Weak in affinity talent? Female ghosts are eager to give hints.

"Ding-dong—"

The elevator doors opened.

As An Lan stepped into the elevator alone, she was astonished to find that after pressing the button, two more floors, [-7] and [-8], were added to the list of floors she could descend to.

"Oh?"

"Is it because I solved yet another [S-rank dungeon] that I was granted access again?"

Curious, I pressed the button for floor -7. The elevator doors opened, revealing archives, portraits, and tombstones of past participants in the dungeon...

Han Yun from Zhouchi City participated in the dungeon thirteen times, and ultimately died in an SS-level dungeon...

[Li Lan from Zhouchi City participated in the dungeon nine times, and ultimately died in an SS-level dungeon...]

【...】

Upon closer inspection of these individuals' files, An Lan noticed that the deceased listed at the forefront were all highly skilled, having survived at least eight dungeons. However... almost every single one of them succumbed to an SS-rank dungeon...

"Why..."

"It seems the difference in difficulty between SS-rank and S-rank dungeons is quite significant..."

"I wonder what will happen if I encounter an SS-rank dungeon?"

After scanning the area around floor -7, An Lan took the elevator again, this time heading to floor -8.

On the 8th floor, the walls are made of stacked metal cabinets.

Each metal cabinet has a corresponding number.

"Um?"

An Lan squinted as she examined the metal cabinet: inside were strange medical injections. And inside those injections was actually living, jumping blood?

On the side of the cabinet, there are some brief notes: [Item No. 001, B-level dungeon "Asylum": 5 Disposable Recovery Agents].

[A one-time recovery agent: the masterpiece of a mad doctor. Once injected, it greatly stimulates the body's repair process, allowing injuries to heal in a short time.]

[Redemption Requirements: 100 points/each]

"Oh?"

"No wonder they said... I'd know what's down next..."

"So, having more experience automatically qualifies you to exchange items here?"

"So... how many points do I have?"

On the screen of the metal cabinet door, there was a sensor similar to a fingerprint lock. An Lan tried pressing on the [Disposable Recovery Agent] interface, and a panel immediately popped up.

You currently have 200 points!

[Do you wish to redeem the disposable recovery kit?]

"200 points!?"

An Lan lifted her finger off the screen and roughly understood how the points were calculated.

Clearing an S-rank dungeon should award 100 points. Dungeons below S-rank may award even fewer points.

This seemingly 100-point-per-use "disposable recovery agent" is actually incredibly expensive!

"That's normal..."

"After all, anything that can be brought out of a [dungeon] is bound to have miraculous effects. It wouldn't make sense for the price to be too low!"

He hesitated to buy it, since his injuries could heal over time with the help of his physical strength enhanced by his [D-level talent], and there was no need to waste points.

"【Disposable Recovery Agent】...It's good to bring some with you in advance if you encounter a high-difficulty dungeon..."

An Lan's gaze bypassed the first metal frame and turned to the other frames.

The Zhouchi City Defense Division doesn't have many "strange objects" stored there; only eighteen empty spaces on one wall are filled.

this...

This is the culmination of the hard work of countless participants from various cities and prefectures over the years.

[Item #007, Rank A dungeon "Evil Spirit Doll": Substitute Doll!]

[Substitute Doll: A doll corrupted by an eerie entity, possessing the ability to replicate its user. Upon use, the doll takes the user's appearance, absorbs the user's current negative state, attracts the attention of the eerie entity, and begins to escape erratically...]

(Note: The escape doll will return to the participants when the instance ends.)

[Points required to redeem this item: 500 points]

"Whoa—"

"This is good stuff..."

An Lan's eyes lit up when a doll, about the size of a Barbie doll, in a metal frame caught his attention.

pity!

The high point value meant he only glanced at the item before passing it by.

These kinds of items, in principle, don't just belong to the [Zhouchi City Defense Division], but are also nationally registered property. If you want them, you can't get them for free unless you survive to earn points.

[Item #018, S-rank dungeon "Mountain Temple Evil Curse": Hua Jiu Mountain Incense!]

【Hua Jiushan Incense: A stick of incense used in sacrifices to an evil god. It is stained with the god's blood and possesses the power to ward off the supernatural. Once lit, this incense will keep any supernatural entity away from the holder while it burns!】

But... the stronger the strange phenomenon encountered, the faster the incense burns!

The Huajiu Mountain Incense will revert to its original form after each instance ends.

[Points required to redeem this item: 1000 points!]

Holy crap!

"This is truly the treasure of Zhouchi City!"

An Lan's gaze swept across the group of supernatural items, and she was startled by the metal frame at the last one!

The exorbitant price goes without saying; it's an item that requires completing at least ten S-rank dungeons to redeem! But... the item's abilities are truly undeniable!

It's worth the price!

"Wow...good stuff...good stuff..."

"Unfortunately... I can only look at it..."

