down, making Banana blush, until Su Ran, holding back his laughter, muttered to himself, "It just so happens that I’m going to Elf Forest for a quest. When I hand this Elf Life Box over to the Elf Queen, not only will I get a generous reward, but I’ll also have smooth sailing for the mission. Hmm, this plan is indeed not bad."

"Don’t do it, ahh~~" (in a breaking voice)

Hearing this, Banana became anxious and quickly said to Su Ran, "Overturning Water, big bro, we can’t let the system take advantage of such a good treasure!"

"It’s not taking advantage, is it? It’ll give a generous reward, which is clarified right there in the property description. Since it’s referred to as ’generous,’ this means the Elf Queen’s reward won’t be light!"

Su Ran looked at Banana with a smile that was not quite a smile, tossing the Life Box from hand to hand, thinking, little guy, let’s see how long you can hold out!

"Cough cough cough, Overturning Water, big bro, can we discuss something?"

Banana knew the value of this treasure was far too precious to outright ask for it, so he could only blush and say to Su Ran, "Uh, big bro, seeing as I’m also from the elf clan, this life casket is exactly what I can use, how about..."

At this point, Banana paused and took a deep breath before continuing, "How about lending it to me for a while? If that’s really not ok, I’ll even sign a life servitude contract!"

"Eh, what are you talking about!"

As soon as he heard "life servitude contract," Su Ran knew his joke had been taken seriously by Banana, and he dropped the idea of teasing him any further. Handing over the elf life casket, he said with a chuckle, "I was just kidding with you, I didn’t expect a life servitude contract to come into play, making me seem no different than a stingy landlord. What’s this borrowing nonsense—consider the treasure a gift to you. We are brothers, don’t be a stranger with me!"

"Overturning Water bro, you’re the best!"

Banana’s hands shook with excitement as he quickly stowed the treasure away in his bag, expressing his heartfelt gratitude, "Big bro, I knew it, I didn’t misjudge you! In this life, living or dead, I’m yours; you are my lifelong greatest big bro!"

"Cough cough..."

Su Ran hadn’t expected Banana to get this emotional, bursting with passion. He hurriedly waved his hands to stop him from getting too schmaltzy, "You’re making too much of it. We brothers should support each other, there’s no need to make a show of it, you’re going over the top by doing that."

"Understood!"

Banana slapped his chest hard, his expression very serious.

Su Ran was quite gratified by this and thought to himself that if the elf life casket could eliminate any barriers between them, then giving it away was worth it!

"Big bro, let’s not get into the mushy stuff, let’s look at these spoils of war!"

After receiving the elf life casket, Banana’s mood had clearly brightened considerably, "All three silver-grade pieces of equipment are of silver-tier, I’ll keep them for appraisal. If they turn out to be top quality, they could be worth a lot of money!"

"This skill book is for the warrior’s Falling Leaf Attack, not really valuable stuff; I’ll toss it in the shop later. (N) bottles of potions, 12 gold coins, and also a strange manual, which I reckon has something to do with your task."

Having said that, Banana handed over the manual along with the 12 gold coins.

Seeing those gold coins, Su Ran was taken aback and, without thinking, handed the coins back.

"Take the gold coins back, just give me the manual."

"How can that be right? Just having the elf life casket is satisfying enough for me; I can’t take your gold coins."

"Take them. You need appraisal charms to strengthen equipment; how can you do it without money?"

Su Ran spoke with undeniable certainty and said no more, shifting his gaze to the odd manual, feeling a bit anxious.

"Huh? This is..."

After looking through the manual, Su Ran felt slightly dazed.

[Sky-reaching Vine Cultivation Manual]

After use, you can learn how to cultivate Sky-reaching Vines.

"Could it be the system wants me to become a flower farmer?"

Su Ran let out a wry smile, having no choice but to let the system dictate his actions, and he used the manual on the spot.

"Ding! Congratulations to player Skeleton for learning the cultivation method for Sky-reaching Vine. Please complete the cultivation of Sky-reaching Vine within ten days to continue the Mysterious Path quest, or it will be considered a failure."