Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

This teacher also overturned the gentle and elegant image that Lin Xian had imagined based on the Epic of Gilgamesh; she was much more difficult to deal with than he had expected.

I don't know if it was because she was locked in the valley for hundreds of years that she underwent this change.

In short, the true past can no longer be traced.

Faced with a woman who constantly tries to measure his worth, Lin Xian has always maintained a respectful distance.

He tries to avoid going that way unless absolutely necessary.

Shamhat, somewhat disheartened, turned and sat down on a rock.

She took out a gem-encrusted comb from the yew wood jewelry box below and meaninglessly combed her ghostly long hair, her fair, bare feet swaying lightly in mid-air.

Speaking of which, the yew wood jewelry box and the gemstone comb below were both stolen goods he won, but Shamhat spotted them and used them as a gift to become his apprentice, so he directly snatched them away.

I feel like I've lost a lot of money.

However, based on Lin Xian's experience with Shamhat, the woman's current body language and the atmosphere around her suggest that she is in a good mood.

Hurry up and get to class; he still has a lot to do.

As a gentle breeze stirred, Lin Xian, who had been hesitant to approach the rock, had to admit it.

If she quiets down, this teacher does indeed have the air of a natural fairy, quite ladylike.

Unfortunately, it can only move and talk.

"teacher…"

"Forgot again?"

"younger sister…"

"Add a name!"

“Sister Shamhat…”

Lin Xian's lips twitched; his iron stomach, capable of digesting magic crystals even when eating dirt, was actually aching slightly.

After hesitating for a moment, the ancient serpent finally calmed itself down, threw down a few rune gems, and after setting up a barrier, cautiously whispered in Shamhat's ear.

"I know that place, but you're actually planning to do this?"

The prostitute, who was combing her hair, paused involuntarily, turned her head to look at the big cat under the stone, her languid expression disappeared, and her eyes narrowed slightly.

"Aren't you afraid I'll tell on you?"

The ancient snake remained calm and composed, a slight smile playing on its lips.

"I can take you with me..."

"Tsk, I underestimated your courage."

"Do you know what the consequences will be? If He finds out, you won't even be able to be a snake."

Shamhat continued combing his hair casually, a subtle, almost imperceptible expression on his face.

Good, it's fine as long as they waver...

"Think about that person, who is neither free in life nor able to die in peace, destined to be a tool for life. Don't you want to help him?"

Even if it's just a release, that would be fine.

Lin Xian got up and walked to the huge pit in the center of the valley. He walked around the edge, sighing and shaking his head from time to time.

Previously, there was a flat stone platform here, and a coffin containing Enkidu's body.

Shamhat fell silent, a shadow of gloom settling over his eyes.

"Little one, don't try to defy fate, otherwise..."

"Otherwise, you'll end up like me?"

Lin Xian grinned and finished the teacher's sentence.

Shamhat was suddenly startled, his face froze, and his gentle features suddenly turned into a sharp edge.

"How did you know?!"

"Is that hard to guess?"

Lin Xian looked up at the dark dome, then lowered her head and murmured.

"As for weapons, all you need to remember is the mission objective."

"When he develops feelings, he will no longer be sharp; his swinging motion will be hesitant, and he may even dare to disobey his master."

"You shouldn't give him feelings or humanity."

The green-haired beauty, Shamhat, paused for a moment, then covered her lips with a bright smile, her eyes filled with emotion and nostalgia.

"I should think that way, but I can't do it."

"The divine message I received was to guide the Chains of Heaven and bring back the Wedges of Heaven."

"But you don't know, the moment I entered the cedar forest and saw that child, I was captivated."

"Nothing in this world is cleaner than those eyes; no breeze is gentler than that soul."

"He takes great care of the wild animals in the forest, and he will do the same for humans."

“Our king needs a partner who can guide him, not a chain that binds him.”

"Moreover, we are destined to be childless. You will never understand the joy of guiding a naive and adorable child into a sage."

Then, the woman glanced at the big cat lying under the rock listening to the story, and her tone changed, her expression turning somewhat disdainful.

"The two encounters were so similar."

"But why are you all black, full of evil and poison, and not cute at all?"

Hey, hey, hey, just say what you want to say, can you stop with personal attacks?

Supported by the magic of self-renewal, Lin Xian, who had shrunk back into the form of an ancient snake, looked utterly dejected.

Chapter Nineteen: Extra Money Required

"Alright, let's get back to the main topic. There are two places you can choose from."

Shamhat patted his white dress, straightened his expression, took the mud tablet from Lin Xian's curled-up tail, and began to carve routes and mark corresponding locations on it.

"First, Kusa City, your pet owner is the guardian deity of this place, and you are perfectly compatible."

"Not only are there temples in the city dedicated to her, but this land is also the closest to the underworld, making the roads easy to travel and facilitating breakthroughs."

"Secondly, the Ebif Mountains, the oldest sacred mountains in the Mesopotamian world, connect heaven and earth, leading directly to the underworld."

