Chapter 424: Chapter 220: Battlefield Spoils and [Tide Rod] (Part 2)

Even with his high “8” points of Physical Endurance due to the effect of Drip Dew, he was barely holding on.

Fortunately, that half bottle of Healing Potion had a good effect, restoring much of his energy, preventing his Combat Ability from dropping too much.

Speaking of Cash and Vireis, perhaps it was because he hid so well before, catching them off guard with [Gravity Control], coupled with the mental Chilling effect of [Gaze into the Abyss].

So that Xia Nan and the two, combined, exchanged less than two rounds before wiping them out. It was unknown if they even had time to exert their full strength.

Instead, Mint, after Beast Transformation, was much stronger than he expected, far exceeding many just-promoted professionals.

Whether it was Professional Combat Skills or the Beastman’s racial talents, the opponent’s ability to control thorns, summon beasts, and even use decoys to take blows, paired with their exaggerated physical attributes, was particularly difficult to deal with.

Especially in the forest, which was the opponent’s home ground.

Making Xia Nan feel quite challenged during the fight.

Other than the [Destiny Coin], almost all other trump cards were used up, barely winning by seizing a Spiritual Enlightenment at the last moment.

It was his quick response in the field to abandon the weapon in his hand and use the armor to withstand a strike from the opponent, earning the chance to win.

But thinking back now, there were still oversights in the battle.

Xia Nan raised his left hand, glancing at the dark, smooth arm shield on his forearm and its sharp edge.

At the final moment, with both weapons already dropped, he chose to use his fist, adding [Gravity Etching] for a finishing blow.

This was a new use of Battle Skills he had neither tried nor even imagined before, benefiting from the combat inspiration that burst out when highly focused.

Although the result was good, in fact, using the Snake Scale Arm Shield instead of a fist to release that last [Gravity Etching] seemed more reliable.

But at the time, did he really have the conditions to adjust his position out of thin air and use the arm shield to attack?

Xia Nan reviewed in his heart.

However, his mind had just begun to operate, and before the thoughts deepened, he temporarily called it off.

Shaking his head, he shook away the miscellaneous thoughts.

Although the battle was over, it was not the right time for review and summary.

In the night at Mist Forest, the bloody smell on the field could easily attract dangerous Demons.

He had to hurry up and finish the final wrap-up work, then quickly leave and find a safe place to spend the night.

Wait until tomorrow to find a way out.

Tensing his waist and abdomen, Xia Nan stood up straight, and while being alert to the surrounding dense forest, quickly checked his bodily injuries and the extent of damage to his Equipment.

After drinking that half bottle of Healing Potion, the pain in his chest alleviated slightly. Although there was still some mild stinging when moving, it was completely within a bearable range.

He should be able to recover after resting for a few days when he returned to town.

The three deep wounds on his right arm from Mint’s claws had already stopped bleeding, and a burst of pain could be felt from them.

In terms of injuries, it wasn’t too bad. The battle was over, and with his physique, a few good sleeps would almost restore him, leaving no scars.

The trouble was the “Beastification Curse” that might have already invaded his body along with the wounds.

If he didn’t want to suddenly grow a furry tail or drool over raw meat.

He needed to return to River Valley Town quickly to see if he could exchange points for a Magic Scroll with the “Remove Curse” Spell stored or spend a large sum to have a Spellcaster who masters similar Spells treat him.

——He had already searched in the Alchemist’s small shop in the Association before for related disease Purification Potions and found none.

It seemed to be quite a significant expense.

If unlucky, it could empty his savings in one go.

Hmm… The Plate Chain Composite Armor on him is also damaged. The iron plate on the chest was almost torn apart by Mint’s claw.

Fortunately, other parts are still intact, perhaps with some minor expenses to send it to the Blacksmith Shop for major repairs, it might still be usable.

Suddenly felt like his deposit of over four hundred Gold Coins seemed inadequate.

Xia Nan’s gaze swept over the several corpses on the field.

Hoping the proceeds from this task could make up for his losses.

