1 Hour Of Training = 1 Month Of Progress: I Awakened The “Persistence” Talent！

1 Hour Of Training = 1 Month Of Progress: I Awakened The “Persistence” Talent！
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Trans-migrated to a beast apocalypse, starting with a weak and sickly body while my whole family is starving to the point of drinking soup? Fear not. I’ve awakened the, persistence, talent. As long as I grind, I become stronger. Others practicing martial arts need good bone structure, massive resources, and years of bitter work, I just need to persist in practicing, and I get feedback from a progress bar. One day of my training is worth a month of theirs. Ding. Persisted in practicing body-forging art for one hour, proficiency plus one. As long as I don’t die from training, I’ll train myself to death. Watch how I transformed from a sickly invalid into a peerless martial god who can blast apart fierce beasts with one punch, leading the whole village to live a life of luxury. Brother, drink some snake soup. My sister, Lin Lan, held a steaming bowl of soup, carefully handing it to me. Her small, sallow face was filled with worry, but her stomach let out an untimely gurgle. I sat at the entrance of our dilapidated courtyard, watching the setting sun gradually swallow the horizon, and shook my head. I won’t drink it. You drink it. But brother, you just recovered from the snake venom. This silver flower snake meat is the most nourishing. Be obedient, I interrupted her. I’m not hungry yet. Let’s wait for father and the others to come back and eat together. Actually, I was starving to the point of panic. It had been three days since I transmigrated to this blue star overrun by fierce beasts. The original owner of this body was bitten by a venomous snake and nearly died. To save me, my father risked his life leading the village hunting team to catch the silver flower snake. My current body was so weak that a gust of wind could blow me over. In this cannibalistic world, weakness was the original sin. Darkness fell completely, and there was still no movement at the village entrance. The wilderness at night is a paradise for fierce beasts and a forbidden zone for humans. Father and the others hadn’t returned yet, this wasn’t a good sign. Brother, I’m scared. Linlon grabbed the corner of my shirt, her hand trembling. It’s okay. Father is a veteran hunter, he’ll definitely bring back something good to eat. I patted her hand to comfort her, but my heart felt heavy. A hundred years ago, blue star mutated, and flora and fauna evolved frantically. The once docile rabbit could kick rocks to pieces, and sparrows. Grew claws like hooks. Human civilization collapsed, and survivors could only band together in fortified villages, struggling to survive. For a small village like ours, food depended entirely on the hunting team risking their lives. Just as despair threatened to drown us, a crisp striking sound came from the watchtower at the village entrance. Clang clang clang. Groups of three strikes, safe return. They’re back. Father and the others are back. Lin Lan broke into a smile through her tears, pulling me to run toward the village entrance. Many people had already gathered at the entrance. Seeing that the hunting team was tattered but suffered no casualties, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Even more surprisingly, they were carrying a horned flower deer weighing over a hundred pounds. We have meat tonight. The cheers were suppressed but enthusiastic. My father, Lin Tiancheng, as the leader, looked exhausted but upon seeing us siblings, his eyes filled with love. Go home and boil water. Tonight we eat meat. For this meal, although I was only allotted some awful soup boiled with dear lungs, it tasted incredibly sweet. In this apocalypse, having a full stomach is the greatest happiness. Looking at the satisfied smiles of my father and sister, I secretly swore that I would never be a burden like this again. I have a golden finger, cheat, I can definitely change all this. On my retina, a panel visible only to me was currently floating. Talent, persistence. Talent details, persistence is a virtue, and also a rule. In anything, as long as you persist, you can achieve success. This was my reliance. After dinner, the bonfire flickered. I looked at the blood-seeping bandage on my father’s arm, an injury from the hunt. Father, I took a deep breath, I want to learn martial arts. Father paused, his gaze complex. True martial arts? Yes. I nodded firmly. There are martial artists in this world. Legends say they can split monuments and crackstones, tearing fierce beasts apart with their bare hands. Even if the chances were slim, I wanted to try. father was silent for a long time looking at my frail body he finally gritted his teeth okay tomorrow i’ll take you to see old wang early the next morning father went out with the hunting team to support my martial arts training he had to hunt more meat i arrived at the village threshing ground and met old wang the disabled instructor in charge of the warehouse old wang sat in a wheelchair his eyes sharp as an eagle he initially rejected my request to learn martial arts with your physique learning martial arts is seeking death Besides, do you know how much food martial arts consumes? Your father will have to risk his life to support you. I know. I looked him straight in the eye. But I must learn. Old Wang stared at me for a long while, then sighed. Fine, give it a try then. I have a body-forging art that takes 100 days to reach beginner level. If you can persist, I’ll teach you. He made me stand in the scorching sun in a horse stance, coordinating with an extremely peculiar breathing technique. Legs apart, squat down. Breathe deep from chest to abdomen. In less than ten minutes, I felt every muscle in my body screaming. My lungs burned like fire, and sweat instantly soaked my clothes. This was a load my body, just recovered from a serious illness, absolutely could not bear. Don’t stop. If you can’t persist for half an hour, get the hell back home. Old Wong shouted sternly. I clenched my teeth, my vision blurring, my legs trembling violently. Give up? No. I have the, persistence, talent. As long as I persist, there will be progress. I stared fixedly at the panel in the void. Even as my consciousness threatened to scatter, I still held on to my last breath. Half an hour, 40 minutes, 50 minutes. Until an hour passed. Click. A soft sound seemed to come from my mind and the panel that had never moved finally changed. Realm, unranked. Technique, body forging art, initiate one tenth. Success. Ecstasy filled my heart. My tense nerves relaxed and I collapsed to the ground like mud. This kid, actually persisted for an hour? Old Wong wheeled over, his eyes full of disbelief. Looks like I misjudged. With this patience, you’re made of the right stuff. Although I gained recognition, the price was huge. I felt my body hollowed out, unable to move even a finger. Old Wang had someone pour a few bowls of coarse rice porridge into me, but the hunger that penetrated to the bone could not be eliminated. Poor scholar, rich martial artist, the ancients did not deceive me. Without enough meat supplementation, practicing martial arts is overdrafting one’s life. In the evening, father brought back half a mutated rat. although the meat was rough the feeling of energy entering my body allowed me to recover a little vitality father i’ve got the feeling for it i said while eating i’m confident i can reach the beginner level very soon father looked at me wolfing down food both gratified and distressed good as long as you can succeed don’t worry about the meat dad will risk his life to supply you over the next few days i turned on the crazy grinding emperor mode as long as there was meat to eat i went to the threshing ground to practice The next day, father had explosive luck and actually hunted two flower deer. Xiao Jing, there’s enough venison. Eat your fill. With sufficient food, my progress advanced by leaps and bounds. One round in the morning, proficiency plus one. One round in the afternoon, proficiency plus one. Sneaking in another round at night, another plus one. Body forging art, initiate four tenths. Body forging art, initiate seven tenths. Watching the numbers jumping on the panel, I felt an unprecedented sense of fulfillment. What bone structure, what aptitude, in front of my, persistence, talent, they are all fleeting clouds. As long as there is meat, I can become infinitely stronger. Old Wong’s attitude toward me completely changed. Not only did he kill his treasured pheasant to nourish my body, but he also unreservedly taught me knowledge about martial artists and fierce beasts. Xiao Jing, your progress is simply terrifying. Once you reach the beginner level, you will be a junior martial artist. Your physical fitness will be comparable to a junior fierce beast capable of wrestling lions and tigers. The strength of lions and tigers. I clenched my fists flames burning in my eyes. Time came to the fourth day. My panel had changed to body forging art initiate nine tenths. Just one last point of proficiency away. In other words, practice for one more hour and I can formally step into the gate of Marshall Dow. These past few days, I ate five or six pounds of venison every day. My body grew stronger at a speed visible to the naked eye. My originally pale face became rosy and solid muscle lines bulged on my arms. In the afternoon, while I was happily chatting with Old Wang, the alarm bell at the village entrance suddenly rang. Clang clang, clang. Too long and one short, this is the danger signal. My heart skipped a beat. Did something happen? We rushed to the threshing ground, only to see the hunting team fleeing back in a sorry state. Although there were no casualties, everyone’s face carried terror, and one member had broken his leg. What happened? Old Wang asked hurriedly. Father sighed with a look of bad luck, don’t mention it. We were staking out the deer herd gathering spot, but we ran into a big one. A silver spotted tiger. That guy’s stripes have almost turned completely silver, it’s definitely a ruthless character among junior fierce beasts. How could we dare to snatch food from it? We could only retreat. Xiao Zhao broke his leg in the panic. The surrounding villagers were in an uproar, and an atmosphere of fear spread. The silver spotted tiger occupying the hunting ground meant that the stable food source we just found was cut off. Father looked at me, his eyes full of guilt, Xiao Jing, I’m sorry, for the next few days, we might not be able to supply meat. I looked at father’s exhausted face and injured arm. A sour feeling welled up in my heart, but more than that was a fighting spirit about to explode. Can’t supply it? It doesn’t matter. Because tomorrow, I will reach the beginner level. At night, the atmosphere at home was a bit oppressive. Father pushed the last bit of venison in front of me. Eat? Martial arts training cannot stop. I ate silently, chewing hard with every bite. This was not just food, but my father’s blood and sweat, and the hope of the whole family. Lying in bed, I looked at the dark roof, my eyes shining in the darkness. Silver spotted tiger, huh? Junior fierce beast, is it? Wait until I reach the beginner level tomorrow, become a junior martial artist and possess the strength of lions and tigers. This identity of hunter should also be changed. Next morning. I got up earlier than usual. After days of recuperation and exercise, my physical condition had reached its peak. Arriving at the threshing ground, old Wang was already waiting. Why so early today? Uncle Wang, I have a premonition. Today, I’ll succeed. I grinned. Old Wang paused, then laughed and scolded, brat, don’t brag, hurry up and practice. I stood under the morning sun, assumed the stance, and circulated the breathing technique. This time, that tearing pain actually lessened a lot, replaced by a satisfying feeling of heat rushing through my body. Time passed minute by minute. 40 minutes, 50 minutes. That profound feeling became stronger and stronger as if some shackle in my body was being broken. 60 minutes. Boom. It felt like a gate in my mind was blasted open. Ding. Persisted in practicing body-forging art for 1 hour, proficiency plus 1. Congratulations. Body-forging art proficiency perfected, realm breakthrough. Realm, junior martial artist. Technique, body-forging art, beginner 1 slash 100. An unprecedented powerful force surged from the depths of my marrow, instantly flowing through my whole body. I snapped my eyes open, a brilliant light bursting forth. I felt that the current me could kill a cow with one punch. Uncle Wang, I turned to look at the dumbfounded old Wang, clenching my fist, knuckles cracking, I think. I really did it. The water cup in old Wang’s hand fell to the ground with a crash. Four days? In just four days. From a sickly invalid to a junior martial artist, this kid, what kind of monster is he? I took a deep breath and looked toward the distant wilderness. Father, Shaolin, wait for me. From today on, I will hold up the sky for this family. That silver-spotted tiger, it’s time for it to spit out. Although the hunting team did not have any harvest today, fortunately, the previous days had yielded quite well, so the villagers were not starving. After all, not every family had someone like Lin Chen who practiced martial arts. The consumption was not that great. Even the Lin family still had a few pounds of deer meat left. In the evening, Lin Chen still ate until he was about 70% full. It wasn’t that Lin Chen was inconsiderate, it was just that during a time of no. Harvest, he still couldn’t restrain himself from eating. He was just one point away from mastering the body refinement technique. The hunting team’s attempts to catch deer had been thwarted, and Lin Chen was anxious. He wanted to break through. To the entry level of the body refinement technique tonight and see what changes would occur within himself. If what old Wang said was true, and he could become a junior martial artist, perhaps Lin Chen could be of some help. Late at night. After his father and sister had fallen asleep, Lin Chen felt that he had absorbed most of the deer meat he had for dinner, and his body had recovered about 70 -80%. He took advantage of the moonlight and went to the yard, assuming a stance to practice martial arts. This is my fourth day learning martial arts. This is my tenth time practicing the body refinement technique. As the practice time progressed, Lin Chen was drenched in sweat but at that moment, his mind remained clear. Just like Uncle Wang said, I’m getting more and more proficient. although i still feel very tired as the practice time continues i even feel the strength and energy within me being constantly drained and consumed but i myself don’t feel that uncomfortable anymore lynchin carefully sensed the changes in his body and made a summary it was like a beginner learning to run or climb stairs at first they would be panting like a dog feeling like they could die at any moment every second being a torment But after persisting for a while and becoming an experienced runner, even though they still consumed energy and sweated profusely, the experienced ones were basically enjoying that state. The change in mindset was completely different. Lin Shen was experiencing the same situation while practicing the body refinement technique. Just like eating, drinking, and sleeping, treating martial arts practice as an instinct in life. Lin Shen repeated this phrase that old Wang had said in his mind. He learned to enjoy the process of practicing martial arts. 30 minutes. 60 minutes. crack hashtag practicing the body refinement technique for one hour gained one fixed proficiency point lin chen’s face lit up with joy and he immediately stopped his stance today’s practice was over the goal had been achieved and he couldn’t overexert himself after all tomorrow’s meals were still uncertain lin chen quickly checked his panel to see if there were any new changes Hashtag realm, junior martial artist hashtag technique, body refinement technique, entry level 0 out of 100, characteristics not selected hashtag talent, persistence hashtag potential, 0 I’ve made it to the entry level. The body refinement technique has reached entry level. The body refinement technique has transformed from not being at entry level to being at entry level, and my realm has also changed to junior martial artist. Lin Chen thought joyfully. He quickly raised his arms to examine them, then looked at his legs and body. It seems I don’t feel any significant changes. What about washing the marrow and expelling the black filth? None of that? Lin Chen was a bit puzzled, he only felt a tingling sensation in his body. His muscles were sore and weak. This felt similar to the exhaustion after practicing martial arts for an hour. He didn’t intuitively feel the so-called strength of a lion or tiger. Perhaps it’s because. I’m too tired and my body has been overexerted. So I need to rest well or even eat and drink enough before it can manifest? Lin Chen thought to himself. He moved around in the yard, practicing a set of unstructured mad dog boxing. He felt that although his body was a bit lighter, there wasn’t much of a fundamental change. After studying for a while, Lin Chen stopped thinking about it. He decided to get some sleep and check again in the morning, or ask old Wang. Lin Chen continued. To study the panel in his mind hashtag martial art, body forging technique, beginner 0 slash 100, unselected trait hashtag potential, 0 after reaching the beginner level of the body forging technique, the required proficiency has increased to 100 points. Which means the difficulty has multiplied tenfold to reach the next level. Lin Chen pondered the upgrade difficulty of the body-forging technique. Moreover, there is an unselected trait behind the body-forging technique. What does that mean? The position of this unselected trait previously had an empty slot, which displayed as none. Could there be some changes here? Lin Chen thought for a moment, perplexed. He then looked at the next column. And, what does this potential of zero points mean? After hesitating for a moment, Lin Chen tried to visualize a finger in his mind. He tapped a few times on the potential column. There was no response, it seemed that this potential point required some conditions to be obtained, or perhaps it was like proficiency. Then Lin Chen tapped a few times on the traits of the body forging technique. Crack, hashtag do you want to spend 10 potential points to draw the first trait of the body forging technique? A prompt. Flashed in his mind. Lin Chen immediately squinted his eyes, carefully examining the prompt and the changes before him. The traits of the body forging technique? Does the martial art have any other traits? Didn’t old Wang say this was just a very ordinary universal technique? Could there be such advanced pathways? Lin Chen contemplated. Should I ask old Wang tomorrow? Perhaps I shouldn’t ask, this might be a change brought by my golden finger. Lin Chen had his own thoughts. After all, he was not a native wild mountain dweller, not that naive 15-year-old child. If this change was brought by Lin Chen’s golden finger then it wouldn’t be appropriate to discuss it with outsiders. The most important thing is that drawing traits also requires potential points. and it requires as much as 10 points. Where would potential points come from? Lin Chen had no idea at this moment. Forget it, I’ll sleep first. Although treating martial arts like. Eating and sleeping is a daily routine, it’s still quite exhausting. Lin Chen thought to himself. The panel was simple, he had researched everything that needed to be researched, and it was useless to stubbornly think about what he couldn’t. Understand. That night, Lin Chen lay in bed tossing and turning. He couldn’t sleep. Although Lin Chen’s temperament was slightly more mature than that of a 15-year-old boy, it was still limited. In his previous life, he was only in his 20s. Now, in this world of fierce beasts, he was suddenly recognized as a martial artist by the golden finger. It seemed that he had become the most impressive person in the entire village. To be honest, Lin Chen was quite excited inside. After a restless night filled with thoughts, he barely fell asleep just before dawn. Even then, Lin Chen had a dream. He dreamed of soaring through the clouds, moving mountains and seas, effortlessly defeating fierce beast kings with a wave of his hand and the goddess of the wasteland embracing him. This was the first dream Lin Shen had since arriving in the fierce beast wilderness. Just as the dream of invincibility was about to fast forward into a spring dream, Lin Shen was awakened by noise. It was his father getting up. At this moment, the sky was just beginning to brighten and Lin’s father had risen earlier than usual. He had already packed his bundle and was sharpening his hunting knife and dart in the yard. with a whetstone. Father, Lin Chen greeted from the doorway. Lin’s father had a serious expression focused on sharpening the hunting knife so much so that he didn’t even notice Lin Chen’s greeting at first. The deer heard that the hunting team had worked hard to find had been intercepted by a silver-spotted tiger. As the leader of the hunting team, Lin’s father was weighed down with thoughts, which is why he got up even earlier today. Father, Lin Chen called out again. Ha, Xiao Jing. Lin’s father looked up, and his previously stern face instantly broke into a smile as he greeted Lin Chen. You can sleep a bit longer, practicing martial arts is quite tiring. I heard you were still practicing in the yard. Late last night, tossing and turning until you finally fell asleep, I could hear you. Today, the hunting team might go to another place to try their luck, so we agreed to set off a bit earlier. I didn’t mean to disturb you. Although, Lin’s father wore a smile, there was still a hint of bitterness in his tone. Lin Chen shook his head. I’ve had enough sleep. Lin Shen wasn’t lying, he truly felt well rested, aside from a bit of hunger. His spirits were high, despite having only slept for about two hours last night. Lin Shen sensed that this might be due to his recent entry into body tempering, becoming a beginner martial artist. His sister was still asleep, so Lin Shen took the initiative to start a fire and warm up some leftover meat soup from last night. He added some wild vegetables and cooked it into a porridge. The father and son had breakfast together. Father, I want to go to the drying yard with you. Although there wasn’t much meat left in. The breakfast, at least it was vegetable soup made from meat. After finishing two bowls, Lin Chen felt much warmer and his strength increased. He suggested going to the drying yard with his father. The hunting team gathered there in the morning. As they divided the spoils and disbanded each day and some important tools were kept there. They would head out only after picking up their tools in the morning. Lin father glanced at Lin Chen thinking he was going to find old Wang to practice martial arts so early. There isn’t much food at home today, you don’t need to practice so hard. Once we bring back enough game, we can work harder tomorrow too. Lin Chen didn’t nod and Lin father didn’t pay much attention. The two arrived at the drying yard one after the other. The members of the hunting team had also arrived and old Wang opened the warehouse door to distribute tools. Just some ropes, carrying poles, and some torn nets for setting traps. Brother. Tian Cheng. Head Lin. The hunting team members greeted Lin Tian Cheng sparsely upon his arrival. There were no lengthy pleasantries or idle chatter, everyone focused on organizing their gear, going out to hunt, even though it meant leaving. The relatively safe gathering place and facing the unknown dangers of the wilderness had become as routine as clocking in for work, eating, and sleeping. It was a daily necessity, so there was nothing much to chat about. Moreover, due to the silver-striped tiger, a cloud of glue hung over everyone and their spirits were low. No one could think of where to search for today’s catch. Well, thank you all for getting up so early today. There’s no choice, we have to check several. More places today and try our luck. Lin father simply said this and didn’t make any motivational speeches. He took a bundle of hemp rope from the warehouse and slung it over his shoulder. Lin Chen silently watched the hunting team organize. Their gear, initially not saying anything. There were seven people. Today, the hunting team only had seven members. Yesterday, Xiao Xiao had broken his leg, so they lost another member. When Lin Chen had just crossed over, there had been nine. Members in the village’s hunting team. Old Lee, who hunted the silver flower snake, was injured, and Xiao Xiao was also hurt yesterday. In just a few days, they had lost two members, reducing their combat strength by 20%. Meanwhile, the number of people in the village waiting for food had not decreased. At this moment, a line from a movie echoed in Lin Chen’s mind, the situation was getting tougher. Thinking of this, he saw that the hunting teen was ready to set off. Lin Chen hesitated for a moment and suddenly spoke up, Father, I’m going hunting with you today. Upon hearing Lin Shen’s words, old Wan was the first to react and look over. He stared at Lin Shen with a serious expression. Xiao. Jing? Lin father also looked at Lin Shen in surprise. Hey, Xiao Jing, why are you making a fuss? You were bitten by a silver flower snake. You haven’t been out of bed for long, right? Someone from the hunting team said. Exactly, you went. Hunting with us before, and not only did you not catch anything, but you also got bitten by a poisonous snake. You might as well stay home and rest for a while. Some members even teased him, though it was a form of kind concern. Since Lin Shen was almost 15 years old, his previous self had also gone out with the hunting team a few times. Not only did he not help during those times, but he also caused trouble. Getting bitten by a poisonous snake had reduced his own numbers. And later, in an attempt to catch the silver flower snake to counteract the snake venom, he indirectly caused Old Lee to be injured again, further reducing their numbers, although Lin Shen had been practicing martial arts at the drying field. These past few days, the others were not very aware of the situation. Aside from old Wang, even Lin’s father did not fully understand Lin Chen’s progress and strength. Everyone thought Lin Chen was just learning some rehabilitation exercises after recovering from a serious illness. Given that Lin Chen had never been strong before his injury and was nearly a burden, no one expected him to join the hunting team. Moreover, Lin Chen was the son of the team leader, Lin Tanchang, and Lin’s father supported him with his contributions and shares, it was only natural for him to enjoy the benefits in the village. No one would say much about it. Xiao Jing, I know you are worried about us and anxious about the hunting team’s gains. But when it comes to hunting, we have it covered. You just focus on practicing martial arts at home, Lin’s father comforted Lin Chen. He thought Lin Chen was simply trying to contribute after seeing Xiao Zhao get injured and the team lose members. Nonsense. Do you think standing in place for two days makes you some kind of remarkable person? Do you think just because I treated you kindly for two days you have achieved something extraordinary? Old Wong rolled his wheelchair forward to scold Lin Chen. Who do you think you are, a frail little thing like a chick? Who do you think you are, a once-in-a-century martial arts genius, practicing for a few days, and you think you can break stones and fly? Sand? What good will you do by going out with them, except causing trouble? Old Wong truly believed Lin Chen was overestimating himself. He thought that after telling Lin Chen some stories about martial artists and fierce beasts yesterday. Lin Shen had put himself in their shoes, a classic case of getting too immersed in the role. He thought Lin Shen believed he could compete with the fierce beasts. Therefore, old Wang’s tone was quite stern, hoping to wake up this kid who didn’t know his own limitations. Faced with the crowd’s words, Lin Shen did not lower his head. He looked at old Wang and said sincerely, I will be of some use, Uncle Wang. I have mastered the body refinement technique. Lin Shen knew that. To convince everyone, he had to first convince old Wang. Old Wang did not believe him at all because on the first day of practicing martial arts, Lin Shen had also boasted about mastering it. This kid had a history of exaggeration, making his words unreliable. Ha, do you want to listen to what nonsense you are saying? Don’t say it’s only been a few days, you dare to claim you’ve mastered the body refinement technique? Who do you think you are, a living martial saint? A. Martial saint, even he wouldn’t be able to master the body refinement technique in just a few days. Talking big without fear of having your teeth knocked out by the wind. Old Wang was getting a bit angry, his expression growing more serious. He admitted that over the past two days, he had slowly started to see potential in this kid. What he valued was Lin Chen’s persistence and willpower, if he could endure the hardships of martial arts training, he might truly achieve something. However, if Lin Chen continued to spout such nonsense, Old Wang would start to look down on him. Uncle Wang, how can I prove it? Lin Chen continued to ask sincerely. He couldn’t just pull out the panel in his mind to show Old Wang, nor could. He wore a shining label of a junior martial artist on his head. You! Old Wong’s gaze towards Lin Chen completely changed, his eyes showing some disappointment. However, seeing that Lin Chen was serious and not joking around, he thought. Well, maybe this kid wasn’t just delusional thinking he had succeeded. Perhaps he wasn’t trying to boast, he might just be a bit crazy. Hey! Mastering the body refinement technique means officially stepping into the path of a martial artist. Just like a fierce beast entering the fray, at the very least, you should have the strength of a lion or tiger. Old Wang waved his hand dismissively, pointing to a few stone pedestals at the side of the drying field. The strength of a lion or tiger means that a tiger standing still can unleash a force of 500 pounds just by swiping its claws. If you really mastered it, lifting these stone pedestals over your head would mean you have succeeded. Lin Chen followed Old. Wang’s gaze. Those were a few granite grinding stones originally placed in the drying field for grinding grain into powder however, there is currently a food shortage and there are no extra grains to make fine flour for eating. The millstones. have been left in used for a long time, overturned at the edge of the grain drying field. The millstones come in various sizes, some covered in green moss. The smaller ones weigh about 40-50 pounds, while the larger ones definitely exceed 100 pounds. An adult can barely lift a 100-pound millstone with effort, but lifting it easily above their head is quite difficult. Seeing this, Linchen felt a stir in his heart and walked up to the millstone. He had broken through the body-forging technique last night and become a martial artist. At that time, he hadn’t noticed any significant difference, just that his muscles and bones had been sore all night. After a night of rest and having eaten two bowls of meat soup for breakfast, Lin Chen finally felt some changes within him, an unprecedented strength. He rubbed his hands together, fought for a moment and then hugged the small millstone. Lift! Lin Chen shouted. Clang! Xiao Jing! Be! Careful! Everyone was thrown into a flurry. Lin Chen had no clear concept of the newfound strength within him and exerted too much force. He directly lifted the millstone and easily raised it above his head. Once it was overhead, the residual force combined with the backward inertia of the millstone caused Lin Chen to fall flat on his back. The millstone landed heavily on his chest. Xiao Jing, are you okay? Lin’s father rushed over, his eyes wide with concern, his face anxious. Cough cough, I’m fine, I’m fine. Before Lin’s father could even lift the millstone off Lin Chen, Lin Chen casually pushed it away himself. Then he scrambled to his feet. Lin’s father, in his haste didn’t notice anything. Unusual. Meanwhile, old Wang, who was nearby, stared at Lin Chen in disbelief. It was hard to believe that a 15-year-old boy could easily lift a 50-pound millstone over his head. Just the fact that Lin Chen had fallen was no small feat. For an ordinary person to fall and be struck in the chest by such a heavy millstone would either result in death or at least leave them lying on the ground for half a day, unable to react. How could he be so unbothered? This kid’s physical. resilience and ability to withstand impact far exceeded that of ordinary people. However, although old Wang had his doubts, he didn’t speak up immediately. Some people, in dangerous situations, experience an adrenaline rush that allows their bodies to perform far beyond their usual capabilities. Perhaps Lin Chen was in such a state, with adrenaline supporting him, and he hadn’t yet realized he was in pain. Lin Chen easily got back up, refusing his father’s assistance. Father, I’m fine. I wasn’t prepared just now, but now I am ready. After saying that, Lin Chen rubbed his hands together and looked at the next larger millstone. Lift. Sure enough, even the millstone weighing over a hundred pounds was easily lifted by Lin Chen. Wow. Who would have thought, Xiao Jing really has innate strength. I never noticed before, that’s amazing. Hey, could it be that after being bitten by the silver flower snake, Xiao Jing has mutated to? The members of the hunting team couldn’t help but discuss, exclaiming in surprise. But that wasn’t all, Lin Chen lifted the large millstone above his head and, like lifting a barbell, performed several repetitions. Bang. Lin Chen felt it wasn’t heavy enough, so. He threw the large millstone to the ground. He bent down, stacked two millstones weighing over a hundred pounds together and slowly lifted them up. Overhead press. Wow. That’s incredible, that must be over three hundred pounds. Well done, Xiao. Jing. Could it really be the effect of being bitten by the silver flower snake? The crowd was increasingly astonished. Even Lin’s father stared at Lin Shen in shock. Old Wang looked dazed, his eyes flickering. Looking at it this way, maybe. I should find a silver flower snake to bite me and give it a try. Hey, are you trying to get yourself killed? Someone whispered such comments. Bang. Lin Shen dropped the two millstones from his hands, a slight sheen of sweat appearing on. His forehead, breathing a bit heavily. Uncle Wang, do you think I’ve mastered it? Lin Shen turned and smiled at old Wang. His expression was neither proud nor boastful, he simply wanted to confirm this matter, Old Wang blinked, his expression, resembling that of someone who had seen a ghost. According to Old Wang’s understanding, it was absolutely impossible for anyone to master the body-forging technique in just four or five days. A teenage boy, who just a moment ago was as weak as a kitten, could become a martial artist in a few days? Was this a joke? However, Lin Chen’s performance at that moment was severely challenging Old Wang’s beliefs. Uh, whom? Old Wang opened his mouth, struggling to form a complete sentence. After a long pause, he finally organized his thoughts. But a true martial artist can exert a tremendous force of 500 pounds with bare hands. Old Wang meant that Lin Chen had just lifted a grinding stone weighing over 300 pounds, and he was sweating and panting. Although it didn’t seem like he was giving it his all, it wasn’t exactly easy either. So Old Wang seized on this doubt to support his disbelief in Lin Chen’s martial arts success. Lin Chen, hearing this, felt. both amused and exasperated. With a pained expression, he said, Uncle Wang. I only mastered it last night and since then, I’ve only eaten two bowls of wild vegetable porridge. Do you have a mountain chicken? Stew it for me and I’ll take a break. I can also lift a 500-pound stone mill in one go. In the savage wilderness, about 10 kilometers from Lin family village, the hunting team was cutting through the thorns, weaving through the jungle. Xiao Jing, come look. This. is a beast path the route that the sharp-toothed rabbits usually take when foraging for food. Someone in the hunting team quietly guided Lin Chen, sharing some wilderness hunting experiences. It was once said that there were originally no roads in the world, they only became paths when many people walked them. In this savage wilderness, the number of humans was far less than that of beasts and ferocious creatures. Relying solely on a few hunters in the dense wilderness would not lead to any major paths. Therefore, every time the hunting team set out, they had to break through the thorns to move forward. In the dense forest, the vegetation grew wildly and unchecked, often covering the paths walked yesterday with thorns by today. Although the hunting team from the village went out every day, their activity range was not large. Because the paths were difficult, they were limited to an area of about 30 to 50 kilometers around the village. They had to hurry back to the village before dark. In the wilderness, however, there were some paths made by beasts. Experienced hunters would use these paths to judge and track the beasts, allowing them to catch prey. But this nest of shark-toothed. Rabbits has already been hunted by us, they are all in our bellies. In a couple of days, this beast path will slowly be covered by weeds and thorns, disappearing into the wilderness. The person added. Lin Chen looked at the rabbit droppings. In the grass to his left and nodded, diligently absorbing knowledge about survival and hunting in the wilderness. He had successfully joined the hunting team and participated in today’s hunting operation. Because old Wang was half convinced, he temporarily believed that Lin Chen had indeed made progress in martial arts. Moreover, even if Lin Chen’s peak strength was only lifting over 300 pounds, in the eyes of the village and the hunting team, it was still a unique feat since. Lin Chen had demonstrated such ability, he naturally had to go out hunting and could not continue to enjoy the fruits of others’ labor in the village. The hunting team had suffered significant losses, but the number of mouths to feed in the village had not decreased. Lin Chen’s addition as a fresh force was just what was needed to bolster their combat strength. At that moment, Lin Chen was also holding a spear with a hunting knife tucked into his waist and a leather backpack on, his back carrying some miscellaneous items. Xiao Jing, you just said you weren’t full. If you were full, you’d have more strength. We still have some cooked meat here and we just picked a few wild fruits, you should fill your stomach. First, another hunter, bending down, approached Lin Chen with some food in hand. Ah, Uncle Chen. Lin Chen was momentarily stunned at the sight of the cooked deer meat in the other person’s hands. This is your dry food, you’ll need to eat. eat yourself after a whole day out. I can’t take your food. Lin Chen declined the other’s kindness. Uncle Chen smiled and said, we’re not as strong as you, if you eat and gain more strength, it will help the hunting even more. Uncle Chen wore a simple and honest smile, firmly shoving the items into Lin Chen’s hands. People tend to gather in groups and things tend to cluster together. Although they were in the desolate wilderness of the apocalypse, Lin Tiancheng, the leader of Lin Family Village, was a relatively noble person. In this world, he could even be considered a saint. Therefore, the people who gathered in Lin family village had good hearts and were quite simple-minded. Lin Chen also understood that his father acted almost like a saint in this apocalypse to gather these people for the sake of self -preservation, because of himself and his sister, the two burdens. No matter how skilled his father was at hunting, he still needed someone to handle logistics to be able to leave his children at home with peace of mind. Lin Chen thanked him and began to eat the food as he walked. It was his first time hunting, and he felt uncertain. Although he had some inexplicable confidence in becoming a martial artist, if he could return to his strongest state, his confidence would surely be much stronger. Everyone, pay attention. We’re about to exit the dense forest and we’ll pass through the ruins of the broken road. The terrain in the ruins of the broken road is flat, with not much cover, so everyone stay alert. We’re afraid there might be fierce beasts lurking in the dense forest, watching us from a distance. Lin Chen’s father, who was leading the group, suddenly turned around to call out a few words. The hunters, upon hearing this, became more serious and nodded. After about ten more minutes of walking, Lin Chen noticed that the area ahead suddenly opened up. It seemed as if they had emerged. From the primeval forest into a plain. Lin Chen kept close to the footsteps of the hunters in front of him, stepping where they stepped to avoid unnecessary dangers as much as possible. As they walked, Lin Chen felt a difference in the ground. Beneath him. Hmm. It’s harder than regular soil. Lin Chen, curious, used the tip of his foot to push aside the weeds and dirt on the ground. Eh? He seemed to see something familiar and began to dig faster. After two or three steps, a patch of moist black asphalt road base appeared before Lin Chen’s eyes. Is this a stretch of road? A road between the mountains? Lin Chen muttered to himself. He then suddenly looked up and surveyed his surroundings. Not far away, he saw a relatively tall pile of weeds with a rusty color faintly visible between the gaps. Driven by curiosity, Lin Chen walked over and pushed aside the weeds, revealing what was inside. It’s the wreckage of a small car. Only the rusty body remains, and it’s almost completely corroded, all the removable parts are gone. This seems to be a highway that passed through the mountains, but time is quickly erasing these traces. Lin Shen felt a bit dazed upon seeing this. Ever since, he crossed over. He had always thought he had arrived in a world with a low level of technology. Perhaps it was at the level of the late Qing dynasty or early Republic of China on earth, or even more backward. He never expected that by stepping outside he would discover traces of advanced civilization in this world. Xiao Jing, what are you thinking about? Don’t fall behind. What’s so interesting about this iron lump? I heard this is something left over from before the first. Beast disaster. These are all antiques from over a hundred years ago. A hunter passed by Lin Chen and explained, interrupting his thoughts. Lin Chen came back to his senses and hurried to catch up with the group. The ground on both sides of. The road was relatively flat, making the hunting team quite conspicuous as they walked through. So everyone perked up, quickly moving to pass through this area while remaining vigilant and looking around. The hunting team feared that there might be fierce beasts lurking in the nearby dense forest, watching them secretly, which would put them at a disadvantage if a beast suddenly charged out. We’ll quickly pass through the ruins of the broken road and continue heading north. It’s still the same route as a few days ago, let’s check the traps we set yesterday along the way. Lin Chen’s father arranged today’s hunting plan as he walked. He hesitated for a moment as he spoke. I, since we set out early today and, Have plenty of time, I still want to take a look at the deer herd’s habitat. To be safe, let’s take a distant look. If we confirm that the silver -spotted tiger isn’t around, we’ll find a way to make a big catch. What do you all think? After Lynn’s father spoke, the hunters behind him changed their expressions slightly. Everyone’s face was filled with conflicting emotions. They wanted to hunt deer, the antlered deer were not very aggressive, and hunting them posed little risk. Moreover, they were large, and deer meat was nutritious. Just two would be enough to feed the whole village for a day or two. but everyone was also fearful of the silver spotted tiger. Given the current situation, it was hard for them to simply abandon the deer herd and come up with another plan. They were reluctant. They all wanted to take a chance, perhaps the silver spotted tiger was just passing through? Maybe it had eaten its fill yesterday and moved on today? After all, in the wilderness, it was difficult for the hunting team to obtain food, while for a ferocious beast like the silver spotted tiger, food was everywhere. It might not value this deer herd as much as the hunting team did. Listen to you, brother. Tian Chang. Lin Tu, you call the shots. Let’s take a distant look first, confirm whether that beast is still around, if it is, we can run away in time. Right, it’s still early, even if we delay a bit, it won’t matter. The hunting team. Hesitated for a moment and agreed to Lin’s father’s decision. The group set off northward. Among the crowd, Lin Chen tightened his hands slightly upon hearing this. A primary ferocious beast, the silver-spotted tiger. Or perhaps a quasi -primary. Ferocious beast? Lin Shin said nothing, nor did he boast that the silver-spotted tiger was no longer a threat and that he could handle it. He felt uncertain. A novice martial artist, he was a rookie in the wilderness. The hunting team traveled north, passing by several hunting traps set up yesterday. They found some medium-sized and small animal trails where simple snare traps or ground spike traps had been laid out along the way. However, the haul was not substantial. A few golden-feathered mountain chickens and an unmutated wild rabbit. Although each weighed about 2-3 pounds for the many mouths in Lin family village, it was better than nothing. After another two hours of walking in the dense wilderness, the route taken by the group was winding and twisted with little sense of distance. Lin Chen estimated that they were about 20 -30 kilometers from the village. The group had set out early and the sun in the sky was nearing noon. This should be considered the hunting team’s limit as they still needed to hunt and return. Sure enough, Lin’s father, who was leading the way, stopped and everyone slowly gathered in a circle. If we walk a little further for about 10 minutes, we’ll be able to see the meadow where the deer herd is gathered. I saw a small hillside to our left yesterday, it’s a high point. Let’s go there to observe first. We must look carefully, without the threat of that silver-spotted tiger, we can safely capture the spotted deer. This was a small hillside only a few meters high. Lin Chen followed the others to the top, and after pushing aside the weeds, a clear view opened up. In front of them, about several hundred meters. Away, there was a small forest lake. Next to the lake was a patch of grassland, where some small animals were foraging. The spotted deer heard. They’re still here. A hunter exclaimed softly. The smaller animals did not pique the hunters. Interest, they were hard to catch and yielded little meat. However, on the grassland by the small lake, the spotted deer in small groups made everyone’s mouths water. 18, 19. At least three fewer than yesterday. Someone counted. It must have been the silver-spotted tiger that killed them, that damned beast he cursed under his breath. Let’s go, Lin Tu. Don’t panic, look carefully, focus your gaze a bit further, and see if the silver-spotted tiger is around. The hunting team observed intently for a while but still found no trace of the silver-spotted tiger. At this moment, even the usually cautious Lin’s father couldn’t help but feel tempted. Clearly, the silver-spotted tiger was not near the small lake at this time, it might have left a long time ago. Otherwise, how could these spotted deer and other small animals be so leisurely and carefree? Animals’ perception of danger is often far more acute than that of humans. They can even. Smell predators and enemies from a great distance. Let’s make a big catch today. After some deliberation, the group confirmed it was safe and Lin’s father decisively made the call. We’ve already wasted a lot of time coming here today. The results from the traps have been disappointing and if we give up on this herd of deer, everyone will go home hungry. Lin’s father said with a serious expression. He then quickly and methodically arranged a detailed hunting plan. Lin’s. Father glanced towards the dense forest on the left side of the lake before speaking, the deep pit trap we set last time is still there, untouched by the beasts. Today, just like last time, we’ll split into a few groups to encircle and hunt. The deer. Remember, the hunting team must give it their all, but more importantly, we need to drive the deer towards the deep pit trap. The others should hide near the trap, waiting for the right moment to strike while guiding and correcting. The deer’s escape route. These beasts are full of energy, making direct capture extremely difficult. Using the trap is the most effective way to ensure success. Lin’s father, as the leader of the hunting team, arranged everything clearly. And systematically. The group was fully convinced by his plan, each taking on their tasks, ready to embark on this crucial hunting operation. Xiao Jing, you follow me and lie in ambush next to the trap. You can’t go chasing after them. You’re not familiar with the trap’s location, and if you’re not careful, you might fall in yourself. And you lack experience, so don’t startle them. Just follow along and learn from everyone. Lin’s father said to Lin Chen, his tone serious and earnest. Lin Chen nodded, not arguing, he had come out with the mindset of listening more, speaking less, and learning as much as possible. Remember this, once you find the opportunity, you must be quick, accurate, and ruthless. Lin’s father added, then led Lin Chen and a few others around to one side of the lake. This was a junction between grassland and dense forest. The weeds were overgrown, reaching more than half a person’s height, and as they crouched down in the grass, their figures were instantly concealed. The scorching sun hung high in the sky, mercilessly baking the earth. Various poisonous insects swarmed in the grass, and the dust from the dry grass flew everywhere. When it landed on people, mixed. With sweat, it made them feel both unbearably hot and intensely itchy. However, Lin’s father and the others gritted their teeth, remaining silent, with only a few tense and hurried breaths breaking the stillness. Seeing this, Lin Chen also, silently closed his mouth, not daring to make a sound. He tightly gripped the spear in his hand, knowing that the real hunt was about to begin. Suddenly, a strange whistle from afar shattered the silence. Following that, a chaotic and heavy sound of footsteps approached. Lin Chen felt curious and instinctively wanted to look up. Be patient, stay calm. Don’t let the deer spot you early, otherwise, they won’t dare to run this way. Lin’s father whispered, his voice filled with tension and vigilance. Ha! Ha! The footsteps grew closer, accompanied by the hunter’s excited shouts. I hit a deer. I hit a deer. One hunter shouted excitedly, his voice brimming with joy and exhilaration. One has fallen into the trap. And the second one is ours. Another responded loudly, barely able to contain his excitement. The remaining deer, panicked and confused, dashed towards the place where Lin Chan and the others were hiding. Now’s the time. Kill. Lin’s father. Shouted, his voice booming like thunder as he suddenly sprang from the grass. Just as the word kill left Lin’s father’s mouth, the spear in his hand shot out like a bolt of lightning. Great shot, Lin too, you hit it. Someone cheered loudly. Oh no, it’s not dead, it’s limping on one leg and still running. Lin’s father muttered, quickly drawing his hunting knife from his waist and without hesitation, he chased after it. Seeing this, the other hunters also tacitly coordinated. To push forward, trying to drive the injured spotted deer towards the trap. Sure enough, after a short while, the hunters erupted in a cheer. Ha, it fell in. Just be our food, you lane one, you think you can run? That’s the third one. What a pity, the other spotted deer have run too far to catch up. But three-spotted deer is still better than our usual haul. Lin Chen, holding the dart, stood there in a daze, watching the excited hunters feeling somewhat stunned. He had never imagined that real hunting would be like this. Everything happened in just a few minutes, so fast that it was overwhelming. Before Lin Chen could even react or help, the hunt was already nearing its end. However, Lin Chen did witness the hunters’ seamless cooperation. This level of hunting relied on collective action. It wasn’t just a single experienced hunter who could achieve such a bountiful harvest. Thinking of this, Lin Chin couldn’t help but shake his head, secretly, laughing at himself. Just a moment ago, he thought he was a martial artist different from Lin’s father and the others. But facing the lightning-fast reaction speed of the spotted deer, Lin Chin felt that if he had come alone, he probably wouldn’t have even touched a single hair of the deer. Looking at the hunters nearby, panting and laughing by the trap, Lin Chin couldn’t help but smile self-deprecatingly, realizing he had been overly arrogant. Fortunately, just now, a hunter had even given him some cooked meat and he had really thought he was valued, a crucial figure in the team. It seemed that even though his physical abilities had strengthened with the help of the Golden Finger, the combat survival experience in the wilderness was something the Golden Finger couldn’t directly instill in him. There’s still so much I need to learn. With this thought, Lin Chen unconsciously relaxed his grip on the dart. He lifted his feet, preparing to step forward to help. At the very least, as a junior martial artist, Lin Chen still had some strength. He could at least contribute a bit to help lift the spotted deer out of the deep pit trap. Just then, Lin Chen’s ears suddenly twitched. He heard a faint movement behind him, seemingly the sound of light footsteps. Lin Chen was taken aback, a hint of doubt surging in his heart. He quickly scanned his surroundings, his gaze filled with vigilance. The seven hunters from the Lin family villages. Hunting team were all ahead. So who could it be behind him? Could there be another spotted deer that hadn’t run far? This was a great opportunity for him to shine. Lin Shen’s face lit up with joy, and his fighting spirit ignited in an instant. As he turned around, now that he realized he absolutely couldn’t let this spotted deer slip away from him. Oh whoa! The joy on Lin Shen’s face had just appeared for half a second before it turned into sheer terror. What came rushing towards? Him was not the spotted deer he had expected, but a massive, bloodthirsty mouth. Silver-striped tiger. Xiao Jing. The hunters turned their heads in horror at the sound of the beast’s roar, gasping in fear. Lin’s father was even more distraught, his eyes wide open. By the time they looked over, the silver-striped tiger had already leaped high, preparing to pounce on Lin Chen in a classic hungry tiger attack. It was all too late. This beast had taken advantage of the chaos while the hunting team was busy hunting the spotted deer, stealthily approaching for a surprise attack. Lin Chen’s mind went blank in an instant. Although he still harbored ambitions of becoming a martial artist, this sudden danger swept those. Fats away. What martial artist wouldn’t be terrified when facing an enemy with such a bloodthirsty mouth so close at hand? In this situation, let alone a 15-year-old boy from Blue Star, even a 25-year-old soul from Earth would struggle to bear it. In his panic, Lin Chen could only manage to cross the dart in front of him, bracing both hands against it, trying to block the tiger’s mouth from his head. Bang! The silver-spotted tiger pressed down fiercely, its pair of. Front paws heavily stomping on the spear shaft. weighing several hundred pounds itself combined with its rapid momentum the immense inertia knocked lin chen hard to the ground burying him in the weeds xiao jing lin’s father shouted desperately his voice filled with despair and worry his spear was still lodged in the leg of a deer and without a suitable long weapon in hand he rushed over with his hunting knife disregarding everything the other hunters reacted as well hesitating for a moment before recklessly charging over but it was already too late They were at least 20 meters away from Lin Chen, and at this moment, distant water could not quench immediate thirst. Crack! The spear shaft in. Lin Chen’s hand ultimately could not withstand the tremendous force of the silver-spotted tiger and broke apart. One of the tiger’s claws viciously pressed down on Lin Chen’s shoulder, forcing half of his body deep into the ground. It also raked several horrifying wounds across Lin Chen’s left shoulder. After this turn of events, Lin Chen felt intense pain, but it also jolted him awake. in terms of strength he seemed not to be much weaker than the tiger it was just that the spear shaft was too fragile and weak the spear itself was a simple long weapon with a spearhead resembling a pig killing knife and the entire length including the spearhead was no more than two meters this thing could usually be thrown for long range attacks and in close to mid-range it could be used as a long weapon it was more suitable for ordinary people with brute strength but no martial arts skills after all an inch longer means an inch stronger however in this Wild Mountain Village, the materials for making spear shafts were simply not good enough, resulting in low strength. Since that’s the case, the strength of the hunting knife should be sufficient. In this critical moment, Lin Chin quickly thought of this, his right hand still holding the broken spear, using just one hand to resist the downward pressure of the tiger’s paw. He gritted his teeth, enduring the excruciating pain in his left shoulder. His left hand drew the hunting knife from his waist. The hunting knife provided to the hunting team was about 40-50 cm long, resembling a machete. After all, the spear was responsible for mid to long range combat, while the hunting knife was only for close defense. After the spear was thrown, and more often used to clear thorns. So the hunting knife was not very long or refined. However, at this moment, with Lin Chen pinned under the silver spotted tiger, the length of the hunting knife was just right. Gritting his teeth, Lin Chen raised the hunting knife and thrust it fiercely into the tiger’s chest. But. The blade of the hunting knife, over 40 centimeters long, penetrated nearly halfway. Blood instantly gushed out. Open. This was not. Over. Lin Chen used all his strength to pull the knife down hard. Stab. He dragged the hunting knife from the tiger’s chest to its abdomen. Oh whoa. The tiger’s pupils suddenly constricted, letting out a piercing scream. The scene fell. Silent for half a second. Then Lin Chen suddenly felt the pressure on him ease. The force exerted by the silver-spotted tiger vanished in an instant. Only its own body weight remained, still pressing down on Lin Chen. It worked. I killed a. Tiger, I killed a ferocious beast. I killed a ferocious beast, why didn’t I gain potential points or proficiency? Could it be that my golden finger is a defective version, robbing me of my rewards? A series of thoughts flashed through. Lin Chen’s mind. In the past, there was Wu Song who became famous for killing a tiger, leaving his name and history for thousands of years. Today, Lin Chen also made his debut by killing a tiger. Splash. Before Lin Chen could indulge in his self-satisfaction, a huge stench hit him. The tiger’s belly was ripped open, its severed intestines and entrails spilling all over Lin Chen, a mess of red and green. Wow. Ugh. So overwhelming, ugh. This intense battle happened in an instant. When Lin’s father rushed over, he saw Lin Chen hunched over next to the tiger’s corpse, vomiting incessantly. Xiao Jing, you really opened our eyes. Isn’t that right? Xiao Jing’s performance was simply amazing. Who would have thought that the imposing silver-spotted tiger was actually taken down by Xiao Jing? Xiao Jing, your strength is simply out of this world, you’ve really brought honor to our hunting team leader. Exactly, Xiao Jing, with just one move, you took down the silver -spotted tiger, that’s amazing. Xiao Jing, you are the lucky star of our hunting team, with you around, we won’t be afraid of anything in the future. By the lake, a gentle breeze brushed by, causing the water to ripple. Lin Shen stood by the clear lake, washing himself, the splashes of water sparkling in the sunlight. The hunters were gathered around the lake, frantically dealing with the tiger’s carcass. The tiger had already been eviscerated by Lin Chen. And if they didn’t process it quickly, they wouldn’t be able to take it back at all. At this moment, Lin Chen had indeed proven his abilities far surpassing everyone present. He had single-handedly killed a tiger. Amidst the rising praises. From the crowd, Lin Chen had become the tiger-slaying hero in everyone’s eyes. As he cleaned the dirt off his body, a hint of pride inevitably showed on his face. It wasn’t just because he had successfully killed the silver-spotted tiger. More Importantly, without the threat of the silver-spotted tiger, the deer herd here had become the hunting team’s fixed ATM, allowing them to continuously hunt deer without worrying about food for quite some time. Among the crowd, Lin’s father glanced at the wound on Lin Chen’s shoulder with concern. Due to Lin Chen’s body enhancement, the wand wasn’t as terrifying as imagined and hadn’t damaged any tendons or bones. I’m fine, father. Lin Chen raised his left arm, his face beaming with confidence, signaling Lin’s father not to worry too much. Lin’s father nodded and then turned to carefully examine the tiger’s carcass. Gradually, Lin’s father’s brows furrowed tightly, resembling two deep ravines. Wait a minute. Something’s not right. Lin’s father suddenly spoke up, his voice cutting through the surrounding noise. Everyone turned their puzzled gazes toward Lin’s father, unsure of why he said that. Lin’s father circled around the tiger’s carcass slowly, his gaze sharp as he scrutinized it and said, This tiger doesn’t seem to be the one we saw yesterday. Although we only caught a glimpse yesterday, I felt that the tiger we saw was larger, at least around four to five hundred pounds. Lin’s father frowned, organizing his words, and continued, if the silver-spotted tiger we saw yesterday looked about the size of an ordinary calf, then this tiger is at most two to three hundred pounds, slightly larger than an adult wolf. Much smaller than the one we saw yesterday. As soon as Lin’s father said this, it instantly awakened everyone. A hunter then said, now that you mention it, I remember too. The tiger we saw yesterday had silver patterns, fitting the characteristics of a silver-spotted tiger. But today’s tiger has mostly brown patterns, and its fur isn’t as shiny as yesterday’s. Hearing this, many hunters began to recall the details from yesterday, nodding in agreement. Lin’s father pondered. For a moment and said, compared to the silver-spotted tiger from yesterday, this one looks more like a cub. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s expression froze, as if struck by frost. No wonder it seemed not too difficult to kill, even a novice. Like him, with no combat experience, could easily counterattack due to his strength. It turned out that the opponent wasn’t a genuine silver-spotted tiger but could only be considered a cub. This tiger might not even be a mutated beast. Not good. Lin’s father suddenly showed a look of horror, his eyes wide open as he looked at the tiger’s carcass on the lake. If this tiger is a silver-spotted tiger cub, then that’s a serious problem. It means there are at least two adult silver-spotted tigers nearby, one male and one female. They are right around here. Upon hearing this, the hunters’ faces changed dramatically, as if shrouded by dark clouds. We must leave here with the deer immediately. Right now. Lin’s father urged urgently, his voice filled with anxiety and tension, the group of hunters instantly understood the seriousness of the situation and quickly sprang into action. Fortunately, there were eight of them this time, aside from Lin. Chen, who was injured, there were still seven others. Two by two, they lifted a spotted deer, and the hunting team fled from the small lake like startled birds, hurrying towards the village. They didn’t even dare to take the corpse of the silver-striped tiger cub. First, they couldn’t handle it. Second, there were likely still two adult silver-striped tigers nearby, genuine ferocious beasts. If the hunting team killed their cub and swaggered back with the tiger’s corpse, the silver-striped tigers, being extremely familiar with the scent of their young, would surely go mad and chase them all the way to Lin family village. In the worst-case scenario, the entire village could face immense danger. Previously, even if. ferocious beasts passed by lynn family village they would give up if they couldn’t breach the gate but what if it were two silver striped tigers heartbroken and enraged over their lost cubs no one dared to take that gamble the hunting team was eager to return their feet moving swiftly and soon they reached the point where the path ended they had already covered more than half the distance back and were a good distance away from the silver striped tigers allowing everyone to relax their tense nerves a bit Six hunters, in pairs, carried the spotted deer ahead while Lin’s father held the mountain chicken and wild rabbit they had caught earlier to keep the group in line. Lin Shen also fell in beside his father. He kept glancing back, still feeling a pang of reluctance for the silver -striped tiger cub. Lin Shen had an intense craving for meat since the silver-striped tigers were ferocious beasts, their cubs, even if not classified as such, would surely have some special effects in their blood and flesh. Moreover, even ordinary tiger meat was more nourishing than deer meat. Xiao Jing, don’t look back. The situation is special, we shouldn’t get involved with this ferocious beast cub, Lin’s. Father shook his head, calling Lin Chen with a serious tone. Lin Chen nodded, reluctantly withdrawing his gaze. His father’s decision was undoubtedly correct, and Lin Chen couldn’t argue against it. Especially since the hunters had explained. That tigers have an extremely keen sense of smell, if they took the tiger cub with them, it would be like drawing a clear path on a map for the silver-striped tigers, leading them straight to Lin family village. Although Lin Chen wanted to eat. Tiger meat and could kill the silver-striped tiger cub, he didn’t dare to guarantee the safety of others while dealing with two genuine primary ferocious beasts. Goal. Lin Chen swallowed hard, shaking his head helplessly. Forget it, I’ve just become a martial artist, still quite inexperienced, no need to rush. There’s plenty of time, when my strength is sufficient, I’ll go out alone and take down two silver-striped tigers to bring home for a feast. Lin Chen comforted. Himself. He was very measured, not greedy or impatient. Today, they had already harvested three spotted deer, enough meat for the next two days. Moreover, since two people from the Lin family went hunting today, they would get a larger share. At least 20 to 30 pounds of deer meat. With enough meat, he could continue training. He could keep getting stronger. Lin Chen looked at the three spotted deer being carried by the team ahead, his heart filled with anticipation. Tonight, with plenty of meat, Shaolin, that glutton, is in for a treat. I can roast her a pound of the barbecue she’s been craving. Lin Shen said with a smile, his face full of affection for his sister. Lin’s father also smiled and nodded. Suddenly, the hunter in front came to an abrupt stop. What’s going on? Lin’s father frowned, his sword-like brows knitting together as he quickly walked forward. Lin too, look. A hunter set down the pole he was carrying and pointed to a spot not far. Away. Lin’s father squinted to see. In the distance, on a wrecked car, several people were standing scattered about. Some held long knives, others raised crossbows, and even some had bows and arrows, ready to shoot at any moment. This group. Seemed to have been waiting for the Lin family village hunting team for quite some time. They were clearly well prepared. Lin’s father’s expression changed, and his gaze instantly became serious. It’s the people from the wild wolf village. The day before yesterday, when we brought the spotted deer back to the village, we encountered them right here. Lin too. A hunter shouted out the identity of the other party, his face pale as he approached. He lowered his voice and said, The wild wolf village has a terrible reputation, they probably got jealous when they saw us hunt the spotted deer last time. Last time they were few in number and didn’t take action, but this time they’ve brought more people to block us. What should we do, Lin too? Lin Fu’s expression was serious as he pressed his hand down, signaling everyone to remain calm. Holding a throwing dart, he stepped firmly to the front of the group, ready to confront the people from the wild. Wolf village head on. Lin Chen quickly searched his memory for information about the wild wolf village. The Wild Wolf Village was another survivor gathering place within a hundred miles of this savage wilderness. Unlike the simple folk of Lin, family village, the Wild Wolf Village acted in a bizarre and overbearing manner. Just from their name, one could tell that the Wild Wolf Village resembled a den of bandits. Moreover, the Wild Wolf Village was quite different from Lin family. Village, they only took in young adults and resolutely refused the elderly, women, and children. They had no extra mouths to feed. Therefore, a hunting team of young adults from the wild wolf village was much larger than that of Lin family. Village, and their physical fitness was significantly better. In short, encountering the hunting team from the wild wolf village in this wild wilderness made it difficult for Lin family village to gain any advantage. In the past, Lin family. Village had suffered many painful experiences of having their prey snatched away by them. So it turns out that Sue, the head of the wild wolf village, is here. With Sue leading the hunting team, they must have made quite a fortune. I wonder. If the second in command has any advice for us as he blocks our way? As the leader, Lin Fu stepped forward to negotiate. He stopped 30 meters away from the people of the wild wolf village and called out loudly to them. The other side had bows and arrows, so Lin Fu didn’t dare to approach recklessly. Ha, it’s Lin Tanchang. What fortune could we have? We haven’t gained anything. But if you, Lin Tanchang, share your prey with us then we would indeed be rich. Second in command of the wild wolf village spoke nonchalantly, his tone openly revealing his intent to rob, without any pretense. Lin Fu’s expression changed drastically, and the hunters were all furious but dared not speak, their anger burning, fiercely within. Lin Chen, who had grown accustomed to life on earth in the 21st century, could not tolerate such shameless words. He clenched the throwing dart tightly, ready to charge forward. Don’t be impulsive. Look to the left and right. A quick-witted hunter grabbed Lin Chen, signaling him to look around. It was the hunter who had given Lin Chen cooked meat in the morning. Following the other’s gaze, Lin Chen saw that there were two groups of people standing at a distance. On either side, each with about seven or eight members. They were all from the wild wolf village, totaling 20 people, surrounding the Lin family village hunting team from three sides. Lin Chen’s expression darkened, his face complex. Lin. Family village had only eight people, facing more than 20 surrounded by throwing darts and bows aimed at them. Lin Chen wanted to act impulsively but dared not. If he were alone, perhaps he would take the chance to charge forward boldly, feeling confident after just leveling up as a martial artist. However, with no experience, it was uncertain what the outcome would be, and he couldn’t ensure the safety of the uncles present. Xiao Jing, I know you have skills that you can’t display right now. I also know you’re feeling frustrated, but don’t act impulsively. The hunter held Lin Xin tightly, whispering a warning. The wild wolf village is not to be trifled with, even if Xiao Jing is a martial artist now, you still shouldn’t provoke them easily. Not only do they outnumber us, but most of them are also physically stronger than us. We are just some who fight with animals, while these people have really killed in the wilderness. Moreover, the head and second in command of the wild wolf village are both people with innate strength like you, Xiao Jing. There are rumors that they are martial artists, capable of fighting lions and tigers barehanded. Second in command is joking. Lin’s father suppressed the anger in his heart, forcing a strained smile on his face. Our Lin family village and the wild wolf stronghold have both been born in this mountain. Range. Over the years, Lin family village has also benefited from the care of the wild wolf stronghold. He continued, this encounter is also fate, we are prepared to leave you the heaviest spotted deer as a token of our gratitude for neighborly friendship. As Lin’s father spoke, the forced smile on his face revealed deep humiliation and helplessness. However, the second in command of the wild wolf stronghold showed no appreciation, he widened his eyes filled with hostility and glared fiercely at Lin’s father, did I hear you wrong? Or, Lin Tianchang, am I really giving you face? The second in command’s voice boomed like thunder, one spotted deer, are you trying to send a beggar? Away? Leave all three spotted deer and take the mountain chickens and wild rabbits with you. The second in command shouted arrogantly, his tone leaving no room for negotiation. Upon hearing this, Lin’s father’s eyes instantly flashed with humiliation, his lips trembled slightly, and then he fell into silence. The hunters from Lin family village also heard this unreasonable demand and each put down the prey on their shoulders. They then tightly gripped their throwing darts, their knuckles turning white from the force. The other side was leaving no way out, so there was. Nothing more to say. In the past, even when robbed, it was never this thorough. At this moment, Lin’s father turned his head back, his gaze. Sharp as he scanned the many hunters, and gave a stern look to the eager Lin Chen, stopping his impulsiveness. Second in command, leave us away. To live. Lin’s father also tightened his grip on the throwing dart, his face resolute, completely devoid of the earlier forced smile. He he. Ha ha. Look at that, the ants are angry and ready to fight. The second in command not only disregarded the attitude of Lin family village’s hunting team but also mocked with his subordinates beside him. The people of the wild. Wolf stronghold burst into reckless laughter. On Lin family village’s side, everyone remained silent, their fingers gripping the throwing darts turning whiter, the anger in their hearts like a volcano ready to erupt. Ha ha ha. The second in command laughed wildly for a while before turning back to look at Lin’s father. Two heads. This is your last chance. The second-in -command spoke slowly, his tone filled with threat, say one more word, and there will be blood. After saying this, the second-in-command looked down at the people of Lin family village from a high position, his face full of disdain, as if he were looking at a group of lambs waiting to be slaughtered. Now it was Lin family village’s turn to make a decision. Lin’s father’s face twitched, his eyes flashing with intense contemplation and indecision. Lin family village dared not act against the wild wolf stronghold, once they did, it would almost certainly lead to their annihilation. Even if two people could escape, it would mean nothing for the entire Lin family village. The hunting team of Lin family village was already small, and if they suffered more than half in casualties, with even some injured, it would be a catastrophic blow to the population of dozens. In Lin family village. On the other hand, the wild wolf stronghold also did not want to act lightly. A cornered rabbit will bite. The hunting team of Lin family village were seasoned hunters in the wilderness, a desperate counterattack could also cause the wild wolf stronghold to bleed, even resulting in casualties. In this wilderness where demon beasts roamed, there were no medical facilities. Even a minor injury would be a significant burden. If it was just to rob three spotted deer, it was not worth a bloody confrontation with Lynn Family Village. The best choice would be to intimidate the other side and obtain most of their gains without bloodshed. Most importantly, the wild wolf stronghold had no reason to kill the hunting team of Lynn Family Village. Keeping the hunting team of Lynn Family Village was like having a sustainable source of income, like harvesting leeks. in the future if they encountered them again they could rob them once more wouldn’t that be wonderful there was no need to take the risk of casualties however the initiative of whether to act or not actually lay in the hands of the wild wolf stronghold lin family village was in an absolutely weak position in this game of chess forced to passively accept dot lin’s father was well aware of this he turned back to glance at the hunters behind him many of them dared not meet his gaze and silently lowered their heads Lin’s father understood that most of his people had made their decision, they were used to being bullied. In fact, as long as there was a glimmer of hope for survival, they were unwilling to fight desperately. If they could leave with the dearest prey, they would prefer to endure the situation. Except for Lin Chen. Lin Chen’s eyes sparkled with eagerness. However, Lin’s father did not care about Lin Chen’s opinion, he had to be responsible for the majority. Alright, the second in command keeps his word, we believe him. We will leave the two deer here, hoping the second in command will lead his men away and let us pass. Lin’s father waved his hand helplessly. Although the hunting team was reluctant, they still set down the two deer. Hmm, why is the second in command doing this? Lin’s father shouted angrily. They had already surrendered most of their prey, yet the second in command of the wolf den showed no intention of letting them pass. Hehe, Lin Tiancheng, no need to rush. I have one more question to ask you. If you answer correctly, we will immediately let you through. The second in command wore a disgusting smile. What question? The second in command skills and knowledge are superior to mine, I may not be able to answer you. A sense of. Foreboding surged in Lin’s heart. It’s very simple, you will definitely give me a satisfactory answer. The second in command. Said with a smile, tell me, where did you find the deer herd? You hit two deer in a row, we ran into you. Don’t say you didn’t find the herd. The people of Lin family village were taken aback and then their faces filled with anger. What a thief! So that was their intention. The wolf den mobilized so many people to block the Lin family village hunting team, not just for these two or three deer. They deduced from Lin family village’s harvest that there was a herd of deer. Deer are valuable in the wilderness. They are large, nutritious and pose little risk when hunted. So the wolf den was extremely envious. A complex expression flashed in Lin’s father’s eyes as he exchanged glances with several older hunters. He then looked meaningfully at Lin Chen. Lin Chen’s eyes flickered, and he quickly stepped forward, coming to Lin’s father’s side and whispering, Father, just tell them. Hmm. Lin’s father looked at his son with some confusion. Lin Chen’s eyes were cold as he whispered, Drive the tiger to. Swallow the wolf. Under normal circumstances, Lin family village would never want to reveal the location of the deer herd. That herd had at least 20 deer, enough to feed the entire Lin family village for nearly a month. Extremely precious. However, the current situation was somewhat different. The Lynn family village hunting team had almost confirmed that there were two silver -spotted tigers eyeing the deer herd near the small lake. At least one, if not two, primary ferocious beasts, and they had just gone mad after losing their cubs. In this situation, Lynn family village might not dare to go near the small lake for a while. In fact, although it was frustrating, telling the wolf den would not incur any loss. Moreover, letting the wolf den encounter the mad beasts, they would likely gain nothing and might even suffer a great loss. Lin Chen, currently hindered by his lack of combat experience and the presence of his uncles from the hunting team, did not want them to get hurt. Thus, he found it. Inconvenient to clash with the numerous hunters from the wolf Denver. But if they were to seek death themselves and approach the mad, silver-spotted tigers, Lin Chen’s heart was dark, he would not stop them. Upon hearing Lin Chen’s words about driving the tiger. To swallow the wolf, a flicker of contemplation crossed Lin’s father’s eyes and he quickly made a decision in his heart. However, he still had to feign a conflicted and pained expression. After hesitating for a long time, and when the second in command of the wolf Dan impatiently urged him, Lin’s father slowly said with a reluctant expression, From here, head north. After an hour, you will see a mountain gorge. Follow the gorge towards the northwest. Half an hour later, you will see a hillside. After crossing the hillside, walk south for another half hour. Then you will see a lake, and by the lake is the habitat of the deer. Heard. The second in command perked up his ears, carefully listening to Lin’s father’s directions, and then nodded in satisfaction. Very good, you are sensible, Lin Tian Cheng. But you wouldn’t dare to deceive me, right? If we go there today and don’t find the deer herd. Next time we catch you, don’t blame us for being rude. The second in command threatened fiercely. Lin’s father shook his head sadly, of course, we wouldn’t dare to deceive the second in command. You have the numbers, just go take a look and you’ll know. On the way back to the village, Lin Chen felt a bit gloomy. He felt that his strength was still too insignificant, not enough to bring any substantial change to Lin family village. Not only did he not contribute much during the hunt, but he was also helpless against the robbery from the wolf den. Lin Chen’s thoughts were in turmoil, and he walked somewhat absent-mindedly. The morale of the hunting team was low, but Lin’s father still noticed Lin Chen’s unusual demeanor. Lin’s father’s eyes flickered. He somewhat understood his son’s thoughts, after all, Lin Chen had been quite ambitious when they set out. In the morning, Xiao Jing, don’t blame yourself too much, this is not your responsibility or fault. There’s no need to take it all upon yourself and become a burden in your heart. Lin’s father comforted softly. In fact, today you single-handedly killed a silver-spotted tiger cub, which is already quite remarkable. Even seasoned hunters like us would not dare to say we could counterattack against that beast’s ambush. If it weren’t for you being there, if that silver-spotted tiger cub had targeted someone else, our hunting team would probably have lost another member today. Hearing this, a hunter nearby turned back to comfort Lin Chen. Yes, today you should take credit for the hunt, Xiao Jing. Thanks to you coming along, otherwise we would. have definitely lost someone to that beast today. Lin Chen felt a little better upon hearing this. However, looking at the only remaining spotted deer in the team, he still felt a tightness in his heart. What good was taking credit when he still couldn’t? Protect the prey? He had already felt heartbroken for not daring to bring back the silver spotted tiger, and now two spotted deer had been taken away. Lin’s father glanced at his son inside. Don’t think too much about the wolf den incident. Xiao. Jing, this is the wilderness, this is the survival rule of the wilderness. Essentially, the wolf den robbing us is not much different from us hunting the deer herd. Sigh. Lin’s father sighed meaningfully. Xiao Jing, remember, even if I am no longer around, you must always keep this saying of mine in mind. In this wilderness, it is the law of the jungle, other strangers will not see you as a person at all, you are merely their prey. So in the wilderness, do not trust anyone, do not easily. Let down your guard. Dealing with people outside the village is completely different from being in the village. Upon hearing. This, Lin Chen looked up at his father and nodded seriously. Lin Chen also knew that Lin family village was a sanctuary that his father had worked hard to create for his and his sister’s safety. Outside Lin family village, it was a world where people devour each other. And Lin’s father was just an ordinary person with limited abilities. The sanctuary he built could only protect. So much land and change so few people. In the grand scheme of the ferocious beast wilderness, it was like a flickering firefly, utterly insignificant. When the hunting team returned to the village, although they only brought back one spotted deer today. Because two members of the Lin family had gone hunting, they still received a share of 4-5 pounds. Just enough for Lin Shen’s training consumption for a day. Lin Shen did not watch the hunting team divide the prey but instead went to the warehouse to find. Old one. Although Lin Shen had only gone out once today and experienced a brief battle, he had faced two real crises.He deeply recognized his own shortcomings.He had gained several hundred pounds of strength, but his combat experience was severely. lacking. On Lin Chen’s panel, besides the cultivation methods, there was indeed a slot for combat skills. If he had rich combat experience, he might have had the confidence to confront the wild wolf village hunting team on the spot, instead of driving the tiger to swallow the wolf and seeking revenge through indirect means. Even if the wild wolf village hunting team was eaten by the silver spotted tiger, it wouldn’t feel satisfying, after all, it wasn’t him who killed them. Uncle Wang. I want to learn. Killing techniques, real combat skills. When Lin Shen found old Wang, he was sorting some dried herbs in the warehouse by the light. He was pushing his wheelchair, bending over to categorize the herbs. He looked very serious and meticulous, when Lin Shen called out to him, he seemed not to have responded yet. Lin Shen glanced at the villagers nearby, bustling and dividing the meat in the grain drying area, then looked back at old Wang, who seemed oblivious to the outside world. Uncle Wang. Lin Shen. Called out again. Hmm, ah. Old Wang turned to look at Lin Shen. Uncle Wang, why aren’t you going to divide the meat? They caught a spotted deer today. They’re all dividing the meat, if you go late, there won’t be any good meat left, just some awful. And bones. Old Wang paused for a moment after hearing this and looked at Lin Chen. He was stunned for a bit. Then he patted his disabled legs and pointed to the wheelchair beneath him. What are you talking about, Xiao Jing? For someone like me, it’s already quite difficult for the village to take me in and give me some food. If I still rely on my disability to gain sympathy. and squeeze in for the good meat. People would dislike me. Old Wang’s voice was somewhat weary, filled with helplessness. Uncle Wang, you are not useless. You teach me martial arts, you teach the youth to practice throwing darts, your role is significant, you mustn’t belittle yourself. Lin Chen said eagerly. Old Wang had given him the body-tempering technique that the wild mountain people could never access. If it weren’t for Old Wang, even with a golden finger, Lin Chen would have had no real channel to acquire martial arts. Who knows when Lin Chen would have embarked on the path of martial arts. He might have starved to death before finding the right way. Old Wang could be considered Lin Chen’s guide in martial arts. Or even deeper, Old Wang could be seen as Lin Chen’s master. He imparted knowledge and skills. Old Wang smiled and said helplessly, Xiao Jing, you have an eye for value. You know that there is such a thing as real martial arts. But before you, no one in the village wanted to learn martial arts. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s expression went blank. Indeed, in the past, the village had no conditions. For people to learn martial arts, even getting enough to eat was difficult. So old Wang’s true role only manifested in front of Lin Chen. Otherwise, old Wang, who had the dragon-slaying technique, would be useless in this village, only able to supervise. The youth practicing throwing darts in the warehouse. Lin Chen secretly clenched his fists. Since that was the case, he would have the responsibility to ensure Uncle Wang had enough to eat in the future. Not only out of gratitude for imparting knowledge. but also for old wang’s sake while lin chen was silently expressing his intentions and engaging in complex psychological activities old wang was already unwilling to dwell on this topic any longer old wang changed the subject and said you just mentioned wanting to learn real killing martial skills upon hearing this lin chen nodded yes uncle wang i am sure i have truly entered the realm of martial arts and reached the beginner level you mentioned but i feel that right now i have brute strength but don’t know how to use it Today, I killed a silver-spotted tiger cub in the wild by myself. Lin Chen briefly recounted his experience from today to Old Wang. Upon hearing this, Old Wang’s expression became serious, and he rolled his wheelchair closer to Lin Chen. He reached out to feel Lin Chen’s limbs and carefully examined the wound on Lin Chen’s shoulder. This wound, was it really two inches long and half a finger deep at noon? Old Wang asked. At this moment, the wound on Lin Chen’s. Shoulder had already begun to scab over due to the heat, Lin Chen was too lazy to even tie his hair. He nodded, is there any doubt? I was directly swiped by a tiger’s paw. Old Wang’s eyes flickered as he fell into thought. Then, he looked at Lin Chen. As if he were a precious gem, clicking his tongue in admiration. According to what you said, your strength, your body intensity, and even your recovery ability after being injured, they all meet the standards of a beginner martial artist. I really. Didn’t see it coming, I didn’t even dare to think, you brat actually didn’t exaggerate or lie. You really managed to grasp the body refinement technique in just a few days. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have believed it even if I had seen you. Practicing the body refinement technique myself. Old Wang shook his head, his eyes filled with wonder and amazement. No, even if I saw it with my own eyes, I still wouldn’t dare to believe it. What do you have to show for it? Did you eat dragon liver? And phoenix meat? Am I still dreaming? Not fully awake? Hey, what are you doing? Lin Chen’s hands were not honest, pinching Old Wang’s disabled leg, causing him to scream in pain. I didn’t do anything, you see, you know it hurts, this is really not. A dream. Cough cough. Old Wang shot Lin Chen a glare, no longer getting tangled up here. You just mentioned wanting to learn real combat skills? What do you want to learn? Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s eyes lit up. Of course, he wanted to learn. Sword techniques, killing one person in ten steps, leaving no trace for a thousand miles, a graceful, unparalleled sword immortal. How impressive, a standard for traversers, a romantic notion that could lead a man to his demise. However, Lin Chen tugged at the corner of his mouth and stopped himself from speaking further. I don’t know, what can you teach me? Or rather, what do you recommend I learn that would be most suitable in the current situation? Lin Chen was honest and humble, seeking advice. Old Wang was pleased with Lin Chen’s attitude. He nodded and then pointed to a corner of the warehouse. That was a wall of weapons in the warehouse. You’re quite clever, knowing that combat skills are no joke, you can’t just choose something that looks impressive, but rather something practical. Those are the weapons commonly used by the village hunting team, you can see what you want to learn. I know a bit about those weapons. Lin Chen followed old Wong’s finger and looked over. The weapon wall in. The warehouse was actually quite simple. The most numerous were the throwing darts, probably more than 10, and there were also. More than 10 hunting knives of varying lengths. This might mean that the hunting team from Lin Family Village had at one point. Numbered over 20 people. These were the weapons they had used. Besides that, there were no signs of swords or anything like that. Only some long sticks wrapped in iron sheets and sharpened hay forks. Lin Chan understood, old Wang spoke as if he. Knew a lot about the weapons here. From the looks of it, he probably only knew about spear techniques and knife techniques. The. Throwing darts could barely be considered a type of spear, and the hunting knife was also a knife. Lin Chan was still holding. The half-broken throwing dart from earlier, he squeezed it, realizing he actually had no options. So he directly asked, Uncle Wang, with your rich experience, why not just tell me which combat technique I should learn? Old Wang, seeing this, was straightforward, pointing at the throwing dart in Lin Chen’s hand. There really isn’t much to choose from, I think the throwing dart in your hand is quite good. Then, Old Wang explained, do you know why the village hunting team and the village guards use throwing darts as their main weapon? Lin Chen was taken aback, fought for a moment, and replied, I think it’s because throwing darts are simple to make, don’t require complex craftsmanship, and don’t consume too much iron. In the wilderness filled with ferocious beasts, iron is indeed a rare resource. Lin Shen saw today that the remnants of cars from ancient times had completely decayed. Those scraps of iron couldn’t be used to forge weapons at all. Old Wang nodded, what you said is just one reason. There’s another very important point that cannot be overlooked. The hunting team consists of ordinary people. Humans are inherently at a disadvantage when facing beasts and ferocious creatures. If you want to avoid injury as much as possible and kill the opponent using relatively safe methods, you can only rely on the principle of an inch longer, an inch stronger. Originally, using a standard spear that is 4 to 5 meters long is the optimal solution for humans to deal with beasts. This applies not only to hunting beasts but also to conflicts between people. However, as you saw today, the wilderness is filled with dense forests, making it difficult to wield overly long weapons. Therefore, most people in the wild choose a spear of about 2 meters as their main weapon. It provides a sense of safety, decent lethality, and is not overly restricted by the terrain. It can be considered a compromise. Old Wang explained carefully and it made a lot of sense, causing Lin Chen to nod in agreement. After hearing this, Lin Chen also realized the advantages of the spear in his hand. It was indeed the case. Old Wang’s next statement further solidified Lin Chen’s decision to choose the spear. Moreover, the spear has another very important advantage. It can be thrown to kill enemies, serving as a significant means of ranged attack with astonishing lethality. