Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 127, Section 126: Correcting Mistakes! Moving House! Cavemen!

"Wow, you're something else! 'Dragon Slayer' sounds really cool!"

Upon receiving the news, Qi Heng rushed to the location without delay.

Seeing that Ling Xiao was unharmed and even stronger, she scolded him while giving him two punches.

The encounter with the enemy at the bottom of the cave was something Ling Xiao had prepared for.

However, the hidden boss, the Earthfire Dragon Lizard, proved to be more powerful than expected.

To prevent the situation from getting out of control, he immediately sent a text message to Qi Heng.

If you find yourself in a difficult struggle that you cannot resolve, or even worse, you are unlucky enough to die here!

Ling Xiao was very confident in his desperate gamble.

Because in a situation where everything is destroyed, even he himself couldn't imagine how terrifying the damage would be!

Even if this Earthfire Dragon Lizard didn't perish along with itself, it was definitely severely injured.

We can easily accept it once Qi Heng arrives!

Fortunately, Ling Xiao was ultimately more skilled, and the unexpected high risk brought a high reward!

The newly added hidden class, [Dragon Slayer], boasts a massive boost in both attributes and abilities!

Until then.

Only then did he have the confidence to secure the top spot in the entire district.

Even if Qi Heng comes to steal it, I'm not afraid!

There were never any secrets between the two that needed to be kept.

Aside from the somewhat "evil" bottomless pit called "The Heart of Gluttony".

First came Monster Hunter, now comes Dragon Slayer.

After Ling Xiao accidentally unlocked these two hidden professions, he immediately told Qi Heng about the potential conditions.

This was the first method Qi Heng came up with after the two met and confirmed each other's identities.

During the first eight hours of the "newbie protection period," Qi Heng frantically farmed monsters to level up.

One time, I killed too quickly and too ruthlessly, I got too caught up in it!

He directly discovered the hidden class [Berserker]!

Unfortunately, even though Ling Xiao, who was already at a higher level, tried harder, he still couldn't find a flash of inspiration.

Even though Qi Heng's request had already been met, perhaps it was just not meant to be!

There's really no pattern to this, and no logic to it...

……

"Alright, alright! I don't have scales or horns, what are you fussing about for!?"

After swatting away Qi Heng's dog paw that had already plucked two of his hairs, Ling Xiao suddenly thought about what was "in the other's heart".

He somewhat regretted consuming the inferior dragon blood and crystals.

He then took out the remaining materials and asked, "See if you need anything. These things aren't easy to get again."

"Xiao-ge is so good to me! He even left me some food after we finished eating!"

"Then shut your dog mouth and focus on eating..."

While Qi Heng was picking and choosing, Ling Xiao walked over to the somewhat damaged fire spirit stone.

His battle with the Earthfire Dragon Lizard didn't start here, but after both sides fought with all their might and risked their lives, they didn't care about anything else.

If the intensity is too high, the aftershocks alone will shatter the exposed ore into fragments.

Fortunately, the life-or-death battle will not last long.

Therefore, the damage to the Fire Spirit Stone was not too serious.

He picked up a piece of gravel and crushed it into fine powder with his fingertips.

With Ling Xiao's current six-dimensional attributes, if he were to unleash his full power, it would be comparable to the destructive force of a humanoid ferocious beast!

This is thanks to the strategy of prioritizing the development of physical and mental health, the two cornerstones of our health.

Its strength, spirituality, and other attributes can be fully utilized to their full potential!

And overloading is not a problem!

They stopped wasting these valuable ores.

Ling Xiao picked up a few larger pieces and put them in his backpack, then called Qi Heng and they left the dungeon after the raid was over.

After the death of the Earthfire Dragon Lizard, this medium-sized demonic tide landing point was completely wiped out.

The two returned to camp and summoned the other guild leaders to discuss their next steps...

……

"actually……"

Ye Zhanqing paused slightly before speaking, "After dealing with these two points where the demonic tide descends, there are not many threats left in our vicinity."

"Moving to the pre-arranged location would be time-consuming and laborious, and we would need to rebuild the campsite. Movement would be hampered by the rain, and I was worried that this would result in a loss of time."

After listening.

Ling Xiao did not refute, but pondered seriously.

The reason others obeyed his orders was because Ling Xiao's actions had established a strong authority.

But he is far from being able to make everyone follow his lead and blindly obey him.

Ling Xiao didn't want the entire guild to become his fanatical following.

He needs partners with fresh ideas to help him.

At this moment, Ye Zhanqing and Su Jinxi exchanged frequent glances, indicating that there must be other people who had objections to the relocation plan.

It's a good thing that there are different opinions!

After confirming the marked locations of the demonic tide and the location of their "new home" on the map, Ling Xiao was caught in a dilemma.

Seeing that the guild's actual decision-maker wasn't sticking to his own opinion, Ye Zhanqing pressed his advantage, saying, "Brother Xiao!"

