Insufficient balance

  Fifty bottles of medicine and a necklace with the function of resurrection, even Ling Chen, who had a mind as firm as a rock, was stunned for half a day, almost unable to believe it was true. Previously, he had accepted the arduous task of collecting 1000 wolf fangs without hesitation just for five bottles of medicine. Now, however, he had obtained fifty bottles, plus a necklace worth 2000 gold coins.

  I'm so HAPPY!!!

  However, in reality, the random task that Ling Chen had just encountered was actually extremely difficult. If it wasn't Ling Chen who appeared on the scene at that time, but rather other players or even a large team, they would not have been able to attract the aggro of all five evil wolves and save Wang Xiaoming's life in that critical moment without letting him take any damage. Therefore, this exaggerated reward was actually not too excessive.

  Although there are only ten bottles of each potion, they can exert a powerful effect when used at critical moments. Putting away the potions and sapphire necklace, Ling Chen thanked the owner of the Treasure Equipment Store and returned to Evil Wolf Cliff, beginning to weave in and out among the wolf pack, mercilessly slaughtering the evil wolves here.

  In his repeated wolf-killing actions, his third-level experience value was also growing bit by bit, gradually approaching the fourth level.

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  When China is in the dark of night, somewhere on the other side of the earth is under the scorching sun.

  The publisher of "Shen Yue", the world's largest virtual game company - Tianwai Group headquarters.

  "What are you doing here again!! Let go of my granddaughter, I've already done everything you told me to do."

  "Oh, dear Mr. Smith, please don't get agitated, your granddaughter has always been safe and sound, she's having a great time every day now, still immersed in the world of 'Shen Yue' and doesn't want to come out. Don't worry, we won't harm you or any of your family members... as long as you listen to us obediently. So far, you've been behaving very well, but to be cautious, we have to keep a slight eye on you. Of course, just supervision, and as long as you don't do anything we don't want to see, we won't interfere with whatever you do, and if you need help, we'll lend a hand."

  "You... you lunatics!! Hurry up and tell me what kind of conspiracy is hidden in 'Shén Yuè'!!"

  "Conspiracy? Oh no, no, no! There is no conspiracy there. To be accurate, even we don't know what's inside. Just like now, we still don't know what's inside."

  "You're treating all of humanity as test subjects!"

  "Dear Mr. Smith, please calm down, wasn't creating a virtual world that affects all of humanity the greatest dream of your life? Look at today's 'God's Moon', the number of people who entered on the first day has already exceeded the highest peak in the history of virtual games. With our help, you have achieved your dream, haven't you? Trial product? Hey, maybe."

  "You're all crazy!!"

  "Thank you for your praise, but I suggest you'd better keep quiet, otherwise, your lovely granddaughter might be stuck in the world of 'Shen Yue' forever. And with just a light press of this button in my hand, half of America would disappear from the earth forever, do you believe me?"

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  "Ding... Congratulations, your level has been upgraded. You are now level 4. Life +10, Magic +10, and you have obtained 5 free attribute points."

  "Ding... You have acquired the novice warrior's primary skill: Minor Arc Slash."

  Fighting for most of the night, with hardly a moment's rest, Ling Chen's level finally reached 4th. He still put all his free attribute points into Strength. Having reached 4th level, the level suppression from these evil wolves had shrunk to very little, and his hit rate on them would increase somewhat, so efficiency would also increase greatly.

  Opening the attribute panel, Ling Chen looked at a novice skill he had just grasped.

  【Small Arc Slash】: Current Level: LV1, Max Level: LV5. Required Skill Points to reach LV2: 5. A beginner's training skill for apprentice warriors, slashing horizontally with the equipped weapon in front of them, creating a small sword arc that deals damage equal to 90% of a normal attack to up to three targets within a 2-meter range in front of them, consuming 5 magic points, with no skill cooldown time.

  The second skill of the apprentice warrior is a group attack skill, although it can only attack up to three targets at most, but it has already played a great role in dealing with multiple enemies. Ling Chen immediately and unhesitatingly spent his last 5 skill potential points on the newly learned Small Arc Slash, and after a flash of light, the Small Arc Slash had already been upgraded to level two.

  【Small Arc Slash】: Current Level: LV2, Maximum Level: LV5. Required Skill Points to reach LV3: 25. Apprentice Warrior's primary apprentice skill, slashing horizontally with the equipped weapon in front, drawing a small sword arc that deals damage equal to 100% of normal attack to up to three targets within a 3-meter range in front, consuming 6 magic points, no skill cooldown time.

