I watched the little bunny pick up what I could only describe as a fork.
A silver, three-pronged, well-balanced fork—
But a fork nonetheless.
I rubbed my chin, feeling a strange sense of familiarity.
Something about this thing itched at the back of my mind.
Digging into old Fu Shi’s memories, I searched for any record of its existence—
And what I found shocked me.
This so-called Fork of Perforation wasn’t just some random weapon.
It originated from the Celestial Ages—a time when Perfect Immortals were as plentiful as grass and Gods still walked the mortal plane.
An age of turmoil, where Gods fell en masse, shaking the very fabric of reality.
Even now, just recalling that particular memory filled me with an unfamiliar emotion—
Awe.
And that was rare.
I had lived through the 21st century, seen wonders beyond imagination, and even created a system from scratch—
Yet this was the first time in a long while that I felt genuine reverence.
This wasn’t my emotion.
It came from Fu Shi.
The old Fu Shi.
A part of me that had long since faded, but still lingered in memories.
I exhaled, shaking my head.
“Well, congratulations to you, Yuan’er!” I said, pushing aside my misgivings.
The little bunny wiggled her nose, holding the fork like it was the greatest treasure in existence.
I couldn't help but smile—
She was too cute.
Still—
A fork?
A utensil meant for eating?
I sighed, rubbing my temples.
I had a vast collection of legendary weapons, yet she picked this.
Maybe she just liked the balance?
Or maybe she had no clue what she was doing.
Either way, I had to at least warn her.
“You know, Yuan’er,” I said slowly, “you could choose something better. That thing is barely an Exceptional Artifact at best.”
"Kyu?"
The little bunny stared at me, ears twitching.
Her beady red eyes held a clear message:
I don’t understand.
She tilted her head, as if asking:
"Sheesh, what am I supposed to do?"
Great.
Not only could I understand bunny speech, but now I was reading bunny expressions too.
I sighed.
It seemed like explaining things was necessary.
"Listen," I began. "Artifacts are divided into five levels: Fine, Exceptional, Superior, Masterpiece, and Perfect. That fork has an awesome history, but in terms of raw power, it’s… kinda lame.”
"Kyu?"
Her nose twitched.
Her ears flopped slightly.
She had absolutely no clue what I just said.
I sighed again.
"...Fine, I give up."
If she wanted the Fork of Perforation, then so be it.
At the very least, she looked happy.
And who was I to deny a bunny her happiness?
Bi Yuan, clearly eager to test her new weapon, bowed respectfully in my direction.
Then, without hesitation, she scampered out of the cave.
I watched her go, amusement flickering in my chest.
This was an experiment for me too.
The Paladin class I had created was unlike any other.
It was based on this world’s Buddhism, but I had… tweaked it.
I had shaped it into something new, something uniquely mine.
Now, I was curious—
How effective would it be?
The Paladin class had three core skills:
- Aura of Virtue
- Divine Fortification
- Sacred Ash
Typically, players would unlock skills gradually—
But I had thrown that out the window.
I gave Bi Yuan access to all of them from the start.
Why?
Simple.
I was experimenting.
I wanted to see how strong they were.
Would they be overpowered?
Would they be useless?
Only time would tell.
I glanced at my system interface.
[Name: Fu Shi]
[Quintessence: 7]
[Players: 1/1]
I had spent 30 quintessence creating the Paladin class.
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Now, I only had 7 left.
Was it worth it?
Maybe.
Maybe not.
But one thing was certain—
I had always been a sucker for Western fantasy.
That was why I made Paladins.
That was why I gave Bi Yuan this role.
In another life, I would have loved to see a knightly order of warriors defending justice with divine radiance.
Instead—
I got a bunny with a fork.
I let out a chuckle, shaking my head.
Of all the worlds I could have transmigrated to—
It just had to be this one.
I didn’t have the luxury of choosing.
All I could do was work with what I had.
And right now—
What I had was a tiny, adorable, battle-hungry bunny.
I could only hope—
That Bi Yuan would become strong enough to help me achieve my goals.
The Paladin class was designed with survivability in mind.
I needed my player to live—
Because I only had one.
If I lost her—
I’d be back to square one.
