My Misfortune Crushed Instances-Chapter 121: Do You Really Dare to Say You Don’t Know?!
The battle at the Liangting border finally ended.
The army was cleaning up the battlefield with mixed feelings of joy and sorrow.
All the Secret Realm agents stood still with furrowed brows, overwhelmed by the system notifications.
Li Rui had the most.
[The Shifting Array has been deactivated, the Barbaric Beast assault has ended, the main quest is terminated, first-stage rewards are issued.]
[Level up!]
[You have new attribute points.]
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[The Barbaric Beast assault has ended, side quests are terminated, and experience has been settled promptly. Main quest completed, no deduction.]
[World task settlement, contribution rate 45.32%, rated as Special Grade.]
[Experience points +320000.]
[Level up!]
[You have new attribute points.]
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There were many messages at the back. After carefully studying them, Li Rui found that the world task provided massive experience points. It also settled one skill point, 18 attribute points, a large number of consumables, and ordinary enhancement materials.
Among these consumables was a rare Strength Pill, the same kind that Li Xiaolin once consumed, a key tool for counterattack when necessary.
Apparently, as long as the sample size is large enough, even the unlucky can get something good.
Counting the skill point obtained from delaying Zuo Qiutian’s resurrection of the Demon King, Li Rui had, in total, two free skill points. He allocated one to the new skill Subduing Dragon Rising Head, leaving the other as a spare.
Aside from items, Li Rui also obtained two pieces of equipment. One was unsurprisingly basic, while he got exceptionally lucky with the other, acquiring a fine-quality ring, which boosts Thunder attribute damage by 3%.
Don’t underestimate the small number; considering the Blue Silver Lamp Ring and Shattered Electric Belt, Thunder attribute damage has increased by a total of 13%, enhancing Thunderbolt Palm, Thunder Vortex, and Thunder Shocking Earth.
At higher levels, obtaining epic or even Legendary Level items would definitely add more boosts. Most people would choose to specialize in a particular direction to increase a specific attribute as much as possible, as it is the most cost-effective strategy.
Li Rui had finished checking his gains, finding that the Secret Realm’s rewards were even greater than expected, with skills, equipment, various points, and consumables all accounted for.
The most important thing was that he originally only expected to level up to 21, but after settlement, he directly leveled up to 22, thanks to the appearance of the world task.
Otherwise, even if all subsequent stages of the main quest were completed, only a few hundred thousand experience points would be gained. But now he got a whole 320,000, not to mention the enemy kill rewards.
Thus, Li Rui’s mindset shifted. Without Zuo Qiutian going to Golden Scale Marsh, Wei Xun wouldn’t be nearby, and the world task might never have appeared, resulting in less experience gained.
Thank you, Brother Zuo, for the experience gift package.
The power of the Blood Mist Bomb had already been tested. Although four were consumed, three remained and could be kept as a trump card.
Speaking of which, this bomb was also obtained in the Silent Forest.
Thank you, Brother Zuo, for the experience farming tool.
Li Rui, having tabulated his gains, turned to Huo Yun and Kong Hua, both still in shock, obviously with no small harvests themselves.
At this moment, he noticed a few people approaching, turning his head to see Hong Lu and his crew coming over.
"Sorry, I, um, was a bit overconfident before, mainly because our team leader emphasized repeatedly to go to Section A-1."
Li Rui didn’t think there was anything to apologize for, as there had been no actual trouble caused to him, regardless of their intentions.
"It’s okay, it’s okay," he replied nonchalantly.
"Thank you, really."
A straightforward fellow said, "Without you, we might have failed, let alone leveled up."
A flatterer abandoned Hong Lu, bombarding Li Rui with praise before asking his name.
"I’ll definitely tell them when I get back. You’re so powerful, everyone should know. You might even be the next superstar!"
"Huh? Do superstars get money and equipment?"
Seeing the other party’s awkward expression, Li Rui realized the likelihood was none, waved it off, and said, "No need, we’ll meet again if fate allows."
He wasn’t interested in wasting words on unfamiliar people, as there was still a very important thing to do before leaving the Secret Realm.
Seeing that he had issued an implicit expulsion order, Hong Lu’s group dared not continue disturbing and had to retreat.
Li Rui first asked Huo Yun and Kong Hua, discovering they, too, received skill points, though fewer attribute points; one reached level 19, the other level 20.
"Unfortunately, we can’t be together next time."
Huo Yun seemed very easygoing: "Even if we reach level 21, it’s hard to get placed together always. We can’t be so coincident every time, and besides, we’ve already met twice in the Secret Realm."
"True," Li Rui agreed, "you two wait around; if an exit option appears, go ahead. I’ve got a bit of business left."
He couldn’t bring them to inquire about Community Thunder’s clues since the Superpower Division specifically reminded him not to spread this information.
With the prime principle in place, they naturally didn’t ask either.
Li Rui arrived at the central military tent, meeting Wei Xun, who was checking on his injured colleagues.
"Brother Wei."
"Brother Li!"
Wei Xun was delighted, immediately standing up and waving.
Standing up wasn’t a problem in itself, but he was setting a dislocated joint for a colleague from the Demon Suppression Bureau, and the joint popped out of place again with a crack.
"Chief!"
"You get Liu the Second to set it for you."
After saying that, Wei Xun went to happily chat with Li Rui, leaving the colleague looking constipated.
"Brother Wei."
Li Rui cupped his fists, "Time is short; I’m about to leave, so I’ll be direct."
"There’s no need for formalities between us, speak your mind."
"I’d like to ask you to help me make a connection with the Prince. I have an important matter to inquire about."
"Oh? What do you wish to ask?"
Wei Xun was very puzzled, not knowing what business a ranger would have with Prince Zhen Dong.
"I want to inquire about matters related to Community Thunder," Li Rui admitted, figuring he’d have to mention it eventually.
Wei Xun showed a puzzled expression: "The Prince doesn’t practice cultivation or Daoist Thunder Skill, how would you ask him?"
Thinking to himself, Li Rui figured the clue Zuo Qiutian left back then wasn’t public information, as even Wei Xun didn’t know about Community Thunder’s connection to the royal family, though it was also possible Prince Zhen Dong genuinely didn’t know.
Regardless, he implored Wei Xun for help. Though confused, the latter agreed.
With the Vice Chief of the Demon Suppression Bureau leading, Li Rui met Wu Yun again.
"Oh dear, oh dear, young hero, this Prince always knew you were extraordinary. Indeed, you’ve now achieved great success, truly grateful beyond words."
Great, the war is over, and Xiaowang turns to Prince, thanks become immense gratitude.
Li Rui thought it was a good thing he brought Wei Xun along, or the Prince might not have even answered his questions.
"Um, Your Highness, I have a request." He didn’t beat around the bush and spoke directly.
Although Prince Zhen Dong discreetly changed his form of address, he was essentially grateful and said, "Speak freely, and as long as it’s within my power, I will make sure to fulfill it."
Li Rui glanced at the commander in the tent, awkwardly laughing, "Um, could Your Highness kindly dismiss everyone else."
The commander’s eyelid twitched but was sent off with a wave by Prince Zhen Dong, along with all guards and attendants, leaving only Wei Xun present, making it safe.
"Speak, what do you want?"
Only then did Li Rui bow and say, "I don’t want anything, just hoping, Your Highness might know any clues about Community Thunder."
Upon hearing this, Prince Zhen Dong’s face changed dramatically. He took a few steps back, stared at Li Rui for a few seconds, then returned to normal, dryly saying, "I don’t know."
Don’t know, my ass! That expression of yours says otherwise!
Wei Xun and Li Rui almost cursed aloud.