  After the upgrade, the power of Xiao Huan's slash increased, and the coverage area also increased from 2 meters in front to 3 meters in front, greatly enhancing its practicality. Ling Chen immediately turned around and rushed towards the two evil wolves standing together, a small arc slashing past, bringing up a sword arc that enveloped both evil wolves.

  Two evil wolves were hit at the same time, and their lives dropped by nearly a third. As they turned around to start biting, Ling Chen made another small arc slash... After upgrading to level 4, his attack accuracy against the evil wolves improved significantly, and under his continuous small arc slashes combined with full-force strikes, in less than ten seconds, both evil wolves fell to the ground.

  He leveled up to level 4 and obtained a new skill, Small Arc Slash, which greatly increased his efficiency in killing the evil wolves. However, his magic consumption also increased significantly. He had to return to the newbie village halfway to replenish a large amount of blue potions before continuing his charge towards level 5 at Wolf's Cliff. At the same time, he was keeping an eye on the movements from the west. Around this time, players should be flooding in here soon.

  Continued fighting at Evil Wolf Cliff for four hours, the time was approaching 6:00 in the morning, and there was only one hour left before giving Shui Rou breakfast and taking her out to feel the morning breeze. Ling Chen took a look at his current experience points, which had already reached 50% of level 4, and the distance to level 5 was no longer too far away.

  Still, no other players came here. Ling Chen walked into the safe zone, put away his weapon and prepared to log off. Although his physical constitution was different from ordinary people, it was still better to rest for a while. An hour of sleep was enough for him.

  Just as Ling Chen was about to give the order to advance, a loud and long howl echoed through the entire Evil Wolf Cliff. This howl was completely different from that of ordinary evil wolves, even more majestic and powerful than the three-star elite evil wolf leader he had killed earlier. Ling Chen looked up towards the Evil Wolf Cliff... On the highest rock at the top of the cliff, a giant wolf over three meters tall raised its head, gazing straight into the sky with an arrogant posture like a king overlooking the world. Its color was not gray, but rather its body was covered in a thin layer of golden fur... and around it, the evil wolves that had been wandering about were all prostrating themselves on the ground, their bodies even trembling with fear.

  【Golden Warwolf】: Category: Beast, Level: 7, Grade: Lord, HP: 6000, The king of Evil Wolf Cliff, the highest lord among the evil wolf pack, with extremely high prestige in the evil wolf pack. Its body shines with golden light, possessing teeth and sharp claws that can easily tear apart living creatures. Its majestic howl can shock and stun all surrounding targets.

  Looking at the golden giant wolf standing on the top of the evil wolf cliff, being worshipped by the numerous evil wolves like a moon surrounded by stars, Ling Chen's pupils slightly contracted.

  Landlord BOSS!!!!!

  It's actually the Lord BOSS!!

  A one-star to three-star elite is just an elite, but a lord is the true BOSS. Its abilities... whether it's life, defense, attack, or speed... all surpass those of a three-star elite. What's frightening is that a lord BOSS usually possesses diverse and mature attacking skills, and also has a certain level of intelligence. A single lord BOSS is much more terrifying than ten same-level three-star elites combined.

  A level 7 Lord BOSS... Ling Chen didn't move forward, took a glance at his equipment and hesitated whether to challenge it. Because even he wasn't very confident in defeating this powerful Lord BOSS, after all, his current equipment was really too shoddy, the attributes were also added too extremely, dealing with small elites without skills or intelligence was okay, but dealing with a Lord BOSS that was three levels higher than him, with his current equipment, he couldn't muster up any confidence.

  To take down a BOSS of similar level, it often requires the collaborative efforts of dozens or even more people.

  However, the temptation of the BOSS is too great. Ling Chen would not be unaware that the probability of a BOSS appearing is extremely low, and this golden war wolf in front of him might be the first BOSS to appear in the 49554th newbie village. If news of its appearance were to spread, the entire Evil Wolf Cliff would be packed with players in no time. If he gives up, it won't take long for other players to arrive here and discover it, and he will lose his chance to act. Missing this one, who knows when he'll see another BOSS again?

  After half a minute of silence, Ling Chen recalled his newly retrieved sword and calmly walked towards Evil Wolf Cliff.

  He has decided to take on the Golden Warwolf, which several dozen 7th-level players may not be able to handle, with his own 4th-level body and a new sword in hand!

  And if he chooses to take on the challenge, he must win, because he can never afford to lose!