Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 95 094: Anchor Points and Daily Life (Transitional Plot)

The interface resembles the game but is different.

Taking the guilds as an example, there are many strange things they can do.

Take Hu Baoyi's plan as an example.

The reputation of the Juyi Hall had been ruined in a very short time, and he, as the second-in-command, was naturally remembered by those who had ulterior motives.

So even if he wanted to start anew, he had to keep it a secret and not reveal his "real name".

Fortunately, the explorer's nickname is not permanent and can be changed by spending copper coins.

I also noticed this when Ling Xiao was named.

However, he didn't need to change his name, and he needed a "name change card" worth 100 ominous copper coins in the early stages of the game.

It's really a bit expensive.

There is no limit to the number of times you can change your name.

However, the shorter the interval between name changes, the more copper coins are spent.

If you can't bear to spend money, then stick with your initial nickname until the end; if you have money to play around with, you can change it every day!

Those who crave power are often also greedy for money.

Hu Baoyi, who has already decided on a new nickname, is not yet able to escape the temptations of the world.

One hundred copper coins was more than he could afford.

But as the division of the family business approached, Hu Baoyi still wanted to reimburse a batch of public funds from the "warehouse".

"Never mind... the important things come first, the important things come first!"

Hu Baoyi wore a fake, respectful, and submissive smile.

They praised the power of the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King while describing the promising future of his plans.

The final selection of the "branch" members has been finalized.

He brought along nine other fierce henchmen.

A new guild, the Loyal and Brave Guild, will be established more than 400 meters away from the [Gathering Righteousness Hall] base!

After the plan was approved, Hu Baoyi, whose heart was pounding in his throat, knew the importance of knowing when to stop.

They didn't take the opportunity to run far away.

Instead, they chose a location very close to the new guild base, giving the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King the illusion that everything was under their control!

It's like having a chicken coop built next to the house, where you can kill chickens and bleed them whenever you want!

The strategist, now an outsider, first glanced at Hu Baoyi, who was speaking eloquently, and then stole a look at the chairman, who was nodding readily in agreement.

A map appeared in my mind, with two points flashing on it.

The terrain they are in is quite interesting; it is not an endless plain, but rather a rather long stretch of foothills.

The bases of the new husbands' associations are all located on the same gentle slope.

The mountaintop is the point where the demonic tide erupts.

They seem very close, but if any monsters act strangely, or if the demonic tide above erupts, then perhaps…

In the end, the wise man simply lowered his head deeply.

Amidst the hearty laughter of Li Jing and Hu Baoyi, the thoughts in their hearts were firmly buried.

Of course, it's possible that it might be unearthed and exposed to the public at some point...

……

"Cheer up, Brother Dao!"

"This one's a good one, the next one will definitely be a gold one, I'm telling you!"

"Well done! Don't let yourself down!"

Qi Heng, who had lived in poverty since childhood, also found the thrill of gambling here.

Especially since there was a group of people around acting as a fun atmosphere group.

In those blood-pumping shouts, it's hard for anyone to resist.

Of course, Qi Heng didn't have that bad habit either.

I'll just buy a cheap gift box and open it casually for fun, just to amuse everyone.

Let's cheer up the mood that's inevitably low under the gloom of rain.

The Bounty Jar we're about to open is the real grand finale!

"No child cries every day! No gambler loses every day!"

"I, Brother Dao, am going to defy fate today! Show yourself, Xiao Bao..."

A flash of light, and the jar shattered.

The stone talisman, gleaming with a faint green light, came into view.

[Skill Upgrade Stone [Fine] *1]

Looking at the group of people shouting and cheering, Ling Xiao's nerves, which hadn't relaxed since the rainstorm started, calmed down quite a bit.

Besides those with a transcendent mindset, there are also those with an "iron heart" who are so steadfast that they are not disturbed by anything external.

Humans are ultimately social animals.

Although Ling Xiao considered himself to be mentally strong, and the attributes such as "unyielding will" were also playing a role.

But what if he truly relied on the magic of [Ember's Radiance] to explore and survive alone in this world?

Even the most hardened mind will eventually snap after years of accumulated stress.

Perhaps before that, he could endure many days and rise to a much higher level than he is now.

But what is rigid will inevitably break; this is an objective law that cannot be escaped.

Whether it hurts others or oneself, it will never end well...

Mental state is difficult to understand at a glance using attribute indicators.

After consuming the [King's Bloodline], Ling Xiao actually had several unpleasant experiences.

This limited-time talent from a King-level BOSS is incredibly powerful!

The reason it wasn't given a prominent position was because it brought Ling Xiao an irresistible sense of superiority and the power to decide life and death.

If we need a more fitting and vivid description, then it is "Emperor"!

Having acquired the royal bloodline, Ling Xiao seemed to have truly ascended to a throne of supreme authority!

To deter various monsters, death is also required as a medium.

But he is a human being!

All his companions, including Qi Heng, were "inferior" in the face of his soul!

Is that correct?

