Chapter 418: The Ally - Black Cat Demon

Chapter 418: The Ally - Black Cat Demon

Aughra nodded in agreement, her smile warm as she said, "Well, thank you, Wang. However, your plans for this advancement module are rather malicious, aren’t they? You’ve set so many traps for the players and added numerous plot twists. It seems like you don’t want the players to pass through this advancement module."

Wang chuckled lightly, his tone playful as he replied, "You’re absolutely right, Aughra. I had exactly that in mind. You know, once the players advance to the Hound of Tindalos area, their identities cease to be players and become pawns, puppets manipulated without their knowledge. That player with the character card ’Watanabe Ryuusei,’ the one you’re grooming, is it not? Actually, I could sense your influence on him from the beginning. So, I’ve been going easy on them right from the start. I’ve removed many of the Plot Encounters and mandatory combat sections from this module, altered the behavior logic of some NPCs, and most importantly, I’ve had those NPCs provide them with a lot of information. Now, I’m just one step away from letting them pass through the module."

Aughra conjured a glass of wine in her hand and raised it to Wang, saying, "Well then, thank you, Wang. I appreciate your favor. In the future, if you ever need my assistance, don’t hesitate to ask. I will spare no effort in helping you with anything within my capabilities."

Wang raised an eyebrow and conjured a small glass of white wine in his hand. "Oh, in that case, can I ask for the prize for the ultimate victor, Aughra? Can you provide it for me?"

Aughra’s smile froze momentarily, and she replied with some embarrassment, "Wang, you’re joking, right? You should know what the prize for the ultimate victor entails. Since it’s meant for the ultimate victor, it means only one of us can obtain it. So, I’m afraid I can’t fulfill your request."

Wang took a sip of his white wine, speaking earnestly, "I knew you would say that, Aughra. But truth be told, I never expected you to agree to my request. I also have no intention of wandering around like the rest of you. To become the ultimate victor, well, honestly, at this point, I just want to quietly stay on my own plot of land before the final act begins."

Aughra nodded, finishing her wine, and sighed, "You’re right; it’s a life-and-death struggle this time. Only one among us can become the ultimate victor and the true Nyarlathotep. The others will become just a part of the victor."

Aughra pointed towards Liu Xing and Ling Ishikawa in the distance, saying, "Indeed, we are shaping these players’ growth, much like refining gu. Placing countless players in the same area to compete and selecting the cream of the crop to continue, subjecting them to fiercer battles. The player who ultimately prevails will become the gu king we accept, ready for the final battle for our victory."

Wang nodded, smiling as he said, "Aren’t we all the same?"

Meanwhile, Liu Xing and Ling Ishikawa had returned to Hu Cang’s home.

On their way back, Liu Xing and Ling Ishikawa decided to inform Zhang Jingxu and the others about what happened at Panlong Town Junior High. However, Liu Xing chose to omit the part about the black cat demon.

Upon arriving home, Liu Xing and Ling Ishikawa shared the events that took place at Panlong Town Junior High.

"So, what should we do? Given the current situation, it seems impossible to rescue the Black Flood Dragon. But even in a soul state, the Black Flood Dragon should be able to help us against Gralki. We must find a way to free it," Zhang Jingxu said, furrowing his brows.

Liu Xing pondered for a moment and suggested, "Let’s put the matter of the Black Flood Dragon on hold for now and focus on discussing Gu Master Chaxi. I have an idea. Why don’t we take the initiative and confront Gu Master Chaxi? After all, Gu Master Chaxi has made preparations inside the supermarket building. We shouldn’t rush headlong into it. Instead, we should wait until Gu Master Chaxi leaves the building before launching our attack."

Liu Xing’s proposal caught everyone off guard, and they chuckled politely, just as they had on the rooftop. They realized they had fallen into a mental trap.

"Ryuusei, your idea is indeed excellent. If we can attack Gu Master Chaxi when he leaves the supermarket, it will be much easier. But how can we ensure that Gu Master Chaxi will leave the supermarket? Also, time is running out," Zhang Jingxu questioned.

Although the players were certain that Gu Master Chaxi would leave the supermarket at this point in time, they still had to follow the script.

However, Hu Cang spoke up, saying, "When I woke up this morning and checked outside, everything seemed to be on schedule. This time should coincide with the Spring Festival, and I remember that during this period, Gu Master Chaxi often leaves for a couple of hours. Although I’m not sure what he’s up to, he always returns looking disheveled. So, he’s probably out in the mountains around Panlong Town, catching insects."

With that in mind, Liu Xing nodded and said, "Cat elder, if all goes as planned, I should have everything you want. However, we need the jade pendant to defeat Gu Master Chaxi. The collar and iron tag are not repaired yet, so I can only give you the Cold-Warm Jade and the black sphere for now."

Upon hearing Liu Xing’s words, the black cat demon raised an eyebrow and smiled, saying, "Looks like you still don’t fully trust me, kid. You have all the items I want, but you didn’t tell me. I understand your hesitation, though. I don’t blame you. Now, hand over those two items, and I’ll go rescue the old dragon."

Liu Xing nodded and went downstairs to retrieve the Cold-Warm Jade and the black sphere from Ling Ishikawa’s room. However, the black sphere was quite heavy, and it took him a while to bring it up to the rooftop.

Observing Liu Xing’s panting state, the black cat demon playfully placed its paw on the Cold-Warm Jade and the black sphere. The two items transformed into a white and a black fish, which were then sucked into the black cat demon’s mouth.

"Burp," the black cat demon belched, stretching lazily.

In Liu Xing’s eyes, the black cat demon’s demeanor had undergone a significant change, no longer resembling a cat but more like a cat demon.

"Alright, I’ll go rescue the old dragon now," the black cat demon said before disappearing on the spot.

Indeed, the black cat demon’s strength had significantly improved, increasing their chances of dealing with Gralki’s incarnation.

While contemplating this, Liu Xing leaned against the rooftop railing, monitoring the supermarket building.

After an uncertain amount of time, Liu Xing saw Ling Ishikawa returning on a tricycle. The supermarket building remained quiet, making him doubt whether Gu Master Chaxi would leave the building today.

After some time, Ling Ishikawa reached the rooftop.

"Leader, I’ve discussed with Hu Li. As soon as Gu Master Chaxi leaves the supermarket, she will come to us. She will be responsible for tracking Gu Master Chaxi’s movements," Ling Ishikawa reported.

Liu Xing nodded and pointed at the supermarket building, saying, "The problem is that it seems Gu Master Chaxi has no intention of leaving the supermarket right now. I wonder how long we’ll have to wait."

Before Liu Xing could finish his sentence, he saw Gu Master Chaxi walking out of the supermarket.

Liu Xing was left momentarily speechless.

Now that Gu Master Chaxi had come out, Liu Xing and Ling Ishikawa didn’t stay on the rooftop for long. They went downstairs to inform Zhang Jingxu and the others.

At that moment, Zhang Jingxu and the others had already put on their protective suits. However, due to the original materials used in the suits, they looked like they were cosplaying as animals.

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