Lu Feng's Golden Radiance Monkey expansion stalled when it reached Monkey G.
Although Golden Radiance Monkeys aren't highly intelligent, they're not so foolish as to be completely blind, especially with the huge commotion Lu Feng caused, so the remaining ones all fled in a swarm.
Taking out Yao Guan's illustration book, Lu Feng went to two other cliffs but only managed to collect Monkey V, totaling just 22.
Now, the Golden Radiance Monkeys in this jungle were like birds startled by a bowstring, their vigilance even greater, making them harder to catch.
However, even so, submitting all 22 Golden Radiance Monkeys could earn him 1100 reputation points, and this was only the first day of the mission, so such a harvest was quite astonishing.
Looking at the groups of chattering Golden Radiance Monkeys before him, Lu Feng felt a great sense of accomplishment.
But thinking about having to turn these guys in so soon, Lu Feng felt a bit reluctant, wondering when he would next be able to catch so many servants.
Suddenly, a thought flashed through Lu Feng's mind; he reopened the Golden Radiance Monkey's information panel and carefully examined the description of the Pixiu Soul.
[Pixiu Guardian (Passive)]: Increases the sharpness of claws and teeth; attacks have a chance to inflict a bleeding status.
Bleeding Status: Deals 1 point of damage every two seconds, lasts for 30 seconds, and the effect can stack.
The increase in claw and teeth sharpness wasn't very useful, but the chance to inflict bleeding status on attacks offered a lot of room for strategy.
Especially since this bleeding status could stack, it was simply a divine skill tailor-made for the 'Legion Flow' strategy!
Now, Lu Feng had tamed 22 Golden Radiance Monkeys, a number sufficient to cause a qualitative change in the Pixiu Guardian!
When Lu Feng realized this, the fatigue and exhaustion accumulated throughout the day instantly vanished, and his previously somewhat dim eyes rekindled with bright light.
After careful assessment and judgment, beasts below Capture Level 4 were no match for his Golden Radiance Monkey legion.
Now that he had finally gathered so many free helpers, it would be an absolute waste not to make good use of them!
However, at this moment, a thought suddenly crossed his mind — should he call Anka to go with him?
To be honest, Lu Feng had indeed planned to, but recalling Anka's increasingly arrogant attitude recently, Lu Feng dismissed the idea.
Leaving Anka still sound asleep in the distant grass, Lu Feng led his Golden Radiance Monkey legion grandly into the depths of the jungle... Soon, Lu Feng locked onto his first prey, a Baron Tiger, Capture Level 3!
This close relative of Anka, the Baron Tiger, was 6 meters long and 3.5 meters tall!
However, if one were to talk about its most striking feature, it would undoubtedly be its two enormous tusks. These tusks were like two sharp greatswords, glinting with a chilling light.
Lu Feng had a commission for it; according to the information, although the Baron Tiger's meat was exceptionally tough and inedible, its teeth and fur were extremely valuable materials for decorations.
The Baron Tiger not only possessed impressive combat power but also had a keen vigilance similar to the Golden Radiance Monkey.
Upon encountering a creature far superior in strength, it could react instantly, quickly fleeing the scene to save its life.
Because of this, the commission for the Baron Tiger offered a generous reputation reward, a full 150 points!
However, for Lu Feng and his Golden Radiance Monkey legion, they clearly did not fall into the category of formidable opponents that would make the Baron Tiger flee at sight.
Perhaps in the Baron Tiger's eyes, this group of opponents was not enough to pose a significant threat.
"Attack!"
Lu Feng waved his hand and shouted with full vigor.
The 22 Golden Radiance Monkeys swarmed forward, some brandishing their claws, fiercely raking at the Baron Tiger's body; others opened their sharp fangs, mercilessly biting down on the Baron Tiger's thick limbs and tail.
These Golden Radiance Monkeys did not engage in a prolonged struggle with the Baron Tiger but followed Lu Feng's prior command: as soon as they struck the target once, they would immediately turn and flee, never lingering in battle.
Faced with such a sudden and unusually fierce attack, the Baron Tiger seemed somewhat caught off guard.
It couldn't understand why these Golden Radiance Monkeys, who usually scurried away in fear at the sight of it, had suddenly changed their temperament today and dared to attack it proactively?
While the Baron Tiger was momentarily stunned, the Golden Radiance Monkeys had already completed their individual attack missions and quickly scattered and fled.
In the blink of an eye, the originally aggressive Golden Radiance Monkeys that had surrounded the Baron Tiger vanished without a trace, leaving the bewildered Baron Tiger standing alone.
"Good, the first round of attacks stacked 12 layers of bleeding status, which is roughly a 50% chance."
The Baron Tiger, bleeding profusely, was now utterly enraged, letting out continuous deafening roars.
He was a Tyrant of this mountain forest; when had he ever suffered such immense humiliation?
