Because Miin couldn't bear to watch those beastkin lose their lives in vain during treasure hunting, out of compassion, she did something crucial. She brought out some of her hidden treasures that were originally kept deep inside the city and placed them in the seven courtyards connected to the city. Each courtyard corresponded to areas such as the desert and forest where Wang Xiaole and Mewo White had previously visited.

Based on the differences in strength among the creatures born in the seven courtyards and the varying difficulty levels of passing through them, Miin selectively placed treasures of different values in each area. Initially, the ancient city had no guards. If it weren't for external intruders, creatures similar to caretaker guards and strange beings wouldn't have been born.

Miin's intention for having those creatures guard long term was to prevent her hidden treasures from being easily taken by the beastkin, thus increasing the difficulty of treasure hunting. Miin always believed in the principle of "fair exchange." Therefore, as long as the beastkin managed to defeat the powerful creatures she created, they could freely search for treasures in the corresponding areas.

In this way, the ancient city truly gained exploration value. Beastkin who had tirelessly explored would not return empty-handed, and entering the ancient city became a necessary risk. Eventually, even Miin accepted this "trial mode." The powerful creatures, which initially just played with the beastkin, turned into real combatants against them.

The seven courtyards with different environments later became the seven known checkpoints familiar to White Water. This model lasted for over a century until a fundamental change occurred in the past few decades. Over time, the treasures of the first four checkpoints in the ancient city were almost emptied then. Coupled with the excessive difficulty of the last three checkpoints, the risk outweighed the rewards, and the exploration value of the ancient city ceased to exist. It then became a place where the royal family of the beastkin used it to execute major criminals.

To help Wang Xiaole and Mewo White better understand the current situation, Miin bluntly explained, "You two are late. You should have come decades earlier. This city is no longer open to adventurers." If the ancient city were likened to a shop, it would undoubtedly be a long-closed abandoned establishment. Miin, as the "shop owner," had long lost any intention to continue operating.

"Not open to the public? Are you kidding me?" Wang Xiaole, who had passed through the first four checkpoints, could not accept that his previous efforts were in vain with just one simple statement.

"We also put in a lot of effort along the way. If the ancient city is no longer open, why do the guards along the way fight so fiercely?" Mewo White questioned.

"Well, those guys... They are strong, but their brains are not very smart," Miin said somewhat helplessly. "I told them they didn't need to continue guarding, but their brains couldn't understand and they still carry out their original tasks."

"Miin, are you telling us that the four battles we had before were all just a misunderstanding?" Wang Xiaole asked.

"Congratulations, sir. You got it right," Miin clapped cheerfully, but her reaction still gave off a sense of indifference.

Wang Xiaole will not easily overlook important matters just because she is trying to create a cheerful atmosphere, and she took a few steps closer.

"I'll tell Miin this: a few flattering words won't offset the efforts Mewo White and I have put in for half a day. We are not that easily dismissed!"

If the treasures in the ancient city have been plundered by previous treasure hunters, Wang Xiaole will have to accept her bad luck; but the current issue is not about "none," it solely depends on whether Miin "wants to give."

"What do you suggest?"

Wang Xiaole adopted a stance of demanding compensation, asking for a satisfactory response.

"I say... if you all go back, will the master and the madam comply?"

As Miin spoke, she dared not meet the eyes of the person in front of her; her gaze drifted over the invisible air nearby.

"Comply? Do you think we will comply?"

Miin was already thinking of slipping away.

Unfortunately, her retreat behind her was already blocked by Mewo White a moment ago, leaving her in a state of being caught in a crossfire.

Powerful individuals can be divided into two types, one who reasons and the other who does not;

Miin's strength cannot be questioned, but she is a rational and principled person.

She is refraining from using force now because she believes the reasoning is not on her side, making her appear extremely passive.

If Miin cannot show some sincerity, Wang Xiaole is likely to stay here with Mewo White for a week or even longer, becoming a restless and noisy neighbor.

Beyond work, Miin dislikes being disturbed; she is making concessions to avoid the aforementioned outcome, and is initiating new negotiations:

"Do the master and the madam think this is acceptable? This ancient city will be opened to you one more time. If you can pass the remaining three levels after that, you can..."

"Can you empty out your hidden treasures, Miin?"

