Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 162, Section 161: Kidnapping! Conscious Indigenous People!?

Lord of the Swamp

God of Snowfields and Frost

The impact of these two newly emerged beings on Ling Xiao was no less than that of the Duchess stepping into the light of the embers of the gods.

Fortunately, he has seen a lot in his life, and although he was shocked, he was able to think calmly.

Based on the background story already revealed in the "game", the gods should have fallen.

However, the strange species known as the "Heartless Ones" now carries traces of two beings who appear to be deities.

Maturity

[Blessing]

Ling Xiao had some guesses about the former.

Because the heartless one bearing the mark of the Swamp Lord only exploded and transformed into a vortex of vines after his maturity level soared.

Therefore, the so-called maturity level of the Swamp Lord's followers, after reaching perfection, will most likely result in this kind of monstrous state.

The latter situation is even more bizarre!

The blessing level will also surge when the white-haired monster senses that there are "people" around.

At the same time, the monster's fur will grow thicker and stronger.

After the blessing is fulfilled, the humanoid white-haired monster will transform into a completely spherical hairy monster.

Limbs swell, skull degenerates, body fused together...

The posture will gradually change from running on two legs to jumping, and finally come at you in the form of a rolling ball!

During this time, as they pass through snowy areas, they will stick together with ice and snow to form increasingly larger snowballs!

If we don't take action to defeat them in time, we might end up facing a violent collision like a dump truck!

But most white-haired Yetis never get the chance to undergo the final transformation.

Lingxiao's slash spanned dozens of meters, and the dazzling stream of flames would only extend its aftershocks even further!

These are people who have lost their minds.

It sounds intimidating and looks frightening, but it's really just a kind of monster.

Perhaps they have an extraordinary origin.

But since they dared to show hostility towards the survivors, let's turn them into corpses first and then study them properly...

……

"Tsk tsk tsk!"

Qi Heng used his bone spear to pick up a piece of meat and held it by the campfire to watch it "thaw".

"This is like a magic trick!"

Not all white-haired yetis have their blessings fully fulfilled.

Ling Xiao acted too quickly; many monsters were blasted to pieces by his qi before they could fully transform.

These dismembered body parts in different shapes undoubtedly provide the survivors with excellent materials for comparison.

For example, the piece that Qi Heng specifically picked out came from a monster that had turned into a snowball.

After being completely transformed, the bodies of these white-haired monsters began to transform into a special gelatinous substance.

Encased in an outer layer of ice and snow, the original flesh and blood body appeared transparent like "jelly".

As the flames heated it, the "meat jelly" gradually melted, turning into clumps of solid-liquid mixture that slid off.

A strange fragrance wafted out, causing the onlookers to salivate.

Is that correct?

There's clearly a problem!

Pu Shi nudged Pan Hong, urging, "Panzi! Why don't we let Niu Niu try a little?"

The latter looked away and retorted gruffly.

"Get lost! Why don't you be the guinea pig? Every family loves their child!"

"How dare they use this kind of meat of dubious origin to poison my cow..."

bake--

Ling Xiao casually waved his hand, summoning a cluster of blazing flames that devoured and burned the meat jelly on the ground.

He warned in a more emphasizing tone, "I know this thing has a strange allure, but if any of you dare to try it on your own, don't blame me for being ruthless."

"Don't worry, Brother Xiao!"

"Yeah, yeah! How could we possibly do that!"

"This weird stuff is only good for smelling, who would dare put it in their mouth?!"

……

Ling Xiao naturally knew that everyone knew their limits, but he still had to give the necessary reminders.

After all, one cannot generalize about the human brain circuitry.

Sometimes an absurd idea pops into your head, and before you even have time to think it through, your hand has already reached out.

We have to take precautions!

Ye Zhanqing walked over, frowning as he asked, "Brother Xiao, what exactly are these strange things?"

Ling Xiao shook his head slightly, his gaze somewhat solemn.

He did know more information, but it was only from a sentence he overheard by chance from the Duchess.

Besides those who have lost their hearts, there are also those who have lost their souls.

In addition to the strange sun hanging high in the sky, the indescribable evil god in the dark sea, and the two beings that have now appeared who are suspected to be gods.

The more Ling Xiao learned about this world, the more alarmed he became.

"It's a long story, but I'll keep it short."

After careful consideration, he said in a deep voice, "During one of my previous explorations, I stumbled upon information about the 'Mindless Man,' but I don't know much about them, only their names."

"Besides that, there's the term 'lost soul.' So far... I haven't seen one."

Ling Xiao glanced around and found everyone listening quietly, their expressions only showing curiosity.

