Chapter 40: Competing With Me? Are You Even Worthy?
Wang Heng instantly flew into a rage.
He had worked so hard and fought for so long, only for it all to end up as labor for someone else?
There was absolutely no way Wang Heng could tolerate this!
However, just as Wang Heng charged over, Xiao Wen narrowed his eyes. The long spear in his hand thrust straight forward, bringing with it a sharp sound of tearing through the air. The spear shot directly toward Wang Heng, intending to kill him.
But just as Xiao Wen was about to strike the killing blow, a figure flashed forward and blocked in front of Wang Heng.
The man held a large saber in his hand and brought it slashing down directly.
In an instant, a humming sound rang out.
It was the sound of metal clashing, vibrating beside their ears.
The long spear in Xiao Wen's hand trembled violently. The webbing between his thumb and index finger went numb, nearly splitting open.
Block, HP -199.
Block, HP -189.
Almost identical red damage numbers floated above both their heads.
Xiao Wen narrowed his eyes, a trace of surprise flashing through them.
Then his gaze fell on the person beside Wang Heng.
A fifth-rank general.
Gan Ning!
Wang Heng's bound general!
Looks like I can't kill this guy.
The thought flashed through Xiao Wen's mind.
Just as he forced Gan Ning back with one spear strike, Wang Heng's attack arrived and landed directly on Xiao Wen.
However, before his attack could truly fall, a dragon-python phantom coiled around Xiao Wen's body. Its massive serpent eyes stared at Wang Heng, and with a hiss, it completely blocked the power of the attack.
Miss, HP -0.
The characters flashed.
Xiao Wen sneered.
Taking advantage of the momentum, he swept the spear diagonally forward, striking Wang Heng as he rushed in.
Because of the brief collision just now, Xiao Wen's strength had not yet fully recovered, so the power of this strike was not especially strong.
Even so, it sent Wang Heng flying backward. He crashed to the ground in a daze and could not recover for quite some time.
HP -599.
“Trying to steal my things? Are you even worthy?”
Xiao Wen snorted coldly, rested the long spear on his shoulder, and looked at Gan Ning beside him. He grinned lightly, revealing a row of snow-white teeth.
“Are you going to stand up for your master?”
The moment those words fell, Gan Ning flew into a rage and charged forward again, attacking Xiao Wen.
Xiao Wen laughed loudly.
His body swayed left and right, moving like a swimming dragon. He turned sideways to avoid Gan Ning's attack, then rushed off to the side.
Within just a few steps, he charged into the crowd of players behind Wang Heng.
The Python-Head Moon-Sundering Spear danced in his hands. As the spear edge swept out, many players and soldiers were killed on the spot.
He forcibly carved out a bloody path through the crowd and left swaggering away.
As for the players and soldiers, they had already been frightened out of their wits by the scene before them.
Even their boss, the vice guild master of Dongning Pavilion, had been sent flying by this man's spear.
Gan Ning, a fifth-rank general regarded among players as a godlike existence, had actually had his attack blocked as well.
That alone showed just how powerful this black-clothed man was.
Run!
Almost as soon as that thought flashed through their minds, the players scattered to both sides, not daring to clash with him head-on.
Because of that, Xiao Wen barely had to expend much effort before he walked away openly.
Behind him, Wang Heng and the other players widened their eyes, their gazes filled with shock and fury.
Their fists clenched tightly, wishing they could chase after that man right now and kill him.
But Wang Heng knew very well that even if their group caught up, they might not necessarily be able to take him down.
“Send people. Investigate that guy's identity for me. In this world, no one has ever dared to steal my things!”
Wang Heng's face was cold, his eyes filled with icy killing intent as his fists clenched tightly.
A cold snort rang in everyone's ears like muffled thunder, echoing around them.
The surrounding guild members nodded repeatedly.
When they looked at Wang Heng, they could not help but shrink their necks, traces of fear appearing on their faces.
