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"That's right, you also know about the Dust Demon God?"
"Gui Li Yuan was once Gui Zhong's territory. She died in battle during the Demon God War. I have heard these rumors before."
No wonder the mechanisms in this secret realm are so ingenious; they were her creation! Lu Lin suddenly realized.
"Gui Zhong's skill in mechanical arts surpasses even my master's. This secret realm was once her residence, and all the mechanisms there were meticulously designed by her."
In the battle of Guiliji years ago, Gui Zhong fought valiantly and died, and the entrance to the secret realm disappeared without a trace until it was revealed to the world again this time.
"Was it because of the interference of the Abyss Apostles that the entrance to the secret realm reappeared?"
"That's right, the black mist was created by the fusion of abyssal power and the remnants of a demon god, and the remnants of a demon god originated from a certain demon god who participated in the siege of Guizhong."
That demon god once invaded this secret realm. The Abyss Order used the power of the demon god's remnants to locate the realm and violently opened the entrance, causing it to move erratically within the Guili Plains region, which is why we were sucked in.
"What was the purpose of the Abyss Order's elaborate scheme to enter the secret realm? That green orb?" Lu Lin asked.
"It should be right, but unfortunately I'm not quite sure what's inside that ball of light." Gan Yu nodded and then shook her head, which was kind of cute.
"If we don't stop them quickly, won't they succeed right away?"
"There's no need to worry about that for now. The yellow barrier outside the altar was left by the Emperor. It won't be easy for two mere Abyss Apostles to destroy it, not even with the remnants of a demon god."
"A barrier left by the Rock King Emperor? Then there's no need to worry about the barrier being destroyed for the time being." Lu Lin nodded in agreement; the name Rock King Emperor was enough to reassure people.
"Now that the black mist inside me has been completely expelled, dealing with those two Abyss Apostles shouldn't be a problem. Shall we go out and take care of them now?"
With her mindset changed, Gan Yu's emotions became more direct and genuine. She hummed with a hint of pride, "If I hadn't been corrupted by the black mist for so long and hadn't had my power depleted by too many demons, I would have dealt with those two Abyss Apostles just now."
This is not because Gan Yu is arrogant; she is an immortal who survived the brutal war between demons and gods, and her true strength is extraordinary.
This was mainly because it was the first time they had encountered this black mist, a mixture of demonic remnants and abyssal power. They were caught off guard and fell into a trap, and they also went through several fierce battles while in poor condition.
She entered Guili Plain earlier than Lu Lin, but arrived at Guizhong Palace later than Lu Lin, which shows how many battles she went through along the way.
Lu Lin affectionately cupped her face and rubbed it, then shook his head and said, "No, even without the influence of the black mist, you've already exhausted yourself from the series of battles. Rest and recover first, then we'll go out together."
"It's okay, I can..."
Gan Yu was about to persist when Lu Lin interrupted her, saying, "With my help, Hu Tao wasn't affected by the black mist, but she still couldn't withstand the Abyss Apostle's attack because the previous battles had taken too much of her energy."
"I can only dispel the black mist, not directly restore your condition, so don't be careless."
Gan Yu thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you, but I'm a little worried..."
"Are you worried about Xiangling's safety?" Lu Lin saw through her thoughts.
"Yes, she has been missing for a long time. I suspect she has also wandered into this ruin. If we delay any longer, she will be in danger."
Chapter Ten: Xiangling Appears
Lu Lin put his arm around her shoulder and comforted her, "Don't worry, she also has the Eye of God, she won't be in trouble so easily. We need to make sure our own safety first before we can talk about saving her."
"Yeah, I understand!"
His certainty stemmed from the system's mission requiring the rescue of Xiangling within three days. Less than a day had passed, and the mission hadn't failed, so Xiangling should still be relatively safe.
But this cannot be said directly.
Just then, Walnut's energetic voice rang out from downstairs.
"Huh? Where did you bring this to? Lu Lin! Lu Lin! Where are you?"
"The medicine seems to be working quite well; she woke up so quickly. Let's go down and check on her."
Just as Lu Lin got up to go downstairs, Gan Yu grabbed his hand. Under his questioning gaze, Gan Yu stood up, intertwined her fingers with his, and pulled him downstairs.
Good heavens, I thought she didn't care about Hu Tao, but it turns out she was waiting for me here!
Lu Lin never expected that Gan Yu, who appeared as beautiful as a fairy and had a gentle nature, would also have a cunning side. Seeing that a fierce battle was about to unfold, his mind raced as he considered how to deal with it.
