Chapter 8, Mandatory Tasks
The two individuals did not acquire particularly outstanding skills; however, fortunately, these two skills are among the most practical F-level skills.
Her long hair is elegantly styled up, revealing an exquisite face with skin as smooth as cream, delicate and snowy. Her features are refined, especially her beautiful bright eyes, which possess a slightly dreamy quality, leaving an indelible impression. Standing at approximately 1.68 meters, she is slender yet full, embodying the gentle grace of a Jiangnan woman, as captivating as spring water. However, upon closer observation, one can discern a strong woman’s aura, characterized by an ethereal beauty that seems untouched by the mundane world, exuding a cold elegance that keeps others at a distance.
This map is extremely detailed, outlining the general terrain of the area, and even listing the distribution of monsters within that region
Success reward: 50 gold coins, along with a random F-level item.
Leng Yun frowned and said, "The map provided for the task is too vague; it only gives a general direction."
Zhang Mu picked up the pistol, removed the magazine, and checked it; only five rounds of ammunition remained
Leng Yun scrutinized Zhang Mu. His height was not particularly tall, only 1.78 meters. His features were very delicate, resembling that of a boy next door, evoking a sense of warmth and comfort. However, there was nothing remarkable about him; no one could compare this seemingly youthful young man with a cold-blooded warrior who was decisive in battle.
The Barbaric Charge is a D+ level attack skill. Currently, the highest level a player can achieve is only two or three. If one directly endures the impact, the outcome will either be death or severe injury.
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The monster levels in Jiangcheng range from 1 to 3. Level 4 players will experience a significant drop in experience gained from defeating monsters here, requiring a longer time to level up. The earlier one enters the camp, the better the opportunity to seize the advantages of early development. Particularly, Zhang Mu, who possesses a wealth of valuable information, does not wish to waste precious time in the low-level monster area
Several individuals were intimidated by Zhang Mu's calm demeanor and ruthless methods, especially upon learning that he was the first to post in the forum as the "Wooden Man," which further deepened their admiration for him. Leng Yun and Qin Min are two women, while Sun Bing is a simple and honest cook. The chubby man is deeply loyal to Zhang Mu, who has saved him multiple times, and everyone regards him as their leader
The two individuals were not familiar with each other and both were not good at expressing themselves. Just as they were at a loss for words, creating a somewhat awkward atmosphere, a cold, emotionless voice from the system sounded in their ears
The overweight man said proudly, "What does that little bit of information amount to! If it weren't for the boss, I would have been dead long ago. From now on, following the boss will bring me plenty of benefits!"
Task Name: Dawn Camp
Failure penalty: Erasure
Zhang Mu said indifferently: "The occurrence of malicious acts immediately after a disaster is sufficient to demonstrate the inherent evil of their nature. Once they recover, they will undoubtedly continue to commit wrongdoings, especially since they harbor resentment against us, making it likely that they will return to seek revenge. This world has changed; one must either refrain from action or act decisively, leaving no room for any hidden dangers"
Sun Bing's skill is: [Taunt LV1], F grade + skill, maximum LV3, can provoke monsters to attack himself, monster attack + 5%, defense -10%, lasts at least 5 seconds, consumes 5 points of magic, skill cooldown 30 seconds
Yes, I have been so hungry for a long time that I can hardly stand it
The earnest middle-aged man said, "My name is Sun Bing, and I am a chef"
Fatty, find something to eat
"Can't you say a few words less?" Zhang Mu tossed the Monster Manual to a few people, "I am a fourth-year student in the Chinese Department at Jiangcheng University"
Let me introduce the distinguished individuals: "Everyone, let's get to know each other. This remarkable and formidable person is Boss Zhang Mu, nicknamed 'Wood'! Have you seen the posts in the forum? Indeed, those were published by our illustrious Boss!"
Zhang Mu said: "Surviving in this game is not that simple. If you do not follow the system's tasks, the only outcome is annihilation. I will go find others; it is time to announce some matters."
