This Strange Three Kingdoms Game Is Too Brutal 25

Chapter 25: Villagers

Who would have thought the outcome would be like this?

Only Midnight Pig-Slaughter Man, Mad Axe Street Cleaver, and Dawn remained on the scene.

Ye Li Meng’s hysterical attack miraculously landed a critical hit, successfully slaying the boss, but he was also taken down by the boss’s dying attack, resulting in a mutual kill!

This game is truly thrilling and incredibly exciting!

“Meng ge, you’re a real man! That was a truly incredible comeback!” Midnight Pig-Slaughter Man exclaimed excitedly. (Meng ge is a respectful term for older brother)

Mad Axe Street Cleaver’s scarred face was full of admiration: “Amazing! Amazing! I never thought we could turn the tables!”

Since Ye Li Meng and the Skeletal Scorpion Tailed Ox perished together, there was no time to collect the loot. Now, only four players were left, meaning they had unexpectedly gained a huge windfall, but who would collect the spoils?

Materials were one thing.

Essence Energy was another.

Without an Essence Energy contract, whoever picked up the loot owned the Essence Energy.

Black Pupil Sharp Brother, Lonely Boat, and Ye Li Meng had contributed the most in the battle. Logically, the three should have obtained the Essence Energy, but unfortunately, all three were dead. Even if they resurrected and hurried over, it would take at least half an hour.

According to experiments conducted by players, the loot glow of monsters could remain for a long time, but Essence Energy would dissipate rapidly after five minutes until it completely vanished.

“It’s too late!”

“Let’s go collect the drops from the smaller monsters.”

Mad Axe Street Cleaver said: “Let Old Wang collect the boss’s loot!”

Midnight Pig-Slaughter Man nodded in agreement: “After all, we were able to come here to grind because of Dao Shu’s (Dao Shu is a respectful title for senior warrior) significant contributions. Besides, Dao Shu’s skills are no less than Sharp Brother and Boat Brother’s, and he can play a more important role in the future.”

Dawn, a casual player, had no objections.

Mad Blade Old Wang didn’t expect the two to give up a large amount of experience points to him, but he was also a straightforward person and didn’t act coy. After thanking them, he also noted this kindness. He immediately went to collect the loot.

[Deep Abyss Essence Energy +850, Magic Stone Fragments +1000, High-Quality Scorpion Tail Ox Hide +40, High-Quality Scorpion Tail Ox Meat +30, Skeletal Scorpion Tail Stone +5!]

[Ding, you have leveled up to level 4, Health +10, Strength +3, Agility +2, Spirit +1, Will +1!]

[Ding, you have leveled up to level 5, Health +10, Strength +3, Agility +2, Spirit +1, Will +1!]

Mad Blade Old Wang directly leveled up twice, from level 3 to level 5, surpassing experts like Lonely Boat and Black Pupil Sharp Brother, becoming the second level 5 player after Ye Li Meng.

“That’s incredible!”

Although Mad Blade Old Wang guessed that the Skeletal Scorpion Tailed Ox’s loot would be extremely plentiful, he never dreamed it would be this abundant. Besides a large amount of experience points, there was also a surprising number of magic stones and materials.

[High-Quality Scorpion Tail Ox Hide], Tier 1 material, White Mid-Grade, can be used to craft various white-quality armor.

[High-Quality Scorpion Tail Ox Meat], Tier 1 ingredient, White Mid-Grade, can be cooked into food that quickly restores health and provides a strength boost for a period of time.

[Skeletal Scorpion Tail Gem], Tier 1 material, White High-Grade, a very rare enhancement material containing powerful poison attribute energy, usable for improving the quality of gray or white equipment.

It was a truly bountiful harvest!

Of course, Mad Blade Old Wang wouldn’t hoard the materials. After all, he had already gained a lot of experience points, and these resources would definitely be distributed to others. The number of players in the initial test was small, and unity was essential for better development.

Midnight Pig-Slaughter Man, Mad Axe Street Cleaver, and Dawn had already collected the smaller monster drops.

The Essence Energy from the dozen or so smaller monsters was also considerable.

Allowing Dawn to level up to 4.

“This wave was so awesome!”

