Is this the foundation of a hidden boss?
However, it was clear that Man Man and her companions were not first-time dungeon runners, nor were they inexperienced newcomers.
While some were surprised by Li Hao's blatant hint, the group remained largely wary.
They knew all too well how cunning the NPCs in special dungeons were; they were special beings with intelligence no less than that of ordinary people, and could not be measured by the same standards as the intelligent NPCs in ordinary game dungeons.
While there are indeed adorable, silly NPCs in special dungeons, they don't believe that a mysterious and unpredictable hidden boss would be such an adorable fool.
Man Man asked cautiously, "What business does Senior have with us?"
Li Hao smiled and said, "I am very interested in your world of Inhuman, especially your cultivation system."
Li Hao glanced at the Bayonet with amusement as he finished speaking.
The expressions of the group changed drastically, and they all stared at Li Hao in disbelief.
He!
The group had entered special instances before, though these were all previously explored worlds. However, this was the first time they had heard an NPC express interest in the world of the Inhuman.
However, the group wasn't particularly shocked by this, because since the NPCs in the special instance possessed intelligence like ordinary people, they must also have ordinary curiosity. What truly shocked and even unsettled them was the look Li Hao gave the Bayonet.
Others might not know what the Bayonet had just done, but how could these men not know?
They were horrified and somewhat incredulous.
The Bayonet had only glanced at him cautiously with his Insight Technique, yet he had already discovered some clues!
What kind of monster is this person?!
They had encountered powerful NPCs before, but never one capable of detecting the Eye of Insight. Even the super boss in another instance, who was said to be able to shatter the continent with a single punch, didn't possess such abnormal sensing abilities.
At this moment, facing Li Hao, who was able to detect the effects of the Eye of Insight, the group couldn't help but feel somewhat uneasy.
Sensing their tension and unease, Li Hao smiled and reassured them, "There's no need to be too nervous. Although I've been out of the public eye for many years, I wouldn't stoop to plunder. You demonstrate the methods of this world of Inhuman, and I will naturally teach you the cultivation methods of this world. You won't leave empty-handed."
Upon hearing this, the group breathed a slight sigh of relief.
They exchanged a silent glance, their eyes filled with excitement.
What a huge opportunity!
The power system of special dungeons can be brought into the real world. If we can obtain good cultivation methods from this hidden big boss, then!
Thinking of this, the group couldn't help but breathe a little faster.
They were all ordinary people, just ordinary members of the Azure Great World, and the cultivation techniques they could access were all common methods. Now that they had the opportunity to come into contact with the methods of another world, they couldn't help but feel excited and thrilled.
Xiu Xiu's delicate face was full of smiles as she excitedly said, "My name is Xiu Xiu, greetings, senior. I used to practice Holy Light Technique, which can heal ordinary external injuries. This is the cultivation method of Holy Light Technique; please take a look, senior."
As Xiu Xiu spoke, she channeled the little power she had left and cast a Holy Light spell.
They did not directly descend into the Jin Yong Great World in their physical form, but rather entered another world by creating new bodies within that Jin Yong Great World and then allowing their souls to descend. Therefore, the power they gained in other worlds, or the power they possessed in the real world, can only be acquired through cultivation again.
The so-called universal skills are nothing more than minor cheat codes left behind by the mastermind behind the manipulation of the natural order.
Of course, if someone were to spend an enormous amount of money, they could bring the power of other worlds directly to another world. But for ordinary players, that's clearly beyond their means.
Xiu Xiu had only just begun her cultivation in this world, so her movements were extremely strained.
Her face flushed red before a white, firefly-like holy light appeared at her fingertips. If Li Hao hadn't had decent eyesight, he wouldn't have been able to see that subtle holy light power clearly.
"Oops."
Xiu Xiu wanted to demonstrate the power of the holy light, but since she had only just begun her cultivation, the holy light she had condensed instantly dissipated.
Her smooth forehead was covered in sweat, and she lowered her head somewhat embarrassedly. "This is the best my mental strength can do right now."
Li Hao narrowed his eyes slightly.
" In the Chat Group, are you aware of each other's world coordinates?"
"The connection has been strengthened, but the other party is very cunning, and their spatial jumps are extremely fast. This brief, weak connection is far from enough."
Li Hao narrowed his eyes, thinking to himself, "If the connection between the two sides can be further strengthened and last for a longer period of time, is there any hope of finding the other's world coordinates?"
"Can."
Upon hearing this, Li Hao immediately had an idea.
Aren't these Little White the best signal receivers?
He smiled at the group, especially at Xiu Xiu looked embarrassed, and comforted her, "It's a very interesting ability, with great potential."
Upon hearing this, Xiu Xiu immediately perked up.
She crossed her arms in front of her and asked excitedly, "Can I use Holy Light to exchange for other cultivation techniques with you, senior?"
Li Hao calmly replied, "Of course."
Upon hearing this, everyone became interested.
They looked at Li Hao with excitement and anticipation, waiting for his trade.
