Chapter 170 Corpse Weird (Third Update)
Even in the desolate wilderness at night, Knight- level Weird Qi is not so easy to deal with.
However, the "41" combination of Red Pine is not something to be afraid of.
"Then add the Weird-Dispelling Powder!" Namuzha said decisively, "We have Weird-Exterminating Grenade; at worst, we can attack both sides at once."
His discrimination against the Barbarian Tribe has become very apparent recently.
Kenpa was the first to agree, "Let's do it! It's time to teach these Barbarian Tribe a lesson!"
The female archer chimed in, "I can't let my eyes go to waste tonight... I hope I'm lucky enough to get some loot."
The three men had already expressed their opinion and suggested that the motion be passed automatically, so Wu Youren immediately began setting the fuse for the explosive charge.
"This large size?" Manna glanced at it and couldn't help but mutter to herself.
Before he could finish speaking, the three explosive charges had already been thrown out by the boy. "Quickly, use your Battle Qi to protect yourself!"
As he shouted, he lowered his body and lay prone on the car seat—theoretically, he had no Battle Qi.
Twenty seconds later, three loud bangs came from behind, followed by a shrill scream.
Namuzha turned the steering wheel, the SUV spun in a semi-circle, and then sped back.
The remaining Barbarian Tribe originally numbered twelve, including four Knight and eight Knight Apprentice.
The three large explosive charges instantly reduced their numbers by more than half, with three of the four Knight injured.
One of those who charged to the front was seriously injured.
"Damn it!" The Barbarian Tribe' eyes were bloodshot with rage, their lungs practically bursting. "This isn't a weapon for killing monsters!"
These guys' perceptions are just so bizarre.
They dragged other teams into the mess without realizing the slightest impropriety.
But if the other side were to retaliate with weapons meant for humans, that would be an heinous crime!
"The Liang people are deliberately annihilating tribes!" a Barbarian Tribe Knight shouted. "Brothers, avenge them!"
After shouting, he suddenly shifted his body to the side and fled desperately towards the edge of the battlefield.
In this pitch black and chaotic scene, no one should have noticed him. "I'm so damn clever!"
This shout actually fooled some of the barbarians, who rushed forward and fought desperately.
However, the five members of the Red Pine Group are not to be trifled with.
They swiftly slaughtered the barbarians as easily as cutting melons and vegetables, and then encountered the Weird Qi that had followed them.
"I knew it, even two against one wouldn't be a problem," Namuzha sneered.
But the next moment, he exclaimed in horror, "What... what is this, an illusion?"
Within the Weird Qi ahead, there were more than a dozen faintly visible black clumps of energy, each about the size of a car wheel.
Within each black cloud, a human head floated, rising and falling.
Some had clear faces, some were pale and swollen, some were covered in blood, and some... were already rotten!
Even though it was seen with the naked eye, it still emitted a putrid stench; one can imagine how visually impactful that was.
"It really is Corpse Weird," Kenpa sighed softly. "These guys really deserve to die."
"What are you waiting for? Let's do it!" At this crucial moment, Manna didn't hesitate and threw out a Weird-Exterminating Grenade.
"Charge, everyone! Let's not have peace after we die!"
Corpse Weird, also known as Corpse Piece Weird, usually do not appear as whole creatures, but only as parts of a body.
For martial artists, this is the most outrageous and bizarre twist, and the most unacceptable end to their lives.
The next moment, Namuzha flashed and chased after a fleeing Barbarian Tribe Knight, shouting, "You deserve to die for intentionally attracting the Corpse Weird!"
He actually abandoned the battlefield to seek revenge against the Barbarian Tribe!
"Hehe," the female archer chuckled, firing arrow after arrow in rapid succession, " Manna, your junior brother is quite interesting."
Her tone was nonchalant, but accompanied by the wails of the Weird Race, it carried a strong underhanded undertone.
"I don't have a junior brother," Manna replied casually, her two curved swords trailing long blades of light as she slashed at the Weird Qi ahead.
