owlsbooks Chapter 59: The game is giving away more freebies!
Chapter 59: The game is giving away more freebies!
The plan is finalized.
Yu Wang took a deep breath to calm his agitated emotions, and then began to silently criticize in his heart:
"The Lord of Greed is a bloodsucking parasite who's obsessed with money, ruthless, petty, and greedy—a man who, despite possessing mountains of gold and silver, still schemes to steal the last penny from others' pockets!"
The thought had just arisen—
[Warning! You have attempted to insult a great being, and your sanity has been affected! Sanity -10!]
You felt guilty about your ignorance, Spirit -2
The game notification was accompanied by a strong feeling of dizziness, and my sanity dropped sharply in an instant.
But Yu Wang was extremely excited!
He swore!
Moreover, apart from the usual penalty for sanity points, there were no other backlashes, and there was no suffocating feeling as if an invisible force was strangling my throat! The pain of being eaten away by countless insects was completely absent!
Yu Wang's heart was instantly filled with immense excitement and joy!
What does this mean?
This means that he benefited from the [Monster Merchant] pathway, gaining its basic abilities. In the future, as he explores this pathway further, he may be able to unlock even more advanced skills.
At the same time, he is not under the formal jurisdiction or constraint of the Lord of Greed!
No need to meet KPIs, no need to make regular offerings! No need to follow strict doctrines! And no need to worry about being punished, stripped of power, or even having your power taken back for failing to meet performance targets!
Yu Wang is now like a cunning guy who didn't pay his internet bill but somehow managed to get free Wi-Fi from the Lord of Greed!
What an incredibly bug-like situation!
Suppressing the surging excitement in his heart, Yu Wang quickly composed himself.
Becoming an "unregistered resident" is a good thing, but you must never expose it!
Otherwise, whether it's discovered by other legitimate "monster merchants" or attracts the attention of the "Lord of Greed," it will inevitably bring unpredictable trouble!
Furthermore, the specific effects and side effects of the "wealth perception" ability still need to be verified.
If you're so reluctant to spend pearl coins that you even hesitate to use them as essential ammunition for water cannons, then...
The negative impact of this ability would be too great, and it could even lead to losing more than you gain, or even dying at a critical moment due to being stingy with resources!
"We must stay clear-headed and not be led by the nose. Pearl coins are tools, resources; they must be used without hesitation when the time is right!"
Yu Wang calmed himself down, memorized the words, and decided to bring them up and repeat them to himself from time to time to "brainwash" himself.
Furthermore, he was keenly aware of the vast difference between himself, an "illegal immigrant," and a legitimate "monster merchant."
After all, he did not go through the proper procedures and did not sign a contract to receive the official "blessing" from the Lord of Greed.
Therefore, he only possessed the most basic ability of this path: "wealth perception".
He did not obtain the Monster Merchant's core abilities, such as "immortality," "becoming stronger by trading pearls," and "dark protection."
Yu Wang felt not regret, but rather a sense of relief.
Having core skills will further strengthen the connection with the Lord of Greed, greatly increasing the risk of being discovered!
"This is perfect. We can pick up useful peripheral abilities from all sides without taking on the risks of core skills. Playing it safe and developing stealthily is the way to go!"
Having cleared his mind, Yu Wang let out a long breath, feeling much more lucid.
"My original plan was to use my memory advantage to find a high-potential stock, but I ended up going down a path that skirts the edge of reality by accident."
He chuckled self-deprecatingly, but his eyes were unusually bright.
Who would want to be a pawn to be manipulated when they can live freely and control their own destiny?
Even gods won't do it!
Thinking of this, Yu Wang suddenly remembered that he had another clue about a supernatural path.
He remembered that the basic ability "Ocean Blessing" in the "Environmental Guardian" extraordinary pathway was also quite good!
"Ocean Blessing" allows superhumans to breathe freely in seawater! It also increases resistance to negative status effects!
Some minor injuries can be completely healed simply by jumping into the sea and soaking them in seawater!
"Even if the effects of the abilities gained from close combat are greatly reduced, as long as it allows me to stay underwater a little longer and slows down my stamina depletion, that will be a huge advantage in crucial moments!"
Yu Wangxin was moved.
Especially since he had just experienced underwater combat and poisoning, his need for underwater endurance and recovery was even more urgent.
He immediately took out the wave-shaped "Environmental Guardian Badge" from his inner pocket.
Then, focus intently on its detailed panel to find the way to unlock extraordinary pathways.
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[Extraordinary Approach: Environmental Guardians]
[How to use: When the three-dimensional attributes reach the physical limit, hold the badge and loudly recite the following maxim]
For the great cause of marine environmental protection, I will dedicate my wisdom, strength, and even my life! Clean every beach, purify every drop of seawater, and let the glory of the azure sky illuminate all waters! I will fight for this great cause of environmental protection for the rest of my life!
After reading the requirements,
Yu Wang directly skipped the prerequisite of "three-dimensional attributes reaching the physical limit".
Changing to the "Monster Merchant" job also requires reaching the limits of physical strength, but didn't Duck A still gain knowledge from it?
What do human demands have to do with ducklings?
However, when you see the second half of the sentence, which requires you to recite the proverb aloud, it's not a problem.
Yu Wang looked up at ducks A and B, who could only quack, and fell silent.
"..."
Sigh, let's not talk about it!
It seems that this badge can only serve as a pass for now.
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Time slipped by unnoticed, and before we knew it, it was midnight.
Yu Wang did not sleep. By the light of the fish oil lamp, he used purified water to clean the bloodstains around his wounds while checking historical transaction information, seemingly waiting quietly for something.
On the completely silent sea, there was no sound except for the rhythmic lapping of the waves.
However, just as this silence reached its peak, a voice with a mocking and wicked tone simultaneously rang in the minds of all the surviving survivors.
That was a game system announcement:
【Ding dong! 】
[Dear Survivors, good evening! Long time no see! Today is day six of the game! With tomorrow's storm looming, are you feeling the long night ahead and unable to sleep?]
Do you feel hopeless and despairing as you look at your dilapidated little raft that hasn't even reached level 1 yet?
Don't worry! Your thoughtful game manager is here to bring you warmth again!
To ensure that every player feels the game's fairness and care, and to allow everyone to relax before the storm, we are launching the game's first-ever "Group Dungeon"!