novelden Chapter 325 S-Rank Cleared, Marrying Xiaorui Tonight
Chapter 325 S-Rank Cleared, Marrying Xiaorui Tonight
The next moment, a cold and grand announcement of the strange tale resounded simultaneously in the global live broadcast room and in Lin Feng's mind:
[Announcement: Congratulations to Lin Feng, the Chosen One of the Dragon Kingdom, for eradicating the source of the strange anomalies in the Forest Ghost Zoo and achieving an S-rank completion rating.]
From this moment forward, you are free to roam within this zoo, without any rules or restrictions, and will not be subject to any strange attacks.
The zoo gates are open for you; you can leave without any problems.
You may also choose to stay in this instance for a maximum of 24 hours.
[The rewards for the Dragon Kingdom are announced below]
【1. Making Tacit Knowledge Explicit:】
The indescribable "feel," "eye," and "timing" skills of the Dragon Kingdom, accumulated through over a decade of experience, will be able to be recorded and passed on through a new form of "synesthesia."
[Newcomers can learn faster by 300%, and master skills are no longer lost with the death of the physical body.]
[2. Civilizational Resonance: A Permanent Increase in Public Cultural Awareness and Historical Understanding]
[The overall understanding of traditional culture, historical wisdom, artistic aesthetics, and philosophical thinking among the nation has significantly improved, with a further 25% increase in learning efficiency among teenagers.]
Social anxiety has significantly decreased, and national self-confidence and cultural identity have reached new heights.
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Studio:
"Holy crap! Is the government about to launch a 'master chef replication machine'? From now on, cooking skills will be directly transferred, and three minutes of synesthesia will be more effective than three years of formal training?"
"Got it! From now on, when the master craftsmen at the Palace Museum touch a piece of porcelain, their apprentices will instantly know what to do—'I've got it!'"
"Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners are overjoyed! The feeling of 'pulse like pearls rolling on a plate' can finally be passed down, and veteran TCM doctors no longer need to worry about their successors not understanding it..."
"Before: What's so beautiful about this painting? Now: A glance across a thousand years, tears streaming down my face. Is this what they call a resonance of civilizations?"
"This isn't just a reward; it's building up a thousand-year-old cultural armor for the Dragon Kingdom. The longer it goes on, the more outrageous this buff will become..."
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The announcement was then switched to a private channel.
[Lin Feng's personal reward:]
[1: Kidney function enhanced by 100%—a state of unparalleled kidney strength, abundant energy, and tireless performance even at night. Experience its specific benefits for yourself.]
[2: Outside of the Ghost Story instance, a clone can be created, lasting for 2 hours, inheriting 80% of the original's abilities. Cooldown: 22 hours.]
[3: Overall improvement in basic attributes: Constitution +5, Spirit +5, Charisma +5.]
Congratulations! You now truly have a "healthy back, a healthy body, and an even better overall appearance."
Lin Feng's lips twitched slightly involuntarily.
Iron kidneys, clones... On one hand, they give him maximum endurance, and on the other hand, they give him an extra body. So, they're planning to make him take on two roles and work non-stop, right?!
The echoes of the announcement slowly faded from Lin Feng's ears.
Inside the tomb, the white ape skeleton lay silently on the ground. Although the Yin Pact had been broken and the ghost fire extinguished, a trace of lingering sorrow and resentment still lingered between the bones.
Tang Xiaofu glanced at it and then looked away, saying, "Let's take the white ape's remains out and find a beautiful and auspicious place to bury it and perform a ritual to appease its spirit."
As soon as he finished speaking, the Fang Squad, which was waiting on the side, immediately took action.
Luo Lei took out a pre-prepared dark-colored, anti-corrosion animal skin bag from his backpack. The bag was embroidered with faint evil-repelling runes and was specially used to hold corpses that had been tainted by evil spirits.
The four team members worked in perfect harmony, carefully collecting the white ape skeleton piece by piece and putting it into a bag.
After it was packed, Luo Lei and Wang Chui lifted the animal skin bag from the front and back, holding it steadily in front of them, while Lu Ye and Qin Huo'er stood guard on either side.
The group slowly turned around and walked out of the tomb.
Tang Xiaorui clung tightly to Lin Feng's arm, almost hanging half her body on him, her head resting on his shoulder, like a clingy kitten.
"Are you tired?" Lin Feng turned his head to look at her.
"I'm not tired." Tang Xiaorui shook her head and snuggled against his shoulder. "It's just that I was a little dizzy from using my hair too much force just now."
Lin Feng reached out and put his arm around her waist to make her lean more securely against him.
Tang Xiaofu walked behind the two, her gaze falling on the two figures embracing each other in front of her.
The scene is beautiful.
It was so beautiful that Tang Xiaofu didn't know where to look.
She lowered her eyelashes, looked at the stone bricks under her feet, and followed the footsteps in front of her, walking forward step by step.
Something welled up inside me, subtly and gradually.
Is it a blessing? It probably is.
My sister has found someone she likes, and that person... is indeed worthy of liking.
As the older sister, I should be happy.
But why...
Tang Xiaofu pursed her lips gently, recalling the several kisses she had shared with Lin Feng earlier—it was out of necessity, to help him regain his energy.
That's all.
She told herself that was all.
But that brief, warm touch, that breath so close, that instantaneous racing heartbeat…
At this moment, it feels like a small thorn stuck in the flesh, impossible to pull out or ignore.
Envy?
A little.
Does it hurt?
There is a little bit.
Then I'll keep it to myself.
Tang Xiaofu took a deep breath, loosened her grip on her clothes, and quickened her pace.
After walking for a while, Tang Xiaorui looked up and softly asked Lin Feng:
"Maple, now that you've helped resolve the core crisis at the zoo, does that mean you've completed the dungeon?"
Lin Feng nodded slightly, his voice gentle: "That's right, the announcement for the ghost stories has already been issued. I can stay here for a maximum of twenty-four hours."
Tang Xiaorui's eyes lit up, and she immediately smiled and said, "It's okay, I'll go out with you then."
Tang Xiaofu paused slightly, her fingers hanging at her sides clenching quietly, her knuckles turning pale white.
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It was noon when we emerged from the ancient tomb. The bright sunlight dispelled the lingering chill within.
Tang Yuan, leaning on his cane, was already waiting quietly at the exit, his eyes filled with barely concealed anxiety.
After seeing everyone emerge unharmed, the Fang Squad steadily carried the animal skin bag embroidered with talismans for warding off evil—it was clear at a glance that it contained the skeleton of a white ape.
Although the six beasts at the rear of the group had slightly disheveled fur and could not hide their fatigue, they had obviously expended a lot of energy in the fierce battle just now.
Tang Yuan's body jolted, so excited that even the cane in his hand trembled slightly, and he quickly stepped forward to meet him.
Before Lin Feng could speak, Tang Yuan pulled him into a tight embrace and patted his back heavily with his large hand:
"Good job, kid! I knew you could do it!"
"On behalf of the entire zoo, and on behalf of everyone who has been harmed, thank you!"
Tang Xiaorui stood to the side, her eyes crinkling with laughter, and she took Tang Yuan's arm, playfully and proudly proclaiming:
"Dad, look what a wonderful son-in-law I've found for you!"
After she finished speaking, she secretly glanced at Lin Feng, her cheeks slightly flushed, but she mustered her courage and continued:
"Feng just cleared the dungeon, and we don't have more than 24 hours left in the zoo. How about... I marry Feng tonight?"
Tang Yuan was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter, his hearty laughter making the surrounding air feel lighter.
"You silly girl, look how anxious you are! Fine, Dad will grant your wish!"