Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 209, Section 208: Departing with a Beauty! Death Valley! Guerrilla Warfare!

Gehrman and Sansa each held one of old Sartre's hands. The elderly man, who was practically dead, looked to be of a different generation than them.

But everyone present knew very well that Sartre's life should not have come to an end so soon.

The culprit that caused all of this is now in Ling Xiao's hands.

"This is... what he's been researching his whole life?"

Gehrman's voice was somewhat muffled. He reached out to take it, but was frozen by Ling Xiao's timely action of retracting the ancient book.

He looked at Xiao in surprise, only to see that the latter did not explain, but instead opened the title page of the ancient book.

There, there is a crooked note left by Sartre before his death.

It's less of a commentary and more of a string of oddly shaped symbols.

But after a quick glance, Gehrman suddenly understood.

"I see..."

In his eyes as he looked at Ling Xiao, besides the deeply hidden sorrow, there was also a glimmer of hope.

"We won't ask about Sartre anymore. However... since he decided to give you these ancient books, I have a favor to ask."

Gehrman returned to Sartre's side and placed his old friend's withered and spotted hand back on top of his own.

He said earnestly, "Although I don't know what you and Sartre discovered, he chose to believe in you, to believe you can continue! So I, and we, also believe in you!"

"She's told Sartre about Aksia's situation, and Sartre has already discussed it with us..."

Gehrman gave a bitter smile. "We...are family!"

"Would we stop a child from doing what she wants? In fact, as long as she asks, we'll just pack her bags and tell her that this will always be her home, and she can come back anytime if she feels wronged!"

Sansa and Angelina stood on either side of her, one still charming and the other in her prime.

The two women held Aksia's hands affectionately, like a mother and aunt, comforting the young girl who had lost Sartre, who was both her teacher and father.

Aksia was already sobbing uncontrollably.

Ling Xiao listened and watched silently, without the arguments and conflicts he had imagined, only tolerance and understanding.

Seeing that he still looked confused, Sansa explained in a hoarse voice, "Mr. Owl, that guy Satir... although he's dead, he left behind everything he wanted to say."

"I actually knew it was him that day, but I didn't ask unless he brought it up himself. It was a secret between the three of us. Before he died, he finally... finally showed some courage."

"The code on the title page was also agreed upon privately, so there's no need to worry about misunderstandings."

"Although we don't know the specifics, since Sartre refused to tell us until his death, it means that these things really cannot be known to us."

"so……"

With red-rimmed eyes, Sansa pulled Axia along and bowed slightly to Ling Xiao.

"Mr. Owl, please help Sartre fulfill his last wish if you can."

"Whether it's the secrets in the ancient texts or the child Aksia... we entrust everything to you, please!"

……

Even after leaving Yalan Town, Ling Xiao was still not over the series of changes that followed Sartre's death.

Aksia, standing beside her, kept turning back, tears streaming down her pure eyes.

Why do I feel like a scumbag who kidnapped someone's little daughter and sent her to a foreign country?

Ling Xiao sighed and said comfortingly, "Let's go. Before we leave, let's clear out the dangers around the town so that everyone can at least have a good winter."

Aksia nodded gently and followed Ling Xiao as they slowly walked away.

Instead of taking Aksia directly back to the camp, Ling Xiao specifically asked Mayor Gehrman for maps and other information before leaving.

The presence of pygmy apes earlier indicated that the area was not peaceful and fraught with danger, and that the threat seemed to be increasing in recent years.

Ling Xiao asked for everyone's opinion before deciding to include Aksia.

Everyone agreed that they had no objections!

Firstly, having Aksia's rare bloodline with them might help them uncover more secrets about this world.

Secondly, they are no longer the weak and helpless "sub-healthy" people they were when they first transmigrated; they are now capable of accepting such a "great Buddha".

Of course, there are risks involved.

However, nothing in this world is completely safe.

As long as the benefits outweigh the drawbacks, and they have the confidence to make a choice, they will not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

"Awooo... Awooo!"

Since they were now on the same path, Ling Xiao no longer had the little white tiger conceal its presence.

Axia, who was feeling down, was startled by the sudden appearance of the little guy, but girls can never resist cute, fluffy creatures.

soon.

Noticing that Aksia's mood had improved considerably, Ling Xiao "boldly" tossed the little white tiger to Aksia.

The latter hurriedly caught it, scolded it a few times, and then went to play with the baby-voiced white tiger.

The little white tiger wasn't happy about being used as a "tool tiger" at first.

