Chapter 42 - 40: The Subway Station in Total Ruin

Midnight.Jiangbei Subway Station.

A person and a husky sneakily arrived here.

"Awoo, boss, are you going in? Are you sure you want to go in? Do you really have to go in? Must you go in?" The husky tucked its tail indicating a bit of nervousness, "Then I’d better wait outside because dogs aren’t allowed in subway stations."

Hang Yu patted Er Gou’s head: "Stop nagging, lead the way in front!"

The husky had no choice but to droop its ears and lead the boss into the subway.

All the lights were broken.

Pitch black, not a finger in sight.

After the husky sniffed and confirmed there was no danger.

Only then did Hang Yu confidently turn on a flashlight, to inspect the surroundings, but couldn’t believe his eyes.

The subway security entrance and the entire hall seemed like they had been abandoned for a millennium, the floor tiles were completely shattered, the walls seriously crumbling, forming many stalactite-like stone pillars, and many strange plant roots had appeared.

The husky sniffed again, its tail tucked tighter, it extended its paw to point at the front, letting out a low bark, not daring to open its mouth.

It seems it smelled the scent of a monster.

In the passageway leading down to the platform, a faint blue-green glow was emanating, giving an eerie and terrifying feeling.

Hang Yu, with the husky, walked down the dilapidated stairs, discovering that the light here was mainly because of the numerous luminous fungi growing below.

Walls covered in glowing mushrooms.

Some were as small as enokitake, some as large as pot covers.

They emitted a glow mainly in green hues.

Additionally, on the ground and walls, things like stalagmites, vines, weeds were spread about, with some also emitting a faint glow.

Though overall it was still dim.

But within ten meters, one could barely make out objects.

Hang Yu put away the flashlight, turning back to inquire to the husky.

Who would’ve thought, the husky was crouching on the ground, trembling into a ball, its paws shielding its head, as if trying to hide itself, its eyes fixedly staring below, it had clearly identified a dangerous monster.

"Damn cowardly dog!"

Hang Yu cursed and didn’t dare to slack.

He began to carefully observe, and indeed on the platform, he noticed a furry lump.

This creature’s fur was gray-black, if not for the husky’s alertness, in such dim light, Hang Yu really would have had a hard time spotting it, might’ve been attacked if walked any further.

Seems this husky may be timid, but its nose is indeed very useful.

A sheep?

No mistake! A sheep indeed!

A sheep appeared on the subway platform!

This sheep was about the size of a small cow, its body covered in furry gray-black wool, with two sharp long horns on its head, looking very sharp and dangerous.

Blade Sheep!

Hang Yu recognized it!

Blade Sheep are 2-3 level common monsters.

Most of them are level 2, few are of level 3 strength.

The one encountered now might be a level 3 monster, its thick wool can effectively reduce and cushion ranged physical attacks.

Even with a handgun, probably need a whole clip to take this sheep down, and firing here would mostly attract nearby monsters.

Melee?

Its impact force rivals that of a wild adult bull!

Its speed and explosiveness are close to the level of a cheetah!

The sharp horns can pierce several layers of bullet-proof armor, like piercing a hard paperboard with no difference.

Hang Yu, now at level 3, his long blade increased his agility by 1 point, should have no problem in reflexes.

However, to avoid accidents, he spent a few gray crystal stones to take out the Bright Gray Equipment "Excellent Goblin Boots" worn in the Spirit Realm to wear, adding 1 point in movement speed.

Ready!

Hang Yu charged directly at the Blade Sheep with his long blade.

The Blade Sheep stopped grazing, its eyes instantly turning blood red, letting out a low angry sound, its strong muscular limbs kicking off like a catapult, darting at high speed.

Hang Yu sidestepped to dodge.

Reversely slashing the blade at the sheep.

The sheep yelped in pain, stopping immediately, turning to charge again.

Hang Yu continuously dodged in front of the sharp horns, each time narrowly avoiding.

He always found gaps, as soon as he got a chance, the long blade ruthlessly slashed onto the sheep.

This battle lasted merely three to four minutes, finally, the Blade Sheep let out a mournful cry, collapsed, unmoving.

The moment after Hang Yu took down the monster.

A howl came from behind.

A black and white dog charged out, pouncing and biting at the dead sheep on the ground, as if facing a sworn enemy.

The husky kept pouncing and biting.

The dog mouth still speaking.

"Awoo, street rat, go die, have the guts come at me, no way you harm the boss."

Hang Yu: "..."

Actually, the Husky Spirit could smell that the boss’s and the monster’s levels were about the same, yet when this monster fought with the boss, it didn’t even stand a chance, was completely thrashed.

"Awoo, report to the boss, monster confirmed dead!"

The husky’s ears stood spiritedly, as if a subordinate reporting to a superior.

"Boss, why are you looking at me like that?" Its tail wagged incessantly behind, "I actually just prepared to make a move too, didn’t expect the boss to settle it in no time, boss is truly amazing!"

Hang Yu didn’t actually exert full strength.

Didn’t even activate the stealth skill.

Dealing with just a Blade Sheep, no need to waste spiritual power.

"Alright, move aside, stop being in the way!"

Hang Yu pushed the frenetic husky away, and activated the Collection Skill on the fallen sheep.

The Blade Sheep’s wool quickly disappeared, its body shriveled rapidly as if sun-dried in an instant, several beams of light flew from its body, gathering quickly into Hang Yu’s hand, with information shown by the Spirit Realm assistant.

[Blade Sheep Ribs], Level 3, Common ingredient, Spiritual Energy content 3.

[Blade Sheep Leg], Level 3, Common ingredient, Spiritual Energy content 4.

[Blade Sheep Wool], Level 3, Common material.

[Blade Sheep Skin], Level 3, Common material.

[Blade Sheep Horn], Level 3, Common material.

Killing monsters in the real world doesn’t yield spiritual qi directly, but can gather more and better quality materials.

The ingredients collected from the level 3 Blade Sheep are much better than those found outside.

"Awoo, boss, didn’t expect you to have such skills!"

The husky wagged its tail with excitement.

It stared at the collected ingredients, drooling, immediately put on a righteous loyal dog protecting its master stance, "This sheep was born so dark, maybe it’s venomous, I am willing to sacrifice myself, risk eating a sheep leg to taste for poison for the boss."

Hang Yu kicked it directly out of irritation: "Stop this nonsense, scram and scout for me!"

The husky was very straightforward this time, like a soldier receiving an order: "Yes! Boss!"

Though Er Gou is cowardly, his nose is very useful, serving both as a monster radar and a treasure hunting radar, able to smell within a certain range the strength of monsters, as well as the scent of some spirit medicines and spirit fruits.

This is why Hang Yu brings along a husky.

Because taking him is like carrying a dog meat radar.

Hang Yu walked from the subway platform into the subway tunnel, the situation inside the tunnel was worse than the security hall, the tracks on the ground were no longer visible, completely covered by chaotic plants.

Encountered five or six Blade Sheep along the way.

Fortunately, they were distributed relatively sparsely and got eliminated one by one by Hang Yu.

Hang Yu, during the exploration of the subway tunnel, astonishingly discovered that inside the tunnel, occasional Spirit Plants appeared, mixed among other plants, must be very carefully distinguished to be found, usually some low-level Life Grass, Magic Power Grass-like herbs.

On the ground, in the corners, on walls, occasionally protruding stones and stalagmites were found.

Some containing Spirit Realm ores at a certain probability, activating the Collection Skill could gather them.

Hang Yu, upon reaching here, was completely bemused, was he really inside the subway station?