73: Blood coagulation beads, the joy of harvest

Wait for a moment.

The blood mist gradually thinned and cleared, revealing the scene within.

It was still a wolf, a gigantic Bloodthirsty Mad Wolf.

【Bloodthirsty Mad Wolf Lv22 (???): The death of its pack has awakened a mysterious bloodline within the Bloodthirsty Mad Wolf. It seems to be undergoing some kind of metamorphosis. To be safe, please interrupt it in time.】

Not only did the information introduction become completely different, but its appearance also changed drastically.

The Bloodthirsty Mad Wolf seen before, aside from its red eyes, was no different from an ordinary wild wolf.

However, now, the Bloodthirsty Mad Wolf wrapped in blood mist had not only red eyes but also blood-colored fur.

Moreover, its physique became as robust as a large black ox.

As the blood mist was slowly absorbed by it, its aura continued to strengthen.

“Is it evolving into a boss?”

Liu Yang was excited.

“Could it be another big harvest?”

Liu Yang was very clear about the boss’s drop rate.

As for whether it was dangerous, he didn’t care much.

A Level 22 monster, even if it evolved into a boss, probably wouldn't be much stronger.

Unless it instantly evolved into a king, then Liu Yang would have to consider whether to escape.

But is that possible?

The chances were slim.

Time flew by, and the blood mist was completely absorbed by the Bloodthirsty Mad Wolf.

Liu Yang looked at the target with anticipation.

“Uh…”

The information was the same as before, nothing different.

But the blood mist had been completely absorbed, wasn't that enough?

Thinking of this, Liu Yang frowned.

“I waited for half a day just to kill you after you evolved into a boss, and this is it?”

The truth was, this really was it.

Owooo!

The Bloodthirsty Mad Wolf roared furiously, leaping high with a strong smell of blood, and pounced on Liu Yang.

Liu Yang raised his sword and charged forward, sweeping past beneath the wolf’s belly.

Pfft!

The long sword entered the flesh, and the two crossed paths.

A long gash was cut across the wolf’s belly, and various internal organs spilled out, splattering across the entire grassland.

【You disemboweled the Bloodthirsty Mad Wolf. Second Kill skill triggered. The Bloodthirsty Mad Wolf died.】

【Congratulations on killing the Bloodthirsty Mad Wolf. You received 500g of rice x1, Three-Leaf Lotus x3, Leveling Pill Fragment (1-10) x5, Blood Coagulation Orb x1, Spiritual Energy x2.】

“Alright, I admit I waited for nothing.”

The display of Spiritual Energy proved that this was just an ordinary monster with a deceptive appearance.

“But this also reminded me that the level of monsters is not static.”

“If I don’t pay more attention, I might suffer a big loss in the future.”

Liu Yang stopped thinking and began to count the items dropped by the Bloodthirsty Mad Wolf.

Rice and level pill fragments were always scarce, no amount was too much.

As for the Blood Coagulation Orb, he had to check it first.

【Blood Coagulation Orb: A product of the Bloodthirsty Mad Wolf’s failed metamorphosis. After use, Energy +20. (Limited to one per person)】

“20 Energy? Doesn’t that mean I just picked up 10 free attribute points!”

“The surprise came so suddenly, what can I say!”

With a thought, the Blood Coagulation Orb disappeared from Liu Yang’s hand.

Looking at the status page again, the maximum Energy value increased to 1800.

Remembering that there were still 23 soul nourishing fruits in the warehouse, he decided to kill two birds with one stone and immediately took out 7 of them.

Crunch, he ate one.

Crunch, he ate another.

“Nice, sweet and sour, similar to blueberries.”

He praised, his movements uninterrupted, continuing to stuff them into his mouth.

Soon, all 7 soul nourishing fruits were eaten.

【You have consumed 7 soul nourishing fruits. Spirit +7.】

The notification sounded, and his Spirit attribute immediately soared by 7 points.

