Tidal Sandworm King

[Materials required to craft Initial Fishing Rod: Wax Oil ×10, Tidal Sandworm Hide ×3.]

[Materials consumed. Initial Fishing Rod crafting in progress...]

[Crafting complete!]

[Obtained: Initial Fishing Rod ×1]

[Initial Fishing Rod]

[Type: Tool]

[Description: The most basic fishing rod, but its quality is fairly good. It can handle catching ordinary fish with ease.]

"Done..."

After crafting the fishing rod, Brother Yu let out a long breath, a smile appearing on his face.

He then made several more baits before carrying the fishing rod out of the cave with great delight.

Li Miao, who was planning to return to the cave to recover his stamina, ran into him. Looking at the fishing rod on his shoulder, he asked in surprise, "Yo, Brother Yu, you made your fishing rod already?"

"Of course. How can a fisherman not have his own fishing rod?"

"Brother Yu, your skills must be incredible. Once we make our fishing rods, you'll have to give us some pointers."

"Ah, I only know a little, a little... I wouldn't call it giving pointers."

"Alright, enough talking. I'm going fishing."

Brother Yu was in an excellent mood after crafting his fishing rod. After chatting with Li Miao for a bit, he headed outside, humming a little tune.

Li Miao scratched his head at the sight. Was fishing really that fun?

They should be able to make their fishing rods soon too. They could try it then.

Tidal Sandworm territory.

Thanks to the fishing rod recipe being unlocked, although the players could hardly be called seasoned fishermen, they still had to unlock any tools they could.

Thus, nearly all of them had gathered here, slaughtering Tidal Sandworms.

Unlike Fishmen, these things would not single-mindedly fight people to the death. They usually appeared in groups, and when attacking, they would burrow into the beach to ambush or evade.

For Newbie Players who were not yet skilled in combat, they were still rather difficult to handle.

Bang!

Bang! Bang!

"These damned worms do nothing but burrow underground. So annoying!"

Brother Mangzi swung the Wolf Tooth Club in his hands, repeatedly smashing the ground. Sand flew everywhere, but the results were minimal, filling him with frustration.

As a fanatical melee player, what he hated most were these elusive, speed-type enemies.

"Brother Mangzi, are you playing whack-a-mole?" Li Miao said helplessly. "Follow the tactics we worked out."

Sandworms appeared in groups.

Naturally, the players would not fight alone.

Players who relied on intelligence to kill their enemies were undoubtedly far stronger than Sandworms that acted on instinct.

But Brother Mangzi was always enraged by these worms. As he fought, he would drift away from his assigned position...

"Oh, oh, sorry. I forgot."

Brother Mangzi gave an awkward smile and replied sheepishly.

"You and Guagua just keep an eye on any that slip through. We need to gather the materials as quickly as possible."

Yuanfang calmly spoke as he swung his dagger, piercing the Sandworm attacking him.

Since they were fighting as a team, their goal was maximum efficiency. There would be other opportunities to practice their combat skills.

Guagua and Brother Mangzi nodded.

Although their combat skills were still lacking, their attitudes were proper.

After Yuanfang and Li Miao, the two veteran players, gave them instructions, the group's efficiency at killing monsters improved noticeably.

Of course, killing Sandworms faster also meant the Sandworm King appeared sooner.

Bang!

With an explosive sound, the Sandworm King burst from the sand, its mouthparts grotesque as it lunged straight for Li Miao's chest, targeting the one responsible for pulling the monsters.

Yuanfang reacted in time and kicked Li Miao aside, allowing him to narrowly escape disaster.

Otherwise, even someone with Li Miao's exceptional physique would have been severely injured, if not killed, by that blow.

"Hiss..."

Perhaps sensing that there were quite a few enemies, the Sandworm King actually let out a hiss, calling out all the remaining Sandworms in the area.

It then burrowed back into the beach and began another ferocious round of attacks!

However, things were different now.

After several days of fighting, Li Miao and Yuanfang's combat techniques had become quite refined.

Yuanfang in particular, a micro-control player with terrifying talent, had grown so strong that people could barely comprehend it.

As several Sandworms launched another attack from underground.

Yuanfang swiftly adjusted his position and, in an instant, locked onto the largest monster among them.

The next moment.

His dagger precisely pierced the Sandworm King's body!

A furious, pained hiss rang out as the Sandworm King instinctively swung its tail, trying to break free from Yuanfang's attack.

But Yuanfang had no intention of killing it in one go.

Swish!

With a roar.

Li Miao had already charged in from the other side, swinging his blade fiercely into the Sandworm King's body!

That was right. Yuanfang's attack and retreat had both been meant to give Li Miao time to react and an opening to attack.

And Li Miao, who had worked with him for so long, naturally shared that understanding. Without hesitation, he slashed out!

"Hiss!"

The Sandworm King instantly began struggling wildly, blood spraying from its wounds.

After killing another Sandworm, Yuanfang said, "Bro Miao, hold it."

He then turned to Guagua, who was tangled up with the other Sandworms. "Guagua, finish it!"

Hearing Yuanfang's command, Li Miao immediately pounced without another word.

Already heavily injured, the Sandworm King froze, losing even its ability to burrow underground and flee.

"Coming!" Guagua's eyes lit up. She rushed forward, shouted, and viciously stabbed the Sandworm King in the head.

[You have killed the Tidal Sandworm King]

[Obtained: Wax Oil ×8]

[Obtained: Spell: Conceal ×1]

[Obtained: Sandworm Leggings (Common)]

[Obtained: Sandworm Meat Bait ×5]

As the Sandworm King died, its body turned to ashes and scattered away.

Yet at the spot where its remains had been, a pile of glowing drops made everyone present shudder inwardly.

It was their first time seeing so many drops!

"Holy shit... Guagua, you stabbed the Sandworm King so hard you even poked out its underwear..." Li Miao couldn't help laughing. "Good thing Yuanfang had you land the finishing blow. If it had been my bad luck, we probably wouldn't have gotten much."

Guagua did not act overly modest at his words. Instead, she giggled. "Let's see what dropped first!"

[Spell: Conceal]

[Type: Skill Book]

[Quality: Cinder]

[Effect: Can consume Spiritual Power to weaken your presence and the sounds produced by your actions.]

[Description: The ashes of a spell derived from the Tidal Sandworm King's talent.]

[Sandworm Leggings (Common)]

[Type: Leg Armor]

[Description: Formed from the Tidal Sandworm King's hide, possessing decent toughness and protective properties.]

[Sandworm Meat Bait]

[Type: Item]

[Effect: Gives off a rich meaty aroma and can be used to attract prey.]

[Description: The most delicious part of the Sandworm King, enough to make many creatures drool.]

"What, what? What good stuff dropped?"

Brother Mangzi asked eagerly, but before he could get close, another Sandworm shamelessly ambushed him.

His anger flared. "Hiss... this damned worm!"

He immediately raised his Wolf Tooth Club again and began wildly pounding the Sandworm.

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