Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 201: The Kiss of Reassurance

Time is like a wild donkey; once it starts running, it never stops.

At least the survivors who are working hard are making the most of every minute and second, even though it's painful.

They were worried that Xiao might suddenly call a halt, or silently shoot them from behind!

Meanwhile, he was secretly complaining to himself, wondering if his lazy, sluggish hands and legs could be any faster!

No more curling now...

Maybe there really won't be a chance to roll it up!

Of course, Ling Xiao didn't expect them to accomplish anything extraordinary.

It's just a matter of applying a little pressure to see if these people truly value "unity" at heart.

Killing is merely a means to an end.

No one understands the importance of one's innate talent better than Ling Xiao, but he is not so ruthless as to kill anyone he sees to collect it.

Development is the key to survival and growth.

As it stands now.

This group of people has a very strong will to survive.

Who says foreigners are free and fearless?

Look, they've adapted to life in the world of the King of Rolls very well!

"Alright, everyone stop."

Upon hearing this,

Exhausted both physically and mentally, everyone hesitated and stopped what they were doing.

They were eager to hear the final result.

But when that moment actually arrives, no one can remain calm.

The dozen or so survivors, their foreheads damp with sweat that quickly cooled, dared not speak or ask any questions. They merely stole glances at Ling Xiao with uneasy eyes.

"People are a valuable resource, and considering the pleas from other guild members, we are temporarily allowing you to join."

"Hmm..."

Everyone's breath hitched, and their anxious hearts suddenly started beating faster.

In the blink of an eye, fireworks of ecstasy exploded in their hearts in a blaze of unprecedented brilliance!

Because Ling Xiao's methods and image in establishing his authority were truly terrifying, even though these people had found a way out, they dared not celebrate as wildly as before.

But those bright, sparkling eyes were enough to show the excitement in their hearts at that moment.

"Let's go, get ready to take it back."

Ling Xiao did not comfort them.

In fact.

After a brief discussion, Ling Xiao concluded that it was an inevitable trend for [Light of Green Hills] to absorb other survivors in the future.

With this experience as a precedent, no one in the guild is more suitable to play the bad cop than me.

Actually, people are all pretty despicable at heart.

Fear of authority over virtue is an inherent weakness.

For example, this group of foreigners.

Even without conflict, things are difficult to handle no matter how you try to resolve them...

The black man who resorts to violence at the slightest provocation, and that self-righteous woman, are definitely not isolated cases.

Moreover, without a powerful figure to keep them in check, trouble will inevitably arise sooner or later even if they join.

It just so happens that Ling Xiao rarely has any new interpersonal relationships to form.

Qi Heng and the others played the good cop, while he, the vice president with an ever-high kill count, simply stood there quietly, responsible for applying pressure.

……

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To be fair, Qi Heng's pretense did indeed have the air of a leader.

Faced with these "captives" who resembled frightened rabbits, he naturally had to treat them like a gentle breeze.

Then he turned around and gave Ling Xiao a thumbs up.

His own brothers killed quite a few people.

But were those people completely innocent?

Qi Heng asked himself, if it were him, no one would be alive enough to complain on the channel.

The moment that woman threatened to upload images, his thunderous strike was already on its way.

Are you kidding me?

If it were a fellow countryman, he might hesitate before killing him.

A bunch of foreigners dare to bark and howl?

Xiao Ge did a good job killing him!

"Especially those scum from the 'Gathering of Righteousness' gang, why didn't I run into them?"

Qi Heng frowned, looking very troubled, which earned him an impatient scolding from Ling Xiao.

"That's enough, how many times have you said it already?"

"Everyone's dead, and who knows if any bones left will be snatched up by passing wolf cubs to sharpen their teeth. What are you still worried about?"

"hey-hey!"

Qi Heng scratched his arm sheepishly, "I just couldn't resist the urge! That damned Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, he's always spewing nonsense on the channel!"

"Brother Xiao, you really had your fun. I got all that scolding for nothing! If he had fallen into my hands, hehe, I would definitely have cured his foul mouth!"

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"If you ask me, you're still too merciful. Killing so quickly, if you don't properly vent your emotions and let them linger and pollute your mood, wouldn't that be a waste?"

It's rare to have a relaxed chat with my childhood friend.

Ling Xiao held up the sizzling, oily meat skewers and smiled helplessly.

