Chapter 274 The Lone Mutant Deer

Upon hearing this, the group nodded in understanding. It seemed they needed to discover more of their local specialties before the trade fair.

This way you can trade for what you want at the trade fair.

As the group ventured deeper, the journey became less lively than before, growing quieter the further they went. Just as they were wondering if they had gone to the wrong place...

Then, by the pool not far away, there was a mutated deer. It was called a deer, but it had mutated to look somewhat like a cow.

It was tall and muscular, with incredibly thick limbs, and the most bizarre feature was its horns.

It is curved, yet has a gear-like shape, with an extremely sharp tip, just like two scimitars.

Its fur is not as smooth and glossy as that of ordinary deer, but is interspersed with dark brown patches that look like birthmarks, each patch being quite large.

At this moment, the mutated deer was drinking water by the pool with its head down. However, the water in the pool was dark and murky, but it seemed not to see it and drank very happily.

Upon seeing this, the group exchanged glances and then simultaneously slowed their pace, heading towards the mutated deer, though they remained vigilant about their surroundings.

Although it's the apocalypse, these mutated deer still live in groups, so it's a bit strange that there's only one mutated deer here. So, just in case, it's better to be extra careful.

Moreover, this mutated deer doesn't look like someone to be trifled with. After all, what kind of deer looks like this? It's obviously a tough one.

Looking at the deer, Han Xiao narrowed his eyes and said to Gu Xinyan beside him:

"See? I told you so last night! This world has become terrifying. People are eating people, and animals are eating people too."

They've all turned into these grotesque, inhuman-like, deer-like monsters! Even if they were edible, I wouldn't dare touch them!

After his initial exclamation, Han Xiao whispered, "Everyone be careful. This lone mutated deer looks dangerous. Don't let it gore you!"

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded slightly, and then they walked even lighter towards the mutated deer that was drinking water.

However, just as everyone was slowly approaching, the mutated deer that had been drinking water with its head down suddenly raised its head.

A pair of dark eyes stared straight at them, as if they had already sensed their arrival.

Those dark pupils sent a chill down everyone's spines, as the eyes didn't look quite normal.

However, none of the people present were newcomers; they were all seasoned veterans.

So after a brief moment of shock at this bizarre scene, they quickly calmed down, and the mutated deer stared at them for a while.

Suddenly, it let out a low hiss, pushed off the ground with all four limbs, and its whole body rushed towards the crowd like an arrow released from a bow.

Under the sunlight, the pair of gear-shaped horns gleamed with a chilling light.

And whether it was their imagination or not, they felt as if there were streaks of lightning flashing on the two horns of the mutated beast.

"If nothing unexpected happens, the mutated deer we've encountered should be a mutated deer with special abilities! Everyone be careful!"

After staring at the mutated deer's antlers for a while, Han Xiao hurriedly spoke up to remind it.

She'd seen mutant beasts evolve superpowers before, but this mutant deer in front of her had actually evolved lightning-based superpowers, which was something she hadn't expected.

After all, lightning-type abilities are relatively rare, unlike their abilities, but those who possess lightning-type abilities are generally extremely powerful, which is why they spoke up to warn them.

As if in response to her words, the mutated deer released wisps of black lightning from its antlers as it rushed toward them.

The black lightning bolts, like ferocious venomous snakes, rushed straight towards the group with a terrifying aura. Upon seeing this, Gu Xinyan and the other two quickly stepped forward to shield Han Xiao and his companions.

Just as they steadied themselves, the venomous snakes appeared before them, but were blocked by the protective shield as they approached.

The moment the black venomous snake struck the protective shield, it transformed into black lightning flashing with a chilling light, and this lightning seemed somewhat different as well.

Because it didn't disappear, but instead clung to the protective shield and multiplied very quickly, soon the group was surrounded by the black lightning.

This scene came very suddenly, and none of them expected it. This black lightning was so different from anything they had ever seen before.

However, none of them were idle; they kept sending their superpowers outwards, but the superpowers they sent out seemed to have no effect on these black lightning bolts.

Just then, the mutated deer rushed up to them, but unfortunately, it was very fast.

If it were an ordinary person, they probably wouldn't be able to escape, but it wasn't just facing Han Xiao and his two companions, but also Gu Xinyan and her two companions who had cheated.

Then, with a loud 'bang!', Gu Xinyan felt the ground around her tremble, followed by the sound of trees breaking and falling.

This unexpected turn of events caused the black lightning bolts that were constantly writhing on the protective shield to pause for a moment before disappearing.

As the black lightning disappeared, the six people inside the protective shield saw...

The mutated deer that had knocked down more than a dozen trees not far away was looking at them with a look of surprise and uncertainty. The group even saw a hint of confusion in its eyes.

However, this confusion only lasted for a moment. The mutated deer's eyes turned fierce again, and it let out a low hiss, using its limbs to charge at them once more.

This time, however, the group didn't just watch; they brandished their weapons and charged forward.

However, the mutated deer's body also seemed to have mutated; its fur was exceptionally tough, and weapons hitting it left no marks.

The same applies to superpowers; the mutated deer's fur seems to be an impenetrable fortress, firmly protecting it.

Seeing this, Gu Xinyan quickly sized up the mutated deer, then twirled her longsword and aimed it straight at the deer's eyes.

Just then, the mutated deer seemed to sense the danger and quickly turned its head to avoid the attack.

Upon seeing this, everyone present understood what was happening, and all their attacks were directed at the mutated deer's eyes.

The dense attacks forced the mutated deer to dodge repeatedly, while black lightning bolts were thrown out as if they were free.

Unfortunately, this posed no threat to the individuals who had the cheat codes.