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s eyes lit. Up. It makes sense, the spear is safe enough for close combat and can also kill enemies from a distance. Earlier today, during the hunting team’s capture of a spotted deer, a hunter had thrown a spear to kill one. Lin Chen had even witnessed his father hit a spotted deer. Uncle Wong, that’s it, that’s it. I want to learn this spear technique. Lin Chen said eagerly. The spear is a weapon that the mountain folk of the wilderness have chosen after a long period of time. Not only in Lin family village but even in the wolf den, most people use spears. Lin Chen felt he should trust the selection of predecessors. Seeing Lin Chen make a decision, old Wang couldn’t help but show a look of approval. He had just boasted a little, saying that he knew a bit about all the weapons in the warehouse. He was a bit worried that Lin Chen would pick up a pitchfork and insist on learning some kind of technique, which might not even exist in this world. Well, you’ve made a very correct choice. I actually have a decent set of spear techniques that I can teach you. Oh, by the way, the spear we use in our village is actually a type of long. weapon, so learning spear techniques is the same. Coincidentally, my spear techniques also include throwing skills and methods. Old Wang said with a serious expression. Then he frowned, looking at Lin Chen as if he wanted to say something but hesitated. But. What’s wrong, Uncle Wang? Lin Chen became nervous upon seeing this. But this set of spear techniques is not simple, the threshold is quite high. If you really want to learn it, it might even be harder to get started than the body refinement. Technique. You have just begun the body refinement technique and it’s the perfect time to continue honing your body. Are you sure you can divide your focus to learn this difficult spear technique? Upon hearing this, Lin Shen relaxed. The spear techniques are hard to learn and have a high threshold? This was the least of Lin Shen’s worries, because as long as he perseveres, he can succeed. Lin Shen was very confident that he possessed the wonderful virtue of persistence. As night deepened, the noisy crowd at the threshing ground had already dispersed. Lin Shan was still working overtime. He didn’t even go home for dinner, directly taking 2.5 kilograms of deer meat to eat with Old Wang. Under the moonlight, Lin Shan held a 2 meter long spear and stood, in position under Old Wang’s guidance. This spear technique is divided into 12 close combat techniques, thrusting, stabbing, lifting, sweeping, blocking, grabbing, strangling, hooking, pressing, chopping, bursting, and dancing. Then, for throwing the spear, there is an additional technique. In total, there are 13 techniques. Once Old Wang entered teaching mode, his expression naturally became serious, and his tone steadied. When practicing the spear, don’t rush to strike. First practice the stance, then practice the grip and hold of the spear. This is the beginning of spear techniques, the fundamental skills of all techniques. If you can’t stand firm or hold the spear properly, then there’s no point in discussing anything else. However, with your foundation in the body refinement technique, this shouldn’t be too difficult, Old Wang solemnly advised Lin Chen. He was paralyzed from the waist down and sat in a wheelchair so he couldn’t demonstrate the shooting technique himself. He could. Only describe it verbally, instructing Lin Chen to follow along. Listen carefully. Stand with your feet together and your body. Straight, holding the gun upright in your right hand. Your thumb should rest against the trigger guard while the other four fingers gripped the gun barrel. The gun muzzle should be pointed upwards, with your left arm hanging down alongside your thigh. Stand properly. Old wine shouted, correcting Lin Chen’s posture. Raise the gun. Extend both hands forward, one in front and one behind, gripping the gun barrel firmly with both hands. Old Wang taught earnestly, and Lin Chen was eager to learn, he paused. At the words. Uncle Wang, what do you mean by one yin and one yang? Terms like yin and yang sounded as obscure as the secret. Language of martial arts, leaving Lin Chen confused. Old Wang’s expression softened as he explained, when holding the gun with both hands, the palm facing down is yin, and the palm facing up is yang. Once you raise the gun, the most basic move is. The thrust. Holding the gun involves yin and yang, gripping it firmly. Yin means the palm is down, and yang means the palm is up. You must slide the grip up and down and the reverse grip should be like a flash. For distant targets, use both hands. On the gun, for close targets, slide the gun up. Old Wang first recited a bunch of martial arts phrases then began to translate. Then plainly for Lin Chen. Lin Chen’s eyes brightened. Although old Wang was only teaching a simple thrust now, it was clear. that this was different from the stabbing practiced by the boys in the sun-drenched threshing yard earlier. The boys practiced by gripping the gun barrel tightly with both hands and thrusting straight ahead. They didn’t focus on techniques or variations, just repeating this simple action thousands of times to form muscle memory. When they eventually faced wild beasts, they would instinctively execute this simplest killing move. However, what Old Wine was now teaching Lin Chen included techniques for sliding the gun back and forth as well as the ability to switch freely between mid-range and close-range combat. Old Wong continued. Although there are more than 10 styles of gun techniques, the thrust is the most commonly used and one of the most lethal. A simple thrust can be categorized into three types, straight thrust, upward diagonal thrust, and downward diagonal thrust. In fact, initially, gun techniques were primarily used for killing people, not beasts. Here, taking humans as an example, the straight thrust is often used to stab the opponent’s chest, waist, or abdomen. The upward diagonal thrust is often used to. stab the opponent’s throat, head, or back of the head. The downward diagonal thrust is often used to stab the opponent’s legs or lower body. I’ll explain the key points first, you follow my words and practice these moves. Don’t expect to learn it all at once, at least remember the shapes. Old Wang’s teaching was strict and once he got into the zone, his temper was quite irritable. If Lin Chen’s movements were slightly off, Old Wang would either shout or scold him. If Old Wang weren’t in a wheelchair. And unable to move easily, Lin Chen guessed he would have used a stick to correct his posture. But this kind of martial arts training required such a teacher, especially for quick learning. After half an hour of old Wang shouting, Lin Chen finally managed to learn the three variations of the thrust panting and barely keeping up. Regardless of whether his physical strength was adequate, at least his form was about 80% correct. Old Wang nodded in satisfaction and took a sip of water. Seeing this, Lin Chen relaxed a bit preparing to shamelessly ask for a drink as well. Who would have thought that after putting down the cup old Wang’s expression turned stern again? Who told you to relax? Do you think you’ve learned the thrust? Let me tell you, you have only learned the most basic thrust and it’s just a stationary thrust. If the gun techniques I teach you only reach this level then what kind of real killing martial art is that? Isn’t that just an ordinary skill that’s everywhere? Hearing this, Lin Chen’s face fell, staring blankly at old Wang. Old Wang shot him a sideways glance. You’re still just. Standing there, doing a stationary thrust. But your future enemies won’t be stationary targets, they could be ferocious beasts or even other martial artists who are stronger than you. Do you expect them to stand still for you to stab? You want to. Stab when the other person runs away, how do you stab them? When you can’t beat someone and they want to escape, how do you stab to block their pursuit? Upon hearing this, Lin Chen immediately felt that Wang Boyan was right, and a thirst for knowledge appeared on his face. Old Wang nodded and said, what I just mentioned about the middle level stab, upper stab, and lower stab are just the three major variations. Each stab has several minor variations. Take the middle level stab as an example. It can be divided into chasing stab, running stab, left side stab, right side stab, and returning horse gun stab. True martial arts. Spear techniques are not something ordinary people can master for mere physical fitness. It tests a person’s physical quality, reaction speed, and body movement. Only martial artists can practice, familiarize themselves with each variation and master this comprehensive combat technique. Now, follow my instructions and start practicing the variations of the middle level. Stab. Another hour and a half passed and even though Lin Chen had already become a martial artist he was now drenched in sweat. He spent a full two hours going through all the variations of one stab in the spear technique. Hmm, there’s still some. Semblance. Among the 13 spear techniques, those similar to collapse and pressure are more suitable for long spears. Since you are using a dart spear, I will first teach you the more practical techniques of stabbing, blocking, defending, and throwing. What are you thinking? Old Wang suddenly looked excited and scolded Lin Chen. Lin Chen was startled, scratching his head in showing an apologetic expression. He had indeed spaced out, after practicing all the variations of the stab, he was examining the panel in his mind. Hashtag combat skill, overlord spear technique, beginner 0 slash 10, no characteristics I thought that after. Learning the stab, I would at least have one proficiency point, but I don’t. I have only recorded this set of spear techniques, but there are no proficiency points. Could it be that because there are 13 techniques, I need to practice at least one tenth of them to gain one proficiency point? This thought flashed through Lin Shen’s mind. But fortunately, since this was a learning session, he spent two hours practicing the stab, wasting a lot of time correcting his movements. If he practiced on his own in the future, it should be much faster. I’m sorry, Uncle Wang, I spaced out. Lin Chen admitted honestly, sincerely, apologizing. Old Wang rolled his eyes at Lin Chen and said, how about we take a break today? It’s getting late, and you all have to go hunting tomorrow. No, Uncle Wang. I’m still good, I have energy. I’m a martial artist, my body can handle it. Teach. Me another move. Lin Chen eagerly wanted to learn another move to see if his proficiency would increase. Old Wang knew that Lin Chen had faced setbacks twice today, being scared off by the silver-spotted tiger once and humiliated by the wolf den once. He understood that Lin Shen had a strong desire to become stronger at this moment. So he nodded and continued, where was I just? Now. Oh, I said I would first teach you the techniques of stabbing, blocking, defending, and throwing. These techniques include. Close combat offensive methods, long range offensive methods, and defensive self-protection methods. Once you learn these, you will have a certain level of combat self-protection ability. If you’re not tired, let’s move on to learning blocking. An hour and a half later. Lin Chen finished learning blocking, it was truly late at night, around 1am. Hashtag combat skill, overlord spear technique, beginner. 1 10th, non Lin Chen had a satisfied smile on his face. However, his eyes flickered as he moved his arms and thighs, feeling that he still had some energy left. Uncle Wong, teach me one more move. I want to learn throwing. Lin Chen was full of enthusiasm, he had already learned the techniques of stabbing and blocking, though not completely proficient. But for close combat and defense, he had some understanding. At this moment, he wanted to seize the opportunity to learn throwing techniques and make up for this shortcoming in long-range attacks. Although Lin Chen was quite exhausted, he knew that. There was still some deer meat at home to replenish his energy for the hunting trip tomorrow morning. Bold one looked up at the sky and then glanced at Lin Chen, whose eager and tireless expression was like that of a thirsty scholar. He shook his head helplessly. Alright then, tonight the moonlight is bright, your vision for martial arts practice won’t be affected, so you can barely practice throwing. A good teacher does not disdain a diligent student. Especially someone like Old Wine, who is selflessly dedicated to teaching. He has no ulterior motives. His only hope is for his students to achieve results. Moreover, as an old man who is paralyzed, he sleeps little at night and has no pressing matters during the day, so he doesn’t mind working. Late into the night, throwing, the shuriken in your hand is projected out, hitting the target. It’s all about being fast, accurate, and ruthless. But the most important thing is accuracy, otherwise, no matter how fast or ruthless you are, it won’t matter if you don’t hit the target. There. Aren’t many shortcuts to this, I can only teach you the techniques for projecting it fixed and moving targets. The rest requires you to practice more. On your own to get started. Now, follow my guidance, begin, come. Even a simple throw took Lin Chen more time to learn than just a single stab or block. There were many intricacies involved, not only fixed targets but also moving ones. It was divided into standing throws, running throws, charged throws, and turning throws, each posture and technique had its own differences. It even included some knowledge similar to that of firearm sniping, such as the effects of wind speed and environmental light on throwing, and so on. By the time they finished, it was already late into the night. Even though Lin Chen was a beginner martial artist, both his body and spirit had improved significantly. However, after learning three styles of gun techniques, in a row tonight, he felt somewhat drained. but the results were gratifying. Hashtag realm, beginner martial artist, hashtag technique, body refinement decision entry. Zero out of 100 characteristics not selected, hashtag combat skill, overlord gun technique, not started two tents, none, hashtag talent, perseverance, hashtag potential, zero lynch and collapsed. On the bed, looking at the panel in his mind, reminiscing about the key points of the three gun techniques he had just absorbed, he felt much more confident about the upcoming hunt. Xiao Jing. Don’t chase it, the spotted bobcat is almost at the level. This damn thing may not have much combat. Power, but it runs incredibly fast, rivaling a real cheetah. We can’t catch up to it. The hunter shook his head at Lin Shen, trying to dissuade him from his hunting plans. About 70 meters ahead of the hunting team, a large cat with spotted fur was crouched on a rock, gazing at the hunting team from a distance. This was a mutated wildcat. A normal wildcat can grow to about 10 pounds if well fed. But this spotted bobcat looked to weigh at least 50. pounds. It was several times larger than an ordinary wildcat. The pattern of its fur was also gradually changing from the typical tabby to spotted. At first glance, it looked like a small leopard. Anyone who has raised cats or frequently interacted with them knows that when cats look at people, especially strangers, there is often a sense of disdain as if they are high and mighty rulers and everyone else is just ants on the ground. At this moment, the spotted bobcat was staring at the members of the Lynn family village hunting team in just that way. It showed no fear at all and seemed to look down. On everyone. This kind of small, low-tier ferocious beast, if we confront it head-on, even if we get injured, our hunting team might still be able to. Take it down. But in most cases, we still rely on traps to catch them. Because they are born in dense forests, incredibly agile, and their speed. Is light and swift. If they decide to run, it’s very hard for us to catch up. Lin’s father also came over to explain to Lin Chen. Lin Chen nodded. Understanding why the hunting team ignored the spotted bobcat. The creature was aggressive, and hunting it posed certain dangers. Moreover, its size was too small, planning for days to set traps for it, not to mention whether they could catch it, would simply waste time. The meat, after removing the inedible fur, would only amount to about 20 to 30 pounds, which wasn’t worth it, for the wild mountain folk, large docile animals like deer, wild horses, and silly roe deer are the best choices. Not only is hunting them safe, but capturing one yields over a hundred pounds of clean meat. At the very least there are also wild chickens and birds that can easily be trapped as for the more dangerous creatures unless they encounter each other on a narrow path and one attacks first or the other is simply unlucky enough to fall into a trap they pose little threat i understand i have it under control lynch and nodded at his father i just saw this guy for the first time it seems not very afraid of people so i’ll get a bit closer to observe while lynch and claimed to have it under control he stepped away from the hunting team and began to sneak toward the left front xiao jing b Careful. That thing looks like a leopard. It has half the combat power of a leopard. It’s practically a low-tier ferocious beast. Lin’s father expressed his concern. Don’t worry, father. I’ve killed tigers with one hand. Besides, I’m just getting a bit closer to take a look. It won’t be a problem. Lin Shen turned back to reassure his father and continued to approach the spotted wildcat. Lin’s father was taken aback, pondering for a moment. He took a deep breath and looked meaningfully at his son’s back. In just a few days since his son got out of bed, he had changed to the point where Lin’s father felt he could hardly recognize him. The young man before him, dressed in a shorthamp outfit, draped in animal skin armor, and carrying a leather backpack, had a hunting knife at his waist and was crouched down, slowly closing in on the spotted wildcat with a spear in both hands. He looked as if he had already taken on the demeanor of an old wilderness hunter, both in temperament and appearance. He was nothing like the timid boy who had not yet turned 15. A child growing up into a capable person is certainly a source of pride for a parent. However, Lin Chen’s drastic transformation. In just a few days left Lin’s father feeling somewhat dazed. He felt as if his son had become a stranger. As parents, the moment they realize their child has grown up is often accompanied by another emotion. There’s a hint of nostalgia, wondering if they are truly getting old. Lin’s father sighed, shook his head, and continued to follow the hunting team. Today, the Lin family village’s hunting team left the village and did not dare to take the old. Route north. This was due to the silver-striped tiger and also because of the wolf den. Today, the hunting team headed south taking a new route. This meant that there were no traps left from before, no unexpected gains, and there were no herds of deer at the destination. The hunting team had a heavy task today and needed to rely on luck so they dared not waste time on the way. 50 meters, 30 meters, Lin Chen crouched low, hiding most of his body behind the half-man high weeds and thorns. He silently calculated the distance between them. However, for the spotted wildcat, Lin Chen’s actions were of little use. Whether it was the sound of Lin Chen stepping on a broken twig or the rustling of the weeds as he moved, everything was clear to the spotted wildcat. At that moment, the wildcat lowered its head, its gaze following Lin Chen’s movements. It coldly observed the shadow of the person below. As a native of this forest, the spotted wildcat had encountered hunting teams more than once. Some were from Lin family village, others from different villages. It knew these people posed no threat and that they would not attack it. The wildcat regarded Lin Chen with a mix of indifference and curiosity as if he were a toy. This creature is quite bold, allowing me to get this close without running away. Could it be that it has gained some? Intelligence, realizing I have no bow or ranged weapons and thus doesn’t take me seriously? Lin Chen muttered to himself as he glanced back. The hunting. Team had stopped not far away to drink water and rest and many turned to look over. They were worried that Lin Chen might encounter danger alone. so they were ready to support him to scare off the spotted wildcat. Lin Shin didn’t want to waste anyone’s time and slowly raised the spear in his hand. Uncle Wang said last night that an ordinary person can throw a shuriken with lethal force at 30 meters. For those with a bit more strength, 30 to 40 meters can still be affected due to inertia, though accuracy is left to chance. And I am a junior martial artist. After practicing, for a while yesterday, I could still maintain decent accuracy at 50 meters without losing power. Moreover, with practice, both accuracy and range can continuously improve. Now at 30 meters, I have an 80-70% chance of hitting the target. With this thought, Lin Chen tightened his grip on the shuriken gun and slowed his breathing. Inhale, hold your breath. Now, a flash of light sparkled in Lin Chen’s eyes as he released the shuriken. The immense strength of a junior martial artist combined with the throwing and aiming techniques taught by Old Wang transformed the shuriken into a blur. It maintained a relatively straight trajectory, aimed at the nearby spotted lynx. Meow. The spotted lynx immediately bristled. Its body arching as it leaped into the air. Although Lin Shen had great strength and throwing skills, a cat’s reaction speed is already several times that of an ordinary person. Not to mention unmutated spotted lynx. Almost simultaneously with Lin Shen’s throw, the lynx made a dodging move. In the blink of an eye. Just as the shuriken flew over half the distance, the lynx had already leaped high from the boulder. It had left its original position. Is it going to miss? Lin Chen’s expression remained calm, neither surprised nor delighted, unhurried. Whoosh! The shuriken shot past the right side of the boulder, piercing deeply into the lynx’s belly, the immense inertia driving it into the trunk of a large tree behind the boulder. The lynx reacted. Quickly. However, Lin Chen had predicted its dodging trajectory based on its stance on the boulder. Lin Chen hadn’t aimed at a fixed target from the start. He had fired in advance. If old wine’s teachings were merely about throwing at fixed targets, it wouldn’t count as any martial arts combat skill. That would just be the skill of an ordinary farmer. Lin Chen wouldn’t have spent several hours yesterday learning and understanding the single throwing technique otherwise. With countless variations, predicting the opponent’s next move and acting in advance is the true essence of marksmanship. I hit. It. Lin Chen felt a surge of joy. But I also consider myself lucky. The Lynx’s crouching position had at least five possible dodging trajectories. I chose the most obvious one, and I guessed right. Lin Shen then reflected on the recent battle. Marksmanship is ever-changing, and the enemy has infinite possibilities. Lin Shen couldn’t expect to master marksmanship immediately after just learning it. He acknowledged that his initial success had a degree of luck involved. But this is also an achievement in learning marksmanship. This is the true meaning of practicing martial arts and learning combat skills, even though I am just a beginner and I haven’t even scratched the surface. But if it were me yesterday, I wouldn’t have been able to do this at all. Lin Chen quickly ran to the large tree, took out his hunting knife, and ended the struggle of the still breathing links, giving it a swift end. He felt neither pride nor self-deprecation. Lin Chen deeply understood how wise it was to have spent last night learning marksmanship from old. 1. The body refinement technique improved Lin Chen’s physical fitness, but having just fitness alone isn’t enough. It’s like having a high spec. Computer without the appropriate software, it can’t perform any functions and can only play a simple game of Minesweeper. Combat skills are the software. Applications that allow Lin Chen’s powerful martial artist qualities to shine. Xiao Jing, you shot a spotted lynx. The hunters nearby, still a bit. Dazed, quickly gathered around. That’s amazing. When did you get so good with the shuriken? One hunter exclaimed in surprise. Everyone looked at Lin. Chen with curiosity. At a distance of 30 meters, using a shuriken to kill a feline known for its speed and agility is something the old hunters present couldn’t achieve. Hehe, I had a little private lesson with Uncle Wong last night. It’s just a spotted lynx, nothing to brag about. Let’s continue. Faced with the praise of the crowd, Lin Chen smiled humbly. Matters of marksmanship are difficult to explain clearly to his uncles and aunts for. Now, so he could only brush it off lightly. Seeing this, the crowd stopped asking further questions. A leopard-spotted bobcat that had not yet entered. The fray, although it could withstand hunger better than ordinary meat, was still far too few. The hunting team had to continue their efforts. Meanwhile. During the hunting process of the Lynn Family Village’s hunting team, a group of 20 hunters had also arrived at a small lake 30 kilometers. North of Lynn Family Village. This was the hunting team from the wolf den, led by the second in command. Those scoundrels from Lynn Family Village. Don’t. Let us run into them next time, or we’ll kill them. How dare they deceive us. The members of the wolf den shouted angrily. The hunting team from the wolf den had reached a point not far from the lake and the scene before them was laid bare. It was indeed a beautiful place, with clear waters and lush grass quite suitable for the habitat of deer. However, the situation before the wolf den members was that there was nothing in sight. There were hardly any waterfowl, let alone other animals. As for the so-called spotted deer, not even a shadow could be seen. When the wolf den encountered the lynn. family village hunting team yesterday and learned of this location, it was already afternoon. So the second in command waited until the next day to bring the hunting team here, hoping to use a full day to hunt as many spotted deer as possible. Wait a minute, there seems to be a problem here. The second in command, being the leader, had a bit more experience. He stopped his subordinates from shouting. He looked up at a small hillside not far away, and then glanced at a large rock beside him. After thinking for a moment, the second in command climbed onto the rock. using the slightly elevated vantage point he carefully surveyed the lake before him focusing on the grassland in the distance it seems there’s something over there the second in command pointed to the area where the grassland met the dense forest and said i think i see signs of human traps and over there the weeds are a bit uneven showing signs of multiple hunters likely left by the people from lynn family village let’s go take a look the second in command with his sharp eyes quickly spotted the location where the lynn family village hunting team had set traps He could tell that there had been hunting activities in that area. Follow me and be quiet. Anyone who dares to cause trouble, I’ll tear them apart. The second-in-command warned his subordinates and led the way toward the distant traps. Hmm, there are footprints in the grass here. Looking at how the weeds are bent, they were indeed left in the past couple of days. The second -in-command noticed the traces left by the Lynn family village hunters and nodded. Then, his gaze flickered. That is, that’s deer droppings. It seems that Lin Tiancheng didn’t dare to deceive me, they really did hunt spotted deer here. After seeing the deer droppings, the second in command felt a bit more assured. Before long, the Wolf Den hunting team had reached the traps left by the Lin family village hunting team. Looking at the traces of the traps before them, along with the chaotic footprints around, the trampled weeds and thorns, and even the dried, congealed, blood that had begun to smell under the scorching sun, the members of the Wolf Den had confirmed that this was indeed the location where the Lin family village had captured spotted deer. but where are the remaining spotted deer could it be that we guessed wrong and there isn’t a herd of deer at all just a few spotted deer that were all hunted down by the lynn family village the second in command was somewhat puzzled if there really was a herd of spotted deer then according to their intelligence even if hunters slowly picked them off they wouldn’t abandon the grassland by the lake gentle and not very intelligent that’s the nature of spotted deer with so many doubts on sight the second in command was at a loss although he was the second in command of the wolf den he had slightly more knowledge than the average wild mountain folk but that was about it second in command look over here there’s a trail of blood leading toward the lake at that moment one of the subordinates shouted pointing at some trampled weeds signaling the second in command to look over the weeds by the lakeside were over half a person tall it was called a grassy area because it was mostly weeds there were no thorns or trees so it didn’t count as a dense forest um let’s go take a look the second in command couldn’t figure out where the remaining herd of deer had gone, so he had to follow the bloodstains to continue the search. A group of them quietly made their way through the waist-high grass, slowly approaching the lakeside. Woo woo woo! A strange sound came from ahead, causing the members of the wild wolf village to freeze. It sounded like whimpering, or perhaps the mournful cry of some animal. There are living creatures here. Be careful, be ready to strike at any moment. The second in command was momentarily stunned. However, the sound was quite strange and he couldn’t tell what animal it was at first. But. There were twenty of them, all young, strong, and experienced hunters. In this wilderness, even if they encountered a ferocious beast, as long as it wasn’t. Foolish, it wouldn’t actively attack a hunting party of this size. The second-in-command merely reminded everyone to grip their crossbows in hunting. Knives tightly, preparing for battle. He wasn’t afraid and continued to creep toward the lakeside. Bang. The hunter in front of the second-in-command. Suddenly stopped, and the second in command bumped into him without paying attention. What the hell, making no noise and blocking my way. Last night, you got soft with the ladies, so just move aside and go to the back. The second in command scolded. Hmm. To his surprise, the subordinate in. Front seemed to not understand him at all and didn’t move aside. The second in command immediately got angry and rudely pushed the person aside. But once. He did, he felt something was off. The person was trembling all over, as if sifting through chaff. Get, get out of the way. Looking at his subordinates. Weak appearance, the second in command was instantly furious. After pushing the person aside, he didn’t forget to kick him, with no one blocking. His view, the second in command’s sight suddenly cleared. Just over 10 meters ahead, at the water’s edge, there was a low sandy beach that had not grown any grass due to the erosion of the lake. The scene before him was laid bare. This, upon seeing the scene on the low sandy beach, the second in command’s eyes widened in shock. He stammered, unable to say a complete sentence. There, one large and one small, were two silver-spotted tigers, each larger. Then a calf, lying beside the corpse of a cub. They gently licked the body of the silver -spotted tiger cub, continuously emitting mournful cries. The strange noise just now had come from these two silver-spotted tigers. The second dinkaman’s expression changed drastically. These two silver-spotted tigers, the smaller one was the size of a calf, their bodies shimmering with silver, appeared to be a female tiger. The larger male tiger was estimated. to be at least 3 meters tall and 5 meters long. It was only because they were lying on the beach, hidden by the weeds, that the members of the wild wolf village hadn’t discovered them earlier. These are two ferocious beasts. It looks like they have experienced the pain of losing their young. We actually got within 20 meters of them without realizing it. A thought flashed through the second income man’s mind, instantly filling him with dread and causing him to shudder. He didn’t dare to make a sound, even regretting that he had scolded his subordinate too loudly just now. That moment, right beside the second in command, a hunter shouted in alarm, not good. It’s two adult silver-spotted tigers, they’re ferocious beasts. This hunter was so frightened that he instantly lost his voice and screamed. The second in command’s expression changed dramatically, wishing he could tear this subordinate apart. The two silver-spotted tigers, initially immersed in their sorrow, had ignored the approaching ants. But after the shout, their massive heads turned around, glaring fiercely at the hunting team from the wild wolf village. This is bad, we’re too close. We need to escape. Damn it, this is the first time I’ve been this close to a ferocious beast. The hunters immediately panicked, their steps faltering, and their formation breaking apart, the second in command had more experience. He shouted loudly, what are you panicking about? It’s just too low level ferocious. Beasts, not like we haven’t encountered them in the wild before. Stay calm, the more chaotic it gets, the faster you’ll die. Grip your hunting knives. And throwing darts tightly, and slowly close the ranks to form a defensive formation. The second in command’s authority was significant, and his loud command steadied the hearts of the people. The hunters of the wolf den raised their weapons nervously and huddled together. In moments like this, the role of a strong leader became evident. While the second in command directed loudly, he subtly stepped back a few paces, placing himself in front of the others for protection. In the past, when hunting teams encountered a solitary beast, the beasts would often weigh the odds and retreat after seeing the hunting team ready to fight to the death. As the natural kings of the wilderness, they were not lacking in food and had no reason to engage in a desperate struggle with a group of hunters. However, this time was different. This time, they faced two ferocious beasts, the silver-spotted tigers, together. Their strength had a crushing advantage over the hunting team. More importantly, the two silver-spotted tigers, upon seeing the hunters throwing, darts and hunting knives had their eyes turn even redder. They let out a series of roars, slowly expanding their bodies and preparing to attack the hunters. After the beasts mutated, especially upon reaching the standard of a formidable beast, they received comprehensive enhancements, not just in physical strength but also in spirit and intelligence, much like humans training in martial arts. The two silver-spotted tigers were not particularly intelligent, but their intelligence was on par with that of police dogs. They saw the weapons in the hunters’ hands and recalled the injuries their cubs had suffered. The silver -spotted tigers’ eyes turned red with rage, and their killing intent surged. They attributed the revenge for their cubs to the wolf den. Hunting team. The intense hatred had made the two silver -spotted tigers abandon any consideration of the odds. They were ready to tear apart everyone. In front of them. Oh whoa. The male silver-spotted tiger roared, looking like it was about to charge forward. Second in command. These two beasts. Seems serious. They hold a grudge against us. It’s a fight to the death. Ah. The people of the wolf den, seeing that their usual tactics were ineffective against the silver-spotted tigers, began to panic. many were frantically looking around already contemplating retreat wanting to run don’t shout don’t panic you’re all seasoned hunters don’t you know facing such feline ferocious beasts the more afraid you are the stronger they become the more you try to escape the more they chase rest assured i’m here the second in command glanced back assessing the route he might take to escape he spoke reassuringly to the crowd with a strong voice however his feigned calmness did indeed ease the anxiety of the others stabilizing their formation second in command save us only you can deal with these ferocious beasts the second in command has innate strength he can definitely take down the silver spotted tigers the hunters shouted loudly as if trying to comfort and hypnotize themselves upon hearing this the second in command’s expression remained unchanged but inside he felt desolate although it was rumored within a hundred miles that both the chief and the second in command of the wolf den possessed innate strength to fight lions and tigers he knew the truth of his own capabilities the second in command understood that it was his older brother who truly had that strength, and he had allowed the rumor to persist just to lead the team and gain their trust. In reality, he couldn’t even handle an ordinary tiger, let alone the ferocious silver-spotted tigers before him. The second in command had already made up his mind when the silver-spotted tigers charged, he would take advantage of his subordinate’s brief delay to run as fast as he could. For the past three days, Lin family village had been like a festival. Men, women, old, and young all wore smiles, their faces noticeably more flushed. Even the usually pale and thin Lin lawn had begun to show a healthy glow. This was all thanks to the hunting team’s bountiful harvest over the past few days, allowing the entire Lin family village to enjoy a brief period of not lacking in meat. The greatest credit, of course, went to Lin Chen, a low-level martial artist. Although on the first day of hunting, Lin Chen felt somewhat constrained and timid however after he began to seriously practice shooting and learn some techniques, Lin Chen’s performance was completely different. On the first day, Lin Chen experienced a life or death situation and came to understand the condition of his physical fitness. In the following days of hunting, Lin Chen gradually loosened up. He was no longer afraid of constraints. Lin Chen realized that he was also a character in the wilderness. Ordinary animals and low-tier ferocious beasts could not harm him at all. Creatures like the silver flower snake would find it much harder to ambush Lin Chen now. His reaction speed and physical fitness were no longer what they used to be. Since Lin Chen took the initiative and shot a spotted wildcat with a dart, it was as if he had activated a cheat, with just his own strength, he could obtain more than half of the hunting team’s haul each time. Wild chickens, deer, and wilderness wolves were all easy prey. Every day’s catch included one or two low-tier ferocious beasts. Even today, Lin Chen shot a wild boar weighing over 300 pounds with a dart. This creature was also mutated, a low-tier ferocious beast. Not only was its flesh and blood energy stronger and more resistant to hunger, but the clean meat alone weighed nearly 300 pounds. This allowed the entire Lin family village to enjoy a pig -killing New Year. At the threshing ground, Old Wang stood by the campfire, carefully watching the flames, with a pig’s trotter weighing about 10 pounds simmering in the pot. After licking two pieces of firewood under the pot, he stared blankly at the trotter. A trotter, a complete trotter. How many years has it been since I’ve seen one of these? I. Never expected that as a useless person, I would still have the chance to eat pig strotter in this world. Old Wang blinked, and the corners of his eyes seemed a bit moist. With a gentle sigh, his tone was filled with deep emotion. Then, he turned to look not far away, where Lin Chen was seriously practicing his shooting under the night sky. This change was brought about by this young man. Lin Chen was now in a half-working, half-studying state. During the day, he had to go hunting with the hunting team. After returning to the village, he didn’t even go home but directly took the meat to eat with. Old Wong. In these past few days of hunting, Lin Chen had put in the most effort, so it was suggested that he take a bit more meat. As for his family, Lin’s father had his share, enough for him and Xiao Lan’s consumption. Therefore, to save time, Lin Chen directly ate at Old Wong’s place and practiced. His shooting. Before mastering the body refinement technique, I could eat a maximum of 6 pounds of ordinary meat a day, and this energy could only support. Me practicing martial arts for 3 hours. After becoming a junior martial artist, I can eat a maximum of 6 pounds of low-tier ferocious beast. Meat a day, and this energy can support me practicing shooting for 5 to 6 hours. No wonder it’s a low-tier ferocious beast, even with that name. The energy in the meat is doubled. Calculating his physical condition, he wasn’t meticulously counting how much meat he consumed but was looking at. His absorption capacity. He wanted to see if he could absorb more energy to extend his daily practice time and speed up his progress. But it’s not enough. While I can double the energy from low-tier ferocious beast meat, the absorption difficulty has also increased. I can eat a maximum of six pounds. A day, any more would be a waste and I can’t eat it. Lin Chen shook his head. Perhaps the next step to speed up would be to eat six pounds of Rael. Junior ferocious beast meat. And I should be close to hunting a junior ferocious beast, I might even be able to do it now. A glint of determination. Flashed in Lin Chen’s eyes. Xiao Jing, are you tired? When practicing shooting, you can’t let your mind wander, if you do, it won’t be effective. Old. Wang seemed to notice that Lin Chen was lost in thought and his movements became less standard, so he reminded him. Oh. Sorry, Uncle Wang. Lin. Chen was startled and immediately snapped back to reality, clearing his mind of distractions, leaving only the gun in his hands. Dance. The shooting. Technique referred to the act of wielding a long gun in a seamless manner, considered a more advanced defensive technique than just blocking. But it was. mostly used to fend off close-range violent attacks from enemies the long spear when danced with could even traverse through the heavy rain of arrows amidst thousands of troops it would defend itself flawlessly half an hour later click hashtag realm beginner warrior hashtag technique body refinement technique entry zero out of 100 trait not selected hashtag combat skill overlord spear technique entry zero out of 100 trait not selected hashtag talent persistence hashtag potential zero it’s done Success truly does not betray effort and persistence. I’ve entered the realm of spear technique. Lin Chen’s face lit up as he put away the extended spear. Indeed, over the past three days, Lin Chen had spent five to six hours every night practicing with the spear. Old Wang had also found a four-meter long pole, attached a spearhead, and helped Lin Chen practice the subsequent spear techniques. Thus, Lin Chen had learned all 13 forms. By grinding. Through time to improve his proficiency, he successfully entered the realm of spear technique. Leaning on the long spear, Lin Shen stood still, feeling the changes in his body brought about by the breakthrough in spear technique. A tingling sensation coursed through him, as if all his muscles were writhing and reorganizing. It felt as if some muscle memory was being rewritten out of thin air. These were some power techniques that Lin Shen had not mastered very well before. Moreover, in his mind, all the techniques he had learned over the past few days, which he had struggled to remember, now became clear. There was no helping it, this spear technique was too complex. However, at this moment, Lin Shen felt as if he had been enlightened, with every movement and ki point from the past few days vividly surfacing. So this is the feeling of entering the realm of spear technique, Lin Shen thought, to himself. At this moment he felt terrifyingly strong. Lin Shen believed that if he encountered a silver-spotted tiger cub again he would not be ambushed. And knocked down. Instead, as soon as he heard the opponent’s footsteps he wouldn’t even need to turn around. With a swift back thrust of the spear, he could pierce the opponent with a single shot. It would not be as embarrassing as last time. Perhaps, even a real silver-spotted tiger wouldn’t withstand a single shot from me. If one shot isn’t enough, I’ll stab twice, three times. If the two meet, I might get hurt, but the likelihood of me being the only one to die is low. Lin Chen felt a surge of confidence from entering the realm of spear technique. The panel has also changed. The overlord spear technique has become entry-level and the proficiency for the next upgrade has also become 100 points, just like the body refinement. Does the spear technique also have a trait extraction? Lin Chen tried with his mind, and indeed, extracting the first trait of the spear. Technique also required 10 potential points. Since all his time over the past few days had been devoted to spear technique, Lin Chen had not continued practicing the body refinement technique or pondered how potential points were obtained. Therefore, the matter of traits had to be set aside. Maybe tomorrow. I can suggest to my father and the others to go see the small lake. At worst, I’ll go ahead and be a bit cautious. Although there are suspected ferocious beasts there, there are also herds of deer. Lin Chen stood in place for more than 10 minutes, digesting the changes from entering the realm of spear technique. Unbeknownst to him, old Wang, who was cooking pig trotters, inadvertently glanced at Lin Chen. He was so excited that he almost stood up. The wheelchair slid forward a few steps, knocking over a piece of firewood and tipping the iron pot. The pig trotters and soup spilled onto the ground, but old Wang didn’t care. His face was filled with shock as he looked at Lin Chen under the moonlight in disbelief. Just for that brief moment, old Wang felt that he was not looking at a person but at a cold, sharp spear standing tall, its tip piercing the sky. It sparkled with a cold light even more dazzling than the bright moonlight. At that moment, Lin Chen opened his eyes, a glint of brilliance flashing in his gaze, resembling the light of a spear. Old Wang asked with a trembling voice, Xiao Jing, could it be that you? Lin Chen looked at old Wang, smiled lightly, and walked over to help him back into the wheelchair. Then he picked up the fallen pig trotters, dusted them off, and placed them back into the iron pot. Yes, Uncle Wang. I’ve entered the realm of the overlord spear technique. Pig trotters are quite rare, you know. If they fall on the ground, they can be picked up and eaten within three seconds, or even within thirty minutes. Lin Chen said calmly, without pride or impatience. You, you. Old. Wang blinked, pointing at Lin Chen, unable to utter a complete sentence. after a while old wang suddenly showed a look of realization sigh forget it since you could master the body refinement technique in just four or five days and become a martial artist you were already a monster now mastering the overlord spear technique in three or four days should be reasonable right i can’t understand it can’t make sense of it and i’m too lazy to think about it old wang sighed a hint of loneliness in his eyes when he was young it took him nearly a year to grasp these two techniques eh wait Old Wang suddenly turned his head, his gaze sharp as he stared at Lin Chen. I never mentioned the name of the spear technique, how did you know it was the overlord spear technique? Who exactly are you? What kind of person are you? Old Wang’s tone suddenly became serious, even somewhat fierce. Lin Chen, who was bending down to rekindle the fire to cook meat, was taken aback. He reflected on Old Wang’s words and caught the point that Old Wang was concerned about. Indeed, throughout the conversation, Old Wang had never mentioned the name of the spear technique, only referring to it generically. The name Overlord Spear Technique had appeared in Lin Chan’s mind panel. He hadn’t paid attention to it earlier and had just blurted it out. Could it be that the Overlord Spear Technique has some deeper significance, which is why Uncle Wang is so concerned? A thought flashed through Lin Chan’s mind. However, he certainly couldn’t reveal how he knew the name of the spear technique. He carefully organized his words and said, Uncle. Wang, what’s wrong? I’m Lin Chen, after all. You’ve been in the village for a few years, I’ve grown up right under your nose. What do you think I am? Lin Chen spoke honestly and turned the question back to old Wang. Sure enough, old Wang realized this point as well. Lin Chen was only 15 years old. When old Wang came to Lin family village two years ago, Lin Chen was just 13. Moreover, he was indeed Lin Tiancheng’s son. It was impossible for him to be an enemy from the past that was simply unrealistic. with this thought old wang’s expression softened i just thought the spear technique was incredibly powerful so i referred to it as the overlord spear technique uh sorry uncle wang i shouldn’t have casually named the spear technique i taught you lin chan explained again upon hearing this old wang finally relaxed completely oh it’s fine xiao jing it’s okay it’s okay i was too nervous and scared you no worries if you want to call it the overlord spear technique then go ahead it fits well old wang’s face turned slightly red and he waved his hand unwilling to dwell on the topic further by the way is the trotters ready to eat old wang seemed to be a person with a story he had some secrets lynch and certainly thought of this a disabled old man who had fallen into the wilderness but knew the body refinement technique and the overlord spear technique such advanced combat skills was definitely not an ordinary person moreover from old wang’s previous remarks he knew a lot about the martial artist circles outside He also knew some other combat techniques. Old Wang’s experiences in his youth might be far richer and more exciting than I imagined. He might even be a martial arts master. The body refinement technique and the overlord spear technique must be at a higher level beyond the basics with strength far exceeding mine now. Lin Chen pondered inwardly. However, even so, Old Wang had ended up in such a situation. If it weren’t for Lin family village taking him in, he might have long been devoured by beasts in the wilderness. This reminded Lin Chen that the outside world was very dangerous. His own strength was still insignificant and he needed to continuously improve. As for old Wang’s experiences, it would be pointless for Lin Chen to inquire further now. He knew that some things, when he reached that level, old Wang would voluntarily bring up without him needing to ask. The wild wolf village is approximately 50 kilometers away from Lin Jia village, located to the east. Lin Jia. Village is situated towards the west, with its entrance facing east. If you head left and walk north for 30 kilometers, you will reach a small lake where the deer tribe resides. Walking straight east for 50 kilometers will take you to the wild wolf village. Recently, the hunting team from Linjia village has been heading south to hunt, deliberately avoiding the deer herd and the wild wolf village. This is because both the silver-striped tiger and the wild wolf village bring bad luck. The scale of the wild wolf village is slightly larger than that of Linjia village with better infrastructure. This is because the wild wolf village only takes in young and strong men and women, rejecting the old and weak. Therefore, the overall strength of the wild wolf village is greater, making it easier for them to obtain food and other resources. At this moment, in a conference hall within the wild wolf village, several elite leaders of the village have gathered. The person at the forefront is a burly man with a rugged face. He sits in a large chair covered with tiger skin, his face filled with anger. Why haven’t the second in command and the others returned after three days? Can any of you catch your breath? Answer me, who can tell me where they went and what they are doing? This man is Sudali, the chief of the wild wolf village. The hunting team from the wild wolf village has not returned since they went out the day before yesterday. Sudali didn’t take it seriously yesterday, but after waiting. Another day, he could no longer sit still. Chief, could the second in command and the others have gone to the summer market and stayed for two days? One of the villagers whispered. The savage wilderness is extremely dangerous at night. Even a hunting team as strong as the wild wolf village generally does not dare to spend the night outdoors. However, there are some relatively safe temporary outposts in the wild. If the hunting team enters a temporary outpost before a large number of beasts appear at night, they can ensure their safety. Additionally, there are larger outposts that can accommodate outsiders for the night in exchange for some benefits. For example, the summer market mentioned earlier is one of them. Yesterday, Sue Dolly thought. so too but now he doesn’t think that way his younger brother is not someone who would be so reckless it is impossible for him to lead the hunting team and not return for several days unless something went wrong as su dolly thought of this he irritably shook his head and said the summer markets big market day is still a few days away what use is it for the second in command to go there now moreover the second in command and the others didn’t bring any trading goods or money for hunting what would they go to the summer market for Most importantly, the second-in-command and his group of 20 are all armed with crossbows and hunting knives. Even if the summer market is very accommodating, they wouldn’t take them in for consecutive nights outside of market days. As Sue Dolly analyzed this, he became even more agitated. All signs indicate that the hunting team led by the second-in-command has indeed encountered problems. You bunch of useless eaters, doesn’t anyone know where the hunting team has gone? A bunch of good-for-nothings. Idiots. What use are you? I might as well raise a pig that can provide meat. Sudali slammed the armrest of his chair, erupting in fury, spitting out harsh words. The people below looked grim but did not dare to retort. Because in the wild wolf village, the chief Sudali is the absolute powerhouse. When he goes mad, he could kill everyone present by himself. There has always been a saying in the village that chief Sudali is a legendary warrior. Sudali has never denied this, tacitly accepting the claim. He even builds up his image, saying that as a proper warrior, he doesn’t know how. Carefree he could live. But at this moment he is establishing the wild wolf village, protecting you bunch of useless people. If it weren’t for me, each of you would have long been fed to the beasts and turned into dung. You should be grateful to me, you should be thankful, you should willingly work, like oxen and horses to repay this great favor. Indeed, the entire wild wolf village operates under this high pressure, servile education management. model, creating a gathering place for wilderness mountain folk that is entirely different from Linjia village. It is a form of dictatorial power within a feudal system. Big boss. I, I seem to have heard something. Just as Sudali was fuming and about to hit someone, a guard from the wolf den timidly leaned in from outside the meeting hall to report. Speak quickly. Sudali glared, shouting. The subordinate, upon hearing this, shrank his neck. and said timidly, I’m familiar with a few people from the second team, I overheard them chatting last time. They seemed to say that a herd of spotted deer was discovered near Linjia village, and the second in command even snatched two deer from them on the spot and forced them to reveal the gathering. Point of the deer herd. The wolf den had a larger number of young and strong men, so there were two hunting teams. One team consisted of 20 men led by the second in command, while the other team was led by the big boss Sudali himself, with more than 30 members. The second in command’s team. mainly hunted ordinary wild beasts, while Sudali’s team, with its overall stronger capabilities, typically targeted more formidable beasts. They were only interested in large groups of wild animals. Usually, the two hunting teams performed their respective duties without personnel movement. This was why the second team had been missing for three days and the village only realized it later but could not find anyone in a short time. Upon hearing his subordinates’ report, Sudali squinted slightly. Is there more? Keep talking. and nothing more big boss that’s all i know do you know where the deer herd is gathering in response to the big boss they didn’t tell me and i didn’t ask useless get out su dolly glared angrily and scolded the poor little brother provided information but still got a scolding su dolly didn’t care about his subordinates grievances instead he furrowed his brows and thought is it related to linja village no wait how many people are there in linja village the whole village is filled With old, young, women, and children, how dare they defy the second-in-command? Su Dali immediately dismissed the speculation. Even if Linjia Village had a hundred times the courage, they wouldn’t dare to oppose the Wolf Denver. Not to mention, what could they do to harm the second-in-command and his? Twenty men? But the second-in-command and his team, the place they went to the day before yesterday was most likely to find that dear herd. Su Dali. Thought to himself. After mastering the basics of marksmanship, Linjin felt terrifyingly strong. At this moment he was filled with confidence. When the hunting team set out in the morning, Ling Chen took the initiative to find his father. Father, I want to go see the spotted deer lake today. Hmm. Lin’s father was somewhat surprised. He didn’t understand what significance there was in going to the small lake now. The matter of the spotted deer. Heard was no longer a consideration for the Lingia village hunting team. There was a high probability the two real ferocious beasts, the silver-striped tiger, were there. This alone was enough for Lin Jiu village to designate the small lake as a forbidden area, not daring to set foot there easily. Moreover, the current situation was that even if there were no silver-striped tigers left, the wolf den already knew about that location. It had been three or four days since the last robbery by the wolf Denver. Even if the small lake had no silver-striped tigers, given the scale of the wolf den’s hunting team, a few days would be enough to wipe out that herd of spotted deer. What are we going there for? Lin’s father countered. Lin Chen hesitated for a. moment and said, we want to take a look. The silver striped tiger is fierce, maybe the wolf den and it will suffer both losses? We want to see if we can find any loopholes. Lin Chen’s reasoning was somewhat flimsy. In fact, what Lin Chen didn’t dare to say outright was that he was going there. Specifically for the silver striped tiger. After mastering the body refinement technique and the overlord marksmanship, Lin Chen could be considered a proper martial artist, no longer just an ordinary person with brute strength. And these days, having tasted the benefits of eating the flesh of Lotir, ferocious beasts, Lin Chen wanted to try the meat of a real ferocious beast. He wondered if it would contain more energy, allowing him to progress faster. In his martial arts training, however, fearing that his father would worry, Lin Chen didn’t dare to say it directly. Seeing his father’s conflicted expression, still hesitant, Lin Chen added, it’s okay, father. You’ve seen it these days, I’m very strong now. Even if the silver striped tiger is really there, I have confidence in escaping. wait a moment the large group should keep their distance i’ll sneak over alone to check the situation if the silver spotted tiger is there i can escape on my own if the silver spotted tiger isn’t there we can hunt four or five deer to bring back four dinner lin’s father hesitated for a moment still somewhat undecided however he suddenly caught a glimpse of the determination hidden deep in lin chan’s eyes lin’s father felt a slight tremor in his heart he suddenly realized that his son had truly grown up he had his own opinions now his Sun was merely being polite, approaching him as a father to discuss matters. But deep down, he probably had already made up his mind. Moreover, judging by his son’s performance these past few days, he indeed had the capability. The Lin family hunting team set out northward, heading towards the deer lake. Although a few hunters had some doubts, everyone trusted Lin’s father and Lin Chen, so they said nothing. With Lin Chen leading the way, they moved. At a steady pace, Lin Chen even managed to shoot a few medium-sized prey along the way. Soon, the hunting team arrived at a small hillside not far from the lake. Lin Chen stopped in his tracks. He turned to Lin’s father and said, Father, just over the hill is the lake. You all stay here and wait for my signal. I’ll go over alone and check the situation. Lin’s father exchanged glances with the other hunters and then nodded. Although he was worried about Lin Chen’s safety, he knew that if the silver-spotted tiger was indeed there, following him would only distract Lin Chen. To put it bluntly, In front of a ferocious beast, ordinary people were truly a burden. And according to Old Wang, his son was no longer an ordinary person, but a legendary warrior. Xiao Jing, be careful. If there really is a silver-spotted tiger, don’t act impulsively. Make sure to retreat and discuss before taking any action. Lin Shen nodded and quickly climbed over the hill, arriving at the edge of the lake. Lin Shen had come specifically for the silver-spotted tiger, he actually hoped there was one. Ordinary prey like deer no longer interested him. Although it had only been a few days since he had eaten his fill of meat. As soon as Lin Chen stepped out of the dense forest and onto the grass, his expression changed. His enhanced sense of smell instantly. Detected a strong foul odor of blood. It wasn’t unusual to smell blood in the wilderness. Not only do humans hunt beasts, but beasts also hunt each other. However, Lin Chen’s expression still shifted slightly because if he wasn’t mistaken, the smell he detected was human blood. Damn. What a big. Stinky fish. After taking just a couple of steps in the grass, Lin Chen confirmed his judgment. In the bushes lay a corpse, its head facing Lin Chen. Sprawled on the ground. Its back had been violently torn open by something, blood and organs scattered everywhere. It looked like it had been dead for a day. Or two, it must be from the wolf den Lin Chen covered his nose and used his toes to adjust the corpse’s head. Under the blazing sun of the wilderness, the body had already begun to rot, making it even more torturous for warriors with sensitive noses. Hey, it’s a familiar face. A strange expression appeared on Lin Chen’s face as he recognized the figure. It’s the second in command of the wolf den. Last time, this guy blocked us and stole. Two deer, even demanding to know the location of the deer lake. Lin Chen shook his head, feeling neither sympathy nor pity. He merely reflected on how the other had been so arrogant and overbearing at that time. He never expected that in their second encounter, the other would be lying here, resting in the grass by the lake. He brought this upon himself. He even found himself a nice spot for a grave. Lin Chen smirked slightly, stepping over the corpse and continuing forward. However, Lin Chen was now more cautious, making even less noise with his footsteps. Last time, he seemed to have heard. Someone say that both of the leaders of the wolf den possessed divine strength and could fight lions and tigers. And now, this legendary second in command. Was lying here dead. This was enough to prove that there really was a silver spotted tiger nearby, and it was a formidable one. The further Lin Chen. Walked, the tenser he felt, because along the way, he saw not just ten corpses. at least a dozen hunters, and the second in command leading the fight. Against the lions and tigers. It really looks like a one-sided massacre. Is this silver-spotted tiger really a silver -spotted tiger? It’s combat. Power and lethality are much stronger than I imagined. Lin Chen couldn’t help but gasp. He put himself in his shoes, if he were facing the hunting. Team led by the second in command, he wondered if he could achieve such a one-sided slaughter. Of course, it mainly stemmed from Lin Chen’s lack of. understanding of the true combat power of this legendary figure, making it hard to compare. However, the tragic state of the wolf pack’s hunting team awakened Lin Chen, making him more cautious. To be honest, before coming here, Lin Chen had a bit of mysterious confidence. He felt that he had mastered his skills, and the silver-spotted tiger was nothing to worry about. But after seeing the tragic state of over a dozen people, that little confidence hid away again. It’s better to be careful, being cautious is wise. I was too arrogant before, thinking it was easy to kill a few low-tier ferocious beasts. I’m someone with a golden finger, as long as I put in the time, I will naturally become stronger. I just left the novice village, and I haven’t even walked out of the novice village yet. Minor achievements, remember to avoid arrogance. I’ve read quite a few novels in my past life, the truly clever protagonists are those who survive by being cautious, they are the role models for us time travelers. Lin Chen solemnly reminded himself. In his heart. adjusting his mindset he continued to move forward he wanted to go see the corpse of the silver spotted tiger cub lin chan had just activated the survival mindset technique and with his basic martial artist’s body control he hardly made any noise he quietly reached the edge of the lake slowly pushing aside the weeds in front of him lin chan focused his gaze on the small beach not far away what a big tiger lin chan’s pupils trembled slightly his expression momentarily dazed as he looked at the scene before him father was right there are indeed two silver spotted tigers here one male and one female moreover the silver spotted tiger the last hunting team encountered was just a calf sized one and it was one of the smaller female tigers lin chen thought to himself because the other one was clearly a male tiger standing nearly three meters tall and almost five meters long what kind of calf is that big this is almost the size of an elephant most importantly its fur shimmered like metal a very pure silver pattern Lin Shen swallowed hard, looking at the two silver-spotted tigers not far away. These two beasts were still circling around the corpse of the cub. It seemed that even beasts have feelings, they were still immersed in their grief. Lin Shen instinctively tightened his grip on the dart in his hand, his gaze flickering as his mind raced with calculations. Should I go for it? This smaller female tiger gives me a feeling that it would be very difficult to deal with far exceeding the silver-spotted tiger cub from that day. And this large male tiger gives me a very dangerous feeling, a strong sense of danger. Lin Chen thought to himself. After becoming a martial artist, his sensitivity to danger had increased. He felt no sense of danger facing those low-tier ferocious beasts at all. But now, truly facing a primary ferocious beast, he felt a tightness in his forehead. The danger signals were very clear. If it were just a female tiger, I would be almost certain of success. But this male tiger. Lin Chen carefully examined. The massive male tiger, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes. The fur on this male tiger gleamed with a metallic luster. It was clear that it was not an ordinary primary ferocious beast. It should have progressed much further in this tier. Indeed, it has two lumps protruding on its back. This beast is about to evolve into a winged tiger. Lin Shin squinted, noticing the abnormality on the male tiger’s back. He remembered what old Wang had. Told him that the winged tiger is a mid-tier ferocious beast. When encountered, one should avoid it from a distance. What to do? Should I go for it? Or should I play it safe? Lin Shen was quite conflicted, the opponent was clearly just a step away from being a mid-tier ferocious beast. Meanwhile, Lin Shen had just become a primary martial artist and still needed a full 100 proficiency points, just as Lin Shen was in a state of confusion, suddenly, a series of urgent whistling sounds came from a distance. Woo, woo, woo. A rapid whistle echoed from the direction of the dense forest. To someone unfamiliar with this sound, it might just seem like the call of a bird, but Lin Shen was different, he immediately recognized it as the emergency assembly. whistle blown by his hunting team. In the wilderness there were no mobile phones and communication was inconvenient. Therefore, when the hunting team went out and encountered an emergency, they would blow this whistle. Moreover, depending on the urgency and tone of the whistle, it could be roughly categorized into different rhythms for assembly, spotting prey, emergencies, and so on. And now, Lin Shen’s expression changed slightly, this was the most urgent whistle signal. Every hunter from Lin family village received this training before their first hunting trip. So Lin Chen understood. Immediately. What’s going on? Could it be that my father and the others have encountered an insurmountable danger? Lin Chen turned around abruptly. Looking back. Without hesitation he abandoned his earlier dilemma about whether to take action. He retreated quietly, careful not to startle the two. Silver spotted tigers, slowly blending into the underbrush. He needed to quickly rendezvous with the hunting team to see what was happening. Fortunately, it was the hunting team’s assembly whistle that made the decision for Lin Chen. In fact, within that short time, Lin Chen was already drenched in cold. Sweat. If he let his guard down, he couldn’t help but take action against the two silver-spotted tigers. It was true that martial artists needed to be decisive in battle. However, that was not suitable for Lin Chen’s current situation. If he had just a few more days to improve his proficiency, he would have been much more confident. There was really no need to take risks now. As Lin Chen retreated, he thought to himself, I have a golden finger, as long as i persist i will ultimately be invincible why be reckless it would be a huge loss if i were to perish right after starting out i need to see what happened to my father and the others when lin chan returned to the assembly point everyone in the hunting team was there however each of them wore anxious expressions stretching their necks as if waiting for him what’s wrong father lin chan asked his father who also looked worried lin’s father shook his head and said it’s good that you’re back don’t ask now we need to hurry back to the village After saying that, the entire hunting team began to run back. Everyone’s faces were anxious and they ran without regard for the thorns and weeds that scratched their exposed skin, leaving trails of blood. Lin Chen was taken aback for a moment but then started running as well. There’s a problem in the village, the situation is dire. Lin’s father pointed to a column of smoke rising in the distance while running and briefly explained to Lin Chen. In the wilderness, there was. No modern communication, they relied on shouting and specific whistle signals for close-range communication. The hunting team, being the village’s fighting force, had been out of the village during the day. If the village encountered danger at this time, the guards would light a special signal fire made from a mixture of animal dung. The hunting team’s activity range in the dense forest was not very large and the straight-line distance was often not far. When the hunting team was out, they would also keep an eye on the direction of home for any signs of trouble to prevent being robbed. Situation facing Lin family village was that the village was in great danger. Otherwise, the guards would not have lit the signal fire. As Lin Chen thought of this, his expression changed, becoming as anxious as the other hunters. His younger sister, Shaolin, was still in the village. Soon, the journey that took more than two hours to leave took just over an hour to return, thanks to the hunting team’s urgent sprint. The hunting team arrived near Lin family village. Wait, there’s a group outside the village. Lin’s father’s expression changed, raising his hand to stop everyone. The mood of the group sank. Had they indeed encountered outsiders attacking the village? Were they a band of passing refugees or professional bandits? There seemed to be quite a few of them, we can’t go directly over. We’ll take a detour and go in through that secret path. Lin’s father instructed. Although Lin family village was surrounded by danger on three sides, with only one exit at the village entrance, this was true for outsiders and ferocious beasts, the Villagers had lived here for decades and it was impossible not to have figured out some shortcuts. These paths were also secret routes for the villagers. To evacuate after the village was attacked. A group quietly entered through the secret passage at the back of the village and arrived at the village. Gate. Old Zhao. What’s going on? Lin’s father greeted the limping Old Zhao at the gate. Old Zhao was the leader of the village guards. The guards. Were those who had been injured in the past, had disabilities, and could no longer keep up with the hunting pace, thus retiring from the hunting team. In the case of the wolf den, such people would often be abandoned. However, in Lin family village, they could continue to contribute to the community in a different way and earn their share of food. At this moment, the eight village guards of Lin family village were gathered at the village gate, each holding weapons like throwing darts. In addition, Lin Chen also saw Uncle Li, who had been injured while hunting the silver flower snake last time, and Xiao Zhao, who had broken his leg a few days ago while encountering a silver-spotted tiger. They hadn’t even removed the bandages from their legs and were leaning on crutches, yet they still came to the village gate with weapons. Even the young boys who usually practiced throwing darts in the grain, drying field were nervously gripping their weapons standing behind the adults. If one looked at the numbers rather than the quality, the village guards at the village gate of Lin family village indeed had quite an imposing presence. They wouldn’t be easily outnumbered by the intruders. Tian Chang. It’s the people from the wolf den. Old Zhao’s face turned ugly, cold sweat pouring down his forehead as he hurried to Lin’s father. God knows how much pressure he had been under for almost two hours, with the lives of the entire village resting on his shoulders. Now that the hunting team had returned, he finally felt a bit relieved. Tian Chang. Someone recognized that the leader of the opposing side is Su Dali, the big boss of the wolf den. He felt a little relieved, but not completely. Old Zhao’s voice trembled. Upon hearing this, Lin Tian Chang nodded gravely and then climbed up to the watchtower at the village gate. Just then, outside the gate, Su Dali’s extremely impatient and irritable voice rang out. It’s been an hour. My patience is. Limited, if you can’t give a satisfactory answer, don’t blame me for slaughtering your village. Lin’s father frowned, took a deep breath, and stood at. The edge of the watchtower. I wonder what guidance boss Su has for Lin family village, surrounded by so many people. Su Dali glanced at Lin’s father. His face full of anger. You are the one in charge of Lin family village? Su Dali didn’t regard Lin family village at all, so it was normal that he. didn’t recognize Lin Tian Chang. To the wolf den, Lin family village was merely a weak target they could easily rob in the wild. Conversely, for Lin family village, the wolf den was a neighbor they dared not provoke. Thus, Lin’s father immediately recognized that the person before him was indeed Su. Dali, the notorious big boss of the wolf den faced with the legendary fierce man, Lin’s father did not dare to be careless. However, as the leader of Lin family village, and with the gate still to defend, he was unwilling to show too much fear. I am Lin Tian Chang. What guidance does boss Su have? Su Dali scrutinized Lin Tian Chang closely, sensing no hint of danger from him. He realized that the person in charge of Lin family village was just an ordinary person. He snorted through his nostrils, his eyes revealing a look of disdain. I have a question for you. Did you encounter my brother Su Dutsai? A couple of days ago? Did you tell him the location of a gathering point for the flower dear? Lin’s father’s face turned ugly upon hearing this. Being forced to reveal the location of the flower deer gathering point was bad enough, but now he had to endure being humiliated again. That is indeed. The case, Lin’s father replied in a low voice. Quickly tell me, where is that flower deer location? Sue Dali wasted no time and directly pressed for. The information. He had brought 20 people to Lin family village today, not to attack it. Lin family village had no resources at all, being a bottom tier. village that barely survived by hunting and foraging for wild fruits and vegetables. Moreover, there was a 5-meter high stockade gate and a dozen guards. This dilapidated place held no strategic significance for the wolf pack village. Sudali had come to track the location of the deer in search for the whereabouts of his brother’s hunting team. However, only the Lin family village’s hunting team knew the exact location of the deer and the villagers were unaware of the specifics. Thus, the people from the wolf pack village surrounded the village entrance, remaining in a stalemate until Lin, Fu and the others returned. When Lin Fu heard Su Dali’s question, he was somewhat surprised. Su Dali, I have already informed your second in command. About the location of the deer. His dozens of men heard it too. The wolf pack village is formidable. We wouldn’t dare deceive even a word in this. Small village. Why is the chief now bringing people to our village and asking about it? Lin Fu’s mention of this only served to irritate Su Dali. further causing his anger to boil over how dare you mention my brother my brother went out with a group three days ago and has yet to return he likely went to the location you provided at this point sudali furiously raised the nine ring broadsword in his hand and growled damn you i’m asking you a question and you better answer truthfully if you keep spouting nonsense i’ll slaughter your village upon hearing sudali’s words lin foo’s face turned pale the hunting team of the wolf pack village’s second in command had not returned Lin Fu was not foolish, he instantly connected. Many dots. The deer heard, the silver striped tiger, the disappearance of the wolf pack village’s second in command. Lin Fu couldn’t help but glance. Back at Lin Chen behind him. Lin Chen was, of course, in the know. While Lin Fu was merely speculating, Lin Chen had kicked over the second in command’s corpse just hours earlier. Father, tell him the location of the small deer lake. It’s fine, Lin Chen said softly. Just as Sue Dali and Lin Fu were. Conversing, Lin Chen had been secretly observing Su Dali. This legendary chief of the Wolfpack village, said to possess the strength of a lion and tiger, was a burly man with a face full of flesh, wielding a weapon that was not the common dart or hunting knife found in the wilderness. Instead, it was a nine-ring broadsword that looked quite hefty. It was estimated to weigh at least 30 to 40 pounds. Lin Chen believed that he could barely manage to wield. This broadsword, but actually using such a heavy weapon in combat and executing fighting techniques would require specialized training. This chief is. Indeed not simple, he gives me a sense of danger. Indeed, legends are not without basis, Lin Chen thought to himself. Lin Chen instinctively felt. That Sudali had some skills, but it was hard to say just how deep those skills ran. As a novice martial artist, he found this sense of danger rather vague. There was no clear metric to assess the opponent’s strength. If there were a standard to compare and judge. This person feels stronger than that female tiger but weaker than the male tiger, Lin Chen thought. Therefore, he wanted to lead Su Dali to the small deer lake to test him against the two silver-striped tigers. This would verify whether his judgment of danger was accurate. This was crucial for Lin Chen as it related to his survival in the wilderness in the future. It would also be a valuable experience for preserving his life. Moreover, the second in command of the wolf pack village had already been wiped out. The feud between the Lin family village and the Wolfpack village had been established. This matter could not be hidden. The Wolfpack village would eventually turn against the Lin family village. They were indeed capable of committing village slaughter. First, let the ferocious beasts at the small deer lake wear down the Wolfpack village as fresh troops. Lin Fu was deeply worried, finding no pleasure in eating. He didn’t even reach out to take a large piece of wild boar chop that Lin Lan had handed him in time. In the afternoon, Sue Dali from the Wolfpack village. came to inquire about the location of the deer. Moreover, Lin Fu had gathered from the other party’s words that the second in command of the wolfpack village and his group had likely encountered danger due to the deer herd. This led Lin Fu to think of many ominous possibilities. The second in command of the wolfpack village and his group are a cancer within a hundred miles, usually arrogant and unreasonable, used to bullying others. Could it be that his brain is fried? Clearly encountering the silver-spotted tiger, yet still daring to confront it head-on, resulting in their annihilation? Lin’s father speculated inwardly. What he didn’t know was that his guess was very close to the truth. The only difference was that the second -in-command and his group had been passive in their conflict with the silver-spotted tiger. If it weren’t for Lin Shen killing the silver-spotted tiger cub, perhaps, this conflict could have been avoided. Lin’s father was very worried, the second-in-command and his group deserved to die, having bullied Lin family. village more than once. However, after Sudali got the address of the flower deer lake, he left with a harsh warning. If the second in command of the wild wolf gang encountered misfortune due to information from Lin family village, the wild wolf gang would surely massacre Lin family village. Sigh. What to do if the second in command really dies at the jaws of the silver spotted tiger? Lin family village would have offended the wild wolf gang this time. Thinking of this, Lin’s father put down his bowl of rice in distress. Xiao Jing, you went to Flower Deer Lake today, did you see anything? Lin’s father instinctively spoke up, wanting to discuss it with Lin Chen. The combat power and temperament Lin Chen had shown in recent days made Lin’s father no longer see him as a child but rather as one of the key figures to consult. Uh? Lin’s father turned his head and only saw Lin Lan’s inexplicable gaze. Lin Chen was not at home. Well, Xiao Jing is addicted to practicing martial arts, he practices whenever he has time. He should be practicing at the drying field right now. By the time he finishes, it will be late at night. I’ll ask him tomorrow morning. Lin’s father shook. His head inside. What he didn’t know was that at this moment, old Wang at the drying field was also somewhat puzzled. He looked at the sky and then at. The few young men practicing their spear techniques absentmindedly in the center of the field. Old Wang wondered, the hunting team should have returned. By now. This guy Xiao Jing, usually when he returns to the village, he doesn’t even go home, just comes here to practice his marksmanship. Why? Haven’t I seen anyone today? But I can’t expect too much from him. He has made achievements in both body training and marksmanship in a short time. And today he finished work relatively early. He’s probably taking some time to accompany his family at home. No one in Lin family village noticed. That Lin Shen had secretly slipped out of the village through a hidden passage at the back. He was hanging back at a distance behind the members of. The Wild Wolf Gang. After learning about Flower Deer Lake from Lin’s father, Sudali immediately rushed there with his men. He was eagerly searching for. the whereabouts of Su Yu Kai and the others. Lin Chen was also anxious. He was eager to know how much strength a human martial artist like Su Dali possessed. First, Lin Chen wanted to see how Su Dali fared against the silver-spotted tiger, especially the dangerous male tiger, and what the outcome would be. Secondly, Lin Chen was also afraid that Su Dali and the others, with their wilderness experience, would spot the danger of the silver-spotted tiger from afar and avoid it. If that were the case, Lin Chen would have to follow them and create some commotion to lure the silver-spotted tiger into. The crowd of the wild wolf gang. He would do everything possible to facilitate this close encounter. Since both sides had already become enemies. It was a state of war, allowing no mercy. Therefore, Lin Chen came out this time without telling anyone, sneaking along. If he had discussed it with Lin’s father, he would definitely not have agreed. I can be considered a junior martial artist now. My strength has already surpassed my father’s. Understanding. Some things also need to be decided on my own. I can’t rely on my parents’ experiences for everything. No one in Lin Family Village had walked the path of a martial artist. The hunting team of Lin Family Village also couldn’t impart martial artist experience. All of this still required Lin Chen to explore and venture on his own. As a junior martial artist, Lin Chen found it relatively easy to track the members of the Wild Wolf Gang. Moreover, he had walked this path once before, making him far more familiar with it than the Wild Wolf Gang members on their first journey. Thus, Lin Chen could follow them from a distance of a mile. In the wilderness and dense forest, tracking from hundreds of meters away, even someone like Su Dali would not be able to detect it. Su Dali and his group were not here to hunt, they didn’t need to set traps along the way, and they wouldn’t waste time on wild beasts that wouldn’t cross their path. They moved at full speed and surprisingly reached the small lake of Hualu in less than two hours. Lin Chen followed them to the small hillside in front of the lake. He looked up at the sky, there was still over an hour until dark. I wonder if they’ll run into. The silver striped tiger, Lin Shen thought, knowing that a few hours ago, the silver striped tiger had been lingering by the small lake. He worried. That Sue Dali and the others might be too cautious and discover the tiger early. Lin Shen quietly climbed up the small hillside. From the top of this hill, he could overlook the entire area around the small lake, making it a great observation point. As he climbed, Lin Shen pondered how he should best. Stir the pot if Sue Dali and the others hadn’t clashed with the silver striped tiger. At that moment, a mournful roar echoed from the other side of the. Hill. Brother. My brother, my brother. It was Su Dali’s voice. Damn the Lin family village, it was indeed them who harmed you. Su Dali’s voice. Was full of energy, clearly furious to the extreme, venting his grief and anger. He was following the hunting route of the Lin family village, the same. Path that the second in command, Su Datsai, had taken. So, as soon as Su Dali and the others emerged from the dense forest, the first corpse they saw. was that of Su Dotsai, the second in command of the wolf denver. A few hours earlier, Lin Shen had thoughtfully kicked the head to face up, revealing the features, making it easier for Su Dali to recognize his brother. I will slaughter the Lin family village. I will slaughter the Lin family village. Everyone, follow me back, we will spend the night in the Lin family village. Su Dali continued to roar. A woe, roar. The hunters of the wolf den, hadn’t had time to respond to their leader when two even angrier beast roars answered him. Boss. It’s the beast that killed the second in command. God, it’s the silver-striped tiger, and there are two of them. The hunting team of the wolf den exclaimed. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s expression brightened. They didn’t need him to stir the pot, they had already encountered it. Of course, seeing his brother’s tragic state, Sudali had lost his rationality. He didn’t even have time to ensure the surrounding environment was safe before losing control. Lin Chen quickened his pace, taking two or three steps to reach the top of the hill, ready to watch the show. What are you panicking for? I’ve taken you all to kill beasts before. Form the spear. Formation, I’ll personally lead the charge. Today, we will first kill these two beasts to avenge my brother, then we will return to destroy the Lin. Family village to accompany my brother in death. Sue Dolly shouted angrily. But boss, we’ve never killed two at the same time. And boss, this beast. Seems particularly fierce. Someone seemed unsure. Dammit, if you keep talking nonsense, I’ll kill you first. Hold the spear steady, move two. The front. Su Dali was furious. From his excellent vantage point, Lin Shin saw Su Dali organizing the hunting team into formation, confronting the two silver-striped tigers on the grass. Twenty hunters from the wolf den huddled together, forming a human wall. They raised their spears in unison, creating a small forest of weapons. The twenty gleaming spears pointed directly at the two silver-striped tigers across from them, exuding a certain momentum. For a moment, even the silver-striped tigers with red eyes dared not approach easily. Instead, they circled around, looking for an opportunity to attack. Sudali stood in the middle of the spear formation, wielding a nine-ring broadsword. He glanced at the massive male tiger shimmering with a metallic sheen and couldn’t help but swallow, a hint of trepidation flashing in his eyes. Then his gaze fell on the smaller female tiger. See, beasts are just like this. Maybe they’ll run away in a bit and won’t dare to attack us at all. Even if they dare to attack, as long as you entangle one for a few breaths, I can kill the other. Then the remaining silver-striped tiger will be no threat. Perhaps seeing the fear in the eyes of his hunters, many of them trembling, Sudali loudly reassured everyone and made battle arrangements. His words were quite reasonable, and the tactics he proposed were optimal. However, Sudali did not anticipate one thing. The two silver-spotted tigers were somewhat different. They would not retreat just because of the imposing presence of the wolf Denver. These were two ferocious beasts blinded by hatred, and at this moment, upon seeing human hunters in the wilderness, One thought occupied their minds. Tear them apart. Awoo! The towering male tiger let out a furious roar, like a battle signal. The two’s silver spotted. Tigers charged forward, like small tanks, towards the hunting team of the wolf Denver. Each step of the ferocious beasts seemed to cause the ground to tremble. With every thud of their powerful claws dust and stones flew up. The momentum was exceptionally fierce. Essentially, any ordinary person would panic at such a sight. The hunting team of the wolf Den was no exception. Don’t be afraid. In a narrow path, the brave will win. Charge forward. Use the momentum to stab with the harpoons. As long as you can entangle one silver-spotted tiger for a moment, we are guaranteed to win. Sue Dolly. Roared, waving his nine-ring broadsword. Due to his long-standing reputation, the hunting team of the wolf den surprisingly began to charge towards the silver-spotted tigers. 