Chapter 2: Obtained the [Ancient God Statue] from Anderson.
After receiving the information from Anderson, Su Xiao nodded slightly. This was a good opportunity. The [Ancient God Statue] was a key item, and obtaining it would allow him to gain more advantages in the upcoming battles.
"Where is it now?" Su Xiao asked directly.
Anderson glanced around, lowered his voice, and replied, "It's in the underground vault of the Don Quixote Family's stronghold. The security there is extremely tight, with many traps and guards. If you want to get it, you'll need to plan carefully."
Su Xiao fell into thought. The Don Quixote Family was a powerful force in this area, and their stronghold was heavily fortified. Breaking in by force would be difficult, but he had his own methods.
"Give me the detailed layout," Su Xiao said.
Anderson took out a rolled-up parchment from his bosom and handed it to Su Xiao. "This is the map I drew. The red marks are the trap locations, and the blue marks are the guard patrol routes. I hope it helps you."
Su Xiao took the map, scanned it briefly, and put it away. "Deal done. You can leave now."
Anderson breathed a sigh of relief, turned around, and quickly disappeared into the shadows of the alley.
Su Xiao stood in place, his gaze fixed on the direction of the Don Quixote Family stronghold. The [Ancient God Statue] was related to the follow-up mission, and he had to get it.
That night, Su Xiao moved through the shadows, approaching the Don Quixote Family stronghold. The stronghold was a massive castle-like building, surrounded by high walls and patrolling guards. Su Xiao found a blind spot, leaped lightly, and silently climbed over the wall.
Inside the stronghold, the torches on the walls flickered, casting a dim light. Su Xiao moved like a ghost, avoiding the patrols one by one. According to the map, the underground vault was located in the basement of the main building, requiring passage through several heavily guarded corridors.
Su Xiao arrived at the entrance to the basement. Two guards stood in front of a heavy iron door, looking alert. Su Xiao narrowed his eyes, drew a dagger from his waist, and moved swiftly.
In just a few breaths, the two guards fell silently, not even having time to shout. Su Xiao searched their bodies, found the key, and opened the iron door.
The basement was dark and damp, with a faint musty smell. Su Xiao lit a small glowstone, illuminating the path ahead. After going down a long spiral staircase, he arrived at the underground vault.
The vault door was made of a special alloy, engraved with complex magical patterns. Su Xiao examined it carefully and found that the lock mechanism was extremely complex, requiring a specific key or a high-level unlocking spell to open.
He wasn't a spellcaster, but he had other methods. Su Xiao took out a small bottle from his pocket, containing a highly corrosive alchemical liquid. He carefully dripped the liquid onto the lock mechanism, and with a sizzling sound, the metal began to corrode.
After a few minutes, the lock mechanism was completely destroyed. Su Xiao pushed open the heavy door and entered the vault.
The vault was not large, with only a few shelves inside, on which were placed some gold coins, gems, and a few items. Su Xiao's gaze swept over them and quickly locked onto a stone statue placed alone in the center.
The stone statue was about half a meter tall, carved from an unknown black stone, depicting a strange creature with three heads and six arms, its surface covered with mysterious runes. This was the [Ancient God Statue].
Su Xiao walked over, picked up the stone statue, and felt a strange energy fluctuation coming from it. He put the stone statue into his storage space, ready to leave.
Just then, a sharp alarm suddenly sounded throughout the stronghold. Su Xiao's expression changed slightly. It seemed the guards had discovered the bodies at the entrance.
Without hesitation, Su Xiao rushed out of the vault. The stronghold was in chaos, with guards rushing toward the basement from all directions. Su Xiao moved swiftly, dodging attacks while finding a way out.
Soon, he broke out of the stronghold and disappeared into the night. Behind him, the Don Quixote Family stronghold was lit up with lights, and angry shouts echoed continuously.
Su Xiao ran all the way until he was sure no one was following him before stopping. He found a hidden corner, took out the [Ancient God Statue], and examined it carefully.
The stone statue's runes shimmered faintly, as if resonating with something. Su Xiao tried to inject a bit of soul energy, and the stone statue suddenly emitted a low hum, as if awakening something.
"Interesting," Su Xiao muttered to himself, putting the stone statue away. This item was definitely not simple; it might be related to the deeper secrets of this world.
He decided to first return to the base camp and study the stone statue's specific effects before planning the next steps.