The five of them rested on the spot to recuperate from their injuries and temporarily stopped exploring the cave. They gathered some firewood and started a bonfire. Each of them ate one or two roasted eggs to recover their health points. The pain gradually decreased to a minimum, and it had entered a tolerable range.
Zhang Mu distributed the remaining biscuits, chocolates, and ham sausages in his backpack to a few people so that everyone could fill their stomachs. The team was exhausted from the battle with the skeleton mage, so Zhang Mu decided to rest for a few hours before continuing deeper into the cave.
This place was so remote that it was basically impossible for anyone to find it. The skeleton monsters in the cave wouldn't move around freely. Were they worried that they would grow wings and fly? Only by adjusting the body and spirit to the best state can we give full play to the highest combat effectiveness and achieve the most brilliant results.
The environment was getting colder and colder, making people feel uncomfortable. However, they were physically and mentally exhausted. How could they care about this?
Leng Yun lay on the ground, using a hard piece of wood to pillow her head. Looking at the swaying bonfire, she soon lost consciousness. She had never slept since entering the forest of fresh blood. This was the first time she had fallen asleep.
She slept like a log and had a few dreams intermittently. Leng Yun dreamed of returning to the past. She was tired from her thesis and studies, and she was busy running around for trivial things. There were too many pursuers who were endless like flies. She especially hated a few rich young masters. They were like dog skin plasters, making people upset. Since she was young, she had always been full of resistance and disgust towards men who looked bright and had a changeable tongue!
Leng Yun dreamed of her long-departed mother, her annoying father, and her grandmother who had died for many years... She seemed to have returned to the life of an ordinary person before the disaster.
I don't know if I am a guest in my dream, but I am greedy for joy.
However, it was still a dream.
When consciousness is pulled back from the dream, cold, pain, and fatigue sweep in.
Leng Yun's long eyelashes trembled slightly as she opened her blurred eyes. What she saw was still a bonfire. The wood had been burned out, leaving only charred charcoal. The charcoal was slightly red, and there was still a little heat left. Her entire body was covered in solidified stinky mud and blood. There was no clean spot left, making her, who always loved cleanliness, very uncomfortable.
Because the ground was uneven and the pillow was hard wood, she felt sore all over after sleeping for a long time.
" Dream, it's all a dream…" Leng Yun looked at the extinguished bonfire and sighed faintly. She thought to herself," If only it were true."
At this moment, a slightly hoarse but magnetic voice came from the side." You're awake?"
Zhang Mu sat quietly against the wall. He was wearing leather armor and jeans. He was dressed in a nondescript manner. His pants had long been tattered. As for the leather armor, there were many gaps and traces of fire. His hair was messy and even worse than a beggar's. His face was stained with mud and blood, and he could not distinguish his appearance. Only his eyes were exceptionally clear and bright.
Leng Yun's disappointment lessened a little. She nodded gently and asked in surprise," You haven't slept yet?"
Zhang Mu said lightly,"Under such circumstances, there must be someone to keep watch."
Leng Yun didn't expect Zhang Mu to silently protect everyone while the others were asleep. She couldn't help but feel touched. Just as she was about to speak, Zhang Mu stood up." It's almost time to wake everyone up. We're about to set off."
"Yes."
Leng Yun also stood up and changed into her magic robe. The dark blue robe was a little loose and could not completely cover her voluptuous figure.
Zhang Mu walked up to Fatty, who was lying on the ground with his feet facing the sky and snoring loudly. He kicked Fatty's round belly." Damn Fatty, wake up!"
Fatty drooled all over the floor and sat up in a daze." What's wrong? Is it dawn?" His hair and eyebrows were burned off, and he became a bald fat man, looking a little funny.
Sun Bing and Chen Ling also woke up.
Sun Bing put on the soldier armor, the metal hard thick luster, coupled with the tall and imposing figure, or can give people a sense of security. A soldier's armor was a set of metal plate armor. This was a type of armor made from large pieces of plate metal. Compared to scales and chain armor, it had higher defense, but it lacked flexibility. Only a few melee classes could wear heavy plate armor, and knights were one of them.
After Chen Ling rested, her mental state was much better. Her clothes were broken in many places, revealing her delicate skin. She was originally a beautiful young woman who still had her charm. Although she could not compare to Leng Yun, she was still very outstanding. However, in this environment, no one would notice, let alone me.
Zhang Mu said,"Organize yourself and prepare to continue fighting."
Fatty was in high spirits. He took out the Blade of the Jungle and stabbed it into the ground." Stand by at any time. I'm already fully revived!"
Zhang Mu nodded in satisfaction and led his team deeper into the cave. Not long after, they encountered skeleton soldiers and the battle began. After spending about an hour killing a dozen Skeleton Soldiers, Zhang Mu's EXP increased to 65%. At this rate, it would not take long for him to level up again.
Along the way, a few White Bone Ornaments dropped.
After Zhang Mu and Sun Bing, Fatty also collected all the sets. Leng Yun and Chen Ling each received one or two accessories.
