Chapter 310: The Special Use of the necromantic mushroom

Moonlight passed through the withered branches, becoming fragmented, casting crooked shadows on the ground.

Tree bark peeled away.

Tree trunks twisted.

Influenced by the Netherworld, the Wizard World was filled with such deformed scenery everywhere, with gray mold spots scattered about and the long cries of crows lingering.

At times, the sky would surge like a living thing.

As if some behemoth was twisting within.

Wandering.

Pacing slowly.

The aura of death shrouded every living being.

"The plan is proceeding very smoothly."

"Currently, I am steadily advancing toward becoming a Second-Ring Wizard."

"As long as I develop normally, I can continue to promote, but the effect of the Soul Collector is ultimately limited."

"In the Late Stage of the Wizard system, besides focusing on Soul strength, one also places special importance on one's own truth."

The voice blurred in the moonlight.

Xu Xi stood at the window, gazing at the withered forest outside and the bloody, eerie scene, pondering his future life plans.

That plan was not complicated.

Prioritize increasing strength to ensure safe survival in the Wizard World.

Then, complete the follow-up goals of researching death, researching the Soul, and researching truth.

Regarding the legendary Seventh-Ring Wizard Realm.

Xu Xi did not have much confidence.

He felt that if he could become a Fifth-Ring Wizard in this simulation, it would be an excellent result.

"The water in this world… is very deep."

Xu Xi gazed out the window, where the pitch-black Death Qi surged more and more violently, accompanied by shrill cries echoing throughout the world, causing all things to sink into strange distortions.

Flowers remained flowers.

Grass remained grass.

People remained people.

But the erosion originating from the Netherworld, that continuous aura of death, was causing all things to mutate.

"Wizard, Netherworld, summoning, ritual…"

"If I am not mistaken, the Wizard who summoned the Netherworld a thousand years ago must have been trying to achieve a Breakthrough in their Realm."

"Sixth-Ring? Or perhaps Seventh-Ring?"

"There is no intelligence proving where that Wizard exists; it is very likely they are still within the Wizard World."

Fingers tapped lightly on the head of the bed.

Lifted, tapped down.

Xu Xi gazed at the intersecting branches of the withered forest, falling into long contemplation.

Undoubtedly, that Wizard was powerful; although it was unlikely they would meet, it was correct to keep one's guard up.

Furthermore.

Excluding that unknown powerful Wizard.

Within this world, there were still a large number of threats, such as the Undead Scourge, resurrected Liches, Skeletal Dragons, etc.

"Things are gradually becoming interesting…"

"I also wonder, to what extent I can ultimately go."

Under the blood moon, Xu Xi clicked his tongue.

He only felt that compared to the Magic World governed by gods.

This chaotic Wizard World had more of that magical strangeness, making the future development impossible to see through.

Creak—

Creak-creak—

A sound interrupted Xu Xi's thinking.

Intermittent, repetitive, it was the sound of the mansion gate moving slightly.

The person pushing the door seemed very worried about disturbing Xu Xi, so they pushed very, very slowly, entering the interior of the mansion from the outside with a cautious posture.

"Just push the door open, Sevia, I haven't slept yet."

Xu Xi said aloud.

The voice was transmitted all the way to the mansion gate through the power of a spell.

Thus, the sound of pushing the door was no longer hidden, and she pushed the door open normally to enter.

"Sorry, Lord Wizard, for disturbing your rest."

Iron boots took a step.

A familiar voice came from the corridor.

It was Sevia; she had just returned from slaying the undead outside. This was her daily routine, and also the belief she upheld.

In fact.

In recent days, because Xu Xi needed Soul Fire, Xu Xi had slain a large number of undead, and there was not much need for the girl's patrol.

But in Sevia's heart, she always worried about the people who had no power.

Whenever she had free time.

She would go to various villages to walk around and patrol for any movements of the undead.

"No need to mind, Sevia, this is just a small matter," Xu Xi left the windowsill and gestured for the girl to sit down.

The armor was heavy, tightly wrapping the bones inside.

In order to bear that weight.

Xu Xi used wizardry to create a special chair, which could bear Sevia's weight.

The two sat facing each other at the table, discussing the results of the research and the changes in the situation of the surrounding undead.

"Lord Wizard, are you about to leave?"

"Mm, just about."

"Is that so…"

Sevia took off her helmet, revealing a pale skull and bright emerald eyes, which were exceptionally bright in the dark night.

Her ten fingers were interlaced together.

Rubbing unconsciously, awkward, and uneasy.

Eventually, all the unease turned into relief: "One month of time, it really passed very quickly…"

The girl lowered her head, and at an angle Xu Xi could not see, her emerald eyes became dim.

Very reluctant to part.

Like the greedy person who is never satisfied in stories.

Craving more companionship.

Longing for normal communication.

But that was not possible; Lord Wizard had his own goals, and being able to stay for a month was already a fortunate enough thing.

Furthermore, she also had things to do.

Patrol the former territory of the Claufeel Family, protect the helpless and pitiful people, and ensure the dead could not disturb the living.

Paths that did not intersect, and were not even parallel.

Parting was a matter of course.

Sevia sat quietly, accepting this fact, and expressed her well wishes to Xu Xi: "May your journey be pleasant, Lord Wizard."

Wanted to smile.

But the face that had lost its flesh could not show a smile like a normal person.

Thus, Xu Xi saw Sevia's Soul Fire jump, expressing a smile in an alternative way.

"Thank you, Sevia."

Xu Xi smiled, responding to the undead girl's kindness.

Wrists flipped.

Took out a necromantic mushroom.

Lit it with a flame.

This kind of mushroom, which would emit a rich flavor after being stir-fried, originated from the necromancy side world.

A fully cooked necromantic mushroom could be normally eaten by the living, and when lit in its normal state, it would emit a scent that comforted the dead.

"So fragrant."

Sevia, wearing armor, appeared very happy.

Sniffing and sniffing.

Her eyes narrowed subconsciously.

Reminding Xu Xi of a cat sniffing catnip.

"Lord Wizard, do you have any plans, like where to go or such," in the quiet bedroom, Sevia asked Xu Xi.

"Nothing much, just continuing to Cultivate to increase strength."

Xu Xi slowly narrated.

Using easy-to-understand words, he described the world belonging to Wizards to the undead girl in front of him.

In the future.

Xu Xi would explore further.

Continuously becoming stronger, exploring truth, until this life burned out.

"Wow…", that magical future made Sevia exclaim in admiration.

"Then, if you become very powerful, what will you do?"

She continued to ask.

Xu Xi did not answer immediately.

Tilting his head, he looked at the swaying, twisted branches outside the window: "Perhaps, I will try to save this terminally ill world."

Sick?

World?

The girl who had received aristocratic education since childhood and considered herself knowledgeable.

Was somewhat stunned at this moment.

In the silent night, a decaying aura was permeating; it was the final aftertaste of the Soul decaying and dissipating.

It belonged to the living, and also to the world.