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0052 4 stars
Early morning in Kokot village.
Li Ai, who rushed back to the village, disregarded the long and tiring journey and entered the guild hall.
The charismatic hunter has returned, and the hall erupts in cheers.
After a hasty greeting, Li Ai went straight to the counter.
"It's Li Ai! She's gotten even stronger in just one month."
When Becky, the receptionist, recognized her as an old friend, she skipped the formal greeting.
"You've become even more beautiful, Becky. My hunting experience, plus this completed expedition commission, should be enough to advance me to four stars, right?"
Upon seeing that it was such an important consultation regarding a hunter's promotion, Becky became serious, took out the file from under the counter, and began to examine it carefully.
Promotions can also be processed at the counter in Bokai Village, but Li Ai does not have hunting experience in the area, so it needs to be retrieved and verified.
The wait is so long, it's better to just go back to Kokot Village.
"Yes, Love Hunter, based on the accumulated commissions, you have completed the required key commissions and one emergency commission, and you are now qualified to be promoted to a four-star hunter."
"That will be very kind of you, Miss Becky."
Li Ai took off the Love Hunter Medal and handed it over.
"Why don't you gather everyone for an award ceremony? The hunter will be promoted to village chief at four stars, and there will also be the guild's professional cat drum band."
"Alright."
Li Ai was watched grow up by everyone in the village, so it's normal to hold a ceremony for her.
Upon arriving at her usual seat, Li Ai sent a message to Sissel, firstly to let him know she was at the guild, and secondly because there was a performance job at the guild, and she should report to Mitsuha immediately.
Several messenger worms carrying invitations quickly scrambled out of the guild gates.
About half an hour later, the village chief Alvin, the hero hunter Sene, the instructor Rand, the merchant guild boss, and other familiar faces all appeared in the hall.
The Elu Drum Band played a testament to heroism.
The village chief pinned a medal with an added star on Li Ai's chest, followed by applause and cheers.
"Cough cough~"
After taking his seat, Instructor Lang coughed twice and then straightened his back.
"Instructor Londo's Azure Rathalos armor is so cool."
Li Ai, understanding the implication, immediately praised loudly.
"Haha, it's nothing special. It's not easy for someone as young as you to become a four-star hunter."
As he spoke, Lande began to rummage through his body.
Li Ai immediately presented him with a box of Liqun cigarettes, saying, "It's all thanks to your excellent training, Instructor."
"You're too kind."
As he spoke, Langde skillfully began to unpack the cigarette box.
"Let's get down to business. My greatsword charged slash has been certified by the guild and praised as a groundbreaking move. It will be promoted to all hunters. Li Ai, you have given me a lot of inspiration and confidence, so I'm adding your name to the report regarding your contribution to the research."
"Simply put, there will be a substantial research and development fee."
Seneca revealed the key point.
"It's probably a one-off thing. After all, I can't say for sure whether it will be widely used after it's been promoted."
At this point, Lande seemed somewhat less confident.
"It's definitely going to be widely accepted, and with continuous improvements, it's not impossible that it will become the strongest killing move of the greatsword."
"Then I'll take your good wishes, haha..."
Landes was laughing with his head tilted back when he suddenly bent over and clutched his chest.
"What's wrong, Instructor Lang?"
Li Ai asked anxiously.
"It's nothing... I was injured quite badly last time, I need to rest."
Jim the cat came to his side and helped Londo up.
"See you at the hot spring resort tonight, I'm going to rest for a bit... Jim, here's my cigarette."
Seeing the person and cat leave the hall, Li Ai looked at Senie, wanting to ask why.
After all, more than a month has passed since the breeding season ended, and Instructor Langde's injuries should have healed long ago.
However, before he could even ask, Seneca gave his answer.
"Land's injury last time was too severe, and it's unlikely he'll fully recover."
The atmosphere immediately turned cold.
"Don't be sad for him. Compared to some hunters, this is already a good ending... By the way, the guild took your report on the monster girl's threat very seriously. I saw it too. The Elder Dragon Observatory and the Grand Elder want to launch an investigation, but I don't know how to start."
As he spoke, Senegal took out a consultation request form and slammed it on the table.
