Chapter 45: Second Assessment Dungeon (4)

Actually, Su Luo had originally intended a one-for-one trade, but seeing “A Li Ya’s” reaction earlier, she suddenly remembered that for most players, Red Potions were far more precious. 

Although she didn’t need Red Potions at all, she wasn’t about to suffer a loss.

“A Li Ya” quickly said, “We want four bottles of Red Potion.” 

He was still regretting why he had only brought six Yellow Potions.

Then, he swiftly pulled six bottles of Yellow Potion out from his bulging Small Satchel.

Suddenly, his movements froze, and he asked suspiciously, “Where do you keep your potions?”

When entering a Dungeon, almost nothing can be brought inside.

Only items and some useless things can pass the System’s inspection.

After many attempts, “A Li Ya” discovered that this Small Satchel could be brought into the Dungeon, but anything bigger wouldn’t be allowed.

So every time he entered a Dungeon, he carried this satchel and stored some items inside.

Right now, the satchel contained six Yellow Potions and four Red Potions.

This tiny satchel could barely fit that many items.

Compared to most players who could only wear clothes with many pockets, they were already ahead of the pack.

But the two in front of him didn’t even have backpacks; their pants only had two empty pockets each.

“A Li Ya” suddenly doubted his earlier judgment.

Were these two trying to get something for nothing?

Su Luo didn’t know “A Li Ya” was running through all these suspicions.

She casually took four bottles of Red Potion out of her Carry-on Space and asked, “Trade?”

“A Li Ya” was panicking.

Was he seeing things?

Had that woman just pulled four bottles of Red Potion out of thin air right before his eyes? 

Oh no!

Was he going blind at such a young age?

Before he could start doubting his mind, his companion spoke up, “You… how can you just pull four Red Potions out of nowhere?”

Good, his brain wasn’t broken after all.

“A Li Ya” was relieved and looked at Su Luo with curiosity.

“This is Carry-on Space. If you search this term on the Player Forum, you’ll get your answer.”

Only then did Su Luo realize that Carry-on Space was a very niche thing.

Not only did few people get it, but even fewer knew about it.

Indeed, during the Second Assessment Dungeon, most players didn’t bother checking the System Mall, so naturally, they missed Carry-on Space.

Since they never saw it, they didn’t even know it existed, much less search for it.

“A Li Ya” felt a spark of joy.

There really was such a thing as Carry-on Space?

That was great!

He wouldn’t have to limit himself to small items anymore.

With that thought, he happily handed the Yellow Potions to Su Luo and took the Red Potions in exchange.

Both teams got what they needed and were pleased.

After the trade, the more they looked at each other, the more favorable they seemed.

Since no monsters appeared, the four of them started chatting.

Seeing that the two had so many Yellow Potions, Su Luo guessed they must have played many rounds before.

Sure enough, after asking, she learned they had participated in the Assessment Dungeon thirteen times already.

In other words, they had survived a full year. 

So they must know a lot about the Dungeon and might be able to answer their questions.

Thinking this, Su Luo asked, “Do you know why the first two people died so quickly?”

“A Li Ya” indeed had a guess.

Earlier, he had shown some kindness, so now it was fair to return the favor.

He said immediately, “I suspect those two were both Wood Attribute.”

Su Luo and Yun Feibai looked at him in puzzlement but somehow began to understand.

“You see, you only focus on how the Dungeon map boosts Fire Attribute players’ attack and lowers Water Attribute players’ attack. You forget the principle of Five Elements Countering.”

He smiled and continued, “In this map, Water Attribute players’ attacks against Minor Monsters are enhanced. Meanwhile, Wood Attribute players’ attacks are weakened, and they may even take increased damage.”

Now Su Luo and Yun Feibai understood.

Since the Minor Monsters were Fire Attribute, and Water counters Fire, Water players naturally had an advantage. 

But Fire counters Wood, so Wood players were at a disadvantage against Fire.

If those two players really were Wood Attribute, then their situation in this Dungeon was truly miserable.

As new players, most only noticed the map’s attack buffs but ignored their own Elemental Attributes.

Su Luo and Yun Feibai exchanged glances, feeling a slight chill.

Fortunately, they were not the same attribute and, in fact, had opposing ones.

After considering the Five Elements Countering carefully, they realized that the best team composition was players whose attributes were spaced apart.

