Rebirth in a Courtyard: I Am a Little Hunter

"The small range and high consumption are due to the low level, insufficient total amount of true essence and control." He quickly and calmly analyzed, "But since it can be used in the real world, this planting technique is a heaven-defying skill."

Back in the game world, using the planting spell required purchasing seeds. Wei Chen went to the general store, bought wheat seeds, and stood beside ten acres of farmland outside the city. He silently recited the planting spell, and one acre was planted in no time, just like playing a game, without consuming his true energy. Soon, all ten acres were planted.

The final, huge change appeared on the map.

When Wei Chen focused his consciousness on the panoramic map of the game world again, he was surprised to find that the area at the end of the winding river at the edge of the map, which had been shrouded in mist, had suddenly opened up!

The mist receded like a tide, revealing a majestic and imposing outline! It was a massive mountain range that stretched endlessly and soared into the clouds!

The mountains were steep, with jagged rocks, and covered in a dense, almost primeval, dark forest. At the foot of the mountains, a wide, roaring mountain stream, filled with mist, flowed into it. This entire mountain range was several times larger than the "Newbie Grassland" and "Outer Woodland" he had previously explored combined!

This is the vast world that truly opens up after reaching level ten in the game!

"Roar—!" "Awooo—!" Faintly, deep, powerful roars like muffled thunder, along with mournful and drawn-out wolf howls, pierced through layers of forests, echoing from the depths of the mountains. The wildness and ferocity contained in these sounds far surpassed that of the wild boars and goats on the grasslands, sending chills down one's spine and making one's blood seem to freeze.

Wei Chen felt a chill run down his spine. The new map meant new challenges, but also greater rewards! He suppressed his excitement and, with Da Huang in tow, cautiously explored the direction of the mountains.

He walked upstream along the increasingly swift stream, the air seeming heavy and damp, carrying the scent of earth and decaying leaves. Soon, he reached the foot of the mountain. Here, the trees were taller and thicker, entwined with vines.

They hadn't gone far when a patch of low bushes ahead began to shake violently, accompanied by heavy panting and grunting sounds. A massive wild boar, with tusks like two curved daggers and covered in black bristles like steel needles, suddenly smashed through the bushes and appeared a dozen meters in front of Wei Chen! Its small eyes flashed with a ferocious red light, and white steam billowed from its thick nostrils; it was clearly startled.

[Wild Boar Lv10]

A message box popped up. It really was a level 10 monster!

"Perfect for a test!" Wei Chen's eyes blazed with fighting spirit. He swiftly drew his bow and nocked an arrow, once again displaying his skill in piercing the willow branch!

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!" Three arrows shot out in quick succession, accurately hitting the wild boar's thick shoulder blades!

*Thud! Thud! Thud!* The arrow pierced flesh, but it was like hitting tough old tree bark; it only penetrated a small section before being stopped by strong muscles! The wild boar, in pain, let out a deafening roar. Far from falling, it was completely enraged, pawing the ground with its hind hooves, head down, like a runaway black chariot, rumbling towards Wei Chen with a stench that filled the air! The ground trembled slightly!

"Such strong defense!" Wei Chen's pupils contracted. The wild boar's hide and flesh defense far exceeded that of wild boars of the same level on the grasslands! Even a mastered Piercing Arrow could only cause such a superficial wound?

This is truly a game-like effect! In the real world, I could easily take down a wild boar with a single arrow. The game world must follow its own rules.

Just as the terrifying tusks were about to strike him, Wei Chen pushed off with his feet, his body darting to the side like a willow catkin, narrowly avoiding the ferocious charge. The boar's massive body grazed past him, the force of the wind it generated stinging his cheek.

"If the piercing arrow won't work, then try this—the armor-piercing arrow!" Wei Chen's eyes flashed, and he made a decision in an instant. He took a deep breath, and the powerful true energy in his dantian surged and flowed into the arrow he held tightly in his right hand, following the unique path of the [Armor-Piercing Arrow]!

*Whoosh!* The birchwood arrow in his hand seemed to come alive, its shaft emitting a low, vibrating sound! A layer of extremely thin yet incredibly sharp, visible pale golden aura, like the sharpest drill bit, enveloped the fine iron arrowhead! An invincible penetrating intent locked onto the wild boar ahead, which had turned around again, preparing to launch a second charge!

"Break!" Wei Chen exhaled, his voice booming, the bowstring twanging like thunder! "Boom—!" The bowstring exploded with a sound several times more powerful than usual! The arrow, wreathed in pale golden light, transformed into a golden lightning bolt tearing through the night! Its speed far surpassed that of an arrow that could pierce a willow leaf! Wherever the arrow passed, the air seemed to be pierced, emitting a sharp, piercing whistle!

"Pfft—ripping!" Instead of the dull sound of flesh being pierced, there was a tearing sound of leather being instantly pierced by a sharp weapon! The armor-piercing arrow, like a red-hot iron poking into solidified butter, pierced through the wild boar's proud, needle-like thick hide and tough muscles without any resistance! It entered from the side of its relatively vulnerable neck, and then emerged from the other side with a spray of scalding blood and bone fragments!

"Roar—!" The wild boar let out a deafening scream, its massive body stiffening abruptly, its charge halting abruptly! It looked down in disbelief at the bowl-sized, translucent hole in its neck, from which blood gushed forth like a fountain!

