Chapter 110 Tenacity (Third Update)
The two Knight kept their voices extremely low, believing that it was impossible for a Knight Apprentice to detect them—something even Knight couldn't do.
But inside the cave, a faint, bitter smile appeared on the boy's lips. "Is this never going to end?"
The two continued their exchange, but both remained reserved.
The next day at dusk, Wu Youren emerged from the cave and discovered that in addition to the two Knight, there was also a burly young man.
This person is also Knight, Sister Hua introduced, "He's my subordinate, responsible for protecting you."
Wu Youren nodded to the young man first, then replied seriously, "No need!"
Are you playing with nesting dolls here? One after another, he's genuinely getting tired of it.
However, Sister Hua said seriously, "Listen to me, this time it's really for your own good."
"The start of the major battle is uncertain. If something happens to you inside, we won't be able to help."
The reasons were sufficient, and the young Knight was somewhat eager to try, without the slightest fear.
The Intelligence Agency wields immense, albeit covert, power, but climbing the ranks is no easy feat, and opportunities are rare.
However, Wu Youren shook his head, his face expressionless. "I cannot guarantee his safety."
"I don't need your assurances," the young Knight said, a hint of arrogance and resentment showing on his face.
I'm the protector, do I need your guarantee of safety?
Wu Youren pretended not to hear and kept looking at Sister Hua.
"You can come in with me, but if I come out alone, can you please not ask?"
His words were too direct. Sister Hua thought for a moment, then sighed and waved her hand impatiently.
"Forget it, you're not even afraid of dying, why should I care—you really don't understand what kindness is!"
Wu Youren did not respond to her words and began to take stock of supplies and pack his bags.
" Sister Hua," the young Knight couldn't hold back any longer, "Annihilating the Weird Race is also my ambition, he can do it—I'm not afraid of danger."
He wasn't really afraid of death; what he feared was not having the chance.
"You don't understand, don't talk nonsense," Sister Hua waved her hand, thinking to herself, "Ershan was tricked and died a horrible death, and you think you're so great?"
She arranged for someone to follow her in, partly to observe Wu Youren's actions, but also partly to protect her cash cow.
However, the boy's reply was nothing short of a blatant warning—if you dare send someone in, I dare make sure something bad happens to him!
Sister Hua had no doubt about this man's courage; not long ago, he dared to escape into the mountains while being chased by three Knight!
This is not just a matter of vastly different strengths; it's important to understand that the Intelligence Agency should be considered a natural enemy of the Protons.
"Well then," the young Knight replied sullenly, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes.
Is this the opportunity my father spoke of, the one bought with a fortune?
With a sharp "slap," Sister Hua slapped him across the face, her expression dark as she said, "You're not happy?"
"No," the young Knight shook his head at first, but in the end, he couldn't help but say, " Sister Hua, I really am not afraid."
The two Knight did not answer, until they watched the boy, carrying his large and small bags, disappear into the thick fog.
The soldier- Knight shook his head. "You're not afraid of him? Heh, I admire you. I wouldn't dare say that."
"Brother, I brought some equipment," the young Knight, still somewhat unconvinced.
"No, I'm not your brother, you are," the soldier waved his hand, "Since you're not afraid, go ahead and chase after him, I won't stop you!"
The young Knight was stunned upon hearing this.
Wu Youren entered the white fog at his usual unhurried pace.
He knew the situation might be urgent, but it was precisely in times like these that he needed to remain calm.
The crises he faced never came solely from the Weird Race, but also from the Liang's military, Intelligence Agency, and—others!
The threat from the Weird Race, while not insignificant, is certainly not small. But can it compare to the omnipresent wickedness of the human heart?
He first went to check the various traps he had set.
This large surrounding area is considered a neutral zone to him; it's not a safe zone, but it doesn't pose a significant threat.
The Weird Qi still existed, along with several enormous Weird Qi, but he had already discovered a pattern within them.
He didn't bother with those big guys—he had mastered the technique of not alerting them.
