Chapter 180
Not long after, Ye Bai felt the air in the herbal room swirling, a familiar heat like molten lava surged forth, and he could almost see the fleeting shadow of the Serpent Demon Lord.
Ye Bai couldn't help but gasp, glancing at Lucy, who wore a similarly surprised expression. He couldn't help but ask, "Are you sure... it's going to be okay?"
"Of course! That’s something the Lord brought back, so it’s definitely fine!" Lucy affirmed confidently.
Ye Bai felt something was off at this point. "You didn’t turn it into a potion, did you?"
Lucy shook her head. "The crystal is intact and cannot be altered further. I just added a lubricant to help Felix swallow it."
Ye Bai: "..."
It turned out that sometimes, an overly loyal populace could be a double-edged sword.
**Chapter 124**
Lubricant...
Ye Bai recalled the crystal, nearly the size of an egg, from the Serpent Demon Lord, and glanced at Lucy, who seemed to believe in herself even more than he did. For a moment, he was at a loss for words.
The system had certified that he could obtain the Serpent Demon Lord's class panel, which was a mythic-level item. It should... be fine, right?
Ye Bai turned his head to meet Lucy's gaze.
"How about we go in and check on things?"
Just as Ye Bai finished speaking, a wave of flames surged in the sickroom, a shockwave that seemed to ignite the entire herbal room.
But in the blink of an eye, everything returned to calm, as if it had merely been an illusion.
"Boom... Boom... Boom!"
Three consecutive flashes of light, and the herbal room remained unscathed, the sickroom also restored to tranquility.
Seeing this, the two hurriedly approached the sickroom.
"Creak—"
As Ye Bai and Lucy reached the door, it swung open from the inside.
"Lucy... cough cough, Sister Lucy, I greet you, Lord!" Felix stood at the door, cleared his throat, and immediately greeted them upon seeing the two.
Ye Bai and Lucy exchanged glances, both eyes lighting up.
Compared to his state not long ago, Felix now seemed completely rejuvenated, radiating the vitality and energy one would expect at his age. His eyes sparkled, and even his bright red hair shone with a new luster.
Ye Bai immediately used Insight on Felix.
**Character: Felix**
**Identity:** Villager of Bai Ye Village, Favored of the Eighth Layer of Hell
**Level:** 1
**Class:** Core of the Serpent Demon
**Stamina:** 200/200
**Food:** 200/200
**Water:** 200/200
**Entertainment:** 95/95
**Luxury Goods:** 100/100
**Personal Interests:** -/-
**Loyalty:** 80/100
**Satisfaction:** 100/100
**Talents:** Chaos Power, Devouring Awakening, Burning Blood, Flame Affinity III
Felix's level remained at 1, but his attributes, identity, class, and talents had undergone a dramatic transformation.
His identity now included "Favored of the Eighth Layer of Hell," inheriting the Serpent Demon Lord's identity. However, due to Felix's low level, he could only be considered a non-pureblood of the Hell lineage, preventing him from directly becoming the Lord of the Eighth Layer. Instead, he received favor, granting him attribute boosts and higher growth potential when he eventually reached the Eighth Layer.
If Ye Bai had participated in the kill and used the crystal, he could have directly become the Lord of the Eighth Layer.
His class had changed to Core of the Serpent Demon, a hidden unique class derived from the Serpent Demon crystal. Although it was a unique hidden class, future career growth could reference the skills of the Serpent Demon Lord.
The other talents, Chaos Power and Devouring Awakening, were advanced talents of the Hell lineage. Chaos Power provided additional damage on attacks, while Devouring Awakening was akin to the Kraken's devouring growth, accelerating growth speed, as the Serpent Demon Lord followed a similar path.
Lucy stepped forward to observe Felix's condition, confirming that he had completely overcome the effects of the Burning Blood and returned to normal. She nodded and explained:
"Felix, this time it was all thanks to the Lord's adventurous journey that we found a way to cure you. You must remember the Lord's kindness."
"I understand."
Felix nodded earnestly, stepping in front of Ye Bai. He awkwardly mimicked the gestures of a warrior pledging loyalty, kneeling on one knee and placing his fist over his heart.
"Please allow me to repay the Lord's kindness with my life."
Felix had once been a shy and sensible boy. Even when suffering from the Burning Blood, he tried his best to endure without causing trouble for those around him. But that didn’t mean anyone truly enjoyed living in such pain.
Now, the crystal Ye Bai brought had resolved Felix's issues, freeing him from torment and opening up powerful possibilities. It was undoubtedly a second chance at life.
【You have completed the quest 'Finding a Cure for Burning Blood'】
The system notification chimed as Ye Bai completed Felix's personal quest. The loyalty of this special talent surged to a full hundred points, and it remained constant at that level.
Since this quest was issued by Lucy, her loyalty also increased by 10 points, reaching a full hundred as well.
Ye Bai looked at the kneeling Felix and tapped his chest. "I accept your loyalty. From now on, you will be my eleventh personal guard."
Felix's eyes widened in surprise. "I... I really can?"
"Of course." Ye Bai smiled. After all, he was a naturally gifted talent, and it would be a shame not to pursue a combat path: "However, tonight there will be monsters attacking the territory. As a personal guard, you must participate in the battle. Do you have the courage for that?"
"Absolutely!" Felix replied without hesitation.
Having worked in a high-level blacksmith shop and watched sharp weapons being forged, Felix had imagined countless times what it would be like to wield them in battle. In the past, his physical condition had held him back, but now he had this opportunity—his dream was coming true.
Especially under the influence of the powerful class template of the Serpent Demon Lord, Felix felt no fear at the thought of going into battle for the first time. Instead, he was filled with excitement and exhilaration, a primal instinct from the Chaos Power coursing through his veins.
Ye Bai nodded in satisfaction. Now at level 60, she was at the peak of the second tier. The highest level of the boss tonight wouldn’t exceed level 45. With a level difference, her own attempts to kill the boss would yield minimal experience and loot. It was better to use this opportunity to "raise" Felix.
The Serpent Demon Lord's class template could elevate him to demigod level, possibly even divine level. Even applied to Felix, he wouldn’t face the usual NPC class transition bottlenecks, making him a candidate with limitless potential—a better "experience baby" than any player.
Ye Bai then helped Felix to his feet and asked with concern, "Do you still have any discomfort in your body?"
"Nothing feels off." Felix touched his throat. "Just a bit of soreness, probably from being near the forge for so long. I’m a little dry, but it won’t affect my ability to fight."
At this, Ye Bai's expression stiffened, and she exchanged an awkward glance with Lucy.
Earlier, when Ye Bai had taken out the Serpent Demon Lord's crystal, Felix had been drawn in by its power and had fallen into a daze. He was unclear about the details of the treatment process, only vaguely hearing Lucy urging him to take the medicine and obediently doing so.
"Cough..." Clearing his throat, Ye Bai quickly shifted the topic. "That’s good. You can go report to Blaze now."
"Yes!" Felix immediately agreed, bouncing off to find Blaze, who was patrolling nearby, to explain the situation.
With that matter settled, Ye Bai exchanged a few words with Lucy before leaving the herbal room to arrange the battle deployment for the night.
...
Long before the warning bells rang out in the town, all players still active in Bai Ye Town began to be cleared out, just like during the last upgrade.
Unlike the previous upgrade, this time, if players hadn’t left Bai Ye Town before nightfall, it wouldn’t matter—they would face a three-day jail sentence.
Aside from the combat personnel of the territory, workers from various industries and ordinary residents hurriedly completed their tasks before nightfall, returning home and locking their doors tight.
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