Yet today, he was played for a fool by a group of weak Golden Radiance Monkeys, not only failing to harm them at all but ending up wounded himself.
The anger in the Baron Tiger's heart burned brighter and brighter; he frantically chased the Golden Radiance Monkeys, but alas, they were agile and skilled at climbing trees, disappearing into the dense foliage in a blink of an eye.
Gazing at the monkey horde high above, the Baron Tiger gnashed his teeth in anger but was helpless, only able to jump and roar continuously beneath the trees to vent his inner resentment and unwillingness.
After a while of impotent rage, the Baron Tiger turned to return to its lair to properly tend to its excruciating wounds.
However, an unexpected event occurred again: 22 Golden Radiance Monkeys descended like divine soldiers, screeching "Squeak, squeak, squeak" as they suddenly pounced from mid-air.
These cunning Golden Radiance Monkeys actually used the exact same trick as before — they rushed in front of the beast, extended their sharp claws to quickly scratch it once, and then, like a gust of wind, turned and ran, their movements becoming even more agile and practiced.
"Roar (Dare to run!)"
The Baron Tiger roared in furious rage, but it had no effect whatsoever.
Lu Feng hid in a dense bush, calmly pressing his calculator.
"This time, 15 layers were stacked. One point of damage every two seconds, so that's… 225 points! Excellent, launching the third round of attacks in 25 seconds."
The Baron Tiger had now become a blood tiger; large and small wounds continuously seeped blood from its massive body, flowing down its fur. With every step, it left a shocking trail of blood on the ground.
He felt his head growing heavier and heavier, his vision gradually blurring, his feet felt like he was treading on cotton, light and without firm footing, and his steps became staggered.
Clearly, these were symptoms of weakness caused by massive blood loss.
But the more this happened, the harder it became for him to resist the Golden Radiance Monkeys' guerrilla tactics.
Round after round of offense and defense continued, and finally, as the fourth round of attacks concluded, the Baron Tiger could no longer support its heavily wounded body and crashed to the ground.
[You have killed the Baron Tiger]
Only the kill notification appeared; neither World Origin nor a treasure chest was obtained. This might be one of the few drawbacks of the 'Legion Flow' strategy.
Lu Feng wasn't disappointed; after all, prey was abundant in the jungle, and by hunting a few more, he was bound to get some treasure chests.
"Too bad the fur is all torn, otherwise it would have been a considerable amount of reputation points, but these two tusks are enough."
Lu Feng's movements were skilled and swift; in a short while, he completely removed the Baron Tiger's tusks and stored them in his inventory.
The Golden Radiance Monkeys were all excitedly dancing with joy; they had always been at the bottom of the jungle food chain, often bullied and preyed upon by other fierce beasts.
Yet now, following Lu Feng, their powerful master, they were actually able to defeat the Baron Tiger, which had once filled them with dread!
With this victory, the Golden Radiance Monkeys' loyalty to Lu Feng instantly skyrocketed.
Similarly, the Golden Radiance Monkeys' morale also soared like a burning flame; they, who were originally somewhat timid, now became incredibly courageous.
The combat power of the entire group was greatly enhanced as a result.
"Excellent, our next target is the Five-Tailed Vulture!"
"Squeak, squeak, squeak (Long live Master!)"
That night, Lu Feng caused chaos throughout the jungle until early the next morning, when he returned to the city laden with spoils, accompanied by his 'Golden Radiance Monkey' legion, and the jungle finally returned to peace... Inside the gourmet trading market, Lu Feng's arrival instantly caused a sensation.
22 Golden Radiance Monkeys were carrying, lifting, shouldering, or hauling various precious beast meats and other rare materials.
It wasn't that they hadn't seen rarer ingredients than these, but very few people could bring so many ingredients at once, except for the Four Heavenly Kings of Gourmet Hunters like A Lu, who were at the pinnacle of Gourmet Hunters.
"How about it, 30% of the profit from this batch of commissions is enough to be worth 800 Paradise Coins, right?"
Lu Feng pointed to the pile of ingredients stacked like a small mountain on the ground, saying to Yao Guan with a proud expression.
Yao Guan, recovering from his shock, slid to his knees, pouncing at Lu Feng's feet and tightly hugging his thigh.
"Lord Baize, it was I, the lowly one, who was blind. I don't want that 30% profit anymore. Considering we're both from 'there,' you must save me this time!"
Lu Feng kept kicking his legs, trying to pry this 'dog-skin plaster' off him.
"Don't even think about it, you damn unscrupulous merchant, let go! Quickly complete this transaction, and we'll be even!"
Yao Guan cried even harder, snot and tears streaming down his face.
"Lord Baize, you can't just stand by and watch me die. I know I was wrong. I'll give all the money back to you; you must help me."
"Impossible, I will never pity you unscrupulous merchants, I… Oh crap, snot! Snot! Don't wipe your snot on my pants! Alright, alright, I agree, can't I? Now let go of me and get away from me!"