I'll also work hard to conquer the dungeon today.

"According to the investigation, the forces are mainly concentrated near the palace. The closer to the throne, the stronger they are. Obviously, the queen is there. However, there is good news. The queen is currently focused on studying the Destiny Tablet. The Pure Pearl and the Manual are in other rooms of the palace. At least we don't have to confront the queen directly right away."

Shui Qi stood in an empty house, looking out the window at the nearby palace, his thoughts churning as he recalled Dao Lin's analysis before leaving.

"The only way to enter the palace without alerting the guards is to climb up. The gaps between the bricks are not much different from those in the pyramids. If you've climbed the pyramids, climbing the palace won't be much different."

"It's not a big deal, it's just... what did I do to deserve climbing twice?" Shui Qi thought to herself, carefully avoiding the skeleton's gaze as she approached the side of the palace.

"Enter the building through the first window on the east wall, from the bottom up. There are no guards in that room. After exiting the room, turn left and you will find two skeleton guards. It is not recommended to engage them, as all the skeletons are connected to Skatech, and she will detect any attacks you make. However, you can avoid them by shifting your attention."

Following the route given by Mu Yegui, Shui Qi climbed up the east wall to the first window and successfully entered the first room in the palace area.

The skull's field of vision is 45° for each eye, with a blind spot above it.

Shui Qi pondered for a moment, then used a stone to distract the two skeletons, and walked past them in their blind spot the instant they turned their heads.

According to Mu Yegui, there will be a right angle next, and after the turn, there will be a skeleton patrolling.

Just follow behind the skeleton, and you can easily avoid it by turning right at the first intersection.

Next, he needed to walk up the internal staircase to the area directly beneath the throne in the reception hall, where Jingzhu and the manuscript were located.

There aren't many restrictions in this area; just be careful and avoid it.

Although he felt it wasn't difficult, underestimating the opponent was a big mistake. He always had to consider unexpected situations, such as someone suddenly appearing to disturb him.

No, I can't think like that. Given his terrible luck, whatever he wishes for will come true.

Stop! I can't think about it anymore!

After exchanging the pearl and the note, nothing unexpected happened.

Next up is the most difficult Destiny Tablet.

the other side.

'Crack!' Dao Lin frowned slightly as he looked at the cup shattered into pieces on the ground.

"Slip of your hand?" Xie Qing glanced at Dao Lin and asked in confusion.

"Hmm... I have a feeling something big is about to happen..." Dao Lin responded, squatting down to pick up the broken pieces of the cup one by one.

"Judging by the timeline, if everything goes smoothly, Shui Qi should have finished exchanging the Pure Pearl and the manuscript by now," Xie Qing asked. "But... is it really necessary to get the Destiny Tablet?"

"To end this, nothing can be missing. But obtaining the clay tablet isn't absolutely necessary right now. If it becomes too dangerous, I think Shui Qi will definitely give up on acquiring it and return with the Pure Pearl and the manuscript instead. However, next time might not be so simple..."

Any plan, once detected by the other party, will be difficult to succeed the next time, or you may have no choice but to abandon the plan and confront them head-on.

But it was clear that they didn't have enough troops, and a direct confrontation would only result in defeat.

"Have you seen that little girl?" Rae came out of the tent and asked abruptly when he saw the two people chatting.

"Not inside?" Xie Qingwei was slightly taken aback.

“Not here,” Rae replied expressionlessly.

"Damn it." Dao Lin frowned deeply. "Xie Qing, Lai Er, the base is in your hands now. Ye Gui, call Zhu Yan, we're going to meet Shui Qi."

Xie Qing looked at Dao Lin with confusion. Logically speaking, it was just a little girl who had gone missing, so Dao Lin shouldn't be in such a hurry unless there was some inside story.

Unable to understand, Xie Qing tugged at Leier's sleeve, then nodded to Daolin, "Remember to add some details when you get back." "...Okay." Daolin pulled a pocket watch from his pocket along the chain and glanced at the time on it.

The worst thing is that everything is happening at once; hopefully, he's not overthinking it.

Far away in the palace, around the throne, Shui Qi pulled the little girl behind him, holding the Destiny Tablet in one hand. He looked at the skeleton soldiers surrounding them, and his heart sank even further.

The only saving grace is that Skatech isn't here. Although we don't know where she went, it's good that we don't have to confront her directly.

However, there are just too many skeletons here.

Shui Qi drew his pistol, his expression cold and stern. His narrow blue eyes fixed on the skeletons as he whispered to the little girl, "Stay close, I'm breaking out. If you get lost, I won't come back for you."

With a 'bang', Shui Qi rushed towards the door.

Each bullet struck the skull's core with unerring accuracy. The black mist gradually dissipated from the skull's core, but in the blink of an eye, it stopped dissipating and instead began to gather little by little.

Shui Qi, with a magazine in his mouth, replenished his ammunition with one hand while running down the stairs. Upon seeing other buildings within range, he unhesitatingly threw out his grappling hook to entangle them, tucked his pistol into his waistband, grabbed the little girl's waist with one hand, and with the other hand wrapped around the rope, swung down.

Feeling the strong wind blowing, Shui Qi suddenly frowned, and her hand holding the rope almost slipped.

The pain, spreading from his heart to his entire body, was as dense and intense as needles, causing him to involuntarily curl up, yet he immediately forced himself to suppress the inappropriate movement.

Upon landing safely, he staggered a few steps, grabbing the wall with one hand to prevent himself from collapsing from exhaustion.

His handsome face was deathly pale, and cold sweat poured from his forehead. He had no strength left; the pain was almost making him lose consciousness, but he stubbornly endured it without showing it.

Shui Qi straightened her back and pretended nothing had happened as she walked forward.

He had only taken a few steps when he slumped to the side and fell down.

He leaned against the wall, his narrow blue eyes gazing at the beautiful aurora in the night sky.

Shui Qi was silent for a few seconds, then took out a vial from his pocket and turned it over, transforming it into a syringe.

He watched the liquid slowly seep into his body, never expecting that he would still need to use this one in the end.

“Brother…” the little girl called out, staying close to Shui Qi.

"Sorry, give me a few seconds." Shui Qi took a deep breath despite the pain and straightened his body.

"Hurry...they're catching up with us." He said, leading the little girl forward. Even though he was weak and in pain, he held tightly to the Destiny Tablet and never handed it to the little girl.

The pursuers behind them were increasing in number and getting closer.

They were eventually caught up with.

Shui Qi turned his head slightly, his narrow blue eyes reflecting a sharp spear. He subconsciously pushed the little girl away, and the spear tip pierced his chest in that instant, staining the area with blood.

'Drip, drip,' fresh blood bloomed on the ground like delicate red plum blossoms.

The clay tablet of destiny fell from Shui Qi's exhausted hand, bounced a few times, and landed at the little girl's feet.

His narrow blue eyes reflected the familiar white coat and white wisps of hair, looking into those seemingly panicked, icy blue eyes.

Shui Qi forced a smile but couldn't manage it; his gaze gradually darkened. (End of Chapter)