Chapter 13

With a crisp sound, the players who were originally lined up behind Li Huailin all took a step back. The players who were practicing skills in the training ground also froze in place.

"What's going on?" a confused player asked.

"This guy slapped the Warrior Mentor," another player replied dumbly.

"Damn, is this even possible? Why isn't this guy dead yet?"

"I think I've seen this somewhere... Right, the forum, the top post. The guy who beat up the NPC in the newbie village. Could this guy be the same one?" a player suddenly shouted.

The players were enlightened and immediately remembered the video they saw in the top post on the forum. Some had thought it was a fake video, but they never expected to see a live broadcast today. Many players quickly turned on their video recording functions in shock.

Li Huailin didn't care whether anyone was recording. After a slap, he immediately grabbed Aarons and pulled him to the front, saying, "How much for the skills?"

"Oh, it's you, hero. It seems you've been training well recently. For the skills, considering our friendship, I'll give you a 20% discount," Aarons said with a smile.

Li Huailin looked at the skill list, and indeed, all the skill prices had dropped to 80 silver coins.

The onlookers sweat-dropped. What kind of friendship is this, a friendship forged by slaps?

"Are you still charging so much? Do you think I won't really beat you to a pulp?" Li Huailin said, and then slapped Aarons hard again.

"How much? Say it again."

"Considering our friendship, I'll give you a 40% discount," Aarons lowered the price again.

"Really, you only show your true colors when you're in a tight spot," Li Huailin said fiercely.

"Isn't it 'you only show your true colors when you're in a tight spot'?" a player beside him whispered.

"Hmm?" Li Huailin turned and gave the player a fierce glare. The player immediately felt a wave of killing intent and quickly took a step back.

Li Huailin turned back and continued to hold Aarons, "You only show your true colors when you're in a tight spot. Looks like I need to get serious."

He moved his shoulder joints and suddenly burst into action, delivering a series of slaps to Aarons' face. The crisp "slap, slap, slap" sounds made the surrounding onlookers grit their teeth and draw in their breath.

-11, -14, -9, -31 (critical hit)... A string of numbers rose from Aarons' head. Due to Li Huailin's increased attack power, he could now damage this high-level NPC. Aarons' face slowly turned red, and blood trickled from his gums.

"This Aarons must have really offended the guy. How pitiful," a female player turned away in sympathy, unable to bear the sight.

"Phew..." After a round of beating, Li Huailin exhaled.

"Come, come, come, great hero, calm down, calm down. No need to be so angry," two players quickly tried to soothe him. "Let's talk it out, let's talk it out."

"What's there to talk about!" Li Huailin said fiercely, "I've given you over 20 slaps. That's a great favor, right?"

"Yes, great hero, your kindness is something I can never repay," Aarons, who had been beaten into submission, said very cooperatively.

The surrounding players all sweat-dropped. Aarons had really been beaten into a fool.

"Since I've done you such a great favor, you should be grateful. How can you still charge me for skills?" Li Huailin pulled Aarons and roared.

"Great hero, your kindness is something I can never repay. From now on, you can learn skills from me for free. This is my small token of appreciation. Please accept it, great hero," Aarons said with a look of worship.

"Huh?? Really no charge?" Li Huailin's face immediately changed.

"Yes, no charge," Aarons nodded.

"Ah, I knew it. If you had done this earlier, there would have been no problem," Li Huailin immediately put his arm around Aarons' shoulder and learned the four skills, including Cleave, without spending a penny.

"Right, I have a special ancestral skill. I'll pass it on to you," Aarons suddenly said.

"Oh, an ancestral skill?" Li Huailin was delighted, "Pass it on, let me see."

System prompt: Aarons wants to teach you the skill, Aura Burst. Do you accept?

Yes

Aura Burst (no level): Instantly unleash your potential, increasing all attributes by 30% for 1 minute. After use, enter a weakened state, with all attributes reduced by 50% for 10 minutes. Instant cast, no cost, 30-minute cooldown.

"Yep, not bad," Li Huailin nodded, "See, talking it out is much better, isn't it? Why did you have to force me to take action?"

"You're right, great hero," Aarons said very cooperatively.

"Alright, skills learned. I'll come back next time," Li Huailin waved his hand, then added, "And don't charge me next time either."

"Of course," Aarons said with a smile.

Li Huailin dusted off his hands in satisfaction, looked at the still stunned onlookers, and left the Warrior Guild in a very cool manner.

"Damn!" A cry finally woke the still stunned onlookers.

"This... This is not scientific!" another player finally managed to say.

"How can Aarons be so spineless? The guy gave him over 20 slaps, and he's still grateful, even passing on a rare skill..."

"My brain can't handle this..." a player held his head in pain.

"I want to write a '服' (服 = submit) on my face..."

"I finally met the guy. Now I have something to brag about!" a player shouted happily, "I need to get his autograph!"

Ignoring the situation inside the Warrior Guild, Li Huailin tried out his skills as he walked out. He unexpectedly discovered a god-like skill.

"Defensive Stance, activate."

Defensive Stance: Physical damage increased by 20%, movement speed increased by 50%.

"Damn." Looking at the negative magic bar, Li Huailin couldn't calm down for a long time. He tried out his skills and felt as light as a feather, almost flying.

"This skill is really god-like. Not only does it increase physical damage, but it also speeds up the time it takes for me to run to my death. Choosing to be a warrior was really a wise decision," Li Huailin suddenly felt a sense of pride as a warrior.

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