Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 89 088: Timely Return, Blueprint Selection

The twilight of a dream is truly terrifying.

Compared to this, the familiar dense rain curtain brought a long-lost sense of security.

Quickly check all the functions on the panel one by one.

Just as Ling Xiao took out the Brewing Bottle, intending to replenish his energy, he discovered that his physical strength and spiritual power had been fully restored without him even noticing.

He was in perfect condition and showed no signs of embarrassment.

I was once again amazed by that magical dream.

Ling Xiao wiped the water droplets from his face, used the map to determine his location, and then hurried towards the camp.

After the promotion mission was initiated, time stopped in the outside world.

But this Dream Curse is different. Although the panel inside is blocked, it still maintains the same time flow as the outside world.

There was no time to feel grateful that I had slept in the wild and safely spent more than half an hour there.

The channel was flooded with anxious inquiries from Qi Heng and others, which had been flashing non-stop for the past ten minutes.

A few minutes ago, Lao Qi had impatiently left the camp to look for him.

Ling Xiao felt somewhat ashamed for almost letting personal matters interfere with public duties.

Now, all he could do was use [Whirlwind Step] combined with [Wind Spirit Dance] to reply to the message and speed up back, all the while praying that nothing unexpected would happen to the camp after losing two top combatants.

In the blurry vision, a point of light suddenly appeared, then quickly magnified.

At the same time, shouts containing his own name pierced through the rain and reached Ling Xiao's ears.

"Brother Xiao!"

"Lingxiao!?"

……

He took the initiative to go forward, and soon the two brothers reunited.

"Holy crap! Are you alright?!"

Holding a bone spear, Qi Heng's killing intent surged wildly. His body crackled with lightning, blocking out the rain and radiating an extremely dangerous aura.

There were no complaints.

Qi Heng asked anxiously, "It's good that you're alright! Brother Xiao, it's good that you're alright!"

"Damn it! Is some monster bothering you? Let's go! We'll kill it first before we go back!"

"Small problem, solved!"

After so many years of friendship, it would be too sentimental to say I was moved, but Ling Xiao still felt a warmth in his heart.

He didn't explain further, not wanting to involve Qi Heng.

Although he unexpectedly acquired the exceptional skill [Whirlwind Shadow Sword Technique] during this dream journey, Ling Xiao was well aware of the dangers and unpredictability involved.

Don't be fooled by the fact that you've woken up from the dream and seem to have made a fortune without a scratch.

Since his transmigration, this was the first time Ling Xiao had ever seen something that could interfere with the control panel!

"That's fine! You scared me half to death!"

Qi Heng waved his hand, the lightning on his body weakened slightly, and he regained his relaxed, playful smile.

"You're really something else, kid! You reached LV11 in the blink of an eye!"

"Something's happened with Sister Ye, shall we go?"

"Let's see who's faster!"

Ling Xiao was originally only good at short-range bursts and tremors, and did not have the talent or skills for long-distance runs.

However, the emergence of [Wind Spirit Dance] has made up for this shortcoming.

Even at its lowest power consumption, the improvement in Lingxiao's overall speed is enormous.

"Oh ho!?"

Qi Heng was relieved and immediately ran after the figure that had broken through the rain.

humming-

The Guan Dao flashed with a clear light, deflecting several slick, long tongues that shot towards it.

While fending off attacks from several toads, Ye Zhanqing also had to loudly encourage the others and maintain their defensive formation.

"Hold on, everyone! These things are afraid of fire, and those of you in the back, don't just stand around! Light torches! Drive them away!"

She didn't have time to check the channel's private messages.

Although the panel indicated new messages, no one would dare to be distracted when facing the most dangerous monster alone.

Excluding the two inhuman "animals" that ranked first and second on the entire list.

With her Wind Chaser Bow firing frequently and her arrows helping Ye Zhanqing out of trouble several times, Su Jinxi was quite at ease. She glanced at the "reply" and immediately beamed with joy.

"Brother Xiao is alright! He's on his way back with Brother Dao!"

"Keep up the good work, everyone! They'll be back soon!"

These words immediately boosted the morale, which had been somewhat low.

From a moral and rational perspective, and from both a public and private standpoint.

Now, Ling Xiao and Qi Heng's status in the eyes of the guild members is unmatched.

Only Ye Zhanqing could barely be in the same group as the other two.

other people?

Let alone outsiders, even our own people have to step back!

In fact, the actions of these three great players, including [Light of Green Mountain], have left an indelible good impression on the survivors of the original 61035 district.

Even after the merger of the regions, the vast majority of people have not forgotten the help and kindness they received when building the base.

