Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 143, Section 142: Morning Dew, Farewell, Captain Klein

I've seen plenty of wildly dancing tentacles that fill the field of vision in film clips and anime CG.

But when these slimy and disgusting things actually appear in front of you, the so-called tentacle fetishist would probably immediately shrink back in fear!

Ling Xiao doesn't have any strange hobbies.

Therefore, when he started fighting, he naturally didn't show any consideration for "cherishing women".

The bizarre patterns covering the tentacles formed a dazzling, hellish picture as they moved at high speed!

Even the most determined person would feel annoyed upon seeing this.

There is also a kind of "sluggishness" that is increasingly swelling in the mind.

It was this strange power that prevented Ji Henglei's team from escaping.

The Hidden Dream Squad was also defeated in an instant.

But none of these worked on Ling Xiao!

Because he's no longer considered human!

Physiologically, he may still be human.

However, the mixed bloodline power within his body not only gave him a superhuman physique and various characteristics, but also made Ling Xiao a true "hybrid"!

Especially the newly acquired [Deep Dive Royal Family] bloodline.

On this dark sea, they faced strange creatures that were clearly related to the dark sea.

Ling Xiao doesn't have to do anything, he can just stand there!

They have far more confidence than others!

Therefore, Qi Heng and the others were left outside to provide support, and only Ling Xiao was actually there to lend a helping hand.

One person is enough!

The blade flashed!

The baby's whiskers, as thick as an arm, broke off immediately!

The blood flames seemed to be extremely lethal to them.

Even when it falls to the ground, it still burns fiercely like a maggot clinging to a bone.

Flames erupted inside the cabin in an instant!

Fortunately, these blood flames are enhanced by the Qi and the Burning Spirit Blood Blade, and are not actual fire elements.

The Hidden Dream Squad was careless and failed to evacuate in time.

With tentacles on all sides, no matter where you look, you'll be bewildered by the strange patterns on them.

The spiritual realm had only just begun when Yinmeng sensed the "depression" emanating from her teammates.

Even if his talent can protect him for a while, he will eventually be worn down and killed...

Just as Yinmeng was filled with despair, a familiar voice came from a place that was both very far away and very close.

He roused himself and looked up.

And so we saw the dazzling blade light bloom amidst the desperate situation formed by flesh and tendrils!

The owl, though not particularly tall, exuded a majestic aura that commanded respect.

The streaks of blood-flame blade light that were slashed out at high speed seemed to condense into a great sun around Xiao!

The imposing and righteous aura instantly dispelled the confusion in the cabin.

The fleshy tentacles seemed to have encountered a natural enemy.

Not only did it break down piece by piece, but even the deliberately created atmosphere of distress was swept away!

They retreated hastily.

The floor, walls, and ceiling were originally covered with eerie tentacles.

At this moment, it was as if a fleshy "blanket" had been removed.

It revealed its original, dilapidated state.

As the lowest cabin on the Homecoming cruise ship, this place is already in a very dilapidated state.

Without the "beautification" of whiskers.

Ling Xiao couldn't even tell that this place had once been one of the more important cabins on the Homecoming.

At this moment, a sliver of information that he could understand slipped through the complex "knowledge" in his mind.

The true name of the whisker is not yet known.

But some intelligence, plus the faint aura that Ling Xiao vaguely sensed.

Make him stop immediately.

Stop cutting off those tendrils that have already shown weakness and "retreat".

As far as he knows now.

Like the Deep Ones, these creatures are a unique race of the Dark Sea.

And they are all "obeying orders" under... Old Deng's command.

in other words.

They are all the relatives of that ineffable being.

Ling Xiao's attack on these tentacles stems from his subconscious identity as a survivor.

But he is no longer a simple person.

Possessing the bloodline of the [Deep Dive Royal Family], he is, to a certain extent, much "purer" than ordinary Deep Divers!

Although they are not of the same race.

But in the eyes of the strange creature at the source of the tentacles, the being with the aura of the [Deep-Diving Royal Family] attacking it was definitely not a betrayal of its master or an attempt to start a rebellion!

Having faith in that being, how could one possibly harbor thoughts of betrayal?!

Millions of families and trillions of lives are thinking every day about how to offer their reverence in the most devout way!

They are merely fanatical believers in the Lord, unworthy even of a glance from that great being...

Therefore, from the perspective of the strange creature, Ling Xiao's attack had only one reason.

That's fighting for food.

The apex predator caught its prey.

But then a stronger and more prestigious predator appeared.