And that was not an option.
But deep down, there was another reason.
Something more personal.
The truth was—
I saw Bi Yuan as a hero.
In my darkest moment, when I had been at my weakest—
That little bunny had saved me.
It was childish, but—
I had fun creating the Paladin class just for her.
Creating a class was easy.
Far easier than creating the system itself.
At least this time, there were no heavenly tribulations trying to fry me into dust.
I gazed at the empty space where Bi Yuan had bowed to me just moments ago.
And then, I smiled.
“Good luck, Yuan’er.”
I hoped she would find great quests—
And even greater battles.
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The mountain wind howled as a white blur streaked past jagged rocks, twisting vines, and startled birds.
Bi Yuan rushed downward, her tiny form darting through obstacles as if they didn’t exist.
Her momentum built with every leap.
Fast—
Faster—
Then slower, just at the right moment, before an accident could happen.
She was testing her limits.
Step by step, leap by leap—she was getting the hang of her new strength.
Her qi-enhanced muscles burned with energy as she activated her Paladin skill:
A technique designed for defense, but Bi Yuan used it differently.
Instead of just protecting herself, she harnessed its effects to push her body further.
It hardened her bones, reinforced her muscles, and absorbed incoming impact.
The result?
She could run recklessly—and in turn, increase her speed even more!
White light shimmered along her legs, strengthening them beyond their natural limits.
A journey that should have taken an hour—
She reduced to mere minutes.
Her fortified limbs absorbed the shock of every landing, allowing her to push forward without hesitation.
How much of a boost she got depended on her cultivation base—or, in player lingo, her level.
At Level 11, she enhanced her legs by 110%.
It didn’t sound like much, but application was key.
With this, Bi Yuan’s movements were swift and seamless, carrying her from the mountains to the forest with explosive efficiency.
The moment she reached the foot of the mountain, Bi Yuan did not stop.
Her killer intent surged, her heart pounding with excitement.
She wanted to hunt.
She wanted to test herself.
She wanted to fight.
Her mere presence sent a message to the forest:
Get out of the way, the murderous bunny is here!
The creatures near the periphery of the forest had already learned their lesson.
For days, Bi Yuan had been hunting mercilessly, and now the wildlife had vanished.
So, she had no choice but to venture deeper—where stronger beasts lurked.
And that was exactly what she wanted.
A sharp swoosh cut through the air.
Bi Yuan’s ears perked—
Her body reacted on instinct.
She dodged, a red blur swooping past where she had just been standing.
Her eyes caught a glimpse of the attacker—
A fox!
But this one was different.
It was bigger than the last fox she fought.
And more importantly—
It was clever.
The moment its ambush failed, the fox vanished into the foliage, disappearing into the dense shrubs.
"Kyu-KYU-KYU!!"
| You shameless fox! Do you want a piece of me?!
Her chirps were unintelligible to most—
But her rage was clear.
Bi Yuan didn’t blindly chase after the fox.
Instead, she stood her ground, her tiny paws gripping the Fork of Perforation.
She twirled the weapon, taunting the wily predator.
This was what she wanted—
A worthy opponent to test her strength!
Bi Yuan knew this was reckless.
But recklessness was part of growth.
She had to challenge herself.
She had to face danger.
She had to prove her power!
But deep down—
That wasn’t the real reason she was here.
She was simply drunk on her own strength.
And the fox took advantage of this.
SLAM!
Something heavy crashed into her from behind.
Bi Yuan’s small body was sent rolling through the dirt.
The force of the impact made her tumble several times, crushing shrubs beneath her.
She skidded to a halt, her fur bristling with fury.
"KYUUU!!"
| Come! I’ll fill you with holes!!
With unusual eagerness, she launched herself toward the direction of the attack.
Her fork gleamed, slicing through the air—
But it hit nothing.
The fox was already gone.
It was not just clever—
It was fast.
It could have bitten her.
It could have ripped into her flesh.
It could have ended the fight with a fatal strike.
But it didn’t.
And that was when Bi Yuan realized something was wrong.
!?
Why did it slam me instead of biting?
The question struck her.
Her ears twitched—
Her instincts screamed.