However, Aksia's embrace was cool yet warm, as comfortable as an ice silk quilt. After wriggling comfortably for a bit, it settled in and didn't move.

After thinking for a moment, Ling Xiao asked, "Can you rest for a while? I have something to take care of."

"I'm quite strong too! Hmm... pretty good! I should be able to help if you need me!"

Aksia quickly expressed her opinion.

Before leaving Aran, Sansa and Angelina whispered a lot to her.

For example, if you want to join Mr. Xiao's team, you can't be temperamental anymore; you should smile more and show a friendly face.

No matter what others are doing, you have to go up and see if you can help in any way.

This is how you can gain the approval of new partners more quickly!

Ling Xiao, unaware of her ulterior motives, patiently explained, "I know Aksia is very powerful, but I can handle the monsters around the town faster by myself."

"Axia is right here, don't wander around. I'm leaving her here with you."

"it?"

Aksia stretched out her slender fingers and scratched the little white tiger's nose. The tiger then used its two paws to paw at her fingers and sucked on them incessantly, making the girl unable to resist teasing the little white tiger's pink tongue.

"Um,"

Ling Xiao nodded. "It's my spirit beast. I can sense its location and status."

"If you encounter an insurmountable danger, run! I'll come looking for you when I notice its location has changed."

"Okay! Be careful!"

Ling Xiao nodded to her, then lightly stepped into the forest.

So far, all that Yalan Town has given him is help.

Whether it's magic, firsthand accounts, intelligence, or the most mysterious ancient historical texts.

This town is the friendliest "NPC" force Ling Xiao has encountered since his transmigration.

Repay kindness with kindness.

Since the other party had helped him so much, Ling Xiao felt it was only right and proper to do something in return.

Moreover, killing monsters is a positive benefit for him in itself.

……

bang——

A primate monster covered in gray-white bone spurs was blasted away by Ling Xiao's punch!

The dense, overlapping sharp bone spurs were mostly shattered by this punch that was wrapped in flames!

However, he survived by taking a punch from Ling Xiao.

Although Ling Xiao did not go all out, this monster was still quite powerful.

The Eye of Secrets!

A fleeting glimpse!

【LV27·Bone-Eating Spirit Ape [Strange Species] (Normal)】

[Racial Trait: Bone Spur Protection, Bone-Eating Enhancement]

[Racial Skills: Bone Spike Burst, Bone Crusher, Bone Melting, Bone Regeneration]

[Individual Attributes: Strength 30/Agility 25/Constitution 28]

[Individual Description: These creatures feed on bones and can draw power from bone marrow to heal their injuries. Bone-Eating Apes live deep in mountains and ancient ruins, have long lifespans, and are free from natural predators, making them prone to producing powerful individuals...]

"Waaaaah—"

The bone-eating ape, which had miraculously survived, used its remaining half-arm to insert into a crevice in the nearby rock.

The remaining bone spurs on the body surface quickly "melted," and the grayish-white liquid flowed to the limbs, rapidly regenerating usable limbs.

However, while it was healing itself in pain, it did not go berserk and attack the humans not far away. Instead, it quickly crawled up the rock wall and escaped back to the depths of the valley in a few moments.

Ling Xiao watched this scene with a calm and composed demeanor.

After confirming the information about Death Valley, they stepped into the gray and hazy fog.

The latest novel is first published here!

According to the intelligence gathered by Yalan Town over the years, there are three most dangerous places in the explored area of ​​the mountains.

These are the dwarf ape nests whose actual location is unknown, the nearest Death Valley, and a strange mountain hollow in the southwest.

Over the years, the greatest threat to Alan Town and the one that has caused the most damage has undoubtedly been the incredibly destructive pygmy ape.

According to the trend analyzed by Gellman and his colleagues.

They initially had the upper hand in their battle against the dwarf apes.

But not long after, the two sides were evenly matched.

Not long ago.

The well-hidden dwarf apes nearly wiped out the most elite exploration team in Aran Town!

Without Ling Xiao's help, Yalan Town would probably have been in an extremely dangerous situation during this long-running war between humans and apes.

However, it was precisely because of Ling Xiao's powerful performance that this major threat to Yalan Town was almost completely wiped out.

It cannot be ruled out that there are still some remaining forces in the lair, but Lingxiao does not have the time to wipe them out completely.

Of course, if they were lucky enough to pass by the nest, their spatial awareness might just detect the remaining pygmy apes.

Ling Xiao wouldn't mind the long distance.

