C7 He Dealt with Nine Enemies Alone!

But it was too late!

The Blade of God in Lin Bei's grasp had once again pierced through his adversary's rear, depleting his remaining HP!

Universal King was vanquished in a burst of light, meeting his end right there and then!

A hush fell over everyone at that moment.

Lin Bei had single-handedly taken down nine players, and they hadn't even managed to graze a hair on him!

The stark disparity in their abilities sent a chill down the spines of onlookers.

With a nonchalant step over the fallen, Lin Bei invoked All Things Psychic, and in an instant, the bodies vanished.

He gained 9 Attribute points: 5 in Constitution, 3 in Agility, and 1 in Strength. Moreover, his Gene Swallowing increased by 0.9!

With just another 0.1 point in Gene Swallowing, he could enhance the grade of Bunny Girl once more!

Yet, Lin Bei didn't rush to slay monsters to level up. He made his way straight to the village.

He had a more pressing task: to undertake the Village Chief's Main Storyline Level quest!

Lin Bei's course of action left the nearby players in utter disbelief.

"Is he out of his mind? He's going to enter the village with that red name? Didn't he see the guards eyeing him like prey?"

"Such arrogance! Does he really think he can take down the guards?"

"Only fools would pick a fight with non-player characters!"

The players around buzzed with speculation.

Some fretted for One More Life, while others secretly hoped he'd get cut down by the guards!

But then, the unexpected occurred.

The anticipated confrontation never came to pass.

Despite his red name, Lin Bei walked into the village unscathed as the non-player characters merely watched, making no move to stop him.

Lin Bei entered Misty Village without a scratch, leaving the other players agape in astonishment.

Another red-named player, emboldened by Lin Bei's example, attempted to follow suit but suffered the consequences.

He barely set foot on the first step before being tackled by a soldier and hurled into a prison wagon.

His cries and pleas were to no avail; his fate was sealed.

As the crowd of players looked on, the commotion subsided as if nothing had ever happened.

Meanwhile, Lin Bei had reached the fence outside the Village Chief's residence.

His high Charm Point meant that even with his notorious red name, he faced no obstruction entering the village.

In his past life, someone had braved the same and discovered this fact.

Lin Bei hadn't anticipated that he could use this knowledge to his advantage.

Upon arriving at the Village Chief's doorstep, Lin Bei noticed the place was surprisingly less crowded.

Without hesitation, he stepped inside.

"My goodness! One More Life! Welcome to Misty Village. I am the Village Chief, Zhao Kaisheng!"

The elderly Village Chief greeted Lin Bei with a sycophantic smile, as if in the presence of an esteemed ancestor.

As he finished his greeting, a system alert chimed in:

"Due to your exceedingly high Charm Point, Village Chief Zhao Kaisheng's favorability towards you has reached its peak!"

Lin Bei offered a slight smile, replying, "Greetings, Village Chief. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Zhao Kaisheng's eyes softened considerably as he looked at Lin Bei, a stark contrast to his usual stern demeanor with other players.

He maintained his obsequious grin and said, "My friend, what brings you to our village? Should you require assistance, do not hesitate to ask."

Lin Bei's gaze sharpened for a moment before he responded, "I've heard there's an issue at the nearby quarry."

With maxed-out Charm Point, a player with the right conversational finesse could easily secure a quest.

As expected, Zhao Kaisheng's face tensed. He glanced around nervously, then whispered, "How did you come by this information?"

Lin Bei lied with earnest conviction, "I visited that place not long ago and stumbled upon something strange!"

Zhao Kaisheng pondered for a few seconds before asking with gravity, "Can I trust you?"

The mission was on the horizon!

Lin Bei squinted his eyes, asserting confidently, "If you place your trust in me, I will spare no effort in serving the village!"

Zhao Kaisheng's features softened somewhat. In a grave tone, he revealed, "Something has indeed gone awry at the Misty Quarry near Misty Village! Our quarry workers unearthed a hole that unleashed a torrent of Black Water. None who descended have returned. I've since declared the area off-limits. No one is permitted to go near it!"

Lin Bei inhaled deeply and promptly declared, "I volunteer to explore the site, uncover the details, and unearth the truth!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Kaisheng clapped Lin Bei on the shoulder and said, "Good! I appreciate it! This issue is critical, and we're still waiting for reinforcements from the city. So, please keep this under wraps! Report back to me the moment you uncover any leads!"

The very next second, Lin Bei's mind was pierced by the sharp chime of a system notification!

"Congratulations, you have accepted the hidden main storyline mission: Red Lotus. Mission details: Investigate the secrets within the Black Water at Misty Quarry. Mission reward unknown. Failure of the mission will result in its permanent disappearance, likely leading to a dire outcome!"

Lin Bei, upon receiving the mission, silently breathed a sigh of relief.

In Lin Bei's past life, this mission had been undertaken by another player who ultimately failed, resulting in the ruin of Misty Village! Of course, that calamity unfolded long after Lin Bei and his companions had departed from the village.

Lin Bei took on this mission because, in his former life, the ruins of Misty Village became a gateway for the Primeval Devil Clan into the human realm!

With such stakes, he felt compelled to eliminate this threat!

