Torrential rain, a downpour, mud flowing. The highly decomposed corpse had just been dug out when Xiahou Aotian saw a thick plume of black smoke rise from the ground, transforming into a hideous ghost face and lunging at him.

Xiahou Aotian didn't dodge, but raised his head and let out a sharp shriek.

Mental Strike!

The ghost face formed by the black smoke shook violently, as if it had suffered a heavy blow in mid-air.

As soon as the skill took effect, Xiahou Aotian quickly retreated, took a deep breath, and emitted another piercing shriek.

The ghost face formed by the black smoke let out an angry, unwilling, inaudible, shrill scream, and slowly dissipated.

Under two Mental Strikes, the vengeful spirit was directly reduced to ashes.

Huff!

Xiahou Aotian exhaled a mouthful of foul air and approached the corpse in the mud again. After a brief observation, he couldn't determine the woman's specific cause of death, but there was one detail: the corpse had no clothes.

A young woman died in the remote wilderness, buried in a deserted temple, without clothes on, and her resentment lingered after death, turning into a fierce ghost. How she died was obvious.

Xiahou Aotian continued to examine the girl's skeleton and discovered another detail: the woman's left hand had only four fingers. He silently noted this detail and then used his knife to fill the soil back in.

In an S-level dungeon, every detail is worth noting, especially the dangers encountered by a Way of the Extraordinary like himself.

The Way of the Extraordinary are the most likely to trigger the plot. The "stories" in the dungeon revolve around the Way of the Extraordinary, and clues and details that can be obtained won't happen in places where the Way of the Extraordinary can't reach.

Yuanshi Tianzun's grasp of the outline in the "Fallen Monarch" dungeon gave Xiahou Aotian a great example and inspiration.

After burying the corpse, Xiahou Aotian returned to the dilapidated temple, took off his boots and threw them into the rain to wash off the mud, and sat barefoot beside the dying embers of the charcoal fire.

"Taking the imperial examination to become an official is definitely impossible. If I want to participate in the war and lead the victory, I must have a certain status. In the Tang Dynasty, in addition to the imperial examination, one could also rely on recommendations from powerful nobles."

"When I get to Chang'an, I can plagiarize a few works by the Sage of Poetry and the Immortal of Poetry to make a name for myself, get in touch with the powerful nobles of Chang'an, and then show my special learning to become an official through their recommendations."

"Later, when the An Lushan and Shi Siming rebellion breaks out, I will propose to go on an expedition. During the Anshi Rebellion, there were only a few capable military generals: Gao Xianzhi, Geshu Han, and Guo Ziyi. Little Guo is still playing a minor role, it's not his time yet. Geshu Han and Gao Xianzhi are both tragedies."

"I only have half a month, so after the Anshi Rebellion breaks out, it's best to find a way to get to the front line as soon as possible, clear the dungeon as soon as possible, and return to reality to help Yuanshi Tianzun."

"Half a month should be enough to clear the dungeon. Even a time-consuming Overlord dungeon has already been long enough."

Thinking, thinking, the rain stopped, the mud on his boots was washed clean, he collected his thoughts, used the fire to dry his boots, put them on, and led his horse away from the dilapidated temple to continue his journey!

At the latest by noon tomorrow, and at the earliest in the morning, he would arrive in Chang'an.

The next day, Zhang Yuanching woke up refreshed, with the sleeping girl Herashini in his arms. Her skin was fair and crystal clear, and her dark green hair was scattered. Her body was full of vitality and extremely beautiful.

Her shoulders were rounded, her waist was slender, her chest was large, her arms were round, and her legs were long. She was fat where she should be and thin where she should be.

Compared to the wild Helen, she was more shy and gentle, more affectionate and tender during pleasure.

Alas. This damned NPC physique forces me to do impure things again. God, you are my witness. Debauchery is not my intention, it is the dungeon forcing me.

Zhang Yuanching sat up, full of energy, and saw Herashini rubbing her eyes as well. He smiled and said, "Sister, it's time for us to hand in our work."

Yesterday, they worked overnight and finally completed the task of two thousand arrows. After driving away the craftsmen, they fell asleep in the haystack.

People in this era have not yet formed the concept of a bedroom. There are many places to sleep.

It could be in one's own room, under the cool shade of a tree, or in a cave that shelters from the wind and rain.

As long as it is safe and comfortable, and can shelter from the wind and rain, one can sleep there. Herashini clung to him intimately, wrapped her arms around his neck, and coquettishly said, "Amini, you gave me another unforgettable night. I never knew you were so amazing. My body is still full of fatigue now, and I want to continue sleeping without a care. Humph, you are too torturous, but it's also very fulfilling."

Your lover now is Amini's skin. The core of the Night Wanderer is certainly different!

What was last night's intensity? If it weren't for the dangers in the dungeon, and I couldn't fully enjoy myself, I could have kept you going day and night.

Because of your help, we were able to complete the work in the allotted time. That Cupid, who should have his ass kicked by a slave, actually wanted me to fall in love with a ewe.

