Lynn secretly breathed a sigh of relief, the corner of his mouth twitching slightly.

But he knew.

Although the mission was completed.

Now wasn't the time to complain about the System.

"That makes perfect sense, because everything I said was absolutely reasonable!" Lynn said seriously, sitting up straight.

Squelch—

The female ghost's split face slowly closed up, the sticky tentacles retracting back into her body as she regained her previous graceful, mature woman's appearance.

She stared wide-eyed, hands clasped over her chest, looking at the adorable baby in Lynn's arms.

For a moment, she actually seemed somewhat anxious and uneasy.

"I... I mean..."

She avoided the baby's pure gaze, looking as awkward as a young woman who had just become a mother.

"Here, hold your own baby." Lynn said with a serious expression.

The female ghost shyly turned her head away, not daring to look at the baby, her two hands hesitantly reaching forward.

Seeing this.

Lynn didn't hesitate, directly stuffing the adorable baby from his arms into the female ghost's embrace.

"Yada~"

The ghost baby (๑＞︶＜)و hugged the female ghost's neck, sticking out her little tongue and enthusiastically licking her cheeks, leaving trails of moisture on her face.

The female ghost stood there stiffly in a daze, letting the daughter in her arms affectionately lick her.

Obviously.

She had never experienced such intimate treatment before.

Because all the ghost babies formed from fragments that had fallen from her body before were malicious creatures that would kill almost any living being they encountered.

Even towards her, none of the evil spirits had truly treated her as a mother.

"How does it feel?" Lynn asked earnestly and seriously:

"Don't you also feel a sense of heartfelt joy and sweetness right away?"

The female ghost stood there stiffly holding the baby, saying: "Not quite used to it..."

Lynn nodded, giving a thumbs up, and said seriously: "Normal. The first time being a proper mother often comes with a bit of bewilderment, just like feeling embarrassed during the first time making love—it's the same principle."

"......"

After a long while, the female ghost finally shook her head vigorously, her face returning to its cold expression as she held the baby and said:

"Hmph! You smooth-talking little brat, don't think saying a few words can really change the fact that my child changed because of you!"

"I'm living right next door now, and when I feel interested someday, I'll sneak in late at night and eat you."

"Yada~~" The adorable baby (๑＞︶＜)و gave another enthusiastic lick on the female ghost's cheek.

The female ghost immediately went back to being dazed again.

"J-just you wait!"

......

Lynn maintained his smile, sweating profusely as he watched the enchanting woman carrying the ghost baby walk out of the shop door.

After she left, Lynn finally breathed a sigh of relief, collapsing into the chair.

Lynn muttered to himself: "This won't do. I need to quickly improve my combat abilities. If I encounter this kind of situation again in the future, I might not be as lucky as I was today..."

And that female ghost had already said it.

She would come back for him!

Although he managed to successfully eliminate her malice today, there was no guarantee that she wouldn't get a sudden whim and actually sneak in at night to deal with him on the spot.

"Just have to wait until tonight. Teacher should be back soon!"

Lynn stabilized his emotions.

Then he opened his system space and took out the special reward he had just obtained.

[Infectious Aura]

[Quality]: Rare Passive Skill

[Description]: When engaging in persuasion activities, there's a high probability of increasing persuasion success rate against targets and reducing their malice.

[Attribute Bonus]: Permanently +1 to Calming Proficiency

It's actually a skill!

Lynn carefully read through the description.

He roughly understood this skill's function.

Which meant.

When he performed psychological counseling and similar operations on targets, it could increase his success rate.

Regardless.

It's still a pretty good support skill!

"Learn!"

Instantly.

The skill book transformed into a stream of light and entered his body.

His system panel immediately gained a new passive skill.

Time slowly passed.

Lynn continued his daily monotonous shop duty.

"Knock knock knock—"

A series of knocking sounds came from outside the door.

The drowsy Lynn immediately perked up, instantly putting on his professional smile as he looked up and said:

"Welcome..."

A chilling aura slowly drifted in from outside the door.

Lynn's eyes immediately fell upon a tall and burly figure.

Dressed in fearsome black armor, with withered, bone-white cheeks, and equally bone-white long hair flowing down his back, his eyes shimmering with crimson light.

Behind him, he led a sinister nightmare steed covered in ominous black fur.

[Black Knight]

[Level]: ???

[Alignment]: Chaotic Neutral

[Combat Ability]: Extremely powerful attack and defense.

[Description]: A death knight who wanders the Dark World, possessing immense fighting spirit, dedicated to challenging all powerful beings in the Dark World, with an intense thirst for strength.

Lynn was startled.

Obviously.

This was another formidable character!

And judging by his attire and description, he definitely fell into the elite boss category!

Indeed, the Demon Hunter was right—many incredible beings had indeed arrived near Wandering Souls Alley!

"I need some sufficiently powerful combat support potions."

The Black Knight spoke in a hoarse voice.

He took out a blood-stained money pouch from his chest, and the clinking of coins could be heard inside.

"Payment won't be short."

[Ding! You have triggered a mission: Prepare combat potions that satisfy the Black Knight's requirements, Mission reward: Base EXP +200, Skeleton Coins +100, Black Knight's return rate +1]

Finally, a properly normal customer!

Lynn immediately stood up, maintaining his smile as he said:

"Please come in, guest! You've come to the right place! Throughout the entire Wandering Souls Alley, only our Bloodsaw Potion Shop has the highest quality potions!"

The Black Knight said hoarsely: "Isn't yours the only potion shop within several hundred miles?"

The Black Knight stepped through the doorway.

The Soul Lamp instantly began dancing wildly.

His full suit of armor emitted creaking metal friction sounds.

An overwhelming aura pressed forward.

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This was an incredibly powerful warrior!

"Guest, may I ask what type of support potions you require?" Lynn asked with a smile as he made introductions.

He then took down various potions from the counter one by one, placing them on the table.

"Our shop has all kinds of potions, with a wide variety that will definitely satisfy you."

Lynn pushed one of the potions on the table toward the Black Knight.

"For example, this one."

"Strength Potion, can significantly increase your attack power. It's one of our shop's bestsellers. You can give it a try."

The Black Knight glanced at it.

He picked up the potion bottle, sniffed it, then drank it in one gulp.

[Ding! Crisis level 10%]

"Completely useless." The Black Knight said hoarsely as he put down the empty bottle:

"The enhancement this potion provides to my combat ability is almost negligible. Are you mocking me?"

Lynn immediately felt a powerful aura enveloping him.

Making his heart race under the pressure.

Lynn immediately realized the hidden danger in this mission.

Which meant.

If this Black Knight didn't get potions that sufficiently satisfied him, he might resort to violence?!