"Me, merciful? I think you're going a bit too far..."

"Alright, I've taken care of the [Gathering of Righteousness Hall]. There's still the [Loyal and Brave Society] left! I'll leave it to you when the opportunity arises. Watch your image, you're drooling all over the place..."

"I... I cut the meat too big..."

Qi Heng kept "stirring" the scalding hot roasted meat in his mouth, which earned him an eye roll from Ye Zhanqing, who was eating in a more refined manner.

"Look at you!"

She said to Ling Xiao in an annoyed tone, "Brother Xiao, you have no idea, after you left, that bastard really didn't help at all. If it weren't for Jinxi and Lulu..."

"That's just how he is, please bear with him, please bear with him..."

Ling Xiao is rarely blamed by anyone with a clear conscience.

The last person to criticize him is long gone.

But when Ye Zhanqing complained to Qi Heng, he could only obediently accept it, and even had to smile and curse along with her.

no way.

In order to maintain family harmony, he, as the "father," always has to favor his "daughter-in-law."

Despite his seemingly carefree attitude, he is actually very aware of the undercurrents running deep within him.

Qi Heng's "cheeky" behavior in front of the girl he secretly admires reveals Ye Zhanqing's sweet little emotions hidden beneath her annoyance.

He saw it all.

But given the current situation...

It's no longer the peaceful and harmonious time it used to be, a time when one could bravely express love and start a new chapter in life...

Neither of them made it clear, but they simply enjoyed their small, fleeting joys in this perilous world.

Ling Xiao thought it made sense, so he remained silent.

He just watched as Ye Zhanqing pulled out a stack of tissues and then disdainfully tossed them to Qi Heng.

A smile still crept onto his lips, impossible to suppress.

"Brother Xiao, the guild's new member is being teleported tonight. Are you really not going to see them?"

Su Jinxi sat down next to him and said softly, "You can also get a good night's rest. You probably won't get a good rest when you go back to Yalan Town. Don't always push yourself so hard."

"I understand, I understand everything."

Ling Xiao could feel the girl's undisguised concern.

Perhaps the psychological burden of such a massacre is inevitable.

For the first time ever, he turned his head and looked into Su Jinxi's bright eyes, asking, "But I just... feel anxious and uneasy whenever I think about relaxing..."

"I've lost someone I loved very, very much before, and I don't want to experience that again..."

Ling Xiao suddenly felt an urge to hug the person in front of him.

In fact, his body did indeed, inexplicably, follow his heart.

The two, who were already standing very close, almost leaned against each other when Ling Xiao suddenly leaned forward.

But reason prevailed and stopped it in time.

He sighed softly and muttered to himself, "I've always acted very confident, but the more I know, the more uneasy I feel."

We're only in our early twenties... and we're already involved with gods...

This damn game, is it even possible to beat? What's the ending? Could it be... could it all just be a boring live-action game being watched by those gods?

Ling Xiao, who was already of firm will, never wavered in his Dao heart after obtaining the [Unyielding Will] and [Eternal Ice Heart].

But he is also a human being.

Even the highest "SAN" value will drop when subjected to a constant stream of bizarre pressures.

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On her way back, Mingming made up her mind to work hard and be a good person.

But Ling Xiao couldn't hold back his emotions just hearing Su Jinxi's gentle and innocent concern.

"You have a point..."

Su Jinxi, as always, did not refute him.

"This world might really be as you say, and we might really just be a bunch of ridiculous actors... but..."

Looking back at the campfire, Lingxiao was quietly waiting for what would happen next when he suddenly sensed an unusual fluctuation!

His first thought was to mobilize his inner energy, but his body and mind once again made the right choice.

Having undergone two enhancements by the Monster Hunter and Dragon Slayer classes, the powerful body that had become the S-rank class Sky Scout was now obediently staying there.

The approaching scent carried a uniquely feminine fragrance, creating a familiar feeling as if they had been intimately connected many times before.

Something soft and gentle touched my cheek.

It was a swift and decisive strike, as agile as a dragonfly skimming the water, so fast that even Ling Xiao, who could traverse space, could only stand there dumbfounded and fall victim to it.

A girl's soft whisper reached my ear, and the warm air carried a strange, ticklish sensation.

It not only scraped Ling Xiao's skin, but also expanded wildly in his heart.

