The Flame Slime was a level 2 creature, and it even had an elemental attribute!
Compared to an ordinary level 1 Slime, this Flame Slime had a noticeably stronger desire to attack.
The moment it saw Han Xing appear, it opened its O-shaped little mouth, and a ball of scorching flame seemed to be brewing inside.
Han Xing did not underestimate it and quickly widened the distance.
The next second, the charged Fine Iron Arrow burst forth.
Buzz!
The bowstring snapped taut, emitting a trembling hum through the air.
The arrow flew fast and true, striking the Flame Slime squarely in the forehead.
Pfft!
The attack landed.
The Flame Slime's two round eyes suddenly widened, as if it had been startled by something.
"Pfft, pfft!"
Two fireballs shot toward Han Xing at a speed no slower than the arrow.
Just then, Han Xing moved.
His figure flashed, and he instantly dodged the Flame Slime's attack.
The special effect granted by the Space Backpack came into play at that moment.
The additional 4 points of Agility brought his Agility attribute up to 8!
That was nearly an attribute only an ordinary level 3 Hunter could possess!
Bang! Bang!
The fireballs missed and exploded on the ground beneath Han Xing's feet, blasting two patches of turf black.
Han Xing nocked another arrow and began charging it.
A second later, the Heavy Strike effect attached to the Fine Iron Longbow activated.
Han Xing could clearly feel that this arrow was more lethal than the previous one.
The Flame Slime was still preparing its second wave of fireball attacks.
Buzz!
The bow's 'Heavy Strike' effect triggered, and the Fine Iron Arrow fiercely pierced into the Flame Slime's body, dealing even greater damage.
Moreover, the arrow's momentum did not diminish. With a pfft, it pierced straight through its body!
This arrow also triggered the arrow's 'Armor Piercing' effect, instantly raising its damage by several tiers.
The Flame Slime's attack came to an abrupt halt. That strike had left it severely wounded.
Han Xing's eyes lit up.
Kick it while it's down!
Whoosh! Whoosh, whoosh!
Fine Iron Arrows flew out one after another.
Though the level 2 Flame Slime was powerful, it could not withstand Han Xing's repeated barrage.
When the seventh arrow struck, the Flame Slime stopped in place, and its body began to swell.
"Damn, it's going to explode!"
Han Xing's expression instantly changed. Having experienced this once before, he immediately turned and sprinted away without hesitation.
He retreated all the way to the edge of his territory.
By then, the Flame Slime's body had expanded to its limit, like a red balloon about to burst.
Then, with a sharp bang, it exploded!
Sparks scattered through the sky as the Slime blew apart into fragments.
You have killed Flame Slime lv2 and gained 20 Experience Points.
Having finally taken care of the creature, Han Xing checked his experience bar. It had already reached 80% of level 1.
Han Xing began approaching the Flame Slime's territory.
At the site of its self-destruction, several bright-red stones and several clumps of transparent material had been left behind.
That transparent material was Aether, a material that only magical creatures such as Slimes could drop.
After picking up the items from the ground, a System Prompt appeared.
Obtained Firestone *4, obtained Aether *8, obtained Slime Mucus *17. Firestone: A mineral that contains scorching energy. It seems usable for crafting certain special devices and can also serve as a flint.
Han Xing merged this 4-cubic-meter floating island into his own territory as well. His territory now measured 4 meters by 5 meters, totaling 20 cubic meters.
This area was neither large nor small. In some first-tier cities on Blue Star, it could even be considered a large home.
However, his territory was currently somewhat bare, with only a short berry tree serving as decoration.
As Han Xing observed his territory, he inadvertently noticed that the four plots he had just merged in seemed somewhat unusual.
They were plots with rocky terrain.
There seemed to be dark-red spots on the bluish-gray rocks. As Han Xing drew closer, he could clearly feel the temperature gradually rising.
"Oh?" Han Xing grew curious, so he stepped onto the rocky plots and discovered their secret.
It was the dark-red spots buried deep beneath the rocks that were constantly emitting heat.
"Could it be some kind of ore?"
Han Xing's curiosity was piqued, and he wanted to try digging out those dark-red stones.
Mining ore would damage the territory's area. If the damage was severe, the plot might even break apart and scatter in mid-air, shrinking his territory.
But if there was valuable ore inside, sacrificing a few plots would be worth it.
Han Xing decided to mine it, but mining required a pickaxe, and he did not have one in his backpack.
So he entered the Trading Channel and traded materials for several iron pickaxes.
Then Han Xing rolled up his sleeves and started digging.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The sound of metal striking stone echoed continuously through the high sky.
"Eighty! Eighty!"
Keeping time with the rhythm, Han Xing shouted his chant.
Crushed stones flew everywhere. A few minutes later, the dark-red stones hidden beneath the rocks were exposed.
A System Prompt appeared.
Darkfire Stone: A rare mineral that seems to contain a strange kind of energy. It can continuously emit heat and can also provide energy for certain devices. Note: When Darkfire Stones in the same area reach a certain quantity, they may give rise to a strange elemental creature.
Seeing the description, Han Xing understood.
That Slime had likely been spawned by the Darkfire Stones. By absorbing heat, it would continue growing stronger.
But clearly, it had not grown powerful enough before Han Xing set his sights on it.
Han Xing picked up the stones from the ground.
Obtained Darkfire Stone *12.
After mining the ore, Han Xing felt a wave of emptiness wash over him.
His biological clock was reminding him that it was time to rest.
The night was bleak as water, and the temperature high in the sky suddenly dropped considerably.
A light breeze passed by, making people instinctively hunch their necks.
Humanity's first day in this world was about to end. Many people's territories had grown to three or four cubic meters. Though still extremely cramped, they could at least lie down to sleep.
Of course, if you tossed and turned in your sleep, then you could only pray for the best.
Many survivors curled up, shivering from the cold in the sky.
Compared to them, Han Xing had it much better.
With a 20-square-meter territory, he did not need to worry about falling off at all.
He placed two Darkfire Stones on either side of the territory. They not only provided light but also continuously radiated heat. It was like lighting a stove on a freezing day, keeping him wonderfully warm.
At the center of the territory stood a berry tree that had been stripped of many branches. Whenever the wind blew, its crown rustled softly.
Han Xing leaned against the berry tree and lay on the ground, gazing at the stars filling the sky.
Sleeping in such a high place truly was a strange feeling.
It felt as though he could touch the sky by reaching out, while clouds drifted around him.
Before going to sleep, Han Xing retained a habit from Blue Star: checking the news once.
Though there were no phones, he could still open the local network and view the chats of other survivors.
Most survivors had finished exploring for the day, and the local Chat Channel became even livelier.
They were all discussing how to sleep through the first night.
"Does anyone want an iron shovel? You can dig a hole in the ground and bury yourself in it, so you won't have to worry about falling off while sleeping in the middle of the night."
"Rope! I have rope here! You can tie yourself up so you won't fall if you toss and turn in your sleep!"
"Anyone want glue made from Slime Mucus?"
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