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The potion could barely be called a suppressor: the good news was that the ingredients were clean and had minimal side effects, but the bad news was that it offered no real benefits, only allowing you to die a little slower.
Chain Quest: Pharmacist's Path
Mission Requirements: Engage with a work by an Alchemist.
Reward: Junior Alchemist (entry), increase in physical Combat Power.
"Brother Cai, this potion is my secret stash. Do you know about Hu Xu? If not, it doesn't matter; let me tell you, Anlius was saved by this potion! Without it, he wouldn't have survived and would never have become one of the Twelve Guards."
Lai Da Fu enthusiastically promoted the potion in his hand, while Ye Wumeng rested his chin on his hand, lost in thought about something else.
Could I create a potion to purify Corpse Poison and save my own life? After all, he wasn't someone who liked to entrust his life to others.
Thinking of this made him blush slightly; he had said something similar three days ago. But cough, surviving isn’t something to be ashamed of.
However, he still had plenty of time and could take things slowly. Perhaps he should first see if this Anlius was as miraculous as they claimed before making a decision.
"What do you think? Are you considering buying it? I only have this one bottle; if you go to Anlius, you might not even find one!"
Feeling like he had exhausted his sales pitch, Lai Da Fu wiped some sweat from his chubby face, looking at him eagerly.
While he wasn't particularly interested in the potion, he wondered if there were any secret ways to sneak into the city.
As he spoke, Ye Wumeng pulled out a pack of Cigarettes from his pocket and handed it to Lai Da Fu. The latter quickly took it, carefully opening it to inspect its contents.
This was indeed Cigarettes! But what did the brand Li Qun mean?
Looking at the text on the cigarette box, Ye Wumeng smiled slightly. After three days of exploration, he had figured out this system quite well.
In simple terms, any item that popped up could be processed in storage to become whatever you wanted. Of course, only the appearance changed; its essence remained unchanged.
What Lai Da Fu held was just a pack of hard Li Qun, which he used to smoke in his previous life.
"Wow! This is premium Cigarettes! If I sold these at the camp, they would fetch quite a price! Could it be that you came from Southern Industries? I heard all the current Cigarettes are produced there! Wow, Brother Cai, how many of these do you have? I'll take them all! Don’t worry; I won’t let you suffer any losses."
Lai Da Fu, clutching the pack of Li Qun, rubbed his chubby hands together with excitement.
"That's it; it's the only pack I found in a pile of ruins. But do you really have a way in?"
Ye Wumeng quickly interrupted him. For now, money wasn’t useful; the priority was to get into the city first.
"Don't worry, Brother Cai. Even if you didn't ask, I would have offered you the chance to sneak into the city for work. After all, that's part of my earnings. Of course, I won't take your pack of cigarettes for free. Let's get moving now; come on, follow me."
He smiled as he turned around, his eyes squinting with excitement as he proudly displayed his large belly.
Ye Wumeng didn't hesitate and followed right behind him. With his system for detection, if he encountered anyone with a higher Combat Power, he could always make a quick escape. For now, he wanted to see what kind of situation they were dealing with.
"When can we get in? We've been waiting here for an hour!"
"Hey, don't forget! I paid! If you don't let us in soon, don't expect to get your final payment!"
A group of relatively cleanly dressed individuals was gathered near a small grove close to Lanst Camp, shouting incessantly in front of what appeared to be a sewage pipe entrance.
In front of the entrance stood two burly men with their arms crossed, their faces twitching as if they were on the verge of losing their patience.
"Quiet! If anyone makes another sound, I'll throw them out!"
Finally, one of the big men erupted in anger, and the previously noisy crowd fell silent in an instant.
Among them were those fleeing from religious persecution, regional conflicts, or bounties on their heads—various reasons preventing them from using the main entrance and forcing them to sneak into the city through this back route.
Could they just refuse to go in?
Ha! Without the protection of the city walls, they'd be torn to shreds by those crazed Corpse Beasts! They didn't want to die!
"Alright, I'm here. Let's move!" Suddenly, a plump figure emerged from the trees, stumbling toward them with effort. Behind him followed a handsome young man.
The newcomers were Lai Da Fu and Ye Wumeng. One of the muscular men looked at Lai Da Fu and seemed about to say something but then noticed Ye Wumeng behind him and stepped aside to clear a path.
Seeing this, the others rushed toward the small entrance like dumplings being dropped into boiling water.
Soon only Ye Wumeng, Lai Da Fu, and the two muscular men remained.
"Let's go too." Lai Da Fu smiled and gestured for Ye Wumeng to jump down into the hole.
Hearing voices discussing something inside and confirming that there was no danger—having also checked the Combat Power of the two muscular men beforehand—Ye Wumeng noted that their combined strength was under a certain threshold and posed no threat to him. He then jumped down without hesitation.
