Chapter 141: Trying The Poison Master’s Blessing
Shi Xu used a high Attack Skill, his figure almost blending into the night, only the cold light from the weapon in his hand visible, as if it could split the darkness in two.
Each time the Blade Light swept across, the Ghoul’s Health Bar would deduct a segment. He was close to the BOSS, and no matter how good his Movement Technique was, his Health Points were inevitably beaten down.
Yu Jiang watched from behind and gave him the Healing Skill at the right moment, helping him keep his Health Points above 50.
Ghoul Health Points 80, the second Area Damage arrived.
Yu Jiang gave Shi Xu a signal in advance, “Attack directly, don’t Dodge.”
The Ghoul lowered its arms and used the Skill again. Yu Jiang seized the moment and rushed in front of it.
Taking advantage of the Ghoul’s low Physical Damage and mainly Spirit Damage Skill, she let her own Health Points drop to 50.
[Player Passive Skill: Power of Money, sorry, having money is just this willful!]
The Ghoul was Dazed, though only for two seconds, but Yu Jiang’s Bayonet dealt a Critical Hit effect, plus Shi Xu’s Attack, knocking off 30 of its Health Points in two seconds.
Only 50 left.
Shi Xu had no Skills left, but Yu Jiang still had some. The BOSS was almost beaten, and the Sniping Mobs people jumped out.
A white-glowing, ribbon-like long rope stretched across in front of them, also wrapping around the Ghoul ahead, quickly controlling the entire Battle.
“Control Skill.”
Yu Jiang looked up at the opposite side, the newly jumped-in No. 5 Player, and No. 6 beside her.
“We don’t want to fight you. Whoever kills the Ghoul, clearing the Instance is the same for us. Can we negotiate letting go of the BOSS? You’ve already taken supplies from several Vending Machines.”
No. 5 continued persuading, “You’ve used up your Skills, we still have ours, and we have the numerical advantage. Why bother? Isn’t retreating a step good?”
Yu Jiang wasn’t anxious either, met her gaze, and smiled, “What Things did they give you? Let’s talk?”
The two female Players No. 5 and No. 6 weren’t stupid. They could tell Yu Jiang and their team’s Combat Power wasn’t low, at least top dozens on the Combat Power Ranking, possibly even higher.
Not wanting to fight was real. They were here for the Attack +10 Weapon promised by No. 9. No need to go all out; getting the Things was enough.
Leaking that they needed to Sniping Mobs the BOSS wasn’t their Team; they just wanted to see if Yu Jiang could offer a higher Price.
“5 Prop Cards, any type, all Supplies in the Vending Machines in this Instance, plus 100L Gasoline.” The No. 5 Player stated the conditions.
“The other Team offered an Attack +10 Weapon, not that many Prop Cards and Gasoline. You can bring out the Things for Smash Wall too.”
Their Team could skip finding Key puzzles and directly Smash Floor to take important Items.
They had good Things in hand.
Yu Jiang narrowed her eyes, “Then there’s nothing to talk about.”
Blacker than her, give away the Crowbar? Absolutely impossible.
The No. 5 Player wasn’t angry either, “Killing the Ghoul is very important for you, right? A high Combat Power Player, finally made it this far, if wasted due to this Kill Mission Failure, the Loss would be huge.”
“My Control Skill lasts a long time if not triggered.”
As she spoke, she looked meaningfully at the long rope circling nearby the Ghoul.
They couldn’t get past. The main fighter No. 2 Player was still Melee Combat.
“Guessed it, it triggers on touch.” Yu Jiang nodded calmly, then her gaze swept over No. 9 and No. 10 who had sneaked onto the Second Floor slant roof at some point.
“Don’t know who No. 2 teammate is on the ranking, but thanks to you. The BOSS with only 50 Health Points left will lose Attack and resistance ability due to the important Item Manjusaka you brought, just a few more slashes.”
No. 9 said while jumping down from above.
His words were polite, but his tone carried a hint of barely detectable jealousy.
Same Kill Mission, same Profession. This pretty boy No. 2 had such strong combat ability, and a Healer helping him.
The No. 9 Player suddenly raised his hand, and a short arrow flew toward Shi Xu.
Meanwhile, with the No. 5 Player’s cooperation, he entered the Control circle, preparing for a Quick Battle to Sniping Mobs the BOSS first.
Just now was to divert No. 2’s attention and disturb his mind; settle accounts with them later.
Not making a move on No. 1 Healer was to get some Healing Potions from her.
Best to pull her over. A Healer who dares to go Melee Combat with a knife and has combat ability is way too valuable.
No. 9 was also an Assassin. How important the Kill Mission was for this Profession—Sniping Mobs meant irreconcilable enmity. If the Healer didn’t know better, she had to be taken out too.
Yu Jiang watched Shi Xu sidestep and swing his knife to block the short arrow, then reassuringly shifted her gaze back to the other Players on the field.
She turned to No. 5 and slowly said, “My words are harsh, but letting you through really isn’t worth that Price.”
Yu Jiang originally didn’t want to fight No. 5 and No. 6 either. As long as they retreated a step and their conditions weren’t too excessive, Supplies could be shared.
Since negotiation failed, just fight directly.
Upon hearing this, No. 5 also darkened her face, about to say something.
The next instant, a roar brought a cold wind. The Ghoul completely broke free of the restraints and launched a fierce Attack, instantly knocking off 40 Health Points from the No. 9 Player.
His rhythm was disrupted too, and while Dodging and blocking, he took another hit, Health Points -20.
“Heal, Heal me!” He shouted urgently.
The No. 6 Player used a Healing Skill, restoring him 30 Health Points. He simultaneously used a Primary Healing Potion.
Just as Health Points were restored, fine rain threads drifted down from mid-air. Players and BOSS, none could run.
The few Players’ expressions froze. They first checked the Bleeding debuff on themselves, then looked at Shi Xu, and Yu Jiang smiling behind him.
Before they could question, Yu Jiang spoke first, “Who told you we used Manjusaka?”
Meeting their shocked eyes, her tone was especially serious, “I have something even more stimulating here. Want to try?”
Before the words finished, Poison Master’s Blessing fell on the Ghoul.
Good news: it saw Memories of when it was human in the Hallucination. Bad news: all bad Memories. Anger and resentment values skyrocketed, Attack super doubled.
Only 30 seconds, but no one here could withstand these 30 seconds.
The No. 9 Player used a Primary Healing Potion, then an Intermediate one to remove Yu Jiang’s Bleeding debuff. Before he could relax, he was sent flying by the BOSS in Frenzy mode.
Directly losing 70 Health Points.
No. 10 Player’s Skill was Defensive Shield. He timely used the Skill, fully blocking the fatal Attack for No. 9; otherwise No. 9 would be done for.
Watching the red-eyed Ghoul completely destroy the No. 5 Player’s Control Skill setup, even collapsing the nearby wall.
Everyone fled in panic, scrambling to Dodge the Ghoul’s impending fatal Attack.
Yu Jiang even infuriatingly said, “Everyone fend for yourselves.”
“What the hell did you do?! Are you insane?!” The No. 9 Player’s temple veins throbbed.
He was closest to the Ghoul just now; it would target him first. He was high Attack low Defense, completely collapsing now.
Jumped in to Sniping Mobs the BOSS, teammates’ Defense Skills gone, Healing Potions just entered Cooldown Time, his own Health Points under 30.
No. 1 and No. 2 are a pair of idiots!
Went through trouble to Sniping Mobs the important Item but didn’t use it, had to Challenge Hard Mode—that was fine—but even gave the BOSS a Buff.
Their Health Points weren’t high either. Weren’t they afraid of dying?