Cultivation techniques are reproducible, so they weren't afraid to exchange their own methods with Li Hao. Moreover, acquiring rare techniques from the Azure Empire would be an unimaginably valuable treasure for them.
Of course, the crowd wasn't stupid, and they didn't expect to obtain high-level cultivation methods from Li Hao with just a mere Holy Light Technique.
Xiu Xiu's eyes lit up, and she said excitedly, "I want to learn lightness skill, the kind that allows you to leap dozens of feet at a time and move around at great heights."
Although the Azure Great World has corresponding lightness techniques, these are generally quite expensive, only slightly cheaper than internal energy cultivation methods. Compared to other martial arts techniques or ordinary magic skills, they are much more expensive.
Of the group, only Bayonet possessed a decent technique for lightness, allowing him to quickly close the distance to his target. This explosive technique, capable of a mere ten-zhang dash in an instant, was a secret method he acquired years ago at great personal risk from other special dungeons.
Upon suddenly hearing that Xiu Xiu was about to use a lightness technique that could allow her to leap over ten feet at a time, everyone couldn't help but hold their breath.
Holy Light is just the most basic spell in the light magic system. Compared to Lightness Spell, which can make one leap dozens of feet, it is clearly much inferior.
Faced with this almost rude request, everyone couldn't help but worry about angering Li Hao, and couldn't help but secretly complain, "Xiu Xiu is too unreliable. Even if she's asking for the moon, she shouldn't ask for such a high price."
Li Hao shook his head slightly. "I'm sorry, I don't have that kind of lightness skill."
The crowd was somewhat taken aback, and also somewhat disappointed.
While this lightness skill isn't exactly low-level, it's probably not top-tier in this world either.
Could it be that I guessed wrong, and this person isn't the hidden mastermind?
Li Hao: "I have cultivated for so long that I have long forgotten these low-level techniques."
While everyone was still wondering, they were all stunned and dumbfounded when they heard what Li Hao said next.
Is this even possible!?
Having practiced for so long, I've forgotten these basic methods!
Low-level technique!
Everyone gasped inwardly, a mixture of awe and excitement.
Although the lightness technique that Xiu Xiu mentioned wasn't a top-tier method, it was still considered a decent intermediate-level lightness technique in their world. Such a technique would be an immense treasure for ordinary people, something they might never be able to touch in their entire lives.
But in Li Hao's words, this treasure, which is unimaginable to ordinary people, is actually a low-level cultivation method that is not worth remembering!
They were both impressed by Li Hao's domineering presence and somewhat excited.
Doesn't that mean...?
Li Hao: "I can teach you the Void-Riding Wind Technique and traversing the heavens and earth."
Hiss!
Everyone's expression changed drastically, and they couldn't help but gasp.
Flight!
Are you kidding me? Even in the Azure Empire, the art of flight is considered a high-level technique!
Xiu Xiu was completely bewildered and couldn't quite process what was happening.
Flight, a high-level technique, just like that, I got it?
A low-level Holy Light spell traded for a flight spell!?
Xiu Xiu stared blankly at Li Hao.
Is this guy stupid?!
Bah, bah, what was that called again, senior? Domineering, heroic, how could you call it stupid!
Xiu Xiu quickly realized what was happening and said excitedly in a trembling voice, "Senior is serious."
Li Hao: "Do you think I would fool such a youngster like you? This is the introductory cultivation method for the Void-Riding Wind Technique. Here you go."
After Li Hao finished speaking, he pointed a finger at Xiu Xiu's forehead.
Suddenly, Xiu Xiu felt a wealth of knowledge appear out of thin air in her mind, which detailed the essentials and introductory methods of the Void-Riding Wind Technique.
"Yay, senior is so kind."
Xiu Xiu quickly determined the authenticity of the Void-Riding Wind Technique and jumped up excitedly. If it weren't for the fact that the two had just met, she would have loved to pounce on Li Hao and give him a couple of big kisses.
What is true generosity!
That's what you call boldness!
The man in front of you is definitely a hidden mastermind!
The others were equally excited upon seeing this.
Seeing that Xiu Xiu had exchanged an advanced flight spell for a simple holy light spell from Li Hao, they couldn't contain their excitement.
What a fat sheep!
Bah! This senior is truly a super-rich tycoon!
The group was incredibly excited and began introducing themselves.
Man Man said, "Senior, my name is Man Man, and I am skilled in ice and fire magic."
Bayonet said, "Bayonet is skilled in concealment and stealth techniques."
Li Hao responded with a smile, feeling equally pleased inside.
Having practiced my techniques, you are now my signal receivers.
Tsk tsk, only four players in front of us, that seems a bit few.
But there's no rush. Let's see what progress Angel Yan and the others are making. It shouldn't be long before they get the exact coordinates of the other world, and the game boss's counterattack on the real world will be a real possibility!
I wonder what their expressions will be when they meet again in another world.
Shock, fear, bewilderment, or all of the above?