Chapter 1134 - 399: Bounty Complete, A New Treasure Hunt!

His hand happened to rest on the enchanting demon’s perky backside.

The Earl, disregarding the presence of others, was boldly kneading the entity known as Melanie.

Meanwhile, Melanie’s voice was a continuous alluring murmur.

Clearly, this Earl was a man who indulged in pleasures and was enamored with beauty.

Fortunately, before entering, Cao Xing had Renice and Eliza cover their faces.

Thus avoiding the clichéd conflicts over beautiful women.

"Well then, Your Lordship, we’ll take our leave."

Just as Cao Xing was ready to lead his party away,

the Earl said, "Wait a moment, I have something to entrust to you."

Cao Xing turned around, looking at him with curiosity.

The Earl said calmly, "Lately, many otherworldly Lords have come to Merlin City, constantly bothering my guards and the residents."

"They keep repeatedly asking the residents if they need any help."

"The city residents have complained to me, stating that the otherworldly Lords are disrupting their lives."

"Even around my Earl Mansion, there are often otherworldly Lords lingering, and some have even attempted to infiltrate."

Cao Xing twitched the corner of his mouth.

Clearly, this was caused by those clueless players.

In their quest to trigger various tasks, they were capable of anything.

Cao Xing continued, "I’m not one of those people, I have nothing to do with them."

He disassociated himself directly.

However, Winston waved his hand and said, "I know."

"What I mean is, I see you’re quite capable, even managed to bring back those swindlers like Goodman, far better than those otherworldly Lords."

"So, I do have a task I wish to entrust to you."

Cao Xing felt a stir in his heart.

Is this... a quest trigger?

If other survivors knew that despite their efforts they couldn’t trigger any quest,

yet Cao Xing activated the Earl’s quest just upon entering, they’d be infuriated.

But he didn’t accept immediately and said, "Your Lordship, please first explain the task details so I can assess my ability to undertake it.

"If I’m not capable, I wouldn’t want to waste your time either."

He didn’t outright refuse but rather used a tactful response.

Earl Winston wasn’t bothered, responding directly.

"It’s not a difficult matter; I want you to help me find a weapon I once used."

"A weapon?"

Winston nodded, "Yes, it’s a treasure sword."

"Left to me by my father, it serves as the heirloom of our Zakari Family, holding extraordinary significance."

"However, about six years ago, I participated in a hunt for griffins."

"Everything was going smoothly, we were about to catch the group of griffins."

"Suddenly, a Griffin King emerged halfway."

"This Griffin King was incredibly strong, our entire Knight Order couldn’t subdue it, and a few knights were killed."

"My family inheritance sword was also taken by the Griffin King, and it remains unfound."

"So, I was hoping you could help look for it..."

Meanwhile, a system prompt appeared.

[Due to your ability meeting the requirement, trigger special event: Earl Winston’s Commission]

[Commission Details: Retrieve the lost family inheritance sword]

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Cao Xing, after hearing the task details, keenly grasped onto a keyword, ’Griffin King.’

Recently, his territory had captured four griffins, as part of an effort to locate the Griffin Nest and eradicate them completely.

The family inheritance sword that Winston lost was taken by the Griffin King.

Could it possibly be in that Griffin Nest too?

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