Volume 4 Dungeon Instance Chapter 126 The Sisters' Burial Grounds
In the year of Kokala, Rogue discovered something new near the Monastery Graveyard: Moyao, a former leader of the Rogue, had sided with Andariel during the war between Tristram and Diablo. She can summon the corpses of Rogue warriors in the cemetery as zombies. You must help Rogue kill her.
Once outside the Rogue Encampment, Li Wei began studying the mission on the Yellow Paper.
In retrospect, he had no problem choosing between the two tasks.
The Den of Evil, the Sisters' Burial Grounds, Little Search for Cain, the Forgotten Tower, the Tools of the Trade, Slaying the Sisters —these are some of the quests. The first quest requires killing all the monsters in the "Den of Evil," a seemingly simple task that actually presents considerable difficulty.
First, you need to find that Den of Evil. Second, no matter how big the cave is or how many monsters there are, you must kill them all without exception. This is a difficult thing to be sure of. If a few monsters are hiding in some nook or cranny, wouldn't it waste a lot of time searching for them?
The fourth quest, the Forgotten Tower, is relatively easy, requiring only the killing of the target enemy, the Earl. However, the map location is too far. The fifth quest follows the same principle. The sixth quest involves killing Andariel, who is the final ally of Act I and is definitely not so easy to kill; the danger level is beyond doubt.
Therefore, the second task is arguably the easiest to complete. You just need to find the Blood Raven in the Tristram Catacombs, the Burial Grounds.
In addition, defeating her will reward the game with a Rogue mercenary. It's unclear whether this feature will be used here, but if it is, it will be of great help in later missions.
As for arranging for Zheng Yutong and the others to carry out the "Search for Cain," Li Wei had a somewhat immature consideration: Cain plays a crucial role in the Diablo world, and saving him would surely bring unexpected gains.
Therefore, the most urgent task is to complete the mission of Sisters' Burial Grounds ".
Liu Piaopiao and Zheng Chenglong, who followed behind Li Wei, each held a long sword and looked wary.
Because they had encountered a "Quill Rat" not long after leaving the Rogue Encampment.
"These nasty creatures have hard barbs growing on their backs for defense. All types of Quill Rat can use these barbs to attack enemies within a certain range to protect themselves. But now things have changed. The influence of the demon has caused them to start attacking passersby on their own."
The explanation on the Yellow Paper didn't initially catch their attention. However, after encountering one, they became very wary of this small monster that they had previously been able to easily kill in the game.
Perhaps the Quill Rat themselves are not scary, but after being influenced by demons, they have changed a lot, first and foremost in their size.
And those stiff bristles, like iron nails.
When they shoot out the bristles on their backs, it's no less impressive than a person raising a gun to fire.
If Li Wei hadn't struck out with a palm strike in time, killing the Quill Rat, this three-person team would have been wiped out long ago.
"There's something ahead!" Zheng Chenglong shouted as he saw a figure swaying in the distance. He and Liu Piaopiao were on high alert.
Li Wei, of course, saw it too.
That figure was a zombie, the monster that appears most frequently in fantasy worlds. How could Li Wei be unfamiliar with it?
Zombies, undead creatures, corrupted by hell. The dead have returned to the world in another form. Remember, whatever you do, don't get scratched by them!
"Kill!"
Zheng Chenglong swung his longsword, unleashing the "Gale Sword Technique," and several sword lights slashed towards the zombie blocking his path. However, the originally sharp longsword encountered great resistance after striking the zombie.
What kind of feeling is it?
Like sausage mixed with iron filings, the zombie's flesh was exceptionally tough. The powerful blade was tightly wrapped by tissue that resembled Iron Skin and copper, reducing the power of the Gale Sword Technique by more than 70%.
Thick, dark green blood oozed from the open wound, and its pungent stench could be smelled from a great distance.
"How could this be?" While Zheng Chenglong was still in a daze, the zombie swung its iron claws and launched a counterattack.
"Get back here!" Li Wei lunged forward, grabbed Zheng Chenglong, and pulled him aside, barely dodging the zombie's attack.
"Zombies have thick skin and are poisonous; you can't fight them in close combat!" Li Wei said, raising his hand and slamming his palm into the zombie's disgusting face. With a bang, like a watermelon exploding, its skull shattered into dozens of pieces.
Without its head, the zombie swayed twice before collapsing to the ground, dropping a white wooden Treasure Chest.
