readsfreenovel Chapter 157, Once You're Here, Don't Leave
Chapter 157, Once You're Here, Don't Leave
"Isn't it possible to start the succession mission?" Lin Yue was startled upon hearing this. Why was this situation different from what the system mission described? Could there be some unknown secret behind it?
Xiao Bing sighed heavily again and said helplessly, "That's what you say, but do you know where the island lord's token is?"
This stumped Lin Yue; how could she possibly know the whereabouts of the Island Lord's Token?
When Xiao Bing saw her shake her head, he continued, "That's right. All island lords are afraid of being replaced, so after becoming an island lord, they will hide the island lord's token in the most secret and secure place."
Even your own parents and son might not tell you. Finding them in such a short time is no easy task.
"Oh well, I'd better hurry up and figure out where to move with my family!"
Upon hearing his words, Lin Yue's initial excitement instantly cooled by half.
But she quickly calmed down and thought to herself, since she came to this high-altitude survival mission, what has been easy?
Moreover, although this task is difficult, the rewards for success are enormous!
Thinking of this, Lin Yue's determination to complete the mission only strengthened. She reached out and grabbed Xiao Bing, who was about to leave: "Now that you're here, don't be in such a hurry to leave."
Seeing Xiao Bing looking at her with a puzzled expression, Lin Yue chuckled and said, "Anyway, Jumang is already dead, so it's too late for you to think about those irrelevant things. Why don't we work together to figure out a way to help me complete this island lord succession task?"
Think about it, if we succeed, I'm a player, I won't stay on the island forever. The island will still be safe, and you can continue to live freely. Besides, I'll cook all sorts of delicious food, and I can come over from time to time to improve your eighty-year-old mother's and three-year-old child's meals..."
Xiao Bing seemed unmoved, his dark face as taut as tree bark, his facial muscles tightly scrunched up. Seeing this, Lin Yue's eyes lit up, and she intensified her enticement: "It's only a day anyway. If it really doesn't work out, you can come back with me. I'll introduce you to a new floating island then, how about that?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Bing's previously resolute gaze began to waver slightly, and his expression became hesitant. Seeing this, Lin Yue was secretly delighted; it seemed there was hope.
She slowly released her grip on Xiao Bing's arm, crossed her arms, and said leisurely, "If I were you, I would definitely take the gamble. Think about it, you were already planning to run away, so the worst that could happen is that you continue on your plan. But what if it works out?"
Lin Yue softened her voice and said with a smile, "Take a chance, and you might turn a bicycle into a motorcycle! This kind of opportunity doesn't come often, so don't miss it."
Xiao Bing listened to Lin Yue's words, and his expression changed rapidly for several seconds. After pondering for a while, he finally raised his head, looked directly at Lin Yue, and asked, "Can you really help me find a new island?"
Alright, he still doesn't believe he can complete the task, but that's okay, I'll just have to convince him to come over first.
Lin Yue knew very well that if they wanted to find something on this rather large floating island, it would be extremely important to have a native who could communicate with them and was familiar with the island to help them.
She nodded immediately without hesitation, and even took out the communicator from her bracelet, waved it in front of Xiao Bing to show it off, and raised an eyebrow to ask, "You recognize this, right?"
"A communicator?!" Xiao Bing was indeed knowledgeable. When he saw the thing, his eyes widened instantly, and he couldn't help but scream.
Then his expression changed instantly. His face, which had just been filled with some doubt and hesitation, was instantly covered with a fawning smile. The smile was like an exaggeratedly blooming flower. He said ingratiatingly, "It was my fault for not recognizing your greatness. Come, come, let's go do the mission now!"
Seeing that she had finally succeeded in fooling him, Lin Yue didn't hold back anymore. With time running out and the task at hand, she immediately pulled Xiao Bing to start working.
Xiao Bing truly lives up to his reputation as a capable local bully who injured the original island lord. Once he makes up his mind to help, his efficiency is simply astonishing.
He went out for a quick stroll and returned with over a dozen brothers, all said to be elite soldiers of their Shadow Thief clan. Each one was agile, their eyes gleaming with shrewdness and competence.
With many hands making light work, Lin Yue naturally welcomed everyone with open arms. Once everyone was in place, they didn't hesitate at all and immediately dispersed into the former island owner's cave.
If they wanted to hide something, this cave would be the most convenient place. After all, Jumang had been staying here almost every day for the past few months, so it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it his lair. Therefore, Lin Yue and Xiao Bing both agreed that they should thoroughly search the cave first, leaving no corner unchecked that might contain the island lord's token or clues.
The division of labor was arranged very clearly.
The Shadow Thieves are agile and skilled at scaling walls and rooftops, so they are mainly responsible for the upper part of the cave.
Small black shadows spread out and climbed the walls and ceiling, like agile geckos, moving freely between the cave walls and ceiling, their sharp eyes not missing any crevice or protrusion.
As for Bai Shuang and Xuan Ye, their task was even simpler and more direct—to dig!
At this moment, Bai Shuang's "leadership" skill once again shone brightly. It stood there majestically, raised its head, and let out several long howls. Soon, many small animals surged in from all directions: leaping rabbits, nimble pangolins, and several sturdy wild boars. This number even exceeded the number of Shadow Thieves that Xiao Bing had brought back.
Xiao Bing was already somewhat afraid of Bai Shuang, and now, seeing this, his gaze towards Bai Shuang became even more respectful.
Fortunately, Bai Shuang knew the situation was urgent and didn't try anything funny. She just stood there steadily, releasing the wolf king's aura and driving the little guys to dig carefully and diligently in every corner according to the grid Xuan Ye had drawn with his claws, determined to thin the soil in the entire cave!
As for Lin Yue herself, she was responsible for personally examining every discovery made by everyone. Whether it was a strangely shaped stone, a leaf that looked a little unusual, or a line, as long as the discoverer felt something was amiss, Lin Yue would take it over and examine it again, trying not to miss any clues that might become leads.