Chapter 44

There was no doubt that the three types of teammates given by the system had their advantages and disadvantages. The strength of followers was the weakest among the three types, but they would be obedient, and they did not have any adverse effects. However, Chu Ge was not so willing to spend 50 DKP on hiring cannon fodder. He estimated that the combat power of a follower was similar to that of a minion.

The description of mercenaries sounded average. They were stronger than followers but weaker than adventurers. They were also less loyal than followers but more loyal than adventurers. Chu Ge had plenty of money to spend. However, since mercenaries would run away during a critical moment, Chu Ge gave up the idea of recruiting a mercenary. No matter what, he would not take a teammate who might betray him.

As for adventurers, Chu Ge had to think about it. However, in the end, he decided to recruit an adventurer. If he wasn’t able to sweep through the Instance Dungeon with an adventurer, then all this would be for nothing. The difficulty level of the Instance Dungeon was hard, so he was not confident that he would be able to sweep through the dungeon by himself.

Especially for the final Boss, the tiger alone would be powerful to deal with. It was probably at least at the same level as a zombie bear. Coupled with an even more powerful Hu Yiba, Chu Ge wasn’t confident that he would be able to defeat this Boss with a mercenary. Although an adventurer would take half of the loot, this was better than being killed by a Boss, which is why Chu Ge decided to recruit an adventurer.

System: Searching for qualified adventurers close to the Instance Dungeon.

System: The search for adventurers is complete, and the data is uploaded.

System: Please select the person you want to recruit among the following three adventurers.

One: Liu Jinlong (Flying Feather Knights).

Character introduction: Liu Jinlong used to be a veteran who guarded the border. He is proficient in the Luo Clan’s spear technique and has combat experience. Although he left the army, he often does chivalrous things, as he usually has nothing to do.

Character Traits:

Luo Clan’s spear technique: This unique spear technique was created by the expert spear god, Luo Feilong, and was spread across the army of the great Xia Kingdom. This technique is relatively simple and useful. It is potent when used on the battlefield.

Battle history: Liu Qianlong was in the army for ten years. No matter how bad the situation was, no matter how intense the enemy was, he would respond to the situation in a calm and composed manner.

Mastery of horse riding skills: Because he once joined the Flying Feather Knights, Liu Jinlong’s horse-riding skills during battle has improved.

Introduction of archery skills: Liu Jinlong is an incredibly skilled archer. He can use bows and arrows to fight.

Two: Hu Guangyan (Assassin from the Remnant Star Tower).

Character introduction: Hu Guangyan was once a low-level assassin from the Remnant Star Tower created by a famous assassin. After the Remnant Star Tower was wiped out by the seven heroes of Jiangnan, Hu Guangyan, who had lost his group, began his career by wandering around Jianghu. In Hu Guangyan’s eyes, there was no justice and morality, only money and reward. He did whatever he could to survive.

Character Traits:

The assassination technique of the Remnant Star Tower: The assassination technique of the Remnant Star Tower is very well-known. Although it is not suitable for fighting an enemy head-on, it is often difficult for people to guard against this technique when used as a secret attack.

Stealth and evasion: As an assassin, keeping a low profile is a crucial trait. The alert range of monsters for Hu Guangyan has been reduced by 50 percent. Hu Guangyan’s aggro created in a battle has been reduced by 50 percent.

Introduction of hidden weapons: In addition to using short swords and daggers for assassinations, Hu Guangyan has researched concealed weapons.

Introduction of poison techniques: As a killer, the use of poison is also essential. Hu Guangyan will smear poison onto the weapon, causing additional damage and harmful effects to the enemy.

Three: Zhao Beifeng (Northern Wandering Swordsman).

Character introduction: No one knows Zhao Beifeng’s origins. Like many of Jianghu’s wandering swordsmen, Zhao Beifeng’s life is a mystery. He is probably unclear about his origin himself. However, this does not prevent him from working hard in Jianghu. Not only has he successfully survived, but he has also learned a few good martial arts skills.

Character Traits:

Wild Wind Saber Technique: The Wild Wind Saber Technique is a set of saber techniques that has been widely spread across Jianghu. Because ferociousness and fierceness are the characteristics of the brave people of Jianghu, this technique is widespread among Jianghu’s wandering swordsmen.

Golden Goose Kung Fu: This is a Jianghu-level inner cultivation technique. Although the increased inner strength is a bit weak, Qinggong can be increased at the same time.

Jianghu’s Bai Xiaosheng: Perhaps because he was born as a wandering swordsman, Zhao Beifeng knows a lot of rumors and stories on Jianghu like the back of his hand.

Looking at the information of these three adventurers, Chu Ge was lost in thought. Which one should he choose?

Hu Guangyan was the first one to be ruled out. The Remnant Star Tower’s assassin sounded very strong, but this adventurer was damage-based. Chu Ge wanted to find a dangerous adventure that could help attract firepower. Shady people like this assassin were not suitable for Chu Ge.

After a moment of indecision between Liu Qianlong and Zhao Beifeng, Chu Ge chose Zhao Beifeng in the end. The reason he decided not to select Qianlong Liu was because of his mastery in horse riding skills. Generally speaking, the strength of characters in a game should be relatively balanced, so if a character was outstanding in one aspect, then they would be relatively weak in other aspects.

This Liu Qianlong was proficient in horse riding skills, which was a completely useless trait. As it was apparent that there would be no horse riding battles in this Instance Dungeon, this trait was unnecessary. This meant that he had one less quality than the other two adventurers and would not be able to display his full strength. Also, the Luo Clan’s spear technique seemed to be more suitable on a war battlefield based on the description, so he was not as good as Zhao Beifeng.

Therefore, Chu Ge chose to recruit Zhao Beifeng.

Of course, Chu Ge did not select Zaho Beinfeng straight away. He rested for two hours and waited for his mana to be gradually restored before recruiting Zhao Beifeng.

System: Recruiting character.

System: Character was recruited successfully. Zhao Beifeng has entered the Fierce Tiger Villa Instance Dungeon.

“That’s all?” Chu Ge thought that he had to go and take a look. However, after thinking about it, he decided first to pack a few items he could use in his strategy to pass through this Instance Dungeon. These items included four small gas cans and a barrel of gasoline. Last time, the gas cans had played a massive role in the Tomb of the Undead Instance Dungeon, so he had bought a few more after defeating that level. This time, he decided to bring them with him.

Chu Ge turned around and went into the Instance Dungeon. Sure enough, not far from the entrance of the Instance Dungeon stood a man dressed in a knight’s outfit. He was wiping a long shiny saber with a piece of white cotton cloth. He was not surprised when he saw Chu Ge appear. He just nodded slightly and looked at the saber before turning towards Chu Ge.

“So, you are the one who will be fighting against Hu Yiba with me?” As Zhao Beifeng spoke, he placed the saber into the sheath with an unruly smile on his face. He had a bit of a Jianghu man’s demeanor.

“Yes, I am Chu Ge. Please give me your guidance,” Chu Ge learned the attitude of a Jianghu person from Wuxia films. However, he did look a little out of place, as he was wearing the anti-explosive armor on his body.

“No problem,” Zhao Beifeng said, casually cupping his hands.

Chu Ge looked at this Zhao Beifeng in front of him as he became inquisitive. This Zhao Beifeng seemed no different from a human being who lived in the real world. If the Boss monsters in the instance dungeons could be considered to have a similar style to the Bosses in the games, then what exactly was the origin of this Zhao Beifeng? Was he a system-generated NPC, or a person who lived in a different world?

Chu Ge’s head was now filled with questions.