28: Chapter 28 Reencounter with Mao Renfeng

"Ten people?"

"No, that's too risky."

The security guard uncle opposed the proposal. That was the Silver Boss, the Crypt Lord; even the combined strength of everyone in the dungeon might not be able to harm it in the slightest.

Yet Li Mumu only proposed that ten people go. This wasn't a child's game; this was suicide!

"No!"

Li Mumu's gaze was firm, convinced that his method was the best plan.

"I'm sure everyone has seen 'Naruto'. There's a plot point I remember very clearly: when the Nine-Tails rampaged, the entire Hidden Leaf Village mobilized, and Iruka's parents died tragically, but in the end, it was still the Fourth Hokage who resolved the crisis."

"Speaking of which, everyone should understand what I mean, right?"

"When facing an opponent that transcends tiers, using human wave tactics is the true suicide!!!"

Li Mumu's analysis was quite thorough. Everyone understood clearly and agreed with the plan one after another.

The security guard uncle felt inferior, thinking to himself that this kid was truly a talent. Facing such a terrifying natural and man-made disaster, he could still be so calm and analyze the best combat plan.

Perhaps...

Perhaps this time, everyone wouldn't have to repeat the same mistakes.

Next.

Li Mumu discussed with the security guard uncle to select a ten-person lineup to take the initiative.

The security guard uncle, Chen Junlin, led the team.

Chen Junlin, Knight, bronze Level 10.

Li Mumu, Orc, bronze Level 7.

Dongfang Xue, Ice Feather Archer, bronze Level 6.

Wang Baobao, Fire Mage, bronze Level 6.

Liu Lin, Light-type Priest, bronze Level 6.

Zhang Qingcheng, Assassin, bronze Level 6.

Zhang Wei, Fighter, bronze Level 5.

Shen Yi, Wind Mage, bronze Level 5.

Fang Ruqin, Bard, bronze Level 4.

Xu Shuangpair, Water-type Priest, bronze Level 4.

[Ding! The host has formed a team of ten. The system has issued a mission: Kill the Silver Boss and obtain its Monster Core. After success, feed it to the Little Fragrant Pig to receive generous rewards.]

On the other side.

Zhang Qingguo and Li Youqian stayed behind to help the security personnel resist the beast tide.

Just then.

A series of shrill beast roars came from the dark tunnel in the distance.

Everyone's expressions changed drastically.

The beast tide was coming!!!

Densely packed spider monsters of all kinds crawled toward them, which was extremely frightening. Professionals with trypophobia directly started gagging and vomiting.

Black Widows.

Crypt Spiders.

Soul-Devouring Spiders.

Pink Ladies.

...

At a preliminary glance, there were at least a million monsters, including many elite mobs.

"Form up!"

At Li Youqian's command, four Talisman Masters stood up first, continuously taking out stack after stack of various talismans from their backpacks. In less than a moment, the talismans in front of them were piled a meter high, at least tens of thousands of them.

Furthermore, every single one was a high-grade talisman that looked incredibly valuable; each mountain of talismans was worth at least several hundred million.

Li Mumu smiled bitterly. "If the duel just now had continued, we would have definitely lost!!!"

At this time, Li Youqian lit a cigar, took a deep puff, and exhaled a cloud of smoke toward the sky, looking unrestrained and chic, like a lonely hero.

"Li Mumu, what a pity! No matter how high-grade the talismans are, a bronze-level Talisman Master can at most exert the power of bronze Level 10 and cannot cross tiers. Otherwise, I would definitely participate in this mission!"

"Alright, enough nonsense. I wish you heroes good Luck. Also, Li Mumu, Dongfang Xue—if you ultimately succeed in killing the Crypt Lord, I'll consider that I lost our duel!"

Hearing this, Li Mumu felt a bit touched for some reason.

To be honest, Li Mumu didn't hate Li Youqian deep down; he even somewhat appreciated this show-off.

Just imagine going out to eat, drink, and have fun with Sicong without spending a penny the whole time—just ask yourself if that would be awesome!