"Don't let me find a chance, or I will definitely hit his ass hard with my boot. I swear I really will do it!"

The two dressed and headed to the castle.

In the western garden from yesterday, they saw Cupid again, as well as three new, pitiful slave foremen.

Cupid, who was reprimanding the slave foremen, saw them coming, and his eyes suddenly lit up. He abandoned the slave foremen, flapped his white wings, flew over, and danced around the two of them. He teasingly said, "Our God of Justice from Paphos has arrived."

"Let me guess, you're here to beg for my forgiveness, right? Oh, that's impossible, Amini. If you can't hand in two thousand arrows today, I'll make you live with a ewe for the rest of your life."

Not far away, a guard loudly said, "God of Justice, Lord Cupid has already had us prepare the ewe. I'm happy to tell you, it's a pure ewe that has just reached adulthood."

As he said this, he raised the rope in his hand.

At the other end of the rope was a white goat, not very big, with curly hair that had just grown out.

The guards burst into laughter.

The three slave foremen cast sympathetic, fellow-feeling glances at Amini.

Zhang Yuanching was neither humble nor arrogant, and said, "Respected Lord Cupid, the two thousand arrows have been completed."

Cupid was stunned, the teasing and excitement on his face froze, and he suddenly moved close to Amini, glaring at him fiercely, "You're lying to me?"

Zhang Yuanching lowered his head, "Great Cupid, no one on Paphos can deceive you. If you don't believe me, you can send someone to check."

In order to avoid provoking the petty Cupid, he didn't dare to show too much smugness.

Cupid immediately looked at the guard and roared, "You go and see!"

The guard holding the ewe dropped the rope and hurried away.

Cupid looked at Amini again and sneered, "Amini, you know the consequences of deceiving me. Not only will I make you fall in love with a ewe, but I will also make Herashini fall in love with a ram."

The dark green-haired girl's pretty face changed, but she quickly calmed down.

She wasn't afraid of Cupid's punishment, because the work had been completed, and the punishment was destined not to come.

What surprised her was the hidden meaning in Cupid's words, as if he knew about her and Amini's affair.

But how was that possible? If Cupid knew about their relationship, he would have reported it to the goddess, who was nominally his master but actually his mother.

Are illegitimate children not people? Alas, in this era, blood and ethics are indeed not important! Zhang Yuanching sighed inwardly.

Although he had only been in the dungeon for two days, he could feel that the class relationship on Paphos was higher than human relationships and ethics. Not to mention half-siblings, even Cupid, who was a god, and his other siblings, didn't have a very good relationship, according to Herashini.

Several direct descendants whose parents were all gods (or demigods) ruled the people and demigods of Paphos.

About half an hour later, the guard returned. After counting the arrows, he brought back bad news: "Lord Cupid, the two thousand arrows have been made. I've counted them."

Cupid's round, pitiful little face instantly turned gloomy, and he stared at Amini without saying a word. After about ten seconds, he suddenly burst into an innocent and lovely smile, "My dear Amini, you are an excellent slave. You did a great job. The God of Light is threatening the safety of Paphos. We should unite and overcome the difficulties together."

Zhang Yuanching bowed and said, "You're right!"

With Cupid's permission, he led Herashini away from the garden and out of Cupid's sight. The dark green-haired girl's footsteps became lighter, and she cautioned, "Amini, you must be careful. Cupid will continue to make things difficult for you. Before, with the protection of Lady Aphrodite, he didn't dare to deal with you. But now she's not on the island."

It seems that Aphrodite is still very protective of her child.

Zhang Yuanching asked, "Herashini, you said that Cupid's father is the powerful God of War. Doesn't he have the heart to watch his lover and children be mercilessly killed by the God of Light?"

Herashini frowned and said helplessly, "Amini, why do you think I know the thoughts and actions of the gods?"

I was speechless to refute! Now that the work is completed and the danger hasn't approached yet, I'll take a stroll around the island today and gather some information. This island, which gave birth to a god, should be worth exploring!

As soon as he thought this, an urgent bell rang in his ears!

Zhang Yuanching and Herashini looked up at the same time, looking towards the bell tower. The urgent bell was coming from there.

Zhang Yuanching's powerful eyesight allowed him to see the goddess Monia, with her heroic posture, waving a copper rod and striking the giant bell on the high bell tower.

As the bell rang, the entire castle, as well as the "village" attached to the castle, came to life in an instant.

Women and children hid in the houses, warriors quickly assembled, and men hurried to the various armories to collect their weapons.

Footsteps, noise, and shouts merged into one. Herashini exclaimed in terror, "Enemy, enemy attack! It's the followers of the God of Light!"

Zhang Yuanching glanced at her and said, "Hide and protect yourself." He immediately entered Night Wander mode, riding the wind and flying into the sky.

From a hundred meters above, he saw more than a dozen rough, huge warships with full sails, sailing rapidly towards Paphos on the golden sea.

Whether it was because of the sunlight or not, the dozen or so warships shimmered with a faint golden light.