He also understood that, apart from himself, no one else had likely encountered a similar situation before...

Concealing the Duchess's existence will not have much impact on the story.

After highlighting some of the key points of his and Qi Heng's experiences, Ling Xiao then recounted the strangeness of the [Swamp Lord's Followers], eliciting several gasps of surprise.

"That means these people who have lost their minds, regardless of their maturity or the extent of their blessings, will undergo even more terrifying mutations..."

Su Jinxi crossed her arms over her chest, her knuckles lightly touching her chin, and thoughtfully concluded, "Brother Xiao said it's because people getting close accelerates this process..."

"Our discerning eye can detect different names, and these mindless individuals don't resemble the types of monsters we've encountered before, indicating they aren't simply monsters..."

"They are very likely the original inhabitants of this world, but under the influence of high-ranking deities such as the Swamp Lord, they underwent various deteriorations and mutations..."

The results of the analysis in just a few words basically overlapped with Ling Xiao's speculation.

He was about to say something when a startled cry came from not far away!

"save……"

Iron Hammer Sister, who was originally collecting the remaining body parts, disappeared in a blizzard!

The members who were closer immediately wanted to go and help, but it was too late!

In shock and anger, Qi Heng drew his gun, ready to give chase, but only caught a glimpse of Ling Xiao's ghostly figure.

And a casual comment: "You take command! I'll go rescue them!"

Everyone was caught off guard by this sudden turn of events.

Ye Zhanqing and the others instinctively wanted to launch a ranged attack, but when they thought of Iron Hammer Sister also in that snowstorm, they could only suppress their anxiety.

"Everyone back to camp! Establish perimeter security!"

Qi Heng roared, "Watch out for the snow! Prepare your fire grenades! First, clear away this damn snow all around!"

Amidst the deafening explosions, the firelight illuminated the diverse expressions on everyone's faces.

……

……

"grass!"

Ling Xiao was the one who was most frustrated!

His spatial perception has already made two major mistakes!

Under the blanket of snow, it seemed to have become another dimension.

The white-haired yeti were hidden in the snow, now only tiny, barely visible bumps.

Spatial perception cannot detect them.

He can only "see" these Yetis after they show themselves and begin to move vigorously.

It was precisely because he single-handedly slaughtered all the Yetis after they were exposed that Ling Xiao had the illusion that he was the one in the dark.

And the help of those Swamp Lord's followers was indispensable!

This makes him subconsciously believe that people who have lost their minds lack wisdom and that if they dare to show their faces, they can be killed instantly.

Little did they know that a ruthless character was hidden among this group of Yetis, remaining completely still while his companions were being slaughtered.

Until Ling Xiao returned to the camp.

Hammer Sister came out excitedly to collect research materials.

Only then did it make its move, and it directly targeted the weakest researcher!

The reason is very simple.

Lingxiao is not a god; he does not possess the ability to anticipate the enemy's moves or to devise flawless strategies.

But he was wrong.

He has done his best to be a good leader, and this was an unexpected surprise.

But he had to admit his mistake; someone had kidnapped his comrade right under his nose!

That was Ling Xiao's mistake!

The rapidly increasing speed was an outward manifestation of his burning anger!

Ling Xiao locked onto his target several times and was ready to make a move, but each time he was delayed by being afraid of harming the target.

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Iron Hammer Sister actually responded to my inquiry in a private chat.

Moreover, it was very smooth, without any interruptions.

Iron Hammer Sister, who became the focus of both sides, was also struggling, but she couldn't shake those thick, icy muscles at all.

The snow monster tucked her around its waist and swept forward in a cloud of snow.

Upon learning that Brother Xiao had followed closely behind, her first reaction was not to ask for help, but to feel ashamed.

This seems to be the second time she's been kidnapped...

And it would also require Brother Xiao to take risks for him...

Hammer Sister felt guilty and her eyes welled up with tears. She forced back her tears and continued to try to save herself!

But her hands and feet were numb, and her mind seemed to be frozen.

Before the fire thunderbolt summoned from the backpack could even explode, it was flicked away by the strange man with a casual wave of his hand.

Hammer Sister, whose head was already starting to spin, suddenly realized something, and a chilling thought flashed through her mind.

She struggled to maintain her last shred of consciousness, sending Ling Xiao an urgent warning: "Brother Xiao! Run!"

"This person is conscious!!"

Ling Xiao, who was maintaining a high-speed chase and slowly closing the distance, was distracted and almost slipped when he realized what was happening!

Fortunately, the upgraded Joker three-piece set perfectly suited his body.

That's how I managed to avoid losing my balance while moving at high speed!

