booktalesy Chapter 14 is resolved, Master. Dirty is dead.
Chapter 14 is resolved, Master. Dirty is dead.
Lin Xia looked at the huge and dilapidated laboratory cavern in front of her.
The air was filled with the smell of stale engine oil and a faint chemical odor.
After thinking for a moment, Lin Xia said directly:
"Xiaoxue, let's split up and look for the potion. This place is too big!"
Frost Snow nodded, its fiery red eyes scanning its surroundings warily, the tip of its tail taut slightly.
"Understood, Master. Be careful."
She leaped lightly to another area, her figure quickly disappearing behind the huge experimental table and abandoned mechanical wreckage.
Lin Xia carefully inspected the area around the central control console.
After securing the heavy doors of the doomsday vehicle and ensuring safety, they began a thorough search.
Half an hour later, Lin Xia found her target inside a metal safe marked with a constant temperature symbol, which was partially hidden by a collapsed filing cabinet.
Three test tubes of medicine lay quietly in the shockproof groove.
Almost the instant his gaze fell upon it, the familiar lucky charm appeared before his eyes:
[Neural Synaptic Catalyst: Mental Strength +10, increases mental recovery efficiency by 50%.]
[Keratin Remodeling Essence: Permanently enhances skin resilience and defense, accelerates wound healing, increases Constitution by 5, and grants the passive skill "Secondary Tough Skin," slightly reducing physical damage.]
[Cell Fission Elixir: Greatly stimulates cell activity for a short period, temporarily and significantly boosting all attributes, but leaves the user in a state of deep weakness afterward. Warning: Overuse may lead to genetic collapse.]
Lin Xia's eyes lit up, and her heart pounded.
These three medicines are a godsend!
The neural synaptic catalyst perfectly solved his problem of insufficient mental strength.
This exfoliating serum not only enhances physical health but also comes with a passive skill!
Cell fission stock solution is the trump card in critical moments. Although it has huge side effects, it is definitely a lifesaver.
Lin Xia had just carefully taken the three vials of medicine out of the safe, preparing to call Shuang Ruxue over to share the spoils, when a rough, hoarse voice, full of greed and threat, suddenly rang out from the shadows at the laboratory entrance.
"Let go of those three vials of medicine! They're ours!"
Lin Xia and Shuang Ruxue were both startled and turned around abruptly!
A five-man squad was pouring in through the tunnel they had broken open. They were all dressed in rags, covered in dried blood and dirt, and their faces were filled with exhaustion and ferocity.
They gripped simple but sharpened swords tightly in their hands.
The leader was a burly, bald man with a hideous scar on his face, who was holding a yellowed parchment in his hand!
Lin Xia frowned slightly, instantly judging that the opponent's strength was probably not strong, the equipment was rudimentary, and the condition was disheveled, obviously having suffered a lot during the previous exploration.
But to meet in such a place, and to find someone so precisely with just a piece of parchment, is by no means a coincidence.
Lin Xia remained vigilant, her gaze sweeping over the five people as she assessed the talents they might be awakening.
"Minor Snow!"
Lin Xia gave a low shout, his voice calm and composed, without the slightest hint of panic.
There's absolutely no need to say more!
Shuang Ruxue was already enraged by the five men's lewd and greedy gazes that had been glued to her since they appeared.
That look made her feel extremely disgusted.
"Hmph, you're asking for death!"
Shuang Ruxue snorted coldly, and her ruby-like eyes instantly lit up with an eerie light, as if pink heart vortexes were swirling deep within her pupils!
A mesmerizing gaze!
An invisible spiritual fluctuation spread out like ripples.
The moment the five men who were aggressively approaching met Shuang Ruxue's eyes, the ferocity and greed on their faces froze instantly, then melted away like cream.
Instead, there was a kind of infatuated, blank, silly grin.
Their advance came to a halt, and their weapons were lowered, as if they had instantly forgotten the purpose of their journey.
Completely captivated by the illusory and enchanting imagery of Shuang Ruxue, my mouth was practically watering.
This was the first time Lin Xia had seen Shuang Ruxue use this skill, and its powerful effect surprised him, so he asked curiously:
"Xiaoxue, why didn't you use this skill when dealing with the fire ants before?"
Shuang Ruxue maintained her alluring gaze and explained without turning her head, her tone tinged with helplessness.
"This skill is only effective on humanoid beings who possess a certain level of intelligence and can be influenced by the concept of beauty."
"Those insects and wild beasts only have instincts; no matter how high your charm level is, it's useless against them. Besides..."
Frost Like Snow paused for a moment.
"If the other party has a higher charm value than me, or extremely strong mental resistance, this move will also fail."
After explaining, Shuang Ruxue looked at Lin Xia and asked for her opinion:
"By the way, what are you planning to do with this group? Keeping them under control is quite a hassle."
Lin Xia looked at the five burly men with foolish expressions and chuckling, her eyes icy cold.
Lin Xia quickly put away the three precious potions, then decisively said:
"First ask about their talents, then make them hand over everything useful they have, including that map, and put it on the ground."
"Finally, find out how they got here and if they have any accomplices."
"clear."
Shuang Ruxue responded, turned to the five people, and repeated Lin Xia's words with a strange and irresistible charm in her voice!
The five men, deeply bewitched, were like puppets, their faces adorned with foolish smiles, vying to speak first.
The bald, scarred man grinned foolishly as he threw the tattered leather bag from his waist, several pieces of blackened bread, a few different colored ores, and the crucial sheepskin map onto the ground.
"Hehe... beautiful lady... I have a B-grade talent, Rock Skin! I can... I can become hard and take a beating!"
"We found the treasure by following the map."
The other four also explained their talents.
A small pile of miscellaneous items quickly formed on the ground. Apart from the map, a small amount of ore, gunpowder, and food, which were of some value, the rest were mostly junk.
After listening to the conversation, Lin Xia nodded upon learning that none of the five individuals possessed any special talent.
In the dog-eat-dog world of the underground, being merciful to your enemies is being cruel to yourself.
Since the other party came with murderous intent and greed, intending to rob or even kill, there is no reason to let them go.
Lin Xia looked at Shuang Ruxue, her voice calm yet carrying an undeniable determination.
"Get rid of it."
A knowing glint flashed in Shuang Ruxue's eyes, without the slightest hesitation or pity.
Maintaining a seductive gaze, she moved in like an elegant yet deadly cheetah.
Sharp fingernails flashed coldly in the dim light, precisely grazing the throats of the five men.
"Uh...ha..."
The foolish smile froze on his face, instantly replaced by shock and the pain of death.
Five streaks of blood shot out, and the five figures collapsed to the ground like sacks with their bones removed, twitching a few times before falling silent.
Shuang Ruxue flicked the blood off her fingernails, her brows furrowing slightly, as if she were somewhat disgusted.
She walked back to Lin Xia's side, her previous ruthless decisiveness vanishing instantly, and she reverted to the succubus with a touch of laziness and a hint of complaint.
"It's done, Master. It's filthy."