If everyone else is hiding, what's wrong with me going out of my way to provide door-to-door service?

Slaughter them all.

This is the greatest respect one can show to an enemy race.

The pygmy ape is no longer a significant species.

The remaining two high-altitude locations were naturally Ling Xiao's targets for this trip.

The town of Yalan doesn't know much about these two places either. Death Valley is alright, as you can tell from its name that it has been explored to some extent.

The last strange mountain pass was listed as high-risk simply because none of the people who went there during the exploration of the southward migration route in Alan Town returned.

After several groups of people disappeared without a trace, they could only consider this place an inaccessible high-altitude location.

Death Valley, as the name suggests.

Getting close could lead to death, and the things inside are also closely related to death.

For example, the Bone-Eating Spirit Ape.

The exploration team in Aran Town witnessed this monster impaling its companion in mid-air and devouring the bones. The death screams and the terrifying scene added a lot to the impression of the danger level of Death Valley.

The grayish-white mist could not get close to Lingxiao's protective aura.

The faint glow of embers clinging to his body was his greatest asset in daring to venture into dangerous territory.

After this period of exploration, Ling Xiao is now afraid of those strange monsters.

A reckless man who would actually fight with knives and guns.

Even if we can't win, we won't panic. We can always make a strategic retreat!

Ling Xiao followed the trail of the injured ape and gradually ventured deeper into the valley.

The grayish-white mist could not penetrate his body, but it did have a strong effect on his senses.

To avoid alerting the enemy, Lingxiao did not summon a hurricane to ignite a stream of fire to disperse the fog.

Anyway, we've arrived at the first noteworthy point...

[A dungeon of moderate overall level, possibly containing monsters, treasures...]

A familiar prompt.

With his current level of LV29.

If the current cave's rating is moderate, then it means the monsters inside are around level 30.

This is a level of difficulty that would deter most people.

However, Ling Xiao had long since exceeded the scope of a normal survivor.

Upon receiving the reply after sending back intelligence, he immediately rushed into the underground cave.

Click... Click...

Without stopping, the tiny white bones crumbled without hesitation on the soles of Lingxiao's boots.

These bone fragments have clearly been there for a long time, or some kind of energy within them has been drained.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be crisper than potato chips when stepped on.

The caves in the mountains are very different from those in flat areas outside.

The deeper you go, the more varied the paths will appear around you, each leading to an unknown destination.

The narrowest section was only wide enough for one person to pass sideways, but Ling Xiao always chose to go into the widest section.

He knew there must be something strange about it.

But he's not stupid.

In any case, the real rewards of the underground cave are definitely in the deepest part.

As long as you keep going, it doesn't matter how long it takes.

The rustling sounds grew increasingly undisguised; something inside had been stirring since he entered the cave.

Seeing that Ling Xiao had no intention of leaving, the hidden malice grew even stronger!

at last!

Whoosh! Whoosh!

In the dimly lit, narrow passage, a series of bone spikes shot out!

This was not the path Ling Xiao had chosen. Right now, there were three forks in the road in front of him, and danger was coming from the left and right sides!

As soon as the bone spurs entered his perception range, Ling Xiao took immediate action.

Several ice spells that could be perfectly cast with a flick of the wrist can now be used effortlessly without any preparation time.

The ice spear had barely solidified when Ling Xiao suddenly hurled it out!

Extremely short casting time combined with rapid throwing.

Ling Xiao alone can deliver overwhelming firepower in a short period of time!

Instead of waiting for the ice spear to explode upon hitting its target, he caused the ice spear to shatter and scatter during its flight!

The already narrow tunnel was filled with a storm of broken ice!

Although the incoming bone spikes were slightly harder, they couldn't withstand the sheer number of ice shards, and Ling Xiao was still relentlessly attacking!

Now that we've spotted the enemy, let's unleash a barrage of firepower!

Ice spells are not only perfectly cast, but also have extremely low mana costs when combined with equipment and talents.

The ice spear weaved through the flying ice shards, continuing to extend its firepower deeper into the tunnel!

After a short while, there was no more movement inside.

"They got away quickly..."

Ling Xiao chuckled softly, finding it amusing.

The lack of feedback regarding the absence of kill experience indicates that the Bone-Eating Ape that launched the attack did not die.

"These guys, are they trying to play the 'enemy camps, I harass; enemy advances, I retreat' game with me?"

"Guerrilla warfare... I'm practically your ancestor!"

(End of this chapter)