Dragon Raja: Lu Mingfei finds a Freylian

But Xia Mi didn't want to watch anymore.

"The Gattuso family certainly holds many secrets," she murmured to herself, her voice returning to its original cool tone, no longer using the voice changer.

She extended her finger and gently tapped the leader who was attempting the final burst of blood.

Words of Power: Judgment (False).

It wasn't a complete trial, but the hint of supreme judgment it contained instantly interrupted the leader's blood-boiling process, as if a bucket of ice water had extinguished the boiling dragon blood within him.

He stood frozen in place, his eyes filled with unbelievable fear, for he had seen an absolute nemesis on a life level.

Xia Mi's figure moved through them as if by teleportation.

Four elite members of the Gattuso family remained frozen in place, maintaining various combat stances. The golden light in their eyes quickly dimmed, and their life force rapidly dissipated like a punctured balloon.

They did not completely lose their minds in the end, and maintained a certain degree of clarity until their deaths. But it was precisely because of this that they felt more deeply the insurmountable and despairing gap between them.

Xia Mi didn't even look at their corpses, but instead looked down at her own fingers.

“Three-stage blood explosion, consciousness preserved. A stable bloodline selected through artificial means? Or some kind of technological modification?” she murmured. “That old lecher Pompeii doesn’t seem to be all fools after all. Gattuso’s influence is much deeper than I imagined.”

She left no Joker badge behind, but quickly cleaned up the scene, turning the four corpses and all the equipment debris to ashes as if they had never been there.

After doing all this, she looked up at the night sky.

"Brother, sleep a little longer. Soon, no one will bother us anymore."

Chapter 142 Dungeon Breakthrough

In Lu Mingfei's room, the curtains were drawn, shutting out the outside world. Only the light from the computer screen flickered, illuminating two faces.

Lu Mingfei was completely focused on controlling his blood elf mage, "Mingming is very smart," while the screen displayed the final boss room of the latest limited-time dungeon in World of Warcraft, "Mountain Nest."

The colossal, rock-and-lava-formed Fenrir, the king of the land and mountains, roared deafeningly, his skill effects filling the entire screen.

Beside him, Frilian sat quietly in an armchair, her emerald green eyes fixed on the flickering lights and shadows on the screen and the tiny character she was working so hard to control.

A thick ancient book rested on her lap, but clearly, the dynamic virtual world before her was more captivating than the static text within.

In the past few days, she watched as Lu Mingfei immersed himself in this world, his level skyrocketing, his equipment being completely upgraded, and he was even able to command a group of players who looked very powerful.

"Left! There's a monster on the left! [Dragon Slayer], catch it!" Lu Mingfei shouted into the microphone, his voice shrill with tension.

"Got it! Go ahead and unleash your damage, boss!" came the steady and reliable voice of [Dragon Slayer] through the headset. His warrior delivered a precise charge and taunt, pulling away all the mobs.

"[Dawn of Light] Healer! Give me activation! I'm going to cast a big fireball!" Lu Mingfei's fingers flew across the keyboard, the shortcut keys clicking loudly.

"Activation done! The big spender is really going all out!" Priest [Dawn of Light] immediately responded.

"[Fel Purification] Be careful to dispel the debuffs on the tank!"

"It's done!"

The entire team worked together seamlessly, as if they had rehearsed it a thousand times.

Lu Mingfei felt he had never played so smoothly. Every command was responded to instantly, and every positioning mistake was promptly corrected by his teammates.

All he needs to do is unleash his attacks and watch the BOSS's health steadily decrease.

“They listen to you very well,” Frilian said.

Lu Mingfei was startled and almost pressed the wrong skill. He scratched his head a little embarrassedly, "Ah, actually it's not that they listened to me, it's just that they're too good and were playing with me. I don't know why I'm so lucky to have met so many kind people."

As he spoke, he maneuvered his character to dodge the lava spreading across the ground. "Look at this boss, it's called Fenrir. Isn't that the same name as our target in this mission? What a coincidence."

Frillie's gaze fell on the ferocious lava wolf on the screen, and she nodded slightly. "Different forms, but the same name. A coincidence?"

A thoughtful look flashed in his eyes.

"It's definitely a coincidence. How would a game company know the Dragon King's real name?" Lu Mingfei chuckled. "But this outfit is really cool!"

He excitedly pointed to the armor set that his character had just donned on the screen, which emitted a dark red glow. "It's called 'Seven Deadly Sins,' look at these stats, they're off the charts! I heard that the first kill will get you a version with special runes!"

“The Seven Deadly Sins,” Frilian repeated the name. “In reality, there have also been alchemical weapons named after similar concepts. They contain rule-based powers that target specific objectives.”

"That powerful?" Lu Mingfei exclaimed in surprise. "In the game, it's just that the stats are a bit higher. But the phrase 'Those who have the blood of kings will surely perish with the sword' sounds pretty domineering."

He read aloud the inscription engraved on the weapon.

Frilian was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "This sentence contains the implication of absolute rules and even prophecy. In my world, language itself sometimes possesses power."

Lu Mingfei seemed to understand, but not quite. "Like a word of magic?"

“Similar, but more profound. It’s more like an assertion and lock onto the underlying rules of the world,” Frillian explained. “Once established, it’s hard to go against.”

"Wow, this sounds complicated." Lu Mingfei's attention returned to the game. "The BOSS is almost down! Only 10% left! Good luck, everyone!"

The team channel was buzzing with excitement, flooded with words of encouragement and support.

Finally, after Lu Mingfei unleashed a spectacular Pyroblast that dealt the final critical hit, the Lava Giant Wolf Fenrir on the screen let out a mournful howl of despair, its massive body crashing to the ground and turning into a pile of dazzling spoils.