Counting the previous 3, the quantity had reached the limit, and eating more would have no effect.

Immediately after, he took out 20 Leveling Pill Fragment (1-10)s.

【You have collected twenty Leveling Pill Fragment (1-10)s. Do you want to synthesize a Leveling Pill (1-10)?】

“Yes.”

【Leveling Pill (1-10) synthesized successfully.】

【Congratulations! You have obtained two Leveling Pill (1-10)s.】

Liu Yang held the Leveling Pill and chose to use it directly.

【You have used Leveling Pill (1-10) x2. Your level has increased by 2 levels, and you have received 2 free attribute points.】

At this point, the data on the status page changed significantly.

【Status】

【Name】: Liu Yang.

【Age】: 24 years old.

【Physical Condition】: Moderately fatigued.

【Location】: Dungeon Great World - Fairy Realm.

【Occupation】: Guardian.

【Level】: 5.

【Free Attribute Points】: 42.

【Spirit】80+ (Soul strength, professional growth aptitude 1:2)

【Constitution】136+ (Physical quality, professional growth aptitude 1:2)

【Energy】180+ (Energy value 1:10, professional growth aptitude 1:2)

【Energy Value】: 60/1800.

【Equipment Additional Attributes】:

Monster drop rate +50%.

Attack damage +50%.

Defense +43%.

Attack speed +18%.

Ignore target defense +4%.

Paralysis attack +4

Damage reduction +3%.

Constitution +3%.

Only 60 Energy points remained, which couldn't be used anymore and needed to be saved for emergencies.

Coincidentally, it was getting late. Liu Yang found a spot to summon his Home, hid it, opened the portal, and went Home after work.

At Home, by the fertile fields, Liu Yang took out several seeds and placed them in the scarecrow’s hands.

These seeds were bought by him during the day, but he was in a hurry to hunt monsters, so he hadn’t planted them yet.

Now that his Energy was used up, he had plenty of time.

The scarecrow, sensing the crop seeds in its hands, immediately began to act.

Rice was planted in the east, strawberries in the west, corn in the south, and peaches in the north.

The scarecrow’s movements were skilled, one pinch of seeds per hole, no more, no less, with specific spacing, which made Liu Yang exclaim, “Professional!”

If it were him, he would definitely have just scattered them as he did before.

After the scarecrow finished planting the seeds and returned to its original position, Liu Yang began to ripen them.

“Replenish Spiritual Energy.”

With food in hand, he felt no panic. He directly threw in 4000 points.

Then he said, “Activate acceleration.”

As before, after he spoke, the fertile fields were enveloped in mist.

Under the effect of mysterious power, the seeds successively germinated, grew, flowered, bore fruit, and matured.

When the crops ripened, the two scarecrows immediately set out.

【The scarecrow collected crops for you, obtaining 120 jin of rice, 130 jin of strawberries, 230 ears of sweet corn, and 340 peaches.】

With a large batch of crops ripening, Liu Yang’s face was filled with the joy of harvest.

His joy wasn't about how much Spiritual Energy he could sell, but rather his happiness for the rich and varied food.

Wearing familiar clothes, eating familiar food, and then watching some learning materials, this familiar way of life would allow him to forget his troubles, give him a feeling of returning to reality, and bring him a strange sense of peace.

He took out a peach, peeled off its skin, and immediately began to eat it in large bites.

This ripe peach had fine and soft flesh, was juicy and sweet, with a rich peachy aroma, melting in his mouth.

Liu Yang ate so ravenously, juice flowing, that it could make the little widow next door cry with envy.

“Satisfying.”

One wasn’t enough, so he had another, stopping only when he was full to the point of burping.

“Ah, why do I suddenly feel like this is pretty good?”

“Work at sunrise (monster hunting), rest at sunset, live in a small detached villa, eat self-grown fruits and vegetables, have someone cook a few small dishes, and then two cans of beer…”