Chapter 43: Discussion

Xu Feng had only reached Two Stars about ten days ago. After hesitating for a moment, he evenly distributed these Attribute Points among the five attributes instead of putting them all into one attribute.

“Constitution increased by 8 points, Strength increased by 7 points, Agility increased by 7 points…”

Although he didn’t know the exact values of his body attributes, based on his understanding of his own body, Xu Feng had an estimate for each attribute. The difference between his estimate and the actual value was definitely no more than three points.

Soon, Xu Feng finished distributing all his Free Attribute Points. He stood up, and a powerful force surged from within him.

“A full attribute enhancement meant an all-around improvement of the body—greater strength, faster speed, and sharper reflexes. This was definitely not something that a sudden boost in just one attribute could match.” A kind of clarity seemed to dawn in Xu Feng’s heart; it was a power he had never felt in his previous life.

In his original improvement process, Xu Feng had stumbled along. Because he had obtained an SSS-grade talent, he had been slowly exploring, always feeling as if a veil of mist obscured his vision.

But today, he finally felt that his vision had cleared. He seemed to have seen the path ahead for how to improve his strength more reasonably.

“Haha, that’s it, that’s it. Every time I improve, I will enhance all attributes!” Xu Feng’s face showed a joyful expression. He clenched his fists and shouted loudly in his heart.

The next day, Xu Feng left the Resort early and went to Resort Lake to hunt Fish Monsters. After completing the second task issued by Earth’s Will, Xu Feng immediately felt a sense of relief.

Now, the sense of threat from the tasks issued by Earth’s Will had become clear. Those ordinary people who had just escaped the Black Armored Beetles, if they had no opportunities or strong talents, would not be able to hunt One-Star Monsters alone. If they encountered monsters with armored bodies, they wouldn’t even be able to break through their defense.

However, Earth’s Will had left them a way out. Not only was the time limit very long, but the first task also gave them one hundred Fate Points. If they found the Fate Store, they could use these one hundred Fate Points to buy a Black Iron Grade weapon that could break through the defense of a One-Star Monster—though, of course, it would be the worst weapon in the Black Iron Grade.

If they dared to risk their lives, it was still possible to obtain ten One-Star Insect Crystals.

“I’ve already completed the second task. There are still over ten days until the third task. The third task is to collect materials, and everyone’s task is different. In my previous life, my third task was to collect one hundred materials for alchemy. I wonder what collection task Earth’s Will will give me in this life!” Xu Feng shook his head, putting the thought aside, and slowly sneaked into Resort Lake.

With the change in the second task, Xu Feng no longer believed that Earth’s Will would assign him tasks the same way as in his previous life. The tasks in this life were definitely going to be much more difficult.

With great power came great responsibility. Clearly, Earth’s Will had already started paying attention to Xu Feng, making him bear more pressure and responsibility.

Seeing Xu Feng sneak into Resort Lake, a few people on the first floor gathered together with gloomy expressions.

“Zhang Qiang, are you feeling better?” Ma Wei turned to look at Zhang Qiang and asked.

“Much better, but my chest still feels a bit tight, and I can’t use much strength.” A trace of resentment flashed in Zhang Qiang’s eyes as he replied calmly.

“What should we do? Should we leave this place today?” Sun Liang adjusted his glasses and asked cautiously.

“I think it’s quite good here. At least there’s such a powerful person here, so monsters won’t come.” Li Min glanced at the others and said in a low voice.

“I don’t think so. That person is even more dangerous than monsters. If he suddenly decides to harm us, we won’t have any chance to fight back.” Guo Yu analyzed calmly. “Maybe today, maybe tomorrow, maybe next week—he could attack us at any time.”

“Then, what should we do? Should we run away now? I saw several cars outside the Resort. We could steal—no, we could use one to escape.” Sun Liang said somewhat nervously.

“Run? Where can we run to? The outside is full of monsters. We originally thought escaping the city would make things easier, but if it weren’t for that car’s good performance yesterday, we probably would have died.” Ma Wei snorted coldly.

“We can’t run, and we can’t stay here. So what exactly should we do?” Li Min couldn’t help but raise her voice.

“Guo Yu, come up with an idea. You always have the most tricks.” Zhang Qiang felt irritated, and his chest began to ache faintly again. Frowning, he glanced at Guo Yu, who seemed lost in thought, and spoke.

“I think we definitely have to leave, but for the near future, I suggest we stay here. At least, as Li Min said, with such a dangerous person here, this place is temporarily safe.” Guo Yu said calmly.

“Just stay here and wait for death?” Ma Wei snorted coldly.

“Of course not. Haven’t you noticed? This world is becoming more and more like a game world. Maybe we can think about it differently…” Guo Yu showed a faint smile and said calmly, “We can survive in this world by treating it like playing a game!”

“A game? Guo Yu, are you saying…”

“That’s right. What does a game have? Besides monsters, there are other good things, like herbs, minerals, treasures, and also professions and skills!” Guo Yu’s eyes lit up, and he slapped his thigh, exclaiming, “Yes, professions and skills! What we need now is a profession and to learn skills.”

“How do we do it? How? It sounds pretty good.” Zhang Qiang’s face showed delight, and he quickly asked.

“Why do you think that guy upstairs is so powerful? He kicked Zhang Qiang so far away?” Guo Yu asked.

Zhang Qiang’s face immediately darkened, and he fell silent.

“Right, even a strongman couldn’t kick Zhang Qiang that far. At most, he might make him step back a step or two, but flying that far is just too exaggerated. I felt something was off yesterday!” Ma Wei’s eyes gleamed as he spoke.

“That guy must have a profession and skills similar to those in games. And didn’t you notice? We all have five attributes. If the Strength Attribute increases, kicking Zhang Qiang flying wouldn’t be anything difficult.” Guo Yu said with a smile.

“Hmph, after all that talk, you still haven’t said what we should do next! Isn’t this just useless talk?” Zhang Qiang couldn’t help but say.

“Don’t rush. We’re still discussing, aren’t we?” Guo Yu smiled faintly and said, “First, thinking in terms of gaming, this place is like a beginner’s village. What should we do now?”

“Go out and fight monsters?”

“Find NPCs to do quests?”

…

The group immediately began to discuss enthusiastically.