"Grandmother, can you give me this encyclopedia?" Xu Lang approached Grandmother.

Sequences seemed to have countless intricate connections with the Dorm Survival Game. The probability of Sequence Holders appearing among players was very high. A Sequence Encyclopedia that updated with intelligence was extremely important to players.

Especially since he now possessed two dorm buildings and could be considered the leader of a faction. This kind of intelligence-gathering item became even more precious.

"Hah, based on... well, that's another matter." Grandmother stared at the makeup case in Xu Lang's hand, her eyes practically glued to it.

This item was something Xu Lang had just upgraded using Nightmare Coins, two grades higher than ghost rouge.

These kinds of everyday items required very few Nightmare Coins to upgrade. The reason Xu Lang had it was because there were quite a few women in his household. He never expected it would come in handy here.

"This object is of no use to me anyway, so I'll give it to you." Grandmother's sleeve swept out, and the makeup case disappeared. A hint of playful reproach entered her voice.

Xu Lang gave an embarrassed smile, guessing that this Grandmother probably had an illusory form, or a false body. Her true form was likely a great beauty.

This kind of demeanor from Grandmother was something only a great beauty could naturally exhibit. Otherwise, an old woman would absolutely not be able to act so naturally.

"Thank you, Grandmother." Sensing there might be something more to gain from Grandmother, Xu Lang spoke up, "Grandmother, as for this type of cosmetics... our dorm building actually has a lot more. It's just a pity I didn't bring them..."

Many player squads had members specifically dedicated to strategizing against NPCs. They were skilled at deducing the psychology of NPCs and BOSSes. These people were generally called "Sages".

Unfortunately, Xu Lang's dorm didn't have such a person. Now, encountering this kind of situation, he could only step up and handle it himself.

His gaze fixed on Grandmother, the Nightmare Eye remained fully active the entire time.

Grandmother's eyes flickered. She nodded and said, "I see you have some potential... I'll give you this as well."

As she spoke, she took out an invitation.

[Nightmare Eye - King of Hell's Invitation: October 10th, the King of Hell's Birthday Banquet. Invitations are widely issued. Ten Directions Ghost Kings come to congratulate. Countless Yin Gods come to welcome. Using this invitation will transport the user to the Netherworld on October 10th to attend the King of Hell's Birthday Banquet. This invitation was given by the Nether Elder, Grandmother, and gifted to Xu Lang.]

The invitation also had a countdown of roughly half a year, visible only to players. Once the countdown ended, the invitation would become void.

"Thank you, Grandmother!"

"When the time comes..."

"I will definitely bring some beautiful things with me."

"Hahaha!"

Grandmother was immediately pleased by his words. Xu Lang chatted with her for a few more sentences before stepping aside to examine the Sequence Encyclopedia.

"Sequence Object Aggregation, Sequence Object Indestructibility, Sequence Object Conservation... these are the Three Ironclad Rules of Sequences..."

"The fusion ability directly merged the Animal Tamer and Butcher Sequences, bypassing the Ironclad Rule of Sequence Object Indestructibility... If one day all sequences could be fused..."

"The Nightmare Lord is also a Sequence, just its rank is unknown."

Xu Lang's thoughts churned as he carefully read the information in the Sequence Encyclopedia.

What shocked him was that, apart from S-rank Sequences and a few A-rank and B-rank ones, this Sequence Encyclopedia actually recorded complete information on all other sequences!

This was the first time he learned exactly how many sequences existed across the A to E tiers.

The total number of A-rank Sequences was 50. B-rank Sequences numbered 101. C-rank Sequences were 200. D-rank Sequences were 300. E-rank Sequences were 401.

Something felt off here. Because the Seven Killings Monarch was Sequence A-301, there seemed to be an error in the intelligence. But for the moment, Xu Lang couldn't pinpoint the source of the discrepancy.

"What level of existence was that Goblin Emperor, exactly?"

Xu Lang couldn't help but wonder.

He flipped through the pages of the Sequence Encyclopedia, which finally stopped on the B-3 Scarlet Shepherd Sequence. His expression gradually turned grave.

[Scarlet Shepherd——]

[B-3 Sequence. Attention, attention, attention! This sequence is extremely special. At the moment of its birth, the Butcher and Animal Tamer Sequences simultaneously vanished. 98% probability of being fused. Suspected to be the work of "B-12 Fusionist", later proven false, but doubts remain!]