21 people against two ferocious silver-spotted tigers, right by this small lake. It surprisingly resembled a scene of two armies clashing. In the distance, Lin Chen observed this, his expression becoming serious. No wonder the wolf den is the overlord of a hundred miles. Perhaps this hunting team led by the big chief is their main force, their quality is indeed strong. A woo! Kill! As the two silver spotted, tigers pounced like hungry tigers, the hunting team of the wolf den advanced through a hail of gunfire. They immediately collided. Ferocious beasts are. Nothing like this, slash. Sudali’s gaze swept over the two silver-spotted tigers, hesitating for a moment before also swinging his nine-ring broadsword. Poochie. The blade flashed, and the heavy nine-ring broadsword drew a light, graceful arc. He struck true. The female tiger, caught in the momentum. Of the pounce, momentarily faltered and fell from the air. One slash to kill? Lin Chen, watching from afar, was taken aback, his pupils dilating. This Sudali was indeed something. But, it seems he made a big mistake. Just as Lin Chen had guessed. su dolly slash ended the female tiger’s attack cutting into its back three inches deep instantly incapacitating it he gasped for breath not having time to feel pleased the energy expended from that one slash was not small even for him and at that very moment the wall of guns formed by the hunters of the wolf den was shattered the tall and powerful male tiger charged into the crowd like an armored vehicle speeding at 180 miles per hour causing chaos in an instant people were thrown into disarray Just by relying on its charge, it knocked four or five people flying. The hunters, standing closely together in their formation, were no match for the tiger’s onslaught. Once the male tiger entered the crowd, it moved left and right. With one paw, it could split a person in half, and with one bite, it could tear off half a body. In just a breath’s time, another four or five people fell victim to its jaws. The harpoons of the wolf den hunters, which they relied on, nearly pricked the male tiger’s metallic sheen of fur, leaving no significant damage. At most, it left some minor bloodstains. Not only did it not affect the male tiger’s combat effectiveness but it also further ignited its ferocity. Ordinary people were worlds apart from even a low -level ferocious beast. And this male tiger was nearing the level of a mid-level ferocious beast, not far off. Ordinary people had no chance against it whatsoever. This was not something that could be compensated for by merely being familiar with combat techniques or knowing a bit more about hunting. Skills. We can’t win it all. Run. The hunters of the wolf den realized this fact as well, just one encounter had resulted in over half their casualties. They were not a steadfast faith-driven force. Instantly, they felt a sense of collapse and scattered like birds and beasts, even Sudali’s. Long-standing reputation was of no use. Don’t run, cooperate with me. I just need a moment to recover. Sudali shouted loudly, but it was. Useless, his subordinates scattered in all directions. During the chaotic retreat, three of them were knocked down by the male tiger. The male tiger let. out a roar, smashing a hunter’s skull with a single paw. Then it turned its gaze fiercely towards Su Dali. It glanced at the female tiger beneath Su Dali’s feet and its eyes turned even redder. The breath from the male silver-spotted tiger’s nostrils became a thunderous roar. In the distance, Lin Chen wore a smug expression. This Su Dali really messed up just now. He used his full power on the relatively weaker female tiger. If he had aimed at the male tiger from the start, perhaps the situation would have been different. He might have been able to injure the male tiger and his hunter’s gun. Formation could have likely held off the female tiger for a moment. Lin Shen, as an observer, clearly understood the changes on the battlefield. Su Dali had initially been timid, not daring to face the formidable male tiger directly, only willing to confront the female tiger. He actually expected his subordinates to hold off the male tiger, even hoping that ordinary people could injure it and wear it down. This led to a complete defeat, it seems. That Sudali indeed possesses a relatively weaker initial beast strength, perhaps he is also a novice martial artist, or at least close to it. But, he lacks the confidence to face this powerful initial beast that is almost upgraded to a winged tiger. And I, if I were to face that female tiger, would have the confidence to kill it. In fact, it would be even easier for me, without the heavy breathing he is experiencing. Up until now, Lin Chen, had not fought against a true initial beast or novice martial artist. So he seized this rare opportunity to assess their combat power so that he would be prepared when encountering opponents with similar auras in the future. This was also one of Lin Chen’s main purposes for coming along. Sure enough, just as Lin Chen had guessed. In the distance, Su Dali swung his nine-ring broadsword, posturing dramatically, forcing the male tiger to retreat. Without. Looking back, Su Dali took off running. Without the support of the gun formation, he no longer fought the silver-spotted male tiger in the wild. He ran. Decisively. The direction he ran in was also strategic. Following the path of the other three hunters from the wolf den, Sudali knew he could hardly outrun a beast like the silver-spotted tiger, which was born to thrive in the wilderness. But he could outrun his own hunters. The hunters would buy him. Sometime. Damn the Lin family village. You dare to bully me like this. You dare to bully me. I will slaughter your village. Ah. Ah. Ah. The more Sudali ran, the more suffocated and uncomfortable he felt. The wolf den had lost two batches of men at the Flower Deer Lake. His brother was dead. And whether he lived or died now depended on luck. And this was all due to the intelligence provided by the Lin family village. It was frustrating to think about. Who understands this feeling of suffocation? No matter how he thought about it, he couldn’t make sense of it. On the hillside, Lin Chen stood up, leisurely brushing off the dust and dry grass from his clothes. He watched as the shouting Sudali and the roaring silver-spotted tiger. Ran into the depths of the dense forest, one man and one beast, one speaking human language and the other speaking beast language. It was like a love-hate. Relationship, their movements fading into the depths of the forest. It was quite enjoyable to watch. Lin Chen smiled. Want to slaughter our village? First, you have to survive the tiger’s jaws. And your strength is limited, if you don’t come looking for me, I will come looking for you. After realizing Su Dali’s capabilities, Lin Chen no longer took him seriously. Moreover, the wolf den had lost two batches of capable fighters here. There. Overall strength was not what it used to be. Lin Chen chuckled, withdrawing his gaze from the distant forest, then looking towards the small lake in front of him. He hesitated for a moment before stepping in that direction, because over there lay the corpse of a silver-spotted tiger. Although it was the female tiger, it was still a legitimate initial beast. Lin Chen wanted to eat fierce beast meat, which was his second purpose for this trip. He pushed. Aside the weeds and arrived at the battlefield where the hunters from the wild wolf village had just fought with the silver-spotted tiger. Ugh. That female silver-spotted tiger was still twitching and moaning. Not dead yet? Lin Shin curiously examined the struggling female tiger before him. So that’s how it is. The tiger has a copper head and iron back with a tofu waist just now. Sudali hurriedly only struck its back. The nine ring. Broadsword probably didn’t completely sever its spine, just cut its nerves, rendering it unable to move. Lin Chen wasn’t afraid of a fully healthy female. Tiger, let alone a paralyzed sick one at this moment. He felt not a shred of sympathy for the female tiger, nor any pity. In the wilderness, humans. Eat humans, let alone the conflict between humans and fierce beasts. Lin Chen circled around it, then swung the dart in his hand, stabbing it into the. Female tiger’s neck. But. The female tiger struggled violently, blood spraying everywhere. Soon, it fell silent. Crack, hashtag killed a low-level fierce. beast gained one free potential point. Lin Chen was suddenly taken aback when he saw the prompt on the panel. This was indeed the first time he had properly killed a fierce beast of a certain caliber. The ones he had killed before were all below that level. He didn’t expect to receive one free potential point. Lin Chen had indeed been troubled before about how to obtain free potential points. He had speculated that perhaps killing a real fierce beast would yield some. He didn’t expect it to be true. So, this counts as my kill just by picking up the pieces? Lin Shen thought, somewhat surprised. He, originally just wanted to collect a fierce beast’s corpse to eat real fierce beast meat and increase his training efficiency at home. He didn’t expect to, unexpectedly gain a free potential point. Lin Shen looked at the corpse of the silver spotted tiger before him and smiled. After thinking for a moment, he lifted the hind leg of the silver spotted tiger, making it stand on its head to let the beast’s blood drain out as much as possible. Then he tossed it. into the nearby lake to soak. Although Lin Chen thought the blood of the low-level fierce beast, the silver-spotted tiger, should also be a good thing, he decided to take the tiger’s corpse back to Linjia village. At this moment, another silver-spotted tiger was still alive and even stronger. Lin Chen didn’t want to risk having the blood of the silver-spotted tiger dripping all the way back to Linjia village. That would lead the other silver-spotted tiger right to the village. Lin Chen wasn’t necessarily afraid of the male silver-spotted tiger, but if it were to injure the villagers upon returning, that would be bad. Especially since his father, sister, and old Wang were still in the village. So Lin Chen tried to deal with it as much as possible, eliminating the scent of the silver-spotted tiger before daring to head back. While the silver-spotted tiger soaked in the lake, Lin Chen finally checked the panel in his mind. Hashtag realm, beginner martial artist hashtag cultivation method, body refining technique, entry 0 slash 100, plus, trait not selected. Hashtag combat skill, overlord spear technique, entry 0 slash 100, plus, trait not selected hashtag talent, persistence hashtag potential, one sure enough, the potential on the panel. Increased by one point. Lin Chen nodded to himself. I haven’t had the chance to practice the body refining technique and spear technique after entering, so both are at zero proficiency. Free potential points, known to accumulate 10 points, can be used to draw a cultivation method trait. Ha. The. Proficiency of the body refining technique and overlord spear technique has an additional plus sign? Lin Chen noticed that not only had the potential. Points changed, but the proficiency of the cultivation methods had also changed. He was a bit curious and pointed with his mind. Hashtag cultivation method. Body refining technique, entry 1 slash 100, trait not selected a. Potential points can not only draw cultivation method traits but also increase the proficiency of the methods. Caught off guard, the one potential point he had just obtained was used up. Lin Chen was momentarily stunned. Forget it. Now that I know how to obtain potential points, I just need to kill more fierce beasts in the future. There aren’t many things in the fierce beast wilderness, but there are plenty of fierce beasts. Lin Chen comforted himself. The fierce beast wilderness truly wasn’t lacking in fierce beasts. As for. Why he had only encountered two silver-spotted tigers of this caliber in so many days, it was simply because the area where Linjia village was located didn’t have many powerful fierce beasts. That’s all, otherwise, with so many ordinary people in Linjia village, how could they specifically gather in places where low-level or even high -level ferocious beasts congregate? That would be like the old immortal eating arsenic, not caring about dying. Quickly, the mountain folk choose their settlements in relatively safe locations. If Lin Shan wants to find more ferocious beasts in the future, he just needs to go to more remote areas. As long as Lin Shan has the strength to handle it, potential points will come pouring in. The silver-spotted tiger. Should be about ready, right? Now I need to go home and taste real ferocious beast meat to see how much it can enhance my martial arts. Lin Shan. Turn to look at the corpse of the silver-spotted tiger in the lake, his eyes filled with anticipation. Old Wong, what are you saying? Xiao Jing hasn’t. Come to see you this afternoon? Lin’s father exclaimed in shock, pressing old Wang for answers. No, I thought he was resting at home with you, his old father. Are you saying Xiao Jing hasn’t returned home today? Old Wang also looked puzzled. Lin’s father had been feeling anxious, the threat from the wolf den pressing down on him, making it hard to breathe. As night fell, he could no longer hold back and wanted to discuss things with his son. Even if they couldn’t come to a conclusion, at least he could vent his worries and relieve some pressure. But when he arrived at the drying yard, Lin’s Father and old Wang checked the accounts and found that Lin Chen was not in the village at all. Not good. Xiao Jing hasn’t gone to Hualu Lake with the Wolf Den people, has he? Lin’s father suddenly changed his expression, exclaiming in alarm. Alas! The leader of the Wolf Den has innate strength. And there are many of them. Xiao Jing really doesn’t know the gravity of the situation. Thinking of this, Lin’s father’s expression grew anxious. Hearing Lin’s father say this, old Wang’s expression also darkened, worry flashing in his eyes. Although he understood Lin Chan’s abilities better then. Lin Tiancheng, old Wang also knew that a low-level martial artist in the wilderness of ferocious beasts was not much at all. There were plenty of stronger. Ones. The more Lin’s father thought about it, the more anxious he became, feeling like he was going in circles. No, I need to gather the hunting team. Immediately to go find him. Lin’s father said decisively. Even though the wolf den had many people and it was already night, a worried father could. Think of nothing better than to take people out to fight desperately. No need, father. I’m back. Lin Chen’s voice came from the other end of a drying yard. Lin’s father and old Wang both looked pleased and turned to Lin Chen. They saw Lin Chen striding towards them, carrying a silver-spotted tiger on his shoulder. Xiao Jing, you really did go to Hualu Lake with the wolf den. Lin’s father exclaimed upon seeing the silver-spotted tiger on Lin Chen’s shoulder. What on earth happened? You didn’t clash with the wolf den, did you? And what’s the story with this silver-spotted tiger? Although Lin Chen’s return eased Lin’s father’s mind slightly, he was still filled with confusion. Bang! Lin Chen dropped the silver-spotted tiger on. The ground. Father, Uncle Wang. There are indeed two silver-spotted tigers at Hualu Lake, and this is one of them. The other one has become quite a. Threat. But you don’t need to worry too much about the wolf den, they suffered significant losses. Two batches of people have already fallen at. Hualu Lake, and even Su Dali’s fate is uncertain. Lin Xin felt that this matter could be considered settled, so he no longer hid it from Lin’s father. He briefly shared his experiences from this morning and afternoon when he visited Hualu Lake twice. So, this is a real low-level ferocious beast. Lin’s father listened, breaking out in a cold sweat, unable to help but marvel at the female tiger’s corpse on the ground. Wait a minute. Xiao Jing. You said the other silver-spotted tiger is even stronger and is currently chasing Su Dali from the wolf den all over the wilderness? Lin’s father. Suddenly thought of something, his eyes widening. Lin Chen nodded. Lin’s father sniffed, his expression filled with fear as he said, what a relief. What a relief. After we saw the silver -spotted tiger cub that day, we immediately evacuated from the flower deer lake. Otherwise, that terrifying. Beast would have chased us all over the mountains. Old Wang rarely spoke seriously, nodding in agreement with Lin’s father. That’s right, according. To Xiao Jing, that silver-spotted tiger already has tumors on its back. Its strength far exceeds that of an ordinary primary beast. Our villages. hunting team, isn’t even qualified to be chased down by it, one encounter would lead to total annihilation. Hearing old Wang say this, Lin Chen couldn’t help but agree. He had seen the elite hunters from the Wolf Den quickly form a well-organized formation of gunfire. Even they couldn’t hold their ground for a moment in front of that male tiger. Compared to Lin Family Village’s hunting team, the Wolf Den’s team was already considered elite. If they struggled like that, one could only imagine the fate of Lin Family Village’s hunting team. In fact, Lin’s father and the others had caught a distant glimpse of the silver spotted tiger for the first time and it should have been this female tiger. At that time, the female tiger was not mourning the loss of her cub and couldn’t be bothered with Lin Family Village’s hunting team. They had already brushed close to death that time and it was a stroke of luck. Ah, let’s not talk about that for now. Father, Uncle Wong, let’s divide this beast. I really want to taste some real beast meat. Lin Chen’s words pulled their attention back to the silver spotted tiger. Since this was a catch Lin Chen had brought back on his own, and he wasn’t some overly, sentimental person, he didn’t plan to share the primary beast meat with every household. At his current stage, he truly needed this beast meat to train. As for the others, ordinary food was enough for them. Only if Lin Chen grew stronger would the village have an abundance of ordinary food. Those who were injured or the hunting team that had expended a lot could be given some to replenish their strength. Tsk, a real beast, the silver spotted tiger. known for its fierce combatability and difficulty in capturing. Exactly. What a pity, its back was sliced open, ruining the integrity of a good. Tiger skin. Lin’s father carefully examined the silver-spotted tiger in front of him. If the skin were intact, this tiger skin could sell for dozens. Or even hundreds of gold coins at the summer dupu market, enough to exchange for hundreds of pounds of fine rice and salt. A look of regret appeared. In Lin’s father’s eyes, as such prey was rarely hunted by Lin family village. But fortunately, the tiger’s claws, teeth, and even bones can still fetch. Some gold coins. It’s a pity it’s a female tiger, if it were a male, those wealthy people would be willing to spend a lot of gold coins for the beasts. Tiger Whip. Lin’s father picked up a sharp hunting knife and began to carefully dissect the silver-spotted tiger, since it was a primary beast, even. In death, its skin was tougher and its meat thicker than that of ordinary animals. Lin’s father found the dissection quite difficult, soon breaking. Into a sweat, but he was both pained and happy. Seeing this, Lin Chen also picked up a hunting knife to help. He heard Lin’s father mumbling to himself. And couldn’t help but ask curiously, Father, what is the Summer Dupu market? Lin’s father casually replied, Summer Dupu was a large gathering. Place about 80 kilometers from our village. There is a market event held once a month, and villages within a 100 kilometer radius come to trade there. Goods there. Otherwise, do you think our village, which neither farms nor mines, gets its salt and fine rice? But because the journey is long, I. Haven’t taken you to summer dupu before. Now that you’ve grown up and become more capable than your father, you can come with us to the summer dupu market in a couple of days. That night, Lin Shen, Lin’s father, and old Wang set up a beast meat hot pot in the grain drying field. It was Lin. Shen’s first time tasting the meat of a primary beast. To be honest, the taste of tiger meat isn’t that great. It’s tough and gamey, with a bit of sourness. Of course, that’s probably because it was only seasoned with salt. In terms of flavor, it’s even less delicate than flower deer meat. Lin Chen continued to eat piece after piece, although he found the silver-spotted tiger unappetizing, his mouth was quite honest, continuously devouring large chunks of tiger meat. He could feel that after eating this, his whole body instantly warmed up. It was evident that the energy contained in the beasts. Meat was far beyond that of ordinary wild animals or low-tier ferocious beasts. Burr, I’m a bit full. Lin Chen had eaten about five pounds of ferocious beast meat by himself before finally stopping. I ate two pounds of low-tier ferocious beast meat this morning, but I didn’t eat at noon, and, now with my stomach wide open, I can only manage five pounds of tiger meat. As I suspected, I can digest and absorb this much meat in a day. Even if it were low-tier ferocious beast meat, I could only handle about six to seven pounds at most in a day. But the energy contained in this silver-spotted tiger meat is much higher, seemingly double. So, will my martial arts efficiency also be doubled? Lin Chen pondered, rubbing his belly. He felt an inexhaustible. power within him, and his spirit was also abundant. The fatigue from a day of running around had been completely swept away. Then let’s give it. A try. Lin Chen immediately stood up, picked up a spear nearby, and said to Lin Fu an old whine, you guys eat slowly, I’m going to practice martial arts for a while. With that, he positioned himself in the middle of the drying field, taking advantage of the moonlight to set his stance. Lin Fu knew. His son was diligent in practicing martial arts and felt nothing was amiss. However, Old Wang put down the piece of tiger meat in his hand, wiped his mouth, and looked at Lin Chen. Wait a moment, Xiao Jing. Lin Chen looked at Old Wang in confusion. Old Wang spoke, Xiao Jing, when you practice your spear techniques, you can breathe according to the rhythm of the body refinement technique. Uncle Wang, is there any significance to that? Lin Chen knew Old Wang wouldn’t say something without reason, so he immediately inquired. Old Wang smiled and said, practicing the body refinement technique. involves coordinating your breathing with stance training. Stance training is essentially a way to strengthen the body. And when you practice the spear, you are constantly exerting force and practicing the spear itself is also a way to strengthen the body. Moreover, the difficulty of practicing the spear is greater and the benefits are even more significant. Old Wang was explaining the principle and Linchen understood, nodding his head. Old. Wang continued, Do you remember I told you that to make progress in the body refinement technique, you need to integrate it into your daily life like eating and sleeping? Practicing the spear is a part of daily life and you can also incorporate the breathing method of the body refinement technique into it. This way, while you improve your spear techniques, the body refinement technique will also continuously advance. Both can be practiced. Simultaneously, Lin Chen was overjoyed upon hearing this. He indeed felt a bit troubled managing two techniques. The body refinement technique in combat. Skills were like two progress bars, requiring him to grind two experience points. Both were very important, and it was somewhat agonizing to decide which. One to focus on first. Now he heard that he could grind both at the same time. Uncle Wang, why didn’t you say this earlier? Lin Chen said somewhat. Speechlessly. If Uncle Wang had mentioned this earlier, he wouldn’t have fallen behind in the progress of the body refinement technique while practicing. Spear techniques a few days ago. wasting time in this environment was quite shameful old wang however shot lynch in a glance say it earlier there was no condition to say it earlier you didn’t have real ferocious beast meat to replenish your body you simply couldn’t handle practicing both at the same time think about it when you were practicing spear techniques before were you fully focused and had the mind to adjust your breathing without the energy supply from ferocious beast meat if you practiced both simultaneously you wouldn’t succeed in either old wang reprimanded Lin Chen immediately recognized his mistake and lowered his head. He had wrongly accused Uncle Wang, it was just that the conditions were better now. Alright, Uncle Wang, then I’ll practice the spear. Lin Chen pleaded, then assumed his spear stance and began to adjust his breathing. Both began to operate simultaneously. Hoo, cough cough. Lin Chen took a running leap, then soared into the air. He executed a backhand spear thrust mid -air, turning to stab backward. But suddenly, Lin Chen’s face turned red, and he began to cough violently. His whole body became unstable, and he fell straight. Down, almost fell flat on his back. It’s hard, very hard. Practicing the body refinement technique and gun skills simultaneously increases the difficulty. And the physical exertion is enormous. Lin Chen leaned on the dart, gasping for breath. As everyone knows, when a person engages in intense exercise, they will breathe heavily and rapidly. To put it scientifically, the body’s energy consumption is immense. Every cell in the body requires a large amount of oxygen to burn the stored energy. This is converted into physical strength. Practicing with a gun consumes more energy than just standing. Still, the process of practicing with a gun is itself a form of intense anaerobic exercise. At this moment, Lin Chen needed to impose the strange breathing, rhythm of the body refinement technique onto himself, making it difficult for him to adapt, leading to even greater energy consumption. No wonder. Uncle Wang said that without beast meat, I can’t sustain both practices at the same time. If I had just drunk brown rice and vegetable porridge, it would have been digested by now. After a short rest, Lin Chen felt the beast meat in his stomach continuously digesting, replenishing his physical energy. He then lifted the dart and began a new round of practice. An hour later, click hashtag practicing the body refinement technique for one hour increases. One fixed potential point hashtag hashtag practicing the overlord gun technique for one hour increases one fixed potential point hashtag Lin Chen was drenched in sweat. Feeling as if he had just been pulled out of water. But the results were gratifying. Both the body refinement technique and the overlord gun technique had. Increased in proficiency by one point. Fixed potential points represent the proficiency of the techniques. However, they cannot be freely allocated by. Lin Chen, he can only improve what he practices. My martial arts efficiency has indeed increased. And I still have energy left, I just need to practice. For an hour and take a break, and I can practice for another 3-4 hours tonight without any problem. Lin Chen smiled, calculating his improved martial arts efficiency. The main thing is that both techniques improving simultaneously can save him a lot of time. This way, during the day, Lin Chen can go hunting continuously supplied with beast meat. At night, after eating and drinking enough, he can spend 5 hours practicing martial arts and steadily improve his strength. As long as nothing unexpected happens, I can gain 5 points of proficiency every day. In less than a month, both my body refinement technique and overlord gun technique can reach the next stage. Will Uncle Wang be shocked again? Lin Chen thought happily. Lin Chen practiced until late at night until the moon in the sky began to tilt before finally stopping. At this moment, Lin felt that there wasn’t much left in. His stomach and knew it was time to stop while ahead. Hashtag realm, beginner warrior hashtag hashtag technique, body refinement technique, entry 6 slash 100, no characteristics. Selected hashtag hashtag combat skill, overlord gun technique, entry 5 slash 100, no characteristics selected hashtag hashtag talent, persistence hashtag hashtag potential, 0 both techniques have increased by 5 points in proficiency, awesome. Before, when the techniques hadn’t been mastered, the feeling wasn’t very obvious. But now I can clearly feel that as my proficiency rises, my physique and gun skills are also improving. When I truly break through, there may be a transformative change. But practicing more to increase proficiency will also enhance my strength and combat skills. Lin Shan assessed his physical condition. No need. To rush. Tomorrow during the day I still need to hunt and I should balance practice with rest. Anyway, the path to upgrading is already clear. If. I follow the steps, upgrading will come naturally. In the next two days, the hunting team’s arrangements in Linjia village changed. It was no longer. The case that all capable fighters would go out together, totaling 9 people. Instead, Lin Chen went out with four experienced old hunters. Lin’s father did not go out, instead joining the remaining four in the village guard. Here, Lin’s father was worried about the fate of the wolf mountains. She, Su Dali. However, according to Lin Chen, they had already ambushed nearly 40 hunters from Linjia village in two batches. Lin’s father was very concerned that the wolf mountain would go completely mad and bring people to attack Linjia village, fortunately, the elite forces of the wild wolf village. suffered heavy losses, significantly reducing their threat level. With Lin’s father and a few others joining the village guards, they could defend the village gate, making it unlikely for the wild wolf village to gain any advantage. As for Lin Chen, seeing his father confident in holding the village entrance, he had no intention of staying. He had more important matters to attend to. Lin Chen was going to hunt real ferocious beasts, not only for more beast meat but also for freedom potential points. The reason he brought four old hunters along was mainly to help carry the beast carcasses. Although he was a martial artist, if he were to kill three or five beasts at once, it would be quite difficult for one person to bring them back to the village. This is also why the mountain folk in the ferocious beast wilderness, no matter how skilled the hunter, needed to act collectively. A martial artist couldn’t handle both killing the enemy and managing logistics alone. This wasn’t a fantasy world where, after killing a ferocious beast, one could just flash a spatial ring and collect the spoils. If only there were a spatial ring. Lin Chen couldn’t help but sigh. He led the old hunters towards the southeast of Lin Family Village. Their destination was clear, a mountain gorge about 60 kilometers from Lin Family Village. The old hunters told Lin Chen that there was a small river there and a group of ferocious crocodiles resided by the riverbank in the valley. Among them was a giant crocodile, a primary ferocious beast named after its deadly role. The hunting team from Lin Family Village had long been active in this area and never dared to. confront primary ferocious beasts head-on. So they mostly knew which areas nearby had primary ferocious beasts roaming, marking them as hunting no -go zones. In fact, if it weren’t for Lin Chen, the Walu Lake would be a new hunting team no-go zone. And Lin Chen was precisely aiming for these restricted areas. The hunting team knows about 7 or 8 no-go zones and there are some that the village elders have passed down but are unverified. They all seem to have primary or higher ferocious beasts. If I can hunt down these ferocious beasts, I could gather 10 freedom points and extract the first characteristic of a martial technique. I wonder what changes these characteristics will bring me. Lin Chen quickly navigated through the dense forest intentionally slowing down. Otherwise, with his physical fitness he could easily leave the old hunters far behind in just a few moments. After walking a few steps, he stood on a rock, waiting for the hunters to catch up. He observed the hunters who were struggling to make their way through. The dense forest, each one sweating profusely as they barely kept up with Lin Chen’s pace. If there’s enough ferocious beast meat, these uncles could also enjoy the energy-rich meat, significantly improving their physical fitness. Just like the hunters under Su Dali from Wild Wolf Village, they all look quite strong, perhaps because their village is powerful and has more meat to eat. Lin Chen thought to himself. Moreover, if possible, the village hunting team and those boys practicing with the throwing darts could all try to learn martial arts. The village can’t rely on me alone. for the long term. Once I become a martial artist, I’m destined to venture out, and the stronger I become, the more dangers I will encounter. If one day, I really find myself in danger. Lin Shen couldn’t help but feel a bit anxious, thinking far ahead. Then the village would return to its previous state overnight. My father would have to shoulder the burden again, risking his life every day to hunt. The smile and color on Shaolan’s face would slowly fade, returning to that pale, emaciated girl look. Teaching someone to fish is better than giving them fish, while I have the ability, I need to try to transform the village, so they have more support, rather than placing all their hopes on me alone. Amidst Lin Chen’s thoughts, the group had a clear purpose, and they didn’t waste time on the way. After a little while, they arrived at the mountain gorge where the giant crocodile resided. There, seven or eight crocodiles were basking in the sun on the sandy stones by the riverbank, Lin Chen glanced at the largest crocodile among. them which was about the size of a small car though not as wide its body elongated the danger level is slightly higher than that of a female silver spotted tiger but still inferior to su dolly more than half of su dolly lynch and immediately made a judgment in his mind as su dolly was the first human warrior he had encountered he had already become a unit of measurement for lynch and’s assessment of an opponent’s strength throw hit lynch and didn’t waste words or time opponents of this level were no longer worth his attention especially as Lin Chen’s proficiency in his techniques continued to improve. He waved his hand and shot out the dart in his grasp, flying over 50 meters to strike the giant crocodile. Ah, a bit off. Hit. The tail. Roar. The giant crocodile let out a low growl pinned to the sandy ground by the dart, struggling to escape. Meanwhile, the smaller crocodiles, sensing the commotion, quickly dove into the water to hide. Splash. The dart penetrated the tail of the giant crocodile, embedding. itself half a meter deep into the sandy ground, leaving the giant crocodile struggling in vain, unable to free itself. It let out a tragic roar and began to roll in place. Death roll. Originally a move used to strangle prey, it was now employed for survival. Crack. The dart’s shaft was not very sturdy, and under the giant crocodile’s rolling, it snapped. As a consequence, the crocodile’s tail was also torn apart, flesh and skin ripped, severed. In half. Dragging its half-broken tail, the giant crocodile, ignoring the pain, rushed quickly toward the small river. Hmm. Still trying to run. Lin. Chen’s expression changed slightly, this all happened in an instant, and he was already too late to pursue. Moreover, with the dart released, he only had. A hunting knife left in hand. Uncle Chen, give me the dart. Before Lin Chen could finish his sentence, the old hunter beside him had already passed. The dart into his hand. Throw. Hit. By the time the old hunter reacted, the dart that originally belonged to him was now embedded in the head of the distant giant crocodile. It not only broke through the hard skull of the primary ferocious beast but also penetrated its head, smashing its brain. It’s pinned it back to the riverbank. The dart shaft trembled, emitting a buzzing sound. Hashtag kill a primary ferocious beast to gain one point of free potential. Throwing is still useful, the wilderness lacks ranged means, looks like I need to practice my throws more. I should also keep a few spare darts. Perhaps this will be my main method of attack for a while. Lin Shen licked his lips, recalling his hunting experiences over the past few days. The throwing. Spear had achieved the most success. In the wolf den, conference hall. Su Dali was in a disheveled state, hair unkempt, looking almost mad. His. Continuous roars threatened to lift the roof off the conference hall. Damn Lin family village. That day, Su Dali did not meet his end at the jaws of. The silver spotted tiger. He was almost done for. in the dense forest he was no match for the male silver spotted tiger and logically he should have had no way out even if he had managed to kill a few of his subordinates however the ordinary hunters of the wolf den standing in front of the silver spotted tiger could not buy sue dolly much time to escape they were nothing more than cannon fodder that the tiger could easily swipe away with a paw heaven did not abandon me sue dolly i must be allowed to take revenge if i don’t avenge the scrudge my hatred will be hard to quell I will definitely slaughter Lin family village. Sue Dolly screamed hysterically. He had been on the verge of being killed by the silver-spotted tiger, but managed to escape to a small river in the woods at the last moment. Exhausted, he jumped into the river, using the current to float downstream, taking advantage of the silver-spotted tiger’s fear of water. This was how he narrowly saved his life. Big, big boss. Shall we gather people and, take them to destroy Lin family village? In the conference hall, one of Sudali’s trusted subordinates suggested immediately gathering forces to eliminate. Lin family village. Upon hearing this, Sudali suppressed his anger and glanced at his subordinate. He then surveyed the few remaining cats in the. Hall of the wild wolf village had suffered heavy casualties in two consecutive hunting teams, leaving very few strong men in the village. Now, there were. Even fewer than 20 people left who could meet the standards of a hunting team. Originally, wild wolf village was not a significant power, otherwise. It wouldn’t be struggling at the bottom of this savage beast wilderness. Their meager assets were almost depleted. Su Dali thought of this and felt even more frantic. However, he took a few deep breaths, trying to calm himself down. No, Lin family village is built on a stronghold, and the village entrance has a several meter high gate made of sturdy logs. With the people we have now, we might not gain any advantage. In the wilderness. With everyone’s combat skills not being vastly different, the side that defended with a log gate, even if their combat power was inferior to Wild Wolf Village, was still a tough nut to crack. Even if Sudali was personally strong, he couldn’t withstand the reign of darts and rolling stones that would come from the gate. With the advantage of terrain, even stones thrown down by disabled old men from a height could have a certain lethality. If it were, the peak period of Wild Wolf Village, leading dozens of people to attack would have a great chance of winning. But now, it was not feasible. Although. Su Dali was angry, he understood the intricacies of the situation. Thinking of this, a wave of desolation washed over him. They had the strength to wipe. Out Lin family village before, but wild wolf village had no interest in doing so. Now that enmity had been established, wild wolf village was severely. Weakened and could not swallow their opponent. Damn it. Damn Lin family village. Damn Lin Tiancheng. Su Dali cursed fiercely. This time at the. Summer Dupu market, I will buy dozens of cans of kerosene even if I have to bleed for it. Then I will use fire to burn their wooden gate. And then. Charge in and slaughter their entire village. Sue Dali said viciously. The reason he held back his hatred and did not immediately lead people to trouble. Lin family village was that the summer Dupu market day was approaching. Wild wolf village was not like Lin family village, they had their own supplies. Not only did they have the materials from hunting savage beasts, but there was also an important medicinal field in wild wolf village that produced. A type of energy boosting herb. Sudali would take the energy-boosting herb to the Summer Dupu market every month to sell, and it was quite profitable and in high demand. This was the core strength of Wild Wolf Village. It was also the reason why Sudali, a wild mountain dweller, could possess the strength of a lion or tiger and become a junior warrior. Sudali hoped to seek trouble with Lin Family Village after the trade at the Summer Dupu market, finding a way to replenish the combat power of Wild Wolf Village. Besides, the Summer Dupu market only happens once a month. The Hunting Team Avlin family village lacks essential living supplies like salt and brown rice so they definitely won’t miss the market. They are hiding in the village. And I can’t do anything about them for the time being. But we can ambush that group of ruthless killers outside the summer dupu market and eliminate. Their main force in the wilderness. We can also seize their supplies. Sudali’s mind turned, and a wicked plan was born. As long as they eliminated. The hunting team of Lin family village in the wilderness, it would be much easier to attack the village filled with old, young, women, and children. By then, all the old and disabled in the village will be killed. The women and brothers will share the spoils, I heard Lin Tianchang has a daughter. Damn those killers, he he he. Su Dali’s tone was filled with a twisted madness. Meanwhile, the younger brothers in the conference hall laughed. Wildly in agreement, shouting flattery like, the boss is wise, the boss is brilliant, and so on. At the grain drying ground of Lin family village. Got it. Lin Chen shouted, and the dart in his hand transformed into a long rainbow. It hit a large tree over a hundred meters away. Even at such a distance, the dart struck the center of the tree perfectly. The dart pierced through a trunk that no one could embrace, leaving only half of it exposed. With the sound of the shot vibrating and buzzing. In the past two days, Lin Chen had been hunting savage beasts with his throwing spear during the day. And focusing on practicing his throwing skills at night, originally, with Lin Chen’s strength, he could barely hit a target at a distance of 50 meters. with a high probability and it had enough lethality. After two days of practice throwing and the increased proficiency from his training, Lin Shen’s throwing power had significantly improved. He was now able to maintain lethality at 100 meters and his hit rate was also in a commendable state. Hit. Again. Woosh, woosh, woosh. Lin Shen didn’t rest for long, continuously launching four throwing darts at a large tree 100 meters away. Bang, bang, bang, bang, buzz, buzz, buzz. Three out of four hits while one dart veered off considerably, scraping some bark before missing the target. Seeing this, Lin Chen was not disappointed. Instead, he walked over, pulled the darts out of the tree trunk one by one, and placed them back into a long cloth. Bag slung over his shoulder. This was a beast skin backpack that Lin Chen had specially customized after deciding to focus on throwing darts. It was about 1.2 meters long. Lin Chen placed the four darts into the bag, slinging it diagonally across his back while holding another dart in his hand. Lin Chen. Transformed into a semi-automatic five-shot dart thrower. In the distance, Old Wang, under the eaves of the warehouse, didn’t even glance at Lin Chen. After so many days of exposure, he had become accustomed to Lin Chen’s monstrous progress. He was no longer surprised by Lin Chen’s hit rate and power. With the darts, Old Wang carefully tended to the campfire in front of him, cooking the beast meat in the pot. Old Wang had accepted a fact. Although he was Lin Chen’s martial arts mentor, this kid could learn anything instantly. As long as he taught him the key points of the standard movements, Lin Chen could steadily and rapidly improve. There was no need for old Wang to say anything or provide guidance. Old Wang willingly transformed into a chef, helping Lin Chen prepare warrior meals. At this moment, Lin Chen examined the dart in his hand inside. The quality of this dart is still too poor, the wear and tear is quite severe. Darts were supposed to be reusable weapons. However, the darts used in Lin family village were poorly made due to the conditions. Under Lin Chen’s vigorous practice, a dart would become unusable after less than 10 throws, no matter how much it was sharpened. Father said that there are specialized weapon stalls at the summer dupu market. If possible, maybe I should get a few more powerful darts. This is. My tool for making a living, I can’t be careless. With this thought, Lin Chen began to plan. Tomorrow would be the day of the summer dupu market. And he felt a sense of anticipation. Xiao Jing, the meat is ready. Old Wang tossed a handful of herbs into the pot and called out to Lin Chen. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen immediately came over. Uncle Wong, what did you throw in? Is it a kind of spice? Old Wong shot Lin Chen a glance. What spice? You’re overthinking it. Martial artists value efficiency, not gluttony. Old Wong’s tone carried a teaching intent, and Lin Chen nodded in shame. He had just seen the purple grass leaves and thought they were some kind of seasoning like perilla. Seeing Lin Chen’s curiosity, Old Wang explained. This is body supplement grass, it’s considered a kind of herb, brought back by the hunting team from the wild. I found them in a pile of wild vegetables. And dried them for storage. Although body supplement grass isn’t a precious herb, adding a bit of it when cooking beast meat. The cooked beast. Meat can increase a warrior’s absorption efficiency by 10%. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen immediately became interested in body supplement grass. He curiously asked, increasing absorption efficiency by 10%? That’s incredible. Isn’t that considered a precious herb? Lin Chen had taken. biology classes in his previous life and knew that if a person consumed food with 1 ,000 calories of energy, an average person couldn’t absorb all 1,000 calories. They could absorb at most half, while the rest would be wasted and excreted. As for warriors, they could definitely absorb better than ordinary people. However, they still couldn’t absorb everything, at least Linchen felt that a beginner warrior didn’t have that capability and now, the compliment. Grass can increase absorption efficiency by 10%, which Linchen already finds impressive. Old wine chuckled at this, what’s so precious? About it? If you’re lucky, you can see a large patch of it in the wild, it’s all collected by hunting teams that know it’s not poisonous. If we’re talking about precious, another type of energy-replenishing grass is truly precious. The energy-replenishing grass assists in cooking and can increase absorption efficiency by 30%. There are also specialized alchemists who use energy-replenishing grass to refine the blood and flesh of ferocious beasts, which can be distilled into energy-replenishing pills. A small energy replenishing pill the size of a pigeon egg is worth the energy of several pounds of ferocious beast meat. Old Wang is indeed a man with stories, he casually shared some rumors and secrets that made Lin Chen yearn. For more, Uncle Wang, what does the energy replenishing grass look like? You tell me, so I don’t miss it when I encounter it in the wild. Lin Chen immediately exclaimed. Old Wang chuckled, energy replenishing grass isn’t some common herb you’ll just find everywhere in the wild, but the general. Appearance of energy replenishing grass is quite similar to compliment grass, just a bit more purple, with barbs on the roots. As Old Wang spoke, he picked up a dried compliment grass and handed it to Lin Shen. Lin Shen, while gnawing on the ferocious beast meat, committed the appearance of the compliment grass to memory. Comparing it to Old Wang’s description, he also formed a rough outline of the energy replenishing grass in his mind. The two of them, an old man and a young man, were eating ferocious beast meat. Old Wang might have been a martial artist once, he never mentioned what level he was. However, Old Wang’s appetite was not large now. Because his legs were disabled, he had no need for the consumption that comes with martial training, making him just like an ordinary old man. After eating half a pound of ferocious beast meat, his complexion became rosy. In contrast, Lin Chen had a good appetite, and as his proficiency in the body tempering technique increased, he allowed himself to eat more, raising his meal from 5 pounds of ferocious beast meat to 6 pounds. The energy replenishing pill the size of a pigeon egg is equivalent to several pounds of ferocious beast meat. If I could eat energy replenishing pills like meals, the energy I’d absorb in a day would definitely be much more. Then wouldn’t my martial arts training. Speed shoot up. While Lin Chen was eating, he was still savoring old Wang’s words and fantasizing. Suddenly, clang, clang, clang, a piercing bell, rang out at the village entrance. Lin Chen and old Wang both looked up at the village entrance, their expressions puzzled. Old Wang said solemnly, It’s the alarm bell for an enemy attack. Lin Shin was equally astonished. He immediately put down the meat and stood up, casually slinging his backpack over his shoulder. He picked up a throwing dart and ran towards the village entrance while pondering, could it be the wolf den? Something feels off. Even if it were the wolf den, they wouldn’t need to attack us in the dead of night. The wilderness at night is the domain of ferocious beasts. And they must have suffered significant losses, even if Sudali isn’t dead, they might not have the strength to breach our village gate. Father, what’s going on? When Lin Chen arrived at the village entrance, he happened to run into his father, Lin Fu, along with several hunters from the hunting team. Lin Fu’s expression was grave, but his eyes were equally puzzled. He first curiously glanced at the throwing dart backpack behind Lin Chen, then shook his head. We don’t know the situation yet, we just arrived. Dammit, what could be causing us trouble at this hour? Let’s go up and see. What’s happening? Lin Chen followed his father up to the village gate and arrived at the lookout tower. What’s going on, old Zhao? The limping old. Zhao had already appeared here. As the leader of the village guards, old Zhao’s small hut was near the village entrance. So, even though he limped, he was the fastest to arrive. Tian Chang. I just received a warning from the gate guards, I’m not quite clear on the details yet. But the gate guards said there’s a huge shadow lurking right in front of the village entrance. As old Zhao answered, he stretched his neck to look outside the village entrance. The moonlight was like water, but it was still dark. Visibility was not great even a hundred meters away. An old Zhao is just an ordinary person, lacking any extraordinary strength. Could it be a passing beast curious about the village taking a glance at us? Has it already left? Lin’s father. Seeing nothing, said with confusion, I fear not. The gatekeeper said that at first sight of the shadow, it was even very close to the village. Gate. And it lingered for over an hour, coming and going, constantly approaching the gate and then retreating. It doesn’t seem as simple as just. Passing by. It probably, is coming for us. The gatekeeper then judged that the other party had a strong purpose, which is why the alarm bell was. Sounded. The limping old Zhao replied with a serious tone. Ah. I see no movement. Perhaps it was initially attracted by the village and, seeing our. Gate was secure, decided not to attack. It might have given up. But we still need to stay alert, in case the other party is one of those exceptionally. Patient beasts. Lin’s father muttered. Behind them, Lin Chan also gazed towards the village entrance. Since the entrance was the connection between. Lin family village in the outside world. Many trees had been cut down over a wide area. The village guards feared that ill -intentioned people might sneak up and ambush the village. The open space in front of the entrance stretched a full 150 meters. Only beyond the distance did some thorny weeds begin to appear, connecting to the dense wilderness. Lin Chen’s strength was extraordinary. He keenly sensed that in the distance, among the thorns, a shadow was slowly moving. Father, Uncle Zhao. It hasn’t left, it’s right in front. Lin Chen pointed at the shadow ahead, indicating. And. It is. Indeed coming for our village, I bet it won’t easily give up. Lin Chen asserted. He had already discerned that the shadow in the distance, even at 150. Meters away, appeared to be the size of an adult bull. A silver -spotted tiger. Damn, I dealt with it that day. I didn’t expect it to follow the faint. Sent and come here. Lin Chen murmured to himself. He had underestimated the sensitivity of the silver-spotted tiger to sent. That day, Lin Chen. had brought back another silver-spotted tiger’s corpse. Even though he had drained the tiger’s blood and washed it in the lake, he only dared to bring it back to the village after that. He didn’t expect that just a few days later, the silver-spotted tiger had tracked him down by scent. In its current situation, perhaps the scent isn’t too strong. It suspects the female tiger is in the village but isn’t sure, and seeing that the gate is guarded, it doesn’t want to charge in recklessly. Lin Chen analyzed quietly. I just wonder, is the wild wolf village’s Sudali dead from being bitten by it? This thought suddenly flashed through Lin Chen’s mind. He shook his head. Whether Sudali is dead or not doesn’t matter, it’s fine if the silver-spotted tiger comes after us. Lin Chen tightened his grip on the throwing dart, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. Although only a few days had passed since Sudali’s fierce battle with the silver-spotted tiger, Lin Chen’s improvement had been astonishing. The silver-spotted tiger, which had posed. A significant threat to him just days ago now seemed trivial in Lin Shan’s eyes. It was likely something he could take down with just one dart. If not, then two darts. Father, Uncle Zhou. Don’t worry, it’s just another silver-spotted tiger. You stay here and watch, I’ll rush over, kill it, skin it, and eat its meat. Lin Shan assessed the distance, the beast was 150 meters away, with thorny weeds providing cover. Lin Shan wasn’t confident he could hit it from that far, so he prepared to rush out with the dart in hand. Although Lin Chen had mainly practiced throwing these days, even in an unsuitable environment, his close combat skills with the overlord spear were impressive. Xiao Jing. Wait. Lin’s father hurriedly grabbed Lin Chen’s arm, stopping him from jumping down from the lookout tower. Xiao Jing, you said last time that this silver-spotted tiger had become a threat. Even the wild wolf village’s Sudali was hunted down by it, meeting a tragic end. If you go like this, we won’t be at ease. Father Lin hurriedly explained. Yes, Xiao Jing. We all know you have extraordinary abilities, but Tsu Dali is also a well-known figure within a hundred miles. This silver spotted. Tiger can defeat Tsu Dali’s hunting team in broad daylight, chasing and biting at him. And now it’s night, the natural time for ferocious beasts to appear. That creature is even in the dense thicket of thorns, which is its natural home ground. In this situation, it will probably be even more difficult to deal with. Lame old Zhao, the leader of the village guards, spoke with a certain insight and reason. Father Lin nodded in agreement as he Listened. Lin Chen looked at Father Lin, wanting to explain but unsure how to persuade everyone. His arm was firmly grasped by Father Lin, who refused to let go. Lin Chen’s eyes turned and he immediately had a new idea. Father, you mentioned last time that a complete silver-spotted tiger skin is very valuable? It can be exchanged for a lot of rice and salt supplies? Father Lin was taken aback for a moment and nodded. He didn’t understand why Lin Chen suddenly asked about this. After seeing father Lin nod, Lin Chen instantly became spirited again. Then how about this, you have someone go to the warehouse and bring back the skin of that silver spotted tiger from last time. We’ll hang it on the watchtower to attract that silver spotted tiger. Outside. Lin Chen pointed to the open space outside the village gate. You see, once the silver spotted tiger enters this open area, it will lose its home ground advantage. We can even shoot it directly with the throwing darts from above the village gate. Since the alarm had been sounded, torches. were lit at the village gate. Within a range of 10 to 20 meters outside the gate, it was not only open and advantageous for throwing darts from a height but also brightly lit as if it were daytime due to the torches. Lin Chen was thinking about how to provoke the opponent to get it to come closer to the open space outside the gate. He was more confident about shooting the silver-spotted tiger in the abdomen or under the chin. He aimed to leave a complete tiger skin. If they fought in the wild thicket, they might not be able to pay much attention in a hurry, likely damaging the skin. Lin Chen’s proposal was agreed upon by Father Lin and lame old Zhao. The Lin family village now had martial artists stationed and with the advantage of the village gate, it wasn’t impossible to confront this silver spotted tiger. Moreover, the grudge had already been established. Even if the Lin family village didn’t want to be enemies with it, it was of no use. Someone immediately brought the skin of the female silver spotted tiger. As soon as the skin was delivered to the watchtower, the distant silver spotted tiger became agitated. It had not made a sound before, but now it began to growl continuously, slowly approaching the village gate. Seeing this, Lin Chin took the skin and even gave it a shake. Then he hung it on a sharp wooden stake in front of him. Although the skin had undergone some special treatment, it still carried a scent that belonged to a tiger, to the ferocious silver-spotted tiger. The smell was unmistakable. Oh whoa. The male silver-spotted tiger roared and suddenly charged towards the village gate. So fast. Quick, throw the darts. Lame Old Zhao was taken aback, directing the village guards to act. The plan was good. However, no one expected that this silver-spotted tiger would be so fast. It had shown no intention of attacking before, so it was hard to tell. Now, as it truly charged, it transformed into a blur, covering the distance of over a hundred meters in an instant. The scenario Lin Shen had anticipated where the silver-spotted tiger appeared in the open space in front of the gate and was shot at by everyone with darts, did not occur. The opponent came like a silver-white flash. Clang, clang. The darts shot by. The night watchmen all landed behind the silver -spotted tiger, failing to touch its fur at all. Lin Chen was taken aback as well. He knew that the world. Record for 100 meters on earth was just over 10 seconds, not exceeding 11 seconds. Yet the silver-spotted tiger in front of him crossed that distance. In only 5 to 6 seconds. Lin Chen was astonished but remained focused and alert. He had actually tested himself, sprinting 100 meters at full speed in. Under 8 seconds. The speed displayed by the silver-spotted tiger at this moment, while faster, was still within a range that Lin Chen could accept.On. The contrary, Lin Chen had been preparing all alone. His eyes were fixed on the silhouette of the silver-spotted tiger as if the camera had locked. On to its focus. 30 meters. 20 meters. 10 meters. Now. Hit it. Lin Chen shouted, the dart in his hand shooting out like a rainbow. He had. Deliberately waited until the silver-spotted tiger was close enough to have more confidence in hitting this fast-moving target. and it had to hit the belly. Put. The dart struck the silver-spotted tiger. The tiger had a copper head, iron back, and a tofu waist, and lynching hit the relatively soft belly. Of the silver-spotted tiger. However, although the dart created a fist-sized hole in the tiger’s belly, it passed straight through. It did not pin down. The silver-spotted tiger, nor did it significantly affect its charging momentum. Oh whoa! The silver-spotted tiger yelped in pain, its body trembling. For a moment. but immediately after, it actually used its momentum to let out a mournful roar. It leaped high into the air. The hunters on the watchtower saw the scene before them and immediately changed color. Someone exclaimed, that beast jumped so high. It, it flew up. Lin Chen’s gaze had always followed the silhouette of the silver-spotted tiger in front of him, never losing sight of the target. At this moment, seeing that a dart had not succeeded, the opponent had instead become even more ferocious. It leaped 5 or 6 meters high, almost reaching the height of the watchtower at the village gate. The opponent came charging in like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey. Woosh! Lin Shin felt a bit flustered, but not overly so. He had seen this move from the silver-spotted tiger before he had just watched from a distance last time, but this time he was facing it directly. He turned back to grab another dart, which was instantly clenched in his hand. In the blink of an eye, the silver-spotted tiger’s massive mouth was already descending upon him. The target was Lin Chen. This silver-spotted tiger had a certain level of intelligence it knew who posed the greatest threat to it at the village gate. It even knew to capture the king first. It’s smarter than Su Dali, even more so. At this moment of extreme crisis, Lin Chen’s mind surprisingly flashed with this thought. Then, his expression calmed and he raised his gun to stab upward. Stab. It was one of the most familiar routines among all of Lin Chen’s shooting techniques. Anyone who learns shooting basically starts from here. It was also the most lethal move. Lin Chen. Didn’t even exert much force or adopt any particular stance. He simply stood in place and delivered the shot. If there was anything different about this shot, it was its speed. The gunshot was as fast as a dragon. The silver-spotted tiger leaped down ferociously, determined to bite off Lin Chen’s head. The result was, suddenly, a gleaming dart appeared in front of it. It looked as if the silver-spotted tiger had jumped and crashed right into the dart. But. The dart pierced into the soft flesh under the silver-spotted tiger’s chin. Bang! The massive body of the silver-spotted tiger, propelled by strong inertia, slammed down like a fist hitting an inverted nail. It hung its head on the dart’s tip. Its entire body began to struggle and sway. Seeing this, Lin Chin gripped the gun barrel with both hands and violently twisted it. The dart’s tip churned inside the tiger’s head. Soon, it crushed its brain. And internal organs. Before long, Lin Chin felt the struggle on the gun barrel lesson. Only the nearly thousand pound weight of the silver spotted. Tiger remained. Xiao Jing. Be careful. However, all of this happened in an instant. So much so that the villagers guarding the village gate only then. Reacted, loudly reminding Lin Chen to be cautious. It’s dead. Don’t worry, don’t stab it anymore. Lin Chen quickly stopped Lin’s father and uncle. Zhao’s actions. Stop, don’t damage the tiger skin. It’s completely dead. Lin Chen shouted loudly, utterly certain. Hashtag kill a low-level ferocious beast. to gain one free potential point. The prompt in Lin Chan’s mind had already confirmed the kill. On the threshing ground, although it was already late at night, many villagers had gathered. The earlier alarm had already awakened all the villagers. Now, hearing that a ferocious beast tiger had invaded the village and had already been slain.A crowd gathered to watch the excitement. For ordinary people, there are rarely opportunities to see such a large tiger. The scene was bustling and lively, with people whispering to each other in amazement. Even old Wang rolled his wheelchair to the center. His gaze lingered on the tumors on the back of the silver-spotted tiger for a long time before he looked at Lin Chen with a complex expression. The last silver-spotted tiger can’t compare to this one. This silver-spotted tiger is almost evolving into a mid-level ferocious beast. Xiao Jing, your strength really surprises me. Seeing this, Lin Chen quickly waved his hand and shook his head. That’s not true. It’s the silver-spotted tiger that acted foolishly and charged straight at the village gate. I just took advantage of the terrain and relied on my uncles to flank it, that’s how I managed. To kill it. Lin Chen said modestly. However, the villagers disagreed with Lin Chen’s statement. Someone immediately retorted, so it’s almost a. Mid-level ferocious beast. My goodness, no wonder it runs so fast and jumps so high. Xiao Jing, don’t be modest, this beast runs like lightning, and. We pose no threat to it at all, it doesn’t take us seriously. As for the village gate, to it, it might as well be a walk in the park. At this. point someone else chimed in yeah we can barely hold off a low-level ferocious beast at the gate my goodness old wang said it’s almost a mid-level ferocious beast just thinking about it makes my legs weak we were just attacked by a mid-level ferocious beast if it weren’t for xiao jing i can’t imagine what would have happened to the village fortunately xiao jing is strong he killed this beast with just two darts as everyone spoke excitedly about this their expressions changed and they began to feel a sense of dread in the wilderness places like lin family village which Our gathering points for ordinary people cannot defend against mid-level ferocious beasts at all. In the past, there have been many incidents of villages being slaughtered by passing mid-level ferocious beasts. The consequences for those villages were almost always total annihilation. For mid-level ferocious beasts, human settlements are as easy to breach as poking a hole in an ant nest. Seeing that everyone was skeptical, Lin Chen no longer insisted. On this point, he shifted his gaze to Lin father and changed the subject. Father, you mentioned last time that the silver-spotted tiger’s skin and tail are worth a lot of money. This time, we have preserved them well. Tomorrow is the day of the summer market at Xiaoduo, shall we cut it up now? Upon hearing this, Lin father and the other hunters immediately became excited. Wow, Xiao Jing, your aim is really precise. You didn’t damage the integrity of the tiger’s skin at all, this time we can make a huge profit. This is a harvest we’ve never had before. Crippled Uncle Zhao looked at the Silver spotted tiger and said, don’t even mention the skin and tail, for a beast of this level, even selling the tiger meat at the market can fetch a good price. The silver spotted tiger weighs over a thousand pounds, just the meat alone is at least seven or eight hundred pounds. We could even sell some silver spotted tiger meat directly. Hearing this, Lin Chen smiled and nodded, then shook his head. He glanced at Lin father and then at old. Wang, father, uncle Wang, and all the other uncles are here. I have a different opinion about selling ferocious beast meat. I feel that we shouldn’t sell ferocious beast meat, let’s just sell some inedible materials instead. The crowd was puzzled by his words. Old Wang spoke up, but we’ve had quite a good harvest of ferocious beast meat recently. And the only one in the village who really needs ferocious beast meat for nourishment is you, Xiao. Jing. In fact, it’s a bit wasteful for us to eat ferocious beast meat, we could trade a pound of it at the market for several pounds of fine rice. And if it’s rough rice, at least 10 pounds. The others nodded in agreement. Yes, yes, eating ferocious beast meat directly is wasteful. It’s usually hot weather, and the beast meat is hard to preserve. This time, we were lucky to encounter the market just in time to sell some. Seeing the reactions of the crowd, Lin Chen sighed slightly in his heart. He knew that everyone was scared of being poor and hungry. So his first thought was to exchange the excess beast meat for more food. It was like a hard-working migrant worker who wouldn’t buy a cup of milk tea for over 20, they would rather buy 20 steamed buns. Lin Chen shook his head and said solemnly, don’t worry about the beast meat and food, everyone. As long as I’m here, I guarantee no one will go hungry again. Today, it just so happens that all the uncles are here and both my father and Uncle Zhao, the two leaders, are present. I want to talk to you about something and explain my plans for the beast meat. Lin Chen said slowly and the crowd took on a listening posture. Although Lin Chen was just the son of Lin Tiancheng and only 15 years old, the role he was demonstrating at this moment had already made him. The backbone of the village, with influence not weaker than that of the hunting team leader, Lin father, and the village guard leader, the lame old Zhao. Seeing everyone’s attitude, Lin Chen didn’t keep them in suspense and directly said, I hope that the beast meat we hunt next will be prioritized for. Those practicing martial arts. Moreover, I also hope that everyone in the village aged 10 to 60, regardless of gender, will learn martial arts with. Uncle Wang. As soon as Lin Chen finished speaking, the crowd erupted into a commotion, with many people looking bewildered and exchanging glances. Learning martial arts, this was a term unfamiliar to most people present. Xiao Jing, learning martial arts, do you me like you, learning those, powerful skills to kill? Can people like us also do it? Lin father asked blankly, his expression dazed. Lin Shen thought for a moment and honestly. Replied, not necessarily. What I mean is that you can all learn martial arts, but not everyone can reach my level. However, as long as there is enough. Beastmeat supplied, even if those practicing martial arts don’t achieve great success, at the very least, they can strengthen their bodies. I’m not. Saying everyone will have the strength of lions and tigers, but at least they can fight off wolves. Upon hearing this, the crowd buzzed again, murmuring. In discussion. At this moment, old Wang coughed and said solemnly, Xiaojing is right. If our village really learns martial arts as a whole, in just one year, we could develop to the level of the neighboring Wolf Denver. Whether it’s hunting outside or defending the village, the safety factor would increase several times. Even if such a level of beast attacks the village again, it wouldn’t gain any advantage in Lin family village. Everyone knew that Lin Chen learned martial arts from Old Wang. Although Old Wang was a cripple, he was indeed knowledgeable and could teach a disciple like Lin Chen. So after Old Wang said this, the crowd had already believed in the idea of learning martial arts to a large extent. Many people’s faces turned. Rosie, their eyes sparkling with excitement. They were already imagining themselves succeeding in martial arts, becoming as formidable as Lin Chen, and single-handedly killing beasts. Lin Chen exchanged a glance with Old Wang, their eyes communicating. Old Wang didn’t blame Lin Chen for encouraging the whole village to learn martial arts. He even actively promoted the matter. For Old Wang, he was already a useless person, relying on Lin family. Village to live. The stronger Lin family village became, the better his life would be. For Lin Chen, making this decision tonight meant he was thinking, further ahead. Just now, a silver-striped tiger, which was almost a mid-level beast, could easily leap over the village gate. The village guards and defensive measures inside the village were practically unprotected in front of it. Lin Chan had a strong sense of crisis. This time he was in the village. But what if he wasn’t here in the future? The village could be wiped out in one go. Moreover, while humans are social animals, martial artists also need logistical support. However, as Lin Chen’s martial arts level increased gradually, even the hunting team and the village couldn’t keep up with his. Pace, they simply couldn’t provide logistics for Lin Chen, bringing them along would only be a burden. Therefore, the quality education in martial arts for the entire community is urgent. Previously, the village couldn’t even fill their stomachs so they naturally didn’t dare to think about this matter. Now that Lin Chen is confident in providing this condition for the village, he must act quickly to implement it. Today is the day of the monthly market. in the wilderness. Before dawn, Lin’s father called Lin Chen to set off. There were a total of eight people in the group, including Lin Chen, each, carrying a load on a shoulder pole. Lin Chen glanced at the team, six of them were carrying burlap sacks, which were bulging. Those things are some dried, medicinal herbs and some flavorful wild vegetables. But don’t be fooled by the quantity, they’re actually not worth much. After all, these are just things that can be found everywhere in the wilderness. If we can gather them, other villages can too. What really holds value are the materials. From ferocious beasts. Seeing Lin Chen’s curiosity, Lin’s father explained a few things to him. Lin Chen nodded, understanding in his heart. Since these are things that everyone can gather, they are common. If others don’t have much demand for what you have, naturally, it won’t fetch a good price. Lin Chen and his father were also carrying loads, but they were much heavier materials from ferocious beasts. For example, silver -spotted tiger skins, tusks from wild boars, and skins from death crocodiles. There were also small bottles and jars, such as dried powder from silver flower snake venom. At the very least they were materials from lesser-known ferocious beasts that could hold value. After the Lin family hunting team left the village, they walked north until they reached a broken road. This was the abandoned highway relic that Lin Chen had passed when hunting deer before. Upon reaching this point, the group adjusted their direction and followed the remnants of the road. This road was a remnant from before the beast disaster, at least a hundred years without maintenance or repair. During this time, it seemed to have experienced natural disasters like earthquakes, landslides, and floods. This caused the entire road to be uneven and broken into sections. However, even so, walking along the broken road was much faster than in the dense wilderness. If we go east from here for about 60 to 70 kilometers, we should be able to see the market at Xiaoduo. That’s the straight-line distance, but the remnants of the road are also straight. Under normal circumstances, we should be able to reach Xiaoduo before dark, Lin’s father explained to Lin. Chen. Lin Chen nodded without speaking. The next long stretch of time was a tedious journey. Lin Chen could have walked faster on his own, but to accommodate. The speed of his father and the others, he could only stroll leisurely behind the group. He stood on a wrecked car, waiting for his father and the others to catch up while surveying the distant scenery. The closer they got to Xiaoduo, the easier the road became. Even the remnants of the broken road. had been cleared to form a path, even the gaps in the broken asphalt and concrete had been filled with dirt. Clearly, this area had a larger flow of people, allowing for a road to form even in the wilderness. The market at Shadwa really has more people, there are signs of human activity in the nearby wilderness. Unlike our village, which is completely hidden in the deep mountains and dense forests, isolated from the world, Lin Chen withdrew. His gaze in turn to look back at his father and the others who were catching up. They had rested for half a day, and only now did they manage to catch. up, each one panting heavily. A thoughtful expression flashed in Lin Chen’s eyes. It seems my decision was not wrong. Whether it’s the village, hunting team or the young men, they indeed need to start practicing martial arts. Otherwise, I will become increasingly out of sync with them, not on the same rhythm. Lin Chen knew that in this wilderness, one cannot thrive alone. Even if he is strong, he would still face many limitations. Just like. This time, Lin Chen couldn’t possibly bring all the goods to the market by himself. Usually, when going out to hunt, Lin Chen could easily kill large, ferocious beasts but one person cannot bring back all the prey. Everything relies on the strength of the collective. Of course, if Lin Chen were truly alone in the wilderness he could abandon most of the beast meat and only take the valuable materials from them. However, Lin Chen is not alone. He has. His father, his sister. The Lin family village hunting team has been traveling for half a day. I estimate we have about 10 kilometers left before we reach Sayaduapu. During a short rest, Lin’s father glanced at the surrounding environment and said to Lin Chen. Lin Chen also noticed that the closer they got to Zayatuapu, the more traces of human activity they could see along the way. Oh, what’s that? Lin Chen suddenly spotted a team of people. Emerging from the dense forest a few hundred meters ahead. It was a small team of ten, also carrying mountain goods. What surprise Lin Chen was that their team actually had two ox carts. The kind of two-wheeled carts piled high with goods, being pulled forward by two domesticated wild oxen. They looked much more advanced than the Lin family village. They used ox carts to carry goods, unlike Lin Chen and the others who were shouldering burdens. Hearing this, Lin’s father also turned his gaze toward the suddenly appearing team. After taking a look, he turned back to see Lin Chen’s curious expression. And explained, this is also a village heading to the big market at Zayatuapu. Some villages are closer to the remnants of the road, have more able-bodied. men, and have existed longer than ours. They can build a simple road in the mountains to connect to the remnants of the road. So they use ox. Carts. As Lin’s father spoke, he also eyed the ox carts across the way, revealing a hint of envy in his eyes. Mainly, their village is closer to. Zayatuapu, so as long as they build a shorter simple road, they can connect to the main road. And, they are also stronger, which allows them to tame. The wild oxen. Lin Chen nodded in agreement, having ox carts itself represented the village’s strength. Before Lin Shan’s rise, in times when the hunting team had poor harvests and faced hunger after three days, they would have to kill any oxen they had to eat. If a village has oxen, it proves they at least have enough food. They might even have some arable land left. The ox cart team merged onto the remnants of the road, and they also saw the Lin family village team. It seemed they were momentarily stunned. Then, without greeting, they quickened their pace toward Zayatuapu, increasing the distance from the Lin family village hunting team. Lin Shen was bewildered, he thought that when two groups met in the wilderness, they would at least exchange greetings. Seeing this, Lin’s father chuckled, that’s how it is in the wilderness. Right now, it’s the time for the big market, and everyone is carrying goods. So when encountering people from other villages outside, they tend to be on high alert and avoid too much contact. To avoid unnecessary dangers, who can guarantee that others won’t harbor ill intentions? After all, in the wilderness, strangers are more dangerous than ferocious beasts. Lin Chen understood, the other side had oxen and carts, carrying more goods. Meanwhile, the Lin family village was shouldering burdens, looking quite shabby. The other side was wearing shoes, while the Lin family village was barefoot. The other side was afraid the Lin family village would rob them. Since their village is strong, why don’t they bring more people? Lin Chen still asked curiously. If they were afraid of being robbed, they should bring more people to ensure the safety of their goods. The Lin family village only sent out eight people because that was all the able-bodied men. they had for such a long trek. Moreover, the Lin family village didn’t have much cargo, since the other side even had two ox carts, bringing only ten. People seemed unreasonable. Lin’s father chuckled and pointed in the direction of Zayaduapu. Everyone indeed thinks that way, but Zayaduapu doesn’t allow. It’s. Every time there’s a big market, dozens of villages and settlements within a hundred kilometers come together. And the journey is long, with fierce. Beasts lurking along the way, making it fraught with danger. Those coming to the market are all robust, armed hunters from various places. If Xia Duo Shop doesn’t impose a limit on the number of people, then the wild hunters flooding into Xia Duo Shop today would outnumber their own combat strength. They are also afraid they can’t control the situation. So Xia Duo Shop requires that each village can send a maximum of 10 people, and each village has to try to send their most elite teams to the market. Lin Shen performed very well, so Lin Fu subconsciously began to train Lin Shen as the leader of Lin Family Village. He explained the rules of the wilderness to Lin Chan in great detail along the way. Of course, Xiao Jing, you don’t need to worry. The teams going to the market might encounter some dangers in the wilderness. Once we get inside Xia Duosha, safety is guaranteed by the managers there. Generally, as long as you don’t seek trouble, there won’t be any issues. As the organizer of the large market in this area, Xia Duosha wouldn’t do anything foolish that would ruin their reputation and livelihood. Inside, it’s a place with slightly more order than the wilderness. Lin. Chen nodded, committing all this to memory. Lin Fu then stood up, looked at the sun, and then at the distant, disappearing convoy. Let’s continue. On, they’ve gone far, and following them now won’t cause any misunderstandings. It’s getting late, let’s try to rest for two more rounds and finish the last 10 kilometers. We need to get into Xia Duo Shop before dark. The Lin family village hunting team continued to advance, and the road widened, as they got closer to Xia Duo Shop. To get rich, one must first build roads. Clearly, Xia Duo Shop had intentionally repaired the road conditions to facilitate business. Although it was still a patchy remnant of a road, obstacles like car wrecks had been pushed to the sides. A passage about 4 to 5 meters wide was now clear, making it much more passable. Of course, as they approached Xia Duo Shop, the Lin family village hunting team encountered more other groups along the way. There were wealthy convoys hauling beasts, as well as poor villagers like those from Lin family village, trudging. along with burdens. Yet everyone maintained a tacit understanding, avoiding each other and not engaging too much. Wait a minute. Why is that group of people stopped up ahead? Lin Fu suddenly spoke up, his expression puzzled. Just three or four kilometers from Xia Duosha, the sky had darkened. However, the Lin family village hunting team noticed that a convoy seemed to be stationary on the road ahead, not moving for quite some time. In fact, from a distance of at least 500 meters, the Lin family village hunting team had already noticed them. The group had deliberately slowed their pace, hoping to let the other party see them and then quickly leave. However, as the Lin family village hunting team dawdled, they were now only about 200 meters away from the other group. Yet the other convoy still hadn’t moved. This raised Lin Fu’s suspicions. What did they mean by this? Were they not afraid? Of misunderstandings? Or, were they bandits lying in wait outside Xia Duo’s shop? Lin Chen, with his good eyesight, jumped onto a dirt slope by the road, to observe the convoy ahead. Father, it looks like a bullet cart has broken down and it seems someone is changing its wheel. Lin Chen squinted, analyzing the other party’s actions, uncertainly stating. Upon hearing this, Lin Fu’s expression eased a bit. He looked at the darkening sky and then at the unmoving convoy ahead, still somewhat serious as he said, it’s about to be night, we can’t just wait for them to fix their cart and set off. Let’s slowly approach and carefully pass them. Remember, don’t look around too much to avoid misunderstandings and don’t show any hostile actions. The Lin family village hunting team didn’t want to delay their entry into Xia Duo shop because of the other party’s broken cart. The market at Xia Duo shop started in the afternoon, continued all night, and ended the next morning. This strange timing arrangement is to accommodate the villages that are a bit far away. The wilderness is only suitable for traveling during the day. They might have to set out early in the morning and spend the entire day getting here. And after finishing in the morning the next day, they can take advantage of the daylight to rush back with the goods they traded for in. Fact, for villages like Linjia village that come out of dense forests, this is the situation without any means of transportation. So, on the day of the market, time is still quite tight. The hunting team from Linjia village not only needs to sell what they have but also gather supplies needed for the next month. At this moment, in the evening, the summer market in Shaduapu has already begun. This is why Lin’s father violated the unspoken rule of not confronting unfamiliar teens in the wilderness. He thought to be cautious and go around. Otherwise, who knows how long they would take to fix their vehicle and whether they could fix it well is another matter. As night falls, there are also dangers from ferocious beasts here, which would delay. Trading time. The wilderness darkens quickly. The moment the sun sinks below the horizon, the night descends like a splash of water. Human eyes have not yet adapted to the dim light, so the moonlight is quite faint. Without any firelight, one cannot see the faces of others even a dozen meters away. In. This situation, the members of the Linjia village hunting team also felt nervous. They slowly approached the convoy parked by the roadside. When they got within a few dozen meters, they unconsciously slowed their steps even more. They stopped communicating and making sounds, as if worried that even a slightly louder footstep would startle the other party and lead to misunderstandings. Lin Chen was a bit better, he wasn’t as tense. Walking at the front of the team, behind Lin’s father, he used his exceptional eyesight to take a glance at the convoy ahead. The convoy also had two vehicles, but they were not pulled by wild bulls. They looked like slightly mutated spotted horses. These could be considered horse-drawn carriages. The two horse-drawn carriages were fully loaded with goods parked one in front of the other by the roadside, about 20 meters apart. The problem was with the rear carriage. He could see two people gathered by the wheel, seemingly holding hammers, continuously banging on the wheel. However, Lin Chen couldn’t tell what the problem was. Perhaps the bearings were stuck or something. Additionally, three others were standing by the roadside chatting. When they saw the Lin Xia village hunting team approaching, they also stopped their conversation and turned to look at Lin Chen and the others. The other party became cautious. As well, their expressions filled with vigilance. The two groups slowly approached each other then were about to pass by, crossing paths. Lin Chen suddenly turned his head and glanced at Lin’s father’s right hand. Just as the Lin Xia village hunting team was about to get close to the horse drawn. Carriage, Lin Chen noticed Lin’s father’s grip on the throwing dart tightened. The Linjia village hunting team was all carrying burdens while also holding a throwing dart in their hands. Although the other party had horse-drawn carriages and abundant supplies, making them seem wealthier than the Linjia village hunting team, they should be more afraid of Linjia village being greedy and robbing them, rather than being tempted by such a run-down place. It’s was highly unlikely that it was a case of highway robbery. However, when the two teams crossed paths, the Linjia village hunting team was still prepared. ready to drop their burdens and wield their throwing darts to confront any threat. In the wilderness, anything could happen. Especially for hunters. Struggling at the bottom, they had seen all sorts of bizarre things, except for ghosts in the wilderness, anything was possible. Ha! When the Lin Jia village hunting team passed by the first horse-drawn carriage, Lin Shen could hear Lin’s father let out a slight sigh of relief. Nothing happened. Both sides were very alert and cautious, with no hostile actions or verbal exchanges. It seems they are indeed fixing their vehicle. I was overthinking. It. Lin’s father thought to himself. The hunting team did not pause at all, instead, they quickened their pace. They prepared to quickly pass by the. Other party and create some distance. Lin Chen followed closely behind Lin’s father, also quickening his steps however, when his eyes fell on another. Carriage ahead, a doubt arose in his heart. The other party has two carriages, and this one behind has five people. Why does the carriage in front only. Have two people leading the horses? Lin Shen looked again at the mountain of goods piled on the other carriage. They have quite a bit of supplies, how? Could they be so reckless, coming to the market with just seven people? Just as Lin Shen was puzzled, a sudden change occurred. The carriage in front. Began to move, it had been leaning on the left side of the road, but now the striped horse was led to the right a few steps. The entire carriage completely. Blocked, the road. Hmm. Lin Fu immediately reacted, putting down the burden on his shoulder and raising the dart in his hand. The hunters did the. Same. Before Lin Fu could ask, a loud voice suddenly rang out from the opposite side. Ha ha ha, Lin Tan Chang. What’s this? So aloof. You don’t even. Greet an acquaintance before leaving. As the carriage moved, three figures that had been hiding behind the goods were revealed. The one leading the. Conversation was a burly man with a face full of flesh. Su Dali. What do you want? Lin Fu’s expression changed drastically. The sky was darkening. And although Lin Fu had not yet seen the other party’s face clearly, he recognized him by his voice and build. Hearing this, Su Dali sneered. Lin. Tian Chang, you usually call me Su Dali this and Su Dali that. Today, you actually dare to call me by my full name. Looks like you know why I’m waiting. For you here. Su Dali said, his expression twisting, his tone turning fierce. Ah. You bunch of scoundrels deliberately lured my brother into the territory of the silver-striped tiger. You killed my brother and dozens of my brothers in the village. What do you think I want? Su Dali was agitated. There was actually one more thing he hadn’t said. He felt it was too embarrassing. Last time, he had only escaped by luck, almost getting himself. Killed. I want to tear you to pieces, a thousand cuts wouldn’t be enough to vent my anger. If you had stayed hidden in the village, maybe you could. Have lived a day or two longer. I didn’t expect you to dare to come out. Ha, you don’t take the road to heaven, yet you break into hell. Su Dali waved the nine ring broadsword in his hand, laughing wildly, looking almost insane. Lin Fu’s expression was grim as he glanced back at the team. The current situation was that Sudali’s two carriages had blocked them in front and behind. The carriage behind had five people who were now also raising their darts and other weapons. The carriage in front also had five people. Just looking at the numbers, it was the Wild Wolf Village’s ten people, surrounding the eight from Lin Family Village. The difference didn’t seem too great. However, the Wild Wolf Village also had Sudali and two elite confidants by his side. They had deliberately hidden themselves earlier, only revealing themselves now that they had surrounded the hunting team from Lynn Family Village, fearing that the team would run away. The current situation was very unfavorable for the hunting team from Lynn Family Village. Sue. Dolly, listen to me. This is all a misunderstanding. The Flower Deer Little Lake is indeed a gathering place for flower deer, and we didn’t expect there to be fierce beasts appearing. We truly did not intend to harm the heroes of Wild Wolf Village. Really, even if you gave us a hundred times the Courage, we wouldn’t dare. Lin Fu estimated that if a conflict really broke out, his side would not gain any advantage. There would definitely be casualties. So he still tried to explain, hoping for even a slight chance to ease the situation and avoid the worst outcome. It was worth a try. Humph. You. Still try to explain, are you still fabricating? Let’s see what else you can say to save your 8 worthless lives. Sue Dolly snorted angrily, glaring. At Lin Fu. Lin Fu felt a deep sense of despair but still wanted to seize even a 1 in a million chance. Sue Dolly. This is all a misunderstanding. The unfortunate events that occurred were never our intention. Regarding the second in command and the others, if they truly encounter danger, we sincerely. Apologize. This is ultimately a mistake on our part. Why not follow the customs of the wilderness? We will leave all the supplies behind as. Our apology to comfort the sorrow of Sue Dedeo. What do you think, Sue Dedeo? Previously, they had been robbed by the wolf den, whose people were. Greedy and cruel. Lin Fu couldn’t help but hold on to a glimmer of hope, wanting to spend money to avoid disaster. Upon hearing this, Su Dali snorted. Disdainfully. In his view, the supplies from Lin Family Village were certainly nothing significant. Moreover, now that he had killed the hunting team from Lin Family Village, the supplies would still belong to him. Su Dali’s eyes shifted, and he spoke, well, let’s see if your supplies are enough to buy. Your lives. You all step forward and put down the supplies on your shoulders, let me see what’s inside before I decide whether to forgive you. Su Dali thought that when the fight broke out he shouldn’t damage the supplies from Lin family village. So, he first deceived the other party into handing over the supplies. Once the fighting started he would have no reservations and would go all out. Lin Fu was not foolish, he knew very well that Su Dali’s words were not very credible. However, the current situation was stronger than the individual and any delay was beneficial. Lin Fu’s mind raced, trying to come up with an escape plan within this limited time. He waved his hand, signaling the hunting team to hand over the goods. The hunters from Lin. Family village looked tense, stepping forward one by one to pile the goods in the open space. Lin Shen was no exception, he placed the beast materials. He was carrying on the ground and then slowly stepped back. However, he did not retreat into the crowd but instinctively stood in front of Lin Fu. Lin. Shen’s mind was also racing. He was not worried about Su Dali, he had already recognized Su Dali’s strength. The other party was definitely not as strong. as the silver-spotted tiger. Lin Chen could kill a silver-spotted tiger with two darts, and he estimated that it would take at most three darts to kill. Su Dali, and that was considering Su Dali was a human warrior whose fighting skills might be more varied. What Lin Chen was worried about was that. Lin family village was surrounded. If a fight broke out, while he and Su Dali were engaged, the underlings of the wolf den might shoot darts indiscriminately. The hunting team from Lin family village and Lin Fu would likely suffer casualties. Although casualties were normal in the wilderness, and could. Not be completely avoided, Lin Chin hoped that since he was present he could find a way to minimize the losses. He kept his eyes on Su Dolly’s every move, waiting for an opportunity. Ha, you are quite understanding. But if you really want to buy your lives, then we need to see what you have. Su Dolly sneered, stepping forward two paces and using his nine-ring broadsword to cut open several burlap bags from Lin family village. Inside were just. Some wild vegetables and low-grade medicinal herbs. Su Dolly couldn’t help but snort, his expression darkening. Then he opened the package containing the beast materials, checking for anything valuable inside. Suddenly, Sue Dali’s gaze sharpened, drawn to something within the package. What is this? Sue. Dali completely opened the package with his sword, revealing food inside. Immediately, his expression began to change. First, he was slightly stunned. Then a look of fear flashed across his face and finally, he was left in shock. Damn it, this is. Sue Dali did not believe that a rundown place like Lin Family Village could have anything good. If the other party wasn’t his enemy, he wouldn’t even bother to lead people to rob a village like Lin. Family Village. He openly used his knife to pry open the supplies from Lin Family Village, much like a person of high status blowing up a puppy’s food. Bowl with firecrackers. It was a kind of malicious pleasure stemming from superiority. He was humiliating Lin Family Village. However, when Sue Dali opened the package of beast materials, he was captivated by two tiger skins inside. They were the pelts of silver-spotted tigers. Sue Dali couldn’t believe. That Lin family village could actually hunt such ferocious beasts as silver-spotted tigers, IT looked quite fresh, as if it had just been processed a few days ago. The lingering scent of the tiger was still strong in the air. When Sue Dolly peeled back two tiger skins, he saw that one of them was enormous. The fur shimmered with a metallic luster. Sue Dolly’s expression changed, he recalled a rather unpleasant memory. When the skin of the silver spotted tiger was fully spread out, he stared intently at some protrusions on the back of the skin, which were the marks of the tumors on the back of the Silver spotted male tiger. This was the peak of its primary ferocity, a sign that it was about to become a mid-level ferocious beast. At this point, Sue Dolly’s heart suddenly jolted. Wasn’t this the silver spotted tiger that had chased him that day? Damn it! Even with 20 people, they couldn’t do anything to it and almost got bitten to death. How could the skin of this silver spotted tiger appear here? How could it have been hunted by the Lin family? Village? Could it be that after killing the silver spotted tiger’s mate, it went mad and starved itself to death? Did the people of Lin Family Village pick it up for cheap? Su Dali was completely stunned. The fact that Lin Family Village killed the silver-spotted tiger was quite surreal. It was hard to connect the dots. Su Dali’s mind was filled with just one word. Why? Whoosh. Whoosh. Just as Su Dali was lost in thought, two whistling sounds came from beside his ears. But, but, Su Dali turned his head to look at his trusted subordinates beside him. Suddenly, a warm liquid sprayed all over his face. The elite subordinates who had been standing behind him were sent flying backward as if they had been hit by a speeding carriage. What was. Happening? Sudali had no time to wipe the blood off his face, instead, he tightened his eyelids to force the blood that had entered his eyes out. At the. Same time, a sudden warning in his heart made him instinctively dodge to the right. He was experienced enough to still make the correct instinctive. Reaction even in such a situation. Whoosh. Put. In just half a breath, a shadow pierced through his right chest. a hole larger than a fist was created. In Sudali’s right chest, Sudali turned to look at a boy of about 10 years old who was holding up a fourth throwing dart. Martial. Artist. Cough. Half of Sudali’s lung was shattered by the dart and as he struggled to say those two words, a large amount of blood and organ fragments spilled from the corner of his mouth. He understood now he knew why Lin family village could hunt the silver-spotted tiger. He had answered his own question. But, it was a bit too late. Unlike Lin Chen, who had a golden finger, Su Dali was not very keen on assessing the danger level of his opponent. Especially since the opponent was just a half-grown boy, someone who hadn’t caught Su Dali’s attention at all before. In fact, the moment he first saw the silver-spotted tiger skin, he should have realized that there were experts in Lin Family Village. If that had been the case, perhaps he would have had a chance to fight back. Su Dali couldn’t believe that among the Lin Family Village team, there was a seemingly young guy hiding such skills. The moment. Su Dali was distracted by the silver-spotted tiger skin was the opportunity for Lin Chen to strike. Seeing Su Dali severely injured, Lin Chen smiled at him. He sincerely said, thank you, Su Dali, really thank you for teaching me a lesson. After saying that, Lin Chen threw the dart back. Su Dali, who was already incapacitated, had no way to dodge and was pierced through the heart. Lin Chen didn’t waste any time. When the hunting team from Lin family village saw him make a move, they also took the initiative to attack the people from the Wolf Denver. The surrounded people surprisingly turned the tables. For a moment, the people from the wolf den were caught off guard. Lin Shen then drew the last dart from behind and joined the battle. As a primary martial artist using basic shooting techniques against these ordinary hunters and bandits, it was a one-sided slaughter. The battle, which started abruptly, ended quickly as well, taking less than three minutes. With Lin Shen backing them up, all ten members of the wolf den were completely wiped out.On the side of the Lin family village hunting team, two people were injured by the enemy. One was shot in the shoulder by a dart, and the other was stabbed. In the stomach during close combat. Lin’s father examined them and, fortunately, neither had fatal injuries. Thank goodness, thank goodness. Up ahead is the Shadwa shop, where there are medicines for sale, and even professional doctors. The problem isn’t too serious. Lin’s father still bore. A look of anxiety and fear on his face, but he spoke to reassure everyone. He looked at the bodies of the wild wolf gang scattered on the ground, still, feeling somewhat dazed. He could hardly believe the reality. Lin Chen picked up his darts one by one, wiped the blood off on the bodies of his opponents, and then put them back in his backpack. He was quite satisfied with this outcome. Logically, when fighting, one should capture the leader first, so he should have gone after Su Dali first. However, Lin Chen was afraid that the two elite fighters beside Su Dali were much stronger than ordinary people and would cause significant harm to the Lin family village hunting team. So he took the risk and killed those two first. Unexpectedly, by chance, he ended. up killing su dolly’s two subordinates first which splattered blood into su dolly’s eyes this affected su dolly again it made it much easier to kill su dolly even easier than when he killed the silver striped tiger of course this was also related to su dolly being unsettled by the silver striped tiger’s skin under normal circumstances he wouldn’t have been so dazed the opponent might be a martial artist someone with combat skills and experience unlike most low-level ferocious beasts which only acted on instinct This knife is quite well made. Lin Chen picked up Su Dali’s nine ring, broadsword and weighed it in his hand. Then he looked at Su Dali’s unblinking face, somewhat lost in thought. Just as Su Dali took his last breath, Lin, Chen received a notification. Hashtag kill a junior martial artist to gain one point of free potential Lin Chen couldn’t help but feel a bit dazed. Su Dali has. Always been said to possess innate strength, he really is a junior martial artist. Indeed. If it were just innate strength, someone with a bit more. Power might have stronger combat ability than an ordinary person, but it would be impossible to kill a ferocious beast like the female silver -striped tiger with one blow. It’s just that, not only can killing entry-level ferocious beasts grant free potential, it turns out that killing entry-level martial artists can do the same. This is indeed a good path. Lin Chen smiled at this thought inside. In the wasteland of the apocalypse, there would surely be no shortage of conflicts among martial artists, since ordinary people at the bottom could be slaughtered by the wild wolf gang, their would definitely be bloody battles among martial artists as well. After all, martial artists only have enhanced strength, their human nature remains. The same. Su Dali was quite a good person. Not only did he drop equipment for me, but he also gave me experience and even taught me a lesson. What? Lin Shen referred to as Su Dali teaching him a lesson was actually about cutting the grass to remove the roots, severing danger at its source. Previously, when Lin Shen saw Su Dali being chased by the silver-striped tiger, he didn’t take him seriously. For a while after that, he didn’t pay any. Attention to the wild wolf gang. That was a huge mistake. Lin Shen didn’t expect Su Dali to escape a disaster and even bring people here to rob the Lin. Family village. This realization made Lin Shen feel a bit fearful. It also awakened him. In the future, if he made enemies with someone, he would have. To cut the grass and remove the roots to feel at ease. He absolutely couldn’t be careless. Just think, if one day Lin Shen wasn’t around in the Lin. Family village hunting team was blocked by the wild wolf gang. The consequences would be too terrifying. As Lin Chen experienced more events, not only was his strength increasing but his mindset was also slowly changing. He was becoming more adapted to the wilderness. Xiao Jing, I didn’t expect you to easily kill Su Dali. I was just panicking, not knowing what to do. Thankfully, you have such great skills. After calming the hunting team, Lin’s father came to Lin Chen’s side. He looked at Lin Chen with a complex expression. Just moments ago, Lin’s father had been in a state of panic. mouth even blistering from anxiety. He felt certain that they were doomed that the Lin family village had reached a dead end. Lin’s father knew Lin Chen. Was powerful, even capable of killing the silver-striped tiger however, Lin’s father did not expect that Sudali, a notorious figure who had gained fame in the wilderness for many years, could be killed by Lin Chen as easily as one would kill a chick. It should be noted that just less than a month ago, Lin Chen was the kind of ordinary person who nearly died from a single bite of a silver flower snake. It’s alright, father. The danger from the wild wolf village has been completely eliminated. Lin Chen smiled and comforted Lin’s father. Lin’s father reacted and his expression relaxed considerably. With both heads of the wild wolf village dead and around 40 to 50 hunters lost, they had already lost their power. Even if Lin family village did not have a martial artist like Lin Chen, the remaining strength of the wild wolf village was probably about the same as that of the original Lin family village. They had now fallen from being a tyrant of the wilderness to the lowest tier of forces. There was no longer any need to worry about being bullied by this evil neighbor. Father, let’s see what treasures Sudali sent us. They are all dead, and these two carts and the supplies are now unowned. Lin family village had never taken the initiative to rob. They only engaged in armed conflict with the people of the wild wolf village, and that was due to being provoked into a fight. Now that the people of the wild wolf village were dead and the supplies were unowned, Lin family village. could claim the unowned supplies, consider it as medical expenses. Lin’s father turned to look at the carts left by the wild wolf village, and his expression became excited. Not to mention the supplies, just these two trained striped horses are worth a lot. But, Lin’s father showed a mix of excitement and worry. Since we have horses and carts, we also need to build a simple road to connect the broken road. It’s several kilometers, that’s quite a bit of work. Lin Shen blanced at Lin’s father upon hearing this. Lin Shen thought to himself, what road to build? The combat power of the wild wolf village is gone, we can just take over their village directly. If their carts can come out, doesn’t that mean there’s already a ready-made simple road? Moreover, the wild wolf village is definitely bigger than Lin family village, with better land. Lin Shen did not voice this thought. He knew his father was a straightforward man and might not agree with his ideas. So Lin Shen planned to go to the market and then head to the wild wolf village alone to check the situation. Just as Lin Chen was contemplating how to deal with the wild wolf village in the future, Lin’s father had already led people to begin inspecting the supplies on the carts. Wow! Almost all of it is materials from fierce beasts, at least they are materials from non-mainstream fierce beasts. Indeed, the wild wolf village is truly prosperous. We’ve struck it rich this time. My goodness, the supplies from these two carts are equivalent to a month’s worth for the wild wolf village, comparable to our annual harvest. The hunters immediately erupted in cheers. Lin Shen glanced over but had little interest in scavenging. In fact, he couldn’t quite distinguish which materials were valuable at the moment, so it was pointless to go over and look. This knowledge would have to wait until Lin Shen visited the summer market at the Xia Duo shop to be filled in. Hey, wait a minute. Why do the people from the wild wolf village have two bags of wild vegetables? Suddenly, someone exclaimed. Most of the materials on the wild wolf village’s carts were from fierce beasts. They did not rely on selling wild vegetables, which were worthless, to make money, as they looked down on them. So the discovery of two bags of wild vegetables instead caught the attention of the hunters from Lin family village. Lin’s father. Also moved closer, glancing at them and saying, with such exquisite bags, they can’t be wild vegetables, right? I guess they are some valuable herbs. Otherwise, they wouldn’t deserve these two bags. Let me take a look, deep purple leaves. Oh my. Lin’s father exclaimed softly, warning, be careful. Don’t touch them randomly. These things have barbs and are sharp. Deep purple leaves? And they have barbs? Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s heart. Stirred. He casually inserted his nine-ring broadsword into the nearby cart’s supplies and walked towards another cart. Such a broadsword weighing dozens. Of pounds was indeed a good sword. However, Lin Chen had not practiced swordsmanship so it was not suitable for him die in the wilderness, every inch. Gained his strength and Lin Chen also found the gun to be very useful. It could even be thrown at a distance. So for the time being, Lin Chen had no plans to change weapons. Carrying a heavy broadsword was cumbersome, it was better to carry a couple more throwing darts instead. Let me take a look. Lin Chen walked up to Lin’s father and took the purple plant from his hands. At first glance, this purple plant reminded Lin Chen of the supplement. Herb that old Wang used to cook meat last time. It was about two feet tall, resembling wild perilla, but with a deeper color and dense backward facing. Thorns on the stem. Could it be the Qi supplement herb? Lin Shen stroked the thorns on the stem, recalling Old Wang’s description of the Qi supplement. Herb. Although these thorns could injure an ordinary person like Lin’s father, Lin Shen was careful enough not to get hurt. The important characteristics. Basically match. Lin Shen looked at the two exquisite cloth bags on the cart and opened them for inspection. One bag is dried, and the other is freshly. Picked. There must be about 150 to 60 plants in total. If it were just ordinary wild vegetables or herbs, the wolf den. wouldn’t treat them so seriously, even the bags are quite exquisite. It’s highly likely that this is indeed the Qi supplement herb. Lin Chen. Pondered. According to old wine, the Qi supplement herb was extremely precious and had remarkable effects. It was very beneficial for martial artists, increasing the energy absorption efficiency from ferocious beast meat by 30% and could even be used for alchemy. Perhaps these things are the most valuable harvest among the supplies of the wolf den. But, how could the wolf den gather so many chi supplement herbs? Lin Chen glanced at the two bags of chi supplement herbs placed in the center of the cart’s cargo area thinking to himself. After this delay, when the Lin family village hunting team finally entered the summer market, it was already quite late. Lin Chen curiously surveyed the wilderness fortress before him, perhaps calling it a fortress was a bit of an exaggeration. What appeared before Lin Chen was the well-known summer market. To Lin Chen, it seemed like a large village. expanded from the site of a highway service area. This made sense, as this area of wilderness could be considered mountainous. After leaving the dense forest, the Lynn family village had been progressing along the remnants of a highway. The summer market was right next to this highway remnant. The entrance to the summer market was a narrow gate, with a guard tower built about 8 or 9 meters high above the ramp. Outside the gate, there were also high walls about 7 or 8 meters tall, enclosing the original service area and a large area of the back mountain. Unlike the Lin family village, gate, which was mainly built with logs, the summer market’s gate and walls were constructed with several meters of brick and stone as a base, topped with logs and iron railings. Although those iron railings looked like they were made from local materials, as if collected from the highway remnants, Linchen noticed many car doors, truck frames, and other items patched onto the walls. Some were rusty, while others seemed to have been painted in various colors during later maintenance. It was a proper post-apocalyptic wasteland-style stronghold. The Lin family village hunting team lined up at the gate to register before entering. The interior of the summer market unfolded before Lin Chen, a lively commotion he had never experienced during his time and the wilderness hit him head on. Upon entering the summer market there was a huge open square, much larger than the Lin family village’s drying field. It looked like it had been converted from the parking lot of the original highway service area. At this moment there were already over a hundred people in the vast square. Many had set up stalls selling various mountain goods they had brought. Brown rice, homegrown brown rice. Plump and. Nutritious, eat three bowls and you’ll have the strength to kill a tiger. Selling mushrooms, button mushrooms, chicken mushrooms, lion’s mane. Mushrooms. Mushrooms you can eat with confidence, delicious in taste, guaranteed no poison and you won’t see little people after eating. Selling wild vegetables, we have sour vegetables, fiddlehead ferns. The vendors spontaneously set up stalls along both sides of the road after. Entering the village gate. For a moment, it really felt like a bustling market. Lin’s father turned to Lin Chan and explained, the square at the entrance is a free trading area. As long as you pay a certain management fee, each village can get a stall. Generally speaking, things of little value are sold here by everyone. In a moment, we will also rent a stall and arrange for someone to sell some wild vegetables and herbs here. After Lin’s father finished speaking, he exchanged glances with two hunters in the group. The hunters understood the meaning found the burden of ordinary mountain goods. from the cart, unloaded it, and left the group to find a suitable stall. Lin’s father then led the remaining people, driving the cart deeper into the area. Soon, they arrived at the end of the square. Here stood a row of houses, which were originally the supermarket and gas station of the highway. Service area. More expensive beast materials can’t be liquidated at the stalls in front. Because other villages also have these materials to some extent, everyone needs to sell them to exchange for more food. But fortunately, there are a few fixed shops inside the Xia Duo shop that purchase these materials, Lin’s father explained to Lin Chen. Hearing this, Lin Chen looked at the row of houses in front of him. This was indeed the shops inside the Xia Duo shop. Xia’s general store. Xia Ha Pharmaceutical. Lan Fan Ironworks. Lin Chen examined the shop signs in front of him, the store. Names were very down to earth and accurately described the functions of the shops. This made Lin Chen feel a bit dazed. It was as if, it was as if Lin. Chen had entered a game world, barely grasping the mechanics of leveling up and fighting monsters. Then he found himself in a novice village, seeing, the general store, pharmacy, and weapon shop typical of a novice village. This feeling was something anyone who had played games would understand. These shops are all permanent stores of the Xia Duo shop. Even when there isn’t a big market, you can come here to purchase or sell materials. They, say they have higher level channels to liquidate these beast materials. And the gold coins circulating in our villages are also obtained through trading. With these shops, every type of material has its purchase price. After we exchange for gold coins, we can obtain basic survival supplies like salt, rice, weapons, and medicines from the shops. Lin’s father patiently explained the ins and outs of the Xia Duo shop to Lin Chen, answering the doubts Lin. Chen had always had. Lin Chen had always been confused about why Lin Jia village was just a hunting village. It neither farmed nor had blacksmithing skills, and it didn’t even have a means to obtain salt. Yet the village seemed to live in the Iron Age, with rough rice to eat and iron weapons for hunting and fighting. The root of it all turned out to be the Xia Duo Shop. Lin’s father first led the group into the Xia’s general store, which was the largest of the three shops. According to Lin’s father, the general store was a self-operated store of the Xia Duo Shop, the weapon shop and pharmacy on. The site seemed to be operated in cooperation with other forces and the Xia Duo Shop. The general store was indeed the largest, most of the materials. from Lingia village had to be sold to the general store and they also needed to purchase many supplies from the general store. For example, salt, which was an indispensable item. This was something that couldn’t be traded from other villages. Upon entering the general store, it was likely the original supermarket hall of the service area covering a large area. There were quite a few goods inside, but unlike a proper supermarket with a dazzling array of colorful items, the general store felt more like a warehouse-style wholesale store. Bags of rough rice were piled up in heaps, directly using burlap sacks. The salt next to it wasn’t packaged in small bags but was directly stored in woven bags with a capacity of 50 pounds rice, salt, and dried. Beast meat strips were the main products in the general store, occupying most of the shop’s space. Lin Chen’s gaze shifted, and he saw the rugged shelves nearby. Besides those bulk goods, there were also some daily necessities on the shelves. There were even bottles and jars of alcohol, cigarettes, and other supplies. However, the variety was limited and most of the packaging was crude, giving a sense of cheapness. But Lin Chen knew that in this apocalyptic wilderness, these items were luxuries. Just because the packaging wasn’t exquisite didn’t mean they were truly cheap. At least in Lin Jia Village, Lin Chen had never seen cigarettes or alcohol. The low -grade beast skins, claws, teeth, and other items sold for a total of 1,000 gold coins. Some slightly rare and precious wild vegetables and low-level herbs sold for over 100 gold coins combined. Lin’s father had sold most of the supplies at the general store totaling over 1,000 gold coins. We’ve never made this much money in one haul. Lin’s father displayed the gold coins he had received to Lin Chen. The reason the beast materials sold for so much was largely due to Lin Chen’s rise and the killing of many low-grade beasts. A considerable portion also came from the materials just taken from the Wolf Denver. The currency used in this world was not paper money but gold coins the size of a 1 yuan coin. The smallest unit was one gold coin and the largest was 100 gold coins. They were the same size, with the difference being their gold. Content, one gold coin contained 1% gold, while 100 gold coins contained 100% gold. Gold, regardless of the era, is a precious metal. In the wilderness, nothing is more credible as currency than using gold directly. Lin Chen pondered the value of these gold coins. One gold coin can buy 5 pounds of rice. At the general store, or 10 pounds of brown rice. Even for beast jerky, you can get about one pound. Salt is a bit scarce and thus more expensive. A 50-pound bag of salt costs 100 gold coins, but 50 pounds of salt is enough for the whole village for half a year. It seems that over 1,000 gold coins is indeed a considerable amount. Lin Chen had a rough idea of the purchasing power of gold coins. One gold coin was roughly equivalent to over 10 yuan. In Chinese currency, so over 1,000 gold coins was over 10,000 yuan. As for salt, it was extremely scarce in the wilderness. Its importance surpassed that of rice and brown rice. Mountain people could eat meat without rice, but they couldn’t live without salt. Otherwise, they would lack strength and their bodies would deteriorate due to a long-term deficiency of certain trace elements. Thus, the price of salt was higher. Lin’s father’s money hadn’t even warmed up before it was nearly spent. He immediately ordered several thousand pounds of brown rice and hundreds of pounds of salt from the general store. Originally, they couldn’t carry back so much. Now, with two horse -drawn carts, they could manage it. If necessary, they could find a way to. Transported back to the village in batches over several days when they reached impassable areas. After arranging all this, Lin’s father took the hunting team out of the general store. He stepped toward the weapon shop while talking to Lin Chen. Although we’ve sold most of the beast materials, this is still just a small part of the total value. I estimate that the most valuable items are still those primary beast materials, like the silver spotted. tiger skin, and those from the wolf den. These materials fetch a higher price at the weapon shop, many items can be directly processed into weapons. And armor. Today, we finally enjoyed a day of prosperity, we might not even spend all our money. And in the weapon shop, there are even better. Weapons for sale. If we have enough gold coins, Xiao Jing, you can also see if there’s anything suitable. Upon hearing his father’s words, Lin Chen’s eyes lit up. He had long been dissatisfied with his dart, which was inadequate for showcasing his marksmanship. Would the weapon shop have something? Better? One primary beast’s silver -spotted tiger skin. Zha Zha, what a pity, there’s a one meter long wound on the back, ruining the entire tiger skin. What was originally worth 150 gold coins is now only worth 70 gold coins for you. The clerk at the weapon shop examined the beast materials brought by Lin family village and priced them one by one. Oh, you actually have a silver -spotted tiger skin, and it’s even bigger. Wow, this silver-spotted. Tiger is no ordinary beast, its fur shines silver, looking like a bunch of embroidered needles. The main thing is that it’s still intact. The clerk’s expression changed in shock, and a hint of appreciation appeared in his eyes. Receiving good items was also quite beneficial for him. Not bad. Not bad, this silver-spotted tiger skin can be valued at 500 gold coins. The clerk wrote down the silver-spotted tiger skin and the purchase price in his notebook, emphasizing it with a stroke of his pen. Oh, you guys have quite a lot of fierce beast materials this time, nearly 10 different kinds of fierce beasts, right? The clerk suddenly exclaimed, turning to glance at the people from Lin family village. He noticed that they looked somewhat unfamiliar, which made him even more puzzled. Which village are you from? You seem to have had good luck this time, the clerk muttered to himself. There. Weren’t many villages in the wilderness capable of hunting so many low-level fierce beasts in a month. Even the hunting team from the Summer Forge. Wouldn’t dare to say they had such a harvest every month. And the people from Lin family village looked a bit unfamiliar, they rarely came to the weapon. Shop. That’s why the clerk had such a doubt. Lin father smiled but said nothing. Although there were quite a few fierce beast materials here, most of them were from the wild wolf village. Their origins weren’t exactly honorable. So Lin father was unwilling to speak about it. The clerk didn’t mind. He was only responsible for receiving goods and making a profit, not concerned with matters outside the wilderness. who cares if you stole it, picked it up, or. Soon, he registered all the materials and handed them over to Lin father for inspection. These materials add up to a total of 5 ,489 gold coins. Considering your abundant resources and the large volume of this transaction, I can take the liberty to say it’s 5,500 gold coins. The clerk said with a smile. By rounding up, he actively added some gold coins for Lin family village, not out of kindness, but because the three fixed stores of. Summer Forge all collected fierce beast materials, creating a competitive relationship. Being polite to customers was a business tactic for the weapon. Shop clerk Lin father and the others had never seen such a large sum of money. Just over 1,000 coins was enough to make them happy. The hunting team from Lin family village exchanged glances, naturally very satisfied. So they immediately settled the transaction of materials and gold coins. Xiao Jing, do you have any weapons you like? Lin father said generously. Lin Shen had not been watching the clerk count the materials. As soon as he entered the weapon shop, he was captivated by the weapons hanging on the shelves and walls. In fact, there weren’t many types of weapons in the shop. Mainly long. Spears and knives dominated the selection. This was the wilderness, and these were the weapons everyone loved to use. Fancy items like swords, nunchaku, and ame daggers weren’t popular. However, even among long spears, there were many varieties. There were 5-meter, 4-meter, and over 3-meter long spears. Some had narrow spearheads, some were double-edged, some had triangular spikes, and others had crescent hooks that looked more like halberds. They are. Really are. But there are too many types, all much better than our throwing darts. It’s a bit dazzling at the moment, Lin Chen replied. He didn’t look. At the standard long spears that were 4 or 5 meters long, he focused more on those within 3 meters. Although there were long spear techniques. In the overlord spear method, Lin Chen knew that given his current environment, short spears were the most suitable. Mainly because short spears could. Also be thrown, which was one of Lin Chen’s main tactics at the moment. It’s okay, take your time to look and choose carefully. This time we have reaped. A lot, if you like something, we will buy it. Lin father felt confident with money in hand. Previously, Lin family village would never have shopped. At such a high-end weapon store. Because they had no money and couldn’t bear to spend.As for the throwing darts and hunting knives in the village. They were obtained through barter with mountain goods from other villages that had blacksmiths. Those blacksmiths collected some discarded steel from. before the disaster in the wilderness, melted it down, and forged simple throwing darts and hunting knives. The quality is hard to describe. However, Lin Chen is currently the village’s martial force, and since this haul was largely due to his efforts, purchasing weapons for him is also a way to enhance his combat power, which can be considered as acquiring production materials. This is not a waste. Guest, you have a good eye. The short gun you are looking at has quite the background. A sales clerk approached. Seeing Lin Shan staring at a short gun, he quickly switched to introduction mode. This short gun is 2.8 meters long, while it’s not very long, it is indeed made by a big company. It is genuinely crafted by Lan Fang Company, designed by their engineers who took into account the complex terrain of the dense wilderness to create the perfect length. Lin Shan looked at the clerk with. Confusion. Lan Fang Company? This was another new term he had heard. The clerk smiled and said, yes, Lan Fang Company, a giant in weaponry in the entire. southwestern region. The weapons they produce are all high-quality, never low-end goods. As he spoke, the clerk took the short gun off the wall. He pointed at the gun’s tip and introduced, look at this gun tip, it’s 60 centimeters long and weighs 30 kilograms, featuring a triangular spike design, which is more conducive to stabbing and bleeding. The most important thing is the material of this gun tip, it uses a primary alloy, and during forging, some materials from beasts above the intermediate level were added. Theoretically, even an ordinary person wielding this gun can easily break. Through the defenses of intermediate beasts, the clerk introduced the shotgun’s extraordinary features, and Lin Chen nodded in understanding. The silver-spotted tiger was still just an intermediate beast, but it was tough and thick-skinned. Lin’s father had a hard time cutting through its corpse with an ordinary hunting knife. And this gun barrel is made from a rare wood with exceptional toughness, and it also employs a mysterious technique. Soaked in the blood of high-level beasts. Just the barrel alone, even without the gun tip, would be quite powerful as a wooden stick. The clerk handed the short gun to Lin Chen, finishing the introduction of the gun tip and then the barrel. Lin Chen weighed the short gun in his hands, feeling its weight, and was somewhat satisfied. His own throwing darts had poorly made tips, and the barrels were just suitable sticks found in the wilderness. Indeed, this was not on the same level as weapons designed and manufactured by such a big company. Lin Chen felt that with this short gun in hand, he could. achieve over a 10% increase in combat power with the overlord spear technique. This thought excited him. How much is this short gun? Lin Chen. Asked. Seeing Lin Chen’s interest in inquiring about the price, the clerk became excited. You are a discerning customer. This short gun from Lan. Fong Company is priced at 5 ,000 gold coins, but considering you have sold us so many beast materials, I can apply to the manager for a 10% discount. If. You truly want it. Just as the clerk finished speaking, Lin’s father, who was about to advise Lin Chen to buy it regardless of the price, suddenly changed his expression. Ah! Lin’s father opened his mouth wide, looking innocently at the clerk and then at the short gun in Lin Chen’s hands. He just wanted to see if this thing was made entirely of gold. The throwing darts from the village could also create a blood hole when they pierced someone. This thing would do the same. Why was it priced so high? The Lin family village had just sold all their beast materials for only 5,500 gold coins. A complete. Tiger skin from a fierce beast like the silver-spotted tiger was hard to come by and sold for only 500 gold coins. Lin Chen was also taken aback by. The price. 5 ,000 gold coins, based on the purchasing power of gold coins, was equivalent to 25,000 gene of rice.If it were exchanged for rice, it would be. Enough for everyone in Lin Jia village to eat for a year. Lin Chen glanced at the clerk and said honestly, that’s a bit expensive, I thought it would. Be at most a few hundred gold yuan each. If it really were two or three hundred gold yuan each, Lin Chen planned to buy six or seven of them, using one as his main melee weapon. The others would be carried as ranged throwing weapons. Upon hearing Lin Chen’s words, the clerk seemed to take offense. What kind of joke are you making, sir? This is a primary alloy weapon produced by Lanfang Company. The long spears you mentioned, costing two or three hundred each, or even those under a hundred, we do have in our store. Look, the clerk pointed to a row of long spears in the corner. But those. were made by craftsmen from the Shadwa base, using ordinary steel collected from the wilderness. Would you like to take a look? Following the clerk’s finger, Lin Shan saw a row of long spears that were slightly more refined than the throwing darts from Lin Jia village. However, just from the appearance, they were not much different from his own throwing darts, aside from being a bit more aesthetically pleasing. I don’t want those, I could just pick up scrap metal in the wild, sharpen it and attach it to a long stick and it would have the same effect. Lin Shan shook his head, indicating his. refusal. Then he glanced at his father who winced slightly at the thought of spending money but still nodded. Lin Shen then said, then I’ll take this. Short gun, if you can give me a 20% discount, I’ll buy it right now. I’m serious, I’m not joking. The clerk was taken aback and immediately said, with a serious expression, sir, I can’t authorize a 20% discount, but I can go ask the manager for approval, please wait a moment. With that, he turned to seek the manager’s approval for the price. Lin Shen didn’t mind and continued to browse the store. He knew that the clerk’s so-called price application was just a ruse. If the 20% discount couldn’t be granted, the clerk would continue to haggle. This was a sales tactic they used, pretending. It was difficult to get the 20% discount to discourage customers from pushing for a lower price. A short gun priced at 5,000 gold yuan would still cost 4,000 gold yuan even with a discount. For Lin’s father, spending the windfall he had just received was a bit painful. But Lin Shen didn’t think that way. The hunting team from Linjia village had only 8 members, with 2 injured and receiving treatment, and even though they had raided 2 carts from, the wolf den, Lin’s father had already purchased a lot of rice and salt, essentially filling the carts. So this time, the money they had on hand was, bound to be unspent, and they would be bringing back a large sum of gold yuan. Lin Shen believed that money not spent was just waste. Even if the gold, yuan was made of gold, it wouldn’t do. It was better to invest in oneself, acquire more powerful weapons, and enhance one’s combat ability. With the short gun, Lin Chen could kill ferocious beasts more easily and obtain materials to turn into gold yuan. Keeping gold yuan in hand wouldn’t help him slay. Beasts. This deal was advantageous no matter how you looked at it. Moreover, this transaction wouldn’t deplete all the gold yuan in Linjia village. Lin. Chen remembered that there were still two bags of chi replenishing grass on the cart, according to Old Wang, and considering the wolf den’s seriousness. About chi replenishing grass, Lin Chen felt that the value of the grass was the greatest. However, he would have to wait to see the prices at the pharmacy. They often offered better prices for herbs. The clerk went back and forth several times before finally finishing his act. He claimed that he had. Painstakingly requested the manager’s approval to sell the Lanfang short gun at a 20% discount. It was also because the manager was in a good mood. Considering the abundant materials Lin Jia Village had supplied to the weapon store, the clerk even praised Lin Chen for his good luck. Lin Chen smiled but didn’t say much. In fact, while he was idly browsing the store he had caught a glimpse behind the door. The clerk’s so-called trip to consult the manager was just a pretense he was actually hiding in the backroom drinking tea. However, Lin Shin didn’t care about that little detail. He really liked the short gun and that was enough being overly calculative about a price of 1 or 200 gold coins is completely unnecessary. It’s a waste of time and energy. This is the difference between a martial artist and an ordinary person. For an ordinary person, 100 gold coins is equivalent to 500 gene of rice, which is an incredible fortune. For a martial artist like Lin Chen, killing a silver-spotted tiger, not counting the beast meat, can yield materials worth several hundred gold coins. Before he had the Lan Fang short gun, Lin Chen could kill it as easily as chopping vegetables. With a good weapon, it became as easy as eating and drinking. After the transaction of money and goods was completed, Lin Chen inserted the Lan Fang short gun into his. backpack and followed Lin father and the others to the pharmacy boss do you accept this Lin father asked he didn’t know the price of this item and had no idea how much it was worth so he asked a bit cautiously the clerk glanced at the cheer replenishing grass in Lin father’s hand and said cheer replenishing grass this is a good thing dried is 80 gold coins fresh is 100 gold coins how many do you have the clerk’s words stunned Lin father who then showed a face full of surprise we have two large bags Lin father randomly displayed the two bags of cheer replenishing grass to the pharmacy clerk. This item was taken by force and he had no idea it was so valuable, no one had actually counted how many there were. Immediately, Lin father began to tally. There are 56 fresh ones and a bit more dried. 90. Lin father exclaimed in surprise as he counted. He didn’t expect that these two bags of unremarkable herbs would actually be worth over 10,000 gold coins. The pharmacy clerk was also taken aback. He hadn’t anticipated that the hunting team from Lin Family Village, looking so unremarkable, would produce so many valuable chi-replenishing grasses at once. The clerk carefully examined the Lin Family Village hunting team, his gaze sweeping over the Lan Fong shotgun on Lin Chen’s back. He immediately felt reassured. Although this group looked like ordinary mountain hunters, this young man was carrying a weapon of considerable value, indicating he was not an ordinary person. Since they were not ordinary people, the origin of the chi-replenishing grass could be explained. The clerk also counted the quality of the cherry plenishing grass and then said, the dried and fresh ones combined are worth 12,800 gold coins. You have a large quantity, we can offer you 13 ,000 gold coins. Do you want to sell them all? Before Lin father could speak, Lin Chen interjected, sell all the wet ones, half of the dried ones, and sell you 50. Recalculate the price, Lin Chen recalled what old Wang said about the wonderful uses of cherry plenishing grass, which can increase absorption efficiency when cooked with beast meat. so he planned to keep some for himself. He wasn’t sure how well the fresh ones would store, so he decided to keep the dried ones since the wet ones had a higher selling price. Well, then let’s settle on 9600 gold coins, I can’t give you more of a discount. Are you sure you don’t want to sell them all? I’ll give you an extra 200 gold coins. The clerk felt a bit regretful, thinking what was wrong with. These people, why bring so many if they weren’t going to sell them all? Lin Chen decisively shook his head, rejecting the clerk’s proposal. The clerk. nodded, then carefully counted the cheer replenishing grass and began trading with Lin father. He didn’t forget to turn back and say, since you’ve sold so much cheer replenishing grass, do you need to buy some common medicines for backup? Given that you are a big client, I can also give you some discounts on the medicines you buy. After completing the transaction, the clerk turned around to promote the store’s medicines to everyone. The main goal was to hope that the money earned by others in the store would be spent there. They made a profit once from the purchase of supplies and then earned another. Profit from selling medicines. Making money on both ends. Lin father nodded and then listed out a shopping list. Given the current situation in Lin family village, they indeed needed to buy some antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and similar medications. Previously, when someone in the village was injured, they couldn’t afford medicine and had to rely on some wild herbs to get by. Ultimately, it was all left to fate. Now that they had money, they would definitely buy some precious medicines. Lynch and glanced at the pharmacy counter. There weren’t many types of medicines available.A very simple. White bottle contained between 20 to 50 capsules, with no manufacturer or certification information on it. It was crudely labeled with a name. It was. Probably some penicillin, amoxicillin, or similar. There wasn’t even any pain relief like ibuprofen. In the wilderness, there’s no room for pretentiousness. If it hurts, you just endure it, as no one is willing to take painkillers. However, these medicines were not cheap, often costing hundreds of gold yuan for a single bottle. Such medicines are quite precious, and ordinary mountain dwellers in the wilderness simply cannot afford them, even a glance at them is a luxury. Lin’s father casually bought a few bottles of important antibiotics, spending several thousand gold yuan. Even if they could save a life, he couldn’t help but feel a twitch in his eyelids, feeling quite pained. After receiving the bottles, he carefully stored them in his backpack, treating them like treasures. Lin Shen didn’t pay much attention to his father’s shopping. He had noticed one thing, these antibiotics were mostly aimed at ordinary people. After becoming a junior martial artist, his own immunity had nearly surpassed the effectiveness of these antibiotics. To put it simply, take the venom of a silver flower snake. An ordinary person like Lin Shen would be in dire straits after a single bite. But now, if Lin Shen were bitten, he would probably just feel dizzy for a day and lie down for a night, and that would be about it. The body refinement technique was not practiced. in vain. Suddenly, Lin Chen’s gaze was drawn to several glass bottles that looked much more refined and polite. Inside these bottles were pills the size of pigeon eggs. The label on the bottle read Vitality Pills. Each bottle contained about 10 pills and was priced over 100 yuan. Boss, are these vitality pills made from vitality grass and beast meat extracts? Lin Chen suddenly asked. The clerk immediately smiled and replied, yes, these vitality pills are very beneficial for martial artists. This young man looks like a martial artist, why not buy a few bottles? Lin Chen shook his head. And instead asked, I don’t need vitality pills, do you have any Qi recovery pills for sale? Upon hearing this, the clerk’s expression immediately. Turned respectful. The vitality pills were for beginners in martial arts, while the Qi recovery pills were for those just starting out. By asking this. Question, Lin Chen proved that he was someone who had made progress in martial arts, at least close to entering the next level. The clerk scrutinized. Lin Chen carefully, feeling somewhat puzzled, Strange, the martial artists in this wilderness are all well known, I’ve basically seen them all. Where? Did this one suddenly come from? The clerk thought to himself, but immediately said, we do have Qi recovery pills, but they cost 1500 gold yuan per bottle, and each bottle also contains 10 pills. Those are quite precious, not many people ask for them in the market, so they aren’t displayed on the counter. Hearing this, Lin Chen frowned slightly. 1500 gold yuan per bottle? That’s 15 times more expensive than the vitality pills. The clerk. Quickly explained, you can’t think of it that way, sir. You have to know that to make a bottle of Qi recovery pills, it requires 5 stalks of vitality, grass, and also 100 pounds of primary beast meat to extract and refine these 10 Qi recovery pills. It’s only natural for it to be a bit expensive. Linchen calculated in his mind and said, 5 stalks of vitality grass cost 500 gold yuan and 100 pounds of primary beast meat cost 100 gold yuan. That’s only 600 gold yuan, right? The clerk laughed upon hearing this, sir, you can’t calculate it like that. Qi recovery pills are considered a type of primary precious medicine, on the same level as the gun on your back. The craftsmen who can produce such precious medicines are also rare. High-quality artisans, just the craftsman’s fee for a bottle of Qi recovery pills would be several hundred gold yuan, excluding the material and labor. Costs, the pharmaceutical company needs to make a profit and our sales store also needs to earn something. Lin Shen nodded upon hearing this, it. really was that kind of reasoning. These things are valuable due to the craftsmanship, and every link in the chain needs to make a profit, the clerk might have felt a bit moved and hesitant seeing Lin Chen, and he immediately advised, customer, although the Qi recovery pill is a bit expensive, its effects are remarkable. What if a martial artist is out in the wild, entangled in a battle with a beast of equal strength, and their body is exhausted? Even if you immediately eat a few pounds of beast meat, you would still need to rest for an hour or two to recover slowly, right? Lin Chen nodded, it was. Indeed like that. When he practiced martial arts in the village, after depleting his energy, he needed to rest for at least an hour after eating to absorb the food. The clerk continued, this is where the Qi recovery pill comes into play. Just think about it, a small Qi recovery pill contains the energy of 10 pounds of beast meat. Moreover, due to the special method of integrating the properties of the Qi recovery herb, a martial artist can immediately recover 20% of their energy after consuming the pill. Within 5 minutes, they can recover over half of their energy, and within 10 minutes, fully absorb the energy of 10 pounds of primary beast meat. Customer, think about it, if you encounter an equally matched opponent in. The wild, having a chi recovery pill in hand is like having an extra life to suppress the other party, right? Of course, the recovery effect of the chi. Recovery pill I mentioned is based on primary martial artists. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen was instantly moved. Money is truly a good thing, it can. Really buy treasures. Based on the clerk’s description, Lin Chen suddenly thought of a way to exploit a loophole. Normally, he would digest and absorb beast meat and practice martial arts. In between, if he took a Qi recovery pill, it would replenish the energy of 10 pounds of beast meat, allowing him to double his training efficiency each day. Additionally, this thing itself is also a treasure for recovering energy and AP. Just as the clerk said, if Lin Chen encountered a pack of beasts or hostile martial artist forces in the wild, normally, two fists would be no match for four hands, but he could. rely on the Qi recovery pill to increase his combat endurance. I want three bottles. Lin Chen immediately made a decision, wanting a month’s supply. First, although spending several thousand gold coins over such a long time was a lot, Lin Chen was not anxious or flustered. With this month’s time, he could earn more gold coins the next time he came to the Xia Duo shop. Thinking of making money, Lin Chen suddenly squinted his eyes, recalling something. This time at the Xia Duo Shops Grand Market, the most valuable single item in Lin family village was the Qi recovery herb, which is the raw material for the Qi recovery pill. Where did the wolf den get so many Qi recovery herbs? There must still be people in the wolf den, I need to make a trip. Back to the wolf Denver. They can force us to reveal the whereabouts of the deer tribe, and in return, I can also force them to reveal the location of the Qi recovery herb fields. Both heads of their families are asleep, and a large number of hunters are not around. The remaining shrimp soldiers end. Crab generals definitely can’t guard such a large fortune. It’s like a child holding a gold bar in a bustling market, it might attract a disaster. What I’m doing, hmm, is also for their own good. After the hunting team from Lynn Family Village finished trading at the three shops, they took a cart to the general store to load rice and other supplies. They then headed towards the square, stopping their team at one side of the square. Lynn’s father and the others had just handled over 10,000 gold coins and were no longer paying attention to the wild vegetable stall in Lynn Family Village. Those wild vegetables, even if they could sell them all, would only amount to a few dozen gold coins, not worth much. Lin’s father arranged for someone to watch the cart and took Lin Chen to wander around the Xia Duo shop to broaden his horizons. There aren’t that many things in the cart, can we just leave two or three people to watch it? Lin Chen hesitated a bit. Lin’s father waved his hand and said, if we were in the wilderness, that would definitely not work. But here, there shouldn’t be a big problem, look over there. Lin’s father pointed to the surrounding walls of the square, and, They saw that almost every few dozen meters, there was a small team armed with weapons patrolling. Even on the rooftops of that row of shops, there were quite a few guards patrolling. At a glance, there were at least 200 visible sentries in the entire Xia Duo shop, because tonight is the big market. The Xia Duo shop is also very focused on safety issues, and all their guards are back to monitor the market tonight. The Xia Duo shop also has a hunting team, and they are the kind that hunts real ferocious beasts. Tonight, the square is filled with people from all the villages within a hundred. kilometers coming to the market and with so many people there are safety risks so the xia duo shop even temporarily recalled the hunting teams that specialize in hunting ferocious beasts to take on security duties tonight basically no outsiders dare to cause trouble inside the xia duo shop lin’s father explained then he pointed to the rooftops of the row of shops xiao jing look there’s a hunting team from the xia duo shop up there their combat power is very impressive not something ordinary guards can compare to they are the core strength of the xia duo shop Lin Chen followed. Lin’s father’s gaze. As mentioned earlier, the Xia Duo shop was established based on the site of a highway service area, the square where people gather. For the market is the parking lot of the service area. The fixed shop locations are the original supermarket of the service area. The original service area is surrounded by a huge wall and can only be considered an outer district. Behind the supermarket and gas station there is also a residential area. It is elevated and overlooks the entire square and outer district. That is the core area of the Xia Duo shop where the internal personnel live. If outsiders in the square were to cause a disturbance and threaten the inner district, they would first have to cross this row of shops to reach the back mountain area. The shops themselves not only have strong security forces but also fully armed security personnel. The guard team on the squares wall can also respond promptly. Finally, on the rooftops of the shops, there are elite teams from the hunting squad stationed. It’s no wonder the Xia Duo Shop dares to open the outer district and accommodate so many outside hunters for the big market. They indeed have sufficient strength. Lin Chen, squinted and glanced at those so-called hunting teams from the Xia Duo Shop, each dressed smartly and armed with excellent weapons. Their spirit and demeanor were completely different from the hunting teams of Lin Family Village or even the Wild Wolf Village. The hunting team of the Xia Duo Shop even wore standardized uniforms. The weapons in their hands were no longer simple throwing darts and hunting knives. There were no less than 30 uniformed personnel on the rooftop, and unlike the guard team that patrols, they were scattered in groups of 3 to 5, either standing or squatting. They surveyed the square from their elevated position. Since Lin Chen himself used a gun, he focused on the personnel armed with firearms. Upon closer inspection, Lin Chen couldn’t help but gasp. Most of their long and short guns were surprisingly comparable to the Lan Fang short gun he bought for several thousand. Gold. Look, this is what you call extravagant, this is extravagance. Lin Shen felt no significant disparity in his heart. He understood that. He was just a wild kid who suddenly became rich and could afford luxury weapons. But the others were the main force of the Xia Duo Shop, residing here. For a long time. So it was normal for them to have weapons of this caliber. Moreover, the weapons of the Xia Duo Shop’s hunting team were not all long. And short guns. They were surprisingly divided into several types. Lin Shen was secretly shocked. Did this mean that these people, even if not all were? accomplished in martial arts had started to engage in martial training? Did they each have their own combat techniques? Among them, some primarily. Used knives, similar to the big knives of Su Dali from Wild Wolf Village. There were also those who used sticks, like the long sticks wrapped in alloy. Skin on both ends. Even. Lin Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly as he saw that there were no less than 10 people whose main weapon was a bao. It was that. Kind of large bao, almost as tall as a person. Lin Chen had no understanding of bows, but he felt that the kind of large bao in the hands of the Xia Duo. Shops hunting team must require at least a hundred pounds of strength to draw. A team of ten archers. The Xia Duo Shops hunting team is quite. Extravagant. Lin Chen silently thought. In fact, if it were a primitive society, primitive people would have learned to use bows for hunting long ago, the. Bao almost shares the same dominant status as the spear and dart. However, very few use bows in the savage wilderness. Firstly, there is a lack of. Materials and craftsmanship to make strong bows, nearly half of the animals in the wild are somewhat mutated. They are much tougher than ordinary animals. With thick skin and flesh, the primitive wooden bows from ancient societies do little harm to these formidable beasts. Furthermore, even if there were strong bows, most wilderness hunters can barely fill their stomachs. They also find it difficult to draw bows that weigh over a hundred pounds. Bows with less strength simply lack the necessary power. Lin Chen remembers that the hunting team from the wolf den had a few archers, who were once hunters, under the second in command. However, when faced with the silver-spotted tiger, they did not play any significant role. The bows from the wolf den were far inferior to those in the hunting team of the summer pavilion. Their combat effectiveness and deterrent power were vastly lacking. If those hunters, wielding knives, guns, and clubs gave Lin Chen the impression of having some strength, they posed no significant threat. Individually, those archers. only made Lin Chen frown slightly. But when 10 archers formed a unit, they felt similar to facing a silver-spotted tiger. No wonder they are a team. Specifically hunting fierce beasts. Indeed, they have strength. Even if not all of them are martial artists, the elite knife and gunmen form a close. Combat formation, while the archers form a ranged formation. I’m afraid even the silver-spotted tiger, the male beast, wouldn’t gain any advantage in. Front of them, Lin Chen said softly. Hearing this, Lin’s father replied quietly, of course, without a bit of color, would they dare to open a dying workshop and build the summer pavilion to such a scale? Sigh. The living conditions in a settlement like the summer pavilion are far better than those of us in these wilderness villages. Lin’s father sighed, his words filled with envy for the summer pavilion. However, he also understood that with the strength of the summer pavilion, it was useless for them to envy. Xiaojing, what you see here is just their ordinary strength. They still. have a few true anchors of stability that haven’t shown themselves. Oh, not all of them are hidden, look at that person, he can be considered one of the anchors of stability for the summer pavilion. Lin’s father gestured for Lin Chen to look at the roof, where a person was sitting on a sofa, drinking tea, with fruits, and snacks in front of him. This person clearly looked like the leader of the hunting team, not only exuding a much stronger aura than ordinary people but also possessing a subtle air of authority. Lin Shen cast a curious glance at him, and unexpectedly, the other party reacted very quickly, immediately sensing Lin Shen’s gaze. He glanced over at Lin Shen’s side, giving a faint look at the father and son. Lin’s father stopped his conversation and no longer discussed the other party. It wasn’t until the other person shifted his gaze away that Lin’s father let out a sigh of relief, and lowered his voice, saying, there are three factions within the summer pavilion, one is the power of the summer pavilion itself, the summer families. General Store is theirs, and the hunting team and guard team are also theirs. Among them, the hunting team has a captain and a vice-captain. The captain is also the leader of this gathering place, rarely appearing in large gatherings like this. The one in front should be the vice-captain of the hunting team. It is said that both the captain and vice-captain are true martial artists. Also, the store manager of the summer family’s general. Store is a true martial artist. The other two factions are the weapon shop and the pharmacy, and their managers are also similar people. Lin Chen Paused upon hearing this, it was the first time he had clearly heard information about other martial artists. Father, how strong are these people? Lin’s father shook his head. I don’t know. Whether the summer pavilion has hidden masters is unknown, but these five are the anchors of stability for this gathering place. Their power is even comparable to the combined strength of the guard team and the hunting team. Their specific strength is not something ordinary wilderness villagers like us can speculate or describe. When Lin’s father said this, Lin Chin felt a bit disappointed. After all, if. He couldn’t even eat, how could he dare to think about the world of martial artists from the bottom? It was normal for Lin’s father not to understand. This. But. Unexpectedly, Lin’s father continued. He turned to Lin Chen and said mysteriously, When I came to the market before, I encountered it a. Few times. Even Su Dali from the wolf den was polite in front of the shopkeepers of the pharmacy and weapon shop, not daring to act arrogantly at all. I even saw once where Su Dali took the initiative to greet the vice-captain of the Xia Duo hunting team. That look, Lin’s father pondered, seemingly, searching for adjectives. That look could be described as obsequious, flattering with a bright smile. He looked like he wanted to bend down and, polished the vice-captain’s shoes. Lin Shen’s eyes flickered as he muttered, it seems that Su Dali’s strength is far below that of the other party. Lin’s father nodded in agreement with this statement. Then Lin Shen’s mind reacted again. Not necessarily, it might not be much higher, at most to mid-level. Martial artist? Or perhaps not even that, even if the other party is a top-tier beginner martial artist like a silver-spotted tiger or a fierce tiger, it would be enough to make Su Dali bow and scrape. After all, whether it’s the vice-captain of the Xia Duo hunting team or the shopkeepers of the weapon in pharmacy stores, they represent not only personal strength but also the vast power of Xia Duo. Lin Chen shook his head, it was hard to guess. But based on these circumstances, a gathering place like Xia Duo should at least have the capability to deal with mid-level ferocious beasts. Ordinary villages would face the risk of annihilation when confronted with even slightly stronger beginner ferocious beasts. They haven’t fought, they might not be much stronger than me. Moreover, this harvest is substantial, not only do we have the Lan Fong short gun, but also the Qi recovery pills. Such treasures. When I return, I should be able to enter a period of rapid strength improvement. There’s no need to belittle myself, a gathering place. Like Xia Duo will soon be beneath my notice. The Xia Duo market went smoothly, and there were no unexpected situations in Linjia village. Plus, they had purchased enough supplies in advance. Before dawn the next day, the Linjia village hunting team set off on their return journey with the carts. They staggered their departure time to avoid unnecessary troubles. Although many people in the square looked at the towering supplies on the two carts. From Linjia village with envy, villages with carts were themselves a representation of strength. Generally, smaller villages wouldn’t even have any thoughts about it. Lin Shen directly held the Lan Fong short gun in his hand, walking in the most conspicuous position of the convoy. It could also slightly intimidate others. After some time of practicing martial arts and achieving minor accomplishments, Lin Shen no longer looked like the frail figure he once was. His body had become much sturdier, and he had reached a height of 1.8 meters. A sturdy young man standing at 1.8 meters tall, holding a gleaming short gun, with several throwing darts strapped to his back, gave off an intimidating vibe from afar. He didn’t resemble an ordinary wild mountain dweller. As for the stronger villages, they also had ox carts and horse carts fully loaded with supplies themselves. They had no time to harbor any ill intentions towards the Linjia village hunting team. After all, they were also returning with full loads and needed to be vigilant against others. The wilderness was like this, almost everyone was cautious. The Linjia village carts reached the end of the broken road, and when they needed to turn into the dense forest, there was no road to take. At this point, the hunters had to carry the supplies back by hand. Fortunately, this location was less than 10 kilometers from the village. With such a distance, they could easily carry back ready food supplies, and the villagers were all full of energy. Lin’s father also began to consider mobilizing the villagers to build a simple road to connect to the remnants of the broken road. However, Lin Chen didn’t need to worry about any of this. After carrying three bags of rice back to the village, Lin Chen went straight to the drying yard. I feel like. there are so many things to do and i feel like there’s simply not enough time the wild wolf village also needs to be visited there are still some remnants there but strictly speaking everything in the village is my spoils of war hunting fierce beasts cannot be interrupted either after all they are all free potential points and i need them to extract the characteristics of my techniques even if i don’t extract the characteristics they can still be used for proficiency time is not enough lynn chen side First, practice martial arts and see the effect of the Qi recovery. Pill. By the time he returned to the village, it was already the next evening. This meant Lin Chen had not practiced martial arts for almost two days, and not improving his strength felt like a waste of time. Having crossed into this world and gained such a golden finger, Lin Chen still had a bit of a gaming mindset. The current situation was that Lin Chen felt he should be in the novice phase of grinding levels. However, he had spent two days on A. side quest, unlocking the novice village and the trading system. The time spent leveling up experience was indeed wasted. Thinking of this, Lin Shen did not delay any longer. Uncle Wang Lin Shen greeted old Wang, who looked like he was cooking dinner. A pot of fierce beast meat was stewing. Lin Shen glanced into the pot. Feeling warmth in his heart, Uncle Wang knew he was returning to the village in the afternoon and had prepared everything. Uncle Wang, let’s have this today. Lin Shen took out a cloth bag and pulled out some Qi recovery grass. Chi recovery grass? This is a good thing. Old. Wang’s eyes lit up, instantly intrigued. Sent from wild wolf village, the chi recovery grass is okay, but this time I even got chi recovery pills. Lin. Chen had eaten fierce beast meat here before, cooked with chi recovery grass. He could feel the fierce beast meat in his stomach. Although it was the same. As what he had eaten before, the meat of the silver spotted tiger, this time it felt even more intense. But its energy was already being released. If. The fierce beast meat he had eaten before felt like a small stove warming his chest and abdomen, constantly replenishing his strength, then the current. Fierce beast meat felt like a small sun, blazing hot. Lin Shin had traveled all day, consuming two pounds of dried meat along the way, so overall, his body was in a somewhat empty state. But at this moment, it felt like a car engine revving up. He felt his blood accelerating throughout his body, his strength filling up at an unprecedented speed. This is the benefit of a 30% absorption efficiency. Lin Chen felt this change in his body and immediately smiled broadly. Normally, after eating fierce beast meat, he would need at least an hour of rest to recover before starting to practice martial arts. This time, Lin Chen only rested for a little over half an hour and felt his whole body had returned to its peak state. After greeting old Wang, he picked up the Lan Fong short gun and got into a martial arts stance. Similarly, he practiced both body forging and gun techniques simultaneously. Four hours later. Hashtag Realm. Beginner Warrior. Hashtag Technique. Body Forging Decision. Entry 20 slash 100. Characteristics Not Selected. Hashtag Combat Skill. Overlord. Gun Technique. Entry 19 of 100. Characteristics Not Selected. Hashtag Talent. Persistence. Hashtag Potential. 5-4 Points and Techniques and Combat Skills are in hand. Both are progressing at a similar speed. Both have reached one-fifth of the progress. Lin Shin silently examined the panel, his forehead already drenched in sweat. Free Potential Points. I originally only hunted 4 fierce beasts and that includes the silver spotted tiger. But yesterday, Sue. Dolly surprisingly gave me 1 point that was an unexpected joy. I still need 5 potential points to extract a characteristic. Time, ah, still lacking. Time, all these things require time. Potential points too, and proficiency in techniques. But, Lin Chen took out a small bottle and poured out. A chi recovery pill. This thing can at least help me gain some time in my proficiency with techniques and combat skills. This way, my proficiency. Will double in speed. You just need to hunt more ferocious beasts during the day. With this thought, Lin Chen tilted his head back and swallowed a. Chi replenishing pill. Goal. The pill, the size of a pigeon egg, was quite large and a bit hard. Lin Chen swallowed a mouthful of saliva before managing. To get it down. Boom. To his surprise, the pill began to dissolve upon contact with his saliva. A powerful heat surged from his throat, as if it were. On fire, and it burned all the way to Lin Chen’s abdomen. His. This is, even stronger than Viagra. Lin Chan was taken aback. If the ferocious. Beast meat he had just consumed with chi-replenishing herbs felt like pressing the gas pedal of a small car than the chi -replenishing pill extracted from. The herbs in beast meat felt like a roaring 12-cylinder Rolls Royce. The fatigue from practicing martial arts for four consecutive hours was instantly. Cast aside. No wonder the pharmacy clerk said that even when exhausted, taking it would immediately restore 20% of combat power, and within 10 minutes. Unleash all the energy of 10 pounds of ferocious beast meat. Truly worthy of being a precious medicine worth 100 gold coins, it makes sense that. It could be exchanged for 500 pounds of rice. Since ancient times, the saying the poor are scholars, the rich are warriors, has indeed held true. Wealth partners, methods, and land, wealth comes first. Take Lin Shen from Lin Family Village, for example, Old Wang was his martial arts partner, his. Guide, and companion on the martial path. Old Wang also possessed true methods, martial arts, and combat skills. but because they were too poor before. To practice martial arts having a partner in methods was of no use. Until Lin Shen, this anomaly, appeared forcefully breaking the deadlock with his. Talent for perseverance. Then let’s see if it really has the effect of 10 pounds of ferocious beast meat. Lin Shen swung his short gun again, his figure. Darting around the drying field. Hashtag realm, beginner warrior hashtag martial arts, body refining technique, entry 25 slash 100, characteristics not selected hashtag combat. Skill, Overlord Spear Technique Entry 24 of 100, Characteristics Not Selected Hashtag Talent, Perseverance Hashtag Potential 5-5 hours later, the time had reached. The early hours of the morning, almost dawn, Linchen finally stopped his movements, panting heavily. The effect is really good. It truly has. The effect of 10 pounds of ferocious beast meat. If possible, not counting the desire for food, taking 2 chi replenishing pills a day would allow 4. 10 hours of martial practice. Plus, with regular meals of ferocious beast meat, I could practice for another 4 -5 hours. Lin Chen thought. He then. Shook his head. Hunting is needed during the day, and practicing for 8-10 hours at night is already the limit. After normal meals, taking one Qi. Replenishing pill is the most suitable state. If I take another one, I really won’t sleep. It’s just a bit expensive, an extra 100 gold coins a day. After all, Qi replenishing pills are consumables, unlike the Lan Fong short gun. Lin Shen looked up at the position of the moon in the night sky, feeling somewhat helpless. He was, after all, just a beginner warrior. His energy was indeed more abundant than that of an ordinary person. However, he still couldn’t go a whole day without sleep. Even with sufficient food, he needed to rest for four to five hours. This was a natural constraint of humanity. Hard to defy. Even a car running on the highway needs to rest after a day of driving, let alone the human body. Qi replenishing herbs are truly wonderful. They can directly cook ferocious beast meat and refine medicine into qi replenishing pills. Even if I can’t use them for refining, I can. Sell them for money, they’re very valuable. One qi replenishing herb is worth 100 gold coins, which can be exchanged for one qi replenishing pill. Perhaps I won’t rush to hunt ferocious beasts tomorrow. I need to check out the wolf den. Where did Su Dali get his qi replenishing herbs? Lin Chen lay in bed, making plans for the next day before sleeping. Meanwhile, in a delicate small building in the urban area of the Xia Duo shop where did Sudali’s chi replenishing herbs go, a well-dressed middle-aged man was also puzzled. Come in. The middle-aged man, hearing a knock on the door, instructed his subordinate to come in and report. How is it? Have all the villages that came to the market already left? Yes, captain, the market teams. Have all departed. From yesterday to today, I haven’t seen anyone from Sujiazi and there are no records of their entry at the gate, reported his. Subordinate. Bang. The middle-aged man slammed the table, his face showing some anger. What is Su Dali up to? Why hasn’t he come to the market? It’s one thing if he doesn’t come to the big market, but why hasn’t anyone delivered the replenishing herbs that were supposed to arrive on time every month? This was one of the rare occasions Lin Shen got to sleep in after practicing martial arts. In fact, before dawn, Lin’s father had organized people to start clearing the roads out of the village. However, Lin Shen did not go along. These tasks could be handled well by ordinary people, it wasn’t. that Lin Chen was lazy. For a martial artist like him to do this was indeed a bit of a waste. Moreover, the threat from the wild wolf village had been alleviated, and Lin’s father organizing people to clear the roads near the village did not pose much danger from fierce beasts. Lin Chen felt at ease and slept a little longer. Brother, it’s time to get up. I’ve made you breakfast, with the beast meat mixed with the purple herbs you brought back. Lin Chen only woke up when his sister called him. When he arrived in the courtyard, he found that today’s breakfast was surprisingly lavish. Not only was. There a pot of beast meat cooked with replenishing herbs, but there were also a few pieces of roasted meat left over from last night. More importantly, there was a steaming pot of rice porridge, sprinkled with some finely chopped wild onions. The thick, white rice porridge combined with the fragrant. Wild onions made Lin Chen unable to resist taking a deep breath, the aroma intoxicating. Life is getting more promising. Lin Chen couldn’t help but. Exclaim. Just less than a month ago, Lin Jia village was a poor, remote place where even wild vegetable rice porridge couldn’t fill the stomach. Now, the. Food was like heaven and earth compared to before. It’s all thanks to my brother’s great abilities. Lin Lan smiled brightly, looking at Lin Chen with. Admiration. The source of all these changes was Lin Chen. Seeing this, Lin Chen smiled and ruffled the little girl’s hair. The once pale and thin. Yellow-haired girl had now grown a bit, her complexion rosy. Brother. I’ve also started learning martial arts from Uncle Wang. There’s enough food at home, I can’t just eat without working, I want to be a useful person like you. Many people in the village have started practicing martial arts, standing. Still is so tiring. But Uncle Wang said I have great potential. The little girl gestured with her hands, probably showing off. I don’t even know what potential means, I just asked Uncle Wang. Uncle Wang said having potential means there’s hope to become a martial artist like you. Hearing this, Lin Chen smiled. He looked at Lin Lan and encouraged her, then practice hard, train seriously, and surpass me soon, become even stronger than me. You don’t need to worry about food consumption at home, I’ll go out hunting and bring back plenty of beasts, so you can eat your fill and have strength. The development of Lin Jia village was finally proceeding along the path Lin Shen had envisioned, and he was very satisfied with this. He drank the rice porridge, ate the beast meat, and looked at everything before him. For someone just starting to learn martial arts, these things were certainly enough. But for Lin Chen, who wanted to advance further, it felt a bit lacking. After realizing the wonderful uses of the replenishing herbs, he was even more eager to find their source. After finishing breakfast, Lin Chen set off alone, carrying a dart and holding a short gun. He wanted more replenishing herbs. After leaving the entrance of Lin Xia village, heading east for 50 kilometers would lead to Wild Wolf Village. The road was difficult to traverse because the two villages were not related and had no interactions. Therefore, in the nearest straight-line distance there were basically no signs of human presence. Thorns and weeds grew wildly, and even though Lin Chen was a martial artist, he was unwilling to deliberately venture into such dense forests. Thus, Lin Chen chose a route that first took him to a broken road from Linjia village. He would then take a detour to connect to the broken road leading to wild wolf village. Although this was a longer route, the distance reached 70 kilometers. 70 kilometers was not much shorter. Then the distance from Linjia village to Zayatuapu.If it were the Lin family village hunting team bringing goods to the market, it would take almost half a day. However, Lin Chan, carrying several throwing darts and holding a short blue gun, was on his way. Traveling alone, it actually took him less than two hours. This was still without him running at full speed, it wasn’t his fastest pace. So this is the wild wolf village. Lin Chan stood about 100 meters away from the village, surveying the settlement before him. How strange, it seems that Wild Wolf Village is built against the valley. But the surroundings of this valley aren’t particularly steep or perilous, so Wild Wolf Village isn’t exactly a place that’s hard to defend and easy to attack. This kind of design is somewhat hard to understand, Ling Shan thought to himself. Wilderness settlements are generally built in strategic locations. They guard against both ferocious beasts and malicious humans. However, the location of Wild Wolf Village was unlike other villages. They occupied an inconspicuous valley. Although it was surrounded by mountains on three sides, the mountains weren’t high or steep. If a ferocious beast or a malicious person were to attack the village from the hillside, it would seem even easier. What is their reasoning? Could it be that the village is strong and Sudali is confident enough not to need a strategic position? Lin Chen wondered. Unable to comprehend, he shook his head and decided not to think about it anymore. He carefully examined the defenses of Wild Wolf Village. Even at the entrance, the walls were sparse, and at a glance, there seemed to be only about 10 village guards. It appeared that the continuous losses from three waves of attacks had severely weakened the village’s morale. Wild Wolf Village likely hadn’t received the news of Sudali’s death yet. After all, Linchen hadn’t left any survivors the day before. Currently, the people inside Wild Wolf Village showed no signs of alarm, maintaining a normal patrol around the village. Most were armed with trading wooden bows, which provided a slight deterrent. Of course, this deterrent was only effective against ordinary mountain hunters. For Lin Chen, standing a hundred meters away, he was out of range of their simple wooden bows and throwing darts. However, it was the perfect range for his throwing knives. After observing the situation for a while, Lin Chen had a good grasp of the combat capability of the guards at Wild Wolf Village. First of all, the difficulty of the village. Gate and walls was not much different from that of Lin Family Village. The gates at Lin Family Village could be jumped over even by a silver spotted. tiger. Now, Lin Chen could easily scale them as well. If the opposing forces had a few more people or if a martial artist were stationed there, the difficulty of an attack might be significant. But now, the opposing defensive strength was not much stronger than that of Lin family village. Therefore, Lin Chen basically concluded that there was not much threat. Lin Chen made up his mind and suddenly emerged from the thorns. People of wild wolf village. Listen. Su Dali has been killed by me. Surrender and open the village gate to avoid death. Those who resist will be killed without mercy. Lin Chen shouted three times in succession and the people at the village gate reacted, each showing a look of panic. Su Dali had set out to the market the day before yesterday and was supposed to return to the village last night. Therefore, what Lin Chen said had some credibility as it matched the timeline of Su Dali not returning. However, the village guards did not open the gate to surrender. Instead, they looked at Lin Chen with uncertainty. There was. Only one person on the opposing side, yet they were still unwilling to easily give up the village. As for the martial artist’s aura of dominance, only martial artists could understand it. Ordinary people would only feel it was very dangerous, unaware of how perilous it truly was. Before any real confrontation, ordinary people often have a misconception that even if the opponent is dangerous, their own numbers might make it worth a try. Lin Chen didn’t pay much attention to their reaction. The reason he shouted first instead of launching a sneak attack was that, for him, there was no great necessity. To stealthily kill two ordinary people in Wild Wolf Village. Lin Chen also knew that many of the villagers were coerced by Su Dali’s brothers. He. Was too lazy to distinguish them carefully, but if he shouted and someone clever surrendered early, he wouldn’t completely resort to killing.He didn’t. Come this time with the intention of slaughtering the village. In the wilderness, people are also an important resource. Those who resist stubbornly. Die. Lin Chen shouted, then switched the Lan Fang short gun in his hand for an ordinary throwing spear. Before coming out today, Lin Chen had specifically packed 9 throwing spears in his backpack. Along with his main weapon, the Lan Fang short gun, Lin Chen brought a total of 10 short guns. Although the ordinary throwing spears were crudely made, they were still iron-tipped with long wooden shafts. 9 spears bundled together made a clattering sound and weighed several dozen pounds. However, for Lin Chen’s physical condition, it was nothing. At most, he just had to be a bit careful while walking, making sure not to drop them or get them caught in thorns and weeds. This was Lin Chen’s first time actively targeting a large number of human opponents at the wild wolf village. With the support of the Godao heart method, Lin Chen was well prepared. He had enough throwing spears to try to resolve the conflict from a distance. Those who lay down their weapons, live. Lin Chen paused for a moment and shouted again. Then he suddenly shot out. the throwing spear in his hand, directly hitting an archer on the village wall a hundred meters away. The opponent was still drawing his bow, preparing to attack Lin Shen. Although Lin Shen had risen from the very bottom of the dust, he could empathize with the struggles of these wilderness villagers. He also believed that some people followed Su Dali out of necessity, just to survive. But Lin Shen was not one to show mercy, he had already spoken, and the opportunity had been given. If the other side did not seize it, then there was nothing he could do. This was the biggest difference between Lin Chen and those ruthless individuals who made decisive kills. Lin Chen could not afford to make any mistakes or take any risks. Otherwise, the Lin family, village, which had just begun to rise, would fall again. His father and sister would once again sink into the dust of the wilderness. Those who are obstinate, die. Lin Chen transformed into a merciless executioner, continuously shooting the sharp throwing spears from his hand. In just a few breaths, 5. People fell from a section of the wall on the left side of the wild wolf village gate. This section of the wall had been cleared. Meanwhile, the people, from the other direction moved toward this side, unaware of the danger, trying to reinforce their defenses. Seeing this, Lin Chen no longer hesitated. He sprinted forward, quickly covering the hundred meters and reaching the outside of the wall. Then he took a deep breath and leaped up suddenly, just like the silver-spotted tiger from that day. Lin Chen jumped five to six meters high. Then, using the edge of the wall for leverage, he swiftly climbed up. For Lin Chen, the walls of a wilderness village that could barely withstand low-level ferocious beasts posed no significant challenge. He charged up. The wild wolf village currently had no martial artists on guard. At this moment, the defenders of the wild wolf village didn’t even include healthy, young adults. After all, most of the main forces of the wild wolf village had already perished. The remaining villagers could not even use the village gate and wall to stop Lin Chen. He easily broke through their defenses and climbed up the wall. Once Lin Chen was on the wall, facing the remaining resistance, there was only one way to describe it. Lin Chen was like a red hot knife slicing through butter. With the Lan Fang short gun in hand, he flew. Up and down, stabbing left and right. One by one, the villagers of the Wild Wolf Village were easily knocked off the wall by Lin Chen. In just a few breaths, more than half of the defenders on the gate and wall had been wiped out. Lin Chen preferred to throw javelins because it ensured his absolute safety. However, Lin Chen’s close combat gun skills were actually better than his throwing skills. The overlord gun technique merely included throwing techniques as a side note. At its core, it was a profound and expansive close combat gun technique. Lin Chen was at his most formidable in close combat. We surrender. Don’t kill us, we surrender. On the wall, with fewer than 10 villagers left, they were terrified upon seeing this situation. They Didn’t care whether Lin Chen agreed to their surrender or accepted it, they dropped their weapons and knelt on the ground, repeatedly bowing their heads. There was no way to resist. At this moment, Lin Chen appeared to them like a god or demon in the world far more dangerous than any ferocious beast. Even Su Dali, the leader of the wolf pack, could not instill such fear in them. Hero, spare us. We surrender, we are not Su Dali’s trusted subordinates. We were forced into this. The crowd on their knees, perhaps seeing Lin Chen’s slight hesitation, immediately clung to it like a lifeline, pleading. For mercy. Initially, they did not truly believe that Su Dali had been killed by this young man before them. Therefore, they did not dare to be careless. In guarding the village, fearing that if something went wrong, they would be held accountable by Su Dali later. But now, seeing Lin Chen’s combat. Power, they realized that perhaps Lin Chen was not lying, as there was no need for him to do so. He could easily slaughter his way through the village. Finally, they believed that Su Dali was truly dead. Moreover, those left in the village’s guards were not Su Dali’s elite trusted subordinates. The real elite had been withdrawn. The remaining people were somewhat untrusted and had faced some exclusion. Thus, under the circumstances of heavy casualties, their immediate surrender was somewhat justifiable. You, lift your head and speak. Lin Chen held the Lan Fong short gun, the tip still dripping. Blood. Just a breath ago, the short gun had just sliced through the neck of one of the Wolfpack members. He approached a kneeling wolf pack member, who had surrendered and spoke in a deep voice. Lin Shen’s main purpose for this trip was to gather chi grass. He needed some live captives to extract. Information. Hero, my name is Li Gang, and I am part of the village guard of the wolf pack. I am not aligned with Su Dali and his brothers. I usually do not engage in their wrongdoing. Please see clearly, Hero. Li Gang lifted his head and began to explain rapidly. It must be said that he still had some ulterior motives. Even in such a critical moment he did not forget to introduce his name first and then distance himself from Sudali and the others. Lin Shen had killed Sudali and had single-handedly stormed into the wolf pack. Li Gang instantly thought that perhaps the wolf pack was about to change leadership and he should leave a good impression in front of the new leader. Lin Shen was not concerned with Li Gang’s little schemes but directly said, lead the way ahead, take me to Sudali’s lair. If you dare to play any tricks, you will die. Li Gang was startled by the words and nodded repeatedly the attack alarm at the wolf pack had come suddenly within 10 minutes there was no further movement when li gang and a few others finally led lynch and deep into the village many women had not yet reacted they hid in their houses peeking at the group outside even in a basic wilderness village like the wolf pack there was a clear division between the inner and outer areas it was evident that the closer one got to the village gate the more rudimentary and chaotic the buildings became Clearly, this was the living area of the outer personnel of the wolf pack. As they moved closer to the valley’s interior, the buildings began to become orderly. This should be the living area of Su Dali and his trusted subordinates. It felt like moving from a civilian area to a wealthy district. Hero, up ahead is the area where Su Dali and his trusted hunting team reside. I am an outer personnel. I do not live here. Look, Hero, that independent building at the very back of the valley is Su Dali’s house. Li Gang pointed and introduced. As they walked, With Li Gang and a few village guards leading the way, Lin Chen did not encounter any obstacles. However, at this moment, several well-equipped members of the wolf pack emerged from the depths of the valley. Li Gang, you son of a dog, are you itching for trouble? How dare you come? Here? Is this where you should be? What was that attack alarm about? Why are you here now? You son of a dog, do you think that with the leader? Absent, you can stage a coup and steal things, not taking us brothers seriously? As the members of the wild wolf village saw Li Gang approaching, they immediately shouted angrily. However, Li Gang’s expression remained unchanged and he felt a bit of surprise inside. At least from what these people said, it was clear that he, Li Gang, was indeed on the outskirts of the wild wolf village and not well regarded. Hero, these are Su Dali’s last trusted subordinates in the village. They are responsible for guarding Su Dali’s residence, protecting the wealth and supplies within. Li Gang ignored the other party and instead carefully explained to Lin Chen. Meanwhile, he also blanced at the throwing dart in Lin Chen’s hand. lynch and nodded he knew it was normal for sue dolly’s residents to have elite guards since the wall and gate were manned by outer members sue dolly’s residents must have reliable people of its own after all the wealth and supplies accumulated by sue dolly couldn’t be carried away easily damnly gang you’ve gone too far reporting false alarms to create chaos trying to fish in troubled waters huh i’ll kill the leader of the wild wolf village seeingly gangs unusual behavior couldn’t help but become furious However, he didn’t finish his sentence before it was abruptly cut off. A throwing dart had silenced him, and, he was sent flying. Woosh, woosh, woosh. Lin Shin didn’t stop either, directly throwing darts to take down several people, since they were Su. Dali’s trusted subordinates, given Su Dali’s character, killing them would be the right choice. They were all cut from the same cloth, these people had. No room for redemption. Li Gang watched as the elite members of the Wild Wolf Village, who had just been so confident, now lay dead on the spot. Among. Then were two absolute elites, each capable of taking on four or five ordinary village guards. Li Gang couldn’t help but click his tongue, lamenting that his early surrender had been a wise choice. He brought Lin Chen to the outside of Su Dali’s residence and then stopped, aware of his place. Hero, this is Su Dali’s residence. You won’t need me to guide you further inside. I have never been inside, so I don’t know the specifics. Don’t worry, Hero. There are no ambushes inside, it’s just that all the spoils are yours, and I can’t follow you in. Li Gang spoke without a hitch, his explanations. Logical. Lin Chen glanced at him before pushing the door and stepping into Su Dali’s small villa. This bandit leader truly knew how to enjoy life. That was Lin Chen’s first impression upon entering the house. It was completely different from his residence in Linjia village, which resembled a junkyard. Su Dali’s house was surprisingly well decorated and organized filled with various types of furniture. The floor was covered with animal skin rugs. Lin Shin even saw oil lamps, candles, and scarce supplies like cigarettes, alcohol, and snacks on the table in the hall. Ah, who are you? Lin. Shin had been surveying the first floor and went up to the second floor, but upon opening a room door, he found a well-dressed, beautiful woman. Was she the bandit leader’s wife? Lin Shin was momentarily taken aback, then coldly said, get out, stay outside. The woman did not give Lin Shin any sense of threat. Perhaps she was also a victim of abduction. Lin Chen was too lazy to discern and simply reprimanded her coldly. Upon hearing this, the woman looked horrified, not daring to say another word, and quickly exited. Wait, where are Su Dali’s valuables? The woman, upon hearing this, nervously, replied, the upstairs is all normal living areas, he usually goes in and out of the basement, but I’m not allowed to enter. Lin Chen nodded at her words and then wandered around upstairs. Indeed, aside from the more exquisite furniture reflecting a higher quality of life, there was nothing strange. Lin Chen went downstairs and arrived at the basement entrance. The entrance was a large iron door, looking quite sturdy, and it was locked with several iron locks. Lin Chen thought for a moment, the key was definitely not something he could find in the residence, when he killed Su Dali the day before. Yesterday, he hadn’t noticed if he had the key on him, so it was likely hidden away. Lin Chen directly picked up a throwing dart, intending to force the lock open. Bang, the shuriken clashed with the heavy lock, the shuriken broke, but the lock remained largely unaffected. Lin Chen’s expression changed. Slightly as he took two steps back, raising the Lan Phan pistol in his hand. Bang. Crack. The lock shattered in response. This few thousand gold coins spent is still quite worth it. Lin Chen couldn’t help but think. He pulled open the heavy door to the basement, which felt extremely heavy in his hands. Perhaps it’s the double insurance set by Su Dali. This door can’t be opened by just anyone, it takes at least three to five people to manage. It’s This way, it eliminates the possibility of skilled lot pickers among ordinary people coming in to steal. Since Su Dali has put so much thought into his collection, he must have quite a few good things. Lin Chen pondered. The wild wolf village was different from Lin family village. The latter was a community of lowly mountain dwellers banding together for survival. It emphasized collective labor and shared harvests. On the other hand, Su Dali, due to his exceptional martial prowess, operated more like a feudal system. Most of the gains were enjoyed solely by Su Dali, followed by his trusted elite. Additionally, Wild Wolf Village had no tradition of taking in the old, weak, sick, or disabled. Thus, Su Dali was able to accumulate some wealth. Lin Chen had long been looking forward to this basement. After opening the door, the scene of Su Dali’s basement came into view. Indeed. I’ve struck. It rich. Su Dali’s basement was quite spacious, covering nearly 200 square meters. It was much larger than the small meat shop above ground. Inside the basement, it was filled to the brim. Although items like fine rice, salt, and beast jerky took up more than half of the space, they were all haphazardly stacked against the walls. In the middle of the basement, there were rows of shelves. The shelves were filled with a dazzling array of goods. It even had the feel of a branch of a summer department store. Cigarettes, alcohol, and even daily consumables. After glancing at the rice and beast jerky, Lin Chen lost interest in those and began to carefully inspect the ten large shelves in the basement. Seeing the neatly arranged supplies, he couldn’t help but gasp. These were all items that, even in a summer department store, were incredibly valuable. High-end goods that simply couldn’t be produced in the wilderness. There are even some nuts and dried fruits, snacks I’ve never seen before. This bastard, not that strong, yet knows how to enjoy life. Lin Shen looked at several rows of shelves. The supplies were very abundant. However, these items were all of high value but offered. Little enhancement for martial artists. They were merely luxury goods that improved quality of life. Su Dali is at least a martial artist, he should have some training supplies. After checking a few shelves, Lin Chin quickly skimmed past these high-value luxury items. Soon, he found what he was looking for dozens of body recovery pills and about 10 energy recovery pills. On one of the shelves, Lin Chin saw martial arts medicines produced by the summer pharmacy. These body recovery pills should be for Su Dali to cultivate his trusted elite. Even if these people haven’t officially entered martial arts, they can’t be considered true martial artists, but due to the forced accumulation of body recovery pills, they have developed some strength. That’s why the elite hunting team of Wild Wolf Village has physical qualities far exceeding those of ordinary mountain hunters. For example, Sudali’s brother, who hasn’t even entered martial arts, is rumored to possess the strength of a lion or tiger. It’s likely that he simply lacks the talent to practice martial arts and has been forcefully built up with energy recovery pills. Lin Chen analyzed the origins and effects of these. Pills. As for the energy recovery pills, they should be consumables for Su Dali’s own training. But that day when he faced me he basically killed me. In seconds and didn’t even use the energy recovery pills to recover. Now they have all fallen into my hands. Lin Chen carefully examined the shelf. Where the medicines were placed and found, in addition to the body recovery and energy recovery pills, several antibiotics meant for ordinary people. There were dozens of bottles of various sizes. The cheese supplement pills and body supplement pills are worth over 10,000 gold coins. These antibiotics, according to the prices at the Xiaoduo Pharmacy, add up to over 10,000 gold coins as well. The wild wolf village is indeed wealthy. Lin Chen felt a bit shocked inside. He never expected Lin family village to be in such a miserable state of hunger. Yet, their neighbor, the treasure trove, had such high value. No wonder. With such a ruthless neighbor as the wild wolf village, they had never thought of attacking Lin family village to seize. It’s It seems they simply looked down on Lin family village. Lin Chen turned around from the shelf storing medicines and came to another shelf that held weapons and materials from fierce beasts. These few short guns are of much better quality than my throwing darts, even if they are not as good as the Lan Fong short guns. Su Dali has such good weapons but doesn’t distribute them to his subordinates to increase their combat power, instead, he locks them in the treasury. What is he thinking? Lin Chen immediately took a liking to a few short guns and picked them up. He discarded the throwing darts from his backpack and replaced them with the confiscated short guns. It was probably that petty mindset fearing that his subordinates would gain powerful weapons and turn against him. Lin Chen secretly scoffed. It was similar to the way the old empress dowager operated on earth fearing that the new army would be hard to manage locking away new weapons for use. This is a common ailment of feudal dictators. But even if the wild wolf villages hunting team is equipped with these weapons they still pose no threat to me. they will still fall into my hands. Lin Chen shook his head inside. He wasn’t very interested in other long knives, bows, and arrows, so he quickly turned to the last shelf. The last shelf was quite empty. There was only one box on the entire shelf, which looked heavy and had two locks hanging on it. Lin Chen hesitated for a moment upon seeing this. He didn’t use the Lan Fang short gun in his hand to break the locks, instead, he turned back and picked up a seemingly valuable treasure knife from the weapon rack. Bang. Crack. Although Lin Chen didn’t specialize in sword techniques, he had a basic understanding of gunplay and body training. Many force techniques are actually universal. With enough strength, a big knife in hand can also be quite powerful. It’s just that in actual combat, it isn’t as handy as a short gun. Lin Chen broke the lock and opened the metal box. In an instant, a golden light burst forth. It’s all coins worth 100 gold coins. A gold. Coin with a value of 100 gold coins is about the size of a 1 yuan coin on earth but has a gold content of 99%. This shoebox -sized metal box was filled with nearly half a box of gold coins. Lin Chen’s eyes momentarily dazzled. This is at least several hundred gold coins, tens of thousands in cash. Indeed, the old saying goes, killing, and arson lead to golden belts. This is the reward for killing a junior martial artist, Su Dali. Lin Chen. Couldn’t help but think. However, Lin Chen quickly realized that while Su Dali was a junior martial artist, he was not just any junior martial artist. He was the big boss of a bandit group of over a hundred people. This wealth and resources must have accumulated over a long time for a bandit group. Anyway, Lin Chen himself was also a junior martial artist. If someone were to rob Lin Chen, there wouldn’t be much profit. Junior martial artists can also be rich or poor, depending on their status. Moreover, Sudali’s main source of income might be due to the existence of Qi supplement grass. Otherwise, relying solely on hunting and selling some fierce beast materials, he wouldn’t have accumulated such a massive amount of resources and wealth. But, there is no Qi supplement grass in the treasury? Lin Shen searched the entire basement but found not a single piece of Qi supplement grass. However, he quickly realized, it was likely that every month during the market day, Sudali would take the Qi supplement grass to cash it in. He would. Exchange it for gold coins, resources, chi supplement pills, and body supplement pills, among other consumables. Although the harvest from the basement is significant, the chi supplement grass is the real treasure. If every month I could produce more than 10,000 gold coins worth of chi replenishing herbs, that would be an endless source of wealth. Lin Shen thought to himself as he found a beast skin backpack and stuffed it full of chi replenishing pills and gold coins. After pondering for a moment, he also packed some body replenishing pills, filling the beast skin backpack to the brim. In Lin, family village, everyone practiced martial arts and these body replenishing pills were very useful for those learning martial arts. Taking body replenishing pills could increase their chances of mastering martial arts. Even if they ultimately failed, their physical fitness and strength would still increase exponentially. Lin Chen then walked out of the basement. Outside, he glanced at Li Gang who was still waiting and waved him over. Do you know, where the chi replenishing herbs are collected in wolf den? Li Gang was momentarily taken aback by the question and after thinking for a while, he replied, Hero, you must be talking about that high-grade herb that Su Dali treasures every time there’s a big market, right? I don’t know where it comes. From, he never reveals that to us low-level outsiders. But I do know there’s a forbidden area deep in the valley. Usually, only brother Su Dali. And a few trusted confidants can enter. If others go in and get caught, they risk being killed. Li Gang pointed to the backyard of Su Dali’s residence. And indeed, there was a small path leading deep into the valley. There were also walls and an iron gate locked up. Seeing this, Lin Chen felt reassured. Since Su Dali was dead, the so -called forbidden area he established was now his own backyard. Just as Lin Chen was preparing to investigate further, he thought of something else. He turned back to look at Su Dali’s residence and then at Li Gang. You’re a smart man, and I believe you’ve noticed that. From now on, Wolf Den has a new owner. I hereby appoint you as the temporary leader of the village guards in Wolf Denver. you are responsible for organizing the remaining capable individuals while guarding the village gate and being vigilant against beast attacks you also need to keep an eye on sue dolly’s yard can you do that upon hearing this lee gang’s eyes sparkled with immense joy he knew he had made the right bet all along i will go through fire and water for you hero lee gang deeply bowed bending his head at a very flattering angle well smart people shouldn’t do foolish things Take good care of things for me and you won’t miss out on the benefits, you’ll live even better than before. Lin Chen nodded and then turned to explore. The Depths of the Valley. There was a certain depth of meaning in this arrangement. Wolf Den was no longer what it claimed to be, both leaders and a large number of elite young men had died. Now, only a few scattered village guards remained, most of whom were young women. To be honest, in this apocalyptic world, these were precious resources. Lin family village had only those few people, mainly the young lads practicing shooting at the threshing ground. Finding wives in the future would be somewhat difficult. It wasn’t that the poor couldn’t find wives, but after years of development, the people in Lin family village were mostly related to each other. It wouldn’t do to marry close relatives. Lin Chen intended to integrate the remaining personnel of Wolf Dan into Lin family village to enhance its overall strength. However, all of this was just an idea he still needed to return and discuss. it with Lin father and the others before making a decision. This was completely different from the previous development path of Lin family village. As Lin Chen pondered, he broke down the iron gate in the backyard and entered the depths of the valley. What a beautiful paradise. I never expected. There would be such a place in this wilderness filled with ferocious beasts. What came into Lin Chen’s view was a valley with a mountain spring, small streams, and green lawns. There were even some small animals and birds playing on the grass and in the air. A clear mountain spring flowed gently. Through the valley. By the creek, many wild perilla plants grew densely. The scenery was pleasant, and the climate was warm. At least three or four. Hundred of them, all cheer replenishing herbs. They just haven’t matured yet because their color isn’t deep enough. Lin Chen exclaimed. Indeed, the mature. Ones have all been collected by Su Dali. Didn’t he have over a hundred plants on his cart? They’ve already become my spoils. Lin Chen immediately. Thought of the reason why there were no mature cheer replenishing herbs in the valley. These cheer replenishing herbs should mature in batches. Every few days, Sudali would bring his trusted aides to collect them. When it’s been a while since the market day, they would dry them out, and when it’s closer to market day, they would bring fresh ones to sell at a higher price. Lin Chen quickly analyzed. This is likely a natural cheer replenishing herb field. That rascal Sudali has really struck gold, occupying such a treasure trove, holding a continuous source of wealth. Lin Chen remembered old Wang. saying that the growth conditions for chi replenishing herbs were very harsh. Generally, it’s hard to find wild ones alone in the wild because most places lack the conditions for their growth. They need a suitable climate, fertile land, and even the water source must be spiritual. The valley before Lin Chen, due to its terrain, remained warm as spring even in the hot weather outside. Lin Chen used his shotgun to stir the mud beneath his feet. It’s, was pure, fertile black soil. No wonder the wolf den would camp in such a place that isn’t