Serial Player
Chapter 29: I have the Azure Dragon on my left and the White Tiger on my right....

Chapter 29: Chapter 29: I have the Azure Dragon on my left and the White Tiger on my right....

[Unseen Red Dust] dared to take such actions, naturally, he had his own plan.

At the moment he [Left the Instance], he used a [Consumable Item] that was worth 500 game coins and could not be purchased in the store.

[Teleport Guard]

[Effect: Allows rapid teleportation near a teammate, with a one-second interval time]

[Note: Hang in there, teammate! I’m coming]

Originally, this was his trump card to save his life, allowing him to teleport to his teammates in the most dangerous moment.

It could also teleport him to his teammates when they were in danger for support. It was an extremely rare and precious piece of equipment, given as a reward for completing a side mission in a [Task].

At this moment, it became his means to pursue Xiao Nan.

At the moment he [Left the Instance], he and [Laughing Gentleman] were still teammates. Timing the use of this item allowed him to teleport to Xiao Nan’s vicinity in reality. Only with this function did he dare to do so.

"It’s all fate, allowing me to have Langlang, having Buddha’s Blessing, and having Teleport Guard." Unseen Red Dust smiled as he looked at the door: "It also led me to meet a special skill owner who has no one to protect and has consumed too much. Isn’t that fate, Laughing Gentleman?"

Xiao Nan’s face inside the room was pale. She had consumed too much earlier. Her energy value had been reduced to 30%, and she could not even focus her attention at this moment, let alone repel the enemy.

Originally protected by [Great Wall] in secret, she was also a Demon Armor wearer.

Even if someone targeted her, she could have held on until [Great Wall] came to her aid. But now, she had consumed too much and couldn’t hold on for even a second.

"It seems... I’m doomed. Goudan... I won’t be able to watch the movie this time." She whispered in her heart.

Over the years, she had noticed Li Changhe’s secret protection. Maybe to avoid embarrassment for both of them, or maybe it was Xiao Nan’s selfishness at work.

Through her own means and calculations...

Xiao Nan wasn’t as naive as Li Changhe thought. She was even a bit selfish, not wanting to share this indulgence with others.

Perhaps He Feng had noticed this and never treated Xiao Nan kindly. Thinking of this, Xiao Nan shook her head helplessly.

"As soon as I saw the university, I thought letting others have it would be stupid... what do you know?"

But now, there was no chance to say anything.

She wondered what excuse [Great Wall] would use to cover up her death afterward?

She murmured to herself, seemingly accepting the reality, sitting in the room on the sofa, waiting for death.

She was dazed and thought of [Uncle Eight-direction]’s final roar and the familiar strangeness in the [Instance]. She thought of a possibility.

"Don’t come over... it’s too dangerous." She murmured and closed her eyes, falling into a coma. She was too weak.

At this moment, a sword-drawing sound suddenly came from the hallway.

"Who?" Unseen Red Dust instantly turned around. His energy was above 10 points, and his perception ability was strong. He knew [Great Wall] hadn’t entered the art museum yet and that there was some commotion downstairs. But... who could it be? Why were they able to sneak so close before being discovered?

"So, all of us [Players] have entered the [Instance] in this art museum, huh? What a coincidence! I’m just next door." A figure in full knight armor appeared around the corner, ten meters away from [Unseen Red Dust].

It was none other than their lv4 teammate [Earth Knight] from just now!

No, it should be said lv5. Because the moment he walked out, he showed his own [Player Nameplate].

[Demon-Breaking Vanguard. Earth Knight]

"A title? Did you level up to lv5 during the [Task] just now?" [Unseen Red Dust] frowned slightly and then sneered: "Do you want to meddle in other people’s affairs? Or... do you want to rob the Demon Armor too?"

"I don’t like meddling in other people’s affairs, and I’m not someone who wants to take action against a girl." Earth Knight shook his head and mocked him along the way.

"Then, get lost!" Unseen Red Dust snorted coldly. He didn’t want to fight with Earth Knight right now. Lv5 was a watershed - [Players] with Title Skills should not be underestimated. Besides, [Earth Knight] now had [Immaculate Breathing Skill] backing him up.

Even the higher-level [Unseen Red Dust] might not have an advantage.

"The big guy downstairs is in a hurry, and you’re in a hurry too?" Earth Knight knocked on his helmet and said: "Yes, he’s in a hurry to kill you, and you’re afraid that [Great Wall] will come and besiege you. Look at what kind of situation you, a high-level [Player], have gotten yourself into!"

"What do you want to say?" Unseen Red Dust’s hands drooped. He didn’t know who the big guy was, but he had already sensed Earth Knight’s hostility: "If you don’t want to meddle nor take the Demon Armor, what do you want?"

"Hehe, I wouldn’t say I’m a good person. Of course, I want to obtain a Demon Armor too. However, the owner of this one is a girl and she’s a [Great Wall] player. For personal reasons, I can’t hurt a girl, let alone go against the [Great Wall]." The Earth Knight shook his head, "What’s even more unfortunate is that I owe the [Great Wall] a favor... and now it’s payback time!"