[Currently, the holder of this sequence has been placed on the wanted list by major factions across the Void. Upon discovery, please report immediately using the internal channels of the Merchant Association!]

[I investigated using my sequence ability, to no avail. The origin of this sequence is extremely mysterious!]

[Children, mystery equals danger. Do not use mystical domain investigations. Guard against being counter-investigated!]

[The current Void bounty on this sequence holder is 10,000 Void Coins. I am preparing to head to the "Emotion Domain" to visit the Fifth-Dimensional Emotion Spirits and divine related clues!]

[Oh no, children! I've encountered Void Hunters. My teleportation crystals have been plundered clean. Please send funds to me via the internal trading network!]

[This is an investment. An investment in capturing the Scarlet Shepherd. Huge returns on a small investment. I will remember every account that sends money!]

"Password!"

Cold sweat instantly broke out on Xu Lang's back.

So many events related to him had occurred without his knowledge!

"The Dorm Survival Game... it shouldn't allow beings other than monsters to enter, right?"

Xu Lang took a deep breath and immediately felt the urge to upgrade the Taleblade Demon Box again.

It would make escaping more convenient when the time came.

Right then, movement came from the side.

Xu Lang hurriedly put away the Sequence Encyclopedia and turned to look.

Beneath a divine statue, a black vortex swirled open, and Wang Yazhi stepped out from within.

Xu Lang's pupils contracted sharply, because the Wang Yazhi before him was now wearing the Rakshasa Ghost Mask.

"I encountered a bit of a situation. The Rakshasa Ghost Mask seems to have... stuck." Wang Yazhi's voice was very peculiar, as if two voices were overlapping.

Xu Lang slowly stood up. His cold eyes swept over her. With a *click*, Purgatory March left its sheath, revealing a section of its pure black blade. "Don't move. Let me cut it off."

"Okay." Wang Yazhi nodded, her body trembling slightly.

One of her hands pressed against her sword hilt, wanting to draw her sword and fight Xu Lang. But her powerful willpower forced her to suppress this impulse.

*Crackle~*

Under the collision of the two opposing wills, Wang Yazhi's elbow actually emitted the sound of bone fracturing!

*Whoosh~*

The air made a strange sound. Xu Lang was already in front of Wang Yazhi. The pure black blade edge hovered just above her fair forehead, less than a millimeter away.

Before the blade even made contact, the Rakshasa Ghost Mask fell off by itself.

Wang Yazhi reached out to catch it, but before it could even warm in her hand, Xu Lang snatched it away and stabbed through it with his blade.

"AHHHHH!!!!!"

The Rakshasa Ghost Mask screamed wildly, billowing black smoke erupting from it before it evaporated into thin air.

This thing couldn't truly die. Its essence was sequence power. As long as Wang Yazhi summoned it, it would appear again.

"Whew..." Wang Yazhi finally let out a sigh of relief.

"What happened? Among all of you, I was most at ease about you." Xu Lang asked gravely.

"Husband, don't pressure me like that~" Wang Yazhi's slender arms encircled Xu Lang. Her eyes were pitiful, and her usually cool voice carried a hint of delicate softness.

Instantly, Xu Lang felt his heart skip a beat.

Wang Yazhi and the others' Charm stats were too high. Once Charm broke through one hundred points, it entered the transcendent realm.

Being hugged and fawned over by such a palace-attired beauty was something no one could withstand.

"There are other people here." Xu Lang wanted to take a breath to calm himself, but was afraid of inhaling the elegant, orchid-like fragrance emanating from Wang Yazhi.

Wang Yazhi immediately let go and began recounting her experience.

Grandmother withdrew her gaze and closed her eyes to rest.

The Yin Marshal Wang Yazhi had chosen was Jun Xing. The corresponding task originally wasn't very difficult, but because she wanted to test the task's highest difficulty, she stirred up some trouble and was forced to put on the Rakshasa Ghost Mask.

[Divine Seal·Jun Xing]

[Type: Ten Thousand Retainers Divine Seal]

[Divine Lord: Jun Xing]

[Effect: Receives Jun Xing's favor. Increases the probability of executing enemies when attacking. Requires periodically executing prisoners in the "Execution Space". Upon task completion, feedback in the form of Free Attribute Points is provided.]