Chapter 6: Bipedal Dragon

To be honest, Lin Li was also afraid, but he was even more afraid of being in this damned forest. If he wanted to escape this forest, he could not watch the bipedal dragons turn those three living people into corpses. Sometimes, the reason for doing good is just that simple

Hearing the middle-aged man express his gratitude, Lin Li finally remembered the important matter at hand

Unfortunately, the current situation makes it very difficult for a magician to play a role. In the midst of intense running, the physically weak magician has even become a burden. Thus, most of the time, it is the beautiful woman with long golden hair who takes care of the two. This girl is already quite beautiful, and wearing a tight-fitting red armor accentuates her exquisite curves as she runs swiftly. With her left hand supporting the injured and her right hand wielding a short sword, the grace she exudes in her glances even makes Lin Li, who is hidden among the trees, unable to help but steal a few more glances at her.

A pair of young men and women were fleeing alongside a middle-aged man. The man was wearing a finely crafted magical robe, which suggested that he was likely a well-born wizard. Particularly noteworthy was the staff in his hand, which, even from Lin Li's perspective, could only be described as impressive.

Until this morning, Lin Li finally heard some sounds

"I can't believe it! I can't believe it! Living people!" Lin Li, who had always prided himself on being a cultured person, exclaimed two "I can't believe it" in quick succession, as he was truly overwhelmed with excitement; he had actually seen three living people.

Although these three living individuals are likely to become deceased very soon, at least for now, they are still alive

How piercing | Exciting! As soon as the Double-footed Flying Dragon appeared, Lin Li's eyes immediately widened.

As the bipedal dragon lay dead, the injured middle-aged man leaned against the surrounding tree trunks, struggling to emerge from the thicket. He wanted to step forward to thank his savior, but just as he took a couple of steps, he saw his benefactor desperately squeezing the corpse of the bipedal dragon with a glass bottle.

The injured middle-aged man is named Magreni, one of the many adventurers in Galos City. This time, he entered the Sunset Mountains to undertake a mission from the Adventurers' Guild, with the objective of obtaining a scorpion tail. The beautiful woman with long golden hair is his daughter, named Ina, who is also an adventurer

However, what is truly fatal is the ice pick that remains lodged in the wound. This ice pick not only pierced the internal organs of the bipedal dragon but also fundamentally prevented the wound from closing. Blood gushed forth like a reservoir with its gates opened, surging and joyfully splattering outward

This vampire-like action fell into the eyes of the three, instantly sending a chill down their spines

In the end, it was that injured middle-aged man who, with a bit more courage, cautiously approached and said: "Respected Wizard, thank you for your generous assistance..."

Everything was going smoothly at first. After a few days of searching, we quickly discovered a solitary scorpion lion in the northern part of the forest. So this morning, we set a trap near its lair. McGrainey wore a wry smile as he said, "Then we hid in the woods, waiting for it to take the bait. But who would have thought that the trap did not attract the scorpion lion, but instead drew in two bipedal dragons? Heaven knows how this happened. The trap, originally set for the scorpion lion, completely enraged these two bipedal dragons. They launched an attack on the woods. I killed one of them, but was severely injured by its counterattack before it died. Mr. Cromwell had to take me and Ina to escape from the woods... In the end, we were fortunate to encounter you. If it weren't for your intervention, I truly wouldn't know what to do with *Tu* *Shu*.

Suddenly, a bipedal dragon swooped down, splashing acidic liquid onto the thicket. In an instant, a plume of green smoke rose up, followed by a series of hissing sounds that echoed one after another. Before the green smoke had dissipated, the lush trees had already transformed into a scene of withered branches and fallen leaves.

Certainly, with Lin Li's character, even if forced to do good deeds, he would first ensure that he does not suffer any loss.

Meanwhile, Lin Li also completed the incantation for the Ice Armor spell

"No need to be polite, it was just a small effort." Lin Li carefully sealed the half-filled bottle of Dragon's Blood and gently placed it into the pocket of his mage robe. Only then did he smile and introduce himself, saying, "You can call me Fei Lei. By the way, may I ask how the three of you got involved with this two-legged dragon?"

As for the seemingly well-bred wizard, McGonagall was somewhat vague in her introduction, merely stating that his name was Cromwell and that he was a kind-hearted wizard gentleman she encountered on the road

When he was living in the wooden cabin, Anduin had introduced him to various magical beasts on the Sunset Mountains. When mentioning the level 7 magical beast, the two-legged dragon, Anduin joyfully remarked, "The blood of the two-legged dragon is great for making rage potions"

The three individuals, still in a state of shock, took the opportunity to escape from the bipedal dragon and swiftly hid themselves in the dense thicket.

The blood-spraying bipedal dragon was already extremely weak, and at this moment, with a sluggish spell cast upon it, it seemed like an old ox pulling a broken cart. No matter how desperately it struggled, that mere distance of a dozen steps appeared to be an insurmountable chasm.

