Chapter 104: The Second Mysterious Scroll
Chapter 104: The Second Mysterious Scroll
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The battle between Lu HaiKong and Li Hu was swift, lasting only a few minutes. Their exchange consisted of a mere few moves, and a powerful individual with a Strength of 70 was defeated.
Yue Er, standing by the sidelines, was left dumbfounded. She had known from the start that Lu HaiKong, this rascal, possessed exceptional talent, and his strength had grown rapidly within just a couple of months, almost matching her own. But she had no idea that Lu HaiKong's sudden burst of power, combined with a system glitch, would result in such a terrifying display of combat prowess.
What puzzled Yue Er even more was the sheer terror of Lu HaiKong's 'Mountain-Opening Axe' strike.
Is this some kind of cheat? The opponent had a Strength of 70, and you finished him off in just a few axe swings? Couldn't you have prolonged the fight a little?
"What are you doing?" Lu HaiKong asked, feeling a tingling sensation on his scalp as Yue Er, without a word, grabbed his arm and bit down hard. She really put her strength into it, drawing blood, and Lu HaiKong didn't dare resist. After biting him, she kicked him a few times, muttering, "That'll teach you to steal my kill! That'll teach you!"
Lu HaiKong was at a loss against this girl. If he didn't mention the 'Mountain-Opening Axe' technique, he wasn't even sure he could beat her, as her Strength was 65, while his was only 62, even after raising his 'Basic Axe Technique' to level 20.
Moreover, even if he could defeat her, he wouldn't stoop to bullying a girl.
Fortunately, Yue Er only bit him a couple of times and kicked him a few times to vent her frustration and a little jealousy. After that, she excitedly pulled Lu HaiKong to go loot Li Hu's body.
Lu HaiKong truly had no idea how to deal with this girl. The battle wasn't even over yet, and there was still a group of bandits nearby.
Luckily, Wang Ti was there, so Lu HaiKong assigned the clean-up task to him and took Yue Er to loot Li Hu's body.
Li Hu, the strongest boss Lu HaiKong had faced so far, dropped a generous amount of loot upon his death!
The 'Tiger King Spear Technique' and 'Tiger King Art' were among the drops, and Yue Er immediately claimed them without hesitation. Lu HaiKong wasn't particularly interested in these secret manuals, but he could learn them if he wanted to. Recently, he had been considering putting away his axe as a hidden trump card and using a spear or sword instead.
Imagine this: Lu HaiKong, fighting a similarly skilled opponent with a spear, was on the losing end when his opponent started to show off. Suddenly, Lu HaiKong switches to his axe and delivers a 'Mountain-Opening Axe' strike, instantly killing his opponent. What a glorious scene that would be!
Intrigued, Lu HaiKong was about to pick up the secret manuals when a pair of fair, delicate hands reached for them first.
"What are you doing?" Lu HaiKong asked, bewildered.
"I think these secret manuals suit me well. I like them, so I want them," Yue Er said, tilting her small neck.
Lu HaiKong was stunned, not because he was reluctant to give up the manuals, but because he couldn't help but envision what Yue Er would look like after mastering these techniques.
Lu HaiKong's face contorted into a strange expression. It seemed this girl was determined to become a 'tigress.' He couldn't help but chuckle, imagining Yue Er roaring with her adorable, youthful face, trying to mimic the Tiger King's domineering aura.
Yue'er turned back and immediately understood what Lu HaiKong was thinking, which was rather impolite. She instantly kicked him twice in anger. After the kicking, Yue'er took out a scroll and threw it to Lu HaiKong.
"I'm not one to take advantage either, sister. Here, take this. I think you'll like it. Also, I have a heart technique at home that I don't really like, but I think it's perfect for you. I'll bring it to you later, and I'll figure out how to make up for the rest."
"Alright, alright. This is enough!" Lu HaiKong wasn't a stingy person, especially since this girl had been a great help to him. Even without any compensation, he wouldn't bat an eye if she took something from him.
"No, I said I'll give it to you, and I will! You just wait and see. Now that I've gotten such a good thing, I'm leaving. I won't be grinding monsters with you anymore, always stealing my kills!"
This girl was truly impulsive. As soon as she obtained the Tiger King Spear Technique and the Tiger King Art, she immediately learned them and left with her horse without another word. Judging by her excited demeanor, she was probably going to find a spot to grind some monsters and test out the two newly acquired skills.
"This girl!" Lu HaiKong shook his head as he watched Yue'er ride away. Only then did he have the time to look down at the scroll in his hand, and as he did, he was stunned.
Mysterious Scroll: Records an incomplete and mysterious martial art. Requires a level 30 or higher in Basic Axe Technique to comprehend.
Remaining comprehension attempts: 3
From the 1619 version of the book, Mountain-Opening Axe!
Lu HaiKong was overjoyed. He hadn't expected that the scroll Yue'er casually threw to him was the very thing he had been longing for. His 'Mountain-Opening Axe' was derived from the Mysterious Scroll, and after witnessing its power, Lu HaiKong had tirelessly ground monsters in the refugee camp, hoping to find another copy of the scroll, to no avail. And now, he had finally obtained it.
"This girl... It's such a coincidence. She must have prepared this for me in advance."
Lu HaiKong looked in the direction where Yue'er had left, a hint of warmth in his eyes. He had only mentioned his search for the Mysterious Scroll to this girl once, not expecting her to take it to heart. "She must have been a little shy to give it to me directly, so she insisted on trading it for the Tiger King Spear Technique and the Tiger King Art. I guess some girls really do like being tiger queens!"
Lu HaiKong was wrong about this. Yue'er did indeed want to be a tiger queen. Although this Mysterious Scroll was specifically sought out for Lu HaiKong, it was true that she wanted to be a tiger queen.
Having finally obtained the Mysterious Scroll, Lu HaiKong cherished it, playing with it for a while before reluctantly putting it away, as it required a level 30 in Basic Axe Technique.
Lu HaiKong had originally planned to focus on refining the Mountain-Breaking Axe Technique, but it seemed he would have to spend some time with the Basic Axe Technique first.
However, the Basic Axe Technique was just that—basic. While it didn't offer much at lower levels, the benefits grew exponentially as the skill level increased. Lu HaiKong's Fundamental Inner Strength at level 20 had given him a great surprise, and the Basic Axe Technique at level 20 would bring him another delightful shock.
Of course, those two surprises could be savored later. The most important surprise now was what Li Hu had revealed. The Tiger King Spear Technique and the Tiger King Art were just the tip of the iceberg; the real treasure was yet to come.
(End of Chapter)
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