According to the map's indication, arrive at Dawn Camp within twenty days
The summoner is relatively weak in the early stages, as the attributes of the summoner and the * spell * book are too low, and skill books are particularly rare, making early development difficult. However, once a few powerful summoning spells are learned, it becomes quite challenging for opponents with similar level equipment to defeat the summoner
Qin Min gazed at the map, noting that Jiangcheng was merely a small part of it. "Blood Jungle, Goblin Village, Dogman Camp, Catman Cave... such strange place names!"
The fat man devoured two roasted ducks, several large plates of peanuts, and downed three bottles of beer. Only then did he, still unsatisfied, lick his lips, take out a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes, open the packaging, and hand a few sticks to Zhang Mu and Sun Bing, saying, "Boss, have a cigarette!"
Zhang Mu took out a huge scroll from his backpack, spread it out on the ground, and shone a flashlight on it: "This is a map purchased at a high price from a mysterious merchant."
"I do not smoke," Zhang Mu declined. "I have checked, the hotel restroom has water, everyone take this opportunity to clean and organize a bit."
Leng Yun watched Zhang Mu's silhouette, and a trace of doubt flashed in her beautiful and captivating eyes. She had read Zhang Mu's monster manual, which contained only information about monsters and no other content. Why was Zhang Mu able to anticipate the arrival of the mandatory task?
Do not kill me, I do not want to die
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Ling Yun was flipping through the Monster Manual, her surprise evident: "You are the student from the Chinese Department who writes horror suspense novels? I am a second-year graduate student at Jiangda Medical College, currently working at the affiliated hospital. My roommate and I have both read your works!"
The task includes a map, and Jiang City is represented on it as just a tiny portion, surrounded by forests. In the distance, the area appears gray, obscuring the terrain or environment. In the dark western region, there is a point of light, which is estimated to be the location of the Dawn Camp. The five individuals are located in the western suburbs, with the Dawn Camp to the west. They do not need to traverse the city and can head directly to the camp, giving them an advantage over others
Qin Min immediately asked, "Senior Zhang Mu, what is this task about?"
Five people gathered together
This is the basic composition of a combat squad
She recalled what Zhang Mu had said in the post
The overweight man exclaimed, "The boss is a mystery novelist? No wonder his intelligence is higher than average! From now on, I will definitely follow your lead, accompany you as you traverse the south and north, slay enemies in all directions, and unify the martial world"
When Leng Yun saw the task, her expression changed involuntarily: "This task..."
Notice: The task system is activated! Mandatory task assignment is complete, please pay attention to the task bar
Qin Min's profession is Summoner, while Sun Bing has chosen the profession of Knight
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Those matters are merely echoing what others say, and are overly exaggerated; do not believe them
Two completely different temperaments are perfectly blended together, shaping a stunning beauty who appears delicate on the outside yet possesses a strong inner strength
We acknowledge our mistake; you, being magnanimous, please forgive us
Zhang Mu disregarded their pleas for mercy or curses, and ended each of their lives one by one
Several thugs were hit, resulting in vomiting blood and fractures; however, they did not die. Lying on the ground, they struggled painfully. Upon seeing Zhang Mu approach silently, they immediately knelt down and begged for mercy
Both individuals were momentarily taken aback
Zhang Mu washed away the blood and mud from his head and face, and simply wiped his body with a towel
The fat man shouted, "Boss, there are a few still breathing!"
Zhang Mu was too lazy to pay attention to the fat man and asked the tall middle-aged man: "What is your name?"
Zhang Mu dried his face and walked out of the restroom. Leng Yun emerged from the women's restroom across the way, and they happened to see each other face to face.
Qin Ming just finished cleaning and organizing. She is far less stunning than Leng Yun, but her skin is fair and her features are quite regular. If judged on a scale of one hundred, she would be rated around sixty, essentially meeting the standard of a class beauty.
Qin Min's skill is: [Communication LV1], F-grade skill, with a maximum level of LV3. It allows communication with weak creatures, consuming a certain amount of mental energy. It can control one animal at most, and this skill has no cooldown.
