Chapter 1 System Message

System: Player Netherwolf has attacked you, now in yellow name status for one hour. Any player who kills a player with a yellow name will not be penalized.

Caught between Snow Fox and Netherwolf, Shi Feng's health was only 31 points, a very dangerous situation.

"Despicable!"

Blackie, standing in the distance, cursed Netherwolf for ambushing at this time. But he couldn't change anything. They were too far apart, making it too difficult to hit Netherwolf. He could only aim at Snow Fox, hoping to kill it quickly and prevent Netherwolf from profiting.

Although mage-type classes have high output, hitting monsters is one thing, but hitting players is extremely difficult unless they stand still.

The trajectory prediction line appears the moment the Shadow Bolt is cast. At long range, most skilled players can dodge, and experts can avoid it with ease.

Seeing Snow Fox and Netherwolf charging, a cold smile appeared on Shi Feng's lips. He knew Netherwolf's strength and habits very well. After all, he had spent several years with the Nether Shadow Guild. He retreated two steps, forming an optimal triangle with Snow Fox and Netherwolf, gripped his Novice Sword, held it in front of his chest, and stood motionless, waiting for their attack.

"Has he given up?"

Netherwolf saw Shi Feng preparing to use his sword to defend and looked down on Shi Feng a little. Players can indeed reduce damage by choosing to defend, but Snow Fox is an Elite. Even if he defends, it will still deal 50 points of damage. With only 31 health points, he can't withstand a single blow.

Snow Fox took the lead and bit.

Tear!

"Well done." Shi Feng advanced instead of retreating, lunging forward.

The Novice Sword blocked Snow Fox's mouth, using the life-saving skill Parry to block a frontal attack. Then, he used all his strength to lift Snow Fox up, and without a point of leverage, Snow Fox was easily thrown by Shi Feng towards Netherwolf.

Everything happened too fast.

Netherwolf, charging straight at Shi Feng, didn't react at all and was bitten on the shoulder by Snow Fox.

-164 damage appeared above Netherwolf's head, instantly reducing his health to zero.

"How could this be?" Netherwolf was extremely shocked, staring intently at Shi Feng's mocking smile, filled with unwillingness. He had never imagined that players could do this. If he had known, he would never have rushed to his death so rashly.

Now, no matter how unwilling Netherwolf was, his health was 0, so he could only fall, turning into starlight, and dropping a piece of equipment.

Blackie in the distance was stunned, even forgetting to attack Snow Fox.

"Blackie, don't be dazed, attack Snow Fox quickly!" Shi Feng shouted, rushing towards Snow Fox again.

Blackie reacted and chanted a spell, frantically attacking Snow Fox.

Without Netherwolf's interference, the low-health Snow Fox was just a decoration. In less than 10 seconds, Snow Fox let out a wail and fell to the ground.

System: Killed the Rare Elite Cunning Snow Fox, gained 130 experience points.

These experience points were insignificant for the Level 2 Shi Feng. What he cared about was the loot. Rare Elites were the favorite of God's Domain players, with amazing drop rates, and since it was the first kill, the drops would definitely be better.

"No way, it even dropped a weapon." Shi Feng picked up a staff and a gauntlet.

Blackwood Staff, Bronze rank, requires 5 Strength, Equip Level 1, Attack +8, Intelligence +3, Spirit +1, Mana +30, Durability 20/20.

This equipment greatly improves magic-type classes, not only with high attack power but also with +3 Intelligence. If a magic-type class equips it, the damage can increase by two levels.

Fox Fur Gloves, Leather Armor, Common rank, requires 3 Strength, Equip Level 1, Defense +4, Durability 20/20.

Netherwolf contributed a Level 0 Leather Armor Common Shoes, Defense +3.

"I thought it was gray trash equipment. It seems Netherwolf is lucky enough to get a Common equipment." Shi Feng looked at Netherwolf in a new light. Getting a Common equipment in the early stages is definitely luck. But now it has benefitted him. Swordsmen can wear not only plate armor but also leather armor. With two pieces of equipment, his defense has also increased a lot.

"Blackie, this is your equipment." Shi Feng gave the Blackwood Staff to Blackie.

Blackie didn't take the equipment, looking hesitant. Snow Fox was killed entirely thanks to Shi Feng, and he hadn't helped much. But he was taking the best equipment, and it was Bronze rank. Not many players have it at this stage, making it extremely valuable.

"What's wrong? Aren't we good brothers? Why are you being so polite with me? Besides, you are a Curse Caster. When you reach Level 1, you can maximize the staff's effect. This will also allow you to level up faster." Shi Feng understood Blackie's thoughts and said earnestly.

Blackie thought about it and agreed, so he didn't refuse: "Thanks, I will definitely use it well."

"That's more like it." Shi Feng smiled. "Let's go, we're going to Darkmoon Valley."

Red Leaf Town.