"Brother Xiao,"

Su Jinxi said earnestly, "You're real, and so am I."

"I don't have your lofty ambitions, but I will try my best to follow you and do what you want to do."

"I like you!"

The world seemed to fall silent, leaving only the soft whispers in my ear.

Ling Xiao walked through the moonlit mountain forest.

Before me lay a jumble of strange rocks and dense forest, and dim light and shadow filled my field of vision.

Finally, he snapped out of his strange state.

He had forgotten how he left the camp. He vaguely remembered the gratified smile on Qi Heng's face, but he couldn't recall how that guy had mocked him.

He couldn't help but raise his hand to touch his cheek.

In my mind, the girl's courageous confession keeps replaying endlessly:

"This was my first kiss. I wasn't sure how you felt, so I didn't dare take it away. But... Brother Xiao, no matter where you go or how far you go, I will always be here..."

Ling Xiao let out a long breath.

At this moment, his state of mind had entered a profound and indescribable state.

No need for further explanation or investigation.

My mind is made up, what more is there to say?

He sped through the valley at full speed, the wind around him blowing freely in his joyful mood!

……

Ling Xiao did not stay overnight at the campsite.

We passed through Yalan Town but didn't go back.

He obtained a lot of information about the explorations of Aran Town in previous years, which is invaluable information.

If I go back now, it might be difficult to find a suitable opportunity to leave alone again.

Before the guild went into the mountains, he wanted to explore as many areas as possible himself.

Further south in the valley, deeper into the dense forest, the valley extends towards the mountain peaks...

There are too many options to choose from.

Considering that he had already killed most of the pygmy apes, he decided not to go to the dense forest for the time being.

According to Angelina and others, the south is also characterized by winding valleys.

The only truly meaningful exploration left is climbing the mountain peaks...

Ling Xiao's spatial perception once again proved effective, detecting a trace of unusual spiritual energy fluctuations.

After confirming the target.

Ling Xiao did not hesitate and immediately rushed over.

A few hundred meters up the slope in the valley, a gap appears in the cliff face.

There was a faint blue light emanating from there. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be an irregularly shaped stone "disc" on the ground.

Strange arcs intertwined, forming a bizarre magic circle.

Ling Xiao's eyes showed surprise.

This was his first time encountering a floating island!

A floating island of moderate overall level, which may harbor monsters, treasures...

The content was quite familiar; he had seen similar prompts long ago when he was preparing to explore the underground cavern.

"So the floating islands have 'elevators'! No wonder those people were able to get up there..."

Ling Xiao understood.

He had seen many of the unique environments of this world, such as mist and underground caves.

Dark Sea also had a brief encounter with them in the dungeon.

The only mysterious environment, the [Floating Island], has only been "seen" in the channel.

It's not that Ling Xiao was unlucky; it's that only extremely lucky people can encounter such a thing.

The very first one, the "nimble dog in the mountains," was able to level up and gain some exploration points without any kill points because it encountered a floating island at the start of the game.

Later, several people claimed to have reached the floating island, but when others pressed for details, they couldn't give a coherent explanation.

They all kept their mouths shut, not even revealing how to find or enter the floating island.

They only said it was dangerous there.

If things go wrong, even retreat is futile; all that will happen is a hopeless death.

With more people, there will be more talented people.

Naturally, some capable individuals have analyzed their online shopping habits and the speed at which their strength has increased.

The conclusion was that almost everyone who went to the floating island made a small fortune.

No one knows exactly what benefits they received, but the rankings on the list don't lie.

As for those who were fortunate enough to land on the island but unfortunately died, everyone knows that such people certainly exist, but no one cares...

Isn't it just a dead person?

Where won't I die?

Floating islands have now become well-known treasure troves, with high returns accompanied by high risks, need I say more?

Ling Xiao sent the message back and, after receiving the warm message of "Be careful," immediately prepared to set off.

Standing in the center of the magic circle, he followed the instructions and infused the magic circle beneath his feet with spiritual power.

hum-

A strange energy escaped from the magic array and began to fill the space, causing a certain concentration to rise rapidly!

"This is……"

Ling Xiao was deeply shaken and immediately realized that this was an excellent learning opportunity.

【Sealed Artifact: Flamel's Alchemy Notebook】

The ancient pages began to turn, recording...

Regarding formations, I'm afraid I'll have to take an extra, early class...