Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 113, Section 112: Greed and Pride

"Croak..."

The piercing roar was swallowed up by the magnificent flames.

In the blazing flames, a humanoid black figure was hunched over, its limbs gripping the ground with difficulty.

But it couldn't even last three seconds before it collapsed from exhaustion, becoming a twitching "charred corpse".

"call……"

A wisp of heat escaped from Ling Xiao's lips, but the scorching spiritual energy was still brewing inside.

The explosive effect of [Blazing Breath] was beyond his expectations.

But that's normal.

After fighting against enemies of varying strengths for a long time, I have experienced many brutal and dangerous battles against enemies of higher levels.

Sometimes Ling Xiao really can't adapt to the intensity of normal games or even low-level games.

original……

I'm already this strong!

In fact, during his previous promotion mission, he discovered the true extent of his strength in battles with other explorers.

But it wasn't obvious at that time.

After all, although the explorers who were able to enter the dungeon at that time were somewhat unqualified, their qualifications were still quite high.

After personally killing the Korean man and the Japanese woman, an invincible "power" began to accumulate in his heart.

They defeated the powerful tyrant twice more, and firmly established it.

The setbacks that followed in the battle.

Even the near-real defeat and death in the dream couldn't break this momentum.

Instead, it has become even sharper through polishing.

Keep your skills hidden until the right time to use them!

To put it in a somewhat melodramatic way, I have now embarked on the path that truly belongs to the strong!

They possess the indomitable and enduring "heart of a strong person"!

The frogman struggled to lift his head, even though his organs had been mostly burned into a stinking, cooked mess.

But it still struggled to sit up and try to "look" at that person.

splat—

Ling Xiao did not have the habit of listening to people's last words.

With a raging fire emanating from his mouth, he stomped down, his feet enveloped in a protective aura.

A steaming clump of pig brains shattered on the sole of his shoe.

Such brutality made even the stall owners watching nearby gasp in surprise.

"Wow! So handsome!"

The latter first gave a thumbs up, then said regretfully, "The outer skin of this thing can be used in medicine, and the whole thing is good for hot pot, especially the brain, which is very valuable."

"The way you step on it, the class factor is undeniable, but you'll lose a huge chunk of the resale value."

"ah?!"

Ling Xiao dispersed the murderous aura emanating from his body and looked at the puddle at his feet.

I have some regrets.

But not many.

After all, a dead enemy is a good enemy; even if the money is less, it's better than losing your life.

Next time I catch this kind of frog, I'll have to be gentler...

"Wow! So generous!"

The stall owner stared in surprise at the roasted frogman that had been pushed to his side.

Ling Xiao didn't keep them in suspense and said directly, "You're the expert, can you give me an estimate? If it's suitable, I'll sell it right away!"

With an expression of appreciation on his face, the stall owner didn't mind the hot, rotten meat. His left hand shot out like lightning, pinched something with two fingers, and pulled it out.

It was a hideous fleshy core radiating a strange luster!

Without him needing to explain, Ling Xiao's eyes already conveyed the corresponding information.

[Greedy Beast Core]

In the taskbar, another additional item is flashing with golden light.

The Seven Deadly Sins series of monsters has also started recording kills.

With the addition of the spider woman who died at his hands, Ling Xiao has now unlocked both types of alien beasts.

However, the exact number of kills was not specified, and he could only do his best based on the situation.

"This is the real treasure!"

Without the slightest hesitation, the stall owner flicked his finger and tossed it to Ling Xiao.

"Just throw it in your own basket first! It's like your delivery box; once it's in, it's yours, and nobody can take it away!"

"There are no performance evaluations for salvage workers, but if they have enough 'harvest' at night, they can receive benefits from the cleanup department."

"Sell it to me after the registration and settlement are complete. We can make money twice over on the same item!"

Ling Xiao also knew this rule.

The app features pinned, high-quality messages.

However, the stall owner's initiative in pointing out the problem and returning the item undoubtedly laid a good foundation of trust between the two parties.

At least in terms of the recycling business, Ling Xiao can cooperate with them if nothing unexpected happens.

"Thanks for the reminder!"

The fleshy core in my hand trembled slightly as if it were still breathing.

The dull luster on it flows endlessly.

Ling Xiao casually tossed it into the basket beside him, while there was no need to collect the remaining frogman corpses.

"This mess is worth some money! But I'm too lazy to take it out."

The stall owner glanced at the mangled corpse and then looked away, turning his attention back to the river.

"But I can give you a suggestion: throw this big clump down to bait the area; it should be quite effective!"

"We absolutely must take their advice into consideration!"

