Chapter 42: Chapter 41: Shadows of Deception: A Schemer's Gambit Against the Bandits.

Luo Tian's lips curled into a sly smirk as he contemplated the quest laid out before him. The allure of enhancing his spiritual root rank was too enticing to ignore, even if left unspoken. 'I must seize this opportunity,' he mused inwardly, his mind already strategizing the best approach.

His insatiable thirst for power drove him, but caution whispered in his thoughts – a plan was essential to survive if he wanted to attack those bandits.

Accepting the quest with a calculated nod, Luo Tian's crimson eyes gleamed with determination. The promise of the coveted "Ethereal Ascension Rune" beckoned irresistibly; its value immeasurable in his pursuit of becoming a powerful expert and creating his infinite harem.

Anticipation flickered within him at the mere thought of what awaited upon its completion – a chain quest, hinting at even greater rewards that matched or surpassed its allure.