However, she did not deny Namuzha's actions, saying, "The barbarians might have launched a sneak attack while we were fighting; that's what they did."
"Hmm," Kenpa snorted, unleashing a slash of Sword Qi. "Be careful, Corpse Weird has appeared, and there's a high chance Great Knight- level Demon will appear!"
Some people think they're clever, but how can they hide their true intentions from others?
Even scattered limbs and severed arms can actively attack people; the strangeness of the Corpse Weird far surpasses that of ordinary Weird Race.
Namuzha went to pick on the weakest link, intending to maintain a proper distance from the battlefield and avoid any potential appearance of a Great Knight.
Everyone knew this perfectly well, but... the barbarians might actually take advantage of their battle with the Weird Race to launch a sneak attack.
Most Barbarian Tribe don't care which side they're on; killing Liang people might bring them wealth, and that reason is enough!
Namuzha was cowardly, but not exactly avoiding battle—a barbarian Knight was still Knight.
The female archer snorted coldly, too lazy to concern herself with such matters. "Focus on the battle. Are you ready?"
She shouted the last sentence at the boy not far away.
"Alright, let's get out of here!" Wu Youren dodged and fled.
Upon hearing this, the three Knight ahead also moved swiftly, rushing towards him at great speed.
They instantly disengaged from the battlefield, causing the pursuing Weird Qi to pause.
The Weird Race possesses a certain level of intelligence, especially the Corpse Weird.
The battle was clearly well-organized, first encountering an explosion and then being ambushed.
However, there was only a slight pause.
A massive mass of Weird Qi crashed in from behind, and the Weird Qi in front couldn't stop itself, being swept along and surging forward.
Because he had just been injured, the speed at which the Weird Qi pursued him actually tended to increase.
Just as the Weird Race was closing in, another explosion occurred ahead.
The initial impact of the explosion wasn't very strong, but the next moment, countless cries of agony rang out.
The Weird Qi that had been lurking nearby suddenly crumbled and scattered into a vast expanse.
The Weird Qi from behind crashed in, emitting a series of mournful howls—this time it wasn't explosives, but Weird-Exterminating Grenade.
The Weird Qi realized it had encountered its nemesis, but it was chasing too fast and couldn't stop.
Just as the brakes came on suddenly, there was another bang—the second Weird-Exterminating Grenade had exploded!
This one is still behind the first one, not far away, precisely where the Weird Qi is in disarray.
Then came the third sound, further back, right at the center of the Weird Qi!
The massive Weird Qi was struck repeatedly, instantly shattering into pieces, and several Human Head Weird vanished into thin air.
Especially those who were chasing from the front and suffered the most severe injuries were all elite-level individuals.
The remaining elite Weird Race were mostly located in the center of the Weird Qi.
Three Weird-Exterminating Grenade exploded one after another, precisely shattering the large mass of Weird Qi.
"Charge!" The fastest runner was also the quickest to turn around.
He charged into the scattered Weird Qi, long sword in hand. "This is a convergence of multiple Weird Qi!"
The three Knight exchanged glances instinctively. "Wow, a mere Knight Apprentice is even more formidable than Knight?"
In their minds, the boy was good at perception and his mechanical abilities were passable, but his strength... well, his fighting style was rather cowardly.
The three of them were truly surprised that Wu Youren could be so fierce.
"No wonder you dare to kill monsters alone!" Manna lunged forward, two blade beams slashing ahead. "Go!"
"Multiple Weird Qi!" The female archers put away their bows, drew their swords, and charged forward.
At that moment, she chose to trust the boy's judgment.
The sounds of those barbarians running and fighting must have attracted other Weird Qi.
The fusion of the Weird Qi is not difficult, but it will take some time.
The multiple Weird Qi had not yet merged before being shattered, not only failing to coordinate but also exhibiting significant mutual interference.
This is the perfect time to strike!
At the same moment, Kenpa also rushed into the Weird Qi — Wu Youren himself was at the forefront, how could it be fake?
The blades and swords flashed, emitting faint glimmers even in the pitch-black night.
