In a lush forest, sunlight filters through the gaps in the branches, creating patches of light. Benjamin stands steadily on a sturdy tree branch, tilting his head slightly as he looks out into the distance at the picture-perfect blue sky and white clouds. Occasionally, a gentle breeze passes by, blowing up his dark green cloak, which sways gently in the wind like a fluttering flag.
The moment the cloak lifts, it reveals a black furry ball clinging to his right arm. The ball of fur was round and plump, with a pair of big, bright eyes like two sparkling jewels. At that moment, the big eyes reflected the lush scenery of the forest, as if hiding a small world.
This scene was like a peaceful and harmonious picture scroll, and everything around it seemed so pure and natural. The chirping of birds in the forest and the rustling of leaves interweaved into a wonderful natural movement. Anyone who saw this scene would unconsciously want to preserve this pure beauty and not break this tranquility.
Benjamin agrees with this view of beauty. He squints slightly and enjoys this moment of tranquility. However, the movement beneath the tree breaks the silence. A wild boar is repeatedly crashing into the tree, making a dull “thud thud” sound.
Looking at the headstrong wild boar, Benjamin's face shows a look of helplessness. He wrinkles his brow slightly, his eyes full of distress. This is already the third tree he has hidden in, but the wild boar just won't let him go.
If he looks not too far, he can still see the broken tree stumps and scattered wood chips. The ground is in a mess, with fallen leaves and branches scattered chaotically, all evidence that a fierce “battle” had taken place there before.
It turns out that this wild boar is definitely an extraordinary creature. Its sturdy body is like an impregnable fortress. The wild boar has never stopped chasing after him all the way here. Even after it has successively broken two trees, it is completely fine and has an astonishing amount of energy.
Benjamin's techniques had almost no effect on it. He had used Magic Missile, but the projectile had only caused a small scratch. As for Spider Silk, it was even more useless. Benjamin thought helplessly that the scene was like being walked by a husky. No, the question should be: have you ever been walked by a husky?
Benjamin was now sure that this wild boar was dangerous enough to get the treasure chest.
But now the only problem is: that Benjamin can't beat this wild boar, which is really embarrassing.
Looking at the wild boar's unyielding attitude, Benjamin really can't understand it. In fact, Benjamin really didn't provoke it on purpose. After all, this thing just looks unyielding, and Benjamin would be crazy to try to do anything to this wild boar.
“This thing must be sick in the head! Once I figure out how to get rid of it, I'll go kill that long-tailed monkey!”
Benjamin thought back to the entire course of events and swore viciously, a poisonous oath, under his breath.
It all started two hours ago.
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“Burp!”
Benjamin belched contentedly, the sound echoing through the quiet forest. He slowly set down the bowl in his hands, the mushroom broth having been drunk to the last drop. Ever since he was forced to master Alchemy, Benjamin's quality of life has undergone a sea change.
At the moment, his camp is neatly arranged with pots, pans, and other utensils. He also has a leather water bag around his waist, which he made himself. When he gets hungry, he goes hunting or picking wild fruits in the vicinity; when he gets tired, he goes back to his comfortable hammock for a rest. In this laid-back life, his Cooking skills have unconsciously improved. It has to be said that his forest survival has been turned into an idyllic life.
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“This is the life!”
Benjamin exclaimed, his face beaming with satisfaction. He tidied up the campsite and put on his dark green cloak made from wild grass and tree bark. The cloak gave off a rustic vibe in the sunlight. He reached for his long knife made from stone, the lines on the handle clearly visible, giving it a solid feel. Then Benjamin set off on his journey once more.
Yesterday's exploration yielded nothing but a few [Red Crystal Fruits] with an alluring sheen and two [Red Crystal Fruit Seeds] in the storage space.
[Red Crystal Fruit] is Benjamin's new collection of white-quality recovery items. The round fruit glows faintly, and the effect is to recover 5 MP.
[Red Crystal Fruit Seed] is small and exquisite and can be planted after returning to personal space.
Benjamin left the area he explored yesterday, crouched slightly, and instantly entered the status of stealth. He carefully pushed forward, his footsteps as light as falling leaves. He walked like this for about half an hour, and it was still quiet around him, only his light breathing to be heard, but he didn't encounter a suitable hunting target.
He continued to move forward with caution, and another half hour passed. At this time, suddenly a loud snoring sound entered Benjamin's ears.
The sound of the snoring was like a rumble of thunder, which alerted Benjamin. He quickly lightened his footsteps and, like a vigilant cat, slowly walked forward to investigate. The snoring came from under the tree in front of him. Benjamin crossed the dense undergrowth and saw a huge wild boar dozing by the tree roots.
A conservative estimate would be that the wild boar stood about 1.4 meters tall. It was covered in hardened armor that looked impenetrable and glowed darkly in the sunlight. And look at those thick limbs, like solid pillars, full of STR. The wild boar's tusks gleamed in the sunlight like sharp weapons.
“This is a beast that is truly armed to the teeth, like a forest tank,”
Benjamin thought to himself, his eyes full of trepidation. He stood there, then cautiously and slowly backed away, his footsteps so light they were almost inaudible.
But just then, an accident happened. From between the trees, a grey-haired monkey suddenly sprang out, dragging a long tail as it nimbly leaped from branch to branch. The monkey crouched in the tree next to him, looking on curiously. After seeing the scene beneath the tree, the monkey first froze, then reacted, grinning at Benjamin. The smile was full of mischief and provocation. Benjamin felt a little panicked when he saw the smile that deserved a beating. He suddenly felt that things might develop in an uncontrollable direction.
Sure enough, the monkey suddenly grabbed hold of the vines in the tree and swung out like a spring. It swung over the wild boar's head and kicked it hard in the eye. Then the monkey swung to another tree using the momentum and was gone in the blink of an eye.
As a result, the wild boar was startled awake. The wild boar, which had been awakened by a kick, had a look of confusion and anger in its eyes. It surveyed its surroundings, and all it could see was Benjamin, who was standing stock still in front of it. The wild boar's eyes were instantly filled with anger as if they were burning with flames.
“Roar!”The wild boar let out an angry roar, and the sound shook the leaves to fall.
“Shit!”Benjamin reacted and took off running. His figure sprinted through the forest, while the wild boar behind him chased after him with an unstoppable momentum. Roots and stones along the way were knocked flying, and the wild boar had every intention of not letting Benjamin go until he was dead. Benjamin had no choice but to use [Spider Silk, Spider Silk Launch] to pull himself up into a tree, and then figure out a way to resolve this unwarranted disaster.