First, the Triple Experience Potion.
Triple Experience Potion
Upon use, experience gain increases threefold, lasting for one hour.
Price: 998
Su Fan directly purchased one hundred of them.
Next were the Flying Talisman and Guiding Bee.
Flying Talisman
Allows direct teleportation to quest starting points. Usages: 20/20.
Price: 1998
Ten Flying Talismans were bought.
Guiding Bee
Allows direct teleportation to quest objective locations. Usages: 20/20.
Price: 1998
Then came the Super Blood Pool and Super Spirit Pool.
Super Blood Pool
Automatically restores full HP after combat. 10,000,000/10,000,000.
Price: 3999
Super Spirit Pool
Automatically restores full MP after combat. 10,000,000/10,000,000.
One of each was used immediately. Su Fan's HP and MP bars were then overlaid with purple and blue. As long as Su Fan consumed HP or MP, upon leaving combat, his mana or life would be fully restored.
Although these items did not directly increase combat power, they made it more convenient for Su Fan to level up, freeing him from trivial worries.
Su Fan headed directly to the blacksmith's shop.
"Boss Li, why the long face? Did something happen?"
"Alas! The wolf packs have been rampant near Wolong Slope recently, and the materials for crafting my equipment can't be transported in," sighed Blacksmith Li.
"Is there anything I can help you with?" Su Fan continued to ask.
"I need a lot of beast bones. Can you help me kill some wild wolves and get me some beast bones?" Blacksmith Li said.
"Certainly, leave it to me!"
"Then I'll trouble you, young hero."
[Quest: Collect Beast Bones 0/10]
Su Fan immediately used the Guiding Bee.
Su Fan's vision flashed, and he appeared near Wolong Slope.
"It really is convenient," Su Fan exclaimed.
This trip back and forth would have wasted a lot of Su Fan's time. Now, with a single flash, he was here, greatly increasing his efficiency.
Su Fan's gaze swept and he spotted the figure of a wild wolf.
Wild Wolf
Level: 2
Damage: 2-8
HP: 50/50
Su Fan could definitely win in a one-on-one fight. Su Fan currently had 36 HP, but his damage was high. With eleven points of Strength plus weapon bonuses, each sword strike dealt about ten damage. It would only take five or six strikes to kill a wild wolf.
Although the opponent's maximum damage was also high, after deducting defense reduction, it would hit Su Fan for at most four or five points of damage at a time. Su Fan could afford to trade blows.
Su Fan immediately stepped forward and engaged in combat, exchanging blows with each other.
The wild wolf finally died when Su Fan's HP was down to 6 points.
A golden light rose, and Su Fan leveled up again.
With the Triple Experience Potion used, leveling up was fast. Su Fan effectively killed three wild wolves at once, greatly increasing his efficiency.
As before, all attribute points were allocated to Strength.
Su Fan's damage increased again. Su Fan continued to hunt for wild wolves.
This time, the fight was faster. The wolf died when Su Fan still had over ten HP remaining.
After some time, Su Fan successfully collected ten beast bones and his level also increased to 4.
Su Fan directly used the Flying Talisman, instantly returning to Blacksmith Li.
Blacksmith Li showed no reaction to Su Fan's sudden appearance.
"Boss Li, I found the beast bones," Su Fan said, directly presenting the bones to Blacksmith Li.
"That's wonderful. Thank you, young hero. This is a small token of my appreciation. I hope you won't refuse."
[Quest: Collect Beast Bones completed. Reward: 100 copper coins, one iron sword.]
Long Iron Sword
Level: 5
Damage: 6-11
Still a white-tier equipment, but much better than level one gear. Su Fan's level was not yet high enough to use it.
Su Fan left the blacksmith's shop and went to another tailor's shop.
He accepted a quest there as well, this time requiring animal hides. Su Fan completed it with ease, receiving quest rewards, and his level also increased to five.
Animal Hide Hat
Level: 5
Defense: 7
Animal Hide Robe
Level: 5
Defense: 7
Animal Hide Boots
Level: 5
Defense: 6
After equipping this set of gear, Su Fan's strength significantly increased once more.