Invisible Red Dust sneered coldly, "Just with you?"

"Of course not, it’s just a favor, there’s no need to risk my life. I just need..." The Earth Knight chuckled lightly, waving his two steel knives, "to stall until someone else comes!"

[Distinguished Sword Technique]

Sword Qi flew horizontally, and dozens of scratches appeared in the corridor between the two in an instant. Invisible Red Dust raised an eyebrow and didn’t rush to attack Xiao Nan in the room. Leaving his back exposed to a level 5 [Player] would be deadly.

Earth Knight’s intention was to hold him up so that the [Great Wall] could arrive. So, he would need to kill them both before the [Great Wall] arrived!

He activated his [Title Skill] without hesitation.

[Title Skill: Smiling Ghost Buddha]

[Type: Enhancement Skill]

[Effect: Transform into a Great Buddha Dharma Phase, Physique+1, Strength+1]

Invisible Red Dust’s body turned into a two-meter-tall phantom. Despite it being a Buddha State, its body was pitch black, and its face was even more hideous and terrifying.

Dozens of sword Qis dissipated in the air upon touching the Buddha image, making the sound of metal being cut and colliding.

"Your thick-skinned bastard? No wonder you said you were good at defense." Earth Knight was somewhat surprised.

"Not only am I strong at defense, but my attack is also the same!" The statue transmitted Invisible Red Dust’s laughter. With a punch, it knocked on the wooden door next to it, seemingly intending to strike Xiao Nan first. Upon further thought, he just needed to kill Xiao Nan and steal the Demon Armor; there was no need to waste time with Earth Knight.

But Earth Knight was no fool; he naturally anticipated this situation.

Before Buddha’s fist could land, Earth Knight appeared in front of the image, kicked its hand, and its attack went awry, leaving a crack in the wall.

At the same time, he switched from dual knives to a two-handed sword, slashing down. The blade cut deeply into the Buddha’s shoulder, leaving a gaping wound. Both his speed and power exceeded imagination. No wonder Earth Knight was so confident!

"I knew you’d play dirty!" Earth Knight saw that his attack had damaged Invisible Red Dust and was about to retreat.

But before he could, he was suddenly grabbed by the Buddha, which sped up. The knight’s armor started to groan, and the metal began to deform.

"Damn it, just talked about you playing rough, and now you’re doing it again?" Earth Knight struggled, cursing his luck. He had fallen for this old schemer’s tricks. The slow pace earlier was just a pretense! He had seen his weakness!

"You’ve triggered two traits with such speed and power? A tough opponent." Invisible Red Dust chuckled, "But your physique must not have triggered a trait. Which means, I can just crush you to death like this!" As he spoke, the Buddha image exerted a little more pressure.

Earth Knight’s armor suddenly tightened. Despite his desperate struggle, after a dozen seconds, he heard the sound of his bones twisting.

"Aaahhh!" Earth Knight roared as the [Demon-Breaking_Vanguard] activated! The only hand that could move emitted a faint light as he punched the Buddha’s face. The image instantly cracked as Invisible Red Dust grunted in pain. However, he didn’t let go, and withstood the attack while his arms tightened once more.

"Crack"

Blood flowed from Earth Knight’s faceplate; he couldn’t hold on much longer. In this position, the power of his [Skill] was significantly weakened. Possessing great skill, he was about to be crushed to death like this.

Without his Physique Features, he was indeed less sturdy than his armor. If this continued, he would die!

"You have no chance. Just become a canned meat like this... I initially thought about seizing the Demon Armor first and then dealing with you, it would also serve as practice. But you came rushing over." Invisible Red Dust laughed lightly, "However, don’t worry. I was once a disciple of the Buddha too, and I will take your bodies away afterward and provide salvation for you. My Buddha is merciful..."

Earth Knight, who had been roaring in anger, suddenly laughed.

Invisible Red Dust frowned slightly, only to hear an abnormal sound from behind.

"I’ve got Azure Dragon on my left, White Tiger on my right, an old Niu on my waist, and the dragon’s head in..." The words were cut off by a punch from the Buddha as he turned around.

It was a dog-head mask and entwined hair? But why would this even be here?

As he turned his head back, the Earth Knight was several meters away. Had he escaped while Invisible Red Dust turned his back for a moment and had one less hand restraining him? Or, more precisely, had he been rescued?

Invisible Red Dust looked at the figure next to the Earth Knight, finally understanding, and said calmly, "I didn’t expect you to meddle, too."

Li Changhe exhaled softly, making a thunderous sound and calmly spoke the previously interrupted line.

"Kill whoever blocks me, be it a person or a Buddha!" He laughed, "I’m sorry, I just can’t help it if I don’t finish the line."

Between those light-hearted words, murderous intent filled the air! Li Changhe had finally arrived!