Gently pushing open the wooden door, Yang Tao's figure appeared near the mountain where Stormstone Keep was located, with a small path paved with gray stone bricks connecting Stormstone Keep to the dangerous area in the distance.
The eternally unchanging indigo sky cast a blue light, illuminating the land.
Unlike before, numerous lighting devices made of fluorite and wooden fences were scattered along both sides of the road, their orange glow making this world, which was otherwise all blue, appear much warmer.
Both sides of the road were filled with various crops planted by the Villagers, but what was most attractive was the ripe wheat; a gentle breeze swept through, causing the wheat waves to continuously undulate, giving a feeling of a bountiful harvest.
Some Villagers wearing straw hats were busy in the fields, making the originally desolate Level 28 seem full of life.
Just as Yang Tao was lamenting how capable the Villagers were, a sound of metal clashing came from behind him; turning his head, the Blue Knight had already appeared not far behind him, walking towards him step by step.
"Yang, you're here…"
Yang Tao looked at the Blue Knight's health bar, which had already reached 190,000, and felt like cursing him for being an over-powered cheater.
"Lancelot, long time no see!"
When renovating the fortress last time, Yang Tao casually mentioned Lancelot's name, and the Blue Knight did not refuse.
"How is the fortress renovation going? Tell me if there's anything you're not satisfied with, and I'll personally redo it for you."
"No, no, no, I am very satisfied, Yang Tao. The people you called are very diligent. Although they are very weak in strength, they are very dedicated. Now the fortress can be said to be completely new."
The Blue Knight, wearing a full-face helmet, showed no expression, but Yang Tao could still feel that he was in a good mood.
"Moreover, the farmlands outside the city reminded me of some past events, which benefited me greatly."
Is this why the Blue Knight's health soared?
Yang Tao glanced at the Blue Knight's health bar again. Didn't this guy say that recalling past events would give him a headache?
Now he's openly cheating and no one cares?
However, he was also very curious about how strong the Blue Knight could become when he completely recalled all his memories, and whether he could contend head-on with the legendary Red Knight.
"Lancelot, you should go out more often. Staying at home all day is not good for your health…"
But as soon as he finished speaking, Yang Tao wished he could slap himself. The Blue Knight was now just a suit of armor; there was no flesh inside, so what kind of health could be bad?
"I mean, go out for a walk more often."
The Blue Knight did not show any speechless emotion, but just looked at Yang Tao quietly through his helmet and said, "Heh heh, perhaps what you said makes sense. I should indeed go out for a walk."
"Would you like to come to my castle and sit down? Let me treat you to a cup of coffee."
Yang Tao nodded gently and said with a smile, "Of course."
He did not use a magic broom, and the Blue Knight did not use his special teleportation ability. The two walked slowly on the small path paved with stone bricks, heading towards Stormstone Keep on the mountain.
The fluorite lamps along the road dispelled the surrounding blue light.
The two chatted about various things, occasionally encountering Villagers carrying hoes coming out of the fortress.
Every Villager who saw him had gleaming eyes and immediately reached out for emeralds.
Fortunately, the amount of emerald ore in the Twilight's Hollow Mountain was considerable, and with Fortune III plus the bonus from his accessories, each emerald ore yielded a substantial amount of emeralds.
The fortress was now completely new; the originally dim and decaying castle was now clean and tidy, with nuclear-powered torches inserted into the walls, their flickering flames illuminating the surroundings brightly.
It's just…
Why did the office chair in the reception room look so familiar?
'Which scoundrel moved the office chair I put out last time???'
Yang Tao, who often looted others, was suddenly robbed of his own home and could not accept this fact for a while.
The Blue Knight looked at Yang Tao's gaze and laughed, "You like this chair? The Villagers brought it over. If you like it, you can discuss it with them. They are very easy to talk to and should give it to you."
Yang Tao: "…"
"It's nothing, I just found this chair a bit familiar. I have the same model at home."
If he were to say it was his chair, he wouldn't be able to face the Blue Knight again; it would be too embarrassing.
Sitting on the castle's original wooden chair, the Blue Knight walked to the side and quickly brought a steaming cup of coffee to him.
"Almond water coffee. I don't know if you like it."
"I'll try…"
Yang Tao heard the Blue Knight's words and looked down at the coffee in the cup. He was very curious about what Almond water brewed coffee tasted like.
He picked up the cup.
A faint almond scent and the unique aroma of coffee wafted into his nose.
He took a small sip.
Damn, why is it so bitter?
Is it pure black coffee?
He took some sugar from his backpack, threw it in, and said, "When I have time, I'll bring you some instant coffee, and sugar…"
"Aside from the food and drinks you give me, I cannot consume any other food."
So you yourself don't even know what this coffee tastes like?
"Lancelot, I came here this time to discuss something with you. My transaction with the Beast has been completed."
"However, he wants to invite me to the opening ceremony of the new sub-level, Terror Casino. I feel that the other party has ill intentions, so I plan to strike first."
At this point, Yang Tao looked at the Blue Knight, asking with uncertainty, "Can you come with me and help me on the opening day?"
"Of course I can."
The Blue Knight's answer was very quick and direct.
"Helping friends is also one of my principles."
Hearing the Blue Knight say this, Yang Tao paused for a moment, then showed a smile and said, "Lancelot, can you teach me some combat skills?"
...
For ten days, Yang Tao was thoroughly tormented by the Blue Knight, especially after the Blue Knight learned that Yang Tao would not truly die.
Yang Tao personally experienced what skill truly meant.
Beneath the Blue Knight's calm voice were attacks like a raging fire.
Bang…
The Scattered Flowers in Yang Tao's hand collided with the seemingly ordinary knight's longsword in the Blue Knight's hand.
Bang… Bang…
Every one of Yang Tao's attacks was precisely blocked by the Blue Knight.
"Very good!"
"Faster, and deflect the angle a bit more…"
Bang…
"Body in coordination with the arm."
Bang…
"Don't hesitate, trust your instincts."
Bang!
Pfft, the knight's longsword turned into a stream of light and pierced into Yang Tao's body, and the Scattered Flowers in Yang Tao's hand also struck the Blue Knight's neck.
The armor of unknown material blocked the blade of the Scattered Flowers.
"Alright, take a break."
The Blue Knight's voice was full of emotion as he said, "Yang, your growth rate amazes me."
Yang Tao 'pulled' himself off the knight's longsword, glanced at the 220,000 health bar above the Blue Knight's head, and couldn't help but roll his eyes, saying, "Don't talk, my liver hurts!"