Chapter 88: There’s No Way I’m This Unlucky

No matter how it tried to escape, once it left the basin’s boundary, the system would automatically pull it back.

The demon flower had no intention to fight, but this Shenmi Liliang kept it restrained.

With no way to retreat, it had no choice but to fight to the death.

Fueled by overwhelming grief and rage, it directly entered a berserk state.

In this frenzied state, the demon flower lost all reason and charged toward Chen Xiaoyan and the others.

It wanted to tear these detestable humans apart with its own hands.

A few minutes later…

The demon flower let out a wail and collapsed heavily onto the ground.

Hongchen Rumeng blinked in daze, looking at the now-dead demon flower with an expression of disbelief.

She pursed her lips, as if wanting to say a thousand words, but in the end, only two words came out.

“Just this?”

Is this supposed to be a level 20 dungeon boss?

Even the demon soldiers from Monster Village were stronger than this. It looked fierce, but turned out to be utterly useless.

After going berserk, the demon flower’s stats increased dramatically, but against Chen Xiaoyan’s terrifying healing, without any skills and relying solely on basic attacks, it couldn’t even push Hongchen Rumeng back a single step.

Little fists pounded your chest, whining.

[Congratulations! Your team has successfully cleared the dungeon “Abyssal Gorge” for the first time. Would you like to make a world announcement?]

“Yes.”

[Congratulations! You have completed the first clear of Abyssal Gorge and received the reward: Spiritual Energy ×300 (Captain bonus +100%).]

[Congratulations! Dungeon cleared. Rewards: Level EXP ×20000, Spiritual Energy ×211 (+first kill monster bonus).]

“What about equipment? It can’t be this unlucky, right?”

Seeing no equipment drop, Chen Xiaoyan’s face darkened considerably.

“Xiaoyan, did you get any epic gear?” Chongchong grinned, showing her teeth so wide her mouth almost split.

Chen Xiaoyan sighed deeply, both envious and helpless as she looked at the girl.

“Our adorable Chongchong is so happy, did you get something good?”

“You guess.”

[Do you want to leave the dungeon? (Countdown 1:59)]

Chen Xiaoyan was speechless.

Guess? I guess you’re a big-headed ghost.

She didn’t answer and instead walked over to Mu Qingxue and the others, leaving Chongchong standing there confused.

“Did you guys get anything? Any lucky players so I can soak up some of that luck?”

“No, I got nothing at all,” Hongchen Rumeng said with a broken expression, her voice full of despair.

Seeing Rumeng’s utterly devastated look, Chen Xiaoyan smiled faintly.

So I’m not the only unlucky one; that’s somewhat comforting.

Then, Liudao pulled out a bronze-colored spear, its surface covered in rust and looking quite aged, and handed it to Hongchen Rumeng.

“For me?”

Rumeng looked at Liudao with suspicion.

“Yeah,” Liudao replied indifferently.

Rumeng smiled faintly, deeply touched as she took the spear and looked down at it.

At that moment, her smile vanished instantly.

《??? (Sealed): A divine weapon left over from ancient times. Currently sealed. Method of unsealing unknown.》

“Liudao, this gear is useless too.”

No unsealing method, no stats—this is just a rusty old scrap, honestly.

Liudao nodded slightly and said, “I know, that’s why I’m giving it to you.”

“I…”

Rumeng was so angry she nearly wanted to stab him with the spear.

Even a straight man can’t be this straightforward, right?

Chen Xiaoyan twitched at the corner of her mouth and gave Liudao a thumbs-up.

A true role model of our generation—completely single by pure strength.

However, none of them noticed Liudao’s true intention.

“I got a sword, exclusive to Shushan,” Liu Yue frowned and pulled out a blood-red longsword.

《Bloodthirsty Sword (Cannot be enhanced): When the enemy takes damage, this sword automatically absorbs their blood essence. After absorbing enough, it can release Furious Blood Sword Qi, dealing (Sword Intent ×2) damage.》

This stat was unbelievably powerful.

It was basically an unlimited growth weapon.

Having this Bloodthirsty Sword was like gaining an extra skill.

If equipment had levels, the Bloodthirsty Sword would definitely be top-tier.

Chen Xiaoyan looked at Liu Yue oddly.

How did this girl get Shushan gear in every dungeon?

And each time it was better than the last—aren’t you just trying to make someone jealous?

She instinctively glanced at Mu Qingxue.

Sure enough, Qingxue’s eyes were red as she stared fiercely at the Bloodthirsty Sword in Liu Yue’s hands.

Her breathing grew rapid.

“Qingxue, did you get anything?”

Chen Xiaoyan called out to bring Mu Qingxue’s attention back.

If she kept looking, she might try to snatch the sword.

“No,” Mu Qingxue looked dejected, her whole body slumped as if deflated.

Chen Xiaoyan could only pity her for a moment.

Seeing good gear in other people’s hands must really sting.

Too bad there was nothing suitable for me.

That’s fine, no need to be envious.

By the way, what did Chongchong get?

“Chongchong, what did you get? Let me see.”

Chen Xiaoyan walked over curiously.

“Hmph.”

Chongchong snorted coldly, turning her head away as if refusing to acknowledge her.

“I didn’t get anything. Go look at them instead. Why are you bothering me?”

“Are you mad? Okay, okay, it’s my fault for running over without saying a word.”

Chongchong rolled her eyes, clearly not wanting to talk.

“Why so quiet now?”

“Chongchong, are you copying me?”

Chen Xiaoyan pretended to be stern.

Chongchong remained unmoved.

“Really mad? Fine, I promise it won’t happen again.”

Chongchong: “Not listening, not listening, a turtle chanting scriptures.”

Seeing her like this, Chen Xiaoyan frowned slightly, a small fire sparking in her heart.

I’ve already been this humble, and you’re still throwing a tantrum? This girl really has itchy skin.

Forget it, it’s just a piece of gear.

I don’t even want to look at it.

Let’s see if Sanxue got anything good.

[Do you want to leave the dungeon? (Countdown 0:49)]

Chen Xiaoyan turned and left.

At that moment, a small hand grabbed her sleeve.

Chen Xiaoyan looked back, and Chongchong’s other hand reached out toward her.

In her palm was a necklace.

It was composed of small cylindrical crystals, delicate and connected by a thin silver thread.

At the bottom was a circular ring about the size of a marble.

At the center of the ring floated a pink gem, suspended without any support.

《Return Spirit Necklace (Enhanceable): Automatically restores (enhancement level)% Fragrance per second.》

The attribute was simple, just one line, but for Tianxiang, it was a treasure.

Why?

Because this stat was percentage-based.

Once enhanced, it would prevent situations where the fragrance ran out, cutting off progress.

Chen Xiaoyan returned the Return Spirit Necklace to Chongchong’s hand and smiled as she gently rubbed her head.

“I saw it; this equipment suits you well. You’re pretty lucky.”

Chongchong didn’t take the necklace back immediately. After hesitating for a moment, she said, “Xiaoyan, this necklace is for you.”

“Hm?”

Chen Xiaoyan was surprised, looking at Chongchong’s expression, which tried to look serious but had already cracked in her eyes.

After all, eyes don’t lie.

Seeing the pained look in Chongchong’s eyes, she couldn’t help but laugh silently.

“Alright, I accept your kindness, but you should keep the necklace yourself.”