Chapter 486: 222: Dark Crystal Ball, Three Fairy Tales (6000)

Chapter 486: Chapter 222: Dark Crystal Ball, Three Fairy Tales (6000)

Upon hearing this, Cao Xing fell into deep thought once more.

So it seemed that the soldier he had just encountered was an experimental subject from the castle.

Did that mean there were more soldiers inside the castle?

That’s great!

This made Cao Xing even more eager to enter!

He knew he wanted to take down more fusion soldiers to collect a large number of [Soul Orbs] to enhance himself.

According to the Old Witch, those soldiers only appeared in the castle at night.

Of course, he didn’t fully trust everything the Old Witch said.

Cao Xing continued to ask, “So, old lady, do you know how to enter the castle?”

Hearing this, the Old Witch replied slowly.

“The barrier placed by that evil witch is incredibly strong… even I… can’t break her barrier…”

A look of disappointment immediately appeared in Cao Xing’s eyes.

At this moment, the Old Witch’s tone shifted.

“However… a few days ago, a young girl brought me a lost crystal ball…”

Young girl?

Cao Xing immediately thought of the group of survivors he had ventured into the Witch Forest with previously.

Could it be… Qiu Yating?

Cao Xing asked, “Is the young girl you mentioned someone similar to me?”

The Old Witch nodded.

“Yes, someone like you… carrying the aura of another world… but much weaker than you…”

“I didn’t expect… such a weak human could successfully pass through such a dangerous forest… and even bring me the item I lost…”

“But… she seemed terrified… saying her teammates all perished in the forest… and only she found me…”

“I comforted the child, gave her a fitting reward… and sent her out of the forest…”

Cao Xing’s eyes revealed a look of realization.

He also understood what Qiu Yating’s task was.

It was to deliver the crystal ball to this Old Witch.

Unexpectedly, they actually completed this task.

However, the cost was that all her teammates had died, leaving only her alive.

As for what happened in between, Cao Xing had no way of knowing.

Cao Xing didn’t concern himself with how Qiu Yating completed her task and continued to ask, “Are you saying this crystal ball can help us enter the Witch Castle?”

“Heh heh heh…”

The Old Witch nodded, “Indeed… this crystal ball is very magical… its power has already been activated by me…”

Upon hearing this, Cao Xing’s eyes glowed with curiosity.

“Can you give us this crystal ball? We’d like to take a look inside the castle.”

“We’ll return it once we’re done.”

“Of course, you can tell us what you need, and we can exchange something for it.”

Hearing this, an incredibly hidden expression emerged in the cloudy eyes of the Old Witch.

It was as if a long-patient angler had finally seen a fish take the bait…

“Heh heh heh…”

The Old Witch let out an ear-piercing laugh, and even her voice rose a few pitches.

“I don’t need anything…”

“I only need… you to help me… kill the witch inside that castle…”

Hearing this, Cao Xing was startled.

He instantly understood the Old Witch’s motivation.

Cao Xing asked, “You want to deal with the witch inside the castle?”

The Old Witch nodded, “Exactly… she’s an evil existence…”

“I have waited here for many years… waiting for someone who can enter the castle and kill her…”

Cao Xing heard this, deep in thought, without making an immediate decision.

After all, his plan was just to explore the castle.

The witch who could set up such a barrier must be strong, and Cao Xing was unsure he could handle her.

Seemingly aware of Cao Xing’s hesitation.

The Old Witch directly took out a black crystal ball from her bosom.

A marvelous dark aura emanated from it.

“For you… young explorer…”

“Take a look at this crystal ball first…”

Cao Xing cautiously took it.

[Obtained: Dark Crystal Ball (Orange) *1]

…

Cao Xing was secretly shocked; this was actually an Epic Quality item.

He silently glanced at its attributes.

[Dark Crystal Ball (Orange)]

[Quality: Epic]

[Item Effect: Can construct two dark teleportation gates connected to each other, with a maximum distance of 5 meters, lasting for 60 seconds, usable once every 7 days.]

…

Damn, this was actually a teleportation item.

Moreover, its functionality was quite frightening!

In other words, as long as he had this crystal ball in hand.

For Cao Xing, some sealed gates or special areas would practically be non-existent obstacles!

At that moment, he suddenly remembered something.

He pondered, “I recall there is a sealed treasure vault in the Underground Palace of Ascalon.”

“It is said that only those with the Ascalon Royal Bloodline can open the gate…”

Clearly, in a short time, Cao Xing had no opportunity to travel to Youlan Kingdom to find someone with the Ascalon Royal Bloodline.

If he had this thing, wouldn’t it mean he could enter the Underground Palace’s treasure vault without finding the royal bloodline?

Cao Xing was instantly shocked!

After all, it was said to contain clues about repairing the [Ancient Treasure Sword – Magdaler] and possibly a large amount of treasure!

Thinking of this, a hint of greed slowly emerged in Cao Xing’s eyes.

He even subconsciously considered pocketing the crystal ball.

However, he did not act on this thought.

Because Cao Xing knew the Old Witch before him was definitely not as simple as she appeared.

The Old Witch’s eyes, like those of an old cat, saw Cao Xing’s reaction and seemed to guess his thoughts.