He has already dealt with most of the overly sensitive and irregular Weird Qi.
For others, this place remains dangerous, but he feels more at ease here than in human society.
The main advantage is that there isn't much intrigue or backstabbing involved, and the enemies are relatively straightforward.
Among his spoils, he was surprised to find two Arrow Beast!
This thing is a bit like a porcupine, but not as smart. It can replenish qi and blood, but the effect is not very good.
Even the taste is just so-so, with a slightly earthy smell, like something you'd find while drilling holes.
However, Wu Youren still liked it very much because this guy had one special quality: he was not easily Weird Transformation!
It tastes good, fills you up, and doesn't cause any side effects—with so many advantages, wouldn't it be too much to ask for more?
Then he came to a pile of stones, moved one of them, and revealed a pool of clear spring water.
He tested the Weird-Repelling Jue to make sure it wasn't contaminated, then scooped out two spoonfuls of water and started a fire nearby.
Wu's living conditions in the Weird Domain were indeed quite good; even lighting a fire to boil water wouldn't attract the Weird Race.
This kind of security is also a dynamic balance, and we still need to constantly observe the movements of the Weird Qi.
However, this is already satisfactory; anyone else would absolutely be eager to have a short period of rest within the Weird Domain.
In addition, many of the traps he set could potentially kill the Weird Race.
Crystallization is only a small part of the process, and he doesn't have high expectations for it.
After all, even if a crystal is formed, if he can't get there immediately, it will be snatched away by other Weird Race.
The key is experience points. As long as he kills the Weird Race, he will receive experience points!
Then, he would walk further afield and explore more areas.
The two Sister Hua thought that blocking his way in and out was just a joke.
He is currently in a relatively safe area in the mountains, which is already three or four square kilometers.
The area he explored was six or seven square kilometers; his two months in the mountains weren't wasted!
His initial plan was to take the opportunity to expand gradually, seeking stability rather than rushing things.
However, the situation has changed somewhat, and he needs to make corresponding adjustments.
However, as he said before, he really couldn't be sure whether the melon was ripe or not.
So there's no need to rush to change things; just take it one step at a time.
While he was on patrol, he suddenly became alert and dodged sharply.
A huge shadow suddenly plunged down from the sky, incredibly fast.
Seeing that Wu Youren had barely dodged, the dark figure swept across the ground, turned, and drew an incredible arc as it chased after him, skimming along the ground.
" Storage Eagle!" The boy's expression was solemn as he swiftly drew the long sword from his back.
At this moment, he held nothing back, unleashing his Daoist Inner Breath and swiftly slashing a blade of energy forward.
Then came the second and third courses...
He had to take it seriously; the Storage Eagle was a rare bird of prey in Liang, and once it reached adulthood, its combat strength could rival that of Knight.
Its body is not very large, but it has a huge crop that can hold prey of equal weight.
It doesn't even need to kill its prey; it simply opens its large mouth, swallows it whole into its crop, and then slowly tightens its grip.
It gradually binds its prey, rendering it immobile, and eventually strangles or suffocates it.
The most troublesome thing is that this thing can fly; even Knight would have a headache if he encountered it.
However, Wu Youren was both surprised and delighted when he saw this item.
The crop of Storage Eagle is made of a first-rate material, which is not only highly elastic but also exceptionally tough and has a fine texture.
When you need to replenish your qi and blood, you can cook and eat this thing; the effect is much stronger than that of the Arrow Beast.
For the sake of this harvest alone, he was not afraid of being attacked by the Storage Eagle.
Three slashes were delivered, but only one hit; this beast was far too agile.
The blade struck the opponent's left wing, severing twelve or thirteen long feathers.
The Storage Eagle a mournful cry and plummeted uncontrollably towards the ground.
It had fewer than twenty long feathers on each wing in total, and they were severely injured.
However, it was still flapping its wings desperately, adjusting its body, and trying its best to take flight again.
Wu Youren's heart sank, because the power of the sword energy was far too great.
