Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 74, Chapter 073: The Creature with the Powerful Vessel and the Weak Licker (5000)

Ding ding ding—

Lingxiao felt completely at home in the darkness of night.

Since he fused with the talent [Shadowy Night], he has never even used it properly.

Unfortunately, there was no chance to test it in complete darkness!

Previously in the eerie world, for safety, he always kept a campfire burning around him or illuminated by the "Embers of Light," never placing himself in a completely dark environment where danger was extremely high.

This special mission, which blurs the lines between reality and "illusion," has given Lingxiao the opportunity to lurk in the abyss and roam freely.

Invisible shadow, activated!

The second card is revealed!

Several shuriken shot from the other side of the stairs accurately hit the spot where "Cao Fugui" had been standing.

However, it made a crisp sound when it hit a hard object, rather than the dull sound of it sinking into a person's body.

Erika was startled but not flustered as she changed her clothes in the blink of an eye. Having received secret training since childhood and having her true nature unleashed through survival games, she would never underestimate any enemy who was also LV10!

Only by placing such importance on this could she experience the long-lost stimulation and "heat" of cutting the other person's throat.

Of course, that lecherous, stupid, and incompetent good-for-nothing is an exception.

I really don't know how such scum managed to reach LV10...

A cool short-sleeved shirt and shorts jacket were paired with an old-fashioned outfit. A pure white blouse and bright red trousers wrapped around a delicate and shapely young body, and the weight of her whole body was hooked on the stair railing by her two feet in white foot bags.

This is her original attire.

After her feigned innocent appearance proved ineffective, she had to don this "battle armor" that offered additional benefits.

A shrine maiden, wielding her ninja tools with a high-difficulty technique, discovers a terrifying truth while throwing a powerful kunai.

We've lost track of the enemy's location!?

Erika realized this the moment she made her move.

However, the body still has to carry out the previously instinctively inputted instructions. This is a reaction ingrained by years of grueling training, and it cannot be forcibly changed.

Without the slightest hesitation.

While Kunai was still flying, Erika directly used a skill similar to "wall-climbing".

Like an elegant butterfly taking flight, she floated up, her dress billowing as she nimbly made her way up the stairs to the second floor.

As it turned out, her decision was very timely.

If it had been any later, she would probably have wasted another chance to "disrobe and teleport".

An extremely powerful burst of energy followed closely behind and slammed into the staircase, shattering it with astonishing destructive force!

Its power was so terrifying that even Ling Xiao, who was in shadow form preparing to cause trouble for the bad woman, couldn't help but turn around and look.

The one who delivered this blow was none other than Hansen, who was unarmed!

You blond-haired, blue-eyed guy, when did you start practicing qigong?!

However, something else caught Ling Xiao's attention.

The energy transmitted from afar exploded here, and over there, people were almost running out of the room!

Not only Hansen, but Dick, who was always known for his vulgarity and unrestrained manner, was the one who slipped away the fastest.

If the kid were to change into a black hoodie, Ling Xiao would have a much harder time spotting the dark figure climbing over the yard fence.

The reason why these two broke up over a disagreement and ran away without even saying goodbye is quite simple.

There were still a few streetlights outside that hadn't lost power, and under that remaining light, countless strange figures were surging toward them.

Shadowy figures, a hundred ghosts roaming at night!

It was pitch black all around, but the Korean man clearly sensed the impending danger.

He shakily groped his way to his feet.

The baseball bat emitted a dull glow, providing him with a meager light.

"Shi...Shiba..."

"Someone's there... um!"

Clang—

Amidst a long, drawn-out wail, this meticulously crafted spiritual artifact shattered in its final, desperate lament.

Ling Xiao, who had just broken through the illusion, was also somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected that the last bit of spiritual energy in this thing could withstand his full-force strike!

Keep in mind that he had added all sorts of enhancements, and his mental expectation was to cut it in two with one stroke, severing the stick behind it as well.

tsk...

The level 10 explorer is indeed quite skilled...

But, taking two blows should be about enough, right?

He slumped against the wall, his trouser legs soaked with dark water stains on the inside of his thighs.

I can't use any skills, I can't remember any items, and I can't even muster the thought of summoning a weapon to fight back.

Under extreme fear, the brain is completely burned to mush by the real threat of death.

Park Sang-eun finally understood the despair and collapse of those who were bullied to the point of suicide.

Tears and snot flowed uncontrollably, teeth chattered, and he tried hard to explain his greatest reliance and confidence.