Amidst the pervasive Weird Qi, mournful howls rose and fell, echoing far and wide across the desolate night.
Faintly, one could also hear the chirping of birds.
Two kilometers away, three figures stood silently, listening to the faint sounds in the distance.
"What a fierce fellow," the figure in the middle sighed softly, "Whose man is he?"
"Sir, there's no need for reinforcements," one of his men spoke up. "It's a chaotic battle; there's no need..."
It was indeed a chaotic battle. The four people in the Weird Qi could sense each other, but they couldn't see each other.
What they were certain of was that everyone was doing their best to kill the monsters.
Manna, being straightforward, couldn't help but shout after a while, " Little Wu, can you hold on?"
The Weird-Exterminating Grenade didn't kill all the Knight Weird; the two she just killed were only injured.
"Hmm," the boy hummed, saying nothing more, his voice drifting and unfocused.
However, from another direction, two faint bird calls could be heard, "Chirp chirp."
"Focus on the battle!" Kenpa commanded in a deep voice.
His voice was also elusive, yet it seemed to be moving rapidly, "Beware of Hallucinogenic Weird!"
Ten seconds later, the female archer let out a soft groan, "This Human Head Weird is so hard to kill... Damn!"
The next moment, the Weird Qi clearly surged in one direction.
Manna exclaimed, "Something dropped! Come quick, help!"
"Take care of yourself," the middle-aged Knight was the first to respond, "We'll be there soon!"
The four fought fiercely for more than twenty minutes before the Weird Qi gradually dissipated, and the three finally saw the boy's figure.
Wu Youren was panting, but his eyes were unusually bright. "Great! Another Weird-Exterminating Grenade, to completely eliminate it?"
"I agree," Manna was the first to agree. In this battle, everyone had obtained two strange items, which was quite a profit.
Another crucial factor is, "After clearing away the debris, clean up the area thoroughly to ensure you don't miss out on any potential gains."
After a muffled thud, the remaining Weird Qi was swept away.
There were also Weird Qi drifting across the surrounding wasteland, which were truly beyond our control—we simply couldn't manage them all.
The decision to clean up the battlefield was indeed correct; Wu Youren found another slightly brownish strange object.
The color doesn't quite resemble Resentment Qi Crystal, but it doesn't attract many ghosts, which is a trait that makes it somewhat like Resentment Qi Crystal.
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Chapter 171 Dead? (Fourth Update)
" Little Ha found it," Wu Youren said seriously. "Take it back and have it tested. If it's crystallized, I'll buy it."
The little one is quite sensitive to these crystals, so I imagine they'll be more accepting of them.
"I agree," Kenpa nodded. "It's so dark here; without this little thing, it would be really hard to spot."
The female archer took out a pill and popped it into her mouth, casually asking, " Little Wu, how many monsters have you killed?"
"About ten," the boy replied in a deep voice, "Including one wounded Knight Weird, but unfortunately it didn't drop anything."
"Awesome!" the female archer gave a thumbs up. "You're really good at fighting!"
Manna finally spoke, "Where is Namuzha? Namuzha?"
The other three didn't want to mention that name. At the very start of the battle, they took the initiative to back down without even a word, which was truly despicable.
Now that we've reaped some rewards, the thought of giving them to people like this makes everyone feel a bit uncomfortable.
However, they couldn't stop Manna, since that Barbarian Tribe Knight was indeed a potential threat.
As for why one might conclude that the other side is cowardly, that's a matter of personal judgment, but... those who know, know.
Couldn't you have told me beforehand that you were going to hunt down the Barbarian Tribe Knight?
Manna called out several times, but there was no response. The other three looked at each other in surprise.
Finally, Kenpa spoke up, "Let's get back to the off-road vehicle and start another campfire."
This desolate wilderness at night is fraught with danger—there are Weird Race, animals, and people!
If a companion is separated from their group, even if you want to search for them, you must first ensure your own safety.
The four drove their off-road vehicle to a nearby gentle slope, rebuilt the defenses, and lit a campfire.