His cultivation level is currently advancing rapidly, but he still has a general understanding of the power of his own strike.
The first strike missed; the third strike landed, but the blade was too fast and its power wasn't very strong.
According to his estimate, he would be satisfied if he could cut off three or four long feathers, at most five or six.
Cutting off more than ten hairs is enough to show that this Storage Eagle has already undergone a slight Weird Transformation!
The Daoist Inner Breath Daoist school has a certain restraining effect on the Weird Qi, which he has verified many times.
The only exception was the figure that emerged from the body of the Ability User Apprentice Ershan after his death, which was not subject to the restraint of the Daoist Inner Breath.
However, the cultivation method that person practiced had major problems, even the Intelligence Agency thought so.
Therefore, that isolated case was merely an accident and cannot be simply categorized as a Weird Transformation.
What upset Wu Youren was that after the Storage Eagle Weird Transformation, his crop could no longer be used!
As for the fact that eagle meat is inedible, that's a minor matter.
Although the Storage Eagle has a long wingspan, it is still less than a person's height in total, so it doesn't have much meat on its bones.
The meat was tough and had a strong fishy smell, so it wasn't very tasty, although it was okay for replenishing qi and blood.
No matter how disappointed he was, now that he had encountered the Weird Transformation bird of prey, he couldn't let it go.
Otherwise, if this guy harbors a grudge and seeks revenge, he'll be in big trouble.
The Storage Eagle was seriously injured by such a blow, but if he ignored it, it could still fly away unsteadily.
Even if it can't fly very far, it will quickly disappear into the white mist while flying and running.
Oh well, I'll just treat this as grinding for experience points! Wu Youren comforted himself: at least I won't lose money.
Then, after several more slashes, Storage Eagle's head was severed, but its body was still able to struggle.
Even its mouth was still opening and closing, as if it were cursing someone; its vitality was truly extraordinary.
Chapter 111 Fireball Spell (Fourth Update)
Wu Youren slashed several more times, and finally, a warm current flowed over him—experience points were his!
The Storage Eagle's mouth was still moving slightly, but it was probably just an unconscious muscle twitch.
"This thing," Wu Youren sighed and shook his head. He would have to wait before he could burn the eagle.
The Weird Transformation beast is truly eerie.
Even though the opponent is dead and you've gained experience points, the Weird Qi hasn't completely dissipated. Getting pecked by the sharp beak would be a huge loss.
He will definitely burn this corpse. There's a chance that the dead Storage Eagle Weird Transformation and harbor the strongest hatred for him.
Wu Youren didn't mind gaining experience points, but the problem was—this guy could fly!
Putting that factor aside, he is still willing to talk about morality when the opportunity arises.
A minute or two later, the Weird Qi around us seemed to move in this direction, perhaps because the noise we made earlier was a bit too loud.
Wu Youren had no patience to wait any longer. He used his long knife to make a couple of cuts, piecing the scattered corpses together.
Hoping for a lucky break, he turned the object over slightly, only to be astonished to find an irregularly shaped stone under the bird's beak.
The stone is about the size of a fist, light blue in color, and has some faint, tiny holes, making it look somewhat like a volcanic rock.
Wu Youren also made a special observation and found that once the stone was exposed, the Weird Qi around it didn't become too agitated!
This also aligns with his assessment: the stone did not evoke much of a response from him.
It definitely has some sensitivity, but it's weaker than most strange creatures, and far inferior to the one obtained from the Azure Qiu Cave.
Therefore, it's normal that the other Weird Race didn't react strongly.
Even so, he still wrapped it in a piece of fur to block the airflow, and then set it on fire.
The feathers and corpse of the Storage Eagle smelled foul when burned, but strangely, the Weird Qi around them surged even faster.
Wu Youren also couldn't stand it, so he deliberately walked a few dozen steps to the side, but not too far away.
When burning the Weird Transformation creatures, it's best to keep an eye on them nearby; otherwise, if something goes wrong, all your efforts will be wasted.
In the following period, he farmed in the jungle while accumulating experience points.
