Chapter 8, I haven't even exerted myself, how did you all fall down?

The newcomers immediately began to cheer softly, as if it were they who were elegantly slaying the serpent. This sense of shared pride quickly spread, and the initial feeling of fear upon entering the cave gradually faded away

At this moment, the wooden stick that Zhu Hao had been preparing was suddenly put to use. In the face of the venom, they surprisingly did not use the round shield that emitted a faint blue light to defend themselves, but instead approached with the wooden stick.

If the newcomers were aware of the reasons behind the distribution of weapons, their expressions would likely not be so exuberant...

Excessively exhausting one's physical strength before a battle is one of the major taboos. The three narrative characters slightly shook their heads, feeling somewhat disappointed in this group of companions

In this situation, Lin Tiannan presented another surprise.

At last, a mountain wall covered with vines and moss revealed itself to the crowd, faintly disclosing a deep cave entrance, from which a terrifying red light emanated dimly

Without mentioning how foolish and naive their thoughts are, as they entered the cave, the environment became increasingly eerie and cold. The surrounding walls seemed to ooze water, and a faint, fishy odor permeated the air, causing one to hold their breath

The green little snake first appears in the main quest alongside the - picture - book. This snake, about the thickness of a thumb, is entirely emerald green and moves at a remarkably fast pace. However, it has low health and relatively weak attack power. Qin Guang easily blocks their biting attacks with his shield, while Zhu Hao swiftly slashes down with his sword, effortlessly neutralizing the first wave of attacks in no time.

The leader, Qin Guang, also darkened his expression. Although they had already gathered detailed information about the enemies within the Hidden Dragon Cave, facing them in reality still proved to be quite a headache.

This atmosphere really resembles a monster's lair Many newcomers were secretly complaining, feeling nervous, involuntarily swallowing, and gripping their weapons tightly, their strength so great that their joints turned pale

However, the subsequent red snake is not so easily dismissed; it moves with even greater speed and ferocity. When attacking, it prefers to raise its upper body, flicking its dark red tongue, and with a sudden opening of its mouth, several drops of venom shoot forth like bullets.

In the training grounds of Linjiabao, pairs of disciples were exchanging techniques with great fervor. Such sects and families, as long as one maintains a good relationship with them, will open places like training grounds. Observing from the sidelines allows one to gain insights and skills akin to those acquired from books.

If Tang Meier were to know that her useless subordinate, in pursuit of a stroke of luck, allowed Gao Xu to accomplish so much in such a short period of time, she would probably be infuriated enough to experience an early onset of menopause

However, with this, it becomes impossible to remain as composed as before. Yet, despite Zhu Hao's mind being in a chaotic state, he was not to be underestimated. After expending three wooden sticks to deal with a wave of red snakes, he even had the audacity to toss his long hair back, tilt his head at a forty-five-degree angle, and casually utter a phrase:

Six hours can be considered long or short, especially for this group of new reincarnators

I haven't even exerted myself, how did you all fall down?

Before setting off, he brought enthusiastic individuals to the Lin family's armory, allowing all the reincarnators to choose a weapon of their choice as a sharp blade for vanquishing demons and evil.

The cheapest white equipment, like a wooden stick, is one thing; however, this blue round shield of his is a rare and precious piece of armor. The cost of repairs is astonishingly high, and it absolutely cannot be exposed to venom.

Such fortunate events are certainly rare, especially for someone like Zhu Hao, whose aptitude is merely 5. Therefore, most reincarnators on hetushu.com typically join by completing tasks issued by sects or noble families to obtain their legacies, which is the proper way to proceed

For example, through a series of tasks, the favorability of the character was raised, finally allowing the imparting of a powerful skill. However, due to insufficient comprehension, what was originally an A-level skill was reduced to a C-level in the hands of the reincarnator. How lamentable this situation is, just thinking about it sends chills down one's spine

Although all the weapons were uniformly white, for the newcomers who were unarmed, this was a windfall. Of course, the few newcomers who had previously spent points to purchase weapons were greatly disappointed, even cursing loudly. The veterans also looked down on these weapons, merely selecting one to sell upon their return to the space in exchange for some points, considering it better than nothing.

In fact, this is also one of the privileges that the space grants to newcomers. Of course, such privileges do not appear in all narrative worlds; only in those with a higher level of difficulty, adjustments like this are made to enhance the survival rate of newcomers, which can be seen as a form of balance

It is uncertain whether their persistence is too intense or if the characters in the story are inherently more agreeable. After being troubled by the *illustrations* and *text* for several hours, the young man in blue, Xu Lang, who had already established the notion of "marriage and murder," indeed provided some guidance. Although it was impossible to achieve immediate understanding of the skills for the newcomers, it had already given them immense hope

Therefore, realistic reincarnators like Tang Meier do not engage in the martial arts arena to fight for the meager chances, but rather strive through their own efforts and planning to obtain tangible benefits.

The bright red venom shot out with a "pop," quickly corroding its way in. Suddenly, a plume of green smoke erupted from the decaying wood. Zhu Hao's expression changed, and he hurriedly threw the wooden stick aside. However, this green smoke contained toxins; if one's resistance to poison was insufficient, inhaling it could result in a significant loss of health.

As Zhu Hao just shared the durability reduction value of the wooden stick, it is indeed as the data suggests. These toxins not only inflict a poisoning status that lasts for 10 seconds, but they also corrode equipment, causing durability to decrease quite rapidly, which is extremely frustrating.

When it comes to perception, this is one of the most frustrating attributes for reincarnators in the early stages. It offers almost no assistance in combat, and investing precious free attribute points into it is truly disheartening. However, if one does not allocate points to it, at critical moments, it could very well lead to unbearable suffering for the reincarnator

Zhu Hao returned home dejectedly

The Hidden Dragon Cave is located in the deep mountains southwest of Suzhou, with a journey of at least five or six li. Some newcomers with poor physical condition naturally became a burden. Fortunately, there were no wild monsters appearing along the way in the game; otherwise, it would likely have been nighttime by the time they reached the Hidden Dragon Cave

His fearless demeanor, taking the lead, immediately boosted the morale of others. Not only the characters in the story, but even the newcomers felt a surge of spirit, as if they were enveloped by the experienced ones. With a tall figure to support them, what was there to fear if the sky were to fall!

Gradually, the population became increasingly sparse, until finally, all that surrounded was dense forest and quiet vines, silent and tranquil, resembling a dead zone, where even the sound of footsteps seemed exceedingly out of place

At this moment, the faint sound of "Sisi" breathing could be heard. Leading the group, Qin Guang had already raised his round shield, positioning it in front of him in a defensive stance. Behind him, Zhu Hao held a sword in his right hand, while his left hand grasped a wide wooden stick, the purpose of which was unclear. Tang Mei'er lit a torch to illuminate the path for everyone.

As three characters were about to enter, they heard Qin Guang let out a cold snort, and he was the first to pull aside the icy vines and step into the cave