Alone and Infinite

[Evaluation: The initial intention behind improving this medicine was to turn the temporary increase in physical attributes from the ancient secret medicine into a permanent bonus. Unfortunately, the technology is insufficient, and it can only increase attributes by a small amount.]

The joy of accident!

After carefully storing the ancient elixir, Li Xia thanked them and then called to Aowu and Heitan before preparing to leave the workshop area.

He hadn't forgotten that he still had some serious injuries, after all, he came here directly after fighting the Qilin.

I need to go back and rest quickly to recover from my injuries before continuing my journey.

"Young man, if you can obtain materials from other ancient dragons..."

The old man suddenly called out to him and said slowly:

"I can make the decision to exchange it for other materials, but only for one piece of equipment!"

Li Xia's heart skipped a beat, and he stopped abruptly. After a moment of silence, he tentatively asked:

"Including... the Dragon King's one eye?"

"Hey!"

A smile appeared on the old man's wrinkled face:

“I knew you’d want this. After all, it’s one of our most successful works in restoring ancient techniques.”

He walked back and forth a couple of steps with his hands behind his back:

"It's not impossible, but it has to be of the same level. Nergigante is a nine-star ancient dragon. The Dragon King's one eye is valuable, but it's not worth risking your life for, understand?"

The old man's previously squinted, cloudy eyes suddenly sharpened, and he said seriously:

"You have an unlimited future ahead of you. No matter how good the equipment is, it's just a passing scene on your journey."

For a fleeting moment, Li Xia felt that the old man had seen through everything.

May the blue star in the sky guide you on your path.

Keep it up, young man!

On the terrace of the first-class cabin, Li Xia sat cross-legged, his mind completely blank.

The sound of the waterfall splashing filled the air, and I entered a special state.

Everything outside seemed to have vanished into nothingness, and only he remained in the entire world.

Immerse yourself in the circulation of true Qi throughout the body.

Aowu and Heitan were standing in the living room of the small house, curiously fiddling with the Qilin set that had just been delivered.

The helmet wasn't particularly extravagant, but it had a small, protruding horn that made it look like a Qilin (a mythical creature).

The armor was made from the skin of a Qilin, and it looked like a special kind of leather armor.

The thick mane was woven into a small cape.

"Put it on and try it!"

It flew through the air with a roar. It was made of mud and belonged to the dragon family, so it couldn't use normal equipment at all.

Now I just want to see what it looks like on charcoal.

"Meow!"

The set is activated when Black Charcoal puts on the helmet, armor, and cloak.

The horn on the helmet suddenly lit up, and a dazzling bolt of lightning flowed down from the horn, quickly traversing the entire body.

Immediately afterwards, the armor and cloak also began to shimmer slightly, with countless electric sparks flickering on and off.

"It looks pretty cool!"

After examining it for a while, Aowu decisively gave its assessment.

"Hmm, it's pretty good. Once we get back, we'll try equipping Black Charcoal with a main weapon, and it'll be basically complete."

Black Charcoal and Awoo turned around at the same time:

"Your Highness, have you completed your recovery?"

Li Xia nodded, patted Heitan's head with satisfaction, and withdrew from his meditative state as soon as the lightning field generated by the activated set spread.

Although I haven't fully recovered yet, the remaining little bit will be fully recovered in just a few hours, even if it doesn't enter the body's energy cycle.

He then simply ended his meditation.

The halfway point of this trip has already passed, with 7 days remaining.

More importantly, there is a hidden secret in this world waiting to be discovered, so I need to set aside at least two days.

The remaining days became a bit tight.

I checked my current total star rating:

古代森林：大贼龙*1星、毒妖鸟*2星、骚鸟*2星、蛮鄂龙*3星、飞雷龙*4星、雄火龙*5星。

Coral Highlands: 3-star Sky Bird, 4-star Floating Dragon, 7-star Tempered Kirin

There are 31 stars in total, which is still a bit far from 50 stars.

Qilin Li Xia originally thought there would be an eight-star one, but unexpectedly there was only a seven-star one. After thinking about it carefully, he realized it was still appropriate.

The difficulty in defeating the Qilin is not due to its inherent strength, but rather to its 'mechanics'.

If the mechanics are removed and both sides fight solely based on their own abilities, Li Xia believes he can easily defeat Qilin.

He truly deserves to be called the 'shame of Gu Long'!

After a quick calculation, Li Xia made a decision: prioritize maintaining his star rating and securing the most tangible attribute rewards.

Then go and protect the materials. The materials that Nightfall enhances are mainly minerals, wood, and special materials.

Finally, use the remaining time to explore the hidden secrets of this world.

Li Xiaqing counted the materials on hand; they were quite plentiful.

The materials collected so far include the Azure Horns of the Zorah Magdaros and Kirin, as well as two Immortal Dragon Scales obtained from fighting Nergigante.

If you only got two pieces after playing like that, you can imagine how difficult it would be to collect all six.

All of the materials from the Lava Dragon are ready to be used for 'Smaug's Dragon Scales'.

