Free Web NovelChapter 167: Chapter 70: The Great Deer Returns the Favor_3
"I’ll go first!"
Exterminator Thirteen looked excited, opening his mouth to receive it directly.
Whoosh~
However, the blood drop, as if attracted by a magnet, swerved in mid-air and struck the Sword Spirit Wood in Ree Shil’s hand.
"Huh?"
Before Ree could react, a voice rang in his ears.
[Ding-dong!]
[Sword Soul Wood has received Deer Blood Essence, ability increased.]
[Hidden mission triggered, Sword Soul Wood binding in progress...]
[Binding complete.]
[Received a B-rank material card - Sword Soul Wood.]
[Beginning of chain missions]
[Stage 1: Please find a suitable Sword Spirit for the Sword Soul Wood.]
[Upon reaching Level 10, you will receive the related dungeon key.]
"Can you play it this way too?"
Ree was surprised that he could obtain cards in the instance without drawing a card.
He turned his wrist and brought out that card.
Although the projection from the card was downsized several times, its form was identical to the Sword Soul Wood in his hand.
[Sword Soul Wood]: A dwelling place for Spirit Type Cards, especially suitable for Sword Spirit types.
Other than that, what he was more interested in was this hidden chain mission.
If he remembered correctly, The Black Smoke had told him before that this kind of chain mission can be conducted across instances.
In other words, as long as it’s the same world, this mission would still be valid the next time he comes through the instance.
The bonus dungeon key at Level 10 explained everything.
"I made a big profit this time."
Holding the Sword Soul Wood, Ree felt elated.
With a thought.
Whoosh!
The Sword Soul Wood transformed into a beam of light and entered his forearm, forming a tattoo-like pattern of wood grain.
This was the effect of the binding.
Right then, Exterminator Thirteen, who was beside him, finally had a drop of deer blood and made a series of strange noises at the spot.
"Woo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo!"
He swelled up.
"What the hell are you fussing about?"
Ree glanced at him sidelong.
"Master! Let’s go to the Ancient Capital!"
"Now! Immediately!"
Ree thought it might be an illusion, but he seemed to see the Exterminator’s eyes turn red.
"Now? Isn’t it too late?"
"No! You don’t understand! Let’s hurry!"
Ree didn’t know what had gotten into Exterminator Thirteen, the hunched-over man hauled him out of the farmstead, with desperate urging.
He hollered a quick word to the old farmer about an emergency, then they got into the horse-drawn carriage and left.
"Master! We need to pick up the pace! It’s up to you!"
"Oh? Don’t fret, I’ve got this. Giddy-up!"
The horse-drawn carriage rapidly vanished into the night.
On this desolate country road, the imperial highway was exceptionally rugged due to long-term disrepair. With the rapid racing added, the carriage spent a lot of time hovering above ground every ten meters or so.
Finally, just after ten in the morning, the battered, creaking, and sounding-off-in-places carriage arrived at the Main Gate of the Ancient Capital. freewёbn૦νeɭ.com
Exterminator Thirteen was lying on his back in the carriage, his eyes blank.
"Master, thank you, I feel much better."
The corners of his mouth still had traces of stomach acid he’d forgotten to wipe off.
"Since you feel much better, stop sleeping and guide me."
"When did I sleep?!"
"Doesn’t passing out count?"
"..."
Eventually, under Exterminator Thirteen’s guidance, they returned the carriage to the Horseman’s Lodge.
Of course, there wasn’t really much meaning left to returning it anymore.
Frankly, they were there to pay for the damage.
Not much happened to the horse; a Thousand-Mile Horse with a bit of demon beast bloodline could really run.
After dealing with this, Exterminator Thirteen led him to the Demon Extermination Residence.
Demon Extermination Residence was located at the foot of the city wall of the Ancient Capital. The architectural style was very grand, occupying lots of space.
There are two stone carvings of Exorcists in front of the vermilion gates.
One was of an Exorcist, and the other was of a demon eliminating demon.
The two stone carvings were majestic, and just by looking at them might have been enough to deter a demon object.
There was a plaque hanging from the doorway, with only one bold character written on it: ’Exterminate.’
The strokes of the character were forceful, faintly emitting a brutal aura.
When they arrived, there happened to be a young lady, escorting a man with disheveled hair into the Demon Extermination Residence.
"That guy, he doesn’t look like a demon."
Ree took a few extra glances.
"It’s quite common, even Exorcists could carry out evil deeds now and then."
"On average, I receive a task to arrest a colleague every two or three years."
Exterminator Thirteen shrugged, implying this was nothing.
"I’m going to wait here for you, I won’t go in."
He even stopped in his tracks as he spoke.
"Well... I probably won’t come out."
Ree scratched his cheek.
"Huh?"
Exterminator Thirteen was slightly taken aback: "Right, I’ve forgotten that the Celestial Visitor can come and go without leaving a trace."
"Then let’s each take good care of ourselves."
He waved his hand.
"Hmm, alright." fгeewebnovёl.com
Ree nodded.
Neither party said any affectionate farewells, and Exterminator Thirteen didn’t bother to ask if they could ever meet again.
In the end, if they were meant to, they’d certainly meet again.
Ree walked into the Demon Extermination Residence, and was greeted with a spacious courtyard. In the center was a large well, surrounded by lush flowers and trees, and fountain stone pools, the cyan brick and black tile buildings surrounded the courtyard, looking solemn and respectful.
He looked around, unsure of which direction to go.
Luckily, Exterminator Thirteen who was standing outside the gate pointed him in the right direction.
He walked through a long corridor; on the way, he saw quite a few Spirit Demons, who were probably Exorcists.
It seemed that they didn’t need to hide their identities here, so they revealed their true faces.
Among them one was wearing fully enclosed iron armor, and Ree couldn’t discern whether it was a person or a demon. The Exorcist gave off an intense sense of pressure, suggesting good strength.
He’d only occasionally felt this type of pressure from Exterminator Thirteen previously, when the latter was giving his all.
After asking for directions a few times in the process, he finally arrived in front of a house with red lacquer and green tiles.
Through the main gate, he saw a bearded old monk sitting inside, meditating with his eyes closed.
Only when he walked closer did he realize that this monk was not as old as he’d appeared.
The beard was not a real beard but rather tendrils of flesh – clearly, this monk was a demon clansman.
"Hello, I want to register as an Exorcist."
As he spoke, the monk slowly opened his eyes.
His gaze roved over Ree a few times, then he said,
"Young master, there is sinful karma on you."
"Amitabha."
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