Qingcheng Disaster Area, L Town.
The blind Mad Rabbit scurried around the small abandoned house like a headless fly, making the house shake precariously.
Cheng Xing didn't waste time; whenever an opportunity arose, he closed in and left a long, deep bloodstain on the Mad Rabbit's body.
At the same time, each attack would provoke a counterattack from the Mad Rabbit, but Cheng Xing was also very cautious; after a successful strike, he would retreat and continue to look for opportunities.
The Mad Rabbit's health rapidly decreased with each successive attack, and a few minutes later, the Mad Rabbit no longer had any strength left to counterattack.
After Cheng Xing's direct strike to its heart, it completely collapsed.
【Killed Lv.3 Mad Rabbit, Exp +10】
Immediately, a book emitting a faint blue light fell from the Mad Rabbit's corpse. Cheng Xing's eyes lit up, and he quickly walked over to pick it up.
【Skill Book: Four Direction Slash】
【Quality: B-rank】
【Skill Effect: Unleashes 4 slashes at extremely fast speed, each slash dealing 150% damage.】
【Skill Restriction: Requires a weapon with a slashing effect equipped】
"It's actually a B-rank skill book!"
The item that dropped this time once again pleasantly surprised Cheng Xing.
Skill books could be said to be the rarest drops among all Disaster Beasts, as their drop rate was extremely low.
According to statistics, the probability of a skill book dropping from killing a Disaster Beast is 0.1%, while finished weapons are 1%, and even Disaster Beast materials only have a 20% drop rate.
The above are still probabilities for dropping items of the same level. For an F-rank Disaster Beast to drop a B-rank skill book, this probability is similar to winning the lottery jackpot in his previous life.
"The value of a B-rank skill book seems to be around 20 million, right?"
Cheng Xing carefully recalled the value of B-rank skill books. Even as someone who had lived two lives, he couldn't help but feel an urge to immediately pack up and return to the city to sell the skill book.
As soon as this thought appeared, he suppressed it.
Cheng Xing glanced at the Mad Rabbit's corpse; the lingering feeling of surviving a disaster had not yet dissipated.
He was still too weak. A mere Lv.3 Mad Rabbit could make him so disheveled. If it weren't for the traps he had set beforehand, his chances of winning would have been minimal.
"The most important thing now is to improve my strength. Money can be earned anytime, but life is only one."
"It's just this skill restriction, I wonder if a Tang Dao counts?"
"Never mind, I'll try it first."
Thinking this, Cheng Xing no longer hesitated and directly used the skill book.
【Learned Skill: Four Direction Slash.】
Looking at the system prompt, Cheng Xing suddenly felt a piece of knowledge appear in his mind.
"Four Direction Slash!"
Cheng Xing's hand movements were swift, his body moving with the blade. With one step, the Tang Dao's sharp slashing speed cut through the air. For a moment, sword light overflowed, and four slash marks appeared on a load-bearing pillar in the abandoned house, which then collapsed with a crash.
Looking at his masterpiece, Cheng Xing gasped.
"As expected of a B-rank skill, this destructive power is truly impressive."
If he had had this skill earlier, Cheng Xing wouldn't have been so disheveled. Now, he truly had the strength to face the Mad Rabbit head-on.
However, the sudden falling debris from the ceiling interrupted Cheng Xing's thoughts. The house, after being ravaged by both the Mad Rabbit and Cheng Xing, finally couldn't hold up and began to collapse.
Cheng Xing was quick-witted and rushed out before it completely collapsed.
"Continue leveling up!"
Cheng Xing patted the dust off his body, his fighting spirit surging, and without looking back, he walked towards the next trap.
This SSS-rank talent with a 100% drop rate was truly satisfying.
However, the next few traps weren't triggered by any Disaster Beasts, which made Cheng Xing feel a bit helpless.
"Have they all gotten smarter?"
There was no choice but to continue to the next trap.
The next trap was similar to the previous one, also on an abandoned overpass.
This time, Cheng Xing didn't come up empty-handed. A Mad Rabbit was venting its frustration on the broken overpass. There were no wounds on its body, clearly indicating it hadn't fallen for the trap.
"Perfect, let's try out the new skill."
Cheng Xing checked the monster's information; it was just a Lv.2 Mad Rabbit, perfect for testing.
Cheng Xing's brazen appearance immediately caught the Mad Rabbit's attention. Upon seeing a human, the Mad Rabbit seemed to have discovered something delicious.
