Chapter 103: Grinding
Chapter 103: Grinding
The third level of the underground cavern.
As Li Wu moved forward with the mini skeleton, he analyzed the current situation and explained his upcoming plan.
"According to our intelligence, there are four types of summon beasts on the third level of the underground cavern. They are the Rock Snake, the Earthling, the Little Rock, and the Mole.
All four summon beasts are Three-Star, with similar strengths. However, the Rock Snake and the Little Rock will be tougher for you, as they have high defense, making them challenging to defeat. You'll need to use your electric attacks to take them down.
But your electric attacks are reserved for the boss fights, so you can't use them here! As for the Earthling, it's also a tricky summon beast to defeat.
So, our only option is to fight the Mole!"
"Therefore, what we need to do now is to lure the monsters in a suitable location. While we lure and grind, we'll also charge your energy.
Once your experience bar is full, I'll upgrade you, and then we'll go find the third level's boss. At that time, I'll use another upgrade, and you can take out the boss with your ultimate skill."
As Li Wu spoke, the mini skeleton nodded its head.
In reality, it didn't understand a word Li Wu was saying, but it knew that when it nodded, Li Wu would be happy, and its happiness was tied to Li Wu's.
Li Wu didn't expect the little guy to understand anyway.
He patted the mini skeleton, knowing it was a bit slow, but he explained these things to relieve his own tension.
After all, this was his first time soloing a dungeon, and the atmosphere of the underground cavern was well-crafted, making the second level familiar, but the third level felt a bit foreign, causing Li Wu to feel a bit nervous.
However, he quickly adjusted his state of mind.
Alone with the mini skeleton, they soon arrived at the designated spot.
In the light of the surrounding torches, Li Wu observed that they were at a crossroads with passages leading in all four directions. At the center of this intersection was a decorative floor made of carved rock.
After carefully examining the surroundings, Li Wu nodded in satisfaction.
"Good, it seems my information is correct. Now, we can proceed with the next step of the plan!"
Then, Li Wu got to work.
First, he took out a spool of thread and four distinctively different bells from his backpack.
He then spent a few minutes setting up the thread and bells at the different passages, creating a simple early warning system.
After setting up the traps, Li Wu returned to the intersection and placed a lump of gel-like substance on the central rock floor.
Indeed, Li Wu had prepared extensively for his ranking push, ensuring he had everything he needed.
This gel-like substance was specifically prepared by Li Wu after researching the Mole's information on the intranet, serving as an attractant for them.
"Watch closely. When the Mole comes, don't rush. Wait for it to start eating on the rock floor, then take action. This way, it won't be able to escape underground."
The mini skeleton nodded vigorously at Li Wu's instructions.
This time, the frequency of its nodding was much faster, indicating it genuinely understood.
However, Li Wu still felt a bit uneasy and checked the mini skeleton's status.
Mini Skeleton [Excited (The mini skeleton understood, it's so smart and capable!)]
Assured that the mini skeleton truly understood, Li Wu found a spot that wouldn't interfere with its combat and hid there.
It was at this moment, while hiding in the corner, that Li Wu considered getting a summon beast for personal protection, which would make him feel safer when dungeon-diving.
Hmm, it seems like the top-ranked player on the leaderboard can choose a Summoning Stone, and if he doesn't get it, he can pick one for himself and then cultivate a Summon Beast?
Li Wu was pondering this when a faint sound caught his attention from the left.
Li Wu and the little skull instantly became alert. From the left fork, a mole, about twenty centimeters tall, cautiously poked its pointed nose out, sniffed vigorously, and then fully emerged from the fork, making its way to the rocky floor with utmost care.
"Now!"
As the prey entered the trap and began licking the bait, Li Wu gave the command, and the little skull swiftly charged, pouncing on the rocky floor.
The mole, startled by the sudden attack, instinctively tried to burrow to escape but collided with the rocky floor, almost giving itself a bump on the head.
Right after, the little skull's flail came swinging down.
Ding! Your Summon Beast successfully defeated a Three-Star Mole. You gained 5 points!
After seeing this notification, Li Wu signaled the little skull to stop.
The points were already earned, so there was no need to beat up the little guy further.
In the One Six One Nine Book Bar, One Look Wu One Correct Version!
Once the little skull stopped, the mole, an old hand at the Mystic Realm, limped away, glancing back at the yellow goo three times as it left.
It looked rather pitiful.
But Li Wu felt helpless; he couldn't give it the bait he used to attract monsters.
He didn't have anything else on him, so he could only watch as the poor little mole left.
And so, starting with the mole, Li Wu and the little skull's monster-attracting business began to flourish.
This thing was incredibly effective against moles, and soon, another unfortunate victim appeared, followed by a third and a fourth...
Within half an hour, Li Wu had attracted fifteen moles using this method.
These moles were adorably foolish, immediately starting to eat and then trying to burrow at the slightest sign of danger, only to bump their heads and get beaten up.
Such silly monsters were easy to defeat, and sometimes, two could be taken down by the little skull at once.
In half an hour, Li Wu had scored 75 points in one go, adding to the 50 points from clearing the second layer, and the 50 points from spending 20 minutes in the third layer.
Additionally, the walking distance and time spent in the Mystic Realm contributed to Li Wu's total score, which now stood at 195 points.
What did this score mean? Just ask the Hmmm Monster, who was watching the leaderboard outside.
After Li Wu's bold declaration, she hadn't left but instead stood by the leaderboard, waiting for Li Wu.
She wasn't waiting for him to be proven wrong but for him to come out and see his own failure.
In the past half month, she had paid attention, and Li Wu's team had never scored over 100 points.
It was hard to believe that this guy suddenly wanted to claim a reward, which meant he was aiming for the top ten! After all, only the top ten truly received rewards!
But was this possible? The Hmmm Monster didn't think Li Wu could pull it off!
In her opinion, with Li Wu's capabilities, he would be done in half an hour at most.
However, half an hour passed, and Li Wu didn't emerge. Instead, his name appeared on the leaderboard.
170 points, 99th place!
175 points, 98th place!
180 points, 96th place!
...
195 points, 85th place!
Watching Li Wu's ranking soar, the Hmmm Monster started to feel anxious.
Could this guy really make it to the top ten?
Meanwhile, Li Wu in the Mystic Realm was also contemplating. With most of the monsters defeated, he wondered if it was time to let the little skull evolve.
(End of Chapter)
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