Chapter 963: 963
Lu Li didn't forget to help the little Gnome wash her dagger under the bridge to increase her damage to the spiders .
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They quickly arrived in front of the first spider Boss .
"This monster is dangerous; are you sure you want to fight against it?" Lu Li asked with a serious look as he bent down in front of the little Gnome .
If he was teaching a player, he would have just tossed them in front of the Boss . However, this little Gnome was an NPC and would disappear forever if she died .
Even so, Lu Li couldn't have her battle against monsters nonstop, or else she would never get better .
As such, he had to gather his trainee's opinions first .
"I . . . I'm not afraid of it," the little Gnome said as she lifted her head with a determined expression .
"Alright, I'll protect you, but you have to understand, I can't protect you forever," Lu Li nodded, suggesting her to go ahead .
If his little trainee didn't take up the challenge, he wouldn't be too disappointed either, but he probably wouldn't put as much effort into teaching her .
This time, Lu Li didn't help her pull monsters . He was curious as to what she could accomplish .
Lu Li had already taught her a few skills – Stealth, Cheap Shot, Backstab, Backhand Backstab, and another skill that a level five player wouldn't have been able to learn – Gale Steps .
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She approached in Stealth mode but was caught early .
Lu Li found that the little Gnome had a good mentality, most likely because she had already been through a lot since she was a child . She didn't panic because she was in danger .
Shoni dug her dagger into the lower jaw of the spider and dealt a critical hit . She even managed to roll away and dodge a retaliation at the perfect timing .
This was a move that she had picked up from fighting those elite spiders .
The lower jaw of a spider was their weak spot . This weak spot not only allowed the attacker to deal a Critical strike, but also slowed the movements of the spider . That way, she had more time to dodge the next attack .
As someone who had reincarnated, how could Lu Li not know this?
It wasn't that he didn't know, but that he was physically unable to use this to his advantage . As a Night Elf, he was too tall . Even if he bent down, it would be hard for him to reach the lower jaw of the spider; only a Gnome would have the ability to od this .
Lu Li had constantly been keeping tabs on the situation .
When the little Gnome was low on health, he would step in front of her and use a Taunt on the spider Boss . No matter how unimpressed the spider Boss was, it still had to turn around and bite Lu Li .
Lu Li just stood there and let the comically weak spider attack him . He waited until the little Gnome's health recovered and then proceeded to let her attack . By this point, the spider Boss had also recovered a good amount of health that it had lost .
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In terms of dungeon completion rate, this wasn't even worth mentioning . Fortunately, Shoni improved rapidly which somewhat compensated for Lu Li's time .
They took some time to finally defeat the monster, and the little Gnome immediately leveled up after .
Lu LI also received a good amount of Experience and Reputation . His Experience bar actually moved – about 1 . 2% .
The amount of Experience and Reputation that he had gained truly shocked Lu Li .
"Teacher, why are you looking at me? It's kind of scary," Shoni asked as she looked at Lu Li, frightened .
"Hmph, alright, let's get going . We're going to train even harder . This time, you'll have to deal with two spiders at once," Lu Li said more passionately . He even wanted to help little Gnome kill the monsters himself . Unfortunately, the System wouldn't be taking any of this . Even if he left some health for Shoni to take the last hit, it wouldn't work .
The most he could do was to help her pull monsters .
For the sake of efficiency, he contacted Shen Wansan so that he could find some exquisite, low level Thief equipment, especially pieces that could regenerate health . That way, Shoni wouldn't have to run and regain health at the same time .
It was a shame that Pamela's Gift was a level 30 necklace, or else he would even take it off for his trainee .
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Shoni levelled up faster than a regular player, possibly because this was a quest . Either way, after they left the dungeon, she had already reached level 10 while Lu Li received around 5% experience – an amount that he wouldn't be able to gain without two hours of hard work .
It was actually quite efficient for him to tag along with his trainee too .
Not to mention, there was also a huge sum of Reputation for him on the side . Lu Li felt like if things continued at this rate, he would probably be the only player in Dawn who didn't need to worry about his Reputation at all . At least, he had enough Reputation now to learn
Since his little trainee was doing so much for him, Lu Li grit his teeth as he pulled something out from his bag .
Darkmoon Card: Void (Special): Instant Use . Has a 50% chance of Revive . Upon a successful Revive, HP and Mana regen increased by 20%, EXP gain increased by -5%-10% . Number of uses remaining: 4/5 . Effective when item is placed in backpack . Equipment requirement: Level 10 .
He had kept this item in his bag for a long time already, but had barely used it .
It wasn't that he didn't need it, but that he couldn't bring himself to waste it at all . The Darkmoon Card series wasn't something easy to obtain and Void cards were something that most players had barely even heard of . Unless if he really needed to revive on the spot, he would usually just climb up himself .
If his Legendary dagger dropped, he could instantly revive on the spot to pick it up . The value of this item was too great .
However, right now, he needed to ensure the safety of the little Gnome . The little Gnome was bringing him too many benefits, and long term wise, this seemed like a good trade .
"Try it . See if you can use it," Lu Li said .
"Wow, what a pretty card! Isn't this the work of Mr . Silas? Of course I can use it!"
The little Gnome grabbed the card in surprise and fell in love at first touch .
"You know where this card came from?" Lu Li asked in surprise .
"Of course! Silas Darkmoon is a Gnome . He's a gentleman who loved peace with great passion . Unfortunately, he is always traveling around with his circus and rarely returns to where our people gather," the little Gnome explained . She seemed to have some personal admiration for this character .
Lu Li had no comment for this .
He had travelled to Darkmoon Island in his previous life and did not have a good impression of it . Lu Li also questioned the statement about how Silas Darkmoon loved peace .
This was because the Darkmoon Island was enveloped by mist and mystery . From the moment you arrived on the island, all the dark and dense corners would send shivers down your spine . It was as if the fearsome trees either side of the road were extending their claws towards you . The purple-black atmosphere was thick and condensed, as if it wouldn't ever disperse .
In the center of the road, ravens, which were usually a sign of bad luck, were caught by surprise and all burst into the air in shock . You would find it hard to understand why a circus would purchase a plot of land like this for their show .
The front door of the Darkmoon Island also shared a similar style to the Twilight Hammer's eyes .
Along with the dark shroud that constantly covered the island like a cape and the purple flames that burned in the torches, it was hard for people not to question the place . As a player who was passionate about studying the background lore of the game, Lu Li's instincts told him that the Darkmoon Circus and its Boss, Silas Darkmoon, were bound to make a big move sooner or later .