Hiss Hiss Hiss!

The arrow hit its mark instantly.

The trapped Black Scale Lizard Dragon had no time to dodge and its eye socket was pierced by an arrow.

"Roar—!"

Flames from the arrows spilled from the Black Scale Lizard Dragon's eye sockets, and the corrupting power of the Iron Horn Great Bow also took effect at the same time.

Due to the body structure of the Black Scale Lizard Dragon.

The force of the arrow immediately began to affect its brain.

Even a powerful Fifth Stage Devil Beast cannot resist this kind of destruction within its brain.

In just two or three breaths.

The enormous creature lay motionless at the bottom of the pit.

"Um?"

At the same time, Linsey above was delighted.

The operation to kill the Black Scale Lizard Dragon brought him a new round of experience, and his strength, agility, and intelligence each increased by a point! "Even in the Fifth Stage, the strength distribution between them is completely different."

Linsey murmured a sigh.

He had gained some experience from killing the Magma Fire Monster and the Corrupted Poison Spider, but it was far less than that of the Black Scale Lizard Dragon.

Devil Beast is just like the awakened humans.

Even if the power levels are the same, there are still significant differences in strength between individuals.

Just like a Third Stage craftsman cannot defeat a Third Stage warrior in a contest of brute force.

brush--

Just then, the Black Scale Lizard Dragon's skin suddenly swelled and then contracted.

A gust of wind, alternating between hot and cold, burst forth from its body in an instant, even passing through the trap, and crashing and surging outwards like ocean waves.

The ice surface cracked, and the wild grass lay fallen.

The moment the Devil Beast died.

Ripples spread across the Frozen Swamp, as if a giant bubble had been gently popped.

Standing at the cave entrance, Linsey's hair was blown around by the wind, and she could barely open her eyes.

However, he was strong enough to hold his ground steadily, while drawing his bow again to prevent any new dangers from below.

The Black Scale Lizard Dragon was clearly dead.

"But this power..."

As Linsey stood ready, Kaldr beside him spoke up:

"This is a cage that is connected to the Blackscale Lizard Dragon's essence and restricts my escape."

"And with its death, I was free."

"..."

"Then congratulations."

He offered his congratulations and cautiously opened his Hunting Notes.

The entry for [Black Scale Lizard Dragon] ends here.

In addition to the regular kill achievement list, there's an extra line: [Elite Kill Achievement: 1/1]

"Call--"

Linsey finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, real kill counts don't lie.

"Linsey, I need to leave here immediately."

"The death of the Black Scale Lizard Dragon may provoke the wrath of the Dragon Beast. According to you humans, we will meet again someday."

Kaldr showed no regret whatsoever.

After saying goodbye, the Glacier Elemental turned and left, its figure immediately disappearing into the depths of the melting swamp.

On the other hand, Linsey also knew that this place was not a good place to stay.

While claiming the achievement reward, he rolled down and began collecting materials from the bottom of the pit, including those of the Black Scale Lizard Dragon.

[Headgear: Black Scale Lizard Dragon Head]

[A headgear made from the head of Black Scale Lizard Dragon. Wearing it will replace the user's head with the structure of Black Scale Lizard Dragon, enhancing their sense of smell and vision, and increasing their Constitution and strength.]

[These are items that have achieved significant value for collection and display.]

"... Huh? You can do that!"

Linsey was holding the head of a Black Scale Lizard Dragon.

He tried putting it on, and his originally dirty boyish face was replaced by a ferocious lizard head!

"Hiss... hiss..."

Linsey tried to speak, but all she could make was hiss like a lizard.

Moreover, unlike human senses, it can stick out its tongue and keenly detect changes in the smell of the air.

He reached up and touched his neck.

After putting on the hood, the neck area naturally transformed from scales into human skin, the structure perfectly integrated, as if it was always meant to be this long! "Hiss hiss hiss..."

Linsey checked her attributes again.

The Black Scale Lizard Dragon Head enhancement is simple and straightforward, increasing both Constitution and strength by two points.

"The gap between players with equipment and those without equipment is indeed huge."

Linsey was getting used to the feeling of the Black Scale Lizard Dragon's head.

He was going to be traveling alone in the wilderness, and since he didn't need to see anyone, he didn't plan to take off the hood anytime soon.

Especially Linsey's Constitution attributes.

After adding 2 points to 27, it went straight to 29, just a little short of 30.

The standard for measurement is the toxins in his body.

If Linsey maintains this attribute and gets a good night's sleep, the toxins will be completely eliminated the next day! "Then comes the materials."

[Material: Lizard Dragon Scale Hide (Elite)]

The complete hide of the Black Scale Lizard Dragon can be used to craft various equipment.

The value of perfectly sourced leather, extracted from elite individuals, has increased dramatically!

As usual, Linsey placed the [Lizard Dragon Scale Hide] on the Workbench. Most of the things that can be made from this material are armor such as clothes or pants, and it also requires other materials.

But there is one formula that Linsey can immediately create with the materials in her hands.

[1 Lizard Dragon Scale Hide + 1 Cloak + 5 Spider Silk = Double Qi Cloak]

Linsey took out the cloak Qiao Er had given her before she left the Hidden Borderlands and immediately chose to synthesize it.

[Equipment/Materials: Double Qi Cloak]

This high-grade cloak, crafted primarily from Wilderness Cloak materials, offers excellent warmth and repels insects. The subsequent stitching of Lizard Dragon Scale Hide significantly enhances its strength. A layer of airflow protects the cloak. It can also be used as a material to craft other items.

A powerful, versatile cloak at a reasonable price.

Linsey held the brand-new cloak in his hands. Its color had changed from its previous appearance to jet black, and a faint current of air flowed from the cloak, enveloping his hands that held it.

"Let's test the strength first."

Linsey pulled out an ordinary dagger and stabbed it directly into the surface of the cloak.

Snap! Just like when Linsey attacked the Black Scale Lizard Dragon.

The outer layer of airflow first applies resistance to the attack, gradually increasing its force until it breaks through; the cloak itself is also quite sturdy.

"It's not as exaggerated as the Black Scale Lizard Dragon itself."

"But in reality, its strength is equivalent to wearing a suit of armor!"

Originally intended for survival in the wild, these items have been transformed into protective gear for use in combat.

Linsey was naturally overjoyed.

He casually cut a piece of flesh from the Black Scale Lizard Dragon's corpse, stuffed it into his bag, and climbed out.

Although they were only temporary comrades, he took Kaldr's reminder to heart.

"We can't stay here any longer..."

Rumble—

Linsey returned to the surface of the swamp, preparing to continue eastward.

As soon as he regained his footing, the ground beneath his feet trembled violently, and the melting ice and fire in the surrounding swamp crackled and popped. At the same time, his vision began to sway erratically from side to side.

"Earthquake?"

"Or is this the wrath of the Dragon Beast?!"