A few wisps of Weird Qi emanated from the area, so I deliberately kept my distance.
During this process, Manna called out to Namuzha in various ways, but received no response.
After the camp was secured, and the campfire did not attract the Namuzha, she still wanted to go out and search for it.
The female archer refused to help, her attitude firm. "I'll consider it tomorrow at dawn."
Kenpa softened his tone slightly, saying, "I believe in his ability to protect himself; let's not panic."
Manna looked at the boy, "And you?"
"I sense something's off about the surroundings," Wu Youren said seriously, his gaze grave. "I suggest we be cautious."
"You guys... sigh," Manna sighed, " Hong Da values him a lot."
"Hmm," the female archer hummed, saying nothing more.
"Search within 500 meters," Kenpa said, trying to smooth things over. "If you find Barbarian Tribe corpses, burn them if necessary."
Fighting the Weird Race at night is incredibly troublesome. It's best to cremate the dead warriors as soon as possible, otherwise they might Weird Transformation overnight.
The two of them got up and went to search. The female archer looked at the boy and said, "Damn it, if we really find him, we'll need another person to share the spoils!"
This was what annoyed her the most: that person was clearly cowardly, yet still had a plausible excuse.
In this way, there will be one more person to share the spoils.
"Let's guard the camp," the boy shook his head slightly, "That's also very important."
In short, the four of them barely got any rest that night.
Manna and Kenpa discovered numerous severed limbs and fragments, some severely decomposed, liquefied, and emitting a strong odor...
The sight was unbearable, the smell indescribable; it needed to be burned as soon as possible.
Later, Wu Youren and the female archer also couldn't sit still—some of their severed limbs began to mutate.
It's not a simple Weird Transformation, but the initial state of Corpse Weird transformation!
The four men worked until dawn, Kenpa finally found Namuzha's body—two kilometers away.
Not far from him lay a pile of dismembered corpses and a relatively intact head, clearly belonging to a barbarian.
At a glance, it's clear that Namuzha chased the Barbarian Tribe Knight too relentlessly, causing the knight to self-destruct.
However, the cause of his death was somewhat unexpected: a broken rib from the barbarian severed most of his neck.
When Wu Youren went to the scene, he was quite astonished. " The Knight's self-destruction was so brutal, couldn't even his Battle Qi protect him?"
"It's nothing," Kenpa said calmly. "They're about to die, can't they take a couple of people down with them?"
"Moreover, some of the Barbarian Tribe's combat skills are not to be underestimated."
"Burn it, burn it," the female archer urged, "To save trouble."
"Wait, let me loot the corpse," Kenpa said, "Just in case I find something."
"He has family," Manna couldn't help but say, adding that both she and Namuzha were considered part of the Hong Da.
"Then let his family burn the body," Kenpa said, his face darkening, then looked at the boy. "What do you think?"
Wu Youren hesitated for a moment before replying, "His own weapons will be left to his family, and the rest of the spoils... can be considered funeral expenses."
"Exactly," Kenpa nodded vigorously, "What are we doing out here risking our lives to kill monsters?"
Human nature is a scale; Namuzha was wrong first, it's already quite kind of people to leave him some dignity.
There weren't any strange objects on his corpse, but... there were three Barbarian Tribe weapons!
Although it's somewhat damaged, there aren't many left. It should be able to sell for four or five thousand silver dollars without any problem.
If Kenpa hadn't seen these things, he wouldn't have taken it so seriously.
Manna was speechless. "How about we take his body back to the Red Pine and burn it?"
It's really not far from the Red Pine here, less than a two-hour drive.
"I'll take you," the female archer said. "There are so many checkpoints along the way; it'll be much more convenient to bring a jar back."
Manna paused for a moment, then laughed. "So I'm not the only one who doesn't like him!"
"Then burn it. I can't stop you."
"The main problem is the urgent situation," Kenpa said seriously. "Let's go back to Red Pine tonight and rest."
"Hmm, let's see what else we can do during the day," the female archer nodded. "No need to force it, we've already gained something."
