Chapter 6: Leveling Up, A Narrow Path

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【Tornado: Level 1
Summons a whirlwind, dealing base magic attack plus 55% of equipment attack and 55 Metal damage to the enemy. Has a 65% chance to slow the enemy by 40% for 5.3 seconds.
Skill Type: Active Attack.
Weapon Requirement: Magic Instrument, Unarmed.
Casting Distance: 18.4 meters.
Consumption: 9 True Qi, 100 Spirit, 80 Gold.
Chanting Time: 1 second.
Casting Time: 1 second.
Cooldown: 3 seconds.
Level Requirement: Level 3.
Class Requirement: Winged Elf】

After reading the detailed description of the skill book, Qin Yumuo frowned slightly and remained silent.
Fu Chen noticed and asked, puzzled: "Getting a skill book is a good thing; why do you look so unhappy?"
Qin Yumuo shook her head gently and said, "The skill book is great, but it has a class requirement. I don't know when I'll be able to awaken my class and learn the skills."
"Don't worry, as far as I know, there are at least two types of skill books." As Fu Chen spoke, he pulled out a skill book with a white cover.
After sharing its information to the party channel, Qin Yumuo immediately saw the difference between the two books.

【Experience Manual: Tornado
Summons a whirlwind, dealing base magic attack plus 55% of equipment attack and 55 Metal damage to the enemy.
Consumption: 9 True Qi】
(Same content omitted, no further repetition)

Except for minor differences in skill effects and consumption, everything else was exactly the same; the biggest difference was the lack of a class requirement.
Qin Yumuo’s brow smoothed into a faint smile, and she speculated with certainty:
"Since there is a Winged Elf Experience Manual, there must be others for different classes. This is likely intended to let people experience and understand each class before making a choice."
Fu Chen nodded in agreement: "Probably. But our top priority is to kill monsters and level up. After all, the level requirement is the foundation. Let's hurry up and continue!"
Seeing Fu Chen turn and rush toward the next monster, Qin Yumuo did not forget her duty and followed closely behind.
Their two-person team fought continuously, joining forces in seamless attacks.
One focused on offense, the other provided support; their coordination became increasingly skilled and tacit.
They dashed from place to place, engaging in close-quarters combat time and time again.
Watching one monster after another fall in death, they constantly gained cultivation and Spirit, while also collecting gold coins and materials.
Occasionally, when luck was on their side, equipment and white Experience Manuals would drop.
Even if they couldn't use them yet due to their level, it still made them both very happy.
About a quarter of an hour later, Qin Yumuo’s cultivation broke through, and she finally reached Level 2.

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Her basic attributes increased, and she gained 5 free attribute points.
Fu Chen could not reveal his past-life experiences directly, so he tentatively offered her advice:
"Attribute points are extremely important. Don't be in a rush to spend them for now; let's see how things develop later."
"Okay!" Qin Yumuo answered with a prompt nod, following his advice immediately.
At this point, they were still a few monsters short of completing the [Military Situation Outside the City] quest, so they fought on with renewed vigor.
Once the quest was completed, Fu Chen did not choose to head to Sword Immortal City to turn it in immediately.
Instead, he turned without hesitation and rushed toward the [Graveyard Fire] monster nearby, which was burning with green ghostly flames.
【HP 210/210; Level 3, Graveyard Fire; Fire element, Accuracy 83%, Evasion 6%】
Qin Yumuo followed suit without a word, providing auxiliary attacks at his side.
"Listens to orders, speaks little, acts decisively, and never drags things out—truly the perfect partner!"
Fu Chen felt increasingly satisfied with this teammate and explained:
"Looking at the map, we are at least half an hour away from Sword Immortal City. We’re only Level 2; wasting time to go back and turn in the quest won't let us learn the Level 3 skills anyway. Rather than running back and forth, it’s better to stay here, kill monsters, and raise our levels."
Qin Yumuo kept attacking and agreed: "Mm, and we can collect more skill books. It kills many birds with one stone!"
After glancing at Fu Chen in haste, she added: "I said I would follow your lead, so you decide. You don't need to explain yourself."
Hearing this, Fu Chen felt completely at ease and focused on the battle at hand.
Facing a higher-level Graveyard Fire monster, it not only had more HP but also tougher defense and attack.
Even with their combined efforts, they had no clear advantage during the fight; in fact, he faced several dangerous moments.
Fortunately, his past-life combat experience allowed for proper command, and his teammate’s trust and full cooperation helped them through.
After nearly a minute of maneuvering and a bitter struggle, the two finally succeeded in killing the Graveyard Fire monster and claimed the reward.
"A normal Level 3 monster grants 4 points of cultivation and 2 points of Spirit. At this rate... we should reach Level 3 in about an hour and be able to learn the skills, right?"
Qin Yumuo made a quick estimate, her beautiful eyes filled with undisguised joy.
Consequently, in the following grinding, she became even more excited and proactive than Fu Chen.
The monotonous fighting continued...
Without the constraints of quest requirements, the two no longer specifically chose what monsters to fight.
They killed whatever they encountered, fighting as they pleased.
About half an hour later, Fu Chen, who was already ahead, was the first to break through and level up.
【Banlian Hongchen, Level 3
Cultivation: 2/550
HP: 70/70; True Qi: 70/70; Spirit: 172
Remaining Points: 10; Remaining Talent Points: 10】
Another quarter of an hour later, Qin Yumuo also reached Level 3.