"Why are you being so polite? Do we need any requests between us? Just ask directly."
Li Ai glanced at the commission fee of 5000z and secretly marveled at how generous top hunters were.
"As the guild's Knight Commander, I must set an example in many things."
As he spoke, Senegal produced a money pouch.
"Then I won't stand on ceremony."
Seneca's questioning began immediately, and Li Ai told him the situation without reservation.
"The unusual Tigrex and behemoths can actually be recruited, and even the Ultima davidii has changed... Could it be..."
Sene, who was well aware of the dangers posed by monsters, now wore a solemn expression.
"What could it be?"
"I'm telling you this only for intelligence analysis purposes; you must not divulge it to anyone else."
Seeing that Sene had lowered his voice and was so serious, Li Ai quickly nodded.
"The four Elder Dragons that the Elder Dragon Observatory has been tracking for many years—Kujira, Teostra, Lunastra, and Chameleon—have all made unusual migrations in recent years, but the ecological environment in which they live has not been abnormal, so no reasonable explanation has been found."
"You mean it's related to monster moe anthropomorphism?"
Li Ai immediately understood.
"Yes, there are no reports of these four ancient dragons being turned into female versions of themselves, but if that mysterious monster girl is moving around freely on the continent, then the abnormal migration would have a reasonable explanation."
Gu Long's encounters didn't always involve territorial disputes or fierce battles.
Once a certain level of wisdom is reached, mutual avoidance becomes the best strategy that everyone agrees on.
Of course, this avoidance only applies to Elder Dragons and does not include weak human villages and towns or monsters.
"Her unchecked activity has disturbed the habitat of several ancient dragons on the continent..."
Thinking of this, Li Ai felt that the other party was even more terrifying.
After all, an ancient dragon like Steel Dragon would not have such a strong ecological deterrent.
Do you have any good methods for starting your investigation?
Sene asked for his opinion.
"My investigation has just begun, and the approach is through abnormal individuals."
"Like that one-eared black wolf-bird?"
"That won't work. She's hostile to humans and has already been successfully recruited. What I need to do now is recruit abnormal individuals who haven't been recruited yet."
Seneca's eyes lit up.
"That's right. When the ecology is completely unknown, the best way to understand it is by looking at the monsters we may have come into contact with."
"Furthermore, if we successfully subdue them, we can also eliminate their threat to the ecosystem."
"It's indeed a good method, but it doesn't work for me."
Even the most skilled hunters can only obtain information through ecological observation, and then confirm their inferences through hunting.
The mysterious monster girl's actions were not the usual hunting or occupying of territory, but rather recruiting monsters.
"Here's what we'll do. I'll use my guild knight identity to gather all the information on any suspicious individuals in various locations and give it to you. The guild will also issue corresponding investigation commissions to make it easier for you to conduct your investigations in different areas. But there's one thing."
Sene paused for a moment, then solemnly emphasized, "Absolutely do not be reckless. These individuals, due to some anomalies, are far more powerful than ordinary monsters."
"clear."
The two monsters were discovered after the Ryukiin airship industry broke out, allowing for observation from high altitudes, which then led to their large-scale observation, investigation, and hunting.
Li Ai's actions are somewhat ahead of their time, but if they don't try it now, by the time things reach that point in the future, perhaps all two monsters will be recruited by the mysterious monster girl.
Although no one knows what the other party's intentions are, continuing to let things go is ultimately not a good thing.
After agreeing to meet at the hot spring resort that evening, quite some time passed, and Senegal also got busy compiling intelligence.
Li Ai unfolded her phone and opened the online store.
The permanent buffs from the Nine Palaces Coffin Pulling skill, including Trenbolone acetate and Stanozolol, have now been unlocked.
The temporary buffs for four-star hunters are Fiery Giant Squid and Protein Powder Supplements.
Looking at the 3.6-star physical rating, Li Ai felt that catching up with his own Hunter star rating wasn't too far off.
At the same time, through long-term research, Li Ai also discovered the judgment problem of the evaluation system.
For example, many hunters, even when they reach four stars, are not nearly as strong as they were when they had a three-star rating.