"Ah! Big...Big Brother! Please! I'm the illegitimate son of the chairman of the Three Gorillas Group, please just let me go..."

Then he saw the most dazzling firelight of his life.

There was also the glint of swords.

bake!

Snapped--

Flames shot out and extended along the blade, instantly shattering the unsuspecting head.

Fortunately, the protective aura surrounding him served as a shield.

The splattered brain matter and blood, along with chunks of flesh of varying sizes, were all burned to ashes on Ling Xiao's body.

The "Wind and Fire Frenzy" technique is too comprehensive.

It is durable and powerful, with strong performance.

This is truly an essential item for home, travel, and even murder and robbery!

With this, Ling Xiao achieved the breakthrough of "first kill".

Park Sang-eun, this "lucky guy," re-established his bullying position with the help of talent and early opportunities, and once again oppressed those who had been tamed to plunder resources, thus becoming the first LV10 in his area.

He should have continued to enjoy the "wonderful" life of "winning, winning, winning" in the survival game, but instead, he ended his sinful life in this dark corner.

The saying "Evil will be punished by Heaven" may just be empty words to comfort oneself.

But Ling Xiao had no idea that his casual strike had actually removed the "tyrant" looming over a certain region.

Life is unpredictable, it's really funny...

Although it is a special mission, it is still a branch of the promotion mission.

Therefore, Ling Xiao's experience bar is still unable to increase at this moment.

Fortunately, in addition to experience, he always gains something extra.

This time, there was an unexpected surprise!

A speck of pale blue light entered Ling Xiao's brow, and familiar information appeared on the panel.

[Talent plundering in progress... Current success rate 89.9%...]

[Plunder successful! Talent—[Containing a Creature (Normal)] is ready!]

[The Heart of Gluttony] absorbs trace amounts of nutrients, resulting in a slight improvement in quality!

It's worth mentioning that the Gluttonous Heart does indeed have a hidden path to sublimation!

After consuming a large number of useless talents, the [King's Bloodline] with the [Limited] characteristic became the last "bread" to satisfy its appetite.

Ling Xiao's innate talent quality has now reached the level of "Excellent"!

This is not just a one-sided leap, but also means that derivative talents that have not yet reached their limit can continue to improve in quality!

[Equipped with Spiritual Essence (Normal): Consumes a percentage of stamina and spiritual energy to refine and nourish a selected piece of equipment with a quality no lower than the talent level. As the spiritual essence increases, it can produce special effects.]

Xiao Xiba's talent, I must say, is quite good!

However, Ling Xiao did not try it out on the spot.

This thing is consumed on a percentage basis, and I currently need to be at full strength to face unknown challenges.

Moreover, the uninvited guests from outside are also imminent.

Just as Ling Xiao was about to slip away, he inadvertently caught a glimpse of three cards that had been extracted from the headless corpse.

It was currently suspended in mid-air, which aroused his curiosity and prompted him to reach out.

"Dead people drop equipment? Does this count as...murder and robbery?"

Stop making unfounded associations.

The howling grew closer, and before Ling Xiao could get a good look, he vanished into the darkness.

A few seconds later, several of the more agile monsters stumbled in and became the first "diners" to feast.

Ling Xiao, huddled at the top of the second-floor staircase, watched coldly, but couldn't help feeling nauseous and annoyed.

He doesn't pity the Korean.

Ling Xiao saw and remembered the hostility and disdain that the other party had never concealed.

He's not some kind of pushover who repays evil with good.

If it's a fellow countryman, they might beat him up to vent their anger, but what about outsiders?

Forgive his bluntness, but even responding to grievances with directness is a bit conservative.

From the moment he revealed his hostility upon meeting them, Ling Xiao had already sketched out and perfected a specific plan to assassinate these four people.

The discomfort we feel now is simply the instinctive grief that humans feel towards the tragic end of their fellow human beings after death.

After experiencing it a few more times, you'll get used to it.

Inside the living room on the first floor, the zombies were having a long-awaited feast.

In the study on the second floor, Ling Xiao was hiding behind the curtain, peering out the window.

As evening falls, Raccoon City is still eerie, mysterious, and unknown, but it also has a rather "friendly" feel to it, giving people a sense of everyday life and familiarity.

As night fell, the few remaining lights made the monsters lurking in the darkness seem boundless, and the terrifying figures that flashed by from time to time made this source of calamity truly live up to its name.

He checked the house again, inside and out.

Apart from the monsters, everything is safe.

The large fluttering moth that flew up to the second floor earlier has escaped from the balcony and its whereabouts are unknown.

