Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 117, Section 116: Staff Expansion and Intelligence Brokers

The torrential rain was an obstacle for human explorers struggling to survive.

The monsters that descend during the incubation phase of the demonic tide are not all water-attribute monsters like the Azure Serpent.

They can thrive even amidst such torrential rain.

At least the Fiery Lizard species will receive a bonus.

The restless flames on their bodies are barely enough to protect them.

Humans can find ways to mitigate the effects of rain and puddles, but monsters haven't evolved such high intelligence yet.

clap clap clap-

The increasingly loud splashing sounds were clearly audible even to Iron Hammer Sister and the other support staff.

Along with that, Brother Xiao's calm and composed command also rang out!

It wasn't just Ling Xiao, who was commanding the battle, whose blood was boiling with passion.

These members, who served as components of the "fighting machine," were also filled with a strange excitement!

Moreover, the intervention of a big shot brought the atmosphere to a climax!

There are no moves with shouts.

At the forefront, Brother Xiao suddenly swung his sword, unleashing a whirlwind tornado powerful enough to rip through the heavy rain!

The airflow and wind trails, under the slight constraint of spiritual power, condensed into countless overlapping, sharp wind blades!

Almost the instant the slash was delivered.

【Light of Green Hills】The view on the enemy's side suddenly becomes clear!

The raindrops that never ceased between heaven and earth seemed to have temporarily stopped.

Fortunately, after so many days of reshaping their values ​​and adapting to the environment, no one is too obsessed with the spectacle in front of them.

The combatants, with their extraordinary arm strength, threw out the fire grenades infused with spiritual power in their hands within three seconds.

After initially establishing a foothold in the other world.

The most energetic and imaginative young people have already started thinking about all sorts of potentially dangerous "inventions".

The rain curtain that had been shielding the explorers from the monster horde was torn to shreds by the force of the wind.

The fiery lizard at the forefront spotted the enemy and let out an excited hiss.

This prompted a large number of monsters behind them, whose average level had reached LV12, to speed up their pace!

Their nut-sized brains simply don't have the capacity to think about "tactics".

The numerous fireballs, due to their small size and the dim light, only announced their arrival when they exploded above the heads of the blazing lizard swarm!

bang bang bang bang bang bang bang...

Amidst the continuous explosions, Ling Xiao's perception of the battlefield suddenly diminished.

Fireballs not only cause explosive damage, but they are also deadly to the surrounding water!

Having lost many of his "eyes and ears," he could only rely on his own senses to detect the enemy's situation until the rain filled the space in front of him again.

But none of that matters.

Now he's leading a group in a brawl!

Simply follow the steps to complete the process, and the firepower unleashed by the swarm will be far more intense than any hard-fought battle on your own!

"Iron spears, prepare!!"

"put!!"

No need to confirm the results, let's move on to the next stage!

And the prestige he had built up over a long period of time was now clearly on display.

No one hesitated, and no one tried to be clever or silly.

While the members' actions weren't perfectly synchronized, they were beginning to show signs of discipline and obedience!

Under Brother Xiao's command, all combatants took out the short-handled iron spears that had been prepared beforehand.

After roughly aiming in the right direction, he threw it with all his might at the command!

The opportunity to win a battle is fleeting.

Precision shooting is neither possible nor necessary.

The environment, with its raging flames and splattering rain, did not allow them to aim calmly.

The previous fireballs were magical attacks; this time, it's a real physical attack that breaks through defenses.

However, both offensives were merely probes, or rather, attempts to weaken the enemy.

Without Ling Xiao needing to give further orders, the members had already spontaneously taken out their spare fire grenades.

He prepared but didn't channel his spiritual power. Instead, he stared nervously ahead at the source of the screams, his attention occasionally drawn to the resolute figure behind him.

While fire and thunder are promising, their production capacity is difficult to maximize due to limitations in technology and raw materials.

Therefore, this is the guild's last batch of strategic reserves.

Since it wasn't time to go all out, Ling Xiao wasn't in a hurry to unleash another barrage of firepower.

just now……

It was Qi Heng's turn to perform.

He holds the gun in one hand, with the blade held horizontally in front of him.

Qi Heng seemed to have been holding back a lot of anger in the City of Frenzied Desires.

So this wolf-tooth lightning bolt, with a hoarse hiss, tore through the air and shot forward.

While striking the horde of monsters, it also imbued the iron spear with the cruel essence of thunder!

A massive burst of lightning!

At this moment, he seemed to transform into a thunder god, unleashing destructive and filthy thunder from the heavens upon the world!

Rain and thunder are equally compatible.

What's more, there's the iron spear that fell into the monster horde earlier.

[Imperial Territory] Power maxed out.

