"The totems of the ancestors are the source of our power."
"All Black Smoke Shamans will communicate with their ancestral totems and gain different abilities after breaking through to the leader level."
"And this time, the person I communicated with was this Heroic Spirit."
After listening to Blot's explanation, Cao Xing nodded suddenly.
Obviously, Blot's transformation this time was different from that of other Black Smoke Shamans.
The skills he acquired this time are much more powerful!
After all, the creature summoned was a commander-level creature.
This can be seen from the attributes of Victoria, the fourth-level commander in the territory.
How powerful are creatures of this level!
Apparently, this skill is beyond imagination!
Cao Xing was also very satisfied.
The next step is to find the passage to the top floor.
Cao Xing ordered: "Search everywhere and find a way to get to the top floor."
After receiving the order, everyone dispersed quickly.
Including Cao Xing himself, he was wandering around the third floor of the castle.
The castle has a lot of space.
Cao Xing searched for several minutes but didn't find any special place or passage.
Others also gained nothing.
But Cao Xing was not discouraged.
Because it doesn’t matter if you can’t find it.
At worst, he can just go to the window, use the [Flying Hook], and then climb up along the hook.
He must meet this witch today!
And at this moment, a beautiful figure walked towards him quickly.
Eight slender legs moved gracefully on the floor.
The upper body is a female body with a devilish figure.
It was Hilda.
"What's up, Hilda?"
Hilda raised her chin slightly, and said with a hint of pride in her eyes: "Do you want the treasure chest?"
Cao Xing seemed to realize something after hearing this, "Of course I want it!"
The corners of Xierda's mouth curved up.
"Tsk! Come with me. This time, I found it by myself."
After saying that, she turned around and walked towards a corner on the third floor of the castle.
Cao Xing also followed behind her.
Soon, the two found a pile of debris in the corner.
And under the pile of debris, Cao Xing saw a corner of a golden box.
"Oh my god! Another golden treasure chest!"
He was surprised.
After all, this was the second golden treasure chest he had found since entering the castle!
As expected, the profits from opening up such a high-level map are huge!
This also made Cao Xing more and more looking forward to what he could find on the top floor of the witch castle.
"Well done, Hilda!"
The Blood Spider Queen said disdainfully, "I just found it randomly. Since you like treasure chests so much, I will be merciful and help you find it."
Cao Xing laughed and didn't care.
Anyway, he was already familiar with the temperament of the Blood Spider Queen.
I went forward to take a look and saw the system prompt appear.
[Found a long-sealed golden treasure chest, do you want to open it? 】
"yes."
【Opened successfully. 】
【Obtained: Intermediate Machinery Factory Drawings*1】
[Obtained: Haunted Spirit Ring (Gold)*1]
[Obtained: Magic Pattern Stone*6]
[Obtained: Evergrande Bar*7]
[Obtained: Expert-level element crystals*2]
…
"Haha, it's actually a mid-level machinery factory blueprint!"
Seeing the system prompt, Cao Xing was immediately shocked.
At the same time, a look of ecstasy instantly appeared on his face.
Because this drawing is one of the things Cao Xing urgently needs right now.
With a mid-level mechanical factory, he can build transport vehicles and go to more distant places to mine resources.
You can also create arc stars, small combat drones, etc., conduct modern warfare, etc.
Really good!
At this time, another ring appeared in Cao Xing's hand.
The ring is dark purple in color and looks like metal, but also more like crystal.
Look at the attributes.
【Ring of the Haunted Spirit (Gold)】
【Quality: rare】
[Equipment Level: Level 30]
[Attached special effect ①: Spirit +120, Agility +80]
[Attached special effect ②: Attached spirit (increases the rate of abnormal status addition by 15%, including bleeding, poisoning, frostbite, etc.)]
[Additional effect ③: Haunted Spirit (increases abnormal damage by 15%, including corrosion, life loss, etc.)]
(Gear Introduction: A lost ring, its former owner was a great lich.)
…
After reading the attributes, Cao Xing was thoughtful.
"A ring that increases the abnormal status addition rate and damage?"
"This thing can be given to Sarah and Renis. They both have bleeding injuries."
However, Cao Xing looked at Hilda again.
Her [Blood Poison], as her main means of output, also seems to be an abnormal state.
I just don't know if I can benefit from this ring?
After thinking about it, Cao Xing decided to give it a try.
So he said directly: "Hilda, stretch out your hand."
With a loyalty level of 93, Hilda will not refuse Cao Xing's orders.
With a look of disdain, she stretched out her slender arms.
At this moment, Hilda's back of her hand was covered with a layer of black gauze, adding a touch of cool beauty.
"Tsk! What do you want me, the Queen, to do with my arms?"
Before she could react, Cao Xing had already grabbed her right hand.
The moment her arm came into contact with Cao Xing, the Blood Spider Queen shuddered all over and subconsciously pulled her arm back.
