Survival in the Core: I'm writing a guide for the entire server.

The goods in the store are divided into four categories: weapons, armor, consumables, and miscellaneous items.

Each category contains several items, a dazzling array.

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【Weapons】

Crimson Crossbow (Level 5, Green): 400 Tribute Points

Fine Iron Longsword (Level 5, White): 80 Tribute Points

Fine Iron Dagger (Level 5, White): 40 Tribute Points

【Armor】

Crimson Leather Armor (Level 5, Green): Requires 150 Tribute Points

Iron Gauntlets (Level 3, White): Requires 50 Tribute Points

Leather Helmet (Tier 3, White): Requires 30 Tribute Points

[Consumables]

Small Healing Potion: Requires 50 Tribute Points

Hemostatic Bandage: Requires 20 Tribute Points

Antidote: Requires 30 tribute points

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"Crimson Crossbow..."

Lin You's gaze fell on the green-quality ranged weapon, lost in thought.

He currently has no means of long-range attack.

Encountering flying monsters or battle scenarios with complex terrain

The only options are to rely on summoned creatures to tank the damage or risk getting close.

If there were a crossbow, the situation would be completely different.

First of all, crossbows are different from bows; they don't require much skill.

Moreover, crossbows deal significant damage and can also whittle down enemies from a safe distance.

"Exchange for the Crimson Crossbow."

Without hesitating for long, Lin You made a decision.

After the trial, he earned a total of 500 contribution points.

That's enough to get your hands on the most expensive hand crossbow.

[By spending 400 tribute points, you have obtained 1 "Crimson Hand Crossbow"!]

A menacing-looking crossbow appeared in Lin You's hand.

The crossbow body was made of dark red metal, with some kind of prayer engraved on its surface.

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【Crimson Crossbow】

Grade: Level 5 (Green)

Attack: 25~40

[Durability: 500/500]

[Requirement: Strength > 25 (Rank E)]

[Effect: Penetrates 5 points of defense against lightly armored or unarmored targets]

[Bonus Information: You have unlocked the crafting recipe for "Crossbow"!]

[Crossbow: 2 iron ingots, 5 wood, requires an anvil, produces 10 crossbow bolts per use]

……

"Not bad, I even got a crossbow recipe for free."

Lin You nodded in satisfaction and hung the crossbow on his waist.

The crossbow is not large in size and can be held with one hand, making it easy to carry.

Lin You chose to exchange the remaining 100 tribute points for two bottles of "small healing potions".

This is a life-saving item; it can turn danger into safety in critical moments.

[By spending 100 tribute points, you have obtained 2 "Small Healing Potions"!]

Two bottles of light red liquid in glass jars appeared in Lin You's hands.

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[Miniature Healing Potion]

Grade: 5 (White)

[Effect: Instantly restores 50 health points upon consumption, with a 1-minute cooldown]

……

After all tribute points are exhausted.

The interface of the Trial Shop slowly disappeared in front of Lin You.

The dark red light of the altar went out completely, as if it had never been activated.

Lin You stretched her slightly sore shoulders and walked back to the minecart.

Flame Spirit followed at his feet, the flames on its tail dimmed considerably, but it was very excited.

Clearly, the battle just now had consumed a lot of magic power and physical strength.

But it also allowed Flame Spirit to fully enjoy the thrill of combat.

Vivian flew down from the top of the minecart and landed on Lin You's shoulder.

"Thank you for your hard work, Master."

"fine."

Lin You gently rubbed Yan Ling's head and then lightly touched Vivian's face with her fingers.

"You've all worked hard, get some rest."

He sat back down at the control panel, took out the "Explorer's Compass" from his backpack, and fiddled with it in his hands.

"As expected of a gold-tier item."

Lin You couldn't help but sigh.

The glowing flower field earned him Vivian, a precious follower.

The Altar of the God of Slaughter granted him a Crimson Crossbow and healing potions.

Each unique location brings tangible benefits.

"but……"

Lin You carefully put the compass into the innermost layer of her backpack.

"We need to use the remaining uses sparingly."

The compass's third effect can only be used 10 times, and he has already used one.

He planned to save the remaining nine uses for the deeper levels of the Earth's core.