Standing to the side, Ling Xiao could even feel the countless frictional and explosive lightning spiritual forces in the air, shaking the space and roaring as they surged out!

The light disappeared, and the rain curtain enveloped the area again.

The fiery lizards that were initially so menacing were now mostly standing still.

Almost all of them were injured.

His breathing was extremely disordered.

The most direct proof is the stagnant water around them that is no longer affected.

It quickly reached her abdomen.

The flames on the body could not even be burned away by the rain that clung to it.

Even if these monsters weren't taken down in one combo, their condition had already deteriorated to a very fragile state.

If Ling Xiao were to make a move, he could probably take all the experience points in just two or three light-slash attacks.

But he simply waved his hand and shouted, "Switch to melee weapons! Coordinate! Don't try to get the kill!"

"Attack!!"

The combatants behind him, eagerly awaiting their arrival, donned their raincoats and rushed into the rain while responding to his call.

The sky continued to pour down rain, indifferently covering the fields, and amidst the soaking wetness, a grand and passionate slaughter was underway...

……

"Brother Xiao! This is the loot list, and everyone's level statistics!"

Ling Xiao took it, glanced at it, and then handed it to Su Jinxi.

The merit system announced by the latter was unanimously recognized and was naturally implemented within the guild.

With two top-tier players in the entire region, [Xiao] and [Bayi Caidao], in charge.

No one would, and no one would dare, to harbor any ulterior motives for personal gain.

In addition, Su Jinxi is fair and impartial in her dealings, and has now become the well-deserved "Logistics Minister" in charge of the economy and warehouses.

Meanwhile, the "Light of Green Mountain" group, with its clearly defined division of responsibilities, is preparing for its second expansion of membership!

Truly excellent companies never release new employee slots; they rely entirely on internal referrals.

In fact.

If the "recruitment" were made public, given the appeal of [Green Mountain Light], the friend requests that the group already hadn't been able to scroll through would probably be completely flooded!

"Everyone has awakened their class, and the combat personnel have reached an average of LV12, while the other members have reached an average of LV11. Not bad, right?"

Ling Xiao sat by the campfire, warming his hands, and casually asked, "Our development isn't slow, have the potential of the new members been assessed?"

Ye Zhanqing nodded. "They didn't hide anything. They told us almost everything about their talents, professions, and even their killing experiences."

"Moreover, most of them could find at least one acquaintance to vouch for them, and there were a few people I didn't know but who were very capable, so they were added to the list exceptionally."

She paused for a moment and said softly, "Many people begged us to take them in, but we don't take in any burdens."

"The list has been repeatedly verified, and all the members are young people with clean backgrounds who are willing to fight for their dreams in this world."

"That's good,"

Ling Xiao, who had been staring blankly at Yan Miao, suddenly snapped back to reality and stood up, saying, "The guild's organizational structure has been upgraded; let's call everyone in!"

"A hundred people...that way, a lot of things can start to be resolved..."

Soon.

Amidst the curious gazes of the crowd, beams of light descended from the sky, and all the newly joined members arrived without delay!

The staff was doubled without causing chaos.

The moment they landed, they were enveloped by the aura of professionals from all directions.

This isn't the old members engaging in bullying.

As partners who spend every day together, apart from Ling Xiao and a few others, the other members of [Light of Green Mountain] have similar leveling journeys as others.

When you become stronger, others will also improve together.

Naturally, this wouldn't cause any unusual reaction.

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But not all guilds can develop as quickly as they have.

Not everyone has a powerful figure standing in their background.

These new members are outstanding in at least one aspect, whether it's potential or ability; even if they aren't professionals, they're not far off.

But they had never been surrounded by dozens of professionals before, let alone two of them with such fierce auras that it was hard to ignore!

As top-tier combatants in the entire region, Ling Xiao and Qi Heng need no further introduction just by standing there.

The newcomer, who was originally not very cunning, completely lost his arrogance after unintentionally experiencing a setback.

After Qi Heng delivered his welcoming speech, they obediently integrated into the guild and were amazed by the achievements of [Light of Green Hills]!

Clear job descriptions allow new employees to quickly find the tasks they are supposed to do and are capable of doing.

The stronger individuals among them were also personally "received" by Ling Xiao.

"I am [Owl], welcome to [Light of Green Hills]."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Ling Xiao got straight to the point without delay.

"I've seen all your files, and to be honest, you have great potential."

"But a genius's talent can only be recognized on the day they achieve success, so your resource allocation will be determined based on your merits and achievements."

"We do not follow rigid, extreme democratic egalitarianism. In the current environment, we need a strong and powerful voice to lead everyone to work in one direction."

