Alone and Infinite

Unlike the stinging moths and spiders before, these orks were trained, though perhaps they weren't able to master overly sophisticated tactics.

However, within the small team unit, there was a good level of understanding and cooperation, and he hadn't forgotten that there were three spectators on the other side of the river.

Li Xia's gaze was somewhat solemn. He held his gun in both hands and his eyes darted around. Although he had just killed two Orks, the most important wolf riders were unharmed.

If they continue fighting like this, he might get injured. If he gets injured, those three might target him, and if he tries to fight back, he'll suffer even more serious injuries.

Perhaps it was because the two Oc had finally breathed their last that the notification from the Temple of Light suddenly popped up.

[Killed an Ork Legion scout soldier in the Misty Mountains, contribution points +2]

[Killed an Ork Legion scout soldier in the Misty Mountains, contribution points +2]

[I have currently earned 4 contribution points. My ranking will be displayed once the contribution ranking is enabled. Rewards will be calculated based on contribution points after the main quest is completed.]

[Current Contribution Bonus: 4% Chest Drop Rate Bonus]

Contribution points? Ranking? Chest drop rate bonus?

There seemed to be a golden glint in his eyes.

But then again, if you're afraid of getting hurt and don't dare to fight, what's the difference between you and a salted fish?

However, in Li Xia's monocle, the three people had already run about 300 meters away; any further and they would exceed Scott's detection range.

That's quite savvy, but it's still not foolproof.

Li Xia dodged the horizontal axe swing, then bent down, gripping the ground tightly with both feet like screws, stomping hard with his front foot and pushing off with his back foot.

His whole body was like a spring, his shoulder slamming hard into Oak's chest, using the most famous "top elbow" technique in Bajiquan.

The Orc that was thrown into the air was as if it had been hit in the chest by a giant hammer, with a clear dent visible. It spat out a lot of blood and even knocked another Orc to the ground.

Gap!

"Hiss—" A huge amount of air was inhaled into the lungs, and the muscles in the legs suddenly bulged.

A faint shockwave rose from beneath his feet, causing the thick layer of fallen leaves to explode. Li Xia, like lightning, darted back the way he came.

When he broke through the encirclement, Li Xia forcibly rolled over, his feet carving two furrows in the ground. The long spear in his hand had been replaced with the TAC-50 he had just acquired.

At such close range, there's hardly any need to aim.

"Oh!"

A muffled gunshot rang out, and a burst of blood suddenly erupted from the chest of an Oc, who collapsed limply to the ground. Li Xia remained unmoved and swiftly pulled back the bolt of his gun.

The bright orange cartridge case had just been launched into the air when there was another bang, followed immediately by a second cartridge case.

Gunshots rang out five times in a very short period of time, and five Orks were either wounded or killed, including one Dire Wolf Ork whose arm was broken.

Li Xia finally understood why so many people were so enthusiastic about firearms—because they were so useful!

The only downside is that bullets are extremely expensive due to the temple's control.

If you have enough points, using the Void Magazine might even allow you to wipe out all the Orks.

Unfortunately, the points awarded by the Transcendence Hall cannot be used in the Hall of Light, at least not now.

Seeing his men suffer heavy casualties, the leader, Oak, almost went mad. He pulled on the reins of the dire wolf, waved his arms, and made strange syllables.

The remaining Orks immediately scattered, some taking off their bows and arrows and climbing up tree trunks or rocks.

Some removed their small shields and held them in front of them, slowly approaching, while several dire wolves leaped into the shadows.

It was only at this point that the differences between the military and gangs began to gradually become apparent.

Li Xia slowly exhaled, and the long spear Ye Ji appeared in his hand.

The real battle is only just beginning!

Come on, contribute some points!

Chapter 35 Mission Completed

"Whoosh!"

Following Scott's prompting, Li Xia dodged an arrow by tilting his head, then turned around and forcefully swung his gun with both hands, the tip of the gun humming as it traced an arc to the lower left.

