Strange Voyage: Summoning the Fourth Disaster

To be honest, there really aren't any props like earplugs in the Lingzhu shop on Zhuxin Island.

However, there are quite a few props that can affect hearing, and Brother Mangzi bought them one by one.

He did not return home, but came to the Candle Hall according to the storyteller's reminder and tried to call the candle keeper.

However, the candle keeper ignored him, and this time it was the candle keeper witch Nonia who appeared.

And seeing that she looks quite calm and has no emotional fluctuations, it should not be her real self. According to Lingzhu's official information, she is an "NPC clone".

However, even an NPC clone can easily meet Brother Mangzi's needs.

"Do you want better or worse?"

“Take the best!”

"I already know."

Nonia's clone nodded calmly, then drew on the power of the spirit candle and took out a bunch of light yellow earplugs.

"500 wax oil."

"How many?!"

Mangzi's pupils shrank, and he looked at the gadget in his hand in disbelief: "500 for such a small thing?"

Nonia's clone didn't say anything, just looked at him quietly.

Brother Mangzi quickly took a look at the item information.

[Earplugs for Ligardel (Excellent)]

[Type: Special props]

[Effect: Greatly reduces the sound heard by the user and gives the user a slight "exhilarating" effect. ]

[Description: Earplugs made by Lingzhu for Ligadel.]

After reading the information about the item, Mangzi could only grit his teeth and accept it: "Wait a minute... I'll use some spiritual materials to make up for it."

After some mixed payment.

Brother Mangzi finally collected enough money and left the Candlelight Hall.

After he left, Nonia's clone quietly turned into a blue flame and gradually disappeared.

…

"Come on, Ligardel, put this on!"

Brother Mangzi took out the earplugs and handed them to Ligardel.

"Where did you get the earplugs?" The storyteller looked at them curiously.

"I bought it from the candle-keeping witch."

"Bought it? How much wax? It's of excellent quality, so it should cost some money, right?" The Black Mountain Demon took a curious look.

Spend some time?

I almost pawned my underwear...

When Mangzi heard this, his mouth twitched and he wanted to explain something, but when he saw Ligardel looking at him curiously, he took a deep breath.

“…Not much.”

As a special feeling of slight warmth came from his ears, Ligardel felt that the sounds around him gradually became smaller until they became completely inaudible.

"How's it going? How do you feel?"

Brother Mangzi asked curiously.

"What?"

Although he was very close, Ligardel could only see Brother Mang opening his mouth and there was a slight sound, but he couldn't hear it clearly.

He didn't even notice the Black Mountain Demon who was scaring him.

"I can't hear you, sir."

Having said that, Ligardel took off his earplugs.

Seeing this, Mangzi Ge breathed a sigh of relief: "It seems to be working well, it is indeed useful."

Although Lingzhu requires a lot of wax, it really does the job.

Seeing this, Tianji nodded slightly.

"Let's try plugging only the ears first. After all, it will be easier to fight if you can see."

"If this doesn't work, I can only try covering my eyes to block out my vision..."

Having said that, Tianji sighed slightly.

"To be honest, this method is not the best solution. After all, it will become a habit over time. If Ligardel loses his earplugs one day, the shock he will receive will probably be even greater."

"But now that things have come to this, we can only use this method first to see if we can temper Ligardel's will."

"As long as his willpower can be improved, everything will be fine."

Brother Mangzi also nodded in agreement, then looked at Ligardel standing aside.

"Did you hear that?"

"Next, I don't expect you to fight directly tonight."

"If you can, just stand there for a while longer before the zombies attack you. Do you have the confidence to do it?"

Brother Mangzi looked at him seriously.

"...I will try my best, teacher!"

Ligardel also said firmly.

…

Another attempt began.

"……roar……"

The zombie stumbled towards Ligardel again, letting out a hoarse growl.

But this time, Ligardel could only see the other party staggering towards him and could hardly feel the subtle sound.

Despite the terrifying appearance, Ligardel still felt the urge to escape.

But he gritted his teeth, suppressed the impulse, and stood still.

"The teacher and his friends trust me so much, I absolutely cannot let them down..."

'I want to...become a real warrior!'

"Hold on a little longer... just a little longer!"

"Or... I can still attack it!"

Ligardel gritted his teeth and sweated profusely. Only he knew how difficult this mental struggle was.

Moreover, as the zombies got closer, Ligardel's pressure increased.

He wanted to raise his claws but was forced down again by fear.

Until the zombie really opened its smelly mouth and bit towards Ligardel.

Ligardel couldn't help but run away.

He calmed himself down, took off his earphones and looked at everyone, feeling a little depressed again.

"I'm sorry, teacher... I still don't have the courage to attack it..."

"What's the big deal!"

Brother Mangzi was not angry. Instead, he laughed and held his head, rubbing it hard.

"You just stood facing this zombie for nearly half a minute and almost attacked it. That's pretty good!"

“This proves that this method is indeed effective!”

"As long as we work hard in this direction, the battle is just around the corner, and there is a way to become a true warrior."

"That's the most important thing, understand?"

Brother Mangzi was very happy.

Although he didn't quite understand the profound principles that Tianji said, judging from the difference between Ligardel's before and after, he knew very well what the real gain of this attempt was.

What people fear most is having no way out.

If the road to your goal is long and difficult, at least there is a way.

"As long as it's useful."

Tianji also smiled.

"If we can strengthen Ligadel's will through this, maybe he will be able to fight without earplugs in the future."

Some of his experience and ideas could help Mangzi Ge and Ligardel, so his trip was worthwhile.

"Thank you, Mr. Tianji!"

Ligardel obviously understood and was very moved and thanked Tianji.

"I've become a teacher too?" Tianji couldn't help but burst out laughing when he heard that.

"Others should also be thanked." Brother Mangzi patted Ligardel's shoulder, like a parent urging his child to call relatives one by one during the New Year.

"Thank you, Mr. Storyteller!"

"Thank you, Mr. Buluan!"

There is no need to say much about the storyteller's help, and Bulong has been protecting Ligardel silently.

"What about me? What about me?" The Black Mountain Demon also hurried over to join in the fun.

"Thank you, Teacher Xiaoyao." Ligadel paused and said seriously, "When I become stronger in the future... I will definitely find a chance to beat you up!"

He had not forgotten how the Black Mountain Demon had scared him before.

"I am not yet strong. When I grow strong, things will change, right?" the storyteller couldn't help laughing.

"You little brat is quite vindictive." The Black Mountain Little Demon laughed and rubbed his head: "Okay, I'll wait for the day when you beat me up!"

"But before that, you better just fight my monster obediently. I will make you understand clearly what it means to make a fortune by keeping silent, hehehe..."

The Black Mountain Demon smiled sinisterly.

Seeing this, Ligardel couldn't help but swallow.