"You you you...what do you want to do?"
"How dare you touch the Queen's body!"
Cao Xing looked at her speechlessly.
And Hilda seemed to react as well.
She stretched out her right hand and found a dark purple ring on her middle finger.
A look of surprise appeared in those beautiful eyes with smoky makeup.
"This is..."
Cao Xing asked, "How is it, is this ring useful to you?"
He was more concerned about whether this ring could enhance the effect of Hilda's blood poison.
After hearing this, Hilda also felt it carefully.
Then he nodded slightly.
"I felt a cold energy on it. This ring seems to be able to increase the strength of my blood poison corrosion."
Hearing this, Cao Xing also smiled.
It really works!
Hilda stretched out her beautiful right hand and examined the ring carefully.
Then he asked, "Is this your gift to this queen?"
Cao Xing was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "I guess so."
After hearing this, a smile appeared on Hilda's enchantingly beautiful face.
"You still have some conscience."
At this point, she seemed to have realized something, and then said in disdain:
"Tsk! This queen doesn't care about your gift..."
[Due to your generosity, Hilda Bloodkiss's loyalty has increased. Current loyalty: 97]
…
Cao Xing smiled.
This way, the loyalty lost by the Blood Spider Queen has been restored.
Then they continued searching in the tower.
At this time, Renis came over with a horned eagle bow in her hand and reported respectfully.
"My Lord, I found something strange ahead."
"It seems to be a pool, but there is a hidden energy shield on top. I can't seem to break it with my strength."
Renis has the skill [Hunting Eyes], which allows her to see through some hidden things.
When Cao Xing heard this, he immediately realized something.
"There really is such a place? Renis, take me there to have a look."
"Yes, sir."
Soon, they arrived at the black pool that Rhaenys had mentioned.
The pool is not big, it is square, about seven or eight square meters.
Cao Xing's [Eye of True Vision] can also see that there is a hidden energy shield on it.
[Vivian's Soul Sealing Barrier]
[Armor: 3500]
Durability: 200000/200000
[Additional Effect: Super Rune (Immune to attacks below level 5)]
…
"Immune to attacks below level 5?"
There was a thoughtful look in Cao Xing's eyes.
Obviously, now is the time to use [Vivian's Hairpin (Orange)].
So Cao Xing took out the jade hairpin from his backpack.
Then he stabbed it directly.
"Boo!"
With a crisp sound.
The barrier above the black pool dissipated instantly.
An invisible energy began to emanate.
A large amount of black mist rose from the pool.
“Blah… blah…”
Black liquid surged below.
After a while, a portal shape appeared above.
Cao Xing also perked up and watched what was happening in front of him.
When the portal was completely formed, Cao Xing also saw its properties.
【Castle Portal】
【Quality: Unknown】
[Function: Enter the portal and go to the top floor of the castle]
…
Cao Xing took a deep breath.
"Oh my goodness, that's what it is!"
"Great! The portal to the top floor is open!"
He was overjoyed and called everyone over.
Everyone gathered around the portal, with curiosity in their eyes.
Think for a moment.
Cao Xing decided that Assam should enter first.
Assam straightened his body, and then stepped into the teleportation array without hesitation.
The next moment, the tall figure of the Frostwolf Knight disappeared.
After a moment, Cao Xing asked through the communication device on his ear: "Assam, what's the situation?"
“Sizzle…sizzle…”
Assam's voice rang out.
"My Lord, I am doing fine now."
"This looks like a castle hall, with many rooms next to it. I smell a strong herbal aroma."
Herbal scent?
Hearing this, Cao Xing's eyes showed curiosity.
Then he said directly, "Let's go in too."
After saying this, he led everyone into the portal.
The scene flashed before my eyes.
When Cao Xing's vision recovered, the first thing he saw was his men around him.
Liu Muxue held up a shield and guarded him vigilantly.
Cao Xing also began to observe the situation around him.
The light on the top floor of the castle was still very dim.
Only moonlight filtered in through the windows overhead.
I could only vaguely see the scene ahead.
Just as Assam said, a spacious hall appeared in front.
There was a strange huge magic circle in the middle of the hall, with a layer of black powder on the edge. It looked like some evil creature had emerged from the magic circle.
On both sides of the hall are small houses closed with wooden doors.
“Sniff…”
Little Elisa kept twitching her nose, as if she was smelling something.
"What a nice smell! It smells like cookies!"
The centaur next to him said, "No, it smells like a mixture of various plants!"
Including Cao Xing, they also smelled a special fragrance.
Everyone smelled the strange medicinal fragrance.
Cao Xing said directly: "The smell seems to be coming from those rooms. Let's go and take a look."
After saying that, he followed the scent of herbs and pushed open the door of one of the rooms.
I was immediately shocked by the scene before me.
