Watching the backs of the sleazy men as they walked away, Lu Ming hesitated for a moment before opening WeChat to send a message to Lin Youwei: "Don't be fooled."
With that, Lu Ming returned the 300 yuan and continued on his way to the [Nether Ghost Tower].
Before long, as he passed through a forest, he suddenly saw a familiar figure battling a level 12 elite demonized rabbit in the woods.
Boom!
Boom!
Despite Lin Youwei's frail appearance, as if a gust of wind could knock her over, she struggled to even swing her staff.
Magic orbs struck the demonized rabbit, dealing a mere 30-40 points of damage each time, barely scratching the creature.
Meanwhile, not far behind Lin Youwei, four male players were watching and mocking her:
"Little girl, if you can't do it, just give up! It's fine, we'll just follow the rules. If you don't complete the power-leveling task, you'll have to refund us ten times the amount, just pay us back three thousand yuan."
"Or if you don't have the money, there are other ways to repay us~"
Their lecherous eyes roamed over Lin Youwei.
How could a level 10 mage like Lin Youwei possibly solo a level 12 elite monster?
In no time, she was nearly defeated by the elite demonized rabbit.
As the rabbit closed in on Lin Youwei, the situation grew dire.
From the side, a figure walked over slowly.
"Nether brother..."
Seeing Lu Ming, Lin Youwei's face, once filled with despair, suddenly lit up with hope, as if she had seen a ray of light in a dark abyss.
At the same time, the players behind her began to mock Lu Ming.
"Oh, kid, trying to play the hero?"
"Sure, if you can kill that elite rabbit for the girl."
"Don't underestimate him, maybe he really can do it?"
One of the archer men looked Lu Ming up and down, laughing, "A level 12 support class Trickster, if he can solo a level 12 elite monster, then pigs can fly..."
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Swish!
Before the archer could finish his sentence, Lu Ming entered the attack range. In an instant, he reached behind his back, drew his sword, and a lightning-fast sword light pierced through the demonized rabbit from 50 yards away.
The next second, a blood-red damage number appeared above the rabbit's head—
-4088!
The elite demonized rabbit's 3400 health points were instantly wiped out.
[Ding~ Killed level 12 elite monster demonized rabbit, experience points +900!]
[Ding~ Sword Drawing skill proficiency +1!]
At that moment, the air suddenly fell silent.
The few who had been mocking just a second ago were now gaping in shock.
The damage dealt by Lu Ming, a level 12 Trickster, left them speechless.
Realizing they had provoked the woman of such a powerful player, their first reaction was one of sheer terror, fearing the player might get angry and kill them all!
"S-sorry for the disturbance!"
"Let's get out of here!!"
Taking advantage of the fact that Lu Ming hadn't lost his temper, they quickly scurried away.
The Hero's Sword, which had only been briefly unsheathed, was returned to its scabbard.
Lu Ming glanced at Lin Youwei and said, "You're not suited for Sky Abyss. Go back to the real world and find a job."
With that, he turned to leave.
But just as he was about to go, Lin Youwei suddenly said something that made Lu Ming's heart skip a beat: "But if I can't reach level 200 within five years, even if I return to the real world, I'll still face the death penalty..."
Reaching level 200 within five years... wasn't that the same Scroll of Deification quest Lu Ming had in his previous life?!
So, Lu Ming said to Lin Youwei, "Open your account panel and let me see."
Lin Youwei nodded and opened a panel—
[Account: 340822***]
[Account Qualification: ★]
[Account Talent: Drop Rate Increase (Increases monster drop rate by 10%)]
[Account Ban · Wrath of the Gods: As the price for angering the gods, you will be suppressed by their wrath; you must raise your character level to 200 before the ban time expires, or you will face account banning and character death penalties.]
[Account Ban Time: 1792 days]
Seeing this panel information, Lu Ming was shocked again!
In his previous life, his account had a similar ban effect—
Account Ban · Ill-Fated: As the price for encountering the God of Fortune, you will lose all your luck; you must raise your character level to 200 before the ban time expires, or you will face account banning and character death penalties...
Initially, it was just to survive.
But later, Lu Ming discovered that lifting the account ban not only ensured survival but also granted the Scroll of Deification as a reward!
At that time, Lu Ming learned that he was the 99,999,999,999th player to register a Sky Abyss account, which triggered this opportunity.
Lu Ming asked Lin Youwei, "What did you do before entering Sky Abyss?"
Lin Youwei shook her head, confused, "I don't know, I didn't do anything..."
Never mind.
How the Wrath of the Gods was triggered was no longer important.
The most important thing was: since Lu Ming lifted his account ban and ultimately received the Scroll of Deification as a reward.
Then once Lin Youwei's ban is lifted, she will surely receive the Scroll of Deification as well!
That is something that can evolve any account qualification to ten-star level!
At this moment, Lu Ming's heart was filled with excitement.
Because in just one day, he had deeply realized how overwhelmingly powerful a ten-star qualification account was!
The Scroll of Deification was truly a priceless treasure!
Thus, looking at Lin Youwei, who had just lost her only brother, was evicted by her landlord, was penniless, and almost got scammed, Lu Ming's mind immediately came up with a nurturing plan...
Lin Youwei seemed to understand that in Lu Ming's eyes, she was just a useless burden, so this time, she didn't cling to him.
"I... I'll find a way to gather the money and pay you back!"
With that, Lin Youwei prepared to leave.
Lu Ming called her back: "Follow me."
"I'll help you level up."
Hearing this, Lin Youwei was stunned.
She turned around, looking at Lu Ming in disbelief.
Unaware of the true value of her [Wrath of the Gods], she only thought of it as a disaster, and her mind was filled with thoughts.
"Nether brother... he agreed to help me level up?"
"He must pity me, feel sorry for me..."
"No matter what, Lin Youwei, you have to do your best, you can't let Nether brother think you're a burden!"
So, Lin Youwei gratefully said to Lu Ming, "Thank you, Nether brother!"
At that moment, Lu Ming suddenly seemed to understand Ye Ling'er a bit...
Ye Ling'er approached Lu Ming for the Scroll of Deification.
Lu Ming approached Lin Youwei for the Scroll of Deification.
The scene was eerily similar!
The difference was, Lu Ming always relied on his own efforts to level up, while Ye Ling'er enjoyed the fruits of his labor, pushing him into the abyss just as he was about to succeed, trying to take all his achievements.
And Lin Youwei, without Lu Ming's help to level up, could never reach level 200 in five years on her own, facing only death.
Using her life as an exchange, Lu Ming felt no guilt.
So next, Lu Ming and Lin Youwei headed to the Nether Ghost Tower together.
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