Otherworldly Skeleton Evolution

“Uh, I mean, Purple Fiend once built a rain-viewing pavilion by White Head Lake,” Blood Fiend hastily clarified, afraid he hadn’t expressed himself clearly.

But… A Silly Cutie felt a twinge of regret. “That’s not what I was referring to.”

Not what she was referring to?

Blood Fiend was puzzled, thinking he had misspoken, and quickly apologized.

“Oh, the reason I called Purple Fiend a damned dog is because his character truly isn’t great. I hope Master’s Wife doesn’t mind.”

“I understand, I’m not blaming you. Actually, among Skeleton Big Brother’s subordinates, I think most highly of you,” A Silly Cutie said, delighted by the last part, and looked at Blood Fiend with an appreciative gaze.

She thinks most highly of me?

Who would’ve thought he had such status in Master’s Wife’s eyes?

Blood Fiend was pleasantly surprised. “Many thanks for Master’s Wife’s favor. I will do my utmost to assist Master in establishing an immortal empire!”

“Mm, keep up the good work. This Blue battle robe is your reward.” A Silly Cutie whispered to Blood Fiend.

Hm?

This works too?

Taking the robe from A Silly Cutie, Blood Fiend’s spirit fire brightened.

He suddenly discovered a broad road, unlocking a new path for advancement.

There’s promise here!

Under the envious gazes of Demon Fiend, Purple Fiend, Green Fiend, Black Fiend, Blood Raven, and the other skeletons, Blood Fiend donned the Blue battle robe and led Jiang Cheng and A Silly Cutie towards the Like-Minded Pavilion.

“Little Cutie, why did you give him a battle robe?” Jiang Cheng asked, a bit perplexed.

“Eh… Skeleton Big Brother, are you mad? It’s just a level 30 Blue battle robe. I saw how hard he fought when attacking the city, so I rewarded him. Please don’t be angry, okay?” A Silly Cutie pouted, looking a bit aggrieved.

Mad?

Jiang Cheng felt helpless. Was he that petty?

He just thought Blood Fiend shouldn’t get too much early on, or it would be hard to establish a reward and punishment system later.

But since A Silly Cutie wanted to give it, naturally it was fine. It was only a level 30 Blue battle robe. Why would he get upset over that?

“It’s fine, I’m not mad, just asking.”

Seeing her pitiful appearance, Jiang Cheng couldn’t bear it.

Actually, he was just casually asking. Maybe A Silly Cutie was being too sensitive.

“Mm… Skeleton Big Brother, you really aren’t mad? I swear I won’t do it again, okay?” A Silly Cutie was still worried Jiang Cheng would be angry at her, so she kept tugging on his bone arm.

Jiang Cheng was a bit exasperated. When did she become a coquettish little wife?

He remembered A Silly Cutie’s personality. Although she appeared gentle and weak, she was very independent and strong inside.

Acting cute… she would do that, but being coquettish shouldn’t be her style.

Judging by this, had she developed a sense of dependence on him?

Jiang Cheng wasn’t sure. If she knew he was the killer who caused her brother’s death, what would she think? Would she still depend on him?

Sighing, Jiang Cheng wasn’t one to dwell on things, so he stopped thinking about it.

“Enough, Little Cutie, I’m really not mad.”

“Really? I don’t believe you.” Disbelief was written all over A Silly Cutie’s face, making Jiang Cheng speechless.

“I’ll only believe you if you pat my head,” A Silly Cutie said seriously.

“Aren’t you afraid I’ll pull out your hair again?” Jiang Cheng recalled the scene of pulling out her hair in the temple and couldn’t help but smile.

“Mm…” A Silly Cutie pouted. “I’m not afraid.”

“Is… there any point to this?” Jiang Cheng reached out his bone arm and patted her head, finding her bashful reaction a bit amusing.

“You’re the one who told me to pat you, so why are you getting shy?”

“No, I’m not shy… Hmph.” A Silly Cutie glared at Jiang Cheng, exasperated by his lack of tact.

