There's a big problem with dreams in this world.

This is a letter of authorization; it looks like this is the task they've been given.

"We need two white-haired girls, preferably around the same height. The reward is 50 gold coins. For detailed information, please meet at Room 8, Feng Hua Inn, Nut Street..."

"This is quite a suitable task," Lu Qing remarked, looking at the contents of the document.

It's more than just suitable; the task is practically to include a special invitation for the two of them.

However, this is just the system's way of getting the two of them into the main storyline of the dream. The specific details don't really need to be taken too seriously.

The only thing Lu Qing and Fang Qingrou needed to care about was their secondary goal of "passing the admission with excellent grades".

“It’s really rare. I only see this kind of thing occasionally on forums. This is the first time I’ve encountered it myself,” Fang Qingrou said, sitting in her chair.

"Xiao Rou, you don't participate in dreams very often, so it's normal that you don't encounter one," Lu Qing said casually.

As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Qing immediately asked:

"Xiaorou, are you a soldier?"

From the moment she saw Fang Qingrou, she was very concerned. Behind Fang Qingrou's slender body, an object that looked like a greatsword was tightly wrapped in bandages.

Noticing Lu Qing's gaze, Fang Qingrou quickly took the items behind her and placed them on her lap, saying:

"This is not a greatsword, it is a cursed scabbard, just an empty shell."

As if to prove that what she said was true, Fang Qingrou even tapped the bandage lightly with her fingers, making it produce a hollow sound.

Afterwards, Fang Qingrou slung the sword sheath back over her shoulder and added:

"However, I do use it as a weapon in my spare time because it feels so good."

"Want me to show you this guy's stats?" Fang Qingrou looked at Lu Qing and said seriously.

"We'll be working together from now on, and it'll be a lot of trouble if we don't know each other's skills."

As soon as she finished speaking, Fang Qingrou displayed the attributes of the sword sheath.

【Item Name: Cursed Scabbard】

[Item Quality: Blue]

[Description: This is a cursed scabbard, filled with dense cursed power. Prolonged contact with the scabbard would cause the user to be afflicted by its cursed power, weakening them and even leading to illness. Therefore, after the scabbard was cursed, its user wrapped it with a special bandage capable of suppressing the curse, ultimately sealing it away.]

[Skills: Curse, Assimilation, Devour, Nurturing]

[Curse: The curse power contained within this item will corrupt any creature that touches it!]

[Assimilation: A greatsword compatible with the scabbard can be stored within it; the greatsword will be assimilated and become a cursed weapon.]

[Absorb: The scabbard can absorb other curses and preserve them.]

[Cultivation: Consume the curse stored in the scabbard to upgrade the cursed greatsword assimilated by the scabbard!]

[Note: Where is my sword, my real sword?]

"Hmm, this is a blue item. I went through a lot of trouble to get it in my last dream. How about that? Pretty impressive, huh?"

Fang Qingrou gently stroked the scabbard behind her, her face full of pride, showing that she really loved her scabbard.

"That's really impressive," Lu Qing exclaimed sincerely.

She still remembers the difficulties she encountered when she obtained the Ripper's Throwing Knife, so she is very clear about the difficulty of obtaining blue items.

Moreover, the Ripper Throwing Knife is actually the lowest level among blue items. Not only does it require a ritual with side effects to fully master, but it is also extremely difficult to use.

"It's so hot."

Lu Qing stretched one hand out of the window, letting the sunlight shine on her palm. After a short while, a fine layer of sweat appeared on her palm.

Unlike the end of October in the real world, it still seems to be the warmer season here, and the effects of the low-temperature curse have made her very uncomfortable with the sun here.

Silently pulling up her hood, Lu Qing searched the notice board for a while and found the button to display item information. She then displayed the attributes of the Ripper Throwing Knife and the Agile Cloak.

Just then, the carriage slowly came to a stop, and the coachman's voice could be heard from outside.

"Ladies, we have arrived at our destination."

"Okay, I understand," Lu Qing replied.

Ignoring Fang Qingrou's shocked expression behind her, Lu Qing quickly stepped down from the carriage and looked at the building in front of her.

This was a huge stone building, with countless sharp edges and windows that Lu Qing could see.

Subconsciously, Lu Qing analyzed the route she could take to quickly reach the rooftop.

"This is......"

Lu Qing was somewhat surprised by her own thoughts, before she remembered the basic climbing skills provided by the Ezio Card she possessed.

