Chapter 351 - 304 : Task (1/2)

Lucy turned to check on Arthur and when she made sure he was alright, she started walking toward Gutcha. Their primary goal is to save the pigolo then if possible, clear the Tomb. With Arthur thrown out, everything now depended on Lucy alone.

With each step taken toward the Pigolo and the center of the Heavenly Tomb which was very far away, the pressure pressing down on her became stronger.

Fortunately, her body has broken through the limiter just like Arthur so even without having access to her cultivation, she still had an unbreakable physique. It's actually an understatement to call her a moving mountain as a mere fist of her can shatter a whole mountain range and turn it into dust.

The 300m distance that initially separated Lucy from Gutcha was soon crossed. The pressure was indeed troubling but it's still no problem for Lucy to move even after taking more than a hundred steps.

She examined the bloody pigolo before squatting down and grabbing part of his clothes then dragging him all the way to the entrance where the pressure was minimal. The ugly Gutcha seemed to be unconscious but when he was brought to the start of the Tomb, his consciousness recovered and he managed to wake up.

With disbelieving eyes, he stared at Lucy then at Arthur who was a distance away from him.

”Thank you, miss.”

It was actually the first time he saw Lucy as he was sent away the moment they arrived on Earth. Although he never saw her, he still knows about her so he didn't forget to speak with respect and gratitude.

Since she could use neither Nether energy nor mana, she couldn't take out some Healing Potions so she urged him to leave the tomb so Arthur can take care of him.

The woman didn't need to talk to Arthur to convey to him what she's about to do. With Gutcha out of death's door, it's time for her to try and reach the end of the Tomb for it'll bring her great benefits.

Arthur softly smiled at her and nodded her head then turned his attention to Gutcha. He stuffed a Miraculous Healing Potion in his mouth then used some of the Healing Spells he had in his arsenal.

Luckily, the pressure coming from the Heavenly Tomb didn't have the intention to kill but to merely test the individuals and slow them down.

Gutcha was merely at the Immortal Realm so three hundred meters was the best he could do. In fact, it was actually a good result which many Immortals won't be able to achieve unless they used a treasure ( which isn't possible since any exterior forces are banned inside this tomb).

”You did good but you should have informed me first before going ahead recklessly.”

”Y-yeah... I just wished to obtain something from this Tomb.”

Hearing this, Arthur sighed and shook his head. While it's true there some Heavenly Tombs that reward people depending on how much they advanced toward the end, this one was clearly different.

As Lucy started advancing slowly and steadily, the pressure became much stronger and her speed decreased by more than half. Once the 500m mark was crossed, she could feel her breathing increase and her body sweating a bit.

...

In just two minutes, thanks to Arthur's skills and potions, Gutcha was healed from almost all the injuries he had, which were mostly bones fractures or broken ribs and bones.

As he was given a new pair of clothes to wear and given a few more potions just in case, Arthur patted the pigolo's shoulder and said

”Now that you're ready to move, I need to task you with something very important.”

The poor pigolo was startled as he was planning on taking a few days to relax and recuperate both mentally and physically. While it's true he healed all his injuries, he was still feeling exhausted.

”B-boss... can't you wait for a few days? I've been trapped here for a long time and I need some time off.”

”No! This is urgent! Moreover, it'll bring you many benefits and I'll even pay you handsomely.”

When he heard about the awesome pay, Gutcha's hesitant attitude suffered a 180-degree change. He became excited and shamelessly rubbed his hands as he waited for Arthur to continue

”First off, this task may take a day, a year, or even a century but you must know, once you accept, you cannot give up mid-way.”

Gutcha thought Arthur was just being strict as always so he replied with a smile

”Yes yes of course.”

Unfortunately, Arthur wasn't going to assign him with such a task with such a half-assed attitude, he needs someone who is wholly dedicated to the task.

”Gutcha, listen to me carefully, my life depends on the task and if you think you cannot do it then say so right now and I'll find another person.”