Filled with regret, An Lan left this floor and returned to floor -7. After reviewing the duplicate files detailing the experiences of the fallen personnel, she reluctantly returned to her residence...

......

"Creak—"

As soon as the villa's gate opened, An Lan smelled a distinctive perfume scent.

He sniffed, and the living room lights suddenly snapped on.

Immediately following, rows of red candles lit up the restaurant tables. Before the red wine and tablecloth, Liu Xuan's long, wavy hair cascaded down her back, her bright red lips curving into a smile: "You...you're back?"

She had changed her clothes; beneath a red gauze dress were alluring red fishnet stockings. Her ample thighs were casually crossed, and she leaned back in her chair with a seductive expression.

"you?"

"Liu Xuan! What are you doing at my house!?"

"Didn't I already say? Under normal circumstances, no one is allowed to enter my house!"

An Lan's brow twitched involuntarily.

It's not that he's heartless, but what if Yang Zhenzhen wasn't careful and Liu Xuan bumped into her?

"Ouch..."

"What are you afraid of? Afraid that I'll find out you're playing in some nook and cranny?"

"It's okay—it's normal for boys to play these kinds of games..."

Liu Xuan smiled and quietly changed her sitting posture.

After lowering her legs, her buttocks lifted slightly off the seat, and the full curves of her body became even more pronounced under her red dress.

"So...you still checked my computer and recovered the data?"

An Lan sat down on the other side of the chair, looking annoyed. Liu Xuan smiled and said, "After all... you're going to join the national team, so your identity information needs to be thoroughly investigated!"

"National team? What does that mean?!"

"You specifically demonstrated a [skill] earlier, right? In the [Funeral Village], the settlement announcement said you acquired the [Perfect Timeline] skill, which seems to be a time-related ability..."

"So, excluding the skill you just used, you still have at least one more skill!"

"With two [skills] at your disposal... An Lan, with your current trump cards, you're already comparable to an [S-rank talent]! Your information has just been reported to the nation..."

"You've made the national team shortlist..."

As Liu Xuan spoke, she pushed a glass of red wine toward An Lan.

An Lan looked at Liu Xuan strangely. The other woman leaned down, revealing a large expanse of snow-white skin beneath her neck.

"You came here... just to say this?"

An Lan remained silent, having not drunk any alcohol.

That's right!

It was intentional to use the [skill] at that time.

Firstly, it would silence the higher-ups; secondly, once they understood his value, they naturally wouldn't pursue the matter of Mo Han any further...

Is a dead S-class talent more valuable than a living one that is comparable to an S-class talent?

"That's not all..."

"An Lan, you know very well, right? The [Zhouchi City Defense Force] is short-staffed... We'd like to reserve a 'vice captain' position for you..."

"As a 'Vice-Captain,' you might be asked to use 'Companion Cards' to enter their dungeons and protect them if a promising new recruit comes along..."

"This might be a bit troublesome! But don't worry, you won't miss any of the rewards for each dungeon run!"

"What...do you think?"

Beneath the red cloth covering the dining table, Liu Xuan's fair legs were raised, about to inch closer to An Lan...

As An Lan hesitated, Liu Xuan's lips curled up, seemingly quite confident in her arrangements for the day!

after all!

This was a celebration banquet she prepared after researching many corners of the wood to find out Anlan's interests and hobbies.

Aside from his ambiguous relationship with Wei Qi, An Lan is actually not a bad person.

Moreover, he performed well in the last [Instance], and Liu Xuan initially had some goodwill towards An Lan. Participants in [Thriller Instances] could die any day, and Liu Xuan maintained a "live for the moment" attitude...

If An Lan was willing, she wouldn't mind having something happen between them...

Judging from his ability to win over the female ghost, he must be just as good in real life, right?

"Smooth..."

Her tongue involuntarily licked her lips, and Liu Xuan's thigh snaked outwards... Suddenly! Her face turned cold! Because... because her outstretched thigh suddenly felt as if it had been grabbed by something icy cold!

"Why?!"

My body couldn't help but tremble!

A pink halo flashed before Liu Xuan's eyes, and she immediately witnessed an unbelievable scene!

Nurse!

A nurse in a pink uniform, chin held high, suddenly appeared and sat on An Lan's lap, glaring at her fiercely: "Fine..."

"There's a female ghost in that room now, so I won't say anything..."

"Now... there's one here too?!"

"ah?!"

"Zhenzhen! You...how did you get out here?!"

An Lan was completely bewildered.

Just as he was about to forcibly take Yang Zhenzhen back, a pink halo lit up behind him again, and Yunhan appeared with a frown!

"An Lan! Who is she?!"

"Why----!!!"

"Why is there a woman here?!"

"What are you doing?!"

At the cramped dining table, the three women looked at each other, and An Lan suddenly felt overwhelmed!

That's it!

The harem is in an uproar!!!