We agreed to seek enlightenment together, but how did you end up seeking enlightenment for my mother

Xu Zhou understood, of course, that putting a choker on a girl, regardless of the initial intention, carried an ambiguous connotation.

But he never expected to be rejected to this extent.

To be honest, I was somewhat taken aback.

However, since Wu Lulu was unwilling, he would not force her. In the end, the two were still just friends, far from being able to trust each other completely.

"Fine, then we'll just have to 'borrow' some from other superhumans."

Seemingly sensing the slight embarrassment in his words, Wu Lulu tucked her tail closer to her chest, glancing at Xu Zhou from time to time, her cheeks slightly flushed, looking as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

"Ugh... If you really want me to... then at least kiss me first..."

As she murmured softly, the girl gently closed her eyes and raised her chin slightly towards Xu Zhou, as if she had let down all her guard.

However, before she could finish speaking, a loud bang suddenly erupted from the depths of the corridor.

Immediately afterward, a violent tremor came from beneath their feet, but it came and went quickly. The two instantly switched into combat mode and drew their weapons at the same time.

Wu Lulu looked down and realized that she was still holding the baguette. She hurriedly switched to the spear on her back, but it was indeed a bit inconvenient to operate with one hand.

"There's a fight going on on this floor," Xu Zhou said in a low voice.

If the battlefield is on another floor, the sound won't sweep directly from the depths of the corridor; instead, it will transmit vibrations through the walls, creating a more muffled sound – this is purely common sense based on experience.

Without much hesitation, Xu Zhou quickly made a decision.

"Go check on the situation!"

"Okay, okay!"

The existence of the underground floor was like a Damocles' sword hanging over his head, making Xu Zhou dare not relax for a moment.

He was reluctant to cooperate with other teams, but if this was part of the secret realm's design, then he could not stand idly by while other superhumans fought.

If any of the superhumans are killed before entering the underground, the difficulty of the mission will only increase dramatically.

The two rushed towards the sound and quickly located the battlefield, which turned out to be the hall where the banquet had been held earlier.

Xu Zhou and Wu Lulu peeked through the crack in the door, one on each side, holding their breath as they peered inside.

Inside the hall, Hao Jia and Lan Zhi, the chosen ones, were locked in a fierce battle with a fully armored guard. The surrounding tables and chairs had already been overturned and pushed to the corners by the aftershocks, creating a spacious area for the fight.

The guard, wielding a two-handed sword, moved nimbly through the hall. What puzzled Xu Zhou was that the guard's sword swings were never aimed at Hao Jia, but rather at empty space.

But every swing was accompanied by a piercing metallic clang, as if some unseen enemy was lurking in the air, confronting him head-on.

In contrast, Hao Jia kept the distance within ten meters, occasionally using his hidden arrows to harass the guards' movements and force them to adjust their positions.

Not far away, Lan Zhi would occasionally open her palms towards the guards, and the odds and ends around her would fly out of thin air towards the target.

Xu Zhou was completely baffled by the battle, as if there was an unseen entity besides the three of them, confronting the guards and dominating the situation on the battlefield.

Suddenly, Wu Lulu exclaimed in surprise.

"They are both spirit messengers!"

"A spirit messenger?" Xu Zhou frowned.

He remembered that the term had appeared in the specialty category.

"Yes, superhumans who specialize in spirit manipulation have a high probability of creating a second 'self' when they awaken their supernatural abilities. This is also their main means of combat. And the supernatural abilities they awaken later are basically all about enhancing the abilities of the second 'self'."

"Isn't this just a stand-in?!"

"Yes, that's a common saying."

Wu Lulu nodded, then suddenly realized something, and a playful smile appeared on her pretty face.

"Xu Zhou, you can't possibly not see the Stand, can you? No way, no way~"

"Alright, alright, please, great Wu Lulu, guide this poor newbie." Xu Zhou said with a wry smile.

The young wolf girl was clearly pleased, and with a smug air, she revealed all her observation methods.

"It's very simple. You just need to soak your eyes with mystical energy, and you'll be able to see things that you can't normally see."

Xu Zhou didn't respond. This was indeed an operation he had never considered before. After activating the mysterious energy as the other party instructed, something else appeared in the hall in his field of vision.

Several slender arms appeared behind Lan Zhi, and the debris that floated up out of thin air came from their hands. Seeing this, Xu Zhou couldn't help but feel a little scared. If it weren't for Hao Jia's unintentional assist, Lan Zhi might have really succeeded.

Hao Jia's Stand is quite unique; it's actually another "Hao Jia." Both look exactly the same and have the same physique, but their fighting abilities are worlds apart.

Wu Lulu also gave a rare comment on this.

Xu Zhou wanted to observe a little longer to figure out the details of both sides, but the guard in his field of vision seemed to have sensed something, and the sword in his hand suddenly accelerated, and the pace of his steps instantly reached its maximum.