Having deflected the iron blade that Oak was slashing at him, Li Xia used the rebound force to turn around, retract his spear, and suddenly thrust forward.

The incredibly resilient shaft trembled violently under the special force applied, causing the spearhead to tremble as well.

The swaying spearhead tangled with the javelin that Orc, the war wolf, thrust forward. A crisp collision was heard, and Orc's powerful thrust was deflected.

Unconsciously veering off course, the forward thrusting motion continued due to inertia.

The door was wide open, and at that moment the swaying spear suddenly stopped, and with a light thrust, it sent up a spray of blood.

Oak clutched his throat and fell backward, but the dire wolf opened its mouth and continued to pounce. Li Xia let go of his hand, leaned back, and inhaled.

The Sun Breathing technique, which he knew all too well, was activated. With a muffled 'thud,' the dire wolf in the air let out a miserable howl and was sent flying backward.

Li Xia rushed forward two steps, gripped the spear, leaped high into the air, and slammed it down forcefully.

The spear drew a graceful arc in mid-air before crashing down on the head of another dire wolf rider.

"bang"

Its head was like a rotten watermelon, with blood gushing from all its orifices. The giant wolf also let out a miserable howl, its waist clearly bent backward, and it lay on the ground struggling desperately with its front paws, but its hindquarters were covered in excrement and urine, obviously a spinal cord fracture causing paraplegia.

He slowly walked forward, drew his spear, and took the opportunity to calm his rapid breathing. He then raised his right foot and stomped down hard, instantly silencing the giant wolf's howl.

The leader of the Ok had eyes that were practically bloodshot. It gave Li Xia a deep look, its gaze filled with undisguised hatred and fear.

"go!"

The remaining Orks turned and charged into the darkness almost without looking back. In just a moment, the once noisy battlefield fell into a deathly silence.

Just ran away?

That's true. It's not an online game. If you can't win, you'll naturally run away. Retreating only after suffering more than 50% casualties is already considered to have a strong fighting spirit.

Li Xia breathed a sigh of relief. He hadn't been injured in the fight, but he had exhausted a lot of his energy and was really tired.

Li Xia took out a chocolate from the emergency kit and put it in her mouth, then eagerly pulled out the prompt from the hall.

[Killed an Ork Legion scout soldier in the Misty Mountains, contribution points +2]

[Killed an Ork Legion scout soldier in the Misty Mountains, contribution points +2]

[Slayed a Warg Scout of the Ork Legion in the Misty Mountains, Contribution Points +4]

There were a total of 5 dire wolf riders and 12 ordinary orcs. Li Xia killed half of them. If all five shots had hit vital points, he could have taken at least two more dire wolf riders.

I still need to practice my marksmanship!

However, the rewards for killing two dire wolf scouts and six ordinary scouts are equally generous.

[I have currently earned 24 contribution points. My ranking will be displayed once the contribution ranking is enabled. Rewards will be calculated based on contribution points after the main quest is completed.]

[Current Contribution Bonus: 24% Chest Drop Rate Bonus]

I was pleased with my treasure chest drop rate, but unfortunately it was a multiplicative bonus, not an additive one.

Even so, a 24% drop rate bonus is still quite significant.

Furthermore, contribution points should be very important; otherwise, with so many monsters, you would at least get a treasure chest or something. Only when contribution points are quite valuable will the hall be balanced in this way.

Overall, it was a good experience!

The rest of the journey was unusually peaceful, as if the Ok scouts were just an accident.

Indeed, that was the case. During the second half of the journey, when he was bored, Li Xia sorted through the plot he could still recall.

This Orc is likely following the trail of the dwarf team, meaning that once they reach Lake-town, the cutscene featuring the dragon Smaug will be triggered very soon.

When Smaug dies a humiliating death at the hands of the human archer Bard's black arrow, the final battle will take place, which is the Battle of the Five Armies in the main storyline.