considered perilous. In fact, the wolf den was established. Based on this valley’s medicinal field. For this bit of vinegar, they wrapped this dumpling. Looking at it this way, it makes sense. Lin Chen. Felt that the confusion he had when he first saw the wolf den was now explained. With this thought, he moved to the side of the creek. He bent down. Carefully to scoop up a mouthful of clear spring water and tilted his head back to drink. Indeed, it’s very sweet, the kind of mountain spring water rich. In minerals. It meets the so-called spiritual water standards. Lin Chen looked around the valley’s medicinal field, feeling a bit excited. According to the growth trend of the chirriplenishing herbs in the photos, it was possible for them to mature about a hundred plants each month. Moreover, after the mature chirriplenishing herbs were collected, new seeds would naturally fall and grow into new chirriplenishing herbs again, because this was a natural medicinal field, suitable for the growth of chirriplenishing herbs. In an ordinary wilderness area, even if the chirriplenishing herbs were transplanted, they wouldn’t survive. Let alone in a situation like this, allowing them to self-replicate infinitely, becoming a fixed source of income. This. Was definitely a great wealth in the wilderness. A hand that lays golden eggs. No wonder Sudali, the leader of such a low-level village like the wolf. Dan, has become a junior martial artist. I was a bit unwilling at first. I have a golden finger, why does he get to have it? Turns out he relies. On luck, on cash ability. Lin Shin blinked and then remembered the supplies in the basement of Sudali’s residence. Looking at it this way, rating Sue. Dali’s home would yield such rich rewards. That rascal Sue Dali. He’s practically using the protagonist template. How can a mere junior marshal, artist hold on to such great wealth? Lin Shen even thought that it felt a bit unreal for Sue Dali to occupy resources of this level in the valleys. Medicinal field. But now it’s mine. I was previously worried that Lin family village taking in the remaining outer members and women from the wolf den, would double the supply consumption. leading to the hunting team’s workload doubling, increasing the pressure. But now I don’t have to worry too much from this moment on, Lin family village can be considered an industrial village, no longer the most primitive hunting civilization stage. After lingering in the valley’s medicinal field for a while, Lin Chen turned to leave and arrived at the village gate. Li Gang had already organized some of the remaining village guards. The wolf den had suffered too much, they had already lost their elite forces, and just as Lin Chen entered, a few more had died. Now, the older village guards Lee gang could organize numbered around seven or eight.There were also some sturdier women, about seven or eight of them. They anxiously waited at the entrance of the village. The entrance needed to be defended at all times to guard against passing wild beasts and ferocious creatures, especially since the wild wolf village occupied a prime valley location. The number of beasts willing to harass the wild wolf village was far greater than what Lin family village faced. Therefore, the manpower that Li Gang had organized could barely maintain the defense of the wild wolf village. Lin Shin spoke to Li Gang and the other village guards, it’s alright, don’t be afraid or worried. I have grievances with Su Dali and the others, but they have been resolved and do not involve you. The wild wolf village is still your home. To guard the wild wolf village well is. To guard your own home. Lin Shin’s tone was gentle, no longer the decisive and cold demeanor he had before. Seeing the substantial resources of the wild. Wolf Village, Lin Chen felt even more that the people of Lin family village were too few. Too few people not only wasted such abundant resources but also made it difficult to defend such a large estate. Lin Chen himself was a martial artist, he couldn’t just stay in this valley herbal field and be a herbal farmer, could he? Instinctively, Lin Chen felt that martial artists were meant to venture out. If one remained confined to one place, there wouldn’t be much success. The entire Lin family village needed to develop. The resources and benefits Lin Shen had gained during his adventures, which he couldn’t fully digest could also support their growth. The harvest from the wild wolf village was, after all, a benefit Lin Shen had obtained through his own ventures. Lin Shen arranged for Li Gang to keep a close watch on the village, especially the supplies at Su Dali’s residence and the herbal field in the valley. Then he hurried back to Lin family village. This could also be seen as Lin Shen’s test of Li Gang and the others to see if they were trustworthy. Father, what are you doing? Upon returning to Lin family village, Lin Chen happened to run into Lin father, who was preparing to leave the village with a dozen people. The group included not only members of the hunting team but also women and the elderly, carrying some hose, spades, and machetes. Xiao Jing were planning to clear the road connecting to the ruins of the broken road at the village entrance. We now have horse-drawn carts, so it will be more convenient for carts to come and go in the future, Lin father said cheerfully. Lin family village was about seven or eight. kilometers from the ruins of the broken road, not quite 10 kilometers. Even to clear the simplest path suitable for carts would take at least 3 to 5 months with just these few people from Lin family village, especially since they still needed to hunt and couldn’t be fully dedicated to this task. It was a significant project but also a happy trouble. Oh, don’t bother, father. There’s a ready-made solution over there, we don’t need to take on this burden, Lin Chen immediately said. Lin father looked stunned and then Lin Chen quickly explained the situation with the wild wolf village. He emphasized the supplies from Su Dali and the condition of the herbal field in the valley. After experiencing shock, astonishment, and then joy, Lin father exclaimed, Xiao Jing, you’re serious? The vast estate of the wild wolf village is really ours? Lin father still found it hard to believe. Of course, their people are almost all dead and only some women are left in the village, Su Dali was killed by me. According to the rules of the Wilderness, his property naturally belongs to me, Lin Chen said matter-of-factly. The matter of Lin family village taking over the wild wolf village was. Not that simple. Because Lin family village had too few people and the strong ones were even scarcer. If it weren’t for the fact that the wild wolf. Village was severely weakened at this moment it would be akin to a snake swallowing an elephant for Lin family village to annex the wild wolf village. Lin father had to discuss and deliberate with the villagers to see how to proceed. There were many considerations involved. For instance, among the remaining people in the wild wolf village, which ones could be trusted as their own, and which ones posed potential dangers that needed to be eliminated. There were many factors to consider, Lin Chen was not skilled in these matters and had no desire to delve into them. He was on the path of martial arts, not the lord’s route of farming and troop expansion. So he left it to his father and the others to worry about. The Lin family village ultimately decided that most of the elderly, women, and children would remain in place and the guards would also stay put. They would first send a hunting team, along with Lin Chen, to stabilize the situation at the Wolf Denver. They would sort things out there before proceeding. That day, Lin Chen returned to the Wolf Den with the hunting team. He and his father directly moved into Su Dali’s exquisite small building. Li Gang was very sensible and did not take advantage of Lin Chen’s absence to stir up trouble. On the contrary, he managed the Wolf Den very well, ensuring that no one touched the supplies sealed by Lin Chen. Lin Chen introduced Li Gang to his father. Once they arrived, Lin Chen lost interest in how his father and the others were organizing the Wolf Denver. He began to practice martial arts in the backyard of Su Dali’s villa. Or rather, it should now be called Lin Chen’s own villa. As long as Lin Chen was here, he was the stabilizing force, and his father and the others would not encounter any resistance in their efforts. The village had a sufficient supply of primary ferocious beast meat and energy replenishing pills. After a few days, Lin Chen’s progress was quite substantial. Hashtag realm, primary. Martial artist hashtag technique, body refinement decision, entry 86 out of 100, trait not selected hashtag combat skill, overlord spear technique, entry 85 out of 100, trait not. Selected hashtag talent, persistence hashtag potential, 9 that day, after finishing his spear technique practice, Lin Chen checked his progress. At the latest in. 3 days, and as soon as 2 days, I can break through both my technique and combat skill. Lin Chen pondered. Although he had been practicing martial. arts in the backyard these past few days he had also taken time during the day to go hunting twice killing two primary ferocious beasts the wolf den had been tidied up with more than 10 people expelled and those who remained were accepted by his father and the others the hunting trips during the day were guided by the original guards of the wolf den who led them to find the ferocious beasts lin chen was also happy to showcase his ability to kill primary ferocious beasts in front of these people to intimidate some of their deeper thoughts so that the lin family village could better absorb them I’m just one point short of a potential point and then I can extract a trait. If I go out tomorrow and kill another primary ferocious beast, it will be enough. Lin Shen thought to himself. At that moment, someone hurriedly ran towards Lin Shen’s residence. Young master, it’s not good. Someone is here to cause trouble. The ones who called Lin Shen young master were all the elders left behind from the Wolf Denver. After all, calling. Lin Shen Xiaojing was a privilege of the elders from the Lin family village and those who joined later did not have such familiarity. In their eyes, the current chief of the wolf den was Lin Tiancheng, so Lin Chen was naturally the young master. Lin Chen felt somewhat powerless to complain about this title but was too lazy to correct them. Who is it and what do they want? Lin Chen asked, puzzled. Young master, it sounds like it’s someone from the Xia Duo Shop and they have a significant background. The Xia Duo Shop, the hunting team’s base, the deputy captain’s office, as the largest. gathering place within a hundred kilometers in the southwestern region. The hunting team and the guard team of the Xia Duo Shop were equivalent to a standard military unit at the company level. Although they were also a ragtag army primarily using cold weapons, the hunting team of the Xia Duo Shop had both a captain and a deputy captain. Even the guard team had a leading captain. The captain of the hunting team, Xia Duo Wu, was also the leader of the entire gathering place of the Xia Duo Shop. He was responsible for the combat strength of the Xia Duo Shop and usually had a lot of affairs to handle. Therefore, the daily operations of the hunting team were mostly managed by the deputy captain, Qin Jing. At this moment, Qin Jing was still troubled by Su Dali’s disappearance. He had no familial relationship with Su Dali. Su Dali could only be considered a guest he had taken in, or rather, a capable, subordinate and collaborator. What troubled Qin Jing was that Su Dali held a piece of energy replenishing herb field. According to their agreement, every Month during the large market at the Xia Duo shop, Su Dali would bring the harvest from the herb field for that month, and Chen Jing would take the majority of the profits from that harvest.Su Dali himself only took a small share. Otherwise, how could someone with no remarkable talent and mediocre roots like Su Dali possess such a golden goose? How could he barely step into the realm of a junior warrior? From beginning to end, Su Dali relied solely on his ferocity to gather a bunch of bandits. That’s why he was chosen by Chen Jing to guard the medicinal herb field at the Wild Wolf Village. Although the herb field only produced about 10,000 gold yuan each month, which didn’t seem like much, for Chen Jing, it was one of the major sources. Of extra income aside from the subsidies from the Xia Duo hunting team, the monthly output wasn’t large, but at least it was consistent. Come in. Chen Jing irritably stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray and waved to his subordinate outside the door. So, any news? Chen Jing asked. Captain. There’s some bad news. We asked quite a few villagers, and indeed, someone saw Sudali and his group a few kilometers away on the day of the market. At that time, Sudali and the others were stopped on the road, seemingly waiting for someone. However, because Sudali and his group have a bad reputation, the other villagers didn’t dare to approach them and quickly passed. By their group. Later, when it got dark, Sudali and the others still hadn’t come back, so the outcome probably isn’t good. The subordinate reported the information he had gathered. They were waiting for someone on the road? Were they looking to cause trouble for some village? Chen Jing frowned upon hearing this, he knew Su Dali and his group’s character. In the past, they had indeed robbed others. There was no way around it, they were originally a bunch of bandits and even with a stable business, their nature was hard to change. It’s like a dog can’t stop eating shit. Has Su Dali lost his mind? On market. Day, he brought valuable goods and went out to risk robbing others? Were there really a few villages wealthier than him that day? If there were, did he have the strength to rob them? chen jing felt a bit frustrated and irritated is there any follow-up result he paused and asked again the subordinate hesitated for a moment before saying our people went to check that stretch of road on the third day there were indeed some bloodstains and some remnants of bones as a result we concluded that a battle must have taken place su dolly and his group probably didn’t fare well in the wilderness corpses don’t need to be disposed of when night falls countless wild beasts and ferocious creatures will come drawn by the smell of blood They treat it as food, and in just one night they can gnaw it down to nothing but bones. The reason the bodies at the wild wolf village by the Flower Deer Lake were preserved for a few days was that the Flower Deer Lake was the territory of the silver-spotted tiger, and ordinary beasts didn’t dare to approach. Moreover, the silver-spotted tiger wasn’t lacking in food and was too lazy to feed. So, Sudali was blocking the road to rob others, and he probably lost? Not only did he lose his own life, but he also lost my medicinal herbs? Chen Jing’s face twisted in disgust as he muttered. Who did he rob? Was it the Zhao family mine or the Qin family farm? Chen Jing asked about several powerful villages. If Su Dali had ill intentions towards these villages he might not stand a chance. On market day, the Zhao family and Qin family villages, among others, arrived quite early, coming in while it was still light. The only ones that came over that night, fitting the timeline, were a few small villages that were farther away. There were Wangjiling, Ouyang village, Linjia village, and so on. Logically speaking, they shouldn’t have the ability to wipe out the wild wolf village group. The subordinate had clearly been investigating this matter for a long time and quickly reported the relevant information. However, this only made the whole situation more puzzling. Since Su Dali didn’t encounter a strong village that led to a conflict resulting in his death, what exactly went wrong? Was it just bad luck that as night fell, they encountered a fierce beast? Dammit, could it be that a powerful beast has set its sights on the Summer Forge and is lurking nearby? Xin Jing, after all, was the vice-captain of the Summer Forge hunting team. With a bit of occupational hazard, such a thought flashed through his mind. But in the blink of an eye, he shook his head again. Su Dali’s supplies were also lost. Beasts don’t steal things, they only kill. Thinking of the supplies, Xin Jing had another thought. How’s the pharmacy? Any news? Xin Jing asked next. No matter who got Su Dali’s replenishing herbs, they would have to make a Move. His subordinate shook his head and said, the pharmacy isn’t on the same page as us, they refuse to disclose any information. We can’t press them either. You know, Captain, the Tuoba manager has been stationed at the store lately. The Summer Forge was divided into three factions, the hunting team, the guard team, and the Xia family’s general store, which were the local forces of the Summer Forge. They were essentially the troops and industries of the leader of. The Summer Forge, Xia Dao. However, Shea Pharmaceuticals and Lan Phan Ironworks were two other factions. They might seem smaller in number compared to the local forces, but they were higher-level companies operating here. They were. Essentially a grassroots office. Their background was even greater than that of the summer forge. Moreover, both Sheha Pharmaceuticals and Lanfon Ironworks had managers sent by large companies stationed there. Manager Tuoba was from Sheha Pharmaceuticals. His personal strength was not inferior to that of Qin Jing, the vice-captain of the hunting team. His background and connections were also much more impressive. So when Chen Jing mentioned this person, a hint of wariness flashed in his eyes. He felt even more irritated. Damn it. If only the pharmacy people cooperated and directly told us who sold them the replenishing herbs, it would save us trouble. Damn it. Chen Jing was agitated and cursed. Fiercely. Bang. He slammed his palm on the table in front of him, causing the surface to crack and even knocking over the ashtray. Seeing Chen Jing angry, his subordinate shrank his neck in fear. See Captain. Although the pharmacy people. aren’t cooperating, we still found some informants. Someone saw a large transaction of replenishing herbs at the pharmacy that night. The witness recognized it, it seems to be a hunting team from a village called Linjia village. But, Chen Jing glared at his subordinate upon hearing this. Why didn’t you mention this information earlier? What do you mean? The subordinate hesitated for a moment before continuing, it’s just that Linjia village is one of the weakest villages within a hundred miles. Logically, they shouldn’t have been able to acquire a large amount of replenishing herbs. So we have some doubts, perhaps at night, the witness made a mistake or got it wrong. Chen Jing, expressionlessly righted the ashtray on the table, his eyes flashing with contemplation. The Summer Forge market had about 20 villages participating. In fact, this number wasn’t too large, for Chen Jing, as the vice-captain of the Summer Forge hunting team, he was a high-ranking official. Moreover, during the market, he was also responsible for the overall safety of the venue. He should have been well acquainted with these market teams, but he really wasn’t familiar. with Linjia village as mentioned by his subordinate. The reason for this was simple, Linjia village was a poor, remote place. It had neither resources nor any formidable figures. They were just there to make up the numbers, not worth Chen. Jing’s attention at all. Oh, did you just say that Linjia village was one of the last to arrive at the market that day? If that’s the case, could their timing be related to Sudali’s disappearance from the wild wolf village? Chen. Jing suddenly focused on a key point and asked his subordinate. The subordinate was taken aback and confirmed in his mind before saying, that is indeed the case. The two exchanged glances, both feeling somewhat speechless.A small village that had always been thought to be obscure managed to kill Sudali’s team and steal the replenishing herbs and supplies. This was something Chen Jing was unwilling to associate with. It was too fantastical, wasn’t it? After pondering. For a moment, Chen Jing finally looked up at the other two people sitting on the sofa in the office. We can guess all we want here, but we have no leads. Zheng Fakwai, Liu Zhencheng, you two go check out the wolf denver. No matter who. Kill Su Dali and took the things, the medicinal fields in the wolf den will always be there. You two are not weaker than Su Dali, go see if someone has taken over the wolf denver. If someone has indeed taken control of the wolf den, they must be the murderer. Chen Jing paused for a moment before continuing, if someone has settled in, just assess their strength, if you can kill them, do it. If they are difficult to deal with, let them take Su Dali’s place and give them a chance to mix with us. Chen Jing certainly wasn’t thinking about avenging Su Dali. He just needed someone to oversee the medicinal fields for him, and if the other party was qualified, that would be fine. The premise was that they wouldn’t forget to pay their monthly tribute. Zhang Fakui and Liu Zhanshan were Chen Jing’s absolute confidants in the hunting team. Unlike other members of the Xia Duo Pu hunting team, these two could already be considered junior martial artists. Their strength was even a notch above Su Dali. Now that it was suspected someone had killed Su Dali, Chen Jing had no choice but to send his most trusted subordinates to investigate. Outside the wolf den, Zhang Fakui and Liu Zhencheng were riding striped horses. As elite members of the hunting team in a settlement like Xia Duopu, it was only natural for them to have mounts. Both Zhang Fakui and Liu Zhencheng carried broad-bladed sabers on their backs, clearly indicating that their combat skills were primarily based on swordsmanship. This was similar to Su Dali. However, all three could be considered Chen Jing subordinates, trained by him as junior martial artists. Chen Jing, himself used a saber, so it was reasonable that his people specialized in saber techniques as well. In the wilderness, there weren’t many martial arts techniques available for people to choose from. The difference was that Zhang Fakui, in addition to his saber, also carried a giant bow on his back. He was skilled in both close and long-range combat, using the giant bow to make up for the shortcomings of his saber techniques in ranged battles. Liu Zhancheng also seen. to look up to Zhang Fakwai. Even when they stopped in front of the wolf den’s gate, Luzhanqing’s horse lagged half a step behind Zhang Fakwai’s. It was evident that Zhang Fakwai, being skilled in both close and long-range combat, was somewhat stronger. Brother Zhang, the Su family village doesn’t look quite right. Not to mention anything else, just from the guards on the gate and walls, there are significantly fewer in number and quality. Luzhanqing glanced at the walls of the wolf den and whispered, Su family village was the more official name for the wolf denver. In fact, in this wilderness, most of the official names of the gathered villages were named after the surnames of their leaders. Just like Sioux Family Village and Lin Family Village. If one day the leader changed, the name would change as well. However, Sudali’s Sioux Family Village had always had a bad reputation and its bandit name was even more notorious. So the lower-class people referred to it as the Wolf Den Sudali was also considered a partner or subordinate of the vice-captain of the Xia Duopu hunting team. Therefore, Zheng Fakui and Luzhancheng had been here before and had some exchanges with each other. Upon hearing this, Zheng Fakui’s expression turned somewhat unfriendly. Even his striped horse snorted irritably. As Qin Jing’s trusted generals, they had previously come to places like the Wolf Den, where even the village leader Su Dali would come out to greet them with great enthusiasm. They were fawned over and flattered to no end. But now, the Wolf Den had clearly undergone significant upheaval and turmoil. Its strength was no longer. what it used to be. However, when the two arrived at the gate, not only was there no one to welcome them, but they were also blocked. I don’t know if it’s a case of the magpie occupying the nest or if the wolves have died and the people in the village are self-governing now. If the village is autonomous now, with their current attitude, they’ll regret it later. Oof. Zhang Fakou muttered impatiently. Liu Xanching, hearing this, squinted his eyes and glanced at the wild wolf village in front of them. With just a few small cats here, even if they are occupying the nest, this dove isn’t fat enough. They can’t stop the two of us at all. Such rudeness deserves a lesson, Liu Jianqing suggested. Quietly. If Su Dali were dead and Wild Wolf Village was leaderless, then the medicinal fields in the village would also be without an owner. Although the bulk of the profits went to Qin Jing each month, there was still a fixed income. From the smaller share, Liu Jianqing couldn’t deny that he had some ulterior motives in his heart. Zhang Fakou glanced at Liu Zhanching and stopped him, saying, don’t act rashly. Didn’t they send the manager? Let’s see what level the manager is at before making a move. When the two arrived, they had already introduced themselves to the villagers guarding the gate. However, the other parties still kept them outside. In fact, Li Gang from Wild Wolf Village was currently at the gate. However, Li Gang’s status in Wild Wolf Village had been too low before, and even though Sudali and others had connections with Xia Duopu, the details were beyond Li Gang’s knowledge. In short, Li Gang had no idea of the way Zhang Fakou and Liu Zhanshan carried. Moreover, he had just pledged allegiance to Lin Chen and was feeling motivated, wanting to perform well in front of Lin Chen. Naturally, he wouldn’t be inclined to flatter Xia Duopu. When a couple of hunters came by, he wouldn’t just welcome them in with enthusiasm. Li Gang properly reported to Lin Chen first, waiting for Lin Chen to make a decision. Although Zhang Fakou was very angry and frustrated about this, he wasn’t a fool. The current manager of Wild Wolf Village could very well be the one who killed Su Dali and his crew. It was better to observe a bit more. They shouldn’t mention the iron plate later. Oomph, let’s see what cards they have up there. Sleeves. Liu Zhangqing snorted coldly. As the two waited impatiently, more than 10 minutes passed. Lin Chen finally received the notification and arrived at the village gate. Young master. Li Gang immediately came forward to greet. Him. Oomph, who are these people? Lin Chen casually asked, glancing at Zhang Fakou and Liu Zhenqing outside. Young master, the ones opposite are from Xia Duopu’s hunting team and they seem to have quite a background. When I was guarding the village before, I actually saw them come to our village. Su Dali treated them very politely back then. I don’t know much more than that. Li Gang explained somewhat awkwardly. No problem. Lin Chen waved his hand, not minding. The lack of detail in Li Gang’s information. He knew Li Gang’s background. If the other party were fully aware of Su Dali’s details, Lin Chen would actually be worried about relying on him too much. Furthermore, through Lin Chen’s observation of Zhang Fakou and Liu Zhencheng, he had already confirmed one thing. Both of them are martial artists. They seem to be quite a bit stronger than Su Dali. Lin Chen felt a sense of certainty in his heart. Zhang Fakou and the others saw a young man approach the village gate and the villagers guarding it were very polite to him. The two had already begun to scrutinize Lin Chen. They could tell that Lin Chen was somewhat extraordinary, but they couldn’t gauge just how powerful he was. After all, they didn’t possess the same kind of insight as Lin Chen, who had a keen sense of the danger level of their targets. Are you the current leader of Su family village? Zhang Fakou was the first to speak. His voice loud, wanting to take the initiative. Lin Chen replied calmly, that’s me. The Su Dali convoy was killed by you outside Xia Duopu that day? Zhang Fakou’s voice became stern, his expression serious, looking as if he was holding. Lin Chen accountable. Lin Chen replied nonchalantly, that was also me. In fact, it was Su Dali and his group who had taken the initiative to attack first that day. However, since the details of Xia Duopu’s people were unclear, and the Xia Duopu hunting team was not the wildland police, it was uncertain whether they cared about right or wrong, since the other party was so intent on accountability from the start, Lin Chen couldn’t be bothered to explain and straightforwardly admitted it. Zheng Fakui and Liu Zhenqing exchanged glances and seeing Lin Chen’s indifferent demeanor made them both furious. This made the two troublemakers feel the weight of being ignored. You little brat, do you know that Su Dali is one of ours? He’s not someone you can just kill at will, and his foundation isn’t something you can just seize. Zhang Fakui questioned. Lin Chen shrugged and said, I really don’t know, is Su Dali from Zayaduapu? Does Zayaduapu also harbor bandits and mountain thieves? Lin Chen, being an honest person, didn’t lie. He hadn’t heard such claims in the wilderness. No one had mentioned any connection between Su Dali and Zayaduapu. Because Su Dali and, His group were known as the Wild Wolf Gang, often engaging in robbery and plunder. Meanwhile, Zayatuapu, as the only market and large fare organizer within a hundred kilometers, still needed to maintain some fairness and reputation. Even if Zayatuapu didn’t want to publicly associate with such scum, it would tarnish their own name. Of course, if Su Dali and his group came to Zayatuapu for normal trade as a village, Zayatuapu would welcome them. Zhang Fakwai was momentarily taken aback by Lin Shen’s words, anger flashing in his eyes. Zhang Fakui squinted, he didn’t dare to directly say that Xiaduapu raised bandits, but instead changed the subject and said in a deep voice, since you’ve already entered Su’s village, you must be aware of what’s inside, right? Lin Shen knew he was referring to the medicinal fields in the valley. No wonder. Lin Shen had once wondered how Su Dali had the ability to possess a hen that laid golden eggs. Sure. Enough, the main character had come knocking. You’re talking about the chi-boosting herb, right? Tell me, what’s the story? Lin Shen asked. Zhang Thakwai was particularly displeased with Lin Chen’s indifferent attitude but still pinched. His nose and said, this is a serious matter. Aren’t you going to invite us in to find a quiet place to talk? We can also inform you of the stakes involved. Zhang Thakwai remembered Qin Jing’s instructions, if the other party was easy. To kill, then kill, if not, then negotiate. So Zhang Thakwai planned to approach Lin Chen first before making a judgment. Either they would talk, or they would strike. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen shook his head. No need, just say what you. have to say here. The village has just experienced a battle and the people are on edge, it’s not convenient to entertain outsiders right now. Lin Chen had already sensed that both of them were martial artists and letting them into. The village would only increase the risk. Lin Chen himself wasn’t particularly afraid. However, the village was mostly made up of ordinary people and they were those who had been vetted and deemed worthy of acceptance and trust by Lin’s family. He certainly didn’t want to take that risk and directly refuse them. Seeing this, Zheng Fakui turned back to exchange a glance with Liu Zhencheng. Both sides saw the anger in each other’s eyes. It was truly a situation where. They had traveled a long way, only to be denied entry and not even able to get a sip of water. Kid, I believe you can kill Su Dali, you have some skills. But young people shouldn’t be so arrogant just because of a little achievement. The outside world is vast and you shouldn’t let minor accomplishments make you proud. Do you think that in this savage wilderness, such a large foundation and wealth could be owned by a lowly brute like Su Dali? Zheng Fakwai’s tone had become extremely impatient, laced with a threat. So, is it yours? Lin Chen curiously retorted. Zheng Fakwai was momentarily stunned, then angrily said, kid, Sudali is one of our hunting team’s Captain Chen Jing’s people. Now that. I’ve told you, I advise you to organize your words and attitude well, and think carefully about how you should speak to us. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s expression finally changed slightly. Everyone in this area knew that the captain. Of the Xia Duopu hunting team was Xia Duo Wu, who was also the leader of Xia Duopu. Lin Chen also learned from Lin’s father’s words last time that the Xia Duopu hunting team has both a captain and a vice-captain. So now, the Captain Chen. Jing mentioned by the other party is the vice-captain of the Xia Duopu hunting team. Lin Chen immediately recalled the figure he saw last time in the Xia Duopu square. Sitting on the roof, eating snacks and drinking tea, overlooking everyone with a dangerous presence. So, the vice-captain of the Xia Duopu hunting team? Lin Chen pondered. If that’s the case, the person behind the valley medicinal field is this Vice Captain Chen Jing, not the entire Xia Duopu? So, what did Captain Chen Jing say? What message did he ask you to bring? Lin Chen spoke, his tone seeming to soften a bit. After all, he had just been to Xia Duopu not long ago, and the scale of Xia Duopu, the might of the Xia Duopu, hunting team, was still fresh in his mind. He was not arrogant or conceited. Lin Chen knew very well that his Lin family village was still quite far behind compared to Xia Duopu. In fact, Lin family village still had to rely on Xia Duo, Pu to get by. Otherwise, having just the valley medicinal field wouldn’t help. They couldn’t survive solely on beast meat without rice, flour, and salt. Upon hearing this, Zheng Fakou exchanged glances with Liu Zhenqing behind him. He then said, the medicinal field of Su family village originally belongs to Captain Chen Jing. Su Dali and the others from Su family village are just looking after it for Captain Chen. Yu, Zheng Fakou paused here and glanced at Liu Zhenqing behind him. Since you have replaced Tsu Dali’s position, it proves you have some ability. We can decide to let you continue to guard the medicinal field for Captain Chen. Captain Chen Jing’s original instruction to Zhang Fakou and Lu Zhanching was to kill if possible, and to recruit if not. However, seeing Lin Chen’s young appearance, they had some other plans in mind. They did not act directly. Lin Chen’s expression remained unchanged, showing no signs of joy. Oh, in that case, what do I need to give, and what can I gain, he asked calmly. Seeing that Lin Chen seemed to be open to negotiation, a glimmer of meaning flashed in Zhang Fako’s eyes. Of course, you will gain the support of Captain Chen Jing from the Xia Duo Pu hunting team, allowing you to rightfully take over Su Family Village. Not only will you have a stable place to live and make a living, but you will also receive protection from Captain Chen. Otherwise, do you think you, along with these old, weak, sick, and disabled people, can hold onto this foundation in the wilderness? As for what you need to give, of course, there is something. Nothing in the wilderness comes without protection. And recognition. You just need to manage the medicinal field honestly like Sudali, taking care of its yield, and bring the output to Xia Duo Pu on time every month. You just need to hand over the output of the replenishing grass. To us two on time, and not to the Xia Duo department store. Of course, we don’t want all your harvest, a 2-8 split will do. Lin Shin blinked, somewhat confused, and said, so after all this, you just want to take 20% of my harvest? You take 80%? When Zhang Fakus said this, he had a somewhat negotiating tone, and his words were not so harsh. However, when he heard Lin Chen’s words, his expression changed drastically. He looked at Lin Chen in disbelief. You. Kid must be dreaming, haven’t woken up yet? Do you want to hear what you just said? Of course, it’s 80 % for us, and you take 20%. Moreover, the replenishing grass you took from Sudali this month should also be our share that you. Need to make up for. Zhang Fakus said angrily. In fact, previously, the split between Su Dali and Chen Jing was also 70-30. Su Dali provided the labor and, as a junior martial artist, managed the valley medicinal field in this remote area. He could take 30% of the monthly output. However, seeing Lin Chen’s young age, Zhang Fakou subconsciously thought Lin Chen would be easy to fool and control. He decided on a 2-8 split and even required Lin Chen to personally hand over the harvest to him every month.In that case, Zhang Fakoui and Liu Zhangqing could pocket 10% of the harvest. they could consider themselves outsiders. Even if Chen Jing found out, it would still be regarded as the ability of Zhang Fakui and Liu Zhancheng. She wouldn’t ask too many questions. Although Zhang Fakui and Liu Zhancheng, as the elite of the Xiaduapu hunting team, were also trusted aides of Vice Captain Chen Jing, they themselves weren’t particularly lacking in resources. But who would complain about having more external resources? However, they clearly underestimated Lin Chen’s thoughts and ambitions. Upon hearing the proposed division of 20%, Lin Chen squinted. A look of contemplation flashing across his face. Now that everyone in the village is practicing martial arts, these resources are extremely important to us. The main consumption for martial arts training is replenishing energy grass. And beast meat. As long as I have beast meat, I won’t lack for it. But as for the replenishing energy grass, if Sayatuapu only wanted 20%, Lin Chen might actually agree. After all, being under someone else’s wing, one seeks peace and convenience. But now, the other party was asking for a lion’s share, wanting 80% of Lin Chen’s harvest without any effort. This harvest was crucial for Lin Chen’s future plans to strengthen Lin family village. It could be considered Lin Chen’s first pot of gold. Lin Chen was unwilling. It seems that this valley’s medicinal field is more like the private property of Captain Chen. If it were the property of Xiaduapu, they wouldn’t emphasize that the harvest should be directly handed over to them, rather than to Shadwa General Store. Zayatuapu is indeed a behemoth for the current Lin family village. But one of their senior management is not entirely unbeatable for me. 4. Personal matters, even the vice-captain of the Zayatuapu hunting team cannot mobilize all their forces to target me. Lin Shen quickly calculated the pros and cons in his mind. Soon, he made a decision. He shook his head and looked at Zhang Fakui and Liu Zhenqing in the distance, saying, this is impossible. Lin Shen realized that martial artists have their battles and their compromises. If one chooses to endure and compromise everywhere, it will only harm oneself. The valley’s medicinal field of the Wolf Valley was clearly the spoils of Lin Chen’s defeat of Su Dali and others. It was also the material urgently needed for the future development of Lin family village. At such a time, to hand over the benefits would be to invite disdain from the heavens and his ancestors would be furious. If the heavens bless you and grant you wealth but you lack the virtue to hold onto it, you are unworthy. If the medicinal field of Wolf Valley truly belongs to Zayaduapu and you represent Zayaduapu to communicate with me. I would be willing to personally go to Zayaduapu to meet the leader and discuss the distribution issue. If you think you can take away 80% of my benefits just with your two mouths. Lin Chen pondered. He wasn’t relying solely on recklessness, he had left himself a way out, indicating that if the medicinal field indeed belonged to Zayaduapu, it could still be negotiated. Zhang. Fakui’s face twisted in anger, staring fiercely at Lin Chen. What if we take away 80% of your profits? Without Captain Chen’s support, your life could be taken at any moment. He certainly knew that the medicinal field was nearly Qin Jing’s private interest and did not count as Xiaduapu’s property. So Lin Chen’s words were essentially a complete rejection of Qin Jing. Seeing Zhang Fakui’s response, Lin Chen felt more certain, having guessed the truth. Almost perfectly. How about that? Then I suggest you take a good look at yourselves and see if your faces are really that big. And check if your necks are thicker than Su Dali’s. With these words, Lin Chen directly turned hostile. And refused. Zhang Fakui was furious. But the first to speak up was Liu Zhencheng. Liu Zhencheng glanced at Zhang Fakui, then urged his horse forward a step. Impudent. You ignorant fool, do you not know the heights of heaven and the depths of the earth? Do you think a snake can swallow an elephant without bursting its own belly? Liu Zhencheng drew his large knife, loudly scolding Lin Chen. Lin Chen scoffed inwardly, having made his decision, he didn’t want to engage in such meaningless arguments with them. He was too lazy to respond. Suddenly.A warning surged in his heart. Bang. Lin Shen instinctively swung the short gun in his hand. It was a thrust from the overlord’s spear technique. An arrow. Whistled through the air, deflected by Lin Shen. Buzz. Even though the arrow was diverted and lost its aim, it still struck the wooden pillar of the lookout tower on Lin Shen’s right side. The log, at least 10 inches in diameter, was. Pierced by the arrow. A section of feather remained exposed, buzzing and trembling. What a powerful arrow. Even in this critical moment, Lin Chen couldn’t help but marvel inwardly. Just moments ago, after Lin Chen had turned hostile, Zhang Fakui and Liu Zhencheng had decided that since negotiation was off the table, they would kill Lin Chen. So Liu Zhencheng deliberately made a commotion to draw Lin Chen’s attention. Meanwhile, Zhang Fakui, as the archer, took a step back, hiding behind Liu Zhencheng, and charged up to shoot this arrow. Missed? Zhang Fakui’s face flushed slightly, breathing heavily. The two sides were a hundred meters apart. This was the safe distance for Zhang Fakwai and Liu. Zhang Cheng, where they wouldn’t be harmed by the ordinary guards on the village wall with their crossbows and simple bows. But Zhang Fakwai was a martial artist. He was using a powerful bow worth thousands of gold coins. Even shooting from a low position to a high one, Zhang Fakwai could ensure that this arrow had an 80% chance of destructive power and accuracy. So after they had just harbored murderous intent, the two had cooperated seamlessly, with him launching. The first strike. It was just that Linshan had blocked it with his short gun. Some skill, indeed not inferior to Sudali, Zhang Fakui muttered, speaking to Liu Zhanshan. You took my arrow, you won’t feel good either. With that, Zhang Fakui drew his bow, preparing to shoot again. He was very confident in his archery skills, which was his greatest reliance in the wilderness, even more practical than his swordsmanship. I don’t believe the second arrow. Before Zhang Fakui could finish his sentence he was interrupted. Whoosh! A shadow, several times larger than the arrow, shot towards him. The target was directly aimed at Zhang Fakui. It was the throwing dart Lin Chen had launched. A. 100 meters was Zhang Fakui’s optimal killing distance but it was also Lin Chen’s best throwing distance. Liu Zhenqing and Zhang Fakui had been teammates for a long time and he immediately realized he was not the target of the. Shadow. He swung his large knife, trying to intercept the dart. Bang! The dart’s tip collided with Liu Zhenqing’s large knife just 2 meters in front of Zhang Fakui. A tremendous roar erupted. The dart’s tip shattered, and fragments. grazed Zhang Fakui’s face, leaving several deep blood marks. It directly interrupted Zhang Fakui’s charge for the second arrow. His expression was one of shock as he glanced at Liu Zhenqing beside him. What a fierce throwing dart. Liu Zhenqing’s shock was no less than Zhang Fakui’s at this moment. He had just faced Lin Chen’s throwing dart directly, feeling it more profoundly. He saw that a huge gash had opened on his large knife, emitting a unique buzzing sound. Of cracked iron. His hand holding the knife trembled. His heart trembled as well. Luzhanqing stared blankly at the gash on his large knife. He glanced at Zhang Fakui and saw a piece of the dart embedded in Zhang Fakui’s shoulder. The opponent is only using the most basic simple darts, and I have this alloy knife. If only I had a slightly higher grade alloy weapon just now, the knife would have been shot through, and the dart would have already pierced Zhang Fakui’s chest. This thought flashed through Luzhanqing’s mind in an instant. Whoosh. Before the two could exchange more glances, Lin Chen’s second dart came again. The target was still Zhang Fakui. Lin Chen’s target was clear. Since the opponent was an archer with long-range killing capability, he would take them out first. Moreover, since both sides had turned hostile and the opponents were two martial artists, he naturally aimed to eliminate them to weaken the so-called Captain Chen’s strength. Watch out! Liu Zhanqing shouted loudly. His hands were still trembling and his large knife had cracks. He had no confidence in blocking Lin Chen’s second dart. Fortunately, Zhang Fakui was somewhat. Mentally prepared this time, knowing that Lin Chen was formidable and he couldn’t solely rely on Liu Zhenqing for defense. In a critical moment, Zhang Fakui didn’t even have time to switch from his strong bow to a big knife. He directly raised the strong bow in his hand and waved it in front of him. Bang! He managed to block it, but the strong bow worth thousands of gold yuan in his hand, made from high strength wood soaked in the blood of a killer, couldn’t withstand the impact of the dart. It shattered into powder in mid-air. His. Zhang Fakui’s arm went numb, and he instinctively glanced at Liu Zhencheng. Judgment is wrong. This kid’s personal strength is not below ours, and he excels in long-range throwing techniques. Zhang Fakui shouted urgently. Then the two of them broke their gaze and reacted accordingly. Go! Go! Go! After making an accurate judgment, Zhang Fakui and Liu Zhencheng’s first reaction was to turn their horses and flee. They quickly distanced themselves from Linchen. After witnessing Lin Chen’s strength and methods, they no longer believed they could gain an advantage with just the two of them, especially with Lin Chen holding the advantage of the gate. They were at a disadvantage, looking up from below. If they didn’t run now, it would be like the old immortal eating arsenic. You ignorant brat, just wait for us. Don’t think we don’t know, you are from Lin family village, you’ll see what happens to you later. Liu Zhanshan, lagging a step behind, felt frustrated as he fled, unable to help but drop some harsh words while running. On the watchtower at the gate, Lin Chen held the third. Dart in his hand, watching the two fleeing figures. After hearing Liu Zhencheng’s words, the killing intent in his eyes intensified. However, after thinking for a moment, he still put the dart into his backpack. Lin Chen shook his head. Uncle Wang was right, my marksmanship is only at the beginner level, still too shallow. Unlike fixed or moving targets when hunting ferocious beasts, when facing human warriors, I also have to consider their blocking skills. Human. Warriors are much harder to deal with than ferocious beasts. If I had more experience, I should have shot their horses directly just now. Lin Shen sighed, then grabbed the dart and jumped down from the gate. I should have learned to ride a horse earlier, then I wouldn’t have to chase them on two legs while they have four. Su Dali once taught me, when cutting grass, you must remove the roots, troubles must be completely resolved. They absolutely cannot be allowed to return alive. Xiao Jing Lin’s father saw Lin Shen jump down from the gate and wanted to pursue the enemy, and couldn’t help but shout anxiously. Just now, Lin Chen saw that the newcomers were two warriors, while Lin’s father was just an ordinary person, naturally feeling a bit out of his depth. So Lin Chen took the initiative to confront the people from Xiaduapu. It’s okay, father, since they recognized us from Lin family village. When cutting grass, you must remove the roots, they must die. Trust me, I will handle it well. Lin Chen said as he turned back and started to chase. Even though the other side was riding striped horses, the fastest speed of a horse generally doesn’t exceed. 60 kilometers per hour. Moreover, in this wilderness, the road conditions were poor, and the speed would be even slower. Furthermore, depending on the horse’s physique, endurance varies. Zhang Fakui and the others could not maintain a speed of 60 kilometers per hour all the way back to Xiaduapu. On the other hand, Lin Chen, as a warrior, especially one with a golden finger, could reach speeds of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour. Ordinary warriors could not match Lin Chen’s balanced attributes across the board. Each had their strengths. Even among warriors of the same level, some might have high endurance, some might be fast, and some might be strong. But Lin Chen was the kind of hexagonal warrior who met all standards at the level of a beginner warrior. In the past two days, Lin Chen had eaten well and was in great physical condition with the aid of energy replenishing pills. In the dense wilderness, one could even take shortcuts. While It might not be the case on main roads, Lin Chen was confident he could catch up with them on the route from Wolf Mountain Village to Ziyatuapu. This is also the reason why Lin Chen remained calm when he saw the other party fleeing on. Horseback. What if they run first? Lin Chen watched as Zhang Fakui and his companion’s figures disappeared at the end of the makeshift road leading to the Wild Wolf Village and couldn’t help but smile faintly. He turned on his feet and dove into the dense forest. The makeshift road was primarily built for horse-drawn carriages so it had to follow the terrain. It was not a straight path. After all, there were hills and boulders ahead, so it was impossible not to detour. While constructing the road, right? Therefore, as Lin Chen weaved through the dense forest, he could actually close the distance between them. It wasn’t necessary to wipe you out completely. But since you keep mentioning Lin family, village, then it’s a matter of life and death. Lin Chen strolled leisurely through the forest, replaying the events in his mind. In fact, as long as no one was killed, there was still room for negotiation. At first, Lin Chen didn’t want. To escalate the situation too much, he was still considering saving face for the Xia Duo Shop. After demonstrating his strength, if the other party retreated, that would be fine. Moreover, Lin Chen had another plan, if the pressure from the Xia Duo Shop became too great, he could simply abandon the Wild Wolf Village and return to Lin Family Village. Because the situation at Wild Wolf Village was still unclear, the elderly and children of Lin Family Village had not yet moved over. This preparation was also aimed at this situation. However, Liu Zhencheng, in a stroke of bad luck, shouted about Lin family village, wanting to show some color. This was precisely what touched Lin Chen’s reverse scale. It’s directly transformed Lin Chen’s mindset, which still had room for negotiation, into one of total annihilation. These two must not live. Since he had already offended the so-called Captain Chen, it was better to eliminate one of his henchmen. First, Lin Chen had been to the Xia Duo shop and on the day of the big market, most of the hunting team from Xia Duo shop was stationed high on the village walls. So Lin Chen knew that warriors like Zhang Fakui and Liu Zhangcheng were rare figures in the Xia Duo Shop’s hunting team. They were indeed significant characters. If not now, then when? As long as I can kill them before they escape to the Xia Duo Shop, I can at least buy a few days. Captain Chen must know that something has happened to them and that I did it, but he won’t react so quickly. And as long as I can delay for more than three days, I can upgrade both my martial arts and combat skills. By then, I will be an intermediate warrior. Naturally, I can respond calmly to Captain Chen’s threats. Lin Chen moved swiftly, thinking this in his heart. Hashtag realm, beginner warrior hashtag martial arts, body refinement technique, entry 86 slash 100, trait not selected hashtag combat skill. Overlord spear technique, entry 85 slash 100, trait not selected hashtag talent, persistence hashtag potential, 9 that’s right. This is Lin Chen’s reliance for turning against them this time. Lin Chen wasn’t foolish, he understood the path of survival. But he still decided to confront the vice-captain of the Xia Duo Shop’s hunting team, Chen Jing, head-on, even risking a fallout with the entire Xia Duo Shop. It was precisely because, in just two to three days, Lin Chen would be able to break through. The golden finger guarantee was beyond doubt, there were no thresholds or setbacks, and when the time came, everything would fall into place. Lin Chen knew his own situation, he understood that his realm was more solid than that of other warriors at the same level. Once he entered the intermediate warrior realm, Lin Chen believed that even the entire Xia Duo shop would have to reconsider their attitude towards him. Lin Chen would have a certain say within. A hundred kilometers radius. The current situation is that I cannot let them escape, nor can I allow them to immediately gather a large force against me. Killing them will buy me two to three days. Lin Chen made up his mind, and, his movements quickened. His figure was as agile as a monkey, leaping onto a boulder and using the vines hanging from the trees to swing far away. In just a few breaths, he had crossed a small hill dozens of meters high. Ruins of the. Broken Road. Two striped horses galloped wildly on the road, one after the other. Zhang Gu, it’s no use, the horse has reached its limit. Keep running like this, and the horse will die of exhaustion. Liu Zhangqing shouted loudly. Ha! Zhang Fakou also reined in his horse, no longer urging it on. He turned to glance behind him and said, although the opponent is not weak, they probably wouldn’t dare to chase us out of the village. A martial artist skilled in. Throwing darts wouldn’t dare to leave the village walls and confront us two martial artists head-on in the wilderness. Liu Zhangjing nodded in agreement. We’ve been running for half an hour, even if he tries to chase us, he won’t catch. Up. In fact, they had just been frightened. They had driven their horses to run for their lives for half an hour, treating the lives of the spotted horses as expendable. They had already covered nearly 30 to 40 kilometers away from the wolf. Village. At this moment, the two spotted horses were not only foaming at the mouth but also had numerous bloody scratches on their bodies from the thorns along the way. Both horse and rider were in a sorry state. However, Liu Zhancheng, feeling embarrassed, tactfully said they had been running for half an hour. Zhang Fakou and Liu Zhancheng exchanged glances, both seeing each other’s awkwardness. The atmosphere became somewhat tense. Humph. He’s just a lucky kid from a small village. It must be that his ancestors are smoking green smoke for him to have accidentally produced a martial artist who knew he would be so ignorant and dare to defy us. What a pity, the ancestors of Lin family village. Must be furious, the martial artist who finally emerged is destined to meet an early end. Zhang Fakou snorted angrily and said in a deep voice. He changed the subject to ease the tension from their earlier fright. What you said is. Absolutely right. He’s just a martial artist skilled and throwing darts. He can only act arrogantly in front of us because of the advantage of the village gate. If he dares to chase us out, we will eliminate him. If he hides in the village and doesn’t dare to show his face. Once we return, we will immediately gather our forces, bring the strong bao team from our squad, and destroy those two broken villages. Isn’t he able to block arrows? Let’s see how many arrows he can block at once. Lu Zhangqing said fiercely. The strong bao team he mentioned was the 10-man archery team from the Xia Duo Pu hunting squad. Although they were not martial artists and couldn’t compare to Zhang Fakou, they were only slightly weaker in strength, shooting speed, and range. In the realm of wilderness hunters, they were absolutely elite. If 10 of them gathered to shoot, even a low-level ferocious beast would be shot full of holes. Zhang Fakou. Snorted at this. This time, it was just that I wasn’t prepared, we went over directly. I originally wanted to talk to him, but unfortunately, the other party was unreasonable and was looking for death. Once we gather our forces, there will be many ways to deal with such villages. Whether it’s long-range attacks from archers or fire oil attacks, even surrounding them with people, it’s not something they can resolve. Xia Duopu held the banner in this area of a hundred kilometers, even revealing a glimpse of its power, it was absolutely confident in destroying villages of a lower level than itself. Liu Zhenqing’s face showed a deep understanding and he was about to respond when he heard a faint voice beside him. Is that so? So you have so many vicious methods, then you can’t be left alive. Liu Zhenqing was taken aback at first. His first reaction was that this was not Zhang Fakou’s voice. The second reaction was that. The context of the speech was off, and the direction from which the voice came was also wrong. Zhang. Liu Zhenqing hadn’t even called out brother Zhang yet. Suddenly, a warm liquid splattered across his face, it was blood. Liu. Zhenqing turned to look, and the spotted horse under Zhang Fakou had already been pinned to the ground. Zhang Fakou was also thrown to the ground, staggering a few times before standing up in a sorry state. Liu Zhenqing’s gaze swept over. The dart that had pinned the spotted horse, then he suddenly turned to look in the direction from which the voice had just come. Lin Chen, holding a dart, was poised to throw the second one. He’s coming to kill us. How did he catch up? To us, as soon as Liu Zhencheng had this thought, Lin Chen had already released the second dart from his hand. Bang. The target was still Zhang Fakui, who quickly reacted and swung his large knife to block it. He barely shattered the incoming dart, but it still pierced through his left arm, blood gushing out. Good thief. You actually dare to chase after us. Lu Zhencheng, let’s go together and kill him. Zhang Fakui shouted angrily. Just as Lu Zhencheng had said. Earlier, the opponent was merely relying on his throwing skills. Now, daring to chase into the wilderness for a sneak attack, he had lost the advantage of his home ground. Zhang Fakui was not afraid of him. Zhang Fakui was under attack. His anger flaring, and for a moment he lost his composure. But Lu Zhencheng did not. After hearing Zhang Fakui’s roar, his eyes flickered. He glanced at Lin Chen, who was calm not far away, preparing to throw the third dart. Then, he looked at Zhang Fakui, who had lost his horse and was heavily injured. In a flash, Liu Zhenqing had made some judgments. The opponent had caught up, chasing on foot, yet was not even out of breath. Their goal was clear, kill the horse before killing the man, with a confident expression on their face. Liu Zhenqing suddenly realized that things might not be as simple as Zhang Fakui and he had thought before. The opponent might not fear the two of them in the wilderness. He was confident and had the upper hand. Brother Zhang, hold on, I’ll go back and call for help immediately. Brother Zhang, you must hold on. I will definitely bring people over to assist you in killing this thief. Go. In just a breath, Liu Zhencheng had made his decision. While Lin Chen’s target was Zhang Fakui, now was not the time to hesitate. Should he wait until Lin Chen killed his horse too, leaving him with no way to escape before regretting. It’s, don’t kill me. Hero, spare my life. We have no deep-seated grudges, we really don’t need to go this far. A heart-wrenching wail. The one begging for mercy was none other than Zhang Fakui. At this moment, he was drenched in blood, with a dart stuck in his abdomen, slumped on the ground. While loudly pleading for mercy, he struggled to push himself up with his hands, trying to move away from Lin Chen, the god of death. Despite the futility, he still tried to distance himself from Lin Chen as much as possible. Hero. The medicinal field belongs to Chen Jing, not to me, Zhang Fakui. I only took his job, I have no reason to risk my life for him. Ah. Zhang Fakui let out a miserable cry. It was Lin Chen who stepped forward and yanked out the dart embedded in his abdomen. He then wiped the blood off his clothes before slowly putting it away in his backpack. Then, Lin Chen had already switched to the Lan Fang short gun. This was Lin Chen’s consistent combat tradition to try to incapacitate the opponent from a distance before switching to close combat. Goal. Zhang Fakui looked at the glinting alloy short gun in Lin Chen’s hand, unable to help but gasp. In shock, swallowing hard. What do you want to let me go? I can give you all my possessions, I will immediately leave the Xia Duo Pu hunting team and no longer serve Chen Jing. No, no, no, let’s talk it out, please, just say one. Word. I can turn against Chen Jing and help you deal with that scoundrel. Zhang Thakwai’s voice grew increasingly urgent as he spilled out all the conditions he could offer to save his life. Because Lin Chen had already raised the lawn. Fang short gun. He stood above, poised to stab downwards. Hero. You should speak, if you talk, we can communicate. Hero. Zhang Fakui let out a hysterical scream, like a steam locomotive’s whistle drawn out and fluctuating. The scream lasted several seconds before Zhang Fakui instinctively sensed something was wrong. He opened his eyes. The yellow tip of the Lan Fong short gun was only an inch away from his throat, having stopped. Lin Chen’s face showed no expression, only softly asking, do you know I am from Linjia village? Zhang Fakui subconsciously nodded, then quickly shook his head, I don’t know, I don’t know, we don’t know. Indeed, Chen Jing had only indicated that Linjia village was a suspect in the investigation results. There was no way to conclude that such a dilapidated little village could make a comeback. Seeing Zhang Fakou’s expression, Lin Chen roughly understood the answer, so he didn’t press further. Whether the other party suspected Linjia village was irrelevant, what mattered was that there was now a risk associated with it. He needed to find a way to eliminate that risk. Tell me about your Captain Chen’s situation, Lin Chen asked again. Zhang Faka seemed to have grasped a lifeline and hurriedly said, a hero. I can tell you everything, everything that should and shouldn’t be said. Can you promise me that if I tell you, you’ll spare my life? Upon hearing this, Lin. Chen thought for a moment and nodded. Alright, you can tell me in detail about Captain Chen’s situation and the situation at Zayatuapu. If I’m satisfied, I’ll let you go. Seeing Lin Chen’s serious expression and sincere tone, Zhang. Faka dared not hide anything and began to spill the information Lin Chen needed like beans from a bamboo tube. Chen Jing, deputy captain of the Xayatuapu hunting team, usually responsible for the daily operations of the hunting team and also in charge of the external military negotiations of Xayatuapu. This meant that Chen Jing could indeed mobilize most of the hunting team’s forces, aside from the guard team. However, Chen Jing himself was not the leader of Xayatuapu, he could only be considered one of the several major leaders. Even so, Chen Jing had nearly a hundred people under his command. This included a strong bao team and even some armed groups with simple heavy equipment. If Chen Jing were to gather a large force to target Lin Chen, it would pose a huge threat to both the wild wolf village and Linjia village. The power Chen Jing commanded could easily deal with groups of low-level ferocious beasts and even fend off moderately, strong solitary mid-level ferocious beasts without him having to take action himself. As for Chen Jing’s personal combat power, according to Zhang Fakou, it was extremely formidable, far surpassing both Zhang Fakou and Liu Zhangcheng. This. Was, of course, a given, otherwise he wouldn’t be able to keep two low -level martial artists as his subordinates. When Lin Chen heard this he estimated the combat power levels of the martial artists in his mind. Someone like Su Dali was. Probably just at the level of a newly initiated low-level martial artist. Zhang Fakou and Liu Zhansheng were significantly stronger than Su Dali. At the very least, if Lin Chen shot a dart at them they could barely swing their blades to. Block it. But Zhang Fakou was also a low-level martial artist and he was far ahead of Su Dali on this path. Chen Jing was even more powerful, able to command people like Zhang Fakou. So, is Chen Jing a mid-level martial artist? Lin. Chen couldn’t help but ask. Zhang Fakou was taken aback, cautiously glancing at Lin Chen, and whispered, I’m not sure about that. Chen Jing might be a mid-level martial artist, even if he isn’t, he’s very close to that level, Lin Chen. Shot a sidelong glance at him, clearly dissatisfied with such an ambiguous answer. Zhang Fakou hurriedly said, Hero, please don’t be angry, I really don’t know. In fact, within the entire Xayaduapu, the only one clearly recognized as a mid-level martial artist is the leader, Xiaoduo Wu. The others, including the pharmacy owner, the weapon shop owner, the guard team leader, and deputy captain of the hunting team, Xin Jing, are all acknowledged to be slightly weaker than Xiaoduo Wu, but exactly how much weaker, they haven’t fought to find out. The people Zhang Fakou mentioned were basically all the prominent figures in Xayaduapu. Lin Chen knew that the two shop owners were not part of Xiaduapu’s own forces, they were outsiders. He pondered for a moment and asked in a different way, what was your impression of Chen Jing when you faced him? Zhang Fako squinted as he pondered and recalled before saying, I’ve only sparred with Chen Jing. But that wasn’t a life and death struggle, the opponent wouldn’t bring out their full strength. The feeling Chen Jing gives me is somewhat similar to the feeling you give me, hero, it’s that kind of. The feeling of being. Unable to win, completely unable to win. The information Zhang Fakou provided didn’t give Lin Chen much to reference. Lin Chen estimated that he should be considered top tier among junior martial artists. So, Xin Jing could either be a mid-level martial artist or a top -tier junior martial artist like himself. In that case, Lin Chen didn’t need to worry too much when facing Xin Jing. Even if the opponent was indeed a mid-level martial artist he would be able to level up in a couple of days. What Lin Chen was most worried about now was the force that Xin Jing represented. If I were to confront Chen Jing and even kill him, would Xia Duo Wu take action? Would the forces from the pharmacy and weapon shop become hostile towards me? Lin Chen asked. Zhang Fakou was taken aback, his mind hadn’t caught up yet. The person across from him had already thought about the aftermath of killing Chen Jing, how confident was he? Hero, Xia Duo Wu, doesn’t often gather in the Xia Duo shop. He mostly leads his trusted team deep into the wilderness and I don’t even know what he’s busy with all year round. Even I rarely see him. If a conflict arises between you and Qin Jing, and if it’s a losing battle and Xia Duo Wu happens to encounter you, he might even show Qin Jing some face and take action against you. If you were to decisively kill Qin Jing, I estimate that Xia Duo Wu doesn’t have a deep relationship with Qin Jing, so he wouldn’t be in a rush to avenge him. The Xia Duo shop may not look big, but there are many intricacies inside. Strictly speaking, Qin Jing isn’t even one of Xia Duo Wu’s trusted subordinates. He represents another. force, placed under Xia Duo Wu, essentially competing for resources from the Xia Duo Shop. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s eyes brightened slightly. What he was most worried about was directly facing the entire Xia Duo Shop, fearing that Lin family village would suffer significant losses. According to Zhang Faku, if the Xia Duo Shop was indeed filled with factions, the more chaotic it was, the better for Lin Chen. Is what you said true? Lin Chen pressed. Seeing Lin Chen’s serious expression, Zhang Faku replied, every word is true, hero. It’s just. Zhang Faka’s mouth moved quickly, as if he thought of something, but then he held back. Speak. Lin Chen glared at him. It’s just that Chen. Jing is from Nding town, he serves as the deputy captain of the hunting team here at the Xia Duo shop. Hunting is merely his side job, his main occupation and primary source of wealth is guarding several resource points. It’s similar. To the energy-restoring herb fields you have. There are a few others, like Zhao Family Ditch and Qin Family Farm. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s mind flashed with information about Zhao Family Ditch and Qin Family Farm. Through previous conversations with Lin’s father, Lin Chen learned that Zhao family ditch sold basic ironware. The simple throwing darts in Lin family village were exchanged from Zhao family ditch. Their village had blacksmiths, and most of the goods traded during the market days were mostly metal ores. Comparing it to the wild wolf village, it wasn’t hard to guess that Zhao family ditch might have access to relatively valuable rare metal ores. As for Qin family farm, the village lived up to its name. Their village had a unique geography, with a large area of arable land that wasn’t disturbed by ferocious beasts. They could produce a considerable amount of grain, medicinal herbs, minerals, grain. Clearly, the reason Chen Jing served as the deputy captain of the hunting team at the Xia Duo shop was to control and manage these three resource points. A deputy captain like Chen Jing, whose strength is inferior to Xia Duo Wu, can Xia Duo Wu tolerate him controlling these resource points? Lin Chen curiously asked. Zhang Fakou replied, I’m not too sure about that, but the Xia Duo shop has maintained this delicate balance for many years. Not only does Xia Duo Wu tacitly acknowledge this, but even the two forces of the pharmacy and the weapon shop do as well. I think, it’s possible that Chen Jing has considerable backing behind Nding Town. However, the Chen Jing I followed at Xia Duo shop doesn’t know much about Nding Town, he rarely talks to me about these matters. If the hero really intends to deal with Chen Jing, I think this point should still be considered. Zhang Fakui had a look of complete betrayal towards Qin Jing, his expression one of concern for Lin Chen. To survive, he had already become quite humble. Lin Chen couldn’t help but ponder. According to Zhang Fakui, Qin Jing might be someone from a larger place. He has backing, being assigned to control. Several small to medium resource points at the bottom level. So much so that even a legitimate intermediate martial artist like Xia Duo Wu had to hold his nose and accept it. This is indeed a bit troublesome. It’s still a matter of. My own strength being too low, improving my strength is the hard truth. Once my strength is high enough, there’s no need to think so much, just kill, kill, kill. With this thought, Lin Chen shook his head irritably. A murderous aura. Surged in his eyes. Hero, spare me. You said I told you everything, so you won’t kill me. Seeing the change in Lin Chen’s expression, Zhang Fakui couldn’t help but shout. Oh. Lin Chen looked at Zhang Fakui, smiled, and waved his. Short gun, the tip brushing against the other’s throat. I said I would spare you only if I was satisfied. What you know is vague and lacking in detail, I’m very dissatisfied. Lin Chen’s final words left Zhang Fakui unable to close. His eyes in death. Lin Chen had already mastered the ways of survival in the wilderness. He understood that sometimes one must endure, and at other times, one must be decisive without mercy. So regardless of whether Zhang Fakui’s words satisfied him, he had to kill Zhang Fakui. Keeping one’s word is for friends and trading partners. Treating enemies the same way is foolish. With all the information Jean Fakui could provide now in hand, Lin Chan decisively slashed his throat. Hashtag kill a junior martial artist to gain one point of free potential. A prompt echoed in his mind. Lin Chan was momentarily stunned. Hashtag realm, junior martial artist hashtag cultivation method, body refinement technique, beginner 86 slash 100. trait not selected hashtag combat skill, overlord spear technique, beginner 85 slash 100, trait not selected hashtag talent, persistence hashtag potential, 10 until now, Lin Shen had come to this world. He had finally killed enough fierce beasts and martial. Artists of junior level or above, totaling 10. 8 points came from fierce beasts, and 2 points from Su Dali and Zhang Fakui. The potential points are already enough at 10, I can draw a trait now. Lin Shen thought to himself. But. There’s no time to study this now, I’ve already wasted a lot of time interrogating Zhang Fakui and if I delay further, Liu Zhenqing will run far away. Although Lin Chen had long anticipated drawing a trait, this was not the best. Time to study it, he knew he had to pursue Liu Zhenqing first. Because the first trait drawn could be a cultivation method or a combat skill. This was also a problem. He had just learned from Zhang Fakui’s mouth that although Chen, Jing seemed to control the hunting team of Xia Duo Sha, the true top combat power of the hunting team was actually Xia Duo Wu’s trusted squad. Most of Qin Jing’s subordinates were ordinary hunters, at most a bit stronger than the wild, mountain folk. The only ones who could truly be considered junior martial artists were Zhang Fakui and Liu Zhancheng. Therefore, Lin Chen had to eliminate Liu Zhancheng before Qin Jing realized what was happening. By the time Qin Jing reacted and gathered his forces to trouble Lin Chen, the pressure on Lin Chen would be much less. With this in mind, Lin Chen took out a Qi recovery pill and stuffed one into his mouth. He rushed towards the direction of Xia Duo Xia. Ruins of the Broken Road, about 20 kilometers from Xia Duo Shop. Giddy up. Giddy up. Giddy up. Run for your life. If you don’t die, I will. Slap. Liu Zhancheng desperately whipped the striped horse even though the horse was already frothing at the mouth and trembling all over. He spared. No effort.As long as he can successfully get rid of Lin Chen and ensure his safety, that’s all that matters. However, the limit of the striped horse is right here, even if Liu Zhancheng were to beat its rear end to a pulp. It truly can’t run anymore, its speed gradually slowing down. Seeing this, Liu Zhangqing couldn’t help but glance back. He shouldn’t be able to catch up, right? Or perhaps Zhang Fakou has already intercepted him? Liu Zhangqing had been running for over 10 minutes and he hadn’t noticed any signs of pursuers behind him. This made him feel a bit suspicious. Could it be that guy is good at throwing darts but once he got close to Zhang Fakou, his close combat skills are lacking? Has Zhang Fakou already dealt with him? Liu Zhangqing even entertained such thoughts. His eyes flickered uncertainly. If that’s the case, and in the end, Zhang Fakou wins. When Zhang Fakou returns, he definitely won’t have a good outcome for abandoning his teammates in the heat of battle. Maybe, I shouldn’t have run so fast just now. I was really startled by the opponents throwing darts, and for a moment, I lost my composure. If the two of them teamed up, they might not be able to do anything to each other. Liu Zhencheng’s mind was filled with doubts, his thoughts complex. Just then, whoosh. Bang. Luzhanqing felt a tremendous force hit him and he was thrown off the striped horse. Ah! In midair, his right arm exploded into a mist of blood and flesh. He rolled in the air, glancing back. A shadow was rising and falling on the ruins of the broken road. Quickly approaching. Damn it! He’s coming to kill me! This thought flashed through Luzhanqing’s mind as he rolled upon landing. He didn’t care about the injury too. His severed arm and immediately got up, sprinting towards the direction of the Xia Duo shop. He abandoned the horse. The horse was already exhausted, at this moment, it was better for a martial artist to run at full speed. Lin Chen’s face was flushed, his mouth agape as he gasped for breath, maintaining his speed behind. Unlike before. Previously, Lin Chen had taken a shortcut through the dense forest to arrive at the broken road ruins ahead of time. This time, Lin Chen was chasing on the relatively straight broken road, relying solely on his own stamina to catch up. If it weren’t for Liu Zhencheng’s striped horse being fatigued, he might not have been able to catch up at all. Therefore, Lin Chen’s first dart was aimed directly at Liu Zhenqing himself, not the horse. Because at this moment, there was no need for that. Watching Liu Zhenqing run wildly with injuries, Lin Chen couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. Just now, the distance was still too far, nearly 150 meters, the dart lacked accuracy. I couldn’t take him down in one hit. Now, although he’s injured and has abandoned his horse, the speed he’s unleashing under the threat of death isn’t slow either. I just don’t know if he will bleed out and weaken first, or if he will escape back to the Xia Duo shop. Lin Chen didn’t stop, tightly biting down on Liu Zhencheng’s trail. Although Liu Zhencheng was injured and had lost his horse, his speed was still not slow. Between life and death there’s great terror, he was jolted by immense fear. Adrenaline surging, and he suddenly widened the distance between them. It wasn’t that Lin Chen couldn’t catch up, but rather that Lin Chen had been relying on his two legs to travel all the way from the wolf den, while Liu Zhencheng had been riding a horse until it was worn out before using his legs. Lin Chen’s own strength was higher than Liu Zhenqing’s, but Liu Zhenqing had conserved more stamina. However, Liu Zhenqing wasn’t feeling good either. At this moment, he was desperately running while using his remaining left hand to tear off strips of cloth from his body. Biting down on the cloth, he wrapped it around his severed arm, tying it in a knot. He gritted his teeth against the pain, not even having time to properly tend to his wound. If he didn’t staunch the bleeding, all the energy and strength spilling out along the way would be his own. Faster, even faster. He’s good at throwing darts, but only has accuracy. And threat within a hundred meters. As long as I maintain my distance and don’t let him get too close, there’s hope. Liu Zhencheng bandaged himself while fleeing, encouraging himself in his mind. He recalled that back at the wolf. Then, when the two sides were a hundred meters apart, Lin Chen’s dart was clearly more lethal and accurate. On the broken road, Lin Chen had ambushed Zhang Faku with thunderous force, all within this distance. Just now, Lin Chen had been chasing him. It was only because the distance was slightly greater that a dart had missed, allowing him to escape with his life. In fact, Liu Zhencheng had not misjudged this time. 100 meters was indeed Lin Chen’s optimal. Throwing distance. Holding the dart, Lin Chen pursued Liu Zhencheng for several kilometers, with one chasing and the other fleeing. Lin Chen did not easily launch the dart in his hand. This guy is quite clever, he knows I can’t throw. Far? Lin Chen felt a bit irritated. The further he chased, the farther he got from the shadow shop. For Lin Chen, this chase could not turn into a war of attrition. He needed to resolve the situation quickly. With this thought, Lin Chen hesitated for a moment. His feet kept moving as he reached into his pocket to pull out a chi-replenishing pill and popped one into his mouth. He couldn’t care less about wasting it, nor about whether taking two pills at once would be too much to absorb or if there would be any side effects. Lin Chen directly took the medicine and continued to chase his opponent. Linxian took a deep breath, feeling the energy explode within him after the pill went down. His body was once again filled with strength. His movements quickened, rapidly closing the distance to Luzhanxian. 200 meters. 150 meters. Linxian calculated the distance between them, gripping the dark tightly. At that moment, Luzhanxian glanced back and saw Luzhanxian slowly closing in. His heart raced with fear. He fumbled with one arm to pull something out and shoved it into his mouth. In just a few breaths, his speed increased. He’s also taking medicine. Seeing this, Lin Chen narrowed his eyes and began to adjust his breathing. Using the momentum from his run, he estimated Liu Zhencheng’s form and posture, decisively throwing the dart in his hand. Although the distance was slightly far, this was already the best range Lin Chen could find. The chance was slim, but a fleeting opportunity was still worth seizing. Whoosh. Bang. The dart missed and whizzed past Liu Zhencheng. However, it struck a half-person high rock in front of him. The shrapnel exploded like a grenade, enveloping Liu Jianqing in debris. From a distance, Lin Chen saw Liu Jianqing stumble, his body erupting with several splashes of blood. He must be feeling terrible after that. But it’s not a fatal injury, what a pity. Next time, you won’t be so lucky. Lin Chen felt a bit regretful and reached behind him to grab another dart. Just as he was about to make another move, his gaze suddenly sharpened and even his footfalls slowed. Ahead on the broken road, a group of people suddenly emerged from the dense forest. He had no idea where they came from. Liu Jianqing, running ahead, saw more clearly. His previously pale face filled with horror, suddenly regained some color. Is it the herbal medicine team from Xieha? Help me, I’m from Captain Chen Jing’s team, there will be a generous reward for your help. Liu Jianqing saw hope and quickened. His pace, shouting as he ran towards the group. The herbal team, hearing this, stopped in confusion at the roadside, watching Liu Jianqing approach. They hadn’t expected to encounter such a scene right after returning to the broken. Road. The herbal medicine team from Xieha? Are they from the pharmacy in Seattle? Lin Shen stopped at a distance, gazing deeply at the group across from him. What a pity about that one point of free potential. I’ll leave it. Here and come back for it next time. Lin Shen shook his head, casting one last glance at the Xieha herbal team. Then he turned and left without looking back. Lin Shen couldn’t guarantee whether Xieha Pharmaceutical would meddle in. This matter. But he could guarantee one thing, if they did interfere, they would definitely help Liu Zhanshan. Lin Chen had no connection with the people from Xieha Pharmaceutical, he was a stranger to them. Lu Zhangqing, on the other hand, was from Xiado and they saw each other often. Moreover, there was Chen Jing’s reputation at stake, since he had encountered someone from Xieha Pharmaceutical, Lin Chen did not wish to linger too long. Through Zhang Fakwise. Information, Lin Chen learned that Xieha Pharmaceutical was a third-party force. Their medicinal gathering team was actually similar to the hunting teams in the gathering places, except they specialized in collecting rare medicinal. Materials. In terms of strength and scale, they were far inferior to the hunting team of Xiaoduo Xia. However, the manager of Xieha Pharmaceutical was a martial artist of the same level as Chen Jing. Lin Chen did not know the other. Party. Moreover, he was not willing to complicate matters further, especially after getting involved with Chen Jing, by provoking Xieha Pharmaceutical. It doesn’t matter, anyway, Liu Zhancheng has been rendered useless. Even if. He returns alive to Xiaoduo Xia, his combat power will be permanently diminished, almost like a cripple. Lin Chen knew that Liu Zhenqing used a knife. But with his right hand severed, one could say his martial arts were completely gone. And in this wilderness, there were no medical conditions to reattach limbs. Not being able to kill the opponent only means they live to bring back news. Just letting Qin Jing react a day earlier, Lin Chen calculated the gains and losses in his mind. With a day’s time, I can still make it. Today I took 2 qi recovery pills, and later tonight I will practice martial arts all night, striving to break through by tomorrow night. turned passivity into initiative. Lin Chen made his decision. He was that kind of person, since things could not be changed, there was no need to wallow in self-pity or blame the heavens. Instead, he immediately thought of remedies and countermeasures. Just as Lin Chen expected, Liu Zhenqing indeed returned alive to Xiaoduo Xia, brought back by people from Sheha Pharmaceutical. He also met Chen Jing and reported what he had seen and heard. However, the intelligence he brought back was somewhat accurate but not entirely precise. Faced with the scene of two trusted subordinates, one dead and one crippled, Chen Jing was furious, his entire being flushed with anger. What did you say? You tried to persuade them, but they didn’t communicate at all and directly attacked you? Liu Zhencheng had been roughly re-bandaged. Just now, adrenaline had kept him going, and he hadn’t felt the pain while fleeing. In reality, his injuries were quite serious and now he was painfully aware, gritting his teeth. Upon hearing Chen Jing’s questioning, Liu Zhencheng did not dare to mention Zhang Fakui’s cut of the profits. He could only slander Lin Chen to the utmost, hoping Chen Jing would be enraged and seek revenge for him. Yes, Captain. Even if we clearly stated that the medicinal fields are your property, we are willing to cooperate with them. But this person is eccentric and ruthless, completely disregarding. You, Liu Zhangcheng exaggeratedly said. Hongf. Indeed, impoverished mountains and evil waters breed cunning people, they deserve to be cut into a thousand pieces. Upon hearing this, Chen Jing’s anger surged. He couldn’t help. but stand up and pace back and forth in the room. No way, they bullied me to this extent. If I don’t deal with this, how can I lead my team in the future? How can I command respect in this area? I’ll gather my forces and eliminate him. Chen Jing’s face turned red with rage, and he immediately wanted to regain his honor. Just as he was about to leave, his gaze swept over Liu Zhanching and saw his miserable state. Chen Jing’s steps halted again. His too. Trusted subordinates had also cost him considerable resources to cultivate, both of whom had entered the ranks of junior martial artists. Even so, with two people dispatched, one was dead and the other crippled. By this count, he had already lost three martial artists to the opponent. Chen Jing suddenly became alert. Liu Zhancheng, tell me in detail what kind of strength the opponent has. Chen Jing suppressed his anger and calmly inquired. He was not reckless. Knowing oneself and the enemy leads to victory in every battle, which was the way to survive in the wilderness. The impression he gave me, his strength is significantly greater than any one of us, but he definitely hasn’t reached your level, captain. The reason he poses such a great threat to us is mainly due to his exceptional throwing skills. Under a surprise attack, Zhang Fakou could be severely injured in an instant. Speaking of which, the reason we were at a disadvantage was mainly due to our short reach. Liu Zhenqing recalled Lin Chen’s performance along the way, a look of fear appearing on his face. Chen Jing, upon hearing this, showed a thoughtful expression. What exactly? is so formidable about his throwing spear? Liu Zhenqing carefully recalled all the encounters and said, it’s probably that kind of throwing spear that is fast, accurate, and fierce within a hundred meters. Within a hundred meters, even if we barely managed to block his throwing spear, it would be quite exhausting. However, beyond a hundred meters, both accuracy and power would be greatly reduced. In the end, I also tried my best to keep a distance of over a hundred meters from him and I was still able to come back alive to see you. With Liu Jianqing’s words, Chen Jing felt he had a rough idea. His strength doesn’t exceed mine, it seems he must be below an intermediate. Warrior. But being skilled in throwing spears, with the best range within a hundred meters, is indeed a standard for a beginner warrior who excels in throwing. It seems he is a beginner warrior proficient in long-range attacks, although encountering a significant threat in the wilderness. But with preparation, there are plenty of ways to deal with him. Chen Jing paced back and forth, quickly guessing Lin Chen’s current true strength to be quite accurate. One must say, he was quite experienced in this regard. No, to deal with someone like him, since he poses a certain threat to me, we must be fully prepared. The other side also has a stronghold, we must bring enough equipment and personnel. Chen Jing quickly made a decision. He immediately instructed another subordinate, find two people to notify Zhao Jago and Qin Xia farm. Have them each send out hunting teams to meet me by tomorrow afternoon at the latest. Inform all our hunting team members who haven’t gone out that they are not allowed to leave for the next two days and we will go out to handle matters the day after tomorrow.” After making the arrangements, Chen Jing still felt it wasn’t secure enough. He pondered for a moment then turned to Liu Zhenqing and said, was it the people from Xieha Pharmaceutical who saved you just now? Let’s go, come with me to Xieha Pharmaceutical, we need to thank them. Lin Chen was still unaware that Chen Jing’s caution had bought in two or three days. At this moment, Lin Chen was practicing martial arts in the backyard of the Wild Wolf Village residence, the hunting team from Lin Jia. Village had already been sent back by Lin Chen under some pretext. Lin Chen knew that if Qin Jing were to bring people over to seek trouble, their first target would definitely be Wild Wolf Village. After all, the valley’s medicinal fields were here, and today’s conflict also started from here. Lin Chen was unwilling for Lin Fu and the others to stay here and increase the risk. As for the personnel of Wild Wolf Village itself. Lin Chen didn’t want to worry too much, at most, if a conflict arose, he would try to protect them a bit. If they all bore the risk together, it would also be a test of Lin Chen accepting them. At this moment, Lin Chen still didn’t know when Chen Jing would come. However, he didn’t want to think too much, he could only practice martial arts, practice martial arts, striving for a quicker breakthrough. Despite a day of fatigue, it was already deep into the night. Five hours later, Lin Chen finished his training. Hashtag realm, beginner warrior hashtag technique, body forging decision, entry 91 slash 100, trait not selected hashtag combat skill, overlord spear technique, entry 90 slash 100, trait not selected hashtag talent, persistence hashtag potential, 10 Lin Chen. Glanced at the sky, the east was already showing a hint of white. Should I continue practicing martial arts, or take a break and practice again during the day? As Lin Chen was pondering, someone came to visit. Young master. The. Visitor was Li Gang, who was sweating profusely, clearly having gotten up early to return from his errands. Young master, according to your arrangements, before dawn, we have stationed personnel at the high ground near the broken road. If a large number of people approach, those at the high ground will light a signal fire to warn us, and someone will ride back to report. Lin Shen nodded upon hearing this, it was something he had instructed Li Gang to do as soon as he returned last night. The overall strength of Wild Wolf Village was currently very weak.so If Chen Jing from the Xia Duo Pavilion gathers a large number of people to attack, Lin Chen hopes to receive news in advance. He wants to try, relying on his own strength, to ambush the enemy halfway, in the dense forest. It would be best not to let the flames of war reach the wolf Denver. Although it is somewhat troublesome and even a bit risky, Lin Chen has no choice. His own strength is outstanding, but his influence is holding him back. At present, the collective martial arts training has not yet yielded significant results, so Lin Chen can only play both father and mother, taking care of the seedlings of his own faction. Alright, thank you for your hard work. In these few days, this matter is of utmost importance and it must be handled well, Lin Chen said. Li Gang also had a serious expression and nodded solemnly. I will now adjust the schedule for the guard personnel, trying to select the more alert villagers for this task, Li Gang said as he turned to head back. When he learned that Lin Shen had chased out yesterday and successfully killed the martial artist from Xia Duo Pavilion, he understood the seriousness of the situation and knew that there could be no carelessness. If he wasn’t careful, the wolf den could face disaster. Thinking of this, Li Gang paused, his expression conflicted and hesitant. Young master, you said we. Li Gang had worries in his heart and there was something he wanted to say but couldn’t bring himself to. Lin Shen noticed and glanced at Li Gang indifferently. I know what you’re worried about. but I don’t understand why you are worried about this. Lin Chen chuckled lightly and continued, you’ve only been with me for a few days, how much trust and loyalty can you have for me? This time, you only need to do a good job of early warning, I will take full responsibility for the battle in the wilderness. If I win, you will be safe. If I die, you just need to welcome the people from Xia Duo Pavilion back in as you did when I entered the village that day. Xia Duo Pavilion also needs people to guard here as herbal farmers, you will still be safe. As Lin Chen spoke these words, his expression was emotionless and his tone remained calm. You all just need to do the tasks I arranged before I die, there is not much danger. If I don’t die, you and I will have shared life and death and you will gain my true trust, being regarded the same as the elders of Lin family village. Understand? Lin Chen’s tone was flat but Li Gang felt a storm rising in his heart. However, what Lin Chen said was also the truth. Li Gang’s expression changed, his eyes flickering several times and suddenly he lowered his head and bent his waist. I will go through fire and water and do my utmost, young master. Lin Chen watched Li Gang’s figure disappear before turning back. Just now, Li Gang’s arrival had interrupted Lin Chen’s martial arts practice. And now he had lost the interest to continue. He checked the panel in his mind. Practicing martial arts should be balanced with rest. 10 continuous hours are definitely not as effective as 2 5 -hour sessions with sufficient rest. The potential points reached 10 yesterday, but I haven’t had the chance to study them. Should I draw a trait first? The question of whether to choose a martial art or a combat skill was what Lin Chen faced when drawing his first trait. The potential points could only be drawn once and Lin Chen’s skill points were severely lacking. In theory, the body refinement technique is the foundation of a martial artist. It is the source of a person’s strength, just like the engine in a car. The larger the engine displacement and the better the craftsmanship, the faster and longer the vehicle can run. If traits are for enhancement, then the one I should enhance the most is indeed the body refinement technique. Lin Chen thought to himself. In fact, before the potential points were fully accumulated, Lin Chen had always planned this way. Even most people would likely think the same. As for the specimen, who is? The specimen and who is the foundation, it is still easy to distinguish. But now, in this situation, it is not easy to choose. Lin Chen then thought about the risks he faced. Chen Jing’s forces might attack tomorrow, or perhaps. Today, after obtaining the information about Liu Zhenqing being alive, the other party would come fully prepared. it would be even more difficult to handle. Yesterday, Lin Chen’s experience of being hunted by Zhang Fakui and Liu. Zhenqing made him realize that his combat skills were still not refined enough. Otherwise, Liu Zhenqing wouldn’t have been able to return alive. If characteristics are a kind of enhancement buff, then for now, choosing combat skill. Characteristics is the optimal solution. Lin Chen thought. He urgently needed more powerful combat skills to face the impending great battle. A real battle. It was different from the previous ones where Lin Shen hunted ferocious beasts and killed Su Dali. In the past, Lin Shen had always fought with overwhelming advantages. This time, the enemies he would encounter would be stronger, with unknown and uncertain factors involved. This also meant danger. Then let’s. Extract the combat skill characteristics first. At worst, I can focus on the technique characteristics next time. Lin Shen was not one to dither, after some internal analysis he made a decision. After all, this thing needs to. be maxed out. First, he would increase his visible and tangible strength to boost his confidence in overcoming the current difficulties. At worst, he could be more diligent in hunting ferocious beasts or killing hostile martial artists. As long as he passed this hurdle with Chen Jing, there would be plenty of time to accumulate potential points. There was no such thing as regretting a wrong choice for a lifetime. Hashtag combat skill, overlord spear technique. Beginner 90 slash 100 characteristic not selected Lin Chen’s consciousness sank into his mind, beginning to select characteristics for extraction. Hashtag would you like to spend 10 potential points to extract the first characteristic of the overlord spear technique? Hashtag yes. Hashtag extracting the first characteristic of the overlord spear technique. Hashtag flash strike. Instantly flash forward with powerful explosive force, dealing maximum damage to the target. Hashtag combo. Continuously. Attack the target in a flash, dealing multiple damages, hashtag long range, the spear tip bursts with spear energy, increasing attack range several times, dealing massive damage to the target, hashtag critical hit, charge a strike, increasing maximum damage several times, hashtag wide area, dance the long spear, with spear energy covering a domain, dealing massive damage within the area, hashtag