“We totally made a killing!”

“Let’s talk about it later!”

The four players packed up their loot and prepared to return.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh, sharp whistling sounds rang out as several black arrows pierced through the air.

“Watch out!”

Mad Blade Old Wang sensed danger and quickly warned, but having just finished a fierce battle, the players had relaxed from their excited state, and were caught off guard. It was too late to react.

-56!
-101! (Critical Hit!)
-53!
-205 (Fatal Critical Hit)!
…

Midnight Pig-Slaughter Man, Mad Axe Street Cleaver, and Dawn fell before they could react.

“Who’s there? Show yourself!”

Mad Blade Old Wang activated his Iron Armor skill in time to block several arrows, but he was still injured. He immediately locked onto the direction from which the arrows had come: a reed bed near the riverbank.

There was no answer.

More arrows flew.

Mad Blade Old Wang knew that even with Iron Armor, he couldn’t remain unscathed under these powerful arrows. He immediately dodged the attack through skillful movement and charged towards the reeds.

At that moment, a burly man with a rough face suddenly sprang out.

He wore simple linen clothes, carried a black longbow and quiver, and had a hatchet for chopping wood or self-defense hanging from his waist. He looked like a mountain villager or hunter.

[Hexi Villager], Level 4 Elite Unit… Description: ???

Mad Blade Old Wang initially thought it was a Yellow Turban soldier like those encountered before, but now he saw it was completely different. This person looked completely normal, not seeming to be a demonized human.

Native NPC?

Should he attack?

The Hexi Villager immediately drew his hatchet and, without a word, lunged forward with a strike. The villager, already a level 4 elite, was not much weaker than the Skeletal Scorpion Tailed Ox.

Even if he went all out, Mad Blade Old Wang’s chances of winning were minimal, especially since he hesitated for a moment before attacking.

The moment their blades clashed.

A force like Mount Tai pressing down came crashing down. (Describes an overwhelming force)

Their strength and physique were not on the same level. Thus, with just one exchange, Old Wang’s weapon was knocked away, and he stumbled back several meters. Then, in a flash of cold steel, he was beheaded by the second strike.

“Such a fast blade…”

Mad Blade Old Wang’s eyes widened, defeated and somewhat resentful.

What was happening? Were even the villagers this strong in this world!

Then, three more figures emerged from the reeds, all dressed as villagers or hunters. However, their auras were significantly weaker than the first one, no stronger than current ordinary players.

“Li Niu!”

“Are you alright!”

“Where did these people come from?”

“They don’t have any Abyssal aura; they don’t seem to be corrupted!”

More villagers appeared. Li Niu, the one who had killed Mad Blade Old Wang, seemed to be their leader. He looked at the corpse on the ground, momentarily stunned.

“While they’re not monsters spilling out from the Nightmare.”

“The arrival of outsiders is still very dangerous!”

“The village’s location must not be exposed, lest someone covet the Fortune Stone!” (A stone with mystical properties)

“Yes, the Nightmare pollution is everywhere. Without the protection of the Fortune God Stone, we wouldn’t have survived until now.”

Then a villager shrieked, “There’s a living one!”

Everyone saw a plump figure moving stealthily on the ground; it was Midnight Pig-Slaughter Man.

Perhaps he was lucky, or perhaps his layer of fat provided some cushioning, so he hadn’t been hit in a vital spot. Quick healing had helped him recover from his wounds, and he had narrowly survived the attack.

“Kill him!”

“To eliminate any future trouble!”

Li Niu raised his hatchet to attack.

Midnight Pig-Slaughter Man knew he couldn’t escape.

He shouted: “Hey, hey, who are you guys? We have no grudges against each other, why did you suddenly attack me? That was a sneak attack, you’re so unsportsmanlike!”

“Wait!”

An older villager stopped Li Niu from killing him.

“Their origins are very suspicious, it’s best to find out.”

“Let’s capture him and interrogate him thoroughly, and let Old Wei take a look!” (Old Wei is a presumed authority figure in the village)

Li Niu thought this made sense, so he bound Midnight Pig-Slaughter Man, then had two villagers carry him like a pig, and they quickly left the place.

(End of Chapter)

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