Normal physical attacks were completely ineffective. The flying blade had indeed pierced the Acid Slime and entered its body, but the dagger was instantly melted away.
Moreover, the Acid Slime had already noticed them.
Acid Slime, Level: 10.
It was clearly the same level as the Goblin Archer, yet it felt exceptionally difficult to deal with.
The slime sprang toward them. The two could only quickly use Back Hop to dodge, their reactions surprisingly in sync.
Still, some acid splashed onto Ravi's hand.
The searing pain instantly made Ravi want to wash it with water, but Mel grabbed him. "Don't touch water immediately! Wipe off the acid first!"
He quickly picked up a dry branch nearby and wiped the acid from Ravi's hand.
There were no dry towels, so they could only use these relatively dry branches and fallen leaves. If the acid came into direct contact with water, it might release even more heat.
"I'll distract the slime. Hurry and rinse your wound with water. Rub this Wood Ash on your hand."
Ravi took the Wood Ash, immersed his arm in the water, pulled it back out, and then applied the Wood Ash.
He had no time to wonder where Mel had gotten the Wood Ash. His attention was nowhere near such details; he only felt that this Golden Slime was incredibly dangerous.
Just a tiny splash felt like a burning stab of pain. It was clearly a liquid.
Mel held a large handful of Wood Ash. It was somewhat alkaline, so he hoped it could neutralize the acid. If that did not work, he would bury the slime in Wood Ash. To catch this "Golden Slime," he had killed a full thousand slimes.
After the Wood Ash was scattered, the slime came into contact with it