hsntnovel Chapter 95 Generous Settlement Rewards
Chapter 95 Generous Settlement Rewards
From fighting against the native cavalry to wiping out the orc scouts, and then to establishing this temporary base.
Every step was like dancing on a knife's edge.
"It won't be low."
Jiang Ming replied casually.
He was holding a clean cotton cloth and wiping the bloodstains off the Black Iron Horse-Slaying Sword.
The sword was cold, reflecting his calm, expressionless eyes.
But deep down, he also harbored a sliver of expectation.
Today's results far exceed those of the previous three days.
Especially those few kills against opponents of higher levels, and the successful crafting of powerful consumable items like the [Blinding Flashbang] and [Volume Acid Mine].
The system places extremely high weight on the scores for "creativity" and "dominance".
"Click".
The minute hand coincides with the hour hand.
Midnight.
That cold, mechanical voice exploded in everyone's minds right on time.
[Daily Survival Rewards Now Available!]
[We are currently compiling statistics on the performance of survivor "Jiang Ming" today...]
[Survivor: Jiang Ming]
[Day 4 Survival Assessment Results in Progress...]
【击杀统计：洛克镇斥候骑兵（Lv.8）×9，黑牙/碎骨部落半兽人（Lv.9）×15，黑牙斥候队长·格鲁（Lv.11-精英）×1。】
Special features:
1. Ruthless Raider: You ignore the cries for help of your own kind and precisely hunt down lone cavalrymen in the chaos, plundering valuable warhorses and supplies. (Greatly improved rating)
2. Tactical Master: Utilize synthesized items (flashbangs, acid grenades) to overcome overwhelming odds and annihilate the Orc squad. (Evaluation greatly improved)
3. Regional Intimidation: Your fearsome reputation has spread throughout Locke Town and the Orcish tribes, instilling dread in hostile forces. (Hidden Reputation Unlocked)
Overall Rating: S
[Rewards: All attributes +1 (basic reward), 5 chances to spin the Lucky Roulette (S-rank reward).]
A familiar warm current washed over Jiang Ming's aching muscles.
The stabbing headache caused by the previous overexertion of mental energy was relieved by more than half in an instant, and the depleted physical energy bar also returned to the safe level.
"Another S-rank..."
Jiang Ming clenched his fist, his knuckles cracking.
His strength attribute is approaching 20 points, and now, even without armor, he can kill a bull with one punch.
"lottery."
He meditated in his heart.
A giant roulette wheel spun wildly on my retina.
[Ding! Congratulations on obtaining: Intermediate Mental Energy Restoration Potion x2 (Blue)]
[Ding! Congratulations on obtaining: Excellent Composite Material Repair Kit x1 (Blue - Can repair damaged armor)]
[Ding! Congratulations on obtaining: Rare material - Mithril Powder (Purple - Synthesis Material)]
[Ding! Congratulations on obtaining: Skill Book - Iron Will (Purple - Passive)]
[Ding! Congratulations on obtaining: Special Building Blueprint - Anchoring Gate (Purple - Requires specific materials)]
Two blue and three purple!
Jiang Ming's eyelid twitched.
Although there are no items that directly increase attributes, this one is extremely valuable.
He immediately clicked to learn [Iron Will].
In an instant, my mind became clear, as if all fear, hesitation, and pain were blocked out by an invisible barrier.
[Iron Will (Passive): Immune to basic mind control, significantly reduces pain sensation, maintains absolute calm even when near death, and reduces mental energy consumption rate by 30%.]
That's an amazing skill.
For Jiang Ming, who possesses the mana-intensive Gravity Spell, endurance is key to combat effectiveness.
The blueprint for the [Anchoring Gate] puzzled him.
"What the heck? You need Anchor Stones to build Anchor Gates? Where am I supposed to find Anchor Stones for you?!"
Jiang Ming complained for a moment, then exited the interface and looked at his teammates around him.
Wang Yang was holding a new axe and grinning foolishly, drool almost dripping onto the fur on his chest.
"Brother Jiang! I've struck it rich!"
Wang Yang excitedly raised the double-edged battle axe in his hand, which glowed red, with the spine of some kind of creature wrapped around the handle.
"【Berserker's Spine Battle Axe】, Blue Excellent Grade! Its attack power is twice that of the previous axe, and it also inflicts the 'Severe Wound' effect, preventing wounds from healing after striking an enemy!"
In addition to weapons, he also drew a [Rhino Hide Vest], which increases his defense by 10, perfectly making up for his lack of defense as a melee tank.
In the corner, Li Bin was fiddling with a pair of black gloves.
"My luck was so-so." Li Bin pushed up his glasses, speaking modestly, but unable to suppress the smile on his face. "I drew the [Shadow Walker Gloves], which increases climbing speed by 30% and eliminates the sound of footsteps while moving. I also got two bottles of [Bloodthirst] poison, which I can apply to my rapier."
This set of equipment solidified his position as the team's assassin.
As for Zhao Yanzhi, this guy was incredibly lucky and actually drew a skill book called "Eagle Eye (Beginner)".
"Brother Jiang... Boss Jiang!" Zhao Yanzhi stammered excitedly, "I can see the wings of a mosquito two hundred meters away! With this newly acquired [Alloy Recurve Bow], I'm confident I can hit anything I aim at within one hundred and fifty meters!"
Jiang Ming glanced around.
Xu Shishi drew a women's pistol, Su Xiaoxiao drew [Beginner Meditation], and even the wounded survivor drew two bags of [Healing Bandages] and wrapped them up.
The team's overall strength doubled overnight.
If that group of orc scouts were to appear before him again now, Jiang Ming was confident that he could end the battle within ten minutes.
"Don't get too excited yet."
Jiang Ming thought for a moment and then spoke up, interrupting the crowd's revelry.
He took out the packet of [Mithril Powder] and several pieces of scrap iron he had collected earlier from his storage card, and activated his synthesis talent in front of everyone.
A faint blue light flashed.
Several gleaming metal spikes appeared on the table.
"Zhao Yanzhi, bring me your arrows."
Jiang Ming combined the metal spikes with Zhao Yanzhi's arrows.
[Armor-Piercing Mithril Arrow (Fine): Ignores physical defense below 20 points and has additional penetration effect against magic shields.]
"Use them sparingly." Jiang Ming tossed five mithril arrows to Zhao Yanzhi. "These things can be surprisingly effective in special circumstances."
Zhao Yanzhi held the arrow as if it were a priceless treasure, and his gaze toward Jiang Ming had changed from fear to fervent worship.
As long as you follow this man, you can become stronger and survive.
"Taking turns keeping watch."
Jiang Ming stood up, walked to the window, opened a crack, and glanced at the dark wasteland outside.
"Old Wang and Old Li, the first half of the night, you guys, the second half. Everyone else, take a good rest. Tomorrow... there might be an even tougher battle to fight."
For some reason, despite possessing an "Iron Will," he felt a faint unease in his heart at this moment.
This unease doesn't come from monsters in the wasteland, but from some deeper, more unknown shift in the rules.
He closed the curtains, lay down fully clothed, and gripped the black iron horse-slaying sword tightly in his hand.
……
That night, the training building was filled with thunderous snoring.