Online Game: Crazy Skeleton-Chapter 2324 - 1810: The Mysterious Ancient Well (Double - )

"Huh?"

On his way back, Su Ran came across that familiar withered tree again, only this time the coffin in the hollow had disappeared. The dead wood was lifeless, without a hint of vitality.

To be on the safe side, he dispatched his doppelganger, the Thunder Bat, to probe the tree. If it was a disguised trap, he would be prepared and avoid being caught off guard.

However, to Su Ran’s disappointment, no matter how the Thunder Bat tormented it, the withered tree remained motionless, with cracked bark that seemed ready to collapse at any moment.

Not wanting to waste any more time on it, Su Ran jogged to the tree, thrust his spine forward, and collided his hip with the trunk, hoping for a miracle.

"Crack."

With a crisp sound, the trunk split and fell to the ground.

"What the...?"

Su Ran felt uneasy. How could this tree be so fragile?!

The Thunder Bat had tried for so long without success, but with a single push from him, it toppled. That’s really giving face...

"This time, it should be okay, right?"

The withered tree was no longer held by its roots, and theoretically, there shouldn’t be any difficulty in taking it with his hip. But as Su Ran approached the trunk, he suddenly felt a need to urinate.

"Something’s fishy!"

Instead of being alarmed, Su Ran was delighted. He’d experienced this feeling many times and had gained considerable insight. An abnormality in his hip signaled that some tool within his bladder had been triggered!

This was a good sign!

Determined to uncover the truth, he feared an ambush from other players. He summoned ten Skeleton Shield Warriors, forming a protective circle around him, before confidently probing the items stored in his bladder.

"This is..."

The moment his vision entered the bladder, Su Ran was surprised to find the Blazing Bronze Stove suspended in the storage space, radiating intense heat.

Undoubtedly, it was this stove that had caused his urge to urinate.

"Hey, how lucky, a free pickup!"

Su Ran glanced around, found no potential threats, and then confidently pulled out the Blazing Bronze Stove.

After all, this Blazing Bronze Stove was one of the six treasures within this space. If discovered by other players, it would undoubtedly trigger a chain reaction, leading to inevitable conflict, which Su Ran did not want to see happen. Taking advantage of no one focusing on the spot, he resolved to deal with the withered tree fast!

"Click." 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Without hesitation, Su Ran opened the stove’s lid, releasing crimson flames that shot skyward, turning into intertwining ropes that latched onto the withered tree. They burrowed inside, and the tree’s surface began to redden visibly, gradually melting as the liquids flowed into the stove. It was simply magical.

The withered tree did not combust upon meeting the flames; instead, it liquefied, defying logic. This could only mean one thing: the tree was not wood, but made of metal.

"Stone Bear will regret it to death if he finds out this withered tree is also a treasure..."

Su Ran watched in delight as the withered tree liquefied, eagerly awaiting the final transformation. Regardless of what he obtained, he was thoroughly satisfied.

As time ticked by, the withered tree grew smaller and smaller, and the liquefied material was fully absorbed by the Blazing Bronze Stove. To Su Ran’s relief, there wasn’t a single player around, sparing him unnecessary trouble.

"It’s done!"

After about five minutes, the entire withered tree had liquefied and entered the stove. Su Ran, without any hesitation, closed the lid on the spot.

In an instant, the stove escaped Su Ran’s grip, its walls shivering intensely as it ascended into the sky.

This scene mirrored that of the coffin. Stone Bear could only watch helplessly as the coffin flew away, but Su Ran’s outcome was different. Without haste, he pulled out the Air-restriction Stone and directly activated its restrictive field.

"Thud."

The half-flying Blazing Bronze Stove plummeted to the ground like a bird with broken wings, emitting a deep, dull thud.

"Trying to escape without asking for my permission?"

Su Ran grinned as he approached the Blazing Bronze Stove, struck a handsome pose by thrusting his hip, and the stove vanished instantly. Patting his hip contentedly, he warned, "Be good and stay in there. Once alchemist success is achieved, then I’ll bring you out."

"Where’s Stone Bear gone? What did the coffin yield?"

Su Ran hadn’t stopped thinking about that coffin and felt quite regretful. After some thought, he deactivated the restrictive field and flew into the sky. He had searched most of the island but found no unique quest items, so he decided to find Stone Bear to quench his curiosity.

However.

No sooner than he reached midair, he spotted a large group of players in the forest whose numbers made it impossible to hide. He easily captured the sight, recognizing them as members of the Close to the Horizon guild, with Carving Dragon’s white attire particularly conspicuous. At this moment, Carving Dragon circled around an ancient well, muttering something to himself.

"An ancient well!"

Su Ran’s eyes lit up; no wonder no one had interfered as he refined the withered tree. They’d all had their own opportunities—Stone Bear got the coffin, and Carving Dragon found the ancient well. As for Wisdom-Rectifying Faction, his whereabouts remained unknown, not worth mentioning for now. Su Ran’s full attention focused on the profound ancient well, rivaling the coffin’s mystique. Cracking its secret meant the quest’s end was near.