[Ding, target detected: Horned Frog! Devouring grants 10 Evolution Points.]
As Bai Zhe stared at the frog ahead, the system's voice echoed in his mind.
He carefully crawled closer to the Horned Frog.
This type of frog was a popular pet because of its unique appearance—short and stout body, with a large mouth that almost covered half its body.
In his previous life, Bai Zhe had even seen one at a classmate's home.
Two minutes later, Bai Zhe was about thirty centimeters away from the Horned Frog. His body suddenly stopped, then he opened his mouth wide and swiftly lunged, biting the frog.
Though a pet frog, the Horned Frog was powerful and aggressive, feeding not only on insects but also small birds and even its own kind!
As Bai Zhe bit down, the frog struggled wildly, causing Bai Zhe's body to twist and turn twice on the ground.
But Bai Zhe's sharp teeth held firmly; the frog's struggle was only a last-ditch fight.
Two minutes later, the frog stopped struggling, and Bai Zhe began swallowing it.
Exhaling softly, Bai Zhe felt the fullness in his stomach and excitement stirred within—ten Evolution Points earned, only sixty more needed for the next upgrade.
His body then slid away to continue hunting.
This time, he found a mouse hole.
Sniffing gently at the entrance, Bai Zhe crawled inside. The tunnel grew narrower and darker, and a strong musty rat odor filled the air.
"Looks like the end of the tunnel."
His body suddenly stopped, and his gaze focused ahead.
"Squeak! Squeak!"
A sharp squeaking echoed.
[Ding, target locked: Field Mouse! Devouring grants 15 Evolution Points!]
At the system's prompt, Bai Zhe launched his attack and pinned the mouse to the ground within two strikes.
Another 15 Evolution Points gained.
Only 45 Evolution Points left until his next evolution!
Calming his excitement, Bai Zhe dragged the mouse out of the hole.
He had to— the stench inside was overwhelming.
Though as a snake he had adapted somewhat to such smells, his human soul still found it unpleasant.
So if possible, he avoided staying in such places.
Dragging the mouse outside, Bai Zhe swallowed it in a few bites and chose not to continue hunting.
Having just eaten a Horned Frog and a field mouse, his belly was already swollen; he needed to digest before moving on.
Lying at the mouse hole's entrance, Bai Zhe quietly waited for digestion.
To his surprise, in less than half an hour, most of the food was digested, and his mobility fully restored.
Previously, digesting a Horned Frog and mouse to this extent would take several hours.
With the "Fast Digestion" Skill added, digestion time was cut by more than half!
"Catch three more field mice, and the task will be complete."
Excited, Bai Zhe started crawling toward areas with prey based on his memory.
Previously, during patrols, he had marked several mouse nests but hadn't disturbed them since he was full.
Now that he needed food, he wouldn't let the mice go.
About ten minutes later, Bai Zhe reached the first mouse nest.
He probed at the entrance with his tongue, then crawled inside. Sure enough, he found a mouse.
This mouse was more alert than the last.
When Bai Zhe lunged, the mouse jumped, and he only managed to bite a small tuft of fur on its hind leg before it sprinted out.
Snakes usually rely on quick bites to catch prey; if it escapes, they don't chase.
However, Bai Zhe pursued this mouse.
With his stamina now at 2.8, he could run at full speed for two hours, enough to catch the mouse.
The mouse fled rapidly, but Bai Zhe quickly caught it, lunging and wrapping his body tightly around it.
Thanks to his recent training, his Deadly Constriction Skill had improved; even struggling prey couldn't escape his coils.
Two minutes later, the mouse stopped moving.
After swallowing it, Bai Zhe moved on.
Surprisingly, at the next few mouse nests, he found them empty—mice likely out foraging.
At one nest, he even detected the scent of another snake—possibly a competitor had beaten him to the prey.
Several empty attempts left Bai Zhe feeling a bit frustrated.
Fortunately, he then caught a Tiger Frog.
This Tiger Frog granted 10 Evolution Points.
Counting today's prey, he earned 50 Evolution Points total, just 20 shy of his next evolution.
However, luck seemed to turn sour.
Two hours passed with no prey caught.
The sun began to set.
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