Inside are rows of shelves, and next to the shelves are various kinds of potions!
Some of these potions are red, some are green, and at first glance, it's a dazzling array.
Moreover, one can sense from the aura contained in these potions that they must be of very high quality!
"Hey man, so many potions?"
Cao Xing was shocked instantly!
Then, he rushed over quickly as if he had discovered some treasure.
Without even looking at the properties, he just put all the potions away.
[Obtained: Secret of Life (Medium)*147]
[Obtained: Magical Secret Medicine (Medium) *32]
[Obtained: Life Secret (Large)*15]
[Obtained: Medium Strength Secret Medicine *5]
[Obtained: Medium Spiritual Secret Medicine*6]
[Obtained: Medium Gale Secret Medicine *6]
…
“What the hell! What the hell!”
At this moment, Cao Xing exclaimed in surprise.
He never imagined that there would be so many secret medicines here, and the quality was quite good!
You know, the cheapest [Secret of Life (Medium)] is sold at 4,000 kronor per bottle according to the market price!
There are more than a hundred bottles here!
The value of these more than one hundred bottles of life secret medicine alone is worth 600,000 kronor!
And obviously, the secrets below are more valuable.
With excitement, Cao Xing couldn't wait to take a look at the attributes.
[Secret of Life (Medium): After taking it, you can immediately restore 1000 health points. The cooldown time is 30 seconds.]
[Magic Secret Medicine (Medium): After taking it, you can immediately restore a moderate amount of mental strength. The cooldown time is 45 seconds.]
[Life Secret (Large): After taking it, you can immediately restore 5000 health points. Cooldown time: 45 seconds]
…
[Medium Strength Secret Medicine: After taking, Strength +50 for the next 30 minutes]
[Medium Spirit Secret Medicine: After taking, spirit +50 for the next 30 minutes]
[Medium Wind Potion: After taking, for the next 30 minutes, Agility +50, Movement Speed +10%]
(Note: The power contained in the medium-type secret medicine is too strong, and it can only be consumed by creatures of level 2 or above.)
…
"Haha, I'm rich, I'm rich!"
The effects of these secret remedies are more terrifying than each other.
Especially the [Life Secret (Large)], which can directly restore 5000 health points.
Cao Xing's [Improved Life Secret Formula (Medium)] can only restore 2,000 health points.
However, the cooldown time of the improved version is only 30 seconds.
In addition, those secret recipes that add attributes are also very powerful.
It can actually directly increase strength and spirit by 50, which is equivalent to at least a 100-point increase in attack power!
And what is the most important thing?
A secret medicine like this one with a duration has a high probability of being blessed by the [Eternal Power].
In other words, Cao Xing only needs to drink one bottle to enjoy this bonus effect permanently.
"SSS-level talent is awesome, and it saves me a lot of resources!"
Cao Xing was delighted.
He decided on the spot to distribute all the secret medicines first.
After all, this precious secret is meant to be used to improve yourself!
He distributed 6 bottles of [Intermediate Spiritual Secret Medicine] to Liu Muxue, Hilda, Isabel, Andrew, Blot, and one bottle for himself.
Cao Xing distributed 6 bottles of [Intermediate Wind Secret Medicine] to Sarah, Renis, Elisa, and the three nightmare archers, one bottle each.
The quantity of [Intermediate Strength Secret] is a little less, only 5 bottles.
Cao Xing gave five people: Asam, two Dragonblood Warriors, Lab, and Braum.
At this moment, those who were given the secret medicine were holding the medicine bottles in their hands with excitement in their eyes.
They can naturally sense that the aura contained in these secret medicines can make them stronger?
Cao Xing said, "Okay, let's all start taking it."
"Don't worry if you didn't get one. We'll look for it in the next room later."
After hearing this, everyone nodded.
Cao Xing was the first to drink up the bottle of blue secret medicine in his hand!
Instantly, a strange power flowed into his stomach.
Not long after, he felt a cool force rushing into his head!
At this moment, system prompts appeared one after another.
[Successfully took [Medium Spiritual Potion], Spirit +50, affected by the talent [Eternal Power], this state has become permanent...]
[Your territory member: Sarah Blade Dance successfully took the [Medium Wind Secret Potion], Agility +50, Movement Speed +10%, and is affected by the talent [Eternal Power], and this state has become permanent...]
[your……]
…
Those who took the secret medicine felt that their strength had been greatly enhanced, and there was excitement in their eyes.
Cao Xing, who tasted the sweetness, was also very excited.
You know, there are still a few small rooms next to this hall that have not been explored.
If there are so many harvests in every house, then Cao Xing has made a fortune this time!
With excitement, Cao Xing gave the order.
"Let's go to the next room."
Many people began to take action.
Soon, they pushed open the door of the second room!
Just like the first room, there are many shelves inside, filled with colorful secret medicines!
