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Suddenly, the teaching building returned to normal.

Meng Yao was stunned for a moment, and at the same time, four familiar figures appeared in her line of sight.

"Xiao Yun! Thank goodness, you're all alright!"

She cheered and rushed over, giving Xiao Yun a big hug.

The next second, she realized she had lost her composure and quickly let go of his hand.

"Sorry, sorry, I got too excited."

Meng Yao blushed and quickly changed the subject:

"I saw something strange happening in the teaching building just now, so Chen Xiaoyun went to get help."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yun and the others frowned.

What do you mean by calling for reinforcements? I bet they just ran away as soon as they saw things were going wrong.

Wang Tianyuan snorted coldly, but because of the special mission, he didn't pay too much attention to it.

Compared to the task that would mean certain death if it wasn't completed, nothing else mattered.

"What's wrong with you all? Why do you all look so pale?"

Meng Yao was puzzled, wondering what terrifying things Xiao Yun and the others had experienced, since they all looked so distracted.

"It's nothing."

Xiao Yun waved his hand dismissively and quickly accepted reality.

Since we're already here, we might as well make the best of it. Anyway, there are still more than twenty days left, so we'll find a way to complete the task.

"It's getting late, let's go."

According to the plan, Meng Yao also needs to be taken back to dormitory building No. 7.

After so long, Xiao Yun was eager to meet Su Muqing. He was also very interested in that alchemist.

The group packed their things, turned their backs to the setting sun, and quickly headed towards dormitory building number 7.

As usual, the invincible crow king flew at the front. When it delivered the message last time, it remembered the location of dormitory building No. 7. With the bird's ability to locate itself, it would not get lost even if it passed by the teaching building again today.

At the same time, it is also constantly aware of any unusual situations in its surroundings.

"quack!"

Suddenly, the Invincible Crow King sent a reminder, and Xiao Yun activated the shared vision feature, looking in the direction it indicated.

Not far away, a giant python, over ten meters long, was coiled on an oak tree, its belly round and swollen.

And under the tree, a familiar backpack lay there.

"This is... Chen Xiaoyun's backpack?"

It appears that it was swallowed by a giant python while crossing the forest.

Xiao Yun ended the shared vision and looked at the waiting crowd:

"Don't be nervous. We've spotted a giant python to our left. Just go around it."

He didn't tell anyone about Chen Xiaoyun's death. In the wilderness, death happens all the time, and Chen Xiaoyun's death wouldn't make a difference.

Moreover, since she chose to embark on this journey alone, she should have been prepared for this.

The group bypassed the area where the giant python was and continued on their way.

Xiao Yun and the others were already in superhuman physical condition, so they covered the distance of more than ten kilometers in less than two hours.

After passing through the last patch of jungle, Dormitory Building No. 7 was right in front of us.

When we were still a few hundred meters away, a checkpoint suddenly appeared in front of us.

"Who goes there? Stop!"

Upon seeing the four travel-worn boys, the girls on duty immediately tensed up.

They were armed with weapons and riot shields, and Xiao Yun sensed that there were also arrows aimed at him from the shadows.

"Building No. 7 is of good quality overall. That Minister Lu is a talented person."

Xiao Yun was slightly surprised and slowly raised his hands.

"We meant no harm; we were just bringing Meng Yao back."

He came with the intention of peaceful exchange and did not want conflict.

"Meng Yao?"

The girl in the lead paused for a moment, looking at Meng Yao behind Xiao Yun and the others with disbelief.

"Yaoyao, it really is you! You're alive!"

"Ah, Sister Feifei! Waaaaah! It's so good to see you all!"

Several girls burst into tears of joy and hugged each other.

Meng Yao embellished the story of how Xiao Yun rescued her and brought her back, and the women's expressions gradually softened.

Some of the girls even looked at Xiao Yun with admiration and adoration in their eyes.

Xiao Yun is very handsome, powerful, and has impeccable character, making him incredibly attractive to women in this desolate environment.

Feeling the intense, almost burning gazes, Xiao Yun blushed.

Fortunately, Liu Feier, who was in charge, stepped in in time to help him out of the predicament.

"What are you looking at? This is Su Su's childhood sweetheart."

The girls awkwardly looked away.

"Ahem, ladies, my brother Yun is a married man, please take a look at me."

Wang Tianyuan swaggered out, swaying his hips like a wild horse in heat.

Upon seeing his face, the girls' eyes lit up, but then a hint of suspicion flashed in their eyes:

"You are... Wang Tianyuan?"

"Wow! I'm actually that famous?"

"Hehe, of course, you're a well-known figure in the industry..."

"Oh? What list?"

Wang Tianyuan's eyes lit up, and his smile became even more lewd.

The next second, several swords were simultaneously placed against his neck.

A group of girls, their faces contorted with cold laughter and burning with murderous intent,

"The List of Must-Kill Scumbags!"

