Muscle Buddha intercepted, punching out with force.
The old man dodged and continued sprinting, but stopped again the next second, because Lin Baici, holding a bronze sword, was standing in front of him.
"What do you want to do?"
Lin Baici stared at the old man.
The old man’s expression stiffened as he looked at Lin Baici’s cold eyes, then turned to glance at the lady boss and the leather-pants woman not far away.
Except for him, no one else had made a move.
This made him curse inwardly.
If everyone had gone for the loot, it would have been fair game and beyond reproach, but the others’ inaction clearly indicated their fear of Lin Baici.
"The monster was killed by Little Linzi and Red Medicine, what are you trying to do?"
Nangong Shu voiced out.
"Yeah, what are you trying to do?"
The leather-pants woman and the dwarf were well aware they had no claim to the Divine Grace, so they might as well stand with Lin Baici and foster good relations.
"Lin Baici’s prestige is really high!"
The bartender watched this scene with envy and jealousy, especially since the lady boss seemed to favor him.
"Sorry, I saw the Divine Grace and got carried away!"
The old man gave an awkward smile: "I had no other intention!"
Xia Hongyao picked up the two orbs of light and handed them to Lin Baici.
The crowd watched the scene with envy.
This lady was no other than Xia Hongmian’s own sister, yet she was so good to Lin Baici; she seemed like an obedient little maid at his beck and call.
Lin Baici ordered, not intending to share with the others.
This Pig-Headed Man boss was slain by him and Xia Hongyao, and during the time in the freezer, it was Lin Baici who killed the most of those white-clothed corpses and also saved the dwarf’s life.
If there was anyone who had shown worth, it was just the lady boss who had killed a Pig-Headed Man guard in the resting room.
If that guard had dropped a Divine Grace, Lin Baici certainly wouldn’t have offered to share it either.
Xia Hongyao, hearing Lin Baici telling her to choose first, felt flattered inside; he was indeed the man she admired—so generous and magnanimous.
Others may repay my peaches with stones, but I shall repay them with rare jade!
As Xia Hongyao’s friend, I could take a whack for him.
Xia Hongyao was not shy, as Divine Grace was unique and the greatest enhancement for God Hunters.
No one would willingly share such a thing.
Of course, it would be different if it were one’s own team members.
[Unexpectedly, a mini-boss actually dropped two Divine Graces. Seems like you folks are pretty lucky today—not only have you bathed in the waters where the goddess of luck washed her feet, you’ve even taken a dip in them.]
[Both Divine Graces are ’Meat Shattering Strike.’ Once used, hitting the enemy’s body will destroy their muscle fibers, crippling them.]
Xia Hongyao’s attitude made Lin Baici smile; he liked to team up with such people. Since the Divine Grace was the same, there was no need to fuss over who chose first.
He casually picked one, washed it with mineral water, and popped it into his mouth.
Not only the old man, but also Nangong Shu, the leather-pants woman, the bartender, and the dwarf—all drooled with envy as they watched Lin Baici.
This was Divine Grace!
How they yearned to have it!
The soap bubble burst, and the golden ball inside melted into a warm current that surged into his stomach, followed by a sharp pain that assaulted his brain as if a steel drill had passed through his skull.
Thankfully, the intense pain disappeared after a dozen seconds, and was replaced by mysterious knowledge that sprouted in his mind and took root among his neurons!
Meat Shattering Strike.
A potent offensive Divine Grace; once activated, using cold weapons not only accelerates the attack speed but also, upon hitting the enemy, damages their muscle tissue, crippling them.
If the enemy’s physique is exceptionally robust, it requires multiple strikes.
[In the future, when making dumplings, beef balls, and other dishes that require a lot of minced meat, you can use this skill. The minced meat it creates is elastic, moist, and tastes excellent!]
"You really live up to the name Eater God!"
Lin Baici was speechless, but this skill was indeed perfectly suited for chopping minced meat.
"What Divine Grace is it?"
The old man was curious.
Normally, such questions were personal, but the old man couldn’t help himself as he had witnessed the Divine Grace drop and wanted to know.
"If it’s a Great Divine Grace, I’d be pissed to death!"
The old man looked at Xia Hongyao, waiting for an answer.
He knew that this girl wasn’t very bright and was easily fooled.
Everyone else wanted to know too.
"Meat Shattering Strike, an offensive type!"
Xia Hongyao simply mentioned the name, but even that was enough to make both the old man and the bartender’s mouths water with envy.
Offensive Divine Graces, those were the real deal.
Especially for the bartender, who lacked an offensive Divine Grace, he felt like crying.
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If I had killed that Pig-Headed Man just now, wouldn’t the Divine Grace be mine?
To eat one, to sell one,
wouldn’t that be delightful?
However, when the bartender looked back at the corpse of the Pig-Headed Man, he felt less regret, sensing he couldn’t have beaten it.
"Ah, I curse my own weakness!"
The bartender was frustrated.
Nangong Shu, who had seen much of the world, didn’t envy them and congratulated Lin Baici and Xia Hongyao.
Lin Baici responded with a modest smile.
He now possessed 9 Divine Graces; one more and he’d meet the rigid criteria to ascend to the rank of ’Leopard Head’—but that title sounded so silly, who came up with it?
Probably a fan of Lin Chong from Water Margin, perhaps?
"Folks, if you want a share of the loot, you have to show some performance, like in the situation just now. Bartender, if you hadn’t run and had landed a few hits on the boss, even if I didn’t give you a Divine Grace, I would have compensated you with some Meteorite Coins."
Lin Baici spoke sternly.
The bartender, being pointed out, looked embarrassed.