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Even so, as a reincarnator, Fu Chen was well aware of how things would unfold later.
He knew that the current situation—few people and many monsters, with no one around to disturb them—would not last long.
Thus, after a brief discussion with Qin Yumuo, they chose to remain in this quiet area to grind.
Time slipped away silently, but the two, focused on combat, paid it no heed.
As they continued to gain cultivation and Spirit, both reached Level 4 one after another.
They had gathered quite a few gold coins and materials, and more importantly, they had each collected at least two sets of Experience Manuals for different classes.
Not long after, Fu Chen gradually noticed that the frequency of other people appearing nearby was increasing.
Checking their movement directions on the area map, most were heading toward Pengcheng Inn, while a few were aiming for Sword Immortal City.
It was obvious that these were people who had finally "died" once and had officially entered the Perfect World to begin their journey.
Gradually, other parties doing the [Five-Star Beetle] quest appeared near their grinding spot.
Seeing this, Qin Yumuo asked: "Hongchen, we don't need to hide anymore, right?"
Fu Chen replied during a gap while dodging a counterattack from a Five-Star Beetle: "We can't hide even if we wanted to; indeed, there's no need."
As he spoke, another party arrived from behind him.
One man laughed and flattered: "Haha, Boss Tianmu is a genius; there are indeed few people here, just these two."
Tianmu laughed and responded: "Exaggerating, aren't you? Let's split into two groups and fight just like before. As for the others..."
As he spoke, he turned to look at Fu Chen and the other person, only to come face-to-face with Qin Yumuo. His smile froze instantly.
He forced a smile and greeted: "What a coincidence, Miss Qin. I didn't expect to see you here doing quests."
Qin Yumuo ignored him, acting as if he weren't there, and focused solely on the battle.
Tianmu glanced at his teammates to hide his embarrassment and tried again, unwilling to give up:
"Doing quests is more efficient with more people. Our group still has a spot; why don't you join us, Miss Qin?"
Qin Yumuo was annoyed and replied coldly without looking back: "Not interested. Besides, I don't know you well, so please don't disturb us."
"Ouch, this beauty is quite cold. Did you know her before, Boss Tianmu?" the first man asked curiously.
Tianmu nodded with a smile, explaining with a sigh:
"We traveled together for a while at the beginning. In the panic during an ambush, I accidentally caused a girl's death, and Miss Qin left on her own."
Hearing this, Qin Yumuo turned pale with anger, ignoring the scrutinizing, disdainful, or mocking gazes of the crowd.
She stared fixedly at Tianmu and said coldly: "You—you make yourself clear. Who exactly caused that girl's death?"
Tianmu feigned a gesture and explained to his teammates: "Everyone, please don't misunderstand. I admit that it was me who caused that girl's death."
He then looked at Qin Yumuo as if to curry favor: "Can you let go of your anger now, Miss Qin? After all, it's all in the past."
At this moment, Fu Chen, who had just finished picking up the loot dropped by the monster, turned around and saw Tianmu's face.
He sneered: "I was wondering where such a shameless green tea, so good at framing others and shifting blame, came from. So it's you. What a small world."