After all, the deeper you go, the higher the rewards for special locations.

It would be a waste to use it now.

"It's not too late to use it when we reach the fifth or sixth level of the Earth's core."

Lin You made up her mind, leaned back in her seat, opened the system panel, and checked her strategy points.

Strategy Points: 4350

"I only need 650 more points to upgrade my Eye of Insight."

Lin You murmured to herself, a hint of anticipation flashing in her eyes.

Advanced Insight allows you to see more detailed information.

With the intermediate level of the Eye of Insight already giving him a huge advantage, the advanced version will only be stronger.

"Tomorrow should be enough."

Lin You glanced at the time; it was already past midnight.

A new day begins, and it's also the last day of the newcomer competition.

He opened the leaderboard to check the current rankings.

Needless to say, he stood out from the crowd with his amazing perfect score on the individual leaderboard.

The faction rankings in the newbie zone 25535 are also very stable.

Thanks to its large number of survivors and the efforts of its players, it ranks first.

"It should be stable now."

Lin You nodded in satisfaction and turned off the leaderboard.

He did not continue to challenge the Abyss Dungeon.

100 points is already a perfect score; no matter how many times you try, you can never surpass it.

Instead of wasting time, let's do something more meaningful.

"Let's go raid the Dark Mine and test out the new weapon."

Lin You opened the event page and selected to challenge the "Dark Mine" secret realm.

[Would you like to challenge the "Dark Mine" subterranean dungeon? (Depth 1, Normal Difficulty)]

"Yes."

[Entrance fee deducted: 50 copper coins]

The familiar blue light enveloped Lin You.

After the dizziness from the teleportation subsided, he found himself standing in the dark tunnels of a mine.

"This time, we won't bring any summoned creatures; we'll only use a crossbow."

Lin You took the scarlet crossbow from his waist and then took out a bundle of newly made crossbow bolts from his backpack and loaded them onto the crossbow.

Ahead, a kobold miner is on patrol.

Lin You raised his crossbow and aimed at the kobold's head.

The crimson gem on the crossbow glowed faintly, as if sensing his killing intent.

Whoosh!

The crossbow bolt shot through the air at a speed so fast that it was almost impossible to detect with the naked eye.

puff!

The crossbow bolt pierced the kobold's forehead with pinpoint accuracy, and blood splattered.

-76 (Weakness Critical Hit)!

A huge damage number popped up, and the kobold miner died on the spot.

You have killed 1 "Kobold Miners"!

[Experience points +1!]

Lin You's eyes lit up.

"The damage was decent."

He nodded in satisfaction and stepped forward to pull the crossbow bolt from the kobold's corpse.

The crossbow shaft was made of wood, and the arrowhead was made of iron.

Although its structure and materials are simple, its destructive power is considerable.

Moreover, crossbow bolts can be reused.

As long as it's not damaged, it can be retrieved and reused after being fired.

"continue."

Lin You loaded his crossbow and continued deeper into the mine tunnel.

Two more kobold miners appeared ahead, squatting on the ground digging for ore.

Lin You raised his crossbow and aimed at the head of one of them.

Whoosh!

The crossbow bolt was fired and hit its mark precisely.

Another fatal blow.

Hearing the commotion, the other kobold miner turned around abruptly and let out a piercing bark.

"Woof!"

It raised its pickaxe and charged towards Lin You. Lin You remained calm, loaded his crossbow, aimed, and fired.

Whoosh!

The crossbow bolt pierced the kobold's chest, but it did not fall and continued its charge.

-25!

"Almost." Lin You dodged the kobold's pickaxe by sidestepping.

Then he raised the crossbow and fired again, pressing it against its head.

-40!

The dog-headed miner fell to the ground.

You have killed 2 "Kobold Miners"!

[Experience points +2!]

"Reloading at close range is still too slow."

Lin You frowned, reviewing the battle that had just taken place.

Although crossbows are powerful, their slow reloading speed is a major drawback.

If you don't kill with one arrow, it's easy for the enemy to get close.

"If only I could use skills..."

A thought suddenly flashed through Lin You's mind, and a question came to mind.

Can Elemental Strike be used in conjunction with the Crossbow?