Li Youqian forcefully threw away the cigar in his hand, extended his right hand forward and open while his left hand reached back in a corresponding pose, making a cool Jiraiya-style entrance pose. He shook his head and shouted, "Take the small path on the left, I'll clear the way for you!"

"Mm."

"Listen up, everyone! Hit them hard for this young master! If you're afraid of death, you're not a man! Every person who dies here gets five million in compensation, and every survivor gets one million!"

Immediately after.

Li Youqian activated his [Luck] attribute, and red lightning flashed from his eyes. Everyone teamed up with him shared this appearance.

One effect of the Luck attribute: the user and teammates increase their critical hit rate and critical hit value, while enjoying maximum defense, maximum attack power, and minimum mental consumption. One could say that as long as it was a variable attribute, they enjoyed the optimal value.

This was why Zhang Qingcheng had said that the Landlord leaned more toward a support role.

The next moment.

Bullets rained down and spells flew everywhere.

Li Mumu's group of ten used Li Youqian's fire cover to successfully escape the pursuit of the beast tide and quickly headed toward the Crypt Lord's location.

Along the way, the ten of them tried their best to avoid fighting ordinary monsters to conserve their strength for the Silver Boss.

The team formation:

Chen Junlin led the way.

Zhang Qingcheng scouted ahead while invisible.

Li Mumu and Dongfang Xue brought up the rear.

Just as they were nearing the Boss, several miserable screams came from not far away.

"Help! Is anyone there? Help!"

"Mao Renfeng, you beast! It's one thing to ninja our equipment, but as the main tank, you actually slipped away and left us behind! Are you even human?!"

Li Mumu looked toward the sound and saw five Professionals in trouble, followed closely by several hundred Crypt Spiders and two Crypt Elite monsters.

"Save them!"

Chen Junlin gave a low growl and temporarily changed direction, intending to step in and save these people.

Li Mumu sighed helplessly and followed.

"First Class Skill: Shield Wall!"

"First Class Skill: Firebird Strike!"

"First Class Skill: Wind Blade!"

...

As the words fell.

Skills like firebirds, Wind Blades, and ice arrows charged straight into the middle of the Crypt Spider swarm, instantly killing a large number of monsters and disrupting the beast tide's formation.

"Be careful!"

Liu Lin reminded them after finishing a heal.

Two Crypt Spider elites opened their bloody maws to bite the main tank, Chen Junlin.

At the critical moment, Li Mumu and Dongfang Xue acted simultaneously.

"First Talent Skill: Bronze Skin and Iron Bone!"

"First Talent Skill: Arrow Shadow!"

Bang! Bang!

The two Crypt Elites were repelled.

Immediately after, the team's DPS unleashed their full output. Six or seven skills were released instantly, making the Crypt Elites howl in pain.

"Li Mumu? Wang Baobao?"

The rescued Mao Renfeng couldn't help but shout after seeing who had arrived.

Hearing this, Li Mumu looked back and saw a bald man with a pockmarked face calling his name. He frowned and thought for a long time before speaking.

"Who are you?"

It wasn't that Li Mumu was face-blind, but the previous Mao Renfeng had been wearing a face-covering helmet, so his features weren't clear. Now, his armor was tattered and covered in blood, and his helmet was long gone; it was only normal not to recognize him.

However, Liu Lin remembered Mao Renfeng's voice and recognized him the moment he spoke.

"Mao Renfeng, you dead pockmarked face, you're actually still alive? Hurry up and hand over the Golden Treasure Chest, or I'll beat you so hard even your grandmother won't recognize you."

Just as he finished speaking.

The other rescued Professionals shared a common hatred and shouted together, "Brother, were your items also ninja'd by this bastard?"

"Yeah."

Liu Lin nodded. "That's right. This guy has zero Professional ethics. He picks up loot and then leaves the party, running faster than a rabbit!"

The rescued Professionals looked at each other and said with tears in their eyes, "Us too! This bastard not only ninjas gear, but he also tried to use the beast tide to kill us. Luckily you brothers stepped in to save us, otherwise our lives would have been in danger!"