Absolute Death Game

"Phew, we finally finished it, and it really wasn't easy at all," Liu Xing sighed deeply, and Yaoyao also had a relaxed expression on her face. Suddenly, she looked at Xiao Buli with curiosity, "How did you come up with that boss's tactic?"

"Intuition," Xiao Buli blandly uttered two words. Strictly speaking, he wasn't lying. Indeed, it was his intuition that made him feel the key was still in the 'incomplete' part.

Yaoyao, upon hearing this, rolled her eyes, "Tch, if you won't say, then forget it."

"Let's loot the body. Such a tough boss should drop some good stuff," Wu Tao said excitedly, rubbing his hands together.

This time, everyone decisively gave the right to loot the body to Xiao Buli, who didn't stand on ceremony. He lightly touched it and found that the drop was surprisingly rich this time.

Foul Spirit Robe (Chest Armor—Cloth): Armor +10, Physique -1, Yin Attribute Spell Power +8.

Equipment Introduction: This is a dirty and worn robe, covered with greasy traces of an unknown liquid.

Clearly, it was Bai Yunfei's equipment, so Xiao Buli directly handed it over to Bai Yunfei.

The second item turned out to be a quest item.

Corpse Refiner's Experiment Notes: This is a notebook that has recorded the horrifying experiments of corpse refiners. It details various special techniques for refining and modifying zombies—using this item will trigger a quest.

"A quest item! That's great stuff." Everyone got excited upon seeing it.

"Let me have this one," Bai Yunfei suddenly said.

Wu Tao expressed his dissatisfaction, "Why? This quest should be acceptable to anyone."

However, Bai Yunfei nodded, "True, but if I'm not mistaken, this is probably a profession quest item for advancing to become a Corpse-driving Warlock. Advancing to Corpse-driving Warlock requires Necromancy as a prerequisite skill, which you don't have, so it's of no use to you."

That sounded pretty credible.

Yaoyao, however, was unwilling to concede, "That seems plausible, but it's only your side of the story, right?"

"So what do you propose?"

"Simple, let's split the money. One Gold Coin each, and the item is yours," Yaoyao suggested. The others had no objections; after all, getting money for nothing was never a bad thing.

Bai Yunfei, with some resignation, nodded, "Alright, let's split the money."

After giving everyone a Gold Coin, Bai Yunfei put the quest item in his pocket. Although it pained him a little, the look of surprised joy on his face suggested he didn't mind it that much.

The third item, however, was a skill book.

"Spirit Reincarnation": This is a sinister art created by the Necromancers of the Grand Yin Sect. Those who practice this art will not die immediately after death but will transform into a Wandering Spirit with no combat capabilities, surviving for seven days. After this time, they will naturally dissipate. Learning this art requires 20 points in spiritual power.

This one was a bit strange. It seemed like something for the Necromancer, but it didn't have any prerequisites except needing 20 points in spiritual power to learn.

Bai Yunfei glanced at Xiao Buli, "Interested in learning it?"

Xiao Buli countered, "Don't you need it?"

"I've already learned 'Reincarnation of the Corpse Ghost'; I can't learn other Reincarnation Skills."

Xiao Buli was actually quite tempted. He had always harbored a strong fear of dying because of this game. While Spirit Reincarnation couldn't save him from death, the idea of a seven-day grace period seemed quite a relief. If he could experience what being a ghost felt like after death, that wouldn't be too bad.

But wait, if he didn't learn this art, would he not become a ghost after dying? Or was there a difference between a ghost and a Wandering Spirit?

He glanced at Bai Yunfei, who looked back at him with an amused, almost mocking smile as if he found Xiao Buli's indecisiveness quite entertaining.

"Hehe, I'll hold off on learning it for now, but I do want to take this Skill Book for myself. Let's stick to the usual and auction it for Gold Coins—starting at one Gold Coin. Anyone interested?"

He glanced at the others, but no one responded. After all, this thing required 20 points of Spirit, and unless you were a Mage Profession, you really couldn't learn it. Besides, the skill didn't seem very useful; you survive for seven days after dying, what's the difference between that and just dying outright? Could you possibly get seven more days' wages?

Seeing that no one spoke up, Xiao Buli smiled and put the Skill Book into his bag. As for whether to learn it or not, he felt he should think it over first.

Besides these three items, there was another drop from the BOSS—

Ancient Tomb Key: A rusty old key.

Item Note: This key unlocks a hidden compartment in the Tomb Corpse King's tomb.

Wu Tao asked curiously, "There's a hidden compartment in the Corpse King Ancient Tomb? Could there be another BOSS?"

"Just open it and we'll find out," Yaoyao said as she picked up the key and opened a stone door on the laboratory wall. An ancient burial chamber appeared before everyone's eyes.

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Wu Tao exclaimed in surprise, "Hey, how did you find that door?"

Yaoyao smiled proudly, "Don't forget what I do."

After the tough fight with Corpse Refiner Geng Lisong, everyone was a bit on edge. They didn't barge into the newly opened tomb right away.

After a good while, with nothing charging out, they cautiously entered. Inside, it seemed like they had found the true main burial chamber. Inside a huge coffin, a body dressed in a military general's attire lay, its Armor already covered in rust, with a large saber resting beside the corpse.

A gust of cold wind blew through, and the corpse's eyes suddenly opened.

Tomb Corpse King: "Grave robbers, you will certainly pay for your disrespect!"

With an angry roar filled with murderous intent, the corpse suddenly stood up, and its name appeared above its head, revealing it to be a deep blue BOSS—'Tomb Corpse King—Undying General'.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

The group jumped in shock, quickly positioning themselves and engaging the enemy. The battle started in a frantic rush, but after clashing, they breathed a sigh of relief. This BOSS was nothing more than a standard melee BOSS. Though its attacks were fierce, its moves were simple—just two or three patterns repeated with no real threat. It didn't Transform or Summon Minions.

In just three to five minutes, they had knocked it to the ground.

This time, two pieces of equipment and a Skill Book dropped.

Rusted Mountain Pattern Armor (Deep Blue Chest Armor): Armor +20, reduces damage from slashing attacks by 20%. Strength +2, Stamina +3.

Description: A composite Armor made from Armor Plates and leather lining that provides good defense against regular attacks. Due to its high cost, it has become rare, and is a type of ancient armor.

Worn Blood Cloak: (Light Blue - Cloak) Armor +8, health points limit +50.

Equipment Description: This once-bright red cloak has faded over the years, but it still shows the glory of its past.

The Skill Book was a general's skill book.

Wild Goose Formation: Upon activating this formation, it grants a 10% Movement Speed bonus to surrounding friendly units. It can only be learned by Generals.

Such formations are essentially auras, merely renamed. These skills can only be learned by Generals. Though they could neither equip nor learn the Skill Book and the Mountain Pattern Armor, they could still be sold for some Gold Coins. As for the Blood Cloak, the group rolled for it again, and in the end, Wu Tao took it with a roll of 93 points.

As for the Skill Book and Armor, they were handed over to Xiao Buli to be sold for Gold Coins later, and the profits would be divided amongst the group.

After distributing the items, they left the dungeon, stepped out of the mine, and into the brilliant sunlight. Xiao Buli took a long breath, turned back to look at the dark cave, and recalling the battle they just had, he thought to himself that this game was indeed heart-wrenchingly exciting, every dive into a dungeon felt like a major battle.

"So where do we go now?" he asked casually.

"Of course, we go to the Grand Yin Sect to claim our reward," Bai Yunfei said, mounting his horse.

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