Chapter 688: Key and Letter! I Cut Off Your Heads!

One slash, the head falls.

Gulu—

The thudding sound was so loud, the remaining torso performed a fountain act, splashing the entire wall and rendering a unique blood-colored picture.

A part of the spray also stained the clothes red, and the face felt a hint of damp warmth.

Su Yang raised his hand to wipe, then lowered his gaze and looked.

The scarlet in his eyes seemed even deeper.

This game should also end now.

Speaking, Su Yang bent down, grabbed his hair to lift the brain, then wiped the blood off the Small Knife and repositioned it on his lower back.

Leaving the Secret Room and returning to the hall filled with gold and silver treasures, he tore off a piece of tablecloth to wrap the brain, and also took the ledger with him.

Since understanding the full background, Su Yang's attitude toward this pile of Jinshan and silver mountains has already changed.

Before, he might have felt a hint of envy at such massive wealth accumulation, but now he is completely uninterested.

He even feels a bit of sorrow.

He lifted the Cloth Bag, shook his head regretfully, "A person living to this point has no right to be pitied."

"Greed is original sin, weakness is as well."

Su Yang lifted his foot and forcefully kicked the jewelry-filled box onto the ground, then crushed the pearls on the floor.

Because of Hidden Achievement, the Count must die!

Now he still needs to find the key to release the Slave trapped outside.

Not out of kindness, but because these NPCs would interfere with his Innate Talent.

The Ancient Castle is an independent game space defined by rules, and any "person" present here will have Deception affect and cause interference.

Even if they are buried underground.

At the same time, although not a Hidden Achievement, this "good deed" can also earn an Ordinary Achievement.

Su Yang rummaged wildly, smashing both boxes and Cupboards.

He searched for a full twenty minutes without success, finally discovering a safe-like object in an inconspicuous corner.

He used the knife to forcefully pry the lock, then with a sudden force shattered it and slowly opened the lid.

Inside lay a plain iron key and a letter.

"Found you…"

The key's Shape is very simple, yet it is the mastermind behind imprisoning dozens.

As for that letter…

Su Yang opened it, scanned it, and couldn't help but let out a light "Eh?"

The further he read down, his complexion grew increasingly solemn.

Upon reaching the end, Su Yang took a deep breath, his expression forlorn.

"This is actually…"

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The sky gradually darkened, and Tang Youning and the others, who had waited for a long time, ran out of patience.

At first they were confident, occasionally discussing various Luoshi and speculating on possibilities.

But as time passed, an inexplicable worry arose in their hearts.

Until exactly seven o'clock at night, the worry turned into fear.

They were extremely afraid that Su Yang had found decisive evidence inside that pointed to them.

"Fuck, not waiting any longer!" Li Zhenhua rose angrily and left.

"Waiting here is meaningless; even if he emerges, he may not share Luoshi." Yu Meng also set off back.

"Brother Tang, what do you think?" Zhai Sixin asked abruptly.

"Based on my understanding of Su Yang, if he comes out laughing, it means the outcome is still undecided."

"But if he is expressionless, that proves victory is in hand." Tang Youning explained.

"Only these two possibilities?" Zhai Sixin asked again.

"There is no third; since he has the ability to enter alone, he is determined to go all out." Tang Youning shook his head.

"It's getting late, I'll go first." Zhai Sixin stood up and moved his tingling legs.

"Don't you want to see his expression?" Tang Youning looked up.

"I choose to wait at the doorway, not to settle scores later, but to see how this Ascend God seed who has earned a rare Hidden Achievement will face us." Zhai Sixin said.

"Then now…"

"Now I'm suddenly uninterested; I want to see his Hole Cards during the final voting stage." Zhai Sixin caught up with Yu Meng's figure.

Watching the backs of several people fade away, Tang Youning furrowed his Brow, and after a while looked toward Liang Kaiji not far away.

"Miss Liang, what's your plan, don't you want to leave?"

"We've been waiting for hours, it's not a big deal now, I don't believe he would dare not participate in the vote." Liang Kaiji replied.

"Is that so?" Tang Youning stretched lazily, patted his empty stomach, "I haven't had lunch, I'm hungry, I'll hand this heavy responsibility to you."

Having said that, he also gave up the thought of waiting.

Liang Kaiji said nothing, only silently stared at the Stone Gate.

A hint of cold hue floated in her eyes.

When the atmosphere returned to silence, the minute hand slowly froze at exactly 30 minutes, and a long-awaited booming sound finally rang out.

Buzz—

The Stone Gate opened slowly, accompanied by thick dust, and a hazy Silhouette stepped out from inside.

Liang Kaiji instantly became alert, eyes fixed rigidly on the figure, as if trying to read an answer from him.

"Su Yang, you finally agreed to come out."

When the Stone Gate closed, the dust cleared, a sharply chiseled handsome face came into view.

"Why are you alone, where are the others?" Su Yang asked.

Liang Kaiji gave no answer, but surveyed his condition from head to toe.

Liang Kaiji saw Su Yang holding a Cloth Bag, blood stains radiating outward from inside.

Even separated by Xu Yuan, she could smell a pungent, acrid scent of blood.

Her gaze continued upward; bloodstains remained on the clothing, face, and hair.

Liang Kaiji felt a slight alarm, just as she was about to ask, she saw Su Yang expressionless, a pair of cold eyes meeting hers, as if seeing right through her.

"No expression?"

Liang Kaiji recalled the words Tang Youning had said not long ago—

A Su Yang who does not Laugh is certain to hold the winning ticket!

Could it be…

"Crack!"

As she was stunned, Su Yang picked up a key and opened the cage beside him.

"From now on, you are free."

The slaves in the cage, smelling the blood scent on Su Yang, showed eyes that were both wildly excited and deeply fearful.

Because they have experienced it many times, after the cell door opens, the most likely outcome is a whipping!

Watching them huddled in the corner trembling, Su Yang realized something, stepped back a few paces, keeping a safe distance.

He spread his hands and indicated, "I have no weapon on me, and I am not here to punish you."

"I know you have endured much Torture, and shadows already linger in your hearts."

"And I tell you clearly, this freedom is not a gift from me, but a transaction."

"The terms of the deal are simple: I open this cell door, and you only need to roll out of the Ancient Castle…"

"The farther you roll, the better!"

As soon as the words fell, the slaves remained unmoved, but the fear in their eyes had lessened considerably.

What replaced it was hesitation and shrinking.

Seeing their state, Su Yang felt helpless.

Servility had long been rooted in their Marrow, even the softest words could not quickly make them revert to a human form.

Thinking of this, Su Yang drew the knife at his lower back, slightly lifting his eyelid,

"One final chance: whoever still dares to stay inside…"

"I will cut off your Brain!"