Deep in the Living

Chapter 733 Direction
The unknown relic has been deciphered and is named "Berial." By arranging the facial features correctly, it can be transformed into a key that unlocks ancient secrets deep within the dungeon.

When not in key mode, it can function as a special item called "Head Airbag," with the following functions:

1. Storage: It will function as a large-capacity airbag to store the mist inherent in the relic itself. If the holder possesses other forms of gas, they will be "fogged" away.

2. Input: Ingest foreign matter (including pituitary organisms) and convert it into more gas reserves.

3. Output: Can spread fog of war outwards for concealment, looting, interference, etc.
Roddy had obtained the above information, but his biggest concern was not the effect of the relic, but its function as a key.

"The Egg of Evil... its secret lies deep within the dungeon?"

Luo Di happened to hold the intelligence from the deepest part of the dungeon, crucial information obtained by Master Jiang after his physical body was destroyed.

Unexpectedly, this relic is connected to the depths of the dungeon.

but,

Roddy is a holder of divine status, so he doesn't need to go through the deepest part of the dungeon like a regular monster to ascend and touch divinity.

With his qualifications, he could go directly to the deeper areas without having to go to the dangerous dungeon.

But now, two things related to him have somehow come together, both pointing to the depths of the dungeon. Roddy probably needs to reconsider.

Even though he possessed divine qualifications, he still needed to venture deep into the dungeon to find out what was going on.

Whether it's the location of the old treasure or the uniqueness of this key, it indirectly suggests that there must be an unimaginable treasure behind it.

Its value may even surpass the reward for the videotape incident, and may even touch upon the essence of the underworld.

"Minister Matthew, what exactly is the secret treasure?"

"I didn't know there were so many things I couldn't decipher. The ultimate secret will only be known once you unlock it with this key."

Based solely on my intuition and knowledge, I suspect it might be an old relic.

"Old relics?"

"Yes, what you have in your hand can't really be considered a relic, because it only has regular functionality and can't be combined with relics like most agents do."

Perhaps the unmarked stone door you chose when creating the relic wasn't actually a relic, but rather an 'incomplete key'.

You have now completed the key replacement.
By deciphering the secret room, we can obtain specific information about the key and the location of the corresponding hidden treasure.

All of this may ultimately lead to you obtaining an ancient relic that is incomparable to ordinary artifacts. As for what exactly it is, only you can discover that for yourself.

You must seize this opportunity! The depths of the dungeon are extremely dangerous, so you must not rush.

Now that the corner is safe, we have plenty of time to develop. You are still young, so waiting five or ten years is not a problem.

Only venture deeper when your plants have formed a garden, when you have enough confidence, and when you have a complementary team.

“Okay, I won’t rush. Besides, I have a lot of things to do right now, and I need to slowly accept the Jiang Laoye substance that’s left in my body.”

Minister Matthew scrutinized Roddy from head to toe. “I can see that you have changed a lot since last time… Why don’t you stay here with us and go into seclusion in the secret chamber?”

This is a privilege we humans possess; it not only greatly enhances your personal focus but also allows you to personally experience the antiquity of a corner, gain insights into the origins of fear, and perhaps even develop a deeper understanding of the key in your hand.

Luo Di glanced back at Wu Wen, who was waiting at the door, before turning his gaze back to her.

"Okay... when will it start?"

"You can start whenever you want. After all, the mission you completed in the fishing village last time already gave you three days of secluded training."

"I'll chat with my friend first, and then I'll come over later."

"no problem."

Minister Matthew treated Roddy as an equal, even though this young man was the one who had personally killed Master Jiang and shattered the Corner Organization's structure; this feat had been added to his personal file.

According to the internal job evaluation of the Exploration Bureau, Roddy is fully qualified to apply for the position of Minister.

However, it is clear to those above that Roddy is not suitable to stay here, and that he is too young and too individualistic.

For a special human like him, staying in Whirlpool Town would offer better prospects than staying with the Exploration Bureau.

……

[Dining room]

Wu Wen ate authentic red oil dumplings with a satisfied expression.

"Haha~ In the end, I'll still have to ask for leave. Teacher Guo must have seen that you would stay here, which is why he took the initiative to ask for leave."

It's okay, I'll just get you a leave slip when I get back.