consumption reduction, hashtag. After Lin Chen chose to extract the characteristics, different characteristic descriptions began to roll through his mind. Lin Chen was somewhat dumbfounded at this scene. No wonder it’s called extraction. It really is like a lottery, complete with animation. Is this system produced? By Penguin or the original batch? A lot of information flashed through his mind in an instant and some characteristics flashed by so quickly that Lin Chen didn’t have time to see them clearly. But just the characteristics he managed to remember were enough to make him drool. Each one is great, each one I want. Lin Chen thought to himself. but that was impossible as he currently only had one characteristic slot. He had only spent potential points to extract one characteristic. The characteristic slot continued to roll and the entire process lasted about 10 seconds. Under Lin Chan’s eager anticipation, it finally stopped. Hashtag realm, beginner martial artist, hashtag technique, body refinement. Technique, beginner 91 out of 100, characteristic not selected hashtag combat skill, overlord spear technique, beginner 90 out of 100, flash strike level 1 none hashtag talent, persistence hashtag potential, 0 what appeared in Lin Chen’s mind was such a panel. Flash strike, still at level 1? Lin Chen felt no disappointment, he thought any of these characteristics were worth it, as the enhancements were powerful. He quickly checked the details of flash strike. Hashtag flash strike level 1, instantly. Flash forward 10 meters with powerful explosive force, dealing maximum damage to the target. Lin Chen felt a tingling sensation all over his body, he knew that a technique he had never encountered before was forcibly altering. His muscle memory. Lin Chen was being enlightened. Flash strike, is it somewhat similar to the flash in games? No, it’s a bit different from the version in the canyon, those game flashes are pure movement techniques, and after. Flashing, you still have to follow up with another skill. And flash strike is itself an attacking skill. It’s more like the jumping strikes, spiral strikes, and teleportation strikes in those brush games. While waiting for the fusion of the new abilities, Lin Chen’s mind was not idle, he was analyzing the newly acquired traits. A level 1 flash strike can instantly teleport 10 meters. This kind of skill at my current stage is simply divine. Just imagine. In a close combat where both sides are evenly matched, I suddenly teleport, appearing in a position the enemy never expected. Choosing the combat skill trait in the first wave was indeed a wise choice. Although Lin Chen was. Envious of many traits, he was still pleased to have gotten flash strike. If he had to choose one himself, he might have struggled with decision paralysis all day. And this is just level 1, literally, it can be upgraded later. There could be an even longer teleportation distance. An unpredictable means of attack. Lin Chen nodded in satisfaction, a smile spreading across his face. More importantly, after selecting the first trait, a second trait slot. Appeared. It just hasn’t been unlocked yet, so I can’t draw from it. Perhaps, as the rank of the Overlord spear technique increases, I can choose even more traits. Those traits related to gun or a group attacks might also be obtainable. Lin Shen raised the Lan Fong short gun in his hand, swinging it around a bit, feeling that the fusion of traits was nearly complete. He turned to look at a decorative tree about 20 meters away. This was a touch of life. That Su Dali had planted in the backyard for aesthetic purposes. It was probably about the thickness of a bowl. Lin Shen squinted his eyes, tightened his grip on the gun, and began to sprint. With tiger-like steps, he charged forward. Like a great aid. In just two steps, he covered the 10-meter distance. For a martial artist of Lin Chen’s caliber, this distance was merely about a second, half a breath’s time. However, the next moment. Flash strike. Boom. ZZZ. Lin Chen’s rushing figure vanished, reappearing in front of the target in the blink of an eye. The short gun in his hand plunged fiercely into the tree trunk. Ha. Lin Chen pulled out the short gun, taking a deep breath. Sweat. Began to beat on his forehead. To call it teleportation is a bit of an exaggeration. If I normally sprint 10 meters in about a second, then flash strike 10 meters probably only takes 1 tenth of a second. But even at that speed, it can definitely be used as a killing move. Lin Chen pondered, a 1 tenth second flash strike over 10 meters was something even intermediate martial artists couldn’t achieve. Even advanced martial artists would be at a loss. Against such speed. For now, it was already sufficient to serve as Lin Chen’s trump card. As for facing higher level beasts and martial artists in the future, flash strike could be upgraded too. Moreover, the lethality of flash. Strike is actually about 20% stronger than my full powered thrust. This isn’t just a displacement skill, it’s also a damage enhancing skill. Lin Shen made his move, using flash strike again to take down another decorative. Tree, assessing the power of the flash strike. But, as fast as it is and as powerful as it is, its consumption is not small. With my current strength, I can use flash strike at most 10 times before exhausting myself. Lin Chen. Panted slightly, having already grasped the speed, power, and consumption of flash strike in his mind. But that’s fine. This kind of trump card is meant to be used against evenly matched opponents. It’s basically used for decisive. Strikes that determine life and death to have an unexpected effect. If one day, I really find myself surrounded by more than 10 evenly matched opponents, then even flash strike would be meaningless, I wouldn’t have a chance. To fight back, I wouldn’t be able to defeat them. Lin Chen was not disappointed by his current limit of using flash strike 10 times. After all, he wasn’t foolish. It was impossible to provoke more than 10 dangerous opponents at. The same time, even at the Summer Forge, based on Lin Chen’s information, the number of people who could pose a threat to him is not that many. Moreover, many of them are not from the same faction and have their own agendas. Chen. Jing simply cannot gather all the top combat forces to deal with Lin Chen. Having just acquired the flash strike, Lin Chen couldn’t help but hit a few trees as targets, familiarizing himself with the use of this flash strike. Characteristic. It wasn’t until a wave of emptiness washed over him that he finally stopped. Su Dali is the same, just a barely junior martial artist, messing around with landscape trees in the backyard, acting like a little bourgeois. Tomorrow, I’ll have someone dig up all the tree stumps and replace them with sandbag targets. Lin Chen was quite pleased with his masterpiece but couldn’t help but make a sarcastic remark. After exhausting his remaining stamina, Lin Chen had no intention of continuing his martial arts practice as hunger and fatigue hit him simultaneously. After eating some beast meat, he decided to rest for a few hours. By noon, Lin Chen got up on time. His body had recovered. From both hunger and fatigue, and even his spirits were high. Lin Chen washed up briefly, ate some more beast meat, and began his afternoon training. It wasn’t so much discipline as it was a sense of urgency. Five hours passed. The sun was setting, nearing dusk. Lin Chan concluded his training. Hashtag cultivation method, body refinement technique, beginner 96 slash 100, characteristic not selected hashtag combat skill, overlord spear technique, beginner 95 slash 100, flash strike. Level 1, second characteristic none finally, just one more round. If my body can handle it and I can digest more beast meat, I can level up the body refinement technique tonight. I, can become a mid-level martial artist. Lin. Chen sheathed his spear and went to the eaves, picking up the beast jerky he had prepared earlier to gnaw on. Now at the wolf den, without old Wang to stew meat for him, this was the only option. Should I eat another Qi recovery? Pill? Charge up in the first half of the night? Lin Chen was quite tempted. Eating this jerky without the aid of Qi recovery herbs made him feel like he was wasting time. With that thought, Lin Chen took out the bottle of Qi recovery. Pills. However, a voice from a distance made Lin Chen’s expression change slightly. Young master, young master. Not good, they’re coming. Li Gang ran over, breathless and anxious. Lin Shen turned his head, his gaze passing over. Li ganged to the horizon behind him. A plume of wolf smoke was quite conspicuous under the setting sun. They came quickly. They won’t give me this time. Lin Shen sniffed, muttering to himself. He grabbed a large handful of throwing. Darts leaning against the wall under the eaves, tucked them into his backpack and then picked up the Lan Fong short gun. On his face, in his eyes, the fighting spirit was already surging. Then let my newly acquired flash strike. See some blood, let’s celebrate. Just like Qin Jing had previously controlled the wolf den, he also had a firm grip on the Qin family farm and Zhao family ditch. Once his orders were sent out, regardless of whether the other side was willing or not, they immediately dispatched a hunting team of 20 each. By noon the next day, the forces from the two villages arrived outside the summer forge, waiting for Qin Jing’s command. The leaders from both sides, Zhao, Wugo and Qin Ichong, personally led the teams. Seeing this, Qin Jing didn’t wait for his hunting team to fully assemble. He took the 50 or so who had already gathered and, along with the teens from Zhao Family Ditch and Xin, Family Farm, March towards the Wolf Den Chen Jing was used to dominating this area, rarely facing setbacks. His character was such that he wouldn’t let revenge wait overnight. It had already been a night he was unwilling to let. It stretched to two nights. As for the fact that the team would set out in the afternoon and would inevitably not return to the Summer Forge that night, Chen Jing was not worried at all. He had already made up his mind to spend the night at the Wolf Denver. they would break the wolf den tonight. Moreover, Chen Jing’s current team included nearly a hundred elite hunters. Aside from himself, Zhao Wugo and Qin Ichong were also martial artists. In Chen Jing’s trusted team, there was also a strong bao team. The supplies even included oil cans, small portable catapults, and other items, with a team configured like this, don’t even mention breaking into the wild wolf village. Even if they were to camp. Out in the wilderness overnight, their temporary encampment would be like a fortress, unafraid of ordinary ferocious beasts. Captain Chen, aren’t we heading to the Wild Wolf Village? Why the grand display? The one asking was. Zhao Wugo, who rode a striped horse behind Chen Jing. Zhao Wugo was a robust and burly man, wearing a simple leather vest that exposed his broad chest and muscular arms. His weapon was quite rare, not the large knife associated with. Chen Jing, but a big iron hammer, the kind used for blacksmithing. The weapon indicated his identity, Zaya Jiagyu had many blacksmiths and metal resources. Besides being a junior warrior, Zhao Wugo was also a decent blacksmith. So, what’s so special about Su Dali from the wild wolf village? Even if he revolted, either of us could take him down easily. Does it really warrant such treatment from Captain Chen? Riding a striped horse and carrying a large knife. On his back was the bearded man Qin Yichong, the leader of the Qin family farm. Following Zhao Wugo’s lead, he expressed his own doubts. Although Qin Yichong was the farm leader, he wasn’t as simple-minded as a typical farmer. He had a sharper mind. His gaze swept over Qin Jing, astonished by his exaggerated gear. Chen Jing was mounted on a tall horse with a ghost-headed large knife sheathed at the saddle. A wide door-sized shield was strapped to his back. And, that wasn’t all, Chen Jing also held a slightly smaller alloy shield in his hand. He actually brought two shields with him. Qin Yi Chong knew that Chen Jing’s specialty was wielding a double -handed large knife and even his own knife. Techniques were learned from Chen Jing. However, the already large and heavy double-handed knife was not suitable for use with the shield. The true sword and shield combat techniques mostly employed lighter single-handed swords. Seeing Chen Jing in this state, Xin Ichon couldn’t help but feel suspicious and a bit anxious. You don’t need to worry, I called you over to give you a chance to show yourselves. When we reach the village, my men will use oil cans and strong bows to break into the village. Your people don’t have siege weapons, so just charge in after we breach the village. You too, just follow my lead and attack whoever I attack. Chen Jing didn’t want to say much to the two, merely responding somewhat perfunctorily. Chen Jing had already assessed Lin Chen’s strength and was confident in himself and his men. He called the two village teams over just to bolster their numbers and create some momentum. Just in case. Chen Jing was simply used to making a few extra preparations, ensuring everything was foolproof. Therefore, he didn’t inform the two about the real situation. He didn’t mention that Su Dali had been killed and that the opponent was far stronger than Su Dali to avoid Zhao Wugo and Qin Ichon becoming timid before the battle even began. If you perform well, you can get an extra 10% of the share for the next three months. Perhaps feeling. that his perfunctory response lacked persuasion. Chen Jing added a line. It was meant to be a small incentive for his two younger brothers. Don’t worry, Captain Chen, we’ve got your back. Exactly. Zhao Wugo and Xin Ichong replied. Loudly. However, they both turned their heads in unison behind Xin Jing, exchanging a glance filled with deep concern. Both of them harbored significant doubts. Xin Ichong glanced at Zhao Wugo, his eyes conveying a deeper meaning. As he gestured with his mouth towards the back, Zhao Wugo first shook his head, then nodded. They both noticed that two very important people were missing from Chen Jing’s team, Zhang Fakui and Liu Zhencheng. These two were Chen Jing’s right-hand men, yet they were absent from such a significant operation. Chen Jing’s cautious demeanor further indicated that this mission was not as simple as just causing trouble for the Wild Wolf Village. Zhao Wugo and Qin Icheng exchanged glances behind Chen Jing. Their relationship with Chen Jing was similar to that of Su Dali and Chen Jing, as they too had to hand over the resources produced by their families to Chen Jing every month, however. Unlike Su Dali, who completely rose up with the support of bandits in Chen Jing, Zhao Wugo and the other two seemed more like they were forced into this situation, exploited by Chen Jing. So if there was indeed danger on this trip, neither of them wanted to risk their lives for Chen Jing. Chen Jing seemed to sense the unease of the two behind him, or perhaps his intuition was sharp as he noticed their frequent exchanges of glances. What’s wrong? Do you two have something on your minds? Why not share it with me? I might be able to help you relieve your worries. Chen Jing said ominously. Upon hearing this, Qin Yichong quickly straightened his expression and said, Captain Chen is. Joking. What could we possibly have on our minds? It’s just. Qin Yichong turned to look at a high peak on the left side of the ruptured road ruins. A column of smoke had been rising there for nearly half an hour. It’s just that. Regardless of our purpose for this trip, it seems the other side is prepared and has discovered us in advance. Qin Yichong pretended to be serious, wearing an expression as if he was contemplating for Chen Jing. Oof. Chen. Jing’s expression turned stern. So what if they discovered us in advance? In the face of absolute strength, any schemes and tactics are useless. To them, we represent absolute crushing power, otherwise, they wouldn’t be acting this. Wei, being so cautious, wary of us? Chen Jing said confidently. He then led the team to the junction of the ruptured road ruins and a simple forest path. He looked up at the sky, which was now approaching dusk. Chen Jing glanced. Into the depths of the forest, at the end of the simple mountain path. From here, it’s less than 10 kilometers to Su Family Village. Everyone, put in some extra effort, let’s reach the village in one go and break into Su Family. Village. Tonight, we’ll open the warehouse of Su Family Village for a celebration feast and the women of Su Family Village can enjoy themselves. Chen Jing said, boosting morale. Long live the captain. The captain is brilliant. His subordinates were indeed energized, shaking off the fatigue of the journey and cheering. Chen Jing revealed a sinister smile. He didn’t care much for the external possessions and wealth of Su family village, he only needed to have control over the medicinal herb fields. Thus, the external possessions became rewards for his team. The energized team truly quickened their pace. Even as they entered the forest path connecting to the wild wolf village, their speed was even faster than on the ruptured road ruins. You two, if you have any ideas or energy, I can consider it and choose one of you to help me manage Su family village. Chen Jing, walking at the front of the team, suddenly. turned back and spoke to Zhao Wugo and the other two without any preamble. Of course, your performance later will also be an important basis for my consideration. The two were taken aback upon hearing this. Each of them controlled a resource point so they understood the importance of Su family village. Chen Jing was essentially issuing a blank check to encourage them to work harder. However, Zhao Wugo and the other two did not show it, instead, they appeared. Expectant. Captain, we know how much you value us. Just wait and see how we perform. Zhao Wugo replied earnestly. Qin Ichong quickly nodded in agreement just about to say something. Captain. Watch out, Captain. Qin. Ichong’s tone suddenly turned sharp and his expression changed dramatically as he shouted. Whoosh, a shadow came rushing in, like a ghostly arrow darting through the forest. Clang. Qin Jing, being the strongest, had only heard Qin. Ichong’s warning when he already sensed the impending danger. Instinctively he raised his left hand shield. Bang. Sparks flew, and fragments of iron scattered. Chen Jing let out a muffled grunt, trying his best to steady himself. However, the sudden force of the attack, while he could withstand it, was too much for his mount. With a cry, the spotted horse stumbled, staggering sideways like a crab for several steps. Immediately, a pair of front legs seemed, unable to bear the weight and collapsed, causing the horse to stumble. Chen Jing’s expression changed slightly and he had no choice but to dismount. His face was dark and he suddenly turned to glare at the makeshift mountain path, focusing on the dense forest over a hundred meters away. A figure stood beneath a large tree, also staring at Chen Jing. Good thief. If you had hidden in the village, I might have had to put in some effort. I didn’t expect you to dare to come out alone. Isn’t this just delivering food to me? Chen Jing shouted angrily. In the distance, Lin Chen looked at Chen Jing, his expression also shifting slightly. He glanced at the shield in Chen Jing’s hand and then at the massive shield strapped to Chen Jing’s back. The opponent is well prepared. It’s barely a full force strike yet it only left a dent on the shield failing to penetrate it and injure Chen Jing, Lin Chen thought to himself. This was, for now, the most troublesome opponent Lin Chen had encountered. Chen Jing had actually prepared specifically against Lin Chen’s throwing spear techniques. Moreover, Chen Jing was the strongest among the people Lin Chen had faced. But if you think this is enough to deal with me, then you are gravely mistaken. Lin Chen grinned. Then he turned and dove into the depths of the dense forest without looking back. Seeing this, Chen Jing’s eyes flashed with contemplation, hesitating for a moment. So there really is only one person coming, seeing that the ranged attacks are ineffective, he wants to run? Where do you think you’re going? After a brief moment of thought, Chen Jing made his decision and charged after Lin Chen. The Sioux family village was right there, he couldn’t escape. His main enemy on this trip was Lin Chen, and as long as he eliminated Lin Chen, the Sioux family village would be within reach. Since the Opponent had already come out, there was no reason to let him escape, nor to allow him to return to the village. Zhao Wugo, Qin Icheng. The enemy is right there, follow me. Just be mindful of the opponent’s ranged attacks. They are not good at close combat. This is your chance to show your worth, it’s your test. Chen Jing shouted as he ran, glancing back. Upon hearing this, Zhao Wugo and Qin Icheng exchanged glances and immediately gave chase. They, left a large group of people on the makeshift mountain path, caught in a dilemma of whether to advance or retreat. The large group was also carrying some supplies, making them unsuitable for pursuing martial artists in the dense forest. They were only fit to form a formation in open areas to deal with martial artists or fierce beasts. The crowd was in disarray for a moment, but under the small leader’s reprimand, they decided to rest in place. A small elite team, including the strong Bao team, entered the dense forest. At that moment, another figure quickly darted out from the group, chasing after Chen Jing and the others. Lin Chen weaved through the dense forest, deliberately choosing. areas thick with trees and brambles. His goal was to prevent Qin Jing’s large group from being able to pursue. Of course, the speed of martial artists was something ordinary people couldn’t match. However, Lin Chen still used this method to separate Qin Jing from his large group. He didn’t dare to go too fast, maintaining about 80% of his maximum speed. He was worried that if he moved too quickly he would reveal too much of his strength. Qin Jing dared not catch up. As Lin Chen ran, he glanced back. Seeing that Qin Jing had indeed followed, he finally felt relieved. There are actually no less than three martial artists following behind Qin Jing. Lin Chen noticed the strong bao team and elite members under Qin Jing who also seemed to want to pursue. However, those ordinary people were moving relatively slowly, not posing a significant threat to a martial artist intent on escaping in the dense forest. But it was clear that besides Qin Jing, three figures were closely following in his footsteps. Zhang Fakui tricked me? Didn’t he say that Chen Jing only had two martial artist confidants? Zhang Fakui is dead, and Liu. Zhenqing is definitely too injured to recover his combat power. He can’t possibly be here. Or perhaps the other martial artists are from the Xia Duowu faction? Lin Chen pondered as he ran. However, he didn’t pay much attention. To it. Because the three martial artists behind Chen Jing were clearly not as fast as Chen Jing. They were not as strong as Chen Jing. At most, they were of the same caliber as Zhang Fakui. Since that’s the case, let’s create some distance. Let them run their train in the dense forest, dragging it into a long line, and then take them down one by one. Lin Chen made a decision in his heart. He didn’t want the battle to take place at the wolf den, not because. He was particularly attached to that foundation or cared for the people there. Rather, it was because Lin Chen considered his own situation. He knew that on his side, only he was qualified to wrestle with Qin Jing. And he could only. exert his advantages in the dense forest, avoiding being overwhelmed by the enemy. With this realization, Lin Chen deliberately controlled his speed. After running a few kilometers in the forest he looked back. At this moment he could no longer see any trace of Chen Jing’s men. Only Chen Jing and three martial artists behind him were still closely following Lin Chen. Got it. I need to show some weakness, reveal a flaw. Otherwise, if I maintain this speed. showcasing such terrifying endurance, it would scare Qin Jing, making him dare not continue the pursuit. Lin Chen thought to himself, naturally slowing down his pace. Immediately after, his shoulders began to heave violently. He pretended to be gasping for breath, as if his lungs were about to burst. In the distance, Qin Jing was truly gasping for breath, he was panting with his mouth open. Initially, he had some doubts about life. I didn’t expect this guy to run so well. Of course, this rascal excels in long-range attacks, so his running skills are top-notch too. People like this are afraid of being closed in by the enemy. Chen Jing endured the discomfort, comforting himself. He found a reasonable explanation for Lin Chen’s unexpectedly powerful endurance that had erupted unintentionally. Ha! Finally can’t run anymore, ha? You bastard, if you still had strength, I wouldn’t dare to chase you. Now! That you’re exhausted, just accept your death. Seeing Lin Chen suddenly stagger and become unsteady, even needing to lean against a tree to catch his breath, Chen Jing’s eyes lit up. You all keep up, that rascal can’t go on. Hurry up, follow me to flank him, watch me take down the enemy. Chen Jing shouted back at Zhao Wugo and the others. Then, without waiting for them to catch up, he accelerated again towards Lin Chen. Up ahead, Lin Chen seemed to sense. Chen Jing’s acceleration. He turned back, revealing a look of horror. Then he pulled out a short gun from behind him. Whoosh. Bang. Chen Jing raised his shield to block. Crack. The second shield, already damaged, shattered, but. The short gun also turned into fragments. This time, Lin Chen used the short gun he had taken from Su Dali’s treasury. It was far sturdier and more durable than an ordinary dart. Therefore, its destructive power was visibly much stronger. Seeing this, Qin Jing casually discarded the damaged shield and took out a second large shield from behind. He had long known that Lin Chen’s optimal attack distance was 100 meters, so when he had chased to about 150 meters behind Lin Chen he was already prepared. Now, having successfully blocked Lin Chen’s throne gun, although he had lost a shield, Chen Jing was not surprised but rather pleased. Kid, facing death, are you going to counterattack? Have you brought out your full strength? But it won’t help, grandpa still has a shield, bigger and sturdier. After discarding the small shield and switching to the large one, Chen Jing found that with less burden on his body, his pursuit speed actually increased a bit. 100 meters. 80 meters. Bang. Chen Jing raced his shield again, blocking Lin Chen’s throne gun. A sinister smile appeared on his face. Not as good as before. Your strength isn’t at its peak anymore. The more Lin Chen threw, the happier Chen Jing became. Because the other party was no longer running, the force of the attacks was getting weaker. How many more times can you throw? Twice? Or three times? Bang bang bang. Chen Jing continuously raised his shield to block as the short gun and giant shield collided, producing intense sparks and a continuous booming sound. Chen Jing’s figure also staggered, but he still. steadily approached Lin Chen, gradually closing the distance between them. 60 meters. 40 meters. 20 meters. Chen Jing raised the large knife in his hand, holding a shield in one hand and gripping the knife in the other, readying himself for an attack. He glanced at the giant shield he was holding. It had already been battered beyond recognition by Lin Chen’s continuous throwing knives, but it was still usable. I’ll give you one more chance. If you can’t make use of this opportunity, then it will be my turn to perform. After being attacked repeatedly by Lin Chen, Chen Jing felt a surge of anger inside him. In his eyes, Lin Chen was just a little thief skilled in long range. Attacks, relying on distance to act arrogant in front of him. Once the distance advantage was gone and he got close, the large knife in his hand would taste blood and he would be ready to sever the little thief’s head. Bang. 20. Meters. Lin Chen’s last chance was used up and Chen Jing casually tossed aside the broken shield in his hand. Hold the line for me, don’t let him escape. Kill him. Chen Jing raised the large knife, a bloodthirsty killing intent. Flashing in his eyes as he charged at Lin Chen. At that moment, Zhao Wugo and the others, being slightly weaker, couldn’t keep up with Chen Jing’s pace. They lagged behind by about 2-300 meters. This was still because. Lin Chen had deliberately slowed down for them. Otherwise, they would have fallen even further behind. Die for me. Chen Jing’s eyes burst with ferocity as he swung the large knife, fixating on the figure 20 meters away. 4. A martial artist of his caliber, 20 meters was merely half a breath, he could pounce in two seconds. Moreover, he had already figured out the frequency of Lin Chen’s throwing knives. The opponent simply wouldn’t have time to throw. Besides, even if the opponent did have time, so what? Chen Jing could easily block a knife with his own. After that, the opponent would lose all advantages, with no chance of survival left. The second strike would surely land on. The opponent. Sure enough, Chen Jing saw the change in Lin Chen’s expression, holding a throwing knife in his hand, unsure whether to throw or not. The opponent was scared. He he. Fear, despair, terror, regret. But what good? Does that do? Daring to touch my things, even if the king of hell himself comes today, there will be no way for you to escape. Chen Jing was quite satisfied with Lin Chen’s performance. Behind Chen Jing, Zhao Wugo and Qin Yi Chong, were panting heavily, having exerted great effort just to barely keep up with Chen Jing’s pace. At this moment, they also noticed the changes ahead. A strange look flashed in both of their eyes. Earlier, they had thought this operation would be very dangerous, so they had some small schemes in mind. But now it seemed that Chen Jing had gone to such lengths just to kill this character. Qin Ichong and the others admitted that Lin Chen was fast in his long range. Attacks were sharp. If they encountered him alone, they would definitely be doomed. But now, since the opponent was cornered by Chen Jing, certain to die, there was nothing for them to fear or worry about. This was the moment to show. Their loyalty. Even if they rushed in and couldn’t help much, they should at least make a show of it to please Chen Jing. With this thought, Qin Ichon and Zhao Wugo exchanged glances and exerted all their strength. They’re all ready. Exhausted bodies picked up speed. The two of them began to compete with each other. They watched as Chen Jing ferociously charged at his opponent, knowing they wouldn’t catch up to the fight. But they both held back their energy, wanting to be the first to rush in and stab the opponent’s corpse a few times to show their loyalty. Captain Chen, we are here to assist you. Zhao Wugo shouted. Thief, do not harm Captain Chen. Come and fight me for 300 rounds. Qin Ichong echoed. Using his agility, he was more suited to weave through the thorns of the dense forest than Zhao Wugo’s tall frame. At this moment, he even ran ahead of the others. His steps never faltered, but his gaze remained locked on Chen Jing and Lin Chen ahead. Seeing that he was still 200 meters away from the opponent, he knew he wouldn’t make it to the decisive battle, so he could only keep shouting encouragement. Thief, Dai. You. Dare to act fierce in front of Captain Chen? As Qin Yichong shouted, Chen Jing had already launched his attack. In an instant, he covered a large distance, closing in to less than 10 meters from the opponent. Thief. The four words. Of Thief, Dai had not yet left Qin Yichong’s lips. Suddenly, his vision blurred, and he couldn’t help but shake his head. He saw Chen Jing, with the might of thunder, wielding his large knife and charging at the opponent. But when. There were less than 10 meters left, the opponent seemed to, perhaps, possibly, disappear? Am I seeing things? Where did the person go? A thought flashed through Qin Yi Chong’s mind as he blinked. Then his gaze returned to Chen. Jing. Captain Chen also noticed something was off, he realized the opponent had vanished. Captain Chen also halted his assault, not continuing to charge forward. No way. What kind of posture is Captain Chen in? Qin Yi Chong. Felt his mind was overwhelmed, immediately stopping in his tracks, afraid to rush forward. Because in his view, Chen Jing was hanging in a very strange position on the trunk of a large tree. A short gun was embedded in his shoulder. He was nailed to the trunk. And Lin Chen’s figure appeared beside Chen Jing like a ghost. From a distance, the two seemed to overlap and stand together. Only upon closer inspection did it become clear something was wrong. How dare. You, thief, be so arrogant and come to fight me, iaya. Zhao Wugo was still shouting, charging straight ahead, not noticing that Qin Icheng had suddenly stopped. He also failed to notice the change in the battle situation. Bang. Zhao Wugo collided directly with the dazed Qin Ichong, and in his dizzy state, Qin Ichong didn’t have time to dodge. The two instantly tumbled into a heap. Old Qin, why did you suddenly stop? What are you blocking the way for? Let’s hurry up and finish him off to show our loyalty. Zhao Wugo rubbed his head, complaining to Qin Ichong. After being bumped by Zhao Wugo, Qin Ichong finally regained his senses, his thoughts clearing up. He ignored. Zhao Wugo in turn to look at Lin Chen not far away. Just then, Lin Chen also withdrew his gaze from Chen Jing and turned to look at Qin Ichong and Zhao Wugo. Seeing this, Qin Ichong’s heart trembled. A wave of immense fear. Enveloped him. Bang. Old Qin. What are you doing? Why are you kneeling down for no reason? Are you okay, old Qin? At a critical moment, you should show your worth but you dropped the ball. Zhao Wugo impatiently pushed Qin. Ichong aside and crawled out from the thorns. Ah. After seeing the scene ahead, Zhao Wugo was stunned for two seconds. Under Lin Chen’s half-smiling gaze, Zhao Wugo’s mind crashed for a moment. Then it quickly rebooted, running. At full speed. His CPU was almost smoking. Finally. Bang. Zhao Wugo’s knees buckled, and he knelt down as well, side by side with Qin Yicheng. The two couldn’t help but exchange a glance, their eyes filled with shock and horror. In front of them, Lin Chen had instantaneously pinned Qin Jing to the trunk with a lethal strike. Even though the two had been paying attention to the situation, they hadn’t reacted to it. Both of them realized one thing. Lin Chen was not powerless to escape, he was clearly in control, luring everyone into the dense forest, ready to reap them easily. Just that short distance, for Zhao Wugo and Qin Yichong to keep up with Chen Jing’s pace had already been quite a struggle. Now even Chen Jing had been killed in an instant. With their strength inferior to Chen Jing’s and their bodies exhausted, they had no chance to escape. Meanwhile, the large group behind them, due to the physical limitations of ordinary people, was still at least a kilometer away. Not to mention whether the two could hold on long enough for the strong Bao team to arrive. Even if the strong Bao team made it facing this person in the dance, Forest would likely be useless. They would only be slaughtered. So, why not kneel? When the opponent strikes, there won’t even be time to kneel. Hero. We are not with Captain Chen. Hero, spare us. Xin Ichong reacted faster then. Zhao Wugo, immediately shouting. That’s right, that’s right. Hero, please see clearly, we are not with Chen Jing. Hero, please spare our lives. Zhao Wugo also lowered his head, aligning once again with Qin Icheng. Lin Chen. Looked at the two of them not far away, then glanced at the dense forest behind them, his expression unreadable. He didn’t care much about these two. He opened his mouth, silently gasping for breath, recovering the stamina he had just expended. Lin Chen had just used a blitz to catch Chen Jing off guard and kill him. Lan Fang’s short gun had pierced through Chen Jing’s defense with his big knife. Although Chen Jing had exhausted his agility to dodge the tip of the Short gun, he was not pierced through the heart by Lin Chen. However, he was still impaled through the chest, through the lungs, and pinned harshly against the tree trunk. Chen Jing did not die immediately. Hanging on the tree, he gasped heavily like a beast, groaning. He might have wanted to say something, but he couldn’t, blood and chunks of internal organs spilling from his open mouth. Lin Chen knew that Chen Jing was finished. That was why he was recovering. His strength, preparing to face the pursuing soldiers behind. Just now, to kill Chen Jing in an instant, he had deliberately played along with him, which had also consumed a lot of Lin Chen’s energy. Why should I spare you? Lin. Chen said in a deep voice while recovering his strength. His gaze, however, passed over Zhao Wugo and Qin Ichon, intentionally or unintentionally looking towards the dense forest behind them. Hero. I am Qin Ichon from the Qin. Family farm, and this is Zhao Wugo from Zaya Jayagu. We are not Chen Jing’s subordinates, we were merely coerced by him and had no choice but to comply. Xin Ichong, being a bit sharper than Zhao Wugo, immediately replied. Chen. Jing’s target is Siu family village, the hero must have already taken it and knows its situation, right? Our villages, like Siu family village, have some resources. Zaya Jayagu has a small rare metal mine and our Qin family farm has over a thousand acres of preserved farmland. Hero, please spare us, we are willing to submit to you just as we did to Chen Jing. We will provide you with our village’s harvest on time every month. Xin Ichong was very clear. about what conditions he could offer to save his life. Zhao Wugo, hearing Qin Ichon’s proposal, was taken aback at first. Then he nodded in agreement. Sure enough, with their declaration, Lin Chen’s heart stirred. Zaya Jayagu and Qin family farm are both among the top villages within a hundred kilometers centered around Zayatuapu. The top-ranked, wealthy villages are far beyond what the previous Lin family village could compare to. Indeed, they, like the. Wild Wolf Village control relatively important resource points, which is why they are so affluent. Metal ores and grain are indeed valuable. Lin Chen’s heart stirred, his thoughts racing. Are you also prepared to pay me 80% of your harvest every month, just like you did to Qin Jing? Lin Chen asked. Zhao Wugo and Qin Ichong were momentarily stunned. Who said we paid 80% to Qin Jing? We clearly only paid 70%. Who the hell is spreading such rumors? However, the two did not dare to refute and pinched their noses, saying, Hero, we are willing. Since the hero has killed Qin Jing, he has naturally taken over Qin Jing’s position and has enough strength to protect our village. It is only natural to pay 80% of our harvest to the hero and the wild wolf village. Seeing the two so submissive, Lin Chen was still cautious about believing their words. Even if Qin Jing is dead, you could easily seek refuge with the master of Xiaduapu or find the shopkeeper of the pharmacy or weapon shop for protection. I also heard that there are still people behind Xin Jing. Can you truly submit to me willingly? Lin Chen squinted and asked. Upon hearing this, Qin Yi Chong felt a deep sense of despair. Lin Chen could say such things, how could they not have thought of it? But the current situation was stronger than them and they had no choice. If they didn’t surrender, would they be walking to their deaths? We are willing to follow the hero, please have mercy and treat us kindly. Qin Yi Chong and the others had no way to explain, so they could only lower their heads. He he. Lin Chen smacked his lips, knowing that the other party was forced into this situation. At this moment, no matter what the two said, there wasn’t much credibility. However, Lin Chen was still moved by their words. Rare minerals and fertile land were indeed attractive things in the wilderness filled with ferocious beasts. If the Lin family village wanted to develop, incorporating the Qin family’s farm and Zhao family’s valley would be like adding wings to a tiger, providing significant support. Most importantly, if Lin Chen truly wanted to take over these two resource points, he couldn’t handle it the same way he dealt with the wolf den before, by directly wiping out most of the elite. Lin Chen had already suffered from that mistake. In the wilderness, population was also a crucial condition for development. Now, the wolf den had been reduced to only women, severely lacking in labor. If Lin Chen could really subdue Zhao Wugo and Qin Yi Chong now, it would definitely be the best way. Otherwise, if he took over the farm and mine, could he really expect to farm and mine himself? or rely on just a few people from the Lin family village? But how to subdue the two was also a bit tricky. Lin Chen squinted and pondered for a moment then glanced at Chen Jing who was still hanging on the tree, barely alive. You two come over here. Lin Chen waved to Qin Yi Chong and the others. Hero, do you agree to accept us and not kill us? Hero, what are your instructions? Qin Yi Chong and Zhao Wugo exchanged glances then hesitantly walked towards Lin Chen. Lin Chen smiled at their words. He drew the short gun from Chen Jing’s body. Ah. The barely alive Chen Jing slipped down, falling to the ground with a grunt. I’ve accepted you. But I still can’t fully trust you. Do you know what a blood oath is? Lin Chen wiped the bloodstains from the short gun on Chen Jing’s clothes, then pointed at Chen Jing. You come up, one with a hammer, one with a knife. Send this dead dog on his way. If he dies at your hands, then you will be on the same front as me. And you can earn my trust. What do you intend to do? Lin Chen said sincerely. His strength had somewhat recovered and he was not afraid of the two approaching with weapons. Ah. Qin Ichong and Zhao Wugo hesitated as they got closer. They looked at Lin Chen’s seemingly smiling eyes and serious face, confirming that Lin Chen had no intention of deceiving them into a trap. Then they unconsciously looked down at the dead dog like Chen Jing on the ground. Whether to act or not was also a question. What’s wrong? Reluctant to act or is it a deep master-servant bond? Lin Chen asked softly. His words were very calm, seemingly devoid of emotion. but both of them knew that if they didn’t. Acton waited for Lin Chen to do so, there would soon be three corpses on the ground. The two shivered, exchanged glances, and raised their weapons in unison. Spare him. A voice came from the dense forest, stopping Zhao Wugo, and the other’s actions. Lin Chen had been prepared and turned to look. A middle-aged man, who looked ordinary but had a very confident expression, emerged from a thicket of thorns. Young friend, you cannot kill Chen Jing, spare. Him. The middle-aged man said again, wearing a confident smile. Lin Chen had already known that someone like this was following behind, so he wasn’t surprised. He retorted, who are you? The middle-aged man smiled and said, I am. Tuoba Ching-y. If you are familiar with this area, you should have heard of me, I am the person in charge of Xieha Pharmaceutical in Zayatuapu. Lin Chen shook his head and said, who cares about your identity? I just want to. No, are you with Chen Jing’s group? Why didn’t you act earlier and only chose to show up now? Lin Chen’s nonchalant demeanor made Tuoba Qingyi’s expression stiffened. He was taken aback for a moment, a flicker of anger flashing in his eyes, and then he said, Young friend, you’ve misunderstood. I am not on the same side as Chen Jing. He approached me earlier, willing to offer half a year’s harvest from the energy-restoring herb fields in exchange for my company to assist him in a raid. However, after witnessing your battle just now, young friend, your martial prowess is quite impressive, and I believe Chen Jing’s offer was inadequate, so I unilaterally terminated the deal with him. Tuoba Qingyi’s words were somewhat shameless. Lin Chen understood that the other party had originally come to assist Chen Jing under the lure of benefits, but upon seeing Lin Chen’s strength, he backed out of the agreement. He watched as Chen Jing was pinned to the tree by Lin Chen, yet he refused to intervene. Then what is your intention in blocking me now? Lin Chen asked. Tuoba Qingyi shook his head and said, it’s for your own good, young friend. Do you know that Chen Jing is from Andingtown? If you kill him now. You will have to face the forces behind Qin Jing directly. Lin Chan chuckled upon hearing this. I’ve already incapacitated him, do I not have to face the forces behind him? Just say what you have in mind, no need to beat around the bush. Duoba Qing Yi’s eyes. Flickered with deep meaning as he said in a low voice, although you are young, young friend, your strength is not to be underestimated. And you are quite wise. Whether Qin Jing lives or dies is not the main issue, but if you kill him without any preparation. He is indeed from Anding Town and is also the deputy captain of the Xiaoduo shop. At that time, not only will Anding Town come after you, but even the Xiaoduo martial arts will demand an explanation from you. However, I actually have a very good solution to relieve your worries. Tuoba Qingyi spoke with feigned profundity, only saying half of what he meant, waiting for Lin Chen to bite the bait and inquire further. Chen Jing had backing and a status of his own. Therefore, Tuoba Qingyi’s words held a certain truth and were not merely meant to scare Lin Chen. From the moment Lin Chen decided to oppose Qing Jing, he had considered these factors. However, Lin Chen’s only option was to buy time. Before trouble arrived, he needed to break through to a higher realm in martial arts. Naturally, this would give him the capital to face the trouble. Of course, this was also a gamble, as Lin Chen was uncertain when these troubles would erupt. When they truly did, he wondered if his strength would be enough to handle it. Since Tuoba Chengi had taken the initiative to bring it up, Lin Chen was curious if Tuoba Chengi had a better way to help him resolve these troubles. What good method do you have, manager Tuoba? Lin Chen asked without shame. Tuoba Chengi smiled upon hearing this and said, it’s actually quite simple. The trouble with Chen Jing arises from his status in the Xiaoduo shop and his backing. In Anding Town. But since you have already made a great enemy of him, it’s unavoidable. Your only solution now is to find a status for yourself, to find a backing to protect you. Lin Chen remained non-committal, continuing. To look at Tuoba Chengi, waiting for more. He had just crossed over not long ago, coming from the lowest tier of the wilderness, Lin Family Village. How could it be so easy for Lin Chen to find backing and status? The Lin. Family Village? Uncle Wang from the Lin Family Village might have been someone important long ago, but now he was just a cripple. The only thing Lin Chen could rely on was himself and his noble character to persevere to the end. Tuoba Qingyi seemed to see through Lin Chen’s thoughts and continued to smile, you might be a bit puzzled about where to find backing and status? Actually, it’s far away in the sky, yet close at hand. Tuoba Chingy said, glancing at Zhao Wugo and Qin Ichong before looking back at Lin Chen. Since Qin Jing has mobilized such forces to go to Su family village, I believe you have already taken control of Su. Family village, right? Now you have also subdued the Qin family farm and Zhao family ditch. The three most important resource points under Qin Jing have all fallen into your hands. In this world where ordinary, people struggle to fill their stomachs, young friend, at such a young age, you have already accumulated quite a fortune. Wealth is wealth, wealth is equivalent to one’s background, it can buy support and protection. If you are willing to share 50% of the harvest from your medicinal fields, mines, and farms with me, Tuoba Chingy said, noticing Lin Chen’s expression starting to darken. He quickly changed his tone. Of course, young friend, don’t misunderstand, I’m not saying to give it to me, but to our Concord Pharmaceutical. In that case, you would naturally be one of us at Concord Pharmaceutical, and our backing is not any less than Chen Jing’s. And I can mediate the relationship between you and Xiaoduo Wu, and even recommend you to join Xiaodupu’s hunting team, taking over Qingjing’s position. I believe, with the strength you’ve shown, it would be more than enough. So, what I said, doesn’t it make a lot of sense? Tuoba Qingyi smiled, waiting for Lin Chen’s decision. He seemed quite confident. That Lin Chen would accept the terms. Because in his view, Lin Chen had no other choice. It seems you’ve got me all figured out? Lin Chen said, a flicker of contemplation in his eyes. So this guy was aiming. For this. Lin Chen had just subdued Zhao Diago and the Qin family farm, and he hadn’t even received his first share yet. This guy from Concord Pharmaceutical was trying to take half of the harvest without lifting a finger. Whether it was Tuoba Chengi who wanted these harvests or Concord Pharmaceutical behind him, it didn’t really matter. The most important thing was that they not only wanted the harvest from Zhao Diago and the Qin family farm, they even wanted half of the chi replenishing herbs from the wolf den. Lin Chen’s mind was racing, he was definitely not going to accept such terms. If he could accept having his spoils intercepted, he wouldn’t have clashed with Chen Jing in the first place. There wouldn’t be today’s situation. As for the troubles Tuoba Changi mentioned, Lin Chen had his own plans. Warriors have. Their disputes and their non-disputes. So he would face it with a warrior’s approach. What are you thinking, young friend? Seeing Lin Chen lost and fought for a long time, Tuoba Changi couldn’t help but. Arge. Lin Chen raised his head, glanced at the other party, then poked Zhao Wugo and Qin Ichong with the short gun in his hand. He ignored Tuoba Chengi and said to Zhao Wugo and Qin Ichong, let’s do it. The letter of allegiance. Tuoba Chengi’s expression changed upon seeing this. Lin Chen’s demeanor was no longer that of a compliant collaborator waiting for arrangements. What do you mean, young friend? Are you being stubborn? Tuoba Chengi didn’t care whether Chen Jing lived or died, but he was concerned about whether Lin Chen would ally with Concord Pharmaceutical and kill Chen Jing on that basis. Zhao Wugo and Qin Ichong, after Tuoba Chengi appeared, indeed felt hesitant and conflicted. Xin Yi Chong even thought that since they had to pledge allegiance to someone for survival, after Chen Jing fell, they might as well directly pledge allegiance to Tuoba Cheng Yi from Concord Pharmaceutical. At least he had a large family business and had been well-known in this area for a long time, looking more reliable than Lin Chen. Lin Chen still ignored Tuoba Cheng Yi and instead coldly reprimanded, do it. Are you still waiting for a change, for some miracle? Ah. Zhao Wugo and Xin Yi Chong were startled by Lin Chen’s voice. They looked at Tuoba Cheng Yi, then at Lin Chen. Lin Chen’s expression was emotionless, the tip of his short gun still dripping blood. The two finally realized that Tuoba Qingyi was still opposite them, and their lives were still in Lin Chen’s hands. So, stealing their nerves, they each raised their weapons. Seeing this, Tuoba Qingyi’s face completely turned cold, his voice becoming ruthless. Kid, are you really set on this? After all, you were just a wild mountain dweller who stumbled upon some fortune, yet you were so short-sighted, unable to resist gold and wealth. You would actually go so far as to oppose Xia. Duowu, to oppose the forces behind Qin Jing, just to swallow this little bit for yourself? You even dare to defy concord and stand against us? Are you not afraid of shattering your own teeth? Tuoba. Cheng Yi’s words were laced with threats, clearly becoming quite impolite. Lin Chen finally raised his head to look at him. I was only prepared to be enemies with Xia Duo and Qin Jing. Since you at Xieha, pharmaceutical want to take advantage of the fire and rob me, and are eager to be my enemy. Then I, don’t mind at all. As Lin Shen spoke, he slightly bent his knees and tightened his grip on the short gun in his hand. Right here, I’ll take you down while it’s hot. Go keep Qin Jing company. Whoosh. Whoosh. Before Lin Shen finished speaking, he swiftly threw out two short guns, accurately blocking the two paths that Tuoba Chingy was most likely to use to dodge and escape. Then, he firmly gripped the short gun in his hand. Lin Shen’s figure flickered, and he seemed to become a swift shadow, pushing his speed to the limit as he lunged at his opponent. From the beginning, Lin Chen had been aware of Tuoba Qingyi’s movements. He had also formed a basic judgment about Tuoba Qingyi’s strength. Lin Chen knew that. The other party might be slightly stronger than Chen Jing, but it was still limited. Just a moment ago, Lin Chen had only sought to be cautious, trying to maintain distance between Chen Jing and Tuoba Qingyi, while making his move. Now that Chen Jing was incapacitated, Lin Chen was 90% confident in dealing with Tuoba Qingyi. Lin Chen’s actions were not impulsive or reckless. He had intended to leave. all the martial artists present behind. If Tuoba Cheng Yi had not shown himself from the start and had quietly retreated or had declared his identity and stated that he would not participate in the matters between Lin Chen and Chen Jing then Lin Chen might have let Tuoba Cheng Yi go. Now, not only did Tuoba Cheng Yi not act submissively but he also dared to snatch Lin Chen’s things and threaten him. It was simply a path to death. Lin Chen adhered to the principle of survival but his approach was somewhat different from the traditional view. He feared threats and was affected by them. However, Lin Chen’s thought, when facing a threat was to see if there was an opportunity to completely eliminate it. To kill the person who posed the threat. Only when there was no other choice would he consider compromising first. Now, that Lin Chen had made the decision to keep Tuoba Chengi he would go all out. Damn it. You little thief, how dare you attack me. In contrast, Tuoba Chengi was completely unprepared mentally. He simply, could not understand how Lin Chen dared to act against him after already offending Chen Jing and provoking Xia Duo. He completely disregarded the weight of Xieha Pharmaceutical. In Tuoba Qingyi’s view, the worst outcome would be that even if Lin Chen refused to yield to his threats and hand over the benefits, he would have to hold his nose and not dare to provoke him, unnecessarily creating a deadly enemy. Bang! Tuoba Qingyi also wielded a short gun, but it was not a throwing weapon, it was used for close combat. Seeing Lin Chen charging at him, he instinctively wanted to retreat and dodge. However, he happened to flash into the path of a throwing gun, and with no other choice, he had to swing his gun to block. Although he barely deflected Lin Chen’s first shot, Tuoba Changi felt a numbness in his hand holding the gun. What strength, what accuracy! Tuoba Changi silently exclaimed. When Lin Chen had killed Chen Jing in an instant, Tuoba Changi, though far away, had not seen the details, but he had gained some understanding of Lin Chen’s strength. He roughly knew that Lin Chen’s power was not below his own. At this moment, after receiving Lin Chen’s throwing gun, Tuoba Changi’s understanding of Lin Chen’s strength became even clearer. He absolutely could not escape. The opponent’s throwing gun was extremely formidable. If he turned his back to the opponent and lost his intuitive perception of the battlefield situation, he would surely fall into a very passive position. As the station manager of Sheha Pharmaceutical at Xia Duo’s shop, Tuoba Cheng Yi was also one of the strongest among them. He had been famous for a long time and had extensive experience. With this realization, Tuoba Cheng Yi instantly made a decision. He immediately stopped, turned around, and assumed a stance to confront Lin Chen. to remain unmoved in the face of change. The advantage is mine, as he watched Lin Chen transform into a blur approaching him, Tuoba Ching he felt a surge of bloodlust in his eyes filled with the will to fight. Good thief. Just now, Chen Jing, recklessly pursued you with two shields, only to be harassed and exhausted by your throwing spears, which led her to fall into your trap. This must be the method by which you can subdue Chen Jing and kill her. In an instant. Now the roles have reversed, I am waiting for you while you are greatly exhausted. Let’s see what other tricks you have left. as he observed Lin Chen’s rapidly approaching figure, a murderous intent radiated from Tuoba Cheng Yi, brimming with confidence. Tuoba Cheng Yi’s understanding was not much different from Chen Jing’s. He believed that Lin Chen’s greatest strength lay in his spear-throwing skills. Chen Jing’s defeat was due to her holding two large shields earlier, solely to counter Lin Chen’s throwing spears. Moreover, she had pursued him deep into the dense forest, allowing him to lead her by the nose, resulting in significant exhaustion. In contrast, Tuoba Chengi was leisurely following behind. His own consumption was minimal. Thus, although he witnessed Chen Jing being incapacitated, he was not in a state of panic. His own strength was slightly higher than Chen Jing’s. Compared to her earlier situation, he held the advantage and was not in a passive position. At this moment, as Lin Chen charged towards him, Tuoba Chengi was filled with confidence. He had never considered that Lin Chen could excel in both throwing spears and close combat. In Tuoba Chengi’s view, Lin Chen was still young. At such a tender age, having grown up in the wilderness he lacked proper training conditions. No matter how monstrous his talent, it was already quite remarkable to have honed his throwing spear skills to this level. It was simply impossible for him to excel in both areas simultaneously. Meanwhile, Tuoba Chengi had immersed himself in spear techniques for over 10 years. His spear skills had already achieved a modest level of success and he was adept at close combat. At this moment, the advantage was entirely his, and with full preparation, there was no reason for him to lose in close combat. Come on. Tuoba Changi watched as Lin Chen’s figure approached within 20 meters of him. In the blink of an eye, Tuoba Changi slightly bent his body, gripping his spear tightly, adjusting his stance. The opponent was charging straight at him, focusing solely on speed and relying on brute force. In an instant, Tuoba Changi had already envisioned how to counter the opponent’s moves. He only needed to first execute the thrusting spear technique. using a clever force to deflect the opponent’s attack. Then, as the opponent stumbled and their figures crossed, he would calmly unleash a middle level thrust. The short spear in his hand would easily pierce, through the opponent’s body, making them realize that experience still holds its weight. Come again. Tuoba Chengi shook off any unnecessary thoughts in his mind. At this moment, only Lin Chen’s charging figure remained in his sight. He assessed the speed and distance of the approaching opponent. At this time, the most important thing to guard against was the opponent suddenly changing their technique. If that happened, Tuoba Cheng Yi would also need to adjust his defensive strategy. However, Lin Chen did not slow down, in fact, he was accelerating. Maintaining a thrusting posture aimed at Tuoba Cheng Yi, he exuded an imposing aura. Tuoba Cheng Yi couldn’t help but feel delighted. Come to your death, he shouted in his mind. Ah, who? Just as Tuoba Cheng Yi raised his short spear, preparing to intercept Lin Chen’s charge, he suddenly froze. In his eyes, Lin Chen accelerated even more, charging forward without hesitation. Suddenly, the figure seemed to vanish. Where did he go? Damn. Tuoba Cheng Yi cursed inwardly. He felt as if he were experiencing an illusion. Just at that moment, he saw Lin Chen in front of him seemingly transform into a beam of light. Whoosh. A sound came. A piercing pain surged through him. It’s shattered Tuoba Cheng Yi’s illusion, bringing him back to reality. He felt himself flying backward, as if he had been struck down by a ferocious beast. Tuoba Changi looked down at the source of the violent impact, the location from which the pain emanated. A spear handle appeared on his chest. Behind the spear handle were a pair of large hands, following the large hand, the gaze moved back to Lin Chen’s sharp eyes. He, turned into a beam of light, piercing through my body? Tuoba Changi’s mind buzzed. What kind of close combat gun technique is this, a perfected gun technique? Tuoba Changi opened his mouth, blood gurgling down the corner of his lips, but he couldn’t help but voice his question. No, my gun technique is just at the beginner level. Lin Chen was not stingy in answering the last question of a dying man. Upon hearing this, Tuobuchengi’s eyes widen suddenly, his pupils slowly losing their vitality. This is too much bullying. Even the dead are deceived? Which beginner’s gun technique is this impressive? Tuobuchengi died with his eyes open, but Lin Chen didn’t care. Ever since he acquired the Blitz, Lin Chen had been getting more adept at it. In a situation where he could kill his opponent in an instant, he Aimed to avoid prolonged battles and prevent any hidden cards from being played. Lin Shen tried to ensure a one-hit kill. This time, he was lucky, he shot through Tuoba Changi’s chest, right at the heart. Both fell to the ground. Lin Shen stepped on Tuoba Changi’s chest and then drew off the Lan Fang short gun, wiping off the bloodstains on it. Huff. Lin Shen let out a long breath, slightly panting. Facing. Such an opponent, although it seemed like he had defeated him with one move for Lin Shen, the blitz itself consumed a lot of energy, and the mental strain was even more burdensome. It was far beyond the enemies. He faced with the silver-spotted tiger. Killing them wasn’t that easy. Hashtag kill a beginner martial artist to gain one free potential point. At this level, is he really just a beginner martial artist? Lin Chan. Fell silent upon seeing the prompt in his mind. He had thought Tuoba Chingy was quite impressive when he spoke, and he was said to be one of the powerful figures above Chen Jing, a giant in the Xia Duopu. What a remarkable person he must be. It turned out he was just a beginner martial artist after all. not even a mid-level martial artist. It seems that both Chen Jing and Tuoba Chengi can only be considered among the more outstanding combatants within the beginner martial artists. Even among beginner martial artists there are distinctions in strength with different ranks. Like Su Dali, Zhang Fakui, and Zhao Wugo, they are the weakest among the ninth rank of beginner martial artists, Lin Chan thought. And the true mid-level martial artists probably possess strength far beyond my imagination, much stronger than I estimated. Compared to people like Qin Jing and Tuoba Cheng Yi, there might be a qualitative lead. Lin Chen had some speculations in his heart. However, he wasn’t too concerned, if it weren’t. For Qin Jing’s delay, he might have become a mid-level martial artist tonight. At that time, he would also grasp the true strength of this realm. However, the prompt about gaining potential points suddenly, jolted Lin Chen awake, and he turned to look at Chen Jing not far away. Ah. Qin Yi Chong and Zhao Wugo had been stretching their necks, focusing on the battle between Lin Chen and Tuoba Cheng Yi. They hadn’t even reacted. The battle that had just begun was already over. Just like how Lin Chen had treated Chen Jing earlier, it was exactly the same. Hey, I’m going to kill you. Qin Yi Chong was the first to react. Swinging his knife fiercely at the ground where Chen Jing lay, continuing his declaration. Since Tuoba Cheng Yi had already died, they had no expectations left, miracles had not occurred, and there was no turning point in sight. They could only follow Lin Chen’s arrangements. Stop. Lin Chen called out to halt Qin Yi Chong. He had just overlooked this point, Chen Jing couldn’t die at the hands of others. A free. Potential point was at stake, otherwise, it would be wasted. Upon hearing this, Qin Yichong’s face turned pale, nearly crying out of desperation. Hero, I was just blinded by greed and confused. Give me. Another chance. He thought his earlier hesitation had now angered Lin Chen, who might find fault later. Lin Chen approached expressionlessly, extending his hand to shoot through Chen Jing’s heart. Fortunately, the opponent still had a breath left, and the potential point was not wasted. Lin Chen then raised his head to look at Zhao Wugo, who was still in a daze beside him. Don’t worry, I’m not a killing star. I always leave some people alive to do the work, I can’t kill them all. Poof. Lin Chen pierced through Qin Ichong with a single shot, then turned to Zhao Wugo and said, but I don’t really like people who think too much, I can only kill them to end it. Do your job well and strive to earn my trust as soon as possible, understand? Lin Chen advised Zhao Wugo. Qin Ichong’s recent performance in front of Lin. Chen had left him with ulterior motives. Although Lin Chen believed that people in the wilderness were important, he was unwilling to have such a slippery subordinate. So he decided to kill one in spare. Another. Not only would he gain a potential point, but he could also serve as a warning to Zhao Wugo. Zhao Wugo’s face turned pale and beads of sweat the size of beans slid down his forehead. He felt it hard. To breathe, his neck stiff and it was difficult to turn his head to see Lin Chen pulling the short gun from Qin Yi Chong’s chest. He calmly wiped the blood from the short gun on the other person’s clothes. Zhao Wugo felt a loud bang in his head, his legs went weak, and he knelt down again. He truly couldn’t find his voice. Just moments ago, they were living partners, and in the blink of an eye, it felt like a cold chill had settled in. It was terrifying. Ha ha. At this moment, Zhao Wugo couldn’t utter a complete sentence. Bang bang. Zhao Wugo could only keep knocking his forehead against the ground, making a thudding sound. Lin Chen extended the short gun, blocking the space between the ground and Zhao Wugo’s head, preventing him from continuing to knock. He intimidated the other party, but it was only to subdue him. It wasn’t out of a sadistic desire to humiliate him for some strange pleasure. Gulp, gulp. Zhao Wugo swallowed hard, raising his head in confusion, looking at Lin Shan, unsure of what to do. He stammered for a long time before barely steadying his mind, stuttering, hero, hero. Lin Shan shook his head and smiled, they all call me the young master, although it sounds a bit like a bandit name and isn’t very elegant. But it doesn’t matter, you can learn to call me that too. Zhao Wugo was taken aback at first, blinking his eyes, and his gaze became clear. Then, a burst of intense surprise erupted. In his eyes. He knew that Lin Chen had initially accepted him. He wouldn’t end up like Qin Ichom, being killed like a chicken. Zhao Wugo felt that Lin Chen’s smile at this moment was warm and his words. We’re kind. Like an angel. Young master. Thank you for accepting me, young master. I will definitely do my utmost to assist you. Willing to share your burdens. Even Zhao Wugo, who was simple-minded and Slow to react, knew that this was the moment to pledge his loyalty. Get up and speak. Tell me, what should I do about those people behind? Should we kill them all? Lin Chen helped Zhao Wugo up with. The short gun, pointing to the rustling dense forest behind them. The battle on Lin Chen’s side had actually ended very quickly. The hunting team from Xiaduapu was just now approaching the battlefield. Zhao. Wugo stood up, finally relieved from the threat of death, feeling light all over. He glanced at the dense forest behind him, knowing he could help Lin Chen. Young master. The people Qin Jing brought out. Aren’t many, almost half of the large group are Mai and Qin Yi Chong’s subordinates. I am quite familiar with Qin Yi Chong’s people and have communicated with his deputy, I can lead people to unexpectedly control. The Qin family farm. As for the hunting team from Xiaduapu, Zhao Wugo’s expression became somewhat conflicted, a sentence on the tip of his tongue that he didn’t say. He hesitated, glancing at Lin Chen, his face flashing with an expression of uncertainty about whether to speak or not. With Zhao Wugo’s assistance, Lin Chen successfully gathered the forces from Zaya Jayagu and the Qin family farm. As for the hunting team from Xiaduapu, Lin Chen didn’t kill them all either. He only confiscated their weapons and horses, seizing some supplies and oil items. He let them go back empty-handed. It wasn’t that Lin Chen was overly merciful, it was Zhao Wugo’s idea. According to Zhao Wugo, the people from the hunting team were primarily from Xiaduapu, and only then were they Qin Jing’s subordinates. For many years, these. People have been an important force in ensuring the safety of the Xiaoduo market. And the Xiaoduo market is the only marketplace within a hundred kilometers serving as a crucial venue for dozens of villages in the wilderness to exchange goods. Any force that seeks to disrupt the Xiaoduo market would cause turmoil in the region. Essentially, for the mountain folk of this vast wilderness, it is not a good thing. Lin Chen listened to Zhao Wugo’s analysis and felt it made some sense. Although he could accept the wild wolf village, the Zhao family ditch, and the Qin family farm, it was because these places had resources. However, Lin Chen had no intention of taking over the remaining small villages. Those villages were about as strong as the former Lin family village. If Lin Chen took them in, he would have to be responsible for their livelihoods and provide them shelter. Such a deal was not worth it. If Lin Chen became strong enough in the future, he might consider it. But for now, taking on such a burden would severely slow down. His progress in martial arts. Therefore, the Xiaoduo market still had its significance on this level. Lin Chen could not destroy the Xiaoduo market simply because of his preferences and emotions. In fact, Zhao Wugo had another thought, since Lin Chen had only killed Chen Jing and bypassed Chen Jing’s hunting team, this matter could still be considered a personal feud between Lin Chen and Chen Jing. It would not escalate to Lin Chen facing the entire Xiaoduo market as an enemy. Even if Tsai Ottawa returned to the Xiaoduo market and discovered that Chen Jing was dead, there would still be some room for negotiation between. Lin Chen and Xiaoduo Wu Lin Chen did not express any disagreement with Zhao Wugo’s idea. Although he was not afraid of Xiaoduo Wu, Xiaoduo Wu was, after all, a well-known and genuine intermediate martial artist. Lin Chen now understood one thing, even among primary and intermediate martial artists, there were differences in strength. He could not be sure whether Xiaoduo Wu was the kind of formidable intermediate martial artist who would pose a significant threat to him who had just stepped into the intermediate level. Furthermore, Zhao Wugo’s ability to strategize for Lin Chen also proved one thing, Lin Chen had indeed initially won over the other party and Zhao Wugo was sincerely treating it as his own matter, putting in effort to devise strategies. Therefore, Lin Chen did not reject the other party’s ideas and did not turn down Zhao Wugo’s goodwill. The Qin family farm, also known as Qin family village, is a large valley surrounded by steep mountains with a flatland of over a thousand acres in the middle. Because. The surrounding mountains are steep and rocky, they are not suitable for ferocious beasts to survive and move around. Thus, the Qin family village, nestled in the center, has managed to retain nearly a thousand acres of arable land, suitable for ordinary people to farm. It is a natural farm that isolates ferocious beasts. The situation at the Qin family farm is different from that of the Zhao family ditch. Because, Qin Ichong was killed by Lin Chen in exchange for potential points, it was not like the Zhao family ditch, where Zhao Wuga was quickly subdued and stability was soon achieved. Lin Shan had been stationed at the Qin family farm for the past couple of days. He was overseeing things there while Zhao Wugo took his core team from the Zhao family ditch to the Qin family farm to reorganize and integrate the area. The Qin family farm had a relatively comfortable self-sustaining farmland so there were quite a few people in the farm, totaling around two to three hundred men, women, and children. This was far larger than the scale of other villages. Fortunately, without the leadership of Qin Ichong, and with the farm primarily focused on agriculture, there were not many hunters skilled in combat who ventured out for hunting. As a result, the Qin family village was not as martial as other villages. Aside from a few troublemakers who frowned upon seeing Lin Chan and Zhao Wugo, most of the farmers were relatively easy to manage. Zhao Wugo spent little time dealing with a few troublemakers and expelled them from the Qin family farm. These individuals were likely close confidants of Qin Ichong. The others were made to submit under Zhao. Wugo’s management. After consulting with Lin Chen, Zhao Wugo reorganized the guard team of the Qin family farm, selecting a temporary deputy leader who appeared honest and obedient. Lin Chen believed in his. People and did not doubt them as Zhao Wugo was directly appointed as the leader of the Qin family farm. This meant that Zhao Wugo was not only the village head of Zaya Jayagu but also took on the role of village head of Kin Jayakan. It was a situation that couldn’t be avoided. Firstly, Lin Chen found it troublesome. By doing this, he only needed to deal with Zhao Wugo for the harvests of both villages. Moreover, among Lin Chen’s old subordinates, there was truly no one capable of taking on significant responsibilities, whether it was in the Wild Wolf Village or Lin Jiakan. Zhao Wugo, although merely the weakest of the junior martial artists, was still the only junior martial artist under Lin Chen. In Lin Jiakan, even Lin’s father or Lin Chen’s uncles, when pushed forward, couldn’t command respect with their personal strength. In daily management, it was inevitable to encounter various troubles. For now, this is how it is. If it stabilizes, at least we won’t have to worry about food and drink. The old subordinates in the village need to catch up with the National Martial Arts training. At worst, we won’t sell beast meat and energy replenishing herbs anymore, we can use them as needed in the future, and we can throw bricks. With great force. With a massive amount of resources, we need to quickly elevate my father and uncles. In the square at the entrance of Kanjiakin, Lin Chen held a short gun, just finishing his training. He thought to himself like this. Taking advantage of the moment after training, when his whole body felt numb, Lin Chen’s thoughts drifted far away. Even someone like Su Dali, a bandit leader, could rely on the profits from energy replenishing herbs to elevate himself to a junior martial artist after being heavily utilized by Qin Jing. Therefore, Lin Chen believed that as long as there were resources, any martial artist’s threshold and talent could be surpassed. At the very least, a basic level of junior martial artist could still be achieved. True talent might only determine how far one could go in martial arts. Lin Chen had already learned from Zhao Wugo that Qin Yichong was not a martial artist himself, he was granted martial arts techniques only after aligning with Chen Jing. He later relied on resources to elevate himself. Thus, both Su Dali and Qin Yichong used blades as they could say they were both disciples of Chen Jing. Since they could rely on resources to elevate themselves, Lin Chen also wanted to elevate some. of the old subordinates in Lin Jiyakin. On the contrary, Zhao Wugo started as a blacksmith. He had no apprenticeship under Chen Jing but relied on countless swings of the hammer and the supplementation of beast meat. There was a sense of self-taught breakthrough to junior martial artist. Of course, because he had no apprenticeship and no martial arts techniques, Zhao Wugo was relatively weak among junior martial artists. He was only slightly stronger than Qin Yichong. After realizing this, Lin Chen began to view Zhao Wugo in a new light. He didn’t expect this seemingly simple-minded, slow-reacting muscle man to actually be a person of outstanding talent? This kind of martial arts talent might only be second to Lin Chen, the bearer of a golden finger. A good little brother received? Young master, are you looking for me? Just. As Lin Chen was pondering Zhao Wugo’s situation, Zhao Wugo’s voice came over. He jogged to the square, respectfully looking at Lin Chen. Hmm, I do have a few questions for you. Lin Chen carefully examined. Zhao Wugo, seemingly wanting to see if this self-taught genius who had also broken through to junior martial artist had any distinguishing features on his face that set him apart from ordinary people. Uh, young master, just ask directly, I will tell you everything I know. You’re looking at me like this, and I’m scared. Zhao Wugo shrank his neck. Ahem. Lin Chen couldn’t help but cough lightly, uh. Other party’s girlish demeanor left him somewhat speechless. There was nothing about him that resembled a genius. Zhao Wugo, I ask you, you are also one of the village leaders under the Xiaoduo workshop, holding important resources. Logically speaking, you should have more dealings with the Xiaoduo workshop. How much do you know about Xiaoduo Wu? Seeing Lin Chan’s sincere inquiry, Zhao Wugo became serious. Young master, I have actually been under Chen Jing’s control for a long time, my most frequent dealings were with Chen Jing, followed by Liao Jiankai, the manager of Lanfan Ironworks. I am not familiar with Xiaoduo Wu. Moreover, Xiaoduo Wu was often not at the Xiaoduo workshop, he claims to be the strongest in the workshop and the actual leader of the Xiaoduo workshop, but he didn’t spend much time at the Summer Forge, and there was even a bit of a feeling that he was being overshadowed by Qin Jing. Lin Chen nodded in agreement when he heard Zhao Wugu’s words. Zhao Wugu held the metal ore in his hands, a rare metal used to synthesize primary alloys. The output wasn’t high, only around 10,000 gold yuan a month. Zhao Wugu would give 70% of the ore to Qin Jing and the rest would be sold to Lan Fan Ironworks, which was a weapons shop. The gold Yuan earned would be exchanged for the resources needed by the Zhao family. So Zhao Wugu’s words were not exaggerated, they were true. Lin Chen pondered for a moment and then rephrased his question. You’re not familiar with the Summer Forge, so how much do you know about intermediate warriors? Upon hearing this, Zhao Wugu immediately replied, Intermediate. Warriors are naturally beings I can only look up to. After all, even Xin Jing. I can’t muster any thoughts of resistance against him, I can only obediently submit to him. What Lin Shan wanted to ask, was not this, he shook his head and continued, what I mean is, what kind of strength do intermediate warriors possess? Or rather, what qualifies someone as an intermediate warrior? Zhao Wugu blinked, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face. After a while, he said, I have indeed heard a saying that the standard for a primary warrior is the ability to lift a weight of 500 pounds with bare hands. As for. Intermediate warriors, based on this standard, they can lift over 1,000 pounds with bare hands, Zhao Wugu said, shaking his head again. However, just considering barehanded strength is no longer sufficient. To measure intermediate warriors. Because intermediate warriors are also skilled in various force application techniques and possess profound combat skills, when they truly engage in battle, they can often. Unleash thousands of pounds of explosive power in an instant. Ordinary people struck by them would instantly have their internal organs shattered and die from vomiting blood. an intermediate warrior. Wielding a weapon, using combat skills can even shatter boulders. Of course, this is all hearsay, it may not be accurate. As Zhao Wugu spoke, a hint of envy and longing appeared on his face. He came from a rough background and didn’t have any formal body tempering techniques, let alone combat skills. Chen Jing, seeing that he had some talent, was unwilling to teach him these things, fearing that Zhao Wugu would progress too quickly. After listening to Zhao Wugu’s explanation, Lin Chen had a certain understanding. So, above intermediate warriors, combat power may vary depending on the combat skills used. But there is a hard standard. Without using combat skills and force application techniques, one can still lift a weight of a thousand pounds purely with physical strength? Zhao Wugu nodded and fought for a moment before saying, that is indeed the case. Previously, Chen Jing, either to show off or to intimidate us, lifted an 800-pound stone block in front of us. Chen Jing is considered to be just one step away from becoming an intermediate warrior. As for me. I can barely lift 600 pounds of metal ore. Lin Chen was momentarily stunned upon hearing this and he couldn’t help but mutter softly, Ah. Chen Jing. Also used this set. Young master, what did you say? Zhao Wugu didn’t hear clearly and asked in confusion. It’s nothing, I was just saying. Lin Chen’s gaze swept to the side and saw that a few stone mills were placed at the edge of the square. His eyes lit up at the site, recalling the scene when he first proved his strength to old Wang and Lin family village. The square in Qin family village was actually. a large grain drying area, where food was produced. With surplus grain available for fine milling, there were even more and larger stone mills. Lin Chen walked up to one of the largest stone mills, which was currently in use, requiring two draft animals to pull and push the mill. He tried it out a bit. The upper and lower parts of the stone mill weighed around six to seven hundred pounds each, so combined, it would definitely weigh over a thousand pounds. Lift. Lin Chen embraced the stone mill and shouted, instantly lifting it up. Lift again. After lifting the stone mill with a flat chest, Lin Chen snorted and changed his posture to raise it above his head. Zhao Wugo. You said no need for strength techniques and combat skills, lifting a thousand pound object with bare hands is my action considered standard? Zhao Wugo? Lin Chen called out twice but Zhao Wugo didn’t react. He stared blankly at Lin Chen in front of him as if he felt a shocking sensation of facing the overwhelming giant cauldron. Intermediate. Intermediate martial artist. A living intermediate martial artist. I knew it. I knew it. No wonder. Killing Chen Jing and shopkeeper Tuoba was like killing chicks, no wonder. Zhao Wugo’s eyes. Were filled with shock, his face dazed. Looking at Lin Chen, who was lifting the thousand pound stone mill, he could only mumble to himself unconsciously. The doubts that had been in his mind were all explained. Instantly defeating Chen Jing and nearly defeating Tuoba Cheng Yi made sense now. Only an intermediate martial artist could exhibit such terrifying combat power. It turned out that Lin Chen in front of him. was an intermediate martial artist just like Xia Duo Wu. Ha! Bang! Seeing Zhao Wugo in a daze, Lin Chen felt a bit helpless. He had to drop the stone mill first. To be honest, holding this thing up with brute force was quite exhausting. Lin Chen had just finished training and had only recently broken through to become an intermediate martial artist, not as Zhao Wugo had imagined. Moreover, Lin Chen had specifically called Zhao Wugo over right after his breakthrough, and like Chen Jing, he deliberately showed off in front of Zhao Wugo. He indeed intended to shock the other party and make him completely submit. Because Lin Chen had no one under him, he needed to fully subdue Zhao Wugo to feel more at ease using him. He wanted him to manage the resources of both Zhao Family Ditch and Qin Family Village. Another point was that if Zhao Wugo was truly loyal, after Lin Chen further assessed him and recognized his loyalty, he was quite optimistic about Zhao Wugo’s martial arts talent. Although Zhao Wugo was older now, it was not surprising for some people to have outstanding talent and achieve greatness later in life. Lin Chen also had some ideas about bringing real martial arts techniques to Zhao Wugo in the future, planning to cultivate him. So, taking advantage of the timing of his recent breakthrough, he staged the scene. Zhao Wugo. Lin Chen called out lightly, bringing the other party’s soul back. Ah. Young master, you. Really are an intermediate martial artist. Zhao Wugo looked at Lin Chen with clearer eyes, a hint of reverence in his gaze. He even found it hard to believe. He stepped forward to weigh the stone mill. Himself. However, even with all his strength, Zhao Wugo could only move half of the stone mill. Seeing this, Zhao Wugo felt reassured. Lin Shen was definitely not just barely reaching the level of an intermediate. Martial artist, he had already gone far beyond that foundation. The entire stone mill, when combined, weighed at least 1,200 pounds. Zhao Wugo, step aside. Lin Shen picked up the short gun, signaling him to move away from the stone mill. After waiting for him to retreat to a safe distance, Lin Chen’s expression became serious and the Lan Fang short gun in his hand moved like lightning. Fire. Half of the stone mill exploded in response, shattering into five or six pieces. Zhao Wugo was once again dumbfounded. This time, Lin Chen was not deliberately showing off. If he wanted to show off, lifting. The stone mill weighing over a thousand pounds with sheer physical strength was already enough to shock Zhao Wugo and make him focus. Lin Chen’s action was because he had just broken through both his techniques. and combat skills, so he was eager to test his combat power. Looking at the shattered half of the stone mill in front of him, Lin Chen revealed a satisfied expression. Previously, when I threw the short gun, with all my strength or thrust it directly, I could also smash smaller wild stone blocks. But if it were this hard granite stone mill, at most it would leave some marks on it or scrape off some small stones. Now, I also have the ability to break stones and split rocks. Of course, Lin Chen knew that the reason his marksmanship had such power was because the overlord spear technique had also broken through to a new level, reaching the minor achievement stage. Otherwise, relying solely on the minor achievement of the body refinement technique, which was just entering the intermediate martial artist level, would not yield such formidable combat power. Just in terms of the enhancement from the spear technique, it could exceed Lin Chen’s own strength by several times. The overlord spear technique is truly an exceptional martial skill. Hashtag level, intermediate martial artist hashtag technique, body refinement technique, minor achievement 1 slash 1000, traits not selected, traits not selected hashtag martial skill, overlord spear technique, minor, achievement 0 slash 1000, flash strike level 1 plus, traits not selected hashtag talent, persistence hashtag potential, to lynch and glanced at the changes on the panel in his mind. The most noticeable was the level which had clearly reached that of an intermediate martial artist. Just moments ago, Lin Chen had also tested his true combat power and it indeed was not much different from what Zhao Wugo had described as an intermediate martial artist. Even if there were some discrepancies, it was Lin Chen’s displayed strength that was somewhat stronger. Besides the change in level, there were also significant changes in other areas. Lin Chen felt that he would need to spend some time studying the panel. He couldn’t help but look up at Zhao Wugo, who still appeared dazed. He decided to send Zhao Wugo away first before continuing his research. Zhao Wu Go. Lin Chen called out. Zhao Wu Go withdrew his gaze from the shattered stone mill, his eyes still reflecting shock as he turned to Lin Chen. I can’t believe it, this is the first time I’ve seen such terrifying destructive power up close. I’ve seen a few paintings of the Xia Duo martial arts from a distance. This is the first time I’ve seen a living intermediate martial artist. Zhao Wu Go mumbled. To himself. Lin Chen’s expression changed as he wondered what he was saying. How awkward, a living intermediate martial artist. It’s nothing too significant, such power is merely an enhancement from the martial skill. You just focus on doing your job well, both the martial skills and techniques cannot do without your contribution. Lin Chen smiled. Upon hearing this, Zhao Wugo’s eyes flickered intensely. Young master, is what you said true? Zhao Wugo exclaimed excitedly. Lin Chen glanced at him and replied, could it be false? I’m not like Qin Jing, I’m not afraid of my subordinates being exceptionally talented in surpassing me in martial arts. Because, no one’s martial arts talent can surpass mine. Lin Chen had that confidence. If Zhao Wugo truly was a subordinate he could trust, he could definitely be cultivated. Without that worry, he wasn’t afraid of his subordinate strength getting out of his control. Zhao Wugo was visibly excited, becoming somewhat incoherent. Young master. I? I’m not very. Good with words. But from now on, if you have any dirty or tiring work, just command me. If you tell me to go east, I will never go west. Seeing Zhao Wugo like this, Lin Chen couldn’t help but smile. You mean if I tell you to chase away dogs, you won’t chase away chickens, right? You’re full of clever quips. Are you preparing for an exam or something? Uh, young master, what’s an exam? It’s. Nothing, I just misspoke. Lin Chen joked, his expression turning serious. It’s not exactly dirty or tiring work, but right now, there is indeed a bit of a burden. I don’t have many capable people under me. So, Zhao Wugo, you need to take it on first. Now, if we combine the hunting teams of the village guards from Zaya Jayagu and the Qin family farm, how many people can we gather? Lin Shen asked. He had appointed Zhao Wugo as the leader of both villages and was inquiring about his capable fighters. Zhao Wugo thought for a moment and said, in Zaya Jayagu, we have a lot of blacksmiths and miners, so there are quite a few strong men, around 40 or so. As for the Qin family farm, although their total population is larger than ours in Zaya Jayagu, a significant portion can only farm and handle logistics. They can only send about 30 to 40 people who can be of use in the wilderness. Lin Chen said, So, if you integrate the teams from both places, you can have about 80 capable young men under you. Zhao Wugo nodded. Alright, you will divide the team into three small squads. The ones stationed at Zaya Jayagu and Kanjaya can will remain unchanged. Additionally, form another team of 10 to 20 people to be stationed at the Wolf Denver. Lin Chen continued to arrange. Upon hearing this, Zhao Wugo looked at Lin Chen with confusion. In Zhao Wugo’s view, the strength of the wolf den was not low, and he couldn’t understand the deeper meaning. Behind Lin Chen’s arrangement. Lin Chen, rarely feeling a bit embarrassed, said, The people at the wolf den don’t understand their place and have defied me. I lost control for a moment and ended up killing. Most of their young and strong. Now, their side is having trouble even with the daily defenses against ferocious beasts, so a small team needs to be stationed there. Upon hearing this, Zhao Wugo’s eyelids. Twitched. He couldn’t help but glance at Lin Chen. He didn’t expect his new master to be a god of death, wiping out the entire young and strong population of the wolf den. Lin Chen, however, was unconcerned about Zhao Wugo’s thoughts. He intended to reveal this. Balancing grace and power, giving people hope and rewards, while instilling fear and dread, is the way to manage people. So, I need you to be responsible for the defense of the three villages, ensuring that these three places are well guarded, understood? Of course, I will also select a deputy leader from each of the three villages, so you won’t. have to handle everything personally. The deputy leader of the wolf den is named Li Gang, and I will introduce you to him later. But there’s one more thing, among all the people, you also need to select. Some good candidates who can practice martial arts and provide me with the list. Lin Chen continued to instruct. Zhao Wugo nodded repeatedly, fully compliant. Lin Chen’s arrangement was made with certain considerations. First, he had brought the wolf den, Zaya Jayagu, and Ken Jayakin under his command without the kind of exploitation that Chen Jing would impose. Although it was in the wilderness of ferocious beasts, these three villages were all resource-rich points. Now that the three places were united, the harvest generated was sufficient for Lin Chen’s development. Not only was it enough for his martial arts progress, but it also met the survival needs of all his subordinates. For healthy development, Lin Chen didn’t need to drain them dry like Qin Jing. Lin Chen hoped that under the premise of being a hands-off manager, the villages could develop healthily. He wanted them to truly become a production line under his control. Once this situation stabilized, the people of Lin Jiyakin, namely Lin Chan’s uncles, would no longer have to worry about food and would have enough resources. They could then focus on practicing martial arts. When Lin Chan first stepped into the realm of a junior martial artist, he had this goal and idea. The development of Lin Jiyakin couldn’t rely solely on him. The entire Lin Jiyakin had to improve together, that was the right trend. Now, he finally had the initial conditions to achieve the goal of allowing Lin Jiyakin to grow on its own. By having Zhao Wugo send people from Zaya Jaiagu and Kanjaiacan to oversee the Wolf Den, Lin Chen aimed to ensure that the hunting team of Lin Jaiacan wouldn’t need to invest energy in the Wolf Denver. This would allow them to focus on practicing martial arts under the guidance of old Wang, without worrying about food. The old foundation of Lin Jaiacan consisted of the first batch of martial artists, all practicing martial arts regardless of their qualifications. This was the privilege Lin Chen granted them because they were partners who had survived together before Lin Chen rose to power. As for The newly acquired three villages, after assessing their temperament and qualifications, Lin Chen would later cultivate a group of martial artists from them, but that was a matter for the future. Everything was moving in a positive direction. Of course, all of this is still quite tenuous. Resources, after all, they were all seized. If we want to stabilize, we still have to deal with the counterattacks from the forces behind Xia Duopu and Xinjing. There are even other people, third-party forces similar to Tuo Ba Chingy from Xieha Pharmaceutical, who are eyeing us. Only by holding our ground will these truly become the foundation of Lin Jiayakin. That way, I can also pursue my higher martial arts goals with peace of mind. Lin Chen thought Lin Chen knew that the entire Xiaodua shop had a sphere of influence, with a radius of a hundred kilometers and its reach extended even further. However, there was only one intermediate martial artist in the Xiaodua shop. Lin Chen instinctively felt that the realms beyond intermediate martial artists might offer a higher and larger stage waiting for him to explore. But this could only be realized after he had completely settled the future of Lin family village, ensuring that his father and sister had no worries. As Lin Shen thought of this, he couldn’t help but start examining the research panel again. Hashtag cultivation method, body refinement technique, minor achievement 1 slash 1000, trait. Not selected, trait not selected, hashtag combat skill, overlord spear technique, minor achievement 0 slash 1000, flash strike level 1 plus, trait not selected once the body refinement technique and overlord spear technique. reach 100 proficiency, they both indicate a minor achievement realm. Minor achievement in the body refinement technique means reaching the intermediate martial artist realm simultaneously. And minor achievement in the overlord spear technique also means that the combat skill has significantly increased my combat power. However, from another perspective, the proficiency required to advance to the next realm has increased even more. A full 1000 proficiency. One more thing, it seems that after reaching minor achievement in both the cultivation method and combat skill, a new trait slot has been unlocked? I haven’t even completed the first trait of the cultivation method and now there’s a second trait? The corner of Lin Shan’s mouth twitched, feeling a bit of frustration. He couldn’t help but use his mental energy to click on the second trait extraction for the overlord spear technique, hashtag would you like to spend 100 potential points to extract the second trait of the overlord spear technique? Upon seeing the Prompt, Lin Chen couldn’t help but feel a bit of a headache. Hiss, this, where did this greedy system come from? Who can handle such a price increase? Lin Chen couldn’t help but feel a bit helpless. He, hadn’t even gathered the 10 potential points needed for the first trait of the body refinement technique. However, the second trait unlocked after reaching minor achievement in the cultivation method in combat. Skill required 100 potential points. Hashtag potential points, 2 Lin Chen currently had only 2 potential points and this was obtained from Killing Chen Jing and Tuoba Changi. In the past few days, Lin Chen and Zhao Wugo had been consolidating the Qin family farm. Although Zhao Wugo did most of the legwork, Lin Chen, as the actual boss, still needed to take charge. Hunting ferocious beasts and training in martial arts had been delayed. It seems that even if the family wealth increases, I still need to go out and hunt ferocious beasts. I can’t just stay at home practicing martial arts. Practicing martial arts can only increase the progress of cultivation methods and combat skills but it doesn’t allow for trade extraction. and the flash strike level 1 trait greatly enhances my combat power. Lin Chen was planning his future upgrade path. Of course, if I can upgrade the body refinement technique and overlord spear technique to the next realm, allowing me to become a martial artist of the next realm, the combat power enhancement would be the greatest. But they both require 1000 proficiency. Right now, I can only manage to gain a maximum of 10 proficiency points a day, so it would take at least 3 months at the earliest. Lin Chen felt a bit regretful and somewhat unsatisfied. He