As Sain approached the attacker, he realized that the subterranean humanoid was not dead yet.
In this critical situation, not only did Sain react quickly, but the subterranean humanoid in front of him was also very agile.
However, luck was not on the side of the opponent, as the corrosive acid released from the Acidic Wand of Strength did not penetrate it directly, but created a huge hole between its left chest and abdomen.
The subhuman's small stature meant that this hole was a severe injury for a strong creature like a minotaur, but for the subterranean humanoid, it was a fatal wound.
Sain did not know whether the corrosive acid had penetrated its heart.
He watched as organs resembling intestines flowed out of the hole, along with some colorful fluids.
Sain raised his left hand and cast the Minor Fireball Spell with force.
The subterranean humanoid was in a weakened state, and its black eyes revealed a plea and a thirst for life.
However, Sain's cold and emotionless gaze did not waver.
A slightly smaller secondary fireball was released from his hand and directly blew up the subterranean humanoid's head and the black eyes that shone with a plea for life.
After resolving the threat, Sain staggered and collected the subterranean humanoid's short dagger and the dropped package before slowly walking towards the darkness.
Sain did not go directly to Mosobla City because his physical condition could not support him walking for another half day.
Besides, he was also suspicious of whether there were other threats on this "safe road" less than a day's journey from Mosobla City.
He had to find a suitable safe place to deal with his wounds before considering other things.
After walking for about half an hour, when Sain was exhausted, he finally found a small cave about half his height.
He bent over and squeezed into the cave with difficulty, then pushed several broken stones to block the entrance.
After completing these tasks, Sain was finally able to tend to his wounds.
The Subhuman who attacked Sain, known as the Grey Dwarf, is a type of underground creature found in Shadowy Territory.
They are numerous and diverse, and represent the despicable and treacherous side of the underground world.
They are usually at the bottom of the food chain, but their large numbers and excellent breeding abilities allow them to survive in harsh environments.
However, every group has outstanding individuals, and the Grey Dwarf that attacked Sain is a relatively strong one with the strength of a mid-level apprentice.
If Sain hadn't had the Acidic Wand of Strength with him and successfully hit the Grey Dwarf, he would have been in real danger.
This particular Grey Dwarf is very cunning and may have already noticed the changes in Ashen Valley, ambushing and waiting for Sain along the way.
In Mosobla City, the reputation of dark magic apprentices is well known, and the Subterranean Humanoids dare not act rashly.
But once they leave the city and are without the protection of a formal Dark Magician, and with the darkness providing them with shelter, as long as they are quick and ruthless and leave no evidence, no one can imagine what kind of deeds these Subhumans might do.
This is the true law of survival in the underground world - the survival of the fittest.
Humanoids like those in Ashen Valley can only rely on Sain's generosity and kindness to survive, and they will always be at the bottom of the food chain.
Sain checked the Grey Dwarf's dagger and found that it was only coated with Blue Moss juice and did not contain any other toxins.
He breathed a sigh of relief.
Although the wound on Sain's neck was not big, the Paralyzing Toxin from the Blue Moss had gradually seeped into his body, which was quite troublesome.
The toxicity of Blue Moss itself is not strong, and sometimes underground creatures will apply it near wounds to slow bleeding and reduce tearing pain.
However, this time Sain was injured in his neck, and the toxin had begun to take effect, causing him to gradually lose feeling in the right half of his body.
The situation looks extremely urgent, which proves how dangerous it is right now.
Luckily, Sain brought with him the miraculous potion he obtained from Bosch.
With difficulty, Sain reached into his pocket and took out two vials of potion, one red and one blue.
He opened the cork with his teeth and drank them in one gulp.
A warm and spicy feeling immediately spread through Sain's stomach, and he began to feel drowsy.
Before falling asleep, he thought to himself, "I really owe Merry my life this time."
Some time later, Sain woke up from the darkness and instinctively looked around.
Memories of the Ashen Valley Academy mission and the attack flooded his mind, and he gradually realized the danger he was in.
Feeling hungry, Sain was not discouraged.
Instead, he was happy that he could still feel hunger, at least he had a sense of his own body.
He tried to move his body and found that although his right side was still numb, he could still barely lift his right hand.
In the darkness, the pale mask provided him with a faint view.
Sain gently pushed aside a small rock in front of him and observed the surrounding environment.
It looked like an underground rock passage.
Sain was lucky to have found such a hidden crevice.
Not knowing how much time had passed, Sain needed to replenish his strength immediately to avoid unnecessary trouble.
He opened the last vial of low-level Restoration Potion in his hand, which not only helped to heal his injuries but also provided some energy.
Although it was a bit luxurious, Sain could not be picky at this time.
His waist pouch of dry food was missing, along with some of his belongings from his Ashen Valley mission.
Although he was forced to abandon them, he was glad he had preserved his life. At a time when his life was threatened, he could not afford to worry about those external items.
Including the Azure Beak Feather King's leg, which was originally hanging around his waist, had long since disappeared.
The monster's leg was voluntarily discarded by Sain before he found this crevice.
He couldn't guarantee that a monster leg emitting a faint aroma of roasted meat wouldn't attract anything dangerous while he was unconscious.
Not to mention enchanted creatures or monsters, even a normal underground world beast could easily overpower Sain in that situation.
Looking around, only four Azure Beak Feather eggs remained by Sain's side.
He gently tapped one of the eggs, creating a small hole the size of a thumb.
Sain brought his mouth to the hole and sucked.
A strong, unpleasant salty and fishy taste filled his mouth.
However, this Azure Beak Feather egg was still more filling than the small, inferior Restoration Potion.
As he sucked on the egg yolk, Sain thought about learning how to make Nutrient Potion from Senior Sister Faye after completing this mission.
Although Nutrient Potion tasted terrible, it was definitely better than the raw egg he held in his hand.