5: Shoot the mutant cat and gain the skill [Agility]

“Meow~~”

A sudden meow instantly put Bai Xuan on high alert. He spun around, his gaze fixed.

A creature the size of a leopard reflected in his pupils.

[Low-Level Mutant]

Staring into its Bloodthirst yellow-blue heterochromatic eyes, Bai Xuan seemed to see greed and hunger.

“Is this a monster that mutated after a stray cat was infected with the virus?”

“It also has the 'Low-Level' prefix. Infected creatures seem weaker than before infection, while mutants are much stronger than before mutation.”

“A feline of this size… its combat power is quite terrifying…”

“However, I still have a question. This game world is so real… it's practically a parallel world… so the laws of this world should be the same as the real world.”

“According to the law of conservation of energy… for a stray cat to mutate into a monster the size of a leopard… where did it get the energy?”

“By eating?”

“If that's the case, how many infected creatures, or even mutants, did this mutant cat eat to become what it is today?”

“Don't think about it for now.”

“After all… now is not the time to think.”

These thoughts flashed through Bai Xuan's mind.

Watching the mutant cat ready to attack at any moment, Bai Xuan decided to strike first.

Raised his bow, aimed, drew the string, fired.

A series of fluid, seamless movements.

“Whoosh!!”

Seeing this, the mutant cat's pupils constricted, and it quickly dodged.

Although its speed was fast, the arrow's speed was even faster.

“Pfft!”

The arrowhead pierced through fur and flesh, but it only pierced through fur and flesh.

The mutant cat's fur was very tough, and its muscle density was also very high.

Although the fiberglass arrow could injure the mutant cat, it was not lethal unless it hit a weak point like an eye.

But the mutant cat reacted very quickly, and its movements were very Agile.

Hitting its eye was not an easy task.

It's just…

Bai Xuan glanced at his skill bar.

[Skill: Archery LV2 (198/200)]

“It's about to level up.”

“At that time… it will be different…”

The mutant cat was hit by an arrow, but its eyes became even fiercer.

The pain ignited its ferocity, and its bloodshot eyes became even redder.

Just as it was about to launch an attack, Bai Xuan had already fired a second arrow.

“Whoosh!!”

Seeing this, the mutant cat dodged while charging.

However, the arrow was not so easy to avoid; this arrow hit its torso.

“Pfft!”

Gray-black blood flowed out. Although the mutant cat felt pain, it also knew that this prey's counterattack was not fatal.

Since that was the case, why should it be afraid?

Soon… it would be able to enjoy the deliciousness of its prey.

This scent… it really smells good…

[Skill "Archery" proficiency +1]

Watching the mutant cat getting closer, Bai Xuan just shot as fast as he could.

The third arrow.

“Whoosh!!”

“Pfft!”

It still only hit the torso.

But as the prompt appeared before him.

[Skill "Archery" proficiency +1]

The skill [Archery] finally leveled up.

[Archery LV2 → LV3]

[The effect of skill "Archery" has been comprehensively improved, and players can choose one of the following three enhancement options:]

[Long Range: Shooting distance increased by 5%]

[Rapid Fire: Shooting speed increased by 5%]

[Precision: Shooting accuracy increased by 5%]

Without the slightest hesitation, Bai Xuan directly chose [Precision].

At this moment, the mutant cat had already reached five meters in front of Bai Xuan.

With a pounce, the mutant cat opened its sharp fangs, seemingly ready to bite through Bai Xuan's neck at any moment.

However, at this very moment, Bai Xuan had already fired the fourth arrow.

This arrow was faster, more accurate, and more powerful!

“Whoosh----”

“Pffft!!!”

An arrow pierced its left eye, and as gray-black liquid gushed out, the mutant cat couldn't help but let out a cry of pain.

“Meow!!!”

Its body also suddenly stiffened.

Seizing this opportunity, Bai Xuan fired the fifth arrow.

“Whoosh----”

“Pffft!!!”

This arrow pierced its right eye, going straight into its brain.

Just two arrows were enough to destroy a good part of the mutant cat's brain.

So it died.

Its corpse fell to the ground, and a gray-black orb of light emerged.

However, this orb of light was not the size of a fist, but a bit larger than a fist.

He reached out his right hand and touched it.

[Obtained skill "Agility"]

[Skill: Agility LV1 (0/100)]

[Effect: Passive skill. You will become more Agile. Perception +5%, Reaction Speed +5%, Agility +5%]

After acquiring the skill "Agility", Bai Xuan only felt a sudden pain throughout his body. This pain was not intense and was bearable.

However, three seconds later, the pain suddenly turned into a tingling sensation, which was very comfortable and enjoyable. More importantly, there was a change in his body.

Lighter, more nimble, more acute, more flexible.

“This feeling… it's truly wonderful…”

“Just a passive skill dropped from killing a [Low-Level Mutant], and I seem to have undergone a complete transformation.”

“Although this change did not break the limits of the human body, for ordinary people, they would need long periods of exercise and training to achieve such gains.”

“And this, for me, is just the beginning.”

“In the future, if I hunt more powerful monsters and acquire more powerful skills, what kind of astonishing changes will they bring me?”

“It's making me more and more excited.”

“Let's continue hunting.”

During the hunt, Bai Xuan discovered something.

As long as he moved at his fastest speed, he could gain proficiency for the skill [Agility].

This was good news.

So, during his hunt this afternoon.

Not only did Bai Xuan gain 0.68 units of attribute points.

These attribute points, Bai Xuan naturally distributed them evenly.

[Strength: 1.37 → 1.52]

[Physique: 1.42 → 1.59]

[Agility: 1.39 → 1.54]

[Spirit: 1.34 → 1.49]

In addition, the proficiency of skills [Archery] and [Agility] had a good increase.

The proficiency of [Archery] also increased to (113/300).

The proficiency of [Agility] also increased to (62/100).

This feeling of improving little by little, getting stronger little by little, was truly addictive for Bai Xuan.

He [exited] the game world.

Bai Xuan planned to take a shower first, then go to his hotpot dinner appointment.

However, after taking a shower, Bai Xuan looked at himself in the mirror, and his expression couldn't help but change.

“My changes… are actually this obvious…”

The increase in attributes naturally leads to changes in the human body.

Bai Xuan had noticed his changes, but he hadn't expected them to be so obvious.

His skin condition had improved, becoming not only fairer but also more delicate, and many minor blemishes had disappeared.

His muscles became more defined. What were once thin muscles now had clear lines, like they were carved with a knife and axe, well-proportioned and harmonious, very pleasing to the eye, with a sense of masculine heroism.

Although his facial features hadn't changed much, many subtle adjustments made them more coordinated, increasing Bai Xuan's attractiveness by a small margin.

Overall, Bai Xuan became more masculine, heroic, and handsome, exuding vibrant vitality and the spirited air of youth.