Cao Xing suppressed his excitement, walked over quickly, and collected all the secret medicines on it.
[Obtained: Secret of Life (Medium)*113]
[Obtained: Magical Secret Medicine (Medium)*27]
[Obtained: Life Secret (Large)*33]
[Obtained: Medium Strength Secret Medicine*8]
[Obtained: Medium Spiritual Secret Medicine*7]
[Obtained: Medium Gale Secret Medicine *9]
[Obtained: Medium-sized physique secret medicine *5]
…
"Haha! There are more secret medicines in this room!"
"This is really a fortune!"
Cao Xing was very excited.
As usual, I gave two bottles of [Medium Strength Secret Elixir] to Kantel and Kandal.
He then distributed the five bottles of [Secret Medicine for Medium Physical Fitness] to Bron and Assam, and one bottle each to himself, Liu Muxue, and Andrew.
[Successfully took the [Medium Physical Secret Medicine], Physical Fitness +50, affected by the talent [Eternal Power], this state has become permanent...]
…
"Not bad, not bad, it has increased my health a lot."
Then they came to the third room.
It is also the last room on the left side of the lobby.
Open the door.
Suddenly, a strong herbal aroma wafted from inside.
This place doesn't seem to be a place to store secret medicines, but more like a place to refine medicines.
In the center of the room, there is a black crucible.
There was some green medicine on it, bubbling away.
Look at the attributes.
[Witch's Crucible (Orange): Special Item]
【Quality: Epic】
[Effect: can speed up the medicine refining speed by 30% and increase the success rate of medicine refining by 20%]
(Introduction: The witch's crucible can greatly speed up the speed and success rate of making medicine. It is a magical item that all alchemists want to own.)
…
"Good job! It's another orange item, and it can increase the success rate!"
As mentioned in the notes, for alchemists, this is a divine artifact!
Cao Xing almost subconsciously put the thing into his backpack.
[Obtained: Witch Crucible (Orange)]
…
"Great! This trip is totally worth it!"
Cao Xing was delighted.
In addition to this crucible, Cao Xing also saw several bottles of different medicines next to it.
One bottle is green, one is gold, and the other is a white secret medicine.
Some crystal powder mixed in the liquid flows.
It seems to have been refined not long ago.
He put away the three bottles of secret medicine.
[Obtained: Witch's Swallow Secret Medicine*1]
[Obtained: Witch's Golden Oriole Secret Medicine*1]
[Obtained: Witch's Rook's Secret Medicine*1]
…
"Oh? A new secret medicine? What does it do?"
Look at the attributes.
[Witch's Swallow Secret Medicine: After taking it, it can increase the dodge rate by 25%, and the effect lasts for 1 minute]
[Witch's Golden Oriole Secret Potion: Apply it to your weapon to make the next 10 attacks have the Golden Oriole Corrosion effect, reducing the enemy's armor by up to 10% (can be stacked with other states)]
[Witch's Rook Secret Medicine: After taking it, the attack speed of melee professions will be increased by 20%, and the probability of dismemberment will be increased by 20%. However, if the physique is insufficient, it will damage the muscles and cause a tearing effect on the self.]
…
"Three secret medicines with special powers?"
"The effect is quite scary, but it's a pity that there is only one bottle."
Cao Xing first put it into his backpack and did not use it immediately.
Then he said impatiently: "Let's go, let's continue searching."
On the other side of the hall, they saw several more rooms.
Cao Xing was also looking forward to what he could find inside.
Soon, they reached the other side.
Just push the door open.
And when he saw the thing inside, Cao Xing's pupils shrank again!
Because he saw many plants being grown.
There are also some magical plants that Cao Xing is familiar with!
Apparently, these were herbs witches used to make potions.
He leaned over to take a look.
【Spiritual Breath Grass (Green)】
【Moon Flower (Blue)】
【Sweet potato (blue)】
【Mysterious Four-Leaf Clover (Gold)】
…
"Good job! There are even golden magical plants!"
Cao Xing glanced at the attributes.
[Mysterious Four-Leaf Clover (Gold): Magical Plant]
[Effect: The four-leaf clover contains mysterious power. After consumption, it can randomly improve one attribute (including four-dimensional attributes, charm, luck, attack power, health, etc.). It is used as a material for making certain high-level secret medicines.]
…
"Oh? It can actually increase your luck and charm."
"As expected of a magical plant of golden quality!"
Cao Xing collected all these materials without hesitation.
[Obtain: Spiritual Breath Grass (Green) * 102]
[Obtain: Moonflower (blue) *32]
[Obtain: Sultana (blue) *39]
[Obtained: Mysterious Four-Leaf Clover (Gold)*4]
…
(PS: Tomorrow we will continue with 16,000! The story of the castle will end. After so much preparation, we will finally meet this legendary witch. She is a very important character~)
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