She looked down—
And her blood ran cold.
Beneath her—
The ground was gone.
A steep creek yawned below, littered with the bones of countless animals.
And at the bottom—
A waiting crocodile lurked in the waters.
This was not a fight.
This was a trap.
"Kekekeke~"
A mocking laugh echoed from above.
The fox’s silhouette appeared, its eyes glinting with amusement.
| Die, poor bunny…
It was looking down on her.
It thought she was an idiot.
A foolish prey that had fallen into its trap.
Bi Yuan’s blood boiled.
Unforgivable!
This fox thought it could outsmart her?!
!!!
But the fox had made one mistake.
It underestimated Bi Yuan’s will to survive.
She wasn’t some weak little bunny.
She wasn’t some helpless prey.
She was—
And she would not die that easily.
The little bunny was no longer the same.
She had evolved.
She was stronger.
She was faster.
She was no longer just Bi Yuan—
She was SUPER BUNNY!
She was PALADIN BUNNY!
Bi Yuan’s ears twitched, her instincts sharp.
From above, she spotted the fox—
Smug, arrogant, leering down at her openly as she fell.
It thought it had won.
It thought she was doomed.
It was wrong.
"Kyuuuu~! Divine Fortification!"
A pulse of holy energy surged through her body.
Her legs strengthened, her muscles surged, her bones hardened.
Bi Yuan kicked the air with immense force—
Her jumping power skyrocketed.
With one explosive movement, she soared upward, blasting away from the deadly fall.
But she wasn’t done yet.
She needed more.
She needed power!
BOOM!
A blinding white light erupted beneath her.
Bi Yuan had unleashed her next skill—
A destructive martial spell that detonated the Holy Element at its core!
A split second before impact, she kicked off the explosion—
Using the blast force to catapult herself even higher!
The fox’s eyes widened in horror.
The bunny was not falling.
The bunny was flying!
The fox panicked.
"Whoo~uck!!"
| Save me, Croc!
But the crocodile was too far away.
Separated by the creek, the fox had nowhere to run.
And now—
Bi Yuan had returned to ground zero.
Bi Yuan landed with a rough tumble, the force of her attacks leaving her charred.
Pain flared in her body, but she did not waver.
She was a Paladin!
She endured!
She activated another skill—
Aura of Virtue!
A soft glow surrounded her, soothing her injuries.
Her legs healed, their functions restored.
The skill’s holy aura spread outward, mending wounds and affecting all within its range.
And it had another effect—
Enemies who harbored ill intentions were slowed.
The fox bared its fangs.
It lunged at her—
But it was too late.
Bi Yuan focused—
Her Fork of Perforation trembled in her paws, glowing with divine energy.
White sacred light poured into the weapon, intensifying every second.
The fox charged, desperate to strike first.
But the Aura of Virtue slowed its movement, giving Bi Yuan the time she needed.
The attack was ready.
Bi Yuan unleashed her full power!
BANG!
A holy explosion burst from her fork—
Blasting the fox to oblivion.
Ash and scattered embers remained in its place.
The forest fell into silence.
Ping! +800 EXP
Bi Yuan panted, exhausted.
Her maneuvers had been relentless, pushing her to the limit.
But deep down—
She felt thrilled.
The adrenaline.
The rush of power.
She wanted more.
She turned her gaze toward the creek below—
And locked eyes with the crocodile.
The massive reptile had been watching the entire fight.
Its jaws opened, revealing sharp rows of teeth.
Then—
It laughed.
"HEH-HEH-HEH—"
A slow, creepy chuckle rumbled from its throat.
To Bi Yuan, it was the most savage grin she had ever seen.
Then—
The croc spoke.
"Funny little one. Do you want a fight?"
!?
Bi Yuan froze.
Her ears stood up, her fur bristling.
A talking crocodile?!
This was bad.
This was very bad.
This wasn’t some random beast.
This was a real monster.
Bi Yuan knew—she stood no chance.
Her survival instincts screamed.
"Ku-kyu… Kyu!"
| Maybe another time? Bye!
And just like that—
Super Bunny, Paladin Bunny, The Slayer of Foxes—
Scurried away like a scared rabbit.
Because she was one.