"It's time to do the main quest."
Su Fan felt he was ready to undertake the main quest. Most of the quests in the beginner village were completed, and there was nothing left worth exploring.
Su Fan entered Wolong Slope again, heading deeper into the slope.
As Su Fan reached the end of Wolong Slope, with a rumble, a giant lizard appeared behind Su Fan, blocking his path.
Su Fan felt a bit apprehensive looking at such a large lizard, mainly because he was unsure if it was a scripted event like in the game, or if he truly had to kill the Earth Dragon.
That's right, this giant lizard was the legendary Earth Dragon!
The giant lizard crawled forward and charged at Su Fan. Su Fan retreated in fear, but behind him was a cliff, leaving Su Fan with nowhere to go.
"Damn it! Get lost!" Su Fan, helpless, drew his long iron sword and slashed at the giant lizard.
Su Fan struck the giant lizard, but the lizard also rammed into Su Fan. Su Fan fell and slid backward, nearly falling off the cliff.
This single blow took away half of Su Fan's HP.
"Crap, I can't beat it!" Su Fan wanted to run. This was nothing like the game. Where was the plot? Where was the rescue?
Su Fan wanted to escape, but how could the giant lizard let him? With a flick of its tail, it sent Su Fan flying.
Su Fan's HP dropped again, leaving only a sliver.
"It's over, we're toast!" This was Su Fan's thought at the moment.
"I wonder if I can revive."
The giant lizard's tail swung towards Su Fan again. Su Fan closed his eyes in despair.
"Beast! Cease your aggression!"
A young and beautiful woman descended from the sky like a fairy, repelling the giant lizard's tail with a palm strike.
"Are you alright?" Long Die asked Su Fan with concern.
"I'm fine!" Su Fan was very excited.
As expected, there was a plot!
The woman before him was named Long Die, the heroine of "Martial Arts Hegemony." She met the protagonist during the quest to slay the Earth Dragon, and they would have many more interactions later.
"It's good that you're alright. Beast, how dare you cause trouble here! Take your life!" Long Die shouted, drawing a green treasured sword and attacking the giant lizard.
The giant lizard was no match for Long Die. In a few swift moves, Long Die slew the giant lizard on the spot.
"Thank you, heroic lady, for saving my life. I have nothing to repay you with, except to offer myself," Su Fan said, cupping his fists towards Long Die.
His words differed from the plot. He wanted to see Long Die's reaction.
"Offer yourself! Don't speak nonsense, or I'll kill you!" Long Die said displeased.
Heh, as expected. Although the plot was the same, the people here seemed to have their own consciousness and thoughts, reacting differently based on the protagonist's dialogue.
"Heroic lady, may I know your esteemed name?" Su Fan asked, cupping his hands.
"My name is Long Die," Long Die said generously.
"Miss Long Die, you saved my life. I have no way to repay you, so please allow me to treat you to a meal."
"Alright. It's not often I get to go out. Is there anything good to eat here?" Long Die seemed very excited.
Then Su Fan led Long Die to the inn in Qingfeng Village.
"Innkeeper, bring us the best dishes!" Su Fan said generously.
This was just a beginner village, so the cost was not high. Even the best dishes were only around a hundred copper coins, which Su Fan could afford.
Soon, the dishes were served.
"Wow! It smells so good!" Long Die sniffed exaggeratedly.
"You haven't eaten dishes like this before?" Su Fan knew Long Die's true identity. Could such ordinary food make Long Die find it delicious?
"I rarely eat out. My father doesn't allow me to go out."
Su Fan immediately understood. It was like someone accustomed to delicacies suddenly tasting food from a roadside stall; it would also taste delicious, not because it was exceptionally good, but because it was novel.
"I have to go, otherwise my father will worry. Goodbye." After finishing her meal, Long Die bid farewell to Su Fan. Su Fan knew this was a normal plot point and did not try to make her stay.
"It's time to go back. Innkeeper, please book me a room."
Su Fan should also return to reality soon.