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Chapter 1286. Searching for the Netherworld Flower (1)

The dark green miasma, like thick, unyielding ink, enveloped every inch of Broken Soul Ridge.

— Broken Soul Ridge, just hearing the name makes it sound very dangerous.

— Broken Soul Ridge, it sounds like a very common name.

—Why is there only one person, 123?
—Yes, this didn't cross any districts, so why don't I see anyone else?

—Did 123 come on their own, or were they separated as soon as they came in?
—I came on my own; I don't know anyone else.

—Including 123, there are a total of nine live streaming rooms.

The withered trees twisted into eerie shapes, with bones that had been rotting for countless years hanging between their branches, creaking and groaning in the wind.

Looking at the miasma before him, Lin Xi thought for a moment and then summoned a cactus.

I wonder if cacti, which can purify the air, will be effective against this miasma.

—Using props right from the start?

—There's nothing I can do. I've been here for ages and haven't seen a single person.

Where are the other players?
—It seems to be at the foot of the mountain, and I guess there are several entrances to this mountain.

There weren't many people, which was good; at least it wasn't too cool.

—Yes, when there were too many people, we didn't know what happened, and then we saw the live stream disappear.

The miasma entered through my mouth and nose, causing a slight stinging sensation.

Fortunately, there were cacti, which seemed to be able to prevent the miasma from further encroaching.

After walking for about half an hour, we arrived at a relatively open mountain valley.

Lin Xi stopped and looked around.

somebody is coming.

It must be another player.

The first one to come out was a tall man, who looked to be in his thirties.

Upon seeing Lin Xi, he paused for a moment, then waved to her.

"I don't even know what kind of instance this is. Not a single living person has made a sound, oh wait, not even that stupid electronic voice." The man then looked at Lin Xi. "You little girl, can you really walk around in these mountains?"

Lin Xi smiled.

I can tell, this person doesn't like watching live streams.

As the number of viewers in the live stream increased, she actually didn't enjoy watching it.

"We're all veteran players, we have to make it work." A gentle voice rang out, and a girl in a white coat walked out from behind the tree.

"Hello, my name is Wang Xiaoyue."

“Mu Xiaobei,” Lin Xi said simply.

"Zhao Kai." The man from before also gave his name.

"Hello, my name is Zhang Yang."

Zhang Yang looked to be in his early forties, with a thin build and somewhat sharp eyes.

He leaned against the tree trunk, a playful smile on his lips.

"There are quite a few beautiful girls in our game."

None of the three people, including Lin Xi, responded.

Just then, five more figures arrived together.

The man in the lead looked to be under thirty, with an arrogant expression, and said his name was Li Han.

Behind him was a woman in her thirties named Chen Luoxue. The other three people included two girls named Zhou Lili and Zhang Ting. Zhou Lili was in her twenties, and Zhang Ting was around thirty.

The boy's name was Wu Qingquan, and he was in his twenties.

Just then, a cold, electronic voice sounded.

"Welcome to Amazing Paradise! Today's theme is the search for the Ghost Bone Flower."

Legend has it that three thousand years ago, the Spirit Race and the Demon Race clashed in a great war. In order to protect the continent, the Spirit Race used the power of the entire race to seal away the main force of the Demon Race.

However, the Spirit Clan chieftain died in battle, and the remnants of his forces were hunted down by the Demon Clan to the desolate "Soul-Severing Ridge".

To preserve their bloodline, the elders of the Spirit Clan used their own souls as a guide to set up the "Hidden Valley Grotto" as a refuge. They placed the core array eye that sealed the remnants of the Demon Clan in the deepest part of the secret cave and nourished the array eye's energy with the Spirit Clan's treasure, the "Hidden Marrow Flower".

As time passed, the Soul-Severing Ridge outside the grotto became a forbidden zone, shrouded in miasma. Legend says no one who ventured there ever returned alive, and the surrounding villages were deserted. Please find the Ghostly Marrow Flower to dispel the miasma from Soul-Severing Ridge and the surrounding villages, restoring life to this place.

Please be careful not to let any remnants of the evil cult escape.

"Finally someone spoke up, but I really don't want to hear that electronic voice anymore."

As soon as Zhao Kai finished his rant, the live stream chat exploded with comments.

—Hahaha, Zhao Kai's mouth double is confirmed!
—That electronic sound really sends chills down your spine.

—Finally, there's a mission description!
Finding the Ghostly Marrow Flower and dealing with the miasma sounds like no easy task!

—Important note: Don't provoke the remnants of the evil cult! That's practically a death sentence!

—The nine of them have finally gathered!
—Li Han's arrogant demeanor makes him seem difficult to get along with.

Whether someone is easy to get along with or not, everyone has to get along with them.

—It's okay when everyone's together, but if you're alone, you'll die even faster.

Li Han frowned, his eyes sweeping over the eight people present, his tone full of impatience.

"Finding the Ghost Marrow Flower? Getting rid of the miasma? You make it sound so easy. You don't even know where the cave is. How are you going to find it?"

His words resonated with everyone.

Chen Luoxue took a half step back, warily surveying the withered trees and hanging skeletons around her, her voice tinged with hesitation.

"Something's not right about Broken Soul Ridge. The game only gives us a general background, not even a map. Could it be a trap they're setting for us?"

Immediately, someone in the live stream agreed.

Chen Luoxue is right!
—There's no such thing as an easy task!

Is it possible that the clues are in this mountain valley?
Who knows!
Lin Xi didn't reply, but just looked down at the cactus in her hand. A few droplets of water, condensed from the miasma, still clung to the emerald green leaves, emitting a faint glow.

She looked up at the group of people, her gaze sweeping across each of their faces.

"Since you said the Hidden Valley Cave is in Broken Soul Ridge, the entrance should be nearby. Nine of us are more reliable than acting alone."

"Who wants to team up with strangers like you?" Li Han scoffed, hands in his pockets. "What if someone stabs me in the back and steals the Ghost Marrow Flower? I'm not that stupid!"

Are there any viewers in Li Han's live stream?

—Has Li Han always been like this?
—Isn't it practically suicide to not team up with others in a dungeon?

—I checked it out, and there weren't many viewers in Li Han's live stream. He's probably a newbie.

Okay, let's respect other people's fate!
"You're wrong about that!" Wu Qingquan took a step forward, his brows furrowed as he looked at Li Han. "There's miasma everywhere right now, and unknown dangers lurking around. It would be foolish to go it alone! We're all in the same boat, looking for the Ghost Marrow Flower. What's wrong with traveling together for now?"

Wang Xiaoyue nodded in agreement, her tone gentle yet firm.

“Wu Qingquan is right. It’s better for everyone to look out for each other than for one person to get lost or encounter danger. I just saw that Xiao Bei’s cactus seems to be able to purify the miasma. With it there, we can at least suffer less from the miasma.”

Lin Xi raised an eyebrow slightly; Wang Xiaoyue was quite observant.

Zhou Lili clutched the hem of her clothes tightly, hiding behind Wang Xiaoyue, her voice barely audible.

"I...I also think it's better to team up. This place is too scary, I'm too scared to walk alone..."