Chapter 59

The Level 2 Insight skill is much more powerful than when it was at Level 1.

Firstly, the Insight skill can discern one skill, and in an awakened state, it can also obtain one of the opponent's equipment skills. Reflecting on the duel between Xu Dong and Yang Shaoting, it is clear that if his Insight skill had been upgraded to Level 2 at the time, he could have anticipated the enemy's moves, avoided their critical attacks, and secured victory with ease.

Secondly, the effective range has been enhanced from 10 meters to 30 meters, greatly improving the stealth of the Insight skill. This is an obvious advantage.

Lastly, although the Insight skill has transitioned from "free" use to a "paid" stage, requiring 10 points of Blood and Flesh Armor power for each use, this反而 points to a new, previously unimaginable role for the Insight skill—since the energy value represents one's own physical strength, with a visible energy bar, Xu Dong can consciously utilize every bit of his strength in battle.

It may sound incredible, but it is quite easy to understand when put into context. If a person clearly knows their financial situation, they won't waste resources in investments but will choose projects selectively. In doing so, they maximize the use of their wealth.

If you still can't understand, you can open your phone and look at the data usage monitor. To put it in the trendiest terms—acting recklessly without understanding, but being cautious once you know.

The process of advancement seemed lengthy, and indeed, it did take a considerable amount of time. When Xu Dong finally confirmed that there were no further steps, he suddenly realized that it was already dusk. He hadn't eaten all day, and his stomach was growling loudly. As for Fasiao, this little pup was also in the growth and development stage and was eagerly watching him.

At this moment, Xu Dong still had dozens of gold coins. The saying goes, "With food in your belly, you have no worries." Feeling elated after his advancement, he let out a hearty laugh, "Alright, follow me, and you won't go hungry. Let's go, I'll take you to a feast."

With that, he picked up Fasiao and stepped out of the room.

As he went out, Xu Dong immediately sensed a heavy atmosphere. The inn was two stories high, with guest rooms upstairs and a restaurant downstairs. A wooden staircase, shaped like a 'Z', was attached to the wall. As he stepped out of his room, he could easily see the situation downstairs.

Eating and drinking are always pleasant activities, at least for Xu Dong and Fasiao. However, strangely, the people downstairs were trying to suppress the sounds of their eating. Can you imagine a group of rough, burly men delicately using utensils and chewing slowly?

Even stranger, men usually drink while eating, but none of the guests downstairs had any alcohol on their tables.

Xu Dong also noticed that the restaurant had ten tables, but only five were occupied, either by individuals or groups of two or three. These guests were not ordinary citizens but all awakened knights!

At that moment, a resident dressed in ordinary clothes was about to enter for a meal. As soon as he stepped in, he sensed the unusual atmosphere. His initially joyful expression turned gloomy, and he muttered a curse before turning to leave.

Xu Dong's hearing was good, and he faintly heard the man say, "Damn, what's going on in the city today? Why are all the restaurants so dead and gloomy?"

A room full of awakened individuals, eating slowly and not drinking, was like a bomb about to explode—Xu Dong thought to himself: Did I miss something? What happened?

Unable to figure it out immediately, Xu Dong calmly prepared to go downstairs.

Xu Dong's footsteps landed on the wooden stairs, which creaked with age.

For a moment, countless eyes focused on Xu Dong. His heart skipped a beat, and the Blood and Flesh Armor power in his body instinctively stirred, ready to activate the Ancient Armor at any moment! Being the center of attention felt like being naked under a spotlight, especially when the people staring at you were a group of predatory awakened individuals!

He instinctively looked down at his skin, and a large patch of goosebumps appeared.

Although Xu Dong was the youngest among the mostly over-30 crowd, he was not a weakling. Taking a deep breath, he walked down the stairs with a composed expression.

Many people were secretly amazed and thought, "This kid, he's not weak!"

Some of them recognized Xu Dong from the morning's Incomplete Hand incident and were even more wary, quickly averting their gaze to avoid provoking him, embodying the essence of "no zuo no die."

