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Chapter 57 Valentina's Inherent Skills

As the mist dissipated, the tentacled monster's unconsciously waving tentacles also accelerated the dissipation of the mist.

From Hua Zhen's perspective, there were three people on the other side.

They appeared to be dressed as adventurers, two men and one woman.

But these guys are most likely not people sent by the warband's logistics department.

The reason is simple.

It will likely take Nius quite a while to realize the fog has dissipated and get there, since there are still hundreds of lost adventurers on the way. Although Miss Jin Jin has temporarily collected these lost souls with necromancy, their physical bodies also need to be rescued.

The fact that these guys were able to get here so quickly clearly means they had already determined the location.

Hua Zhen couldn't help but recall what Miss Vivi had said before: the fog was initially created when a few adventurers who joined the team accidentally strayed into a side path.

Hua Zhen didn't take it to heart at the time.

Since the 23rd floor is a misty plain, it is normal for mist to appear.

But now that I think about it, it's a bit strange.

Putting aside why those adventurers separated from the main group, since this fog was not caused by the underground labyrinth, but was spewed out by the mutated ghost grass, how could these people know their current location?

A bad feeling rose in Hua Zhen's heart.

His intuition told him that these guys were there to kill him and silence him.

"This is troublesome—"

Hua Zhen, with a serious expression, swam towards her body like a frog.

The situation is extremely critical.

It's no less intense than witnessing your crush being hypnotized and then taken to a love hotel by a fat, middle-aged man, a young man with a black coach, and a muscular blond guy.

If we don't do something now, it will be too late.

I have to admit, the timing on the other side was just too good.

It should be noted that Tia, Karula, and Shiva are all in a deep sleep at this moment, completely unable to resist. After their souls leave their bodies, they can only play the role of incompetent husbands.

After Miss Kim crashed, the only person left who could move was Valentina.

However, this guy's combat strength is probably not that great.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have been rendered hoarse by her own tentacles—no, I mean the tentacles of the tentacle monster—and after her ugly behavior was exposed, she wouldn't have sat there alone in self-isolation.

To put it bluntly, this guy didn't do anything at all.

Therefore, Hua Zhen knew very well that she could probably only rely on herself now.

But—even after returning to your own body?

Although they still had equipment like the magic sword, the three people opposite them were clearly hostile, and judging from how they destroyed the bone tower under Miss Jin Jin's feet with a single move, their strength belonged to the ranks of elite adventurers.

If it were Tia, her chances of winning would be very high; her time-stopping ability is practically bug-level.

Even if he had a chance to be resurrected, he would still find it difficult to cope.

Calm down — now is the time to think.

Hua Zhen stretched out her tentacles and wrapped them around her head.

The cold sensation calmed my panicked mind slightly.

Hua Zhen could almost feel the little tentacle monster deep within her soul comforting her and telling her not to be nervous.

That's right————

Hua Zhen took a deep breath and calmed herself down.

Whether it was a misperception or not, Hua Zhen discovered that after absorbing the soul of the little tentacle, her soul seemed to have gained some kind of ability.

That is—after the knife is used, his mind will be quite clear.

Never lose your calm mind.

This is the only chance to break through this desperate situation!

Little tentacles—

If you still long for a warm home —

If you still wish to fulfill the duties of the tentacle monster—

Then, please help me this once!

The tentacles began to swirl rapidly, and Hua Zhen's expression was solemn, like that of a god.

Damn, it's on fire!

Pfft!

A small part of the soul, separated.

Hua Zhen's mind seemed to have gone completely blank.

At the same time, a slightly familiar voice sounded from the bottom.

"Hello? Hello?"

"Small tentacles?" Hua Zhen was taken aback.

"Y-it's me~" the little tentacle's voice came through. "Is there anything I can do for you?"

Previously, Hua Zhen could only sense the small tentacles' intentions; this was the first time she had heard their voice.

The little tentacles' voices are soft and sweet, so lovely!

It's like a chattering little sister next door who keeps following you around, perfect for playing ASMR at night before bed.