Ling Xiao's gaze swept across the faces of the group, and he said in a deep voice, "To put it simply, I am the one in charge now."

"You should have known this before joining us. But to avoid any problems later on, I'd like to ask again,"

"Everyone, for or against?"

Without hesitation, the group nodded in agreement.

Then, feeling that his attitude wasn't sincere enough, he chimed in, "No objection! The boss is right!"

"Yes, yes! We've already thought it through! It makes perfect sense!"

"Listen to Brother Xiao!"

……

Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.

Anyone would feel elated by the agreement and praise of others.

But Ling Xiao, who held absolute power, simply shook his head and said, "It's not just about listening to me."

"I believe that with more cooperation in the future, you will willingly obey my commands."

"But there's one point I still want to emphasize,"

"Me, Brother Dao, and Ye Zhanqing—this is the command sequence. If anything unexpected happens, just follow this order."

"You are all elites. To have made it this far, you must all be very well adapted to this world."

"But that's not enough, because your seeking cooperation with the guild also shows that you've realized the insignificance of individual power."

"Therefore, unity is our weapon for survival!"

"You will all eventually have power, big and small. Until then, watch how I do it."

"I hope we can become true comrades-in-arms and true partners soon!"

The others dispersed, leaving Ling Xiao with only a tall, thin young man.

"Brother Xiao! I've heard so much about you!"

"Let's not stand on ceremony. You're an intelligence expert, and what we need right now is all sorts of intelligence!"

The young man's name was Li Xiang. He wasn't particularly strong, but he was recruited into the guild by Ye Zhanqing because of his ability as an "information broker".

Li Xiang accepted the spring water handed to him by Ling Xiao, sat down with a flattered expression, and pursed his lips.

He also knew that his combat strength was simply not enough in this person's eyes!

Now that they've come...

Can you leave a good impression, or even gain a certain "status" within the guild?

It all depends on whether my next words can sway this top donor!

Sincerity is always the ultimate weapon.

So he immediately dropped a bombshell:

"Brother Xiao, based on my analysis of the information I've gathered, it seems that the [Gathering of Righteousness] is at odds with our guild—no, with everyone else!"

"While their ranking may seem to have dropped significantly, they've actually gained considerable momentum!"

"Oh? What's the explanation?"

Seeing that Ling Xiao was interested in the topic he had raised, Li Xiang quickly seized the opportunity to press his advantage.

"The trade war we initiated has indeed blocked their economy to some extent. So this trend seems to be going smoothly, but these people are also capable of pulling off a clever escape!"

He checked the rankings. "Brother Xiao, you can see for yourself. [Juyitang] has dropped out, but the newly emerged [Zhongyonghui] is definitely involved with them!"

"Based on the snippets of conversation in the channel and comparisons with several small guilds and merchants, I'm certain that [Loyalty and Valor Guild] is just a new front for [Gathering of Righteousness]!"

"Moreover, they have now secretly formed alliances with many guilds."

"And their target is us!"

……

Li Xiang left first, satisfied, leaving Ling Xiao and the others with solemn expressions.

Even a centipede with a hundred legs doesn't die easily, let alone an enemy who is a living person.

A professional with brains and the ability to think.

If there's any conflict, Ling Xiao doesn't believe that [Light of Green Mountains] has offended them in any way.

Using methods like "trade war" to target them is only because the other party provoked them first.

But reality is often more absurd than fiction, because people sometimes act without considering the consequences.

All you need to do is get carried away with your emotions, cause trouble, and then just keep going without thinking!

Possessing a treasure is a crime.

The title of "Number One Guild" will inevitably attract malicious scrutiny, no matter what.

Looking at the rankings before, Ling Xiao really thought the other party wouldn't be able to cause any trouble.

Who knew that Li Xiang would bring him such a "surprise"!

They didn't take Li Xiang's little scheme of waiting for a higher price to sell himself into the market.

It's just human nature.

Lingxiao sighed softly.

Now, another thorny problem has been added to the list...

Whether those guilds realized it or not, they at least need to start preparing.

Scattered explorers can gather in guilds, and guilds can also meet after a duel begins.

Will I run into other people directly in the future?

Or even other well-organized guilds?

Ling Xiao gazed at the endless rain outside.

The relief that had just come from the successful battle and the expansion of personnel quickly returned after only a few minutes.

He was so busy making money in the dungeon that he didn't get a proper rest.

My physical condition is okay, but my mental state is really not taking it anymore.

"Thank you all for your hard work today."

He whispered to Su Jinxi, "Have a simple celebration, then arrange the shift rotations. There are no field missions tonight."

"As for tomorrow... everyone get a good rest. We're going to pull off something big tomorrow!"

(End of this chapter)