C3 Medicine King Scripture
"Rustle..."
The sound of crushed leaves whispered underfoot as Jiang Xiaofan, blade in hand, made a swift dodge. Yet the Wolf King's assault was relentless, its razor-sharp teeth gleaming with a cold menace as they clamped onto his shoulder.
A muffled groan escaped Jiang Xiaofan; a searing pain shot through his shoulder, nearly sending him into unconsciousness. But he gritted his teeth—this pain was trivial compared to the agony he'd endured the night before.
With that thought, he swung his blade with precision, the sharp edge striking the Wolf King's skull.
The beast merely shook its head and lunged at Jiang Xiaofan once more. Seeing the Wolf King's head unscathed chilled him to the bone.
His attack hadn't made a dent in its defense!
The Wolf King's level was simply too high, a foe beyond his current capacity to defeat.
It was clear that in terms of strength and speed, the Wolf King surpassed him. A direct confrontation would leave him no chance of victory.
As a seasoned gamer, Jiang Xiaofan knew well that finding the boss's weak spot or trick could double his effectiveness with half the effort.
"Roar!"
The Wolf King's jaws dripped with Jiang Xiaofan's blood. His body was soaked, blood pouring from countless wounds left by vicious fangs. If he didn't end this battle swiftly, he'd bleed out even if the Wolf King spared him.
Jiang Xiaofan's strategy targeted the Wolf King's mouth—a mammal's oral cavity was notoriously vulnerable. If he could just thrust his blade into its throat while it was open, victory would be his.
With a tactic in mind, he weaved and dodged, biding his time for the Wolf King to bare its fangs.
As expected, when the Wolf King pounced to bite, Jiang Xiaofan was ready with his blade. But the beast, as if anticipating his move, snapped its jaws shut and swerved aside.
The Wolf King skirted the strike and swept past Jiang Xiaofan, landing behind him. Cursing under his breath, Jiang Xiaofan spun around, and in that instant, a daring new idea sparked to life in his mind.
With no time to hesitate, Jiang Xiaofan acted decisively. His blade thrust forward, piercing the black chrysanthemum on the Wolf King's back, and plunged straight into its vitals!
"Aooo~"
The Wolf King howled in agony. Seizing the moment, Jiang Xiaofan released the knife handle and pounced on the beast, straddling it. He grabbed its muzzle with one hand and its lower jaw with the other, wrenching them apart with brute force!
The Wolf King struggled fiercely to close its mouth, but Jiang Xiaofan, summoning all his might, bellowed, "Open up!"
"Crack!"
The Wolf King's jaws were ripped apart in an instant, and the searing pain drove it into a frenzy, breaking free from Jiang Xiaofan's grip. It tucked its tail and bolted into the forest's depths!
Jiang Xiaofan attempted to pursue, but his grave injuries held him back, leaving him filled with regret.
As the wolves retreated with their king, Jiang Xiaofan slumped against a tree, despondent. "Damn it, I've lost everything—my weapon, my health. Now, I'm done for. I probably won't make it through this!"
The night felt unnaturally cold to Jiang Xiaofan, as if it intended to leech away his very warmth. Powerless, he leaned against the tree, watching his life ebb away.
Then, at that very moment, the System's chime echoed in his mind!
"Ding!"
"System Prompt: Congratulations, player, for slaying the Demon Beast Wolf King. You have earned a substantial amount of experience."
"System Prompt: Congratulations, player, for slaying the Demon Beast Wolf King. You have earned the reward: Wolf Strike."
Wolf Strike: Gather all your strength and launch an attack imbued with the might of the Wolf King, doubling the damage inflicted.
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Deep within the forest, a beam of white light soared toward Jiang Xiaofan and merged with his chest, filling him with a comforting warmth.
"System Prompt: Congratulations, player, on your successful advancement. Current Martial Level: Eighth Grade Martial Disciple."
"System Prompt: Congratulations, player, on your successful advancement. Current Martial Level: Ninth Grade Martial Disciple."
"System Prompt: Congratulations to the player for successfully leveling up. Current status: Martial Disciple, Level Ten."
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"System Prompt: Congratulations to the player for reaching Level 10. You've earned a reward: Level Gift Bag x1."
"System Prompt: Congratulations to the player for completing the mission: Slay the Wolf King (Difficulty Level C). You've been awarded +10 Points and an additional reward, the Blazing Sword."
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A cascade of system alerts took Jiang Xiaofan by surprise. It appeared that his recent attack had critically wounded the Wolf King, which soon met its demise. The creature's experience and rewards were automatically transferred to him.
Levelling up three times in a row was no small feat, and the Wolf King's bounty was indeed lavish. His wounds healed in an instant, and his vitality surged back to its peak!
With a mere thought, Jiang Xiaofan opened the Level Gift Bag!
"Ding!"
"System Prompt: Congratulations to the player for opening the beginner's gift bag and receiving the Medicine King Scripture."
Medicine King Scripture: This scripture contains knowledge of every spiritual herb and immortal plant known to the world, along with innumerable pill formulas and medicinal recipes. Possessing this tome could set one on the path to becoming a legendary Medicine King!
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Jiang Xiaofan was momentarily dumbfounded. It was almost a defiance of the natural order to have obtained something as precious as the Medicine King Scripture, though he lamented his current inability to refine pills.
The Medicine King Scripture promised to be of significant value in the future, so it was prudent to start learning from it now.
With a focused thought, the Medicine King Scripture transformed into a wisp of light that spiraled into Jiang Xiaofan's mind, infusing him with an abundance of knowledge on medicinal herbs and the art of pill refining.
Having absorbed the Medicine King Scripture, he resumed his routine of leveling up.
