My Misfortune Crushed Instances-Chapter 304: Call Them Back

Kong Ji finally arranged for Li Rui and Cheng Mingyue to attempt an exploratory entry into Ghost City together.

Under normal circumstances, a whole team should be dispatched, but their capabilities are too formidable in this Secret Realm battlefield. Sending more people might be a burden, so they decided to have them check it out first, and call for reinforcements if needed.

After all, it’s still early in the battlefield, and most people have other tasks, mainly gathering intelligence.

The two met up at the camp.

"Why don’t you be the team leader?" Cheng Mingyue said casually, "Anyway, you have experience clearing large loot zones."

Li Rui replied, "Hey, it’s just the two of us, no need for a leader. We’ll discuss things as they come."

"That works too."

Both of them are quite laid-back people. If Dong Sanchuan were here, everything would be neatly organized before setting out.

Before they departed, Kong Ji reminded them repeatedly: "Safety first, intelligence gathering is the main priority."

"Don’t worry, Brother Kong, but what if we find Legendary Level loot? How should we handle it?" Li Rui asked.

"Planning to scoop it all up before you even get there?!"

Kong Ji said helplessly, "Just do what you can. I can’t even gauge your level anymore. For the loot, since you’re going with the Cheng family niece, you two discuss and decide. Bring back anything you can’t use."

Cheng Mingyue had been secretly observing Li Rui, curious about his true strength.

After Kong Ji walked away, she smiled and said, "How about we clean the place out? But according to my investigation a few days ago, Ghost City is full of Yin Spirits, and they’re quite strong."

Li Rui said, "No matter, I happen to have ways to counter Yin Sha."

"Oh? What ways?"

Cheng Mingyue asked casually.

Some might be probing, but she was genuinely nonchalant.

"Skill, my skills counter Yin Sha."

"That’s great, I’ll support you," Cheng Ming said.

"Okay."

Li Rui agreed readily, "What profession are you again?"

"....."

Cheng Mingyue widened her eyes, scanning his face before exclaiming, "You don’t even know what my profession is!"

"You never mentioned it."

"You never asked!"

"So, what’s your profession."

"...."

Cheng Mingyue was exasperated, "Shape-shifter!"

Li Rui recalled the past feud with the Blood Tiger, Li Xiaolin.

"You’re a shape-shifter for support?"

"No, I can support, and I can also go strong offensive."

Cheng Mingyue revealed straightforwardly, "I can switch between three forms, excelling in status boosting, strong offense, and control. The advantage is adaptability to various environments, but none of the forms are top-tier. In terms of strong offense, I definitely can’t match Dong Sanchuan or Guan Gui."

She wasn’t shy at all, laying out her strengths and weaknesses.

Li Rui gestured forward, indicating they could move, and said, "Then focus on control. Before the boss fight, I don’t need any status boosts."

Cheng Mingyue’s eyes curved with a smile, "You’re quite confident."

Li Rui didn’t respond, leading them to the strongman beside him: "He’s called the Strongman, from the Giant Ape Race."

Yuan Erliang hadn’t come along, since Cheng Mingyue had already completed the language task, at least allowing seamless communication in East Wangze State. Li Rui worried the little Monkey Demon might face danger in Ghost City due to its weak strength, so he didn’t bring it along.

"Please take us over," Li Rui said.

The Strongman was nimble and had great stamina, crucial for carrying loot if needed.

The tall and sturdy Giant Ape squatted down, letting the two enter the basket, then acted like a giant sedan carrier, proceeding towards Ghost City as guided by Cheng Mingyue.

.....

"Damn it."

Cheng Wen glared at the map and cursed under his breath, "Is the Western Kingdom insane? Weren’t they supposed to be fighting the Polar Alliance down south? How come they’re daring to dispatch so many over here."

"They’ve always been aggressive."

A skinny man beside him mumbled, catching Cheng Wen’s expectant look, he chuckled sheepishly, "Alright, Old Cheng, I’ll cast a hexagram."

This person looked exhausted, unlike Cheng Mingyue’s laziness, he appeared truly drained.

Yet, no one in the command dared underestimate him, for he was a Prophet.

The Secret Realm battlefield naturally repelled the Prophet profession; even when Chief Prophet Ling Zixiao granted keys to ten people, nine were ejected at the last minute, leaving just one who made it in.

As the only one able to use mysticism to scout enemy movements, he even had a bodyguard, a reserve advisor from the Superpower Division, coded 0105.

Since he announced he’d foretell, everyone closed their mouths, and some instinctively held their breaths.

Crack.

The cracks on the tortoise shell slowly spread, the Prophet’s eyes cloaked in golden light.

After about three to five minutes, the tortoise shell shattered completely, and the glow in his eyes faded.

"I saw a prosperous Demon Race settlement; they’re actually allied with the Western Kingdom."

"No, I misspoke. It’s not a settlement, it’s practically a kingdom, far more prosperous than our primitive tribes here."

The Prophet spread his hands, "They’re already gathering, I estimate they will soon launch an attack. This time, the Western Kingdom is moving too swiftly. I’ve done what I can, Old Cheng, the rest is up to you."

Cheng Wen asked, "If we confront the Western Kingdom head-on with our current strength, do we stand a chance?"

The Prophet shook his head, "I don’t think so. The sight of their march was too overwhelming, extending beyond vision."

A strategist suggested, "Perhaps we could negotiate with the Polar Alliance, weaken the Western Country first, then decide what to do."

Cheng Wen said, "What about manpower? What did Kong Ji say?"

"Nine ’01s have been contacted, but only two are currently under his command, with three remaining in the north."

"Is Li Rui there?" Cheng Wen specifically inquired.

Though others didn’t know why the commander specifically asked for this person, they answered nonetheless, "Yes, he just arrived yesterday."

"Good."

Cheng Wen seemed suddenly confident, "The other one is Cheng Mingyue, right? Send someone to get them both here. I need people to probe the Western Kingdom."

Another person said, "Uh, the message just came in, they set out for Ghost City this morning. Conductor Kong wanted them to attempt clearing it."

"Clearing? Just the two of them?" Others found it a bit incredulous.

Cheng Wen, however, believed they might just manage, but he said, "The Ghost City isn’t going anywhere. Get them back quickly, the Western Kingdom issue is more pressing."

"Yes!"

Someone responded promptly, then sent people to the camp where Kong Ji resided.