章 89: Hunting Down a Beast to Tame

He examined the fang with fascination, noting its miniature form within one of his inventory slots. It was like something straight out of a game. But he couldn't afford to dwell on this new feature. He had a mission to complete.

First, he cleansed his wound in the cool river water. To his surprise, the pain had already subsided, and the gash was healing at an astonishing rate. He hadn't even needed a bandage. His enhanced physique, combined with the superficial nature of the wound, allowed for rapid recovery.

Rejuvenated, William ventured deeper into the forest, encountering a variety of mutated creatures. He battled packs of mutated wolves, more spiked panthers, and even gigantic bats emerging from hidden caves. Each victory brought him closer to his goal, and the steady accumulation of experience points resulted in a satisfying level-up.