Chapter 9, The Tactics of Experts

I will take you!" Gu Fei said

At the pond at the foot of the hill, Gu Fei had been grinding monsters for a full two hours. In his eyes, he was not just fighting monsters; he was practicing his martial arts routines. This feeling of sweating profusely and being thoroughly engaged was what he enjoyed, and he did not find the repetition tedious at all. The reason he could persist while family members gradually gave up on martial arts was that Gu Fei himself was filled with love for martial arts, deriving endless joy from it

"Defending the home and the country... Is there still a need for this now?" said Fireball

Ah! Ah! So fast, I just reached level 10. Looking at the text, Gu Fei could almost feel the lament of the fireball. However, it took him only two hours to reach level 10. Back then, he had only fought a couple of battles by this pond. It seems that in this parallel world, fighting monsters beyond one's level is an excellent way to level up.

Killing intent... Is there really such a thing?" The fireball murmured to itself

Although it is completely realistic, as a game, the characters must have a backpack to store items. In the parallel world, the backpack is designed as a pocket. When you pick up an item, simply toss it into the pocket attached to your right waist, and it will be considered stored in the backpack, never to fall out again. When you want to retrieve something, you reach into the pocket and feel a neatly arranged grid inside; whatever section you reach into, the item in that section will naturally be grasped in your hand. When your hand comes out of the pocket, the item is considered taken out, creating a sensation akin to that of a magical cat. When you want to retrieve something, you reach into the pocket and feel a neatly arranged grid inside; whatever section you reach into, the item in that section will naturally be grasped in your hand. When your hand comes out of the pocket, the item is considered taken out, creating a sensation akin to that of a magical cat.

Not wanting to care about Fei, he shook his head: "Martial arts should only be formally learned when a person's body has fully matured, at least around the age of fifteen or sixteen. You are about the same age as I am, so how could you be too old? However, learning martial arts requires a significant amount of time, at least eight to twelve hours every day. Do you have that much free time?"

I am here to play games, not to be carried by others!" Fireball said with great determination

Gu Fei smiled wryly in resignation

"Martial arts are for strengthening the body; kung fu is for defeating enemies and protecting the homeland," Gu Fei said with a sigh. This was precisely where he and his father differed in their understanding. His father always emphasized that they practiced martial arts, but Gu Fei felt that it was clearly kung fu.

Of course. Gu Fei nodded, "I am not yet very adept at sensing killing intent; the most formidable among us is my fourth uncle. For instance, if he is sleeping there and you walk around him or make a sound, he will remain sound asleep. However, the moment your attention is focused on him, he will wake up immediately"

Am I already too old? The Fireball felt somewhat disappointed. He was already in his twenties, and according to the conventions of certain martial arts novels, the protagonist at this age should have already made a name for himself in the martial world. If one only starts practicing martial arts at this age, by the time they emerge, all the potential partners would have been taken.

"It is not martial arts, it is kung fu!" Gu Fei said

After taking down six more homeless individuals, Gu Fei had reached level 16. He scooped up some water from the edge of the pond and splashed it on his face. The hot sweat on his face felt incredibly refreshing as the cool water hit it. For the first time, Gu Fei genuinely admired the realism of the game; the sensation of sweating combined with the cool touch was simply fantastic

The two parted ways, and Gu Fei continued to grind monsters in this leveling area. The recent battle with the Sword Demon had him feeling exhilarated; it had been a long time since he had the opportunity to engage in such a duel. In that fleeting moment between victory and defeat, Gu Fei cherished the feeling. Although this opponent was quite rough in terms of combat skills, in a realistic game like "Parallel World" that requires fighting, everyone will eventually master certain combat techniques. That will be the time when things truly become interesting.

Gu Fei tidied up and climbed to the top of the mountain, looking around to identify the direction back to Cloud City.

This person wore a form-fitting purple robe that showcased her figure well. It was evident that she was a female player. From the side, Gu Fei could not clearly see her features; he only noticed that her right hand was holding her left arm, while her left hand gently rested two fingers on her lips, intently watching the Sword Demon down the slope

What is the difference

Alright! Gu Fei replied with a message, hetushu.com. He began to clean up the six fellows he had taken down. A small amount of coins, some flowers and plants whose uses are still unknown, and then there are the small knives for cutting flesh. Gu Fei has now collected more than ten of them and has no place left to put them.