At this point, letting go is definitely not an option, as that would hurt Gan Yu's feelings, but Hu Tao's feelings also need to be considered...
This bowl of water is not easy to hold!
really!
When Hu Tao saw Lu Lin and Gan Yu walking down hand in hand, her little mouth involuntarily pouted.
It's sticking up really high!
However, she managed to control her expression and asked with a smile in her usual tone, "Oh dear! Did Sister Gan Yu save us?"
"It wasn't me, it was Lu Lin who saved us. This is his Chenge Pot..." Gan Yu briefly explained what had happened.
"Hu Tao, how are you feeling? I'm so grateful to Gan Yu for checking your injuries and giving you medicine." Lu Lin asked with concern, pointing out that Gan Yu had treated her injuries.
Although a little jealous, Hu Tao was a sensible girl, and upon hearing this, she said, "Thank you so much, Sister Gan Yu, I'm almost fully recovered! And thank you, Lu Lin, for saving me too~"
After saying that, she swung her fists a few times, and it seemed that she had indeed recovered quite well.
"Don't be too careless, let me check you again." Gan Yu let go of Lu Lin's hand and stepped forward to show goodwill.
Lu Lin breathed a sigh of relief. Although both girls were a little upset, they were very restrained and no conflict broke out.
Actually, Gan Yu didn't take his hand to show off or provoke him; she just wanted to show Hu Tao their relationship. As for Lu Lin's womanizing ways, she didn't care that much.
She is an immortal being, and her views on love are different from those of ordinary people. Moreover, the laws of Liyue do not prohibit polygamy.
Hu Tao was a little jealous, but she could appreciate the kindness of others, so she obediently stretched out her hand for Gan Yu to check.
While Gan Yu was checking on Hu Tao's recovery, Lu Lin went to the kitchen to wash the fruit.
Lu Lin had bought some fruit and snacks in Liyue Harbor that morning in preparation for this situation. He had a total of 500,000 Mora, and he had already spent almost all of it on clothes, a bed, various furniture, and food.
Before Lu Lin's transmigration, the currency exchange rate between Mora and Mora was approximately 10 to 1, and 500,000 Mora had the purchasing power of about 50,000 yuan.
However, since Gan Yu just joined the system and received another million Mora, he won't be short of money for the time being.
"Alright, the recovery is really good, there shouldn't be any major problems, but you still need to rest more and avoid strenuous activities for the time being."
Gan Yu's movements were practiced and efficient, and the examination was quickly completed. Hu Tao nodded with a smile, "Thank you, Sister Gan Yu!"
"You're welcome. Thank you for protecting Lu Lin along the way." Gan Yu looked towards the kitchen and sighed softly.
"Oh, actually he's the one taking care of me. By the way, how did Sister Gan Yu and he meet?"
"Hmm~ I was taking a nap on Tianheng Mountain yesterday when I was attacked by a Hilichurl. He protected me..." Gan Yu didn't mind sharing their story with Hu Tao, and they started chatting like that.
After chatting for a while, Lu Lin washed the fruit and brought it out, along with some snacks.
"What are you talking about? Let's eat something and rest for a bit."
"We're talking about your glorious deeds! You've ruined two beautiful and lovely girls in just two days!" Hu Tao picked up two sunset fruits and gave one to Gan Yu.
Lu Lin hadn't expected that the two women would become so close in such a short time.
However, they live in Liyue and already know each other, so it seems normal for them to be a little closer.
"I didn't harm anyone; I was speaking from the bottom of my heart!"
"Tch, you bad guy!" The two girls rolled their eyes in unison.
In short, the atmosphere wasn't as bad as he had imagined, and everyone got along surprisingly well, so Lu Lin was quite satisfied.
The three rested in the Dust Song Pot for several hours until after midnight. Gan Yu and Hu Tao felt they had recovered enough, so they decided to go and meet the two Abyss Apostles again.
......
Inside the palace, the two Abyss Apostles were still huffing and puffing as they strained.
"Frostkill, how long has it been? Why hasn't this barrier broken yet? Are you slacking off?"
"Fiery Blaze, how many times have I told you, don't talk to me in such a condescending tone!"
"Stop talking nonsense, we need to speed things up. Those guys from before have disappeared somewhere, who knows if they'll come back to cause trouble."
"They can't withstand the erosion of the black mist. It's good enough if they can escape. If they come back, they'll just be easy prey!" Shuang Sha didn't take Lu Lin and the others seriously at all.
shhhhhh!
