Chapter 124: Old Ning’s Nemesis, Career Holder Tournament
This time Ning Yiyi was smarter and had reserved food in her pockets.
Even if she couldn’t use her storage space, she had enough to eat.
Lin Moyu really wanted to ask how such a small person could fit so much food.
The skeletons were extremely loyal. Skeleton warriors chopped monsters in front as tanks, while skeleton mages cast fire and skills from behind.
Ning Yiyi was like a lark, chattering non-stop.
Her experiences, encounters, embarrassing moments -
She could tell Lin Moyu anything without reservation.
Lin Moyu was the best listener, paying attention no matter what Ning Yiyi said.
Since hugging and holding hands earlier, their relationship seemed to have progressed a step further.
There was a subtle change.
Entering Hell difficulty for the third time, their proficiency increased again.
Lin Moyu fought skillfully, almost without thinking.
Their progress speed also further accelerated.
In the depths of the Abyss, that flaming eye appeared again.
Its appearance made the Abyss ground shake, emitting rumbling sounds.
It was angry, wanting to see clearly what had happened in the Elemental Battlefield.
Why had so many Hellhounds died, instantly killed, and even a Dog Demon died.
But an invisible force in the Elemental Battlefield seemed to block its prying.
"Something’s strange here, let’s try again."
After a long time, it closed its eye again.
The Abyss returned to calm.
Darkness enveloped the land once more.
Soon after it disappeared, human career holders appeared in the Abyss.
"Was that the Flame Demon King just now?"
"Should be. It seems to be its turn to guard the Abyss entrance recently."
"This guy is extremely belligerent. It will definitely cause trouble for us humans. Hope the people in the Elemental Battlefield will be safe."
"Why think about this? It’s been so many years. It’s not the first time it’s on duty. Nothing major will happen."
"I’ve already reported what happened earlier. The higher-ups will handle it. We don’t need to worry."
These career holders chatted briefly, then quickly dispersed.
None of them were below level 40, all high-level career holders.
Their area of activity was at the border between the Elemental Battlefield and Abyss entrance.
They had some understanding of what happened earlier.
Similarly, they would relay what happened back, letting the higher-ups know to make timely countermeasures.
No matter how scattered normally, with empires standing independently and even some conflicts,
When facing the Abyss, humanity was one.
At Summer Capital University, Bai Yiyuan and Meng Anwen were still sitting there.
Meng Anwen spent 360 out of 365 days a year here, not going anywhere else.
Except for a few people, no one knew what he was doing.
Meng Anwen had been resting with eyes closed for a long time, not speaking for nearly half a day.
Bai Yiyuan didn’t disturb him.
Suddenly his eyelids twitched.
Bai Yiyuan immediately asked, "How is it?"
Meng Anwen opened his eyes, "Pour tea."
Bai Yiyuan promptly poured tea for him, very politely with a fawning smile, "Quickly tell me, how is it?"
Meng Anwen drank tea, saying calmly, "I communicated with the Hall of Heroes and Demon Slaying Tower, getting news of Lin Moyu. He’s fine, and has killed many Hellhounds. He’s now a five-star private."
Bai Yiyuan was shocked, "So fast? It’s only been two days, and he’s already a five-star private?"
Meng Anwen said, "The Flame Demon King is on duty at the Abyss entrance. It sent many Hellhounds to harass the Elemental Battlefield, coincidentally encountering the little Lin."
"He also killed an Abyss Dog Demon."
Bai Yiyuan took a deep breath, "Goodness, he even killed an Abyss Dog Demon."
Though Dog Demons were the lowest Abyss demons, they could at least fly and commanded many Hellhounds.
They were indeed difficult to deal with for other career holders.
But Lin Moyu happened to encounter it.
It happened to land, coming before Lin Moyu.
Under Slow Curse, it lost the chance to escape and was directly killed by skeleton warriors.
Learning Lin Moyu was safe, Bai Yiyuan relaxed and started talking about other things.
"How are preparations for this year’s Career Holder Tournament?"
Meng Anwen said, "It’s almost ready. The news will probably be announced in a day or two."
Bai Yiyuan had been looking forward to it, "This tournament should be very interesting. I’m a bit excited."
The "interesting" he referred to was naturally Lin Moyu.
"I didn’t expect them to be together," Meng Anwen suddenly said, his eyes showing amusement.
Bai Yiyuan hurriedly asked, "What else did you see?"
"I saw old Ning’s nemesis..."
"It’s so interesting. Old Ning will probably be furious."
Hearing Meng Anwen’s words, Bai Yiyuan slapped his thigh and laughed heartily.
"Unexpected, unexpected! To think it would turn out like this. I really want to see old Ning’s expression - angry yet helpless."
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[Killed Outpost Guardian, Experience +1,650,000]
[Obtained Gold-grade weapon: Hell Outpost Longsword]
[Obtained Gold-grade armor: Hell Outpost Leather Armor]
[Obtained Gold-grade accessory: Hell Outpost Ring]
[Obtained Dragon Crystal Core x2]
[Hell Outpost Longsword (Outpost Set piece): Gold-grade weapon, All attributes +500, Knight skill amplification +50%, Usable above level 30]
[Hell Outpost Leather Armor (Outpost Set piece): Gold-grade armor, All attributes +300, Assassin skill cost -20%, Usable above level 30]
[Hell Outpost Ring (Outpost Set piece): Gold-grade accessory, All attributes +100, Fatigue recovery speed +30%, Usable above level 30]
[Dragon Crystal Core: Extremely rare material, can be used to craft various items]
Lin Moyu gave the leather armor and ring to Ning Yiyi.
Ring attributes couldn’t stack. This ring was the same as the one he got, so one was enough.
The leather armor was for assassins, archers and similar careers. Lin Moyu had no use for it.
He glowed faintly, leveling up to 24 after clearing this dungeon.
Seeing Lin Moyu level up, Ning Yiyi was even happier than if she had leveled up herself, her smile blooming brilliantly like a flower.
"You leveled up again!"
"Your leveling speed is too fast. It hasn’t even been a month since your career transition, and you’re already level 24."
"Other students are probably only around level 16 now. You’re so far ahead of them."
Ning Yiyi kept exclaiming. At this rate, Lin Moyu would probably surpass level 30 in another month.
Lin Moyu smiled slightly, "Isn’t faster better?"
As he spoke, he cast Bone Armor on himself and Ning Yiyi.
Ning Yiyi smiled, "So cautious? Afraid of being attacked again outside?"
Lin Moyu said, "It’s happened twice already."
Both times he exited the dungeon, he was suddenly attacked.
He wasn’t afraid. With Damage Transfer, even with weak defense he couldn’t be injured instantly.
But Ning Yiyi was different. A sudden attack could really be dangerous for her.
After two consecutive accidents, it was better to be careful.