Chapter 116: Learning Is A Skill
The trio’s waists and legs were sore, and they could not wait to rest. However, they did not dare sit down and rest, as Wei Huo had not left.
Wei Huo was impressed. However, he did not know if Xiao Bin and his friends were smart or afraid.
Wei Huo left with his bow. Five minutes later, he came back with a tall boar. When he came back, he saw the three people messing around a bonfire.
Wei Huo was a little surprised. The three of them were quite capable of carrying out tasks. People who were not capable of carrying out tasks would usually take a short break when they faced such situations. He would not want to move if he heard others say ‘rest for five minutes’ when there were too many of them.
However, the three of them had already taken out cigarettes and lighters and tried to light a fire.
It seemed like they were really hungry…
Wei Huo was not in the trio’s position, so he did not know what they were thinking. As the only ones relying on Wei Huo, how could the three of them dare to ignore him? What if Wei Huo thought they were worthless and abandoned them?
“Do you have a knife?” Wei Huo asked.
The trio immediately shook their heads.
Wei Huo threw out three bronze knives. “I’ll guard you guys while you slaughter this wild boar. Just roast it and eat it. Don’t worry about me!”
The three knives were considered their reward for their strong performance. This was Wei Huo’s initial approval of them. Wei Huo wanted them to slaughter the boar on their own because he wanted to see how effective their skill EXP was.
Unlike other players, other than having 10 basic skills, the three of them had a Learning Skill. Xiao Bin’s Learning Skill was at the highest level, which was Level 13. The skill’s description was: “Able to understand Level-13 blueprints, other skill efficiency upgraded by 130%.”
Players did not have that skill. Wei Huo had also obtained it in the Divine Realm. Besides, he had only reached Level 7.
After killing the boar, the three of them started grilling it. Wei Huo saw their Culinary Skills increase rapidly and then received another message.
It was best to recruit students. Students were younger and simpler, and their remaining lifespan was longer. Plus, they had the Learning Skill. This skill was upgraded fast and was thus worth training.
After the three of them had their fill, Wei Huo would continue leading them on their journey. The three of them looked at the wild boar’s corpse sadly but eventually decided to follow Wei Huo without doing anything.
Wei Huo noticed the details. They were too simple-minded, but they trusted him.
Vigilant people would have asked and reminded Wei Huo to bring the wild boar along. If Wei Huo had not brought the wild boar along, they might have chosen to cut off one of its hindlegs just in case. That way, they would still have kept the food if Wei Huo had abandoned them.
However, they did not do that. Firstly, they believed that Wei Huo would hunt for them again, and secondly, he was the one who had caught it. They had no right to deal with the wild boar while Wei Huo stayed silent.
However, this innocence was also their disadvantage. After all, if they met a person with a bad temper or a narrow mind, everything would be over.
Wei Huo was not a bad-tempered or narrow-minded person. If the three of them chose to cut the boar, Wei Huo would stop waiting and change his approach to training them.
Tests and observations were everywhere. Wei Huo was observing them, and they were observing him. After all, they had yet to reveal their names to him.
The three of them handled the situation very well. They spoke less and did not complain. They showed off their endurance and willpower. At the same time, they observed Wei Huo by paying attention to the details. They observed Wei Huo’s character, whether he was worth following, and whether there were any traps.
Under the circ.u.mstances, as long as both parties had no ill intentions, there was a high chance that they would gain each other’s trust.
Wei Huo continued traveling. After walking for two hours, they heard the sound of water flowing. Xiao Bin and the others were excited, and their mouths were parched.
The trio’s Thirst was at its lowest, and their throats were almost dry.
Wei Huo followed the sound and approached a small waterfall that was about 10 meters tall. The water currents formed a small pond.
The trio’s mouths were parched and they wanted to drink water, but Wei Huo did not say anything. They did not dare act rashly, as they were very obedient. They were different from impatient adults. Although it seemed like they were not special, they could live longer by acting like this.
After all, what if they were attacked while drinking water in a hurry? What if the water was poisonous?
Wei Huo circled the waterfall. On one side of the waterfall was a 100-meter-tall tree that covered the sky. It was very suitable for building a cabin. Plus, one could build multiple floors on it. On top of the waterfall were a small stream and a pool. The pool was about the size of a basketball court. Wei Huo even saw small fish inside.
It was a good construction site. One side was a waterfall, and it was difficult to get down because it would be difficult to get up. It was a natural defensive barrier. There was a water source there and some huge trees. There was also forest all around, so it was convenient to collect wood.
Wei Huo looked around and said, “Rest here. We’ll start building a camp soon!”
As soon as Wei Huo finished his sentence, the three of them rushed to the pool to drink water. It seemed like they had been thirsty for a long time. Regardless of whether the water was raw or there were insects or bacteria in it, they started drinking the water.
Wei Huo was not worried that humans would be infected or poisoned, as they already had superb digestive and immune systems. He merely observed the location and set the blueprint down.
There was a bonfire that would solve the problem of eating, followed by a cabin, a wooden bed, and some small components such as wooden tables and chairs. Not many things needed to be built in the early stage of the game.
Xiao Bin and the others rested after drinking water and saw Wei Huo using the blueprint. The Thinking Locks in their minds were blinking repeatedly. They soon understood the construction method and started looking for stones and wood.
Wei Huo thought about it and called them over. “I’ll teach you how to craft bows, arrows, and stone axes. You guys can build buildings later.”
The three of them nodded in unison. “Alright.”
The basic skills of Xiao Bin and the other two were very low, and their skills were all at level zero. They were much weaker than society.
They had no other skills, but since their Shooting Skill was at level zero and their Combat Skill was at level zero, Wei Huo decided to let them practice both skills.
However, before that, Wei Huo had to send them away and let the other two get to work. He could then communicate with someone to complete the previous recruitment quest.
If they did not complete the quest, it would take them a long time to fully trust Wei Huo. They had yet to tell Wei Huo their names, even though he already knew them.
After all, each person’s name and rank were above their head. They could not shield themselves from that unless they wore masks.
Wei Huo asked the three of them to come out three times in a row. He returned the three embarra.s.sing items to them and successfully recruited them to serve him.
All three of them were Normal-level, and their skill levels were low. Although Xiao Bin had the Hero Mode, the difficulty of recruiting them was not high. Even so, normal players would not be able to complete the recruitment quest.
After all, Wei Huo was really powerful. They dared not disobey his orders!