There's clearly a problem!

Big question!

Therefore, when he was with them in daily life and fighting side by side, Ling Xiao never activated this talent; on the contrary, he always tried his best to suppress it.

Being superior to others is not a good thing.

[Royal Bloodline] Once he begins to rule over a corresponding tribe, it will bring him immense mental pressure.

Or rather, scouring.

His spiritual anchor will no longer be himself, but will inevitably include the entire ethnic group.

Having previously acquired the item but remained dormant, Ling Xiao developed a certain arrogance and disdain.

However, after the limited talent [Azure Wave Domain] was added to the slot, there was a subtle attraction between the two that seemed to complement each other!

What will be born after the fusion?

He was very curious, but had no desire to try it at all.

To break this entanglement, Ling Xiao simply merged [Azure Wave Domain] with several other talents.

All three talents belong to the water element and share the same origin.

After merging into this limited area, it disappeared without causing a ripple.

Even the entry's name couldn't be changed.

In fact, the suction power was even stronger.

Good intentions gone wrong...

But at least it freed up three talent slots, so it's not a bad deal...

"Human nature...human nature..."

Ling Xiao repeatedly marked the mark on himself in his mind.

To put it bluntly, the survivors who have made it this far can no longer be considered "human".

As one's strength leaps forward, one's mindset will also change subtly.

Which top explorer doesn't have blood on their hands?

Especially Ling Xiao, that "freak".

There are more talents than items, and there are several rather unique ones among them.

Ultimately, the "Heart of Gluttony" is just an epic-level innate talent.

Eat it at will?

Perfect digestion?

He did have this misunderstanding at first.

But when the embers of the god who was about to disappear from the court "opened their mouths," they almost turned his brain into an idiot!

Ling Xiao became sensible.

I will never again be so arrogant as to think that my level of existence is higher than that of all other beings.

Not to mention the Duchess, who can even malfunction the control panel.

The more he learns about the world, the more he feels weak and even somewhat pathetic.

It's like walking on thin ice...

Fortunately, even a spirit that has endured various shocks and erosions is not without ways to alleviate and heal.

Besides enduring the torment alone, communicating with others is also a good remedy.

Even if he doesn't join in the fun, just watching from afar has an excellent effect on relieving his stress.

"Now there are only four people who haven't awakened their main class."

After being pushed by Lin Lu several times, Su Jinxi finally mustered up the courage to walk over and said softly, "But they have all reached LV9, and they can finish in the next two days."

"Brother Xiao, what do you think about next..."

The speech that he had carefully prepared suddenly stalled when he caught a glimpse of Ling Xiao's faint smile up close.

He wasn't far away; he was just standing there.

And the smile on his face was very sincere, very pure, very...gentle...

But Su Jinxi felt that Ling Xiao, who was standing in front of her, seemed to be drifting back and forth between the present and a very distant place, as if he would fly across the sky and disappear in the next moment.

She felt inexplicably flustered, but looking at his smile, she couldn't say anything.

"I said, have you considered a suitable candidate?"

Lost in thought, Su Jinxi suddenly stiffened.

The latest novel is first published here!

Her face, flushed with rosy clouds, curved into a tense yet graceful arc as she urgently reported the news.

"Ah! Yes!"

She instinctively answered from the list she knew by heart: "Twenty-nine people have been confirmed!"

"Twenty-four of them are our classmates, all recommended by us, and they are all highly capable; the remaining five are exceptionally talented and have no bad reputations..."

Ling Xiao glanced at the guild that was currently upgrading and nodded. "Thanks for your hard work these past few days. Uh... I guess I'll have to work hard again in the future, haha!"

Seeing Su Jinxi's face, it was as red as the stove under the raging fire in the kitchen.

Qi Heng squeezed through the crowd and jokingly asked, "Hey! Excuse me, Hasselblad! I need to borrow Brother Xiao from you, okay?"

"Um...that..."

At first, the girl only blushed, but now you can vaguely see the steam rising from the boiling water.

"Get lost!"

Ling Xiao immediately cursed out, "Am I some kind of object?! Why are you borrowing me like that?!"

"Spit it out if you have something to say! I haven't even given you a piece of my mind yet for slacking off earlier!"

"Hey~ how can you say that?"

Qi Heng showed no remorse and retorted confidently, "Don't be fooled by my frantic output at the time; I was actually panicking like crazy!"

"Brother Xiao, you're so awesome, of course I have to suck up to you!"

"Besides, if I hadn't called for help in time, would you have been willing to unleash two powerful attacks in a row? Would your contribution have been so significant?"

"We should be reasonable people! Come on, come on! Let everyone see what you can get out of your jar!"

After listening to Qi Heng's load of nonsense, Ling Xiao shook his head helplessly.

It's not a rejection, but rather that no further words are needed.

"Let's make it clear beforehand: whether it's the Bounty Pot or the random items sold in the shop, just enjoy the show!"

He loudly warned, "Anyone who spends all their savings on gambling, or even borrows from others, is out of the question!"

