Zhang Yuanqing carried the cat's corpse and stepped over the threshold. To prevent the monster from "faking its death", he swung it up and smashed it against the threshold.

The skinned cat was badly injured, and it kicked its limbs violently and seemed to faint again.

Only then did Zhang Yuanqing feel at ease to throw the big cat into the coffin, then bent down, lifted the coffin lid and sealed it again.

At this time, the teammates followed into the house and found that the skinned cat had disappeared. They also saw that the coffin lid was sealed. Guan Ya was surprised and said:

"Why did you lock it up again?"

I've already said it's an experiment, how can I answer you now? Zhang Yuanqing lowered his head, looked at the red ropes and purple talismans scattered on the ground, and said:

"Li Chunfeng, do you know what these are?"

Everyone looked at Li Chunfeng, the knowledgeable scholar. He pinched his chin, looked around the coffin for a while, picked up the paper talisman and red rope on the ground, sniffed them, and made a guess:

"The red rope locks up the resentment, and the purple talisman breeds the evil. It's strange that this coffin is both a seal and a hotbed for breeding monsters."

As expected of a bachelor, Zhang Yuanqing nodded: "Can you restore the red rope and purple talisman?"

Li Chunfeng said: "Restore? No, you misunderstood, just tie it up randomly, there is no particular rule."

Just tie it randomly? I thought it was like tapping an ink fountain, tapping the entire coffin. If you tap it less, it will cause big problems. Zhang Yuanqing saw Li Chunfeng pick up the red rope and hurriedly took it:

"Let me do it!"

Immediately, he wrapped the red rope around the surface of the red lacquered coffin and tied a knot. Then he picked up the purple talisman and, at Li Chunfeng's instruction, stuck it on the mouth of the coffin.

So, what on earth was he trying to do? His teammates looked at him blankly.

The moment Zhang Yuanqing put the purple talisman on, a spiritual reminder sounded in his ears that only he could hear:

[Ding! You have triggered the hidden mission - Eternal Cat Corpse (1/3)]

[Eternal Cat Corpse: This is a cursed monster. It exudes cursed power all the time. Don't get close to it, or you will be contaminated by the curse and turn into a wild cat.]

[Note: I will make him never be able to escape from the dead!!] [Quest prop: a piece of broken jade]

The hidden task was really triggered. My guess was correct. This is what the Demon Lord meant by "restraining killing". Zhang Yuanqing was overjoyed.

According to the Devil's speculation, the props for the hidden mission were left by Yin Yang San Ren. The legendary figure was of a high level, and I wonder what props he would leave behind. If it was a rule-based prop, it would be a great deal.

Zhang Yuanqing suppressed the joy and anticipation in his heart and shifted his attention back to the hidden mission itself.

"Who cursed this monster? According to the notes, the person who cursed him has a deep hatred for him and wants him to be cursed for eternity.

"I understand. So don't skin the cat, because killing it will make it transcend, which goes against the wishes of the caster. So it seems that the hidden mission is directed at the caster.

"But who could be the one who cast the spell?"

Zhang Yuanqing gathered his thoughts and said to his companions: "My guess has been verified. Next, let's review it."

The Fire Star Army was too lazy to think and said directly: "You are the captain, you speak first."

The others nodded.

After the hardships we just went through, the team’s cohesion has been greatly enhanced and trust has grown in each other’s hearts.

Zhang Yuanqing hesitated for a few seconds and said:

"Let's start with the background story of Yin Yang Town. Everyone has heard the story that Wang Po told just now. This story is partly true, but it also has some false elements, such as the curse of the descendants of Yin Yang Sanren.

“I’ve read several guides for Yin Yang Town. The first few batches of Spirit Realm Walkers who went to the dungeon didn’t mention the curse, but they did interact with the residents of the town. Such a big thing should have been dug out long ago.

"So, the curse that Wang Po said is false, but the cat-transforming curse does exist. And the person who is cursed is her son."

Zhang Yuanqing looked at the red lacquered coffin.

The other teammates listened and nodded, agreeing with Zhang Yuanqing's analysis.

"That makes sense," Guan Ya nodded, and said, "And let me add that the cat-transforming curse should only be triggered by Wang Po's plot line. The previous Spirit Realm Walkers did not follow this plot line."

She smiled at Zhang Yuanqing and said, "Go on."

As a scout, her observation and analytical skills are much stronger than Zhang Yuanqing's, but she certainly would not grab the opportunity to establish the captain's prestige. At most, she would stand by to check for omissions and fill in the gaps.

Zhang Yuanqing continued:

"So where did her son's curse come from?"

The queen's eyes turned, she remembered something, and answered quickly: "Wang Po said that his son couldn't control his lust, which led to his current fate."

As soon as the words fell, everyone except the Fire Deity Army looked at the scarecrow in Guan Ya's hand.