Within a month, he was determined to grow stronger. If he could only defeat Jiang Tianyang and Jiang Lun, he would have a chance to rescue Jiang Nianrui!
The Jiang family's Steel Saber was lost in the Wolf King's backside, but he had gained a new weapon, the Blazing Sword. He drew the Blazing Sword from his system inventory, and a thrill of excitement shot through him.
The sword was a vibrant red, its blade enveloped in searing Qi, as if it had just been plucked from the heart of a blazing forge. It was aptly named the Blazing Sword!
Blazing Sword (Yellow Rank, Sixth Grade)
Damage: ★☆
Effect: Attacks ignite the target with flames, enhancing damage.
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Martial Cultivators each possess their own martial equipment, ranging from the highest Tenth Grade to the lowest First Grade, categorized into four traditional levels: Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow. This Blazing Sword, being of the Yellow Rank, Sixth Grade, is considered quite exceptional! The steel blades and daggers dropped by slain monsters are mere scrap metal, not even capable of piercing a carotid artery.
Jiang Xiaofan equipped the Blazing Sword and opened his attribute panel, revealing a significant transformation from before.
Jiang Xiaofan
Level: 10
Martial Level: Martial Disciple Level Ten
Skill: Wolf Strike
Special: Medicine King Scripture
Function: None
Equipment: Blazing Sword
Points: 10
Luck: 0
Ability: Devour
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Now armed with respectable equipment and a skill, Jiang Xiaofan was set to traverse the Gloom Forest with ease.
He rested beneath a tree until the first light of dawn crept across the sky, awakening him. Despite the lack of rest, time was of the essence.
Navigating the Gloom Forest, Jiang Xiaofan followed the trail of blood left by the Wolf King, which was surprisingly easy to track.
Monsters were scarce in the Gloom Forest, but with half the wolf pack still alive from the night before, finding them promised a bounty of experience.
Soon enough, Jiang Xiaofan stumbled upon a craggy mountain, rising two to three hundred meters high, dotted with jagged rocks. Several grey wolves lay atop it, dozing.
As Jiang Xiaofan drew near, the keen wolves snapped to attention. Their howls echoed as a larger grey wolf emerged from a cave, its form shimmering with a faint glow. Jiang Xiaofan's excitement surged at the sight.
Another boss!
This grey wolf, though not as formidable as the one from the previous night, had apparently just assumed the role of the new Wolf King, prompting the system to designate it as a boss. With that in mind, Jiang Xiaofan was not about to hold back.
With a "clang," the Blazing Sword sang as he gripped it tightly, striding confidently toward the pack. At the Wolf King's bellow, several grey wolves charged at him with ferocious speed.
A grey wolf lunged at Jiang Xiaofan first. With a swift flick of his wrist, Jiang Xiaofan's Blazing Sword sliced through its neck effortlessly. The sword, sharp enough to cut through iron like mud, made quick work of the wolf pack.
In a flash of his sword, several grey wolves lay dead within seconds, their essence swirling as white light and merging into Jiang Xiaofan's body. At that moment, the wolf king let out a thunderous roar and charged down from the mountaintop, targeting Jiang Xiaofan with ferocious speed!
Jiang Xiaofan's lips quirked into a smirk as his sword blazed with fire, cleaving towards the wolf king's skull. True to its title, the wolf king managed to halt the Blazing Sword's descent partially into its head. It then snapped its jaws around Jiang Xiaofan's shoulder!
A surge of power welled up in Jiang Xiaofan's arm, and he delivered an upward punch to the wolf king's belly with his Wolf Strike technique. The wolf king yelped in agony, sent flying by the blow. With a nonchalant flick of his wrist, Jiang Xiaofan bisected the beast, its blood spattering across the stones as the system's chime sounded once more.
"System Prompt: Congratulations on slaying the Demon Beast Wolf King. You have gained a substantial amount of experience."
"System Prompt: Congratulations on your victory over the Demon Beast Wolf King. You have been awarded the Wolf Totem."
Wolf Totem: Unleash the Wolf Totem to boost your speed by 10% for a brief duration.
"System Prompt: Congratulations on your advancement. Your current Martial Level is First Grade Original Martial!"
Upon activating the Wolf Strike, Jiang Xiaofan felt his energy drain away in an instant, nearly collapsing. However, the surge of power from leveling up filled him with boundless strength, far surpassing his previous capabilities.
The gap between a tenth-level Martial Disciple and a first-level Original Martial might be just one tier, but the difference was vast. Now, Jiang Xiaofan could confidently declare that not even ten wolf kings could best him.
To the north of Gloom Forest, a roar sent a million sparrows scattering as two young girls dashed frantically through the woods.
"Senior Sister Wan Er! This third-level Suppress Mountain Tiger King possesses the power of a Spirit Martial. Given our current state, I fear we stand no chance against it!" The younger girl's brows knitted in concern as she sprinted desperately.
"Cursed Ocean Pavilion, how dare they ambush us! If we weren't injured..."
Su Waner wiped away the blood from her lips, her expression hardening as she commanded, "Su Lin, get out of here!"
No sooner had she spoken than she spun around and charged at the Suppress Mountain Tiger King. Su Lin cried out, "Senior Sister, please don't!"
"Roar!"
The Suppress Mountain Tiger King bellowed, its bloodshot eyes fixed hungrily on the two tempting targets. Su Waner, with a flourish of her Maple Sword, exuded the unmistakable presence of a Spirit Martial artist, "Beast! You won't succeed!"
Jiang Xiaofan glanced up at the birds flying over the northern forest, murmuring to himself in a daze, "So many birds. I wonder if they carry any experience points..."
