Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 123, Section 122: Celebration! Intelligence! (Daily life, can be skipped)

"Watch out, it's hot! There's food for everyone!"

"Panzi, give me a leg!"

"What did you call me? Youngster, you think you're worthy of eating my leg? This leg is for Brother Xiao!"

"That's alright now! Brother Pan, that's alright now..."

……

Despite the annoying downpour outside, the series of victories had everyone's hearts burning with excitement.

In addition, Brother Xiao announced that he would be in charge of security tonight, and everyone else could just relax and celebrate.

For a moment, the camp was filled with laughter and joy, as if it had returned to a lively college student social gathering from the past.

The dense raindrops pounded on the open ground, the pattering sound making one inevitably drowsy.

Ling Xiao sat on the edge of the camp, lost in thought, the firelight casting a mixture of light and shadow on his face.

In fact, once the [Azure Wave Domain] is formed, the task of keeping watch can be handled entirely by Ling Xiao alone.

Others couldn't see through the curtain of rain, but his senses were greatly extended within it.

Even someone as strong as him can have off days, and taking turns working night shifts can help the members integrate into the group as quickly as possible.

Now we can make an exception this time.

Although he and Qi Heng dealt with all the troublesome boss monsters, the others were not just spectators who cheered them on.

Both the combat personnel and the logistics staff are exhausted today.

Ling Xiao glanced at the lively crowd from time to time; he really enjoyed the atmosphere.

Moreover, he prefers to stay on the sidelines and watch others enjoy themselves.

A powerful domain awareness that extends very, very far outwards...

"Brother Xiao! That's awesome! Absolutely amazing!"

Taking the roasted leg from Pan Hong, Ling Xiao smiled and said, "Thanks! Liu Liu died in battle, I'll catch another one for you when I have the chance!"

"Hey! Thanks in advance, Brother Xiao!"

Pan Hong has emerged from the gloom of losing his beast tamer.

After hearing Ling Xiao's words of comfort, he didn't feel at all that it was just a casual remark.

As it turns out, Brother Xiao is a man who truly lives up to his word!

Whether it was the initial interactions before they even met, or the subsequent leading by example in their fight against the epidemic.

Brother Xiao and Brother Dao.

These two strangers, people of the same age.

It brought a strong sense of security to [Green Mountain Light]!

To this day, no one dares to challenge their status and command, and there are no complaints even in private.

Especially after hearing about other people's experiences and the underhanded dealings of other guilds in the channel, Pan Hong and the others felt incredibly lucky to have encountered such top-tier leaders!

"Please sit wherever you like."

Ling Xiao nodded to Li Xiang, who looked somewhat reserved, and casually asked, "Have you finished eating? This piece is good, want me to tear it off for you to try?"

"Thank you, Brother Xiao!"

Li Xiang did not refuse but respectfully agreed to Ling Xiao's suggestion. After taking the fragrant roasted meat and eating a few bites, he got straight to the point.

"I've gotten some information about the matter you asked me to inquire about, but I don't know which aspect you'd like to hear about first."

"Stop with the fancy stuff, all that 'you' and 'your' stuff."

Ling Xiao said somewhat discontentedly, "How many people are there? You're already trying to flatter me?"

"We don't have bureaucratic hierarchies here. I'm not commanding everyone for the sake of being second only to the emperor."

"Yes, yes, yes! Brother Xiao, you're really different from those other leaders!"

Li Xiang sent another one without leaving a trace.

But Ling Xiao saw through his ruse at a glance, shaking his head and laughing, "Testing me? Ha..."

"Stop with the nonsense. Being too clever for your own good will only make me think that recruiting you was a mistake."

He looked at Li Xiang with a calm gaze.

When the latter seemed somewhat at a loss, he said calmly, "You are a smart person, you should know what the explorers' most urgent task is."

"When the Light of Green Hills starts fighting for power and dividing up territory, it means we're also beginning to decay and decline..."

"What I was doing back then is none of my business now. But right now, I need to hear your objective and rigorous information; that's your value!"

"I understand...I understand!"

Li Xiang's back felt sticky, and the cold sweat seeping out made his clothes stick to his skin.

He unconsciously sat up straight, tensing his back and shaking out his clothes.

It also allowed me to get to know the young man in front of me in a new light.

Fortunately, the light in Ling Xiao's eyes only lasted for a short while before it "extinguished".

He resumed gnawing on the roasted leg in his hand and raised the first issue.

"Your talent is something I can't easily describe, but you're very sensitive to data and other information."

