Undead Mage from a Cell

Twenty minutes passed in the blink of an eye.

As Gu Xi got off the car, he had already dealt with the various items collected from the black market.

In just a few more days, all of this would be integrated into Yalidov City, becoming part of Gu Xi’s combat power.

For now, Gu Xi temporarily put the matters of Yalidov City aside and got off the car with Li Gu.

As soon as he stepped out of the car, Gu Xi realized the similarities between Hundred Directions City and Qianfang City.

If it weren’t for the different people welcoming Li Gu, Gu Xi would have suspected that the car hadn’t left the station.

The setup and style of this station were exactly the same.

However, Gu Xi understood that Hundred Directions City and Qianfang City were likely branch cities of White Stone City.

They were arranged out of the same mold.

Perhaps by following Qianfang City’s pattern, one might find a similar black market in the same location.

While Gu Xi was observing the surroundings, a few twenty-something men and women approached Li Gu.

These must be Li Gu’s companions.

Most of them were around twenty years old, yet their strength had reached Level 19.

Moreover, Li Gu trusted them enough to let them get within five meters of his vicinity.

But due to his eyesight, he often acted like he didn’t see anyone.

Li Gu’s companions were accustomed to this behavior, speaking directly without needing Li Gu to see where they were.

They soon started discussing the issue of the Thunderbird Feather.

At this point, Li Gu thought of Gu Xi.

He turned to his companions and introduced, "Ladies and gentlemen, during our trip to Qianfang City black market, I encountered someone who could solve our problems.

It’s him, Gu Xi, Brother Gu.

He’s a legitimate Undead Mage.

I personally witnessed his ability to suppress the Undead, easily dealing with a Level 15 Undead.

So for this instance quest, we can ask him to help."

As soon as Li Gu finished speaking, his companions turned their gaze to Gu Xi.

They assessed Gu Xi from top to bottom, each judging him internally.

Regardless of Gu Xi’s current strength, his knowledge alone was enough to overshadow everyone.

To know that even shortly after reaching Level 5, Gu Xi had organized a group to eliminate a Level 19 opponent.

Now, even Gu Xi’s Death Incarnation minion was at Level 19.

These Level 19 players looking at him wouldn’t intimidate Gu Xi at all.

He merely nodded at these players, without taking further action.

Such a reaction from Gu Xi convinced these players that Gu Xi was an extraordinary expert.

For ordinary people with such a level disparity, fear and submission would have been expected.

No one would act as naturally as Gu Xi did.

Therefore, this made one of them, a man in blue heavy armor, step forward before Gu Xi.

"Hello, Brother Gu, I’m Li Wei, the temporary leader of this team. I’m also overseeing this quest.

Originally, this quest involved fifteen bosses, and we’ve already reached the ninth boss.

But accidentally triggering a side quest, we encountered a Ghost Type hidden boss, blocking our path forward.

We’ve tried to break through several times but were repelled by this hidden boss.

If this drags on, there might be problems with the tenth boss.

That’s why we’re seeking suitable solutions to deal with this Ghost Type boss.

This time, Li Gu acknowledged your ability, and we don’t object, hoping you can help us defeat this hidden boss.

If you can assist us, we will definitely offer rewards."

"What do you mean rewards? Brother, move aside."

At this point, a woman with twin blades at her waist approached Gu Xi, saying, "Brother Gu, right? My brother doesn’t know much, doesn’t speak well.

Don’t blame him. I’m called Li Ping, like ’apple.’

This quest was assigned to me.

We’re really in a hurry with this matter.

To put it plainly, after encountering this hidden boss, we’re afraid to enter the instance.

Because of the time constraint.

If time runs out, not only will the tenth boss be lost, but all subsequent bosses will disappear too.

I know it’s troublesome for you.

But we still hope you can lend a hand.

We won’t talk about rewarding later.

My brother doesn’t have much courage. If you agree, this item will be yours."

As Li Ping spoke, she held Gu Xi’s hand and pressed an item into it.

Gu Xi felt a weight on his hand.

Looking down, he saw a black stone appearing in his hand.

The black stone resembled a crystal, and when holding it, Gu Xi felt as if he was holding a mountain.

[Coal Mountain Crystal (Orange): A coal stone mined from specific mountains, can be ignited to produce high temperatures.

Can serve as an important material in weapon casting. Adding Coal Mountain Crystal increases the success rate of casting Orange Weapons by 1%.]

Upon seeing the information of the crystal-like stone, Gu Xi’s eyes lit up.

Clearly, this was a material used to make Orange Armor.

Although it only improved the success rate of casting Orange Weapons, considering that others still haven’t obtained Orange Weapons.

This was likely their only opportunity to access Orange Weapon gear.

Now, Li Ping had directly given this item to him.

Even before he agreed to help with defeating the Ghost Type boss.

This already demonstrated Li Ping’s generosity compared to her brother.

"Alright, this is enough."

Although Gu Xi had several pieces of Orange Armor.

Nobody would complain about having more Orange Armor.

Holding the Coal Mountain Crystal meant he had another path to acquiring Orange Armor.

And Li Ping providing this item implied that someone in White Stone City specialized in crafting Orange Armor.

This might just be the key to accessing it.

Seeing Gu Xi agree, Li Ping and her companions were overjoyed.

Li Ping directly told Li Wei, "Brother, you won’t join this time, step back. Later, Fourth Brother will protect Brother Gu inside, and we’ll follow behind.

Once we successfully defeat the Ghost Type boss.

We’ll quickly advance to occupy favorable positions.

Let Fourth Brother guide Brother Gu out of the instance, and then you’ll follow."

"But I’m the main tank, what good is Li Shang tagging behind? He’s not in the defense route."

Li Wei sounded somewhat discontented.

"But Fourth Brother’s ability allows him to swiftly move people within the instance. We don’t have much time left, Brother Gu is entering the instance for the first time and needs to go in through the front door.

The back and forth consumes the instance’s time. Brother, just listen to me."