Chapter 310: Journey to the Labyrinth
"Do it yourself!"
This was both an order and a punishment.
Bella's heart trembled as she gave her boss a resentful look.
She sat up, raising her long legs and straddling over Li Meng.
Before long, the quiet of the bedroom was once again broken.
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Time slipped by, and the night gradually deepened.
No matter how long the night, dawn would eventually arrive.
When darkness faded and light once again embraced the earth, a new day was declared.
At dawn, as life began to stir, the labyrinth city grew lively under the rising sun.
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The Slums – The Brotherhood's Base
On the upper floor, inside Li Meng's room, he stretched lazily on the bed.
Sunlight poured through the window, the bright rays a little dazzling.
He looked down at the enchanting figure beside him—Bella, lying naked on the bed.
Her alluring curves were beautifully outlined, her delicate body tempting under the morning light.
After a long night of indulgence, the room had finally quieted down.
Li Meng reached out and playfully smacked Bella's full hips.
With a smack, Bella opened her eyes, her cheeks flushing as she sat up.
Seeing the sunlight, she froze momentarily before scrambling out of bed and hurriedly putting on her dress.
"Boss, we need to prepare for the labyrinth journey today!"
Li Meng didn't move, instead admiring Bella as she slipped on her lingerie.
The women's undergarments in this world were strikingly similar to those on Earth, complete with garter belts and stockings.
Half an hour later, the two finally left the room.
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The Base Courtyard
Outside, the courtyard bustled with activity.
Early in the morning, adventuring teams were already departing for the labyrinth.
Only Bella's team remained, patiently waiting in the courtyard.
Brotherhood members gathered in small groups, murmuring to each other.
"What's the boss doing in there?"
Amayee looked toward the base's main gate.
"Probably messing around with that woman, Bella," Amay said, pouting as she followed Amayee's gaze.
She had overheard the noises from last night.
"They're coming! It's the boss!"
At that moment, Li Meng and Bella emerged from the base's main gate.
Their appearance immediately drew the attention of the Brotherhood members in the courtyard.
"Let's move out!"
Bella raised her hand and shouted.
The team members, carrying various sizes of backpacks, began walking out of the courtyard.
"Boss! Boss!"
Amayee and her sisters, Amay and Ame, hopped excitedly toward Li Meng.
Li Meng reached out and ruffled Amayee's hair.
The four of them followed the team as they set off.
"Boss, which floor are we heading to?"
Amayee's question made Li Meng glance at Bella.
"Bella, I heard there's a small town in the deeper levels of the labyrinth. Is that true?"
The boss's question prompted Bella to nod lightly.
"Yes, on the 40th floor. There's a safe zone there that doesn't spawn labyrinth monsters."
"Then that's our destination."
"Understood, Boss!"
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Morning – North City Streets of the Labyrinth City
A convoy of over ten beast-drawn carts sped down the road.
Inside one of the carts, Li Meng sat across from Amayee, Amay, and Ame.
The slums were a bit far from the Tower of Council, and walking there would waste too much time.
Thus, most adventurers from the outer city took public beast-drawn carts to reach the tower.
"Bella, is there a shortcut to that town on the 40th floor?"
Bella nodded.
"There's a transfer magic circle on the 13th floor that leads directly to the 39th floor. However, the room housing the circle has a troublesome labyrinth monster. Most adventurers prefer descending the floors step by step rather than dealing with it."
"What kind of monster?" Li Meng asked, curious.
Bella's face flushed slightly, and her gaze wavered.
"It's a Lust Slime. If it touches you, you'll be afflicted with a lust poison. While it's not particularly strong, it's incredibly troublesome to kill. When it dies, its splattered slime is nearly impossible to avoid. If the slime touches you, it's a serious problem. Women might survive, though injured, but most men… they die from exhaustion, drained completely."
Bella's words piqued the curiosity of Amayee and her sisters.
"Bella, why do women survive more often than men?"
"Well… um…" Bella stammered, her face growing redder, unsure how to respond.
Li Meng chuckled and patted Amayee's head.
"Because there's no field that can't handle a bit of plowing. Right, Bella?"
Bella nodded shyly, her cheeks flushed.
"No field that can't handle plowing?"
Amayee nodded as if she understood, while Amay and Ame were left thoroughly confused.
Bella's voice interrupted their thoughts.
"The so-called lust poison is more like a curse. Even if someone survives, there are severe side effects. Women become overly sensitive and insatiably lustful, needing frequent intimacy with men just to survive. Many adventurers can't bear that kind of life and choose to end it. That's why most people avoid that place."
A Lust Slime?
Li Meng's expression turned contemplative.
Labyrinth creatures weren't natural beings.
As such, they couldn't be devoured or bound by contracts.
But slimes? Those shouldn't be too difficult to handle.
"We'll check it out when we pass by."
Bella hesitated, wanting to dissuade him.
She wanted to remind the boss of the Lust Slime's slime, which even divine-level warriors couldn't counter.
If the boss got caught, none of the women in the team would escape unscathed.
Even if the boss survived, he'd likely turn into a lecher, spending half his time in bed just to stay alive.
No matter how strong he was, no man could endure that.
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The Tower of Council
An hour later, the convoy arrived.
"Silver Mask President, we're here!"
Little Nande pulled back the curtain and informed the passengers.
The five inside the cart opened the door and disembarked.
"Boss, it's lively here!"
As soon as they stepped out, the bustling noise greeted them.
The square around the Tower of Council was packed with people.
Adventurers moved in and out of the massive doors leading to the labyrinth.
Li Meng's hundred-man team seemed large but was just a drop in the ocean compared to the crowd.
"Let's go. Move out!"
The Brotherhood members gathered behind Li Meng and began walking toward the labyrinth entrance.
Following the flow of people, the team approached the massive gates.
Beyond the gates was a staircase leading downward, stretching endlessly into the depths.
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Three Hours Later – Fifth Floor of the Labyrinth
In a long cavern, a hundred-man adventuring team marched forward.