NOVEL NEXT Chapter 14
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Chapter 14: No Harm Done Means It’s Open?
Bai Fu’s upgrade strategy was very clear.
No matter how much popularity she could gain from the players, the most important thing was that she must survive until the first version update after the game’s official release to see if her performance would prompt any adjustments to her weak stats.
When the goal is survival, focusing on Constitution is obviously more cost-effective than focusing on other attributes.
Those who play League of Legends know well that during team fights, opponents usually target their own AD or mid-laner. Unless absolutely necessary, no one wants to use all their skills on a tank with maxed Armor and HP right away.
Not every tank enjoys dancing in a coral reef skin, shouting “You will lose!” to attract attention.
There were more reasons for Bai Fu to focus on Constitution.
Whether before or after her time travel, she had never systematically learned combat techniques.
This made her vulnerable even if she focused on Strength, as operations like “critical empty shots” could still lead to her being easily defeated in real combat.
She had to learn corresponding body cultivation skills, explore the best combinations for skill chaining, and adapt to the rhythm of her opponent’s attacks to fully utilize her strength.
If Bai Fu were a player, she would definitely choose this path.
What about the Great Wilderness Imprisonment Finger or the Free Will Ultimate Technique? They look cool, but whether they hit the target is another story; everyone has their teenage fantasies.
But now, as an NPC who cannot be revived, she chose a simpler and more straightforward approach.
Like playing a Souls-like game with a super-heavy warrior build.
Maxing out HP, toughness, resistance, stamina, health potions, wearing the heaviest armor, and carrying the heaviest shield.
Evading?
No need.
Complex operations?
No need.
With a prayer, she took out unrestricted fighting techniques learned online and fought the enemy head-on, seeing whose health bar would be thicker at the end!
Determined, Bai Fu quickly returned home, stuffing some boards onto herself, changing into thick clothes, and then heading straight for Da Biao Ge’s hideout.
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At 18:49 in the evening, the sun sank below the horizon.
On the dimly lit path illuminated by moonlight, Martin kicked a long-fallen wall beside him angrily.
“Are these outsiders locusts? Not even leaving me a single bottle cap.”
He had just left Da Biao Ge’s hideout.
Wow, that place was empty, even mice would cry when they saw it!
In fact, he never expected Bai Fu to complete this task. His plan was to heavily deduct her wages after she failed.
Who knew that those outsiders would suddenly interfere, killing Da Biao Ge.
Now, the mission couldn’t proceed, and he had no excuse to deduct her wages.
“Damn it, these outsiders have no manners at all!”
Martin was furious.
His hobbies were quite pure.
Most people might think about those legs, but not him. He only wanted Bai Fu to help him make money or get money from her.
The thought of not being able to deduct her wages made him feel as if he had swallowed a fly.
He didn’t believe he couldn’t do it.
Recently, those outsiders had been causing trouble. Let Bai Fu catch a few of them. If she goes to her death, so be it. If she refuses, he’ll just take her money!
Feeling relieved, Martin lifted his foot to walk when he noticed a person wrapped up tightly, only revealing their eyes, blocking his way.
Oh no, someone blocking my path, can’t let Martin take this insult!
Martin immediately launched a series of insults:
“Where did you come from, you wild dog? Dare to block your father’s path, do you know whose territory this is? Get lost now, or I’ll stab you to death!”
Disguised Bai Fu remained unmoved.
To be safe, she used her [Inspiration] ability on Martin again.
[Name]: Javier Martin (Elite)
[Template]: Normal
[Primary Profession]: Ordinary Fist Fighter Lv6
[Secondary Profession]: None
[Health Points]: 80/80
[Attributes]: Strength 8, Agility 8, Constitution 8, Intelligence 3, Spirit 4, Inspiration 2
[Skills]: Lethal Strike Lv3, Sweep Kick Lv1
[Talent]: None
[Affinity]: Contempt (-6)
[Danger Level]: Blue
A very balanced set of main attributes, making Martin a well-rounded character in gaming terms.
