At 12 noon sharp, the five of them gathered at the spot marked by the tree branch next to a quiet lake.
"Tell me about your findings." Shangguan Hui glanced at the rest of them except for Zhou Ling.
"We didn't encounter any monsters, but we found three Silver Badges." Yang Jie and Zhao Ze reported the results of their investigation.
"I encountered an iron-level rank-2 Steelback Boar and retreated. However, I found two silver badges along the way. "Si Tuhao shared his findings.
"Both of us didn't encounter any monsters either. We found three silver badges and one gold badge," Zhou Ling said with a smile.
"According to the number of badges, we've accumulated 18 points. However, an iron-level rank-2 Steelback Boar is worth 30 points. I think we should think of a way to kill this Steelback Boar, "Shangguan Hui suggested.
"Iron-level rank-2 is a little difficult …" Zhou Ling hesitated.
After all, most of the students were ordinary people who had not even reached iron-level. It would be great if they could kill an iron-level rank-1 monster together. Iron-level rank-2 and rank-3 monsters were much more difficult to kill for the students. That was why the college had set a high number of points for iron-level rank-2 and iron-level rank-3 monsters.
"It's not difficult to kill an Steelback Boar. This monster has a strong defense, but its weakness is obvious," Shangguan Hui continued, "Firstly, it's not agile and it's not fast. Secondly, it can't climb trees. Thirdly, its belly is a big weakness. Even an attack from someone who's not iron-level can injure it. As long as we're well-prepared, it's not difficult to kill it. It depends on whether you're willing to take the risk … "
Shangguan Hui then looked at the rest of them.
"I think we can try. Even if I can't defeat it, I'll be able to retreat." Si Tuhao nodded in agreement.
"If we retreat when we encounter an iron-level rank-2 monster, our points won't be high. Let's give it a try. If we can't defeat it, we'll retreat. This monster can't climb trees anyway. "Zhao Ze nodded in agreement.
"I agree with killing it, but we have to plan ahead." Yang Jie agreed.
The four of them turned their heads and looked at Zhou Ling, waiting for her decision.
"Why are you looking at me? I've already said that I'll listen to Xiao Hui, "Zhou Ling quickly said.
"Alright, I'll tell you the plan." Seeing that everyone agreed to kill the monster, Shangguan Hui began to talk about her plan. "First, we'll blind the monster's eyes and make it lose its sight. Then, he found an opportunity to tie a rope around its two front legs and tie the other end of the rope to a big tree. Find someone to be the bait and lure it to chase. As long as it falls, the others can immediately attack. This is my general plan, but I'll need everyone's help to fill in the details … "
The five of them huddled together to discuss the details of the hunting plan …
At about 12: 40 pm, Shangguan Hui's team of five kept going deeper into the dense forest.
"Target found!" Si Tuhao, who was at the front, made a hand signal.
The others immediately lightened their footsteps.
Shangguan Hui took out a GrayEagle18, which was a modified version of the GrayEagle17 that Lin Huang had used last year. It was a female GrayEagle17. The shape of the gun had shrunk a little, making it more suitable for a woman's palm. Furthermore, there were faint patterns embossed on it, unlike the cold metallic feel of the previous GrayEagle17. The recoil was reduced, but the price was that it was less powerful.
To not reduce the sales of the GrayEagle17, Sha Ying had put in a lot of effort. When the GrayEagle18 was released in May, they advertised that it was a couple's version. If one bought both of them as a set, they would be able to get a 20% discount. Many single people protested on the Heart Network.
Shangguan Hui did not like close combat. Just like Lin Xin, she applied to be a firearms master. In fact, in her graduation exam, she also scored full marks in the firearms section. She had mastered 16 beginner-level gunfighting skills and two beginner-level gunfighting skills. Although she was not as good as Lin Xin, she was pretty good.
Shangguan Hui gestured to the rest of the team members to keep quiet. She then snuck towards the direction of the Steelback Pig.
After walking for less than 10 meters, she saw the target that Si Tuhao had found. It was the Steelback Pig.
The Steelback Pig was a huge omnivorous monster. It was more than five meters long and more than two meters tall. It looked like an enlarged wild boar, but it had two tusks that looked like elephant tusks. There were two horns on its nose that looked like a rhinoceros. There was a porcupine-like armor on its back. It looked like it was made of black metal. That was how the monster got its name.
Although the Steelback Pig did not have armor on both sides of its body, its fur was thick. Its defense was one of the best among the monsters of the same level. Therefore, attacking both sides of its body was not that effective. Its only weakness was its soft, white belly.
Looking at the monster at such a close distance, the teenagers could not hide their nervousness. However, Shangguan Hui remained calm.
She raised her gun and pointed it at the Steelback Pig that was digging at the grass roots.
"Bang! Bang! "
Two gunshots were heard at the same time. Soon, they heard the Steelback Pig groaning in pain.
Both of its eyes were broken, and it could not see its target. Feeling excruciating pain, the Steelback Pig began to charge around madly.
"It's going crazy. Be careful when you set the trap," Shangguan Hui said softly. "Si Tuhao, get ready to help."
Yang Jie took out the rope that he had prepared earlier and tied it around the Steelback Pig's left front leg.
Sensing that its left front leg was tied up, the Steelback Pig began to struggle. However, the rope could withstand a few tons of force, and the Steelback Pig could not break free.
On the other hand, Zhao Ze found an opportunity to tie up the Steelback Pig's right front leg. The Steelback Pig began to roar in anger.
"Be careful, it might be shooting its steel needles!" Shangguan Hui immediately reminded them as she saw the Steelback Pig's body turning red.
The few of them immediately hid behind a nearby tree.
"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh …"
The sound of something piercing through the air could be heard. The steel needles on the Steelback Pig's back shot out in all directions. Some of the steel needles pierced deep into the tree trunk. The force was no less than a GrayEagle17 bullet.
If an iron-level rank-3 monster was hit, it would not be able to survive.
Fortunately, the young men were prepared and managed to avoid the danger.
Zhou Ling suddenly came out from the forest and gave them an OK sign. "I've tied the other end of the rope."
"Now, it's my job!" Si Tuhao was excited.
After a while, Si Tuhao appeared behind the Steelback Boar and slashed at its fat butt. A dull thud was heard. There was only a layer of faint white lines on the Steelback Pig's fur. There was not even a single trace of blood.
"Hey, pig head! Over here!" Si Tuhao shouted with a grin.
Sensing that it was being attacked, the Steelback Pig immediately turned around. Its bleeding eyes looked extremely ferocious.
Si Tuhao turned around and ran. He shouted as he ran, "Come and chase me. If you can catch up to me, I'll let you... hehehe …"
The Steelback Pig immediately chased after the source of the voice …
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