"That's right, just as you said, we're nothing more than a wounded soldier and a young girl." Qi Ling held Xiaoyu down and said to the man herself.
"But since you chose to set a trap here, you must not want the battle to be too intense or the victory too hard-won, right? After all, who wouldn't want an easy win?"
Hearing Qi Ling's words, the man nodded and said, "That's right, you're correct. In such an uncertain situation, waiting for the enemy to tire themselves out is certainly the safest approach."
"In that case, you should let us pass even more," Qi Ling laughed. "A wounded beast only becomes more ferocious. Do you really think you can easily defeat me?"
As he spoke, Qi Ling no longer concealed his aura. When his domineering presence emanated, the man before him instantly changed his expression. A man with such charisma, even when severely injured, was not someone he could easily subdue.
Perhaps if he and his accomplices joined forces, they might not be no match for Qi Ling, and if they used some despicable means, their chances of winning might even be much higher, but it would definitely be a losing proposition.
After weighing the pros and cons, the man chose to concede. He stepped aside and said, "You can go now. The trap has been deactivated and won't harm you."
So Qi Ling led Xiaoyu through the area, and behind them, the man disappeared into the tree again, clearly waiting for his next prey.
Some might think that if everyone avoids harming each other and focuses on earning points, they can clear the game together. However, being a hunter is always easier than hunting prey; as long as there are people, the struggle will never disappear.
After the two passed through there, Xiaoyu said admiringly to Qi Ling, "Wow, Bai Di, you're amazing! You got those people to let us through with just a few words!"
Qi Ling said helplessly, "It's not just a matter of a few words; it all comes down to strength! If I'm just bluffing, he won't let us off easily."
Xiaoyu then said, "These people are so wicked! They actually hid and plotted against others! If I could beat them, I would definitely take them all down!"
Qi Ling said helplessly, "You know you can't win, so why are you saying anything? We've finally made it to a safe zone, so let's hurry up and see what kind of help we can get."
The safe zone looks like a huge wooden cabin, and because it's built into the mountainside, the interior is much larger than it appears from the outside, with many places for people to rest.
Upon entering the safe zone, there were already more than ten people inside, busy with their own tasks. These people were clearly the contestants who had found the safe zone before Qi Ling, and each of them was actively exploring its functions.
As soon as Qi Ling entered, everyone's attention was immediately drawn to him. After all, Xiaoyu was carrying a coffin on her back, inside which lay the previously dazzling Cang Yue. It was impossible not to pay attention to her.
Qi Ling didn't pay much attention to the attention she received, since fighting was strictly prohibited in the safe zone, and anyone who disregarded the rules would be disqualified from the competition.
So even though Qi Ling could see how surprised these people were, she still said to Xiaoyu, "Stay here and watch over Cang Yue. I'll go check how to redeem the points here."
"You'd better hurry up, Bai Di, my stomach is about to burst!" Xiaoyu said helplessly to Qi Ling.
Soon, Qi Ling found a place that resembled an information desk, except that it was not inhabited by humans, but by something similar to a robot, which could only answer Qi Ling's questions.
Through this machine, Qi Ling quickly found the answer she wanted and successfully exchanged the coins for points. Then, using these points, Qi Ling could open the Exchange Shop here and exchange for items.
However, after opening the Exchange Shop's catalog, Qi Ling discovered that the item exchange prices were much higher than she had expected! A single, most basic Level One Defense Token required 20 points to exchange, meaning that a player only had one such small Defense Token!
What Qi Ling needs most right now is naturally the ability to heal her injuries. However, the points required for this function are not fixed, but are calculated based on the severity of the player's injuries and the player's individual circumstances.
In other words, the more serious the injury, the more points are needed; and the stronger the player, the more points are needed, which made Qi Ling very frustrated.
But as frustrating as it may be, treatment is still necessary. In a place like this, maintaining your best condition is extremely important, otherwise you never know what you'll face next.
After selecting to conduct an injury assessment, the price for treating Qi Ling's injuries was quickly displayed. It would cost a total of 120 points to heal his wounds.
"What the hell?! Are you kidding me?" Qi Ling looked at the appraisal results and was speechless. "I only got 100 points for defeating that beast, and now it costs 120 points to heal the injuries it caused me?! What a rip-off!"
This is also something to keep in mind on the island: whether the tasks you undertake, or rather, the hunts you do, are worth the price. If you don't calculate it in advance, you might end up like Qi Ling, making a losing deal.
If Qi Ling hadn't been injured, he would have been guaranteed a profit. However, his opponent was too strong, forcing him to pay a higher price. Fortunately, after recovering from his injuries, Qi Ling was able to continue doing missions and earning rewards.
Another piece of good news is that dining here is free, no matter how much you eat!! Upon hearing this news, Xiaoyu immediately jumped up with joy, and without even bothering to redeem her points, she dragged Qi Ling into the restaurant.
Just as the two were eating, another guest arrived outside the safe zone. The man who had previously stopped Qi Ling climbed down from the tree again, looked at the woman in front of him, and said, "What, you can recognize my trap too? What's wrong with you today? Have my skills deteriorated so much?"
Standing before the man was none other than Kurumi, who had previously accompanied Qi Ling! She smiled elegantly at the man and said, "No, not at all. Your trap was very clever and deserves praise. The reason it was discovered is simply because you encountered an even more skilled opponent."
"Now, remove your traps and leave this place, or I'll have to force you out of the competition! Oh, don't get me wrong, I don't mean you have to surrender, I mean all of you..."
Kurumi suddenly revealed an excited expression, an exaggerated smile appearing on her face, "All of you will die here!"