In each other's gaze, a hint of surprise was seen
Zhang Mu sat down and inquired about the situation of several people at m.hetushu.com
These individuals were law-abiding citizens yesterday, each engaged in their respective duties, playing their designated social roles. The act of murder was, for them, utterly remote; no one is born a butcher, and everyone requires a process of ideological transformation. This is an era where individual lives are as insignificant as grass, devoid of legal constraints, and the ugliness of human nature will be vividly portrayed. Murder often requires no justification. If you do not kill, others will kill you; in chaotic times, there is no room for compassion, nor for pity. This is an era where individual lives are as insignificant as grass, devoid of legal constraints, and the ugliness of human nature will be vividly portrayed. Murder often requires no justification. If you do not kill, others will kill you; in chaotic times, there is no room for compassion, nor for pity.
Zhang Mu is very satisfied: "Not bad!"
Communication is fundamentally a skill of hunters, primarily used for reconnaissance. It enables interaction with small birds and beasts to gather information about the surrounding terrain and the distribution of monsters
Difficulty: F+ level difficulty
The short-haired girl exclaimed in surprise and joy: "I am also from the Chinese Department of Jiang University. My name is Qin Min, and I am a freshman. I just remembered, you are the renowned talent in our department, Senior Zhang Mu!"
As for the posts in the forum, they were automatically deleted after exceeding 6 hours. However, the information brought enough wealth to help many people, destined to make him a celebrity
Several people showed expressions of shock, and the short-haired girl exclaimed: "You are the one who posted, that's impressive! With so much information on monsters, where did you find it?"
This person is certainly not ordinary
Taunting is primarily a skill of shield warriors and knights, used to provoke monsters so that they attack themselves. This is an essential skill in team combat
Leng Yun is not only not indifferent, but rather very considerate and gentle. This is because she has countless admirers, yet no one has ever won her favor, which is why she has been dubbed the "Iceberg Beauty." Her heart is as unyielding as an iceberg. Leng Yun is a figure of campus beauty, while Sun Lin is the flower of the Chinese Department and also a well-known beauty. However, compared to Leng Yun, she is significantly inferior in terms of appearance, figure, and temperament.
Zhang Mu then asked: "What are your initial skills?"
There is reconnaissance, there is healing, there is aggro management, and there is damage output
Nature: Mandatory Task
Zhang Mu has been writing suspense novels for five years at www.hetushu.com and has now gained some fame, becoming a somewhat notable figure at Jiangcheng University. Who could equate a talented young student with a cold-blooded killer who shows no hesitation in taking lives
Zhang Mu said: "The task description is very detailed. We need to hurry to the Dawn Camp. You can see the location of the Dawn Camp on the map."
Dispose of all the bodies
I suddenly remembered. Zhang Mu pondered for a moment: "Senior Leng Yun is a well-known ice beauty at Jiang University. Even in different campuses, I have heard quite a few rumors about you."
Boss, I've found something to eat! The fat guy is back. Since this is a hotel, food is not hard to come by, mostly consisting of lettuce and cold dishes, along with a large selection of cigarettes, alcohol, and beverages. With a few of us feeling famished, who would still be picky? As long as it's food, that's all that matters
The knight is a class with defense second only to that of the shield warrior. Compared to the shield warrior, known as the "King of Defense," the knight possesses higher output capabilities and can learn various status and recovery skills, making it a very popular class
They have no capacity for resistance. A tall, honest middle-aged man, feeling somewhat reluctant, spoke up: "It wouldn't be good to kill them all; they are merely subordinates..."
Zhang Mu is a student; from his words and actions, he does not appear to be a malicious person who cannot distinguish right from wrong. The fear that a few have towards him has lessened somewhat.
How many people were completely shocked by the cold rhyme? Is this level of destruction something that a human can achieve?
Inspect the backpack; the player's backpack can store items with attributes, while items without attributes are not allowed. The initial space of the backpack is five slots, with the coin slot counted separately. At this moment, the number of coins has increased to 523, which is a substantial amount in the early stages.
Zhang Mu pointed at the map and said: "We must pass through the Blood Jungle. According to the information on the map, the monsters in the Blood Jungle range from level 1 to level 10. This wide range of levels makes it quite dangerous. We do not need to rush into the forest; it would be wise to take two days to raise our levels to 4 before setting out."
This is all forced upon us by the black brother