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Chapter 124: Jigu, Truly a Divine Being
Chapter 124: Jigu, Truly a Divine Being
Chapter 124: Jigu, Truly a Divine Being
"Such a tactic exists?!" Liu Xing was momentarily unable to react. Could Jigu really have such a bizarre quirk? Moreover, considering that Jigu was cursed by an elder Ghoul, which initiated his transformation into a Ghoul, Liu Xing now had reason to suspect that Jigu had offended the elder Ghoul, prompting the latter's wrath and subsequent curse.
"Jigu truly is a divine being."
This was the only thought in Liu Xing's mind at the moment.
At this time, Jigu ignored the whispering Liu Xing and others, speaking directly to Silvia: "Silvia, I think you should already be aware of my situation, so I won't explain further. If you're willing to accept the assignment, let's start discussing the terms and collaboration. If you're not interested, you're free to leave now."
After speaking, Jigu stood there in silence, his expression calm and detached from worldly concerns.
Silvia and Second Auntie exchanged glances and nodded, then spoke, "Since you put it that way, Jigu, we are willing to accept your commission."
"Good," Jigu chuckled, "Silvia and Second Auntie, stay in the tent with me to discuss the details. The rest should wait outside, as the tent can only accommodate so many." With that, Jigu effectively dismissed Liu Xing and the others.
Led by Luo Luo, Liu Xing and his group found a spot outside the tent to rest. As a small group, they naturally gathered together.
"Is Jigu really not a mythical creature?" Pei Si couldn't help but comment.
Liu Xing nodded in agreement. The fact that Jigu was cursed by the elder Ghoul, rather than killed outright, indicated some strength on Jigu's part. However, considering Jigu's half-Ghoul state now, he could indeed be seen as a mythical creature.
"The situation is rather ominous," Ji Wu expressed his concerns, "We're about to face an elder Ghoul, one with curse spells. You don't want to become Ghouls, do you?"
Liu Xing frowned. Ji Wu's worries were not unfounded. Even a weakened version of the elder Ghoul was formidable, especially now that it was confirmed he possessed a spell to transform humans into Ghouls. If Liu Xing was unlucky enough to be targeted by this spell, he might end up like Bai Hecheng. This thought made Liu Xing shiver.
"We can only take things one step at a time," Ai Mei tried to ease the tension with a relaxed attitude, "Besides, the elder Ghoul's powers might not be that impressive. After all, it takes three days for Jigu to fully transform into a Ghoul, which suggests limitations to the elder's abilities. Maybe the curse can only affect one person at a time, so don't overthink it and stress yourselves out."
Liu Xing shrugged, only to notice Luo Cong approaching.
"Hey, I just heard another piece of news about Jigu. Want to hear it?" Luo Cong said mysteriously.
Liu Xing nodded, feigning interest, "Go ahead, Luo Cong, we're all ears."
"Although hearing about Jigu made Liu Xing feel like he was losing sanity points, he had to keep listening with a smile to gather more information.
"It's like this," Luo Cong began, "Jigu decided to hold a birthday banquet recently and promised his subordinates a surprise. Guess what? He turned himself into a dish characteristic of the Island Nation!" Luo Cong burst into laughter after telling this.
Liu Xing and the others exchanged bewildered looks.
"Jigu is truly a mythical figure," Liu Xing muttered to himself.
But now, Liu Xing was certain that Jigu was not only psychologically disturbed but also had very problematic logic. This reminded Liu Xing of a character from a game.
Luo Cong, being quite forward, easily mixed with Liu Xing and the others, sharing various rumors. Despite their reluctance, they had no choice but to chat with Luo Cong.
Among Luo Cong's gossip, some were worth listening to, like what Sikong Yangbing experienced before making a fortune with his Gatling gun that shoots blue flames.
According to Luo Cong, Sikong Yangbing arrived on the Sky Floating Island half a year ago. Back then, he was so frail he could barely hold a gun, let alone shoot. Hence, the other players on the same Transport Plane abandoned him.
Landing alone in a forested area, Sikong Yangbing was nearly killed by a werewolf. He could only kill it because it was already severely injured by other players.
Moreover, Sikong Yangbing was incredibly lucky. After killing the werewolf, he found a bulletproof vest that added +3 armor, which allowed him to safely exit the forest and even rescue two people, one of whom was Jigu.
Afterwards, Sikong Yangbing, using his persuasive skills, formed a small team with Jigu and another person, naturally becoming the leader. They then headed to Blood Howl Town.
Since houses in Blood Howl Town were allocated based on strength, Sikong Yangbing’s group could only live in a small house. But soon, Sikong Yangbing's luck struck again; he obtained the Gatling gun with blue flames.
With this weapon, Sikong Yangbing swiftly dominated Blood Howl Town, becoming its top figure and expanding his team to over fifty people.
However, not long after Sikong Yangbing rose to power, Jigu, leading a group, rebelled. After failing to assassinate Sikong Yangbing, Jigu retreated to the Graveyard. Out of past sentiments, Sikong Yangbing didn’t pursue him.
As for why Jigu betrayed Sikong Yangbing, Luo Cong couldn’t explain. But he knew that the rebellion severely weakened Sikong Yangbing's team. Apart from the dozen who joined Jigu, seven or eight were killed in the attack, reducing the team's size significantly."
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