The monster in the distance seemed to be stirring.

It's unclear whether Hansen, who was skilled in qigong, was blocked, or Dick, whose skin color provided protection, was dragged down by his bright red attire.

The monsters in the apocalypse are terrifying.

But what's even more terrifying is the human heart, especially when someone you don't know has ulterior motives towards you.

The whereabouts of the other three are unknown, and now Ling Xiao should begin to complete the basic tasks of the mission.

Let's start with this group downstairs...

Bang!

The last fallen zombie, after its head and half of its chest were smashed by a punch, swayed and collapsed.

Ling Xiao looked around and saw that most of the corpses were still relatively intact.

I picked up the broken knife, feeling a pang of regret.

My old partner, which has been with me for so long, has finally broken down.

Then he took a new one out of his backpack.

To his shame, he, a seller of iron spears, actually preferred to use the machete that everyone had.

A rare and useful broadsword, fried together with pig's head meat.

Unable to find a suitable substitute, Ling Xiao could only acquire a few machetes as a temporary measure in order to find one with the right feel.

The thick, dark liquid gurgled and flowed, seemingly trying to coalesce into a pool.

Ling Xiao had a bad feeling.

Although curious about what changes might occur, he still acted decisively, collecting the considerable amount of filthy blood into his backpack.

Want to cause trouble?

You'd better stay put in the hands of the system boss!

Returning to the second floor, the broken staircase remained unaffected.

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This ability to perform actions in familiar settings that he never dared to imagine before gave Ling Xiao a real sense of power.

"Even Captain America looks like a greenhorn in front of me now..."

Ling Xiao took out a machete and prepared to try to "refine" it.

The requirements for [Containing Living Beings] are quite strict; they must be of the same quality as the vessel.

If it's higher, it won't succeed; if it's lower, it's a waste.

She does have a bit of a "temperament".

The physical and spiritual energy consumed at a percentage rate was channeled into the machete in front of him under Ling Xiao's focused urging.

1%……2%……10%……30%

Lingxiao stopped at 34%, just barely breaking through a certain critical point.

He gripped the knife again, as if it were his own arm.

The feeling of free, unrestrained, and effortless control is simply irresistible.

Even the most advanced gaming devices cannot provide this kind of mysterious "spirit" effect.

The quality didn't improve dramatically, but Ling Xiao felt that the knife was sharper in his hands.

Moreover, it seemed as if a cheat code had been created—an "autonomous consciousness."

It will not compete with itself for control.

It only reacts automatically in times of crisis, just like the baseball bat that took the blow for the bat before, saving the day and faithfully protecting its master.

He took out the brewing bottle and drank one-third of it.

Take a short break.

Once Ling Xiao was fully recovered, he picked up his machete, which contained spiritual energy, and prepared to catch up on the progress.

While he regretted the destruction of Little Raccoon City, it was indeed a rare monster-hunting paradise!

……

"Arigato, thank you! Thank you so much!"

Erika, on the verge of tears, bowed deeply repeatedly.

That pitiful expression softened the voice of the otherwise serious middle-aged man.

"As fellow human beings, it is only right for us to help each other."

The young man with slightly wavy perm was completely mesmerized.

After the president finished speaking, he quickly added, "It's alright! Miss Tang Ze, please come with us! Having another companion will make this mission easier!"

The chubby guy, who hadn't been able to get a word in edgewise, squeezed in, straightening his fairly sturdy frame and speaking in a slightly obsequious voice, "Yeah, yeah! Erika, our guild leader is amazing! By the way, I'm also LV10, and my talent is..."

Swah——

A streak of black light flashed past the group and shot towards their rear. Erika, who appeared to be in a vulnerable position, was startled and her delicate body trembled.

The two white rabbits bouncing beneath the pristine white robe were so plump that the eyes of the permed-haired youth and the fat man couldn't help but twitch.

Clutching her chest, Erika turned to look at the dead monster, her voice soft and sweet as she repeatedly expressed her gratitude, "President Chen, thank you so much! You're amazing!"

"Huh? Can I really join you guys? That would be great..."

The two energetic young men were full of enthusiasm, which made even the middle-aged man surnamed Chen feel a little smug.

The three tirelessly cleared away the oncoming corrupted zombies.

Erika wasn't idle either; to complete the act, she was also "trying her best" to help, moving around the three of them, sweating profusely, to provide assistance.

puff-

The supple abdomen was ripped open, and the distorted internal organs spilled out onto the ground.

Ling Xiao nimbly leaped aside, and with a swift slash, cut a monster with a flared mouth in half diagonally.

