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The sound of hooves echoed slowly along the rugged mountain path, and the chestnut horse's breathing gradually became heavier.

Wu Feng pulled on the reins, slowing the horse down.

Looking up, there was an even denser primeval forest ahead, with ancient trees reaching for the sky and vines entwining it, making the light seem a bit dimmer.

The air was filled with the damp smell of decaying leaves, mixed with a faint fishy odor.

After walking for about fifteen minutes, a relatively open clearing appeared beside the mountain path.

At the edge of the clearing, several strangely shaped monsters were lingering. They resembled wolves, but were much thinner and longer, with dark green fur, eerie eyes, protruding fangs, and dripping saliva that corroded the grass on the ground.

【Poisonous Wolf】, Level 25.

"This is it." Wu Feng dismounted, led the horse to a large tree on the outer side of the open space, tied it up, and then took out hay and water from his bag and placed them in front of it.

The chestnut horse lowered its head and began to chew, clearly quite tired as well.

Wu Feng took the ordinary single-edged sword from behind his back, held it in his hand, and weighed it in his hand.

The blade reflected the sparse sunlight filtering through the trees, giving it a cold, hard sheen.

He walked toward the few venomous wolves that had sensed the presence of a living person and were beginning to growl as they approached.

The starting stance of the Miao Family Knife Technique came to mind. Unlike the powerful straight slash of the Mountain Splitting Knife Technique, this second-rate knife technique emphasizes unpredictability and change. The subtle trembling of the wrist and the shifting and turning of the feet are all uniquely important.

The first venomous wolf pounced, moving so fast it created a foul stench; its forepaws gleamed with a dark green sheen, clearly indicating it was poisonous.

Wu Feng slid half a step to the left, and instead of parrying with his single-edged sword, he tilted the blade and gently flicked it from the side, following the direction the wolf was pouncing.

"Whoosh!"

The blade sliced ​​across the wolf's belly, leaving a trail of blood. The wound wasn't deep, but its location was tricky, causing the venomous wolf's forward momentum to falter slightly.

Wu Feng flipped his wrist, and the tip of his knife rose upwards, slicing towards the wolf's throat from bottom to top—this was a variation of the "groin-striking" move in Miao knife techniques, specifically targeting vulnerable areas such as the lower body and throat.

Sensing danger, the venomous wolf suddenly turned its head to bite, but Wu Feng's knife was faster.

"laugh!"

The blade pierced precisely three inches below the wolf's throat—a crucial point in the flow of qi and blood in this type of poison, as specifically pointed out by Yan Gang during his explanation. The poisonous wolf shuddered, whimpered, and collapsed to the ground, convulsing a few times before becoming still.

[Defeat the Poisonous Wolf and gain 220 experience points.]

[Miao Family Knife Skill Proficiency +210.]

Wu Feng sheathed his sword and glanced at the skill bar at the edge of his field of vision:

Miao Knife Techniques (Beginner Level 1680/2000)

Previously, while practicing basic stances with Yan Gang at the martial arts school, I had already accumulated some basic proficiency. Now, in actual combat, I am even more efficient.

Without pausing, he faced the second and third venomous wolves that pounced on him.

The glint of a knife flashed in the forest clearing.

Wu Feng deliberately suppressed his excessively high attributes, focusing on using speed and power that matched his swordsmanship level to fight his enemies, concentrating on honing each sword move.

"Entwining Silk Style" - The blade wraps around the wolf's claws like a serpent, with the tip pointing directly at the eye socket.

"Wind Style" - While dodging the attack, slash back with a knife to cut the wolf's leg joint.

"Mist-Breaking Style" - Facing the incoming poisonous mist, the blade rapidly rotates and stirs, dispersing the mist while simultaneously delivering the blade to the wolf's head.

Each strike is not intended to kill instantly, but rather to be precise and cunning, embodying the essence of Miao knife techniques: unpredictable, dangerous, and fast.

While the killing efficiency may not be as overwhelming as using Tai Chi, the understanding of the essence of swordsmanship is much deeper.

[Miao Family Knife Skill Proficiency +210.]

[Miao Family Knife Technique (Proficient). Knife damage +3%, attack angle slightly increased.]

The skill bar refreshed. Wu Feng continued his actions, keeping the remaining poisonous wolves at bay.

The Miao knife technique, when mastered to a high level, is executed more smoothly.

The wrist movements and the coordination of steps gradually took on a more fluid and graceful quality.

The blade is no longer just a straight slash; it now features many subtle curves and turns, specifically targeting the monster's joints, fascia connections, and vital energy points.

A venomous wolf attacked from the side, but Wu Feng seemed to have eyes in the back of his head. He shifted his feet and slipped away like an eel. With the momentum of his turn, he drew a strange half-arc with his single-edged sword and slapped the wolf's nose with the back of the blade.

The poisonous wolf howled in pain, and its attack faltered.