…

First, there was Vireis, who was mentally countered by [Gaze into the Abyss], fell into a Chilling state, and was decapitated before she had time to act.

This tall and slender Zor hybrid didn’t have any obvious armor-type Equipment on her— the Wanderer’s profession characteristics and exotic aesthetic from the underground left her wearing just a set of light tight-fitting hollowed-out leather clothes.

Although the two short daggers were not Magic Equipment, they looked decent and well-preserved, likely to fetch a good price at the Blacksmith Shop.

Aside from some worthless miscellaneous items, Xia Nan found 6 Gold, 1 Silver, and 3 Copper in her pouch, as well as some small medicine bottles with unspecified uses.

As for the former, it’s normal there’s only this amount of money, considering that few adventurers, including himself, would carry all their possessions. At most, they’d carry a little for emergencies during the task.

As for the latter, Xia Nan had once seen her apply a viscous, oily, paste-like substance from the bottle onto her daggers, which was presumably some kind of poison.

He didn’t know its specific effects, so he wasn’t too willing to use it.

But maybe Ms. Edwina of the “Green Grass Cauldron” would buy it, and failing that, selling it at a low price to the general store was also an option.

What was a bit unfortunate was that the elliptical eye-like Tool in Vireis’s hand, after releasing the dark purple beam that triggered the [Gaze into the Abyss] effect, seemed to lose its power, lying stiffly on the ground.

He didn’t know if it could be used again.

Xia Nan casually picked it up, wrapped it in several layers of gauze, and stuffed it deep into his backpack.

Even a legitimate professional didn’t have a big item that could sell for a three-figure Gold amount right on her, which made him feel a bit dissatisfied.

Considering that assassins of this type tended to keep some important items close to their bodies and worried that Zor Elves, notorious poison masters, might have left some nasty backhand tricks on their bodies.

Xia Nan focused his attention, staying alert.

From a distance, he protected himself with the left arm shield, grabbed the sword hilt with his right hand, and used the sword tip to open the leather clothes on the opponent’s body, checking carefully.

He found nothing.

As for any other kind of psychological aspects during the check…

Let’s just say, although he had developed a few hard-to-mention quirks due to the pressure during his adventures.

But not to the extent of developing a fondness for a headless body in front of him, still bleeding from its wounds.

Then, there was also Cash, who had his head chopped off, turned into a corpse.

Through [Gravity Control] and [Heart-drawing Vision], Xia Nan caused him to lose control in high-speed movement, thus directly crashing into his blade.

The head flew high, landed on the ground, and the body flew straight into the depths of the forest due to inertia.

Xia Nan followed the traces and found Cash’s body after quite some searching by a sturdy oak tree with cracks in its bark.

The expected Fine Scale Armor that could sell for a good price twisted beyond recognition under a terrifying impact, like a violently opened can of metal, entirely losing its appearance as armor.

It had already become a mass of scrap iron.

And inside the “can”, naturally, Cash was nothing more than a puddle of flesh that looked particularly grotesque and abstract from the outside.

Fortunately, the pouch was still tied to his body.

Xia Nan found 9 Gold, 8 Silver, and 2 Copper inside.

Better than nothing.

But surprisingly, Cash’s weapon, the Green-gray Stone Spear with a plain appearance, smooth body, and etched with ocean patterns on its surface.

In Xia Nan’s gaze, it revealed its attribute panel with far more words than ordinary weapons.

…

[Tide Rod]

Type: Spear

Level: Ordinary (White)

Effect:

When the Stone Spear is inserted vertically into calm seawater, it will emit a subsonic vibration that can attract all small plankton within 1 mile for 6 hours.

Trigger Condition:

Use the spear tip at a frequency of 60 times per minute to stab a living, healthy whale without interruption.

Description:

Compared to a weapon for slaughter, it seems more suitable for those patient anglers.

Remarks:

“You know, sometimes to catch big fish… you do need some small tricks.”

—— Black Reef Islands Fishing Competition Champion · Beast Transformer (Whale Man) · Bill Bom