Reincarnated as a bamboo rat, it begins its extreme survival struggle.

These things are difficult to kill and cannot produce any resources, so getting entangled with them is a pure loss-making business.

"Sister, is there any way to directly reveal the location of those ghostly things?"

“If I had a large number of priests to assist me in casting spells, I should be able to quickly deal with these dark energy aggregates. But unfortunately, the priests who came to the bamboo forest all have their own missions, and I can’t easily mobilize them. Moreover, if there are too many people fighting, I can’t protect everyone. It’s very likely that some people will be too deeply corrupted by the energy in the battle and will never wake up again.”

The nun stated that dealing with the dark energy aggregate was a purely dirty and tiring task, and for the time being, the only way to handle it was through clumsy methods.

In any case, during the retreat, they had already reduced the number of members of the dark energy aggregate. If they could hold out for another two or three days, breaking up this tough group of people shouldn't be a big problem.

The elite team, mentally prepared, was on edge as they prepared to re-enter the bamboo forest.

But just before setting off, the nun suddenly froze for a moment, then stood still and entered a state of prayer.

This sudden change left the elite team members completely bewildered. They had no idea what had happened, as the Church's power system was entirely unfamiliar to them.

Several minutes later, the nun opened her eyes again, drawing everyone's attention.

"Everyone, I have good news for you. Those dark energy aggregates have been destroyed."

The nun didn't have dementia, so she wouldn't freeze in place and tremble like Dengzi did for no reason.

Just now, Bell informed the nun through the Sea of ​​Sinking that he had resolved the issue of the dark energy aggregate.

Bell didn't have any particular purpose in informing the nun of this news; he just wanted these guys to resume their raid on the Bone Spire as soon as possible so he could follow behind, looting corpses and making a fortune in silence.

Bell knew that his speed in developing the Bone Spire alone could not keep up with the large number of adventurers in the Bamboo Forest. Once adventurers from other regions joined the development wave, Bell might not even have the chance to personally participate in the development.

Instead of blocking, he decided to guide. In order to ensure that he could obtain enough benefits, Bell directly regarded the elite team to which the nun belonged as his representative. Following behind and picking up corpses would also make him a fortune.

After all, if he, a single rat, were to work himself to the bone and develop the Bone Spire, he could only develop six or seven Bone Spires. But if the elite team were to develop and explore quickly, Bell could basically collect hundreds of powerful corpses for free.

With such a guaranteed return, Bell can focus his development efforts on the more valuable royal tombs.

Developing the royal tomb is a massive undertaking. Bell already has a general plan in mind, but it will take a significant amount of time to complete the project before the adventurers enter the tomb.

But for the elite

The team was stunned when they learned that Bell had dealt with the swarm of dark energy aggregates.

Just a few hours ago, our whole group was being chased and beaten by the dark energy aggregates, so how come we suddenly got news that these dark energy aggregates were wiped out?

The elite team couldn't understand it, and the nun couldn't gloss over the matter.

"Be careful what you say, everyone. The being that attacked the dark energy aggregate is extremely powerful. It is the absolute overlord of this area and the undisputed king of the bamboo sea."

The nun did not describe in detail what the so-called King of the Bamboo Sea was, because she herself did not know that Bell's true form was a white-haired mouse. She could only sense Bell's enormous and powerful will from the Sea of ​​Depths, and could not know Bell's physical existence.

Meanwhile, the other city guards in the bamboo forest only saw a huge, blurry white figure disappearing into the cold, biting sand as it snatched away the ancient corpse.

"Can a low-risk place like a bamboo forest really give birth to its own king?!"

"Why?! If it had been confirmed before that there was a king in the bamboo forest, then the bamboo forest would at least be a dangerous place!"

……

The nun's words caused an uproar in the elite team. As the top tier of powerhouses in Cangxing City, they were no strangers to the concept of a king of dangerous places, regardless of whether they had actually encountered one.

In some high-risk or extremely dangerous areas, there exists a king who controls an entire dangerous territory.

These kings may come from all sorts of races, but they are undoubtedly synonymous with power, possessing strength far exceeding the average of their races.

Any being called a king is a powerful being that requires the combined efforts of multiple high-level adventure teams to defeat.

This also takes into account the fact that the king can command various creatures in dangerous places and has an almost abnormal ultra-wide-range perception.

"Sister, you have brought bad news."

"Be careful what you say, everyone. Perhaps that king is watching us right now."

The news brought by the nun silenced everyone, but they quickly adjusted their mindset and threw themselves into the work of developing the Bone Spire.

After all, developing the Bone Spire is profitable, and the profits are quite astonishing.

The nun also made it clear that the main task of the Bamboo Sea King is to restore the bamboo sea. He has been fighting against the underground danger of the City of Bones and has no time to deal with them.

However, this group of people may never have imagined this in their entire lives.

The Bamboo Sea King, who had sparked all sorts of speculation, had now turned into a tiny white mouse, fast asleep on the minecart on its way back to Cangxing City.

Bell has accumulated enough experience points to upgrade, but he is not ready to enter a dormant state for the time being.

He planned to spend some time moving some materials from the underground base of Cangxing City to the bamboo forest to build a branch base and directly begin the conquest of the royal tomb.