"But the downside is that the road is quite treacherous. Some ancient beings, after their deaths, left behind malevolent spirits that linger here. Even after thousands of years of erosion, they are still just remnants of their souls, which is quite troublesome."

"If you're not careful, you'll be torn to pieces by those things."

"As for the benefits, Mount Ebif is currently occupied by another goddess, and she and your owner are at odds. She probably won't be so idle as to meddle in your trivial matters."

Lin Xian looked at the two underworld exits marked on the clay tablet repeatedly, pondered for a moment, and then looked intently at Shamhat.

"Teacher, if I appear in Kusa with the aura of a god, what will happen to Ereshkigal?"

"Well, probably, you won't get very far before you get caught and then your owner will chain you up and drag you to the underworld."

"Then why did you try to trick me into choosing the first one!" Lin Xian was speechless and pointed her tail at the side of Mount Ebif in annoyance.

This knowledgeable holy prostitute nodded without any shame and began to explain some common sense and taboos about living beings passing through the underworld.

Such rules include "one should not be too glamorous in appearance", "one should cover up the smell of the living creature", and "one should strictly prohibit loud noises and emotional fluctuations".

If you encounter those wandering Garula spirits, try to avoid them, otherwise they will gather in greater numbers.

As Lin Xian listened quietly, his brows gradually furrowed.

Although he knew that escaping from the underworld would be troublesome, he did not expect the conditions to be so complicated.

Fortunately, having lived in this place for so long, I've already absorbed the aura of the dead, so hiding my way through shouldn't be a big problem.

Immediately, Shamhat seemed to realize something, looked at the ancient snake in front of him, and a pleased smile appeared on his lips.

"Of course, if you are lucky enough to escape to the ground and happen to encounter a goddess who rules Mount Ebif, I advise you to be prepared to pay for your journey."

"That person has a flaw of greed, and a particular fondness for jewels. But if used wisely, this flaw can be turned into a strength."

Lin Xian nodded slightly, agreeing wholeheartedly.

If the money is right, it's not a problem to get a penniless woman to lower herself and become a bodyguard.

If you can see that He still has restraint and integrity, it's because you haven't given Him enough.

Need to pay more.

This wicked thing has figured out the pulse of the one on Mount Ebif, which is why it is plundering the burial goods of the dead in the underworld.

"Since you've made up your mind, I have nothing more to say. I can only wish you a safe journey."

Shamhat waved his hand listlessly, somewhat helplessly.

Aren't you coming with me?

"So, it doesn't matter that Enki is being used?"

The ancient snake understood the teacher's hidden meaning, rolled its eyes, and continued to tempt him.

After a brief silence, Shamhat rested his chin on his hand and quietly looked at the snake coiled before him.

“Little Samael, answer a few questions for me first: Isn’t it enough to just live a life of ease and waiting to die in the underworld? Why do you have to run away? I heard that your owner treats you quite well.”

“If I stay here, there’s nothing I can do.”

"This era is coming to an end, and its fate has already been decided. You think you can get involved? You are overestimating yourself."

"People with a criminal record have no right to talk about me."

The ancient snake flicked its tongue in mockery. Shamhat, who had been choked by the remark, stiffened slightly and continued to ask questions in an annoyed tone.

"What exactly do you want to do after coming to the surface?"

"Change this so-called fate and stop the Three Goddess Alliance's hunt."

Are you sure you know what you're saying?

Shamhat found it hard to believe.

"Of course, you've also done things like defying the gods and destiny."

Lin Xian's pupils widened, and she answered calmly, not forgetting to add insult to injury.

"Uh, is your pet owner treating you badly?"

"It's precisely because Ellie is so good to me that I'm even more determined to change all of this!"

Did you know that among these three goddesses, your pet owner is one of the hunters of humans?

Because you're grateful, you want to cause trouble for the Three Goddess Alliance and stand on the opposite side of them?

Unlike those on Earth who are still speculating about the origins and origins of the three goddesses, the ghosts in the Underworld have deduced the identity of one of the pillars of the goddess Ereshkigal from their experiences of death and the goddess's recent actions.

Besides, the mistress of the underworld had no intention of hiding it; anyone with a little effort could see it, so it wasn't a secret.

Shamhat was somewhat bewildered, and his gaze toward Lin Xian held a strange expression.

This snake is up to something far more dangerous than I expected; I should try to distance myself from it in the future.

However, still somewhat worried, Shamhat reluctantly offered a reminder.

"Having spent so much time with her, you should understand that she is not inherently evil."

Lin Xian paused for a moment, then slowly spoke.

“I know very well that although she was born in darkness, she longed for light even more and loved all beautiful things.”

"She loved this world, and she loved the people of Mesopotamia!"

"But now, she wants to use her power to collect the souls of the living and the dead into the gun cage and protect them by imprisonment."

"This is simply an escape from facing the problem."

"Once the land kingdom of Mesopotamia is destroyed, homes are gone, and loved ones have died tragically, what good will it do for these living spirits to continue existing for a hundred years?"

"I estimate they will spend the rest of their days in regret and resentment, venting all their blame and insults on Ai Lei."