Jujutsu: Eight Magical Skills At The Beginning, Admission Is A Special Level

Chapter 56: Unintentional Offense, Pure Curiosity

When two chess players meet, they recognize each other's talent. Lu Bei and Commander Wang engaged in a battle of wits underground, evenly matched. Due to their shared language and mutual appreciation for each other's abilities, they couldn't help but admire each other.

After the battle, Commander Wang's mouth was dry, and he thought about finding some words that could harm others without being vulgar, so that he could face a formidable opponent three hundred times...

Whether there will be a future is hard to say.

The conspiracy hidden in the ruins has been partially revealed, and Commander Wang doesn't know if he can escape safely, let alone Lu Bei, who has a face that looks like cannon fodder and is unlikely to live long.

He clenched his fist and coughed lightly. "Brother Ding, although we have just met, our hearts are in sync. How about temporarily forming a team to explore together and find a way to escape? What do you think?"

Lu Bei was quite tempted but cautious. He asked, "Commander Wang, I saw that your team was strong and well-equipped before. Where are they now?"

"I'm not sure, there are many traps and formations in the ruins, and there are no traces to be found. They may still be alive, or they may be gone." Commander Wang said with a heavy heart.

"It's a coincidence, my young lady is also missing." Lu Bei said with concern.

"In that case, we are both isolated and helpless, so we should join forces."

"I'm afraid that won't work."

After a moment of contemplation, Lu Bei shook his head and said, "Forgive me for being frank, Commander Wang, although you carry a sachet to cover up, I can still smell the stench of scum. If I were to travel with you, I'm afraid... the result would be uncertain."

He had a fear of being too close to people with ulterior motives.

"Brother Ding, you're overthinking it. The powder in the sachet is used to ward off evil spirits. Unlike your young lady, my companions really are missing." Commander Wang explained, knowing that his persuasion was not enough, he said frankly, "I arrived here before Brother Ding, and after some investigation, I discovered that this is a pot of poisonous insects used to cultivate evil spirits. Both you and I are like medicine and insects, and there are evil spirits lurking around. Being alone, I'm afraid for my life."

A pot of poisonous insects!

Lu Bei fell silent upon hearing this, unlocking a new piece of knowledge. He didn't understand it completely, but he was impressed. He then probed, "Since it's a pot, the insects must be removed after they mature. Besides the path above our heads, Commander Wang, have you found any other exits?"

"Naturally." Commander Wang's eyes flashed with a hint of cunning as he smiled faintly. "I am weak alone and cannot withstand the overwhelming evil spirits. I still need Brother Ding's assistance."

[Side Quest: Escape from the Pot of Poisonous Insects, Reward: 100,000 experience points]

"I have limited abilities, but if I'm just assisting, I don't think there will be a problem." Lu Bei nodded. If you mention a quest, he won't be tired.

Furthermore, with She Xuan as proof, when it comes to cover-ups, he is a professional.

The two temporarily formed a team without mentioning any oaths. Lu Bei didn't feel comfortable letting his new teammate take the lead directly, so they walked side by side. Curiosity arose in his heart, and he would glance sideways every few steps.

Finally, unable to bear Lu Bei's repeated questioning gaze, Commander Wang skillfully said, "Brother Ding, is there something wrong with my face from a bystander's perspective? I don't mean to offend, I'm just curious. I wanted to ask earlier, is Commander Wang a man or a woman?"

"A man."

"Really?"

"Hehe."

People with as much curiosity as Lu Bei are not uncommon to Commander Wang. He didn't explain anything and turned around, loosening his belt and starting to relieve himself.

Actions speak louder than words. He is a man.

Lu Bei sighed. Bai Jin is really pitiful, and so is She Xuan. Being a woman, she lost to a man in terms of beauty.

However, this indirectly proves that the potential of a fox spirit is great. Lu Bei couldn't help but think of the five little foxes at home, filled with anticipation.

...

The night pearl only illuminated a limited area. Even though Commander Wang had a higher-level light source in his hand that could emit a beam of light like a flashlight, shining brightly in the darkness would only attract firepower. Therefore, the two of them moved forward in the dark, trying to remain inconspicuous.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, Commander Wang coughed lightly and stopped. He reached into his pocket and took out a talisman, throwing it into the air.

The rain fell down in a clear blue color, illuminating the ground with fluorescence. The sudden brightness made Lu Bei instinctively squint his eyes, but after adjusting, he noticed several scattered human-shaped corpses lying not far ahead on the ground.

The corpses were withered and dry, as if they had been dried by the wind after death, completely naked without any clothing. Upon closer inspection, their heads were covered with iron armor, seemingly made in the same way as the giant pythons in the Snake Formation.

"This is the place. I came here before and was ambushed by these evil spirits. I almost met with disaster," Commander Wang said.