By the eighth day, he had already obtained the second Resentment Qi Crystal.
However, Wu Youren is not in a hurry to leave the mountain. No matter what the situation outside has changed, there is nothing unusual in the mountain at the moment.
We might as well take this opportunity to stay a little longer and see if we can get one or two more crystals.
After all, a major battle was about to break out, and he was genuinely unsure what the next trip into the mountains would bring.
That day, after he finished meditating, he suddenly raised his hand and snapped his fingers at a bush two meters away.
A ball of red light, the size of a soybean, flew from his fingertip and slowly landed on the bush.
The next moment, the spot where the ball of light was attached emitted a crackling sound, and then it burst into flames.
The fire started small, but it spread rapidly, engulfing the entire shrub in just a dozen breaths.
"Phew—" Wu Youren breathed a sigh of relief, "We finally succeeded!"
This was the first Daoist technique he had used in his two lifetimes—a Fireball Spell.
Although the fireball was only the size of a soybean, and could more accurately be called a "lamp flame spell," and its speed was slow, this was the first time in history!
The effects aren't really important; the key thing is—it actually burns.
The ability to develop the Fireball Spell is largely thanks to Ershan's cultivation insights; otherwise, it would have taken him at least seven or eight years to figure it out on his own.
The key is that there were some aspects he hadn't even considered, and the effect of filling in the gaps was outstanding.
If he tries things out haphazardly on his own, he might go astray in the process of figuring it out!
It's especially important to emphasize that, although Ershan's approach is a bit off, he has awakened elemental abilities.
That person cultivates the earth element, not the fire element, but they are both elemental systems, so they can learn from each other.
Initially, Wu Youren also leaned towards the earth element and wanted to try out the Stone Ball spell.
Unfortunately, even Ershan himself doesn't know this trick; all he can do is play around with things like sandification.
However, it's understandable; he's just Ability User Apprentice, and his path isn't quite right yet, so we can't expect too much from him.
Regardless, the fact that a fireball was launched today is a tremendous joyous occasion.
The power is a bit lacking, and the speed isn't fast enough, but those are things we can consider later.
Whether it exists or not is the decisive factor; whether it's good or bad is something to be improved later.
In short, Wu Youren was in a good mood. He got up and looked around. When he encountered any lone Weird Race, he would test his power.
Unfortunately, the Fireball Spell he currently possesses is too slow; it's okay for defense, but forget about using it for offense.
However, this is not a difficult task; he can conceal the Weird-Repelling Jue and attract the Weird Race to attack.
However, after several trials, he found that it was more effective to strike first, weaken the Weird Race, and then attack with fireballs.
Ironically, Wu Youren had a vague feeling that this method would yield more experience points.
At first, Wu Youren was not sure about this, as he thought the sample size was still too small.
Although Geng Tongxue doesn't exist in this world, he still decides to conduct several more repeated experiments.
This is a matter of great importance; the relevant understanding directly affects his personal development and even his life safety.
Several more cases were tested, proving his hypothesis to be valid.
Thinking back to the Knight swordsman who had ambushed him earlier, he vaguely understood.
To gain good fortune, it's best to first thoroughly defeat your enemies and attract more hatred, thus reaping greater rewards.
This logic—how should I put it?—is theoretically sound and conforms to the principle of cause and effect in the universe.
Wu Youren was somewhat amused and exasperated: If he deliberately followed this pattern to gain experience points in the future, would his mind become distorted?
His moral standards aren't high, but this matter still feels a bit awkward.
To clear up his confusion, he tested it twice more and finally confirmed that killing enemies did indeed yield more experience points.
Looking at the wailing of the Weird Race in the flames, he felt a faint sense of resistance.
I really don't want to become a pervert, I'm so conflicted... wait, is there crystallization?
This is the third fruit he has gained from this trip.
Wu Youren had previously made trades with the Knight, always keeping the deal close to the line. As usual, he planned to keep the extra gains this time to himself.