Wu Feng advanced with the momentum, the tip of his knife like a venomous snake spitting its tongue, piercing the hollow behind his ear.

[Miao Family Knife Skill Proficiency +210.]

……

When the miasma wolves that spawned at the edge of the open area were cleared in the fifth round, the expected sense of enlightenment regarding the smoother and more fluid execution of the sword technique arrived as scheduled.

[Miao Family Knife Technique (Minor Mastery). Arm Strength +15, Agility +10. Knife damage +8%, slightly increases hit rate and damage against flexible and swift targets.]

Wu Feng exhaled and glanced at the sky.

The sun was already setting in the west, and the light in the forest was even dimmer.

Without resting, he took out a water pouch from his bag, drank a few mouthfuls, and then continued to fight against the new wave of spawning monsters.

The Miao family knife technique, at the minor completion stage, has already begun to grasp that strange and fierce knife intent.

His swordplay became even more unpredictable, and with his constantly changing footwork, he moved freely amidst the attacks of several poisonous wolves.

The flashes of the blade sometimes resembled a gentle drizzle, targeting the lower body; at other times, they appeared like a sudden clap of thunder, striking directly at vital points.

Kill, sheathe your weapon, find the next target. Monotonous, yet fulfilling.

[Miao Family Knife Skill Proficiency +210.]

[Miao Family Knife Skill Proficiency +210.]

……

As the sun sank below the distant mountain ridge, turning the clouds on the horizon orange-red, the skill bar jumped up again.

[Miao Family Knife Technique (Mastery). Strength +25, Agility +18, Constitution +12. Knife damage +15%, slightly improved adaptability to mountainous terrain, increased attack speed.]

Wu Feng sheathed his sword and stood there, his chest rising and falling slightly.

Even with his current physical condition, he felt somewhat fatigued from the continuous high-intensity combat.

But feeling the newfound power within his body and the sword intent that felt like an extension of his own arm, the fatigue was washed away by a sense of satisfaction.

He glanced at the skill bar:

【Miao Family Knife Technique (Mastery 12800/15000)】

I'm only a little over two thousand skill points away from perfection.

It was nearly dusk, and the shadows in the woods were heavy.

Without further delay, he drew his knife and lunged at the last three-headed miasma wolves to spawn at the edge of the open space.

The glint of the blade appeared even more chilling in the twilight.

"Phantom Strike" - The figure flashes by like a ghost, the blade leaving bloody marks on the necks of the two wolves almost simultaneously.

"Breakthrough Style" - Facing the last wolf's dying counterattack, without dodging or avoiding, slightly tilt the blade and use the back of the blade to parry the wolf's claws. At the same moment, flick your wrist and the blade smoothly cuts into the wolf's belly as if cutting through water.

The three poisonous wolves fell to the ground almost simultaneously.

[Miao Family Knife Skill Proficiency +210.]

[Miao Family Knife Skill Proficiency +210.]

[Miao Family Knife Skill Proficiency +210.]

At the edge of vision, the numbers in the skill bar quietly crossed the critical point.

[Miao Family Knife Technique (Perfect). Strength +35, Agility +25, Constitution +18. Knife damage +22%, slightly increased damage against poisonous and exotic targets, and the blade's momentum has a weak poison-removing effect.]

【Miao Family Knife Technique (Perfect 420/20000)】

The Miao family knife technique at its perfect level not only provides higher attribute bonuses, but also comes with a special attack effect against poisonous creatures, which is exactly what Wu Feng needs right now.

He slowly exhaled a breath of foul air, which smelled of blood, wiped the blood off the blade, and sheathed it.

Looking around, dusk was falling, the forest was deep and unknown, and the distant howls of unknown wild beasts could be faintly heard.

We won't make it to the Miao village today, and there doesn't look like there's a town ahead.

After leading the horse around the area, we found a sheltered mountain hollow with relatively dry ground and no monster spawn points.

He tied the horse to a tree trunk nearby and gathered some dry branches and leaves from the surrounding area, piling them up.

He took out a tinderbox, skillfully lit the tinder, and the orange-red flames quickly rose up, dispelling the chill and dampness of the mountain evening.

Wu Feng sat down by the fire, and after confirming that there was nothing unusual around him except for the sound of wind and insects, he had a thought and chose to exit the game.

In the real world, the game's cabin hatch slides open.

The room was quiet, with only the city lights streaming in through the window.

Wu Feng sat up, rubbed his stiff neck, and quickly changed his clothes before heading out.

The streets remained bustling even at night.

He walked into his usual home-style restaurant. The plastic curtain was lifted, and the noisy voices and the aroma of food wafted out.

I found an empty seat against the wall, picked up the menu, and sat down.

"Sweet and sour pork, eggplant with garlic sauce, stir-fried green beans, Mapo tofu, and a seaweed and egg drop soup," he told the waiter. "And a big bowl of rice."

"Okay, just a moment."