Strange Voyage: Summoning the Fourth Disaster.

Chapter 222 Tutorial End, Starfish Merchant

"Okay... let me use the fishman coach to test the actual combat strength of the curse master's bloodline."

"First, create a cursed wax figure behind the scenes..."

Zhang Ming sneaked to the side of the mudflat fishman, and after confirming that he did not alarm the mudflat fishman, tears flowed from the corners of his eyes again, condensing into a cursed wax figure.

After successfully making the cursed wax figure, Zhang Ming did not hesitate to break off the cursed wax figure's head.

However, this time he could clearly feel that the strength required to break the wax figure was greater, and it could even be said to be a bit difficult.

However, with a loud bang, the murloc's neck tilted and he fell to the ground.

[You killed the mudflat fishman]

[Obtained: Wax Oil × 2]

Zhang Ming picked up the wax excitedly.

"This curser is really strong. The fishman coach didn't even see me, but he was able to kill me through the air. If my faith value is high enough, wouldn't I be able to kill the boss instantly?"

He has already begun to imagine the wonderful gaming experience that will follow.

After he picked up the loot, the game instructions reappeared.

[After some weak creatures die, they will be resurrected after a period of time...]

This is an explanation of some basic mechanics of the game. Zhang Ming was already very familiar with it. He took a look and then looked away, continuing to move towards the next room excitedly.

However, on the way forward, Zhang Ming saw something different from the side of the dimly lit corridor.

He squinted his eyes and looked around, and suddenly realized that this was actually a branch road hidden in the darkness. If you didn't look carefully, you might not notice it.

"Yoho, a hidden road, huh? Let me see what good stuff is hidden inside."

Zhang Ming walked down the stairs without hesitation.

After turning a corner, the space ahead suddenly became wider and spots of light appeared in the darkness, which were very conspicuous.

"There really is something good!"

Zhang Ming's eyes lit up, he ran up happily, bent down and picked it up.

[Obtained: Pathfinder Stone × 1]

click!
Just when Zhang Ming was about to check the item information, three strange noises suddenly came from his body, which made his heart skip a beat.

As soon as he raised his head, bricks fell from the left, right and front, and three monsters called "poison fog birds" flew out from them.

trap!

Three breads with cheese!

Totally spicy!

Zhang Ming's heart skipped a beat.

"Gah-"

His mind was blank at this moment. The next moment, three poisonous fog birds started to attack with strange cries, and Zhang Ming, who had fragile skin and thin blood, quickly died.

【die】

Zhang Ming's wandering soul rose up and experienced the first death in his gaming career.

"Fuck you..."

Zhang Ming gritted his teeth.

There are traps set in the hidden roads. Who the hell designed this?
What a bastard who gave birth to a son without an asshole!
After death, the game instructions reappear.

[You can choose to return to the Spirit Candle to revive, or you can stay there temporarily, but after a period of time, the Spirit Candle will automatically absorb the wandering soul. ]

[Hint: Most deaths are not scary to the Candle Spirit. What is scary is the arrogance that comes from the immortal...]

【…】

Well, he admitted that he had let his guard down a bit.

Although he had seen a lot of discussions about the difficulty of Lingzhu on the forum before entering the game, the smooth experience before still made him a little relaxed.

Zhang Ming quickly returned to the Milestone Spirit Candle and was resurrected.

Then he carefully used the cursed wax figures to pry open their heads one by one, and finally got his own wax ash back.

After this lesson, Zhang Ming became much more cautious.

Then he came to the largest room, which seemed to be the final boss room.

When I entered, I saw a tall, burly and ferocious figure.

[Leader of the Tidal Flat Murlocs]

Level eight!

Zhang Ming couldn't help but feel a tightness in his heart.

【Use your abilities skillfully to defeat it, or go directly to the final location. 】

[Tip: It is not shameful to escape temporarily. Learning to retreat is also a compulsory course for a warrior, unless you want others to sing hymns of courage for you at your grave...]

"Roar……"

The leader of the mudflat fishmen growled and did not notice Zhang Ming's arrival at first.

Now Zhang Ming has two choices, either to fight it head-on or to go directly to the small door behind it.

After all, given the size of the mudflat fishman leader, it was obviously impossible for him to get in.

"...Done it!"

In the end, Zhang Ming decided to grit his teeth and give it a try.

Then he discovered that the cursed wax figure of the murloc leader on the mudflat... he couldn't break it!
The strength of this mudflat fishman leader is obviously not something he can kill with a curse!
On the contrary, it was because of the attack on the cursed wax figure that the leader of the murlocs on the mudflats immediately discovered his presence. He roared and threw a spear, which pierced the wall.

The final result can also be imagined.

【die】

"Fuck, I don't believe it!"

【die】

"...Come again!"

【die】

[Note that if you die too many times in a short period of time, the resurrection time will increase and you will get corresponding negative effects. ]

【…】

After coming to the door for an unknown number of times, Zhang Ming was silent for a moment. Forget it…

Then he began to walk around in circles silently, and finally followed the darkness of the wall and entered the small door behind the leader of the mudflat fishmen.

It's a bit like digging a dog hole...

Zhang Ming suppressed the shame in his heart, took a deep breath, and lit the spiritual candle in front of him.

At this time, there was a rare window on the edge of the wall. Zhang Ming leaned forward and saw the upper layer of the floating island illuminated by the candlelight...

