Chapter 38 - 38 30 Hunting

38: Chapter 30: Hunting 38: Chapter 30: Hunting “Can he really handle it?” Since completing the hiring relationship, Lu Ping’an has been hesitant about the answer to this question. But since he was the only one among all the mercenaries who was willing to take this commission, there was no point in considering it anymore. “It’s coming.” The deep voice in the earpiece made Lu Ping’an perk up. The scene before him, however, was still the same calm forest… if you can disregard the birds flying away and the falling towering trees. “Boom!” An impact came to the forefront, and the forest suddenly collapsed before him. The enormous antlers charged out from the shadows of the trees, and the four-hooved giant beast instantly knocked down a piece of raw wood with the “Siege Hammer” on its head as it entered the scene. Antlers, four hooves, deer head. If it weren’t for the razor-sharp tusks and the jaw lined of sharp teeth, Lu Ping’an would have thought of a moose… but which moose is at least 4 meters tall! “Hum!” The giant beast saw the little flesh man, and its craving for flesh and blood caused more blood-silk to appear in its dark green eyes. “This Achilles is at least a year old, be careful of its impact, and… its Misty Eyes can cause blindness in its mature period!” But the prompt in the earpiece seemed a bit too late. “Boom!” Sёarch* The ηovelFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Ping’an only felt a daze in his ears, as if he had been punched by someone. The next second, everything in front of him was filled with confusion. It wasn’t that he couldn’t see anything due to total darkness, but everything seemed to be behind a thick layer of fog, making everything look as if it had been pixelated. “Hum!” Accompanied by a low hum, the forest began to tremble. The giant beast started sprinting, and the intense earthquake waves signaled the arrival of an unruly impact. The pressure that was almost within reach reminded Lu Ping’an of a roaring heavy train! “… Achilles, Achilles, according to the data, its joints are extremely rigid, it can only charge, it can’t stop, and it can’t turn…” The information about the monster flashed through his mind, but inside he was complaining. “Is this just a first-tier magic monster? It’s even more fierce than a train!” But the fact that he had the energy to think about these things meant he was confident. “Feverish…” With a low mutter, the supernatural ability was activated, and Lu Ping’an’s perception of the world changed. Although his vision was still in chaos, he could sense the wild wind rushing towards him and the traces of the giant beast’s impact. Within the moment of activating “Feverish”, everyone and every creature around Lu Ping’an seemed to be in slow motion, giving him plenty of time to react. He slowly adjusted his body and dodged at an angle. The extreme sensitivity in his mind, combined with the sluggishness of his body, made him incredibly uncomfortable. The next second, the “Feverish” time ended, and everything returned to normal. “Boom!” The high-speed giant beast directly crashed into the tree stump behind Lu Ping’an. At that moment, the trap of death was activated, and numerous magic vines on the tree stump began to dance. The snake whip vines filled with neurotoxin had long been woven into a net, trying to catch the giant beast under the control of their master. “Hum!” The giant beast let out an angry roar, raised its head, and charged fiercely! A “Snap” sound crackled. The wooden stake trap meant to catch it, along with the giant tree behind it, was smashed into pieces in one go. The accumulated snake whip vine traps scattered everywhere without completing their mission. The standard method for dealing with Achilles from the tool book, the legendary “Wooden Stake Trap”, failed outright. “…This is an Achilles over a year old, it has gone through at least two evolutions, traps of this level can’t hold it down. I need 2 minutes to get there, can you hold on?” The announcement in the earphone came too late. Fortunately, Lu Ping’an had never relied on him from the start! The giant beast was still charging, and Lu Ping’an violently swung his right hand, emitting faint green ripples. The scattered snake whip vines hit the prepared target points, and the life energy infusion was completed. “Come forth, Monkey Shield Tree.” The buried seeds instantly sprouted, and right in front of the Achilles Beast’s hind legs, two thick wooden stakes stood up in an instant. “Buzz!” This time, the beast’s cry was full of pain and misery. The Achilles’ weakness lies in its rigid hind legs without joints, rendering it unable