Jiang Chen felt a wave of nausea, his stomach churning uncontrollably.
He had seen Demon Wolves devour corpses and people fall under his sword, but he had never witnessed such a scene where humans were treated as food and roasted for consumption...
I wonder what they taste like?
PTUI...
What am I thinking!
Jiang Chen activated Amplification Mode, Magic Shield Mode, Sword Qi Cross Mode, and Basic Steps Mode, stacking the three states before charging out in an instant.
He rushed towards the Goblin Lair.
WAAAH...
The Goblin Guards looked at Jiang Chen as he suddenly appeared. Several Goblin Guards, wielding Wolf Fang Clubs, charged at Jiang Chen, shouting loudly...
Without a word, Jiang Chen killed a Goblin Guard with one swing of his sword.
Several Goblins within two meters of Jiang Chen were instantly shredded by his Sword Qi and turned into minced meat. Jiang Chen struck again, diving into the horde of Goblins.
Blood and flesh flew everywhere amidst flashes of swords and blades. The Crosswise Sword Qi Mode was like a truly merciless meat grinder.
[Experience +120]
[Experience +120]
[Experience +120]
[Experience +120]
...
There were also cowardly Goblins that, seeing Jiang Chen's ferocity, fled in an instant.
Trying to escape? Jiang Chen sneered. I'll give you a 39-meter head start...
ZZZT...
One sword strike ended the fleeing Goblin's life.
ROAR…
A two-meter-long Goblin emerged from the cave, wielding a huge Wolf Fang Club, its brawny frame covered in tattered Armor.
Jiang Chen looked up.
[Demonic Goblin (BOSS)]
[Level: 20]
[HP: 14,000/14,000]
[Physical Attack: 100-140]
[Physical Defense Power: 100-110]
[Magical Defense Power: 100-110]
[Introduction: Goblin boss with an incredible leaping ability.]
The Demonic Goblin BOSS eyed Jiang Chen, then leaped with ease, raising its Wolf Fang Club. This leap covered at least ten meters, landing right above Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen was shocked.
Such formidable leaping power, huh?
The Demonic Goblin BOSS brandished the Wolf Fang Club, attempting to smash it down on Jiang Chen. However, Jiang Chen had Sword Qi Surging active. Before the Demonic Goblin BOSS could even get close, it was torn apart by the Sword Qi and instantly slain.
[Experience +200]
DING DING DING...
[Goblin Bracelet (Bronze)]
[Constitution +2]
[Agility +2]
[Increase in Jumping Power +5]
Eh.
A Bronze grade Bracelet, and the Attributes aren't bad. Pity there's only one, he thought.
He took it.
Jiang Chen looked across the myriad Goblin corpses, deciding it was time to leave.
"Is anybody there? Save me, please, save me."
Jiang Chen turned back to look at the depths of the cave.
A woman's voice? How could that be?
Could there be someone inside?
"Is it a Hero from the Naga Fissure? Help, save me..."
Jiang Chen walked deeper into the cave.
The cave was of moderate size, just wide enough for a person to enter. As soon as Jiang Chen stepped in, a foul smell hit him, reminiscent of walking into a pigsty.
Jiang Chen pressed further and heard a woman's crying.
In the depths of the cave was a space as large as a basketball court. By the dim light around, Jiang Chen saw a woman locked inside an iron cage.
The woman was plump, covered in filth, and looked mad.
Jiang Chen recalled the description of Goblins.
Goblins have no women in their world; they often kidnap the opposite sex to vent their desires...
Jiang Chen looked at the woman and immediately understood that she had been kidnapped by Goblins.
Being a woman must be nice... Jiang Chen thought sardonically.
The woman saw Jiang Chen enter and burst into loud sobs.
Overwhelmed with emotion, she cried out, "Hero, save me, get me out of here!"
"Who are you?"
"I have a Class. I am a Priest."
"Show me your Badge."
Jiang Chen saw clearly that this woman was indeed a Priest.
[Name: Wang Cuihua]
[Occupation: Priest]
[Level: 23]
Cuihua, I finally see you, Jiang Chen thought.
After confirming she was a Hero, Jiang Chen swung his sword to break the chains and opened the iron cage. The woman came out, her face full of gratitude.
"Thank you, thank you for saving me."
"No need to be so polite; we are all Heroes. Saving you is what I should do. How long have you been trapped here?"
"I've been trapped for several hours. I came out with my teammates for training, and we unexpectedly encountered a group of Goblins. They surrounded us. My teammates all died; only I survived."
Jiang Chen remembered the bodies on the pyre outside; those were very likely her teammates—the men eaten, the women locked in iron cages.
"We originally intended to pass through the Goblin territory, but we didn't expect this group of Goblins to be looking for food, and they captured us."
Jiang Chen nodded.
Goblins also exist as independent individuals roaming the plains. There are quite a few of them, and many Heroes seek out these solitary Goblins. Some Goblins evolve, like the previous boss, and will then gather companions, enter deep mountains, and establish strongholds.
But once a dozen Goblins build a stronghold, it's very difficult for a small team to defeat them. Heroes often won't venture into the mountains for fear of encountering Goblins in groups.
"It's good that you're alright. Let's get out of here."
"Thank you for saving me."
"No need to be so polite."
"I will repay you. What's your name?"
Jiang Chen: ??????
"Wang Gang."
"Wang Gang, your name is as strong as your body. I'll remember you. I won't forget your kindness."
Damn it, why did he use my name? Wang Gang fumed internally somewhere far away.
"Let's go!"
The two walked out of the cave, and Jiang Chen said, "You should head back; it's very dangerous here. Don't get caught by Goblins again."
A Priest had no combat ability and had to rely on teammates for protection.
Cuihua looked around at the scene and was instantly petrified with shock.
Corpses everywhere, chunks of flesh scattered about.
Was this a massacre? she wondered. Killing the Goblins and then dismembering their bodies... this must have been done by a Hero who detests evil.
"Are you alone?"
"Yes."
Cuihua exclaimed, "Then you must be very powerful! I am a Priest, and I want to follow you to level up. I know all the Priest Skills: I can augment combat power, speed, and defensive power. I can also help you recover physically and replenish your energy."
The other buffs are fine, but I'll pass on the energy restoration... Jiang Chen thought.
Worried that Jiang Chen would leave her behind, Cuihua quickly stated her Class.
The job of a Priest is that of a healer.
As they say, a warrior with a healer is a true warrior.
But Jiang Chen didn't need a healer.
Jiang Chen said, "I don't need one. You'd better hurry back to Ghana Town; you'll find the teammates you need there."
Cuihua, embarrassed, replied, "But... how can I, a Priest, get back by myself? The journey is too far."
"Don't you have a Town-return Scroll?"
"Can't afford it."
Uh...
So you're not only a Priest but also a penniless one who doesn't even have a Town-return Scroll? Jiang Chen mused. Aren't those things supposed to be cheap? Ten thousand for one scroll. Damn this exploitative capitalism, making prices so high!
Jiang Chen was at a loss for words.
"Let's go, I'll take you back. A Priest really isn't suited for the wilderness alone."
"Thank you, you're a really good person."
I'm not really a good person, Jiang Chen thought. It's just that her name is too familiar. For the sake of your name, I'll see you back.
Cuihua followed behind Jiang Chen as a beam of light shone down on him.
So comfortable.