"A little gambling is harmless fun, just for relaxation; but if it gets out of hand, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

These words calmed the previously noisy crowd considerably.

The burning passion in his heart subsided after Ling Xiao's timely warning.

After observing everyone's reactions, Ling Xiao was satisfied and had no regrets.

Gambling, prostitution, and drugs.

They simply thought that the harm they caused was only literal, that they could have a taste of it and then walk away unscathed.

That would be a big mistake!

Any one of these three factors could cause catastrophic destruction to a person's mental world!

Previously, it was extremely difficult to ban them, but now they have come to this bizarre world where there are no taboos.

The pressure of life and death coexists with the opportunity for indulgence.

Examples like the Juyitang (Gathering Righteousness Hall) that broke with conventional wisdom were right before his eyes, leaving him no choice but to think deeply.

Acts such as murder are difficult to avoid...

Ling Xiao isn't that rigid.

Moreover, in terms of kill count, does he really think that being ranked number one in the entire region at LV14 was a guaranteed win?

He simply didn't want to see the brilliance of humanity gradually crushed by the bestiality of lust.

Being selfish is also to maintain his own mental state.

He offered a reminder, but didn't spoil the mood.

Take out the bounty jar that was obtained from the leader of the Azure Serpent.

Ling Xiao blew a slightly exaggerated breath into his palm, then shouted in a low voice, "Single shot guaranteed!"

Another flash of light appeared.

Under the tense yet excited gazes of the crowd, a stone talisman of a different style but also emitting a green light floated in mid-air.

"Wow! This looks so real!"

"Damn it! It's one thing for Brother Dao to be unlucky, but how come Brother Xiao can't escape it too!?"

"Is that even a question? It's definitely... cough cough! It's definitely a problem with the base's feng shui!"

"Oh yeah, yeah, yeah! How about we change our campsite?"

……

[Equipment Enchantment Stone [Fine]*1]

Familiar with.

Because we've done it before.

Ling Xiao accepted the stone talisman with an "annoyed" expression, while the surrounding air was filled with genuine joy.

Since things have come to this, let's eat first.

After busying herself with tallying the harvest, Ye Zhanqing saw that the two irresponsible men were still leading a group of "kids" in fooling around, so she immediately unleashed her "shrewish roar" and started lunchtime early.

Qi Heng picked up the iron skewer with roasted snake meat stuck in it and took a bite. He tossed the Star-Up Stone back and forth, his shifty eyes darting around as he stared intently at Ling Xiao's Enchantment Stone.

"What are you looking at? Your bone spear isn't even of the elite grade; isn't that a waste of its potential?"

After swallowing the fragrant snake meat, Qi Heng chuckled, "Brother Xiao, can you share your experience with me?"

"Why are all those girls so fond of you? That Iron Hammer girl even skipped her meals to help you upgrade your weapons!"

"You're not kidding me, are you? Your talent isn't actually [Charm], is it?"

"Still talking too much, huh?"

Ling Xiao made a move to snatch it, "If you're not going to eat it, give it to me!"

As the two were arguing, Iron Hammer Sister ran over, panting, her little face flushed, and presented her treasure.

"Look! Brother Xiao! I added a ton of spice!"

"This is the first piece of high-quality equipment I've ever obtained!"

"Wow! That's amazing, really amazing!"

"My goodness! Girl, you're amazing!"

Without any airs, Ling Xiao and Qi Heng, who were in charge of creating the atmosphere, showered Tiechui Sister with compliments, almost making her feel like she was on cloud nine.

The little girl proudly took Qi Heng's bone spear and went back to swinging the sledgehammer.

The two politely saw the person off, and then eagerly began to examine the well-made, high-quality weapon.

【Iron Heart Knife】

[Quality: Excellent]

[Requirements: Strength 10; Constitution and Spirit 15]

【Special Effects: 1. Iron Heart (Reduces mental distraction when gripping the sword); 2. Armor Shatter (Causes [Armor Break] effect on defenses that cannot be broken; continuous attacks can eventually achieve Armor Shatter); 3. Steel-Splitting Flash (Slightly increases attack speed after causing Armor Break; significantly increases attack speed after causing Armor Shatter)】

[Comment: A true man's heart remains as firm as iron until death; let's see if he can mend the crack in the sky!]

hiss……

The two of them gasped simultaneously.

"Brother Xiao, I've never told you this before, but I practiced with knives in the army. Compared to guns, I'm better with knives..."

"roll!!"

"Hey! Fine, don't give it to me then! Hey! Let's try an enchanted stone! If it has a suitable property, wouldn't it be like taking off in no time!?"

In his excitement, Ling Xiao readily agreed.

The green equipment enchantment stone turned into a cloud of dust and scattered behind the touch blade.

The spiritual essence within has already entered the Iron Heart Blade.

Based on the current state of the [Iron Heart Blade], the following three attribute entries are generated: ...

"Old Qi...were you like this before?"

(End of this chapter)