Chapter 234: Reviver Slayer
Chapter 234: Reviver Slayer
"So the real name for these things isn't zombies, but Revivers?"
"And... you've already killed over 70 of them?!"
Initially surprised, Lindsey soon realized that the number made sense after careful consideration.
The Carnivorous Flowers weren't just humans with two arms and two legs.
Their dedication to slaughter and the rate of evolution entirely depended on the available materials around them.
And when he thought about the number of Revivers...
From this perspective, the number was actually on the low side.
If it weren't for the intervention of the Lizard Dragon Chief, a Tier Six powerhouse, the Carnivorous Flowers would have achieved even more impressive results!
【73→74】
As he mused, the number on his Hunting Notes immediately increased by one before his eyes.
Lindsey chuckled softly and shook his head, then proceeded to claim the achievement reward for Tier 1.
In addition to the customary title, 【Reviver Slayer】, the reward item this time was also very special.
【Oddity/Material: Emergency Respirator】
【After equipping, it provides the user with one hour of breathing time in situations such as burial, freezing, vacuum, or suffocation; it can also be used as a material to craft other items.】
【How much for this? Are you having trouble breathing? Here, take a breath and then we'll discuss the price!】
"What do you mean... life is priceless?"
The Emergency Respirator resembled a gas mask in design.
Lindsey had no use for its functionality at the moment, so he naturally wouldn't choose to equip it. Instead, he took a look at its synthesis formula.
【1 Emergency Respirator + 1 Isolation Suit + 1 Long-Duration Lantern + 1 Flippers + 1 Faraday Cage + 2 Drills + 1 Parachute + 3 Adrenaline + 1 Toilet = Multi-Functional Survival Kit】
"That's a lot!"
Aside from the complex progressive synthesis of the Forest Brooch series, this 【Multi-Functional Survival Kit】 had the longest synthesis formula Lindsey had ever seen!
Furthermore, based on the equipment's name and the various items required for synthesis, he could roughly guess its purpose.
"Another new trick?"
Hong whispered from the side, not even bothering to ask about the Emergency Respirator's function.
She had become accustomed to such occurrences.
Lindsey briefly explained, "It's equipment that provides breathing support during emergencies."
"If you ever find yourself struggling to breathe, I can help you take a few breaths."
"..."
"Thanks, but that day will never come."
Ignoring Hong's sarcastic remark, Lindsey finished checking his loot and resumed his work on the underground tunnel.
Above, the battle between the Carnivorous Flowers and the Lizard Dragon Chief continued.
Lindsey occasionally glanced at his Hunting Notes, where the number of Revivers was steadily increasing.
After another half an hour of fighting...
Lindsey didn't need to lift a finger, and the achievement for the next tier would automatically unlock.
The only regret was that he wouldn't have the chance to collect materials from these Reviver corpses.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
A red and a white pickaxe took turns striking the ground.
The straight tunnel extended forward with their combined efforts.
After an hour...
Crack!
Suddenly, a gap appeared in the soil ahead.
Unlike the previous tunneling process, the surrounding soil immediately collapsed, quickly revealing a massive exit.
Hong jammed her iron pickaxe into the ground, bent over, and peered out.
In the range illuminated by the torch, everything was pitch-black, and only the cold ground was visible:
"Where are we...?"
"We've reached the end," Lindsey replied to Hong's confusion. "I chose the direction beforehand. There's a straight tunnel on the left, far from here. We can just run away."
"Moreover, if this area collapses due to the battle above, we can choose the tunnel on the right. After walking about 300 meters in that direction and digging upward for another 20 meters, we'll reach another tunnel."
Although it may be less efficient, it's still a way to get out of here."
Listening to Lindsey's detailed plan, Hong couldn't help but praise him:
"You're well-prepared, even having a backup route planned out?"
Lindsey replied with a matter-of-fact tone:
"Of course. Our situation is dangerous, we can't just run around aimlessly like headless flies, right?"
The two put down their iron pickaxes and headed towards the direction Lindsey indicated.
The area illuminated by the torch quickly shifted forward.
However, just as they reached the predetermined tunnel, an unexpected situation unfolded before their eyes.
A group of hurried figures rushed out of the passage.
They held weapons made of earth and stone, and an aura of murderous intent surrounded them.
They were the Blind Ones!
They were also surprised to bump into Lindsey, and some even pointed their weapons at him and Hong, assuming a battle stance.
But neither side initiated an attack.
Lindsey had previously spoken with the Blind Elder, and many of the Blind Ones had seen him on the Salt River. They recognized him at that moment.
"Don't be alarmed!"
"They aren't enemies, they are guests invited by the Elder before!"
With their companion's reminder, the Blind Ones lowered their hostility and were about to pass by Lindsey and Hong.
Naturally, the direction they were heading was towards the location of Crystal Valley.
It was also where the Lizard Dragon Chief and the Carnivorous Flower were fighting.
"Are you heading in the wrong direction? That way... hmm?"
Lindsey was about to remind the Blind Ones of the danger ahead.
But just as he realized their destination, Lindsey also noticed a special situation.
The sounds of battle between the Carnivorous Flower and the Lizard Dragon Chief suddenly ceased.
Lindsey immediately opened his hunting notes, and indeed, the kill count for the Reviver Corpses remained at 143, with no further increases.
He then flipped through the pages near the Black Scale Lizard Dragon entry.
While there were a few kills for the ordinary lizard dragons, there were no numbers for the lizard dragon chief.
The Carnivorous Flower, completely dominated by its desire to kill, would never flee in battle.
The victorious party was obvious.
"Roar—"
A roar echoed from the depths.
The victorious Lizard Dragon Chief unleashed its power without restraint, declaring its invincible stance as the absolute ruler of this land!
At that very moment, Lindsey realized the battle had concluded. Simultaneously, a voice from the Blind Ones behind him spoke up.
"Human, you don't understand us."
"Having lost our territory and Elder, we have no other choice."
"Rather than submit to the detestable Dragon Beast, we'd rather perish alongside our enemies!"
"..."
This group of Blind Ones passed by Lindsey and Hong.
Their figures, like their final declaration of war, soon vanished into the darkness.
Hong bluntly made her judgment:
"Lindsey, they're heading to their deaths."
If they remained in their territory, these Blind Ones would undoubtedly be slaughtered by the lizard dragons.
If they migrated elsewhere, the surrounding world was under the control of the Dragon Beast.
These Blind Ones, at least those who had just passed by Lindsey and Hong, refused to be oppressed and bound by such a fate.
They were willing to stake their lives in a final struggle against the invaders of their homeland.
Even if it meant certain death.
Lindsey nodded heavily at the departing figures.
He held Hong's hand and continued towards the exit of the underground passage:
"Going to Black Mountain may also be a death sentence, but some things must be done."
(End of Chapter)
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