To be cursed by Wang Po as a scarecrow and to be hated so much, Xu Xiuer must have done something that Wang Po could not forgive.

Combined with what Wang Po said and what happened to her son

"I understand!" Huode Xingjun reacted belatedly and said excitedly, "It was this Xu Xiuer who cursed her son, but who is Xu Xiuer?"

Zhang Yuanqing asked, "Among the six people in the town, who has the surname Xu?" "Who?" Huode Xingjun asked back.

Zhang Yuanqing almost blurted out "You fucking!" and said, "Widow Xu!"

The Fire Star Army suddenly understood.

If the person who cast the curse was Widow Xu, then the hidden task was directed at her. The target was very clear. Zhang Yuanqing couldn't help but think of the Demon Lord's sigh: killing and beauty.

It seems that the Demon Lord, a pervert who has his descendants scattered all over different nurseries, must have done something unspeakable to Widow Xu.

The round-faced young man ate the lotus root and said excitedly:

"Then our next target is very clear, it is this Widow Xu. Without further ado, we must set off quickly. We must complete the side story before the evil camp and reach the square in the center of the town."

Everyone else looked excited, except Guan Ya, who frowned and looked at Zhang Yuanqing.

Zhang Yuanqing said, "Widow Xu will definitely go find him, but there is one thing I don't understand. Li Chunfeng, you know the most and have the broadest experience. Do you think that a cat corpse hanging outside can complete a powerful curse?"

Everyone didn't know why he asked this question. Li Chunfeng was stunned for a moment and fell into deep thought. After more than ten seconds, he slapped his head and said, "This is not right, this is not right." "What's wrong? Where is it wrong?" Seeing that Li Chunfeng looked like he was shocked, the Huode Star Army said anxiously:

"Please explain clearly." Li Chunfeng said in a deep voice:

"The cat corpse is a medium, but not the source of the curse. Just like when a sorcerer curses a target, he will try to get his photo, birth date, blood, flesh, hair, etc. These things are the medium, and the real source is the sorcerer's power.

"Where is the source of our power to turn into cats? I thought it was Wang Po, but Wang Po is obviously an ordinary person, otherwise how could she be bitten to death so easily. In addition, the scarecrow is also proof."

Everyone immediately looked at the scarecrow in Guan Ya's hand.

"This is just an ordinary scarecrow, and the way it is cursed is childish and ridiculous. If Wang Po is a sorcerer, she would not have made such a lousy scarecrow." Li Chunfeng said.

The taciturn Liliyuanshangcao said, "It is indeed a suspicious point, but what does this have to do with the mission plot?"

Zhang Yuanqing did not respond to the question about the grass on the plain, and said:

“Of course it does matter. If you don’t clarify all the doubts, it may seem like nothing now, but when you get to the later stages of the dungeon, you may miss many opportunities due to information asymmetry, or even lose the chance to turn the tables.

"The more difficult the dungeon, the more you can't be blind and deaf. You must get to the bottom of it."

As an S-level passer, his opinion won everyone's respect. Lili Yuanshangcao nodded slowly, agreeing with the captain's statement.

Zhang Yuanqing continued:

"Okay, let's get back to the point. If, I mean if, the cat in the coffin is the one emitting the cursed power, wouldn't it be logically reasonable?"

This also agrees with the hint in the hidden mission!

The one who radiated the curse was the cat. Li Chunfeng thought about it and his eyes lit up:

"Yes. The person who arranged this ceremony saw this point in mind, so he used the power of the cursed cat. Ha, I'll call him the cursed cat. So he used the power of the cursed cat to arrange the ceremony, so that everyone who enters the house will be cursed."

Zhang Yuanqing said: "But in this case, the question arises again, who arranged the cat corpse ritual? Wang Po is obviously an ordinary person, and there must be someone teaching her behind the scenes."

"Is it Xu Xiuer?"

The round-faced young man guessed while eating lotus root.

"No." Zhang Yuanqing rejected it outright.

"Why?" Chiou was not convinced, and the Queen and others also looked at Zhang Yuanqing with puzzled eyes.

Zhang Yuanqing spoke freely and expressed his own thoughts:

"The arrangement of the cat corpse ceremony and the coffin for nurturing the cursed cat should have been taught by the same person. Think about it, what are the functions of these two things?"

The queen continued: "The coffin is to seal and nurture the cursed cat, and the cat corpse is to collect the curse power."

Zhang Yuanqing shook his head: "The cat corpse also has another function, which is to curb the curse on the cursed cat and curb its madness and bloodthirstiness."

Hearing this, everyone suddenly remembered that after the cat corpse ritual was broken, the cursed cat became ferocious, violent, and lost its mind.

Li Chunfeng suddenly realized:

"So, the coffin and the cat corpse exist to suppress the cursed cat and nurture it at the same time. If these things were made by Wang Po, then it is understandable. She wanted to guard her son and protect him from turning him into a complete monster.

