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"That's a curse of unknown origin."

Lobelin, who took off his mask, left the chair and sat directly on the balcony railing. His short and medium-length black and white hair paired with his gravelly cheeks that were constantly collapsing and condensing was extremely strange.

"The Gateless City is my hometown. I can't say it's good or bad. I just live there and practice as a wizard. Until that day comes, have you ever seen the weathered stones in the desert that are riddled with holes?"

"I've seen it before."

Zhu Jue saw a lot of wind-eroded mushrooms during his trip to shoot the ancient fish video, and it is still fresh in his mind when he thinks about it now.

"Then have you ever seen a human being look like that?"

Raising his hand to poke his face, Lobelin murmured in a deep voice,

"My wife, friends, and traders who greeted me when I left in the morning, when I returned from practice in the evening, all I saw was a pile of broken bone meal and a few clothes mixed with sand. I called their names and walked around When I looked for them, all I saw were piles of broken skeletons piling up on the street. That was not a prank, let alone a dream, and I knew it clearly."

"I can't see life. No, I can't even see any flesh and blood. Even the meat on the butcher's stall, which has been slaughtered and cut into pieces, all turned into ashes that day. I know something happened, but I I didn’t know how to stop it, or even where to stop it. I wandered around the city until I saw it at the intersection of Hongsha Street. It looked like I’m sorry, I don’t think I should mention it to you. Describing it in detail will only make you think about it, and this thought will make you become what I am now."

Forcibly cutting off the thought of describing that existence, Lobelin retracted the arms that were hanging by his side into the loose robe. The next second, he stretched out from the middle and stretched to both sides. The entire robe fell to the ground. Shirtless, standing in front of Zhu Jue, from the waist up, the condition of his face was not much different.

"Just after seeing it, my body began to undergo this weird change for a long time. Of course, I have to admit that this change made me awaken a great talent in spiritual practice. , in just a few years, I went from a low-level apprentice to what I am today, and even became a strong man in the eyes of many people, with a title of my own. What they don’t know is that I would rather become someone who knows nothing. Ordinary people also want to see my family again, smell the fragrance of flowers again, and eat candy again, but I won’t give it up!”

Listening to Lobelin's intermittent narration, Zhu Jue was silent for a long time and suddenly said: "That feeling that no matter what you look at is like a terrifying thing, it's sad."

Not a question, but an affirmative statement.

"you also."

Lobelin was stunned and looked at Zhu Jue with a more eager look.

"About five years ago, my body and soul became extremely strange because of a terrifying monster on the ice field. The chaotic will, mutated body, and the power of the frost also came from it, but in my case Better than you, at least under normal circumstances, I can still maintain a normal life, and later I killed the monster that caused me trouble, and now, this power belongs to me."

Taking a sip of coffee, Zhu Jue also had a smile on his face. He never expected that in the fantasy world, he would meet someone who had the same problem as himself, or even someone who was even worse than himself. While feeling emotional, , he has already made certain decisions in his heart.

"It seems that your situation is indeed much better than mine. I am still struggling to regain my original human form. As for revenge, I don't even know who the enemy is and where he is now."

As the exchange deepened, the initially stiff atmosphere between the two people quickly dissolved. After all, both of them had similar unique experiences, while Lobelin had not talked to anyone for many years. Now the conversation was open, and he wanted to It may be difficult to stop.

To be honest, having a conversation with a face full of quicksand is quite a psychological pressure, so Zhu Jue can bear it.

But no matter how we talked, the topic never left the most important thing.

"Then how do you know that the Searing Box can save you?"

"A sage, he came from a mysterious place. I paid a huge price for him to tell me this news. That is, only the Poseidon's thing can lift the curse phenomenon on my body. Over the years, I have traveled everywhere, After looking for many specious things, the Searing Box can be said to be the most likely item. It is very important to me and I must get it at any cost!"

When it comes to this matter, Lobelin's attitude can be said to be very clear. Whether he borrows or robs this scorching box, he has only one goal, and that is to use it to relieve himself of his current condition. state.

"Well, I'm willing to help you, but the problem is, like I said before, I don't know how to open the Searing Box, let alone take out the items inside."

Zhu Jue thought about it carefully, and he had no reason not to help Lobelin. The latter's experience undoubtedly resonated with him, and he just regarded it as mutual support between brothers in need.

"Can you let me take a look? I have studied many ancient books over the years, especially about the Searing Box. Maybe I can find a way."

Hearing that Zhu Jue was willing to help, Lobelin spoke in a much higher tone. He had no clear solution for how to open the Searing Box, but now that he had everything in front of him, he wanted to give it a try. try.

"No problem, I can't do it now. You saw it when I came here just now. I was preparing to attend a cocktail party. It was not to go for a drink, but there were some things to deal with at the Chamber of Commerce. If you have nothing to do next, why not go to Will the Chamber of Commerce wait for me?”

Zhu Jue was halfway through his words when he noticed that Lisanna was holding a pocket watch on the first floor, indicating that time was running out.

It doesn't matter if he didn't agree. Now the Shining Gold Chamber of Commerce has replied to the Earl of Oatland, saying that he will attend the reception. Under such circumstances, it is undoubtedly very rude to let someone else do it. As long as the Earl of Oatland is a qualified noble, Then he will definitely not give up.

The Chamber of Commerce is going to open in Dilas Harbor, and it is not a good idea to provoke such a local gangster.

"No problem. I've been waiting for several years. It's just a few hours. I can afford to wait."

Although he was very anxious, Lobelin still suppressed his impatience. He knew who was in charge now.

Just now, Zhu Jue said, "Now, this power belongs to me."

He does not mean that.

There was no winner in the competition on the street, but it was just a collision between frost and gravel. The encounter this morning made Lobelin know that the man in front of him seemed to be extremely capable at controlling sand.

To put it bluntly, the above words came out of Lobelin's mouth. Firstly, they were indeed out of love. Secondly, they were somewhat of a sign of weakness. After all, it is not easy to show one's scars and past to others. .

Fortunately the result was good.

"Let someone arrange a room for Lobelin, and ask for the best one. This person is extremely powerful, and now he is asking for help from me. Maybe we can win him over to our side. Even if we can't let him join the Shuojin Chamber of Commerce, If you want him to recognize this favor, it might be of great use in the future."

Zhu Jue, who returned downstairs again, explained to Lisanna who came up to him.

Sympathy is sympathy, and Zhu Jue is not a philanthropist who helps others without asking for anything in return. He has personally experienced Lobelin's strength. What the Shuojin Chamber of Commerce lacks today is someone who can stay in this world and be able to control it. Of course he wants to recruit people in the field.

"I understand. I'll find someone to make arrangements. Please wait at the door."

Lisanna, who realized the importance of this matter, picked up her skirt and ran into the inn without saying a word. Zhu Jue turned around and glanced at her awkward back, smiled helplessly, and walked out the door.

Someone stepped across the threshold of the Shining Gold Chamber of Commerce, and someone just stepped in at the door of the Popeye Tavern.

The man in a black cloak walked at the front, followed by several people. He climbed to the second floor and found the appointed room. Someone immediately stepped forward and knocked on the door.

Even after knocking several times, no one responded.

"We have reminded them in our letters before that they will wait here for us to act together. How dare these guys disobey orders?"

The man who knocked on the door frowned, as if talking to himself or explaining to the person behind him.

"Someone has been here before us. Open the door."

"clear!"

Without thinking of going to the pub to ask for the key, the person who knocked on the door kicked open the door.

The rich smell of blood hits my face!