Chapter 119

Chapter 119

To anyone who looked, she appeared to be a simple and kind-hearted mermaid.

Following behind Xiao Bai, Qin Han silently activated the Friendly Detection Pearl.

Phantom Spirit: Xiao Bai

Friendliness Level: Extreme Craving.

Your body seems to possess a strange allure, deeply captivating the other party. They wish to chop your flesh into mincemeat and turn it into a delicious dish to savor.

Qin Han: "..."

Even though he had read the guide beforehand, encountering these Phantom Spirits still left him with a visceral discomfort.

In his previous life, no one had ever cleared this place. Those who stumbled in either exhausted their resources and died from the highly toxic Black Water, or fell victim to the traps set by these Phantom Spirits.

The game guide for this area was officially released, and the name given to this place was brutally straightforward— Land of Deceit!

According to the lore, a mermaid tribe once lived here before being invaded by the Phantom Spirits. The spirits seized the mermaids' land, possessed their bodies, and corrupted the waters.

Not a single word from these Phantom Spirits could be trusted. No matter how benevolent they appeared on the outside, their hearts were steeped in bloodlust.

No one who entered this place would meet a good end!

Qin Han and Xiao Bai returned to the latter's dwelling—a world bathed in blue light, where coral thrived and rare treasures littered the ground. Houses shaped like seashells stood in dazzling beauty.

As soon as they entered, rows of residents emerged from the shell-like houses.

An elderly woman, carrying a basket of plump red fruits, approached with a kindly smile.

"You must be the child from outside. Thank you for helping us eliminate Xiao Hei."

"To express our gratitude, dear, why not try some of these fresh fruits? They're sweet and delicious—truly delightful!"

Qin Han waved his hand. "I'm not thirsty. You worked hard to gather these, so you should keep them for yourself."

He couldn’t trust anything here. There was no way he would accept food from others.

Noticing his refusal, an old man nearby brought over a freshly prepared fish dish.

"Child, how about some fish? It's tender and flavorful—absolutely delicious!"

"You’ve done us such a great favor. It would weigh on our hearts if we didn’t repay you."

Again, Qin Han declined. "No need. I’m not hungry right now."

"If you truly wish to repay me, then tell me the location of the Golden Spirit Crystal."

The moment these words left his mouth, all the onlookers froze.

A flicker of impatience flashed across their faces, but they quickly suppressed it.

The old man chuckled. "No rush, no rush. The Golden Spirit Crystal is in the hands of the elder. He’s away on business and won’t return until tomorrow."

"Why don’t you rest at my place in the meantime? Let me properly thank you."

"No, I’ll just wait here for the elder to return." Qin Han shook his head slightly before finding a secluded spot to sit cross-legged.

He immediately closed his eyes.

Watching Qin Han’s unyielding demeanor, the people behind him finally revealed their true faces—twisted and sinister.

Using a secret language only they could understand, they whispered among themselves.

"What do we do? This man seems extremely cautious."

"It's all Xiao Hei's fault. His deception skills were poor, yet he had to be the first to act. Now look, not only did he lose his life, but he also made others wary."

"What do we do now? This person neither eats nor drinks, and his strength is enough to easily kill Xiao Hei. Even if we all attack together, we probably can't win, right?"

"Hmph, the Spirit on him is formidable, but there’s a place where we can easily destroy such Spirits."

"You mean the Abyss Cave?"

"Yes!"

"Are you insane? That’s where that wretch is imprisoned! If we really take him there, aren’t you afraid things might backfire?"

"Other than that person, I can’t think of anyone else who can deal with him."

"Besides, the cave’s entrance is incredibly sturdy. Even if that wretch can’t defeat him, we can still lock the door from the outside and starve him to death."

"But if we really trap him in the Abyss Cave, even if we starve him, we won’t get to enjoy his body."

"Such a delicious flesh… what a shame."

"At a time like this, you’re still thinking about eating meat? This man’s temperament is unpredictable and extremely troublesome. If we can kill him, we should do it as soon as possible."