Chapter 4: The Weakling Host
Following the locations marked by the system, He Qin found an abandoned lot near the campus.
He eagerly looked at the monster distribution information scanned by the system, diligently searching for an SS-rank monster, but only saw D-rank to A-rank on the map.
【Noticing the host heading towards the most concentrated area, System 0487: Host, your physical level is C-rank, your fitness is very weak. Please carefully consider the monster-fighting spot.】
【The eager-to-challenge-SS-rank He Qin was shocked: But I was B in the entry exam! And my combat effectiveness index is B+!】
【The merciless System 0487: Pity, that's all.】
【The completely disregarding of the host's fragile state 0487: According to the system's scan of your stats, host, your physical fitness is C, your IQ is A, your EQ is D, and your appearance is B+. I suggest you prioritize D-rank monsters first. The system doesn't want you to just die right after being bound.】
Hearing its words, He Qin felt very discouraged. Thinking of the distant upgrade points, he asked with a glimmer of hope: 【If I encounter danger, will the system provide any help?】
【Shocked by his shamelessness, 0487: Do you think we're some kind of god-like system? We're a legitimate system! We only monitor your "salted fish" index!】
Too many flaws, He Qin didn't know where to start: "..."
【System 0487: Also, I need to remind the host that when upgrading by fighting monsters, you must remember not to let anyone discover your actions. If you are found actively fighting monsters for upgrades, you will receive electric shock punishment.】
【He Qin asked: Can't the system's existence be revealed?】
【System 0487: It's not that you can't, it's just that if you secretly fight monsters for upgrades, it will be judged as A-rank positive behavior, and the electric shock intensity will be 100 times what it was before. The host needs to be mentally prepared.】
What kind of bizarre settings are these?
He Qin didn't want to delve further into this strange system. Looking at the distribution map, he felt an urge to go to the A-rank monster area, but seeing the densely packed monsters, and remembering his own physical fitness rating, he finally gritted his teeth and went to a very remote area, where there was a lonely D-rank monster.
Let's take care of a low-level one first, He Qin thought.
【System 0487: Ding! Monster scan complete!】
Monster Name: Whirlwind Thunderclap Rabbit
Level: D
Extractable Crystal: Acceleration Crystal
Height: 15cm
Weight: 800g
Max Speed: 50km/h
He Qin stared at the data, somewhat puzzled. The small white rabbit in front of him was so cute and soft, how did it get such an incomprehensible name? And its little short legs, a top speed of 50km/h, that's equivalent to 13.889 meters per second, isn't that a bug?!
He Qin cautiously approached the monster. As he walked, he observed. The soft and cute Thunderclap Rabbit was currently crouched under a tree, eating grass, no different from the regular white rabbits he had always seen. He felt even more doubtful.
When the distance to the Thunderclap Rabbit was only about two meters, a "crack" sound came as He Qin stepped on a dry tree branch.
He looked down at his foot, then looked back at the Thunderclap Rabbit, and saw the previously calmly grazing small white rabbit turn its head to look at him.
The Thunderclap Rabbit chewed a few times.
Man and monster stared at each other.
Everything seemed to be calm and ordinary.
The next second, the originally grazing Thunderclap Rabbit suddenly bristled, literally bristled!
He Qin watched as its originally docile white fur instantly turned into sharp quills, and the previously pitiful red eyes, now bloodshot, glared at him, making him feel a chill.
He Qin unconsciously took a small step back, but this tiny movement seemed to provoke the monster, and the Thunderclap Rabbit, with a powerful push of its hind legs, rushed towards him in a flash.
He Qin was frightened and instinctively ducked his head, avoiding the most deadly attack. Then he looked up to see the Thunderclap Rabbit readying itself to charge him again...
Here it comes!
He Qin's heart skipped a beat, and he turned and ran, his speed surpassing any previous exam.
"Ahhh! Help!!!"
【The disgusted System 0487: I told you you're a weakling.】
He Qin: "Is this the time to say that?!!"
【System 0487: Host, you need to carefully observe the combat characteristics of the monster. Fleeing blindly is useless.】
Still running desperately, He Qin: "It's charging at me!! It's covered in thorns!! How can I look?!!"
【The apologetic System 0487, whose business skills were not up to par when the host was just bound: Remind you, after opening the monster encyclopedia, there's an option to "View More" at the bottom. Going there will show you the monster's combat weaknesses!】
While running, He Qin followed the system's prompts and opened the "View More" option, and sure enough, found the four small words.
Checking the details in his consciousness, He Qin saw a line of text:
【Tip: The current monster's level is relatively low, its entire body is a weakness, its speed is fast but it only attacks in a straight line. It is recommended to consider a circuitous approach.】
What a mess!!!
He Qin continued to dodge the Thunderclap Rabbit's attacks, but the monster's speed was really too fast, and he could only rely on instinct to run towards cover to avoid its attacks.
However, after a few turns, he quickly understood the system's "circuitous approach" meaning.
When the Thunderclap Rabbit was about to catch up to him again, He Qin suddenly swerved to the right.
Sure enough!
As He Qin gradually grasped the method, he was no longer anxious. He swerved to the side again, dodging the attack while noticing that the Thunderclap Rabbit landed on an open area in front of him, before launching its next attack.
He Qin dodged while paying attention to the terrain around him. This open area was quite spacious, but there weren't many cover objects, except for the large tree where the Thunderclap Rabbit had been grazing, and a few medium-sized rocks.
He Qin consciously led the Thunderclap Rabbit towards the tree, each time the monster was about to collide with him, he would dodge to the sides, guiding it towards the big tree.
After quickly calculating the Thunderclap Rabbit's trajectory in his mind, He Qin tried a few times, feeling about 80% confident, then charged straight towards the tree.
However, He Qin deviated from the planned route, passing by the tree instead of going straight to it. Just as 0487 thought he was going to run another lap, he suddenly darted behind the tree.
The Thunderclap Rabbit landed on the open ground less than a meter from the tree.
At this point, He Qin had adjusted his movements, taking a ready stance with his legs as the Thunderclap Rabbit charged at him again, but he remained motionless.
In just a split second, the Thunderclap Rabbit attacked, and just as it moved, He Qin crouched down swiftly.
A not-so-loud "bang" exploded overhead, and He Qin's heart was pounding rapidly, but he didn't have time to wait. With a flash, he turned around and caught the falling Thunderclap Rabbit.
Looking at the small, soft rabbit in his hand, He Qin finally slumped to the ground, exhausted.
【System 0487: Ding! Congratulations, host, for successfully defeating the Whirlwind Thunderclap Rabbit! Please cover your palm over the monster's injured area, and I will extract the monster crystal for you immediately!】
He Qin followed the instructions step by step, and when he saw a small red crystal in his hand, he still couldn't quite believe it.
The scenes from just now were still vividly before his eyes. That sense of strategic battle with the monster, integrating himself into the environment and seizing the opportunity to strike, filled him with a thrilling, fiery passion.
After a moment, He Qin tightly gripped the D-rank crystal in his hand, lying on the ground and kicking his legs excitedly, his face beaming with a smile so wide it reached his ears. He had never felt such exhilaration before.
【The 0487, equally pleased with his success but feeling the host was overreacting, couldn't help but pour cold water on him: Host, this is just a D-rank.】
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