Online Game: Crazy Skeleton-Chapter 1635 - 1444: Uninvited Guest (Part 2 of a merged - )_2

Chapter 1635: Chapter 1444: Uninvited Guest (Part 2 of a merged Chapter)_2

"Keep your voices down! We’re already in Overturning Water’s territory. If he discovers us, all our efforts will go to waste!"

Hu Le was quite apprehensive about Overturning Water. He understood well that with their combined strength, they couldn’t possibly contend with this guy. They could only play dirty, as that was the only way to ensure their own interests.

"Boss, what do we do next? Even if all of us sacrificed ourselves, we might not be able to escort you to the mountain peak. If we can’t get past the swamp, we might as well pack it up and head home!"

"What kind of defeatist talk is that?"

Hu Le shot a glare at the mage and said irritably, "If I brought you all here, I already made full preparations. Get out of the way—I’ll handle this!"

"Whoa, Boss! Are you hiding some tricks up your sleeve? Spill it all now so we can stop getting startled and jumpy here, am I right?"

A short shield warrior whined repeatedly, which caused others to chime in, urging Hu Le to reveal all his plans and resources.

"Tsk, if I didn’t have a few tricks, could I be your leader?"

Hu Le relished the feeling of being admired, though he regretted that his crew wasn’t larger. After pulling off his dramatic act, he took out a talisman and said nonchalantly, "This is an Ice Crystal Talisman. It can freeze the water surface for several meters around. Breaking through this swamp terrain will be a walk in the park!"

"Shwooo!"

As soon as Hu Le finished speaking, he used the talisman. The icy radiance flickered, and the swamp’s surface became coated with a layer of solid ice. The effect was similar to an ice domain, though the range was much smaller. At least it was perfect for blocking the swamp.

"Boss, you’re incredible! So many people have floundered in this swamp, and you solved it effortlessly. Amazing!"

His subordinates immediately poured on the flattery. Although Hu Le’s expression remained unchanged, inwardly he was ecstatic. This expedition was proving worthwhile—not only was he establishing authority and solidifying his position, but he could also use Overturning Water’s presence as a stepping stone to elevate his reputation. It was a win-win!

The only downside was that the Transversal Armor worn by Pangolin would suffer damage, and repairing it later would cost quite a fortune.

Still, it was worth it for this operation!

After successfully bypassing the threat of the Dark Swamp, they ascended halfway up the mountain with ease. As they gazed upon the spread of tombs, their faces changed.

"This Burial Hill sure has one problem—all these graves everywhere, it’s really disgusting!"

"You’re clueless, aren’t you? This must be the so-called Sinister Grave Ridge, moved here from the beginner maps. Overturning Water’s energy really isn’t small-scale!"

"What are you talking about? How can you praise the enemy like that? Once Boss makes a few holes in this mountain, let’s see if Overturning Water dares to act cocky again!"

"Enough talk—watch this! Pangolin, go!"

Hu Le outfitted Pangolin with the Transversal Armor and issued the command toward Demonic Treasure Mountain.

"Whoosh!"

Pangolin had been waiting impatiently for the order. The second Hu Le gave the command, it bolted into the mountain, and within moments, it had already dug out a two-meter-deep tunnel.

"Boss, the efficiency of Pangolin is impressive! If that guy Overturning Water sees this, he’ll be totally dumbfounded!"

The mage player stared excitedly at Pangolin busy digging the mountain. He was about to say more when he suddenly noticed something reflective inside and cried out urgently, "Hey, come here! There’s treasure down there!"

"What?!"

Everyone crowded around the hole and peered inside, finally noticing the interior was spacious and concealed unusual objects on the ground—a pitch-black item instantly caught their attention as something extraordinary.

"Haha! What luck! We just started digging and already unearthed treasure—this is a real pleasant surprise!"

Hu Le laughed merrily and immediately climbed into the hole, followed closely by the others, who scrambled to enter the hidden space.

Yet.

As they lit their torches to illuminate the chamber, they discovered that the so-called treasure was actually a Rotten Wooden Coffin, exuding an aura of death so intense it oppressed their very breathing.