Ling Xiao didn't ask any further questions.

He readily accepted good advice and immediately kicked the man.

"Hey! Tsk!"

The stall owner was somewhat regretful. "Why were you in such a hurry?! These young people nowadays, they've already started talking before they've even finished!"

"Chopping it into smaller pieces and sprinkling it in will make it more effective! It's such a waste to just throw it in like that!"

"My, my..."

puff-

The river surface was slapped by a huge object underwater.

The ripples and waves drew gazes that quickly shifted from surprise to envy.

"A big shipment has arrived!?"

The stall owner sprang to his feet, muttering in surprise, "This actually works?!"

Ling Xiao didn't respond, but quickly grabbed the net beside him.

no way.

In that struggle, the fishing line snapped, so he had to use a landing net as a temporary fix.

"Stop using that standard-issue garbage!"

Without even glancing at him, the stall owner flicked his toe, and a harpoon rose up in front of Ling Xiao.

With quick reflexes, I grasped it in my hand.

Ling Xiao didn't waste any words, and just focused intently on the increasingly turbulent river surface together with the stall owner.

This section of the river is located near the bridge piers.

The streetlights were blocked out, making the room quite dim.

But how could such a formidable figure, who could become a "salvage operator," be affected by such a small factor?

Dark green fins glided across the water's surface, and a few tentacles were briefly exposed to the air.

Feeding underwater seems a bit too intense!

Ling Xiao stretched out his five fingers and then tightened them, his body instinctively relieving the tension in his nerves caused by intense focus.

"Do it!!"

Without the stall owner reminding him, Ling Xiao had already spotted an excellent opportunity!

A huge object has surfaced, and it looks like it's just the tip of the iceberg!

Previously, it was all small-scale work.

The two men on the shore waited until their prey revealed enough of its form before launching a thunderous attack almost simultaneously!

The harpoon shot out!

Although there was no spiritual energy bonus, the tools the stall owner brought were certainly not ordinary items.

Out of politeness, Ling Xiao didn't even imbue it with his protective aura.

But its power is already sufficient.

With his strength of 13 points and physique of 17 points, the harpoon left a blur and shot into the water, accurately hitting the writhing cargo!

The sensation of the chains penetrating the flesh was transmitted back as they tightened.

Ling Xiao wrapped his arms around the chain twice and gripped it tightly.

They began to grapple with the large underwater cargo, together with the other stall owners who had also hit their targets!

"Young man, are you really putting in the effort? I feel like I'm the only one fighting against it!"

The stall owner next to him was red-faced and furious, but Ling Xiao really didn't have any ulterior motives.

"I'll take care of the work, bro! Of course I want to get rich too!"

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For a time, the two were locked in a tug-of-war with their prey.

The truck is still mostly submerged, allowing it to exert its power with ease.

However, Ling Xiao and his companion dared not relax their vigilance even slightly.

If you exert even a little force, it might escape.

The salvage workers who had initially kept their distance slowly began to approach.

I wonder what they're thinking.

The stall owner, enraged, roared, "Get out!"

At the same time, Ling Xiao felt a chill run down his spine and his hair stood on end.

Because he keenly sensed that some kind of terrifying beast was erupting around him, the terrifying power of which almost made him instinctively want to dodge.

Of course, he was still the master of the body, but the chains in his hands were momentarily sluggish as a result.

Fortunately, he didn't have to put in any effort.

The stall owner displayed incredible skill.

Not only did he stop the others who wanted to take advantage of the situation, he also used his supernatural powers!

His arms, which had been fairly normal, suddenly became much thicker, and a dark golden light flowed into the water along the fishing line.

The fishing hook lit up, clearly visible even through the darkness and the water's surface.

The only missing hook was the part that disappeared into the prey!

The dark gold light echoed each other.

Ling Xiao suddenly felt the chains in his hands lose their grip.

To be precise, he doesn't need to do anything anymore!

After the stall owner demonstrated his true skill, the underwater prey was pulled out of the water almost instantly!

The prey exposed to Ling Xiao's view was a giant octopus covered in strange patterns!

The tentacles were thick, long, and slippery, covered with countless eerie spots of light.

When their eyes met, even Ling Xiao felt a dizzying shock.

"Come on up!"

With a low shout from the stall owner, the octopus's massive body arced through the air, slamming into the ground behind the two men, spraying water droplets.

The noise was quite loud, but it didn't seem like there was much damage.

While Ling Xiao was surprised, he also heard exclamations coming from not far away.

"Holy crap!? It's these things, and there's more than one! They're in for a lot of work!"

"Busy? You'll probably die if you don't clean this up properly! Move it further away, or I might get blood on me!"

