System: "Congratulations Player Remains Silent on completing the quest ‘Learn Basic Archery from Hunter Zhao’."
Rubbing her sore shoulders, the archery training came to an end. The moment the System notification sounded, her Level finally reached level 6.
"Girl, I have nothing more to teach you," Zhao Hunter said, his gaze drifting past the pile of arrows. A fleeting look of melancholy crossed his face. "There was once someone like you, but unfortunately—" He paused, swallowing the unfinished thought, and turned to enter the house. When he emerged again, he held a familiar dark green Longbow, the same one he had carried while hunting in the forest. "This bow is now yours."
System: Congratulations Player Remains Silent on receiving the Black Iron Longbow “Dark Circles”.
Dark Circles: Black Iron
Attack: +
Critical Hit Rate: +5%
Durability: 1
Equip Level: Level 6
Yan Yan accepted Dark Circles, her fingers gliding over the bow's body. A chill seeped into her fingertips, and the metallic scent of the Black Iron weapon sent a shiver through her Mind. She looked up solemnly and said, "Thank you for your guidance."
Zhao Hunter waved his hand dismissively and turned away, indicating for Yan Yan to follow him before he left.
As she took the yellow letter he handed her, the System popped up with a quest notification:
System: Does Player Remains Silent accept the quest “Deliver a letter to Zhao Hunter”?
"Yes."
She placed the letter into her backpack, a wave of confusion washing over her. If she wasn't mistaken, the envelope bore the seal of the Bow and Arrow Alliance. Wasn't this type of letter typically delivered by NPC messengers? When did it become the players' responsibility?
In her previous life, she had encountered such delivery tasks and had specifically learned about their unique aspects. But what about this time? Could it be a Hidden Mission—
Just as she pondered this, Zhao Hunter said, "Girl, please deliver this letter to Master Niru of the Bow and Arrow Alliance for me."
Master Niru?!
The chief archer of the Bow and Arrow Alliance, Master Niru?!
What kind of Hidden Mission was Zhao Hunter involved in? She had never heard of anyone receiving such a strange delivery task in her past life.
Suppressing the turmoil within her, she nodded and replied, "Understood, senior. I will ensure the letter is delivered."
"Good, you may go."
Once outside, she pulled up her private message interface, and a message from Jiang Wulang popped up.
She turned on her heel and headed straight towards the coordinates that were coming up.
It was exactly 1 PM.
The Gray Wolf Territory had refreshed.
Not long after entering the forest, she spotted a group of figures faintly visible behind the trees. In front of them stood a massive Gray Wolf, its body measuring several meters long.
Gray Wolf Territory: Level 8
Attribute: Leader Monster
Health Points: 8
Degree: 5
Attack: 75
Skills: Wolf Howl, Tearing Wolf Claw, Tearing Wolf Bite
Attack Range: 15 yards
After a moment of hesitation, she allocated all five attribute points gained from leveling up to Agility.
Once she confirmed her equipment and attribute points, she nimbly leaped onto a tree and sent a message to Jiang Wulang. Almost immediately, a party invitation popped up on her screen.
She clicked to accept the invitation, and among the ten people in the party, besides Jiang Wulang and Pan Wuxin, there was actually a familiar face.
"Hey there~ What brings you here, Miss?"
A line of text appeared in the Party Channel.
The flippant tone made Pan Wuxin raise an eyebrow. She glanced at the position of Yan Yan in the tree, a smirk forming on her lips as she replied:
"Information Broker, you seem to know Silent quite well?"
Oh no, this is bad!
A sinking feeling washed over her as the slip of the tongue from the Information Broker made her want to smack herself. She should have learned her lesson by now!
"Let's form a team."
Yan Yan ignored the wildly thrashing yellow-haired creature beneath the tree and exchanged a glance with Jiang Wulang. Receiving the message in her eyes, Jiang Wulang immediately merged the two groups into one twenty-person team and appointed her as the Leader.
The sudden change in leadership left everyone stunned.
【Team Channel】Mao Mao: Boss, what's going on?
【Team Channel】A Stick: Boss, what's happening?
【Team Channel】A Meat Chain: +1
【Team Channel】A Pair of Underwear: +
【Team Channel】Wise Hui: +
【Team Channel】Pan Wuxin: +186
【Team Channel】Mao Mao: ........
【Team Channel】A Stick: ........
【Team Channel】A Meat Chain: ........
【Team Channel】A Pair of Underwear: ........
【Team Channel】Wise Hui: ........
【Team Channel】Jiang Wulang: Heartless, stop messing around.
Jiang Wulang helplessly glared at the delicate man who smiled at him with an air of leisure, then turned his gaze back to the Gray Wolf Territory, his eyes filled with an unusual heaviness.
Knowing that Pan Wuxin was trying to ease everyone's tension, he tightened his grip on the longsword and replied:
【Team Channel】Jiang Wulang: Silent is the external support I invited; everyone should follow her lead.
【Team Channel】Pan Wuxin: Girl, our lives are in your hands now~
【Team Channel】Information Broker: Please, dear lady!
【Private Chat Channel】Information Broker: This is related to a business deal of mine; if it succeeds, I'll give you thirty percent.
【Private Chat Channel】Silent: Fifty-fifty.
Grinding his teeth and swallowing a torrent of complaints, the Information Broker looked up at Yan Yan perched in the tree, his eyes filled with naked disdain—she loves money even more than I do!
Though unwilling, he still nodded with narrowed eyes.
Seeing him agree, Yan Yan cast a calm glance at the Gray Wolf Territory ahead, her heart heavy with unspoken burdens.
