Chapter 128: The Mysterious Xie Xiaoxiao

The sudden change at the entrance of Secret Realm No. 79 drove all the class-changers mad.

Human greed is bottomless; the moment that scepter appeared, they cast all reason to the back of their minds.

After all, that scepter could very well be a legendary divine artifact capable of destroying the heavens and extinguishing the earth!

Wealth is sought in danger; if one could seize that scepter, what great undertaking could not be achieved?

Watching the multitude of class-changers swarm into Secret Realm No. 79 like madmen, Ye Lin narrowed his eyes slightly.

He vaguely sensed that this was likely a trap.

After all, if a divine artifact had truly appeared in this secret realm, how would it ever be the turn of small-fry like them? Real powerhouses would have likely arrived long ago.

Just as Ye Lin hesitated over whether to enter, a very pleasant voice rang out.

"This brother, you also noticed that something is wrong with this secret realm?"

A person with a buzz cut appeared beside Ye Lin.

Even with a buzz cut, it was difficult to conceal the person's delicate features and pretty face.

Ye Lin glanced at the person, frowned slightly, and took half a step back.

"Why are you cross-dressing?"

"How did you see that I'm cross-dressing?" Xie Xiaoxiao's pupils shrank violently upon hearing this.

She had clearly changed into men's clothing, wore no makeup, and had even specifically shaved off her long hair; she had checked the mirror several times to ensure she looked completely like a tomboy before leaving, yet the first person she met upon going out had identified her disguise immediately?

"First, unless a guy's lips are chapped, he wouldn't wear such thick lip balm."

Ye Lin pointed at Xie Xiaoxiao's rosy lips, which looked as if they had been smeared with lard.

"Second, you knew enough to change into men's clothes and get a buzz cut, but you didn't know to hide such a large pair of 'thunder'? If you aren't cross-dressing, then you're a freak."

Ye Lin pointed again at Xie Xiaoxiao's large chest.

Xie Xiaoxiao's cheeks flushed; she realized just how clumsy her disguise was. No wonder everyone she passed had looked at her so strangely.

Damn it! She had been so used to the existence of these things that she hadn't even thought to hide them.

Ye Lin shook his head helplessly and turned to leave; he vaguely felt that this woman's brain seemed even less functional than Zhuge Ni's.

He didn't want to provoke another brain-dead woman.

"Wait! Don't go yet!"

Seeing Ye Lin about to leave, Xie Xiaoxiao hurriedly blocked his path.

"I see you're quite smart. How about this: let's team up and enter Secret Realm No. 79?"

"If I'm not mistaken, there must be members of the Demon Race inside this secret realm! Only the Demon Race would use such a technique to lure humans inside; ordinary demon beasts lack this level of intelligence," Xie Xiaoxiao said very seriously.

"The Demon Race?"

Hearing this, Ye Lin paused slightly. He remembered the Demon Race man he had encountered in the Top Scholar Secret Realm, Gallagher.

People of the Demon Race were indeed powerful; if he could devour a few of them with Endless Devour...

Ye Lin was tempted and immediately decided to enter Secret Realm No. 79.

However, he didn't want to team up with a woman who cross-dressed but didn't know how to hide her chest. Ye Lin kept a cold face and prepared to leave.

At this moment, Xie Xiaoxiao spoke up again.

"I can give you a benefit!"

"Sorry, the education I received since childhood doesn't support me doing such things. You've got the wrong person!" Ye Lin didn't stop walking.

"An Epic-grade piece of equipment."

The moment Xie Xiaoxiao's voice rose, Ye Lin stopped instantly.

He turned his head with a cold face, then suddenly broke into a smile.

"You really have a good eye for people!"

He scoffed at women with no brains, but he flocked to rich women with no brains.

Lu Xun once said that even if you hate someone, when they pay you, the corners of your mouth will still rise involuntarily.

"May I ask how to address you? By the way, is that Epic-grade equipment given now?" Ye Lin asked in succession.

