The scorpion did not speak and disappeared into the dark forest.
Zhang Mu guessed that this would be the result. Scorpion was an out-and-out eccentric with a very complex personality and difficult behavior to figure out. However, Zhang Mu would try his best to recruit Scorpion once he had the chance. Scorpion's growth potential was too great. Soon, there would be few people in the entire Dawn Camp who could match him.
Apart from the equipment given to Scorpion, he also dropped two spoils of war. They were a large piece of meat and a snow-white egg.
[Deinonychus meat essence] ×6, E-grade ingredient. Deinonychus meat essence is a good ingredient. After eating it, it can strengthen one's physique.
[Deinonychus Egg], a battle beast egg. It can hatch a growth-type Deinonychus Silver Dragon.
A weapon that has no attributes kills monsters, generates no EXP, and drops no items. This Dreadclaw Silver Dragon had been heavily injured by everyone, so it was not included in this list. Of course, most of the damage was caused by others. Zhang Mu only gave a fatal blow, and his experience was greatly reduced.
Although the EXP gained wasn't too much, the loot was still quite satisfactory. Under normal circumstances, ingredients wouldn't drop. Usually, one needed a special collection skill to obtain them from specific monsters or locations. This time, six ingredients with attributes dropped, which was really surprising.
As for the [Dreadclaw Silver Dragon Egg], it was a rare item.
This was a beast egg. It was used to hatch battle beasts, and battle beasts could assist players in battle.
The concept of war beasts and summoned beasts was different.
Summoners 'summoning skills were learned through skill books. It was equivalent to a skill that would not disappear. The strength of the summoned monster was directly related to its level and spirit. Secondly, it was related to the skill level. Even if the summoned monster died, it could be summoned again.
A warbeast was equivalent to an equipment that could be obtained through a beast egg. Since it was an equipment, it could disappear or be taken away. In addition, battle beasts didn't have combat abilities right from the start. When they hatched, they were in their infancy and were extremely weak. Only when they gradually grew up could they help in battle. This process was relatively long, and the owner had to feed them carefully. In addition, he had to bring his battle beast along to fight. After killing, a portion of the EXP would be absorbed by the battle beast.
When a battle beast dies, it will return to its egg form and enter a deep sleep. It cannot be summoned or hatched. It can only be awakened at a high price. After awakening, the level of the beast will drop and its potential will be damaged. If it did not awaken for a long time, or if it awakened too many times, the beast would die completely.
Among the many classes, there was one called Hunter. Hunters are average in all aspects, but they have excellent investigative abilities and generally act as scouts in teams. Hunters also had an ability that other classes envied, and that was the ability to control battle beasts. Hunters had the Beast Taming skill, which was the only class that could summon multiple battle beasts at the same time. In addition, they had a lot of skills that strengthened battle beasts and provided amplification effects. This class could maximize the strength of battle beasts.
The system's emotionless voice rang out." Do you want to hatch the egg?"
Zhang Mu felt that having one more helper was not a bad thing. It was more or less a combat ability that could be used at critical moments. It was also good to use it for investigation. It was just to share a portion of the experience points, so he chose to hatch.
The egg cracked open and a mini dragon emerged from it. It was only slightly larger than a cat and its entire body was black. Its large, watery eyes rolled around non-stop and it was very cute. Its two hind legs were not as thick as a woman's arms. Its teeth and claws did not grow out. It did not have any combat ability at all. It was a purely ornamental pet.
"Squeak!"
The baby Deinonychus circled Zhang Mu. Although it was a juvenile Deinonychus, its speed advantage was obvious. If necessary, it could be used to scout. With its speed, it should be able to become an excellent Scout. The baby Deinonychus was black, and Zhang Mu named it Black Claw.
[Black Claw](Elite Combat Beast), current level 0, maximum level 15. HP 20, MP 10, Strength 2, Constitution 3, Agility 5, Spirit 1. Skill: None
Black Claw was very lively, like a puppy, following closely beside him, constantly making soft noises from its mouth.
Zhang Mu shook his head and said,"Really weak!"
Black Claw seemed to understand its master's words and let out two frustrated cries.
Zhang Mu patted the little fellow's head." Although your talent is a little lacking, it's not impossible to change it. Follow me well and slowly become stronger."
Black Claw barked twice.
Zhang Mu advanced in the opposite direction. The Skeleton Captain was not finished yet, so he stayed beside him. Before he could take a few steps, an injured Deinonychus appeared in front of him. Zhang Mu asked the Skeleton Captain to display some value and send them to fight with the Deinonychus to kill the injured Deinonychus.
Black Claw leveled up directly. It was slightly bigger than when it was at Level 0. Its skin became more shiny and teeth grew out.
[Black Claw](Elite Combat Beast), Level 1 HP 40, MP 15, Strength 4, Constitution 5, Agility 8, Spirit 2. [Skill: Bite LV1]
Still weak and pitiful.