"Netherwolf, what are you good for? You not only died but also dropped valuable equipment. Do you know how precious that equipment is?" Flame Tiger scolded sharply.

Netherwolf's face was ashen. The shoes were equipment that he had farmed for 7 hours to get, and now it had dropped. His heart was bleeding. Although he wanted to explain, he didn't know how to say it. Was he supposed to say how he was toyed with by Shi Feng? He couldn't say it. But he wanted to get the equipment back, but he wasn't Shi Feng's opponent.

"Tiger Bro, I found a Rare Elite in the wild. I was about to kill it when that kid discovered it, and that kid also had someone with him. I was fighting three against one and couldn't win." Netherwolf pretended to be angry, twisting the facts and constantly tempting him. "Now that kid must have killed the Rare Elite and got good equipment. They are going to Darkmoon Valley. We can catch up now, maybe we can get the equipment back."

"Rare Elite!" Flame Tiger's eyes lit up, no longer blaming Netherwolf. He was extremely interested in the drops of Rare Elites and said excitedly, "Go, we'll chase after them immediately. I'll make him regret playing God's Domain for daring to snatch my equipment."

Soon, Flame Tiger gathered all the Nether Shadow Studio members in Red Leaf Town, leading a total of 11 studio members to Darkmoon Valley, determined to kill Shi Feng and get the equipment.

At this time, Shi Feng and Blackie had arrived at Darkmoon Valley.

In front of the blacksmith shop by the stream, Shi Feng and Blackie stood quietly, watching a middle-aged, bare-chested uncle holding a hammer, constantly striking the red ore in his hand, making a clanging sound.

Time passed little by little.

"Brother Feng, do we have to wait? It's been half an hour." Blackie whispered.

"We have to wait. Without patience, he won't give us the quest." Shi Feng said with certainty.

In his previous life, One Hammer Trade accidentally passed by here and discovered a blacksmith. But no matter how he talked to the blacksmith, the blacksmith ignored him. This made One Hammer Trade very angry, so he stuck with the blacksmith, standing aside and staring at the blacksmith. Unexpectedly, after a while, the blacksmith took the initiative to speak and even gave him a hidden quest, allowing One Hammer Trade to learn the forging talent and become a forging master of a generation.

Thinking about getting the forging talent and having the Forging Book, it would be easy to advance to an Advanced Forging Apprentice. At that time, gold coins would be flowing into his pocket.

After waiting for another ten minutes, the middle-aged blacksmith suddenly asked, "Are you interested in forging?"

"Yes, sir, I have loved forging since I was a child." Shi Feng said immediately.

The middle-aged blacksmith nodded and said with satisfaction, "Since you like forging, I can teach you. But can you help me go to the Crimson Star Mine in the west and get 100 pieces of Starmetal Ore?"

"Of course, I'm happy to help." Shi Feng said respectfully.

System: Accepted hidden quest 'The Road to Forging', requiring you to retrieve 100 pieces of Starmetal Ore from the Crimson Star Mine for Forging Master Jack.

The Crimson Star Mine is the lair of Level 4 Kobolds. Their favorite thing is ore. They mine in the cave every day, making Kobolds naturally strong and agile. Living in dark caves for a long time has shortened their vision, only being able to detect enemies within 35 yards, which is exactly the attack limit range of mage-type classes.

At the entrance of the mine, there are Kobolds patrolling everywhere. Attacking one will attract a group.

Kobold, Level 4, Health 420.

"Come, let's eat and drink our fill before starting work." Shi Feng took out Black Iron Beer and Apple Pie, and gave Blackie 100 bags of magic water.

Blackie didn't understand, but Shi Feng's request must have a reason, so he sat down and ate.

10 seconds after eating the Apple Pie, all attributes suddenly increased by 1 point, lasting for 30 minutes.

After drinking the Black Iron Beer, Blackie's vision was a little dizzy, but the Level 4 Kobolds in the distance suddenly turned into Level 2, reducing their level by 2.

"Okay, let's start. The drunkenness effect of a bottle of Black Iron Beer only lasts for 30 minutes." Shi Feng stood up, took out a Smoke Bomb, quietly approached, and threw the Smoke Bomb in front of the cave entrance, where there were more than a dozen Level 4 Kobolds.

Smoke Bomb, greatly reduces vision within a 10*10 yard radius, lasting for one hour.

Smoke Bombs can reduce the monster's vision by 10 yards. It's not very useful against other monsters, but it's great for dealing with Kobolds, instantly reducing their vision to 25 yards. As long as mage-types output from a distance of more than 30 yards, the Kobolds can't see them at all and can only stand there and wait to die.

"Attack." Shi Feng pointed to the Kobolds in the smoke and said.

Blackie was a little skeptical, but he trusted Shi Feng, chanted a spell, and a Shadow Bolt shot out, directly hitting the foremost Kobold.