to change direction. Even though it has been through countless bloody battles, it sensed the appearance of two wooden stakes in front of its hind legs, but it was already impossible for it to stop. “Boom!” Equally first-tier defensive magic plants, even if not known for its hardness, the thick stakes were not something that the Achilles’ rigid hind legs could easily trample on. It was like a car crashing into a roadblock of thorns. Its rear wheels suffered a heavy blow from underneath, and the entire body flew out horizontally. The moment it fell, the battle was over. Since the moment of its birth, its hind legs had been rigid and without joints, making this mythical creature unable to lie down for its entire life. The moment it collapsed, it was the end for it. “Go…” This time, the Snake Whip Vine’s hunting target was the rigid, dying beast. After it was completely paralyzed, Lu Ping’an, who had regained his vision, walked forward and ended its life with a single cut. “Phew.” Lu Ping’an let out a sigh of relief and sat down leaning against the wooden stake. “…Weren’t we supposed to be hunting effortlessly? This isn’t at all what I expected, it’s more troublesome than fighting a human.” The original expectation of gaining experience effortlessly was replaced by a life-or-death challenge. Thinking about the battle, the most dangerous moment was actually when the huge beast broke through the forest. At that instant, his eyes were covered by an unexpected “fog,” and the beast’s charge was right in front of him; a step too slow would have been fatal. Many senior brothers and sisters probably fell during this combination attack. “Fortunately, I had Frenzy…” Lu Ping’an looked at the system panel, an ability he had only awakened in the morning, and now it was quite helpful. [Quick Flash Breathing Method LV UP! Currently LV4, 1/100] [Congratulations, Host, on breaking through. Physique micro-raised, Spirit micro-raised, Reflex increased slightly.] [‘Quick Flash Breathing Method’ has entered the branching stage, please choose the direction of specialization evolution for the Host.] [A. Turtle Absorption, Increase the inner circulation ability of the breathing method, and increase durability in the physique direction.] [B. Tiger Fury, Enhance the short-term explosive ability of the breathing method, gaining the ability of spell-like ‘Frenzy’ and an ‘instant state of extreme frenzy.’ This ability will consume a lot of physical strength, use it cautiously.] [C. Serpent’s Sleep, Increase the meditation effect of the breathing method and enhance spiritual power. (Chasers do not have advanced evolution in this path; it is recommended not to choose this option; if needed, try other part-time jobs with breathing techniques.] There are three options, but actually, only two can be chosen. “Thanks to Meow’s dividends, and thank goodness I didn’t choose wrong…” Since the running technique had chosen the explosive power direction, the breathing technique had to match it as well. Lu Ping’an chose “Tiger Fury” without hesitation. In his view, even playing games, the effect of “spell-like abilities” at low levels is often more effective and direct than “passive abilities.” As it seems now, this spell-like ability can give him only an instant of bullet time. At that moment, his body was in a state of adrenaline rush, and his reaction speed and physical strength were at their peak, although the side effects were also very obvious. Now his whole body was in pain, as if he had spent the whole day at the gym. “Crack!” However, the sound of breaking branches instantly alerted him. If another Achilles appeared, he would definitely be done for. Would his first “death” in the Secret Realm come so soon? “Tsk, I was a bit careless and a little unlucky.” Lu Ping’an could calmly face all of this. He felt he had already done well enough. However, the next moment, when he saw a man in black appear in front of him, he couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. Behind him, the fallen beast began to dissipate, turning into a misty fog, and the dark mist spread out. Most of it returned to the earth, while a small part directly wrapped around Lu Ping’an’s body. The “corruption” absorbed by him was precisely the reason for Lu Ping’an’s arrival here. But before he could sort out his gains and changes, the cold face of the “mercenary” was right in front of him. He took a straightforward glance at Lu Ping’an. The flashing white “safe light” made him frown. “Let’s not mention the ‘bracelet’ that you modified privately. Your battle performance is not up to standard – at most 4 points. Was this your first time hunting?”