"Empty them out? No, but as a confirmation of your efforts, I can grant each of you one wish."

"A wish? Usually, at times like these, isn't it possible to have three wishes granted?"

"Three more? Do you take me for a genie from a lamp... you two have six wishes in total, and I'd be at a loss."

Miin cannot guarantee the number of wishes, but she can promise the value of each wish:

"There are no restrictions on the content of the wishes: you can ask to become a king or emperor, gain dominant power on the continent, or seek immortality."

Miin is well aware that the levels ahead of these two are extremely difficult, with the sixth level even risking one's life;

The high difficulty of the levels requires Wang Xiaole's party to double their efforts, hence the remarkably generous reward from Miin.

In the end, this still follows the principle of "equivalent exchange."

The "unrestricted content wishes" have stirred both Wang Xiaole and Mewo White.

The former wants to take the opportunity to meet her sister, while the latter is eager to unravel the doubts in his heart.

Both are thinking:

If Miin is truly the legendary "Weigher of Wishes," then she will undoubtedly be able to fulfill their desires!

From this moment on, both of them had a reason to go all the way;

At this point, they had no intention of turning back before achieving their goal.

The negotiation eventually reached an agreement, and then Mewo introduced the rules of the fifth challenge:

"Although I happened to appear in this challenge, it was just a coincidence that I ran into you while taking a walk. In reality, I am not your opponent for this challenge."

Mewo's right hand drew a beautiful trajectory in the air, leaving a meandering trace like a water droplet;

Her moist fingers quickly pointed to a pool inside the hall:

"Your opponent for this challenge is water. Friendly reminder: in another five minutes, the entire hall will be submerged in water!"

Mewo had a great attitude, casually discussing a potentially life-threatening situation with the ease of discussing breakfast, and teasing them:

"Unless you are a hybrid of sea races and beastkin with gills for breathing underwater, it's best to leave this place quickly."

Wang Xiaole, still not obedient, did not do anything on his way to heeding the advice.

He swapped positions with Mewo White and swiftly moved behind Mewo;

He decisively reached out from behind and firmly seized her slender arms, subduing her with a crisp sound.

"Please do not touch me, I am not only 'unsellable,' but also a 'fragile product' that needs to be handled with care."

"I did not touch Mewo because I like it... Let Mewo White pass this challenge, and you, Mewo, will regain your freedom."

"Ah, I understand! Sir wants to control me so that the slightly weaker lady can effortlessly pass the fifth challenge."

This idea was quite good, and Mewo could see Wang Xiaole's intentions clearly, but she had no plans to offer any additional rewards.

"If I were an ordinary opponent, Sir's trick would work."

As soon as Mewo's words fell, Wang Xiaole immediately felt a change in her body.

The sensation upon contact was distinctly softening, and Mewo's body became transparent, like clear flowing water.

With a splash, Mewo's body completely turned into a mass of water, breaking free from Wang Xiaole's control and splashing onto the ground.

"I have mastered the use of natural forces to the extreme, allowing my physical body to transform into various elements for a period of time, which cannot be controlled by magic."

Mewo's figure disappeared, and even the water droplets quickly seeped into the ground;

However, her voice did not dissipate, echoing clearly within the hall.

The escape method Mewo just used was a crucial means she employed in a seemingly enclosed space without an exit to ensure her safety.

Now, Wang Xiaole's plan to let Mewo White escape first and then face this challenge alone had completely gone awry.

Furthermore, if he did not act quickly thereafter, he would be submerged in the rapidly rising water.

The walls of the hall had now begun to leak!

Wang Xiaole's priority was to figure out a quick way to escape this place with Mewo White.

Using magic to blast the walls would only hasten the flooding.

Using the sword to destroy the entire hall clearly did not meet Myne's requirements;

The challenge presented to the challengers in this level is not something that can be solved with sheer force alone.

The time allotted for using their brains is only five minutes, no matter how one thinks, it's not considered long.

Not to mention: Myne had absolutely no intention of letting the two challengers focus solely on thinking about the problem.

"Water, obey my command..."

As Myne's chant came to an end, all the ice around the two individuals suddenly shattered, transforming into countless blades;

Attacks came rushing from multiple angles, sealing off every direction around the two, leaving no escape route.