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### Chapter 5: Level 3 Monsters, Instant Kill!
Outside the Novice Village lay the wild monster area, bustling with players eager to level up. Su Yu entered the game half an hour later than most, and the lively scene was already crowded with adventurers hunting for experience points.
In **Evolution**, leveling up was notoriously slow. Killing a level 1 [Slime] granted a mere 1 experience point, requiring an exhausting 1,000 points to advance from level 1 to level 2. This meant players had to defeat 1,000 slimes, making the area teeming with activity.
As Su Yu glanced around, he noticed clusters of players scattered across the level 1 monster zone, waiting eagerly for slimes to respawn. Each time a slime appeared, multiple spells flew through the air, creating a chaotic yet exhilarating environment.
Determined not to fight for scraps, Su Yu made his way towards the higher-level monster area.
In the level 2 [Goblin] territory, the situation was a bit quieter. Here, teams of three or four players banded together, struggling to take down a single goblin.
At the entrance of the area, Su Yu noticed a middle-aged warrior sporting a thick beard conversing with a striking young female assassin. Intrigued, he approached them.
"Hey there! Do you want to team up with us? We could use an extra hand!" the young woman said, her voice friendly yet assertive. Her name, "Snowflakes Falling," appeared above her head—a poetic title that contrasted with the harshness of the wild.
Su Yu offered a polite smile. "Thanks for the offer, but I'll pass. I'm just going to take a look at the level 3 area over there."
"Trust me, you don't want to head over there alone," the middle-aged man chimed in, his name flashing as "Xinghua Cream." "We just came back from there, and you really need a solid team to tackle those monsters. Level 3 creatures are no joke!"
"Yeah, and you'll definitely need a priest!" Snowflakes added, her expression shifting from hope to concern. "It's pretty tough without backup."
Su Yu chuckled lightly, sensing their genuine concern. "I appreciate the advice, but I think I'll manage. Just checking it out."
Watching him walk away, Xinghua shrugged, turning to his daughter. "Well, I guess he's determined. We may need to find another party."
"Yeah, he looks somewhat capable, but maybe not the brightest," Snowflakes quipped, watching Su Yu's retreating figure.
A wry smile crossed Su Yu's face as he overheard their conversation. "Handsome but not very smart?" he mused silently, shaking his head. It seemed he couldn't escape the role of an ordinary player, no matter how much he'd improved his appearance with his character customization.
Arriving at the level 3 monster area, Su Yu was greeted by a stark contrast: the number of players here was significantly reduced. He spotted three teams of five, all struggling against the formidable [Black Boar], which boasted 50 HP.
As he observed, a team unleashed their attacks, only to see their damage numbers hover around "-2" and "-3." The sight of the boars shaking off the weak hits was both comical and frustrating.
Finding a secluded spot, Su Yu prepared to demonstrate his unique skills. He raised his magic wand, channeling his energy as he released a [Magic Bullet].
Aiming carefully, he unleashed the spell, and it shot forth, striking the defenseless [Black Boar].
**60!**
The monster collapsed instantly. The sheer force of Su Yu's attack stunned the nearby teams.
A notification from the system chimed in his ears:
"**Ding! You killed [Black Wild Boar lv3] and gained 3 experience points.**"
Su Yu's eyes gleamed with excitement as he realized he was capable of quickly leveling up in this area. "The legendary bloodline is really something!" he thought, reflecting on how his **Star Bloodline** had elevated his abilities. If he hadn't been blessed with such an advantage, he'd still be stuck battling slimes.
Yet, he was also keenly aware of the importance of resources. "Without the investment of psionic coins in my skills, even my legendary bloodline wouldn't matter much," he reminded himself. The level 1 monsters could only yield a meager 8 to 15 psionic coins each, making it imperative to find a steady income of resources.
Fueled by his recent success, Su Yu continued his relentless assault on the [Black Boars]. He alternated between casting [Magic Bullet] and unleashing scrolls of [Fireball] and [Frostbolt]. Each spell landed with devastating efficiency, the boars standing no chance against his barrage.
Ten minutes passed as he steadily wiped out the wild boars, gradually progressing deeper into the area.
Meanwhile, Xinghua and Snowflakes were still searching for a suitable party.
"Dad, why hasn't that guy come back? You think he's alright?" Snowflakes asked, her brow furrowed with concern.
"Who knows? He's probably fine," her father replied, shouldering his shield. "But let's see if we can find him in the level 3 area. He might need help."
"Do you really think he can handle it? Maybe we should just head back," Snowflakes said, glancing back nervously.
"Nonsense! It's always better to check." With that, Xinghua led the way toward the level 3 territory.
As they approached, Su Yu's system message chimed once more:
"**You have gained enough experience points and leveled up to level 2!**"
Although he had entered the game later than most, his strategy had propelled him to catch up swiftly.
The equipment drop rates in **Evolution** were notoriously low, and after ten minutes of relentless "boar slaughter," he had amassed a variety of materials but only a few pieces of equipment. Among them was a pair of [Cloth Boots (Normal)], which he had successfully upgraded to a rare quality.
**[Cloth Boots (Rare)]**
- **Defense:** +10
- **Movement Speed:** +0.4
- **Intelligence:** +3
With the new boots equipped, his movement speed surged to 1.6 meters per second. He felt faster, more agile, and more powerful than ever before.
Checking his updated stats, Su Yu felt a surge of satisfaction:
**Character: [Destroyer]**
**Level:** lv2
**Occupation:** Magician
**Bloodline:** [Star Bloodline (Legend)]
**Attributes:**
- **Strength:** 6
- **Agility:** 6
- **Intelligence:** 16
- **Constitution:** 5
- **Luck:** 10
**Spell Power:** 26
**Health:** 90
**Mana:** 120
**Defense:** 25
**Spell Crit Chance:** 0
**Movement Speed:** 1.6
**Experience:** 2/2000
**Fortune:** 7378881360
**Equipment:**
- **[New Magic Staff lv1 (Rare)]**
- **[New Magician Robe lv1 (Rare)]**
- **[Cloth Boots lv1 (Rare)]**
**Skills:**
- **[Magic Bullet (Rare)]**
- **[Pointing Hand (Legendary)]**
With his newfound abilities and equipment, Su Yu felt a surge of confidence. The world of **Evolution** was vast, and he was just beginning to tap into its depths.
As he prepared for the next wave of monsters, he couldn't shake the feeling that his journey was only just beginning.
*(End of this chapter)*
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