What did spaced apart mean?

Everyone knows the Five Elements Countering is Wood beats Earth, Earth beats Water, Water beats Fire, Fire beats Metal, Metal beats Wood.

Adjacent elements are Wood and Water, Earth and Fire, Water and Metal, Fire and Wood, Metal and Wood.

Why is this important?

Because encountering attribute counters in Dungeons is common.

If Player A and Player B team up, say A is Water Attribute, and the map is Earth Attribute, then Water is countered.

But if B is adjacent, i.e., Wood Attribute, which counters Earth, then both players aren’t at a disadvantage.

If A and B aren’t adjacent attributes, then when the map counters A, A’s attack is useless, and B can’t help much either.

So both players suffer.

Thus, adjacent attributes make the best team.

Next best are countering attributes, so when facing maps that counter themselves, teammates can still boost attack.

Many players don’t know about rare attributes like Wind and Thunder.

But this definitely didn’t include Su Luo.

As a history buff, she had studied various Chinese and foreign sects extensively.

So she had some knowledge of the Five Elements and Bagua.

In Chinese Five Elements, Wind and Thunder can replace Wood and Metal, respectively.

Light and Dark have no adjacent attributes, so the best is to team with opposing attribute players.

Therefore, Yun Feibai and Su Luo had accidentally formed the best team.

Yun Feibai and Su Luo exchanged smiles, marveling at their good luck.

With the problem solved, a heavy weight lifted from their hearts.

Su Luo and Yun Feibai then said goodbye to “A Li Ya” and his companion and continued on their task.

By now, the game had entered mid-phase.

Su Luo calculated the time and realized the Elite Monster would soon appear.

The two didn’t dare to attract two Minor Monsters again; if an Elite Monster appeared during the fight, they’d be overwhelmed.

Not long after, Su Luo saw an Elite Monster prowling ahead, baring its teeth and claws.

The difference between Elite Monsters and Minor Monsters was huge.

This one took the form of a fiery humanoid, as if the Minor Monster had grown a body.

After finding a safe spot, Yun Feibai stepped forward to engage the Elite Monster.

Su Luo healed him while calculating the monster’s health.

An Elite Monster had 360 Health Points, and each attack dealt 5 damage.

But the most terrifying part was that this fiery humanoid Elite Monster was intelligent!

How did Su Luo know?

She saw the Elite Monster struggling to push Yun Feibai toward the lava.

Obviously, it knew lava would cause massive damage to players.

Su Luo worried Yun Feibai might not realize the danger and shouted, “It’s trying to push you into the lava!”

Hearing this, Yun Feibai nodded and swiftly swapped positions with the Elite Monster.

Though the Elite Monster worked hard to drag him into the fire pit, it was useless against an Assassin.

His greatest advantage was agility.

Though Su Luo knew this, watching a one-on-one fight on such a narrow, perilous path still made her nervous.

But it also showed Yun Feibai’s skill.

After a long fight, the Elite Monster’s health gradually depleted.

At that moment, footsteps sounded nearby.

Su Luo tensed and looked up to see another group of players approaching.

The two players’ eyes lit up when they saw the Elite Monster’s low health and immediately tried to steal the kill.

Su Luo’s head ached.

Why were they so unlucky?

She sighed and shouted to Yun Feibai, “I’ll block them! Be careful!”

In the Assessment Dungeon, players can’t use skills to attack each other, but physical attacks were still allowed.

Those two players obviously heard Su Luo but didn’t believe a petite young girl could harm them.

They split up: one to block Su Luo, the other to steal the kill.

Their names were “2021” and “7059.”

Whoever named themselves must have been controlled by some mysterious force to pick such incomprehensible numbers.

“2021” sneered as he approached Su Luo, teasing crudely, “Little girl, don’t blame us. We’re just forced to do this.”

“You said you wanted to deal with me? Come on! Let’s see if you can take me down to bed! I’ll take good care of you there, haha!”

Su Luo was stunned.

She stood still; her usually calm eyes suddenly reddened with a hint of madness.

She grabbed her Pendant and pulled it downward.

Instantly, it transformed into an ancient-styled Long Sword, appearing in her hand.

She had never used this sword before, mainly to avoid revealing it.

After all, it was one of her trump cards!

But against two doomed players, she naturally had no reservations.

Now, it was time to show the power of this Hidden Reward!