Fang and Bloodlust

  "Aaaaah!" The Wolf King let out a mournful howl. He fell to the ground and became a corpse, while also giving me a big explosion.

  The wolf king's belly was slashed open. Fortunately, 'Destiny' added environmental and player psychological tolerance settings for killing monsters, so it wasn't too bloody. Otherwise, I would have had to accept the wolf king's internal organs baptism. Now there is only a splash of blood, which will refresh and disappear after a while.

  "Ding, congratulations on killing the final BOSS Wolf King of Newbie Village, gaining 10,000 experience. As you are the first player to kill the BOSS, the system rewards you with an additional 20,000 experience, 200 reputation and 100 gold coins."

  "Congratulations on leveling up to 8th level, all attributes +1, with 5 free attribute points available for distribution."

  In the system's beautiful prompt. A golden light flashed, and I instantly recovered from a bloodless state to a full-blooded state. The 10th level BOSS is different, raising me from 7th level 8% experience to 8th level 86% experience.

  Too rich!

  Then came a system prompt sound.

  "Congratulations to player Dusty Fate for being the first to comprehend the advanced skill. As a reward, you receive 500 reputation and 100 gold coins. Please name it."

  "The winds howl and strike."

  Finished naming the skill, picked up Wolf King's dropped items. 3 pieces of equipment, 2 gold coins, 58 silver coins, a short flute, 5 bottles of mid-level life recovery potion and 3 bottles of mid-level magic recovery potion.

  It's crazy. The Wolf King almost burst its underwear, I think! But under my great luck, it was the first time killing a BOSS, no reason not to go big.

  A long sword: Wolf's Fang: Golden equipment, unknown effect, unidentified.

  Wow, it's actually a golden equipment. I heard the drop rate of golden equipment is one in several thousand. Looks like my full luck isn't just for show.

  One Ring: Bloodlust: Golden equipment, effect unknown, unidentified.

  Happiness, I'm going to faint. Two pieces of golden equipment actually exploded, looking at the Wolf King on the ground, I almost want to go give it two big kisses.

  The last item is a blue equipment: Wild Wolf Armor: Blue equipment, Defense +50, Durability 20/20, Requires level 10.

  BOSS's product is definitely a masterpiece. I guess it's high-level blue equipment, and it even adds 50 defense. However, you need to be level 10 to wear it, what a pity!

  Let's take a look at that short flute. Shepherd's Flute: quest item, the flute of shepherd Li Shi, after Li Shi was killed by Wolf King to protect his sheep, this flute fell into the hands of Wolf King, with this flute you can get rewards from Mrs. Li in Newbie Village.

  Yes, it's a quest item. Pick it up and go back to claim your reward.

  Looking at the wolf king's corpse, I silently recited: "Wolf brother, sorry."

  With a wave of his hand, the harvesting technique was discarded.

  "Ding, congratulations! You have collected 3 Wolf King's teeth and 1 wolf skin. Your gathering skill has improved."

  Wolf King's Fang: Intermediate material, can be used for forging weapons, has a certain attack effect.

  Wolf King Leather: Mid-tier material, can be used for crafting clothes and pants, has a certain defensive effect.

  Gathered up the spoils of war and headed back to the village.

  Returned to the village, first completed tasks at the blacksmith's shop, pharmacy, and tailor's shop. Leveled up to 9th level, and learned "Forging", "Pharmacy", and "Weaving".

  Smithing: Auxiliary Skill, Level 0/5000, Can forge primary weapons.

  Pharmacy: Auxiliary Skill, Level 0/5000, Can create primary potions.

  Weaving: Auxiliary Skill, Level 0/5000, Can weave basic equipment.

  Just came to see my mastered high-level skill "Wind Blade Strike".

  Whirlwind Strike: Advanced skill, level 0/5000, consumes 20 magic, cooldown time 5 seconds. Dancing with the wind, sword like a clear breeze floating clouds drifting away, its speed is like the wind, fast as lightning, borrowing the power of the wind or wind energy to launch a sword attack, characteristics: fast, accurate, unexpected. Effect: Use the weapon in hand to quickly attack the enemy along the trajectory of the wind, dealing at least 200 damage, increasing attack speed by 20%, with 10% wind-type damage attached to the attack, and 5% critical hit rate.

  Fierce, this is still a high-level skill. If it's upgraded to Master level, Grandmaster level, or even Immortal level, Divine level, what kind of state would that be?

  Looking forward to it!

  Opening the map of Xinshou Village, Li Shi's home was found in a small village at once.

  Looking at the golden gate, I knocked gently on it.

  A middle-aged woman with a worn-out face and a hairstyle similar to Mrs. Li's opened the door.

  When Mrs. Li took the flute from my hand, she burst into tears and almost flooded the place, making me extremely embarrassed beside her.

  After a long while, Mrs. Li, who had finally stopped crying, said to me: "Thank you for returning the deceased's beloved item. I have nothing to repay you with. This is a skill book that my late husband accidentally obtained before; I'll give it to you as a gift."

  "Ding! Congratulations to player Dusty Winds for completing the unique task: The Shepherd's Flute. Reward skill book: Round Moon Strike."

  Round Moon Strike: Advanced skill, consumes 50 magic, uses the weapon in hand to draw a beam of light, striking all enemies within range. Attack range is 3 meters, cooldown time is 2 seconds. Requirement: Level 15 Warrior.

  A level 15 warrior with an AoE attack? I can hardly believe my eyes. It's said that warriors won't have AoE skills until at least their second job change. But now... looking at this tattered skill book, my hands are shaking. This skill book must be worth a fortune.