"We understand your intentions, but the security here has indeed increased significantly after completely eliminating the two nearest landing sites!"

"Moving to a new home means not only considering the time lost during the journey, but also worrying about possible accidents."

"Furthermore, we know nothing about the resources there. If we lack timber or stone, we'll have to buy them from the trading area to build a shelter!"

She took out the drawings and a list and handed them over, sincerely advising, "These are the renderings and the required materials. Although the public funds are sufficient, it's still a considerable expense..."

Ling Xiao nodded slightly, agreeing with Ye Zhanqing's statement.

In fact, he has always been walking on thin ice as a "leader".

No one is perfect, and even the most meticulous thinking will have oversights.

However, if someone points out your mistakes, you should have the courage to recognize them and actively correct them.

Ling Xiao's expression was serious, showing no sign of being offended or angry.

On the contrary, I am very happy.

"I didn't consider that point properly; thank you for reminding me in time!"

He glanced at the information on the blueprints and realized the seriousness of the situation.

As a commander on the combat side, he basically only knew the names of these construction-related matters and was unaware of the actual situation.

But this doesn't mean Ling Xiao is completely clueless about it.

After the relevant information was supplemented, the hidden dangers of the relocation plan immediately came to light.

"Yes...moving at this time does indeed present many problems..."

Ling Xiao readily admitted it and sincerely stated his general thoughts.

"Firstly, I lack the ability to put myself in others' shoes; I only considered myself and assumed that everyone else's ability to act wouldn't be much different from mine!"

"But in reality, trekking long distances in the rain takes far too long, and if we were attacked along the way, I couldn't guarantee everyone would be safe..."

"Secondly, there's the advantage/disadvantage of the two locations, which is really a case of being blind to one's own strengths! Looking at it now, with two locations taken down, this side is probably definitely safer!"

He paused, then concluded, "Ultimately, it was my oversight! Fortunately, I corrected it in time and didn't cause any major problems!"

Qi Heng waved his hand and said with a smile, "What could I possibly be doing wrong?!"

"Brother Xiao, you don't need to be so polite! Everyone knows what kind of person you are and what kind of things you do!"

Too much pressure will crush you.

"Yeah, yeah!"

Su Jinxi quickly chimed in, "We absolutely didn't mean to blame you, Brother Xiao! Whatever your decision, everyone will do their best!"

"That's why, and it's because I bear the trust of everyone..."

Ling Xiao sighed and said with a wry smile, "I wouldn't dare make even the slightest mistake..."

"However, the moving plan still needs to begin."

"How about we change the destination to that underground cave on the mountaintop?"

Seeing that the crowd hadn't had time to turn the corner, he took out a map and demonstrated on it.

"We have already marked the known locations where the demonic tides will descend. After eliminating these two locations, the safe distance we have left is already in line with our expectations."

"But considering the lack of natural defenses on the plains and the advantage of being on high ground, I think this gentle slope at the top of the hill is a good place to set up camp."

"Firstly, I saw a construction plan for a wall on the shelter's blueprints, and secondly, that underground cave was very unique."

Ling Xiao took out a fire spirit stone and showed it to everyone, saying, "There was only one BOSS inside before. After I dealt with it, there shouldn't be any other lurking monsters."

"Moreover, there are mineral deposits at the bottom of the cave, which keep rainwater out and make the interior very dry."

"Brother Xiao, do you mean we should build the shelter directly inside the underground cave?"

Lin Lu's sudden remark drew a shake of her head from Ling Xiao in an explanation.

"That's too extreme."

"No one can guarantee the safety of underground caves; they can only be considered a last resort."

He sketched it out briefly and explained his new idea.

"The interior space is quite spacious, enough to accommodate over a hundred people. But if you add in the various buildings, it won't be enough."

"My idea is to build the shelter next to the underground cave! When the demonic tide surges, we'll hold the camp firmly if we can!"

"If we are breached, we'll have to face the demonic tide head-on. As long as no new monsters spawn in the dungeon and it remains dry, we can simply hide inside!"

"The demonic turmoil only lasts for one day. Even if you are trapped in the underground cave, you only need to face the monsters surging into the limited space."

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After explaining his new idea, Ling Xiao looked around at the group and noticed that everyone's expression changed.

This plan is undeniably audacious!

The underground caves were originally small dungeons for grinding monsters.

The underground caves that can still be found today have become points of attack for the demonic tides that people try to avoid.

They're trying to avoid it, who would even think about moving there, or even moving in?!

But Lingxiao's main focus is on pragmatism.

So far, no one in the channel has claimed to have wiped out a demonic tide infestation point with themselves or their guild.

Some of the higher-ranked guilds only boasted about having fought a few fierce battles with the monster hordes guarding the landing point.

They achieved significant results but refused to discuss the specific progress.

Of course, heroes from all over the world are as numerous as carp crossing a river!

Although [Light of the Green Hills] has successfully destroyed two landing points, one medium and one small.

