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Chapter 77: The Cave Dweller Hero and the Underground World
Chapter 77: The Cave Dweller Hero and the Underground World
"Master, I caught something interesting," Moxue said excitedly as he rushed over.
Qin Muye, who was meditating, couldn't help but open his eyes, feeling a bit overwhelmed.
Recently, Moxue's killing intent had grown stronger, seemingly fully awakening his combative nature.
Tianqi, who was guarding nearby, couldn't help but glare at Moxue, seemingly displeased by his rudeness. However, since Qin Muye didn't say anything, Tianqi didn't comment either.
"What is it? Something that excites you so much? Bring it over," Qin Muye said with a hint of exasperation.
Since it was Moxue's effort, he should show it.
He noticed that Moxue was developing in a direction similar to Li Kui, probably thinking, "Brother, let me chop this guy."
His abilities were all focused on combat techniques, not on strategy. In terms of combat, he was top-notch, but not in terms of planning.
This showed that even within a single attribute, there were differences.
Qin Muye's development path was in learning and research. Heishou focused on internal and external governance and management. Tianqi seemed to focus on religious knowledge and fervent faith. Xieyu and Moxue didn't allocate points to knowledge when they leveled up; one focused entirely on strength and magic, while the other balanced offensive and defensive power.
Thinking about it, it seemed a bit like a joke.
"Bring this thing over," Moxue gestured, and a Blood Mad Spirit grabbed a Cave Dweller and shoved him in.
Qin Muye's scalp tingled at the sight. Since the Cave Dweller didn't have hair, the Blood Mad Spirit had grabbed his loose scalp.
The force was quite strong, nearly tearing it off.
[Hero: Aexs Fucuo LV31]
[Profession: ???]
After the reconnaissance, Qin Muye's eyes widened. How did a Level 31 hero get captured? Moxue, at Level 21, had done it. Additionally, Qin Muye was Level 19, Xieyu was Level 20, and Heishou and Tianqi were both Level 9.
During this period, Qin Muye learned Intermediate Reconnaissance, Basic Intelligence, Intermediate Intelligence, Basic Fire Understanding, Basic Water Understanding, Basic Earth Understanding, and Basic Wind Understanding. Then, he learned Basic Elemental Understanding and Basic Nature Understanding as prerequisites for the four elemental understandings.
[Intermediate Reconnaissance: Can investigate information of enemies one level higher than oneself]
As for the four elemental understandings, they were all at the basic level, so their power was +1 and consumption was -1. Elemental Understanding and Nature Understanding, on the other hand, added an effect and reduced consumption.
It had to be said, the truly powerful one was Tianqi. His base was all advanced skills, plus his exclusive blessing magic. Just one more level, and he could gain a talent ascension and a new talent.
The other spirits were relatively average, given the profession gap, which was normal.
Qin Muye was even worse off. His attributes were far from ideal. Moxue, Xieyu, and Heishou's professions, though not as epic as Tianqi's, were still rare. Qin Muye's Scholar profession was ordinary.
"What do you mean by bringing a non-spirit hero unit, Moxue?" Qin Muye said teasingly.
He wasn't speaking to Moxue but to the Cave Dweller hero, Aexs Fucuo.
"Then, let's chop him up," Moxue said with a sinister grin. He was reckless, but not stupid, and he knew Qin Muye was testing the waters.
"Wait, honored Lord Tianqi, Aexs Fucuo greets you," Aexs, who had no eyes as a Cave Dweller, but could observe through magical vision.
He could sense the dense and terrifying power of the magic emanating from Qin Muye. Although his own strength was weak, the spirits standing beside Qin Muye were all formidable, especially the one shrouded in a long robe, holding a crystal.
Aexs felt bitter inside. He knew all about spirits—the Silver Star Alliance's mad creation of anthropomorphic beasts, whose strength was such that one could slaughter a thousand and still have the energy to go home and refresh his knowledge of biology with his wife.
But the spirits he encountered now, even if they were high-ranking, were not as absurdly powerful as this.
"Hmm, done questioning? Moxue, send him on his way. Just by his name, he seems rebellious and won't cooperate with my experiments. But that's fine; I don't mind using a corpse," Qin Muye said with a gentle tone.
But Aexs's body trembled, and he cursed in his heart: 'Damn, how did this Tianqi Lord also catch the madness of the mages?'
It was well-known that the Silver Star Alliance was besieged because of this, and now, although there were still a few anthropomorphic beasts, they had all been forced underground, out of sight. None were as brazen as those before him.
"Wait, respected Tianqi Lord, I think I still have some value," Aexs said hurriedly, his heart tightening.
"Moxue, bring tea. Mr. Fucuo, please sit. If you had said you had value earlier, we wouldn't have misunderstood," Qin Muye's expression changed swiftly.
Aexs was speechless. If he had eyes, he would have rolled them right then and there.
Just as he was about to stand up, he sensed a low, solemn chant, a killing intent, and even faint hints of death and curses.
"No, no, great Tianqi Lord, I think kneeling is just fine," Aexs said, knowing that the other party was just being polite. If he believed it, he would end up in a grave.
"Alright, didn't expect you to have this preference," Qin Muye said, a bit puzzled, and then continued, "Tell me, what value do you have?"
"I am the envoy of the underground city Black Horn City. This time, I came to establish cooperation with Ghost Corpse City. I believe, great Tianqi Lord, you can—"
Aexs was cut off by Qin Muye.
"You mean, besides the damned undead around here, there's another underground city nearby?" Qin Muye's expression showed interest.
'Finished.' Aexs's heart tightened. He realized that the other party's intentions were even stranger than he had imagined. He had planned to trick the other into a confrontation with the undead, but it seemed he had outsmarted himself.
"Yes, yes, great Tianqi Lord," Aexs said, steeled himself.
"That's wonderful. I'm sure Mr. Fucuo is quite familiar with underground cities. For example, besides Black Horn City, are there any other towns in your area?"
"Well, when it comes to administrative and command matters, I am completely clueless. There are professionals who can communicate with you."
"I hope, Mr. Fucuo, you don't underestimate this offer. Otherwise, you might become my first Cave Dweller specimen," Qin Muye said kindly. He had no sympathy for Cave Dwellers. To feel empathy, they either had to look like humans or be at least cute or attractive. Since Aexs was neither, Qin Muye had no choice.
(End of Chapter)
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