  Farewell, with a sigh, Mrs. Li walked towards the appraisal office, sobbing and crying.

  Arrived at the appraisal office and took a look.

  Dizzy, the appraiser turned out to be the village head.

  "The dust has settled with the wind, have you completed the task I entrusted to you?" The old village chief smiled and asked as soon as he saw me coming.

  "No, Village Chief Grandpa, help me appraise these two pieces of equipment and then I'll go kill those damned crocodiles, and bring peace to the village." I gave a small flattering pat.

  "Hmm." The village elder stroked his beard comfortingly. He took over the two pieces of equipment I handed over to him.

  "Huh? It's actually golden equipment. Wolf Fang? Dusty Fate with the Wind, did you kill the Wolf King?" The village chief was extremely surprised.

  "It's just luck. Village headmaster, can you appraise it?" I humbly replied.

  The village head looked at me in surprise and said, "Of course, 11 gold coins."

  "What, 11 gold coins." I blurted out loudly.

  "Of course. This is still half the price you'd normally pay. The Bloodthirsty is high-grade golden equipment, at least 20 gold coins. The Wolf's Fang may be low-grade golden equipment, but it's not bad either, 2 gold coins. How about it, do you want to appraise them?" The village chief spoke naturally, his expression quite matter-of-fact, ignoring my increasingly bitter face.

  “……”

  Looking at my gloomy expression, the village chief spoke up: "I know you don't have that much money right now, but since you can defeat the Wolf King, I estimate you have great strength. If you complete a task for me, not only will I help you appraise it for free, but I'll also teach you 'Appraisal Technique'. How about it?"

  Money? The system rewarded me with 200 gold coins, plus the ones I got from killing the Wolf King and other monsters before, I have over 200 gold coins now, absolutely the player with the most money currently. However, the village chief's price is too high, you know that buying a blue equipment from the infamous black-hearted system store only costs 50 silver coins, although the golden equipment has a higher level, but the identification fee is 22 gold coins, which is somewhat depressing.

  Just as I was about to respond, the village chief's next words made me swallow back what I had just been about to say.

  What a great thing! I was thrilled when I heard it. I said, "Great, I'll definitely help you complete it."

  "Alright, the Glacial Pool is our village's largest water source. The villagers' drinking water basically all comes from there, and it was originally peaceful. However, recently for some reason, the deep pool crocodiles in the Glacial Pool suddenly started frequently coming out to harm people, even crawling onto the shore. This has caused the villagers to not dare go get water. Now the ancient well's water is running low, if this matter isn't resolved, we'll have a hard time getting drinking water. Can you help us investigate the cause and solve this problem?"

  "Ding, congratulations to player Dusty Wind for receiving the hidden task: Investigate the Frosty Ice Pool. Task reward: Get the 'Appraisal Technique' from the Newbie Village elder and get a free appraisal of the golden equipment Wolf's Fang and Bloodthirst."

  Hide the task!

  Cool! It seems that my abilities have been recognized by the village chief. My charm is also working effectively.

  "Village chief, look. I'm only level 9 now. This task is probably a bit difficult. Do you think I need to increase my strength before attempting it?" I couldn't help but ask the village chief.

  The village chief nodded in understanding. I continued, "Then, Village Chief, please help me appraise these two pieces of equipment first. If I wear them, the success rate will be higher."

  The village chief was somewhat embarrassed by what I said, which seemed reasonable at first glance.

  Indeed, I'm telling the truth. However, he also has his difficulties.

  "Alright, let the dust settle. I'll make an exception this time, considering it's about our village's fate. But please hurry up and complete your task. Resolve this matter. I'll also give you a reward here."

  There's a reward! Now it's just a hidden task. The system rewarded the 'Appraisal Technique' which not every player can learn, unlike 'Smithing', 'Pharmacy', and 'Smithing'. I wonder what other rewards there are. Could it be dark gold equipment?

  I couldn't help but imagine things.

  Don't mind me getting into a fantasy. The village chief's hand emitted white light, his eyes focused, and he gently stroked the wolf fang. A yellow glow flashed on the wolf fang.

  Identification successful!

  Next is Bloodlust. Like Wolf's Fang. Radiating a yellow glow.

  Received the wolf's fang and bloodthirst from the village head.

  Wolf's Fang: Golden equipment, Attack +120, 20% Tear effect, causing 30 bleeding damage per second for 30 seconds. Lasts 30/30, requires level 10.

  Bloodthirst: Golden equipment, +20 to the four major basic attributes, +1.20% luck absorption damage. Lasts 10/10, requires level 10.

  Awesome!

  Fang of the wolf is not to be said, high attack power, and comes with a tearing effect. Absolutely worthy of the title of golden equipment.

  What's even more awesome is that it's bloodthirsty. Not only do all the basic attributes increase by 20, but the precious luck also increases by 1. You know that luck, charm, and wisdom are three fixed attributes. However, only super extreme or high-level equipment can increase them, and usually, they're just garbage equipment. But I actually got one in the newbie village, and it's from the hardest-to-get accessory series, with properties that aren't garbage either - 20% damage absorption is like adding wings to a tiger for me, who will be choosing a melee profession in the future. Just imagine attacking someone and taking away 100 points of their life, while I absorb 20 points of life. It's absolutely an awesome attribute effect.

  Looking at the wolf's sharp teeth and bloodthirsty attributes, I am extremely happy. Thinking of the Wolf King who contributed to me, I involuntarily let out a loud cry in my heart: "Heavenly Mandate" BOSSes, wait for me to take your collection! Haha...