【Congratulations, you have completed the tutorial. 】

[The novice tutorial has ended. You will be teleported to a random starting area...]

【World chat has been unlocked. 】

……

At this time, the lower level of Zhuxin Island was extremely lively.

"Guys, who knows? This curse master's bloodline is so strong!"

"After seeing the monster, I just need to find a suitable place, rub the wax figure like this, and then break it. Hey, guess what, it's so weird! It's so authentic."

"It must be said, this new bloodline is really sinister."

"Tsk, what's the point of being a curse master? This game world with a medieval background feels like a waste of time if I don't experience being a knight."

"Why play knight? Mage is the king!"

"Gouba, the Summoner can summon Pokémon directly without having to do it himself, isn't that great?"

"Frogman blood is not bad either..."

"Get out of here if you're playing frogman! Don't say you're a candleman."

"Yes, yes, wisdom teeth, wisdom teeth!"

"Oh, stop talking nonsense, brothers, hurry up and kill monsters to level up, we can't even afford a Spirit Fire Raft right now."

"Alas, there are too many people in this initial area on the lower level of Zhuxin Island. I think the reef island is better. The prayer chapel is not bad either..."

"..."

On the lower level of Zhuxin Island, players gathered in groups of three or four. Although the lower level of Zhuxin Island seemed more empty than before, only the fishmen had disappeared, and the other monsters were still there, which was more suitable for these newbies who had just finished the novice tutorial.

Moreover, it is not difficult to learn from the chat messages of these players and the world channel that in addition to the lower level of Zhuxin Island, the [initial area] also includes some deserted islands and some monsters suitable for leveling.

Apparently, this is also the content that appeared with this major update.

Zhang Ming, the curse master, had just been fighting the sandworms for a while when he was pulled away by two novice players to level up together.

After all, although the blood of the curse master is fragile and thin, its ability is truly yin.

As long as you can see clearly, you can rub the wax figure to inflict damage and control, which is very suitable for team combat.

Zhang Ming was naturally very happy about this, and soon started working with his teammates to kill the enemy.

I don’t know if it’s because of the big update to the Spirit Candle, but they now get significantly more wax oil from killing monsters than previous players…

Just when Zhang Ming and his two teammates took a short break and were about to continue killing monsters, the movement in front attracted the attention of the three.

"It's Big Boss Yuanfang and Brother Miaozi, and the storyteller! And Big Boss Shangan and Brother Niu! Damn, Brother Niu is my idol!"

"Shouldn't they be in the Candlelight Hall? What are they doing in the lower level of Candlelight Island?"

"That's the upgraded form of the Spirit Fire Raft. What's it called?"

"Spirit Fire Sail."

"They are going to sail out to sea, right? What are they going to do?"

……

"Storyteller, are you sure there is something new in the sea near Zhuxin Island?" Shangshan looked to the side with some doubt.

“Do you think the CG for Lingzhu’s update announcement is just for looks? Since there’s a picture of the fisherman on the isolated island, then it must be there.” The storyteller rolled his eyes.

After basically understanding the updated contents such as the Fire Ceremony, the Candlelight Hall, the Novice Tutorial, the Curse Master, etc., the storyteller is still checking for omissions.

There are quite a few updates to Lingzhu this time, and most of the content is only briefly mentioned.

For example, the fire ceremony sounds simple, but its specific content experience makes players feel extremely excited.

This made the storyteller very sure that the images that flashed by in the updated CG were definitely not groundless.

And what he is looking for now is the mysterious man in black robe.

"By the way, what has Brother Yu been doing recently? I haven't seen him for a long time. Could he have quit the game?" Niu Niu suddenly had an idea and subconsciously turned his gaze to a well-informed succubus.

"Brother Yu...he went out for a while a few days ago because his friend's son got married, and he also went traveling for a while, but he's back now."

"But Lao Yan caught an epic fish in the Strait map, which inspired him. Now Brother Fish stays there all day, and only comes back when he is short of bait."

"I guess he won't say anything unless he catches an epic fish..."

After thinking for a moment, Li Miao knew all of Brother Yu's whereabouts.

"Brother Yu caught an epic fish." Hearing this, Niu Niu couldn't help laughing: "The probability of me being able to kill the Candle Keeper is about the same..."

Others couldn't help laughing when they heard this.

"Okay, we're almost there. Let's split up and search. If you find anything, let me know in the channel."

After chatting for a while, the storyteller quickly assigned directions to everyone.

A group of players began to sail in different directions, and their goal was to find the mysterious man in black robe in the CG.

I don’t know if I’m luckier today.

After separating from the others, the storyteller soon saw a bulge on the sea level, which was obviously a small island, and there was indeed a figure on it.

This made the storyteller happy. He said something in the channel and sped away.

Soon, he arrived at this small isolated island and saw the mysterious man in a black robe fishing.

The man in black robe also noticed the storyteller and seemed to have been preparing for a long time. As soon as the storyteller arrived, he started talking.

"... Candle Spirit on the Road... Can you do me a favor?"

[You have received a mission invitation from the Starfish Merchant. Do you accept it? ]

【whether】

Yo, there are side quests!
The storyteller's eyes lit up, and he thought his guess was correct.

I will update only once today. I feel a little dizzy and need to rest early.

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(End of this chapter)