Having just checked the team's equipment, the reality was far from optimistic.
【Team Channel】Silent: You need to obey without question. Agree to deduct 1.
The firm tone left the team members momentarily stunned.
【Team Channel】Jiang Wulang: 1
Seeing Jiang Wulang quickly deduct 1, everyone snapped back to reality; now was not the time for inquiries. Defeating Bss was the priority.
【Team Channel】A Stick: 1
【Team Channel】A Meat Chain: 1
【Team Channel】A Pair of Underwear: 1
【Team Channel】Wise Hui: 1
【Team Channel】Information Broker: 1
...
Pan Wuxin glanced at Jiang Wulang, who nodded solemnly from a distance. He tucked away his uncertainty and also deducted 1 in the Team Channel.
【Team Channel】Pan Wuxin: 1
Seeing Pan Wuxin's deduction, the other team members who were still hesitating quickly agreed.
With such swift efficiency, it was no wonder they were part of the Limitless Alliance. Facing the sharp claws and cold light of the Gray Wolf Territory, it seemed their chances of success had risen a notch.
【Team Channel】Silent: Lead the main target, Gray Wolf Territory, to the large tree at the six o'clock direction. There’s a hollow in the tree. If you can’t hold on, when I retreat, come out and save your life. The rest of you, stand behind Gray Wolf Territory and unleash your full power. Melee fighters, five yards in front; ranged fighters, eight yards in the back. Everyone should first stuff five Health Potions in their mouths. If your Health Points drop below one, take the potion. Now, five seconds, prepare—
5, 4, 3, 2, 1, go!
The main fighter, A Meat Chain, dashed out instantly, swinging his sword. “Roar—” Gray Wolf Territory lunged forward with its hind legs!
-5
The Damage Value that appeared above Gray Wolf Territory sent a chill through the players present. Damn! Bss's defense is so high—
A Meat Chain ran desperately. “Hiss—”
A claw from Tearing Wolf struck his back, leaving four deep gashes.
-1
Half of his Health Points were gone!
“Damn it!”
Cursing under his breath, he didn’t have time to look back at the wolf claw that was about to strike again. He sprinted forward and rolled into the hollow three yards ahead.
“Awwooo—”
The sharp jaws of Gray Wolf Territory got stuck at the edge of the hollow, just one yard away from A Meat Chain. The foul smell wafting from its mouth nearly made him faint. He cursed Silent internally and frantically pulled out his dagger to deal some finishing blows.
【Team Channel】Silent: Meat Chain, aim for its eyes, don’t attack its neck; control the Damage Value, keep it below five. Melee fighters, unleash your full power. Ranged fighters, position yourselves at coordinates 968, 175; spread out in a fan shape.
She leaped onto another large tree, calculating the distance in her mind. Raising her Dark Circles, she drew her bow and shot an arrow. "Whoosh—" The arrow flew through the air, moving at double speed, and with a thud, it struck the Gray Wolf Territory right in the rear.
Below, players watched as the bright red Damage Value floated up, contrasting sharply with their own outputs of -1, -2, 1, -5...
Glancing at where the arrow had embedded itself, the male players felt a chill run down their spines. They instinctively tightened their Chrysanthemum and poured all their strength into their attacks.
The Gray Wolf Territory was stuck in a tree hollow and unable to move. Although the Tearing Wolf's claws and bites targeted A Meat Chain each time, their attacks were consistently blocked by the hollow. The area around the hollow was already torn apart by sharp teeth and claws. Inside, A Meat Chain watched as the hollow grew larger; the massive wolf's head was nearly pressed against his face, its sharp fangs occasionally grazing his cheek. Realizing he couldn't hold on much longer, he quickly sent out a plea for help.
[Team Channel] A Meat Chain: The hollow can't hold much longer.
Seeing the message, Jiang Wulang felt a sinking sensation in his heart. Half of Bss's Health Points hadn't even been depleted yet; they couldn't hold the hollow any longer. With Meat Chain's equipment, they could barely withstand one attack from Bss. Was it going to end in total annihilation?
A swirl of unwilling emotions crossed his mind as he felt Pan Wuxin's gaze upon him. He returned her look solemnly, still trying to trust her despite having no confidence at all.
As A Meat Chain's message popped up, Yan Yan prepared herself. She had never intended to stay in the hollow for the entire duration. Glancing at her attribute interface, she hoped that those five attribute points hadn't gone to waste. Gripping her Longbow tightly, she took a deep breath, focused her mind, held her breath, and drew back the bowstring.
In an instant as she leaped down from the tree, with the Arrow Tip aimed directly at Gray Wolf Territory, she sent out a message.
[Team Channel] Silent: Retreat.
With those words spoken, the arrow was released.
"Awo—" A chilling Wolf Howl echoed through the air.
A Black Iron Arrow sliced through the sky like a shadow and plunged straight into Gray Wolf Territory's Chrysanthemum.
Critical Hit!
-1
The Critical Hit bonus from Dark Circles caused the Damage Value to reach a terrifying number. "Whoosh—" another arrow was shot almost simultaneously, "Awooo—" the arrow that pierced Chrysanthemum sent Gray Wolf Territory charging fiercely towards Yan Yan with another -1!
“Silent, heart!”
“Hey— Yanyan Xin!”
“Heart—”
...
Everyone watched in fear as a massive shadow passed before their eyes, their hearts racing in their throats.
Feeling the menacing aura approaching, Yan Yan gasped, instinctively leaning back to avoid the incoming strike from Gray Wolf Territory!
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