The surrounding "farmers" initially didn't want to pay attention to Shen Xingyan, having already decided that this "old farmer" simply liked to show off. Putting themselves in his shoes, they believed that giving him extra attention would only fuel his "arrogance."
However, they couldn't help but glance in his direction, and when they happened to notice Shen Xingyan simultaneously luring five enraged giant rabbits, they were stunned—the sight was so impressive that their pupils involuntarily narrowed.
"This is just a travesty! We've advanced so far in our training, and he still surpasses us. It's so unfair! If I had known, I would have put all my points into physique too!" one of the warrior "farmers" said, looking at Shen Xingyan with envy and indignation, experiencing the feeling of, "if he can, then so can I."
Moreover, the fact that a representative of an everyday profession was performing such a crazy feat truly astounded them!
"Even if you put all your free points into physique and the giant rabbits can't hurt you, can you kill them yourself? Do you have the money for a weapon with a high attack? Besides, with his high level, killing rabbits gives no experience, and the chance of a drop is negligible. Other than showing off for us, there's no practical benefit to it," a fellow "farmer" unhesitatingly cooled his ardor, although by the end of his speech, his voice had become noticeably sharper.
The warrior "farmer's" enthusiasm quickly faded. Indeed, solo hunting was the norm for their profession. They needed to maintain a balance between attack and defense to progress gradually. If they wanted to act as willfully as this "old farmer," the initial stage of their profession would become unbearably difficult, and the growth of their strength would be agonizingly slow. Of course, with the accumulation of capital, they could also abandon this path in the future, but that would require a significant amount of time.
Those like Chu Wei, who had solid financial backing, immediately gained an advantage at the start and had many more options than these "farmers." Realizing this reality and watching Shen Xingyan single-handedly "beat up" five giant rabbits, they couldn't help but sigh.
Shen Xingyan's appearance had deprived them of the ability to console themselves with the pride of their battle profession and the feeling that they were the heroes of this era. Seeing an ordinary farmer perform such insane feats, they began to wonder, despite the limitations of reality: were they living too cautiously?
Shen Xingyan was unaware of the complex feelings of these novice battle professionals. He was currently feeling that in the process of fighting the giant rabbits, his Dragon and Elephant Fist technique was becoming more and more natural.
Sometimes, during a full attack from a giant rabbit, he was able to successfully dodge its strikes thanks to his superior speed and simple movements, all with the help of the Dragon and Elephant Fist technique. It's worth noting that at the initial level, rabbit attacks almost always landed, and the chance of a beginner dodging was extremely low. The fact that Shen Xingyan could do this at this stage was a truly impressive accomplishment!
This discovery so inspired Shen Xingyan that he couldn't stop. Maneuvering between several rabbits, he felt his whole body loosening up. As the fight continued, his use of the Dragon and Elephant Fist became more and more flexible. Compared to simply training the technique, its practical application in combat corresponded more and more with his level of mastery.
After this wave of battles, Shen Xingyan, whose health was already minimally depleted, thanks to the giant rabbits' "cooperation," only lost 2 health points, successfully destroying five opponents.
While the battle process itself was enjoyable, the result was somewhat different from his expectations. After the five rabbits disappeared in a cloud of smoke, they left Shen Xingyan with only 11 copper coins.
[Congratulations! You have killed five enraged giant rabbits. You have gained 0.5 points of professional experience! (Everyday Profession: an additional 0.5 experience point)]
Hearing the Star Source notification, Shen Xingyan exhaled deeply. In less than five minutes, he had gained 1 experience point, which was significantly better than what an ordinary representative of an everyday profession would get.
Looking at the 11 copper coins lying on the ground, Shen Xingyan regretfully noted: "The only drawback is that my rookie luck seems to have disappeared—five rabbits dropped so few coins." Obviously, with a large level difference, the already low chance of an item drop in the Star Source world became even more pathetic. This was one of the main reasons why high-level professionals didn't bother killing low-level monsters. Even "farmers" didn't hunt monsters whose level was significantly different from their own—it was simply not profitable.
Shen Xingyan mentally collected the copper coins—after all, as they say, every little bit helps. It's not shameful to save money.
Then, he continued his search. He now truly resembled a real fighter—at the sight of giant rabbits, he became excited, unleashing the combativeness hidden deep within him. If it weren't for his simple farmer's clothes, looking at his behavior, no one would have guessed he was a representative of an everyday profession!
It took Shen Xingyan two or three minutes to lure a few more monsters, after which he began to deliver powerful strikes once more, brutally dealing with them.
The surrounding warriors, having recovered from the initial shock of Shen Xingyan's actions, began to get used to the repetitive scenes and became more and more indifferent. Outwardly, they showed contempt, but inwardly, they thought about how once their level reached the same strength, they would also be able to try this method and impress others.
Shen Xingyan continued this efficient routine of luring and killing monsters for about an hour. During this time, he destroyed more than fifty giant rabbits, gained three pieces of common-quality meat, and more than a hundred copper coins. His use of the Dragon and Elephant Fist had become more natural, and its application in combat was more flexible. However, without the support of high comprehension, the progress in mastering the technique hadn't changed much. Overall, compared to ordinary "farmers," his results were significantly better, so the time was not wasted.
Unfortunately, his hope for good luck and a high-quality piece of meat did not come true.
Seeing that his stamina was severely depleted and that his workout time in the training hall was approaching, Shen Xingyan decided to return to the village, log out, and go back to the real world. However, at that moment, he noticed that a rabbit, significantly smaller than the giant rabbits, had suddenly appeared next to him.