Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 159, Section 158: The Uninvited Guest

However, things not going as planned is a common occurrence in life.

But if you hope something will happen, it means it was likely to be missed.

Okay, so Ling Xiao just had another bad day.

The bounty jar didn't contain any surprises, just an equipment enchantment stone.

Forget it!

Anyway, he doesn't rely on luck to make a living.

I decided to use this enchantment stone on the [Chain of Blood Frenzy] that I had just acquired not long ago.

Ling Xiao originally hoped to get a trait that would reduce side effects, but in the end it was the [Tear] trait that adds damage.

[Tear: After inflicting bleeding on the target, the wound will tear wider and be more difficult to heal.]

so so.

Ling Xiao wasn't angry about it; there was no need.

Who can say for sure with these random unboxing events?

In the end, they benefited.

Moreover, we've already secured the biggest takeaway from this trip; anything extra is just a bonus...

"How is it? Is it feasible?"

Upon hearing Ling Xiao's question, Su Jinxi nodded happily, "Yes! That's fine!"

"Putting the Jade Dew Stone into the magic spring actually accelerated its dissipation!"

Ling Xiao also became interested. "Oh? There's such a thing?"

Hammer Sister provided a "scientific" explanation from the side.

"This spring has considerable spiritual energy, but our source of magic is still superior! The formation and dissipation of the Jade Dew Stone are even more pronounced in water sources with more abundant spiritual energy!"

"Hey! Brother Xiao, you'll know as soon as you take a sip!"

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao immediately manipulated the water to rise, took a handful, and tasted it.

Although he had already fully recovered.

But the spiritual energy, physical strength, and warmth emanating from his body all told him just how powerful the source of magic was at that moment!

"Awesome."

Finally, Ling Xiao gave this evaluation.

As night fell, a massive, feathery snowfall swept in once again.

Fortunately, there was no fierce cold wind, and the survivors only needed to pay attention to keeping warm.

The timber and tents prepared in advance played a significant role.

On a freezing, snowy night like this, sleeping outdoors is tantamount to starting over.

It's possible that this den of frost wolves has taken over this area and wiped out all the monsters in the vicinity.

Ling Xiao's senses never triggered an alarm.

Everyone had a peaceful night.

The blizzard stopped right on time the following morning.

The snow-covered earth felt even thicker.

The cold-weather gear that Iron Hammer Sister and others worked so hard to make has been equipped for everyone, and even spares have been prepared.

However, there are still some issues with costs. It's not that their technology has flaws, but rather that the raw materials they need are too expensive on the market.

No matter how much research is done, these winter gear items still rely on raw materials such as leather.

The research conducted by Iron Hammer Sister and others is naturally based on the most readily available materials that are in abundant supply in the market.

But the others aren't fools either.

Even if they don't know how to make this thing, or can only use it for simple sewing.

But since the raw materials are in their hands, how can they not take this opportunity to make a quick buck?

Qingshan Zhiguang wants to be a good person.

But good people shouldn't have guns pointed at them.

Given the current market prices, they would definitely lose money if they purchased raw materials.

Even if the blueprints are made public, in the end, it will only benefit those who have the raw materials.

After much deliberation, Ling Xiao had no choice but to temporarily put aside his plan to "stand out."

Simply criticizing these "unscrupulous merchants" on social media is useless.

The only way is to strike hard in reality!

Hit them until they hurt, make them cry.

They never know they are wrong, so there's no point in expecting them to change their ways.

But the iron fist that smashes down on their heads should only serve a critical purpose.

Ling Xiao rarely wanted to confront these bastards who were raising prices recklessly in person.

But it's simply not possible right now.

We can only purchase in small quantities, make one batch first, and have Sister Hammer study the other blueprints as soon as possible.

The most pressing issue is still the continued southward migration.

The speed of Aoyama no Hikari is actually not slow.

Although they keep the snow bulls moving slowly, they are actually moving all the time.

Moreover, with Ling Xiao and others leading the way, they almost never stopped and kept moving in the right direction.

Since they set out, they have traveled quite a distance south.

But the temperature is still dropping, which means that the cold wave is always chasing them, or rather, the cold wave is always ahead of them.

Fortunately, they set off in time.

So far, their actions have proceeded relatively smoothly and have not been disturbed by any troubles.

"Let's go, let's go! When will this ever end!?"

Park Seok blew on the steam rising from the hot soup, not to complain, but out of curiosity.

"You're too lazy to walk?"

Pan Hong glanced at him and said sarcastically, "How about you trade with my ox?"