"Remember, next time cut their necks!" Li Wei picked up the Treasure Chest, opened it, and a leather hat appeared.
After checking it, he found it was just an ordinary item and handed it to Zheng Chenglong.
Li Wei no longer has such a strong desire for equipment. He has tested it and found that his Dragon Whisker Armor already provides very good defense. Of course, Li Wei will not let go of good armor if he comes across it.
Continuing onward, avoiding groups of monsters, Li Wei discovered a peculiar one.
A Quill Rat with a dark blue name.
This is an enhanced monster, several times stronger than a normal monster, and naturally, the items it drops will be much more valuable. Around this blue, Quill Rat, there are a dozen or so of its kind, all of ordinary quality.
Li Wei took out the "Black Spiral Iron Sword" given to him by the Green-Robed Sword Immortal from his storage space, gripped it in his hand, and with a shake, a surge of sword energy erupted forth.
"What a fine sword!"
This Black Spiral Iron Sword is similar in appearance to the Green Spiral Divine Sword in the hands of the Green-Robed Sword Immortal, but it is larger and the blade is wider. It is cast from a single piece of black iron, and the area between the hilt and the blade resembles a conch shell. If you look closely, you can even see the fine texture on the conch shell.
Although he hadn't used it yet, Li Wei knew that this sword was far superior to the Crimson Sword " he had obtained from the dungeon last time.
Thinking of the Green-Robed Sword Immortal, Li Wei suddenly felt somewhat bewildered.
"Let's use these bristly bastards to test our swordsmanship today!"
His true energy surged, and the iron sword in his hand emitted a sword cry. The next moment, Li Wei had already charged into the swarm of Quill Rat alone, his sword flashing and slashing.
The Dragon Whisker Armor withstood dozens of attacks from the Quill Rat, and in that short time, Li Wei's sword light slashed down all the monsters, including the enhanced Quill Rat.
Only after the sudden burst of blood mist dissipated did Li Wei sheathe his sword and return.
"Boss, you're amazing!" Zheng Chenglong said obsequiously, jogging over.
He saw it clearly; those Quill Rat were like milk canaries under the sword's light, offering no defense whatsoever. If he could learn how to unleash the sword's light, wouldn't he be just as powerful? "Stop daydreaming. You won't even begin to grasp the basics of sword light until you've achieved a minor level of internal strength. The key is to build a solid foundation!" Li Wei, of course, knew what this guy was thinking. After giving him a lecture, he looked around.
A hint of doubt appeared on his face.
After leaving the Rogue Encampment, Li Wei sensed something was wrong, as if a pair of eyes were watching his every move.
There was no one else around except the three of them.
Picking up the items dropped by the monster, Li Wei glanced around again, and then quickly led the two away from the area.
Just as the three left, a blurry figure gradually appeared on the previously empty ground. Soon, the figure became clearer and clearer, revealing itself to be a person with their body bent over.
He was hunched over, wore a mask, and had eerie eyes. He was dressed in black leather armor and looked like a dead man.
In reality, he really was a dead man.
The Undead thief—that's what others called him—stared in the direction Li Wei and his companions had left. The Undead chuckled, "Impressive perception. This is the first time my level three Stealth has been detected. Even if it's just intuition, it's worth noting!"
"Judging from the direction they're heading, they're probably heading towards the Cold Plains. I have a feeling that the man with the black longsword is a threat. Let's follow them and see. If we have the chance, we can eliminate this potential threat for the team."
With that, the Undead thieves quickly followed.
"Enter the Cold Plains!"
The note on the Yellow Paper told Li Wei that they hadn't gone the wrong way.
Throughout the journey, he tried his best to avoid the monsters along the way. Completing the mission was the primary objective. The occasional killings were only because Li Wei needed to confirm that they were on the right track.
"Boss, how did you know the Cold Plains were behind this forest?" Zheng Chenglong also saw the hint on the Yellow Paper and was full of praise for Li Wei's navigation skills.
"Yes, this place is completely different from the game. There are no routes, and the map on the Yellow Paper only shows the general terrain. If it were me, I wouldn't be able to find this place even after three days." Liu Piaopiao also found this matter somewhat magical.
Li Wei grabbed a handful of soil from the ground, smelled it, then clapped his hands and said, "I told you before, time is of the essence. The sooner we finish the mission, the sooner we'll gain the upper hand. Yet, at this critical juncture, I attacked seventeen monster groups along the way. You two, think about why?"
