Time was neither fast nor slow, and it was midnight, during which nothing had happened, Xia Ran felt that he was ready to rest.

After all, no matter what the demon god was thinking and how patient he was, he always had to have his own rhythm, and it was impossible for him to do nothing.

Although in the process of roasting meat and eating dinner with self-calmness, he always felt that in the corner of the room, in the shadows that could not be illuminated by the fire, there was some kind of gaze that was looking at him unscrupulously.

Or maybe they felt that a woman appeared behind him, cloaked and pale, staring at him from behind...... Well, well, it seems that I got the art style wrong.

- After all, it's a demon god and not an evil spirit.

However, this also shows the psychological shadow area that Ms. Whispering has created for Xia Ran, he really wants to let himself not think cranky, but he doesn't know that it's okay, when he knows that he is being targeted by Ms. Whispering, it is difficult for him to keep his normal heart.

There is a room on the second floor that is his bedroom, and next door is the alchemy laboratory where the alchemy table is located, which is more convenient, although he hasn't used it many times in total......

In the dimly lit room, Xia Ran sat on the edge of the bed, hesitating whether to sleep tonight or continue to meditate.

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

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

After thinking about it for a long time, he suddenly smiled self-deprecatingly, feeling that he was a little self-righteous, in fact, he didn't have to think too much about it, everything was just going according to what he wanted to do.

Because if Lady Whispering were to turn against him, it would make no difference no matter what state he was in...... There is no danger in sleeping, he can come as he wants, and he can't pursue those ethereal psychological comforts.

Probably completely figured it out, so he simply took off his shoes neatly, and lay down on the bed relaxedly, pulling over the thick and slightly heavy animal skin felt over his body.

At the same time, he stretched out his hand and snapped his fingers, and the fireplace not far away from him suddenly lit up, radiating a red firelight, illuminating the dim room, and it felt very warm just by looking at it.

The snowy weather has always been relatively cold, and although his physique doesn't care much about this climate, this warm and comfortable feeling is also irresistible, and it is easy to become drowsy.

Xia Ran's previous requirements for the sleeping environment were generally dark and lightless, he was a sensitive person, and if the light was too sufficient, it would be difficult to sleep.

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

This time was no exception, I don't know if he really figured it out, so he let it go completely, or for some other reason, anyway, within a few minutes, Xia Ran felt sleepiness welling up, and fell asleep dimly......

……

……

That's it.

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

"Ah, you've finally found ......"

There was a deep woman's voice that sounded, not the external information captured by hearing, but directly resounded in her mind, which made Xia Ran wake up in an instant, and all the sleepiness was completely gone.

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

In front of me was an old, dilapidated wooden door, tightly closed.

- Did it come?

Xia Ran exhaled softly, and after a moment of panic, he quickly calmed down. He didn't wonder if he was sleepwalking or something, after all, the situation was already obvious.

But it's actually good that if he could have known what Mepharah wanted to plan earlier, he would have been able to prepare for it earlier, instead of being suspicious, scared, and scared himself like he is now.

The fist that doesn't go out is the most deterrent, and some things are scary because they haven't happened, but when it really comes, it will make it easier for people to accept.

"Push open this door and you'll get what you want......"

At this moment, the deep woman's voice sounded again, with a hint of laziness, a hint of charm, and a sense of bewitchment as if it was accompanied by magic.

Xia Ran was also distracted, his eyes instantly became confused, and he subconsciously wanted to reach out and push open the old wooden door in front of him...... But in an instant, his eyes regained their clarity, and he felt a sharp pain appear in his brain.

It's as if a sharp needle has been ruthlessly pierced into the center of the eyebrows, reaching the brain.

"Hmm——!!"

He snorted and felt a heat in his nose, as if blood was pouring out. This is the shock damage caused by the spirit forcibly breaking free from control, but this sharp pain also made him completely recover his consciousness all of a sudden, and he almost got hit!

"What's wrong? Why should you resist? Don't you want my power? I have been waiting for the right person to fulfill my wishes. ”

The deep woman's voice didn't seem surprised, she just asked indifferently, it seemed that she hadn't made much effort at all just now, and she didn't think it was shocking for Xia Ran to break free from her spiritual hints.

"This ...... We're not too familiar yet, and I can't ask for your stuff...... And I don't even know who you are, little sister. ”

Xia Ran shook his head with a smile, raised his arm casually and wiped the blood from his mouth and nose, and quickly turned his brain while trying to push and shove.

No matter what, he didn't want to provoke this terrible existence, but he didn't want to go down according to the other party's wishes, knowing that there was a trap in front of him.

It's just that it's obvious that Ms. Whispering is not so easy to buy, and she won't change her mind just because she calls "little sister" and doesn't harm him.

"It's boring mortal, I know you're playing dumb, but I don't mind, after all, almost no one can hear my whispers anymore......" The deep woman's voice chuckled, "I am Mephalah, the goddess of whispering, I weave mortals in a web, with love and hate, loyalty and betrayal......"

Sure enough, it's Mephalah!