The Azure Horn of the Qilin alone is not enough to upgrade Night Silence.

Li Xia's goal is the eight-star Ancient Dragon—Steel Dragon!

As a top predator, the Steel Dragon is a treasure trove of resources. Its special ability is to manipulate wind pressure, and its skin can secrete a special liquid.

When mixed with minerals, it forms an incredibly hard 'metallic shell'.

The most amazing thing is that this metal shell actually carries some biological activity.

According to the guide, the shell dropped by the Steel Dragon is an extremely rare active metal.

If given to the already vibrant stillness of the night, the fit would be very high!

"Time is limited, let's set off immediately!"

"boom!"

In the clear sky, a thin bolt of lightning appeared out of nowhere and struck the mudfish dragon, which was rolling around in the mud trying to coat itself with mud armor.

Resembling a large fish, except with two thick, backward-facing mudfish-dragons, it couldn't even utter a mournful cry.

Electric currents surged across its body, and the fish lay stiff and rigid in the muddy water, as if it had become hard.

[Lightning Field: Swift Lightning has dealt 4% lightning damage]

[The Mudfish Dragon is now paralyzed for 3 seconds.]

Li Xia's eyes lit up, and his true qi suddenly erupted, briefly dispersing the murky, viscous mud that resembled a swamp.

"Whoosh!"

The grappling hook accurately gripped the protruding rock wall above, and the powerful pull propelled him straight into the sky.

The surface of the still night was covered with true qi as smooth as water, which rippled gently like waves with Li Xia's movements.

Using the strength of her waist and abdomen, Li Xia twisted and turned in mid-air.

Night Silence then drew a dazzling arc in the air, slicing through the body of the Mudfish Dragon.

A dense barrage of slashes followed one after another, exploding continuously inside the Mudfish Dragon's body.

The five-meter-long "giant fish" broke free from its paralysis, only managing a couple of tremors before collapsing heavily into the mud, lifeless.

You have defeated the Mudfish Dragon (4-star).

[Current total star rating: 48 stars]

The Mudfish Dragon has been hunted down, and all monsters in the Giant Ant Tomb have been cleared!

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1. Monthly pass 2. Recommendation vote

Chapter 166 The Wrath of Misfortune

Li Xia struggled out of the mud, looking at the foul-smelling black mud covering his body with a disgusted expression.

This mud pit has buried countless animal carcasses, including the remains of the mudfish dragons after they hunted.

In addition, excretions and naturally secreted mucus are mixed in.

He didn't realize it during the fight, but now Li Xia feels like he's 'impure'!

He used his true qi to shake off the mud all over his body, but that wasn't enough.

In this situation, you have to take a hot shower to feel 'clean' psychologically.

"Awoo, Black Charcoal, you guys deal with the Mudfish Dragon's corpse first. Call me in the team channel if there's any trouble."

A dragon and a cat were rubbing their paws together, their eyes shining as they stared at the five-meter-long 'strange fish,' pondering where to begin.

"Okay (meow)!"

The monsters in the Great Anthill Wasteland have been mostly cleared out. These large, high-niche monsters are very territorial.

Even a three-star Anjanath will charge into battle if a five-star Rathalos invades its territory.

Of course, it's normal to run away when you can't win a fight.

After thinking carefully for a while, Li Xia concluded that there shouldn't be any monsters posing a threat to them, and then he rushed into the sky and flew away into the distance.

The Great Ant Mound Wasteland resembles a desert, with large areas of weathered rock and yellow sand combined together.

Even in such an environment, there are still breathtakingly beautiful oases.

For example, the Mudfish Dragon's swamp is located next to an oasis. Without the oasis constantly replenishing the swamp with water, it would be impossible to survive.

This muddy pond has long since dried up.

Large and small puddles are scattered like pearls across the dark yellow desert, and these oases are breathtakingly beautiful against the backdrop of the desert.

Some oases are so large that they are comparable to small cities, while others are so small that they are sustained by only a few springs.

For example, the oasis where the Mudfish Dragon lives is very large, and this oasis is also home to a variety of monsters such as the Rathian.

Actually, a better method is to use the space capsule given by Bulma, which has very complete bathing facilities.

But this place isn't very safe; even the most harmless pterosaur is larger than a normal human and capable of destroying buildings.

If you suddenly become curious about this semi-circular building, give it a couple of paws.

He took out a large bucket from the space, filled it with clear spring water, and threw the Lava Mountain Dragon's precious jade into it.

In just a short while, the spring water in the large bucket began to boil.

Li Xia jumped straight in. The boiling water was just right, making his body feel warm and cozy. The illusory dragon scales appeared and disappeared in the water.

I rested my arms on the side of the tub, leaned back, closed my eyes, and enjoyed the tranquility of the moment.

The giant ant graveyard has been completely cleared in one day. I had thought that the horned dragons, which like to burrow, would cause me some trouble.

But unexpectedly, the thing that took up the most of my time was the Mudfish Dragon.

This strange fish with two thick hind legs isn't very strong, but it's extremely ferocious.