Varian dashed through the streams and passed by the mountains.
He could hear the creature crushed the pebbles and sprinted behind him.
However, there was only one sound.
Varian glanced back and saw the smaller red-scaled rat.
Usually, a Level 3 should've caught up with him in no time. His only chance then would be dodging based on his agility.
However, this rat was clearly a novice.
Varian saw the path splitting into two in front. Instead of taking either, he leapt onto a tree and jumped onto a hill.
Shhh!
The rat couldn't adjust its speed and went ahead in the path.
It had to stop itself with difficulty and chased him up the hill.
Thanks to its high speed, it was always behind him, but Varian was able to avoid becoming its prey by exploiting its inexperience.
"But…" Varian felt the chi reserves in his body.
They weren't depleted, but he wasn't in his peak condition either.