Chapter 168: Chapter 168
Only a thousand Giant Beasts, it was not too much of a burden for the two brothers. They had spent years honing their skills and surviving countless brushes with death, so eliminating these behemoths within two months was an easy task.
The major problem was the Level-10 Giant Beast. Each Level-10 Giant Beast was not an easy opponent. Over the years, the brothers trained and challenged them numerous times, but true victories remained few and far between.
However, they were quite confident in dealing with the one ahead.
While venturing forward, Ya Lie and Yasu easily pinpointed the locations of the Giant Beasts.
Their coordination made hunting much more efficient. They expertly wounded the beasts, leaving them half-dead so that Xiaozi could deliver the final blow. Du You was delighted not to approach them, as this increased his safety.
The safer Du You was, the higher their chances of leaving this world.
"Brother Yasu, how can you tell where the Giant Beasts are? You both seem so skilled."
After some thought, Du You addressed this question to Yasu. Yasu was simpler-minded compared to his elder brother. A little flattery was enough to make him open up.
Ya Lie noticed Du You’s actions but didn’t hinder them. Perhaps he thought that Du You learning more skills wouldn’t hurt their cause.
While these skills were valuable experiences, in this world, survival was paramount, and no one could afford to hoard these experiences. Everyone openly shared their knowledge. Anyone who wanted to learn could do so.
Only during times of immense external pressure could mankind maintain the transparency of advanced knowledge.
Despite being forced into the contract, Du You felt he gained some benefits. In the jungle, the two brothers knew the terrain like the back of their hands, quickly teaching Du You many helpful skills.
Especially regarding Giant Beasts, Du You was initially unused to this. But eventually, even he could judge their size and species, and where they were located, based on the traces they left behind.
Many beasts that were adept with hiding were discovered by Du You before he even approached. He was thrilled and seized the opportunity to learn more. Whether he could survive in this world hinged on this.
With his growing income, Du You refrained from leveling up or learning new skills. He simply followed the two, while they seemed to be surreptitiously observing him. If he were to level up, it would undoubtedly cause some trouble.
Because Du You seemed compliant, Ya Lie didn’t specifically target him after a while.
However, Du You was quite repulsed by the way Ya Lie ordered him around.
"We aim to take down that Gray Bear before darkness falls. We can spend the night in its cave. The smell it leaves behind will ensure our safety for a short period."
"What’s a Gray Bear?" Du You asked, ready to learn more.
"Don’t you know what a Gray Bear is? It’s a creature living near the location you’re heading to, always staying in the nearby caves. It’s a Level-1 peak beast. Its defense is very strong, but it moves slowly and doesn’t have any special abilities. Otherwise, dealing with it would be quite difficult."
Clasping his forehead, it dawned on Du You why he was there. He had almost forgotten his purpose after a whole day of learning.
Following the two ramped up his income considerably. His stash of Crystal Coins had already increased by a few hundred, all earned in an area close to the city.
According to the two, the ideal situation would be earning a thousand or more Crystal Coins daily away from the city.
Such an income made Du You reluctant to act against them. Unfortunately, if he didn’t deal with these two soon, it would only increase the dangers he would face in the future. Clenching his teeth, Du You made up his mind.
About one or two hours before darkness, the two suddenly halted. "Stop, it’s just ahead. Be careful. If you have any strong weapons, use them on the Gray Bear. Without inflicting considerable damage, you won’t be able to complete your task. Your main quests are always troublesome."
Yasu also grumbled, "Exactly, why do we need to kill a Level-7 to suffice for ourselves but require a Level-10 for assistance? The stronger the helper, the harder the beast that needs to be killed. It’s really annoying."
It wasn’t Du You’s fault. He rolled his eyes, thinking that he didn’t make the rules. If it wasn’t for these rules, wouldn’t this world be in chaos?
They stealthily moved ahead, and Du You finally saw what a Gray Bear looked like. It was a large bear, resembling a grizzly but much larger.
Even while lying on the ground, it was taller than two meters. If it stood up, it would certainly reach four meters. If it could stand upright, Du You didn’t dare to imagine its height. Were these two really daring enough to attack such a beast?
Shockingly, they did dare. As soon as they spotted the bear, Ya Lie and Yasu opened a package and smeared an unknown potion on their tridents. When they were done, the tridents shimmered in a pale blue glow. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝗻𝗼𝘷𝗲𝗹•𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮•𝕟𝕖𝕥
They opened another package and started to apply something onto their bodies.
Du You didn’t ask, and the two didn’t offer Du You any. They knew their battle prowess was key and Du You really didn’t serve much purpose. "Take care of yourself. If you’re discovered, nobody can save you."
After Ya Lie finished, he gestured to his brother, and they silently approached from two different directions.
"It must be something to eliminate the smell." Du You guessed.
At that moment, two tridents were thrown simultaneously from within the forest, striking the Gray Bear’s body. Even though its fur was too thick for the tridents to penetrate deeply, plenty of blood flowed out. These bleed stacks were not created for nothing; they were very useful.
The Gray Bear seemed a bit stunned. It raised its head and looked around puzzled. "Doesn’t it feel any pain? Or is it because of that potion?" Du You wondered, watching the Gray Bear’s reactions.