Chapter 245: Reach the top floor and search the castle! (6000)

"The ancestral totem is the source of our Thrall's power."

"After all Black Smoke Shamans break through to become leaders, they will communicate with their ancestral totems and gain different abilities."

"And the one I communicated with this time was this heroic spirit."

After listening to Blot's explanation, Cao Xing nodded suddenly.

Obviously, Blot's transformation this time is 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 better than expected!

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, who was also wandering around the third floor of the castle.

The castle has a lot of space.

Cao Xing searched for a few minutes but didn't find any special place or passage.

No one else gained anything.

But Cao Xing was not discouraged.

Because it doesn’t matter if you can’t find it.

At worst, he could just go to the window, use the [Ejection Hook], and then climb up along the hook.

He must meet this witch today!
At this moment, a beautiful figure walked towards him quickly.

Eight long legs moved gracefully on the floor.

The upper body is a female body with a devilish figure.

It was Hilda.

"What's the matter, Hilda?"

Xierda raised her chin slightly, with a hint of pride in her eyes, and said, "Do you want a 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 very surprised.

After all, this was the second golden treasure chest he had found since entering the castle!

As expected, the profits from exploring such high-level maps 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.

"Hilda, well done!"

The Blood Spider Queen in front of him said disdainfully: "I just found it casually. Seeing that 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 leaned forward to take a look and saw a system prompt appear.

[Found a long-forgotten golden treasure chest, do you want to open it? 】

"Yes."

[Open successfully. 】

[Obtain: Intermediate Machinery Factory Blueprint*1]

[Obtain: Ring of the Filthy Spirit (Gold)*1]

[Obtain: Magic Pattern Stone*6]

[Obtain: Hengjin Ingot*7]

[Obtain: Expert-level elemental crystals*2]

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"Haha, it's actually a blueprint for an intermediate mechanical factory!"

Seeing the system prompt, Cao Xing exclaimed in surprise.

At the same time, a look of ecstasy instantly appeared on his face.

Because this blueprint is one of the things Cao Xing urgently needs right now.

With an intermediate mechanical factory, he can make transport vehicles and go to more distant places to mine resources.

You can also make arc stars, small combat drones, etc., conduct modern warfare, etc.

That’s great!

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 properties.

[Filthy Spirit Ring (Gold)]

【Quality: Treasure】

[Equipment Level: Level 30]

[Additional special effects ①: Spirit +120, Agility +80]

[Additional special effect ②: Attachment (increases the rate of abnormal status addition by 15%, including bleeding, poisoning, frostbite, etc.)]

[Additional special effect ③: Filthy Spirit (increases abnormal damage by 15%, including corrosion, life loss, etc.)]

(Equipment Description: A lost ring, its former owner was a great lich.)
...

After reading the properties, Cao Xing was thoughtful.

"A ring that increases the rate of abnormal status addition and damage?"

"This thing can be given to Sarah and Renis. They both happen to have bleeding injuries."

However, Cao Xing looked at Xierda 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: "Xierda, stretch out your hand."

With a loyalty of 93 points, Xierda will not refuse Cao Xing's orders.

With a look of disdain, she stretched out her slender arms.

At this moment, a layer of black gauze covered the back of Xierda's hand, adding a touch of cool beauty.

"Tsk! What do you want this queen to do with her 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 trembled all over and then 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 have reacted 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, Xierda 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, a smile appeared on Cao Xing's face.

Sure enough!

Hilda stretched out her beautiful right hand and looked at 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, Xierda's beautiful face curved up into an arc.

"You still have some conscience."

At this point, she seemed to react, and then said with disdain:
"Tsk! This queen doesn't care about your gift..."

[Thanks to your generous gift, Hilda Bloodkiss's loyalty has been 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 wrong ahead."

"It seems to be a pool over there, but there is a hidden energy shield on it. With my strength, it seems that I can't break it."

Renis has the skill [Hunting Eyes], which allows her to see through some hidden things.

When Cao Xing heard this, he suddenly realized something.

"There is such a place? Renis, take me over to have a look."

