"Instantly killed?!"


    Su Mubai''s pupils contracted sharply.


    Just a second ago, the Skeleton Warrior''s HP bar was nearly full, and the next second, it was completely emptied.


    How could a place like the Newbie Village have such an overwhelmingly powerful presence?


    After equipping [Dylan''s Crystal Ball], his spirit attribute had reached a staggering 196 points!


    Plus, with the boost from the Undead Aura, the Skeleton Warrior''s HP had exceeded a terrifying 150,000!


    And yet, such HP was effortlessly instant-killed?


    Even though he didn''t witness the Skeleton Warrior''s death, the feedback in his mind made it clear to Su Mubai that the Skeleton Warrior had no chance to fight back when it died.


    "Can an appraiser be this strong?"


    A trace of shock flashed deep in his eyes, and Su Mubai began to doubt whether the person he was looking for was really the appraiser.


    He stopped in his tracks, hesitating to move forward.


    Who knew if the person ahead was friend or foe?


    Previously, in the dungeon, the Newbie Village''s protection had failed.


    What if it failed again?


    The opponent had the power to instant-kill a Skeleton Warrior, so no matter how many troops he had, it would be useless.


    At that moment, Su Mubai suddenly regretted using the [Summon Space Expansion] skill during the Cataclysm.


    If he had more than ten years of life left, he wouldn''t have to be so cautious now.


    The sudden death of the Skeleton Warrior was a wake-up call for Su Mubai.


    This unexpected situation was like a heavy hammer striking his heart.


    It suppressed his increasingly inflated mentality.


    Su Mubai suddenly realized that he was only invincible at the player level, not in the Game of Myriad Worlds.


    Just the Divine Forbidden Land alone had plenty of "NPCs" that could easily crush him.


    Thinking of this, Su Mubai decisively turned and headed in the opposite direction.


    Meanwhile, under his control, the skeleton legion also quickly moved away from that coordinate position.


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    "From now on, I must always keep at least 10 years of life."


    With lingering fear, Su Mubai made a firm decision.


    The [Cataclysm] talent was indeed incredibly powerful.


    But first and foremost, he had to ensure his survival.


    The next Life Soul Stones he obtained must be used to replenish his lifespan.


    As for enhancing equipment and skills, that could wait.


    After all, life was the most important!


    However, Murphy''s Law taught Su Mubai a lesson; the more he wanted to avoid someone, the more he couldn''t escape.


    He hadn''t gone far when a lazy voice sounded from behind.


    "Kid, not bad, you can summon so many bones."


    Su Mubai paused at the words.


    It wasn''t that he wanted to stop; the person had already blocked his path.


    It was a middle-aged man with silver hair, sword-like eyebrows, and starry eyes, wearing a tattered silver robe with an eye pattern made of inscriptions on the chest.


    An appraiser, indeed?


    Su Mubai recognized the pattern from the appraisal shop.


    He just didn''t expect the person''s entrance to be so dramatic.


    Whoever heard of a Newbie Village appraiser who could fly?!


    This guy had just walked through the air, blocking Su Mubai before he could finish speaking.


    "I''m rarely in a good mood, came out to enjoy the breeze, and now you''ve ruined it."


    The middle-aged man glared at Su Mubai, then continued:


    "So, how do you plan to compensate me?"


    Wait... am I being robbed?


    Su Mubai was stunned for a moment, then tentatively said, "How about I pay you?"


    He took out a hundred gold coins from his backpack.


    "Do I look like I need your money?"


    The middle-aged man pursed his lips, and without any visible action, the hundred gold coins vanished without a trace.


    "......"


    Su Mubai felt his hand lighten and couldn''t help but twitch his mouth as he looked at the man''s tattered robe.


    Doesn''t look like it?


    You might as well have "broke" written on your forehead!


    But after the man took the money, Su Mubai felt relieved.


    Losing money was better than losing his life, right?


    His desire to extend his lifespan grew even stronger.


    "What kind of look is that?"


    The middle-aged man followed Su Mubai''s gaze to his robe, his face reddening as he argued:


    "This got damaged while I was enjoying the breeze, I really don''t need money!"


    As he spoke, he waved his hand, and his robe instantly became brand new, clearly having changed into a new one.


    Seeing that the man didn''t seem hostile, Su Mubai took a closer look.


    [Huai Jian]


    Appraiser and painter of Newbie Village 9527.


    Level: ???


    HP: ???


    (A good appraiser is not a good swordsman without being a painter.)


    The information was sparse, but the final description led Su Mubai to suspect that Huai Jian also had the identity of a swordsman.


    "I''m not unreasonable. I took 100 gold coins from you, so I''ll give you this painting."


    As he spoke, Huai Jian produced a canvas, pulled out the top painting, and handed it to Su Mubai.


    "My work isn''t something just anyone can have. Consider yourself lucky."


    A bonus?


    Su Mubai quickly took the painting.


    [You have obtained "Huai Jian''s Painting" ×1.]


    But after just a glance, he dared not look again and swiftly stored it in his backpack.


    Su Mubai feared that if he looked any longer, he wouldn''t be able to hold back his laughter.


    Goodness, even a three-year-old could draw better!


    A wolf attacking a cow—Soul Painter Huai Jian.


    "Why not take a good look?"


    Huai Jian frowned, "Don''t tell me you can''t appreciate my wolf attacking a cow?"


    "You misunderstand, senior. I plan to appreciate it slowly later. Only by calming down can I truly understand the mindset you had while creating it."


    Su Mubai forced a smile, speaking insincerely.


    Appreciate it?


    He never wanted to see that thing again in his life.


    It was an eyesore!


    "Hahaha, not bad, kid, you have good taste!"


    Huai Jian laughed, feeling pleased, and extended his hand:


    "I''m in a good mood today. Do you have anything that needs appraising? Bring it out, and I''ll appraise it for free!"


    In truth, he was just speaking casually.


    Only Dark Gold-level equipment and above required appraisal.


    Even if this kid had the strength, he couldn''t obtain such high-level items in the Newbie Village.


    "Really?"


    Su Mubai''s eyes lit up, surprised by the opportunity, and without hesitation, he took out the four pieces of level 10 Dark Gold equipment dropped by Reggie.


    Huai Jian had already withdrawn his hand, continuing, "If not, then forget..."


    At that moment, he suddenly widened his eyes and snatched the equipment from Su Mubai''s hands:


    "Seriously, you actually have them?"


    "Let me see..."


    "So, it''s from that green-skinned little skeleton in the Mist Forest?"


    Looking at the four pieces of equipment, Huai Jian suddenly understood and gave Su Mubai a closer look.


    "Not bad strength, and quite lucky too."


    Retracting his gaze, Huai Jian''s hand glowed with silver light as he slowly passed it over the four pieces of equipment, muttering to himself.


    Su Mubai initially thought it was some appraisal incantation, but upon listening closely, he couldn''t help but roll his eyes.


    "100 gold coins to appraise four pieces of equipment, I''m really losing out this time."


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