6 - Completing Quest!

'I've failed.'

After a few seconds in the lotus position, Tang Han couldn't help but shake his head. He felt the Qi in his body but couldn't do what he had intended with it.

'I didn't get the skill I wanted, but... hmm, instead, I got this attribute.'

'Cultivation... huh?'

'As I thought, this is a cultivation world!'

Tang Han confirmed his initial guess that this world was indeed an immortal cultivation world!

He couldn't help but take another look at the system screen.

[Cultivation (attribute)]

Description:

This attribute enables its owner to begin on the path of cultivation toward immortality, making their journey easier and giving them insight into their path as a cultivator!

'Did I fail because I don't have a dantian cause I'm a beast? Or do I need a cultivation technique? Or is it because my core is incomplete as a monster?'

There were many possibilities, and Tang Han had no clues; all his thoughts were based on assumptions built on instinct.

'Ah, I'll try again after I level up! Maybe after level 10 or beyond...I guess something would change then? Maybe I would evolve?'

Tang Han wasn't sure.

'This is getting more interesting.'

Tang Han didn't know— but this "trait" of his was a breakthrough in all the rules of the world!

A demonic beast as a cultivator? That was utterly absurd; it was impossible! Tang Han didn't know this yet, but it didn't stop him from letting out a frustrated sigh.

'Never mind, life is long. I'll find a way sooner or later...Yes, I don't have to rush.'

'I need to focus on increasing my strength now!'

'Let's begin with the quest...'

Tang Han remembered the Golden Carp hunting quest he hadn't finished. Now that he had leveled up from yesterday, he felt that it wouldn't be too difficult.

'The quest itself doesn't seem that hard, but still... as they say, it's better to be safe than sorry. I should be cautious.'

His caution did not fail him.

The lake wasn't far from where he was. He walked quietly, observing the tall grasses swaying with the wind.

The air was still, filled with the smell of greenery and dampness from the lake, which reflected the blue sky.

After a few minutes, he didn't go directly to the lake, but instead jumped and grabbed a random fruit from a nearby tree, then tore part of it off and threw it into the lake.

"Splash! Splash!"

It didn't take long before the water started rippling, and dozens of fish of various colors and sizes rushed toward the bait, frantically crowding around the spot where the fruit fell!

"!!!"

This time, observing closely, Tang Han noticed something unusual—a faint vibration from a small spot. As soon as he noticed it, he focused intently. He spotted a golden thread glimmering among the crowd of fish. It appeared only for a second, before disappearing again!

'There it is!'

Tang Han's eyes gleamed with joy. He had found his target, but then he froze. He suddenly realized that his body wasn't responding to his commands.

'What? I can't control my body?'

Tang Han was shocked!

'What is this? A control skill?'

At that moment, Tang Han felt as if he were restrained by an invisible hand. Without his control, he unconsciously raised his small hand, tossing the rest of the fruit into the lake. The fish rushed toward it, making loud gurgling sounds in the water!

"Splash! Splash!"

Tang Han immediately became furious!

'Is it the fish? Now I see!'

'What a sinister creature! It was there from the start, hiding among the crowd of fish! I only noticed it this time thanks to the Perception trait and learning how to use it!'

'...And also this anomaly, yes, it must be using a skill right now, the Qi vibrations are what revealed its position!'

'Was it controlling this school of fish and making them rush after the bait to hide its location? It's possible, its control extends even to me!'

'But it doesn't seem to have such strong control. Yes, the monsters in this forest are unique, first my [Life Steal] skill, then the wolves and their [Fireball], the hidden snake, and now this carp... But why did the system draw attention to it by issuing a quest for it? Strange.'

'Is it because of its skill? But there are other monsters with skills... tsk, tsk.'

'This damn fish, does it think it can control me? I don't think so!'

Tang Han had a strong will, he sneered, did the carp think he was like the other easily controlled fish around him? Tang Han tried to move his body and resist this control. After a few seconds, he realized it wasn't that hard, but his initial shock had made him exaggerate the situation.

[You have acquired the skill "Resistance"!]

A sudden notification popped up from the system.

"Crack!"

Tang Han heard a snapping sound, and his ability to move returned. Without hesitation, he activated his skill and jumped into the air—

[Instant Agility!]

'I don't have a swimming skill yet, but it doesn't matter, let's kill this fish!'

Before he even hit the water, he raised his claws, activating his other skill: [Cat's Claw!]

[Cat's Claw!]

"Woosh!"