However, just as he was about to put the crystal away, a cold shout rang out, "Stop! Put it down!"
Two figures emerged from the thick fog.
One was a robust woman with no hair on her head; she was not only bald but also had no eyebrows.
The other was a burly man, whose body was at least twice as wide as Wu Youren's.
The man was bare-chested and wore a nose ring; only a small patch of hair remained on his forehead, giving him a miniature mohawk look.
Are you afraid others won't know you're Barbarian Tribe? Wu Youren calmly put away the crystal and drew the long sword from behind him.
He didn't say anything, just calmly looked at the two of them.
"I'll say it one last time!" The burly man ignored his posture and spoke in a sullen voice, "Hand over the stuff."
Wu Youren suddenly flashed and darted into the white mist.
This is already quite deep in the mountains. The fog isn't very thick, but if you're far enough away, it can still obscure your figure.
The two men didn't give chase, and the burly man was somewhat stunned. "They actually dared to run away?"
As Wu Youren ran, he thought to himself: No wonder they're Barbarian Tribe, they really don't seem to have a very bright brain.
He was also a little puzzled: he had only been in the mountains for a few days, so how come the Barbarian Tribe had already shown up?
The other party's words were very impolite, but they did have some confidence, since both of them were Knight.
Now, among the people Wu Youren is in contact with, there are more and more Knight.
But this doesn't mean that Knight are everywhere in Liang, and Knight Apprentice are as cheap as dogs.
More than 90% are still ordinary people. Cultivation? Just thinking about the cost is enough to scare away most families.
Based on his knowledge of the Barbarian Tribe situation, it was probably far worse than that of the genuine Liang.
Therefore, it's not incomprehensible that the two Knight dared to be so flamboyant upon their arrival.
Wu Youren decided to ignore the two of them. He had already obtained the Resentment Qi Crystal, so what if they said a few nice words?
He wasn't particularly magnanimous, but the problem was that he wasn't sure how many Barbarian Tribe had gone into the mountains.
He also knew nothing about the ways in which the Barbarian Tribe communicated with each other.
He was annoyed as much as he was, but he didn't want to risk provoking a bunch of the Barbarian Tribe over such a trivial matter—even if the chances were slim.
risk.
Moreover, those were two Knight, and he didn't know the Barbarian Tribe's fighting style, so he really couldn't afford to be overconfident.
At the same time, the two Barbarian Tribe exchanged a glance, and the bald woman kicked the burly man, "What are you standing there for? Chase after them!"
"He can't escape," the burly man said, staring at the other man in astonishment, "But why did you kick me?"
"Can't you speak properly?" the woman looked at him with displeasure. "We can pretend to buy it first; why would we just rob someone?"
"He's just a Knight Apprentice," the burly man replied, sounding aggrieved. "Shouldn't he have obediently offered himself up in this wilderness?"
"Think before you act," the bald woman said, utterly speechless. "His watch is made of Red Pine resin!"
After entering the mountains, Wu Youren changed out of his Martial Academy uniform, so that he could easily fight or flee if he got into a dispute with someone.
But his watch was indeed made by Red Pine, and given his circumstances, it wouldn't be convenient for him to exchange it for another one.
However, the Red Pine mark on it is only two millimeters in size and the imprint is very faint. For a woman to notice it at a glance shows that she has exceptional eyesight.
" Red Pine? Then we should steal it even more!" the burly man replied matter-of-factly. "They refused to accept it from us!"
"You dare talk back?" The bald woman glared at her.
After leaving, Wu Youren did not continue to operate in this area, but moved to another place.
He wanted to see if any other Barbarian Tribe had appeared in the surrounding area.
As he searched, he wondered: how did those two Barbarian Tribe manage to evade his senses?
After searching for most of the day, he did not encounter a second wave of the Barbarian Tribe.
He returned to a shelter and began preparing dinner.
Wu Youren lacked a sense of security, so he prepared three such hidden strongholds, and even more temporary refuges.
However, the latter is in worse condition, with fewer mechanisms and lower defenses.
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