The body with a shattered skull, propelled by its forward momentum, fell face down to the ground like a sandbag.
The airflow squeezed past the whistle mouth, and the wailing sound like a baby’s cry gradually dispersed.
The cold bone stick stained with red pulp liquid, after shattering the skull, continued its force and pierced into the meadow.
The strong force transmitted through the stick caused the bone stick to tremble slightly.
"Thump, thump, thump."
Bloody ripples surged, and the dull, heavy footsteps gradually grew clearer.
A tall, burly shadow loomed over Scar’s corpse.
A thick, fur-covered hand firmly grasped the bone stick, and with a slight exertion, the stick deeply embedded in the ground was easily pulled out amidst splattering blood-brown mud spots.
This was an adult Bear Goblin, significantly larger than its kin.
It had a sturdy frame supported by solid muscles wrapped in heavy fat, its robust physique not looking overweight, with tough, hairy skin capable of resisting some iron weapon damage;
Muddy, brown-red eyes gleamed fiercely, nostrils flared with breath, expelling hot air, sharp fangs protruded from its lower lip, drooling thick saliva, and a crude necklace hung around its neck.
But most striking were the clusters of spear-like, red mane on its back.
Xia Nan stood at the village entrance from afar, feeling surprised.
In his impression, ordinary goblin tribes might leave the Mist Forest to forage due to extreme hunger or attraction by passing caravans.
But with a leader like a Bear Goblin present, the tribe’s combat power surged, preventing them from enduring hunger, allowing them to feast on demons and beasts previously untouchable.
And the naturally lazy Bear Goblin, unless in special circumstances or having amassed a large number of goblin underlings, wouldn’t actively attack human villages.
"This one seems bigger than the ones I’ve seen before."
Having cleared dozens of goblin nests since crossing over, Xia Nan had seen nearly ten Bear Goblins.
Even at a distance, he could clearly perceive the difference between this Bear Goblin and its kin just by appearance.
Not only a more robust physique and specialized bone weapon, but also an indescribable aura of concentrated presence.
Just like Abi and Berg, low level adventurers and professionals who already completed their job...
Xia Nan instantly responded in his heart.
The Green Blood Team lacked professionals; even himself needed one more Battle Skill to achieve Professional Level.
Not to mention there’s a newcomer who hasn’t killed many goblins yet.
Even an ordinary, common adult Bear Goblin is tough to handle and would likely come at the cost of severe injury or even death for team members.
Facing this exceptionally powerful, suspected elite Bear Goblin.
Brash confrontation is undoubtedly a foolish act, irresponsible for one’s life safety.
Retreating two steps, he turned to look at Adeline beside him.
He wasn’t too worried inside.
As an experienced adventurer far more seasoned than himself, Adeline, always responsible for the team.
If even he noticed something was amiss, Adeline had no reason to fail in noticing.
According to past practice, the team would soon initiate an emergency retreat.
Adeline’s body seemed frozen in place by some invisible ice.
Her eyes stared straight at the distant Red Mane Bear Goblin.
A complex expression Xia Nan had never seen since joining the team appeared on her face.
Anger, resentment, fear, dread, sorrow... as if emotions pent up for countless years were ignited instantly with the Bear Goblin’s appearance, erupting from deep within.
And then, ignited by a flame of rage seemingly visible to the naked eye, transforming into a gleaming, resolute steel-like determination.
"This Bear Goblin is peculiar!"
"No, we must leave immediately!"
"Abi, have that old man lead the villagers away, don’t think of staying, Bear Goblin is beyond what they can handle!"
Standing at the back of the team, Berg couldn’t see Adeline’s expression.
With his rich adventurer experience, he almost instantly reacted when Scar’s head was smashed and the Bear Goblin appeared before them.