"Are you familiar with the fund flows in the trading zone? Where is the current investment trend?"

He focused his mind and dared not waste any more time.

Li Xiang quickly reviewed the intelligence he had gathered and then promptly provided his answer in a clear and fluent tone.

"Armor! To be precise, it's armor of average quality!"

He used to definitely praise the forging furnace and Brother Xiao's contributions, but now Li Xiang is very "pragmatic".

At least in front of Ling Xiao, there was no need for unnecessary words.

"After enduring the initial torment of the [Rainstorm] version, most people have noticed the increased difficulty."

"The heavy rain hampered our movement, making it extremely difficult to explore the map and gather resources. In addition, the sudden appearance of monsters caused the number of dead and injured to increase day by day."

"Life-saving equipment such as armor is currently in short supply! Especially [common] and above quality, the prices in the trading area have remained consistently high."

Li Xiang didn't say much.

But Ling Xiao knew very well that attack power was no longer that important.

Except for a very few individuals and a very few guilds, most survivors were on tenterhooks because of this rain!

When visibility was clear during the day, it was one thing, but at night, the gray fog could at least be partially dispelled with fire.

But the relentless rain, day and night, reduced visibility to almost zero for people without special abilities!

Not to mention other people, even hunting teams that have formed groups.

Without Lingxiao's command, they could only fight the monsters in a relatively short range.

Without Lingxiao's "complete map" as a guide, how could they have fought their way up the mountain and killed a large number of monsters without suffering any casualties?

A good field of vision can't help.

But when it comes to armor, Hammer Sister has something to say...

Thanks to the abundant raw materials of [Green Mountain Light] and the unconditional trust of Ling Xiao and others.

Hammer Sister and several other craftsmen maximized their professional talents.

One after another, amazing blueprints for creation were created.

Among them, projects with high feasibility, such as the Fire Thunder and the Mad Rat Armor, were directly put into production!

This efficiency is inseparable from the strong support of the guild, and the rewards they bring are not just about arming their own people.

"What is the current production volume of the armor? What is the quality ratio?"

Li Xiang's brain found the answer almost instantly, and he immediately replied, "Twenty suits of armor can be produced per hour, half of them being inferior and half being ordinary."

"Fortunately, the forging furnace has been repaired to [Excellent] level. The blueprint has its limits, so as long as the proficiency increases, the output and proportion will continue to rise."

"By the way, Brother Xiao, yours was the first piece of excellent-grade armor produced."

"Yes, I know that..."

"Each combatant must be equipped with double armor, and all logistics personnel must also have armor, at the very least [standard]."

Ling Xiao chewed on the fragrant lizard meat, then, after a quick mental calculation, asked again, "After completing this goal, I'd like to sell a batch privately. How long do you think it will take? Which guilds would be suitable?"

"If the furnace is kept burning tonight, we can meet the guild's needs before nine o'clock tomorrow morning."

Li Xiang hesitated for a moment before reminding him, "Brother Xiao, selling this armor to other people... I'm afraid..."

I understand your concerns.

Ling Xiao cut to the chase, "I'm just worried that if this thing is too helpful, it might cause trouble in ranking competitions or something similar."

"But there's no need to be so timid in preparing for a rainy day. This level of protection is actually somewhat outdated."

The latest novel is first published here!

He pointed to his own body, "That strongest leader almost burned through my armor. Armor is never as important as weapons!"

"How can these forms of assistance become obstacles if I become stronger fast enough!?"

Looking at that young face, which rarely showed such strong emotions.

Even someone as meticulous as Li Xiang couldn't help but be impressed by Ling Xiao's confidence and arrogance.

He has the ability to do so.

Moreover, no one in the entire district is more qualified than him to make such boastful remarks!

There's no need to call Hammer Sister over to give instructions; just send a message.

After arranging the production tasks for tonight's overtime work, Ling Xiao also asked about that unforgettable thorn.

"By the way, how are things with the Juyi Hall and the Zhongyong Society you mentioned? Any new developments?"

Li Xiang snapped out of his brief daze and quickly replied, "Yes!"

His tone rose slightly, clearly indicating that he had discovered something unusual.

"They've become a level two guild! That should be absolutely impossible!"

"The major guilds have imposed a trade blockade on them. Even if some minor players are still doing business with them, it's absolutely impossible for them to gather enough resources for upgrades!"

"I'm closely monitoring the quantity and flow of all kinds of materials on the market. Even if a few have ended up at [Juyitang], it's definitely not enough!"