"I'm in trouble now," Hua Zhen said calmly. "I can't handle the enemies outside by myself, but after hearing your voice, I thought of a plan. I don't know if it's feasible."

"What is it?"

"I want to—use your body that isn't completely dead yet!"

Hua Zhen stared intently at the tentacle monster in the distance, whose tentacles were still waving unconsciously.

"However, it's a bit troublesome. First, although I'm in spirit form, I'm not sure if I can control your body once I'm inside. Second, I want to restore this body to its full condition. Tia brought a lot of healing potions, but I can't use them right now."

"Don't worry, our souls are perfectly compatible, so you'll definitely be fine going in!" the little tentacle monster's voice came through. "However, I don't really understand what a potion is, but we probably can't get one in our current situation—"

"Of course you can get it, provided you are a half-spirit."

"Huh?!" The sudden sound startled Hua Zhen.

I subconsciously looked around and realized that a faint, eerie flame had appeared around me.

"I'm Jinjin's dad—hey, you're the guy who beat me up in the cemetery before, aren't you?"

"It's all in the past, it was all a misunderstanding. What are your thoughts, senior?" Hua Zhen quickly shifted the focus of her anger. "Three uninvited guests just arrived and accidentally killed your beloved daughters—by the way, how come you're still alive after Miss Jin Jin was sent away?"

"First of all, I'm already dead. Secondly, ever since that incident at the cemetery, Jinjin modified the spell so that we can continue to operate for a while even after her accident," said Old Man Jinjin. "Speaking of which, if you're a half-spirit, you can contact the outside world. Wasn't that how that tentacle monster was?"

Hua Zhen was taken aback, then remembered.

When Tiague tried to blow up the tentacle monster, the bouncy bomb passed through its body, but the tentacle monster was still able to touch Valentina and play with her Kunbang.

"Half-spirit body————"

"Pure souls cannot affect the real world. Even high-ranking souls need some kind of medium to do so. But half-spirits are different. To put it simply, it's like some ghosts in stories who like to steal the panties of innocent young girls."

"However, there are many ways to counter a half-spirit, but more importantly, you won't be able to enter the tentacle monster's body that way, so I don't recommend you do that."

Upon hearing this, Hua Zhen understood.

He had read some novels where the protagonist had the ability to be invisible; others couldn't touch him, but the protagonist could touch others unilaterally.

"I see. In that case, we have no choice but to use the tentacle monster's body."

Just as Hua Zhen was speaking, she suddenly felt a sharp gaze.

It's the woman in the trio.

She suddenly stopped and looked up in this direction, her eyes seemingly filled with confusion.

"Damn it, this big-breasted woman seems to be a necromancer too!" Old Man Jin exclaimed in surprise.

Are there really that many necromancers?

"You brat, even necromancers have different factions, you know. Luckily, she doesn't have the Eye of Spirituality yet. I need to slip away before she notices me."

"Aren't you Old Man Jin? Show us your true skills now that we're in the underground maze!"

"What abilities can a dead man like me possibly possess?" Old Man Jin said irritably. "Besides, my daughter isn't in good health right now. The Edward family has always been known for its flexibility and adaptability!"

"What should we do with Miss Jin's body?"

"Hmph, my daughter is none of your concern. You should worry about yourself first, you brat!"

After saying that, the guy disappeared.

Hua Zhen didn't dare to delay and immediately swam into the deep grass to try to hide.

Honestly, it's ridiculous that they're playing stealth mode even in ghost mode.

The necromancer is such a fucking idiot, isn't Xiao Tou considered a torrent?

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Very well, the woman looked away; it seems this tactic was effective.

But—since Miss Jin Jin crashed, where is her soul now?

Hua really couldn't understand this.

Let's sneak up on the tentacle monster first and then take control of its body.

"What's wrong?" the effeminate man asked, looking at the woman who had stopped.

"I felt like there was a spirit watching me just now—well, it must have been my imagination."

