This Wizard is So Unscientific!-Chapter 229 - 224 Hunter Prey_1
Chapter 229: Chapter 224 Hunter, Prey!_1
Chapter 229 -224 Hunter, Prey!_1
Ramore Street, Treeheart Burrow Tavern.
Today, there were fewer customers.
Mainly because the ecological warfare had abated for the time being.
The Dark Sun Church’s attacks and infiltrations had temporarily ceased.
This afforded many Transcendents the rare opportunity to explore the layers of the Spirit Realm.
Not only were there fewer idle Transcendents in Ramore.
With the gradual repairs of the Spirit Realm Steam Lighthouses elsewhere, the number of idle Transcendents had likewise dwindled.
At the bar, Tuck, holding a large platter of food and drinks, glanced over the tavern.
He happened to see Carlos reading the newspaper not far away.
In scrutiny, Tuck’s eyebrows raised.
“He has risen another Level, and his ecology has solidified substantially, with more refined Origin Energy.”
“Last time I asked Hilor, I heard she tasked Blanc with taking Carlos under his wing, to train the lad.”
“Seems like it has paid off indeed!”
Tuck smiled.
“Later, when I go to the Spirit Realm Layer and see Blanc, hmm… I’ll ask him to turn up the pressure.”
“After all, in these times, one cannot stand firm without being fierce, nor guard one’s own patch of land without having some strength in hand!”
Right after, Tuck walked over, set down the tray and drinks, and began to gulp down his meal voraciously.
Carlos, lowering the newspaper after seeing it was the Fire Wizard Andre across,
spared him a couple more glances, then withdrew his gaze and focused back on the newspaper.
He was reading about the Transcendent Ocean section.
During this period, the Transcendent Ocean and the areas near the World Waterfalls had witnessed quite a few interesting incidents.
Even some of the mysterious legends of the seas began to resurface.
Meanwhile, Tuck was eating as he savored the spoils from his recent trip to the underground black market.
It had taken him over a week.
Tuck had worked overtime to refine the elite and Leader-Level materials promised to Gustav, fulfilling his annual quota.
As agreed, Tuck received a Third Rank Lord-level Devil’s Soul.
The payment Tuck made, a hundred thousand Magic Gold,
was deducted from his share of the year’s materials.
This time, Tuck really reaped substantial benefits as a “Refiner.”
Otherwise, Gustav, a rank six Transcendent, certainly wouldn’t have sold such a valuable resource to an Ordinary rank three Transcendent like Tuck.
Though the week was somewhat arduous,
acquiring the Third Rank Devil’s Soul was a breeze.
The most crucial issue for his Legendary Demon Ring Staff had been so easily resolved by Tuck.
This put Tuck in an exceptionally good mood.
After spending a week just drinking water and meditating, Tuck’s first priority upon return was to thoroughly feast, followed by another prolonged deep meditation session – the thought was utterly blissful.
Regular and systematic exertion of Soul Power helped increase Soul Activity.
As a Wizard, Tuck certainly understood this well.
Once he had his fill of food and drink, he was just about to borrow the newspaper from Carlos to catch up on the recent events,
when the winds from the Shadow Realm suddenly swept through.
The newspaper rustled loudly in the breeze.
A frown creased Tuck’s brow as he heard the Wail of a Shadow Flame Demon Wolf calling for help.
Tuck’s Soul Shadow flickered slightly as he slipped into the Spirit Realm Layer.
The Shadow Flame Demon Wolf immediately jumped into the Soul Shadow.
Soon after, in a Phase Transition, the Soul Shadow, carrying the Shadow Flame Demon Wolf, entered the shadows of the Reality Realm.
The entire process was silent.
Meanwhile, Carlos quickly held down the flapping newspaper.
He glanced at the Fire Wizard Andre opposite him, faintly sensing something was amiss, but couldn’t quite put his finger on it.
“Injured?”
Tuck’s brow furrowed as he sensed the weak breath of the Shadow Demon Wolf within the Soul Shadow.
“Ordinary people don’t have the ability to hunt in the Shadow Layer.”
“And this is a Third Rank Shadow Demon Wolf Leader.”
“Could it be those Hunters?”
In the time following the ecological warfare, those Hunters had gained incredible notoriety in St. Land.
These Hunters hunted Werewolves, the Blood Race, and also the Dark Sun Degenerates.
As the Hunters’ fame skyrocketed,
so did some unwelcome rumors.
That was, they also hunted talented Transcendents from St. Land.
Even though it was known to be their doing, without any concrete evidence,
and even if caught, it could only be said to be a personal act.
This made it difficult for St. Land, which issued recruitment notices to various Transcendents, to control these Alien Hunters’ “poaching” tendencies.
As Tuck scrutinized,
sure enough, several shadow-formed Transcendent Hunters from the “Hunter” series were nearby in the Shadow Layer, sniffing for traces of the Shadow Flame Demon Wolf.
