Awakened Talent: 10,000 Exp Converter! - Chapter 168

Chapter 168: Another Encounter (1)
Chapter 168: Another Encounter (1)

Vincent and Clauny watched as Mochi enjoyed munching on the Bloodthorn Behemoth’s Core.

Crunch~

Soon, after swallowing the last bit of the core, Mochi let out a satisfying burp.

It was followed by the release of a soft crimson glow, a faint aura that seemed to emanate from her small, plump body.

The air around her shimmered faintly, as if the energy from the core had momentarily altered the very fabric of the jungle.

The faint hum of power lingered, and even the corrupted leaves of the jungle seemed to tremble slightly in response.

Mochi licked her fat rabbit fingers and commented, “Hmm, that wasn’t bad. Stupid master, give me more!”

Vincent was speechless. He couldn’t help but place his palm on his face, a gesture of both exasperation and amusement.

“I’ll give you more next time, but tell me, how was it? Did you gain anything from it?” he asked, his tone a mix of curiosity and mild frustration.

Mochi instantly replied, “Hmm, a little. It lessened the energy I needed to break through by 1%, and I think I learned a new skill.”

Vincent’s eyebrows rose in surprise.

“What skill? Let me see.”

At this moment, Clauny was wondering what was happening. The two were just staring in silence when the fat rabbit in her arms suddenly hopped to the ground and stretched her chubby arm forward.

Her movements were surprisingly graceful for a creature of her size, and there was an air of anticipation as she prepared to demonstrate her newfound ability.

Soon, Clauny was surprised to witness a couple of crimson spikes being released from Mochi’s hand, flying into the distance with a sharp, menacing hiss.

The spikes embedded themselves into a nearby tree, causing it to wither slightly where they struck.

The bark cracked and blackened, as if life had been drained from it in an instant.

Mochi then looked at Vincent, her expression one of pride, as if she was asking how her new skill was.

Vincent naturally recognized it. It was the same skill the Bloodthorn Behemoth had used, though the strength was probably around 10% of the original.

Nevertheless, it was a good discovery. As long as Mochi could grow stronger, it would be the best outcome for them.

Setting aside his thoughts, he decided to move forward. “Let’s go,” Vincent said, his voice calm but firm.

Clauny, who was still surprised by the little fat rabbit’s performance, could only follow behind in silence despite her curiosity.

She thought, ‘I guess it’s normal since she’s Shroud’s primal pet…’

However, she forgot one thing—a primal pet should never have an offensive ability!

Later, the two marched into the inner ring of the Corrupted Jungle Labyrinth.

Along the way, they encountered several more primals, ranging from Tier 2 (1★) to Tier 2 (4★).

The jungle grew denser, the air thicker with a faint, oppressive energy that seemed to weigh on their shoulders.

The trees twisted unnaturally, their bark blackened and cracked, as if corrupted by some unseen force.

Although Clauny had already seen Vincent’s strength, she was still surprised at how he effortlessly defeated those high-level primals without breaking a sweat.

His movements were precise, almost casual, as if he were swatting away flies rather than battling monstrous creatures.

Additionally, she, who had just broken through the peak of Tier 1, had already filled her experience bar.

The thrill of growth was palpable, but so was the exhaustion that came with it.

At this moment, Vincent, who had just stored away the 6th epic-grade skill book he had upgraded, noticed that Clauny was trying to say something.

“What is it?” he asked, his tone gentle but curious.

Clauny answered after a short hesitation, “Can we take a rest? My experience bar is already full. I would like to convert it to purified energy, if you don’t mind…”

Vincent simply nodded in understanding.

She wasn’t like him. Aside from having a bigger experience pool, he had a lot of use for his experience points.

For Clauny, this was a crucial step in her growth, and he respected that.

Clauny responded with a cheerful smile before sitting cross-legged on the side, her posture relaxed but focused.

She closed her eyes, her breathing steady as she began the process of converting her experience.

Vincent stared at her for a moment before ordering a few of his Umbral Rats to stand guard and protect her.

On the other hand, Mochi simply lay down beside her, her long ears twitching occasionally as she kept watch.

Vincent also sat on the other side and began replenishing his Origin Energy.

He decided to take a rest as well. It had been a couple of hours since he started exploring the Corrupted Jungle Labyrinth, and even he needed a moment to recover.

After some time, he opened his eyes and looked at Clauny. She was still converting her experience points into purified energy, her concentration unbroken.

The faint glow around her grew brighter, a sign that the process was nearing completion.

As he was wondering how long it would take before she finished cultivating, he suddenly received a signal from one of his Umbral Rats that was positioned several meters behind them.

His Umbral Rat had encountered something, and soon he couldn’t help but frown when the connection between him and his summon suddenly disappeared.

“Hmm…” Vincent muttered, his expression darkening. He stood up and stared in the direction where his Umbral Rat had been positioned.

His eyes narrowed as he tried to sense what had caused the disruption.

A few moments later, Mochi’s long ears twitched as several footsteps could be heard in the distance.

She perked up and looked in her master’s direction. Seeing Vincent composed, she went back to sleep, seemingly unbothered.

At this moment, a man’s voice rang out from a distance.

“Look, boss. There’s actually someone who arrived here before us!”

“Boss! Boss! Look at that!” another man exclaimed, pointing at Clauny, who was still deep in meditation.

“Oh, boss! That’s a jackpot!” another one chimed in, his voice filled with greed.