All the evil beasts in the world, I feed on demons and monsters

Chapter 221 Sudden Hunting Mission
"Well, I guess I misjudged it."

"The equipment is really powerful."

The man with the double red stick gave a thumbs up and said, "He's quite interesting."

He stood up, about to touch Biao Shouxun and leave.

"and many more."

Ji Ran felt a fluctuation within her body, and her eyes trembled slightly.

"Would you be interested in being my sparring partner?"

Although I won this battle, I'm still far from being as strong as I thought.

Double-flowered red sticks, without armor.

He relied entirely on his materialization skills to withstand his own attacks.

He himself was covered in blood-scale armor, his body was covered with indestructible bone, and his muscles were covered with a physical defense enhancement that was nearly six times that of the Wrathful Beast!

Even so, he was still struck through his armor and pierced through his flesh by the double-flowered red stick!
If Shuanghua Honggun hadn't been somewhat dismissive of him, and hadn't fought with such intensity that he hadn't given him time to adjust, he definitely wouldn't have won!
His physical strength was 4.07, which did indeed give him power beyond the first tier. However, compared to the Double Flower Red Staff, who was a Nirvana cultivator, he was far inferior.

Unless one improves their physical abilities, that is, their combat skills, they will inevitably be at a disadvantage when facing him.

The key to becoming powerful at the second tier is not simply an improvement in the physical body or primordial spirit, but a qualitative change in abilities!
The boiling blood that exploded inside his body cooked his internal organs almost instantly!
If it weren't for Vlad's regenerative abilities permeating his flesh through the armor, he would have died even faster than the Double Flower Red Stick!

However, even Vlad, at level 3, couldn't withstand the Boiling Blood, only managing to hold out for a little longer.

At the same time, Ji Ran believed that if it wasn't a ring battle, but a life-or-death struggle, then the Double Flower Red Stick must have some trump card moves!
Who would believe that a Level 4 Nirvana cultivator only knows how to swing nunchucks around?

"Oh?"

The man with the red stick raised his voice and said, "You want to spar with me?"

Shuanghua Honggun scanned Ji Ran's equipment and said, "Sure, 5000 spirit essence for one match."

"500 spiritual essences".

Before the Double Flower Red Stick could speak, Ji Ran said, "No matter how expensive, I'll go to the Forgotten River Mirror."

There are sparring partners at the training ground, but the situation is very dire.

Because the real place to improve one's skills is the Mirror of Oblivion. Generally speaking, finding a sparring partner in the martial arts arena is to seek guidance from a master.

This guidance should come from someone far superior to oneself. A double-flower red stick (a high-ranking official in the imperial examination system) is not enough.

Clearly, the Double Flower Red Stick also understands this problem.

A level 4 expert can guide a level 1 or 2 expert, but to guide someone like Ji Ran who can surpass one's own level 3 expert, forget it.

It's just a boast about 5000 spiritual essence.

What if this rich guy who uses magical artifacts is willing to give it to me?
Unfortunately, this traveler didn't like lavish spending.

He paused slightly, somewhat conflicted, and said, "It's not enough. If it keeps ending in a draw, I'm just wasting my Qi."

"It's okay, a draw isn't necessary."

Ji Ran laughed and said, "Once I feel I'm ready to spar, I'll really start. If you win, it'll be like I've replenished my Qi."

"can!"

The double-flower red stick immediately agreed!

Why not get paid and replenish your Qi at the same time?
"Now?"

"Do not."

Ji Ran said, "I'll contact Chanyin when I need it."

"Row."

Shuanghua Honggun chuckled and said, "I mostly hang out in the training grounds or wait for orders at the [Information Exchange Center]. Your official organization has been hiring a lot of casual players lately."

"it is good."

Ji Ran nodded.

Without further ado, Shuanghua Honggun waved his hand and immediately disappeared from the training ground. Ji Ran saw through the cicada's song that as soon as he left, a new line appeared after his status: "Random matchmaking in the training ground."

Is this guy's fighting skill purely based on the training grounds?

As a free spirit, he was clearly lacking in spiritual energy. He was also very careful about how he spent his spiritual energy.

I need to come here more often in the future.

Ji Ran touched his chin.

The wind beast on the seat next to him carried the Zashiki-warashi onto his lap.

Ji Ran sat in the audience, stroking the soft fur of the Wind Beast.

"You all need to practice too. I'll take you to a martial arts demonstration next time."

One's own battles also require adapting to the coordination with spirit beasts.

The Wind Beast licked Ji Ran's palm, took two deep breaths, but still couldn't feel the wind. Feeling very insecure, it leaned closer to Ji Ran.

"Ow!"

The Zashiki-warashi was just in the audience; clearly, this clever fellow knew what Ji Ran meant.

She suddenly jumped up and grabbed Ji Ran's ring.

