Li Pound hadn't forgotten to gather information from the low-level succubus during the day.

  Knowing what Lucia's next experiment was related to was crucial for him.

  Last time, it was because he learned the experiment involved fire that he collected the corresponding skills, allowing him to survive the demon's torment.

  Through his diligent inquiries, Li Pound finally figured out the information for the next experiment.

  This time it wasn't fire, but earth.

  [Resilience], [Hard Bones], and [Self-Healing] could be kept for later use; he now needed to find [Earth Resistance].

  Finally, he found a cute level 6 succubus.

  It possessed [Earth Resistance] and [Great Strength].

  Having two skills is very rare among low-level skeletons.

  He wouldn't rush to retrieve them; he needed to continue using [Stealth] for a few more nights to gather enough experience to level up.

  Last time, he survived thanks to timely allocation of free attribute points.

  Therefore, it would be best to level up again before Lucia returned to secure more free attribute points.

  Last time his constitution was 5, this time it's 7. Maybe he can save some free points.

  In short, he needs to prevent accidents and be prepared to deal with risks.

  At night, he skillfully approached the skeleton he had previously scouted, and flames shot into its eye sockets and chest, burning it fiercely.

  [Ding, low-level skeleton killed, experience +60]

  Then, he dismantled it, burning it piece by piece, reducing it to ashes.

  "That bone dragon has been sleeping lately, Master." Li Pound shuddered in fright, scattering the last handful of ashes as he casually strolled around.

  He even tucked the last finger bone back into the crevice of his arm bone.

  "Who's there!" A suppressed, delicate shout rang out; he'd been discovered after all.

  Soon, a succubus emerged from around the corner, a slimy, black shadow crawling at her feet.

  "Just a low-level skeleton."

  The succubus secretly breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Li Pound's reaction.

  After all, who would worry about their conversation being overheard by skeletons acting on instinct?

  Li Pound realized he'd overheard something terrible.

  "Master, it's getting late. If there's any movement from Pound, I'll inform you again."

  "If there's no news, Master, proceed with the planned campaign against Pound in a month." The succubus bowed respectfully, as if paying homage to the slimy black shadow beneath her feet.

  Li Pound's spirits lifted.

  A campaign against Pound!

  This is amazing! Isn't this the opportunity I've been waiting for?

  At that time, I can take advantage of the chaos, unleash my power after accumulating strength for so long, and perhaps escape this quagmire.

  The black slime beneath the succubus's feet writhed for a moment, then disappeared into the shadows.

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  It hadn't uttered a single word throughout.

  Perhaps the restriction between them meant the succubus could only communicate unilaterally, not receive information.

  Even after the black mud disappeared, the succubus remained motionless, maintaining her respectful posture.

  Li Pound casually turned in a direction and wandered into the distance.

  Then, just as the succubus was about to look at him, he performed a somersault, got up, and continued wandering in another direction.

  He perfectly portrayed the foolish and harmless nature of a low-level skeleton.

  Li Pound lived among low-level skeletons, performing the role of a low-level skeleton day and night.

  At this moment, he was a low-level skeleton.

  The succubus also withdrew her gaze from Li Pound.

  She had originally intended to eliminate Li Pound; after all, with so many skeletons, Lucia wouldn't care about losing one or two.

  But Li Pound was the only skeleton to survive the first round of experiments, and no one knew how deeply he had impressed Lucia, so she didn't intervene.

  After burning the last piece of finger bone stuck in his arm bone to ashes, Li Pound began to rest.

  He anticipated Lucia's return the day after tomorrow, and planned to deal with the colleague with [Earth Resistance] the following night, while simultaneously leveling up to lv4.

  The next night, he easily dealt with one skeleton, burning it to ashes.

  Then, without resting, he approached the skeleton with [Earth Resistance].

  He burned it again.

  [Ding, level increased to lv4]

  [Free Attribute Points +1] After experiencing the exhilarating surge of Soul Flame following the upgrade, his mental fatigue eased somewhat.

  He detached his left leg and attached it to his own.

  Failed; he'd ripped off the [Strength] skill from the skeleton's two abilities.

  Damn it, he hated multi-skilled creatures. Li Pound then ripped off his right leg, removed it, and attached it.

  [Ding, gained Earth Resistance Lv1]

  But the [Resilience] skill on his right leg was gone.

  Just in case, he now needed to find someone with [Resilience] to detach his left leg and attach it to himself.

  He destroyed the remains in front of him, a deep sense of exhaustion washing over him.

  Forcing himself to stay alert, he searched through the pile of skeletons, each use of [Appraisal] adding to his mental fatigue.

  "Finally found one!" Upon finding a creature with the [Resilience] skill, Li Pound even let out a low "gag."

  He crept over stealthily and pressed down on the head.

  "Burn!"

  [Ding, low-level skeleton killed, experience +50] His spirit was almost completely drained.

  He replaced the leg bone; he no longer had the energy to deal with the remains.

  He could only use a low-temperature flame to burn the skeleton, simulating the appearance of bone deterioration and death.

  [Ding, spirit +1]

  He found a corner, collapsed to the ground, and before losing consciousness, faintly heard a notification sound.

  When he awoke, everything was as usual.

  The skeleton's remains were gone, probably disposed of by the succubus as bone deterioration.

  Lucia hadn't returned yet; it seemed there was still plenty of time.

  Li Pound looked at his stats; his Spirit had risen to 9 points.

  At this moment, [Hard Bones], [Resilience], [Self-Healing], and [Earth Resistance] were all present, his Constitution was a "high" 7 points, and he had one free attribute point left.

  Li Pound was very confident, even wanting to shout, "Who can kill me!"

  He was now even starting to look forward to Lucia coming to torment him.

  He'd then cast an earth magic spell on her, and when he became successful, he'd return to take revenge, giving his lovely Lucia a quick and painless end.

  Sure enough, at noon, some sunlight pierced through the depths of the canyon.

  Lucia fluttered her beautiful bat wings and descended to the bottom of the valley.

  Her beautiful, deep purple eyes swept over the group of skeletons, ready to unleash the earth magic he had long awaited.

  She waved her hand, and two adorable succubus sisters grabbed one of the skeletons—ah, that skeleton was me!

  It seems Sister Lucia still remembers me; she grabbed me as soon as she arrived.

  Looking at the skeleton before her, Lucia actually saw expectation in the soul flames emanating from his eye sockets.

  She shook her head; it was probably just her imagination.

  "I hope you can pull through this time too," Lucia said.

  Then...

  "The Wind of Aiolos." A whirlwind engulfed Li Pound.

  Every inch of his bone felt as if countless knives were cutting into it.

  "That damned demon! How can it be wind?!" Li Pound cursed Lucia and all the succubus present.

  He felt as if his soul was being blown out of his bones.

  His prepared [Earth Resistance] now seemed like a complete joke.