Sand.
Ye Wumeng landed precisely on the ground, cushioned by a layer of sand. After all, it wasn't a high drop; even if he didn't land on his feet, he wouldn't die. However, there were some bloodstains and footprints in the sand, indicating that some unfortunate soul had gotten hurt in a hurry.
He looked up and surveyed his surroundings, realizing there was only one path ahead. The tunnel had a diameter of about five or six meters, making it relatively spacious.
Rustle, rustle, rustle.
Hearing the sound, the three others jumped down as well.
"Come on, follow me," Lai Da Fu said as he walked ahead of Ye Wumeng. The two burly men flanked Ye Wumeng, with one on his left.
Noticing this, Ye Wumeng raised an eyebrow as if he had thought of something. His expression remained calm as he followed Lai Da Fu.
This path was originally part of the Lanst Camp's underground sewage system under construction. Later, it was discovered that this area was particularly vulnerable to being exploited by some Undead, so the pipeline was abandoned.
As he spoke, Lai Da Fu pulled out a vial of potion from his pocket and pointed it forward. The test tube emitted a faint glow.
Ye Wumeng focused his gaze; wasn't this the mixed potion that Lai Da Fu initially wanted to sell him? It actually had this effect?
Ye Wumeng looked at Lai Da Fu in surprise, confusion filling his eyes.
"Cough, cough. I don't even know what else is in this potion. It automatically emits a weak glow in dark places. Don't look at me like that; I have no idea how it works. Just ask Anlius if you want to know more. Now hurry up and keep up."
Perhaps unable to withstand Ye Wumeng's scrutinizing gaze, Lai Da Fu quickened his pace slightly.
After walking for several minutes, Lai Da Fu slowed down. Seeing this, Ye Wumeng directly asked, "Once we reach the end of the tunnel, does that mean we've entered the city?"
"Yes and no," Lai Da Fu replied as he glanced around. A smirk appeared on his face as he suddenly stopped in place and turned back to face Ye Wumeng with a mocking smile.
"Oh? What do you mean by that?" Ye Wumeng continued to ask calmly as if he hadn't noticed the change in Lai Da Fu's demeanor.
"Heh, do you know why the lord of the camp can block this tunnel but hasn't taken action until now? Instead, he's let us slip through?"
He shook the potion in his hand and glanced behind Ye Wumeng.
Suddenly, Ye Wumeng felt two large hands gripping his shoulders, attempting to restrain him.
Oh? Why is that? As if he hadn’t sensed anything, Ye Wumeng maintained a blank expression and continued to ask.
Because this isn’t us taking advantage of the situation at all! This is something those big shots in the camp orchestrated on purpose! Although I don’t know what they’re up to, as long as I follow orders, I can stay alive and even make a little extra cash on the side.
As he spoke, Lai Da Fu pulled out a crumpled cigarette pack from his pocket, the words "Southern Industries" and "Trustworthy" printed on the front.
He took out a slightly damp cigarette, inhaled its scent with delight, then lit it with a lighter, taking small puffs while looking at Ye Wumeng with eyes full of greed.
Aren’t you afraid I’ll break free from them and escape into the city?
Feeling the negligible pressure on his shoulders, he knew he could break free at any moment, even turn the tables on them. However, since Lai Da Fu seemed confident in his victory, it was likely that what he said wouldn’t be a lie; this was far more credible than being interrogated after being captured.
Hearing what sounded like a grand joke, Lai Da Fu and his companions burst into wild laughter, their bodies shaking as their muscles strained, contorting their faces into ridiculous expressions.
This kid actually thinks he can escape?
What a dreamer!
Hahaha! Kid, although I don’t know how you can say that with such confidence, I still have to remind you: even if you could run to the exit, you wouldn’t get out! There’s a powerful figure guarding that place; without my recommendation, no one gets through—neither you nor them.
Lai Da Fu spoke to Ye Wumeng with extreme disdain, shaking his head repeatedly.
A powerful figure? If they were as formidable as you claim, would they really be wasting their time guarding this hole?
If what Lai Da Fu said was true, one couldn’t help but wonder about the strength of that person.
He pondered this internally while maintaining an outward calmness, preparing to extract more information about that powerful figure.
However, Lai Da Fu seemed to be losing patience. After reluctantly finishing the last bit of his cigarette butt, he tossed it to the ground and glared fiercely at Ye Wumeng.
Who cares? Perhaps that esteemed person enjoys this leisurely work? Kid, it’s time for you to cough up some cash for your life!
Bang!
Ah!
At that moment, a gunshot echoed from the end of the tunnel!
Followed by a piercing scream filled with despair!
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