Only two people recognized Xu Dong. They both wore sinister smiles, thinking the same thing: Go ahead and provoke him, you country bumpkins with your eyes on your foreheads, I'm waiting for the show!

Xu Dong walked calmly to the counter. The plump innkeeper seemed to finally realize the identity of these guests, and her usual domineering demeanor was wisely reined in. Her round face was rare to see a layered smile, "Sir, how may I assist you?"

Xu Dong glanced at the large wooden price board hanging on the wall and said, "Ten thick slices of braised beef, ten pounds of yellow millet cakes. Six bowls of bone broth and a large pot of clear water."

The innkeeper thought she had heard wrong and asked in surprise, "Just you?"

Xu Dong smiled, "Just me, plus a little pup." He tossed a gold coin, "No change needed, the rest is a tip."

The crisp sound of the gold coin landing on the counter once again attracted the greedy gazes of some people. A generous spender is either pretending to be rich or truly wealthy. Of course, whether it was the former or the latter, Xu Dong had successfully aroused the sinister desires of some people.

Finding an empty table, he sat down. In just ten minutes, a plate of beef, a bowl of bone broth, and ten pounds of yellow millet cakes were served. The braised beef was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a pink interior when cut, perfectly cooked. The beef was drizzled with a golden sauce, which likely contained black pepper or similar spices, giving it a spicy flavor that stimulated the taste buds.

The bone broth, needless to say, was rich and fragrant after being simmered for a whole day. A sip of the broth followed by a bite of the crispy yellow millet cake was truly a supreme delight!

Fasiao's saliva flowed uncontrollably. Xu Dong smiled and cut the beef into small pieces, placing half on an empty plate and pushing it to Fasiao, while the other half went into his own bowl. The little pup couldn't resist and started eating with a ravenous appetite, making a mess.

Xu Dong, feeling hungry, also indulged in the feast.

In the quiet and oppressive restaurant, the sounds of a man and a dog eating were almost outrageously loud.

One dish after another was brought to the table and quickly devoured. When the last plate of beef was served, a man as strong as a bull finally couldn't bear it and stood up abruptly, his chair clattering to the ground. Everyone saw this, but strangely, no one spoke, choosing to watch silently.

It's important to note that this strong man was the most experienced and powerful among all the awakened individuals in the restaurant. The reason everyone else was gathered here was largely due to his call. In this situation, Iron Fist's attitude naturally became condescending, and what he once tolerated now became a grain of sand in his eye, which he had to remove immediately!

Under the influence of this domineering mindset, Iron Fist's actions were justified. However, Xu Dong easily detected the flash of greed in his eyes.

Bang!

A hand as large as a fan slammed onto the table, causing the utensils to fly up and fall back heavily. Iron Fist made no effort to hide his voice or his bad breath, and he said coldly, "You are the only one in this inn who doesn't follow orders?"

Xu Dong waved his hand in front of his nose, still sitting calmly, and asked indifferently, "When did the cliques start? I didn't know. Most importantly, who are you?"

Among the more than ten awakened individuals present, some were supporters of Iron Fist. One of them coldly chimed in, "You don't even know who Iron Fist is, and you dare to participate in the adventurer's assessment? Iron Fist has participated in two adventurer assessments and is an experienced, senior one-star awakened individual. This afternoon, he called everyone to discuss how to get through the three-day first assessment starting tomorrow. Don't be ungrateful!"

A three-day, first assessment?

He finally realized what he had missed.

Xu Dong's silence was seen by Iron Fist as a provocation. His motivation for this confrontation was partly to seize the other's wealth and partly to strengthen his own authority. In a fit of anger, the strong man suddenly shouted, "Didn't your mother teach you to be polite when speaking to others?"

As he spoke, his arm, as thick as a man's calf, suddenly tensed, revealing a network of hard muscles. In the next second, a fist the size of a sand pot smashed down on Xu Dong's shoulder, the wind whistling as it descended. Everyone around him was wide-eyed, knowing they wouldn't dare to withstand such a blow and could only dodge!

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