Chapter 38: Iron Pardon (1/2)
”This is our first time working together, right?” Lin Yixin asked.
”Yes.” I nodded.
”How about a 50% discount then?”
I stepped on the grassy ground, the Bloody Ring of Protection on my finger bone glistening with red light, accentuating the orange glow of my Weeping Fire Blade. My equipment was extremely strong.
I turned and glanced at Lin Yixin's chest armor, asking, ”This... is not normal armor, is it?”
”Yes.”
Lin Yixin did not hide and said with a smile, ”Level 27 Dark Steel–grade. 42 Defense, 9 Strength bonus. Not bad, right?”
I was slightly shocked and couldn't help but smile. ”Not bad at all. This armor should be top equipment at the current stage. Dark Steel, tsk tsk, it’s way too good. Most people haven’t even seen Steel-grade items yet!”
”Haha, yes...”
”So… the last time we fought, your sword had that silver hue. What skill is that?” I asked.
Lin Yixin suddenly stopped walking and looked down at me from the top of a small tree. Her beautiful eyes seemed to have a magical power, making people feel as though they were falling and unable to turn away.
”Your sword also had a hue, red. What was that?” Lin Yixin asked in return.
I took a deep breath and said honestly, ”Undead Energy, a Talent, Undead Energy III increases my damage to living targets by 15%.”
”Oh, that's how it is. No wonder it gave me such pain...”
Lin Yixin frowned, and then she smiled. ”Since you have asked humbly, then I will be kind and tell you. My skill is Holy Energy. It is the perfect opposite of Undead Energy. Holy Energy III boosts my damage against undead targets by 15%!”
My heart jerked. No wonder I lost so terribly last time. This skill was the bane of the undead!
When I thought of this, I couldn't help but look at Lin Yixin. Would this beautiful girl be the second great enemy of my life?
”So, is that Holy Energy a Talent of your class?” I asked.
”No.”
”Then how did you learn it?”
Lin Yixin smiled and turned to me, saying softly, ”Because my race is succubus, and I am a lucky one among the succubi. I was born in a region of glaciers. When I left the starting village and fought monsters, I accidentally fell into an icy cavern. Then I saw a beautiful goddess, and obtained the profession Light Wanderer. I also learned this powerful Holy Energy. Are you satisfied with this answer?”
My mouth widened. I closed it after a long beat. ”Your experiences are really bizarre... you make me feel as though I need to reread ‘Demigods and Semidevils’...”
”Yes!”
Lin Yixin smiled. I couldn't understand the meaning behind her enchanting smile. Was she lying or was she telling the truth?
……
Half an hour later, we reached Greenstone Mountain Valley. Stretching out in front of me was an endless mountain range. The lush green forest covered the mountain range, and even the cliff walls of nearby mountain valleys were covered in moss, resembling green stones. Greenstone Mountain Valley was named after this natural phenomenon.
I heaved my sword and walked to the base of the mountain as I observed the plants on both sides.
”What does Dreaming Grass look like?” I asked.
”I don't know. I've never seen it.” Lin Yixin laughed softly, her beautiful eyes sweeping across my face. She smiled meaningfully. ”Lu Chen, you are really naive...”
”Naive? Are you cursing me...”
”No, you are really naive...”
”Hmph, search for the Dreaming Grass!”
I carried the Weeping Fire Blade and entered the mountain valley. Logically, the Dreaming Grass should be in the mountain valley. Lin Yixin quickly followed me like a beautiful butterfly fluttering among the flowers.
I had not gone far when the sound of fighting suddenly came from ahead. I could even see the light of skills!
A battle!
I was very wary, and instinctively blocked in front of Lin Yixin. I pulled out my sword and said, ”It seems that someone is already inside...”
Lin Yixin reached out to gently push me aside. She smiled and said, ”I do not need your protection. You just have to protect yourself.”
After walking a few more minutes, Lin Yixin and I suddenly saw a fight occurring in a clearing while hiding in the forest. There were about fifty players attacking a powerful boss together. This was a human-shaped puppet with a rock head completely covered in green stones. It had a very high level!
Guardian of Boulders (D Rank Boss)
Level: 35
Attack: ???