With their spontaneous promotion and praise, the positive image of [Qingshan Zhiguang] completely crushed the disgusting actions of [Juyitang] into the mud.

Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes.

In the world of martial arts, you not only have to know how to fight, but you also have to understand human relationships and social customs!

An investment made unintentionally in the early stages has now doubled in value and earned back a good reputation.

As a result, the top-ranked guild, along with the two players ranked first and second, were not subjected to unfounded rumors and slander, and their reputation was remarkably good amidst the prevailing public opinion of trolls.

This is also a major factor in the widespread acceptance and rapid implementation of Su Jinxi's "trade war" strategy.

With a good reputation backing you up, and by aligning yourself with the interests of others, getting things done couldn't be smoother and more enjoyable!

boom!

The bone spear shot out and suddenly burst into lightning after it pierced the back of the largest toad!

The violent lightning almost engulfed the surrounding monsters.

These swamp toads, whose highest level is only LV10 and whose average level is only LV7, have decent defense, and weapons are unlikely to be effective against their slippery skin.

Unfortunately, the attack that is coming now is being launched by the explorers, who are considered the most aggressive among the tens of thousands of people.

In terms of attack power alone, even Ling Xiao, who has mastered swordsmanship, is probably slightly inferior.

That's the charm of a quirky mechanism!

A strong offensive will subdue all who dare to resist!

Because of his own actions, Ling Xiao almost caused unnecessary casualties to others. All he could do was kill the invading enemy as quickly as possible.

Qi Heng, that bastard, used a trick, and his thrown bone spear managed to overtake him in the last stretch of the race.

The level of "badness" is comparable to throwing the baton across the finish line when you realize you can't outrun someone in a race.

But it doesn't matter.

Now, it's Ling Xiao's turn to perform!

A storm is brewing!

The strong wind swept up the rain along its path, charging forward with increasing force, and displaying its powerful impact upon hitting its target.

It does not disappear silently.

Let it run rampant and spread!

The destruction of the first toad was not the end of it; the three toads beside it were also affected by the strong wind, their bodies torn open with shocking wounds.

The blade's energy, intertwined with wind and fire, was not much slower than a ranged attack.

The long tongues that shot towards him were no match for Ling Xiao; at his extreme speed, they were all stuck in the air behind him.

The Iron Heart Blade slid down with incredible speed, and a toad lost its life before it could even react.

Delivering such a short but fatal blow while moving at high speed seems easy, but it is actually quite difficult.

Games are games, and reality is reality.

Ling Xiao's seemingly effortless slash was aided by the amplification of the [Whirlwind Shadowless Sword Technique] and [Wind and Fire Frenzy], as well as the miraculous balance of his state.

An average attribute score of over ten points is the foundation of all miraculous skills.

Only through personal experience can one truly appreciate the perfect coordination of various abilities required.

Indispensable!

It is precisely because of all the hard work and accumulation that Ling Xiao was able to stand out from the crowd!

It has rightfully secured the top spot among tens of thousands of people in the entire region!

Whoosh!

With lightning speed, without any flashy special effects, only the swift flashes of blades in the gaps between the night and the rain.

"Holy crap!? Brother Dao is back, this... this should be Brother Xiao, right?"

The latest novel is first published here!

"Isn't that obvious?! Besides Brother Xiao, who else could pull off a move like that?!"

"I have a feeling that Brother Xiao has become even stronger after going out for a while..."

"Oh! I see! Look at the leaderboard, Brother Xiao is now the only LV11 in the entire region!"

"Damn... Brother Xiao, is he going to kill them all by himself?"

……

Amidst the excited gazes and whispers of the many members, Ling Xiao swiftly and decisively began his attack, annihilating most of the invading monsters in no time.

The rest were also blown into piles of minced meat by Qi Heng's gun, who rushed over to steal kills.

After awakening their primary role, the gap between people begins to widen dramatically.

Amid the cheers, Ling Xiao gazed at the familiar faces, a rare moment of melancholy creeping over him.

Having "died" not long ago, he now feels a complex mix of joy and relief upon seeing his living companions again.

"Are you alright? Did you run into a troublesome monster?"

Su Jinxi, who had just been encouraging everyone, could no longer hide the concern in her eyes.

After all, a troublesome situation that could keep Ling Xiao from replying to messages for so long must be quite troublesome!

No one blamed Ling Xiao.

They didn't even have an idea.

They knew very well that while going out to explore would benefit Ling Xiao himself, gathering intelligence would be even more helpful for the survival of all the members.

Seeing that Ling Xiao was unharmed and had even leveled up, the group stopped asking questions and simply reported what had happened during that time.

"Brother Xiao, the resources we've accumulated are actually enough for the guild to upgrade, but we need to prepare for unforeseen circumstances. This rain just won't stop, you see..."

