Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 3 003: Night Walk

[Night Travel: All attributes are slightly increased when at night.]

Almost the instant [Night Walk] appeared in the talent bar, the buff covered Ling Xiao's entire body.

The most noticeable changes in his body surprised him greatly.

However, now is not the time for research.

The fact that the monster just ambushed me shows how realistic this survival "game" is!

If he is not careful, he will be beheaded and die in this godforsaken place whose name he doesn't even know!

After receiving the information from the panel, Ling Xiao immediately stood up. He ignored the wound on his chest for the time being since it was not serious. He picked up the torch and glanced at the time on it. There were still twenty-five minutes left.

Including the trepidation of exploring the path, the life-or-death confrontation, and the dazed feeling after completing the mission, it took Ling Xiao a full five minutes to complete his first "exploration" after leaving the campfire, which truly shows how clumsy his legs were.

However, the final rankings can also reflect the current situation of other survivors:

The vast majority of people opted for the safer option, huddled around the campfire, scrolling through chat channels, anxiously awaiting the possible rescue that might come...

This is certainly not foolish.

Ling Xiao, who received feedback and benefits, knew that all of this was not a dream...

Perhaps only when the campfire goes out will they be able to face reality and either despair completely or throw themselves into this "survival game" with hope.

Right now, there's plenty of time to make the return trip.

Ling Xiao's gaze swept over the gruesome and terrifying corpse of the Nightshade Rabbit. He tried to reach out, and as his scalp tingled slightly, a flash of white light appeared—he had actually succeeded!

Apart from a pool of dark red blood on the ground, there was no trace of the monster, and even the severed head had disappeared.

The backpack then displayed the item: "[Nightshade Rabbit Corpse (To be decomposed)]".

Ling Xiao was once again amazed by the technical prowess of this "game"!

Practice makes perfect.

Using the torch and campfire as his guide, Ling Xiao quickly walked back to the safe zone "cleared" by the embers of the gods.

The malice surrounding him grew increasingly agitated, relentlessly circling and following him, whether drawn by the smell of blood or by the heightened senses of night travel, it was unclear.

The pressure suddenly escalated, and the swirling gray fog brought a sense of crisis that felt like thorns in one's back, as if a new monster might pounce out at any moment!

I nervously made my way back for the last 100 meters.

After the gray fog ahead was attacked from both sides by strong and weak firelight, melting and dissipating, Lingxiao's short, flat breathing was finally able to become more comfortable.

The torch was returned to its rightful owner.

Sitting by the campfire.

Feeling much relieved, Ling Xiao began to examine the spoils of his trip.

The backpack contains three items.

Finally, the "Starting Gift," which requires completing trials to unlock, is something that piques a lot of curiosity.

[Congratulations on completing the trial and becoming a true explorer! Bonus rewards have been added! Accept this gift; it will help you embark on your legendary journey!]

[Received: Recovery Potion, Self-Completed Map, Timekeeping Watch, Simple Suit Set *1, Food Box *1]

[Bonus Reward: Talent Ascension Potion Recipe [Common] *1]

I read through the descriptions of these hard-won treasures one by one.

Ling Xiao gasped, feeling that any one of the items he picked up was terrifyingly powerful, a miraculous creation that completely exceeded his previous scientific understanding!

For example, the first item on the list is the completion potion.

[Replenish potions (bound)]

[Quality: Excellent]

[Condition: All six attributes must not exceed 5]

[Special Effect: Repairs injuries and deficiencies, restoring the user to their current health standard. If the user is in good condition at the time of use, they will receive 1 free attribute point.]

[Review: It can supplement everything and cure everything; the only downside is that there's only one available!]

With a thought, the light condensed in Ling Xiao's hand into a futuristic-looking silver-white syringe gun.

This medicine is amazing, no doubt about it. Just take it out and give yourself a dose first!

I felt nothing when the needle was inserted into my elbow crease. Once the real-time reading reached the bottom, I removed the needle, and there wasn't even a trace of it.

A warm current spread from top to bottom, and the solid warmth gradually accumulated from the soles of the feet, just like a thermos being filled with boiling water.

Ling Xiao, trembling slightly with pleasure, was also thinking about something amidst his enjoyment:

The description of this thing is rather conceptual; does it mean it can cure all diseases?

If that's true, what a huge storm it would cause!

Upon hearing this news, some people who are still struggling will definitely be shaken.

While those who patiently endure eight hours will eventually find a use for it, some people with pre-existing medical conditions might choose to embark on a risky journey...

After all, some illnesses are truly tormenting, and this hundred meters isn't such an unattainable goal...

Ling Xiao switched channels.

The hot topic of discussion is indeed the completion potion!

It's possible that one of the seven mentioned it, or perhaps it was an explorer who completed the trial after him who experienced this wonder.

The flashing comments were even more intense than a meme battle, making it impossible to tell who started it.

However, after glancing at the latest news, Ling Xiao caught up with the "Dragon King".

There's no way around it; it just appears too frequently and is too unique.

It's impossible not to notice.

[“@I'm Thresh, you're such a idiot! You've even come up with this ridiculous, 'cure-all' claim. The situation is a bit strange right now, but don't treat everyone else like fools, okay?”]

["@Thresh, you idiot, what's with this fog? Did you really complete that trial mission?!"]

[“@I'm Thresh, you bastard, I think you're up to no good, trying to make up lies to trick us into scouting for you!”]

……

Clearly, this person, like Ling Xiao, is already a "genuine" explorer.

All indications suggest that the choices made by survivors can lead to drastically different outcomes.

If you don't "go all out" or hesitate for a long time, then the upper limit of your innate talent will not be epic, and you will most likely not get any extra rewards, and you might not even encounter any hidden quests.

