novelraw Chapter 76 - Big Rewards
Chapter 76 - Big Rewards
Chapter 76: Big Rewards
After taking out the final ring, there was nothing left to gain from the Necromancer.
The faint blue-green flames flickered eerily in the surroundings. After casually glancing around, Jiang Chen pulled out a Return-to-City Scroll.
In the next instant, the scroll emitted a blue glow, and Jiang Chen vanished from the spot.
The great hall fell into complete silence, returning to a state of calm.
Ten minutes later—
The Necromancer’s corpse suddenly began to corrode, releasing a thick, black mist.
The black mist hovered in the air for a while, then merged with the black fog formation beneath the ancient bronze coffin. The energy within the formation began to stir once more.
Soon after, the black fog formation started contracting again. Gradually, it was completely absorbed into the ancient bronze coffin.
“Gu——”
In the silent underground tomb, a strange sound echoed—it was the lid of the coffin shifting.
…
After leaving the General’s Tomb in the Howling Moon Mountains, Jiang Chen returned directly to Yunhuang City.
The ‘Investigate the General’s Tomb’ quest he had accepted from the city lord had been completed beyond expectations. He was now quite eager to see Lord Luo En’s reaction upon learning that he had slain the Necromancer—and to find out what kind of reward he would receive…
That aside, from the time Jiang Chen left the main city until his return, his overall strength had undergone an earth-shattering transformation: +4 weapon enhancement, platinum-tier bracers, diamond-tier helmet, and amethyst-tier ring.
With this kind of gear, ordinary players wouldn’t even dare to dream of it. While most players were just getting their hands on silver-tier equipment, Jiang Chen already had amethyst gear…
And the moment Jiang Chen appeared at the return teleportation array in Yunhuang City, the players nearby instantly stirred. Quite a few even pointed and whispered about him.
“My heavens, why is someone returning with a severed head again?”
“What do you mean again? It’s the same guy as last time, I remember him clearly.”
“Wow, look at his gear—it’s so exquisite.”
“That guy’s a real expert.”
“How can it be so refined? Is that… legendary gold-tier equipment?”
“I’ve seen gold-tier gear once before, but it wasn’t even close to what he’s wearing. This might be top-grade gold-tier gear. Absolutely stunning.”
“Really? So that’s what gold-tier looks like… it’s gorgeous.”
Voices of awe, envy, and chatter rang out from every direction.
Jiang Chen’s equipment was almost entirely gold and platinum, even diamond-tier; his lowest-tier items were silver. Especially the shoes on his feet—even though the glowing effects had been hidden, their craftsmanship was masterful, as if forged by the gods.
None of the pieces looked ordinary. Even a fool could see these were not common items.
Jiang Chen ignored it all, focusing solely on handing in his quests. With two quest rewards, he might even reach level 30.
…
As the lord of Yunhuang City, Luo En’s daily life had originally been quite comfortable. But ever since Hall had reappeared, his mind had been unsettled. If the seal holding back the Abyssal Demons broke, the major human cities would all be in grave danger.
At that moment, a guard walked into the main hall and said, “Lord City Master, the adventurer ‘Lone Ranger’ seeks an audience.”
Luo En immediately straightened up and sat properly. “Let him in.”
“Greetings, City Lord.”
Jiang Chen entered and casually gave a formal salute, then got straight to the point: “The expedition to the General’s Tomb in the Howling Moon Mountains is complete. I’ve brought back the intel you wanted.”
Luo En let out a long breath. “So, you’ve already been to the Howling Moon Mountains. Since you’ve returned safely, I assume nothing unexpected occurred. At last, some good news.”
Jiang Chen was speechless—this city lord sure had an imagination. He replied, “If only it were that simple. Unfortunately, things weren’t as you imagined.”
“What? What do you mean?” Luo En asked in surprise.
“When I arrived at the Howling Moon Mountains, I encountered the tomb’s guardian and a monster that had been corrupted…”
Jiang Chen proceeded to recount how the tomb’s defenders had been slaughtered by the creature, leaving only a few severely wounded survivors clinging to life. Upon hearing this, Luo En sighed deeply—he clearly hadn’t expected the situation to be so dire.
“To think even the tomb’s warriors met such a fate… They were among the bravest soldiers of Yunhuang City. I will ensure they are honored as martyrs.”
Luo En sighed again. Then suddenly, he straightened with alarm and exclaimed, “Damn it! The General’s Tomb… If General Silver Dragon’s corpse has been resurrected, it would deal a devastating blow to Yunhuang City! I would be too ashamed to face the heroes of our past. Must we let a once-loyal general slaughter the people he once swore to protect?!”
Now’s the perfect moment.
Jiang Chen stepped forward slowly and said, “Lord City Master, you need not worry. I’ve already entered the General’s Tomb and investigated it thoroughly. While there were indeed some abnormalities, I’ve taken care of them.”
“Look at what I’ve brought you.”
As he spoke, Jiang Chen casually tossed the Necromancer’s head onto the floor.
“What is that?!”
Luo En leapt up as if pricked by a needle, staring wide-eyed at the head on the ground. He turned to Jiang Chen, astonished. “Is that… an Necromancer? You killed an Necromancer?!”
“Yes,” Jiang Chen nodded. “That Necromancer had summoned a large number of death soldiers within the tomb. After much difficulty, I managed to get inside, only to find it performing some kind of ritual over General Silver Dragon’s bronze coffin.”
“It was trying to turn the General into an undead, and it had nearly succeeded. If I hadn’t intervened, he might already be a death knight, leading a vengeful assault on Yunhuang City.”
Jiang Chen spoke slowly and calmly.
“I see…” Luo En looked deeply shaken, then slowly sat back down.
He knew General Silver Dragon’s strength better than anyone. There were few in Yunhuang City who could match him. If he were to be resurrected as an undead, the consequences would be catastrophic.
And Hall would gain a much-needed window to recover—something Luo En dreaded most. Thankfully, the adventurer before him had foiled the dark scheme. The weight pressing on his heart finally eased a little.
“Excellent. As expected from Jona’s personal disciple. Truly, heroes emerge from the younger generation. Lone Ranger, not only have you brought back vital information from the General’s Tomb, you’ve also saved me—no, you’ve saved all of Yunhuang City from disaster.”
Luo En said solemnly, “Here is your reward. May it aid your swift growth so you can one day stand as a true pillar of Yunhuang City.”
“Ding!”
“Congratulations! You’ve completed the quest—[The General’s Tomb]. Rewards: EXP +120,000, Gold +50, Reputation +2,000, Title: Honored Hero!”
“Ding!”
“Congratulations! You’ve completed the quest—[The Resurrected Undead General]. Rewards: EXP +180,000, Gold +50, Special Item: Yunhuang City Pardon Decree!”