"This is a progress quest?" Bai Ye, with a question mark on his face, fell into a state of confusion.
Progress quests, Bai Ye was familiar with them.
Within the World Battlefield, some quests were calculated based on progress, hence they were called progress quests.
For example, if defeating one hundred Pigmen was a progress quest, then defeating one hundred Pigmen would naturally be 100% completion, seventy would be 70%, and fifty would be 50%...
But, was this hidden quest a progress quest?
There was no progress standard at all!
While Bai Ye was bewildered, the surroundings erupted in cheers.
The death of the Pig King meant the victory of the Monster Country!
Under Rimuru's command, his subordinates began to integrate the Pigmen army, and the chosen ones started to disperse.
Since the quest was completed, it was naturally time to make a quick getaway. Lingering around might attract chosen ones who coveted the Godstone Shards.
As time passed, the chosen ones gradually learned to handle situations better after experiencing more restricted areas.
Often, the danger within a restricted area was less than immediately after it ended. With experience, everyone naturally learned to be cautious.
Bai Ye wasn't in a hurry. This time, he wasn't injured. If anyone foolishly targeted him, Bai Ye wouldn't mind having a chat and clarifying who was offering Godstone Shards to whom.
However, despite not being in a hurry, it was indeed time to leave.
Continuing to stay here served no purpose, as the quest was over. Moreover, after Rimuru devoured the Pig King, his strength further increased. As the ruler of the Monster Country, the only neutral area in the Jura Tempest Forest, and the sole force and nation within the forest, Rimuru's increased strength meant that the overall standard of the region was further elevated. With the current strength of the chosen ones, it was almost impossible for them to access the restricted areas of the Monster Country or undertake higher-difficulty hidden quests.
As Bai Ye pondered, he casually approached Rimuru to bid farewell.
"Mr. Bai Ye is leaving?" Rimuru asked. "The Monster Country is still under construction and is in great need of various talents."
Bai Ye smiled and shook his head, "I am merely a traveler."
Rimuru nodded and then called out, "Shion!"
Shion approached Rimuru, still holding a wrapped brocade box.
Rimuru said, "We are very grateful for Mr. Bai Ye's help in dealing with the Pig King and resolving the demon, Kurumi. Therefore, this small token of appreciation is the least we can do."
Bai Ye was taken aback for a moment. Was this the reason for 35% quest progress?
At the same time, Shion handed the brocade box to Bai Ye, saying, "Take it."
Bai Ye nodded, "Then I won't be polite."
Rimuru reverted to his slime form and smiled, "The gates of the Monster Country will always be open to Mr. Bai Ye. We welcome your arrival at any time."
Bai Ye smiled, "I believe I will surely return."
This was no mere pleasantry. The Jura Tempest Forest was undoubtedly a high-level area. It was just that the chosen ones currently lacked the ability to explore it extensively.
Therefore, how could Bai Ye give up on this region?
Once he became powerful enough, Bai Ye would definitely return to the Jura Tempest Forest.
Waving goodbye to Rimuru, Bai Ye left the plains and headed deeper into the forest.
"Next..." Bai Ye murmured, stroking his chin, "Where should I go?"
His trip to the Jura Tempest Forest had been quite fruitful.
However, the most valuable thing had nothing to do with the quest. It was the Poison-Poison Fruit that Shion had helped him draw!
Bai Ye had originally intended to go to the Xianxia or Wuxia regions to enhance his combat methods. But with the Poison-Poison Fruit, he was no longer lacking in combat techniques.
After all, it was a red-quality ability.
Conversely, after witnessing the strength of Rimuru and the Pig King, Bai Ye felt he needed to strengthen his physical body again.
Take the Pig King, for instance. With the abilities of the Poison-Poison Fruit, his offense was certainly capable of fighting it. In fact, the Pig King's regeneration ability was perfectly countered by the corrosive poison of the Poison-Poison Fruit. But in a real fight, Bai Ye knew he wouldn't be a match, because the difference in physical attributes was too great. The Pig King could end him with a single punch.
Of course, normally, no chosen one at this stage could fight the Pig King. And something like the Poison-Poison Fruit was not something that could be obtained at this stage. Bai Ye obtaining the gacha machine was purely an accident.
However, since the accident had already happened, Bai Ye naturally desired more.
"I should have known better than to trade the G virus to Jinsha. If I can find an antidote for the G virus, I can strengthen my body again through the virus!" Bai Ye pondered, resting his chin on his hand. "However, I remember Umbrella Corporation produced more than just the T virus and G virus. There were several others. Should I go to the apocalypse region to look for them?"
Strengthening his body...
Bai Ye's first thought was still viruses. However, in his previous life, Bai Ye had only obtained the T virus and G virus. He hadn't acquired the other viruses. Finding them now wouldn't be easy.
"Never mind, I'll think about it later!" Bai Ye took out the brocade box given by Rimuru and said, "Let's see what Rimuru gave me first."
Bai Ye opened the brocade box. Inside was a sword.
Famous Sword·Bloodlust (Weapon) (Blue): A masterpiece forged by Kurobei, a master blacksmith among Rimuru's subordinates, fused with the blood of various monsters. Effect: Bloodlust (During combat, after dealing damage to a target, it absorbs the target's blood to recover the user's injuries and stamina). Blood Demon Technique (Condenses absorbed blood into blood demon orbs for attack. Depending on the spirit power value, additional magic attack bonus can be obtained. Currently, additional magic attack bonus is 5%).
Bai Ye showed a look of realization. So, it was a magic weapon!
This was the reward for completing the third quest for other chosen ones. Upon defeating the Pigman Elite and Pigman General, they would receive a magic weapon and Godstone Shards.
"So..." Bai Ye murmured, "Completing 35% of the progress reduced my reward to a normal reward? If that's the case, I might as well have been given the regular hidden quest content. At least I could have gotten more Godstone Shards."
Bai Ye grumbled in frustration. Of course, despite his complaints, if given the chance to choose again, Bai Ye would still have chosen to try and defeat Kurumi and prevent the Pig King from transforming into the Pig Demon King.
Even though the quest difficulty was not low, but...
The rewards were too generous!
However, it was all in the past, and Bai Ye didn't want to dwell on it too much. Hanging Bloodlust at his waist, Bai Ye intended to continue deeper into the forest, but at this moment...
"Help!"
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