Chapter 8: The Misty Crow

After the deafening and intense sound erupted, Qin Mu saw the black leaves on the tree falling one after another, gathering towards the position of the monkey

Qin Mu arranged these scarecrows as close to the flock of crows as possible; this is the first part of a comprehensive plan

In summary, the second plan has now been finalized, and preparations for the final plan should commence.

This fine thread is a byproduct obtained from Qin Mu's second development of [Spider Silk] yesterday, and the current [Spider Silk] has gained an additional derivative effect

At this moment, Qin Mu finally saw clearly that what appeared to be black leaves was actually a group of crows resting on this enormous dead tree

Unpacking the large burden from behind, he took out wooden pieces, hay, and other miscellaneous items, which Qin Mu had collected along the way during his journey.

It is certainly not feasible to rely solely on brute force; a detailed plan must be devised. Completing the task is not impossible, but it does require taking some calculated risks.

Task Difficulty: LV5

The Mist Ravens are social creatures that do not stray far from areas shrouded in mist

Subsequently, Qin Muli set up the scarecrow at a distance, took out a bundle of fine thread from beneath the cloak, and climbed the tree to haphazardly arrange it among the woods

Task Overview: Eliminate 80% of the mist crows within the misty forest

Derived Effect 1: [Web Shot] can extend the web and launch it to a specified location.

In order to ensure the smooth progress of the plan, Qin Mu also cleared out the storage space, went to the Burst Fruit Forest to replenish the inventory, and incidentally planted a few more trees

Dumb-dumb

Now, Qin Mu has used the opportunity to transform the auxiliary skill twice. For the last remaining opportunity, Qin Mu intends to evolve the skill [Magic Missile]. He has already thought about how to proceed with the evolution of this skill.

To facilitate escape, Qin Mu also constructed a concealed secret passage beneath the fortress, allowing for a swift getaway

Covering his mouth and nose with a cloak, pulling the monkey's tail to move forward, Qin Mu noticed that the fog grew thicker the further he went, and eventually he could gradually hear sounds resembling crows.

Effect: Create a 5-meter long spider silk that is retractable, possessing strong stickiness and toughness. Consumes 5 points of mana.

After gritting his teeth, Qin Mu ultimately made up his mind and chose to accept the task

He also fully demonstrated the spirit of humanitarianism by allowing the monkey to choose a method of death that would satisfy it

This was obtained when Qin Mu attempted to synthesize the sticky threads produced by [Spider Silk] with the [Abandoned Dagger]. At that moment, Qin Mu was contemplating whether it was possible to utilize waste, considering that the curved dagger had essentially become indistinguishable from scrap iron in relation to the scriptures.

Consider carefully later what skills to choose, and also pay attention to the combination of skills, as Qin Mu does not know whether there will be opportunities for auxiliary skill transformation in the world beyond the novice realm

You have explored a new area, and you have gained 1% of the Source of the World

As the monkey was securely bound, Qin Mu suddenly noticed that the surrounding environment felt somewhat off. At that moment, a faint mist began to rise in the forest, a situation that Qin Mu had not encountered before.

As a result, the five skill slots in Qin Mu's active skill bar are once again completely vacant, which is perfect

Remaining time: 1 day 18 hours

Spider Silk (Derived Skill)

Last night, Qin Mu contemplated for a long time and prepared a comprehensive plan, intending to complete the side tasks within today

This escape passage is not very long, as a series of previous actions has left Qin Mu with very little magical power; otherwise, Qin Mu could have made it a bit longer.

Breathless, Qin Mu knocked the monkey to the ground, contemplating how to deal with this monkey that was no longer capable of resistance

Qin Mu looked at the information before him with some hesitation; this group of crows was clearly difficult to deal with, and there was also the punishment for failing the task. However, the rewards for the task were simply too enticing for someone like him, who was still in debt.

The black leaves on the giant tree moved without wind, and from the top of the tree, there were occasional piercing caws of crows.

Number of contractors: 9

Was he burned to death or beaten to death? You choose one.

This time, the monkey's evasion did not have much effect, as it was affected by the shockwave from the exploding fruit, resulting in injury and a consequent reduction in its escape speed

Failure Penalty: Endure the Curse of Mist, resulting in a halving of the benefits obtained in this world

Now everything is in place, only the east wind is lacking

On the second day, Qin Mu returned to the Misty Woods. This operation might be somewhat dangerous, so Qin Mu left Tangyuan at home and did not take it along.

Derivation Effect 2: [Silk Hardening] can make the silk become solid and add a 'Sharp' effect; at this time, the silk does not possess stickiness

The sound of the monkey landing startled the crows in the tree, resulting in a flurry of wing flapping sounds emanating from the treetop

This is the third chase that Qin Mu is participating in today. However, unlike the previous two times, Qin Mu is now the pursuer, and the target he is pursuing is the culprit behind all the frustrating events he has experienced today.

Go for it! Take a chance, and turn a bicycle into a motorcycle

Whether to accept the task

The chase lasted for a total of more than half an hour, ultimately concluding with the successful capture by Qin Mu

Wait a moment, why does it seem to be foggy this afternoon at hetushucom.com? Could it be the legendary miasma?

On the ground, a transmutation circle was drawn, and the miscellaneous items just taken out were combined with the [Explosive Fruit] to create more than ten scarecrows.

Task rewards: 2000 Space Coins, 10% Source of the World, 1 Growth-type Active Skill.

As the calls became increasingly clear, various animal skeletons gradually appeared along the way. Ultimately, guided by these calls, Qin Mu discovered an exceptionally tall and lush giant tree ahead.

Now Qin Mu has turned that place into an explosives depot, casually taking some bombs whenever he pleases

From time to time, the forest is filled with the booming sounds of explosions, startling the nearby small animals, which retreat into their burrows, too frightened to venture outside

Before long, the forest was filled with these fine threads, as the silk threads are inherently difficult to detect, and coupled with the obscuring mist, unsuspecting creatures easily collided with them

You have triggered the side quest: Misty Raven

Quality: EX

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The so-called east wind refers to the hope that by the time the plan reaches its conclusion, there will be fewer crows attacking the fortress...

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This time, Qin Mu planned to construct a fortress. Having mastered alchemy, he effortlessly built a small stone fortress on flat ground, leaving many openings at the top for launching explosive fruits

Task Information: A brutal war once took place in the Misty Forest, and the scent of death attracted a flock of crows. By consuming the remnants of flesh and blood with extraordinary properties left on the battlefield, these crows underwent a fundamental transformation

Qin Mu took out the last [Explosive Fruit], learning from the previous lesson of wasted ammunition. He made a prediction first before throwing it.

Fortunately, I did not get close

In just a short while, the flock of crows returned to the barren tree; if it were not for the pile of clean white bones on the ground, it would seem as if nothing had happened at all.

The derived effects of [Silken Threads] are enhanced based on the contractor's intelligence attribute

Upon witnessing the scene before him, Qin Mu felt a cold sweat break out on his back, secretly grateful that he had specially crafted a cloak from plants before setting out to mask his scent

Are you really able to run? Keep running then? Keep laughing then?

Deadline: Until the end of this world

Due to the unclear situation, Qin Mu did not approach recklessly. Instead, he forcefully threw the monkey, which could not resist, to the side of the tree and then quickly retreated.

Remaining crows 432

You have entered the Misty Woods

Introduction: [Spider Silk] has started to become increasingly abnormal in your hands

Casting another wary glance at the withered tree and the bones beneath it, Qin Mu turned back on his path