Chapter 64: Chapter 64: Side Dish for Alcohol
"You’ve been attacked by the River Patrol Water Demon Lang Li Datiao!"
"You received 140 points of weapon-throwing piercing damage! Due to your 21 points of Defense, you ultimately sustained 77 points of damage."
"You were attacked by 5 points of Ice Spiritual Qi. Due to your 10 points of Ice Resistance, and because you possess a Basic Ice Spirit Root, you are immune to all cold burn damage."
"You will be frozen for nine seconds, but when you choose to absorb the Ice Spiritual Qi, you can break free within one second."
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For some reason, this time the battle information came very quickly, immediately making Wang Wu aware that the gap in physical strength between him and the water demon Lang Li Datiao was not large.
However, the damage from that fish spear of the opponent was really high; it was the first time he saw a Little Demon wielding a weapon.
Thinking this way, Wang Wu wasn’t in a hurry to absorb the Ice Spiritual Qi; instead, he honestly pretended to be stabbed to death and frozen in place because, so far, the water demon Lang Li Datiao hadn’t come ashore and was highly alert.
"Caw! Time to feast again! Caw!"
The water demon croaked, hopping around in the river and looking around, clearly not worried about Wang Wu being dead, only concerned about other Mountain Patrol Demon Soldiers lurking around. There was no crossing by Wang Wu; it was clearly taking advantage of the rising river to cross over and fish for quick gains illegally.
At this time, rain poured down, fog enveloped the land, significantly obscuring perception; those Mountain Patrol Demon Soldiers were nowhere to be seen.
What luck!
"Plop!"
It agilely leaped ashore, dragging the ice block that Wang Wu had turned into towards the water. At the moment it came ashore, Wang Wu began absorbing the Ice Spiritual Qi.
This already refined and controllable Ice Spiritual Qi was deadly for Little Demons that hadn’t mastered it, like that Rabbit Thief who was instantly frozen to death, but for one who had mastered it, it was like a docile little lamb.
It only took one second, which is how long it took for the water demon Lang Li Datiao to drag him two steps, for Wang Wu to break free. Without saying a word, he lunged forward, pinning the water demon to the ground, his sharp claws piercing the demon’s body.
"Caw, you bastard! Caw!"
The water demon shrieked, panicked, opening its mouth to spew a blast of cold air, thus freezing both Wang Wu and itself inside a large ice block.
But this time Wang Wu wouldn’t tolerate it; you dare release Ice Spiritual Qi, I dare absorb it.
So, within just five seconds, the ice block vanished once more, netting him 10 points of Ice Spiritual Qi.
This time, the water demon Lang Li Datiao finally realized something was wrong—the opponent was an Ice Shooter too!
So it shrieked again, spitting out a glob of dark green goo onto Wang Wu’s head.
Instantly, Wang Wu’s body felt like a bucket of icy acid had been poured over his head, sizzling with black smoke. His fur and flesh were corroded beyond recognition, exposing white bones, rendering him temporarily blind.
Nonetheless, Wang Wu didn’t release his claws, which were deeply embedded into the water demon’s chest, then he opened his bloodthirsty maw and bit down wildly.
The water demon also struggled frantically, wildly trying to flip him over; its bulk was slightly larger than Wang Wu’s.
But alas, Wang Wu’s claws were too sharp and too deeply lodged— the more the water demon struggled, the deeper the claws pierced, even puncturing through its body.
Despite enduring severe pain, losing vision, and biting chunks off the water demon, Wang Wu fought more and more fiercely.
Because after eating something, gaining satiety, his Level 6 Healing Talent immediately activated.
"Caw! Help! Caw!"
"Caw! I’m the King of Xijiang’s River Patrol Demon Soldier, caw! We have a non-aggression pact with the South Mountain King!"
"Caw! Spare me, we are both demons, caw! Blood is thicker than water! Caw!"
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The water demon’s life force was truly strong—it was still not dead even as it rolled on the riverbank, yelling repeatedly, nearly shaking him off several times.
Moreover, while begging for mercy, it still took every chance to spew poison, treacherous to its core!
However, by this time the rain poured heavier, the river rushed faster, the sound of rain drowned out everything, and the mist thickened—a perfect setting for murder and looting.
So despite its cries, there were no helpers, no Mountain Patrol Demon Soldiers appeared.
Wang Wu’s advantage accumulated gradually; even when hit by a short spear, even when consumed two gulps of poison, corroded and blinded, his Life Value steadily climbed, especially his Physical Strength, which didn’t drop due to the satiety.
He fought more and more fiercely; a few minutes later, the water demon went still, as half of its body was devoured by Wang Wu, his accumulated satiety exceeding 1000 points.
Additionally, due to the essence flesh of the water demon, he also accumulated 420 points of Spirit Essence.
All the Spirit Essence Wang Wu prioritized to enhance his Healing Talent, upgrading from Level 7, to Level 8, to Level 9, and finally straight up to Level 10.
Indeed, Wang Wu was also scared.
The effect of Level 10 Self-Healing was ridiculously powerful.
Firstly, rapid healing could restore 200 points of Life Value within 30 seconds by spending 400 points of satiety.
Next, medium-speed healing could restore 200 points of Life Value within five minutes by spending 400 points of satiety.
Then, slow healing could restore 200 points of Life Value within six hours by spending 400 points of satiety.
Lastly, by consuming substantial Life Value, he could repair and regenerate damaged limbs.
Thus, even though Wang Wu consumed 1000 points of satiety in one breath, most of it was quickly used up.
As a result, he could only keep eating, ravenously eating, until practically devouring the water demon dry and clean, finally feeling the long-lost sensation of being full.
A complete 600 points of satiety full.
No more expending needed.
Now, he picked up the spear-like short fork, disregarded everything else, and turned to run against the creek back.
Taking advantage of the pouring rain and rising river to wash away traces.
Until he returned to the rock crevice in one breath, quickly accessing Level 8 Concealment, he had time to check all the battle information.
"You were splattered by the water demon Lang Li Datiao’s venom, suffering 100 points of venom corrosion damage, your eyes disabled by corrosion!"
"Your Level 6 Healing Talent activated!"
"You consumed special Essence Food, gaining 100 points of Spirit Essence, 20 points of Ice Spiritual Qi, 500 points of satiety, and 3% Growth!"
"Your Healing Talent is now Level 7!"
"You consumed special Essence Food, gaining 100 points of Spirit Essence..."
"Due to your Healing Talent, your body has increased resistance to water demon poison, currently (1/25)."
"You were splattered by the water demon Lang Li Datiao’s venom..."
"Your Level 8 Healing Talent activated..."
"Your Level 10 Healing Talent activated."
"Your resistance to water demon poison increased, currently (2/25)"
"You consumed enough Essence Food, the Spirit Essence inside you can’t hold more, this Spirit Essence will disperse outside your body within 24 hours."
"You consumed enough Essence Food, gaining 5% Growth!"
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After reading all the battle information, Wang Wu still felt lingering fear, but following that was ecstasy. As the saying goes, ’After three years without business, one great deal earns three years’ worth.’
The water demon Lang Li Datiao, worthy of being a River Patrol Demon Soldier, was truly fat.
Not only did it provide him a total of 2000 points of satiety, but also cumulatively 850 points of Spirit Essence, 100 points of Ice Spiritual Qi, and an overall 8% Growth.
And two points of water demon venom resistance.
"My Spiritual Talent level is a bit low, should I upgrade it?"
Wang Wu contemplated this in his mind.