"Heh, this time we're really lucky. The tentacle monster isn't dead, and the cultivated ghost grass is still there," the long-haired man said, holding a dark silver dagger. "These guys were exhausted as soon as they arrived here. Can I peel off their scalps as my spoils?"

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"Be careful, there seems to be another person making noise—is that—Valentina?" the effeminate man asked疑惑地, "Why does she look like she's been played with to death?"

"Hmph," the woman scoffed, "why not just kill them quietly?"

She opened her palm, and a blue ancient book appeared.

As the incantation was uttered, a vast magical power rose from the ancient texts.

She herself used only a small amount of magic to activate it, while the magic circuits and spells were operated in a restricted manner through ancient books, which shows that she had made a lot of preparations.

A thick black mist flew out from the ancient book and quickly swept towards Valentina.

Valentina remained seated, seemingly oblivious to what was happening.

The black mist struck her body and then dispersed violently. The surrounding grass and everything that was touched by the mist were quickly corroded until nothing was left, but she remained unharmed.

Valentina slowly raised her head.

Her once clear and beautiful eyes had now become lifeless.

She saw the three people in front of her, a hint of doubt in her eyes.

"Is it you?"

Valentina had some recollection of these guys.

It was their mistake in entering this area that led to the subsequent events.

He glanced at the black mist surrounding him, then at the uninvited guests from Sanming in the distance.

Valentina finally realized what was going on.

She slowly stood up, reached out, and the silver knight's shield reappeared in her hand.

"Oh dear," the woman giggled, "isn't this our Lady Valentina? Why are you all sticky?"

"So—it was you guys who did this!"

"Just surrender obediently, and we'll give you a quick death," the effeminate man said.

"Why did you do this?" Valentina said coldly.

"What else could it be but money?" the effeminate man laughed.

"Killing for money? You're going against fifteen adventurer bands."

"The prerequisite is that they can find us—let me introduce myself, my name is Anton, and these two are Mia and Gray Rat," the effeminate man chuckled. "The tentacle monster and the mutated ghost grass are our creations, and also the keys to opening the treasure vault. As for those hundred-odd adventurers—to be honest, they aren't the best food to nourish the ghost grass. Although the adventurers on the first 24 floors are stronger and their souls might be of better quality, they are also more dangerous, so they are not our first choice."

"The Gate to the Treasury?" Valentina asked.

"Are you interested, Knight? It's the legacy of a master alchemist, containing his life's work. Its value is immeasurable—we treasure-hunting rats are definitely more profitable than adventurers, aren't we?"

"I see—you're the Treasure-Hunting Rats, huh? I've heard you're an organization that does all sorts of evil in search of treasure. So you must have gotten this information from someone, right?"

"Of course, being an adventurer allows us to gather a lot of information."

"Stop talking nonsense and finish this quickly," the man named Gray Rat reminded him. "Don't forget that the fog has lifted now, and that big guy behind us might be catching up."

"Ha," Valentina sneered, "Are you so sure—you can defeat me?"

"It's hard to say, after all, you look like you've just been thoroughly ravaged by the tentacle monster," Miya laughed. "I wonder if the tentacle monster I raised—will it satisfy the Princess Knight?"

Valentina's smile froze.

At the same time, a long-haired man named Gray Rat launched an attack on her.

That was incredibly fast, like a man who can finish a task in a second, like entering a hotel with a girl and finishing the task the moment you swipe your card to get into the room—it was unparalleled in its speed.

He appeared beside Valentina like a ghost, and plunged the dark silver dagger in his hand into Valentina's slender, fair neck.

But—it couldn't penetrate!

Valentina swung her shield sharply, and Gray Rat used a series of backflips to create distance.

Anton's attack followed closely behind.

He leaped high into the air with explosive speed, his scythe slashing down hard on Valentina's shoulder, attempting to cleave her in two.

However—the sickle only cleaved the armor, failing to harm her in the slightest.

"Since you've said so much, I'll just tell you this too," Valentina coldly stared at Anton, who was sweating profusely, "My inherent skill is defensive. Your level of attack—it's nothing more than a tickle to me!"

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