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Chapter 164 - 164 Obsidian

Chapter 164: Chapter 164 Obsidian

Translator: 549690339

The battle only lasted for a few minutes. Erik was like a strong man beating up a child, showering the Mutated Mine Beast with relentless barrage of punches that marked constant screams;

“This fighting style is so crude and wild, every punch landing onto flesh. But, I like it, hehe!” Song Jian’s eyes sparkled as he watched Erik’s build slowly transform from a robust man to a skinny rat-man, his vitality points remaining intact throughout the fight.

“Can one truly be so overwhelmingly powerful when facing an elite boss of the same level?” Song Jian was astounded when he looked at the battlefield that was akin to being swept by missiles, and the Mutated Mine Beast lying on the ground, its limbs twitching sporadically.

“Hehe, what do you think of my strength? Not bad, huh?” Erik looked at Song Jian with a face full of smiles.

At this point, Erik in Song Jian’s eyes was simply a humanoid beast. No, a rat-shaped monster!

“So powerful! This Mining Warrior profession is incredibly powerful!” Song Jian couldn’t help but exclaim out loud.

At this moment, a barely noticeable hint of shyness flashed across Erik’s face. He quickly waved his hand in dismissal and changed the subject, “Let’s see what loot this guy dropped for me.”

As he said this, Erik walked toward the Mutated Mine Beast, stepping on its neck. In an instant, it drained the last remnants of its vitality. The beast’s carcass began to burn in a transparent flame, leaving behind three items that radiated white and green lights.

“Hmm, not bad, two precious ores and one green quality forging material!” A satisfied smile appeared on Erik’s face.

“Alright, Song Jian, it’s been a pleasure meeting you and becoming friends with you.” Erik turned around to face Song Jian and said, “But it’s time for me to leave this place. I recommend that you do the same as soon as possible. The monsters here are very powerful; before becoming a professional, it is best to avoid coming here.”

“Alright, Erik, let’s leave this place together,” Song Jian hastily added. This place was too dangerous and even had a level thirty elite boss. If it weren’t for Erik, Song Jian would never have come to mine here.

“That dwarf seems to bear ill-intentions, sending me to such a dangerous place to mine obsidian!” Song Jian felt a surge of discontent for the dwarven blacksmith, Aberdeen.

The two quickly reached the subway entrance. After Erik had given Song Jian some more advice, he turned around to leave, disappearing into the dark. Song Jian glanced into the dark tunnel, which looked like a giant monster with its mouth agape, sending shivers down his spine as he hastily walked toward Wei Lake Park.

As he watched Song Jian’s silhouette slowly disappear, a hint of a smile appeared on Erik’s face.

“This Chosen One is quite interesting; in him, I see the potential for a unique profession. However, becoming a unique professional requires much more effort…”

Erik put away his pale golden pickaxe, and with a wave of his right hand, a dazzling ball of lightning appeared in his palm. Like a waterfall, plasma coiled around his entire body and in a few moments, Erik’s attire underwent a complete transformation.

Prevaricating light emanated from head to toe, dressing him in an ensemble of purple-red equipment. This surpassed golden quality, reaching the level of legendary grade. In Erik’s hand appeared a magic staff resembling a wolf tooth mace.

This staff was taller than Erik himself, thick at the top and thin at bottom. At its tip, a crimson gem the size of a human head sparkled radiantly.

He pulled out a lock buckle from his bosom, flicked it into the air and, like a transformer, the small piece started to shift and change its shape. As countless gears interlocked and spun, an airship appeared beside him in a short span of time.

The attribute “Mining Warrior” above Erik’s head also morphed into “War Engineer”. He jumped onto the small airship, and after a quiet rumble, it zipped into the blackness of the night like a streak of light.

Song Jian stood on a rock in Wei Lake Park, looking at the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop. The shop was still shrouded in darkness. It seemed Aberdeen had completely given up on the city, realizing that even if he crafted a legendary, or even an epic weapon, it wouldn’t fetch a decent price.

Song Jian stared coldly at the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop. He didn’t expect that the mining location pointed out by Aberdeen would be so dangerous. If not for his good luck in meeting Rat-man Erik, Song Jian might have died while completing this task.

“The opponent is after all a level thirty elite boss, 1 don’t possess Erik’s strength. If we fall out now, I’ll be at a disadvantage,” Song Jian contemplated.

Looking at the wrecked rocket launcher in his package, Song Jian marginally smiled and started walking toward the Doomsday Blacksmith Shop.

There was not a single sound to be heard from within the pitch-black blacksmith shop. Song Jian wondered if Aberdeen was already asleep. He checked the time; it was already past four in the morning, and in an hour, the sun would rise. If nothing unexpected happened, Aberdeen would also leave the city by dawn.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Song Jian knocked forcefully on the large door of the blacksmith shop.

“Coming, coming!” Aberdeen’s voice echoed from inside the shop. Opening the door to find Song Jian, his eyes briefly betrayed surprise. However, he quickly regained his composure with an annoyed expression, as someone rudely awakened from sleep.

“What, have you finished the task that was given to you?” Aberdeen asked grumpily.

“I’m sorry, there’s a level ten elite boss in the mine. I’m not strong enough and only managed to mine three units of Obsidian,” Song Jian said, expressing remorse while presenting the three shining black stones from his palm.

“Is it… is it really obsidian? You actually managed to mine obsidian? That’s impossible!” Aberdeen, his eyes wide open and staring at Song Jian’s palm, showed a puzzled look on his face. “The obsidian mines are deep within the cave, and that place is full of level thirty…”

Aberdeen abruptly looked up at Song Jian, glad he stopped talking just in time, or it would have been awkward. Sending an unexceptional level ten person to mine in an area where a level thirty elite boss roams was indeed not very honorable.

“Hmm, alright, the monsters in the mine are indeed very strong, and it’s good that you were able to collect three. However, this means I can’t share with you the details of the Mining Warrior profession!” Aberdeen said solemnly, “But it wasn’t a wasted trip. I’m willing to buy these three obsidians for ten Doomsday Coins each!”