Teacher Guo is determined to help you unlock Master Jiang's long-forgotten memories, and he won't hesitate to ask you to take a semester off.

It's a bit of a shame you can't make it to my first class.

Roddy was still the same as always, slurping up his favorite noodles, only today they were topped with braised pork intestines.

"Okay, thanks, class monitor." "There's something I wanted to ask you. Since the hidden treasure corresponding to the key is located deep in a corner, will you go there?"

"It should be."

"Then you still need to hurry up a bit, don't listen to Minister Matthew talking about five or ten years. Based on my understanding of Teacher Guo, he's quite anxious."

Once you obtain Master Jiang's deep memories, Teacher Guo should organize the first team to go to the deepest part of the dungeon.

Although the situation in the corner is currently stable, the potential dangers should not be ignored.

Whirlpool Town urgently needs to cultivate its first batch of monsters capable of reaching the deepest corners of the town, monsters possessing divinity... so that if any Outer Gods come seeking refuge, we will have the confidence to confront them head-on.

"Squad leader, are you going to be among the first group to go deeper into the territory?"

"Whether it's the first batch or the second batch doesn't matter... I really want to get involved as soon as possible. So, I was thinking of asking you if you could come with me?"

Luo Di didn't hesitate much and nodded in agreement: "When I can decipher Master Jiang's sealed memories, it will mean that I have inherited his mantle. Even if my plants haven't yet blossomed into gardens between the pituitary glands, their strength should be comparable."

We'll apply together then.

"Ah."

"By the way, Mr. Qu will probably be going too, right?"

"Yes, Teacher Guo has had my older brother study at the school recently, hoping to help him settle down as soon as possible..."

Suddenly, Wu Wen stopped talking.

Because she sensed something, or rather, only her blood relatives could sense it in advance.

I turned around sharply and looked at the entrance of the cafeteria, but there was nothing there.

When she turned around, there was now another person at the table where there had been two people... A faceless man was sitting to the side, his smooth face facing Roddy.

Sudden.

He swung his palm out.

Wu Wen had no time to stop it; her palm had already reached Luo Di's chest.

Snapped!
With a crisp sound, Roddy was sent flying, smashing three dining tables.

An alarm has been sounded due to an unauthorized fight in the cafeteria area!
The detection equipment started working and quickly detected a monster without a registered identity.

The ordinary alarm instantly escalated to a level one red alert, meaning that a threat that could lead to the annihilation of the entire Exploration Bureau had arrived.

next second.

Roddy stood up completely unharmed. Not only that, he also felt his whole body become supple and his blood flow was no longer blocked.

He immediately reported the situation to his superiors and requested that the alarm be lifted.

Several ministers, deputy ministers, and elite combat teams who were on their way were all shocked and broke out in a cold sweat after receiving the intelligence.

Because Roddy's report emphasized one thing: the root cause of the alarm was NO.1.

Fortunately, the misunderstanding was cleared up, otherwise it could have been a real disaster.

The cafeteria quickly returned to calm, but the agents eating there all kept their distance, sitting in the farthest corners and stealing glances at the faceless man.

They had all heard that the No.1 in the corner had appeared, but they never expected that he would actually come directly into the Exploration Bureau today.

"Brother, why are you here?"

"get out of class is over, I came to see you."

"Let me introduce you, this is..."

“I’ve been observing you the whole way.” Mr. Qu’s words made Wu Wen blush instantly, recalling their intimate actions on the street earlier.

Before she could say anything, Mr. Qu had already turned to Luo Di and was speaking in fluent Mandarin:

"Your body is too stiff. The crimson blood just now can give you physical relief... I only have this one sister. I hope you can live up to the choice you made."

"I will."

Having received a reply, Mr. Qu did not linger. A flash of crimson blood appeared before everyone's eyes, and the seat was now empty.

Luo Di breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Wu Wen, who was slightly shy but immediately switched to a smile. "Teacher Wu... you're quite the actress. You knew Mr. Qu was following us all along, didn't you?"

Wu Wen picked up a dumpling, shook it in the air, and responded with a smile:

"Otherwise what? When we first met, Hua Yuan deliberately appeared with his arm around yours, which made it hard for me to explain... The only way is to let my brother witness your kindness to me in person before he will admit it."

Roddy simply gave a thumbs-up silently and said nothing more.

(End of this chapter)