Not quite dead yet, the sharp teeth distributed across the four mouthparts were still bending and opening unwillingly.

He lifted his foot, and his inner energy condensed.

They fell and were crushed into a pulp.

Although Ling Xiao has been maintaining his strength and being wary of any troublesome enemies that may appear, with the help of the "weapon spirit," his killing spree is equally efficient.

During this time, he also discovered different "models" of the monster.

The basic version is naturally the Fallen Corpse.

Aside from being more resilient and having a stronger constitution, they turn into black, foul-smelling pus after death, making them no different from zombies in movies and TV shows.

As an upgraded version of the Riftwalker, not only are they generally of higher level, but their attack methods are also much more dangerous.

Moreover, this thing's tactics are quite dirty. It doesn't open its mouth when it's far away, but charges towards its target with its mouth closed. At first glance, it looks no different from a fallen zombie.

Caught off guard, ordinary explorers with average strength and no experience are easily bitten by its sudden close-range attack!

This isn't about getting infected with the virus; when its four-lobed mouthparts are fully open, it can swallow food and bite so hard it can gnaw off a person's shoulder!

In addition, there is man's best friend – the Haki.

However, now all of them have ulcerated skin and are covered with bloody sores.

Aside from the increasingly sharp dog's mouth, there was no significant improvement.

The dog's vitality may have increased, but Ling Xiao had never killed a dog before, and now he was kicking them one by one, so he couldn't feel any difference.

These monsters are all filthy creatures.

Therefore, despite Ling Xiao's constant killing and walking, there was no scene of carnage behind him.

It was as if his arrival was to do some cleaning for Little Raccoon City.

The qi flowed, clearing away the splashed blood and several severed body parts.

Just as Ling Xiao was about to take a step, a sudden sense of alarm struck him!

Snapped!

A long, pink tongue suddenly pierced through the mangled remains and shot towards Ling Xiao's face, whose vision was obstructed!

No need for rapid dodging.

Lingxiao, at level 10, has already allocated all his free attributes to [Agility], which is now as high as nine points.

In addition, there is a boost to your combat status.

Not only did he sense it in advance, but he was also able to dodge by turning his head while simultaneously slashing back with his knife!

bass--

The blade pierced the flesh, yet it transmitted a feeling of hardness and resilience.

Fortunately, even an ordinary-quality machete becomes incredibly powerful after being infused with spiritual energy!

The monster, having missed its target and feeling pain on its tongue, immediately sucked back its long tongue, leaving a few streaks of blood in mid-air from the smooth cut.

After a lightning-fast exchange, Ling Xiao's powerful aura cleared away the surrounding interference, and the unknown enemy hidden in the garage finally revealed its true form.

Climb out from the garage ceiling and land on the ground.

The mysterious monster's saliva, mixed with blood, dripped from between its sharp, white teeth. Its broken tongue swayed, seemingly unaffected by the loss of a section.

Its limbs gripped the ground, and its large joints extended to connect to sharp claws.

It has no skin and is muscular.

Lying prone on the ground, it resembled a huge, muscular "frog".

The convoluted, grayish-white brain was exposed directly to the air, and the eyeballs had degenerated, replaced by two lumps of flesh connected to the brain.

A fleeting glimpse!

[LV10 Licker [Filthy Species] (Normal)]

[Racial Traits: Fearful Sense of Smell, Toxic Saliva]

[Racial Skill: Long Tongue Strike]

[Individual Attributes: Strength 8/Agility 12/Constitution 9]

……

"No wonder it was included in the bonus content; it seems the Skinless Ones are also level 10 monsters!"

"If it's the Corrupted Butcher, the level would probably be even higher! The Tyrant... just from the name, he's a ruthless character!"

"Well... that's interesting!"

With a hoarse roar, the Licker didn't flick out its long tongue, but instead leaped off the ground and charged towards Ling Xiao.

But after running only two steps, its sensors detected that there was no "person" in front of it!?

"Croak!!"

Amidst a piercing scream, a long blade wreathed in flames descended from the sky, piercing its head and scorching it with a hissing sound.

"So weak?"

Ling Xiao, who was unusually excited, was somewhat surprised.

Without further ado, it was detonated.

bang——

His brains exploded, and his robust body convulsed and collapsed to the ground.

Lickers of the same level would be instantly killed in a single encounter.

The difference was so great that even Ling Xiao himself hadn't expected it.

"In that case, Tyrant... I'm starting to get a little tempted!"

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(End of this chapter)