Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

Okay, here comes the daily routine again.

I had previously asked Ellie to help me train.

Therefore, this serious owner put in a lot of effort and directly summoned Garurumon for a real battle.

Moreover, these monsters that have just fused into skeletal forms are basically real, experienced dead soldiers.

So in the early stages, Lin Xian was repeatedly crushed in mid-lane duels with his peers, and each time he was covered in wounds.

However, his near-abnormal immortality gives him extraordinary healing properties, so he can be on the verge of death one day and lively and energetic the next.

Later, he actually managed to wear down his opponent, Garula, to death by dragging out the fight.

In addition, his quick wit and combat experience increased rapidly over time, to the point that he could even handle two Garura Spirits of the same level.

But unfortunately, because life was too tough, this allowed Ai Lei to practice her pet with confidence and boldly, and she really beat her to death every time.

Forget it, I won't say anymore. The past is too painful to recall.

Swallowing back a bitter tear, Lin Xian mustered all her strength and twisted her body in mid-air to avoid dozens of spikes shooting from the ground. Then, she landed on the undamaged ground through a gap.

But before he could catch his breath, the surrounding deathly fog churned violently, and a Garula spirit wielding a long spear drifted in ominously.

Tsk, there are three Silver-rank Garura Spirits in total. One has shown its face and is testing the waters, while the other two are still waiting for the right moment. The difficulty has increased.

Chapter Twenty-Three: I Want to Keep Trying, Auntie! (Third Update)

Lin Xian's snake eyes narrowed, and red and black blood mist flowed from his pores. His body suddenly swelled up and transformed into the raging lion Ulidim. He pounced and pinned down Garula, who was holding a spear, seemingly eager to break through the blockade.

But precisely because of this, the lion's belly and back are completely exposed.

Suddenly, the earth churned, and a Garula Spirit wielding a sword and shield leaped up, its eyes blazing with soul fire. It swung its rusty blade and slashed at the raging lion's hind leg.

Meanwhile, in a hidden corner on the other side, the sound of a bowstring vibrating arose, and a black arrow formed from deathly energy pierced through the air.

Idiot! You exposed yourself completely before even figuring out your opponent's true intentions. You really are brainless!

Perfect, I'll use you guys to test my skills!

The angry lion grinned, revealing a mouthful of sharp white teeth, picked up the spear Garula Spirit that had been knocked down, and hurled it towards the archers' location.

"puff!"

The arrow pierced through Garula's two breastbones and, with its remaining force, shot towards the fury lion's flesh.

However, the glossy fur not only dissipated most of its power, but even the deathly aura attached to it only left an inconspicuous bruise on the monster's surface.

Then, after being attacked by spears, bows and arrows, and greatswords, the three not-so-bright Garura Spirits finally realized that their proud aura of death had no effect on the big cat in front of them.

Even the marks left by various cuts and magical bursts cannot keep up with its speed of recovery.

What's even more infuriating is that this monster can switch between different sizes and has an extraordinary familiarity with the death fog, allowing it to approach unexpectedly while completely concealing its presence.

We are the undead, aren't we?

The three underworld guardians were actually losing ground in terms of their speed of absorbing death energy to repair themselves. They turned their empty heads in confusion as their defenses were breached one after another.

Boom boom boom!

Explosions echoed continuously through the valley.

Hours later, an eerie silence fell inside. A rustling sound came from the mist, and the ancient snake dragging three skulls crawled to its owner's side and gently touched the back of her hand.

At this moment, the goddess, who had been secretly clenching the corner of her cloak, finally breathed a sigh of relief, opened her sweat-drenched hands, and lovingly cradled the little one in her arms.

"Honestly, I told you long ago you didn't need to put in the effort, just leave it to me..."

Ai Lei tenderly stroked the ancient snake's torn and tattered scales and its tail, which was sprouting new flesh, and couldn't help but complain.

Lin Xian flicked his tongue, secretly rolled his eyes, and muttered to himself.