Jiang Cheng carefully withdrew his hand without saying anything.

*Boom!*

A clap of thunder suddenly struck the nearby lake surface, startling A Silly Cutie into clinging onto Jiang Cheng’s back.

“Ah… so loud!”

Jiang Cheng: “…”

“Skeleton Big Brother, can you carry me there?” A Silly Cutie buried her head in Jiang Cheng’s cape, not daring to open her eyes as she timidly spoke.

Left with no choice, Jiang Cheng supported her slender legs and shook his head.

“Little Cutie, how much do you weigh?”

Jiang Cheng hoisted A Silly Cutie up a bit and suddenly asked.

“Uh… not telling you, guess.”

“Seems like you aren’t very fat.” As Jiang Cheng spoke, he made to set her down.

“96 jin! I’m 96 jin! Hmph, Skeleton Big Brother is so mean. I’m only a little chubby. Can’t you let me keep this little secret?” A Silly Cutie smacked Jiang Cheng, her face puffed up in anger.

“96 jin is still fat? You’re about 170cm tall, right? 96 jin is already very slim.”

“How is that slim?” A Silly Cutie glanced at a certain part of herself. “Not slim at all.”

“Alright, we’re almost there. Who knows how long this rain will last.”

In-game lightning could damage players and potentially one-shot them, especially fatal for skeletons.

Undead were inherently at odds with the world, unnatural creatures outside the cycle of reincarnation.

And heavenly lightning was the bane of evil beings.

Even Jiang Cheng, despite evolving to this degree, still instinctively feared lightning.

This was his body’s innate response, unrelated to his mentality. No matter how strong his willpower, he couldn’t escape this inborn weakness.

Seemed like he still hadn’t evolved to be powerful enough.

The group of skeletons passed through the outskirts of Purple Fiend Castle. Amidst the pouring rain, they traversed an opulent walkway built over White Head Lake and finally arrived at a pavilion.

The pavilion was large, situated at the center of White Head Lake, constructed entirely from hardwood in imitation of ancient palace pavilions.

Inside were four hardwood chairs with a tea table at the center.

The pavilion had the words “Like-Minded” written on top.

White Head Lake?

Like-Minded Pavilion?

Sitting on the hardwood chair Black Fiend pulled out for him, Jiang Cheng gave the somewhat dazed Purple Fiend a meaningful look.

Seemed like Purple Fiend was a romantic at heart.

“Purple Fiend, who knew you had such refined taste?”

Demon Fiend Commander glanced at Purple Fiend, quite surprised by this former subordinate of his.

Looked like some skeletons appeared upright on the surface but were actually quite sentimental.

“I… what refined taste?” Purple Fiend was a bit confused.

“Never mind, you’ve lost your memories, how dull.”

Demon Fiend waved his hand, finding it rather boring.

“Little Cutie, sort through the equipment and see if there are any top-tier pieces. After level 40, auction houses will appear. Some special top-tier equipment are must-haves for certain builds and can sell for a lot more.”

Jiang Cheng sat on the hardwood chair in the pavilion and instructed her.

“I know.” A Silly Cutie pouted and muttered under her breath, “Hmph, is gaming all you ever want to talk to me about?”

“What are you muttering about?” Jiang Cheng glanced at her.

“Oh… n-nothing, I didn’t say anything. I’m looking now.”

“After the rain stops, we’ll head to the Blood Hell Forbidden Land. It’s very dangerous inside. Choose a set of equipment with high physical and magic defense, just in case.”

“Uh… Skeleton Big Brother, aren’t we going to level up?” A Silly Cutie was a bit puzzled.

“Don’t worry, the Blood Hell Forbidden Land is a special hidden realm. The monsters inside have triple HP and defenses, but correspondingly, they give triple experience. It’ll definitely be faster than leveling in the Skeleton Kingdom.”

Jiang Cheng explained, then fell into contemplation. “Just don’t know what team composition Fist Sage will use this time.”