22: Fragrant bait and poisonous scheme, a beauty in dire straits

Before 10086 Novice Village.

Bai Zhaoning's gaze swept over Chen Hao and his group. This time, Chen Hao didn't bring many people, about 50.

However, several of them were already wearing Dark Serpent Leather Armor.

Chen Hao held a long saber, its tip resting on the ground. At this moment, the corners of his mouth were turned up, and his eyes incessantly scrutinized the three women.

It wasn't just him; his subordinates behind him also showed lewd expressions.

These past few days, they had been living like immortals; their boss ate meat, and they drank soup.

If their boss finished playing with these three beauties and was willing to reward them with a shot, they would gladly shorten their lives by a few years.

"Teacher Bai, we meet again." Chen Hao held a freshly bought gray pill in his hand, looking at the women with interest.

Chen Miaohua subtly nodded behind the others.

Xia Qing glared at Chen Hao, her eyes filled with undisguised disgust, and sneered, "Is your skin itching again? Wasn't the last lesson deep enough?"

Hearing this, Chen Hao's expression visibly stiffened, but he quickly returned to normal.

"Star Abyss is too dangerous. You are all women, inherently weaker in combat than men. Therefore, only by following me can you survive."

"Are you worthy?" Xia Qing spat, and an orange-red glow appeared on the iron rod in her hand.

"I advise you to think carefully before speaking. Now, the Novice Village is Brother Hao's territory," Lin Weijie said from behind Chen Hao before he could respond.

Chen Hao feigned stopping Lin Weijie, then continued with a smile, "As long as you follow me, I guarantee you'll live a life of luxury, second only to me and above everyone else."

If he could subdue them without fighting, Chen Hao naturally didn't want to fight. After all, their levels were there, and after more than a dozen of them awakened their attributes, they hadn't seen a single area-of-effect skill that could slow down others.

He coveted this skill greatly; it would be best if they voluntarily handed over this secret to him.

"Here, there are only allies and enemies. Are you sure you want to be my enemy?" Seeing that they were unmoved, Chen Hao narrowed his eyes and continued grimly, "Your level advantage is temporary; we will catch up soon. And have you considered the consequences of six of you fighting against more than three thousand of us?"

Xia Qing scoffed, "Heh, did you eat shit? Such a big mouth? I wonder who was begging for mercy like a dog in front of us last time."

Chen Hao's face completely darkened at her words. He waved his hand, "Since that's the case, don't blame me for being impolite."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Hao immediately took a step back, hiding behind a subordinate. He had just reached level 10 and knew how much skills boosted attack power, and he hadn't added much to his physique in order to level up quickly.

If the six women launched a sneak attack, a few skills might instantly kill him.

Xia Qing and the others knew that battle was unavoidable, and their weapons all glowed.

At the same time, dozens of people behind Chen Hao instantly rushed towards the six. The mages' weapons glowed first when they reached attack range.

Xia Qing and Chen Yichun subconsciously shielded the four women in front, as all four were mages, and it would be troublesome if they were caught in close combat.

"Frost Domain, activate!"

"Life Link, activate!"

As the two domains expanded, Chen Hao's group once again felt like they were sinking into a quagmire.

Just then, Chen Miaohua produced the gray pill that Chen Hao had browsed a few days ago.

With a gentle squeeze, a floral fragrance immediately enveloped the nostrils of the six people.

As Chen Hao's influence grew, Chen Miaohua became increasingly fearful and uneasy, secretly contacting Chen Hao yesterday.

As long as Chen Hao agreed to take her in, she would help Chen Hao get the three women by acting as an inside agent.

Chen Hao, of course, wouldn't fully trust her. He also had a backup plan, holding another Ten Fragrance Softening Powder in his hand.

"What's that smell? So fragrant!" Shu Xi said, puzzled.

Chen Yichun shook her head. She also smelled the fragrance, but currently had no time to investigate further.

With danger ahead, they had to rush into the village to be safe.

"Universal Salvation!" Bai Zhaoning and Chen Yichun immediately cast Universal Salvation on themselves the moment the opponents moved.

Then, Xia Qing and Chen Yichun led the charge, heading straight for Chen Hao.

The four women followed closely, launching skills one after another.

Ice cones, fireballs, scattered electric lights.

Chen Hao's group jumped aside in surprise.

Skills in Star Abyss have no targeting function; everything relies on the caster's prediction.

While early-stage skills flew relatively slowly, their density was high enough that a few still landed on the two women in front.