In single-player games, this is fine. If leveling up seems troublesome, one can always ask Master Wind Spirit Moon Shadow or the old ancestor CE to adjust all attributes to max, becoming a super balanced character.
But in online games, this distribution isn’t very wise.
Bai Fu confidently closed Martin’s attribute panel.
Blue indicated that Martin’s strength was theoretically similar to hers, but that was just theory. Real combat wasn’t about comparing numbers.
“The outsiders asked me to give you a message,” Bai Fu said hoarsely.
“Outsiders?” Martin paused for a moment, then quickly realized, “You’re Bai Fu. Don’t think I can’t recognize you just because you cover your face and speak in a different voice!”
Bai Fu: “…”
How could you recognize me?
Forget it, since it’s revealed, there’s no point in pretending anymore.
She removed her hood: “Martin, damn you, using Anya to threaten me.”
“I thought you wouldn’t resist, but you were waiting here all along.” Martin sneered, clenching his fists, “Interesting, hope you can amuse me.”
Martin, who had been ambushed, remained calm. Da Biao Ge could knock out Bai Fu with one punch, and though his strength was slightly inferior, two punches should be enough to knock her out, right?
Continuing the translation:
Little punk dared to cause trouble for his supervisor! He laughed and walked toward Bai Fu.
In an instant, his fist, as big as a sandbag, slammed into Bai Fu like a cannon, the strong wind even ruffling her hair.
Strength converged, [Lethal Strike Lv3] activated beyond limits.
Pang!
This punch landed squarely on Bai Fu’s stomach.
Critical Hit!
“-4!”
A bright red damage number floated above Bai Fu’s head.
Bai Fu’s body swayed slightly but quickly stabilized.
What? It actually dealt 4 points of damage?
Bai Fu was shocked.
Martin was stunned.
He felt like he hit an iron plate, failing to knock Bai Fu down and instead hurting his hand.
You opened the floodgates, huh?
Martin didn’t believe it, mercilessly attacking Bai Fu.
“-1”, “-1”, “-3”, “-1″…
Bai Fu dodged left and right. Due to low agility, she only managed to perfectly dodge about half of the attacks. Her shoulders and joints still received many punches. Martin continued until he was sore all over and his vision blurred.
Shouldn’t Bai Fu be beaten into pulp by now?
Bai Fu was initially worried, thinking her Constitution was wasted.
But as Martin’s punches slowed and the damage decreased, until he couldn’t deal even 1 point of damage, she finally felt secure.
See, this is what happens when you don’t invest in Constitution!
Bai Fu checked her HP.
[153/180]
Quite safe.
“Alright, now it’s my turn to play.”
Bai Fu picked up a large stick and swung it upward at Martin’s crotch.
The ultimate move of unrestricted fighting techniques, [Lethal Chicken Strike], activated.
Martin, although aware of the danger, due to muscle pain and limited lung capacity, couldn’t dodge in time.
What kind of monster is this? Getting hit so many times without any effect?
He could only watch helplessly as the stick approached.
Pang!
“-16!”
Another critical hit with a bright red number.
A sharp pain shot from below to his brain, instantly putting Martin in a [Stunned] state. He tried to scream, but his throat and mouth hardened, limiting him to a low, monotonous sound.
Bai Fu showed no mercy, continuously striking with the stick.
“-13”, “-11”, “-8”
Crack, the stick broke, but Martin’s HP was already down to 32.
His eyes filled with fear and pain. Using his last bit of rationality, he rolled away trying to escape.
Bai Fu didn’t hesitate, kicking Martin hard in the face.
Crack.
Nose collapsed, blood splattered from the back of his head.
By the time Bai Fu moved her boot, Martin was lifeless.
[You killed Javier Martin, contribution 100%, gained 640 experience after level difference correction]
Bai Fu took off her bloody gloves and put them in her pocket.
This is what happens when you don’t practice your groin strikes!
Bai Fu felt as refreshing as drinking an ice-cold cola on a hot summer day. One word—
Satisfying!
Satisfying!
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