Especially hunters who use ranged weapons and dual swords.
There are exceptions where the physique is strong but not outwardly apparent, but most of them are simply not that physically strong.
This difference led Li Ai to speculate that this star rating system was for the absolute perfection of the body.
Take a bite of the spicy giant squid and a sip of a nutritionally balanced drink with added protein powder.
Li Ai immediately felt her blood rush to her head, and promptly popped trenbolone acetate and senna into her mouth.
"bring it on!"
As the heartbeat became clearer, everything in front of me slowed down.
The effect of the activation is seen through, and it reappears.
However, this time the drug might have been too strong, causing slight distortion of objects at the edge of vision.
At that moment, the phone suddenly vibrated twice.
Before Li Ai could even look, a pure white cat paw stretched out and slowly waved twice in front of her. Then, Cecilia and Sanye placed three plates of pan-fried specialty mushrooms on the table.
"Li Ai~ What's wrong~ Meow~"
Cecilia's concerned inquiry was drawn out and her tone became strange.
swoosh~
After the attack ended, the noise in the hall resumed.
"Li Ai Miao?"
"I'm fine, I just got a little distracted."
Li Ai waved her hand.
"Your eyes are bloodshot. This hunt must have been tiring. You need to get some rest, meow."
"Okay, let's go after we finish eating. What kind of specialty mushrooms are these pan-fried?"
"Hehe, you always contact us as soon as there's work in the village, meow. This is our reward, please don't be shy."
"Your performance of 'Proof of Heroes' was fantastic, and you'll get more and more work."
As Li Ai spoke, she picked up a piece of mushroom and put it in her mouth.
Recalling the scene when [Insight] was activated, I felt that it lasted longer than usual.
"Insight can only be activated when swinging at full power. Since the armor doesn't meet the conditions for activating this ability, it's been confirmed that Nine Dragons Pulling the Coffin is the one taking effect. However, it can't be activated with a normal swing. It can only be activated by the strong stimulation after taking the drug. As for why it activates that way, it should be related to that setting..."
As a hunting weapon, the one-handed sword allows the user to consume various buff items while holding the sword and shield.
The problem is that no matter how fast you take the medicine, the action will eventually pause, and it can never compare to the true insight that can be triggered by the strike.
There is simply no spare time when fighting monsters head-on.
Moreover, as a permanent benefit, the best way to take the four medicines is to take them immediately after receiving them.
Ever since learning that the mysterious monster girl was doing something similar to herself, Li Ai's pursuit of power has become even more urgent.
Although Miss Mira had no hope of winning, she at least gave Li Ai a thirty-year deadline because of their different understandings of lifespan.
But if that monster girl were to encounter someone who wasn't strong enough, she could truly die upon contact.
"Hopefully, that skill setting will work correctly."
Li Ai snapped out of her thoughts and turned on her phone.
Open the skill bar page, and you'll see the positive effect of the Chain Set: [Stamina +10].
Negative triggers on sprites can be displayed correctly, as can hunger multiplication (small).
Unlike before, a new skill with a red dot has been added at the end.
Nine Palaces Coffin Pulling 4/9: Critical Hit Rate +5%
Upon seeing this brief skill description, Li Ai breathed a sigh of relief.
When he designed the store, he only spent half a night working on it. The other props and food were just simple numerical values, so the probability of problems was probably not high.
The Nine Palaces Coffin Pulling skill is a skill that is unlocked through stacking and taking multiple items.
However, the smile on her face didn't last long before Li Ai's expression suddenly revealed deep regret.
"Damn it, this number is too low. Why did you give it such a low number?"
He discovered that his speculation was indeed correct.
The reason why it could only be activated temporarily by taking medicine before was because the Nine Palaces Coffin Pulling 2/9 was not only too low in level to form a skill display, but also could not be cast normally.
This leads to the strange situation where the condition only briefly activates when medication is taken.
"We need to get to Wolfsburg as soon as possible, find Sister Broken Tail and Little Fool, and start a new round of special training."
After deciding on the training strategy, Li Ai put the unfinished spicy squid on a plate, dipped it in the hot and sour sauce, and quickly ate a piece of mushroom and a piece of fish.