Its massive body swayed, its four thick legs could no longer support it, and with a loud crash, it collapsed to the ground like half a wall, kicking up a cloud of dust. Its limbs twitched violently a few times, and then it fell completely silent.

[Experience points +15]

A golden notification popped up.

Wei Chen stood there, slightly out of breath, looking at the ox horn bow in his hand, which still retained a trace of true energy warmth, and his heart was filled with turbulent waves.

Amazing! Incredibly powerful! A level 10 wild boar that would take more than a dozen arrows to kill with a single piercing arrow was defeated in just three arrows with an armor-piercing arrow! Especially that last arrow that pierced through the armor, it was simply devastating! The terrifying penetrating power that ignored defense, and the feeling that the arrow could pierce through everything as it left the bowstring, made his heart surge with excitement.

"This 15% ignore defense... Although it didn't trigger this time, the basic armor-piercing ability alone is a qualitative leap!" Wei Chen clenched his fist, gaining a direct understanding of the power of the armor-piercing arrow.

He didn't rush in, but cautiously led Big Yellow further into the dense forest at the foot of the mountain. The light grew dimmer, and the smell of humus became stronger. Suddenly, behind a pile of moss-covered rocks to their side, two eerie green lights appeared, filled with a sense of coldness, cunning, and greed.

Immediately afterwards, the second and third pairs of green lights lit up one after another!

Jungle Gray Wolf lv12

A message popped up: Three! Three gray wolves, taller and with smoother muscle lines and sharper fangs than ordinary prairie wolves, emerged silently from behind the rocks and shadows of the trees, forming a semi-encircling posture.

Instead of charging like wild boars, they crouched low, growling menacingly, their cold wolf eyes fixed on Wei Chen and Da Huang, filled with the patience and cruelty of hunters.

A chilling and dangerous aura, far more intense than when facing the wild boar, swept over him! The level 12 advantage and the wolf pack's innate cooperative hunting instincts instantly put immense pressure on Wei Chen. Da Huang also sensed the strong threat, its fur bristling, emitting a low and fierce growl, and stood in front of Wei Chen.

This must be the game's world rule: a level 10 player challenging a level 12 monster carries a certain risk. In the real world, three wolves would be easy prey for Wei Chen, but in the game world, the wolves are of a higher level, posing a risk to a level 10 Wei Chen.

Wei Chen's expression turned serious. The three level 12 jungle wolves were perfectly coordinated and extremely fast. With his current strength, a direct confrontation would be too risky.

While the armor-piercing arrows are powerful, they consume far more true energy than the piercing arrows. At his current level, he can't fire many more arrows. If he gets close and entangled by the wolves, the consequences will be unimaginable.

"Retreat!" He made the decision immediately, without the slightest hesitation.

"Big Yellow! Go!" he shouted, and at the same time quickly drew his bow. An ordinary arrow shot out with a sharp whistling sound, heading towards the ground in front of the largest wolf in the lead!

"Hah!" The arrow pierced deep into the soil in front of the alpha wolf's feet, sending pebbles flying! The sudden attack and sound caused the three gray wolves to pause noticeably, and their growls grew even more furious.

Taking advantage of this brief moment of hesitation, Wei Chen and Da Huang turned around without hesitation and ran back the way they came at top speed! Behind them, the furious howls of the wolves and the sound of their relentless pursuit immediately followed!

Wei Chen pushed his agility to its limit, using his familiarity with the terrain to nimbly weave through the trees. Da Huang also utilized its level 8 speed advantage, keeping close behind.

The chase lasted for hundreds of meters until they broke through the edge of the dense forest and returned to the relatively open area at the foot of the mountain near the stream. Only then did the three gray wolves stop, with the alpha wolf letting out a long, unwilling howl. They stood at the edge of the treeline, their green eyes coldly watching them, before slowly retreating into the dark depths of the jungle.

"Hoo..." Wei Chen stopped and looked back at the dark forest that resembled a lurking beast. He was still shaken, but his eyes burned with an even more intense flame.

"A level 12 wolf pack... indeed dangerous. It seems that this new map requires greater strength to explore in depth. Level 10 only grants the qualification to enter, not the ability to sweep through."

He didn't linger, returning to the area where the wild boars roamed. After killing all the wild boars that had spawned that day, his inventory gained 20 wild boars and 300 experience points. Then, he quickly returned to the safe hunter's hut area with Big Yellow.

Sitting in his familiar seat, Wei Chen calmed himself and brought up his attribute panel again. The pale golden light screen appeared exceptionally clear in the firelight.

Attributes:

Name: Wei Chen (Hunter)

Level: 10 (312/10000)

Cultivation Technique: Nine Heavens Sun-Shooting Technique

True Yuan: 55 years

Skills: Piercing Arrow; Armor-Piercing Arrow

Pet: Dog (Big Yellow) lv8

Life skills: Fishing; Farming

As his gaze swept across the panel, Wei Chen's mind became clear. Level ten was a huge watershed moment, opening up a whole new world for him.

The second stage of the "Nine Heavens Shooting Sun Technique" involves body tempering, incredibly powerful armor-piercing arrows, and the planting technique with unlimited potential.

"Tomorrow, I'll go check on the wheat I planted outside the game world city!" Wei Chen fell into a deep sleep amidst the crackling of the campfire and Da Huang's even breathing.