But I don't want to be kept. I want to keep working hard because I have a mother who supports me, Ah... Ellie-chan.

After a short rest, the wounds on its body healed quickly, and the lively ancient snake grabbed its owner's sleeve and led him to another valley.

"Are you going to take me to see something?"

The goddess stared at the writing on the clay tablet, slightly taken aback.

"flower?"

On the side that was flipped over by the snake's tail, there was a word that surprised Ellie.

How could there be flowers in the underworld?

Pulled along by the ancient serpent, the goddess followed step by step, but as the distance closed, the doubt on her face grew deeper.

I've been to that valley before; it's clearly a barren land filled with various colored crystals and minerals.

Impossible...flowers?!

It really is a flower!

As Eresh passed through the gray fog, her eyes widened as she gazed at the wondrous sight of flowers blooming on the cliffs, valleys, and rocks. Incredulously, she rushed forward, wanting to touch and smell them.

However, upon closer inspection, the cold touch, the odorless leaves and flowers, and the sharp hardness immediately extinguished the excitement in the heart of this goddess of the underworld.

It turns out that these were just clusters of mineral crystals carved into the shape of flowers…

"Well, it's very exquisite, thank you, little Samael."

Just as Ellie was feeling a little disappointed, she saw the little guy point his head forward.

The owner, out of curiosity, crouched down, his peripheral vision catching sight of the mud tablets inserted under each cluster of crystal flowers, and subconsciously reading the cuneiform script on them.

Category 1: Red Roses…

"An upright shrub, up to 2 meters tall; stout, tufted stems; twigs densely covered with downy hairs, thorns, and glandular hairs, with erect or curved, pale yellow thorns covered with downy hairs..."

"Petals obovate, double to semi-double, fragrant, purplish-red to white; styles free..."

Then, when Ellie looked up again and examined the crystal flower closely, she was surprised to find that its sculpted shape was almost identical to the description on the clay tablet.

The goddess couldn't help but turn her gaze to the other clusters of crystal-encased pistils and the sign standing beneath the roots.

Category 7: Iris...

"The flowers come in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, green, and blue..."

"The flowers resemble butterflies in flight, and they bloom in May..."

Category 21: Camel Thorn...

"The calyx is bell-shaped with triangular or subulate-triangular teeth; the corolla is deep purplish-red; the standard is obovate, the wings are oblong, and the ovary is linear..."

Looking around, one can see hundreds of crystal-like flowers.

Even more incredibly, Ayre was surprised to find that the plants and the descriptions on the clay tablets matched each other perfectly, each one extremely realistic.

As she ventured deeper into the flowerbed, the goddess's eyes were drawn to the few dark brown traces remaining on the stone leaves and the scales broken off and lying on the ground.

"All of this... you did?"

The owner looked at the ancient snake at his feet, hesitated for a moment, and then asked a question.

“Yes! These are all flowers that Samael has seen on the ground before. I want to offer them to Lady Ereshkigal.”

"But... there are no seeds here, no suitable soil, so they won't grow..."

The ancient snake was initially excited and overjoyed, but as it wrote the second half, its expression became somewhat downcast.

But before Ai Lei could reach out to stroke it and comfort it, the little guy perked up on its own and wandered among the flowers carved from crystal clusters.

"But I still want to do something for Lady Ereshkigal, after all, you love flowers so much..."

“I want to show you what I see on the ground! That’s why I did these things!”

"For this reason, I even went to ask the gardener uncles in the gun cage, and they also helped a lot."

"Look, I spent more than half a year on this, and it turned out great, right!"

The ancient snake excitedly recounted its experiences in carving these flowers, which moved its owner behind it.

She never imagined that her deepest desires would be so firmly remembered and diligently fulfilled by this tiny creature.

A snake actually tried to fulfill the wish of a god.

It was funny, but it also touched her even more.

She had never experienced this feeling of being cared for by other beings since entering the underworld.