This question left Zheng Chenglong and Liu Piaopiao staring at each other in bewilderment; clearly, they couldn't figure out the reason no matter how hard they tried.
"I'm not bloodthirsty, but I need to confirm our route and direction. At this moment, monsters are the best indicator!" Li Wei chuckled, offering no further explanation, and continued walking forward.
Zheng Chenglong, however, was even more confused. He looked at Liu Piaopiao beside him and said, "Do you understand what the boss is saying?"
The latter, however, had a sudden flash of inspiration and chuckled, clearly having figured out the secret.
As a result, after Zheng Chenglong's persistent pestering, Liu Piaopiao finally said, "Master is so clever. The monsters in Diablo are distributed according to region. Monsters are weak in low-level regions and naturally stronger in high-level regions. Think about it. The Cold Plains and the Blood Moor are a level higher. So, as long as we keep finding monsters that are stronger than the last time, we can determine the direction!"
Only then did Zheng Chenglong realize the truth.
Looking at Li Wei again, his expression was one of genuine reverence.
He was a rough man who hadn't received much formal education. After a short time, he hung out with gangsters and caused trouble everywhere, enjoying a period of great success. But as time went by, all he felt was emptiness.
Thug, hooligan. That's the kind of person I am. What will my fate be?
Zheng Chenglong had considered the possible endings. One possibility was that he would die in a gang fight, hacked to death. Another was that he might become a big boss, enjoy a period of glory, and then die at the hands of his enemies. Perhaps the best ending was the last one, which was to kill someone and spend the rest of his life in prison.
Perhaps this was Zheng Chenglong's life, he always thought so, until one day, he received a package.
That night, he drew the death warrant. Drawing this death warrant meant receiving a settlement allowance of ten thousand dollars, but the price was that he had to bring weapons and kill a leader of a rival gang. Ten thousand dollars was a considerable sum, but if the enemy didn't die, he wouldn't get the money.
Zheng Chenglong knew the consequences of murder. He didn't want to die, he didn't want his parents to have more gray hair, and he didn't want them to bury their son. But once he embarked on the path of the underworld, there was no turning back.
Then, he received the package, and from then on, Xiao Zheng Chenglong's life changed.
A completely new world appeared before him. When Zheng Chenglong learned about this world from a cold-faced young man, he thought, "Perhaps this is an opportunity that God has given me."
A chance to start anew.
Of course, the premise was that he had to survive, but the final outcome left him somewhat dumbfounded. A piece of trash and dregs despised by society, someone even kindergarten children wouldn't bother with, was taken in as a follower by that cold-faced young man, only the way he addressed him changed.
Slave!
Slaves are fine, as long as I can survive. That's the most important thing.
However, this newly recognized leader gave Zheng Chenglong a very strange feeling, a sense of belonging.
He treated all three slaves equally, despite their nominal status as slaves. There was no inequality between them. Zheng Chenglong didn't know how to describe this relationship until he returned to the real world and called his father, only to learn that this relationship was called partnership.
The young man he called "Boss" was recognized by Zheng Chenglong at that moment. This time, he made a mistake in dealing with the zombies, but was saved by Boss when he was about to lose his life.
None of the older brothers he had ever acknowledged would have done this.
"From today onwards, I'll entrust my life to the boss!" Zheng Chenglong revealed a slight smile.
Liu Piaopiao looked at her companion with some surprise. This was the first time she had ever seen this thug with such a sincere smile. A group of Fallen appeared ahead. Seeing that Li Wei was about to make a move, Zheng Chenglong shouted and charged forward using the Gale Sword Technique.
Even though I'm weak, being able to fight alongside the boss is even more exhilarating than having sex!
"Haha!" Zheng Chenglong laughed heartily as he slashed his three-foot-long sword at a Fallen.
There were more than thirty Fallen in this group. The leader was a Fallen Shaman wielding Magic Wand, who was also an enhanced monster. At this moment, Li Wei had cornered him against the wall.
"When will I be able to have skills like Boss? Hmm, Boss said that as long as you work hard, you will definitely become a strongman in Dark Night Street."
But the next second, he discovered that a ghostly figure had appeared behind Li Wei.
Then a dagger appeared in mid-air, swiftly stabbing towards Li Wei. Behind the dagger was a person wearing a black mask. This person's eyes were filled with murderous intent. To find out what happens next...