Its wildly spinning red eyes immediately fixed, staring intently at the slowly approaching figure in the distance.
Its limited intelligence couldn't comprehend why this seemingly weak being in front of it wasn't afraid of it.
Driven by instinct, the Mad Rabbit opened its bloody maw and charged towards Cheng Xing at an extremely fast speed.
Cheng Xing's eyes sharpened. He stepped forward and drew his blade directly.
"Four Direction Slash!"
The next moment, figures intertwined. Accompanied by overflowing blade light, four bloodlines appeared on the Mad Rabbit's body, and then blood splattered as it fell powerlessly to the ground.
Instant kill!
The damage from Four Direction Slash was even stronger than Cheng Xing had imagined.
"If I use it continuously, I should be able to cast it about four more times."
Cheng Xing looked at the Tang Dao in his hand and muttered to himself.
He then sheathed his blade and walked towards the Mad Rabbit's corpse.
This time, the Mad Rabbit didn't drop anything rare, only two F-rank ore materials.
But Cheng Xing didn't mind and directly put them away. These were all money, each piece could sell for 500 yuan.
"Then, next, let's test where my limit is."
After tidying up, Cheng Xing didn't linger and continued to search for suitable Disaster Beasts in L Town.
This time, his target was no longer limited to the traps he had set earlier. Instead, he went wherever there were Disaster Beasts.
With an SSS-rank talent in his left hand and a B-rank skill in his right, even a passing dog... a Disaster Beast, would have to take a slash...
Meanwhile, on the other side of the L Town Disaster Area.
"Everyone, be careful. Although this is an F-rank Disaster Area, if you're not careful, you could still lose your lives here."
Liu Gu looked at the four novice adventurers behind him, sneered inwardly, and then spoke.
Listening to his words, three of them turned even paler with fright, while only one adventurer in a black robe remained unmoved.
"However, you don't need to be afraid. With me, an E-rank adventurer, escorting you, you will be fine."
After spreading a wave of fear, Liu Gu immediately took the opportunity to boast about himself.
The three frightened individuals moved closer to Liu Gu.
Seeing them like this, Liu Gu smiled with satisfaction, but his expression froze when his peripheral vision caught sight of the black-robed figure not far away.
This person had maintained the same distance from him from the beginning until now, completely covered from head to toe in a black robe.
He hadn't said a word, and it was impossible to tell if he was male or female. He looked very suspicious.
If he could, Liu Gu wouldn't have wanted to bring him along, but there was no choice; he paid too much.
Liu Gu's wandering thoughts were suddenly interrupted by the exclamations of the three people around him.
A Mad Rabbit had appeared in front of them at some point, glaring at them menacingly.
Those three new adventurers had never seen such a sight and immediately collapsed to the ground in fright.
"Don't panic, watch me."
Knowing it was time to perform, Liu Gu quickly stepped forward, drew the sword and shield from his back, and charged.
After dozens of exchanges, he dealt with the Mad Rabbit and then, under three admiring gazes, returned to the team.
"Now do you understand how worthwhile this leveling caravan is?"
"But boss, we've only gained a little experience. At this rate, how long will it take us to level up?"
Before Liu Gu could boast, one person immediately raised his hand and asked.
"What do you know? Slow and steady wins the race. Leveling up cannot be rushed."
Liu Gu glared at that person and then excused himself.
"Besides, there are many Mad Rabbits, what's there to be afraid of?"
After speaking, Liu Gu, fearing that someone might notice something, didn't give them a chance to speak and quickened his pace.
The other three exchanged glances and had no choice but to follow.
Only the black-robed person followed unhurriedly behind.
"Strange? Where are the Mad Rabbits? Have they all been killed?"
However, as they delved deeper into L Town, Liu Gu grew increasingly puzzled. Along the way, apart from the Mad Rabbit they first encountered, they hadn't seen a second one.
After an unknown amount of time, Liu Gu and his group finally saw the tail of a Mad Rabbit around a corner.
Liu Gu was overjoyed. If no more monsters appeared, he wouldn't be able to fool those four suckers anymore.
However, when they went to look, they couldn't help but gasp.
The Mad Rabbit was leaning against the wall, with four clear and gruesome wounds on its body, long dead.
"How unlucky."
Liu Gu left impatiently, with the three newcomers close behind.
At this moment, the black-robed person, who had remained silent, uncharacteristically stopped.
A clear and pleasant voice, like silver bells, rang out.
"What a fast blade."