Gradually, a vibrant green appeared quietly in the dark forest, and straight beech trees occasionally appeared among the oddly shaped trees.

These beech trees grew taller and more numerous, and sunlight streamed through the gaps in the treetops, piercing the darkness like sharp arrows.

The air no longer carries the stench of decay; instead, it is filled with the freshness of the forest.

As the road widened, Li Xia's mood improved. After this long journey, her longing for sunshine and fresh air had reached an unbearable level.

When he finally emerged from the forest and arrived at the banks of a wide river, a prompt immediately appeared.

Your Shadow Resistance is increased by 10%.

This reward is better than nothing, mainly because it's rarely used and offers almost no improvement to strength. No wonder newcomers would rather forgo the reward and stick together to clear the river.

I filled the water bottle, then threw away a water purification tablet from the emergency kit. After the water was purified, I drank a lot of it.

Wiping his mouth, Li Xia sat on a rock by the river and gazed into the distance.

According to the map, the river in front of me should be the Rushing River, which originates from the gate of Lonely Mountain, forms two waterfalls, and surrounds River Valley City.

And that huge lake in the distance must be my destination, Changhu Town.

After a short rest, Li Xia set off along the riverbank again, now only wanting to get to Changhu Town as quickly as possible.

Eat something good, then take a nap.

Unable to retrieve items purchased in the real world and having not yet replenished supplies at the temple, Li Xia had barely eaten anything for a day and a night, except for the pitiful chocolate in her emergency kit.

Once we reach the Hall of Light, we'll fill the space to the brim!

As the sun gradually sets, lights begin to twinkle in Changhu Town. This small town built on the lake has a unique beauty under the afterglow of the setting sun.

As you get closer, more of the town reveals itself.

It appears to be built on piles and connected to the shore by a wooden bridge.

There were guards at the bridgehead, but their watch was very lax; they just sat lazily by the fire, drowsy from the warm firelight.

As Li Xia walked past them, the guard merely raised his head, noticed that he was neither carrying a weapon nor seemed like a robber, mumbled a few words, and then slumped back down to sleep.

[Current Mission: Reach Changhu Town within 48 hours]

[Task completed, reward being distributed]

You have gained 1 attribute point, for a total of 1000 points.

We've finally arrived at Changhu Town!

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1. Monthly pass 2. Recommendation vote

Oh no, my cold has turned into a fever, like I'm drunk.

Chapter 36 Faction Choice

Changhu Town is much more lively than I imagined, and it's a very interesting town.

It was built entirely on the water, with thick wooden piles driven into the water and thick wooden planks attached to them as a foundation.

A waterway runs through the middle, connected by a high wooden arch bridge, and the houses are scattered around it in a staggered manner.

Most of them are made of wood, and because they are constantly on the water, the walls are stained with a unique color by the water vapor.

Li Xia let the woman carrying the basket pass by, then squatted down to pet the two small dogs that kept wagging their tails. They looked very similar to the Portuguese water dogs that he was familiar with.

Perhaps they are simply the same species.

He wanted to see more, but rest was obviously more important now, so he followed the waterway along the small map and arrived at a tavern.

The door had barely been pushed open a crack when a strong, mixed odor rushed out.

It was a unique flavor that blended the rich aroma of malt liquor, the smoky fragrance of grilled fish, and the fishy smell of the fishermen.

Li Xia paused, her breathing technique naturally switching to continuous life, lowering her breathing frequency, which was simply too intense!

You have arrived at the Long Lake Town Tavern.

Perhaps because it was built on the water, the tavern was quite small, consisting of only a few rough wooden tables and benches.

The bar area was packed with people. Li Xia ordered food at the bar first, then found an empty table to sit down.

A moment later, the plump waitress was seen shouting and pushing aside the people blocking her way. She walked up to Li Xia, gave a stiff smile, and put down her plate.

"Slow use."