If this monster ever survives, it would be an endless nightmare for Feng.
Dogs are very intelligent, wolves even more so. It would easily hold on to a lifelong revenge against him and would hunt him until the ends of the world.
Feng is not truly cruel. He admires this beautiful and majestic looking beast. If it was not so wild and rabid, then it would be so much better.
He respected them so much, that is why he knew of their potential. If he did not see this wolf's death with his own eyes, he can never live a relaxed life ever again.
He stabbed and stabbed until he no longer heard the wolf's whimpers and breathing. Feng stopped and moved away as he looked at his own bloody hands and clothes.
He just flopped on the ground as he stared at the mutilated Albino Mountain Wolf in front of him.
The beautiful pure white fur of the wolf is now bathed in its own dark red blood.
Feng could only rest for a bit while contemplating his own actions. No one knew what was going inside of Feng's head.
Feng's right shoulder started hurting again because of his rash actions, but he needed to move again as soon as possible.
[Detected that the host defeated an Albino Mountain Wolf. On its blood contains a special power to return to its origin. A special reward is obtained for defeating a monster that outclasses the host's strength for the first time through exceeding strategy and determination.]
[Reward Package: System Upgrade, Title: Cruel Wolf Killer]
Feng saw this and could not help but feel delighted. He did not expect that there would be a reward for killing the wolf. It was not even included in his calculations, since focusing on completing the quest is his main priority.
[System upgrade activated...]
[System currently upgrading..]
[System upgrade complete.]
[Feng Lv.1 [0/10]]
[Title: Cruel Wolf Killer]
[STR: 11]
[INT: 10]
[END: 13]
[Skills: Appraisal Lv.1, Danger Sense Lv.1]
Feng saw his new status screen. There is a new parameter near his name, a level function. It seems to be that he is still level 1.
Feng thought it was actually weird that he did not have it already. One of the main capabilities of a game system is the ability to level up.
Leveling up means they will grow by getting more attribute points and they will get stronger to beat higher level monsters. Feng did not know if it is the same for his system, but he did not want to think of it too much right now. He can only conclude that this upgrade is beneficial to him.
He also noticed that the skill "Danger Sense" had been added to the list and that he obtained a title.
Feng could only think about these rewards later, as he needed to find something. He urgently needed some Smelly Root Herb.
Moving around the area, he saw some leaves protruding out of the ground. He did not expect that there would be really some Smelly Root Herb here. The heavens are definitely helping him. There were even some rare herbs here that he had never seen in the common herb spots.
This silly, smelly herb is truly the knight and shining armor of the herbs. It even has a lot of other herbs relying on it.
Curious of the other herbs here, he could only shake his head as headed back to the wolf's corpse. He needed to be fast since there was someone that might die out there if he keeps getting distracted.
He chopped up the Smelly Root Herb and sprinkled it all over the wolf's body. Feng also scattered some around the area.
After doing this, he went back to the area where he found the Blood Flower earlier. He could forget anything else but this. All would be for nothing if he did not deliver this back.
Carefully placing the flower into his basket. Feng is finally ready to go back. He did not know how much time passed because of the intensity that he just endured.
The only thing he could think of right now is that he tried his best, and he had to return as fast as he can manage since despite his body is recovering, he was still quite tired, and the pain was only manageable.
Quite some time passed, as he could finally see the village from afar. He could make out two people in the entrance.
Xiaomao and Stupid Chen saw him from afar, looking weak and frail as he wobbled while walking towards them.
Xiaomao's eyes were reddish, and her adorable face drenched in tears. Stupid Chen also looked worried and his face quite flushed as he ran towards him in panic. He grabbed his shoulder and started scolding.
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"You idiot! You worried us so much! I arrived at the place and saw the people there with terrible looks. Mr. Wang told me you went off early because of an accident. They explained to me it was too dangerous, yet you still went off."
Stupid Chen rapidly fired as he stomped on the ground and continued,
"I tried to follow you, but everyone stopped me. They told me to trust you and that they will send a scout if you were any later. I couldn't do anything and just stood here waiting. But you came back, and that's all that matters."
Chen, conflicted yet said in relief as he patted Feng's shoulder.
Feng, who was weak, could only nod his head. He could not help but feel warm as he never thought his friend Chen wanted to share the burden, even though it was so dangerous. The thought counts so much for him since he could see the sincerity in Chen's outburst of emotions.
He kind of keep hitting the wound though, so Feng could only wryly smile and nodded weakly as he moved forward and saw the silent girl on the back.
He saw her biting her lips with tears falling down her shiny eyes, glistening her smooth pale face. Feng could not help but feel his heart hurting, as he cannot bear this look.
Xiaomao saw the pale Feng as she was both happy yet melancholic at the same time. She did not know what gave her the courage, but she moved forward as she gave Feng a hug.
"Please don't worry me so much again." Xiaomao tearily and her voice raspy said to Feng. Her head buried in Feng's chest as she started sobbing hard again.