Commander Wang continued, "Be careful, Brother Ding. Don't be deceived by their withered appearance. They spew poisonous smoke from their mouths, have incredible strength and astonishing speed, and their ten sharp claws are as hard as zombies. The smoke is also not ordinary; it contains the grudges from their past lives. If you accidentally inhale it or get scratched, the toxin will spread throughout your body. It won't be long before you dry up like a corpse and your blood dissipates like theirs."

"Thank you for the reminder, I will remember," Lu Bei replied.

Lu Bei didn't ask where Commander Wang got the information from, but it seemed as if he had been present at the scene. He held his breath, his blade gleaming with a sharp cold light, and focused his gaze ahead.

Dah, dah, dah, dah...

The sparse footsteps sounded like wooden stakes hitting the ground. The dry corpses wearing poisonous smoke armor walked into the fluorescent rain, their appearance indeed resembling the giant pythons, only lacking the iron chains.

Having had experience fighting them before, Commander Wang knew that the corpses wouldn't act alone. If one appeared, it meant that a group had arrived. He quickly took out talismans and threw them into the air one by one.

The coverage area of the fluorescent rain rapidly expanded. After the densely packed group of corpses appeared, a talisman ignited a cold wind, causing the raindrops to freeze and transform into sharp ice pillars as thick as fingers, descending from above like a rain of arrows, drenching the group of corpses with a bone-chilling coldness.

A bone-chilling coldness on a physical level.

The corpses were already lifeless, without intelligence or pain. They only knew to attack the scent of living humans. Even when their movements were blocked by the ice pillars, they still silently roared at the two.

Seeing that Commander Wang was proficient in talisman magic and seemed to be a controller, Lu Bei charged forward with his sword, releasing white sword energy as he swept horizontally, causing rows of iron helmets to fly into the air.

"Brother Ding, don't linger in battle. There are too many evil spirits. Leave quickly," Commander Wang shouted, joining forces with Lu Bei. One slowed down the enemies with ice, while the other harvested their heads. Although their cooperation wasn't particularly seamless, it was simple and practical. The two held their ground against the continuously encroaching group of corpses, forcefully creating a path.

Lu Bei swung his sword countless times, not knowing how many, his hands sore and his shoulders numb, but the momentum of the approaching corpse group showed no signs of diminishing.

"Ding, my little brother, come and assist me."

General Wang saw that Lu Bei was slightly weakened, so he cast a spiritual charm, giving himself a buff that restored his mana. He didn't waste any time either and took out a bottle of elixir, tilting his head back to drink it.

Gradually, the number of enemy soldiers dwindled, and they were no longer able to sustain the fight. Seeing this, both of them became invigorated and fought their way out with all their might.

General Wang cast a spell that created a rain of ice behind him, while a luminous pearl illuminated the path ahead, revealing a towering stone gate. With a look of joy on his face, he accelerated towards it. Lu Bei didn't want to fall behind, but he also didn't dare to go ahead. He always remembered his supportive role and stayed one step behind, following General Wang into the stone gate.

The familiar stone passage appeared once again. General Wang no longer concealed his abilities. His eyes scanned the complex corridor, and he clapped his hands together forcefully on the ground.

In an instant, two blue lights burst forth from his palms, activating the various traps one by one. There were poison smoke, arrow rain, and even pitfall traps, causing Lu Bei to furrow his brows in concern.

Something strange was happening. This person had such skills, so how did he fall into the pit before?

After dealing with the obstructing traps, General Wang cast another ice rain spell behind him. His body felt weightless as he bypassed the trap-filled pits and sprinted towards the end of the passage.

Lu Bei, relying solely on his basic attributes, couldn't match the speed of General Wang's magic-enhanced movements, and the distance between them gradually grew.

"Hehe, Brother Ding, there are dangers lurking ahead. You're quite compatible with my temperament. I'll show you the way, but you'll have to use your wits. Maybe you can really survive." General Wang suddenly turned his head, his five fingers spread open, and a blue giant claw materialized in mid-air, reaching out to grab Lu Bei.

What kind of skill is this?

Lu Bei was surprised and unleashed his prepared skill, 'Dark Tide,' charging up and aiming for a critical hit. In an instant, his blade emitted a chilling light, unmatched by any other, directly piercing towards the palm of the giant claw.

Boom!

The force wreaked havoc, and the stone passage trembled as if it was about to collapse.

General Wang, seeing that he couldn't capture Lu Bei, was slightly stunned. Then, he said meaningfully, "So that's how it is. Wang underestimated you, Brother Ding. Although you may not be handsome, your skills are not low."

"Phew!"

Lu Bei snorted coldly, "I really don't want to curse you, you shameless, despicable, treacherous scoundrel."

(End of this chapter)