Capítulo 10: Level Up! Triggering Quest!
"That's right! Do you know who Su Shao is?"
"She's the daughter of Su Qingguo, the wealthiest man in Anning City!"
"Born with extraordinary talent and an exceptional background. You three uncles should consider yourselves lucky to team up with Su Shao. It's an honor!"
Seeing Su Rou remain quiet, Zhuo Feng stepped forward, speaking with a tone of pride.
Liu Qing adjusted his glasses, appearing proud as well, as if basking in shared glory.
Earlier, they had been considering rejecting the invitation from the three burly men. But after being intimidated by their fierce presence, they had quickly agreed. Now, having regained their composure, they felt they had lost face in front of Su Rou.
Thus, they sought to salvage their pride by leveraging Su Rou's identity, hoping to intimidate the three burly men and gain their respect.
"Ah, I see! In that case, it truly is our honor!"
"Yes! Being able to team up with Su Shao is indeed a privilege for ordinary players like us!"
"Rest assured! We'll ensure Su Shao's safety!"
Upon hearing Zhuo Feng's words, the three burly men revealed smiles of ingratiation.
However…
They didn't notice the glint of greed and cruelty that flashed in their eyes.
"Let's go! Move forward!"
Su Rou's cold voice cut through the air, issuing the command.
The three burly men, upon hearing this, eagerly agreed. They couldn't wait to venture deeper into the forest.
The further they went, the fewer adventurers they would encounter. It was then that they could fully execute their plans without interference.
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Soon…
The next day arrived.
At this moment, Qin Fan had already moved far from the outer edge of the Ghost Forest Range.
Here, the rugged terrain is marked by steep mountains and rocky cliffs, with few signs of human habitation. The monsters residing here have all reached levels 15 and 16. Only experienced adventurer teams dare to venture into these dangerous lands to hunt and search for treasures.
Last night, Qin Fan treated his little dragon to a sumptuous feast, which was thoroughly enjoyed by Xiao Jiu. Qin Fan could sense that his bond with Xiao Jiu was growing stronger.
Of course, he hadn't anticipated that his previously discarded E+ grade life skill, "Master Chef", would come in handy at this moment.
"Roar!!"
Suddenly, from the quiet valley, a loud roar echoed!
Boom!
Accompanied by the roar was the sound of flames exploding!
Before Qin Fan appeared five black-skinned horned rhinoceroses. They were called "Black Scaled Demon Rhinos".
Level 16, with Black Iron★★★★★ quality.
But now, they had been thoroughly roasted and were lifeless.
Under Xiao Jiu's breath of fire, these creatures weren't even a match.
[Looted successfully: 5 Black Scaled Demon Rhino Hearts!]
[Looted successfully: 5 Black Scaled Demon Rhino Horns!]
[Looted successfully: 500 Black Scaled Demon Rhino Scales!]
Qin Fan collected everything of value from the Black Scaled Demon Rhinos.
The hearts could be used as medicinal ingredients, the horns for crafting weapons, and the scales for crafting armor.
For a struggling Qin Fan, these materials were like treasure.
Buzz!
At this moment, Qin Fan's level surged once again, reaching 13!
Indeed, defeating monsters higher than your own level yields significantly more experience.
Qin Fan's personal status panel displayed new updates:
[Name: Qin Fan]
[Age: 18]
[Level: 13]
[Class: Dragon Tamer]
[Talent: Beast Affinity (SSS), Master Chef (E+)]
[Attributes: Strength 40; Wisdom 40; Endurance 30; Agility 30]
[Class Skills: Dragon Taming (S), Threat Mark (B), Dragon Berserk (B), Dragon Claw Assault (B)]
Anyone who knew the current state of the world – where resources were monopolized by major universities, organizations, and noble families – would be astonished by Qin Fan's progress.
A civilian leveling up by two whole levels in just two days was truly unheard of.
But Qin Fan knew… his growth had only just begun.
On the other hand, Xiao Jiu's level remained stagnant at 5. It seemed that leveling up a top-tier dragon pet required an immense amount of experience.
"Still need to keep hunting," Qin Fan muttered, rubbing his chin thoughtfully, preparing to continue deeper into the mountain range.
Of course, not every fight was left to Xiao Jiu. Qin Fan deliberately timed his solo battles with Black Scaled Demon Rhinos, keeping Xiao Jiu from intervening.
To others, this might seem redundant.
But to Qin Fan, it was absolutely necessary.
Even with his powerful dragon pet, he couldn't afford to neglect his own strength.
Strengthening himself ensured he would face battles with greater ease and confidence.
"Keep going deeper!"
Qin Fan exhaled slowly, his expression growing steadily more resolute.
"Roar!"
Feeling his determination to grow stronger, Xiao Jiu became equally fired up.
...
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Atop a mountain peak, Qin Fan sat in the shade, covered in blood, having just slain an 18-level monster, the Blue Star Leopard. His once-pristine clothes and basic armor were now tattered and worn from days of relentless battle.
Yet, his level had skyrocketed to 15!
In just five days, he'd risen from level 10 to 15—a terrifyingly rapid progression rarely seen in this world.
If the media discovered his pace, it would undoubtedly cause an uproar.
Meanwhile, Xiao Jiu had leveled up from level 5 to level 7!
[Dragon Pet: Radiant Flame Dragon (Infernal Blaze Sovereign)]
[Name: Ying Jiu]
[Nickname: Xiao Jiu]
[Gender: Female]
[Age: Less than a month]
[Level: 7]
[Attributes: Strength 800; Wisdom 800; Endurance 670; Agility 720] (No buffs, equipment, or items)
Such attribute boosts were monstrous. Even with just two levels gained, Xiao Jiu's attributes surged by hundreds!
Ding!
[Congratulations! You have triggered a random quest: 'Hero Saves the Beauty'!]
[Quest: Save the eldest daughter of the Su family, Su Rou!]
[Reward: 2 Diamond Chests! 1 Legendary Chest!]
[Penalty: None]
[Time Limit: 12 Hours]
"Please complete the quest as soon as possible!"
As Qin Fan prepared to continue his journey through the perilous depths of the Ghost Forest Mountain Range, he couldn't help but feel a flicker of unease—his calm mission of exploration had been abruptly interrupted by this unexpected quest.
Several days of silence from the system had finally ended, and it sprang to life with a random quest notification.
"Hmm? Hero Saves the Beauty!?"
Qin Fan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow upon seeing the quest description.
It suddenly brought back memories of Su Rou, along with the trio—Zhao Feng, Liu Qing, and Su Rou herself—who had entered the Ghost Forest Mountain Range. Those three had inexplicably invited three men with fierce faces into their party…
Damn it!
It was obvious now. Those three men were up to no good!
This was not unusual.
Su Rou brazenly wielded a rare 10-level purple-grade staff, which was practically a golden treasure for many adventurers. It was like a three-year-old holding a gold bar and walking down the street. A priceless treasure attracts unwanted attention.
"Xiao Jiu, immediately activate your mental domain! Scan for any movements around us!"
Qin Fan issued the command, his expression becoming more serious.
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