vncnus Chapter 1 This Lion Cub is Different
Chapter 1 This Lion Cub is Different
Africa.
On the vast grassland.
Chen Fei was huddled dejectedly in the grass.
Having inexplicably arrived in this world for over a year, Chen Fei's soul has merged into that of a young male lion in Africa. Aside from initial confusion, unease, and extreme maladjustment, Chen Fei gradually accepts and becomes familiar with the lion pride's life.
What quickly calmed him down was a virtual panel that suddenly appeared in front of him.
[Host: Chen Fei]
[Identity: Sub-adult male lion]
[Energy Points: 381↑]
I don't know if this counts as a cheat code.
No instruction manual included;
No strategy guide was used;
There is also no artificial intelligence.
They appeared out of nowhere when he was just one year old.
As a well-known "keyboard warrior" and "king of trash talk" on the internet in his previous life, Chen Fei only spent a few minutes figuring out the function of this simple panel.
The so-called energy point is the sum of speed, strength, stamina, and skills that he has mastered after his physical qualities have developed to a certain level.
In simpler terms, it refers to overall strength.
Energy points can be increased by learning new skills;
They can also grow by consuming meat from external sources.
When Chen Fei was one year old, he had less than 200 energy points.
Later he learned to climb trees, and his energy points increased by 10.
After that, he learned to swim and mastered the doggy paddle, gaining +10 energy points.
Even if you're just lying down and sleeping, doing nothing, as long as you maintain a healthy state, you can automatically gain 1 point every day after eating and sleeping.
That "upward" label perfectly illustrates Chen Fei's current situation.
As for the function of this energy point...
how to use?
Chen Fei was initially also completely baffled.
Why wasn't it reincarnated as some kind of silly creature that eats bamboo?
"Luckily, it's a breech one."
Chen Feisheng sighed helplessly and looked down at the tiny bit between his legs.
At least I found some solace.
Aside from the initial extreme discomfort, Chen Fei gradually became familiar with life in the lion pride.
As far as he knew, the mortality rate for lion cubs was quite high.
Two-thirds of lion cubs fail to grow into adulthood.
Disease, hyenas, venomous snakes, buffalo, drought, and even other prides could bring him annihilation.
"Living is so hard!"
"Before we have strong self-defense capabilities, we must first lay low and survive."
Chen Fei then shifted his gaze to a simple attribute panel inside his body.
After more than eight months of exploration, Chen Fei gradually became familiar with the existence of this unconventional cheat code.
A few days ago, he suddenly had a thought, and as he slowly focused all his attention on the energy point, a warm current emanated from his lower abdomen.
He was pleasantly surprised to control the heat flow, which slowly circulated throughout his body, bringing an incredibly comfortable, scalding sensation wherever it went, like a hard-boiled egg rolling on his chest.
Finally, he figured out how to use this heat flow.
He slowly controlled the heat flow to cover his right forepaw.
Facing a rock the size of a fist.
With a hissing sound!
It was slammed down hard.
The stone shattered into several pieces in an instant.
This unexpected turn of events immediately brought him to a smile.
Finally, I don't have to feel lost every day anymore; I have a new goal in life.
But before that, we must first lay low.
"Sigh! I wonder if I can even survive until that day comes."
Chen Fei sighed.
The future is bright, but the road is tortuous.
The current energy points are too few, and can only cover one right claw with heat.
If one day he has enough energy points to cover his entire body at will, his vision, sense of smell, hearing, speed, and strength will increase to a terrifying level.
That will be the time for him to dominate the grasslands.
Chen Fei let out a breath and returned to his previous listless state.
Not far from him were four or five other similar little heads, staring curiously at everything in front of them.
At this time of year, the grasslands are at their most lush with vegetation.
It is also the mating season for wildebeest.
The lions have no shortage of food.
The two wildebeest in front of us, both quite robust, are fiercely competing for mating rights on the grassland.
They were completely unaware that they had become prey targeted by the lions.
A group of lionesses lay nervously in the grass not far from the hillside, watching the wildebeest herd dozens of meters away with predatory eyes.
The lion cubs, unaware of the hardship and cruelty of hunting, lost patience after watching for a while and climbed out of the grass to play with their nearby companions.
A four- or five-month-old lion cub, nicknamed Big Head, also acted like the other lion cubs, baring its teeth and brandishing its claws for a long time, trying to attract Chen Fei's attention.
Da Tou is his younger brother, born of the same mother, and is a full year younger than him.
Chen Fei was focused on increasing his energy points and had no time to play with it. He quietly shifted his position to the side, causing Big Head to miss its target.
Despite his big head and tiger-like appearance, he still didn't want to give up.
It placed its front paws on Chen Fei's buttocks, as if to bite.
With a click.
Chen Fei was too lazy to tolerate him, so he kicked the other man with his hind leg, sending him sprawling face-first into the dirt.
Big Head staggered for a long time before finally getting up from the ground.
It bared its teeth for a moment, indicating that it had taken a pretty hard hit.
Then, it glanced at Chen Fei warily, no longer daring to openly display its laughable fighting prowess in front of its brother.
The playful noises coming from the two behind attracted the attention of a lioness who was about to reach adulthood.
Her name is Meimei, and she is exactly 2 years old.
Her slender and powerful body was no different from that of an adult lioness, but she lacked hunting experience and was left behind by the pride to look after the cubs.
Clearly, she had no interest in the position of head of the kindergarten and was staring silently at the hunting operation ahead, her head tilted back.
The pride of lions moved.
Like swords drawn from a bow, they charged towards the wildebeest herd first.
The target was clear: one of the two wildebeests vying for mating rights.
The two wildebeest had been fighting for half a day without anyone else around, and their strength had long been exhausted.
This is the perfect time for the hunters to strike.
They had their sights set on the wildebeest that was the weaker party among them.
Five or six lionesses each had their own duties.
Some were responsible for the frontal assault, some for clearing out territory, and others for flanking from both ends to block the target wildebeest's retreat.
Teamwork... is one of the biggest secrets to the survival of lion prides on the African savanna.
"Meow...meow..."
The lion cubs that were playing around behind him quickly quieted down.
They were situated on a slightly elevated, barren slope, surrounded by low grass and small pebbles, providing a perfect view of the battle about to unfold on the plain below.
Chen Fei only glanced at it before concluding that the battle was over.
"It's time to eat."
Only after you are full and satisfied can you gain energy points.
If you go hungry all night, your energy points will not increase by a single point.
Chen Fei had already figured out the pattern.
They must eat their fill before the lion returns.
The saying goes, "A half-grown boy can eat his father to death." Chen Fei is now well past the age of breastfeeding and is at a crucial stage of growth, requiring him to consume large amounts of fresh meat every day.
His excessive demands were far too disproportionate to his awkward position within the pride.
They must seize every opportunity to replenish their meat supply, especially before the adult male lions of the pride return.
"It would be even better if you added some salt and roasted it over a fire."
Chen Fei shook his head and nimbly climbed up from the low grass.