Time was neither fast nor slow. It was midnight, and nothing happened during this period. Xia Ran felt that she was ready to rest.

After all, no matter what the devil is thinking or how patient he is, he must always have his own rhythm, and it is impossible for him to stop doing everything.

Although he was trying to calm down while roasting meat over the fire for dinner, he always felt that in the corner of the room, in the shadow where the firelight could not reach, there was some kind of sight looking at him unscrupulously.

Or maybe he felt that a woman with disheveled hair and pale face appeared quietly behind him, staring at him from behind... Well, okay, it seems that the style of painting was wrong.

——After all, he is a demon, not an evil spirit.

However, this also shows the psychological shadow that Ms. Whisper has cast on Xia Ran. He really wants to stop himself from thinking wildly, but he doesn't know how. After knowing that he is being targeted by Ms. Whisper, it is difficult for him to keep a normal mind.

.

There is a room on the second floor that is his bedroom. Next door is the alchemy laboratory where the alchemy table is located. It is more convenient, although he has not used it many times in total...

In the dark room, Xia Ran sat by the bed, hesitating whether to sleep tonight or continue to meditate.

The former has become a kind of enjoyment for him, allowing him to get a better rest and fully relax his tense nerves. The latter can only restore his mental strength but cannot truly relieve stress and fatigue.

But at this time, he always felt that it would be too dangerous if he chose to sleep.

After thinking for a long time, he suddenly smiled to himself, feeling that he was a little self-righteous. In fact, he didn't need to think too much at all, just do everything according to what he wanted to do.

Because if the Whispering Lady is going to be detrimental to him, then it doesn't make any difference no matter what state he is in... There is no danger in sleeping, he can do it as he wants, and there is no need to pursue those illusory psychological comforts.

He probably had it all figured out, so he quickly took off his shoes, lay down relaxedly on the bed, and pulled the thick and slightly heavy animal skin felt over his body.

At the same time, he stretched out his hand and snapped his fingers. The fireplace not far away suddenly burst into flames, emitting a red firelight and illuminating the dim room. Just looking at it

It feels very warm.

The weather in Xueman has always been relatively cold. Although his physique does not care too much about this climate, this warm and comfortable feeling is also irresistible and can easily make him drowsy.

Xia Ran's previous requirements for a sleeping environment were generally dark and lightless. He is a sensitive person, and if there is too much light, it will be difficult to fall asleep.

But now, he is used to falling asleep lazily and comfortably in the company of the firelight and warmth.

This time was no exception. I don’t know if he really figured it out and gave up completely, or for some other reason. Anyway, within a few minutes, Xia Ran felt sleepy and hazy.

Faintly entering dreamland...

…

…

that's all.

In the daze, I don't know how much time has passed.

"Ah, you finally found out..."

There was a deep female voice. It was not external information captured through hearing, but resounded directly in the mind and consciousness, causing Xia Ran to wake up in an instant, and all the sleepiness was completely gone.

's disappeared.

The first time he opened his eyes, he found himself standing in a dark space with no light around him, but he could clearly see all the details and judged that he was in a basement.

In front of you is an old, dilapidated wooden door, tightly closed.

——Is it really coming?

Xia Ran breathed out gently, and after a moment of panic, he quickly calmed down. He didn't doubt whether he was sleepwalking or something, after all, the situation in front of him was already obvious.

But this is actually good. If he could have known what Mephala wanted to do earlier, he would have been able to prepare for it earlier, instead of being so suspicious, fearful, and scaring himself as he is now.

A fist that has not been punched is the most intimidating. Some things make people scared just because they have never happened, but when it does come, it will make it easier for people to accept it.

"Push this door open, you will get what you want..."

At this time, the deep female voice sounded again, with a hint of laziness, a hint of charm, and a bewitching meaning that seemed to be accompanied by magic.

Xia Ran was also distracted, and his eyes instantly became blurred. He subconsciously wanted to reach out and push open the old wooden door in front of him... But it only took an instant for his eyes to regain their clarity, and he felt a strange sensation at the same time.

Sharp pain appears in the brain.

It was as if a long sharp needle had been mercilessly pierced between the eyebrows, straight to the brain.

"Uh-!!"

He groaned and felt a heat in his nose, as if there was blood flowing out. This was the shock damage caused by his spirit breaking out of control, but this sharp pain also made him completely regain his consciousness in one fell swoop.

I almost got hit!

"What's wrong? Why are you resisting? Don't you want to get my power? I have been waiting for the right person to realize my wish."