"Why don't you go pull the cart? Let them experience what it's like to be pulled. What do you think? I think it's actually quite feasible?"

"Get lost!"

Pu Shi grabbed a handful of snow and stuffed it into Pan Hong's collar.

Ling Xiao took in all these undercurrents of emotion.

Large-scale operations under high pressure are the ultimate test of unity and obedience to orders.

According to reports from the channels and guild rankings, several guilds have already collapsed due to internal strife.

The southward migration stalled, and there was talk of splitting up.

Some even came to blows, with survivors engaging in a bloody battle.

This has happened before, but it was only an isolated case, and it was just a private feud between a few people.

But the emergence of a "massive" number of individual cases speaks volumes.

Survivors need more than just talent and ability to survive in this bizarre world; good interpersonal relationships are also essential.

In the previous version of Rainstorm, due to the impending demonic tide, some people chose to endure even if they harbored resentment.

After all, in that situation, only by joining a guild and sticking together in the shelter could one have a chance to survive.

But the version with the title "Thousands of Miles of Frozen Land" is different.

The survivors need to get moving.

Previously, tasks could be assigned regularly within the camp, but the southward migration of the team caused a fluctuation in their power dynamics.

Everyone is tired, and everyone has their own thoughts.

On the road, you are also very likely to meet people from other places...

All of this will cause people's repressed emotions to be stirred up.

Even in ancient military camps, there was the scourge of "camp mutiny".

The relationships between these guild members are even more superficial, sometimes they are complete strangers, yet their destructive power far exceeds that of ordinary people.

A minor friction, a small argument.

In the past, perhaps managers could have appeased them.

But now that everyone's down on their luck, who do you, the administrator, think you are?

Especially if the team's operation does not go smoothly, and the troublemakers themselves are strong enough.

Therefore, it's only natural that it would fall apart...

Looking at these negative examples, and then at these "silly kids" playing in the snow.

Ling Xiao was once again pleased with his wise choice.

Since everyone is young, and there has never been any barrier in communication.

The slight emotions that had arisen in everyone's hearts have now dissipated during the lively conversations around the campfire.

Even if they complain, Ling Xiao himself is having a hard time keeping up.

This new version lasts longer, until they migrate south to places where they can avoid the cold wave.

I wonder how many of these guilds will still be on this list by then?

Perhaps many survivors didn't die in the freezing cold, but rather at the hands of their own people...

"Um?"

Ling Xiao collected his thoughts, and his mind detected five unfamiliar figures in his surroundings.

We've been walking all morning, and now it's lunchtime.

No member of Aoyama no Kage has fallen behind, and it's even less likely that ordinary members would be sent out to scout ahead.

In a flash, Ling Xiao not only counted the number of people in the camp, but also quickly "scanned" the information of the five uninvited guests.

"Watch out, someone is approaching us."

He said softly.

Qi Heng, who was standing next to him, immediately summoned his bone spear.

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The others were also very sensible; their minds had moved beyond the pattern of being both innocent and foolish.

The first reaction to a stranger of unknown origin is to go into battle mode.

"Don't get excited, let me make contact first."

Ling Xiao waved his hand, and Qi Heng immediately gave a shout, leading the combat personnel to disperse into formation.

Amidst the crunching sound of footsteps on the snow, five figures trudged forward with difficulty.

"Oh! Finally...we've finally encountered living people! Thank you..."

The man in the lead had a curry-smelling beard, followed by two white couples.

Upon seeing Ling Xiao appear before them, their faces lit up with joy.

After seeing Ling Xiao's skin color and appearance, a hint of disdain flashed in the eyes of the bearded leader.

"Hey! Young man, is your camp nearby?"

"We need water and food, preferably hot. We would be very grateful if you could provide that."

The plump white woman behind him also noticed Ling Xiao's thick and highly protective armor.

She asked curiously, "How effective is your gear at keeping warm?"

"Will you sell it? I can give you some copper coins, though it might not be much. But it should be enough to buy what you're wearing."

She felt a mixture of envy and jealousy. Her body seemed to feel a chill, and she shivered involuntarily. Something beneath her thin clothes seemed to ripple.

The white-clad man standing next to him was also staring thoughtfully at the protective gear on Ling Xiao's body.

The bearded man standing at the very front must have received some kind of instruction.

Straighten your back and clear your throat.

"Listen to me, all you need to do is..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a gasp from another white couple.

"Oh my god! Wait a minute!"

"He is... he is the [Owl] on the leaderboard!?"

The rather petite, white woman hugged her shoulders, trembling as she stared at Ling Xiao in astonishment, whispering, "Heavens..."

