Chapter 535: The Wildland Hunter
Chapter 535: The Wildland Hunter
"Give up? Leave?"
"Sigh... That's impossible."
Lindsey's expression was subtle.
Even without personally experiencing those extreme environments, he had gained some knowledge from survival games set in post-apocalyptic or wilderness settings, giving him an understanding of the current situation.
"We can't afford to be complacent."
"In the worst-case scenario, in the eyes of some people, other humans are also resources."
Lindsey abandoned all illusions.
He assessed the current situation, assuming the worst-case scenario.
This group's decision to leave was likely because they felt incapable of dealing with the refugee team, so they went to seek support from other companions!
Lindsey promptly packed up his tent and headed towards the refugee team behind him.
The people were still enthusiastically dealing with the Desert Beast's corpse.
As soon as Hammer saw Lindsey approaching, he immediately became attentive, even a bit nervous, and hurried over, "Mr. Lindsey, is there something you need?"
Lindsey pointed south, "Just now, a group of ten people appeared over there. They seemed ill-intentioned, and after observing for a while, they chose to leave."
Upon hearing Lindsey's explanation, Hammer's expression changed dramatically. He immediately turned and shouted to the others, "Everyone, pack up! We're leaving right now!"
One of the two Awakened, Kate, was curious, "Grandpa, what's going on?"
Hammer replied with a grim face, "It's the Wildland Hunter—don't ask so many questions, just hurry up and go!"
The entire refugee team sprang into action at Hammer's command.
"Quigang, take the meat over there. Just drain the blood for now, we'll deal with the rest later!"
"Mommy, I'm sleepy..."
"My child, I'll carry you. We'll be busy tonight, but tomorrow we'll rest well!"
The refugees, both young and old, organized themselves.
They had clear divisions of labor. Some quickly packed the food they had just acquired, while others swiftly gathered the scattered camp, moving with exceptional speed.
Reality had forced them to develop such abilities.
...
Throughout the process, Lindsey observed from the sidelines.
After directing the people to pack up the camp, Hammer spoke to Lindsey with a bitter expression, "Mr. Lindsey, regarding your request for tonight..."
Understanding Hammer's intention, Lindsey replied directly, "I can travel without sleep, so you don't need to worry about my rest."
"Instead, tell me who these people are."
"From your expression, it seems like you know the situation?"
Hearing Lindsey's willingness to travel through the night, Hammer's face lit up with joy.
He hurriedly explained, "They are Wildland Hunters! Besides the Awakened in the Green Marsh, hunters are the most sought-after profession in this world. They are often capable of finding prey, and in other aspects of survival in the Desolate Land, they are also very skilled."
"..."
Upon hearing this answer, Lindsey was momentarily speechless.
He had never imagined that one of his teachers, Dan, who lived in seclusion on the outskirts, would have his skills shine so brightly in such a situation.
However, it was indeed the case.
Considering the hunters' exceptional wilderness survival skills, they deserved such status in a resource-scarce world.
Hammer couldn't discern Lindsey's subtle expression, so he cautiously asked, "Sir, I'm unaware of your skills and what stage you're at."
"But those Wildland Hunters, I've heard that some of them can even advance to the third or even fourth stages! That's probably beyond our capabilities."
"..."
Lindsey was at a loss for words, unsure of how to respond to the question of whether they could deal with third or even fourth-stage Awakened.
To be honest, it made him seem rather arrogant. His simple beliefs from his past life made him feel embarrassed to speak up like this.
But if he were to lie, that would feel even stranger.
"I..."
"I'm... barely a Stage 4, I guess?"
Lindsey chose to respond in a moderate manner.
Upon hearing this, Hammer was almost overjoyed, even a little flustered and at a loss for words.
He paced back and forth in place:
"Stage 4! Stage 4!"
"That's just one tier away from becoming a legendary Ascended, isn't it?"
"You're a powerhouse of this caliber!"
Lindsey awkwardly laughed in response:
"Anyway, let's get going. It's best to avoid conflict with others."
Lindsey's attitude of avoiding confrontation left Hammer, who was accustomed to the Desolate Land, a little astonished.
But when he thought about the man's background, he understood.
"No problem, I'll follow your lead!"
Hammer turned and urged the group:
"Come on, let's go! Even with the protection of Lord Lindsey, encountering those hunters is still not a good thing!"
In less than a quarter of an hour, the group reassembled and began their journey through the night.
Unlike during the day, Lindsey did not lead the way this time.
He stayed at the back of the group.
Following the refugees ahead, he organized his attribute panel.
After finishing off the Desert Beasts tonight, the Hunting Journal's first stage was completed, and he could claim his reward.
[Title: Wildland Terror Slayer - More adept at attacking Desert Beasts, making it easier to hit their vital spots.]
[Accessory: Wildland Terror Claw Pendant]
[A low-level achievement reward item. When equipped, it provides the wearer with a certain amount of blunt resistance.]
[An achievement item with both practical and collectible value, it is quite valuable to ordinary adventurers.]
"Quite valuable..."
"But these attributes are no longer useful to me now."
Lindsey sighed.
The Wildland Terror Claw Pendant was a small and exquisite claw-shaped pendant, looking cute and reminding him of his old Ice Badger Claw Pendant.
That item had provided Lindsey with his initial cold resistance in the icy wilderness.
Later, during his adventures in Black Mountain, he gave it to a companion who feared hot weather, and it should still be with them now.
Thinking about it made him quite nostalgic.
But for Lindsey, who now had over a hundred total attributes, the defensive bonus provided by the Wildland Terror Claw Pendant was even less effective than his natural defense from his muscular skin!
"In a game, I'd probably have the 'Resistance Skin' prefix if I were an elite monster, right?"
"An elite monster? Surely not a boss?"
Lindsey shrugged and took a glance at the Desert Beast's material synthesis.
"Wildland Terror Summon Staff, Clawed Gauntlets, Clawed Spear..."
As expected, these hunting materials could only be synthesized into low-level equipment, with almost nothing useful among them.
"Lord Lindsey, should we be on our way now?"
At this moment, Hammer's anxious voice came from the front.
Lindsey slowed down slightly as he checked his harvest, and Hammer, who was concerned about the group's safety, became tense.
Lindsey waved his hand:
"No problem, I'll be right there."
Lindsey replied, but he still didn't immediately catch up.
He squatted down and took out a short sword from his bag.
Following Dan's teachings, he left a warning that only hunters could discern, and then he followed the group and left.
(End of Chapter)
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