Nodding, Ling Xiao said in a deep voice, "Luckily, we didn't rush to spend it!"

"The difficulty of collecting resources now is extraordinary, and we must use these resources wisely."

"By the way, do you have any plans for water-based structures? Are there any relevant blueprints in the trading area?"

After Hammer Sister descended from the sky, the Craftsman inevitably felt a sense of crisis.

He nodded repeatedly and took out two design drawings.

"After observing for a period of time, we found that the drainage of the surrounding terrain is relatively good. Although the rainfall is not small, it is not the biggest threat."

"After discussing it with... Hammer Girl, we took inspiration from the bamboo houses by the water and built a 'stone house' that could both shelter us from the wind and rain and keep us relatively dry."

"The specific plan is actually very simple, it's just..."

After listening to the presentation while looking at the diagrams, Ling Xiao considered the matter carefully but did not offer any suggestions or comments.

Professional tasks should be left to professionals.

Arguing without thinking only reveals his pretentious attitude as a so-called "leader" and exposes his incompetence to some extent.

Moreover, this thing is indeed very simple in design.

But as long as it works!

Similar to the Chinese character "工" turned upside down, the bottom is a stone foundation with a slope for buffering and drainage.

Above is a larger, arched "roof," made of special wood to ensure its durability.

Don't worry about being blown away, because so far, the world hasn't really been windy.

If a roof only needs to keep out rain and not collapse under the weight of a short period of accumulated water, then it is considered acceptable.

Qi Heng and Ye Zhanqing had already given their approval, and now that Ling Xiao had given his consent, the project could start immediately!

These blueprints are not available on the market.

It was only through the collective wisdom and collaborative efforts of a few individuals that they were able to arrive at this conclusion. In a world devoid of all modern means, innate talents and other magical abilities seem to have compensated for humanity's technological shortcomings.

After discussing it, Ling Xiao and the others decided not to hide it.

The torrential rains have affected all survivors in the region, and the ever-decreasing number of survivors indicates that everyone is now facing imminent doom.

Sharing directly is a case of good intentions gone wrong.

Because they are also human beings, with joy, anger, love, and hate.

For example, criminal gangs like [Juyitang] appeared on the channel more than just this one.

If these guilds were to obtain it now, it would be tantamount to aiding the enemy!

Moreover, there are deeper implications: the outflow of these special buildings will cause the already rising resource market in the trading zone to hit its daily limit!

【The Light of Green Hills】is not a savior; they also have to consider their own interests.

Resources will never be no longer needed, so they still need to make purchases in preparation for the future.

Therefore, Ye Zhanqing only sent the blueprints to the guilds with whom he had the best relationship, explained the pros and cons, and asked them to start gathering resources as soon as they could catch their breath.

In the joint boycott of [Juyitang], only those who are determined to contribute can be considered "one of us".

Speculators who only shout slogans but don't follow the ban should go cool off somewhere else!

Honestly, they really wanted to help everyone get through this ordeal.

But having blueprints alone cannot solve the problem.

With limited existing resources and an obvious future shortage, once the blueprints are released, wealthy forces will definitely monopolize them!

Only by reopening the supply channels for resources can the abnormal pricing in the market be alleviated.

Only small guilds, small factions, or even lone wolf players can obtain enough resources with a relatively reasonable investment after acquiring blueprints.

Looking at the pleas for help and despair on the channel, Ling Xiao felt terrible, but he didn't have a better solution.

By mandating the allocation of resources in the market according to demand, and in conjunction with blueprints, problems can be solved at lightning speed.

But human nature is full of hidden agendas...

"Oh dear! You're overthinking it!"

Qi Heng didn't hold back at all, patting Ling Xiao's shoulder and admonishing him, "Benefiting the world? Compassionate and empathetic? That just means you're a good kid with a conscience!"

"But that's reality! We've already done pretty well to get this far!"

"For you and me, leveling up quickly is the only thing that matters! There seem to be a lot of people who can advance to LV10, but the LV20 threshold, while seemingly taking longer, will have far fewer qualified candidates!"

When the topic turned to world quests and promotion quests, Qi Heng added in a rare serious tone, "You've also fought against these newly appeared monsters, and their strength..."

"Tsk! Their abilities in all aspects are no longer just dabbling!"

"So, Xiao-ge, keep up the good work! Don't miss out on even the special dungeons!"

With a final, heavy slap, Qi Heng exclaimed in a drawn-out voice, "I'm off!"

Watching the figure surrounded by lightning disappear into the heavy rain, Ling Xiao looked up at the sky, where countless raindrops fell.

Indeed, a storm is brewing...

(End of this chapter)