"You can just call me Xiaoxiao," Xie Xiaoxiao said. "As for the Epic-grade equipment, what type do you want? A ring? A necklace? Or a blade or sword?"

"Hiss!"

Hearing this, Ye Lin instantly gasped.

He could even choose the type? This woman was a genuine rich lady! Since when did Qingcheng have such a wealthy woman? Why hadn't he heard Guo Qin mention it? Didn't Guo Qin say he knew every rich woman in Qingcheng like the back of his hand?

One had to know, the only Epic-grade equipment Ye Lin possessed was the Red Flame Staff, which he had dug out of the belly of a Multi-Treasure Golden Toad.

Although the price of Epic-grade equipment was in the tens of millions, it was often priceless and unavailable; very few people would take Epic-grade equipment out to trade for money.

Otherwise, Ye Lin would have long ago asked his foster father to use his "money power" to help him replace all his equipment with Epic-grade gear.

"I'm an Ice-type Mage. You can just give me whatever you think is appropriate; I'm not picky," Ye Lin said, rubbing his hands and chuckling.

"An Ice-type Mage? That's perfect; I actually have one that suits you."

Xie Xiaoxiao smiled slightly, then brushed the ring on her finger, and a box appeared in her hand. The surface of the box was inlaid with silver patterns, exuding a mysterious and noble aura.

This move made Ye Lin narrow his eyes. Equipment with storage functions? This young lady was indeed wealthy.

Xie Xiaoxiao opened the box, revealing the item inside: a crystal-clear bracelet inlaid with blue gemstones, resembling ten-thousand-year-old blue ice that never melted, emitting a faint chill.

"This is the Heart of Ice Crystal, an Epic-grade bracelet." Xie Xiaoxiao handed the Heart of Ice Crystal to Ye Lin.

Ye Lin took the box and felt a cool sensation pass through his palm, as if ice and snow were dancing at his fingertips.

【Heart of Ice Crystal】

【Grade: Epic】

【Attribute: Spiritual Power increased by 60%】 (Can be refined)

【Skill: Absolute Zero】

【Absolute Zero: The wearer expands a domain centered on themselves that is infinitely close to absolute zero. Within this domain, the power of Ice-type skills is increased by 100%.】

"It's actually a domain skill?"

After reading the description of the Heart of Ice Crystal, Ye Lin couldn't help but click his tongue; domain-type skills were extremely rare.

After all, for a mage, the difference in the battlefield has a huge impact on their combat effectiveness.

For example, if two mages of equal strength, one Fire-type and one Ice-type, were to fight at a volcano, the Fire-type mage would definitely win.

But with a domain skill, the impact of the terrain on the mage could be minimized.

This Heart of Ice Crystal, even among Epic-grade equipment, could be considered a top-tier item.

Such equipment, and the Xie Xiaoxiao before him just gave it away as a gift? Then what other heaven-defying things must she have on her?

Ye Lin narrowed his eyes slightly, and a murderous intent flashed in the depths of his eyes.

He had already developed the intention to kill and loot.

Just as Ye Lin was about to make a move, he seemed to suddenly think of something, and his footsteps faltered.

Extremely wealthy, possessing numerous resources, having a very broad perspective, yet lacking common sense and even appearing a bit silly—this was clearly some scion from a deep-walled mansion.

This was like a rich young master not knowing how much three yuan could buy in starch sausages.

Such a person could not possibly exist in a small county town like Qingcheng.

Combined with the person behind the scenes at Zhuge Qianxing's funeral who made the entire Qingcheng Investigation Bureau afraid to appear.

Could this woman in front of him be related to that mysterious big shot?

A cold sweat broke out on Ye Lin's back; he was startled by his own speculation.

"Your mother..."

"What's wrong?" Xie Xiaoxiao turned her head, looking somewhat confused.

"Nothing, I wish your mother happiness and health."