Zhang Mu shook his head. If he wanted Black Claw to fight, he would have to wait until at least Level 5.
The disaster caused by the Deinonychus gradually subsided. The original team of more than 90 people was only left with 56 people. This battle caused a great blow and loss to the team. However, many people took this opportunity to level up to Level 5. Zhang Mu's experience points rose to 94%, not far from Level 7.
Zhang Mu brought Black Claw back to the crowd.
Fatty saw a small Deinonychus following behind Zhang Mu and immediately shouted,"There's a small one!" Boss, be careful!" As he spoke, he raised his greatsword and was about to attack, but Zhang Mu quickly stopped him and explained the whole story.
Fatty was stunned. He glanced at Deinonychus, who was bigger than a cat, and said," This guy can fight too? Even the country dogs raised in the countryside are a little stronger than it!"
Black Claw's intelligence was limited, so it didn't understand Fatty's words. However, Fatty's sword attack had angered it. It immediately bared its teeth at Fatty and fiercely waved its claws. It was very cute, and Leng Yun and Chen Ling liked it very much.
Monsters can be raised?
This was the first time anyone had heard of such a thing.
Zhang Mu walked over and asked,"How is everyone?"
Leng Yun sighed." There are a lot of casualties. More than thirty people died and more than ten were seriously injured."
Zhang Mu's gaze swept across the camp. The camp was filled with haze. The ground was strewn with human corpses or injured Deinonychus corpses. Most of the people died miserably. There were basically no intact corpses left. Deinonychus were too ferocious!
Zhang Mu also knew that Lei Ming's deputy, Old Eagle, was dead.
Lei Ming and the other soldiers spent a lot of effort, but they managed to collect some broken corpses. They gathered the corpses together and burned them. He would rather burn the eagle than become food for monsters after it died. These capable soldiers gathered around the fire to observe a moment of silence. Du Rongrong also went over to bid farewell to the heroic eagle.
If it wasn't for Eagle sacrificing himself and killing a Dreadclaw Silver Dragon, the casualties would have been far greater than the current figures.
Fatty and the others all felt a wave of sadness.
An hour earlier, this man had been sitting around the campfire with the team, drinking gravy, eating barbecue, and talking. Such a man with a distinct personality, such a strong warrior, kept saying that he wanted to compete with Zhang Mu, but in the blink of an eye, he was gone. Even the corpses could not be found.
Zhang Mu sighed and said,"Old Eagle is a man. We'll send him off as well."
The fire was blazing.
A broken rifle was stuck in the ground half a meter away. This was the weapon that Eagle had used before he died.
Du Rongrong wiped her swollen eyes. In the chaos just now, she had been bitten by the Deinonychus on her shoulder. Fortunately, she had the leather armor to protect her. Fortunately, the dog had beaten the Deinonychus away in time. Du Rongrong's tiny shoulder would have been torn off if not for it. The row of deep teeth marks remained on her shoulder. Blood seeped into her neck, and her tender skin was dyed red. In addition, her hands and face were slightly scratched, caused by a fall in the chaos. Her hair was also in a mess, and her pitiful appearance attracted people's love.
Du Rongrong threw a log into the fire." Farewell, Uncle Old Eagle!"
"Rongrong!"
Leng Yun's voice came from behind. Du Rongrong turned around and saw her. She immediately threw herself into Leng Yun's arms. Leng Yun patted the girl's shoulder and comforted her silently. Her charming eyes fell on the raging fire. Suddenly, she thought of Qin Min who had died and couldn't help but feel sad.
Zhang Mu lowered his voice and sighed,"Old Eagle is an excellent warrior!"
Lei Ming's steel-like face twitched. His eyes were bloodshot. He stared at the flames as if his gaze could penetrate the flames. Suddenly, he revealed a proud expression." He's my soldier!" It's my pride! Either now or in the future!"
These dozen warriors had a deep friendship with each other, especially Lei Ming.
There was not much sadness on their faces, only determination and respect. Eagle is an example, let people awe of the example, he stood up to protect his companions, he used his own sacrifice, interpretation of a steel warrior's persistence and faith. The eagle will not die, his will continue in others.
Lei Ming and his team were truly trustworthy companions!
At this moment, Du Yunfeng disposed of the corpses of his subordinates and walked over with Scorpion and Sanggou.
Du Rongrong said sadly,"Uncle Eagle is also dead, and our people are getting fewer and fewer." What do we do? Can we really walk out of the forest alive?"
"Girl, don't be afraid. I will definitely do it." Du Yunfeng looked at the burning flames and said," This may be a huge setback, but we can't give up on ourselves. Instead, we have to be stronger. The lives of Old Eagle and all the soldiers who sacrificed will not disappear in vain. We will continue to live with their share and live well. This is the best sacrifice for the dead!"
Under such circumstances, Du Yunfeng's words were rather inspiring.
The eyes of the dozens of survivors all lit up!