Perhaps feeling his statement lacked persuasiveness, Li Xiang added, "My talent allows me to memorize all the data that appears, and combined with the store's sales records, there's absolutely no one who will slip through the net!"

"Besides, they're notorious, murderers! What normal person would dare to conduct a private transaction? Aren't they afraid of throwing good money after bad?"

"So the key lies in this [Loyal and Brave Society]!"

Li Xiang became more and more enthusiastic as he spoke, so he simply picked up a stick and started writing and drawing on the ground.

"Upgrading resources is the opportunity to expose the connection between them. Even if they happen to find a nearby forest or boulder, they still have to get other materials from monsters."

"Moreover, I have many 'informants,' most of whom I've only had a few private conversations with. But after summarizing the information from various sources, I've come to a conclusion."

He drew a line between two circles on the ground, "The Loyal and Brave Society is definitely a branch of the Gathering of Righteousness!"

"The former lures in solo players who desperately need to join a guild to escape the rain, while the latter lies in ambush, waiting for these people to teleport in before killing them!"

"The guild rankings include not only the members' overall level but also their total kill count. This is what initially exposed [Juyitang]."

"But the newly established 'Loyal and Brave Society's' kill count is 'clean,' so people keep falling for their tricks!"

"I had an informant who sent me a warning before he died."

Li Xiang sighed and sent the chat history to Ling Xiao.

"Only with him did I dare to confirm the truth..."

Upon seeing the brief yet desperate message, Ling Xiao suddenly lost his appetite for the roast meat in front of him.

Why must people always hurt and harm each other?

We've come to this godforsaken place!

Instead of thinking about helping each other to find a way to survive, they plot how to turn others into "nutrients" for survival!

Damn!

He deserves to die!!

"We can't let them do this..."

Ling Xiao made up his mind that even if he couldn't directly eliminate these villains with a heavy blow, he would expose their filthy faces.

This is not only a basic concept of good and evil for human beings, but also to prevent more ignorant people from becoming nourishment for the enemy.

Guilds can be both a help and a hindrance.

He desperately wanted to start a duel right away and lead the Light of Green Hills to annihilate these beasts!

Ling Xiao is confident now!

However, he could not guarantee that there would be no casualties during the battle.

Even with unparalleled combat power across the entire region, Ling Xiao wouldn't dare to be so arrogant...

beat?

Or should I endure it?

A difficult choice.

In the end, they can only choose the one that poses the least threat to their own guild.

Because these nearly one hundred people trusted him and entrusted their lives and fortunes to him.

Ling Xiao simply couldn't bring himself to gamble their lives for the sake of so-called "righteousness" or "right and wrong."

Good and evil, right and wrong.

Sometimes, it really can only be a fairy tale in your mind...

Advantages and disadvantages, gains and losses.

Personal or collective, it's so entangled that you want to take a step but can only walk in a direction you don't want to...

"Keep gathering information! And while you're at it, think about what you'll say."

"Once we've finalized the armor deals with a few other reliable guilds, we'll get them all involved and expose these sons of bitches!"

"You're quick-witted. Think of a way to finish them off with one decisive blow."

Li Xiang was flattered and accepted the order, then left.

Given the inability to confront them directly, Ling Xiao's plan was a last resort.

Bad people are cunning, and good people sometimes have to be even more "cunning" than bad people to protect themselves.

This is wrong, but there's nothing I can do...

"Damn it! Ugh..."

With a sigh, Ling Xiao decided to play a game to relax.

The bounty jars dropped by the level 20 boss monster should at least contain some good stuff, right?

Amidst the crisp sound, a green light quietly appeared!

[Hundred Beasts Blood Refining Body Tempering Technique]

[Quality: Excellent]

[Conditions: Strength and Constitution must reach 10, or either one must reach 20]

【Special Effects: 1. Thirst for Blood (Induces a thirst for the spiritually rich blood of powerful creatures); 2. Blood Bathing Sublimation (Allows the user to absorb nutrients from the fresh blood of exotic beasts during bathing, enhancing their strength and physique); 3. Blood Essence Condensation (Blood essence is retained in the body, used to restore physical strength or repair injuries)】

[Review: To survive, one must awaken the beast within! Bathe in blood, reforge yourself! The essence of all beasts will be at your disposal!]

Another excellent skill!

However, it seems to have some negative effects.

But this was the first time Ling Xiao had ever seen an item that could improve attributes through "cultivation"!

A cultivation system that allows for continuous advancement!?

(End of this chapter)