"Is this the Feng Hua Hotel?"

Fang Qingrou's voice came from behind. Lu Qing didn't turn around and said:

"Yes, if nothing unexpected happens, this is the place."

As she spoke, Lu Qing raised her head and looked at the huge characters "Feng Hua" above the gate.

"Hurry up and go in."

Lu Qing subconsciously pulled her hood up. The scorching sun outside made her feel uncomfortable all over. If it weren't for the fact that her physical attributes had changed significantly compared to before, she probably would have fainted from the heat by now.

Walking side by side with Fang Qingrou, Lu Qing pushed open the hotel door and strode to the counter.

"Are you here to book a room?" the girl sitting at the counter asked.

Shaking her head, Lu Qing picked up the commission document stamped with the Mercenary Guild's seal and placed it on the table, saying:

"No, we're looking for someone. Could you tell us where room number eight is?"

"this......."

The girl at the counter hesitated for a moment. She first glanced at the stamp on the authorization letter, and after confirming that there were no problems, she quickly scanned the contents before pointing to the stairwell not far away:

"It's on the second floor. Just walk in and look for the door number."

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Chapter 51: The Employer

"Thank you."

After thanking her, Lu Qing put the commission back into the pocket at her waist and went up the side stairs with Fang Qingrou.

Upon arriving on the second floor, there was a wide corridor with many rooms on both sides. At a glance, Lu Qing found the room number 08.

Reaching the doorplate, Lu Qing reached out and gently knocked on the door.

After waiting for a while, the door did not open, but a voice came out.

"Who is it?" a woman's voice came from inside the room.

"Hello, we are mercenaries from the Mercenary Guild, and we have accepted your commission from the guild."

"A commission?" The woman in the room seemed a little puzzled and said, "I don't remember commissioning the Mercenary Guild."

"Ok?"

Lu Qing frowned, not expecting things to unfold this way.

However, another woman's voice then rang out.

"Yes, there was one. You posted the commission casually when you passed by the Mercenary Guild, not expecting anyone to come."

"Huh, really?" the person addressed as "Miss" suddenly asked, sounding somewhat naive.

“Yes,” the other woman replied.

"Alright, let them in then."

"Click".

The door was opened from the inside, and a girl dressed in a maid outfit came out to open it. She had short, dark gray hair that was styled into two braids and hung over her shoulders.

A pair of large almond-colored eyes silently watched Lu Qing and Fang Qingrou, then nodded slightly. Lu Qing wondered if it was just her imagination, but she felt as if she was examining someone. Yes, that's right, she was examining someone!

"Please come in," the maid said, stepping aside.

"Ah."

Lu Qing nodded and went into the room, with Fang Qingrou following closely behind her.

"How could it have turned out like this..." Fang Qingrou thought with some frustration as she looked at Lu Qing's retreating figure.

According to her plan, it should be her, the powerful senior, who guides the weak Lu Qing through the dream. Unexpectedly, Lu Qing not only possesses two blue items, but also has a very strong opinion on how to proceed through the dream.

Something's not right.

A hint of doubt flashed in her eyes; she didn't remember Lu Qing being that powerful.

"Could it be that I've unlocked another side of myself?" Fang Qingrou wondered.

Some people may seem stupid on the surface, but they may have extraordinary abilities in certain special areas. Perhaps Lu Qing has an extremely special talent for dreams.

"Hello, are you the employer for this mission?" Lu Qing asked the woman sitting on the sofa as she entered the living room.

This is a very beautiful and sexy woman, well, the word "sexy" needs to be circled.

After glancing at the other person's exposed white thighs and the bulge in their chest, Lu Qing subconsciously compared herself to the other person.

Yes, a complete and utter defeat without any suspense. After all, she couldn't even compare to Fang Qingrou, and the woman in front of her was even more voluptuous than Fang Qingrou.

"A cold prison cell, impenetrable walls, terrifying screams—tonight will be another sleepless night."

The woman didn't reply, but suddenly sang the words in a strange tone.

Lu Qing paused for a moment, then hesitated and said:

"Excuse me........"

The woman gave Lu Qing a strange look and asked in confusion:

"Aren't you here for an interview?"

"Yes."

Lu Qing nodded, took the commission form from her waist, placed it on the table, and said:

"We need two white-haired girls, preferably around the same height. The reward is 50 gold coins. Specific details need to be discussed in person at the inn."