Ultimately, the clues can be seen from the panel.

A series of differentiated benefits are all designed to encourage those who are the first to explore!

This survival game, or perhaps the people behind it, want to see "explorers" more than "survivors"!

And this is just the beginning; many more similar choices will undoubtedly arise on the journey ahead.

In a flash, Ling Xiao thought he had figured it out.

At this point, the "fellow traveler" also got angry and started spewing profanities, displaying his true aggressiveness.

[I, Thresh, you, Demacia: "Damn it! A bunch of cowards! I kindly gave you some information, and you're all barking like dogs!"]

"Don't believe it! You absolutely mustn't believe it! I'll see what your faces are like in a few hours! Anyway, I'm in the lead, so just wait and see! Just don't cry later!"

Ling Xiao, who had been silently observing, frowned and paid more attention to his hot-tempered older brother.

This person also gained something extra...

The crowd seemed to be stunned, or perhaps they were analyzing the information revealed between the lines of this man's words.

I only used the medicine after I got back. How could he have used it so quickly? Did he finish the mission after walking 100 meters and then immediately use the medicine on the spot?

Haven't returned to the safe zone yet?

After a moment's thought, Ling Xiao opened the chat window.

He is generous with his reminders that benefit others without harming himself, especially since he is a fellow countryman who can become an "explorer" in the present moment. It is only right and reasonable for him to do good for his compatriots.

He simply changed his nickname, which originally revealed his real name, to "枭" (Xiao). Without having to type anything, the content appeared as if he had "voiced" his thoughts, and he only needed to confirm before sending.

The latest novel is first published here!

[Owl: "@Thresh, you Demacia, there are monsters in the fog, you'll still get attacked even with a torch! If you're still outside, be careful!"]

Almost at the same time Ling Xiao spoke, the next comment also mentioned a brave warrior who dared to stroke the tiger's beard.

[Jinghong: "@I'm Thresh, you Demacia, did you unlock the gift and use the Hypnosis Potion after completing the trial? Haven't you gone back yet? There's danger in the Gray Fog, I suggest you..."]

Ling Xiao hadn't finished reading the rest when a reply from the grumpy old man suddenly popped up.

[Thresh, you Demacia: "Holy crap! Damn! These bastards forgot!!"]

The hot-tempered guy didn't follow up.

Just by reading his words, Ling Xiao could feel his excitement.

Others tagged them several times without getting a response, so they started asking [枭] and [惊鸿] repeatedly.

I wrote several paragraphs of answers, then deleted them all.

Faced with a flood of questions and doubts, Ling Xiao knew that the more he talked, the more wrong he would become.

Everyone has the potential to be a nitpicker, especially in this situation. The dense barrage of @ comments seems to want to drag him and [Jinghong] out for a thorough interrogation, scrutinizing every word and digging deep to arrive at a conclusion that gives them some comfort.

Ling Xiao expressed his understanding, but couldn't help feeling angry.

I don't have the courage to take risks.

But when questioning others' sarcastic remarks, they not only speak eloquently, but also frequently and with great confidence!

Ignoring the frantically flashing golden light, Ling Xiao summarized his observations and sent them: "The panel doesn't have time stop functionality. The torch can sense the campfire, but it can only disperse the fog about three meters away. There may be other dangers outside. If you intend to explore, please be extra careful!"

That's all for this.

He is neither a savior nor a caretaker for these people.

Some clever people tried various ways to "invite" Ling Xiao to rescue them, offering all sorts of coercive and enticing promises and benefits.

Offering money, using sex, playing the victim...

Bossy, eloquent, tearful...

Ling Xiao had never experienced the art of language that so many people racked their brains to use before.

To prevent his resolve from wavering, he simply pretended to be dead and ignored everyone who called him.

Anyway, a few other explorers joined the conversation during this time, and the channel started to become lively and meaningful. Even the grumpy old man who was in trouble was ignored, so no one cared about him anymore.

While watching the show underwater, I pondered the future.

As a college student, Ling Xiao must have played games.

He was temporarily blinded by the strange situation, and the foul-mouthed guy's scolding served as a wake-up call.

We survivors are definitely enemies of the monsters in the gray fog...

But can people live in harmony with each other?

Different choices and actions will inevitably result in varying levels of competence.

In less than half an hour, the tens of thousands of people in the channel have already begun to stratify. In the future, whenever they meet in real life, conflicts will definitely occur, and they will inevitably spread and affect the consciousness and atmosphere of the entire group.

A chain of suspicion has always existed.

Or rather, it is inherently latent in everyone's blood, deeply rooted and extremely difficult to eradicate.

Including myself, don't I have any ulterior motives...?

But... there's one advantage too...

He's already ahead of many others from the start. If he can firmly grasp this advantage, even if the Gluttonous Heart itself doesn't provide a direct boost, his accumulated talents will surely secure him a place among the top tier!

In this new world full of infinite possibilities, the advantages brought by identity, status, wealth, and even connections are all reduced to zero.

The person who used to be able to crush you with a flick of their wrist, now, could the roles be reversed...?

The leaping fireworks were full of dynamism and frenzy.

It was both in front of Ling Xiao and in his eyes.

With his burning gaze fixed on the gray fog not far away, Ling Xiao stood up again.

The safe zone maintained by the campfire will last for several more hours; the map, watch, and other oddities are quite useful; the newly added [Night Walk] status is excellent; the two free attribute points granted by upgrades and potions haven't been used yet; having completed one "exploration," I can consider myself experienced...

These are all positive factors, giving us much more confidence than before.

But the most crucial point is:

Lingxiao is ready!

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(End of this chapter)