While Wang Heng was overcome with fury, Xiao Wen had already left with several quick leaps.
Using the courier station, he teleported back to Luoyang and returned to the inn room he had rented earlier.
Xiao Wen removed the stealth outfit from his body, stretched lazily, and lay down on the bed for a pleasant rest.
He only felt that his mind was clear, his spirit refreshed, and his entire body extremely comfortable.
After resting briefly, he woke up.
He was not in a hurry to count his gains. Instead, he had the innkeeper downstairs send up a meal with wine and dishes.
Only after eating and drinking his fill in the game did he begin thinking about his next step.
Revenge was certainly necessary, but occasional mental relaxation was also indispensable.
After all, in this virtual world said to be one hundred percent realistic, what was presented was not merely a seemingly virtual world.
Even the food and wine before him had their taste restored with complete realism.
The nutrient solution in the game cabin could supplement the body's functional needs, but this wine and food gave Xiao Wen a kind of taste-bud enjoyment that came from the soul.
Truly not bad!
Xiao Wen burped contentedly, had the waiter take everything away, then closed the door and windows.
Only then did he begin checking his spoils one by one.
First were the three golden light orbs dropped by Hua Feng.
One was a City Establishment Token, one was a hidden quest scroll, and the last was a Silver-grade piece of equipment, [Profound Spirit Wind-Chasing Boots].
[Profound Spirit Wind-Chasing Boots]
Type: Boots · Protective Gear
Grade: Silver
Attribute: Movement Speed +10
Description: Put on these light boots, and you will possess greater speed and more agile movement.
“Boots can be considered one of the rarer types among protective gear. My luck this time isn't bad.”
Xiao Wen muttered, then directly equipped the Profound Spirit Wind-Chasing Boots.
Afterward, he picked up the hidden quest scroll.
Hidden Quest — The Custom of Foster Sons
Status: Unactivated
Description: In the military, the custom of taking foster sons is widespread. Activate this quest for a chance to enter Hua Xiong's army and become Hua Xiong's foster son.
Reward: ???
Hint: Player Half-Journey Through the Mortal World has killed Hua Xiong's beloved foster son. Quest completion rate: 5%. Please activate with caution.
Xiao Wen: (‧̣̥̇꒪່⍢꒪່)
Holy shit!
Isn't this just tricking me in a roundabout way into becoming Hua Xiong's son?
Could I possibly do something like that?
If I had known this was the hidden quest, I should have left it for Wang Heng!
Xiao Wen grumbled, then immediately ignored the thing.
After that, his gaze fell on the only piece of equipment in his inventory emitting golden light.
[Profound Spirit Battle Halberd]
Type: Weapon
Grade: Gold
Attribute: Attack Power +50
Special Effect: 5% chance to cut through armor.
Description: A weapon said to have been forged by a grandmaster blacksmith using meteoric iron from beyond the heavens. Around two meters long, its halberd blade is extremely sharp, capable of slicing hair with a breath, splitting mountains, cleaving stone, and dealing tremendous damage!
Profound Spirit Battle Halberd?
Gold-grade equipment. The quality was decent.
However, compared to the Python-Head Set, it was still somewhat lacking. It was far inferior to the practical effect of Dragon-Python Body Protection.
Still, it was a Gold-grade weapon. He might as well keep it for now.
...
Outside the inn, in a certain residence within Luoyang, Liu Chu and Meng Feng were still discussing whether they needed to form an alliance against Dongning Pavilion.
Immediately afterward, both of them received news at the same time.
Wang Heng, the vice guild master of Dongning Pavilion, had suffered a setback at the hands of a mysterious person.
The spoils of war he had been about to obtain had actually been snatched away by that mysterious person.
Holy shit!
Wang Heng got robbed?
What wonderful news!
But who did this?
Who was bold enough to defy the heavens like this, and also possessed the corresponding strength?
Could it be him?
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