-15, -15, 15... Damage notifications constantly popped up above Chen Yichun's head, but with Universal Salvation's sustain, her health instantly refilled.

On the other side, Chen Hao's group moved slowly under the Frost Domain. Several people charging at the front were hit squarely by ice cones and fireballs, instantly losing dozens of health points.

"What the f*ck, how is that possible?" Chen Hao was greatly alarmed. How could the attack power difference be so huge?

The others were also shocked, and some who pursued strength but had low stamina secretly slowed down and hid behind.

Over 200 health points couldn't withstand a concentrated attack.

Actually, Bai and Chen, being the first two women to reach level 10, knew earlier than the others that magic attacks were related to internal energy. So, Shu Xi and the others had basically put all their potential points into internal energy after level 5.

Meanwhile, Chen Hao's side mostly added to strength, with initial internal energy only at three or four points, so it was no wonder their attack power was low.

"Surround them, don't give them space to cast spells."

Someone shouted, rushing to the front of the six women first.

His name was Lin Guang, and he was among the first to follow Chen Hao. Because he was afraid of death, most of his potential points were put into physique.

Chen Yichun's Black Iron Sword glowed green, swinging at high speed.

-65

-5

-5

-65

-10

-10

..."Ah, save me." Seeing his health plummet, Lin Guang's face was filled with terror.

Swish swish swish!

Pale green sword light slashed at Lin Guang. In less than a few seconds, Lin Guang's health bar turned red, but when Chen Yichun stopped, the subsequent poison damage directly took his last sliver of life, and he then vanished into white light.

Here, death was truly death.

Chen Hao's group stopped in their tracks, retreating in fear.

Chen Yichun gasped, her face pale. She hadn't expected the incoming person to be so weak under the enhancement of the Fang Sword and stacked poison.

This was her first time killing someone; it was false to say she had no psychological burden.

"Get out, again..."

Before Chen Yichun could finish speaking, she suddenly felt her legs go weak, and she collapsed to the ground.

"Thud!"

Bai Zhaoning and the others also fell one after another.

"Sister Ning..." Xia Qing cried out in horror.

"It's that fragrance!" Chen Yichun instantly reacted, her expression changing drastically.

Now, the few of them were powerless to resist, directly becoming lambs to the slaughter.

"Hahahahaha!"

Chen Hao's wild laughter echoed through the crowd, "Keep being arrogant, keep being arrogant. Hahahahaha."

"Well done." Chen Hao walked up to the six women and said to Chen Miaohua.

"Brother Hao, Brother Hao, I did it!" Chen Miaohua collapsed on the ground, reaching out her hand, expecting Chen Hao to help her up.

The five women numbly turned their heads to stare at Chen Miaohua.

Shock, anger, disappointment, various emotions swirled in their eyes.

Chen Hao glanced at Chen Miaohua with disdain, ignoring her.

Xia Qing shrieked, "Why?"

Chen Miaohua's eyes darted around, then became frantic, "We can't defeat Brother Hao! Why are you still so stubborn?!"

"We were really blind..."

"Hahaha!"

Chen Hao laughed loudly, reaching out to cup Xia Qing's face, his expression full of triumph, "Aren't you the most aloof? Later, I'll definitely train you into a lewd woman!"

"Brothers, these three will be yours later. Do whatever you want!"

"Hahaha, Brother Hao is mighty, Brother Hao is brilliant."

In the past few days of establishing his power, Chen Hao had restrained his subordinates to build his image.

Watching all kinds of beauties walk by every day but being unable to touch them, many people had already exhausted their 'left and right hands'.

Now, they could finally indulge, and each of them involuntarily showed a lewd grin.

Although Chen Miaohua and the other two women were not peerless beauties, they were outstanding enough among ordinary girls.

"But Brother Hao, what if they refuse to take off their clothes?"

Someone raised the most crucial question: the system's clothes couldn't be removed without consent.

Moreover, they wouldn't wear out, so even making a hole was impossible.

"If they don't want to take them off, drag them out and kill them. I don't believe they aren't afraid of death."

A brother who had tasted such pleasures offered a suggestion. He was familiar with this routine and had achieved his desires before.

"Let's do that!"

Chen Hao waved his hand, and several girls helped the desperate six women up and walked towards the inn in the village.

"Brother Hao, Brother Hao... I, I'm your woman!" Chen Miaohua struggled, constantly looking back at Chen Hao, but was held tightly.

"Slap!"

Chen Hao backhanded Chen Miaohua, spat, and said,

"Don't even look at your own standing, wanting to be my woman! Bad luck!"