But Ling Xiao guessed that there must be others who had achieved this feat.

However, these are likely to be small-scale locations, and the costs involved will probably be substantial.

This is his deduction based on overall strength.

They did not look down on those of lower rank, nor did they belittle themselves.

Most guilds would probably choose to build shelters, which is the direction of [Fortress Guard].

The fact that [Light of Green Hills] leads the entire region allows them to focus on both aspects and excel in both!

The "Fearless Vanguard," which aims to eliminate the demonic horde points ahead of time, is already on its way. Meanwhile, the "Fortress Guardians," who rely on the shelters for defense, are also not lacking in resources!

"I agree, the mountaintop location is better than building on the original site!"

Ye Zhanqing was the first to express her support.

Su Jinxi and the others naturally followed.

Qi Heng, who was the closest comrade-in-arms, was the last to speak.

"Damn it, Xiao Ge! You're a fucking genius! Your IQ is definitely higher than..."

"Get lost!"

"Alright!"

The moving plan has already been finalized, and with a few minor modifications, we can begin immediately.

With the destination changed to the mountaintop next to it, it could be completed even before dark if we acted quickly!

"Everyone, get moving! Let's try to spend the night on the mountaintop!"

"clear!"

"Don't worry, Brother Xiao! Absolutely no problem!"

……

The heavy rain couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of the group.

With everyone being a professional, they no longer need to bother with resource gathering.

Why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut?

After the transformation of combat power, apart from relatively rare resources, most of the ordinary wood and stone materials are purchased from the market.

Instead of cutting down trees, you should slaughter a few more monsters.

Small guilds are waiting to take over the demand that falls through the hands of these "juggernauts".

Use the collected resources to earn a considerable "labor fee," and then buy equipment and skills to enhance your own strength.

A win-win situation and mutually beneficial cooperation.

Even the top guild, [Green Mountain Light], didn't resort to that extreme price-cutting trick.

Although doing it this way would cost less money, with Ling Xiao setting the tone, everyone understood the importance of making the pie bigger.

Relentlessly pursuing profits and exploiting others will only increase the mortality rate of explorers.

People with unlimited potential are the most valuable resource!

As the supply and demand dynamics shrink, these large guilds will eventually be trapped and die alone.

The relocation plan has begun, and transactions are in full swing.

Those who follow the market closely immediately noticed this change.

People are afraid of famous pigs.

The actions of [Aoyama no Kage] are hard to miss for those who are interested.

Fools are always a minority.

The quick-witted person immediately realized that this was preparation for building a shelter!

Thanks to her good reputation and cooperative relationships, Su Jinxi's copper coins were not overcharged.

Meanwhile, news that the leader of the group, [Green Mountain Light], had begun constructing a shelter also started spreading in the channel.

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"Hmph! We have to wait!?"

The Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King crushed the alcoholic potion in his hand.

While many people are still worrying about food and drink because of the heavy rain.

As the president of the [Gathering Righteousness Hall], he was already so extravagant that he could satisfy his cravings with potions.

And they don't feel bad about wasting food.

Anyway, isn't the guild's public funds just my personal stash of money?

I'll lead you guys through life and death, what's wrong with enjoying ourselves a little?!

The Heavenly King Li Jing had a sinister and dangerous look in his eyes, and he smashed the broken wine bottle in front of the Wise Star.

The latter shuddered, helplessly preparing to deal with the seemingly normal but actually difficult questioning from the madman.

At the same time, he was secretly cursing Hu Baoyi for starting his own faction.

"Either come back and get scolded with me, or hurry up and start a rebellion!"

"Bastards! They're all a bunch of mentally unstable bastards!"

……

The shockwaves caused by the large-scale procurement of resources by [Green Mountain Light] have provoked a variety of reactions.

However, none of this is relevant to Ling Xiao for the time being.

The guild warehouse of 【Green Mountain Light】 is actually already full of supplies.

Even without additional purchases, it is sufficient to cover the costs of construction!

With food at home, one has nothing to fear.

Su Jinxi resolutely carried out Ling Xiao's intentions, secretly gathering resources well in advance.

The forging furnace never went out, and the increase in public funds never stopped.

By spending lavishly and accumulating wealth bit by bit, I've finally amassed my current full portfolio!

The relocation work is handled by designated personnel, and Ling Xiao has his own tasks at the moment.

LV20 has temporarily reached its limit.

Before surviving the demonic turmoil in the final chapter of the [Rainfall] version, his level had reached its limit.

But that doesn’t mean he has nothing to do.

His soaring level and the fact that several fire-attribute talents were devoured by the [Blazing Domain] have freed up seven slots for him!

What kind of boost will these seven brand-new, excellent-grade talents bring me!?

Just thinking about it made Ling Xiao eagerly anticipate it.

Only the dead can rest in peace.

As long as you're alive, you have to keep striving!

Well then... let's continue!

(End of this chapter)