"What the hell? It’s a coffin! Boss, we seem to have dug ourselves into a grave!"

The players felt chills running down their spines, their backs cold as ice. None of them dared to look directly at the coffin for fear it might suddenly burst open, scaring them into cardiac arrest—a disaster no one wanted...

"No shit, I know that already! Damn, what bad luck—got my hopes up for nothing!"

Hu Le cursed loudly as he kicked the coffin, clearly uninterested in opening it. "This stuff is for dead people. Don’t expect to find any treasure inside—probably just corpses or urns. Move along! We’ve got bigger things to do!"

The others shared Hu Le’s sentiment, staying far away from the coffin to avoid any unlucky encounters. Following Pangolin’s freshly dug tunnel, they continued exploring the depths of the mountain. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

Who knows how much time had passed before Pangolin finally broke through to the mountain’s belly, revealing a new chamber for Hu Le and his crew.

"Boss, could this place be yet another burial site?"

"Who knows? Let’s take a look—you never know what opportunities might be hidden inside!"

Hu Le scanned the surroundings vigilantly, wary of encountering coffins again. To his relief, there were no coffins this time. Instead, they found nearly a hundred miners working busily to excavate ores.

"Huh? Looks like someone beat us here! Check it out—the miners are hard at work. This must be a mining vein, no wonder Overturning Water chose this place as his domain. He wants sole ownership of the mountain’s resources—a greedy move indeed!"

"Holy crap! If we snag all this ore, think how much money we’d make—it’s astronomical!"

"Boss, these miners are non-combatants, hardly a threat. If it comes down to it, should we just wipe them all out?"

Having encountered live opponents for the first time in ages—and nothing more than life-skill workers—Hu Le’s subordinates could barely contain themselves. Without Hu Le’s restraint, they’d have charged the miners already!

"Are you stupid? Killing them would just expose our presence!"

Hu Le was displeased. After going through so much trouble to get here, he wasn’t about to give up easily!

"Boss, hear me out first. These mining resources alone would be enough to get Overturning Water’s attention. If he refuses to compromise, we can expose his mining operations! He’d have to think twice if the whole region’s players started targeting him—no way he can defend this alone!"

"Oh? That’s a good point!"

Hu Le finally grasped the potential strategy. This method would not only spare the Transversal Armor from further damage but also allow them to threaten Overturning Water—a solid plan!

With his mind settled, Hu Le led his team proudly into the mountain’s chamber, striding directly toward the miners.

"Who’s in charge here? Step forward, I’ve got some questions for you!"

Hu Le didn’t resort to violence. He planned to have the miners notify Overturning Water while using the site as leverage in their negotiations.

However.

The miners ignored him completely, continuing to dig as if he wasn’t even there—leaving Hu Le awkwardly hanging. Left with no choice, he raised his voice and shouted again, finally drawing a response.

"This isn’t a place you belong. I advise you to leave immediately!"

Miner 01 strode out, every step steady and powerful, his movements exuding confidence and authority—a clear indication he wasn’t a simple laborer.

"Hey, just a miner—and you’re acting tough? Do you have any idea who we are?"

The mage player puffed out his chest, utterly unshaken by the miner’s words. "We’re old acquaintances of Overturning Water. Get him out here—we’ve got business to discuss!"

"Overturning Water? You’re looking for him?"

Miner 01 looked at them with surprise, scrutinizing them for a moment before saying, "I’ll pass the message along. Wait over there—and stop distracting us from mining!"

"Boss, what’s with this miner acting all high and mighty? Just a life-skill worker—give me one chance, and I could kill dozens. What’s he being so arrogant about?"

The short shield warrior was annoyed by Miner 01’s attitude. Watching the miner walk away, he wanted to teach him a lesson.

"No need to bother with him. We’ve come to see Overturning Water, not waste time on small fry. These guys are just destined to mine—that’s their lot in life!"

Hu Le wasn’t bothered at all. He continued to survey the distribution of the surrounding mining resources while waiting for Overturning Water to appear.