Chapter 121: Absurd

“The Ice Heart Arrow was shattered? What kind of reflex speed is that?”

Han Yu stared at Su Xiao in disbelief, yet his spellcasting didn’t stop.

“Extreme cold…”

Han Yu was about to cast his next skill when he realized Su Xiao was already within five meters of him.

This shocked Han Yu badly—if the opponent closed in, his sword technique would kill him instantly.

“Mind·Pulse.”

Boom—a Rouyanbukejiandechongjibo spread outward; nearby Qiyuezhe staggered back, some even dying at the hands of the Priest and others—it was a knockback skill.

Su Xiao also endured the knockback, immediately driving Zhan Long Shan into the ground to stabilize himself.

【You are affected by the knockback effect of 'Mind·Pulse'. Intelligence attribute check in progress.】

【Check passed. You suffer only 10% of this skill’s knockback effect.】

A shockwave ruffled Su Xiao’s short hair—no more than a strong breeze—and he continued his advance.

This is why Intelligence is one of the three core attributes of 'Qinggangying'—it grants immunity to mages’ mental control skills.

Previously, Ice Tendrils were physical control and didn’t trigger an Intelligence check; this one was mental control and required one.

After using the knockback skill, Han Yu immediately prepared his next ability; though his mana was nearly depleted, he still fought desperately.

At that moment, a long blade appeared before Han Yu—a razor edged with arcs of electricity, three centimeters wide, glowing brilliantly blue.

Han Yu instinctively raised his staff to block; his only thought: how did the enemy close the distance? Where was his knockback? His slow skill?

“Clang.”

The blade struck the staff; the staff, being a magical weapon, couldn’t withstand Zhan Long Shan’s strike, especially with Su Xiao’s Sword Specialization at Level 3.

The staff shattered instantly, along with Han Yu’s two arms.

Zhan Long Shan made contact with Han Yu’s body, carving a wound—Qinggangying’s energy surged through the cut.

A pale blue arc instantly flooded into Han Yu’s body, racing straight for his brain.

In that instant, Han Yu’s expression went vacant, his black pupils faintly glowing blue.

“Aaaah!!!”

A scream of unbearable agony tore from Han Yu’s throat—Qinggangying burned energy within mages in a unique way: against non-mages, it burned only the part it touched; but once inside a mage, it came alive, surging straight for the brain, then exploding and burning energy there.

Qinggangying was designed specifically to hunt mages—and now its fangs were bared.

What did it feel like to endure Qinggangying’s agony in the brain? Han Yu knew now.

His ears rang, the world spun, his gaze glazed, drool trickled from his mouth—this was Han Yu’s state.

Han Yu stood frozen, a gleaming slash of light expanding in his pupils—then endless darkness swallowed him.

After slaying Han Yu, Su Xiao kicked up the crimson card on the ground and snatched it—Han Yu’s drop.

After fighting the mage, Su Xiao had a general understanding of 'Qinggangying’s' capabilities.

Undeniably, mage-like artillery was powerful—if protected by allies, they could inflict devastating damage.

Su Xiao hadn’t learned many Qinggangying skills yet; currently, closing in on mages was difficult—but once he did, the fight was over.

As long as he kept boosting his Intelligence, mages posed little threat.

Intelligence reduced mental control effects, Strength broke physical control, Agility ensured rapid approach.

With mages’ short legs, once their control skills failed, they’d inevitably be closed in on by Su Xiao.

The Anti-Magic Tizhi granted 40% spell damage immunity, buying him time to close the gap.

In one-on-one combat, even mages equal to or slightly stronger than him were no match—he could kill them without paying much cost.

To achieve this much was already good; nothing happens overnight—it takes personal effort.

No skill is useless—it depends on the user. When a skill reaches its peak, it becomes legendary in its domain.

With Han Yu dead, all remaining Qiyuezhe on the field fell into despair; under the Priest’s group’s slaughter, they’d long since broken, some even covering their heads and surrendering—including Xi Luoluo.

The little girl stared at Su Xiao with wide, tear-filled eyes, looking like a forsaken animal.

Thirty seconds later, all resisting Qiyuezhe were dead; though they died, they had some spine.

They all knew surrendering in the derivative world was useless.

Five members of the Ghoul faction survived: Xi Luoluo and four surrendering Qiyuezhe .

The four knelt on the ground with hands on their heads—clearly watched too many cop dramas.

Su Xiao walked toward the five.

“Wait!”

Xi Luoluo shouted, drawing everyone’s attention.

The Priest, bloodied lips, tossed a severed head; Gao Teng Quan wiped blood from her eyes; You Ma Gui polished his spectacles; Su Xiao held Zhan Long Shan.

Glug—Xi Luoluo swallowed hard, her pale pink hair disheveled; silently, she whispered: this is life or death.

Su Xiao stared at Xi Luoluo—he recognized her; they’d only traded, no personal bond.

Was she planning a last-ditch counterattack? Su Xiao wondered.

Suddenly, Xi Luoluo leapt up, crouched her legs, and a golden card appeared in her hand.

“Here it comes.” Su Xiao tensed, ready for the ‘unknown’ attack.

“Here it comes.” Su Xiao tensed his body, preparing to meet this “unknown” attack.

Xi Luoluo suddenly dropped into a kneeling bow, forehead pressed to the ground, arms raised high, holding the golden card above her head.

“Big Boss, spare me! I’ll even warm your bed—I’m a pure, natural, 100% virgin, and I’m this age!”

Su Xiao’s mouth twitched—he nearly laughed out loud; he’d thought she’d fight to the death.

The Priest and others stared in shock—how terrified of death was this child?

“Hah~ This little sister is amusing.” Gao Teng Quan laughed.

Su Xiao walked slowly to Xi Luoluo, glanced at the card in her hand—it read 5000.

Su Xiao walked slowly up to Xi Luoluo, glanced at the card in her hand, which read 5000.

Hearing Su Xiao’s voice, Xi Luoluo lifted her head slightly.

“Paradise Coin Storage Card—I just made it. Shows sincerity.”

Su Xiao took the card—a prompt appeared.

【You obtained 'Paradise Coin Storage Card', value: 5000 Paradise Coins. Use to receive 5000 Paradise Coins.】

Xi Luoluo was surprisingly sensible—a smart one. Dead, even vast Paradise Coins meant nothing.

Moreover, Xi Luoluo was a Worker—fundamentally different from Qiyuezhe ; her sense of dignity was long gone.

For Workers, Paradise Coins were earned; once they had them, they’d find ways to earn more.

For Su Xiao, Paradise Coins were won with blood and life; compared to Workers, his intervals between derivative worlds were far shorter—he had no time for business.

For Su Xiao, Paradise Coins were earned with his life; compared to employees, his intervals between entering derivative worlds were far shorter, leaving him no time to do business.

Xi Luoluo cautiously lifted her head, eyes pleading.

Workers lived hard—they were failures who’d failed their first derivative world.

It was hard for Workers to grow stronger: attribute points were scarce, combat experience was lacking, leading to skill misuse—many obstacles blocked their path.

“These 5000 Paradise Coins… are enough to buy your life. What’s your choice—pay for your life, or let me end it for you?”

Su Xiao turned to the four captured Qiyuezhe .

Su Xiao looked at the four captured contract holders.