Chapter 1774 - 1045: Building Infrastructure, Observing Sain_2

There was a man who appeared rather disheveled, his outfit wildly rugged, almost like a wild man, with a beard so messy it was impossible to discern who this person actually was...

"Wait, is this Leon Bask? Why would he appear here in the Resurrection House?"

The doctor was greatly shocked, and his colleague beside him looked at him and laughed, "Want me to take a group photo for you? These kinds of opportunities are rare."

"Sure, sure."

"By the way, the person lying next to him is the famous Sword Saint Japar, want me to take a photo of you with him too?"

"Oh yes, definitely."

To have a photo with legendary adventurers, and with their corpses too, showcasing a lesser-known side, this is exceedingly rare!

The doctor found himself once again feeling passionate about his work at the Resurrection House.

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"Where am I...?"

Leon opened his eyes, his eyelids felt so heavy as if they were filled with lead, it took considerable effort to lift them.

What came into view was a familiar sight he hadn’t seen for a while, a pure white ceiling with embedded illuminating crystals, wasn’t this a standard setup in Resurrection Houses?

It’s hard to imagine an adventurer specializing in Dungeon exploration feeling nostalgic upon seeing the scene in the Resurrection House, but this is commonplace for those adventuring inside the Sain Dungeon.

Due to the presence of bonfires, most people willingly walk away after dying a few times, leaving the Resurrection House with little role to play. In places where the Sain Dungeon is involved, the business of Resurrection Houses visibly declines.

"You’ve woken up? How are you feeling? Your cause of death was overwork, take some proper rest for now."

Leon’s vision was still unclear, within the hazy light and shadow his ears picked up what the doctor said in a matter-of-fact tone.

The doctor left hurriedly, his footsteps sounding rushed, like he was fleeing the scene after doing something guilty, a strange feeling indeed.

"Ohhh..."

He murmured in a daze, meanwhile feeling a splitting headache, extreme fatigue signals resonated in his mind.

Overwork death, never thought he could unlock such a way to die someday, guess this was a new CG unlocked in life.

Staff of the Resurrection House didn’t surround him with concern, treating all deceased equally, they were only responsible until resurrection then Leon had to leave on his own.

That’s why he didn’t like this place at all, without subsidies from the local lord the Resurrection House staff behaved like machines...

Though Leon managed to think about getting up, his body didn’t cooperate, the burden on his spirit felt particularly heavy, he just wanted to sleep right away.

"Oh, isn’t this the renowned adventurer Leon, wouldn’t mind taking a photo with me, would you?"

"I..."

Leon’s vision remained blurry, he saw a tall figure approaching and raising an Image Stone for a photo, incensed by this rude behavior, but physical weakness prevented him from reacting.

Then this person went further, using Flash Magic to enhance photo quality, the flash made his eyes sore.

"Stop it!" Leon protested weakly, unable to muster strength as he pushed this person slightly.

The result was not pushing the person away, but losing his balance and nearly falling over.

Next moment, the photographer reached out a steady hand to support him, a warm Fighting Qi flowed from the opponent into Leon.

Flashes of Healing Magic glimmered in his view, immediately easing his damn headache a bit, allowing him to see clearly.

Finally, he saw the face of this impolite yet kind person.

"Teacher Japar?" Leon called out in shock, "Why are you here?"

At this moment, Japar, who was empowering Leon, smiled with the flair only handsome elders could show, said:

"Feeling something passing by here, decided to come in and saw you, this is our fate, apprentice."

"Feeling?"

Leon blinked while suspecting things weren’t as simple as spoken by the other party.

He looked at the Image Stone in Japar’s hand, puzzled, "So why were you taking photos?"

Japar’s gentle smile suddenly became somewhat fearsome, staring at Leon he said:

"Back in the Resurrection House in Bed City, among those taking photos of my corpse wasn’t it you..."

"Stop, stop, I won’t ask anymore, teacher!"

Leon quickly stopped the increasingly ominous Japar, changing topics, "By the way, I was just looking for you, I encountered something interesting in the Sain Dungeon and need your help."

"Oh? Tell me about it." Now Japar was curious.

"Let’s head home, talk on the way."

Backed by the Sword Saint’s Fighting Qi, Leon’s headache eased a bit, though that wasn’t a full cure, he needed to rest quietly at home for a few days.

Walking with slightly faltering steps, he recounted everything he had seen and heard in the gathering place over the past days, leaving nothing out.

After listening, Japar sighed:

"That Lap Brothers are truly loyal souls."

"Right, right, I also find him a good brother."

For now, Leon didn’t mind Japar’s unusual focus, praise Lap and they are good friends.

After jokingly dismissing the seriousness, Japar finally showed some serious expression, rubbing his slightly stubbly chin murmuring:

"World gathering place after flames extinguish...it’s damn cool."

"Where did you learn to say such things..."

Ignoring Leon’s retort, he simply commented, "If I were to write an adventure novel, never could’ve thought up such a setup, haha, it feels very romantic."

"..."

Are you really my teacher?

Not sure if it was just an illusion, Leon felt over time apart, Japar’s way of speaking turned more cultured?

Wasn’t my teacher just a pure martial artist!

I know now, must be studying magic, magic made my teacher a whole new shape!

Not knowing the thoughts in Leon’s heart, after pondering Japar said:

"Then, the task you wanted was to help you defeat the Demon Prince, right."

Leon nodded vigorously like a pecking chick.

"Then it’s perfect timing, now I just need a qualified practice opponent."

Japar showed off his muscles, the sturdy elder body was uniquely appealing.

Without asking, Leon knew Japar certainly completed Fire Transmission.

Indeed, Japar completed Fire Transmission recently and now stood as a proud Ashen One.

He didn’t choose sponsorship from the Warrior Country, instead, earning souls by fighting from scratch, climbing Levels anew.

For someone like him with inherent high combat skill talent and who learned far more combat skills than others, the benefits post becoming Ash were unexpectedly colossal.

Moreover, starting fresh through training and leveling would bring new realization, at this moment Japar’s strength was growing at an unimaginable speed.

He just needed to raise Levels further and he wouldn’t lack anything.

Currently, he sought a sufficiently challenging opponent never fought before for practice, to test his training accomplishment.

"But, just jumping from the bridge leads to the gathering place?"

Is this approach viable? His look turned skeptical.

Leon intended to say unsure, willing to try later, when familiar sounds approached from behind.

"Boss! You finally returned!"