From the “Hunter” series.
They possessed formidable close combat abilities and perfect stealth capabilities.
They could also construct deadly traps to complete hunts of powerful creatures.
In their pursuit of prey, they had an inconceivable tracking ability; any Monster wounded by them could hardly escape.
Apart from these basic series abilities,
they could, according to their own transcendent characteristics and methods,
inflict extremely strong “restraining” damage on creatures with [Monster] traits.
For example, Tuck’s Shadow Demon Wolf had clearly suffered from the strikes of Light Power, and the rending damage still lingered on its body, with darkness power continuously dissipating at the “wound” site.
Upon a successful “hunt,” they themselves could gain a large amount of Origin Energy Experience.
If what they hunted was a powerful creature of Leader Level, they could gain enhancements on their transcendent characteristics.
Improving their “hunting” related attributes.
After learning about the “Hunter” series from other transcendent beings, Tuck had already advised the Shadow Flame Demon Wolf to be cautious.
But today, it was still targeted.
Just as Tuck was considering whether to go to the Spirit Realm Layer at High Tower on Ramore Street to avoid the hunters’ tracking for a while,
Boom!
The half-door of the tavern was violently smashed open by an aggressive and savage aura.
Four hunters, burly like black bears, barged in.
The leading hunter was even leading a menacing Black Scale Dog, its cold scales glinting with a chilling light.
Animal hide, curved daggers, blowpipes, beast pouches, totem skins, and other standard accoutrements hung on these robust hunters.
The tavern’s floorboards creaked under their weight.
They paid no mind to the gazes of the many transcendent beings.
These hunters, whose levels were generally above 35, acted as if they had entered a deserted wilderness.
Leading that Black Scale Dog, which was sniffing for traces, they swaggered inside.
The Black Scale Dog followed the scent down the aisle, and not long after, it returned and stopped beside Tuck and Carlos.
“Hmm… Quite a keen sense of smell, truly worthy of being the hunters’ specially bred transcendent hounds,” remarked Tuck, his eyebrows slightly raised.
“Friend, this is a tavern and also one of the entrances to the Spirit World Lighthouse. Please avoid causing trouble here!” said Carlos, calmly folding the St. Land Steam Daily as he faced the four imposing hunters.
The hunters, however, showed utter disdain for Carlos’s words.
They were looking at Tuck with the gaze of a hunter sizing up its prey.
The hunter leading the Black Scale Dog glared coldly at Tuck.
“Hand over the Shadow Demon Wolf, and we might spare you the trouble.”
“Otherwise…”
“You won’t be leaving this tavern today!”
Upon hearing this, the corners of Tuck’s mouth edged into a slight smirk.
He leisurely shrugged his shoulders and then leaned back against the sofa’s backrest.
Right then, Tuck’s right hand reached inside his wizard’s robe and pulled out the [Life Left Wheel], revealing it.
With a light flick of the cylinder,
“Click, click, click…”
the clear sound was unusually pleasant to the ear.
Then, Tuck thoroughly scrutinized the four hunters and seriously said,
“This fella has been starving for a long time.”
“It’s so eager to see you make a move.”
“Four Third Rank transcendent beings, enough to satiate its hunger.”
“Please, make your move!”
The eerie and intimidating forbidden patterns, as well as the faint aura of death,
put the four hunters with their keen senses on high alert.
This Third Rank wizard’s brazen manner was even more hunter-like than the hunters themselves.
They feared today they had kicked an iron plate.
At that moment,
a silhouette appeared at the entrance of the tavern’s half-door.
“Friend, your Demon Wolf ate two of our hunters; surely we can’t just let this matter slide!”
“Is that so?” Tuck raised an eyebrow and looked towards the entrance.
“Then let me ask around to confirm the situation.”
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After a moment, Tuck nodded and said, “So, you’re allowed to hunt, but my Demon Wolf isn’t allowed to eat, is that it?”
“Besides, my Demon Wolf says your two hunters tasted very good. Are you satisfied now?”
As soon as these words were uttered, not only Carlos opposite Tuck’s face slightly darkened,
but even some guests nearby made ready to bolt should a fight break out.
“I’ve given you your notice, count to ten!” Tuck said lazily.
“Within ten counts, leave, and I won’t kill you.”
“Otherwise…”
“When the sheriff comes to collect your corpses, don’t say I didn’t warn you.”
Tuck’s aggressiveness ultimately deterred the group of hunters from taking any rash actions.
“Let’s go!” The hunter in the corridor spoke coldly after some seconds.
At that, the group of hunters, still shooting cold glances at Tuck, turned and left.
And Tuck, smiling, walked towards the back door.
He knew that the ones who had tampered with him would certainly follow.
Since they refused to give up,
Tuck would give them the opportunity to have a heart-to-heart with the Grim Reaper!