At this stage, with his attack points and skill levels, the swipe of his claws was like a sword swing!

"Shoo!"

Red blood spread across the lake, and the corpses of various fish floated up. Among them, a small fish with golden scales appeared. It didn't seem dead, Tang Han could feel its gaze fixed on him.

Tang Han sneered and didn't give it the chance to activate its skill. He sank his claws into the golden carp, killing it. He felt satisfied. The lake felt cold, and he instinctively recoiled from it.

After taking the fish, he quickly began swimming back to land.

[Quest!]

[Description—Kill the Golden Carp!]

[Deadline—3 days]

[Rewards—5 Stat Points, Unlock "Storage" feature]

[You have completed the quest!]

[Congratulations! You have received: 5 Stat Points, and the "Storage" feature!]

Golden system screens appeared before him, but he paid no attention to them. After reaching land, he frowned.

"Woosh."

Tang Han was soaked from just leaving the lake, feeling cold. He quickly did what any cat would do — shook his fur vigorously to dry off, and luckily with his high agility, it was easier than it seemed.

He placed the golden carp on the ground before looking up, now needing to deal with the hawks that wanted him and the golden carp as food!

'As expected, this caught their attention.'

A few green hawks appeared in the sky, and it wasn't surprising that they were drawn to it.

"Woosh!!"

Tang Han wasn't afraid. He felt the wind around him change, targeting him.

"Woosh!!"

A powerful gust of wind shot toward him!

Tang Han was prepared for this attack, having sensed it in advance.

"Woosh!!"

[Instant Agility!]

Tang Han disappeared from his spot and appeared several meters away in the air, a green hawk in front of him. Before it could react, Tang Han suddenly appeared, and in the next moment—

[Ignition!]

His body ignited in flames!

"Goo!!"

The hawk screeched in pain, but its movement only worsened. It quickly fell, charred, and its burning body terrified the other hawks.

Tang Han landed on the ground, grinning fiercely at the remaining hawks.

[Your "Instant Agility" skill has leveled up!]

'Even after killing the fish and the hawk, my level didn't increase? This is getting harder...'

Tang Han frowned a little but nodded to himself. It made sense. He was at level 5, meaning he was halfway to level 10. It was logical for the progression to get harder with each level increase.

The other hawks flew in the air, but they didn't attack him. They were scared and chose to watch from a distance.

[You have acquired the skill "Terror"!]

'Tsk, that's what I thought.'

Tang Han sneered, then bit into the fish, and summoned the system screen.

[Storage]

Type: Feature

Description:

Spatial storage with a large capacity is based on the user's strength. It allows the user to store anything they desire and retrieve or store it with just a thought, without needing to activate the system screen.

Note: This feature does not work on living things.

'Oh? I don't need to summon the system screen. Excellent!'

Tang Han's eyes glistened, and just as he thought, the golden carp vanished from his jaws.

He had stored it in the storage feature and decided to roast it later.

'What a great day!'

He felt energized; he had completed the quest, gained two new skills, and earlier obtained a trait and another skill.

Tang Han looked at his new skills. He hadn't had the chance to inspect them before.

[Resistance]

Description:

An active skill that gives the user resistance to everything targeting them with the intent to harm, granting them immunity. The level of resistance depends on the skill level.

Consumption: Soul Power

Note: The skill applies only to non-physical attacks.

[Terror]

Description:

An active skill that allows the user to intimidate their opponents and break their morale, crushing their fighting spirit by making them feel fear. The range of the skill depends on the user's strength; increasing the range increases consumption.

Consumption: 3 Qi points per use.

'Awesome, amazing!'

Tang Han felt like he was starting to love his system. What a great system!

"These skills are a blessing!"

'Especially the [Resistance] skill! It's not limited! Any non-physical attack? That includes most types of attacks, then. I need to develop this skill well!'

Tang Han summoned his [Status].

Name: Tang Han

Level: 5

Type: Ming Forest Cat (Common)

Class: None

Attribute: (Perception), (Wisdom), (Cultivation)

Health: 70/70

Mana: 16/5

[Stats]

Attack: 10

Defense: 8

Intelligence: 8

Agility: 13

Stamina: 7

Stat Points: 5

[Skills]

Passive Skills:

- Life Steal (Passive)

- Assassin's Sense (Passive)

Active Skills:

- Cat's Claw (Lv4)

- Instant Agility (Lv3)

- Ignition (Lv1)

- Resistance (Lv1)

- Terror (Lv1)