Chapter 10: Mysterious Map, Village Wizard

Lin Kong's panel displayed a new notification.

[Hint: You have advanced to a 1-star hunter, four-dimensional attribute +10, extra points +1 when killing an enemy, and at the same time announce your coordinates to hostile professionals within 10 kilometers every hour.]

[Advanced method: Kill 10 boss monsters that are not lower than your own level.]

Becoming a hunter had its pros and cons. If used well, it could significantly boost the final world score, but it also made him a target for enemies. However, with sufficient strength, there was nothing to fear.

"I can't die now that I have hunter status. If I die, the status disappears," Lin Kong thought.

At this moment, the corpse of the leader Ulu fell to the ground, revealing a treasure chest. An unusual silence followed.

Everyone was stunned.

"Cough cough... Could this be the legendary happy hand of a rich woman??"

"Damn, I'm impressed! That hand speed is unbelievable."

"This must be an S-level or even SS-level talent. It's too strong. Seriously, I'm a bit envious."

The professionals murmured among themselves.

Lin Kong's display of strength silenced Luo Jun. His original intent was to invite Lin Kong to join the Star Guild, but Lin Kong was stronger than he had anticipated. As a second-rate guild, the Stars Guild wasn't qualified to recruit someone like Lin Kong. Furthermore, Luo Jun couldn't offer substantial compensation on behalf of the guild.

"Damn it, healer, hurry up! I'm about to be hacked to death by the lizard warrior," someone shouted in distress.

Everyone looked and saw a professional struggling against a monster.

"Sorry, brother," the healer apologized, hurriedly using healing spells to restore his teammate's health.

Lin Kong put away the blue-eyed lizard corpse and the treasure chest, then turned to the team. "I'll help you deal with the elite monsters."

Thwack, thwack, thwack!

He fired 12 arrows in an instant, each accompanied by an additional arrow shadow due to "Multiple Arrow Shadows," killing two C-rank elite monsters instantly.

[Ding! You kill the lizard warrior and gain: 120 experience points.]

[Ding! ...]

Before long, Lin Kong had killed 12 elite monsters, gaining 1440 experience points, nearly filling his experience bar.

"The elite monster chests are yours. I only need the boss chest," Lin Kong said. He wasn't interested in the C-rank elite rewards and acknowledged the help of Luo Jun and his team in handling the elite monsters.

"It's enough that we get the elite chests," Luo Jun said cheerfully.

After collecting the materials from the lizardmen, including their eyes—one of the requirements for joining Silvermoon City—the team prepared to leave.

"Since the monster is defeated, let's withdraw first," Luo Jun said, leading his team away.

Lin Kong watched the Star team disappear into the forest. "It's getting late. I should find a safe area soon," he thought. With his hunter status, camping in the wild risked enemy attacks overnight.

"The nearest village is 5 kilometers away. Not too far," Lin Kong noted, opening his map. The village was the trigger point for a B-level hidden mission. He set off towards the village.

On the way, he wore the Blood Thirsty Necklace.

Physical Attack: 124

Attack Speed: 3.91/s

Attack Distance: 59.2

...

Lin Kong opened the B-tier boss treasure chest.

[Items obtained: "Planar Coin x250", "Frost Fang · Quest", "Ice Blade Break · Tier B", "Unknown Map"...]

He received props for a B-rank quest and other items like skill books and an unknown map.

[Unknown Map]

Quality: Unknown

Description: A detailed map of an area, with magical powers masking its true content.

The map's screen was blurred, hiding its content. Lin Kong would have to find a way to reveal it. He stored the map and let his talent devour the skill book.

[Ding, your archery gains effect 6: Arrow attack -1 point movement speed, up to 50 points, effect cleared after battle.]

[Ding, your archery gains effect 7: Attack +30 additional ice damage.]

"Finally, a deceleration effect!" Lin Kong exclaimed. "With 54 movement speed, being hit by arrows 50 times would reduce movement speed by 92%, essentially immobilizing the target."

His ability to kite enemies was greatly enhanced, making monster fights easier. He continued to the village, encountering many Silvermoon City professionals but few enemies.

The village was heavily patrolled by elite militias to guard against forest beasts.

[Current Location: Silvermoon City - Nishizawa Village]

Lin Kong headed straight to the west side of the village, where a wizard lived—the target of his trip. He soon arrived at a wooden house encircled by a purple thread.

Lin Kong didn't mind the thread and stepped into the circle.

"Dude, don't step into the circle!" an assassin nearby warned.

"What's wrong?" Lin Kong asked, stepping back in confusion.

"The wizard announced that he will kill anyone who crosses the purple line," explained the assassin, "Xiaoyao Xinchen."

A passerby added, "My friend was killed instantly by the wizard when he tried to knock on the door."

"Thanks for the warning," Lin Kong said, nodding. "Since I can't get close, I'll stand outside the circle."

He focused on the wooden house, a slight smile on his lips. Lin Kong opened his backpack and took out the blue-eyed lizard leader's corpse. Under everyone's watchful eyes, he threw it at the door.

Thud!

The corpse hit the door heavily.

Everyone gasped.

"Damn, this guy is ruthless!"

"When others knock on the door, they die. But he uses a corpse!"

"If he survives, I'll become his fan."

Professionals gathered to watch, eager to see what would happen next.

Creak—

The door opened slowly, revealing a dark crack like a monster's maw.

"Bastard, how many times have I said it! Who dares to disturb me again... I—"

The white-haired old man rushed out, face dark with anger, but stopped abruptly upon seeing the corpse. The old wizard's eyes widened.

The professionals watching sensed something unusual.