radicalducati Chapter 2 The Murderer
Chapter 2 The Murderer
"It's enjoyable, but you can't overindulge, it's bad for your health. I'm still young."
Xiao Yan patted off the grass clippings and dirt that were stuck to him and stood up.
He moved his still somewhat weak hands and feet while looking around.
Before leaving last time, although he came and went in a hurry, he still took some time to make some basic arrangements to prevent wild animals from entering.
Centered on the ground, they cleared away the bushes and set up several makeshift tripwires and obstacles using vines, thorns, and sharpened sticks.
While it can't stop powerful spirit beasts, it can at least guard against mindless wild beasts.
So that when he's recovering from being "lying down," his "too" will turn into "big."
Currently, the simple traps and warning mechanisms remain intact, showing no signs of being triggered or damaged.
On the ground nearby, besides his own footprints, there were only a few scattered traces left by small animals.
Xiao Yan breathed a slight sigh of relief, but his vigilance remained undiminished. This only meant that the area he had chosen was temporarily free of large predators, not that the entire forest was so friendly.
When he traveled through time, he returned to the place he came from; Amen, he's still somewhat humane.
"For safety's sake, let's first check if there are any dangers nearby."
Xiao Yan did not act rashly. Instead, he found a large tree nearby that was thick enough and had lush foliage. He climbed up the tree using both his hands and feet and hid in the fork of the trunk, using the branches and leaves to conceal himself.
The view from this vantage point is much more expansive.
The birdsong is melodious and clear, and there are many different kinds of birds.
In the distance, the faint roars of beasts could be heard, but the sounds were not violent; they were more like ordinary hissing. By the stream, several creatures that resembled sika deer but had short, crystalline antlers on their heads were drinking water.
Further into the bushes, there seemed to be some kind of rabbit rustling about.
This area appears to be relatively peaceful, with no signs of particularly powerful spirit beasts.
"Great, it's the newbie zone. The century-old wild boar boss at the entrance isn't here either, so we can be a bit bolder."
Xiao Yan nodded in satisfaction as he considered his objective.
"What things in this forest of Douluo are easy for me, an outsider from another world, to obtain, and that I can sell back in the Doupo world for a good price?"
Soul bone? Immortal herb? He didn't conjure up any fantasies.
That's not something he can touch right now.
Soul rings? He can get them by killing soul beasts, but he doesn't have a martial soul!
The key point is that without a martial spirit, it cannot be absorbed. It seems that the World Gate can only absorb and analyze its energy, and cannot be taken away directly as a physical object.
Moreover... there are risks involved in killing soul beasts.
"Wait... what about the spirit beast itself?"
Xiao Yan's eyes lit up.
"Moreover, younger soul beasts are relatively weak in combat, which is perfect for me right now."
Xiao Yan's mind immediately started working. "It doesn't necessarily have to be killed. If we can get some hair, blood, or some low-level spiritual plants they guard, hmm... even plant-type soul beasts would work!"
As he thought about it, his gaze fell on the small grasses radiating a silvery-blue light under the big tree, on the rocks, and by the river.
These small grasses are everywhere, with slender leaves, serrated edges, and sturdy stems, all shimmering with a faint silvery-blue sheen...
In the original setting of Douluo Continent, Blue Silver Grass is a standard useless martial soul, which can be found everywhere and has no combat power. It is known as "the most useless martial soul among useless martial souls".
"But as the protagonist's martial soul, it must have its merits."
Xiao Yan stroked his chin, his thoughts racing.
"What exactly will it be used for? I can't think of anything right now. Let's collect a batch of samples first!"
With that thought in mind, he no longer hesitated and nimbly slid down from the tree. After landing, he moved with lightning speed, his hands reaching out like scythes to begin ravaging the faintly glowing blue silver grass.
While Xiao Yan was busy tricking the "troublemaker" Blue Silver Grass...
Northeast of Nottingham City, at the entrance to the Soul Hunter Forest.
A tall, middle-aged man with a weathered look, accompanied by a thin, dark-skinned boy in a school uniform, showed a warrant to the guard.
After verification, the two were allowed to pass and entered the Soul Hunter Forest.
……
Half a day passed in the blink of an eye.
The sky gradually darkened.
Xiao Yan looked at his "achievement" with satisfaction.
The once lush lawn has become bare, replaced by a huge, solid bundle of blue silver grass behind him, taller than a person.
As long as he can hold it, Amen can send him back with the items; this quantity is sufficient for now.
However... this trip wasn't just about harvesting Blue Silver Grass.
Xiao Yan turned to look to the side, where two rabbits, tightly bound by vines, were squirming restlessly.
These two rabbits are quite unique, covered in soft pink fur and with white bellies, making them very beautiful.
However, their brains seem to be somewhat mismatched with their appearance, appearing rather dull!
Xiao Yan was focused on cutting grass when one of the grasshoppers, in a panic, crashed headfirst into a large tree and fainted on the spot.
The other one foolishly circled its companion, and was easily caught by him. The extent to which it walked right into the trap made Xiao Yan think that eating them would probably damage his intelligence.
It feels nice to the touch, soft to the touch, and the bones are also soft. Its fur should fetch a good price.
"Pink fur and white body, it's a special breed of white rabbit... It's not bad for testing whether living creatures can follow it through tunnels."
Xiao Yan patted the grass clippings and dust off his hands and looked down at the necklace pendant on his chest.
The return process didn't seem to require him to actively provide energy, since he was forcibly "shoved" in through Amen, and it felt like the Douluo world was unwilling.
Therefore, if he wanted to leave, Douluo would forcefully "squeeze" him out with just a thought.
Very "willful", and Amen is also very domineering!
Xiao Yan looked up at the already dim sky; the forest at night was not a place for leisure.
"It's time to go back, taking these local specialties with us."
Just as he finished speaking, a sound suddenly came from the surrounding forest!
A deafening roar echoed throughout the woodland.
Xiao Yan shuddered instantly, like a startled rabbit, and jumped behind the tall bundle of blue silver grass, shrinking his body and straining to look in the direction from which the sound came.
Driven by his pounding heart, he almost disregarded everything and tried to shout "Amen" to escape back.
But after he held his breath and observed for a moment, the trees in the distance did not seem to shake violently, nor did they seem to be fleeing. After the loud noise, the area became strangely calm again, with only the rustling of the wind blowing through the treetops.
"What's going on?"
Xiao Yan was filled with doubt and surprise, and couldn't help but look up at the sky again. Dusk was just beginning to fall, there was still a faint light on the horizon, the clouds were thin, and there was no sign of rain or thunder.
"Where did that thunder come from? It startled me..."
"Don't let me find out who you are, or you'll be sorry!"