[Server First Kill: Mountain Nest (Heroic Difficulty)!]

Congratulations to the guild "Kassel Expedition"!

Congratulations to player [明明很聪明] for achieving the achievement: [Fenrir the Terminator]!

Congratulations to player [明明很聪明] for obtaining the Legendary Set: [Seven Deadly Sins Limited Time Edition]!

The screen was filled with golden system announcements.

"Yay! We got it!" Lu Mingfei excitedly took off his headphones, almost jumping out of his chair, his face beaming with pure joy and a sense of accomplishment. "First kill! We got the first kill!"

The team voice chat was filled with cheers and congratulations, especially praising Lu Mingfei's output, although he himself felt that it was mainly due to good equipment and the support of his teammates.

"[Clearly Smart] Boss is awesome!"

"Number one in output! Well deserved!"

"Let's try on the Seven Deadly Sins set!"

Lu Mingfei happily changed into the suit of armor that radiated a dark red light and had a ferocious and gorgeous design. Holding a staff, his character image instantly became majestic and extraordinary.

He deliberately zoomed in to show Frilian the small inscription on the weapon: "The blood of kings will end with the sword."

"How is it? Isn't it handsome?" he asked with a hint of pride, like a child showing off a new toy.

Frillie looked closely at the inscription, then at Lu Mingfei's excited profile, and nodded slightly. "Hmm, very cool."

His tone was calm, but Lu Mingfei felt inexplicably happy, even happier than when he got the first kill.

He scratched his head. "Hehe, thanks. Actually, it was everyone who helped me."

“Being recognized and helped by excellent peers is itself a manifestation of ability,” Frilian said calmly. “In your world, this seems to be a very important achievement.”

"Of course!" Lu Mingfei nodded vigorously. "Server first kill! We can brag about this for a year! I never even dared to dream of it before, I could only watch others get it."

He paused for a moment, then quickly cheered up, "But I was really lucky this time!"

“It’s not just luck,” Frilian said, looking at him. “I can see that you’re very focused and working hard. Your reactions are quick, and your timing is accurate. It’s not entirely based on luck.”

Lu Mingfei was stunned for a moment. This was the first time someone, especially in real life, had so positively affirmed his skills in the game.

Although it was probably just a polite remark, it still warmed his heart.

"Really? Haha, maybe it's because I play a lot of games," he said, a little embarrassed.

“Focus and practice are important in any field,” Frilian said, “like magical training or swordsmanship.”

"Speaking of which, Frilian, when you guys were on adventures, did you celebrate after defeating a really powerful monster?" Lu Mingfei asked curiously. He found it hard to imagine that people like Chu Zihang or Frilian would cheer for the first kill in the game like they did.

Frillie tilted her head slightly, lost in a brief recollection.

"A celebration? Simmel will yell that he wants to go to the best tavern for a drink, Aize will demand a whole roasted wild boar, and Haita will heal us while complaining. I guess that counts as a celebration."

"That sounds really exciting," Lu Mingfei said enviously. "It's much more interesting than just celebrating online like we do."

"Hmm," Frillian responded softly, her gaze returning to the character Lu Mingfei on the screen, who was wearing the "Seven Deadly Sins" outfit. "This set of equipment might bring you some good luck."

"I hope so!" Lu Mingfei laughed. "If only real-life missions were as simple as running a dungeon, with guides, teammates, and knowledge of the boss's skills."

“In real-world dungeons, there are often no walkthroughs, and teammates may fall. And the boss’s skills,” Frillian’s voice lowered slightly, “are always beyond your imagination.”

The atmosphere in the room calmed down slightly because of those words. Lu Mingfei also remembered the true purpose of their trip: the real King of the Earth and Mountains, sleeping beneath Beijing, was not like data in a game that would refresh and drop equipment when it fell.

"Alright, it's getting late." Frilian stood up and closed the ancient book on her lap. "You should rest."

"Oh, okay," Lu Mingfei nodded quickly. "Frilian, you should get some rest too."

Frillie walked to the door, opened it, stopped, glanced back at Lu Mingfei, and said softly, "Hmm, how about we go get some late-night snacks together later?"

After saying that, she gently closed the door.

Lu Mingfei sat blankly in the chair, pondering Frillian's last words, feeling as if a little claw was gently scratching at his heart.

More than friends, but not quite lovers.

Was the mission in Chapter 143 successful?

In the southern part of the city, there is an underground warehouse of a textile factory that has been abandoned for many years.

Several corpses dressed in strange clothes and covered in tattoos lay sprawled on the ground, their faces frozen in extreme terror, with broken magical artifacts and talismans scattered around them.

The figure wearing a grinning clown mask squatted on the ground, slowly wiping non-existent bloodstains from his fingers with a silk scarf.

The phone rang abruptly; it was a soothing piano piece, completely out of place in this deathly atmosphere.

The clown paused for a moment, then took out his phone from his pocket.

Upon seeing the name on the caller ID, a very soft, ambiguous chuckle came from beneath the mask.

She pressed the answer button, but didn't speak first.

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, then Chu Zihang's characteristic calm and even voice came through:

"Hey."

"Good evening, Senior Brother Chu~ How's the mission going? Was Beijing fun? Did you miss me?"

As she spoke, she gently nudged a nearby corpse with her toe. The corpse twitched once and then remained completely still.

Chu Zihang, who was already used to her tone on the other end of the phone, ignored the following questions and answered succinctly, "No progress on the mission. On standby."

"Waiting? How boring!" Xia Mi sighed dramatically. "I thought you guys had already found the Dragon King's hometown! Looks like that's not going to work either~"