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Chapter 155: Another Silver Chest
Chapter 155: Another Silver Chest
September 25, 2017
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In reality, while Lu HaiKong claimed to be merely an observer, he was well-informed about the plan itself.
As a leader and a lord, it was unthinkable to follow his subordinates on a mission without any knowledge, especially when he had the capability to understand the plan fully. Such an approach would be irresponsible towards himself and his followers.
Lu HaiKong was aware that this bandit dormitory belonged to the Iron Stronghold's Chief Warlord's personal guards. He had not seen this elite guard unit himself, but according to the Flame Battalion's intelligence, they were incredibly formidable and challenging to deal with.
Their presence would significantly hinder the Flame Battalion's decapitation operation and might even lead to its failure. Therefore, Zhao Gang's first task upon entering the stronghold was to eliminate this guard unit.
Under these circumstances, using Dreamflower Incense was the most appropriate course of action. To ensure the operation's success, Zhao Gang lavishly used ten doses of the incense, wasting all that Lu HaiKong had given him, spending a thousand gold in one go. If Wang Jun were here, he would have scolded Zhao Gang for such extravagance.
However, in this situation, extravagance was the right choice. Lu HaiKong and his team waited for half an hour after the incense was used before Zhao Gang led the fifty-man squad, now immune to the incense, into the bandit dormitory.
Upon entering, Lu HaiKong realized the dormitory was enormous, nearly five hundred square feet, with a long, connected rectangular space. It housed almost a hundred beds, each occupied by a bandit sleeping in their clothes, with their weapons within arm's reach.
Just observing their resting habits, Lu HaiKong knew this was a well-trained and highly vigilant group. But they were unlucky to encounter Zhao Gang, who defied conventional tactics, using ten doses of incense to incapacitate them all.
Zhao Gang and his men silently began their killing spree, a task that didn't require Lu HaiKong's involvement. He leisurely surveyed the dormitory, appearing relaxed, except for the heavy mountain axe and Ghost Mask Axe he carried, which hinted at his true purpose.
Within minutes, Zhao Gang completed his mission, and the entire dormitory of bandits was eliminated. Simultaneously, a long-awaited system notification appeared.
"Congratulations! Under your leadership, you successfully ambushed and annihilated the Iron Guard Elite of the Legion, a force of 80. You and your subordinates receive 50,000,000 skill experience points and a Bronze Chest."
Lu HaiKong was stunned by this notification. What's happening? I haven't done anything yet, and I've already received 50,000 experience points and a Bronze Chest?
Lu HaiKong quickly realized the significance of the situation. The group of frustrated bandits before him was undoubtedly exceptional; otherwise, they wouldn't have earned such a substantial experience reward, let alone a Bronze Chest.
Zhao Gang's team swiftly dealt with the bandits, changed into their clothes, and took their equipment. As they prepared to leave the dormitory and proceed to the next designated location according to the plan, Lu HaiKong spoke up: "Hold on for a moment.
As Lu Hai Kong opened his mouth, Zhao Gang's expression changed instantly, and he proceeded to inspect the mountain bandit's dormitory with heightened vigilance.
Having followed Lu Hai Kong for three months, Zhao Gang was well aware that his lord must have noticed something amiss; otherwise, he wouldn't have called a halt at this moment. What could have possibly gone wrong?
Zhao Gang's gaze fell upon a neatly made bed, and his eyes lit up. Gripping his steel blade tightly, he nonchalantly approached the bed, feigning indifference.
What caught Zhao Gang's attention was a bed that appeared exceptionally tidy, as if no one had slept there. Initially, they had overlooked this bed due to its neatness, but upon closer inspection, they realized that despite its apparent orderliness, there were many telltale signs of recent occupation.
The creases on the bedsheet and the bottle by the bedside all indicated that someone had indeed been sleeping there.
Meanwhile, hidden beneath the cold bed, a burly man lay, his body limp.
This man was the leader of the mountain bandits' personal guard, and his strength had surpassed 70 points, making him an exceptionally powerful general. It was his physical prowess, a result of his strength exceeding 70 points, that allowed him to partially resist the effects of the dreamflower incense and not fall into a deep slumber.
However, he was only partially immune to the incense; its effects were still present, albeit weakened. Especially as he had lost sensation in some parts of his head, he couldn't even shout loudly, which was why he had to hide under the bed.
At this moment, he merely hoped to endure until Lu Hai Kong and his group left. With his exceptional physical condition, the dreamflower incense in his body was dissipating rapidly. Given just ten more minutes, he would be able to move freely and regain some fighting strength.
Unfortunately for him, he had encountered Lu Hai Kong, and there was no way he could wait out their departure. He had been completely exposed.
The man was somewhat aware of his predicament, so as Zhao Gang approached, he tightened his grip on his long sword, summoning his last ounce of strength. Pressed against the cold floor, which seemed to freeze his ears, he silently calculated Zhao Gang's footsteps.
He knew his chance was slim and might only come once. He had to take down the approaching man to have any hope of survival.
In a swift motion, he sprang from under the bed, his long sword thrusting forward.
"Damn, I missed!" he exclaimed, realizing from the feel of the blade that he had lost his last chance.
Before he could even feel dejected, a large axe cleaved him in two.
"Congratulations! You have achieved a level-up kill, earning 50,000 Skill Experience and a Silver Chest."
As the unfortunate man met his end beneath Lu Hai Kong's ghost mask axe, the sudden surprise caught Lu Hai Kong off guard.
(End of Chapter)
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