readsfreenovel Chapter 161, Human-shaped Flowerpot
Chapter 161, Human-shaped Flowerpot
Although the sound wasn't loud, in the otherwise eerily quiet black tower, it was like a thunderclap from a clear sky, causing everyone's heartbeats to quicken for a moment.
Lin Yue instinctively took several steps back, quickly moving away from the wall. Then, she heard Xiao Bing's very low voice ask, "Who? What's going on?"
His voice carried a hint of dissatisfaction; although he tried his best to keep the volume low, one could still sense his worry and anger.
After a moment of silence, a weak voice, tinged with guilt, came out: "Brother Bing, it's me. I just spotted a gap and thought I could climb up the wall to take a look, maybe I could find some clues. But after taking a couple of steps, the third spot that looked like a gap turned out to be a small bat that was exactly the same color as the wall. I stepped on it and felt that it was soft, and then I realized what was happening. I was startled and lost my balance, so I fell down."
"It's Xiao Shu." Upon hearing the voice, Xiao Bing explained softly to Lin Yue, his face showing a look of disappointment. He had just praised Xiao Shu to Lin Yue, and in the blink of an eye, Xiao Shu had made such a big mistake.
Just as everyone was still clinging to a sliver of hope that the commotion hadn't woken the bats, the bats on the wall where Xiao Shu had been standing suddenly started moving as if some kind of spell had been broken.
They slowly unfolded their wings, which had been tightly folded. The moment the wings unfolded, they created a slight gust of air, making a rustling sound, like an eerie melody played in the darkness.
Then, one by one, they raised their little heads, looking as if they had been forcibly awakened from their slumber, with a hint of confusion and displeasure.
Finally, pairs of red eyes slowly opened, their eerie light gleaming in the darkness, like red lights suddenly turning on on a black wall. In this dim environment, they appeared particularly chilling, sending shivers down one's spine at a glance.
The only saving grace was that the bats in other areas didn't seem to have woken up yet, so Lin Yue and her group only needed to focus on dealing with the bats on that one wall for the time being.
"Quick victory!"
Lin Yue made a quick decision and gave instructions in a low voice. They couldn't afford to delay any longer; if they waited until the bats in other areas were also awakened, they would be in a passive position.
As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Yue unflinchingly unfurled her Sky Wings and soared upwards with lightning speed, reaching the swarm of bats in the blink of an eye. Gripping her pair of superior-grade daggers tightly, she forcefully slashed at the top layer of bats.
The dagger flashed through the air, leaving a cold glint. It wasn't that Lin Yue didn't want to use plants to help in the fight, but when plants launched their attacks, they would make some noise. At this crucial moment when silence was needed, Lin Yue preferred to play it safe.
Seeing that Lin Yue had taken the initiative, Xiao Bing and the others quickly followed suit.
The weapons of the Shadow Thieves are all lightweight, mostly stored directly in their robes for easy and quick use. At this moment, they flashed forward and pounced on the swarm of bats, and in an instant, a silent battle quietly unfolded within the Black Tower.
The bats seemed to be still recovering, their reactions somewhat sluggish, and they didn't make any big movements for the time being, only instinctively flapping their wings, trying to avoid the attack. Lin Yue and the others seized this brief moment, moving nimbly and cooperating perfectly, reaping the lives of quite a few bats.
The dead bats vanished silently into the air, leaving no corpses behind, which made the battle even faster.
However, their good fortune didn't last long; they couldn't keep getting the upper hand forever. Before long, the bats finally came to their senses and, as if enraged, launched a fierce counterattack.
Poisonous fangs, bat wings, and sharp claws are the bat's natural weapons. They swept towards the group with a whooshing sound. Anyone who touched them would inevitably spurt out a line of blood; it looked truly gruesome.
The cumin potatoes that Lin Yue gave everyone only lasted for five minutes. After that time was up, it became increasingly difficult for everyone to dodge the attacks, and the chances of getting injured also increased, making the situation suddenly critical.
At this moment, Lin Yue was gripping a dagger tightly in one hand, her eyes warily watching the bats flying around her, while her other hand was busy on various parts of her body. Upon closer inspection, it turned out she was planting small mushrooms on her body.
This was a trick she had just come up with. The little mushroom didn't consume any energy; Lin Yue could summon it with just a thought. Moreover, the sound it made when attacking was relatively quiet, making it the perfect weapon for the current situation.
However, the biggest drawback of the Puff-shroom is its extremely small size and limited attack range, only able to hit targets close to the ground. Lin Yue originally thought of using a wooden box to elevate the Puff-shroom based on past experience, but the wooden box itself was too bulky, making it inconvenient to move around in the Black Tower. After a quick thought, Lin Yue simply used herself as a flowerpot.
Without hesitation, she focused her mind and began planting a small mushroom here and there on her shoulders, arms, and even her Cloud Feather Armor. Before long, her body was covered with these tiny "battle partners."
And you know what? This method is actually quite effective. As soon as the little mushrooms emerged from Lin Yue's body, they began attacking the surrounding bats. Their tiny mouths opened and closed, spewing out weak but not insignificant streams of air that hurtled towards the bats.
Each time the little mushroom launched an attack, it would generate a small recoil, and Lin Yue felt her body being shaken repeatedly, as if she were sitting on a small boat sailing on a turbulent sea, constantly rocking.
Fortunately, with the Cloud Feather Armor protecting her, although the continuous recoil made Lin Yue feel uncomfortable and her body was a little numb, she was not injured. At most, she would have some bruises on her body.
Lin Yue was using the small mushrooms on her body to fend off the bats' attacks, but out of the corner of her eye, she noticed that several members of the Shadow Thief Clan seemed to be struggling. The Shadow Thief Clan was known for their agility, but their strength and defense were relatively weak. Now, with the bats' increasingly fierce attacks, dodging was becoming more and more difficult, and they were all getting hurt to varying degrees.
Seeing this, Lin Yue took advantage of the gap in the bat attack to rush to the side of the Shadow Thief Clan members and nimbly planted a row of small mushrooms on their shoulders, arms, and heads, just like she had done on herself.