Last night's battle was indeed dangerous and costly, and we even lost a teammate.
However, the results were not bad either.
However, seeing that the three had made their decision, the boy shook his head, "Then you guys go back first, I'll stay a little longer."
He had his own plans and purposes for coming out this time.
Considering that he would need to receive experience points every now and then, he originally intended to act alone.
However, since Hong Da had taken notice, and the other four instructors wanted to come along, he couldn't refuse.
He hasn't achieved his goal yet, but fortunately, he can receive and absorb the sporadic experience points without leaving a trace.
He wouldn't object to the three of them leaving, but he would definitely stay.
"Hmm?" Manna glanced at the boy. "After deducting costs, the harvest is not bad if the four of us split it."
Besides the three strange objects, there were also several cold weapons; however, even after offsetting the costs, there was still some money left over.
Another person is missing from the profit-sharing, and you're still not satisfied?
Kenpa also spoke up to advise him, "It's too dangerous for you to go alone. You experienced what happened last night. Barbarian Tribe are a huge destabilizing factor."
The young man pondered for a moment, then smiled, "If they really come looking for us, once I get my hands on some melee weapons, I'll need your help."
Barbarian weapons are not so easy to sell; Sister Hua had previously used this to threaten him.
But with Red Pine's instructors involved, things became much easier, especially considering they had personally experienced being scammed last night.
To be honest, the boy's tone was really arrogant.
The female archer's eyes were bloodshot, a lingering effect of last night.
She looked at him thoughtfully. "You used a huge explosive charge yesterday... Do you hate the Barbarian Tribe?"
You really can't underestimate anyone; his current actions are worth analyzing for the instructors.
"I suffered at the hands of the Barbarian Tribe in the mountains," Wu Youren replied casually, clearly not wanting to elaborate.
The next moment, his gaze dimmed considerably. "Besides, that Namuzha treated me quite well, actually..."
He took a deep breath, his voice lowered, and he sounded slightly choked up, "I won't rest until I avenge this!"
"He..." Kenpa hesitated, then finally nodded slightly, " The Barbarian Tribe certainly need to be disciplined."
"You... are so kind!" The female archer pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded, thinking to herself, "You're really blind!"
In the past, when the boy was not present, Namuzha had revealed some subtle emotions.
The archer's greatest strength is observation. Being a woman, she is relatively perceptive and can pick up on any unfriendly signs.
This was just her guess, but she believed it couldn't be wrong.
Unfortunately, the boy in front of me is still too naive; he actually wants to avenge that guy?
Manna sensed something was off, but couldn't quite put her finger on it. She glanced at Wu Youren. "Is it mainly targeting the Barbarian Tribe?"
"Let's see if they mess with me," the boy replied in a deep voice. "If they do, I'll settle both old and new scores at once."
Manna turned her head to look at him, paused for a few seconds, and then nodded slightly. "If it's about dealing with barbarians, count me in."
"I'll come find you after I return the things!"
Of the three Knight present, she had dealt with Namuzha the longest.
The two weren't particularly close, and their personalities weren't compatible, but this colleague they saw frequently was suddenly gone...
That feeling wasn't exactly one of shared sorrow, but the psychological impact it had was quite profound.
--If one day I suddenly disappeared like this, would I hope someone would stand up for me?
"These words... are not suitable for the authorities to hear," the middle-aged Knight said, scrutinizing the two men with interest.
"I'll only be responsible for ambushes," the female archer pointed to her eyes, "I won't be able to live without avenging this grudge, but I won't engage in close combat."
Kenpa laughed. "I actually didn't want to get involved, but I'm afraid the three of you will kill me."
"Then get lost!" the female archer declared without hesitation. "If they dare to silence you, I'll help you... coward!"
"I was just saying," Kenpa said with a smile, "Robbing barbarians of their weapons—that's actually a viable business!"
"Lord Kenpa," the boy said seriously, "That's not what I meant. I prefer fighting the Weird Race to the infighting among humans!"
Manna nodded without hesitation, "I can vouch for that!"
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