"Fool, don't hurt yourself over these inanimate objects..."

Ai Lei lowered her fingers and gently placed them on the ancient snake's small head, her tone slightly reproachful.

"No! As long as you have a dream, these things can be real!"

However, the little guy was rather stubborn and even demanded that his owner follow the steps listed on the mud tablet when it came to these inanimate flowers.

That slender figure with sparkling eyes resembled an innocent, imaginative child.

Ai Lei chuckled softly, bent down, and simply let this little thing that gave her a touch of warmth play its tricks. Following the instructions on the mud board, she closed her eyes and gently touched the flower.

Yes, clear your mind and feel with your heart.

Rose...petals obovate...fragrant...smells very strong...

The goddess, fully absorbed in her role, gently closed her eyes, lowered her head slightly, and twitched her nostrils as if she could truly smell a fragrance entering her nasal cavity.

As one hand pressed against the mud slab and the other touched the flower stalk, Ai Lei's brow furrowed slightly, as if she felt a slight pain.

Rose stems have thorns...be careful...

This one is… I just remembered… an iris!

The flower is purple... and its shape is like a butterfly...

Yes, that's right! The valves are waving, as if dancing in the air!

Gradually, a smile gently appeared on Ai Lei's lips, like a little girl who had accidentally wandered into a garden.

Filled with curiosity and a thirst for knowledge, the goddess smelled and touched each beautiful plant, identifying and memorizing their colors and shapes.

A gentle breeze stirred, a gray mist drifted by, and the clusters of crystal flowers flickered in and out of focus. Ai Lei, her skirt swaying, wore a satisfied smile, completely immersed in this extraordinary experience.

The ancient snake yawned, climbed onto its owner's shoulder, chose the most comfortable position to coil up, lowered its head, and drifted off to sleep accompanied by the invisible fragrance of flowers.

There's no need to stop complaining, no need to wallow in pain.

Only with a discerning heart will the world you perceive ultimately be beautiful and diverse.

Chapter Twenty-Four: A Written Agreement! (Fourth Update)

As evening fell, the faint red glow on the horizon gradually faded, and a bonfire rose from the cliff.

Ai Lei, kneeling on a blue stone, rested her chin on her hand and gazed into the deep valley. The ground was covered with colorful crystal flowers, sometimes bright and sometimes dim, shimmering slightly, which looked very beautiful against the backdrop of the evening scene.

Lost in reverie, the goddess closed her eyes, raised her hand, and grasped at the sea of ​​crystal flowers. Her expression was one of relaxed, sweet satisfaction, as if she possessed a world filled with blooming flowers.

Immediately realizing that such behavior was disrespectful, the owner opened his eyes and furtively looked around.

Confirming that there were no voyeurs mocking her in this desolate world, Ellie patted her chest with a sigh of relief, the blush on her face fading.

However, because of the fact that it's darkest under the lamp, Ereshkigal never noticed the bad guy who was watching everything.

After a period of intense internal thought, the goddess's gaze fell upon the mud slab resting across her knees, and a sense of satisfaction filled her pretty face.

This was a gift she had found after a treasure hunt among the crystal flowers. The painting on it, drawn with bold lines, vividly depicted the scene of the ancient serpent's first encounter with her, the god of the underworld.

Once, that poor thing, in a coma, curled up in her palm, was so weak and so small.

"Celebrating the 200th day since Lady Ereshkigal and Samael met!"

The crooked line of cuneiform script below made Ai Lei's fingertips, which were caressing the clay tablet, linger for a long time.

The ancient snake that climbed onto its owner's shoulder could vaguely feel a slight tremor on the goddess's body.

Yes, it's been more than half a year.

She and this little guy have been together for so long without her even realizing it.

These evoked memories, unlike the mostly pale and empty experiences of the past millennia, are filled with vividness and color in almost every moment.

Just as the goddess was lost in memories, overwhelmed by indescribable feelings, her fingertips rubbed against the back of the clay tablet and found several strange indentations.