Feng, surprised as he suddenly felt the warmth of Xiaomao's graceful body touching him. He could not help but feel his nose acting as he also felt teary, but he forced to suppress the water from leaking.
He could only hug her back as he noticed her shoulder shivering in worry. Her flowing and long blonde hair sways in the wind. She was quite smaller than him and he could not help but feel so happy that she was so concerned about him.
He could not help but pat her head as he tried to savor this happiness.
Feng suddenly felt his eyes were too heavy and the warmness touching him was too cozy and comfortable. He could not help but slowly close his eyes. His body reached his maximum limit and broke down once his mentality finally felt it was safe.
Feng almost fell on his back, but Stupid Chen noticed that something was wrong, so he immediately supported him.
Xiaomao who was finally feeling relaxed, almost panicked as he saw her brother Feng suddenly falling over.
Stupid Chen could only pat her on the shoulder and said, "He just fainted. He probably pushed himself too hard. Let's bring him back to Mr. Wang's."
Xiaomao saw her brother moving along and immediately followed him. In her mind, the only thing that matters now is to get his brother Feng checked as soon as possible.
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Feng felt the soft bed, somewhat different from his usual creaky old bed that he owns. He opened his eyes as he saw the unfamiliar ceiling.
"You're finally awake." A man at the side suddenly mutters.
Feng heard a familiarity from this voice, and as he guessed it, it was Mr. Wang. Looking around, this must be a bedroom in Mr. Wang's residence.
He had been in Mr. Wang's big place quite a few times already, but he spent most of it in the lobby-looking place as you enter the residence. He never could look deeper inside, as he was only usually here for the herb gathering job and its briefing.
"Boy. You suffered out there." Mr. Wang said in melancholy.
Feng could only nod, as it was indeed quite an adventure. He almost died and if not for his cheat powers and planning, his bones would already be scattered on the mountain grounds.
"After you collapsed, the two siblings brought you here, and Doctor Liang immediately took emergency procedures on your wounds. We also received the Blood Flower and used it to concoct the blood immunity boosting medicine. We could not wait to ask for your permission since time was almost running out by the time you arrive." Mr. Wang sincerely said as he recalled the happenings after Feng blacked out.
"If not for you, Danshu would be already dead. Although the flower itself doesn't cost as much, the danger of getting it during this emergency needs a corresponding price or else people might lose trust in my business. Take the ten-silver coin. You deserve it." Mr. Wang embarrassedly said to Feng as he could only give out the money.
The Blood Flower is usually not even a silver coin. It was only an uncommon plant and can also be found in the deeper areas of the usual gathering spot. The main reason he is paying Feng is that he felt guilty that he lacked as a supervisor and could only use this as an excuse to remove that guilt.
First, he enabled the gatherers to go on unknown gathering spots, which led to someone almost dying.
Next, he did not have any emergency materials in case something like this happens. Following procedures such as sending the gathered herbs to the next town is only normal, but not making preparations in case there were similar accidents is his own sin.
Last, he sent a young man to his death and even encouraged others to not stop him. Despite entrusting such a huge responsibility to Feng, he is still guilty since he used him.
When Mr. Wang saw Feng leaving earlier, he felt like he was becoming the person he hated the most.
Feng, who was on the bed, saw the coin pouch and lightly took it. He knew that 10 silver coins were too much for the payment, but since the man was looking too sincere, it might even offend him if he rejected it.
Mr. Wang was relieved and said, "Then I'll take my leave, since your friends are still waiting outside worriedly."
Feng saw Mr. Wang going outside while the two siblings got in. The two had already shared their feelings earlier and only asked him whether he was feeling better. They did not stay for too long because they knew Feng needed some more rest.
After he finally saw that no one was coming in anymore. It was finally time to check the pop up that he was completely ignoring since he woke up.
[Quest Completed: Blood Flower Gathering]
[Quest Condition: Doctor Liang receives the Blood Flower]
[Quest Reward Received: 1 Attribute Potion Selector]
[First Quest Reward Bonus Received: 5 Attribute Potion Selector]
Feng could only hide his grin as he finally received the rewards he was fighting for. After all, he was not entirely a selfless guy who went out there expecting nothing.
These potion selectors. He had an idea. But first, how does he use this? He willed to open the status screen.
[Feng Lv.1 [0/10]]
[Title: Cruel Wolf Killer]
[STR: 11]
[INT: 10]
[END: 13]
[Skills: Appraisal Lv.1, Danger Sense Lv.1]
Looking at the screen, he could not see the selectors here. He thought he will be required to add points in a selected attribute on the screen, but that seems not to be the case.
Thinking hard on this, he thought of something and called out, "Inventory."
Feng exclaimed as he prepared to see the magnificence of an exciting user interface. Unfortunately, nothing happened, and he could only feel like digging a hole to hide in shame.
"Hmmm. This could only mean that an inventory functionality is still unavailable. “
Feng snorted and could only blame the system for being so cheap.
Joking aside, he did not understand what was happening. He could only try certain keywords until he said, "Potion Selector."
A big interface appeared in front of him, looking like a vending machine.