"Medicine! Medicine! Brother Yun, Brother Yun, save me!"

Wang Tianyuan's expression changed, and he turned to run away.

Suddenly, two city walls blocked his retreat.

"What goes around comes around..."

With mischievous grins on their faces, Ji Mingyu and Zhong Mo launched a smooth combo before Wang Tianyuan could react.

Intimidation, silence, dizziness, a brick to the face, a tight rope knot—all in one go.

"Ladies, please take care on your journey, just so you can catch your breath!"

"You fucking bastards, I'll f*** you!"

Hearing the commotion over there, Xiao Yun shook his head helplessly.

"Don't worry, we know what we're doing and won't cause any deaths."

Liu Feier smiled and said:

"Minister Lu is already waiting for you, but I think you should go there first..."

Before he could finish speaking, hurried footsteps sounded.

Just as I reached the entrance of dormitory building number 7, before I even stepped onto the steps, a beautiful figure rushed towards me like a whirlwind.

A look of surprise flashed in Xiao Yun's eyes, and he quickly reached out to catch Su Muqing.

"Long time no see, I miss you so much!"

"Me too……"

Liu Feier's lips twitched uncontrollably. She didn't know whether to leave or stay, so she could only look around and continue to fulfill her duty of guarding.

Ah, what a tree! What a tree! What a ground! What a ground! What a sunset! What a sunset!

A few minutes later, without delaying Xiao Yun's business, Su Muqing took Meng Yao back to the dormitory first.

Xiao Yun followed Liu Feier to the student council office and met Lu Zhi.

Xiao Yun's eyes lit up when he saw the tall, beautiful woman in a long robe with runes in front of him.

If Su Muqing is a woman as pure and beautiful as the moon, and as elegant and holy as a goddess, then Lu Zhi in front of us is just like a fairy in a cultivation novel.

She was as pure and aloof as a snow lotus on an iceberg, standing alone and detached from the world. Behind her thick monocle, her beautiful eyes held a cold indifference that kept strangers at bay.

"The supervisors from Building 3 have arrived. I apologize for not greeting you sooner. Please have a seat."

Lu Zhi smiled distantly, pointed to the sofa, and showed no excessive courtesy.

She casually twirled the pen in her hand, giving off an air of "get to the point, I have important things to do."

"I wouldn't dare call myself a regulator; I'm just acting as an interim manager for Brother Qi."

Xiao Yun waved his hand modestly, looking at Lu Zhi with a complicated expression.

"Minister Qi just handed the matter over to me yesterday, and Minister Lu already got the news. It seems Minister Lu is very well-informed."

"Just some small tools used by alchemists; you wouldn't understand even if I explained."

Lu Zhi smiled faintly, seeing that Xiao Yun was alright, and was just about to find an excuse to ask him to leave.

She's actually not very good at chatting with strangers, especially guys.

"Since we're on the topic of alchemists, may I ask how many alchemists your establishment has?"

"I'm the only one here, so what?"

Lu Zhi frowned, but saw that Xiao Yun's expression was even stranger:

"So... are there any other people here with the same name as you?"

"No, what's wrong?"

"Haha...it's nothing..."

Xiao Yun lowered his head, his smile suddenly turning playful.

If that's the case, that would be really interesting.

Quite by chance, he used the last piece of information he had sent on his way here, and by searching randomly, he found something incredible.

In Lu Zhi's alchemy workshop in Dormitory Building No. 7, there are many alchemy tools, some of which are related to the surrounding ruins.

However, there are some peculiar alchemical gadgets whose uses even the system cannot understand—such as those remote-controlled bombs that only buzz but never explode, or the whip that can automatically lock onto enemy weak points and attack without causing any damage, or the pillar-shaped holy sword that is always covered in water stains…

Looking at the silent Xiao Yun, Lu Zhi suddenly had a bad feeling.

"If there's nothing urgent, can Supervisor Xiao leave now?"

"Don't rush me, I'm about to say something important."

Xiao Yun smiled and took out a badge with a blood-red flame relief.

"Minister Lu should be very familiar with the emblem of blood and fire. When I fought Han Qing, she used a similar alchemical artifact."

"Really? Han Qing actually obtained such an alchemical artifact. I had no idea."

Seeing that Lu Zhi was still pretending to be confused, Xiao Yun shook his head:

"We're all smart people, why pretend to be ignorant when we know the truth?"

"Sorry, I didn't understand what you meant."

"Haha, then I'll just say it directly."

Xiao Yun stood up, bent down to look at Lu Zhi, a faint smile on his lips:

"You provide the information you have about historical sites and the area, and we can develop them together."

"At the same time, this will allow both sides to continue to deepen cooperation, including information sharing, resource exchange, and even personnel exchanges."

Lu Zhi pondered for a moment, then revealed a cold smile:

"Sorry, I refuse!"

"Don't be so absolute, Minister Lu. I suggest you reconsider."