Moreover, he was eager to discover the ultimate outcome of this mission.

Without delay, he bid the Village Chief farewell and made haste toward Misty Quarry!

Before setting out, he prepared thoroughly. In the pharmacy, he spent a gold coin for 99 Blood-recovery Medicines and 99 Magic Blue-recovery Medicines, which should suffice for some time given the circumstances.

The Misty Quarry was not only distant but nestled in a low-lying valley.

Thus, it would take a half-hour trek to arrive.

Nevertheless, as a Level 10 zone, it promised a wealth of experience. All things considered, the journey was justified.

Besides, with the mission in hand, he harbored no concerns.

As time meandered on, Lin Bei reached a vast forest cloaked in mist before dusk settled in.

This expansive woodland was the gateway to Misty Quarry.

Lin Bei ventured straight into the forest.

Before long, he noticed pairs of blood-red eyes peering at him through the fog, twinkling like distant stars.

Drawing nearer, Lin Bei saw they belonged to Wolf Men wielding blood-stained axes. Upon making eye contact with Lin Bei, they swiftly closed in.

Black Wolf Man

Quality: Ordinary

Level: 8

Attack: 49 (95%)

Defense: 48 (95%)

HP: 600/600 (95%)

Skill: Axe Attack

Description: Misty Forest was once the domain of the Black Queen Spider, but for unknown reasons, it has fallen under the dominion of the Black Wolf Men. Eliminate them. Perhaps in doing so, you will unravel the truth.

"Since I've arrived, I might as well wipe you all out!"

Lin Bei cracked a slight smile, his grip tightening on the Blade of God as he boldly advanced towards the Black Wolf Men. Provoked by his audacity, they howled skyward in unison.

Suddenly, one of the Black Wolf Men spun towards Lin Bei with dizzying speed, like a top hurtling in his direction!

"The Black Wolf Man has unleashed an Axe Attack, aiming to strike you. If hit, you'll suffer a barrage of blows and be left vulnerable to control! Exercise caution!" the system's alert echoed in Lin Bei's ears.

Without hesitation, Lin Bei executed a Z-shaped Step, rendering the Black Wolf Man's Axe Attack futile.

He maneuvered behind the creature and thrust the Blade of God into its ribs, inflicting 32 points of damage.

"The gap in levels and defense has mitigated the damage, but your weakness was clear to me from the start! Perish!" Lin Bei's voice was calm, his probing phase concluded.

Now was his time to shine.

The Black Wolf Man, burdened by its massive axe, moved sluggishly. It hadn't even regained its footing post-attack when Lin Bei, seasoned in combat, struck decisively. The creature was defenseless, its critical points repeatedly assaulted.

In under 20 seconds, it lay dead.

With his exceptional agility, Lin Bei had vanquished the Black Wolf Man, emerging unscathed.

"Congratulations, you have successfully slain the Black Wolf Man. You are awarded 38 Experience Points!"

Players who defeated higher-level monsters earned 120% experience, but leveling this way was inefficient. Lin Bei needed a full 20 seconds per Black Wolf Man.

"I should enhance my Charm Rabbit Summoning to deal damage. I must reach Level 5 swiftly and venture into the depths of the Misty Quarry!"

With a glint in his eye, Lin Bei stooped to collect two copper coins, then readied himself to invoke All Things Psychic once more. But the system chimed in again.

"Congratulations, you've gained the following loot: 3 copper coins, and a piece of Werewolf Armor!"

Lin Bei paused, surprised. In the Eon Realms, weapon drops from monsters were rare, yet his first wilderness kill had yielded just that.

"Fantastic! High Luck Points really do pay off!"

He scooped up the Werewolf Armor, inspecting it closely.

Werewolf Armor

Quality: Common

Slot: Chest

Attributes: Constitution +1, Constitution +1

Luck Effect: Wearable from Level 1.

Required Profession: Heavy Armor

Required Level: Level 5

Description: Armor from a Black Wolf Man.

Monsters below Level 9 drop only Level 5 gear. Those below Level 4 drop Level 1 gear.

A lucky player might find higher-level gear from their kills.

Lin Bei wasn't that fortunate; the armor's attributes were underwhelming. Yet, thanks to his high Luck Points, it was a cut above the rest. He equipped it on the spot.

This was the upside of being a solo player: the freedom to mix and match gear. The downside? A lack of skills to learn. But that was a minor issue.

He pushed those thoughts aside; leveling up was his priority. Settling his mind, Lin Bei cast All Things Psychic on the remains.

A second later, the system announced, "Congratulations, your All Things Psychic has succeeded. You've plundered 1 Constitution point and acquired 0.1 of a Devour Gene. Your Devouring Progress has increased by 1%."

"Your Charm Rabbit's Devour Gene has reached level 2. The Charm Rabbit Summoning has advanced from Black Iron to Bronze tier. Your Attributes, summon duration, and talent effects have been refreshed, and you've gained a new skill. Please review the updates!"

Upon hearing the system alert, Lin Bei's eyes sparkled with excitement!

He couldn't wait to examine the updated Charm Rabbit Summoning panel!

And in the very next moment, he was utterly astonished!