This distance, I wonder if he has recognized me. Gu Fei thought to himself, he does not possess any signature equipment as special as the Frost of Memories of the Sword Demon.

Level 16 now," Gu Fei replied

The fireball is merciless in its dominance, whistling and hissing. The online gaming expert once admired now elicits only one word in his mind: pfft

The other players of the Anti-Sky Guild, witnessing the president's complete and utter defeat, appeared disheartened. After casting a few fierce glances at Gu Fei and Fireball, they silently left.

"Because there is a murderous aura." Gu Fei smiled

No," Gu Fei smiled, "so isn't this me playing an online game!"

"Drunk brother, slow down a bit, don't throw me too far away!" The fireball waved his hand while running, "If you haven't come down by the time we turn back, let's go back to the city for a drink."

However, Gu Fei soon discovered that not far from him, on a nearby hillside, there was another person watching the performance of the Sword Demon.

Oh... can I learn it? The fireball came with spirit

"No need, no need, I won't study anymore, let's continue the game!" Fireball hurriedly interrupted.

At that moment, Gu Fei received a notification of a new message. Upon opening the inbox, he found it was indeed from the website https://mhetushucom.com: "Drunk Brother, what level are you?"

Unexpectedly, a girl has quite an eye for quality. Gu Fei smiled. At this moment, the Sword Demon had just dealt with another vagrant and retreated to a resting place. He patted his pocket and seemed to realize that his backpack was already full. After letting out a sigh, he raised his head and immediately noticed the two people on the hillside watching him. After a moment of surprise, he turned and left.

As for the NPCs in front of him? Gu Fei casually flipped them over in boredom. A computer is still a computer; such rigid attack patterns, used repeatedly, are fundamentally ineffective. Sooner or later, all players will discover the tactics employed by the computer. For instance, that Sword Demon from earlier, with his intellect and reflexes, will ultimately become a master.

"How do you know he is behind you?" Fireball asked

At this moment, six homeless men had also appeared by the pond. Gu Fei picked up the small meat-cutting knife he had dropped earlier, preparing to go and fight the enemies. Huoqiu said from the side, "Drunk Brother, the monsters here are too high in level. I don't have your skills; I'm going to find another place to train."

The method of attack used by the Sword Demon is surprisingly similar to that of Gu Fei, as it is also a repetitive strategy tailored to the characteristics of NPCs. Gu Fei couldn't help but express his admiration in his heart.

"You really know martial arts!" said Fireball

You..." Gu Fei hesitated

"Go ahead then!" Gu Fei smiled

Unfortunately, I noticed a fellow practicing at the pond by the foot of the mountain. Stealthily approaching from behind the vagrant, I delivered a backstab, then faced the onslaught of monsters with a flurry of stabs. After knocking one down, I quickly ran away to rest. Once my health was restored, I repeated the same tactic.

"Alright!" Gu Fei responded repeatedly

There were supposed to be six homeless men by the campfire, but only three were present. When the fourth one respawns, the Sword Demon will immediately move forward, stealthily approach, deliver a backstab, launch a forceful attack, retreat, rest, and wait for the next respawn before advancing again

Drunken Brother, Drunken Brother! Those who defy the heavens have all dispersed, and the fireball has already erected a new idol.

"Drunk Brother, have you finished your work? I have saved some money, and when you come back to the city, I will treat you to a drink!" Fireball sent another message.

The dagger in this person's hand emitted a faint blue glow. Gu Fei smiled, recognizing that this person was the Sword Demon. His level seemed to be around 20, making it quite suitable for grinding monsters here. However, the groups of six wandering rogues were not suitable for players to tackle alone; apart from someone with Gu Fei's extraordinary skills, only a player like the Sword Demon, who was adept at calculations, could handle them.

or by utilizing the time you spend in the game

The two individuals, having lost sight of their target, immediately chose their respective directions to leave. Gu Fei noticed that the direction the girl was heading was almost the same as that of the Sword Demon, and he couldn't help but chuckle inwardly: Could it be that this Sword Demon is about to have a romantic encounter? Although his curiosity was piqued, he thought about the fireball still waiting for him at the bar in the city, and thus abandoned the idea of following them to take a look.

No," Fireball replied without a moment's thought