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nTranslator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

nLu Yuan could only continue compressing himself into a smaller space as he tried to retreat.

nBut at this moment, he suddenly realized that there was another giant frost ape king behind him.

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nIf he retreated too quickly, he might enter the area that might trigger the giant frost ape king’s alarm.

nGod knows what would happen if the alarm of the giant frost king apes was triggered.

nWhat if at that time, if all the giant frost king apes were alarmed, they would directly destroy some of the ice bridges or passages, or what if they would cast some kind of large area spell which could cover and launch attacks over the whole place?

nIf that time came, Lu Yuan would have no chance to even express his regret.

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nSo this was what it really meant to infiltrate the enemies’ base!

nThose stories of infiltration where all the enemies were killed by the protagonist were all lies!

nLu Yuan was so nervous that he was sweating.

nHis eyes were locked on the cooldown time of the Shadow Following skill.

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n1!

nJust as the giant frost ape king was about to approach Lu Yuan, Lu Yuan’s figure disappeared into the void, and instantly, all trace of him vanished.

nWhen the giant frost ape king passed by, it did not find anything unusual.

nLu Yuan could not help but let out a long sigh of relief.

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nThank God! Just a little longer and he would’ve been dead meat!

nFortunately, he managed to enter Stealth in time.

nAfter this small interlude, Lu Yuan continued to explore ahead by relying on his Stealth state.

nAt the same time, he also marked the half-hour patrol mechanism at the point just now on the map.

nAccording to the mission description, the more detailed he was in his records, the better rewards he would get, so he simply wrote down all he knew.

nIt was just that the current duration of his skill was no longer six minutes, it was only three minutes, which was neither too long nor too short.

nStill, Lu Yuan was satisfied.

nHe continued to explore bit by bit.

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nFinally, after waiting for an unknown number of skill cooldowns, Lu Yuan completed exploring 97% of the map.

nThe last 3% was probably the deepest part of the area.

nLu Yuan stood on a small platform and looked at the area in front of him.

nHe found it very mysterious.

nIn front of him was a piece of polar ice.

nHowever, in the middle of this polar ice, there was a huge object.

nIt was in the shape of a heart and was even beating like a heart.

nThe difference between it and a normal heart was that it was made of ice crystals. There were layers of ice crystals on it, and it looked very spectacular.

nIt was crystal clear and carried glittering colors, seeming enchanting to the eyes.

nIn the surroundings, there was an unceasing flow of frost elements gathering toward the heart.

nThey lit up the surroundings with a dazzling light, which was extremely beautiful.

nFor a moment, Lu Yuan was stunned by the scene.

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nThis was simply a miracle!

nIt was like it was naturally born to exist as such.

nNo wonder this place was called the Frost Worship Ground.

nSo this was what they were worshipping here.

nIf it wasn’t that Lu Yuan’s current strength was a little lacking, he might have even thought of taking this thing away.

nCough cough, just borrowing it to admire.

nBut Lu Yuan did not act rashly, because in between him and the heart, there were many giant frost ape kings. Just a rough headcount totaled up to more than a dozen of them.

nThere was even one with golden fur in the middle. It looked even more advanced and powerful.

nIt was not something that Lu Yuan could afford to offend.

nThese giant frost ape kings seemed to be worshipping the heart formed from frost crystals!

nIt was simply a mysterious phenomenon.

nWithout thinking too much about it, Lu Yuan quickly filled in the last 3% of the map and left.

nIt wouldn’t do him any good to take another look anyway.

nHowever, at this time, Lu Yuan realized that he could not directly return to the city and leave this place.

nIt was as if there was some kind of restriction, so he was only left with the choice of walking out with his two feet.

nLu Yuan’s heart was filled with ten thousand f*cking curses.

nSince this was the case, he had to slowly inch his way out again.

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nAfter waiting for the cooldown of Shadow Following skill for God knows how many times, and feeling tired to the point of death, Lu Yuan finally exited the Frost Cave.

n“Damn it! This mission is simply a scam! If that damned Solaka doesn’t give me any benefits, that’ll be too ridiculous!”

nAt this time, the sky outside had already lit up slightly.

nSome of the residents of Amber City had woke up and started their day’s activities, the city gradually became lively.

nSoon, Lu Yuan returned to Rogge’s Magic Research Institute.

nLu Yuan pushed the door open and entered. He saw that Rogge and Solaka were still here.

nSolaka looked calm and composed, while Rogge was cursing.

nAt first glance, the two of them looked like enemies.

nSeeing Lu Yuan walking in, Solaka couldn’t help but smile.

n“I didn’t expect you to be back so soon! I’m so very shocked!”

nLu Yuan was full of anger from his experience in the Frost Cave and did not bother to hide his long face when facing Solaka.

nHe directly threw the magic scroll that recorded the map to Solaka.

n“The map is recorded here. Take a look for yourself. I should have completed the mission.”

nSolaka took the map that Lu Yuan threw to him and eagerly checked it.

nAfter opening the magic scroll, he saw that it was indeed a map of the Frost Worship Ground.

nIn the deepest part of the area on the map, there was even a record of the Heart of Frost.

nAs Solaka looked on, he showed an excited expression.

n“That’s right! This is it! Come, kid, this is your reward.”

nWith a wave of Solaka’s hand, a golden light went into Lu Yuan’s body.

nCongratulations to the player for completing the hidden mission — Investigate the Frost Worship Ground!

nObtained 1,500 EXP! Obtained 20 gold coins! Obtained Solaka’s gift!

nHis EXP bar only moved forward by a bit. As his level increased, the EXP required to level up also gradually increased.

nIt was unlike the beginning, where one could advance several levels in a row with every mission completed.

nLu Yuan checked his backpack.

nHe found that Solaka’s gift was a random potion.

nSolaka’s Gift

nDescription: Solaka has meticulously refined many high-quality potions. Do you want to know what’s inside? Just open it and you’ll know.

nLu Yuan opened it straight away.

nCongratulations to the player for obtaining the potion — Hot-blooded Potion * 5!

nHot-blooded Potion

nRarity : Blue

nLevel : Level 10

nEffect: Upon usage, the player’s attack power will be increased by 30% for 120 seconds, while defense power will be reduced by 30%. Disappears after use.

nDescription: A potion that Solaka specially developed for powerful warriors. It can increase one’s attack power for a certain period of time, but the price is that one’s defense power will also be reduced accordingly. After all, the best attack is the best defense.

nAfter Lu Yuan finished reading all this, he could not help but look at Solaka.

nDamn it! You’re only giving me this?! Doesn’t your conscience hurt?!

nLu Yuan knew that he had been cheated by Solaka again!

nWhat kind of reward was this?

nThis potion did not seem to have any effect at all!

nIt was simply a scam!

nSeemingly to have sensed Lu Yuan’s gaze, Solaka said with a smile, “How is it? You’re satisfied with the reward, no?”

nLu Yuan cursed at him, “If I accept any other one of your missions, I’m a dog!”

nRogge ignored the grudge between Lu Yuan and Solaka.

nHe asked appropriately at the right time, “What did the investigation find?”

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