"We've actually run into the top player in this district..."

The bearded man standing at the forefront of the five-man squad was now caught in a dilemma.

His beard was covered in ice shards, and ice crystals were also faintly visible in his nostrils.

Even if there is no strong wind, the person walking in front still has to take on the responsibility of being the "windbreaker" to serve the more "honorable" person behind them.

I wanted to take this opportunity to demonstrate my value.

But the young man in front of him seemed to be someone he couldn't afford to offend...

Ling Xiao remained expressionless and silent.

I just watched them perform quietly.

Others are hell.

Some of them are too extreme.

Judging from the bearded man's hesitant and troubled expression, what he originally wanted to say was definitely not something nice.

In fact, from the few words these people just spoke, Ling Xiao had already delivered his "judgment" on them.

However, the extent of the severity, and whether it will directly reach the point of "immediate execution," depends on their own "defense."

"Uh... Oh! You're truly an angel sent by heaven to save us!"

The white-clad man at the very end of the line noticed the awkwardness in the room and stepped forward with a gentle smile.

"We are survivors who unfortunately ended up here after the other regions were disbanded. Meeting you is truly wonderful!"

"May we have the honor of traveling with you?"

really.

Who says there's no social etiquette abroad?

Look at these foreigners, they've got the wording just right!

Ling Xiao curled the corners of his mouth into a smile.

"It seems like you skipped something..."

"At first, it seemed like someone wanted to steal my clothes. Whose idea was that?"

"Oh! You've completely misunderstood!"

The bearded man hurriedly waved his hands, repeatedly denying it, saying, "We're overjoyed to meet you, how could we possibly have such thoughts?"

The white-clad man in charge seemed to have also sensed the dangerous aura emanating from Ling Xiao's attitude.

He quickly frowned and smiled wryly, spreading his palms in a helpless manner. "I know there's been some misunderstanding between us, but... you don't need to dwell on this with us."

"We all know you're strong, wow! You're number one in the whole district! We admire a strong player like you!"

"But I think we should get along better. After all, no matter how strong you are, we have five LV20s here. If we could join your team, it would benefit everyone!"

"If you choose to fight, getting hurt in this world is no joke! Oh! Friend, we really don't need to..."

"It is necessary."

The white-clad man was taken aback upon hearing this.

He then noticed.

The young man's gaze remained cold and indifferent, as chilling as the surrounding snow and ice.

Ling Xiao grinned, revealing his pearly white teeth.

The pure white color reflected in their eyes caused their hearts to skip a beat for no apparent reason.

"Absolutely necessary!"

Ling Xiao pointed at the five of them and said seriously, "From what I've observed, each of you three men has at least ten lives on your hands."

"The two women are quite civilized; they've probably only killed two or three people at most."

"Can you explain to me why you need to kill so many people to survive?"

The man in white sighed and dropped his fake smile.

"Heh...looks like another idealist..."

He slowly walked to the front of the line, revealing a sincere yet disdainful smile.

"You don't actually think that being the so-called number one in the entire district is something to be wary of, do you?"

"That's only because we've just arrived; the so-called top 100 list hasn't had time to adjust to us yet!"

"But now that I'm here, you can get a good night's sleep. Your team needs a more charismatic leader, and don't worry, I will... heh!"

The white man's confident smile suddenly froze.

He raised his hand, somewhat bewildered, but couldn't touch his head at all.

No, in the end I managed to touch it.

Although the hand didn't lift up, the falling head "voluntarily" brushed against the hand.

Before the horrified eyes of the other four, the white-clad man's neck snapped smoothly.

The powerful flow of blood from the heart pumping instantly tilted and slid the severed head off.

Trachea, blood vessels, cervical spine...

Exposed to the air, it exudes a strong, bloody stench.

The white-clad man's body slumped limply to the ground. The group, who had forgotten to breathe, suddenly remembered something and hurriedly turned their gaze back to Ling Xiao.

This handsome young man suddenly became demonized in their eyes!

It is terrifying, yet it deserves absolute awe!

Ling Xiao looked them over and chuckled softly, "He went to sleep first. What about you?"

"Let me state upfront, begging for mercy is useless."

"We've all fallen out, so let's stop pretending to be civilized. I just want to kill a few of you, or be killed by you..."

"Of course! I'm a staunch supporter of gender equality! I take both men and women seriously! I won't underestimate the force of my attacks!"

"There's no rush. So... are you all going to gang up on me all at once, or should I take you all on one by one?"

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(End of this chapter)