"As ordered."

Soon, they arrived at the black pool that Renis 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.

"Boom!"

Following 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.

"Crash... crash..."

Black liquid was bubbling below.

After a while, a portal shape appeared above.

Cao Xing also perked up and watched the movement in front of him.

When the portal was completely formed, Cao Xing also saw the properties above.

【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 how 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?"

"Zizi...Zizi..."

Assam's voice sounded.

"My Lord, I am currently in good condition."

"This looks like an ancient 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 in front of him flashed.

When Cao Xing regained his sight, the first thing he saw was his men around him.

Liu Muxue held up a shield, and the vigilant guard stood by his side.

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 streamed in through the windows overhead.

I could only vaguely see the scene ahead.

Just as Assam said, a wide hall appeared ahead.

There was a strange huge magic circle in the middle of the hall, with a layer of black powder appearing 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 sniff..."

Little Elisa kept moving her nose, as if she was smelling something.

"What a nice smell! It smells like cookies!"

But the Centaur next to him said: "No, it seems to smell 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 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, there is a dazzling array of things.

Moreover, one can sense from the aura contained in these potions that they must be of very high quality!
"Wow, 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.

[Obtain: Secret Medicine of Life (medium)*147]

[Obtain: Magical Secret Potion (Medium)*32]

[Obtain: Life Secret Elixir (Large)*15]

[Obtain: Medium Strength Secret Potion *5]

[Obtain: Medium Spiritual Elixir *6]

[Obtain: Medium-sized Wind Secret Potion*6]

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"Fuck! Fuck!"

At this moment, Cao Xing exclaimed in surprise.

He had never imagined that there would be so many secret medicines here, and they were of such high quality!

You know, the cheapest [Secret Elixir of Life (Medium)] is sold at 4000 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 secret life medicine alone is worth 60 kronor!

And it is obvious that the secret medicines below are more valuable.

With excitement, Cao Xing couldn't wait to take a look at the attributes.

[Secret Life Elixir (Medium): After taking it, you can immediately restore 1000 health points. The cooling time is 30 seconds.]

[Magic Secret Potion (Medium): After taking it, you can immediately restore a medium amount of mental power. Cooling time is 45 seconds]

[Life Secret Potion (Large): After taking it, you can immediately restore 5000 health points. Cooling time: 45 seconds]

...

[Medium Strength Secret Potion: After taking, strength +30 for the next 50 minutes]

[Medium Spirit Potion: After taking, spirit +30 for the next 50 minutes]

[Medium Wind Potion: After taking, for the next 30 minutes, Agility +50, Movement Speed ​​+10%]

(Note: The power contained in the medium-sized 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 medicines are more terrifying than each other.

Especially the [Secret Life Elixir (Large)], which can directly restore 5000 health points.

However, Cao Xing's [Improved Life Secret Medicine Formula (Medium)] can only restore 2000 health points.

However, the improved version has a cooldown time of only 30 seconds.

In addition, those secret medicines that add attributes are also very powerful.

It can actually directly increase strength and spirit by 50 points, which is at least equivalent to an increase of more than points of attack power!

And what is the most important thing?
A secret medicine like this 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 really cool, 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 medicine is definitely meant to be used to improve oneself!
He distributed 6 bottles of [Intermediate Spiritual Secret Elixir] to Liu Muxue, Hilda, Isabel, Andrew, Blott, and himself, one bottle each.

Cao Xing distributed 6 bottles of [Intermediate Wind Secret Potion] to Sarah, Renis, Elisa, and the three nightmare archers, one bottle each.

The quantity of [Intermediate Strength Secret Potion] is a little smaller, only 5 bottles.

Cao Xing gave five people to Assam, two dragon blood fighters, Lab, and Braon.

At this moment, those who had been 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 the bottle of blue secret medicine in his hand!

In an instant, 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 Spirit Potion], Spirit +50, affected by the talent [Eternal Power], this state has become permanent...]
[Your territory member: Sarah Blade Dance successfully took [Medium Wind Secret Potion], Agility +50, Movement Speed ​​+10%, affected by the talent [Eternal Power], this state has become permanent...]
[your……]
...