The treasures in the royal tomb are so tempting that Bell would be overjoyed just to chip off the parts of the mithril observatory, let alone the other treasures in the tomb.

Bell's plan for the development of the royal tombs was also very simple, initially summed up in one word:

dig!

His pixelated block tool was extremely domineering, disregarding any geological conditions or how sturdy the skeletal structure of the royal tomb was. With just a few swings of his pickaxe, he dug a block hole directly into the outer wall of the royal tomb.

Bell believed that as long as he dug enough and cleared out the main part of the royal tomb, the restrictions on the skeleton race in this area would definitely disappear.

Chapter 179 The Rich Man's Street Explosion

"Huh?! You're actually reading a book."

Bell, back in Cangxing City, was quite surprised to see Edu reading at home. After all, Bell had said that the average quality of the books in the music academy's library was not high, and it was too early for Edu to be reading those scattered and disorganized experiences.

Normally, Edu should be condensing magic power at this time. He is always diligent, and the ancient dragon blood has expanded his physical limits. Recently, Edu has become addicted to cultivation.

"Today a classmate asked me a complicated question, and I want to figure it out so I can have a better discussion with them."

Bell glanced at the cover of the book in Edu's hand and quickly recalled its contents; he had a mental backup of all the books in the music academy's library.

The main content of this book is to explain singing techniques and how to better utilize the magic of musical instruments.

For Bell, this book was meaningless; his mental strength was too great for him to ignore these techniques that were no different from unorthodox methods.

"Ugh... Let's go for a walk around the market first, and I can explain everything in this book to you in ten minutes when we get back."

"Okay, Mr. Bell is going to the high-end market to buy things, right?"

After finding a secluded spot outside Azure Star City, Edu skillfully donned his Ratman Suit and successfully merged with Bell, reappearing in Azure Star City.

When Ning appeared in Cangxing City last time, not many people paid attention to her. After all, there were quite a few people from other places in Cangxing City now, so one more stranger hiding his identity was not a big deal.

But ever since Bell made a big splash in the Agricultural Guild and the Hunter Guild using the identity of Ning, his identity has now become the focus of attention for many people, and people come up to greet him as soon as he enters the city.

"Mr. Ning, what good things did you gain this time after returning from the bamboo forest?"

"Mr. Ning, have you found a hotel yet? If not, you can stay at our Agricultural Guild. Just give the nod, and your room will be ready before you even get there."

"Mr. Ning, when would you like to visit our Thieves' Guild?"

……

Bell remained silent in the face of those greeting him, instead manipulating Edu's body to express goodwill through gestures like nodding or waving, while maintaining his aloof demeanor.

Although Bell obtained an astonishing amount of refined bone powder during his trip to the bamboo forest, he is not planning to purchase more from the Agricultural Guild's treasury for the time being.

First, the various treasures in the Agricultural Guild's treasury are of little use to Bell in his current state.

Secondly, these refined bone powders needed to be exchanged for something more important, in order to serve Bell's plan to expand the royal tombs.

With steady steps, Bell quickly headed to the upscale market, since mornings were the busiest time there.

As a nouveau riche, the entrance fee was nothing to Bell. When he arrived at the entrance of the high-end market, all he wanted to do was quickly pay the money and enter the market to start his shopping spree.

But the messenger guarding the door immediately stepped aside upon seeing Bell arrive.

"Mr. Ning, your name is already well-known in the market, and we welcome your arrival at any time."

The operators of the high-end market are clearly this

Ning, who was among the most well-informed people in the city and previously only active in the Agricultural Guild and the Hunter Guild, was now a special person who needed special attention from the senior market managers.

While Bell was still somewhat bewildered, he was exempted from the entrance fee.

Moreover, after entering the upscale market, four more waiters came over to accompany Bell and act as his guides as he toured the market.

In no time, Bell was surrounded by a large entourage, looking extremely imposing as he walked down the street, attracting the attention of those around him.

Those who knew Ning's identity were fine; after a few glances, they understood the situation and looked away. But the bewildered passersby were completely confused, wondering who this person was.

"Mr. Ning, this is our free trade zone, where all kinds of materials are sold..."

The waiters' introductions were very professional; after all, they were salesmen, so their sales skills were quite good.

However, compared to the introduction given by old man Sabir when I visited this market before, these salesmen's introductions contained far less substantial information, since their main task was to guide consumption.

It's like when a man goes to a 4S store to buy a car, the salesperson will immediately quote all sorts of data, assuming that the person who comes to look at cars is a knowledgeable guy.

When a woman goes to a 4S store to buy a car, the sales pitch will take a noticeable turn. For example, the salesperson will start emphasizing the riding experience, the exterior design, or other strange directions.

Of course, some men are just pretending to be experts, while some women may know more about driving than men, belonging to the ultimate veteran drivers.

"Let's go and see the fresh ingredients here."

Although he had already decided what to buy in the upscale market, Bell did not head straight for those shops. Instead, he went into the free trade zone in the center of the first floor.

After all, this place is only popular in the morning, and Bell didn't get to see it the last time he came.

"Flame Fruit produced in the Blazing Mine, first come, first served!"

"Low-level magical beast Green Leaf Serpent egg, priced at fifteen gold coins."