My stats are higher than yours!

He chose to follow his emotions. After all, his superior was his superior, and he couldn't question him. After all, the superior was truly capable, and it was right to listen to the strong.

The others in the convoy were also puzzled, but none of them asked any questions. They simply followed Bai Shuodong, who was covered in blood, and walked forward.

Bai Shuodong casually picked up the spear, his gaze falling on the corpses on the ground. He felt something was off about the feel of the slash earlier. These gray rock archers seemed to have somewhat tough bodies; although they still couldn't withstand the [Sever], their armor should be able to block the [Slash] attack.

He flipped the gun tip twice.

The leather armor worn by these people was well-made and lined with iron scales, so if nothing unexpected happened, they should be elite troops.

but...

What's wrong with elites?

I'm going to take down the elite!

Bai Shuodong smiled and led the rest of the convoy forward. Several wounded soldiers sat on the grain trucks, their wounds simply bandaged, but their eyes were filled with despair.

Now, they've become a burden.

"Sir, if we can't get through this section, please put me down. I'm already exhausted..."

Are you teaching me how to do things?

Bai Shuodong countered with a question.

"..."

The man fell silent.

But at the same time, a warm feeling rose in his heart. Although this officer often scolded them, did not listen to anyone, and refused any communication, he was a reliable officer and a truly humane officer.

[Hint: Morale increased]

Morale: 65

Why is morale up again? I don't think I did anything. This is really strange.

Bai Shuodong didn't care and just moved forward.

As they walked, the wind picked up again on the mountain path, but it wasn't just cold; it also carried the smell of strife, a smell that had been burned. The further they went, the stronger the smell became.

The emotions of everyone in the convoy were fluctuating, and they began to wonder what had happened ahead.

They continued walking.

We reached the end of the Lonely Ridge Road.

Corpses lay scattered on the ground, blood pooled into streams, and flames burned on withered trees and the soldiers' clothes, emitting a foul odor.

"..."

Bai Shuodong glanced at the corpses in front of him and felt they were getting in the way, so he turned around and said, "Go, Tutu, clear away the obstacles in front of us."

Thule: ...

He remained silent for a moment, then suddenly realized that his superior was probably trying to make him less reserved and less overwhelmed by the pressure from the front lines.

Although he doesn't respect me on the surface, he actually exposes his flaws and lets me see his imperfections, which can relieve stress at crucial moments.

He's thinking of me!

The officer's kindness... can never be repaid!

The people in the grain transport team followed him, looking at his tall and imposing figure as if they were watching a rising sun, a blazing sun rising in their hearts.

...

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Chapter Seventy-Four: Opening the Treasure Chest! Entering the Plains!

Evening, deadwood forest

Bai Shuodong sat on a wooden stake and casually glanced around. The campfire cast flickering light on the faces of the team members. Grain carts surrounded the campfire, and guards patrolled the perimeter.

Temporarily safe

In the distance, there were sounds of birds and beasts, as well as faint rustling sounds. The rangers had probably already sent scouts to observe the situation nearby, and they didn't plan to make a move in the deadwood forest yet, since it wasn't a suitable place for cavalry combat.

Check out the treasure chest that just exploded!

In the spirit world, there is a certain probability that killing any unit with a template will drop a treasure chest.

The probability of getting a treasure chest is not fixed. Factors such as the difference in strength between the enemy and ourselves, the percentage of kills contributed, and the enemy's weight in the world or faction will all affect the probability.

There are 3 black iron chests and 1 bronze chest.

The bronze treasure chest was dropped by that commander.

Bai Shuodong narrowed his eyes slightly. The black iron-grade treasure chest was not very valuable. It would be fortunate if he could get any spirit points from it. It was best not to get a bunch of useless junk. If he put it in his storage space, it would block his view and make it difficult to find anything useful.

Open one

Congratulations on receiving 63 Psionic Points.

Psionic points? Not bad, but the amount is a bit small. It's better than nothing, I suppose.

After passing the Spirit Realm Trial, a psychic's strength will undergo a qualitative change, and the speed at which they acquire resources will also increase. It is normal not to obtain many psychic points during the trial.

Open another treasure chest!

Shining with golden light!

Congratulations on obtaining the Wolf Fang Necklace!

Wolf Fang Necklace

Rank: First Rank

Quality: Bronze

Equipment type: Necklace

Equipment requirements: None

Equipment effect: Strength +2, Constitution +2

Description: A blood-stained wolf fang necklace; wearing it allows you to feel the wildness and power of a wolf.

Holy crap!

Bai Shuodong's eyes widened instantly.

A Black Iron-level treasure chest can actually yield Bronze-level equipment? And the rarest kind of accessory at that? Is it a necklace? Does it provide the perfect stats, or does it just match his needs for Strength and Constitution?

What an amazing treasure!

Great stuff! Absolutely fantastic!

Bai Shuodong put on the necklace with a grin.

[Hint: The Wolf Fang Necklace can be converted into a temporary skill. Do/Do not activate the conversion?]

No no no!

This good stuff shouldn't be converted!

I can tell which is more useful: temporary skills or equipment that can be used for a long time! And even if I don't use it anymore, I can just sell it. Bronze-level necklaces and accessories aren't cheap!

I don't even want to use the Disintegration Mark!

In addition, the maximum number of dismantling marks is three. If you get new equipment later and there are no slots to add marks, wouldn't you have to dismantle the existing equipment? What if you lose money then?

It's best to apply this mark to unwanted equipment, or to equipment that can grant permanent skills.

"Whoo~"

Bai Shuodong smiled and exhaled, his gaze falling on the third black iron treasure chest. With joy and excitement on his face, he opened the chest.

Congratulations! You have received: a bucket of goat milk.

"..."

Bai Shuodong's smile froze, but he quickly recovered. There was nothing he could do; after all, this was a Black Iron-level treasure chest, so it was normal to get such trash. It would be unbelievable if it could drop a Bronze-level necklace.

Finally, he turned his gaze to the last remaining bronze-level treasure chest.

"Lord Chiya."

Just then, the old guard Tule quietly moved over, with a strangely shaped cushion under his bottom, the origin of which was unknown.

He pulled a straw-smoked cigarette from his pocket, took a deep drag, and said, "Once we cross the Lonely Ridge Pass, the road ahead will be even more difficult."

"Ok?"

Bai Shuodong looked impatient.

"The Lonely Ridge Road is difficult to traverse, and the Gray Rock People will attack from both sides. However, the terrain can also restrict those rangers, preventing them from maneuvering freely."

He slowly exhaled a puff of white smoke, then continued looking at the campfire, saying, "Right now, we're alright in this dead forest, but behind us lies the plains, and those rangers are elite. Sir, you..."

'I haven't finished opening all my treasure chests yet!'

Bai Shuodong gave him a cold glance.

With just one glance, Tule felt a sudden tightness in his back, and his hand trembled, almost dropping his cigarette.