But a tidal wave of emotions was already surging within him!

wack?

Conscious!?

The changes happened too quickly, and there were too many different ways to save people during the chase.

Ling Xiao immediately understood and connected all the information in his mind!

If the Yeti...

No, it's simply that this yeti is conscious...

That explains it.

But why kidnap Mengyu!?

If the other party remains hidden and motionless, unless Ling Xiao happens to happen to pass by there, no one will be able to discover that it is secretly hiding not far from the camp.

If the other side doesn't dare to make a move when I show myself, they will either attack me together with other Yetis, or they will wait until I return to camp and then ambush the members who went out to clean up the battlefield.

But the other party made a move, yet it wasn't to kill?

Although Ling Xiao is very strong and possesses incredible abilities like teleportation, he is still just a human.

The incident happened suddenly.

He could flash past to take revenge in a few seconds, but he would never have time to interrupt an assassination attempt that was within arm's reach!

The Yeti would never know these trump cards.

Therefore, in the other party's eyes, assassinating the other members at close range should be a sure thing.

But this yeti, willing to expose itself to make a move, didn't kill anyone but instead kidnapped them!?

What are you doing?!

If someone's been stuck in the freezing cold for too long, they might just rob a passerby to chat with and keep them entertained!

In her reply, Hammer Sister briefly described her situation: she was being chilled but there was no immediate danger...

They're not replying anymore.

It looks like he probably fainted from the cold...

The strange man fled not towards the mountains to the south, but rather towards the increasingly cold north.

The speculation about Ling Xiao was also a "mistake".

Seeing that the opponent's speed was increasing instead of decreasing, Ling Xiao shouted sharply, "Stop!!"

The effect of the "declaration of execution" was also significantly weakened in this sentencing where the intent to kill was somewhat diminished.

It only delayed the swirling snow around the opponent for a moment, but it was this fleeting time difference that Ling Xiao, who was well-prepared, seized with precision.

[Sparkling Lightning Rift]!

This was the first time he had ever triggered a teleportation over such a long distance!

Night falls on the snow-covered plains.

It's as if a frame was removed from the chase scene!

Ling Xiao flashed directly behind the strange man and immediately activated Shadow Stealth!

The dim light made the distance between the shadowy world and the real world appear extremely close.

Ling Xiao weaved through it all and emerged from the snowstorm in the blink of an eye!

The strange man felt a sudden burning heat behind him; the powerful aura of murderous intent almost burned a hole through his "vision"!

But before he could accelerate or retaliate, Ling Xiao emerged from his side.

The strange man was terrified!

Ling Xiao makes his move!

Without using any weapons, his fists, enveloped in qi, were his best killing weapon!

boom--

In the nick of time, the strange man was able to react and punched, managing to block Ling Xiao's attack aimed at his chest!

The cold air and the fierce energy tore and exploded, and the destructive air mass shattered at the center of the collision between the two fists!

Ling Xiao was already in the air, and he used the recoil to dodge backward.

The strange man's forward momentum suddenly froze, forced to a halt by the punch.

He flicked his right hand, causing the shattered ice crystals to fall off.

The eyes hidden beneath the white fur looked down.

My left arm was suddenly empty...

The strange man looked up at Ling Xiao, who had already rescued the hostage.

Ling Xiao didn't look at him, but turned his head slightly to observe Iron Hammer Sister's condition.

The girl's unconscious body was now limp in his arms.

Some weight...

But that doesn't mean the girl's flesh grew in all the right places.

Ordinary drunkenness or unconsciousness is not actually a state of complete unconsciousness; one can still gain some strength by being supported.

A body that is truly beyond one's control is as heavy and difficult to hold as mud.

Ling Xiao also realized from this feedback that Iron Hammer Sister had fallen into a deep coma.

The scorching spiritual energy he infused into its body could only slowly dissipate the lingering cold.

He won't wake up for a while...

The strange man stared at him with a deep, unsettling gaze, and Ling Xiao glared back defiantly.

A diversionary tactic?

Ambush?

There are likely explanations for all of these.

But he wasn't afraid.

With Qi Heng in charge of the camp, there's absolutely no need to worry about that kid when he's serious.

Even though he was all alone, he still had to take care of Xie Mengyu, who was in a coma.

Lingxiao is invincible!

If you're so capable... then try and see how far you can reveal his trump cards!

The hostage was taken back, but the strange man's eyes kept lingering on Ling Xiao.

The two sides remained locked in a standoff for a long time.

The strange man finally made a move.

He spoke in a clear, crisp voice, "She's important to you?"

The other party is actually aware of this!?

And it can even talk!?

(End of this chapter)