It's no wonder that this being with the aura of a Deep One royal family was interested in such a rare and fresh blood delicacy.

That's why the whiskers retreated so decisively!

Ling Xiao's formidable strength is one aspect, but the shared origin aura is the biggest reason!

The idea flashed through my mind.

But there was no chance to verify it.

Because Ji Henglei's team had also been "spit out" by the tentacles that were wrapped around them.

The prestige of the Deepsea Royal Family is truly high.

This prevented the eerie creature at the source of the tentacles from even having the thought of playing any clever tricks.

I dare not pretend any longer.

Ling Xiao waved his hand, signaling the Hidden Dream Team to help Ji Henglei and the others one by one, and to help them leave this place of trouble as soon as possible.

They retreated to the deck where they had initially gathered.

Of the original five groups, only three remain.

As for the two smaller groups...

Explorers at level 20, such as Hidden Dream, are used to using their Eye of Appraisal to look around.

The intense, almost blood-red glow emanating from the owl's body was a stark contrast to its initial size...

The whereabouts of those two groups are self-evident...

They were certainly wary and suspicious of the Owl Squad.

But not many.

Because upon closer examination, it becomes clear that there's actually no need for it.

Ling Xiao and his team not only saved Ji Henglei's squad.

Including this time, they have saved the Hidden Dream Squad twice now!

People can't be that strange, can they?

Taking such a big risk.

Oh, it might not be too risky for an owl.

In short, since they went to so much trouble to save them, it's impossible that they rescued them from the monster's mouth and then killed them themselves in another place.

Indeed.

Among the survivors, there are bound to be some mentally unstable individuals.

But according to their observations, the owl was not only mentally sound, but also ridiculously strong!

Even Yinmeng, a user of mental abilities, was affected by that eerie statue.

But Xiao managed to break free from his despair on his own!

What incredible perseverance!

Therefore, the strongest group of people in their respective regions were basically convinced of the young man's worth of respect upon their first meeting.

no way.

Faced with overwhelming superiority, even jealousy couldn't arise.

All I can do is admire and respect them.

Once he regained consciousness, Ji Henglei wiped the drool that had dripped from the corner of his mouth.

He said solemnly, "I can't thank you enough, Brother Xiao, please accept this!"

Ling Xiao did not refuse, and after ascertaining the value, he accepted it without any qualms.

Ji Henglei, whose talent lies in alchemy, offered only one gift as a token of his gratitude.

However, it carries considerable weight.

Very awesome!

A high-quality, alchemy dagger.

Its name is—Morning Dew!

The blade blank was crafted by their guild's [Craftsmen] using rare materials, and then Ji Henglei attached an alchemical matrix to it!

Ling Xiao felt that the cost of materials alone was enough.

That's enough...

Moreover, it also has the added power of alchemy.

With the best materials available at the moment, plus just the right amount of buffs, [Morning Dew] has become a top-tier weapon in their region, with prices so high that it's practically unavailable!

This was originally the signboard for Ji Henglei's guild shop.

A purely technically impressive piece, the kind you only look at, not sell.

To repay Ling Xiao for saving his life, he didn't hesitate to take it out.

Please add my contact information.

It's a good thing for both sides...

It's a great find; everyone who sees it will be envious.

But Yinmeng only felt a little embarrassed.

Because the amulet he gave me before was already his most outstanding and unique treasure.

Better and more expensive props are naturally available.

However, they are all of great use to their strength.

We can't just let the brothers pawn their pants in gratitude, can we?

So he could only smile helplessly and say, "My family isn't well-off, so I can only give Brother Xiao some information."

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After talking, the group discovered that they were from different "regions".

Plains, mountains, swamps...

These different landforms demonstrate the simultaneous existence of different regions.

It has added a lot of novelty to this world.

Ling Xiao also heard from Yin Meng and the others about many monsters he had never seen before, as well as floating islands and treasure chests that could attack people...

There's no such thing as a fellow villager meeting someone from the same hometown being stabbed in the back.

Everyone understood that next time, they might never have the chance to meet again.

How cruel is the journey to survival?

I've heard of many people who have died for various reasons, though I haven't seen them with my own eyes...

Even if they are LV20.

The current top survivors.

But under the tide, who can guarantee that they can stay on the crest of the wave and not be swept into the water and drown?

Four hours have long passed.

It was time for everyone to part ways.

Having completed the basic tasks, Yinmeng and the others had no interest in seeking additional rewards.

They all decided to quit while they were ahead.

As they parted, Ji Henglei remarked with emotion, "Brother Xiao, the guild has teleportation, and the regions will be merged!"