Those who took the secret medicine felt that their strength had been greatly improved, and there was excitement in their eyes.

Cao Xing, who tasted the sweetness, was also very excited.

You know, there are still several small rooms next to this hall that have not been explored.

If there are so many gains in every house, then Cao Xing will make a lot of money this time!
With excitement, Cao Xing gave the order.

"Come on, let's go to the next room."

Everyone started to take action.

Soon, they pushed open the door of the second room!
Just like the first room, there are many shelves filled with colorful secret medicines!
Cao Xing suppressed his excitement, walked over quickly, and collected all the secret medicines on it.

[Obtain: Secret Medicine of Life (medium)*113]

[Obtain: Magical Secret Potion (Medium)*27]

[Obtain: Life Secret Elixir (Large)*33]

[Obtain: Medium Strength Secret Potion *8]

[Obtain: Medium Spiritual Elixir *7]

[Obtain: Medium-sized Wind Secret Potion*9]

[Obtain: Medium-sized physical secret medicine *5]

...

"Haha! There are more secret medicines in this room!"

“This is really a fortune!”

Cao Xing was very excited.

As usual, he gave two bottles of [Medium Strength Secret Medicine] to Kantel and Kandal.

He also divided the five bottles of [Medium-sized Physical Secret Medicine] among Bron and Assam, and one bottle each for himself, Liu Muxue, and Andrew.

[Successfully took [Medium-sized Physical Secret Potion], Physical Fitness +50, affected by the talent [Eternal Power], this state has become permanent...]
...

"Not bad, not bad, it has increased a lot of health."

Then they came to the third room.

It is also the last room on the left side of the hall.

Push 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 properties.

[Witch's Cauldron (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 refining medicine. It is a magical item that all alchemists want to own.)
...

"Wow! 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.

[Obtain: Witch's Cauldron (Orange)]

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"Very good, this trip is totally worth it!"

Cao Xing was delighted.

In addition to this crucible, Cao Xing also saw several bottles of different potions nearby.

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.

[Obtain: Witch's Swallow Secret Potion*1]

[Obtain: Witch's Golden Oriole Secret Potion*1]

[Obtain: Witch's Rook Secret Potion*1]

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"Oh? A new secret medicine? What does it do?"

Look at the properties.

[Witch's Swallow Secret Potion: 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 the weapon to make the next 10 attacks have the Golden Oriole Eclipse effect, reducing the enemy's armor by up to 10% (can be stacked with other states)]

[Witch's Rook Secret Potion: 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 tearing effects on the self.]

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"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 couldn't wait to say, "Let's go and 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 arrived at the other side.

Just push the door open.

And the thing inside made Cao Xing's pupils shrink again!
Because he saw many plants being grown.

There are also some magical plants on it that Cao Xing is familiar with!
Obviously, these are the herbs witches use to make medicine.

He leaned over and took a look.

【Spiritual Breath Grass (Green)】

【Moon Flower (Blue)】

【Red Passionflower (Blue)】

【Mysterious Four-Leaf Clover (Gold)】

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"Wow! There are even golden magic plants!"

Cao Xing glanced at the attributes.

[Mysterious Four-Leaf Clover (Gold): Magical Plant]

[Effect: The four-leaf clover contains mysterious power. After eating, it can randomly improve one attribute (including four-dimensional attributes, charm, luck value, attack power, health value, etc.). It is used to make some high-level secret medicines. ]

...

"Oh? It can actually increase your luck and charm."

"It is indeed a magical plant of golden quality!"

Cao Xing collected all the materials without hesitation.

[Obtain: Spiritual Breath Grass (Green)*102]

[Obtain: Moon Flower (Blue)*32]

[Obtain: Red Lotus (Blue) * 39]

[Obtain: Mysterious Four-Leaf Clover (Gold)*4]

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(PS: Continue with 16,000 tomorrow! The story of the castle is over. After so long of preparation, we are finally going to meet this legendary witch. This is a very important character~)

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