Then the little devil suddenly bent down and tried to crawl into the ring!

However, she got stuck halfway in, her body bent over.

"Wow!"

"Woo!"

puff!
The Zashiki-warashi pulled out its head, its dark eyes filled with tears, and then it turned and ran barefoot!
The little imp trotted along on its thigh toward the Wind Beast, hiding behind its front legs. It cautiously peeked out, staring at the ring, its nose twitching slightly.

“She wanted to come in, but I’ve already fused with the Bloodscale Armor.” Vlad opened his eyes on the ring and said helplessly.

"Yes, I will buy a suitable accessory as soon as possible, transform it into a magical artifact, and use it as a place for her to reside."

As a type of spirit, Zashiki-warashi normally reside in houses.

If you want to carry it for a long time, you will naturally need to prepare a container.

Of course, if you want the Wind Beast and Zashiki-warashi to play a greater role, they still need to be upgraded.

"Well!?"

The little devil in red was suddenly lifted up.

Ji Ran held the zashiki (a traditional Japanese seated mat) and placed it on her shoulder.

The little imp rubbed her eyes and glanced at Vlad with a somewhat arrogant air. Unfortunately, the level 3 peak vampire didn't even look at her. After speaking to Ji Ran, he fell silent again.

He also needs to reflect on the battle that just happened.

I failed in my duty and put the young master in danger!

The Zashiki-warashi didn't see those eyes, so it sat on Ji Ran's shoulder and swung its slender legs.

Ji Ran did not leave immediately.

His eyes gleamed with excitement as he looked at the arena, riddled with holes from the battle.

The training ground is actually a supplement to the Mirror of Oblivion.

Besides being useful for combat, the Mirror of Oblivion is more importantly a tool for muscle memory! When a technique is used within the Mirror of Oblivion, it is immediately memorized by the muscles, allowing for rapid mastery of the technique.

The training ground is suitable for practicing against different opponents after mastering the moves, thereby improving combat reaction and skills.

but!

All of this applies to ordinary travelers!

For myself!

completely different!

Hunting season!

【Supernatural Power·Hunting Years】

Description: By slaying any living being, you can steal its time and add it to yourself, gaining 100% of its abilities and status. (Can be evolved)
Note: Currently at level 3, the hunting time target is 1/3 complete. (Yuan Xiong)

Ji Ran had felt that this skill was a bit strange before.

After killing Yuan Xiong of the Kuizi Altar, all I gained was his specialization status.

But at this moment, after killing the Qi of the Double Flower Red Stick, he also felt the fluctuations of the Hunting Year!

The double-flowered red staff formed from the Qi gave him 30 seconds.

That is, the time the two fought on the arena!
"Hunting the Year!"

Ji Ran let out a soft sigh and closed his eyes in the audience.

[You have obtained the "Double Flower Red Stick" reward, which grants you 30 seconds.]

moment!

A fierce fighting spirit and ruthless cruelty surged within Ji Ran!
In that instant, Ji Ran was completely immersed in the fighting state of the Double Flower Red Stick!

Every detail of his movements and every combat technique was displayed in full detail before him!
Sixty seconds passed in the blink of an eye.

Ji Ran opened his eyes, and the word "obsession" flickered in his eyes. All the emotions that did not belong to him were swallowed up by the beast of obsession.

[Hunter: You experienced 30 seconds of time, sensing the consciousness of the Double Flower Red Staff battle—a talent innate to Nightmare Masters.]

[Acquired: Specialization: Introduction to Combat Awareness]

Ji Ran understood.

He finally understood the true meaning of the Hunting Year!
Insight!

This is a time-manipulation technique, not a skill that allows you to directly borrow abilities!

Instead, focus on understanding the skills! Understand the passage of time!

Absorb the experience gained over time and make it your own!

The Yuan Xiong who hunted before—he was a real person, and what he hunted was the rest of his life.

I gave myself a full three months!
If you want to gain something from him, you need to fully understand his state of mind for three months!

Just like in ancient times, one should meditate in seclusion, without any distractions.

too long!
So I hadn't discovered the usage of "Hunting Year" before!
But the training ground!
This platform, which utilizes Qi for combat, features battles that are never too long! It's perfect for improving your specialization using [Hunting Years]!
Of course, this is all predicated on the ability to win!

suddenly!

Ji Ran's cicada-like voice flickered for a moment.

"Ok?"

Ji Ran's eyes flickered; it was Captain Xie Yan!
[Food: An emergency mission has been launched. The logistics personnel are to immediately depart for Yashan Base. You are to proceed directly to Qing City.]

[Food: Let's set off now.]

Ji Ran was taken aback, then replied immediately.

[Zhuoxian: Okay.]

Ji Ran stood up, preparing to leave.

But he sighed... there were still six days until New Year's Eve.

Will I still be able to go home for the Chinese New Year?
(End of this chapter)