The deep woman's voice didn't sound surprised, she just asked indifferently, as if she didn't put much effort at all just now, and she didn't think it was shocking that Xia Ran broke away from her mental suggestion.

"Well...we're not very familiar yet, so I can't ask for your things...and I don't even know who you are, little sister."

Xia Ran smiled and shook his head. He raised his arm nonchalantly and wiped the blood from his mouth and nose. He thought of ways to push it aside and quickly thought about it.

No matter what, he didn't want to anger this terrifying existence, but he also didn't want to follow the other person's wishes and jump into it even though he knew there was a trap ahead.

However, it was obvious that Ms. Whisper was not that easy to buy into, and would not change her mind and stop harming him just because he called her "little sister".

"What a boring mortal. I know you are pretending to be stupid, but I don't mind. After all, almost no one can hear my whispers anymore..." The deep female voice chuckled, "I am Mephala, the goddess of whispers.

I weave mortals into a web, with love and hate, loyalty and betrayal..."

It's indeed Mephala!

Known as the Web Weaver, the Weaver, and the Spider Demon God, he is one of the Sixteen Demon Gods, one of the three original gods of the Tribunal, and is considered one of the earliest and strongest original spirits.

However, it would not be of any benefit to Xia Ran to confirm such a guess. The other party was still strong, and he was still weak. The gap between them was just a matter of clouds and mud, and he still had nothing to do.

"I'm just an ordinary person with no power. I'm afraid I won't be able to fulfill your wish, madam..."

Xia Ran felt that her life was too miserable. She obviously planned to delay the time, but the other party had already taken action just as she fell asleep. This is a foul! Wouldn't it be wrong for you to observe it carefully for another year and a half before making a decision?

?

As a demon, you should show enough time and patience. There is no reason to take action immediately after only half a month. Don't you think this is too hasty?

"Ordinary people? Maybe." Ms. Whisper said calmly, "To be honest, I thought you people who appeared out of nowhere were a group of rude barbarians, but I didn't expect you to have such an origin..."

"What did you say, ma'am? I'm sorry I can't understand..." Xia Ran was beating a drum in her heart and had a vague guess.

"..."

"..."

"Let me give you a gift as a token of my sincerity..." Ms. Whisperer was silent for a while, then suddenly said, "Anyway, it's of no use to me..."

"What gift?"

"Push the door open and you'll know when you go in and take a look."

"Well, let's forget it... By the way, I remembered, my gas hasn't been turned off yet." Xia Ran suddenly hit the palm of his hand with realization, then turned around to leave the basement, preparing to muddle through.

"Are you sure you really don't even want to look at it?"

Ms. Whisper is not threatening, but the words themselves express some kind of threat.

"..."

"..."

Xia Ran twitched the corners of her mouth and took deep breaths several times, but she still forced a smile and turned around again, pushing open the old wooden door.

Unlike before, this door opened as soon as it was pushed, and a slightly empty room appeared behind the door. Candlesticks were hung on the surrounding walls. The candles were burning quietly, and the candlelight illuminated the surrounding space.

In the center of the room, there is a long table like a shrine. On the table is a long weapon similar to a tachi. The workmanship is very exquisite. There seem to be rusty dark red mottled marks on the blade.

There is a sense of historical time.

——Ebony Blade (gold level, unopened)!

Xia Ran's eyelids jumped wildly. It was indeed this thing! But why did he use it? He didn't even want to touch it!

"Um, ma'am, I'm a mage... I don't have any use for this kind of thing." Xia Ran forced herself to calm down and spoke carefully.

"It's not this. Of course, if you want it, I won't object..." The deep female voice continued, "The gift I want to give you is that ring. You will need it."

Xia Ran then discovered that there was another ring on the table. It was equally exquisite in workmanship and exuded the atmosphere of a work of art. The ring was inlaid with a ruby.

He subconsciously widened his eyes, wondering if he had seen it wrong——

"Name: Naya"

"Category: Equipment"

"Rarity: Silver"

"Main Attribute 1: Energizing Fire - gives the user the power to resist oppression, dominance and despair, and even resist fatigue."

"Main Attribute 2: Mystical Fire - When the user casts fire spells, the spell effects will be greatly enhanced, and the user himself is immune to fire damage."

"Evaluation: The dim ring of power. After the Supreme Lord of the Rings was destroyed and Sauron was defeated, the magic of the Ring of Fire disappeared together with the other rings of power, leaving only some remnants. Even after being strengthened several times, it still has no power.

Renew your brilliance..."

…………

Xia Ran's first reaction was to wonder if someone had broken in, but then she understood what Mephala wanted to express through this ring.
To be continued...