Hao Jia was caught off guard and nearly beheaded on the spot. He staggered back and dodged repeatedly, and his defense began to show flaws.

The sounds of impact inside the room grew more frequent, and Hao Jia and Lan Zhi gradually became exhausted from dealing with the guards' attacks, with the former cursing repeatedly.

Perhaps the 1 point from the previous Dice of Destiny left a deep shadow on him, because at this moment, Hao Jia not only did not use the relic, but gritted his teeth, seemingly determined to use his strength to defeat the guard.

Seeing this, Xu Zhou no longer hesitated and pushed open the door to enter.

"Wululu, go help!"

"Whose side are you on?" the girl asked blankly, gripping the spear.

"Subdue that guard first!"

Wu Lulu seemed to have gotten used to following Xu Zhou's orders. Even though she knew in her heart that she and Hao Jia were essentially enemies, she did not hesitate at all and threw her spear at the guards with all her might.

The two people inside the house panicked for a moment when they saw Wu Lulu suddenly rush into the battlefield. Hao Jia was even hit by an unseen attack out of thin air, and his body was forced back several meters, with blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

When they realized that Wu Lulu's spear was aimed at the guard, the two of them breathed a sigh of relief.

Before they could even ask a question, Xu Zhou's voice rang out in the hall:

"Don't just stand there! Deal with the guards first!"

Hao Jia glanced at Xu Zhou with resentment, but at this moment Wu Lulu was already fighting with the guards. As the spears flew, his pressure eased. Perhaps it was his pride, but he gritted his teeth and disregarded the matter, stepping forward again.

Taking advantage of the chaos, Xu Zhou silently crept up to Lan Zhi's side.

Hao Jia is the type who doesn't care about anything else once she starts fighting, and she didn't notice the subtle changes behind her at all. Xu Zhou was happy to let her do so, and neatly hid behind Lan Zhi, using her body to cover most of himself.

Lanzhi was fully aware of the situation. She was standing right in front of Xu Zhou, but she couldn't raise a warning, for fear of distracting her companion who was fighting desperately ahead.

So she could only continue to support her teammates from a distance while frequently glancing at Xu Zhou behind her with extremely resentful eyes.

Xu Zhou didn't take it seriously, calmly took out the neck ring, and a wicked smile that didn't look like that of a good person appeared on his face.

"Auntie, you don't want my brother Hao to know either..."

"Xiao Hao isn't your brother! You big villain!"

"Yes, yes, so are you going to wear it or not?"

Lanzhi gritted her teeth, glared at him hatefully, and finally turned her head away, silently agreeing.

It has to be said that Niu Yaren's stats are really high. Xu Zhou sucked his fill, and the feeling of fullness flowed through his limbs like a warm current, making him feel light and relaxed.

Of course, with the two of them on the battlefield, there was nothing more he could do.

After he finished absorbing the mysterious energy, the battle in the arena finally came to an end.

Wu Lulu thrust her twin spears into the floor, precisely locking the guard's neck to the ground. The guard's legs were firmly pinned down by Hao Jia's substitute, rendering him completely immobile.

Hao Jia strode forward and kicked the guard's helmet away.

The helmet clattered and rolled off, revealing a young and handsome face. Hao Jia seemed to want to kick that face a couple more times, but when he caught a glimpse of Wu Lulu standing next to him, he finally withdrew his feet and started cursing.

"Damn, he's really tough!"

The young guard coughed up blood, his bloodshot eyes glaring fiercely at Hao Jia, filled with hatred.

"You damned thugs, I'll never let you go, even if it kills me!"

"Bandits? Haha!" Hao Jia suddenly laughed, pulling a badge from his pocket and flashing it before the guard. "Look closely, I'm a kingdom investigator!"

The badge was exquisitely crafted, with delicately carved patterns, clearly indicating that it was a quest item.

The guard's expression froze instantly. He opened his mouth wide in disbelief, his eyes fixed on the design on the badge, and his voice changed.

"W-How is this possible? You slick, slippery fellow, you're actually from the kingdom?"

"I only touched the maid's drum, is it really necessary for you to question me like this?" Hao Jia clicked his tongue, his face full of indignation as he argued, "I was trying to determine if she was a dark creature!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a mocking laugh suddenly rang out from the side.

"Pfft~"

Wu Lulu raised her hand to cover her mouth, her eyes curving into two crescent moons as she looked at Hao Jia with a mocking expression.

"Hey, you little punk, at least think before you lie! It's disgusting, why come up with such a lame excuse?"

The man, whose face turned red on the spot, had his lips twitching wildly, veins bulging on his forehead, and his arms trembling slightly involuntarily. It was unclear whether he was ashamed and annoyed by having his truth exposed or furious at being unjustly accused.

"You little rascal, I've been too gentle with you!?"

Now it's Wu Lulu's turn to be red-warmed.

"It's a wolf! Not a dog!"