"If, and I say 'if', we deploy troops to defend the small building, can we hold it?"

Gu Xi quickly posed a question.

Luna and Shaya glanced at each other and finally shook their heads simultaneously.

"What, has the situation come to this?"

"No, sir, Victoria is undergoing transformation. Even getting through the Mirror Image Underground Palace isn't guaranteed. It's lucky we've made it back; sending large troops there is impossible."

Luna said helplessly. She understood why Gu Xi would suggest this, but this time, the connection between Victoria and Yalidov was forcibly cut off, and even she couldn't ensure smooth communication.

If Gu Xi's Furnace Stone had been of a higher quality, it might have been better, but it was just of Green quality, leaving Luna helpless despite her urgency.

Everyone in the room fell silent.

Only Gu Xi gently tapped the table, letting his thoughts diffuse.

He recollected each of the materials and items he could muster, contemplating ways to resolve this situation.

If it came down to it, with his current forces, Gu Xi might attempt an assault on Yaliduvi Tower.

Perhaps from there, he could connect to the Mirror Image Underground Palace and from it, strike back towards Victoria City.

However, the troops' consumption along this route might be significant.

Gu Xi was not concerned about the troops' exhaustion; his sole worry was if he couldn't access the Mirror Image Underground Palace after overtaking Yaliduvi Tower, it would be quite awkward.

As Gu Xi pondered his options, a notion suddenly flashed through his mind.

The crux of everything this time rested on the Westminster Cathedral event.

Coincidentally, Gu Xi possessed a Dungeon Crystal related to the "Westminster Cathedral Major Event".

Which meant he could use it to transport to Victoria City.

With this thought, Gu Xi stood up immediately.

"Luna, we'll go through Westminster Cathedral."

"Huh?"

Luna was shocked.

However, after Gu Xi explained his plan to Luna, she said earnestly, "Sir, your plan does seem feasible."

"As long as it's achievable. Everyone, prepare. The Westminster Cathedral Major Event is a Level 5 to 10 dungeon, so we need to adjust our forces accordingly.

Luna, I recently obtained a Land Title and placed it in the Assembly Hall, go ahead and fuse it.

The twenty Architectural Design Plans also depend entirely on you."

"Rest assured, sir, I'll handle everything."

Then Gu Xi turned to Shaya, "Shaya, you stay in Yalidu City for now and start managing the intelligence gathering for me. There will be times when your efforts are crucial in this dungeon."

"Yes!"

Shaya responded crisply.

Finally, Gu Xi glanced at the half-cinders, "These people, for now, can stay in the city. I don't know where else to place them."

At that moment, the young lady whom Shaya referred to as the 'neighbor's sister' stood up.

"Sir, can you turn me into an Undead?"

Gu Xi looked at her somewhat confused, "You want to become an Undead?"

"Yes, I'm half-alive, half-dead now, so I wish to become an Undead to escape this fate."

Gu Xi did not answer directly but looked at the others.

However, none of them had the courage of this young lady. When Gu Xi looked over, they all ducked their heads, and even Shaya's butler didn't dare meet Gu Xi's gaze.

"Alright, transforming you into an Undead isn't hard. The way to Undead Transformation comes in various forms. I have an advantage because this is a Death City. You can undergo further transformation here.

But what do you intend to become?

A Contracted Undead is clearly not possible; I'm currently stuck at Level 4's peak and haven't reached Level 5 yet, nor can I forge a new Undead Contract until then.

Your current state evidently lacks the talent to become an Undead Boss.

If you transform here, you'll at most become an ordinary Undead Soldier, with few other paths available."

Listening to Gu Xi, the neighbor's young lady replied earnestly, "Sir, my family used to make Alchemy Potions. I still remember many formulas. I can handle such work."

"In that case, it's doable. I happen to have plenty of Crucibles, though they're mostly dead Crucibles. Still, dead things sometimes can come back to life, and I can offer you that chance.

Check with Di Mi later if her Alchemy Laboratory could use some help."

"Di Mi?"

"You'll find out when you leave with Luna; she usually hangs around the Assembly Hall."

Having allocated a task to the neighbor's young lady, the rest finally looked up at Gu Xi.

However, Gu Xi had no intention of using these timid folks at all.

He pointed at these half-cinders, "You will now be in charge of guarding this small house."

As soon as Gu Xi said this, a mysterious power locked these half-cinders within the small house.

Following that, Gu Xi pushed the door open and strode out.

Shaya followed closely behind Gu Xi, also helplessly glancing at these half-cinders, wondering how they managed to botch such a good opportunity.

Just after stepping out, Gu Xi sensed a red glow emanating from the rear of the Hundred-armed Giant Graveyard District.

The glow carried a heavy scent of blood; it was the moment when the recently acquired Blood Cellar Title Deeds were fused into the city.

[Blood Cellar Title Deeds fusing successful, city experience +2.]

[Level 2 Vampire Mansion activated, city experience +6.]

[Level 2 Bloody Garden activated, city experience +4.]

[Level 3 Blood Pool activated, city experience +6.]

[Level 4 Vampire Statue activated, city experience +4.]

[Level 4 Blood Throne activated, city experience +4.]

[Level 3 Bat Cave activated, city experience +3.]

[...]

As the string of notifications popped up, Gu Xi was astonished to find his Death City experience had significantly increased.

This discovery delighted Gu Xi, who reached out, and the Evil Coffin appeared before him.

Gu Xi flipped onto the Evil Coffin, pointing the Cold Wind Staff toward the direction whence the blood scent came.

"Let's go, and check it out."

Hearing this, the Evil Coffin rushed towards that direction, almost throwing Gu Xi off with its speed.

Just as they shot off some distance, Luna appeared behind Gu Xi.

"Sir, the construction queue has been arranged."

"Good." Gu Xi responded vaguely while gripping tightly to the Iron Chain on the Evil Coffin.

Behind the Evil Coffin, Di Mi and Shaya followed at a rapid pace, eager to visit the newly integrated Blood Cellar District.

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