Xiao Yun sighed softly, staring at Lu Zhi, his eyes flashing:

"Believe me, I'm doing this for your own good."

Lu Zhi felt a little uneasy under his gaze, and forced a displeased expression:

"If you're going to threaten me, don't even think about it. I have the student council backing me, and I, Lu Zhi, never accept threats from others."

"Ah...that's such a pity..."

Xiao Yun sighed softly, and said seemingly unintentionally:

"Minister Lu, do you know that I also have some information about... the little toys in your alchemy workshop..."

"Minister Lu is truly an alchemical genius. I'd love to know how something like CoreMei is activated without electricity?"

Lu Zhi's pupils trembled, as if struck by lightning.

Xiao Yun's voice, like a devil's whisper, continued to ring in my ears:

"Minister Lu, you didn't want this either..."

"That's enough!"

Lu Zhi slammed her hand on the table and stood up, her face full of shame and anger.

Then, thinking of Xiao Yun's achievements, she lowered her head dejectedly.

"Let's... talk about the development legacy you just mentioned."

Xiao Yun stopped smiling and sat back down on the sofa.

Wouldn't it have been better to do this sooner?

The exchange between the two ended quickly. Lu Zhi agreed to provide Xiao Yun with alchemical tools, enhance the combat capabilities of Dormitory Building No. 3, conduct exchanges, strengthen cooperation, and jointly develop the mysterious ruins in the future.

"In this way, we can say that our purpose in coming here today has been successfully achieved."

Xiao Yun left Lu Zhi's office with satisfaction. The ice queen, who had lost her composure, then stormed out and hid in the alchemy workshop, never to be seen again.

"Lu Zhi... actually agreed to such a condition?"

Su Muqing looked suspicious, while Xiao Yun looked serious.

"Why wouldn't she agree to a win-win cooperation?"

"Please, she's an alchemist, and the student council has her backing. She has no shortage of resources or manpower. She should just focus on developing her abilities safely. Why should she cooperate with you?"

Su Muqing rolled her eyes dramatically, looking at Xiao Yun with a complicated expression:

"Are you with her...?"

"How could that be? That's not true. Don't talk nonsense."

Xiao Yun hurriedly waved his hand, hesitating whether to explain or not, when he saw Su Muqing laughing so hard she was doubled over.

"What? I'm just curious what you said to her. Did you find something wrong with her that made her obedient?"

"Oh, I thought..."

"What did you think? Did you suspect you and her were having an affair?"

Su Muqing smiled and shook her head:

"After all these years, do you think I don't know what kind of person you are?"

Xiao Yun smiled, just about to praise Su Muqing for being sensible.

"But actually, if you can win over Lu Zhi, I'm not against it."

Xiao Yun's smile froze on the spot.

After chatting for a while, Xiao Yun returned to the empty dormitory room that had been prepared for him.

Meanwhile, the daily settlement arrives.

[Ding! Congratulations on successfully surviving one day. Today's rewards are being calculated.]

Today, you explored the teaching building area, successfully slaying 39 ghosts and collecting 'Soul Ash' materials...

You have killed the bishop, high priest, and other members of the Radiant Order, successfully avenging your fallen comrades.

You have triggered a special mission in the teaching building area. We believe that you will complete the mission and receive a wonderful reward in 21 days.

Overall rating: 109 points, reward being distributed:

[Congratulations on obtaining 6 Backpack Expansion Cards, 3 Shadow Stones, 1 D-Rank General Skill Book of your choice, 2 E+ Rank Class Skill Books of your choice, 1 Class Set of your choice, and 1 Party Contract (10-player)]

"It seems that obtaining a large amount of the same material in one day does indeed lower the score."

Xiao Yun sighed softly; today's settlement reward was rather ordinary for him.

"I have all the skills and equipment I need. I'll give them to Su Muqing tomorrow. She doesn't even have a decent set of equipment."

There's still a team contract, so we can continue to establish the bond tomorrow to help Su Muqing become a formal professional.

The night of the full moon is approaching, and at that time, I may not have time to care about anything else. I need to improve Su Muqing's strength as soon as possible before I can feel at ease.

"What is this Shadow Stone used for? This is the first time I've ever received this kind of material reward."

Xiao Yun picked up a dark stone, and the system's introduction came into view.

[Materials: Shadow Stone]

[Rank: D]

[Special Effect: Contains a small amount of Shadow Power, which can be used as an energy source, enhancement material, evolution material, and skill activation medium, etc.]

[Description: A specialty of the Shadowlands, it is a semi-real object with the peculiar property of shifting between reality and illusion.]

"This looks perfect as evolution material for King Raven!"

Xiao Yun's eyes lit up, but after a moment's thought, he decided to abandon the idea.

Evolution is no small matter; he plans to use the forecast system to search for relevant information tomorrow before making a decision.

After all, even the Light-Stealing Bug has a special atavistic evolutionary path, so what if the Raven King can also evolve into a god?