Titled the Web Weaver, Weaver, and Spider Demon God, one of the Sixteen Demon Gods, and one of the three gods of the Original Judgment Seat, it is also considered one of the earliest and strongest original spirits.

However, confirming such a guess does not have any benefit for Xia Ran, the other party is still strong, he is still weak, and the gap between them is the difference between the clouds and mud at all, and he still has no way.

"I'm just an ordinary person who is helpless, I'm afraid I won't be able to fulfill your wish, lady......"

Xia Ran felt that his life was too bitter, and he obviously planned to delay time, but the other party had already taken action just after falling asleep, which was a foul at all! Wouldn't it be good for you to observe for another year and a half, and then make a decision?

As a demon god, you should show enough time and patience, how can there be a reason to do it immediately in only half a month, don't you think this is too hasty?

"Ordinary people? Perhaps. Lady Whisper said calmly, "To be honest, I thought you people who came out of nowhere were a bunch of rude savages, but I didn't expect you to have such a background......

"What did you say, ma'am? I'm sorry I don't understand......" Xia Ran was beating the drum in his heart, and he had a faint guess.

“……”

“……”

"I'll give you a gift, as a ...... of my sincerity," the Whispering Lady was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "Anyway, for me, I don't need ...... at all"

"What gift?"

"Push the door open, and you'll find out when you go inside."

"Well, forget it...... By the way, I remember, my gas hasn't been turned off yet. Xia Ran suddenly realized the palm of his hand, and then turned around to leave this basement, ready to pass the test in a fool's way.

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

Lady Whisper was not threatening, but the words themselves conveyed a certain threat.

“……”

“……”

The corners of Xia Ran's mouth twitched, and he took several deep breaths, but he still squeezed out a smile and turned around again, pushing open the old wooden door.

Unlike before, the door opened as soon as it was pushed, and a slightly empty room appeared behind the door, with candlesticks hanging on the walls around it, and the candles were burning silently, illuminating the surrounding space.

In the center of the room, there is a long table that looks like a shrine, and on the table is a long weapon similar to a sword, which is very delicately made, and the blade seems to have been rusted with dark red mottled marks, which has a sense of history.

- Ebony Blade (Gold, unopened)!

Xia Ran's eyelids jumped wildly, it was really this thing! But what are you doing with it, he doesn't even want to touch it!

"Well, ma'am, I'm a mage...... There's no need for anything like this. Xia Ran forced himself to calm down and said cautiously.

"It's not this, of course if you want it, I won't object to it......" The deep woman's voice continued, "The gift I want to give you is the ring, you will be able to use it." ”

Xia Ran found out that there was also a ring on the table, the workmanship was equally exquisite, exuding a kind of artistic atmosphere, and 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"

"Primary Attribute 1: Inspired Fire - Gives the user the strength to resist oppression, domination, and despair, and even fatigue."

"Primary Attribute 2: Arcane Fire - When the user casts a fire spell skill, the spell effect will be greatly enhanced, and the user is immune to fire damage."

"Comment: The Bleak Ring of Power, after the destruction of the One Ring and the defeat of Sauron, the magic of the Ring of Fire disappeared along with the other Rings of Power, leaving only some remnants, even if it was strengthened several times later, it still failed to regain its brilliance......

…………

Xia Ran's first reaction was to wonder if it was messing in, but then he understood what Mephala wanted to express through this ring.

It's like the Ebony Blade has reappeared in his basement, and the ring basically proves that the daring lost man is dead, and maybe even the soul can't escape back.

Next, the deep woman's voice also corroborates this-

"It's funny, the breath from another strange world, but it's a pity that when I noticed it, that guy had already been destroyed by me...... I tried to return his soul, reshape his body, and give him a new life, but he still lost his special identity and was of no use......"

Xia Ran was terrified when he heard it, and felt his hairs stand on end, and couldn't help but interrupt the demon god's whisper: "Then do I have use value?" ”

"Yes, you should feel at ease about it, because I won't hurt you...... You fulfill my wishes, and I will give you everything you want. ”

The whispering lady's voice had a smile in her voice that might have been disguised, and even more bewitching—

"What do you want? Is magic wise? You seem to have a strong desire for this, and no problem, I can also give it to you, so that you can master the mysteries of magic, reach the apex of the mortal realm, and even beyond......

"Transcendence...... Mortal? Xia Ran repeated it uncertainly, and his fear of Mephala became even deeper.

Although he was just bewitching himself, no matter how fanciful he said, there was no problem, but he could also detect a hint from it...... He seems to be no longer confined to his current worldview and is looking at higher pursuits.

Linked to its various manifestations and hints, Xia Ran's heart beat wildly - is this guy going to use the white space as a springboard, wanting to smuggle away and no longer be restricted and bound by this world?

"That's right, beyond the mortal ......realm," Mepharah continued, "who do you think in this world can become a god on his own without any help?" ”

Xia Ran was thinking wildly, and subconsciously blurted out when he heard the words: "That chicken in Ximu Town? ”

“……”

“……”

"What's that?" Mephala wondered.