The old master is probably the person who understands Lin Li the best in this world. He knows that Lin Li's identity is problematic, so he has prepared a new identity for him. However, he likely never imagined that this fellow does not have a problematic identity at all, but rather has no identity whatsoever. The Sunset Mountain Range stretches for thousands of miles; how could Lin Li, who comes from another world, possibly find a way out within it

Then they saw a young man dressed in a wizard's robe emerge from the woods, chanting obscure and difficult magical incantations. A shard of ice tore through the air with a whistle, striking precisely into the wound on the abdomen of the bipedal dragon. The ice shard was not sharp; under normal circumstances, it would not be sufficient to pierce the tough skin of the bipedal dragon. Even now, as it penetrated the wound, this low-level spell could not inflict significant damage.

The mournful cry of the bipedal dragon is filled with despair, an emotion that accompanies it as it takes its last breath

Behind them, relentlessly pursuing, was an enraged bipedal dragon. Its fury stemmed from a deep and long wound in its abdomen, which appeared to have been inflicted by a sharp weapon.

As the final incantation was uttered, an incredibly hard layer of ice armor enveloped the middle-aged man, staunching the flow of blood from his wounds while causing the bipedal dragon's decisive strike to land in empty space. The sensation was akin to grasping steel, and a piercing pain radiated from its claws, prompting the bipedal dragon to emit a series of anguished and furious roars

Oh no! Only after confirming that the Level 7 monster before him was dead did Lin Li suddenly remember something: "What a waste! So much blood has flowed onto the ground; this could have made quite a few Berserk potions..."

Is there really none left? Please help... Just squeeze out a little more, just a tiny bit will do, at least let me try to make a bottle of the Berserk Potion...

Lin Li couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this. What a warm-hearted wizard, he must be trying to woo your daughter instead. Otherwise, who would have the time to come to the Sunset Mountains just to act so enthusiastic...

Having just passed through a dense forest, Lin Li suddenly saw ahead, amidst the thicket, a wave of leaves surging, with three figures swiftly moving within that sea of foliage

The only thing this ice cone technique can do is to enlarge the wounds on its body several times. What was originally a deep and long wound suddenly resembles a ravine, with blood gushing out like rain... even the internal organs are desperately surging within the abdominal cavity...

This is Andu because he has prepared a new identity; along the way, Lin Li has long memorized it thoroughly, and at this moment, he speaks it naturally and fluently, as if his original name were indeed Fei Lei.

The incessant instructions from Anduin seemed to linger in his ears, yet Lin Li had no choice but to navigate alone through a dense forest, struggling as he went. All the while, he muttered to himself, "Did the old man make a mistake? He even prepared a fake ID for me, yet he forgot to prepare a map?"

The three individuals who were desperately fleeing had not been splashed by the corrosive liquid, yet they momentarily halted their steps to avoid it. This brief pause, which might have been inconsequential under normal circumstances, now placed them directly beneath the claws of the bipedal dragon. As they raised their heads, they saw a shadow rapidly enlarging in their line of sight, with sharp claws glinting ominously in the darkness.

The middle-aged man did not expect that this seemingly powerful and mysterious young wizard would be so approachable. For a moment, he was somewhat taken aback and, after expressing his sincere gratitude, proceeded to introduce the three of them.

Less than a day after Anduin's departure, Lin Li had already packed his belongings. However, more than ten days have passed since then, and this fellow still has not figured out the directions of the Sunset Mountains.

In the distance, a wave of leaves surged in the thicket, as three injured humans desperately fled from the woods. Among them, a middle-aged man wielding a longsword appeared to be gravely wounded, with a long gash extending from his chest to his abdomen. Scalding blood gushed from the wound, leaving a long trail of crimson on the ground covered with fallen leaves

After completing all of this, Lin Li further exacerbated the situation by casting a Slow spell.

The forest was dark and eerie, with the ground covered in decaying leaves. Each step felt as if one were sinking into mud, and the nauseating stench of decay made it impossible for Lin Li to even open his eyes. Occasionally, faint green lights flickered in the darkness, and the howls of wolves echoed, sending chills down Lin Li's spine.

Lin Li has been wandering in this forest for three days. Ever since he stepped into this forest three days ago, his mood has not improved. This cursed forest seems like a vast maze; no matter where Lin Li starts from, regardless of how he explores within the forest, when he is utterly exhausted and wishes to sit down and rest, he always seems to find that the trees before him look so familiar.

"What a misfortune..." Lin Li wore a face of regret, yet secretly felt relieved. Fortunately, you encountered the bipedal dragon; otherwise, where would I find someone to guide me? This cursed forest is far more difficult to deal with than the bipedal dragon

With its incredibly sharp claws, swift as the wind flying speed, and the ability to spew highly corrosive acid, the bipedal dragon possesses the means to survive at the edge of the Sunset Mountains. Ordinary magical beasts, such as the lion-scorpion thunder beast, do not dare to provoke them. An enraged bipedal dragon unleashes an endless torrent of acid from the sky, which is likely a nightmare for anyone.

Certainly, such words can only be spoken by Anduin. For an ordinary adventurer, a level 7 beast undoubtedly possesses the ability to instantly turn three living beings into corpses.

It is indeed strange to blame Anduin for his oversight; who could have imagined that a magical genius well-versed in pharmacology would be so lacking in sense of direction