"Someday in the future, maybe we really will be able to reunite in this world!"

"Live well! Take care!"

Yinmeng and her teammates bid them farewell, saying, "I know your abilities; that day, you will definitely see it!"

"To put it bluntly, 'The general doesn't dismount; everyone goes their own way!'"

"Brother Xiao! You absolutely have to keep it up! Take a good look at the scenery at LV100 for me and for all of us! Maybe then, this damn game will be over!"

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao was filled with emotion.

All those words, in the end, boiled down to just a few.

Take care, everyone!

A flash of light.

The compatriots who reunited in another world once again embarked on their respective futures.

Looking back, Ling Xiao noticed that Iron Hammer's eyes were a little red. Even though he himself was also feeling a bit sad about the farewell, Ling Xiao still smiled and joked, "Alright, alright!"

"These guys are cunning! They take the benefits and run! We'll have to put up a good fight!"

"The Homecoming Ship has been adrift for so long, it's time we gave it an ending..."

……

bang——

A robust Deep One was sent flying backward by a precisely hit arrow.

The five-person squad formed a battle formation and held their ground at the entrance.

None of the deformed monsters that poured out of the sailors' cabins could escape the strangulation.

Ling Xiao did not make a move.

He had to carefully conceal his aura, lest these Deep Ones bow down to him the moment they saw him!

This is a rare opportunity, so we should take advantage of it as practice.

A short while later.

The sailors' cabin has also been cleaned up.

This means that of the known areas on the Homecoming, only the captain's cabin remains unexplored.

"How are you? How long do you need to rest?"

Ling Xiao didn't ask any nonsense like "Is the consumption high?" Instead, he wanted to ensure that everyone was in the best condition for the upcoming exploration.

"It's alright, but it will take at least five minutes to recover."

Su Jinxi was neither pretentious nor arrogant.

She has transformed from a delicate young woman into an all-around talent who can both draw a bow and fight enemies and manage miscellaneous tasks at home.

It's even more refined than Lingxiao.

After glancing at his watch, Ling Xiao nodded and said, "Let's go back to the deck and rest for ten minutes."

"The trouble in the captain's cabin is definitely not small; allowing an hour should be enough to handle it."

The other four people naturally had no objections.

The reason we always go back to the deck is because the view is best from there.

It also has the most spacious interior.

In case anything strange happens, we can detect it immediately.

They can handle it with ease, without feeling constrained.

Perhaps this was the last break for this dungeon run, so none of them were conserving their consumables.

Apply what you need to apply, drink what you need to drink.

[Morning Dew] is temporarily lent to Sister Iron Hammer for self-defense.

The Alchemy Matrix, this man-made magical power, is powerful as it may be.

It is naturally quite difficult to master.

Ling Xiao couldn't unleash the true power of [Morning Dew] for the time being, and could only use it as an extremely sharp short knife.

And Iron Hammer Sister, who is able to use it for the first time, is undoubtedly the most suitable user at present.

Make the best use of resources; every little bit of improvement in overall combat strength counts!

at last.

Led by Ling Xiao, the team once again ascended the stairs and arrived at the door of the captain's cabin.

"Those... you've all cleaned them up? Heh... quite impressive..."

The voice rang out again.

It seems to know everything that happened on the ship.

Ling Xiao was somewhat surprised, but not much.

"May I call you 'Captain'?"

The voices inside were silent for a moment.

"Captain... Captain... I haven't heard that word in years..."

"If you're willing to show me the last bit of respect, that's certainly possible, and it would be my honor..."

"May I go in now?"

"Of course... but let me make this clear first, don't be scared by my appearance..."

Ling Xiao didn't speak.

Qi Heng, standing at the back of the line, muttered under his breath after hearing this, "I'll test it..."

"Isn't it just that grotesque appearance of the Deep Ones? Are there some other 'more pleasing' aberrations out there!?"

The old hatch was gently pushed open by Lingxiao using the water flow.

The group did not go inside.

But the dark green shadow inside left them all stunned.

Hearing the barely concealed scraping sound of the door hinges, the soul, sealed away by time, saw the light once more!

Although the ghost wasn't blinded by the light, he still instinctively squinted.

Upon seeing two men and three women at the door, five young and vibrant faces.

The middle-aged man, whose lower body was somewhat unsteady, moved his lips, and finally only a relieved smile remained.

There's also a brief self-introduction:

"Hello, I am Captain Klein of the Homecoming!"

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(End of this chapter)