Chapter 004: Triggering Side Storyline

Tao Cheng replied irritably: "I have food here, no need for you to call out, you can eat your own!"

This bar is no better than the one from last night; in fact, it is even dirtier and more chaotic, with men and women behaving even more recklessly. Following the long-haired youth to the corner, a chubby old drunkard with squinty eyes appeared before Xu Le. He had a large, bulbous nose, and combined with his sinister expression, he presented an unmistakable image of a hopeless alcoholic.

No, if you continue to hold such thoughts, you will surely meet a terrible end! Xu Le coldly interrupted him

Gao Antai, half in doubt, said: "Is it really certain that we will fail? Isn't that a bit exaggerated? With our preparations in place, could anything still go wrong?"

Therefore, this is my unexpected delight, and it is also a place that can trigger side storylines. The young man with long hair said with a smile, but halfway through his laughter, he gasped in pain, clearly having aggravated the wound on his shoulder

Meanwhile, Xu Le heard the sound of an elevation coming from the object on his wrist that resembled both a jade bracelet and a watch

Do you want the plot scrolls

"I didn't faint for that long yesterday. After you all left the bar, I found Livingston," the young man with long hair said proudly

Optional Side Quest 1: Protect Yuanhe - Map - The character Livingston from the book plot remains immortal. Completing the quest rewards 1,000 points and a D-level plot scroll. There is no penalty for failing the quest. Do you accept?

"What should we do?" Xu Le asked in a low voice

It is already morning, would you like something to eat? Shall I order something for you?" Xu Le asked calmly

The first sentence from the young man with long hair captivated Xu Le

After the boss finished speaking, he turned and left, leaving Xu Le astonished and puzzled: Is someone looking for me? Who is it? A character in the story? Who could want to talk to me?

Xu Le looked over, but still noticed that something was off with his right hand. Looking at his face again, he couldn't help but be surprised: "It’s actually you!"

My name is Xu Le. Xu Le introduced himself briefly and then waved his hand to pull the long-haired youth named Gao Antai to the side: "An interesting thing is that the story scrolls also have their own levels. I have already chosen Optional Side Quest 1, so you mean we should cooperate to complete Optional Side Quest 2?"

"Kid, is this your companion? Speak up, what are you planning to do?" Livingston said to the long-haired youth, his words slurred and reeking of alcohol.

Xu Le pondered for a moment: "No, it is best to give up the optional side story two."

Xu Le responded with a sound and walked towards the outside of the inn, already certain that Tao Cheng was unaware of what had just happened. It seemed that the vampire lineage was not as terrifying as imagined, at least not nearly as much as the vampires depicted in movies, which resembled monsters.

Just as he exited the hotel, a person clad in a raincoat rushed towards him through the rain, saying: "Follow me"

Optional Side Quest 2: Embark on an adventure aboard Livingston's ship and trigger subsequent tasks. The rewards and penalties are unknown. Do you accept?

Tao Chengshi said he wanted 1,000 reward points and all the storyline scrolls. If Xu Le only follows his lead, in the end, he would only receive the 1,000 reward points for passing through the mirrored world. After handing them over to Tao Chengshi, he would gain no enhancements and would have to struggle in the future mirrored worlds like a novice.

Xu Le shook his head: "Think about it, the adventure team of eight was attacked by the giant python only after losing their ship, while Livingston was directly attacked by the giant python on the ship. If we consider it this way, who can guarantee that the one attacking Livingston is the same one from the movie? Moreover, even if it is just one, it would be quite difficult for us to deal with it."

What should I do? Xu Le felt somewhat hesitant

"What are you doing?" Tao Cheng's voice carried a hint of laziness, clearly just having woken up

Gao Antai furrowed his brows, clearly not expecting Xu Le to say such a thing

Xu Le pondered: "Not enough, your reasons are still insufficient. What exactly compels you to seek my assistance and to be willing to obtain the plot scrolls together with me?"

Xu Le was taken aback: "Livingston? Didn't he clearly imply when I spoke with Bill Johnson yesterday that this old drunkard, who loves to drink, has already set sail and won't be back for a few days?"

That person walked on without looking back, and Xu Le followed him. It was not until they reached the entrance of a small shop that he lifted his raincoat, revealing the long-haired young man who had been bitten by Tao Cheng and fainted yesterday.

Having confirmed this, Xu Le was able to meet the person outside with confidence and boldness

The next morning, Xu Le woke up feeling somewhat unwell. The air here was both humid and hot, making it quite uncomfortable, and the sound of the rain outside was very loud, continuously pouring down. Even though Xu Le was physically and mentally exhausted, he found it difficult to rest peacefully.

"People like you are indeed all the same, so cautious. You'll understand once you meet Livingston. Follow me," said the young man with long hair, as he turned and led the way into a small bar

"My name is Gao Antai. Do you now understand the reason I sought you out?" said the young man with long hair to Xu Le.

Gao Antai disagreed: "This is too exaggerated in relation to the book. If we set aside the various suspenseful elements of this movie, I clearly remember that these pythons are not invincible. Bill Johnson can throw a dagger to kill a giant python, the headhunters can use rudimentary weapons to kill one, and even Shan can use a large machete to slay one. We can completely..." Bill Johnson can throw a dagger to kill a giant python, the headhunters can use rudimentary weapons to kill one, and even Shan can use a large machete to slay one. We can completely..."

"That's right, that's exactly what I mean," Gao Antai nodded and said

In this case, if one wishes to obtain more reward points, one cannot fully comply with the arrangements made by Tao Chengshi. However, if one acts recklessly, it is likely that one will end up perishing in the jaws of a python, presenting a dilemma.

"Do you usually carry such things with you?" Xu Le frowned and said, "Then you can completely do it yourself, no need to look for me. If your strength is insufficient, you should seek out that vampire named Tao Chengshi."

"That vampire is merely strong, but I believe you are more suited to be my partner in collaboration; at least you do not vent your frustrations on others aimlessly," said the long-haired youth. "Moreover, I do not like to collaborate with my enemies"

The door rang with a series of knocks. Xu Le opened the door to find an Indonesian man with yellowish-black skin standing at the entrance; he was none other than the owner of this small inn

Accept side quest one. Xu Le did not speak, but the thought flashed through his mind, and the side quest was accepted.

This small inn www.hetushu.com is dilapidated and cramped, with no common area. After Xu Le finished washing up, he could only wait in his own room for Tao Chengshi and that woman. As for the chubby man who trembles at the slightest issue, he has been marginalized from the very beginning and, of course, cannot intervene in any matters

The optional side quest two represents the unknown, and this is not a choice we should make. It would be easy to save Livingston; buying his ship or finding a way to imprison him should suffice to keep him alive. After all, he is not an important figure, and reaching this point is enough for us. As for the 1,000 reward points and that D-grade plot scroll, we can only leave it to fate. Livingston cannot set sail; otherwise, he will undoubtedly perish" Xu Le explained to him

I am wealthy; I possess an antique ring, a diamond necklace, and a priceless Swiss gold watch. Any one of these could compel Livingston to serve me.

"But you have no money," Xu Le said calmly, "and Livingston is a greedy person"

With some confusion, Xu Le stepped out of the room and knocked on Tao Chengshi's door: "Boss Tao?"

This outcome is not much different from death; it merely depends on how long Xu Le's luck can last

Someone is looking for you, let me inform you that he is waiting for you outside the hotel

Xu Le thought for a moment and followed in.