Two frost arrows suddenly appeared in the void, heading straight for the Abyss Apostle!
The ice arrows were as fast as lightning; the two guys didn't even have time to react before they were hit by both arrows.
This is Gan Yu's signature move, Frost Arrow. The arrow explodes upon hitting the target, causing area damage, and the two were instantly severely injured.
"Rise!" Hu Tao shouted, and flames blazed up on the Staff of the Abyss, which slammed down hard on the head of the Abyss Apostle.
Although Lu Lin could also use ice elemental power, he did not make a move. His application of elemental power was still very rudimentary, and it would not be of much use in this level of combat.
He was completely focused on the battlefield, ready to use Time Stop to pull people back to the Dust Song Pot if things went wrong. He deliberately waited until after midnight, just to have the [Critical Moment] cooldown ready, as an extra layer of insurance.
Of course, he didn't need to worry at all. Gan Yu, in his prime, was like a war god, suppressing the two Abyss Apostles. With Hu Tao assisting from the side, the situation was very favorable.
An ice arrow pierced Huo Lie's chest, and Hu Tao followed up with a shot. Ice and fire elemental forces erupted simultaneously, blasting Huo Lie into pieces!
This is a perfect combination of Liyue Cryo DPS and Liyue Pyro APS!
Seeing that things were not going well, Shuangsha turned and ran!
He ran in the direction of the door that Gan Yu had entered through earlier; the door was not closed.
Just then, a woman's voice came from the other side of the door.
"Where am I? I'm almost out of energy! Guoba, slow down! Ah!!!"
Before the blue-haired girl in the yellow dress even stepped inside, an ice pick was pressed against her throat.
"Don't move, let me go, or this little girl will lose her life!" Shuang Sha coldly surveyed the entire scene.
Chapter Eleven: New Entry - Telepathy
Gan Yu and Hu Tao were about to press their advantage and eliminate this guy in one fell swoop, but unexpectedly Xiang Ling suddenly barged in.
Accompanying her was a strangely-looking little fellow, Guoba. They were also affected by the black mist and were in poor condition; otherwise, Xiangling wouldn't have been taken hostage without any resistance.
"Don't move, everyone. It would be such a waste for such a lovely girl to die." Frost's voice grew colder. He knew that it would be difficult for him to escape on his own. If he wanted to live, the hostage in his hands was of utmost importance.
Gan Yu and Hu Tao were indeed hesitant to act rashly, and just as they were wondering what to do...
Time stops!
Taking hostages is no big deal for Lu Lin, who possesses the "critical moment" ability!
Lu Lin calmly walked up to the suspended Frost Killer, pried the ice pick out of his hand, and picked up Xiang Ling.
The girl in the yellow dress had a pretty and cute face, and her blue-purple hair was tied into two braids and pinned up at the back of her head. Although she wasn't tall, her figure had a strong and powerful presence, and she looked very dashing. Her thighs were plump and felt quite nice to the touch.
Because she had been eroded by the black mist for a long time, her complexion was not good, and it was covered with a faint layer of black mist.
Lu Lin was a little worried about her condition, so he carried her back quickly to Gan Yu's side. After hesitating for a second, he leaned down and kissed her.
The black mist's corrosive effects can actually be gradually dispelled with elemental power, although it will consume a great deal of energy and take a long time. However, Xiangling currently feels like she is deeply poisoned, and Lu Lin is afraid she won't be able to hold on until then.
Yes, this time it really was to save lives!
Even so, the sweet and soft touch still stirred his heart after the kiss, and he almost instinctively began to invade her.
Of course, this intrusion was very brief, since the time stop was running out.
Lu Lin timed it perfectly this time, releasing Xiang Ling just before the [Critical Moment] effect wore off, and helping her to her feet.
The kiss had a noticeable effect; Xiangling's complexion improved significantly. Of course, it wasn't completely gone, since it wasn't a long kiss this time.
The time stop ended, and everything resumed operation.
Frost Kill: !!!
Gan Yu, Hu Tao: ? ? ?
Xiangling: Huh?!
In an instant, everyone was stunned!
In everyone's mind, just a moment ago they were in a tense standoff, one side taking hostages to save their own lives, while the other side was hesitant to act and was trying to find a solution.
The hostage was teleported away in the next second!
What's the situation?
Fortunately, Gan Yu was extremely experienced in combat. She only had a very brief moment of confusion before she immediately released the bowstring.
The Frost Arrow drew a perfect arc in mid-air and struck right between the eyebrows!
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