Chapter Four: Unexpected Gains!
Just as Qin Feng took a few steps, an announcement came from the heavens.
[Announcement: Beginner Li Yue has been killed by a level 1 fierce beast, the Gnawing Tooth Giant Mouse!]
Qin Feng was startled. This was the second beginner killed, and it happened while in a team. It indicated a dangerous situation for the other party.
With a thought, he quickly abandoned his original route and chose a path with fewer footprints. He recalled that when he extracted Wang Qiang, he gained a talent. Extracting a level 1 Blood Fang Rabbit gave him two strength attribute points. Obviously, level 1 fierce beasts were different from humans.
Level 1 fierce beasts had low levels and no innate talents; their strength lay in their robust physical qualities, hence the acquisition of attribute points. Considering this, Qin Feng decided it might be more profitable to search for Li Yue's body; he might obtain another talent, making it a more worthwhile endeavor.
Thus, he chose the path with the fewest people, as fewer people often meant more danger.
Currently, he was unaware of the whereabouts of the others, so he had to speculate based on this logic.
He proceeded, dual-wielding knives in hand, towards the direction...
[Announcement: Beginner Zhou Cheng has been killed by a level 1 fierce beast, the Gnawing Tooth Giant Mouse!]
Another one died! Also killed by the Gnawing Tooth Giant Mouse! Qin Feng was shocked. These two individuals likely died in the same place. The danger they encountered was beyond his imagination. A whole group couldn't handle it, and now two were dead. Should he still go?
After a moment of hesitation, he decided to continue in that direction. "Wealth and danger go hand in hand; without risks, how can one gain opportunities?"
Qin Feng carefully navigated through the thickets, being extremely cautious in this perilous world where one could easily meet their demise. Life was precious, and he needed to cherish it, especially considering the potentially dangerous destination.
After a quarter of an hour, he arrived near a depression. Even before getting close, he could smell the strong scent of blood. He cautiously approached, using the cover of lush wild grass.
Upon arrival, he witnessed a scene of chaos in the depression. Footprints and claw marks were everywhere, along with broken shrubs and signs of a fierce struggle.
In the center of the depression lay two shattered corpses—one, a chubby man in a chef's uniform, and the other, a woman in a black dress. The air was thick with the smell of blood, and it pooled on the ground.
Seeing the two bodies, Qin Feng felt a sense of excitement. His speculation was correct; he could extract two talents.
However, he didn't immediately approach because beside the corpses, a black giant mouse lay, about a meter long, with sharp teeth and a fierce gaze, emitting a ferocious aura. This should be the level 1 fierce beast, the Gnawing Tooth Giant Mouse.
At this point, Qin Feng already had some understanding of this world of slaughter. The combat power of a level 1 fierce beast was rated at 3 stars, but it lacked innate talents and skills. In contrast, humans had awakened talents.
Qin Feng's current combat power was assessed at 1 star, making him theoretically not a match for the giant mouse. Fortunately, the mouse was severely injured, with both hind legs broken and multiple wounds, lying on the brink of death.
This was his chance.
A severely wounded Gnawing Tooth Giant Mouse was something he was confident in dealing with. Thinking this, Qin Feng crouched and approached, taking advantage of the grass cover.
Five meters... Four meters... Three meters... Two meters...
When Qin Feng was just a meter away from the mouse, it seemed to sense him, abruptly awakening from its dazed state and lifting its head.
In haste, Qin Feng lunged forward. His left-hand knife flashed, directly stabbing the mouse's throat.
Squeak! Squeak! Squeak!
The mouse cried out, attempting to dodge, but with its broken hind legs, it couldn't avoid the attack.
In a critical moment, it struck with a claw directly at the steel knife.
Snap!
The mouse's strength was immense, sending the knife flying. However, at that moment, Qin Feng's right hand flashed with cold light, and another steel knife plunged in. This was his follow-up move.
Splurt!
Blood sprayed out.
With the enhancement of his strength-boosting talent, Qin Feng's knife pierced through the thick fur of the fierce beast, entering its throat.
Squeak... Squeak...!
The mouse emitted a piercing scream.
Swish!
Qin Feng withdrew the knife, blood spurting more than ten feet away.
Giggling... Giggling...!
Strange sounds came from the mouse's throat, blood gushing out, and finally, its head tilted, falling heavily to the ground, lifeless.
A level 1 fierce beast that required four or five people to surround and kill was picked off by him.
Buzz!
At this moment, a white light rose from the mouse, surging into Qin Feng's body.
[Successfully killed a level 1 Gnawing Tooth Giant Mouse, gained +30 energy points!]
Qin Feng felt a warm sensation throughout his body, incredibly comfortable. At the same time, a level display appeared in his mind.
Killing a level 1 fierce beast granted 30 energy points, elevating his level from 1 (0/100) to 1 (30/100).
In other words, with 100 energy points, he could advance to level 2. It was a promising start.
Delighted, Qin Feng approached the mouse and placed his hand on it once again.
A burst of white light flashed!
The comfortable feeling spread throughout his body.
[Endless Extraction Successful! Gained 2 agility attributes!]
Excellent! His agility index rose to 11 points, surpassing the normal value for adults. His strength was further enhanced.
Currently, he had two more significant advantages.
Thinking of this, Qin Feng walked towards the body of the woman nearby.