"Should we notify the commissioner? This thing coming ashore might cause some trouble..."

"What's it to us! You really think you're a government official? Just watch the show!"

……

With a sudden flash before his eyes, Ling Xiao realized that he had actually seen things wrong.

Not one, but two sinister octopuses!

They used to be hugging each other, but now they've been thrown apart.

Once the prey is caught and brought ashore, it shows no sign of backing down!

Peng——

A spray of dark blood burst from the side of the octopus's head, a sign that the harpoon had been ejected from its body.

Without external force, the harpoon failed to penetrate the opponent's body as firmly as a fishhook.

The two octopuses rose from the ground, their eyes filled with a human-like hatred.

After glancing at the two enemies, he charged straight at them!

"I'll deal with the big one! You handle the small one first!"

The stall owner didn't explain much, but simply pulled the fishing line to the side, dragging the large octopus even further away.

His expression was solemn.

Ling Xiao looked at the smaller octopus rushing towards him without a trace of schadenfreude.

With a flick of his wrist, he pulled the harpoon, which had been flying through the air, back down.

The protective energy covered it without hesitation.

There was no passive waiting.

Not far behind them was the Lingxiao Mountain on the water; there was nowhere to retreat!

He charged toward the little octopus, brandishing a harpoon that was ablaze with blood!

"Buzzing!!!"

The high-pitched, shrill cry seemed to affect only his own mind.

Ling Xiao's vision suddenly blurred, and his steps became unsteady.

This kind of impact, which acts directly on the soul, is something that others really couldn't withstand!

Unfortunately, Ling Xiao nowadays takes the protection of his soul very seriously!

Ever since he was knocked unconscious by a soul-piercing injury during a safe time, this mysterious and profound level has become his primary target for protection!

With unwavering resolve, they act as steadfast reefs amidst the surging tides, while Lingxiao's soul remains hidden in the rear, calmly maintaining its clarity.

The abnormal state was quickly cleared.

The octopus's physical attack was already upon them!

Several tentacles, covered in slippery slime, lashed out fiercely!

Judging by its strength, anyone who gets hit will be seriously injured, if not killed!

The staggering steps did not affect his balance.

Ling Xiao gripped the harpoon with both hands, using its two sharp tips to fight his enemy!

After the [Wind and Fire Frenzy] was unsealed, he already had some moves to speak of.

Crimson flames flashed out in streaks of sword light, unleashing a series of wind and fire strikes forward!

The octopus hadn't expected Ling Xiao to recover so quickly; its sure-fire attacks were intercepted halfway through.

The blade pierced the body, severing the tentacles one by one in mid-air!

Having broken through the opponent's offensive, Ling Xiao continued his charge forward without stopping!

Such a violent act even made the stall owner not far away glance at it.

He didn't expect the young man to be able to handle things on his own. He only asked him to stop the octopus.

After all, this thing is considered one of the more troublesome among the "unique species" of the Wuding River.

Who would have thought?

Young people these days, when they say they'll do something, they really mean it!

And it seems like they can even win!?

It seems I underestimated him...

laugh--

The harpoon pierced the octopus's body, and the resilient sensation forced Ling Xiao to stop in his tracks.

The charged attack could only penetrate the opponent's body, not even pierce through.

Meanwhile, around Ling Xiao, countless eerie tentacles descended, bringing with them a gust of evil wind!

boom!

The explosion came from the center.

The tentacles, which had already formed an encirclement, were torn apart by the terrifying impact!

Ling Xiao, who remained standing, was unharmed, though his protective aura was somewhat thin.

Who says the Wind and Fire Frenzy Explosion can only be used to detonate enemies?

The place with the most internal energy is definitely on your own body!

This tactic, which is almost like "self-destruction," was a suggestion that Qi Heng came up with on a whim one day.

Ling Xiao wasn't afraid of making a fool of himself by blowing himself up, so he tested the intensity.

It works!

And this killing move is the first time he has used it in a formal battle!

The effect is remarkable!

Apart from the tentacles that support its body, most of the octopus's organs that it could use to attack were destroyed by Ling Xiao's "self-destruction".

Pain was evident on that ugly face, and the resistance the harpoon encountered was greatly reduced.

Without hesitation, Ling Xiao suppressed the emptiness in his body and swung his energy!

puff-

Like a piece of extremely resilient leather being sliced ​​open, the octopus was cut diagonally into two pieces!

Amidst spurting out large amounts of dark blood, Ling Xiao swiftly retrieved a fleshy core that shimmered with dark purple light!

[The Core of the Arrogant Beast]!

(End of this chapter)