Online Game: Crazy Skeleton
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305: Chapter 304: Shocking Heart 305: Chapter 304: Shocking Heart No kidding, this achievement has a player limit!

Time is so precious, who could afford to waste it?

Soon, word quickly spread, from one to ten, then ten to a hundred.

Friends shared it among each other, this hidden achievement that could earn system rewards flew around like wildfire throughout the entire social circle.

As a result, the Forest of Ten Thousand Beasts began bustling with activity, people scattered everywhere, everyone had joined in the massive running event.

Moreover, the situation continued to escalate.

more and more players participated, so many that even walking became a problem.

Only then the whole thing came to a standstill.

However, the one who started the rumor, Su Ran, was walking leisurely in the Imperial City square of the Human Race at this moment, looking left and right, but somehow, he couldn’t find the lovely figure anywhere.

“Where did she go?”

“Hold on, I’m in the Forest of Ten Thousand Beasts.

Heard about this hidden achievement to grab, just let me finish these twenty thousand steps!

There are too many people here, can’t even run properly!”

The complaining voice of the wimpy guy came over.

I’m dizzy!!

Would she believe me if I told her that I was the one who started this rumor?

“Come back first, I still have a task to complete.”

Su Ran kindly reminded.

“Wait, I’ve already run 1500 steps, I can’t stop now.

I have to be the first to get this system reward!”

The unwilling voice of the wimpy guy came over, filled with determination.

Rumors are indeed more feared than tigers!

“Alright, you keep running then, I have a task to do.

If the achievement pops up, let me know, so I can admire your efforts.”

“Alright!

No more talking, it’s wasting my time!”

What the…she’s really taking this seriously.

Such an outcome was something Su Ran hadn’t predicted.

He suddenly felt like he was a bit of a scoundrel, having manipulated a whole bunch of people, and he felt a bit guilty about it.

Well, skeletons don’t have hearts anyway.

Besides, having them do more exercise could promote heart and lung functions, as well as competitive spirits, which could still be considered a good thing.

Emmmm…

thinking this way, he immediately felt much better.

At that moment, Su Ran arrived at the Royal Capital.

What first caught his eye was a magnificent ancient building.

There were two fully armed human guards outside the door, each holding a gleaming silver spear, dutifully guarding the gate to the Royal Capital.

Err, compared to the two skeleton archers at the entrance of my territory, these guys are much tougher!

“This is a restricted area of the Royal Capital, no loitering allowed!”

“Who goes there, state your name quickly!”

Seeing Su Ran approaching, the two human guards instantly went on the offensive.

The tips of their gleaming silver spears pointed directly at Su Ran, emitting an intense sense of combat readiness.

This made Su Ran abandon any thoughts of trying to force his way in.

“Gentlemen, I’ve heard rumors about your renowned bravery across the God-Demon Continent.

Now that I see you in person, I can confirm that the rumors are indeed true!”

Su Ran wouldn’t try to force his way in.

He stepped forward and discreetly handed over some silver coins saying, “Sirs, standing under this blazing sun even a man of iron would become parched and sweaty, such hard work certainly demonstrates your indomitable spirit, your unwavering loyalty to the great Human Emperor, and your heart is as solid as gold!”

“These humble items in my hand are not bribes, but tokens of my respect to you.

It’s my wish that the two of you would use them to get good food, cherish your health and save up energy, to become the elite soldiers that guard the Human Race.

This is what the Emperor would like to see!”

“Alright, alright, we appreciate your kindness!”

The two guards seemed pleased.

As soon as Su Ran finished speaking, they took the silver coins without any hesitation, each taking half.

If I’d known they’d be like this, I wouldn’t have wasted my breath!

Su Ran looked at these two who had changed dramatically in the blink of an eye – one second they were like enemies, the next second they were as close as friends.

It really was a remarkable thing!

He couldn’t help but exclaim, “Money is indeed omnipotent!”

“Gentlemen, pardon my boldness, but I have a request.”

Seeing that the time was right, Su Ran sighed softly, sounding rather somber.

He called the two guards ‘brother,’ which made their relationship feel closer.

“Brother, please go ahead!”

The two guards eagerly responded.

They had rarely seen such a resourceful human.

Maybe the generous visitor would be in good spirits and give out more money, that would be even better.

When you’re treated well by someone you should do something for them in return, that’s an eternal truth.

“Ah, dear brothers, I’m in a bit of a difficult position.

Someone suggested to me recently that there’s a man of great wisdom in the Royal Capital, Daoist Wang, who I hope could guide me in life.

Unfortunately, the Royal Capital is heavily guarded and even a fly couldn’t get in.

I just don’t know what to do?”

Su Ran cast a quick glance at the faces of the two guards.

They looked sympathetic, but mostly appeared helpless.

“Brother, I understand your problem!

It really is a pity to have such…ahem…

troubles at such a young age.”

Understand…Understand what?

Only then did Su Ran realize what these guys were sympathetic about…

“Gentlemen, I think there’s been a misunderstanding!

I am seeking luck, as things haven’t been going well for me recently, I’m quite troubled!”

“Oh, I see, we may have misunderstood you.

But, every country has its own laws, the Royal Capital has its own rules, even though we like you, we dare not violate these strict rules.

We are willing but unable to help!”

The two guards appeared troubled and visibly uncomfortable.

“Brothers, there’s a misunderstanding!

I came here fully prepared, only hoping you can spare a moment to take a look at this while on duty so I can meet the remarkable Daoist Wang a bit earlier and clear the doubts in my mind.”

Su Ran smoothly handed over the letter of recommendation written by the jewelry store owner to one of the tall Royal Capital guards and asked him to take a look at it.

“A recommendation letter from the original resident?

Yes, totally doable!”

The two guards nodded repeatedly, returned the letter to Su Ran, made way for him, and continued, “Young man, as a foreigner, you’re only allowed to stay in the Royal Capital for the time it takes to burn one stick of incense, remember this.”

“My thanks to the two of you, but do you know if that elusive Daoist Wang is still in the Royal Capital?”

Su Ran casually asked.

He planned to ask where Daoist Wang’s room was once the two guards answered his question.

“Ah yes, Daoist Wang may not actually be here!”

“What?”

A sudden twist, Su Ran’s heart tightened, he quickly asked for more details.

“Well, there’s nothing to hide about this, as you’re not a stranger to us!”

The two guards glanced at each other then quietly said to Su Ran, “A few days ago, the Human Emperor obtained a construction blueprint from somewhere and on a whim, he wanted to build on a grand scale, to further upgrade the scale of the Imperial City.

This will better protect us from any foreign invasions!”

“Large-scale construction?”

Su Ran’s heart skipped a beat.

This isn’t good, the Architectural Grandmaster, the old beggar Lu Yue!

“Yes, it’s a great thing for the Imperial City!

The Human Emperor issued an order, generously spent his money, and invited countless skilled craftsmen from all over to jointly construct this vibrant Imperial City of the Human Race!”

The two guards became increasingly excited as they spoke, their hairs stood on end, and they were passionately spit-flying.

“And then?”

Su Ran kept a poker face, his voice hoarse.

He just wanted to hear that vital piece of news now!

What Imperial City, what Human Emperor, all step aside!

“However, all the craftsmen invited by the Human Emperor were unable to understand that sophisticated blueprint, and this frustrated the Emperor.

That’s when Daoist Wang stepped in, suggesting that there was a master of human architecture, Lu Yue, who had been living in secret within the Imperial City!”