Fatty suddenly shouted,"Why is there light ahead?"
Zhang Mu looked over and saw that the corner of the tunnel was indeed bright." It's probably the end."
"It's over so soon?" Fatty said gloomily,"I haven't killed enough yet!"
Elite monsters had a high EXP and a high drop rate. If they could keep killing them, they would quickly level up and get more equipment to increase their team's strength. It was a pity that it ended like this.
" This is just a small elite area in the wild," Zhang Mu said." There will still be opportunities."
They walked around the corner, and as expected, there was an exit ahead.
However, there was a space of several hundred square meters in front of the cave exit. An extremely tall skeleton was guarding there. Behind it was a gorgeous and exquisite black iron treasure chest. It was of a higher level than the [Exquisite Black Iron Treasure Chest] Zhang Mu saw at the bottom of the river. It was a [Luxury Black Iron Treasure Chest], which was of a much higher level.
When everyone saw the treasure chest, they were all delighted. However, when they saw the skeleton standing in front of the treasure chest, they could not help but be stunned.
[Steel Skeleton](Silver Elite), Level 7, HP 700, MP 400, Attributes??? Skill???
Sun Bing said in surprise,"This is a Silver Elite!"
Zhang Mu nodded." I know."
Leng Yun frowned and said," The Death Mantis we encountered was a Level 6 Silver Elite. If it weren't for our luck, we would have been wiped out. This time, it's a Level 7 Silver Elite. Its strength may be even stronger than the Death Mantis. Can we win?"
Fatty shouted," What are you afraid of? Just follow my advice. Go up and fuck his grandmother!"
Chen Ling revealed a trace of fear. The strength of the Death Mantis left a shadow in her heart, but now she had to face a monster that might be stronger than the Death Mantis. They all looked at Zhang Mu, waiting for their captain to speak.
" After killing elite monsters overnight, our equipment and strength have increased tremendously. It can't be compared to yesterday." Zhang Mu paused for a moment and continued," Elite monsters are the lowest level existence other than ordinary monsters. If we don't even dare to face a Silver Elite, how can we stand in the world in the future?" Kill!"
Zhang Mu expressed his attitude.
The fat man raised his sword and laughed,"Boss has already spoken, what are you waiting for?" Silver Elite, it will definitely drop good things!"
Zhang Mu observed the steel skeleton. Its entire body was shining and shining with a metallic luster, as if it was made of molten steel. It gave people a feeling that it was invulnerable. The skeleton was wearing an exquisite scale armor and a metal helmet on its head. It held a sword in its left hand and an axe in its right hand. There were two balls of dark fire in the helmet, which seemed to be staring at the few of them. Its entire body emitted a fierce aura.
According to Zhang Mu's experience, this monster shouldn't be easy to fight.
The monster's defense was not low, and its HP was relatively high. It held two weapons, one with a blood-red hatchet like a Berserker, and the other with a sharp sword like a Ranger. It might have a strong attack, but its Agility and Speed were not low either. This monster had a high balance, and its overall combat power would be very strong.
"Boss, how do we fight?"
"There's only one enemy. How else can we fight?" Zhang Mu shrugged,"Of course, together, but for the sake of safety, Sun Bing first to test it." Leng Yun, stand further away. Don't rush to attack. You must avoid drawing aggro from the monsters."
Leng Yun nodded." Don't worry. I know how to behave."
Zhang Mu said to the others,"Let's go."
The four of them advanced side by side toward the Steel Skeleton. Leng Yun stood behind the four of them with her fishbone staff and stopped about a hundred meters away. If she continued to advance, she would probably alarm it. Sun Bing took a deep breath and took out his shield and warhammer from his backpack. Because he had new equipment, armor, which could offset more than ten damage points. In addition to his shield and petrified skin, Sun Bing's defense had become extremely high. Even if he was facing a Silver Elite, he was confident that he could block a few attacks.
Sun Bing had only taken a few steps forward when the steel skeleton was alarmed. It suddenly turned around, and the blade emitted a green light.
Zhang Mu immediately shouted," Be careful! Skill attack!"
"Gale Slash!"
The steel skeleton was covered in green light and disappeared from sight. It charged forward at a speed that was almost impossible for the naked eye to discern. The sword light slashed at the shield and with a cracking sound, Sun Bing's shield split in half from the middle. The green sword light swept across his chest, leaving a deep mark on the plate armor.
Sun Bing was thrown away like a sandbag.
The steel skeleton's axe glowed with a blood-red light as it hacked heavily towards the ground-Earth Splitting Strike!
A beam of energy tore open the earth and hit Sun Bing from bottom to top. The energy penetrated the armor and caused serious damage. Sun Bing rolled out more than ten meters and hit the rock wall before stopping, with less than 35% of his health remaining.
The fat man was dumbfounded."It's too abnormal!" This guy knows how to use combo attacks!"
The Steel Skeleton was indeed stronger than he had imagined.
Zhang Mu shouted,"Go!"