"But from the enemy's perspective, the more pain and craziness the other party suffers, the more she will feel relieved."

Zhang Yuanqing nodded: "So, the curse and the cat corpse arrangement ceremony were done by different people. The one who cast the curse was Wang Xiuer, but who was the one who instructed Wang Po to arrange the cat corpse and the coffin? What was his (her) relationship with Wang Po and her son, and what role did he (she) play in it?"

A figure flashed through everyone's mind, and Huo De Xingjun rarely followed the pace of thinking and said:

"It should be one of the five people who are still alive. Could the one who has this ability be the mage that Mr. Zhao invited?"

Guan Ya nodded in approval and said with a smile, "This instance is becoming more and more interesting. What kind of relationship do the six people who stayed in the town have with each other? What roles do they play in the town's population loss?"

After reviewing the situation here, Zhang Yuanqing had said everything he needed to say, and said, "Without further delay, let's go find Widow Xu."

The teammates had no objection. The queen touched the ring on her left ear and said with a smile:

“Although we were in crisis just now and almost wiped out, I am very confident about the next mission. We have analyzed this difficult dungeon very thoroughly and clearly, and there is not much confusion or puzzlement.

"As long as I am not confused, no matter how difficult the road is, I have confidence."

Huode Xingjun agreed. He was surprised that his teammates could analyze such a complicated copy so clearly. They were all very smart people, especially Yuanshi Tianzun.

No matter how confused I am, or how difficult the road is, I have confidence. "

Huode Xingjun agreed. He was surprised that his teammates could analyze such a complicated copy so clearly. They were all very smart people, especially Yuanshi Tianzun.

Although he did not show outstanding combat power in the previous battle, in the subsequent review, this official genius who had passed two S-level levels in a row had already demonstrated his agility and wisdom that were recognized by the Fire Deity Army.

Chiou Li Chunfeng and Lili Yuanshangcao did not say anything, but subconsciously followed the captain's orders and turned around and walked out of the room.

The group walked out of the courtyard house, Guan Ya and Zhang Yuanqing fell behind, and the old driver smiled and said:

"good!"

Zhang Yuanqing was about to respond when he saw the old driver's eyes move downwards and the corner of her mouth raised: "Very good."

Zhang Yuanqing's cheeks flushed and he showed a rare look of embarrassment. After all, he was just a college student who had never had a girlfriend. He was the kind of guy who would never give in in words but would get scared when it came to real combat.

Normally, just talking and accompanying the driver while driving is the limit, but the exposure just now exceeded the psychological bottom line of college students.

I feel a little embarrassed to be criticized now.

Seeing his embarrassment, Guan Ya smiled proudly, feeling that she was still better.

What are you laughing at? Taking a deep breath, Zhang Yuanqing said with all his strength: "Are you satisfied? Are you scared? I can clearly see shock and surprise in your eyes."

Guan Ya laughed and said, "I will definitely not announce your size, but the Queen may not. Women are gossipy. She glanced at you several times just now."

"Zhang Yuanqing almost caught up with the queen to discuss the issue of hush money.

He didn't want to go out and find that the practitioners on the official forum were all discussing the size of Yuanshi Tianzun.

This is a burden that a 21-year-old young man cannot bear.

Li Xianzong sat cross-legged on the ground, gasping for breath.

He was covered in blood, his left arm was twisted, and he had multiple knife wounds and blunt force trauma on his body.

The other five companions were also covered in wounds. They were either lying on the ground or sitting against the wall, breathing the air greedily.

All around them were overturned forges, cracked furnaces, scattered charcoal, broken iron tools, and the chopped-off head of the blacksmith Wang.

He fell on a pile of red-hot charcoal, his blood melting into the charcoal. A few meters away was his head, which was cut off by Li Xianzong himself.

In addition to the blacksmith Wang, there was another corpse - a bald strong man.

The skinny middle-aged man stood up on his knees, kicked the bald man's body, and cursed:

"He died so fast, and I don't even know his name."

Li Xianzong panted and grinned, "Why do you need to know my name? People like us live on the edge of a knife. When it's time to die, we will die naturally. It's a worthy death."

"That's right, if you know my name, then we're friends. Why bother?"

"Hehe, it's better to die. The sooner you die, the sooner you can transcend and stay away from this fucking world." Several other companions echoed.

They never care about life or death, whether of their enemies, irrelevant people, or their own. People who indulge in killing are numb to death in a way that ordinary people are not.

Li Xianzong waved at the skinny middle-aged man and said, "Go to the shop and have a look. There should be some clues inside."

The skinny middle-aged man immediately went deep into the shop, and returned a few minutes later, saying in astonishment: "Boss, this shop is a bit weird."

ps: typos will be updated first and corrected later.