hadn’t yet realized that he had only crossed over for less than a month with only a few dozen days of martial arts training. To advance to an intermediate martial artist in this time frame was already a rare achievement, a true dragon among men. Shadwa Wu of the Shadwa shop was also an intermediate martial artist but he had been stationed there for at least over 10 years. Hey, something’s not right. There’s a plus sign after flash strike level 1. It can. The upgraded, and the upgrade condition is the advancement of the overlord spear technique, if I already have traits, I can upgrade it once. Lin Chen noticed the change on the panel and clicked on the plus sign for flash strike level 1. Hashtag upgrading the trait requires 100 potential points. Alright, alright, so this is how you want to play? What a money grabbing system. Lin Chen felt helpless. But then he thought, of course, upgrading in martial arts requires at least 3 months, and it seems there’s no shortcut. As for trade extraction and upgrades, although they also require a massive amount of potential points, there might be a chance to find a shortcut. After all, as long as enough ferocious beasts are hunted, even having enough hostile martial artists would work, Lin Chen thought. But one thing still troubled him. It seemed that in the area he was in, ferocious beasts were not very densely populated. As for martial artists, all the martial artists in the entire Shadwa shop had been killed by Lin Chen, and it was uncertain if he could even gather 10 potential points. Various limitations seem to indicate that this world is too small for martial artists above the intermediate level. The constraints are significant. Perhaps, once the development of the village stabilizes, I will need to take a look at the outside world, Lin family village, the drying yard. Due to Lin Chen’s priority in cultivating the old foundation of Lin family village, the drying yard had recently become quite lively. The able-bodied men in the village, including young boys and women of suitable age, gathered at the drying yard to practice martial arts. whether they would succeed or not was hard to say. However, with more than 20 people gathered together, it was quite lively with their laughter and chatter. Uncle Wang. Lin Chen returned carrying the corpse of a ferocious beast, throwing it down on the ground, and greeted the old Wang who was instructing the crowd practicing martial arts. Xiao Jing, you’ve hunted two ferocious beasts today, right? You’re really working hard. Old Wang smiled slightly upon seeing Lin Chen, but then a complex expression appeared on his face. In his view, Lin Chen had top-notch talent and was progressing rapidly. After just a few days away from the drying yard, he had returned as an intermediate martial artist. However, old Wang always felt that Lin Chen was a bit too impatient. There was no need to push himself so hard. This made old Wang, looking at him from an elder’s perspective, feel a bit pained. There’s no need to push yourself. So hard, it’s too exhausting. You’re just a 15-year-old kid, yet you bear all the burdens on your own. Old Wang shook his head inside. It’s not exhausting, it’s you, Uncle Wang, who is working hard. You have to guide so many people in learning martial arts. Lin Chen clapped the remaining beast fur off his hands and pointed at the crowd practicing martial arts in the drying yard. So, what do you think, Uncle Wang? Are there any good prospects among them? Do you think anyone can succeed? Lin Chen then pursued the topic he was most concerned about. Upon hearing this, old Wang instinctively glanced at the ferocious beast corpse under Lin Chen’s feet and then looked at the practicing crowd. That depends on what you define as success in martial arts, Xiao Jing. If merely becoming a junior martial artist counts as success, then I can conclude that under your cost-ignoring investment, most of the people here will be able to succeed, old Wang said with a hint of emotion. The nationwide martial arts training in Lin family village actually began when Lin Chen first became a martial artist. By now, it had been about half a month. At that time, Lin Chen only ensured that those learning martial arts had a continuous supply of ferocious beast meat to eat their fill. Later, Lin Chen acquired the Wild Wolf Village and the precious medicinal herb, Xi Supplement. Grass, which directly faced junior martial artists. This could be diluted and mixed into the ferocious beast meat to forcibly accelerate the progress of these ordinary people starting out in martial arts. Then, just a few days ago, Lin Chen announced that he had also acquired Zhao Family Ditch and Qin Family Farm. Now, Lin Family Village. Liked neither fine rice nor fruits and vegetables. Weapons were also diversified and available for selection. It all depended on what the martial artists liked and were accustomed to. They could directly customize from Zhao family ditch. Old Wang witnessed the changes in the conditions and environment for learning martial arts in Lin family village. In such a short time, he couldn’t help but exclaim that it was truly extravagant. This was not at all like the bottom of the frontier wilderness even compared to the large cities in the north that still preserved civilization and order. Those noble martial arts sanctuaries that trained junior disciples were no better than this. Under Lin Chen’s cost ignoring and time ignoring feeding, if one still couldn’t be built up into a junior martial artist, then that person was most likely inherently flawed. Genetic. Diseases like heart disease, for example. But seriously, although most people can learn this way, the cost is just too high. And even if they succeed in their training and become junior martial artists, their subsequent path to advancement will be even more difficult. Old Wang lowered his voice instinctively as he spoke these words. Lin Chen. Understood Old Wang’s meaning and shook his head with a smile. It’s okay, Uncle Wang. They say when one person achieves enlightenment, even the chickens and dogs rise to the heavens. Now that I have had a bit of success by chance, it’s only right to give back to the people in the village. The village has always coexisted harmoniously, watching over each other, and they have been very helpful to me before. Even if they can’t go far, at least they can have a bit more self-protection in this damned world. Lin Chen’s open-mindedness surprised old Wang, who couldn’t help but take a serious look at him. He felt that Lin Chen, with such a mindset, was completely unlike a child raised in the wilderness. Not everyone is unable to go far, I’ve observed a few people during this time. There are a few who are making good progress, including your sister Lin Lan. She has a good chance of successfully establishing her foundation within three months and entering the ranks of junior martial artists. Hearing old Wang say this, Lin Chen’s face lit up with joy. He turned to look at the girl practicing basic stances in the crowd. Lin Lan had also seen Lin Shen early on and had been sneakily glancing over here, her mind clearly elsewhere. Her stance in the body refinement technique was crooked, rendering her practice ineffective without her realizing it. It was likely that if old Wang hadn’t been too strict while guiding her in her training the little girl would have rushed over to Lin Shen, asking him all sorts of questions. Since Lin Shen had made some progress in his martial arts training he had been returning home less frequently. Old Wang had told Lin Chen that if an ordinary person could grasp the body refinement technique, in three months, they would at least have the potential for martial arts. Now seeing Lin Lan barely meet this standard, he felt quite pleased. With this thought, Lin Chen shifted his gaze from Lin Lan to Lin’s father. Although Lin’s father was the leader of the hunting team in Lin Jia village, at this moment, with the hunting team not out on a mission, he was naturally practicing martial arts together. As for your father. He is a bit older, if he had started training 10 years earlier perhaps his progress would have been faster. Now, among everyone, he can only be considered to have average progress. Old Wang knew what Lin Chen wanted to ask and spoke directly. Lin Chen sighed. Slightly in his heart upon hearing this but he didn’t show too much disappointment on his face. It’s okay as long as he strengthens his body. There are powerful beasts. And opponents, and I will be there, along with Lin Lan. Lin Chen finally chuckled. Speaking of talent, Lin Chen suddenly pointed to a group of people in the distance. It was Zhao Wugo leading a team, escorting some supplies to Linjia village. Lin Chen had taken down Su Dali and Qin Ichong, so their private treasury had been raided by him. The savings of the two village leaders, along with the supplies, were enough for the people of Linjia village to consume for a long time. Uncle Wang, speaking of talent, that person’s talent is quite impressive. He is the type who becomes a junior martial artist without a teacher, even though he is about the same age as my father. Old Wang was surprised to hear this and carefully examined Zhao Wugo, who was walking over. A man in his 30s, nearing 40, was just a junior martial artist. At first glance, despite old Wang being a disabled old man now, he actually looked down on him from the bottom of his heart. However, if the other party had no martial arts techniques or inheritance, and had become a junior martial artist on his own, then it looked a bit different. Old Wong’s gaze held scrutiny and a hint of appreciation. Uncle Wong, you have rich experience. And a keen eye. I will introduce you to each other and you can interact more to see what this person is like before you make a decision. Lin Shen said casually, then. Said no more and carried the beast’s corpse to the nearby slaughterhouse. Overall, dried beast meat is somewhat less effective than fresh beast meat. Since Lin Shen had. Hunted the beast, he naturally had to eat fresh meat to train. Time passed quickly in comfort. In the blink of an eye, over twenty days had gone by. On this day, Lin Chen was. Practicing martial arts and finishing up at the grain drying field. Hashtag realm, intermediate warrior hashtag martial arts, body refinement technique, minor achievement 231 slash 1000, traits. Not selected, traits not selected hashtag combat skill, overlord spear technique, minor achievement 230 slash 1000, flash strike level 1 plus, traits not selected hashtag talent, persistence. Hashtag potential, 9 Lin Chen examined his panel and let out a long sigh. In less than a month since I arrived in this world, I have gone from a novice to a warrior, and I have made progress in both martial arts and combat skills. I even gained my first combat skill trait. Along the way, I have laid a small foundation for Lin Family Village. But in the second month, I haven’t made much progress. The panel only shows a bit more proficiency, nothing else has improved at all. During this time, Lin Chen had actually made rapid progress, both his martial arts and combat skills had advanced one-fifth towards the next realm. His physical strength and control over combat skills had also improved significantly. Compared to the day he intimidated and subdued Zhao Wugo at the Qin family farm, Lin Chen had become even stronger now. However, Lin Chen was still somewhat dissatisfied because there hadn’t been any new developments on the panel for a long time. Simply increasing the numbers gave the impression that progress was slow and dragging. Practicing, martial arts and leveling up had become tedious, with a hint of feeling like there was no end in sight. Most importantly, I’ve almost killed all the fierce beasts around here. I don’t know what’s going on in this. Area, there aren’t many fierce beasts that are truly formidable, and I haven’t encountered any intermediate fierce beasts. In this situation, where am I supposed to grind for potential points? Lin Chen rubbed his forehead, feeling somewhat helpless. In fact, he wasn’t the only one hunting the primary fierce beasts. Previously, slightly stronger villages like Wild Wolf Village, Zhao Family Gully, and Qin Family Farm could also manage to hunt primary fierce beasts if they were well prepared. Moreover, the flesh and materials from fierce beasts were important resources for them. After a new batch of fierce beasts was killed, they either had to wait for others to come and occupy the territory or wait for the local fierce beasts to grow. It would still take some time. The respawn rate of wild monsters in this area was relatively slow, which was quite frustrating. Of course, in the entire wilderness, it was probably only Linchen who had such troubles. Others would be more than happy if there were no formidable fierce beasts living nearby, even. Large villages hunting primary fierce beasts were merely for survival and resource acquisition. Unlike Lin Chan who was purely grinding for skill points, never feeling it was too much. And one more thing. Why has it been so calm for so long this time? As expected, the counterattack from the forces behind Xia Duopu and Chen Jing hasn’t come? It’s been almost a month and they seem to have made no move? Sending a primary warrior over to help me fill this last potential point would be great. With the slow respawn of fierce beasts, Lin Chen couldn’t help but shift his focus to hostile warriors. The awaited counterattack not arriving left Lin Chen feeling somewhat uncertain. Some things aren’t scary when faced directly, but. The constant state of the unknown still makes one feel uneasy. Tomorrow is another market day. I need to go check the situation and see what’s really going on. This was Lin Chen’s second time attending a market. Unlike the last. Time when the Lin family village hunting team brought a few small cats and carefully carried supplies, this time Lin Chen directly brought four teams along. Zhao family gully, Xin family farm, wild wolf village, Lin family village. Although it was said to be four teams, totaling 40 people, they were actually a joint hunting team organized by Zhao Wugo, essentially one group. However, Xia Duopu only allowed 10 people from a single village to enter. That’s why. They had to pull together the names of four villages. The rules on the surface still had to be followed. After all, Lin Chen was there to do business. The Lin family village hunting team didn’t even come out to trade because they no longer needed to. Moreover, this trip carried certain risks and Lin Chen didn’t want them to take that chance.In a group of 40 people, apart from Lin Chen and Zhao Wugo, the others were all members of the united hunting team. The team was genuinely equipped with supplies. Some materials from ferocious beasts that were neither edible nor usable, as well as metal ores from Zaya Jayagu, and a small amount of chira -plenishing herbs. the chi replenishing herbs from the wild. Wolf village and the food from the Qin family farm could be fully utilized by Lin Chen himself to enhance the overall strength of the villages under his command. However, the materials from ferocious beasts and the rare metal ores were of little use to Lin Chen. He could only sell them to exchange for gold coins, which he would use to purchase other supplies that he could not produce himself. A large group of people walking through the wilderness, accompanied by ox, carts and horse carts, was quite eye-catching. Many other village teams, upon seeing Lin Shan and his group, either respectfully stepped aside into the dense forest to let Lin Shan and the others pass first, or hurriedly ran away like, startled rabbits to create distance. By the time Lin Shan and his group arrived at the entrance of the Xiaduapu village, they caught the attention of the guard team. They were uncertain whether to let this village, which had formed four teams together, enter. After all, they all appeared to be strong and elite hunters, and with so many people grouped together, the uncertainties were too great once they were let in. The arrival of Lin Chen’s group directly alarmed. The captain of the Xiaduapo guard team, a middle-aged warrior wearing a monocle and blind in one eye. You are Zhao Wugo. Then, you must be the new leader of the Sioux family village? The guard captain clearly knew some details. He was initially a bit confused, sizing up the 40-person team. However, when he saw the oars on the cart in Zhao Wugo, he immediately recognized Lin Chen’s identity. Old Dai, why aren’t you opening the door for business? Not doing. Our business anymore? Zhao Wugo stepped forward to negotiate with the one-eyed captain of the Xayaduapu guard team. Previously, he had not dared to directly call the other old Dai, but had respectfully referred to him as Captain. Dai. However, now Zhao Wugo was different. With Lin Chen standing behind him, he felt emboldened. Upon hearing this, the guard captain also guessed something based on Zhao Wugo’s demeanor. He squinted his eyes, sizing up Lin Chen, then glanced at the team behind him. After pondering for a moment, he said, you come to sell things, of course, you are welcome. But if you intend to cause trouble, this is our home ground. Moreover, today is an important day for the Grand Market and tonight we will also return to the village. The guard captain sternly warned Lin Chen’s group before reluctantly opening the village gate. Today, the Grand Market at Zayaduapu welcomed all, and it should not disrupt the rules. Lin Chen’s group re-entered Zayaduapu. It was still the same bustling marketplace filled with voices. Since Lin Chen’s group had gathered from three villages, they arrived at Zayaduapu later than most other villages. The villages that had arrived earlier had already set up their stalls and started selling. Everything seems to be similar to last time. Lin Chen looked around, scanning the village walls and then the rooftops of the row of shops. Although Qin Jing had died and two of Qin Jing’s trusted junior warriors were either dead or disabled, the grand market was still held as usual. Even the guard force did not show any signs of slackening. It seemed that all of this had not had a significant impact on Xiaduapu. Indeed, only when it reaches this level can Zayatuapu be considered a somewhat stable gathering place. It has already formed a system, it won’t fall apart just because one or two key figures die. Lin Chen side. As it stands, Lin Family Village is far from reaching this standard. Currently, Lin Family Village relies on Lin Chen’s absolute martial power to keep the four villages together. If Lin Chen were to make any mistakes, everything would collapse like a house of cards. For Lin family village to reach this standard, it still needed to cultivate its first batch of warriors. This cannot be rushed, Lin Shun understood this principle and stopped. Thinking about it, his gaze instinctively swept towards the roof of the Xia’s department store, where Chen Jing was sitting. This time, there was still someone sitting there. However, it wasn’t Chen Jing, the person looked unfamiliar. Yet, Lin Shun could vaguely sense that this person was also a junior martial artist, probably at a level similar to that of the guard captain he had just encountered. Lin Chen’s judgment of others’ strength came from the sense of threat they posed to him. Now that Lin Chen had reached the intermediate martial artist level, all junior martial artists, whether strong or weak, no longer instilled much sense of crisis in him. Therefore, his perception of junior martial artists had become quite vague. He could only barely distinguish that the person was a martial artist and not an ordinary person. That’s not a familiar face from the hunting team, perhaps it’s a member of Xia Duo Wu’s trusted team. I don’t recognize the person either, they must have been sent back by Xia Duowu after hearing about Qin Jing’s death. Zhao Wugo explained after noticing Lin Chen’s gaze. Lin Chen nodded and didn’t pay much attention. He turned. His stepson led the team straight to the Concord pharmacy. The pharmacy was no different from the last time, and it hadn’t stopped operating just because the manager had died. Business was still as usual. This was a chain store. Not a private enterprise of Tuoba Chingy. Even if Tuoba Chingy was dead, there were still experienced clerks and assistants to steer the store. In the Wild Wolf Village, Lin Chen only used fresh chi-replenishing herbs, which worked better. The surplus would be dry for trading with the pharmacy in exchange for some chi-replenishing pills and antibiotics for ordinary people. Welcome, customer. It was still the clerk who had attended to Lin Chen last time, and, upon seeing him, she beamed with joy. She still gave Lin Chen a discount and even offered him a price cut on the medicine. The clerk had no idea that the person before her was the enemy who had killed their manager. Seeing this, Lin Chen felt a bit relieved. He had thought that after killing Tuoba Chengi he would be on the pharmacy’s blacklist. That would make it difficult to obtain chira-plenishing pills in the future. The outcome was somewhat unexpected. In the wilderness, it was like this. As long as you had supplies, someone would be willing to trade with you, regardless of what you had done or how you obtained your goods. After leaving the pharmacy, Lin Chen went to the weapon shop. Lan. Fong Ironworks. This time, the most valuable resource Lin Chen had was the rare metal or produced in Zaya Jayagu. It was said to be an important material for forging intermediate and junior alloys. Moreover, unlike before, when Zhao Wugo came to Xia Duo’s shop, he would first hand over 70% of the goods to Qin Jing. The remaining 30% would then be sold to the weapon shop because Qin Jing had his own channels and could sell at better prices. He would never sell to the weapon shop of Xia Duo. So this time, Zhao Wugo directly brought all the harvest from the past month to the weapon shop, leaving the clerks stunned. A big client had arrived. They all smiled broadly as. They followed Zhao Wugo to count and settle the accounts. Four carts of rare metal materials sold for about 15 ,000 gold coins. Just like last time, Lin Shin still didn’t pay attention to the clerks counting Zhao Wugo’s goods. He went straight to the weapon rack to choose weapons. Lin Shin had money now because he had looted Qin Yichong and Su Dali’s treasury, totaling over 100,000 gold coins in cash. The daily output from the village, after being sold, was also enough for daily consumption. Therefore, the gold coins Lin Chen had looted were entirely at his disposal, with no burden at all. Customer, what weapons would you like to see? Do you need me to introduce them? The clerk glanced at the Lan Fang short gun behind Lin Chen and recognized that he had traded for it last time. She immediately approached him enthusiastically. Lin Chen smiled at her and said, I want to buy four more Lan Fang short guns, just like the one I have. Last time you sold them to me at an 80% discount, this time, if I take four at once, can you give me a 70% discount? Upon hearing this, the clerk was initially delighted, but her expression quickly changed to one of dismay .He had a troubled expression on his face. Lin Shen waved his hand and said directly, no, no, no, don’t do this, no acting. I’m sincerely buying with real money, don’t waste my time, my time is worth more than gold. Lin Shen stared intently at the clerk, waiting for a response. The clerk sensed that if he said even half a wrong word, this transaction would fall through. Goal. He swallowed hard and then said firmly. Okay, a total of 16,000 gold coins. Please wait a moment, we have two of these basic alloy short guns on the shelf, and there are more in the warehouse, I’ll have someone fetch them right away. The clerk’s reaction. Satisfied Lin Chen, and he immediately picked up the two short guns from the shelf himself. He weighed them in his hands. Lin Chen had long wanted to replace all the weapons in his backpack with these Lan Fang short guns. Back when he. was still a beginner martial artist, the throwing darts and simple short guns he used severely affected his combat effectiveness. Even though the short guns he threw had accuracy and lethality, he had failed many times to pierce Chen, Jing’s shield, forcing him into close combat. Although Lin Chen was not afraid of close combat, improving the quality of the short guns to resolve battles at a distance was still the best choice for survival in the wilderness. Now that Lin Chen had become an intermediate martial artist, both his strength and combat skills had significantly improved. He felt that the low-level weapons like throwing darts were too light and would break easily with just a throw. Replacing all his throwing weapons with alloy ones was an urgent task. As he weighed the Lan Fong short gun in his hands, he still felt somewhat dissatisfied. This thing was sufficient as a throwing weapon for now, but as a primary melee weapon, it was still too light. Weighing only 20 to 30 pounds, it was not comfortable to use. He asked again, do you have any that are sturdier, heavier, and sharper? A medium-long version would be fine, it doesn’t have to be. A dart style. The clerk replied, Dear customer, the Lanfang short gun you have is already the standard weapon among basic alloy weapons. Although it’s not the best, it’s certainly not the worst. If you require such comprehensive features and need a weapon with overall performance at a higher level, then it would have to be a medium alloy weapon. Medium alloy weapon? Lin Chen said, puzzled. Do you have such a thing? The clerk looked Lin Chen over carefully. And said, We do have one, the same Lanfang company product, a short gun that is our store’s treasure, but it hasn’t been displayed. However, are you sure you really want it? That is a genuine medium alloy weapon, and just its weight exceeds a hundred pounds. Even ordinary martial artists would find it difficult to handle, let alone use it in combat. A hundred pounds? Lin Chen’s heart stirred. He was already an intermediate martial artist and could lift a twelve hundred pound stone mill without much effort. After some time training, he had now reached nearly two thousand pounds. A hundred pound short gun was just right for Lin Chen’s current level. In his hands, it could maximize. His combat effectiveness. How much does it cost and what discount can I get? Dear customer. Are you perhaps misjudging the weight? How about we don’t discuss the price for now? I’ll have someone bring it out for you to see. First, and you can decide if you’re satisfied? The clerk said hesitantly. Lin Chen had ordered five Lan Fang short guns so he was still quite important in the clerk’s mind. The clerk believed Lin Chen was a martial artist and had money. However, the clerk did not believe that Lin Chen could truly handle a weapon meant for intermediate martial artists. The reason this medium alloy short gun was the store’s treasure and kept in the warehouse without being displayed. Was that in the entire Xia Duo shop, only Xia Duo Wu could truly use it. There were no potential customers, and it couldn’t be sold. Well, then bring it out for me to see. Lin Chen didn’t argue with the clerk and waved his hand. In a short while, two attendants came in through the back door carrying an iron gun. The miscellaneous workers are just ordinary people and do not count as martial artists. Such an iron spear requires two people to lift it without straining. Lin Chen’s gaze was instantly drawn to the iron spear in the hands of the two men, or rather, the alloy short spear. Its spearhead was long, measuring a full half meter. The entire body was streamlined, with a matte finish, featuring a menacing blood groove. The spear shaft was made of an unknown wood, about the thickness of a child’s arm, and three meters long. It was also shallowly engraved with complex patterns, though it was unclear whether this was, for grip or simply to look good and fetch a higher price. Just from its appearance, this spear had a more intense impact than the Lan Fong short spear in Lin Chen’s backpack. Lin Chen’s heart stirred as he reached out to take the short. Spear. Be careful, esteemed guest, it’s quite heavy, the clerk reminded him. Lin Chen remained unfazed, stepping back a few paces after taking the short spear, moving to a spacious spot in the middle of the shop. Whoosh, whoosh. The short spear danced in Lin Chen’s hands, creating a gust of wind, leaving trails of afterimages. What a fine spear. What is this spear called? Lin Chen couldn’t help but exclaim. Ah, esteemed guest. The clerk looked at Lin. Chen in shock, his expression changing. He felt he had misjudged the other party’s strength all along, and was relieved he hadn’t dared to offend him. Esteemed guest, this intermediate alloy weapon is also produced by Lan Fong. Company. However, at this level of weaponry, it indeed has its own standard code, this short spear is called the Stabbing Tiger. Lin Chen stroked the spear shaft, examining the patterns on it, and indeed, upon closer inspection, they resembled tiger and leopard cloud patterns. Stabbing Tiger Short Spear, huh? I made my name by killing tigers and I have been entangled with the silver-spotted tiger from the very beginning. This is truly a fine weapon. Prepared for me. How much is this stabbing tiger? Lin Chen immediately asked. The clerk realized a real business opportunity had come and that the other party could genuinely use the spear, his face lighting up with excitement. Esteemed guest, an intermediate alloy weapon, even the cheapest, costs over 30,000 gold coins. This stabbing tiger short spear was designed by a master at Lan Fang Company, crafted by exquisite artisans, and belongs to the upper tier among intermediate alloy weapons. The selling price is 50,000 gold coins. When the clerk finally quoted the price, he hesitated for a moment, his voice dropping slightly. It seemed he was afraid the exorbitant price would scare Lin Chen. However, Lin Chen did not react as the clerk had expected. Instead, he carefully weighed the stabbing tiger short spear in his hands. He pondered the combat power boost the stabbing tiger could bring him and didn’t find 50,000 gold coins to be too expensive. However, if it could be cheaper, he would still try to negotiate. What kind of discount can you offer? Is it still 70%? Lin Chen asked. The clerk’s expression. Changed, trembling as he replied, I wouldn’t dare deceive you, esteemed guest, I truly only have the authority for a 10% discount. If you really want it, I must go ask our manager. Lin Chen chuckled at the clerk and said. If you really go to ask, won’t you just be going to the back to have tea? The clerk’s face fell as he said, if I really go to ask, I truly can’t make the decision. Heh, then go ahead, Lin Chen waved his hand, signaling the clerk. To ask. Wait a moment. Before the clerk could step through the back door, Lin Chen called out to him again. Esteemed guest, do you have any other instructions? The clerk asked, puzzled. Don’t rush to ask your manager yet, I. Have another matter that you might also need to consult about. Do you have any more powerful short spears here? Or can they be customized? Seeing this, the clerk stepped back and said, don’t you need the stabbing tiger short spear? Anymore? What kind of style do you want to customize for the short spear? Lin Shen looked at the stabbing tiger short spear in his hand, pondering for a moment before saying, I want to customize one that is heavier than this. Preferably over 200 pounds. And then the spear shaft can be divided into two sections so it can be used as a short spear when separated and combined together to be used as a long spear. Can you customize something like? This? Lin Chen had gathered from his earlier understanding that primary alloy weapons were suitable for primary martial artists, while the stabbing Tiger Shortspear, being an intermediate alloy weapon, was suitable for intermediate martial artists, but Lin Chen knew that he would not stay at the intermediate warrior level for long. In just a few months, the Tiger Stinger Shortspear would become too light and easy for him, destined to be eliminated. The Tiger Stinger Shortspear was the treasure of the weapon shop in Xia Duopu. That’s why Lin Chen inquired about customization. The clerk, hearing Lin Chen’s description, looked a bit dazed, his eyes wide and mouth slightly agape. Ah, ah, dear guest, do you want to customize a high-grade alloy weapon? Are you sure? Lin Chen nodded. Seeing this, the clerk suddenly let out a strange cry. Ah, dear guest, please forgive my rudeness, I will go fetch the shopkeeper. To speak with you personally. With that, the clerk dashed out the back door, as if startled. Although he was a clerk at a weapon shop, he was just a clerk in a small place like Xia Duopu. He had never even seen a high-grade alloy. weapon. He had certainly never seen a warrior who used high-grade alloy weapons. He could only call the shopkeeper out to handle the situation. Who wants to customize a high-grade alloy weapon? Not long after, an urgent voice came. From the back door. As soon as the words fell, a man with slightly graying hair burst out from the back door. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s gaze fell on the man. This was the first time Lin Chen had seen an older warrior, who looked to be in his 50s. Shopkeeper, please don’t be anxious, let me explain the situation. The clerk who had just gone out chased after him, continuously saying something. After hearing this, the shopkeeper’s gaze landed on Lin Chen. Hello, dear guest, I am Lia Jienkai from the Lanfang Ironworks Xia Duopu shop. As Lia Jienkai spoke, his gaze intentionally or unintentionally swept over to Zhao Wugo, who was trading minerals not far away. Finally, his gaze lingered for a moment on the tiger stinger short spear that Lin Chen was lightly holding. This dear guest must be the one who had some conflicts with Chen Jing and Tuoba Chingy before, and then subdued the friends from Zaya Jiagou and, Other villages, right? Clearly, although the deaths of Qin Jing and Tuoba Qingyi did not seem to affect the operations of Xia Duopu on the surface, someone of the shopkeeper’s level was still well aware of the situation he had evidently learned some information. Based on Lin Chan’s large-scale sale of rare metal minerals with Xiao Wugo, as well as his ease in using the Tiger Stinger short spear, Liao Jinkai quickly deduced Lin Chan’s lower limit of strength and true identity. He thought to himself that a warrior who could easily wield a mid-grade alloy short spear, Chen Jing, and Tuoba Qingyi’s deaths were not unjust. At that moment, Liao Jiankai became even more courteous towards Lin Chen. He did not press further on this issue but instead guided the conversation back, saying, I just heard from my subordinates that you want to customize a long spear of high-grade alloy weapon level? Lin Chen replied, That’s right, I wonder if the shopkeeper can customize it. What’s the price, and when can it be ready? Seeing Lin Chen confirm, Liao Jiankai instead did not answer Lin Chen’s question but cautiously asked, I wonder, is this long spear for your personal use or for an elder of yours? For this level of weapon customization, it’s best for the person to be present to detail their requirements so the customized weapon can be more handy. This question was very important to Liao Jiankai because, in most cases, only high-level warriors would use high-grade alloy weapons. Others would struggle to even hold them, let alone use them. Of course, it’s for me. Lin Chen did not expect that there was so much thought hidden in this question and answered casually. Ah, dear guest, you, Liao Jianci’s face showed surprise, looking at Lin Chen with some suspicion. In his view, although Lin Chen was tall and looked quite sturdy, he appeared to be no more than 20 years old. He did not believe that a high -level warrior could be of such a young age. Not to mention a small place like Xia Duopu, even in Anding Town, it was rare to find larger cities. Dear guest, the long spear you want to customize weighs 200 gene. Are you sure you can use it? It was no wonder that Liao Jinsai’s tone was filled with doubt and rudeness as he simply couldn’t believe that Lin Chen could wield such a weapon. Lin Chen began to feel that the shopkeeper was being overly fussy. He had paid for it and had already communicated his requirements for the customized weapon. Yet, he was still being asked a myriad of questions. Shopkeeper Liao. Just tell me how much this thing costs and how long it will take. Lin Chen’s tone started to show impatience. Liao Jiankai was taken aback by his words and then said seriously, for a weapon of this level, the materials and time required for manufacturing are quite substantial, it will take at least two months back and forth. As for the price, the most basic high -grade alloy weapon will cost at least over 100,000 gold coins. The distinguished guest is requesting a modular long spear, which requires even higher quality materials for the shaft, making the overall cost even more expensive. So it will be at least 150 ,000 gold coins. Liao Jiankai paused for. A moment and added, moreover, the customization of weapons at this level is entirely based on the client’s specific requirements. Once it’s made, if the client decides against it, it will be very difficult to find another buyer. Therefore, before customizing a weapon, we must collect a 50% deposit to accept this order. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s face showed a contemplative expression. He mumbled, about two months for customization, huh, the timing is just right, I will be retiring the tiger shotgun in two months and will switch to new equipment. 150 000 gold coins that’s not too expensive i can pay half the deposit right now and the remaining amount can definitely be earned in the next two months although liao jian kai was somewhat older his martial arts realm was still impressive and his ears were quite sharp he clearly heard lin chen’s quiet mumbling and the more he listened the more shocked and astonished he became what was this person saying did it mean that he was currently a mid-level martial artist but would break through to a high-level martial artist in two months after lin Shen had raided Su Dali and Qin Yi Chong’s homes, his private stash had over 100,000 gold coins. Of course, after just ordering several Lan Fong short guns and accounting for the money needed to buy the tiger short gun, he would have to deduct around 40 to 50 ,000 gold coins. The remaining gold coins might not be enough for half the deposit of a high-grade alloy weapon. However, Su Dali and Qin Yi Chong still had quite a few materials that were not urgently needed at the moment. Selling those later would also yield several tens of thousands of gold coins. After becoming a mid-level martial artist, Lin Chen could now hunt alone, covering a wide range and reaping far more than before. Even without relying on raiding and liquidating resources, Lin Chen’s ability to earn money had improved. Therefore, Lin Chen felt that spending 150,000 gold coins on a high-grade ally weapon was not a big deal for him. Gold coins in his pocket couldn’t be eaten, turning them into combat power was the best investment. Shopkeeper, I’m sure I want a place in order. Let’s discuss discounts and offers, there’s no need to waste time on. other matters. Lin Chen said decisively. Liao Jiankai came back to his senses, looked deeply at Lin Chen, and then adjusted his expression. The smile on his face became more genuine and sincere. Distinguished guest, please come in. Let’s have some tea and snacks and discuss the details. Liao Jiankai formally invited Lin Chen to the back hall of the weapon shop, where tea and snacks were indeed served. Unlike the previous transaction, Lin Chen’s displayed strength. And potential warranted such treatment. He was a relatively young but genuinely mid-level martial artist. Moreover, he was very likely to break through to the next realm in the short term. This was what Liao Jiankai valued the most. Compared to this, the large transaction of the Tiger Shortgun and the high-grade alloy longspear, while exciting, was not as important. After a round of conversation, Lin Chen expressed his sincere desire, and Liao Jiankai also showed ample sincerity. Ultimately, the weapon shop offered Lin Chen an 8% discount on the Tiger Shortgun, this thing is said to be the treasure of the store, but another way to put it is that it has been sitting here for. many years without any sales. A bigger discount isn’t a problem. The high-grade alloy spear customized by Lin Chen was also given to him at a 10% discount by Liao Jiankai. Young friend Lin Chen, theoretically, customized weapons like. This are unique. So, there’s no room for discounts or reductions. However, on behalf of the Lan Fang Company, I would be very happy to make a friend with you. This is a membership card from Lan Fang Company, and I present it to you. Liao Jiankai said, solemnly handing over a black card. Lin Chen took the card and looked at it. It resembled a credit card from his past life, but it wasn’t made of plastic. Instead, it was made of some strange metal, perhaps an alloy. Since Lan Fang Company specializes in weapons, it’s not surprising to use such a card. It has built-in anti-counterfeiting features. Lin Chen examined the card from both sides. There wasn’t much fancy about it. The front just had the Lan Fang Company logo, the back red Lan Fang Company membership card, along with a long string of numbers. Lin Chen stared at the card in his hand, feeling a bit dazed for a moment. This thing was quite similar to the little advertisement cards he used to receive while shopping in his past life. Usually, they were some shopping mall loyalty cards or advertisements for certain urology clinics. Now, in this savage wilderness, Lin Chen had actually obtained one. Of these things, Liao Jiankai noticed Lin Chen’s indifferent examination of the membership card and didn’t seem too concerned. He quickly explained, young friend, this card is bound to your personal number and we will also send the Card information to the headquarters for record. In the future, with this card, no matter where you are, you can get a 10% higher price for any goods sold by Lanfang Company. No matter where you buy items from Lanfang Company. Ah, of course, we mainly deal in weapons. In the future, young friend, no matter what weapon you purchase, you can enjoy an 80% discount on standard weapons below customized ones. Even for customized weapons, you can still enjoy a 10% discount. As Liao, Genkai said this, Lin Shan’s eyes lit up. When he looked at the membership card in his hand, the seriousness in his gaze increased. Hmm, it surpassed the value of the XX Urology Clinic discount card. With the small mine of Zaya Jayagu in his possession, its output was something Lin Shen couldn’t consume or use so he can only convert it into cash. Now, with this Lanfang membership card, it directly increased the monthly output from Zaya Jayagu by 10%. It was a benefit gained out of thin air. So, can this mineral be counted this time? Lin Shen pointed towards the direction outside the door. Liao Jiankai was taken aback, a hint of a helpless smile flashing in his eyes. Of course it counts, I’ll make it up to you right away. This little money. It’s nothing. Young friend Lin Chen, I also need to tell you that this membership card in your hand has far more uses than just this. As Liao Jiankai spoke about this, his expression became serious. He said earnestly, generally speaking, we only give such membership. Cards to long-term cooperative major clients are those who have made significant contributions to our company. Lin Chen lead. slightly forward, showing he was listening. Clearly, although he would be selling some minerals to the weapon shop every month in the future, given the output of Zaya Jayagu, Lin Chen was still far from being considered a long-term cooperative major client. Moreover, Lin Chen hadn’t made any significant contributions to Lan Fang Company. Sure enough, Liao Jiankai continued, besides that, there’s another type of person who can also obtain our membership card. That is someone who has gained the friendship of Lan Fang Company. This card is a gesture of goodwill, equivalent to making a friend. So, young friend, as a member of Lanfang Company, you not only enjoy discounts and sales and purchases. As a friend of the Lanfang Company, if you encounter any difficulties in the future, as long as they are not too outrageous, you can apply for some assistance from the Lanfang Company. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen suddenly raised his head to look at Liao Jiankai. Friend? In the wilderness, it was the first time Lin Chen had heard this word. Liao. Zhenkai smiled and nodded, repeating, friend. As the manager of a lower-level station of the Lanfang company, even transactions worth tens of thousands of gold could only make him slightly happy for a moment. However, he recognized Lin Chen’s potential, so he subconsciously wanted to connect Lin Chen with the company. If it weren’t for their first meeting, directly inviting the other party to join the Lanfang company would have been a bit abrupt. Liao Zhenkai would have directly issued an employee card instead of a membership card. Lin Shen thought for a moment and roughly guessed some of the other party’s thoughts. Then I thank manager Liao for his regard and the Lanfang company’s support. I am very willing to accept this friendship. Overall, the Lanfang company’s actions were entirely a form of investment. They did not ask Lin Shen to do anything, nor did they bring him any trouble. They simply valued Lin Shen’s potential, completely acting as angel investors. The Lanfang company might not even need to reclaim any benefits after Lin Shen became successful. It was merely about forming a good relationship and avoiding enmity. After thinking, for a moment, Lin Chen accepted the other party’s goodwill. Both being large companies established at the Xiaduapu Station, the attitudes of the Lanfang Company and Sheha Pharmaceutical were completely different. Lin Chen felt a bit emotional. However, this was also related to the mindset of both managers. Moreover, when Tuobochengi first encountered Lin Chen, Lin Chen’s strength was not this high. He did not display any astonishing potential. By the time Tuoba Chengi personally felt Lin Chen’s terrifying strength, it was already the last moment of his life. There was simply no time to think about recruiting or forming connections. In the back room of the weapon shop, manager Liao and Lin Chen had a pleasant exchange. After Lin Chen agreed to pick up the custom. Longspear in two months, he bid farewell to manager Liao. Manager Liao did not overdo it, showing his goodwill to the fullest. He personally escorted Lin Chen to the door of the weapon shop, clearly intent on seeing him off. Lin Chen, my young friend. Manager Liao suddenly called out to Lin Chen. Lin Chen turned back to see Manager Liao looking at him with deep meaning at the entrance of the weapon shop. Does Manager Liao have any further advice? Lin Chen asked curiously. Manager Liao shook his head and said, it’s not really advice, but just a little reminder between friends. Young friend Lin Chen has recently risen within the Zyadopo sphere of influence and I have heard that you have had some unpleasantness with certain people. If the minor conflict. escalates and becomes difficult for you to handle. Perhaps you could come find a friend to chat. Having one more person to think of solutions might lead to a good resolution. Upon hearing Manager Liao’s reminder, a glint flashed in Lin Chen’s eyes. He understood that Manager Liao was being euphemistic, saying something about having some unpleasantness with certain people. But it was actually referring to Lin Chen killing Chen Jing and Tuoba Changi. Thank you for your concern and care, Manager Liao. Lin Chen said earnestly. After leaving the weapon shop, Lin Chen was still savoring the goodwill expressed by the Lanfang company and manager, Liao. Indeed, the Xiaduapu was a conglomerate of several forces, not a monolith. Although it was a bit risky to come this time, it was still worth it, at least I gained the goodwill of Lanfang ironworks. So the remaining forces that might harbor hostility towards me are just the Chun family, Shea, and perhaps Xiaoduo Wu. Lin Chen analyzed some information that manager Liao had, intentionally or unintentionally revealed during their conversation. Among these three forces, I have definitely offended the power. Behind Chen Jing. As for Tuobachengi, at that time, he was quietly following Chen Jing out, and it seemed that even Xia Pharmaceutical didn’t realize he had been killed by me. And as for Xia Dua Wu, it’s still uncertain what their reaction will be. Since the incident, he hasn’t shown up at the Xia Duo shop, only a trusted aide has returned to take over the hunting team. From an official standpoint, I killed the vice-captain of his hunting team. But on the other hand, I killed a pawn placed by the Chen. family’s influence under his command. Lin Shen thought, but no matter how he pondered, he couldn’t guess the inner thoughts. Of others. It was all in vain. He shook his head and squeezed the short gun in his hand, the stabbing tiger. Forget it, why think? So much? When soldiers come, I will block them. When water comes, I will cover it with earth. No matter what force it is. If someone really comes to trouble me, then consider it a gift of potential points. Right now, Lin Shen had mastered the body. refinement technique and the overlord spear technique to a small extent already a mid-level warrior in this territory he had some confidence what he lacked was no longer personal strength at most he didn’t have influence or backing lin chan and his group lingered at the xia duo shop for a while waiting for jiao wugo and others to bring some low-level materials to the xia families store to dispose of then after loading the purchase supplies onto the empty carts they gathered their people and prepared to leave the xia duo shop It was still the middle of the night, with at least a few hours until dawn. Generally speaking, wilderness. Hunting teams wouldn’t venture out at this time. They feared encountering nocturnal beasts. However, this unwritten rule of not. Entering the wilderness at night only applied to small villages without warriors, like Lin Family Village before Lin Chen’s rise. Now, Lin Chen wasn’t afraid of the wilderness at night, even if his team didn’t count as Lin Chen’s combat power, they could handle ordinary beasts. And with Lin Chen included, they could even fight mid-level beasts. If they truly encountered a pack of beasts, Lin Chen would be even more excited, it would all be potential points in materials. Young master. The supplies for the convoy. Already, we can set off. Zhao Wugo commanded the team and reported to Lin Chen after everything was prepared. Lin Chen nodded. In acknowledgement. The large group began to leave the village, heading into the dark wilderness. The commotion attracted the attention. Of everyone at the market square. Of course, there were no covetous gazes. Most people could only look on with envy at such. A grand and luxurious convoy, astonished that they dared to enter the wilderness at night. Lin Chen walked among the team, casually, scanning the eyes of others, feeling a sense of relief in his heart. The last time Lin family village came to Xia Duo Shop, they were just as envious of others. In just a month, not to mention the change in offense and defense, the transformation was quite significant. All of this was brought about by Lin Chen’s martial arts achievements. Once I survive the counterattack from Chen. Jing’s forces, everything will stabilize. Lin Chen thought. The team left the Xia Duo shop, passed through the gate of the road. Ruins and had just reached the main road when Lin Chen noticed the team had stopped. Zhao Wugo’s face was flustered as he walked. Back. Young master, look. Zhao Wugo pointed to several figures blocking the front of the team, indicating to Lin Chen. Lin Chen. Squinted his eyes. Just thinking about a counterattack and it comes so timely? By the moonlight, Lin Chen could see there were. Seven people and it seemed they were deliberately waiting for him here. Have the team stop for a moment, retreat a hundred meters, and we’ll go take a look. Lin Chen instructed then took the lead and walked forward. Zhao Wugo arranged for the team to withdraw and turned back to look at Lin Chen as he approached the other party. A hint of conflict flashed in his eyes but he gritted his teeth and followed along. Young master. The other party seems to be from Xia Duo Wu. Zhao Wugo’s eyesight was slightly worse than Lin Chen’s. It was only when they were within a hundred meters that he barely recognized them by the moonlight. I’ve seen them from afar a few times, I won’t mistake them, Zhao Wugo said quietly, trailing behind Lin Chen. His expression was, already very serious filled with worry. Hmm, I see. Don’t panic, it’s not a big deal. Lin Chen glanced back at Zhao Wugo, satisfied with his performance and offered some reassurance, among the seven people opposite, the one at the forefront was clearly a middle-aged man carrying a long-handled broadsword. Or rather, he could be called a middle-aged to elderly man. His hair, like Liao. Jensai’s, showed signs of graying. The others subtly surrounded him in the center position. Although Lin Chen did not recognize this broadsword man, he recognized two faces in the group. The captain of the Xia Duopu guard team, that one-eyed old Dai, the other, was the new captain of the Xia Duopu hunting team who had been stationed on the roof of the Xia family department store earlier. That night, these two were also following behind the broadsword man, seven people, six of whom were junior martial artists, and the Aura of the broadsword man at the forefront far surpassed that of the other six martial artists. If Lin Chen couldn’t see the identity of the opponent, then he would be a fool with a flawed perception. Is this Xia Duo Wu? His aura indeed far exceeds that of the silver-spotted tiger and also far surpasses that of Chen Jing and Tuoba Chingi. But, to say he poses a significant threat to me, not necessarily. Lin Chen thought to himself. These few people are the legendary inner circle team of Xia Duo Wu, right? Aside from the one-eyed old Dai, Xia Duo Wu actually has a team entirely composed of junior martial artists. No. Wonder he is the master of Xia Duo Pu, his resources are abundant. I just don’t understand why he would willingly let Qin Jing overshadow him, and why he allows the pharmacy and weapon shop to take away profits from Xia Duo Pu? Lin Chen was somewhat puzzled. Standing 50 meters away, Lin Chen stopped, unwilling to advance further. As he was sizing up Xia Duo Wu, Xia Duo Wu was also sizing up Lin Chen. The two sides locked eyes, and the scene fell silent for several seconds. You are Lin Chen? Xia Duo Wu spoke. First, his voice seemingly weary, carrying a sense of weariness. Yes. Lin Chen, unsure of the other party’s intentions, gave a brief response. So you are the one who killed my deputy captain Shen Jing, as well as two of his martial artist subordinates? Xia Duo Wu said again. It was me, what do you want to say? Lin Chen did not detect anger or any other emotion in the other party’s tone. He couldn’t figure out what Xia Duo Wu was thinking, so he asked straightforwardly. Upon hearing this, Xia Duo Wu let out a slight sigh. He raised the broadsword in his hand and said, You killed so many people from Xia Duopu, and they were all valuable. Martial artists, and you still ask me what I want to say? Of course, we have to fight before we talk. Don’t worry, I won’t. Make things difficult for your ordinary people, we martial artists will settle it among ourselves. They are all ordinary people. It’s not easy for them to survive in this wilderness, it has nothing to do with them. Xia Duo Wu specifically chose to intercept. Lin Chen outside of Xia Duo Pu worried that the market inside was bustling and might cause a disturbance. After all, the market square was filled with people from all directions and any slight change could cause panic among them. It seemed that Xia Duo Wu was still considerate of these ordinary people. Lin Chen was taken aback upon hearing the other party’s words. Then he squinted and sized up Xia Duo Wu. Although the other party spoke with righteous indignation, Lin Chen was actually at a disadvantage. The other side, including Xia Duowu, had 7 martial artists while Lin Chen only had 2. Of course, if Lin Chen insisted on letting his dozens of ordinary subordinates join the fight, he could indeed tie up a few of the opponent’s junior martial artists. But, the result would definitely be heavy casualties among Lin Chen’s ordinary subordinates. Alright, I accept. Lin Chen decisively. Agreed. The sense of crisis brought by Xia Duowu was not too frightening, and Lin Chen did not want his hunting subordinates to. suffer losses at the hands of the other party. However, I will fight you all by myself. Lin Chen waved his hand to Zhao Wugo, behind him, signaling him to step back. To be honest, Zhao Wugo’s combat power was inferior to any of Xia Duo Wu’s subordinates. Therefore, his help to Lin Chen was extremely limited, and it was better not to risk injury. Lin Chen had no one among his subordinates, who could take on a significant role. Oh, you want to face us all by yourself, Xia Duo Wu had always been in a state of. calm laziness, but upon hearing Lin Chen’s words, his expression shifted slightly. He looked directly at Lin Chen, sizing him up for a moment. Good kid, not very old, but quite capable, and your courage is not lacking. I won’t bully you, I’ll fight you. Xia. Duowu said, signaling to his subordinates not to interfere, and took a couple of steps forward with his wooden knife in hand. Lin. Chen was somewhat surprised by Xia Duowu’s demeanor. Is he really this straightforward? Does he think he can take advantage of? My youth and his own confidence in his strength? This thought flashed through Lin Shen’s mind. However, he didn’t care, he had no time to ponder these things. Since Xiaoduo wanted to stand up for Qing Jing and had blocked him in the middle of the night for a fight, and now he was being bold enough to not allow his subordinates to gang up on him, wanting to duel in one-on-one, Lin. Shen felt this was an opportunity. Although it was his first time facing an intermediate martial artist, as long as there were no. Interruptions, Lin Chen was confident he could determine the outcome before Xiaoduo Wu could react. Lin Chen and Xiaoduo Wu faced each other, 50 meters apart, the air seemingly frozen in ice. Lin Chen’s gaze was sharp, fixed on Xiaoduo, his right hand tightly, gripping the, while his left hand reached back to his pack, grabbing a Longfong short gun. With a sudden swing, the short gun, shot forward like lightning towards Xiaoduo Wu. Whoosh. The short gun sliced through the air, leaving a cold glint and a sharp, sound of wind. At the same time, Lin Chen’s figure moved. Xiaoduo showed no fear, he shouted loudly and swung his wooden knife. With a clang, the short gun was accurately deflected. Lin Chen did not pause, immediately throwing a second short gun. This one was faster and aimed at a more tricky angle. Sweat beads formed on Xiaoduo’s forehead, but his reaction remained swift. He slightly tilted his body, meeting the short gun with his wooden knife at an extremely clever angle, successfully blocking it again. Shortgun struck the blade, sparking a shower of sparks before falling weakly to the ground. Xiaoduo Wu’s combat experience was extremely rich, and he wielded a fine knife. Even though Lin Chen’s had improved, his throwing was much more powerful than before. Yet, Xiaoduo Wu still managed to calmly catch both of Lin Chen’s throwing guns, far more composed than Chen Jing and Zhang Fakou had been. Good knife skills. Lin Chen silently praised, knowing that his reliable throwing technique still fell short of being able to take Xiaoduo Wu down in one hit. This was because Xiaoduo Wu had more experience as an intermediate martial artist, and there was a reason for his gray hair he had lived long enough to gain wisdom. His combat experience was too rich, and his knife skills were flawless. Good throwing. Xiaoduo Wu also silently praised his gaze towards Lin Chen becoming brighter, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes. Woosh! Lin Chen threw out the third short gun again. Another one? Xiaoduo Wu smiled slightly, raising his knife to intercept it, unhurried. Through the first two interceptions, Xiaoduo Wu had already gauged the force behind Lin Chen’s throws. Although it impressed him, it wasn’t enough to injure him or wear him down. Clang. The Lan Fang short gun was once, again deflected. However, Xiaoduo Wu’s expression changed slightly as he suddenly turned to stare at Lin Chen. Just as Xiaoduo Wu’s large knife made contact with the short gun, he keenly realized that the third shot was a feint. It was a distraction, merely to disrupt his line of sight. With that, Lin Chen’s next move would be the real deal. Xiaoduo Wu, with his ample experience in wilderness combat, reacted in the blink of an eye. Shifting his focus from the third short gun, he fixed his gaze on the approaching Lin. Chen. You’re still so far from me, your fate was too early, wasn’t it? After all, you’re still young, while martial arts can be observed, practical experience is lacking. Xiaoduo Wu looked at Lin Chen not far away, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. He repositioned his wooden knife in front of him, waiting for Lin Chen to close in with his moves.He felt that Lin Chen’s faint had failed, completely missing its purpose of disturbing him. However, just as Xia Duo Wu’s lips curved into a half-smile, his expression froze. In the previous moment, Lin Chen, who seemed to be at a safe distance, vanished before his eyes in the next light. Xia Duo Wu felt a flash in front of him, as if a black light flickered, mixed with some cold gleams. With years of combat experience, a strong sense of crisis surged. Almost instinctively, Xia Duo Wu swung his broadsword to protect himself. Bang. Red. Light burst forth and the roar was deafening. Xia Head. Be careful. The surrounding warriors shouted in horror. They had been. Closely watching the clash between Xia Duo Wu and Lin Chen. Suddenly, Lin Chen’s figure disappeared from everyone’s sight. In the. Next moment, they heard the clash of gun and blade, the explosion lighting up the scene, and saw Xia Duo Wu being sent flying. Form up. Cover Xia Head. Form the killing array. used the methods to encircle and kill intermediate level beasts, Xia Duo Wu’s. Subordinates, seasoned warriors themselves, reacted instantly. Their original positions were strategic and facing Xia Duo Wu’s. Sudden defeat, several warriors raised their weapons and shifted their feet, forming a formation that surrounded Lin Chen in the center. Hmm, Lin Chen’s expression changed slightly, halting his pursuit of Xia Duo Wu. Initially, he had just struck Xia Duo Wu, unexpectedly, disrupting his stance. Although it wasn’t a fatal blow, it had injured him and sent him flying. Lin Chan was about. To press the attack again, aiming to directly harvest Xia Duo Wu’s potential points. This was Lin Chan’s first encounter with an. Intermediate level warrior, he wasn’t planning to dawdle, wanting to avoid prolonged conflict. He aimed for a quick resolution. However, the reaction of Xia Duo Wu’s subordinates made Lin Chan pause, warily assessing the situation. I didn’t expect that a few. Inconspicuous junior warriors could casually throw a spear and kill two like that. They actually coordinate so well and can immediately form a killing array. What kind of tactic is this? The killing array they formed actually makes me feel some threat. The killing array? A formation specifically for slaying high -level beasts? The combined presence of these people brings a sense of crisis no less than that of Xia Duo Wu. This was Lin Shan’s first time witnessing warriors forming a formation to fight. He wasn’t particularly afraid but it was surprising that a few junior warriors could emit the aura of intermediate-level warriors. This piqued Lin Chen’s curiosity, causing him to momentarily lose focus. Scene to scene, Lin Chen’s first reaction was that once. There were more warriors in Lin family village, they would need to continuously train a group for such coordinated formations to enhance combat power. Cough cough. Good kid, your marksmanship actually has a hint of the unpredictable. At least your marksmanship has reached a minor success, almost mastering it? After the killing array was formed, Xia Duo Wu steadied himself. He Glanced at the broadsword in his hand, which looked as if it had been struck head-on by an RPG armor-piercing round, with a large dent and the entire blade bent. The weapon isn’t bad, this must be the prized possession from the Lanfang shop. Not bad, very. Good, good marksmanship deserves a good weapon. As Xia Duo Wu spoke words that left Lin Shen puzzled, he stepped into the main. Position of the killing array. Boom. A pressure that made even Lin Shen feel a bit uneasy erupted from the killing array. Lin Shen’s. Expression grew serious, his eyes flickering. After Xia Duowu joined the main position of the killing array, the sense of crisis it posed to Lin Chen doubled. If Xia Duowu’s threat was rated at 1 and the threat from his subordinates forming the killing array was also 1, then with Xia Duowu in the formation, the entire killing array posed a threat of over 3 to Lin Chen. Goodness! Is this really the aura of an intermediate level warrior? Lin Chen thought to himself, but the fighting spirit in his eyes began to ignite. There was a sense of crisis, but it didn’t matter Lin Chen still had the advantage of a quick strike. Even if the opponent coordinated perfectly, Lin Chen was confident he could take down a few weaker foes first. Break through their formation. Kid, don’t be impulsive. We need to talk, it doesn’t have to continue like this. Xia Duo Wu, seeing the burning fighting spirit in. Lin Chen’s eyes quickly spoke up. The extermination formation comes from the demon suppression army, specifically designed to hunt. Fierce beasts and warriors. The extermination formation formed by me and my brothers has no rivals below the level of advanced. Fierce beasts. Even when facing advanced fierce beasts, we dare to engage. Xia Duo Wu seemed to be deliberately explaining to. Lin Chen. Kid, I admit you’re young, but you are indeed a genuine intermediate warrior. What’s even more commendable is that. Not only has your martial arts realm improved, but your combat skills haven’t lagged behind either. And you have this near masterful. Marksmanship. However, even so, when facing our extermination formation, which can wrestle with advanced fierce beast warriors, you’re still a bit lacking. As Xia Duo Wu spoke, he waved his hand, signaling his subordinates to lower their weapons as a gesture of sincerity. Kid, we are not enemies. Lower your weapon, we need to talk. Lin Chen was somewhat bewildered by Xia Duo Wu’s actions and asked in confusion, why? Xia Duo Wu smiled, no reason, I’ve already seen your strength. And I acknowledge your strength. At such a young age, you can be considered a young genius. Chen Jing was killed by you, and he deserved it. He became a stepping stone and backdrop on the path of genius rising. Lin Chen questioned, I still don’t quite understand your meaning. Xia Duo Wu chuckled. Chen Jing was killed in my Xia Duo pavilion, and I am the nominal boss of Xia Duo pavilion. So of course, I have to stand up for them. But I just tested your strength, and I can’t do anything about you, so I can’t stand up for them. In that case, even if the Chun family from Nding town comes looking for trouble, they won’t be able to find me, right? Xia Duo Wu said sincerely. Lin Chen narrowed his eyes, but he had some differing opinions. You blocked my path in the middle of the night, you say we fight and then we don’t fight? What if I say no? Lin Chen really wanted to fight. The atmosphere had built up to this point and he had assessed the opponent’s strength. The other side had ambushed him first and now they might be reluctant to fight seeing his strength. If he were just a junior warrior, Lin Chen believed that Xia Duowu would have definitely killed him to appease the Chen family. Most importantly, with Xia Duowu, there were 7 warriors on the opposite side, which meant 7 potential points. Perhaps the potential points from intermediate warriors would be even more. Lin Chen currently had only 9 potential points, still 1 point short of extracting the first characteristic of his martial arts technique. Now that the Other side had taken the initiative to provoke him, it was another batch of experienced monsters. Lin Chen admitted he was somewhat unable to contain himself. He tightened his grip on the spiked tiger spear and the killing intent began to radiate from his eyes. Hey, what are you doing? Calm down, don’t be impulsive. Xia Duowu had been watching Lin Chen closely and immediately sensed the subtle change in Lin Chen’s attitude. You are from Lin family village, right? Listen to me, we are really not enemies, I might even be your benefactor. Xia Duo Wu was indeed the authority in this land. It seemed he had already gathered detailed information about Lin Chen before intercepting him. Benefactor? Lin Chen was somewhat puzzled and the killing intent in his eyes was suppressed. Lin Chen was not someone who didn’t know better. Since the other party said so, it was necessary to listen to what came. Next. That’s right, you remember what happened outside Lin family village three years ago, right? Xia Duo Wu gave a hint and then shot Lin Chen a look, as if urging him to recall. Three years ago? Lin Chen hadn’t crossed over yet at that time. However, he still searched through the original owner’s memories from three years ago. But Xia Duo Wu spoke rather broadly, and there were two. Many events that happened in the wilderness in a year Lin Chen couldn’t quite tell what the other party was referring to. He raised his head, looking at Xia Duo Wu with confusion. Oh, oh, oh. You were still quite young three years ago, so it’s normal. If you don’t remember. Three years ago, your Lin family village almost experienced a village destruction disaster, the specific. Time was probably, around the middle of the year, during the period between the 5th and 6th major markets that year. Xia Duo. Wu slapped his head. He had just been a bit careless, there had only been this one encounter between him and Lin family village. Three years ago. However, Lin Chen, as a villager, had encountered many more events. It was normal for the other party not to remember. Without a detailed prompt. Hearing Xia Duo Wu say this, Lin Chen’s expression shifted slightly, he really did recall. It was. Also a hot night, the moonlight was hazy, and there were ferocious beasts rampaging outside the village. Wasn’t there a small. Beast tide passing by outside Lin family village? Lin Chen recalled the scene at that time, but the specific memories were not. Very clear. He only remembered that the hunting team of Lin family village had been holed up at home for several days, afraid to go. Out. The food in the village had run out. All the villagers were hungry, but at that time, what people feared most was not hunger, but the beast horde that could break into the village at any moment. It seems you remember now. Three years ago, there was a moon-hugging silver bear, leading its group migrating from outside, staying near Lin family village for several days. The beast horde included one intermediate ferocious beast, two primary ferocious beasts, and more than ten lesser ferocious beasts. Hee hee, Lin. Family village is relatively barren, and at that time, this group of ferocious beasts had their eyes on your Lin family village. Don’t forget, bears are omnivorous animals, when they are extremely hungry, they will eat meat. Lin Chan recalled that during. That time, he indeed heard rough beast roars coming from the woods outside the village from time to time. Whenever there were. Such noises, Lin’s father would always hold Lin Chan and Lin Lan tightly in his arms, his face looking terrifyingly serious. Now. Comparing it, that must have been the roar of the moon-hugging silver bear? The roar of an intermediate ferocious beast? That’s right, that group of ferocious beasts was hunted down by me and my brothers. Dealing with the intermediate ferocious beast, the moon-hugging silver bear, it wasn’t easy for us to hunt it down either. Old Dai lost his eye in that battle, scratched out. By the beast’s claws. Xia Duo Wu pointed at the one-eyed Old Dai behind him. Seeing this, Old Dai also took off his large eye patch. Lin Chan, under the moonlight, examined Old Dai’s blind eye and indeed saw a deep scar left by a wound, even reaching the base. of his ear. Kid, among that group of ferocious beasts, there was a mother bear giving birth just stuck outside your Lin family village and couldn’t continue migrating. By the time we arrived, they were already starving. I say we are your Lin family. Village’s saviors, isn’t that an exaggeration? Xia Duo Wu said with a smile. Upon hearing this, Lin Chin fell silent for a moment. But still nodded. Not an exaggeration. Xia Duo Wu made a valid point if Lin family village had been broken into by the frenzied. Beastward back then, Lin’s father, as an ordinary person, would have had no chance of surviving with two small children in that environment. They would have only become prey for the ferocious beasts. Although Lin Chen was a transmigrator, if the vessel of his transmigration had turned into ferocious beast dung, that wouldn’t be right. He couldn’t have transmigrated just to start from the dung of the moon-hugging silver bear. Even if it were written as a novel, no one would want to read it. He still had to acknowledge the debt of gratitude. Lin Chen lowered the in his hand a bit, no longer pointing it at Xia Duo Wu and his crew. Seeing Lin Chen’s reaction, Xia Duo Wu relaxed a bit on his face. He turned back and waved his hand to his subordinates, casually, dispersing the formation of the beast-slaying array. Lin Chen immediately felt a sudden release of his sense of crisis. Then we need to have a good talk, you might have some misunderstandings about us. Xia Duo Wu pointed to the wreckage of a large vehicle by the roadside, then jumped up to sit down on it. Lin Chen hesitated for a moment but followed him up. You are Lin Tiancheng’s son. The leader of Lin family village, named Lin Chen, right? Lin Chen, we are not enemies, nor do we have any conflicting interests. The conflict between you and Chen Jing is merely due to the outbreak of the energy replenishing grass in Su family village, right? Whether it’s the energy replenishing grass in Su family village, the small mine in Zhao family ditch, or the farmland in Qin. Family farm, none of these have anything to do with me. I don’t care whether they are in Chen Jing’s hands or yours. Xia Duo Wu made it clear from the start to clarify the relationship. He wanted Lin Chen to know that he truly meant no harm. Lin Chen was also somewhat puzzled. It seemed that Xia Duo Wu indeed held the strongest power in Xia Duo Pu. Why would he willingly allow the benefits and resources within his territory to be harvested by other forces? This question had been on Lin Chen’s mind for a long time, so he took the opportunity to ask directly. Captain Xia Duo, your power is clearly the greatest. Why do you allow others? to reap benefits in your Xia Duopu? Upon hearing this, Xia Duo Wu replied, why? Perhaps it can be considered a kind of mission. Lin Chen, do you know the origin of the name Xia Duopu? Do you know why it’s called Xia Duopu? Lin Chen shook his head, indicating that he didn’t understand. Xia Duo Wu turned his head, looking towards the direction of Xia Duopu not far away. In ancient records, Xia Duopu means the sound of bells. Pu, a station every 10 miles, is also a common naming method for ancient relay stations. In fact, the entire Xia Duo Pu was merely an outpost established by the Demon Suppression Army in the southwestern wilderness. And my team is just the guards of this most basic outpost. The information in Xia Duo Wu’s words made Lin Chen’s expression change dramatically. Captain Xia Duo, are you saying you are part of the military, that you are a formally organized military team? This was very important to Lin Chen. After arriving in the wilderness, due to its remote location, the original owner and Lin father had a limited understanding of this world. So Lin Chen had always thought this world was fragmented with no large-scale orderly civilization. However, the implication of Xia Duowu’s words suggested that perhaps in more distant places, human civilization still retained large armies. After hearing Lin Chen’s statement, a trace of inexplicable weariness flashed in Xia Duowu’s eyes. What formal military team? We are just a group of older, less talented low-level martial artists, the kind that has been eliminated from the formal ranks of the Demon Suppression Army. Now we barely count as peripheral personnel, having accepted the commission from the demon suppression army to guard this barren frontier wilderness. My real name is Lin Wu, and I changed it to Xia Duo Wu because I took on the task of guarding Xia Duo Pu. Xia Duo Wu’s words once again shocked. Lin Chen. What the hell? In Lin Chen’s view, Xia Duo Pu was an absolute martial artist power team. Even Lin Chen had to treat them with caution. Yet they were actually peripheral members discarded by the demon suppression army? Lin Shen couldn’t help but break out in a cold sweat, was this world a bit too crazy? He had thought that because he had established a small foundation and made some achievements in martial arts, he had a reason to feel proud. Yes. My team is tasked with guarding Xia Duopu, monitoring the wilderness within a hundred kilometers. If there are movements from high-level ferocious beasts, we are responsible for reporting. The situation. If there are mid-level ferocious beasts or groups of low-level ferocious beasts appearing, we are responsible for dealing with them ourselves. The role of Xia Duo Pu was essentially, that of an outpost. We monitor the information on ferocious beasts passing through, while also protecting the thousands of people in this wilderness. Xia Duo Wu said with a hint of nostalgia. Then, he turned to look at Lin Chen. So I said, we are not enemies, strictly speaking, we have always been protecting you. Moreover, the one you offended the most by killing Qin Jing is the Chen family. If you really come to blows with us, even if we are not valued by the demon suppression army, we are still an outpost of the demon suppression army. You will offend the Demon Suppression Army. Lin Chen’s expression changed slightly and a hint of fear appeared in his eyes. Although he had arrived in the wilderness with nothing at first.It’s all about snatching things and developing. Constantly offending people. But if I had really lost my temper just now and killed that group to take their potential points, I would have unknowingly offended a big organization. The Demon Suppression Army, which sounds quite formidable. Lin Chen, when Chen Jing gathered the hunting team from Xiaoduo Shop to deal with you. We were pursuing a group led by an Intermediate ferocious beast, the silver -spotted tiger. It shouldn’t have taken too long, but one of the silver-spotted tigers, comparable to an intermediate ferocious beast, managed to escape. We are worried that a silver-spotted tiger of this level could bring disaster to the nearby small villages, so we have been continuously hunting in the wilderness for over 10 days. I was not aware of this, nor do I support Chen Jing’s actions. If I had been at Shadwa shop at that time, Chen Jing wouldn’t have been so reckless as to mobilize the Hunting team from Xiaoduo shop to deal with you so ostentatiously. Now you have killed Qin Jing and taken his resource points. I hope this matter can just pass, and you don’t need to. Hold a grudge against the entire Xiaoduo shop. Xia Duo Wu looked at Lin Chan and said seriously. Moreover, we do not covet the resource points you obtained from Qin Jing. We have. Been hunting intermediate ferocious beasts here and we have already gathered quite a bit of materials. The demon suppression army also provides us with some allowances, more or less. The demon suppression army does not allow our small outpost teams to participate too much in local affairs to avoid spreading our energy too thin. His attitude puzzled Lin Chen. He. Really seemed to want to resolve the grievances between him and Lin Chen. Seeing Lin Chen’s confusion, Xia Duo Wu continued to explain. Hey. Even the people in Xiaoduo shop are just. Ordinary folks struggling to survive, relying on the outpost. Moreover, there are thousands of people living in this wilderness within a hundred kilometers, depending on Xiaoduo shop. 4. Survival. I can see that you are young, but your martial arts talent is not weak. I don’t want you to see Xiaoduo Shop as an enemy and ultimately aim to destroy it as your initial martial arts goal. Do you understand what I’m saying? Lin Chen seemed to understand but not fully. Xia Duo Wu had to continue. People like you will have a broader world to explore in the future and will not be limited to this wild land of Xiaoduo Shop. But you come from Lin family village, your roots are here. The existence of Xiaoduo Shop can continue too. Protect Lin family village and your familiar friends and family even after you leave. Even if you are excellent, you still need Xiaoduo shop in the early stages, you need us. Xia Duo. Wu’s words were quite clear. If Lin Chen didn’t express himself now, it would be inappropriate. Since Captain Xia Duo has said so, I naturally won’t cling to this point. This small dispute between us, which started with Chen Jing, should end with Chen Jing. Lin Chen said. Now Xia Duo Wu was neither insisting on avenging Chen Jing nor coveting the three resource points. in Lin Chen’s hands. Moreover, Xia Duo Wu and the martial artist team he led were indeed the guardians of this wilderness. The reason why the villages of Lin family village were able to survive here before was entirely due to their protection and the real benefits they received. Lin Chen had no reason to be enemies with them. After seeing Lin Chen’s stance, Xia Duo Wu’s face also brightened. Good kid, you have a good spirit. But about this matter starting and ending with Chen Jing, it’s not over yet. Although Chen Jing is not a significant. Threat, nearing 40 and still unable to break through to an intermediate martial artist, he was assigned to Xiaodua shop by the Chen family, controlling a few small resource points. But, he is still a member of the Chen family from Nding town. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s eyes flickered. He was puzzled. Why had so much time passed and the Chen family’s counterattack that everyone kept mentioning had not yet made a move? Captain Xia Duo, what exactly is this so-called Chen family from Nding town? Finally catching hold of someone knowledgeable. who was willing to chat with him, Lin Chen asked without hesitation. And Ding Town is a place you can reach by walking 250 kilometers east along the remnants of the highway after leaving Xia Duopu. Unlike Xia Duopu, which is just a lookout station, this is a proper town. Not only does it have a population of 20 to 30,000, but it also has a formal 100 -man team stationed under the Demon Suppression Army. With such a large town, of course, there are several factions present. The Chen family is one of the larger family powers within Nding Town. Hearing Xia Duo Wu’s explanation, Lin Chen immediately asked, so what is the strength of the station troops in Nding Town, and what about the Chen family? In fact, Lin Chen had a bit of a guess about the station troops in Nding Town. After all, even the 10-man team at Xia Duo Pu was led by intermediate martial artists, with almost all members being martial artists. The 100-man team in Nding Town was probably far superior to Xia Duo Pu, with everyone being exceptional. Xia Duo Wu glanced at. Lin Chen and said, you should be able to guess. A 10-man team in the Demon Suppression Army must consist of at least intermediate martial artists to qualify, with the team leader, being at least an intermediate martial artist. The 100 -man team, that is, the acting town chief of Ndingtown, Nguixion, is a proper level 8 advanced martial artist. Moreover, unlike us old, weak, sick, and disabled with no apparent talent, the station troops in Ndingtown are all official soldiers of the Demon Suppression Army. They are all young. Martial artists under 40. As for Chen Jing, the head of the Chen family, Chen Ding Chang, he also holds the title of Deputy Town Chief of Nding Town. Chen Ding Chang not only possesses combat power comparable to advanced martial artists but he also has many family retainers controlling at least three elite 10-man teams and commanding several intermediate martial artists. He also commands dozens of junior martial artists. In terms of martial artist strength within Nding Town, aside from the 100-man team of the Demon Suppression Army, the Chen family ranks second. Xia Duo Wu’s words made Lin Chen’s heart tremble. Looking at it this way, the power in the hands of the Chen family alone far exceeded the combined strength of all the forces in Xia Duo Pu. This explained why Xia Duo Wu could tolerate Chen Jing undermining him and siphoning off the benefits of Xia Duo Pu without taking action. It’s turned out that the Chen family was indeed a formidable force for Xia Duo Pu. As for the Chen Jing you killed. Although he was useless and had poor martial arts talent, even with. family resources to support him. He still couldn’t break through to intermediate martial artist by the age of 40. However, he was self-aware and willingly came to a small place like Xia Duopu, content to live a carefree life. Most importantly, he was still a member of the Chen family, somewhat related to Chen Ding Chang. The Chen family might look down on those small resource points. At that time, the Chen family would definitely not sit idly by while Chen Jing died here. This is not just about killing one of their family members, it also damages their prestige in this land. Xia Duo Wu’s words made Lin Chen break out in a cold sweat. Captain Xia Duo, how much time do I have to prepare? When will they come looking for? Me? Upon hearing this, Xia Duo Wu looked at Lin Chen and seemed to let out a slight sigh. After every major market day at Xia Duo Pu, Qin Jing would arrange for people to take the resources back to an ding town, using his family’s channels to sell them at better prices. Besides that, Qin Jing actually had little contact with the Chen family, which is why he had not reacted to Qin Jing’s death. But after today’s market, if Chen Jing remains silent, the Chen family will definitely notice something is wrong and send someone to check on the situation. By the time the Chen family reacts, it will be at least a week, and at most no more than half a month. Creak. Lin Chen gripped the short spear tightly, unconsciously, tightening his hold, producing a faint sound. It was simply too shocking, too oppressive, the information conveyed by Xia Duo Wu. In no more than half a month, Lin Chen, and is still weak. Lin family village would have to face such a terrifying force as the Chen family? Even with a golden finger, Lin Chen couldn’t help but feel anxious at this moment.I in half a month’s time, he simply couldn’t advance to a high-level martial artist. Moreover, given the situation with the Chen family, it wasn’t certain that a single high-level martial artist could handle it. Young man, don’t be nervous, relax a bit. What you have to face isn’t all a dead end, I can point you towards a path. Xia Duo Wu suddenly patted Lin Chen’s arm, offering comfort. Lin Chen turned his head, looking at Xia Duo Wu with some confusion. Xia Duowu continued, although the Chen family is powerful, they are not the only force in the Andingtown area, it’s far from being able to cover the sky with one hand. You, being so young and already a mid-level martial artist, with considerable marksmanship skills, might consider seeking refuge or leveraging other forces. This could buy you some time for development, preventing the Chen family from making a big show against you, as long as you can maintain your previous talent in martial arts and quickly break through to a high-level martial artist. Even the Chen family might not be able to do anything to you. Lin Chen’s voice was a bit hoarse as he said. In a low tone, Captain Xia, how can you teach me? For example, there’s Xieha Company, and then there’s Lanfang Company. Both of these companies are large martial arts development. Firms in the entire southwest region not part of the demon suppression army’s hierarchy and have a certain degree of independence. Their headquarters are not in Anding Town, yet their strength is not weaker than that of Anding Town. If you can leverage their influence to deal with the Chun family, it would be much easier. Moreover, a young martial arts talent. Like you is exactly the kind of person these martial arts development companies are eager to invest in and recruit. Xia Duo Wu said. Xieha Pharmaceutical and Lanfang Company are forces. Independent of the Demon Suppression Army’s cities, they are even much stronger than the combined strength of a town like Anding. Lin Chen was taken aback upon hearing this. But, it. Seemed he had already made an enemy of Xieha Pharmaceutical. Lanfang Weapons was doing quite well, though. Suddenly, Lin Chen had a spark of realization, recalling what manager Liao of Lanfang Weapons had said when he sent him off earlier. So this was his olive branch. Just as Xia Duo Wu mentioned, manager Liao assessed Lin Chen’s martial arts talent based on his strength in age. Thus, he offered a membership card in goodwill. He was trying to recruit investors for himself. According to manager Liao’s words, it seemed that as long as his talent was sufficient, they wouldn’t mind shielding him from the Chen family’s pressure? A complex light flickered in Lin Chen’s eyes as he pondered for a long time. Suddenly, he halted. His thoughts and looked up at Xia Duo Wu with some curiosity. The path Xia Duo Wu spoke of was very important to Lin Chen, it was a life-saving reminder. However, Xia Duo Wu’s actions were no longer just a matter of burying the hatchet. He was genuinely looking out for Lin Chen, strategizing for him. Lin Chen still didn’t understand why he deserved such help from someone. He had just met. This was a ruthless wilderness. Captain Xia, why are you treating me this way? Because I believe in you. Xia Duo Wu answered without hesitation. Seeing the lingering. Doubt on Lin Shan’s face, Xia Duo Wu sighed. He withdrew his gaze from Lin Shan and looked further northeast. Lin Shan, this world wasn’t always like this. Not everything is the. Scene of people devouring each other that you see, it’s not just these dirty tricks of chaos. Do you believe it? Lin Shan shook his head, indicating disbelief. The wilderness he had. Always seeing was bloody. The wolf den bullied him, and Chen Jing wanted to slaughter the village. Seeing this, Xia Duowu said slowly, I entered the demon suppression army’s youth. Training camp at 18, became a junior martial artist before 20, and advanced to a mid-level martial artist by 25. Until I was 30, we suffered defeat on the demon. Suppression battlefield, and I sustained irreversible injuries that damaged my martial arts foundation, making it difficult to progress. Thus, I had no choice but to withdraw from the ranks of the demon suppression army and retreat from the front lines in this remote wilderness i continue to exert my remaining heat xia duo wu seemed to be recounting stories from his youth lin chan listened attentively when xia duo wu reached this point he even lifted his garment lin chan saw a massive scar on xia duo wu’s chest extending to his abdomen grotesque and terrifying this was a warrior who had suffered severe injuries In fact, humanity, on a higher and greater level, has always been facing more terrifying beasts in alien races. There exists a group of true human elites, a team of exceptionally powerful warriors who have been fighting tirelessly for the survival of humanity. You could say they have shed blood and sacrificed their lives. From the perspective of the lower levels of the wilderness, you and I fight against low-level beasts every day to survive. On a higher level, those Advanced warriors risk their lives battling terrifying beasts and alien races for the survival space of all humanity, for the continuation of the human race. Xia Duo Wu spoke grandly, his own words igniting a sense of fervor within him. However, Lin Chen did not resonate with these notions, so his understanding was shallow. He merely stared blankly at Xia Duo Wu. Xia. Duo Wu shook his head and immediately changed the subject. Hey, this is indeed very far from you, even if I told you, you wouldn’t be able to take it in. Anyway, just believe. My words. I see your youth and strong talent, and perhaps in the future, you can contribute to humanity. I wouldn’t want you to be cut short before you even shine because of some trivial matters. That’s why I’m willing to sit here in the dead of night talking to you about these things. Lin Chen’s mind was a bit muddled and he asked inappropriately, how do you know that when I grow up, I will definitely contribute to humanity. What if I turn dark and become a disgrace to humanity or something? Upon hearing this, Xia Duo Wu’s eyes widened. And his expression turned serious. Speaking of which, I originally didn’t want to meddle in this matter. However, when you killed Qin Jing and his confidant but refused to harm the ordinary hunters of the hunting team, it showed me a glimpse of your kind nature. I feel like you are not a disgrace, at least the probability of you turning dark is quite low. I can’t be wrong about this, can I? As he spoke, Xia Duo Wu’s expression was serious, staring intently at Lin Chen. He he. Lin Chen quickly waved his hand and said, actually, the Incident with Chen Jing started with the wild wolf village, it was his subordinates from the wild wolf village who acted against me first. Later, Xia Duowu waved his hand upon seeing. This. You don’t need to explain, I already know the cause and process of the incident. This matter, it’s hard to say who is right or wrong. This kind of lower level wilderness. Is indeed like this. Although I understand you and have high hopes for you, my help to you is limited, you will have to find a way to face the subsequent matters yourself. At this. point xia duo wu looked at lin chen with a hint of regret it’s a pity you have offended the chen family and they are too entangled with the demon suppression army of anding town otherwise i would have directly recommended you to join the demon suppression army of anding town perhaps you would have had more opportunities to shine for now you should think more about how to face the chen family lin family village threshing ground xiao jing are you really going to leave xiao jing should we return those things from the wild wolf village to the chen family and see if we can gain their forgiveness Can’t we just not take these things? Lin’s father wore a worried expression, saying things he himself hardly believed. Brother. The outside world is said to be very dangerous. Brother, I would rather not practice martial arts, rather not eat beast meat, and continue eating wild vegetable. Porridge. I don’t want you to go out. Lin Lan’s eyes were red, clutching Lin Shen’s clothing and refusing to let go. Lin Shen comforted his father and sister for a while. Faced with. The potential pressure from the Chen family, Lin Chen knew that any decision he made could not be hidden from his father and others because this also requires their cooperation and some psychological preparation. Xia Duo Wu indeed intended to help Lin Chen. However, as an old soldier stationed at a border outpost, his strength and abilities were limited. He promised Lin Chen that he would help keep an eye on Lin family village, providing some cover to prevent the Chen family from directly finding Lin family village. He wouldn’t let them sever Lin. Chen’s roots. Chen Jing’s trusted confidants at Xia Duo’s shop were mostly taken care of by Lin Chen. The remaining loyalists, like Luzhan Chang, would also be dealt with by Xia Duo Wu. Even if the Chen family truly found their way to Xia Duo’s shop, Xia Duo Wu would instruct his subordinates to maintain a unified stance, claiming that Lin Chen was a martial artist of the kind that could traverse rivers and mountains. Chen Jing was simply unlucky to have crossed paths with Lin Chen, which led to her demise. To execute this plan, it was best for Lin Chen. to leave Xia Duo’s shop first to avoid drawing attention. He needed to truly play the role of that elusive martial artist. Lin Chen had discussed this with Xia Duo Wu, and it seemed to be the best course of action. At the very least, it would provide some protection for Lin family village. Meanwhile, Lin Chen would remain on the outside, seizing every opportunity to enhance his strength. The Chen family’s influence would likely only extend to Xia Duo’s shop. They wouldn’t personally come to investigate the situation in the lower-level villages. father this conflict is hard to resolve the only way to resolve it is for my strength to surpass theirs but father sister you don’t need to worry too much i have a talent for martial arts it won’t be long before i surpass them right uncle wang lynchin said looking at the old wang beside him he wanted uncle wang to say something reassuring to comfort the father and daughter seeing this old wang pondered for a moment and said actually i’m not familiar with any stable towns or the chun family it should not be a particularly formidable force. But Xiao Jing mentioned that he has formed a certain friendship with the Lan Fang Company. I’ve heard of this Lan Fang Company before, it is indeed a relatively powerful martial arts force in the southwest region. If Xiao Jing can truly gain their assistance, there shouldn’t be much danger. Old Wan’s criteria for judgment were quite simple. Any force he hadn’t heard of while mingling outside surely wasn’t that impressive. Conversely, any force he had heard of must have some strength to catch his attention. Lin Chan couldn’t. help but look at his master with some curiosity. It seems Uncle Wang’s previous connections weren’t low, his standards are quite high. Lin Chen thought to himself. Old Wang shifted. His tone and looked at Lin Chen again, saying, and one more thing, the leader of Xia Duo’s shop wasn’t wrong. Xiao Jing has outstanding talent in martial arts, in a short time, he has already become an intermediate martial artist. The barren borderland we are in does indeed limit Xiao Jing’s development. He really should go see a broader world. As Old Wang. Spoke, he reminded Lin Chen, Xiao Jing, the outside world is not like here. There are indeed intermediate martial artists under 20. If you venture out alone, you should understand. The importance of being low-key, reserved, and assessing the situation. Never let your talent make you arrogant, looking down on all heroes in the world. That would lead to great losses. Lin Chen nodded in understanding. He had heard that Xia Duo Wu practiced martial arts at 18, became a junior martial artist at 20, and reached intermediate martial artist status at 25. Even then, Xia Duo Wu was just an ordinary soldier in the demon suppression army. It was only through his intermediate martial artist status and accumulated military achievements that he became a squad leader at Xia Duo’s shop. He couldn’t be considered a genius. This shows that in the larger world outside, there must be many true martial arts prodigies. However, Lin Chen still had some thoughts. I’m only 15, it won’t be long before I become a senior martial artist. A senior martial artist under 16 should still be. considered decent, right. But Lin Chen didn’t voice this thought.He also knew that if he fell into the hands of the Chen family, it would be the end of him. No matter how high his talent, it would all be in vain. In the following days, Lin family village completely withdrew, cutting off contact with other villages. Even Zhao Wugo was directly responsible to Xia. Duo Wu. Aside from having a decent stockpile, Lin family village seemed to have returned to its previous tranquility. Lin Chen himself did not dare to waste any time, trying to eat as. Much beast meat is possible each day and taking more Qi recovery pills. He increased his training time to over 15 hours a day. Hashtag realm, intermediate warrior hashtag technique, body refinement. Technique, minor achievement 281 slash 1000, traits not selected, traits not selected hashtag combat skill, overlord spear technique, minor achievement 280 slash 1000, flash strike level 1 plus, traits not. Selected hashtag talent, persistence hashtag potential, 9 on this day, after finishing his training, Lin Chen examined the panel in his mind. After training for 4 consecutive days, even though I’ve spent over 15 hours each day, I’ve only gained 50 proficiency points. To truly break through the body refinement technique realm and become a high-level warrior, even at this speed, it would take more than a month. But this is already the absolute limit, I can’t increase my training time any further. After eating enough beast meat each day, I still had to take 2. Chi recovery pills to sustain such long training sessions. Even if I take more qi recovery pills, I can’t absorb the energy of three pills, I can’t extend my training time any longer. Lin Chen couldn’t help but feel a bit regretful. Despite the tight schedule, this was the best he could do. Qi recovery pills wouldn’t be effective for five hours just by taking one. Taking too many in a day would diminish their effects, making them hard to digest. There’s no time left. According to Xiaoduo Wu, the Chen family might react within these few days. It’s completely impossible to break through to a high-level warrior before the Chen family reacts. Moreover, I have to leave Lin family village. If I stay any longer, it might bring disaster to the village. Lin Shin felt somewhat helpless, yet he had no other choice. Wait a minute. I seem to have overlooked something important. I should have hunted. A low-level beast first to get a potential point and try to extract a technique trait. Maybe it would be a trait that increases training efficiency. I’m still inexperienced, otherwise, I would have thought of this sooner. Now that time is already tight, I should use it more wisely. Lin Shin said with some frustration. Initially, he was indeed a bit intimidated by the Chen family’s power as described by Xiaoduo Wu. After returning to Lin family village, his mind was filled with the urgency of time. He tried to make the most of the limited time to elevate his martial arts to a higher level. Lin Chen spent over 15 hours training for four consecutive days, with the remaining time dedicated to recovering from physical exhaustion. So, he hadn’t gone out to hunt beasts these past few days, he simply didn’t have the time. He relied on the beast meat and she recovery grass he had looted to support his consumption. Now Lin Chen realized he had made a mistake in his approach. He should have at least killed a low-level beast first to get a potential point and try extracting a technique trait. Should I go hunt a low-level beast now? Lin Chen glanced at the sky, it was already midnight. At this moment, Lin Chen was not afraid of venturing deep into the wilderness at night. But the only problem was that the beasts near Lin family village whose locations he knew had already been cleared out by him once. The rest would have to rely on luck, looking for passing beasts like the silver -spotted tiger. There are no beasts with known locations near Zhao Family Ditch and Qin Family Farm either, because their hunting teams often organize to hunt low-level beasts, regularly clearing out safe activity areas around the village. Looks like I’ll have to try going further away, Lin Chen thought to himself. Beasts have territorial instincts, generally, too. Tigers cannot coexist in one place, unless they are social beasts.so, after a fierce beast in a certain area is killed, it takes some time for a second one to appear. Xayajayagu and Xinjia. Village are far from Linjiakin, even their hunting teams can handle average low-level fierce beasts. But there will definitely be some forbidden zones, where there are powerful fierce beasts. They are not confident in dealing with. Perhaps tomorrow we can ask Xiaowugo and the others about it, and also clear out the monster spawning points near their village. It can be. considered a thorough cleaning around our base. They say the wilderness is dangerous, with fierce beasts rampant. But that is for ordinary people, or for beginner-level martial artists. For Lin Chen’s current strength, the wilderness near Linjiakin seems too weak. No wonder I always hear them say that the area around Ziyaduapu was barren land, a land of desolation. Previously, as a lowly wilderness dweller, I didn’t perceive it deeply, but now it really is a barren land. Of course, this is also related to the fact that all the fierce beasts entering this area have. been cleared out by the Shadwa martial team. On one hand, it is their duty to protect this area. On the other hand, it is also about killing intermediate fierce beasts to obtain materials and flesh. Lin Chen felt a bit helpless. He put away the, walking to the edge of the drying yard under the eaves of the warehouse. He found Old Wang’s pot, scooping up fierce beast meat. To prepare for a late night snack, Old Wang no longer accompanied Lin Chen in training. Firstly, Lin Chen practiced for more than 10 hours a day and Old Wang simply couldn’t keep up. He was. already very tired from guiding dozens of people in their training during the day. Secondly, after seeing Lin Shen’s progress, old Wang had already informed him of all the key points in the later stages of the body refining technique and the overlord spear technique. The master leads you to the door, but the cultivation is up to the individual. Lin Shen now didn’t need anyone to supervise his training, he could progress step by step on his own. Jing Gu. Just as Lin Shen was eating the fierce beast meat, a voice came. He looked up to see a young boy from the daytime. training holding a throwing dart coming over. Since everyone in Lin Jaya can practice martial arts, the night watchman also took turns. The boy was still carrying a weapon, apparently coming from the village gate. Is there something going on? Lin Chen asked. His first thought was whether there was a fierce beast attack, but then he shook his head. How could there be such good luck? Just when he wanted to kill a fierce beast, one would come knocking at his door. Could he really be the son of destiny? Besides, if there was a fierce beast attack, the village gate would. have rung the bell long ago, instead of sending a boy to find him. Jinggu, someone is looking for you, saying they are from Xiaduapu. Do you want to go see? Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s eyes moved. What could it be that someone from Shadwa Marshall wanted to see me? Moreover, it couldn’t be done during the day, it had to be at midnight? It felt quite mysterious. Lin Chen picked up a large piece of meat, eating while following the boy to the village gate. Under the gate, a person cloaked in animal skins was riding a striped horse, making it hard to see there. face. The visitor was even more mysterious than Lin Shen had imagined. Are you looking for me? Lin Shen didn’t know what the other party was up to, so he had to ask. Yes, I have something. To discuss with you. Can I trust your people? We might need to find a quiet place to talk. The other party shook their heads slightly, seemingly assessing the guards at the village gate. Lin Shen directly said, you can trust them, why don’t you come in first? Lin Shen had already recognized the voice. Although the person’s appearance was shrouded in the animal skin cloak. The voice was unmistakably that of Old Dai from the Xiaoduo Martial Guard team. Old Dai hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, shaking his head. He pointed to the outside of the village. Let’s go outside to talk, it won’t take long. Although Lin Chen was a bit puzzled, he still jumped down from the gate and followed Old Dai, walking several hundred meters outside. He wasn’t. Worried about Xiaoduo Martial setting up any traps for him. On one hand, his strength was not inferior to theirs, and on the other hand, this was outside Lin Jiakin, the other party was unlikely. to create a big commotion here without alerting the people in Linjia village. Sure enough, old Dai didn’t walk far before stopping. He turned around, lifted the hood of his cloak, and smiled. Add Lin Chen. Don’t blame me, I’m still at the gate of the summer drum shop playing cards and drinking with the brothers. Logically, I shouldn’t be here. So be cautious and don’t give anyone a handle. After saying something nonsensical, old Dai continued, Brother Lin Chen, how has the summer head treated you? Lin Chen was taken aback for a moment but didn’t hesitate to. reply very well very well good then the summer head would like to ask you for a favor are you willing sure if i can do it what is the favor lin chan said directly the summer head wants you to help intercept a pack of ferocious beasts old die said in a deep voice upon hearing this lin chan relaxed he had thought that the mysterious matter summer drum was involved in would be something significant perhaps even beyond his capabilities it turned out to be about intercepting ferocious beasts This was a task Lin Chen was more than willing to help with, as he was already planning to hunt ferocious beasts to earn potential points. No problem, I will definitely help with this. Old Dai had been closely watching Lin Chen’s expression and smiled when he saw Lin Chen’s response was without hesitation. However, Old Dai added, Brother Lin Chen, you need to think this through. This is a pack of ferocious beasts, and the leader is at least a mid -level ferocious beast? Depending on the situation, there may also be several low-level ferocious beasts. This trip might be quite dangerous. Lin Chen’s gaze sharpened. A mid-level ferocious beast? He had never encountered a true mid-level ferocious beast before. A pack led by a mid-level ferocious beast might be dangerous but the rewards would certainly be substantial. It was within Lin Chen’s capacity. No problem, please leave the mid -level ferocious beast for me to kill when the time comes, Lin Chen replied with a smile. When do we set off and where do we meet with Captain Summer Drum and the others? Lin Chen was even a bit impatient, excitedly asking. Old Dai shook his head, pointing at Lin Chen, the summer head won’t go. And our people won’t go either. You will go alone. Lin Chen’s mouth opened slightly, blinking his eyes, and he didn’t forget to point at himself. Just me going alone? Why isn’t Captain Summer Drum going with you? Upon hearing this, Old Dai lowered his eyelids and looked at the ground. The summer head has another group of ferocious beasts to deal with, in fact, he has. Already set off with his people. He simply can’t spare anyone to come over, so you have to face this group of ferocious beasts alone. In this situation, are you still willing to help with this favor? Lin Chen was momentarily stunned, a look of contemplation flashing in his eyes. Two packs of beasts crossing into the territory of the Summer Drum Shop? And one of the packs required all of Summer Drum’s manpower to deal with. So they sought his help, hoping he could handle the other pack? Lin Chen smacked his lips. A small pack led by a mid-level ferocious beast. Wouldn’t put any pressure on him. There was no fear to speak of. Moreover, Lin Chen preferred to act alone. Since the beast pack wouldn’t pose a significant threat to him, he didn’t need teammates. He was afraid teammates would steal his kills, causing him to miss out on potential points. Furthermore, if two packs of ferocious beasts invaded the summer drum shop and summer drum led people to block one pack while the other pack went unopposed, it would inevitably pose a life-threatening risk to the ordinary villages in the area. As a native warrior of the summer drum shop, it was only right for Lin Chen to do his best to help. For both public and private reasons, Lin Chen had no reason to be afraid or refuse. It’s alright, Captain Summer Drum has protected the summer drum shop for countless years, and now he is stretched thin. I should also contribute my part. Tell me, where is the location of the Beast Pack’s activity? Seeing Lin Chen’s stance, a satisfied smile appeared on Old Dai’s face and his eyes were filled with approval. Shadow didn’t misjudge the person, nor did he place his bets wrong. Old Dai murmured softly. What did you say, Old Dai? The other party’s voice was very low, almost a whisper, and Lin Shen didn’t hear it clearly. Old Dai didn’t answer but took out a map from his pocket and held it. Up in front of Lin Shen. Can you read a map? I can read it. Old Dai was somewhat surprised, not many people who grew up in the wilderness could read maps. Especially the parchment in his hand, which was a standard military map covering an area of several hundred kilometers. Seeing Lin Shen’s gaze fall on the map, Old Dai didn’t waste words. He pointed to a spot on the map and Said, from Zayatuapu, head east along the remnants of the road, and about 150 kilometers in, there’s a natural pass. There are steeped stone mountains on both sides of the road. Your destination is here, remember this location. Lin Shen nodded upon seeing this, is this the place where the ferocious beasts appear? When should I set off? Old Dai, seeing that Lin Shen had remembered the location, slowly put away the parchment map. You need to set off now. The intelligence we received indicates that the beast ward is very likely to pass. through here around noon tomorrow. You must arrive here before noon tomorrow. Opportunities are fleeting. Lin Chen looked up at the sky and the height of the moon. It was around 1 o’clock. In the morning, there were about 7 or 8 hours until dawn and only about 10 hours until noon. Lingja village was about 80 to 90 kilometers from Zayatuapu, plus another one, 150 kilometers east from Zayatuapu. In this time frame, he had to cover over 200 kilometers. This was a pace that could kill a person from running too hard. Even if he was. An intermediate martial artist, it didn’t make sense to keep running and consuming energy like this. If he ran all the way, the consumption would be huge, and he wouldn’t have time to recover. Which would mean delivering his head to an intermediate ferocious beast. Moreover, he had to arrive at the destination on time to intercept the beast horde. This requirement was quite strange. Lin Shen looked up at old Dai and saw the serious expression on his face. Alright, I understand. I’ll prepare and set off right away. Lin Chen knew the other party wasn’t joking, so he agreed. There were ways to avoid excessive consumption and still arrive on time. He already had some strategies in mind. Since you’ve made up your mind, then this group of ferocious beasts is up to you. There’s one more very important piece of intelligence you need to remember. The intermediate ferocious beast in this horde is a golden knife mantis, its knife-like legs have mutated to a golden color and it makes a jingling sound that is captivating during its movements. This creature is very dangerous, you must pay close attention to the sounds of its golden knives. Do you understand? Old Dai suddenly asked. The golden knife mantis, the one that makes the jingling sound? I understand. Lin Chen nodded to indicate he remembered. Shiato also. Asked me to tell you something. After passing this ferocious beast pass, continue east for 100 kilometers and then you’ll see the remnants of the gate for exit 66. Get off the road. Remnants at exit 66 and head southeast along the dirt road for about 40 to 50 kilometers, that’s where Andingtown is. That’s the outside world, a broader world. Late at night, Lin. Chen returned to the village to fetch two striped horses. He packed the Lanfang short gun and the stabbing tiger into his backpack, along with some ferocious beast jerky and energy replenishing. Pills. Then, he set off on horseback, racing out of Linjia village. He entered the makeshift road through the dense forest outside Linjia village. This road was recently repaired by Zhao. Wugo to help transport supplies to Linjia village. With nearly 250 kilometers to cover, we can only use both horses. And to reach the ferocious beast pass on time, we have to. Push the striped horses to their limits. If one dies from exhaustion, we’ll switch to the other. We aim to cover the first hundred kilometers before dawn using the striped horses. Finally. I’m using the 11 bus to minimize my losses, Linchen said as he galloped on horseback, taking the opportunity to gnaw on the beast jerky. Fortunately, after chasing Zhang Fakwai in the. Others last time, he had taken the time to learn a bit about horseback riding. It was relatively easy for a martial artist to learn to ride and he quickly mastered the basics. Moreover, Lin Chen had also seized a striped horse from Chen Jing’s subordinates last time. The Lin family village was not short on horses. In this urgent situation, Lin Chen didn’t mind wasting two horses. Besides, if the other side really had a mid-level beast accompanied by a small beast pack waiting for him, exhausting two horses wouldn’t be a waste. The gains Lin Chen would achieve would be greater. After two hours, Lin Chen switched out the first striped horse. The striped horse could reach a speed of 60 kilometers per hour, but it couldn’t maintain that speed for long due. To fatigue. So after an hour and a half, even though the first striped horse could no longer run, Lin Chen had only covered a little over 70 kilometers. He still hadn’t reached Shadwapupu. However, Lin Chen had surpassed Old Dai who was returning to the city just a few minutes earlier. The other party wasn’t in a hurry and couldn’t run as fast as Lin Chen. Old Dai didn’t greet. Lin Shen and remained indifferent as Lin Shen passed by as if he didn’t recognize him at all. Four hours later, the second striped horse was retired. Lin Shen had run nearly 150 kilometers. He looked regretfully at the panting, unsteady striped horse. There’s no choice but to abandon it. It’s a pity I didn’t have time to train it, otherwise, it could have found its way home. On its own. The striped horse wasn’t a fierce beast, nor was it a martial artist. It couldn’t quickly recover its stamina through methods like energy replenishing pills. Waiting for the… Striped horse to regain its strength would take longer than if Lin Chan just ran the remaining distance himself. This was a matter of urgency and there was no other option. Lin Chan removed the saddle and reins from the striped horse and released it back into the wilderness. Then he tidied up his gear and continued eastward. There are still about a hundred kilometers to go but. I have about five or six hours left. The striped horse helped me cover most of the distance so I’m not in such a hurry anymore. Maintain a steady pace to conserve the most stamina. As. Long as I ensure my combat ability is uncompromised, reaching the beast pass in 6 hours shouldn’t be too difficult. Unlike the last time he chased Jung Fakui, Lin Chen didn’t sprint. At full speed. Instead, he conserved his energy, controlled his breathing rhythm, and ran steadily toward his destination. 4 hours later, the sun was high in the sky, and Lin Chen stopped. Ahead is a strange rocky mountain forest, scattered on both sides of the road. This should be the natural pass that old dimension, where the beast pack is expected to pass through. Right? Lin Shen didn’t have a map, nor did he have GPS navigation. Fortunately, the route to his destination was relatively simple, as long as he followed the remnants of the road, he wouldn’t go off course. So Lin Shen only needed to gauge how far he had traveled and have a rough understanding of his location. Most importantly, the location old dimensioned was quite obvious. The remnants of the road Lin Shen had traversed were winding through dense mountains and forests, reminiscent of the concept of the 10,000 Great Mountains. The terrain was similar to a tropical rainforest. However, the stone forest that appeared before Lin Chen now had a distinctly different landscape. He could see the bizarre rocks standing tall, the mountain slopes steep, and the style completely different. Thus, Lin Chen quickly recognized his destination. Lin Chen glanced at the orientation of the Rocky Mountain ahead, the remnants of the road curved near the Rocky Mountain passing through at least several hundred meters. It traversed a slightly flatter area among the Rocky Mountains. Lin Chen thought for a moment climbed to a high point on. the Rocky Mountain, and looked out over the entire area to examine the terrain. He wanted to find traces of the beast pack’s activities. In such a Rocky Mountain range with bizarre stones, the likelihood of beasts appearing is low. If Captain Shadwa’s intel is correct, and the beast pack really migrates through here, then they must pass through the remnants of the road. Lin Chen took a glance and had a preliminary idea in his mind, he saw a few hundred meters away, the remnants of a road passing through a knife-edged canyon. The steep cliffs on both sides were at least 20 meters high. It looked like a natural city gate wedged into this section of the road. That must be the pass Captain Xia Duo mentioned? No wonder Captain Xia Duo asked me to handle the beast horde alone. He must know that I excel at throwing darts, my long-range attack skills far surpassing those of the average person. With such advantageous terrain, I stand guard over the road from a cliff more than 20 meters high. Even if the beast horde passes by, I can eliminate them without taking any damage. Lin Chen’s heart stirred as he patted the long backpack behind him and began moving toward the cliff. To deal with the beast horde, Lin Chen was well prepared. Not only did he carry a, but he also had five strapped to his back. Feeling it wasn’t secure enough, he stuffed three ordinary short guns into his backpack before setting off. Not only was he well stocked with ammunition, but the packed backpack wouldn’t. Sway, making it more suitable for a long distance dash. Even for a martial artist, moving through such mountains wasn’t easy. Climbing, jumping, and crawling were all necessary skills. His. Just as he climbed up a small hill, a warning sign flashed in Lin Shen’s mind. A silver shadow rushed at him. With no time to check the situation at the top of the slope, Lin Shen clung to the cliff with one hand while swinging with the other. But Lin Shen felt as if he had crushed something. A foul smell wafted from somewhere. Immediately after, a tremendous force rapped around his arm, tightening more and more. Lin Shen flipped and jumped to the top of the mountain, finally taking a look at what was coiling around his arm. A silver flower snake about the Thickness of my forearm. With this size and the color of its skin, it’s almost at the level of a primary beast. The silver flower snake whose head he had crushed, writhed and tightly coiled. Around Lin Chen’s arm. After more than 10 seconds, its strength finally ran out. Lin Chen removed the snake’s corpse from his arm and tossed it aside. I came here because of the silver. Flower snake and now I’ve encountered another one. Could this be some kind of omen? When Lin Chen first crossed over, it was because the original owner was bitten to death by a silver flower. Snake. After some time, having honed his martial skills, Lin Shen encountered a silver flower snake once again. And this one was significantly stronger than the previous one. Not far away, he heard a rustling sound. Lin Shen looked over and saw two more silver flower snakes disappearing into the crevices of the rocks. Perhaps having witnessed their companion’s tragic end, they were unwilling to provoke Lin Shen, this harbinger of death. Lin Shen was not here to hunt, so there was no need to chase after two slippery snakes that were still not classified as true beasts. It would be a waste of time. However, Lin Chen’s attention was drawn to a few plants where the two silver flower snakes had vanished. A cluster of light purple, and there are even a few. Deep purple among them. Isnt supposed to grow in extremely harsh environments? Why are there several of them on this rocky mountain? Lin Chen found it strange and walked over to. Collect a few of the, placing them in his backpack. This place is over a hundred kilometers away from Xia Duo’s shop. Could it be that the further I go, the more abundant the resources. In the wild become? Even the silver flower snakes, which are on the verge of evolving into true beasts, can appear in groups, and valuable can be found everywhere? If this were in the area of Lin family village, even in such steep rocky terrain, it would have surely been scoured by wilderness hunters. There was no choice, they needed to eat. Yet now, Lin Chen was right next, to the remnants of the road, on a rocky mountain, and he could find mature that no one had harvested. This truly validated the rumors that Xia Duo’s area was barren. Indeed, as Lin Chen. Continued toward the pass and the cliffs, he saw many rare wild vegetables and mushrooms, the kind that would fetch a good price back in Lin family village. He couldn’t afford to miss such opportunities. Lin Chen even spotted a few antelope-like animals climbing a rock wall, seemingly licking the salt from the surface. Perhaps the animal and natural resources here are more abundant. At that time, relatively speaking, the probability of ferocious beasts appearing would be greater, so it might not be suitable for the lives of the lowly wild mountain people. If one. does not become a martial artist facing an attack like that of the silver flower snake just now, there would only be a dead end. For ordinary people, this area would be even more dangerous. Lin Chen watched for a while as the antelope struggled to climb the rocky wall in search of salt. Among them, one antelope accidentally fell from a cliff over 10 meters high, seemingly breaking its leg, and after struggling and bleeding for a long time, it still couldn’t get up. It resembled the state of the wild mountain people struggling to survive. Lin Chen withdrew his gaze and shook his head. He didn’t take action to hunt this group of antelope, not out of empathy or an overflow of compassion. Rather, it was because this place was too far from the village, and killing this group of antelope would not be convenient to carry. Moreover, Lin Chen had a greater target in mind, a group of ferocious beasts, rather than these ordinary animals. Looking up at the sun, Lin Chen no longer wasted time and quickly climbed to the top of the rocky cliff at the pass. He found a good vantage point, lay down on the cliff, and began to wait patiently. This wait lasted for more than two hours. Lin Chen felt that something was off and raised his head to look at the sun. This pass seemed to have quite a bit of foot traffic. In just this short time, two waves of wilderness hunting teams led by martial artists had passed by. However, those were all led by junior martial artists, accompanied by some strong wilderness hunters. They appeared to be hunting teams from nearby villages, similar in scale to those from Zayajayagu and Kanjayakan. Therefore, Lin Chen paid them no mind and did not reveal himself. However, Lin Chen still felt puzzled. this place looks bustling it doesn’t seem like it would have a group of ferocious beasts lurking around moreover the information provided by captain xia duo now raises some questions in the wilderness there are neither phones nor the internet so how could he be so certain that a group of ferocious beasts would pass through this area today even the time and location are so precise there were no obstructions at the top of the cliff and after lying there for more than two hours lynch and began to feel a bit impatient although he had heard that there was a time when Sunbathing became popular in his previous life, Lin Chen did not have that hobby, even as a mid-level martial artist, he wouldn’t harm his own body like this. Although he knew that Xia Duo wouldn’t joke with him, there were indeed many doubts in the information provided. Unable to resist, Lin Chen stood up to stretch his muscles. However, as soon as he moved, he immediately bent down again. He saw a group of people approaching from a distance, seemingly heading towards the pass. With a quick glance, Lin Chen felt it was better not to draw attention to himself. His position was too awkward, he intended to ambush ferocious beasts, but if he were seen by the approaching martial artists, it could easily lead to misunderstandings, making them think he was lying in wait to rob them. The leader of that group has quite a strong aura, he’s quite a character. This is the strongest martial artist I’ve encountered today, Lin Shen thought to himself. Although it was. Just a fleeting glance, he still saw that this group was quite impressive in the wilderness. All five were riding horses, and the leader looked to be of considerable strength. Lin. Chen lowered his head, trying to conceal his figure, quietly waiting for them to pass through the past to avoid being discovered. Such a group should be able to handle the small, group of ferocious beasts that Xia Duo mentioned, right? These people seem to have come from afar, yet they are heading towards the direction of Xia Duopu, I wonder who they are. Lin Chen pondered, tilting his head slightly, his ears perked up. Although he didn’t want to cause trouble, he was also curious about their identities, and wanted to see if he could overhear some of their conversations as they passed through the past to gather some information. As the group drew closer, apart from the sound of hooves striking the road, there was no verbal communication among them. Lin Shen couldn’t help but show a look of disappointment. Suddenly, Lin Shen squinted, a look of surprise and suspicion appearing in his eyes because he heard a subtle sound mixed in with the sound of hooves. Dingling. It sounded like the noise made by metal clashing. Golden Blade Mantis? How could a beast whart appear at this time? And this group of warriors has no reaction at all? Lin Chen’s mind raced, and he suddenly recalled Old Dai’s specific instructions when they parted. Old Dai said that the leader of the beast horde was very likely to be the Golden Blade Mantis. This intermediate beast is characterized by its golden blade-like legs and emits a soul-stirring, clanging sound. After waiting for a long time without hearing anything, Lin Chen finally caught some sounds that matched Old Dai’s information. His expression turned serious, even though Lin Chen was reluctant to expose himself in front of the Warriors below, he couldn’t help but quietly peek down at the cliff. Nothing. It’s calm and quiet. Where’s the sign of a beast horde? Moreover, the people below are about to pass through the pass. If there really were a beast horde, they should have reacted faster. Lin Chen thought to himself. Instinctively, he looked at the warrior team that was already very close beneath him, ignoring the low-level warriors whose auras were not apparent. Lin Chen took a glance at the middle-aged man leading the group. Hmm. I scared myself. It turns out the clanging sound is coming from. His weapon. The leading middle -aged man rode a pure white steed, exuding the aura of an intermediate warrior or above. He looked like a skilled swordsman. A golden nine-ring broadsword was sheathed at the side of his saddle. The clanging sound was indeed the iron rings on the broadsword clashing. As the horse trotted. Seeing this, Lin Chen’s expression relaxed. It wasn’t the intermediate beast, the golden blade mantis, just an intermediate warrior. Something’s not right. Immediately, a flash of insight struck Lin Chen, and he paused for a moment. intermediate beast and intermediate warrior, golden blade mantis and golden nine-ring broadsword. Isn’t this a bit too coincidental? Lin Shen felt like he had grasped something, but it wasn’t very clear. He recalled the strange commission from Captain Xia Duo this time, along with Old Dai’s mysterious demeanor when he instructed him, especially when he emphasized the importance of remembering the golden blade mantis. There seemed to be a deeper meaning in Old Dai’s eyes. The time and place match up. Lin Shen squinted as he observed the group of people below who were about to pass by. Suddenly, an astonishing thought struck him. Could it be that Captain Xia Duo didn’t actually send me to intercept the Beast Ward? Is the real target this group of? Warriors? The Beast Ward wouldn’t pass through here at the time specified by Captain Xia Duo. They don’t even travel on roads, moving directly through. The wilderness. Only warriors would take the main road to travel. But, why? Lin Shen instinctively pulled a short gun from his backpack. And tightened his grip on it. His eyes flickered uncertainly, and for a moment, he couldn’t decide whether to take action. Since arriving in this world, although he had killed quite a few warriors, killing warriors brought more potential points, which was beneficial for Lin Chen. However, he was not a bloodthirsty person. Having risen from the bottom of the wilderness, he understood that it was not easy for warriors in this world to grow. It was built upon countless efforts and hardships. Lin Chen was not great, but he tried to only kill his enemies and had not yet reached the point of. indiscriminately killing the innocent. Giddy up. Giddy up. At that moment, a shout came from the warrior team below. A junior warrior spotted. Horse slowed down, no matter how he whipped the reins, it couldn’t pick up speed. Boss Chen Tang, let’s take a break, we’ve been traveling for half a day and the spotted horse really can’t run anymore. The junior warrior said to the middle-aged man leading the group. The man called Chen. Tang slowed his horse and glanced at the other junior warriors. Their spotted horses were not like Chen Tang’s silver-white steed, to keep up with. Chen Tang’s speed, they were all a bit out of breath. After we pass the stone forest, let’s find a cooler place to rest, Chen Tang said as he looked. Around. The stone forest pass had no trees for shade, and it was noon. The sun was scorching, making the current location indeed unsuitable for a break. However, considering the condition of his younger brother’s patterned horses, Chen Tang slowed down the pace, and the group moved forward slowly. A few junior martial artists nodded in agreement and followed behind. At that moment, someone asked, Boss Chen, why are we going to Shadwapu? This time? That kind of small place, we could just go there. Why do we need to have you, Boss Chen, go personally? The questioner’s tone was filled. With confusion. Chen Tang replied, we received news that Chen Jing is dead and it wasn’t due to a beast attack. The family head is very angry. So I have to go see the situation myself. Ah, the junior martial artists exclaimed in surprise. Chen Jing has been in Xiaduapu for several years. What kind of threat could there be in such a small place? Even if that old guy, Xiaduowu, is slightly stronger, he wouldn’t dare to provoke. Our Chen family, right? Chen Tang shook his head, we still don’t know the details. Maybe he was set up and harmed by those village rascals, or. Perhaps he was killed by a river crossing dragon martial artist. That’s why I need to lead the team to check the situation. If it was the local. village rascals from Shadwapu, hum, we won’t be able to avoid destroying villages and calming the family head’s anger on this trip. Even if it’s a river crossing dragon, we have to meet him and bring back his head to report to the family head. On the cliff, Lin Chen had already stood up. Upon hearing this, his eyes were filled with killing intent. Golden Blade Mantis, Golden Blade Chen Tang. So that’s how it is, you are my target. Hearing the conversation, Lin Chen instantly understood. No wonder Xia Duo Wu sent someone to find him late at night, and no wonder he was being so secretive. Xia Duo Wu must have obtained some information through the channels in Nding town, knowing that the Chen family would head to Xia Dua Pu today. However, due to his identity, he didn’t want to openly offend the Chen family, so he deliberately used this method to do a favor for his own people. The group of people before him was precisely the counterattack from the Chen family. With this thought, Lin Chen no longer hesitated and raised his short gun. Woosh. Almost at the same time Lin Shan released the short gun from his hand, Chen Tang instantly reacted. He sensed the killing intent in danger. With the golden blade in hand, he instinctively waved it in front of his face, a defensive move honed over years of practicing swordsmanship as a mid-level martial artist. However, his defense was in vain. The short gun turned into an afterimage and, with a soft thud, pierced through the white horse beneath him. The horse didn’t even have time to neigh before its brain was shattered, cutting off all its life. Moreover, Under the force of inertia, it fell sideways, throwing Chen Tang to the ground. Shoot the horse before the man, capture the king before the thief. This was Lin Chen’s consistent principle. Chen Tang’s white horse hadn’t even exerted its strength, and Lin Chen didn’t want to reenact the spectacle of chasing a horse with his body. So the first strike was aimed at the white horse. As for the other junior martial artists’ patterned horses, they were already in a half-disabled state, and the junior martial artists themselves weren’t worth much. They weren’t a primary target for Lin Chen. Who is it? Chen Tang, not weak in skill, quickly regained his balance after flipping and jumping. He suddenly looked up at Lin Chen’s position. Who am I? I am the river-crossing dragon you mentioned. Lin Chen spoke while not idle with his hands, shooting out two more throwing knives. Standing firm, he outputted with precision. Ah! Two junior martial artists screamed in agony. Caught off guard, they were directly pinned to the ground along with their horses by the descending short guns. The remaining two martial artists were shocked and hurriedly urged their patterned horses. to flee backward. Seeing this, Chen Tang’s expression changed. Was it you who killed Xin Jing? Yes. Lin Chen answered decisively, and without hesitation, he shot out another throwing knife, piercing one of the escaping junior martial artists from behind. The short gun pierced through the warrior’s chest, its momentum unabated, and then it penetrated the head of the striped horse. The running striped horse suddenly halted. Then it crashed to the ground, sliding several meters with inertia, kicking up a cloud of dust. The last junior warrior, seeing this, turned pale with fear. And ran even faster. In a flash, he was nearly 200 meters away. Lin Chen grabbed the head of the gun, smacked his lips, revealing a hint of. Regret in his eyes. He did not strike at the fleeing junior warrior but instead pointed the tip of the Lan Fong short gun at Chen Tang. I heard you. Say you wanna borrow my head to report back to the family head? I’m right here, come and take it? Chen Tang’s face darkened, his sharp gaze. Fixed on Lin Chen. The golden knife in his hand was slightly raised, ready to counter Lin Chen’s throwing attack at any moment. As a mid-level warrior, he did not flee like his subordinates. Faced with Lin Chen’s long-range tactics, it would be unwise to blindly turn his back on the opponent, before understanding their strength. Of course, there was also the fact that his horse was dead. Who are you? Why did you kill Chen Jing, and why? Are you against my Chen family? Is there some misunderstanding here? We need to talk? Despite Lin Chen’s ruthless actions, having killed three. Warriors from the Chun family first, Chen Tang couldn’t help but ask. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen glanced at the last junior warrior, who was over five. Hundred meters away, secretly observing the situation. Chen Tang and Lin Chen had not yet fought, and no victor had emerged. The other party, only. Dared to retreat to a safe distance, not truly daring to run away alone. I passed by the Xia Duo shop, that guy was arrogant and domineering, robbing. My things, so I just crushed him to death. I just didn’t expect this thing to have some backing and I have to root it out. What a hassle. Lin Chen said deliberately, looking quite arrogant. Chen Tang’s face turned extremely ugly. He knew there was no more room for negotiation. Damn Chen. Jing, a useless waste, not strong in martial talent, but quite capable of provoking strong enemies. How did I attract such a troublesome young powerhouse? Chen Tang cursed inwardly. At this point, he had already believed that Lin Chen was a formidable dragon crossing the river. In a place. Like the Xia duo Sha, such a character did not suddenly emerge. You little thief, so brazen. Aren’t you going to root it out? I am Chen Tang of the Chen family, and I am right here. Come down and root it out. Don’t act like a woman, just relying on the terrain to stand high and throw hidden weapons. Chen Tang raised his golden knife, trying to provoke Lin Chen with words. If the other party was young and impulsive, it would be perfect. If he could voluntarily give up the advantage of height and come down to fight him up close. He he. I like women and don’t mind a bit of womanly. Shatter, I’m right here, come up and borrow my head. Lin Shen was not fooled, instead raising the Lan Fong short gun in his hand. Humph. Chen. Tang grunted but he raised his big knife and surveyed the terrain. His figure flickered. There was indeed a tendency to climb up towards Lin Shen’s head gun. However, Chen Tang’s route was deliberate. Every pause in his movements was behind cover of rocks. As he charged upward, he also used the terrain to block Lin Shen’s throwing gun. Sure enough, under Lin Chen’s buildup of power, three consecutive attacks missed sparks flying, and rocks scattering. A few sizable cliffs were shattered. Seeing Lin Chen’s throwing gun was so powerful, Chen Tang’s expression changed slightly, and he became more cautious as he moved. Not bad, you can dodge. This time, I’ll kill you. Lin Chen remained unmoved amidst the changes, waiting for the right moment, and finally found an opening. The fourth Lan Fang short gun aimed at a path directly in front of Chen Tang, with no cover or protection. Bang! The flash of fire erupted, and the deafening sound of metal clashing echoed. Chen Tang swung his knife with all his might, barely blocking the swiftly approaching throwing gun. With his rich combat experience, he knew that the step he had just taken was dangerous, so he was fully alert. He was always on guard. In the end, he did not let Lin Chen succeed. However, Lin Chen, from his elevated position, threw out a full-powered shot, even. Though Chen Tang barely blocked it, he was still knocked down by the tremendous impact, unable to take that crucial step forward. Huff. Huff. Behind the heavy boulders, Chen Tang gasped for breath. He raised the golden knife in his hand and took a closer look. Even though the broad, back of the golden knife caught Lin Chen’s throne spear, a massive dent still appeared on the blade. Even the iron ring had shattered into pieces. What a fierce, precise, and ruthless throw. If it weren’t for the sturdiness of this big knife, an ordinary weapon would have been shattered and pierced through my body. Shock filled Chen Tang’s eyes as he couldn’t help but look up at Lin Chen’s position. He examined the necessary path leading. to the opposing hillside. The other side should still have two short guns. If I expose myself, I will definitely take another shot. However, the opponent might only have this one shot left, he can’t possibly throw all his weapons. He must keep one gun for self-defense. Chen Tang had already noticed the backpack behind Lin Chen and deduced that he still had two short guns left. I’ll risk it. This kid is nearly relying on the advantage of the terrain and the might of his spear. Once I get close, with my superb knife skills, he won’t be able to resist. Chen Tang took several deep breaths to calm his racing heart and resolutely made his decision. He had just dodged Lin Chen’s throne spear multiple times. Although it wasn’t an intense close-quarters battle, it still took a toll on Chen Tang. Nevertheless, he was determined to take the risk. As long as he could block one more shot from the opponent, the clifftop, which was less than 5 meters high, would be within his reach. All he needed to do was leap up. And with his years of martial arts training, he was somewhat renowned for his knife skills in In Ding Town. How could he not subdue this half-grown kid before him? Huff, inhale. Shen Tang made up his mind, took a deep breath, and his eyes shone with determination. In the next moment, the nine-ring golden knife danced with brilliant flashes and his figure darted out from behind the boulders, launching a final charge towards Lin. Shen’s hillside. Lin Shen squinted slightly as he observed the opponent’s approach. Oh, is he going all out? He thinks I only have one short gun, so. He wants to rush up in one go? Lin Chen’s expression was emotionless, his eyes only focused on his opponent’s figure. Got it. The Lan Fang short. Gun seized the opportunity and fired again. Just as Chen Tang’s figure was caught in a moment of vulnerability he had no choice but to take it. Hat on. Bang. The Lan Fang short gun was intercepted once more, and Chen Tang was pushed back again. Lin Chen shook his head. What a pity. My. Flash attack can only enhance close combat, it doesn’t provide any boost to throne spear attacks. the quality of the opponent’s golden knife seems to be on par with my shir hu short gun at least a mid-level ally weapon if it were an ordinary weapon it would be hard to withstand my full force throw of the lan fong short gun wait that’s not right lin chen suddenly jolted this isn’t a pity mid-level ally weapons easily cost over a hundred thousand gold coins and soon it will be mine i can’t let it get damaged at this moment lin chen only had the shir hu left in his hand After several rounds of long-range exchanges, Lin Chen had figured out his opponent’s capabilities. Originally, Lin Chen planned that if Chen Tang, charged out from behind the boulders again he would go all out and directly throw the shir hu short gun. He was over 80% confident that, he could shatter the opponent’s weapon and pierce through his body. But thinking of this, Lin Chen lowered the shir hu again. Not because he lacked, confidence but because he didn’t want to destroy this treasure worth over a hundred thousand gold coins. It wasn’t that Lin Chen was short-sighted. valuing money over life it was simply that he was a poor mountain kid who was afraid of poverty this was a huge fortune moreover even if he didn’t kill chen tang from a distance lin chen was more confident in defeating him in close combat behind the boulders cold sweat dripped from chen tang’s forehead as he glanced at the golden knife in his hand noticing two more iron rings had shattered this time he lingered longer to adjust his breathing rhythm and his own state then with a fierce expression he charged forward again Having reached this point, Chen Tang had no way. Out. 5 steps. 10 steps, Chen Tang was charging forward, but his serious expression seemed to relax slightly. The opponent indeed did not continue. To throw the spear. 15 steps. As expected, no more spears. Then, once I get up there, we’ll have a real fight. Chen Tang leaped onto a. rock, pushing off with his left foot, shattering the weathered surface. Using the recoil, he soared into the air like a hawk, heading straight for. The mountain peak where Lin Chen was located. While still in mid-air, Chen Tang’s golden knife began to dance rapidly in his hand. His years of experience were not just for show. Indeed, as soon as he stepped onto the pea, Lin Chen’s spear tip emerged and the short spear of the tiger stab clashed with the nine-ring golden knife in quick succession. The clanging sounds were incessant. However, Chen Tang was not worried. Instead, he felt delighted. As expected, the opponent’s close combat ability is mediocre and their marksmanship is not sharp. They can’t put too much pressure on me. Although Chen Tang was charging up from below, the opponent failed to seize the moment to deliver a thunderous strike as he first stepped onto the peak. This was enough to prove the opponent’s limited strength. Little did he know, Lin Chen was also smiling. He wielded the tiger stab, intentionally guiding Chen Tang to ascend the peak, and even pretended to retreat two steps, making it seem as if he was being pressured by Chen Tang’s fierce knife techniques. Lin Chen simply did not want to attack too fiercely, scaring off the opponent or damaging his own resources. Thief, is that all you’ve got? Chen Tang did not think so, he assumed Lin Chen was just too young and his strength was limited. In that case, I will sever your head. Chen Tang planned to end the fight quickly, as he had been at a disadvantage in their earlier exchanges. The consumption was greater. Moreover, seeing Lin Chen’s youthful face up close, Chen Tang realized he could not outlast the opponent and could only rely on his combat experience to finish the fight as soon as possible. With this thought, Chen Tang involuntarily took a deep breath, preparing to unleash his killing. move. Seeing this, Lin Chen noticed the rhythm of Chen Tang’s knife dance slowing down, and his eyes brightened. He knew the moment was now. The opponent was gathering strength, the frequency of their defenses lowered, revealing a flaw, aiming straight for the heart. The central flat stab. Lin Chen executed the most basic yet lethal move from the overlord spear technique. The tiger stab in his hand suddenly accelerated, several times faster. Then before, piercing directly at Chen Tang’s chest. in contrast chen tang’s killing move was only halfway prepared and his golden knife was about to slash at lin chen’s neck suddenly a warning signal surged and he felt as if he was being pricked by needles all over this chen tang’s mind couldn’t even react in time he felt the opponent’s speed had suddenly increased several times not good damn it this kid was pretending to be weak hiding his strength this thought flashed through chen tang’s mind he dared not swing his golden knife anymore instead he bit his ton hard, forcibly changing his attack momentum. He crossed the golden knife in front of his chest to protect his heart. Bang! Chen Tang felt as if he had been hit by a speeding truck. He couldn’t tell whether it was the golden knife or his own chest that had shattered. His vision blurred. His eyes instantly filled with a blood-red hue and forcibly changing his posture while taking such a heavy blow made Chen Tang’s blood surge, rushing to his head, as if his eyes were about to explode. So strong. dammit clearly possessing such strength yet still putting on an act utterly shameless as chen tang flew backward from the peak this thought flashed through his mind i must not fight head on being knocked back is fine i’ll escape as soon as i land even if i’m heavily injured i must get away survival is paramount after witnessing lin chen’s true strength chen tang realized that despite exhausting himself and going through great hardships to get close to the opponent lin chen’s close combat techniques were even more ferocious than his long-range spear throws He had at least managed to block two spear throws head-on, but in close combat, he couldn’t withstand even one. In such a situation, Shen Tang was already terrified, how could he still have any desire to fight? With only the thought of using the momentum from being knocked back to escape, he focused on getting as far away from the opponent as possible, falling from a height of over 20 meters. Even a mid-level martial artist would be injured, but compared to Lin Chen’s previous strike, that little injury was nothing. At the Top of the cliff, Lin Chen, who had always maintained a calm demeanor, finally couldn’t hold back his anger upon seeing Chen Tang flying backward. He. shouted, damn it. Who allowed you to use my knife to block my gun? What angered Lin Chen was that the other party had just used the nine ring. Golden knife for defense and both the tiger stab and the nine ring golden knife had suffered varying degrees of damage. Especially the golden knife. In Chen Tang’s hand, which was visibly bent. You broke my knife and you still want to run. Seeing the other party still struggling in mid-air. Seemingly preparing to flee after landing, Lin Chen became even angrier. If the knife was broken and the potential points of a mid-level warrior escaped, that would mean losing both money and resources, a huge loss. Flash strike. Lin Chen took two steps to gain momentum and leaped toward Chen. Tang in mid-air. As he approached, Lin Chen unleashed the first characteristic of his gun technique. His entire being transformed into a streak of. Light. Boom. At the bottom of the cliff, within the pass, dust flew everywhere. Lin Chen landed on Chen Tang’s corpse. In that state, encountering Lin. Chen’s strongest flash strike, Chen Tang had no chance of survival. He didn’t even have a moment to resist. Lin Chen pierced his heart with a single. Shot, pressing his corpse into the dust. Lin Chen withdrew the tiger stab and wiped the blood off it, his anger dissipating somewhat. Hashtag killing a. Mid-level warrior grants 10 potential points. A notification echoed in his mind, announcing Chen Tang’s death. 10 potential points? Lin Chen’s heart. trembled, and joy burst forth in his eyes. However, he didn’t immediately examine this, instead, he turned to look back. Suddenly recalling something, Lin Chen’s body slumped, his mouth agape as he gasped for breath, appearing greatly exhausted. Not far away, Chen Tang’s subordinate, a junior warrior riding a striped horse, was still gazing from a distance. This guy looked completely bewildered, seemingly still processing what had happened. He had watched his boss charge up the cliff, thinking the ensuing battle would be a piece of cake. chen tang should have been certain of victory but instead chen tang charged up had a brief encounter and was sent flying back out then lin chen chased after him landing on chen tang seeing chen tang lying on the ground without any movement while lin chen leisurely wiped the blood off his short gun the junior warrior’s eyes widened in disbelief rubbing his eyes when he saw lin chen turned to look at him he exclaimed holy crap the junior warrior let out a strange cry frantically whipping his striped horse to flee, terrified that he would meet a similar fate if he was even a moment too slow. After watching the figure disappear, Lin Chen finally withdrew his gaze. He straightened his posture, his face no longer flushed and he wasn’t gasping for breath anymore. In truth, Lin Chen was somewhat exhausted, but not more than half, he had the ability to pursue that junior warrior. However, Lin Chen deliberately let him go. Because Lin Chen realized one thing. He needed that little horse to carry the news of Chen Jing and Chen Tang’s deaths at the hands of. the overlord back to the Chen family. Lin Chen also understood the intention behind Xia Duo Wu providing him with information to intercept the Chen family’s forces. Xia Duo Wu had done him a great favor. He had allowed Lin Chen to ambush Chen Tang on the way, drawing the Chen family’s attention away from Xia Duo Pu, preventing them from focusing on Xia Duo Pu. This way, Lin Chen’s own Lin family village would face significantly fewer potential risks. Xia Duo Wu had promised to help protect Lin family village. He also knew that Lin Chen was quite strong, but his weakness was Lin family. Village. Thus, this arrangement was made. Xia Duo Wu was a member of the Demon Suppression Army’s outer circle. Officially, he couldn’t directly conflict with the Chen family, nor did he have that strength. Personally, he merely believed in Lin Chen, but it wasn’t worth risking his entire fortune for Lin Chen. Hence, this careful and thoughtful arrangement. For Xia Duo Wu, he had done enough, he had helped Lin Chen immensely. Lin Chen. Siding glanced back toward the direction of Xia Duopu. If I had known there would be such a day. Just this day came so quickly. I can’t return. To Xia Duopu and Lin Jayakin in a short time. At least until the Chen family no longer poses a threat to me. I can’t go back. Lin Chen knew that. Since he was playing the role of a crossing dragon he had to roam in the Anding town area. Only then could he attract the attention of the Chen family. And draw their hatred. No wonder Captain Shadwa specifically sent me a message telling me the location of Andingtown and mentioned that Zayatuapu is a broader world. So the deeper meaning lies here. Outside Andingtown, by a small river, Lin Shen, draped in a beast skin cloak and carrying a gun bag, appeared here. He also had a bag slung over his shoulder, containing some weapons, a damaged nine-ring broadsword, a hunting knife, leather armor, and some miscellaneous items. These were obtained by Lin Shen from corpses. His entire figure was concealed under the beast’s skin cloak. As he quietly observed Anding Town from a distance, a place he had heard about several times but was seeing for the first time, the entire Anding Town is situated in a vast valley basin. Its core is a high-walled courtyard covering tens of thousands of square meters, looking like the original site of a mountain prison before the beast disaster. With such a well-preserved high-walled prison foundation, it’s no wonder Anding Town can become a large settlement town in this area. Linshan carefully examined the layout of Andingtown, pondering to himself. However, a town rumored to house over 10,000 people clearly cannot rely solely on the capacity of a prison ruin. So outside the prison, there must be a much larger outer district. These buildings are uneven, appearing relatively low and chaotic, likely expanded gradually as more people gathered. Moreover, this outer district is quite large and lacks protective walls. Linshan assessed the danger of entering the outer district of Andingtown. After. All, this was the Chen family’s stronghold. Lin Shin did not want to be reckless and end up trapped and hunted in Anding Town. Captain Xiaoduo must be aware of the situation in the outer district of Anding Town, which is why he hinted for me to come, since he revealed the whereabouts of Chen Tang. To me, it proves he is indeed on my side and won’t harm me. The outer district of Anding Town should not be too dangerous, I can go. Even if I am targeted by the Chen family, in such a chaotic environment, I can still escape and scathe. Linchen carefully examined the junction between the outer district of Andingtown and the wilderness. The combined area of the inner and outer districts of Andingtown covered at least over a thousand acres. With such a large area, the perimeter must be several thousand meters, so it wasn’t entirely enclosed by tall gates and walls. Instead, it used watchtowers every couple of hundred meters as a form of vigilance. Perhaps enclosing everything would be too costly, making it unfeasible. It’s Could also be that the core personnel of Andingtown all reside within the prison’s inner district and do not want to bother managing the lives of the outer district residents. Moreover, in a settlement like Andingtown, there are nearly a hundred martial artists just from the Demon Suppression Army. Not counting martial artists from other factions, the total is conservatively estimated to exceed 150. In this situation, there is no need for high walls and large fortifications for defense. If a ferocious beast were to attack, the watchtower would sound the alarm, and dozens, of martial artists could assemble in no time. If these martial artists couldn’t withstand a beast hide, even high walls wouldn’t be of much use and would be easily breached. With this thought, Lin Chen understood the reason behind Anding Town’s layout. No wonder it’s a proper human town. Even without walls, the safety factor is much higher than that of a wilderness village. Thus, as long as I stay alert, moving around the outer district, of Anding Town shouldn’t pose too much danger. After assessing the risk level, Lin Chen tightened his beast skin cloak and shouldered a burlap bag of weapons as he merged into the main road. Following a group entering the town, he walked onto a small bridge. The small bridge seemed to have been repaired, with some parts made of concrete and others of stone slabs. Lin Chen looked down and noticed some faint carvings on a relatively large stone slab beneath his feet. It read Dingcheng First Prison. The small river wasn’t wide after crossing the small bridge and walking a few. 100 meters, he would reach the small square outside the main gate of Anding Town. Although Anding Town didn’t have a strict wall in the conventional sense, it did have a large gate. Two taller watchtowers stood on either side of the road leading into the town, and a group of soldiers had set up a checkpoint on the road. This was the main gate of Anding Town. Lin Chen saw the crowd coming and going, all lining up to pass through. So, he patiently followed behind a group entering the town. While waiting for the people ahead to pass, Lin Chen couldn’t help but glance at the watchtower. Not far away. Hmm. What are the soldiers on the watchtower holding? Lin Shin squinted, a hint of disbelief flashing in his eyes. He couldn’t help but scrutinized them closely. At the entrance of Anding Town, there were two watchtowers over ten meters high, each guarded by two soldiers. They wore uniforms similar to those of the Shadwa marshal team. It was a type of training outfit made from an unknown brown fabric, unlike the burlap clothing of the wild mountain folk. Moreover, over their brown training outfits, they wore standardized leather armor. There were shoulder and knee guards, chest and elbow protectors, and so on. They looked like they were made from the tough, durable hides of ferocious beasts. The leather chest armor even had a layer of metal plates on top. This gave it a bit of a bulletproof vest feel or perhaps a stab-resistant suit. None of this surprised Lin Chen as he had seen similar leather armor on the Xiaoduo Marshal team and the Chen Tang team. In the burlap sack he carried, he even had two relatively well-preserved sets of Chen family leather armor. The only difference was in the style compared to the soldiers on the watchtower. What truly caught Lin Chen’s attention was the weapons in the hands of these soldiers. They weren’t holding short guns or hunting knives like the martial artist. Teams he had seen before. Instead, they were cradling a type of black tubular metal weapon in both hands. Is this a firearm? A hot weapon? Lin Chen was momentarily stunned since crossing into the ferocious beast wilderness this was the first time he had seen something related to technological civilization. The gate guards of Andingtown actually had gunpowder weapons. Although the firearms they held looked neither long nor short, and had no sense of advanced technology, they weren’t any models of famous guns from the world Lin Chen knew. They seemed to be simple firearms that could fire gunpowder bullets after basic processing. But this was indeed a real hot weapon. Andingtown even has guns. Since they have firearms, why not distribute them to the lower levels so ordinary people can use them against ferocious beasts? Could this type of firearm pose a threat too? Me? Two questions suddenly popped into Lin Chen’s mind. The soldiers’ firearms weren’t aimed at him, and since firearms are inanimate objects, they didn’t exude the unique aura that martial artists did. Therefore, Lin Chen found it hard to gauge the threat level of the firearms in the hands of the Anding Town Guards. However, if I consider the power of firearms as depicted in films from my past life, the simple processed firearms in the hands of the Anding Town Guards should be considered a type of semi-automatic carbine. and the abilities of primary-level martial artists in. This world are comparable to top athletes from my past life and they are enhanced in all aspects. I remember when I first became a primary-level martial artist, I was patted on the shoulder by a silver-spotted tiger cub. The injury wasn’t severe and my recovery ability was quite fast. Primary-level martial artists not only have strong physical qualities but also extremely quick reaction speeds, facing such simple, crude firearms. As long as I’m not surrounded by several people firing at me, blocking all escape routes, it shouldn’t be a big problem. When encountering something new, Lin Chan instinctively assessed its danger. He had developed this habit in the wilderness, after all, with firearms in someone else’s hands. Anything could happen. And intermediate martial artists, this is already a complete superhuman concept in my past life. With my current strength, I should not fear these firearms, unless there are larger caliber weapons like the Barret. Or weapons like RPG artillery. Lin Chen’s mind wandered. The Tower Mountain not only had two guards but also a huge searchlight. Does Anding Town still have electricity? It should be powered by a generator, right? Lin Chen was somewhat puzzled. He looked around and did not see any high-voltage powerline towers outside the town. Moreover, it was daytime and the searchlight was not turned on. Suddenly, a series of rapid gunfire sounds caught his attention. He turned his head and his eyes widened. He saw a dilapidated truck, battle-damaged from Iraq, puffing out long black smoke, chugging over from a nearby small bridge. It’s, seemed to be heading into the city. The crowd waiting to enter the city was drawn to the truck, stepping aside to clear the main road. They watched. As the wheezing old truck drove into Anding Town, Lin Shen glanced at the open cargo bed of the truck, where several people stood by the railing. Armed guards. A few others, carrying cold weapons, sat atop the cargo, clearly martial artists. What caught Lin Shen’s eye inside the cargo bed was a. Massive beast carcass, appearing to be the size of an elephant, taking up more than half of the truck’s capacity. That’s the team from the demon. Suppression army returning from a mission. They hunted down an adult berserk demon bear. Yes, that’s a formidable character among intermediate. Beasts, the flesh and blood materials are quite valuable. They’ve made a good haul. The crowd entering the city buzzed with discussion, some, calling out the origins of the battered truck. Lin Shan’s gaze shifted slightly. So this is the martial artist team from the demon suppression army. actively hunting intermediate beasts, and they have a truck. And firearms as well. Indeed, their equipment is much more luxurious than that. Of Captain Xia Duo, Lin Chen shook his head, quickly realizing. Of course, in a place like Xia Duo’s shop, there are simply no roads to travel in. The wilderness. Even if there were vehicles, they wouldn’t go far, it’s far more practical to use livestock. While Lin Chen pondered, the line. Of people entering the city had already made it into Anding Town, and it was his turn. A guard carrying a firearm approached Lin Chen. You look a bit unfamiliar, where are you from? Are you alone? The guard asked. Alone, a wilderness hunter, passing through to sell supplies in the city, Lin. Chen replied, knowing the rules of the capital, even Xia Duo’s shop had similar procedures. He spoke without a hint of panic. He met the guard’s gaze. Directly, not avoiding it, while also sizing him up. Lin Chen could tell that this guard carrying a firearm was just an ordinary person, not a martial artist. Hmm. A wilderness hunter, a lone martial artist. The guard’s eyes glanced at the burlap bag in Lin Chen’s hand, which was indeed bulging. With supplies, it matched Lin Chen’s claim of entering the city to sell goods. He then looked at the backpack behind Lin Chen, his gaze circling. Around the end, the guard could see that Lin Chen’s weapons were not ordinary. Still a tough character. The guard’s expression became serious as he turned back to the gate guard booth and shouted, Li Tu, there’s a strange lone martial artist wanting to enter the city, you need to. Come take a look. The guard captain, called Li Tu, emerged from the booth and walked over. He was a martial artist with a standard hunting knife. At his waist. A lone martial artist hunter? The guard captain scrutinized Lin Chen, his expression somewhat stern. A lone wilderness hunter, by literal meaning, is a free person. Similar to a ranger, a martial artist acting alone. The guard captain was only a junior martial artist. But when? He saw thee behind Lin Chen, his gaze lingered for a second then he asked, which faction’s hunter license do you have, Shehes or Lanfangs, or, from some organization in Tianguiching? Can you show it to me? Perhaps sensing that Lin Chen’s strength far surpassed his own, his tone wasn’t too harsh. However, the question left Lin Chen somewhat bewildered. Do lone wilderness hunters still need a license? This was the first time Lin Chen had heard of such a detail, there were no fake certificates being issued here. Xia Duo Wu had only hinted for Lin Chen to come to Unding town and no one had mentioned such details to him. Lin Chen was stopped by the guard, looking somewhat helpless. He wasn’t here to cause trouble on his second visit to Unding town and he certainly didn’t have the strength to do so now. So there was no question of being rough or barging in rudely. Lin Chen pondered, thinking of a solution. Why do you still need a hunter license? Didn’t you check any documents for those people? Lin Chen pointed. to a group of people who had just passed through the gate not far ahead. The captain of the guards was taken aback. He looked at Lin Chen in surprise. The captain hadn’t expected that Lin Chen seemed to not understand some basic rules. However, the captain glanced at Lin Chen’s face, noticing he didn’t look too old. Perhaps he was a martial artist trained by some faction just recently out of the wilderness for experience? The captain thought to himself. They are part of the hunting team operating within and ding town’s jurisdiction. when they come back from hunting near Nding town. Of course, they don’t need to show a license to come in for supplies and rest. You look unfamiliar, it must be your first time in Nding town. We certainly need to confirm your identity before we can let you in, the captain explained. It sounded reasonable, the hunting team was likely. A place similar to Xia Duopu, also a gathering point within Nding town’s jurisdiction. Lin Chen had no retort. He knew that the guard’s actions in Nding town couldn’t be faulted. Martial artists themselves are individuals with immense destructive power. Moreover, and Ding Town is a large settlement with over 10,000 people, mostly ordinary folks. To be fair, the guards only need some proof of identity from unfamiliar martial artists. To let them in, the gate management was already quite lax. In fact, if Lin Chen had stated that he came from Xia Duopu or carried some token from Xia Duowu he would have been able to enter easily. Xia Duopu, like the previous place, was also an entity under Ndingtown’s jurisdiction. That way, Lin Chen would have a clear background, at most, he would just be a bit unfamiliar since it was his first visit. However, Lin Chen’s purpose in coming to Ndingtown was to divert the Chen family’s attention away from Xia Duopu, preventing them from focusing on it. Lin Chen couldn’t truthfully explain his origins, but he indeed didn’t have a hunter license. Seeing Lin Chen stammering, the captain’s expression began to grow serious. closely watching Lin Chen’s every move. Lin Chen’s eyes flickered with intense thought. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he pulled. Something out of his pocket. I forgot my hunter license, I just came out of the wilderness and have no experience. But this should be able. To prove my identity, right? The captain took the black card Lin Chen handed over and examined it. A membership card from Lan Fang Company, card. Number is. You have a hunter license from Lan Fang Company, then you can go in. After all, Lanfang company has interests in Nding town, so you could be considered going home. The captain’s expression softened. He turned back to the booth and reported Lin Chen’s membership card number, signaling for the people inside to make a record. Only then did he turn back, handing the card back to Lin Chen with both hands. No offense. In this world, when facing unfamiliar martial artists, all towns are like this, we must be cautious, it’s not personal against you. After all, people with. Unknown backgrounds can cause trouble and just run away. Those with a background are generally more likely to follow the rules. Hearing the captain’s explanation, Lin Chen shook his head, indicating that he didn’t mind. So can I go in now? The captain of the guards stepped aside and gestured invitingly, of course. Lin Chen smiled as he walked into Anding Town. The captain of the guards added from behind, by the way, although, you have a license from Lanfang Company, if you want to sell some surplus weapons and equipment, you might also consider Anding Trading Company. Comparing prices between the two is a good idea. The captain noticed Lin Chen was selling supplies and didn’t forget to pull in some business. Who knows if he had received a kickback from Anding Trading Company. The buildings in the outer district of Anding Town were mostly low, with few exceeding three stories. It was evident that most of the structures were products of the beast disaster. The building materials were varied, including brick and earth constructions, as well as log buildings. There were even some rusty tin houses in a wasteland style. The layout of the buildings was intricate, with no real city planning to speak of. As Lin Chan entered through the town’s main gate, there was still a main street wide enough for vehicles. The buildings on both sides of the street were relatively orderly, and there were quite a few shops. Some sold handmade goods, while others offered mountain products and food. It was clear that most were ordinary people, their faces numb, hurrying along, either working or carrying goods. Few martial artists engaged in such basic physical labor. It seems that even in a town of this scale, life is tough for ordinary people. Indeed, barely surviving by selling their labor is already not easy in this world. At least they don’t have to venture into the wilderness and compete with ferocious beasts for a meal. Lin Chen thought to himself as he observed the situation in Andingtown. Continuing along the main street, he reached the core area of Andingtown, where the inner city was located. There, high walls and fully on guard stood watch. Perhaps that’s where. The Demon Suppression Army’s 100-man team is stationed? Or maybe the Chun family is inside as well? Lin Chen pondered. Although he had entered Anding Town, his understanding was still limited. No one had provided him with detailed information, so he could only rely on walking around and exploring to uncover the ins and outs of the place. However, as Lin Chen walked, he spotted a small wasteland bar sign in an alley beside the street. In this world and environment, those who can still afford to drink are probably martial artists, even ordinary people must have some power to. Do so. Maybe I can go in later and see if I can overhear some conversations. Lin Chen glanced at the Wasteland Bar, noted its location, and continued. On. The further he went, the more orderly the buildings on both sides of the street became, with neat three-story structures starting to appear. They resembled storefronts typical of rural markets before the apocalypse. Lin Chen looked up and scanned the signs of these standalone buildings. Lan Fan Ironworks, Shadha Pharmaceuticals. He recognized many familiar signs. Shadwa Shop also had chain outlets here. John Long Weapons, Anding. Groceries, Anding Trading Company. Lin Chen saw several more shops and recalled the captain’s earlier words. Anding Trading Company must be the local supply trading supermarket. The Chen family occupies half of Anding Town, they should have shares in it as well. Then I’ll sell it to you. With that thought, Lin Chen patted the burlap bag on his shoulder. The items were armor and weapons he had obtained from the bodies of Chen Tang and his group. Logically, since Lin Chen had a membership card from Lan Fang Company, selling to them would yield the best profit. However, Lin Chen had other ideas. Boss, do you buy these weapons? Lin Chen walked into Anding Trading Company and approached the weapons trading counter, dropping the burlap bag on the ground with a clatter. Yes, of course we do. The clerk rushed over upon seeing this. He first sized up Lin Chen, then bent down to carefully inspect the weapons Lin Chen had brought. Oh, the quality is quite good. three beginner alloy hunting knives and two ordinary metal short guns ah what is this this golden broadsword could it be a mid-level alloy weapon the clerk examined the weapons and suddenly let out a strange cry what a pity it’s quite damaged what kind of battle did this go through for a mid-level alloy broadsword to end up like this the clerk’s face was shocked as he looked at the damaged nine ring golden knife in his hand disbelief in his eyes as a clerk at the weapon Counter, he wasn’t a martial artist, but he had an eye for things and some experience. He knew that mid-level alloy weapons were definitely used by mid-level martial artists. Now that the nine-ring golden knife was in such a state, that mid-level martial artist, the next battle might not be very optimistic. Can I sell it? How much will you offer? Lin Chen ignored the clerk’s shock and urged him. The clerk came back to his senses, and there was a hint of awe in his gaze towards Lin Chen. No matter how Lin Chen got that broadsword, it proved that he was not ordinary. If Lin Chen had killed an opponent to obtain it, that meant he could easily kill a mid-level armed martial artist. Even if Lin Chen just picked it up, someone like him wouldn’t be able to find it either, that was also a form of strength. As for the three beginner ally hunting knives, there are no signs of damage, just normal wear and tear. I can offer you 1,900 gold coins each for the three hunting knives, and the two ordinary short guns aren’t worth much, but I can add them in and give you 6,000 gold coins altogether. As for this broadsword. The clerk pondered, calculating for Lin Chen. However, when it came to the nine-ring golden knife, he paused again, clearly still hesitating. Lin Chen remained expressionless on the surface but was secretly contemplating. Beginner alloy weapons sold at Lan Fan Ironworks were priced at 5,000 each. However, there were discounts during sales. So the final price was probably around 4,000 each. Here, they were buying back hunting knives and although they were second-hand, they were only offering half the price. But that seemed reasonable. After all, the and Ding trading company had to process the items before selling them, and they were in business to make a profit. If they didn’t make a profit, what was the point of their efforts? As for this broadsword, although it was originally a mid-level ally weapon, the damage is too severe. There’s only some residual value left in the material, I can offer you 7,000 gold coins. After a long deliberation, the clerk finally made up his mind to speak. Lynch unfrowned and said, mid-level ally weapons start at at least 50,000. Gold coins, now you’re only willing to give me 7000 for this knife? Lin Chen’s tone carried dissatisfaction. He had bought a tiger stabbing short. Done from Lan Fang Company, so he knew a bit about the prices of mid-level ally weapons and wasn’t completely clueless. The clerk read his expression. But still held firm in his tone. This broadsword is too damaged, it’s almost like it needs to be remade. You must understand, sir, while the materials for mid-level and above ally weapons are precious, the most valuable part is still the forging process and time cost. how about i offer you eight thousand gold coins i really can’t go any higher if you want more you can check with other places the clerk’s reasoning was sound but he still relented and added one thousand gold coins hearing this lynch and lowered his eyelids a flicker of contemplation passing through his eyes in fact he wasn’t too concerned about getting a high price he just wanted to sell the golden knife to the and ding trading company he wanted to inform The Chen family that the murderer of Chen Tang had come to an ding town, so they wouldn’t need to look elsewhere. Alright, I’ll sell it to you, let’s settle the payment. Upon hearing Lin Chen’s straightforwardness, the clerk’s eyes sparkled with immense surprise, but he quickly masked it. Lin Chen smiled, pretending not to notice. Sir, if we add everything together, it comes to 14,000 gold coins. Would you like cash, or do you prefer? Demon suppression points? If you want the demon suppression points, we can even give you some extra points, counting as 15,000 points, the clerk. Said quickly, unable to hide his joy. Demon suppression points? What is that? Lin Chen asked, somewhat puzzled. The clerk looked at Lin Chen with. Confusion and explained. Demon suppression points are just that demon suppression points. In all areas controlled by the demon suppression army, you. Can use them for purchases in transactions. Even in the various outpost gathering places within the jurisdiction of Nding town, there are supply. Shops recognized by the Demon Suppression Army. Otherwise, carrying a pile of gold coins in the wilderness wouldn’t be convenient. You don’t. No, customer? Lynchon suddenly understood. It turned out that demon suppression points were a form of credit currency guaranteed by local martial artist organizations. Similar to DKP in Teen Dungeons, perhaps. However, Lynchon still shook his head and said, I’m not a local, and I won’t. Be staying here long, so I won’t accept demon suppression points. Just settle it with gold coins for me. The clerk looked at Lin Chen again with. Confusion. Not a local and not even from an area controlled by the demon suppression army? It didn’t make sense to give up the benefits of points. For cash instead. Alright, please wait a moment, I’ll go to the counter and get you the gold coins. The clerk, though puzzled, still complied with. Lin Chen’s request and took out a bag of gold coins to settle the bill. Then he respectfully accompanied Lin Chen around the store, introducing some. Details. Finally, he respectfully saw Lin Chen out of the business’s main door. The clerk watched Lin Chen’s figure disappear into the street, unable to suppress the joy on his face. I hit the jackpot. Haha, it’s finally my turn to strike it rich, at least I’ve made a profit of over ten thousand gold coins. Shopkeeper. Shopkeeper, come quickly and see what good stuff I’ve received. The clerk beamed with joy, running back to the counter while shouting to the second floor. What are you shouting about, can’t you act a bit more composed? I wanna see what you’ve got, a voice. Called from upstairs. I got a mid-level alloy weapon for a few thousand gold coins, and it can even be repaired, the clerk shouted. A mid-level. Alloy weapon? A martial artist came down from the second floor, looking impatiently at the clerk. Then he glanced at the pile of weapons. Hey! Isn’t this the standard hunting knife customized by the Chen family a few years ago? Where’s the mid-level alloy weapon? The nine-ring gold knife? Why does this gold knife look so familiar? Ah, isn’t this the weapon used by Chen Tang from the Chen family? The martial artist’s expression. changed drastically and he picked up the nine ring gold knife, examining its damaged condition. Damn. I saw Chen Tang riding out of town this. Warning, with this gold knife hanging from his saddle, clanging as he rode. How did his gold knife end up here? And in this condition? Oh. No, something big has happened. Chen Tang might be in trouble. We need to report this to the Chen family immediately. After leaving the In Ding. Business, Lin Chen wandered around the street for a while. It was hard to describe this feeling. Although Nding town was bustling and prosperous. Compared to Lin Jia village and Xia Duopu, Lin Chen always felt out of place here. The prosperity and liveliness had nothing to do with him. Perhaps. It was because of the grudge between the Chen family and Lin Chen. Lin Chen was indeed wandering near the tiger’s den. It would be strange to. Fit in. After wandering for a while, Lin Chen felt it was pointless. He turned his steps and slipped into a wasteland bar in an alley, hoping to gather. Some information. Sure enough, the bar was mostly filled with martial artists relaxing, chatting, and drinking in small groups. Lin Chen touched. His body, he had plenty of gold coins. He ordered some watered-down wine and sat down, hoping to overhear something useful. After sitting for two or three minutes, Lin Chen felt a bit disappointed. The martial artists here were mostly just unwinding. Their entertainment consisted mainly of drinking, boasting, and either finding some scantily clad young women in the bar to take upstairs. There was no clear information to obtain. No need. Please step aside. Lin Chen rejected the flirtation of a cool young woman. His gaze was suddenly drawn to two martial artists who had just entered. The two martial artists walked in, not heading to the counter to order drinks, nor did they order from the cool young woman. They stopped in front of a wall in the bar, seemingly discussing something. Then one of them took down a paper that was posted on the wall and walked towards the bar to communicate with the bar owner. Lin Chen was sitting quite far away and vaguely heard words like commission and point settlement. The actions of the Two martial artists caught Lin Chen’s attention. After the two left the bar, Lin Chen picked up his drink and approached the wall covered in papers. Commission wall? The bar was dimly lit, so Lin Chen hadn’t noticed it when he came in. It turned out there were several large characters on the wall. Then Lin Chen’s gaze fell on the papers on the wall, which also contained written information. Demon suppression army commission, recruiting. Intermediate martial artists to hunt intermediate ferocious beasts in the wilderness wolf pack. Task reward 10,000 points, or equivalent in gold. spoils and materials to be handled by the killer, acquisition price calculated separately. Demon Suppression Army Commission, recruiting junior. Martial artists to guard the old granary for one month, assist in local grain harvesting to defend against attacks from junior ferocious beasts, task. Reward 5,000 points, or equivalent in gold food and accommodation provided along with cultivation resources for one month. Demon Suppression. Army Commission. The information on the papers left Lin Shen dumbfounded, as if a new world had opened up before him. This is actually a place. To take on tasks. There are so many tasks, mostly hunting designated ferocious beasts in specific areas, or specific defense tasks. The task. Descriptions are straightforward, perhaps to accommodate the illiteracy of those in the wilderness. Lin Shen thought to himself. It seems that even. The Demon Suppression Army stationed in Nding Town cannot manage everything within the entire jurisdiction of Nding Town. They too will have. situations where they cannot handle the ferocious beasts and need the assistance of wilderness hunters. A complex expression flashed across Lin Chen’s face as he suddenly realized a significant issue. For Lin Chen, he was now far from Xia Duopu and Lin Jia village, and he couldn’t return in the short term. So the question of how to handle the spoils after hunting ferocious beasts in the coming time arose. First of all, Lin Chen certainly couldn’t process a large amount of ferocious beast meat. He couldn’t bring it back alone and would have to discard it. Then, even if Linshin killed the ferocious beasts and only took the most valuable materials, he was destined to hunt ferocious beasts madly to earn potential points. Even if he sold these materials back at the settlement, accumulating them would still amount to a significant sum of cash. Just like the weapons clerk said. Before, Linshin couldn’t possibly go out carrying a backpack full of gold coins. The clinking sound aside, it was also easy to lose in the wilderness. And it would affect his performance during battles. Without any hunter’s license from a faction, it meant he had no official identity in large settlements. He couldn’t earn the so-called demon suppression points. Previously, Lin Chen was at a lower level and even bartering could allow him to survive and trade in the wilderness’s lower strata. But now that he had reached the stage of an ding town, not having an identity truly felt like an insurmountable obstacle. Thinking about being an undocumented person and facing the issue of not being able to open a bank account, Lin Chen. Couldn’t help but feel a bit frustrated as he continued to scan the task commissions on the wall. Suddenly, Lin Chen squinted his eyes and saw a different commission. Harmonious company commission, recruiting junior martial artists and above to assist the herbal collection team in deep water. Valley. Rewards can be settled in demon suppression points, harmonious points, or gold. Lin Chen was taken aback. Harmonious pharmaceuticals. Also has commission tasks and they have their own separate point system. Also, the guard at the entrance mentioned that Harmonious Company also issues hunter licenses. Xieha Pharmaceutical has a system similar to that of the Demon Suppression Army, so I assume Xieha Points can be used for purchases at all Xieha locations, redeemable for cash. Even the Xieha Pharmacy at the Xia Duo Shop should allow the use of Xieha Points to buy supplies. Lin Chen continued to read and indeed saw several commissions from Xieha Pharmaceutical. At this point, Lin Chen’s expression shifted slightly. He took a few steps to the other side of the commission wall. Sure enough, on this side of the commission wall, Lin Chan saw a commission from Lan. Fong Company. Lan Fong Company Commission, recruiting junior martial artists and above to assist in the defense of the Tiezhan Mountain Mining. Area. Rewards include support from the demon suppression points, Lan Fong points, and cash settlement. Lan Fong Company Commission, recruiting junior and intermediate martial artists to assist in killing the intermediate ferocious beasts at Shumuling and complete mineral exploration. Upon seeing this, Lin Chen had some thoughts. And Ding Town has the shadow of the Chun family, so I definitely am not suitable to register with the Demon Suppression Army. Otherwise, Captain Xia Duo would have directly recommended me to join the Demon Suppression Army. He himself is a grassroots manager of the Demon Suppression Army. And over at Xieha Pharmaceutical, no matter when they react, I have already killed their people. Killing. Tuoba Chingi in a fit of rage was satisfying, but ultimately it buried some hidden dangers, effectively cutting off this path with Sheha Company. However, my relationship with Lan Phan Company has been quite good. It seems I need to go check out Lan Phan Company. With a decision made, Lin Chen immediately stopped wasting time at the Wasteland Bar. He casually set down his glass, tightened his beast skin cloak, and left the bar. Following the memory from earlier, it wasn’t long before Lin Chen arrived outside the Lan Phan Ironworks shop. Customer, do you need to look at some? weapons as lin chan walked into the store a clerk approached him uh the clerk was about to say something but upon seeing the short gun backpack behind lin chan which was filled to the brim with lan fong weapons he immediately recognized it the clerk instantly realized that this was a returning customer i would like to find your manager is that possible lin chan took out his membership card the clerk took the membership card glanced at it and respectfully said please wait a moment i will go call the manager With that, the clerk took Lin Chen’s membership card and went upstairs. Soon, hurried footsteps could be heard coming from the second floor, almost running down the stairs. A man in his thirties appeared in front of Lin Chen. He first glanced at Lin Chen, then ran to the door to peek out and scam the street. Finally, he returned to Lin Chen, scrutinizing him closely, his gaze shifting between Lin Chen’s face and the short gun on his back. You are Lin Chen, the man asked. Lin Chen was somewhat. Surprised, he didn’t expect the other party to call out his name directly. A hint of vigilance flashed in his eyes. However, Lin Chen still nodded, as. He did not sense any malice from the other person. Oh my god. It really is you. Why are you still here? You have some guts. This isn’t a place. To talk, come with me. A hint of urgency flashed across the man’s face as he dragged Lin Chen toward the back of the shop. Seeing this, Lin Chen’s expression grew more puzzled. He could sense that the manager in front of him was also an intermediate martial artist but there was no malice in that regard. So, he didn’t feel any immediate sense of crisis. Lin Shen had no choice but to let the other party pull him into the back hall of the weapon shop. You don’t need to worry, we are not enemies and we mean you no harm. It was manager Liao from Xia Duo Shop who reported your membership card number to us to establish a profile which is how I recognized you based on your card number and characteristics. Moreover, manager. Liao specifically reported some of your circumstances to us. In the back hall of the weapon shop, the man closed the door while explaining to Lin. Chen. By the way, my name is Zhang Baichuan and I am the person in charge of Lan Fang Company and in Ding Town. I can be considered the direct. Superior of manager Liao from Xia Duo Shop so I was the first to see your information. Zhang Baichuan explained a sentence and then introduced himself. Lin Chen nodded, hello, manager Zhang. Why are you so nervous when you see me? Zhang Beichuan looked at Lin Chen in surprise. Don’t you know why? I’m nervous? Isn’t that your good deed? Lin Chen scratched his head and said, Manager Zhang, please speak plainly. I’m not good at riddles. Zhang Beichuan’s expression became serious as he said, Previously, Manager Liao from the Xia Duo Shop reported that you have a conflict with the Chen. Family? Lin Chen nodded. Zhang Beichuan continued, About three hours ago, a major incident occurred in Anding Town, the Anding commercial firm. received a broken intermediate alloy weapon, which is precisely the sword of the Chen family’s expert, Chen Tang. This matter has already attracted the attention of the Chen family and they have begun to take action. The entire ending town is in an uproar. After saying this, Zhang Baiqian stared intently at Lin Chen. Lin Chen nodded again, but he countered, Manager Liao said we are friends, right? Zhang Baiqian replied irritably, of course. Otherwise, when I first saw you, I would have shouted in the street. I would have said the murderer of Chen Jing and Chen Tang is here. The Chen family would have rewarded me with tens of thousands of gold coins. Seeing this, Lin Chen whispered, that’s right, I also killed Chen. Tang, and I sold the golden knife. Zhang Beichuan, upon hearing this, slapped his thigh in annoyance. Lin Chen, oh Lin Chen, why are you so arrogant? Not only did you kill Chen Tang, but you also specifically sold the golden knife to a firm that his shares in the Chen family? Aren’t you just pouring salt on the other party’s wounds and urinating on their heads? If you want gold coins, sell it to us secretly, and we can help you. Deal with it. How could we possibly shortchange you? Lin Chen was taken aback, his voice becoming even smaller. Uh, I have my reasons and difficulties, and I had to do this. Even if you did this, you should have slapped the other party’s face and run away quickly. It’s been over three hours, and you’re still wandering around Andingtown, continuing to mock them for not being able to catch you. Zhang Beichuan’s tone became somewhat helpless. Lin Chen confidently said, I’ve seen the environment of Anding Town. I feel that if I really want to run, the Chen family might not be able to catch me. Zhang Beichuan shook his head. Lin Chen, you’re mistaken. As long as you’re within the boundaries of Anding Town, you have to face more than just the martial artists of the Chen family. After all, Chen Dingcheng is the deputy mayor of Anding Town and to some extent he can influence the actions of the demon suppression army. Think about it if he defines you as a dangerous terrorist. It’s possible that for the Safety of Andingtown, the Demon Suppression Army would take action to capture you, and even the captain of the Demon Suppression Army, Nguoxion, might act under his instigation. Zhang Beichuan’s words made Lin Chen’s scalp tingle. All alone, Lin Chen felt that the Chen family possessed nearly half of the martial artist power in Andingtown. Chen Dingshang was even comparable to a high-level martial artist. However, Lin Chen wasn’t necessarily afraid of them. At most, he couldn’t defeat them for the time being, just uproot them. Lin Chen had never considered that Anding Town was actually the other party’s home ground. The Chen family could also leverage the power of the demon suppression army, in a sense, the Chen family was using the entire strength of Anding Town to deal with a black household like himself. Zhang Beichuan wasn’t there to scold or mock Lin Chen, upon seeing Lin Chen’s serious expression and realizing the gravity of the situation, he immediately asked, what are your plans now? What arrangements do you have next? Lin Chen shook his head, he really didn’t have many arrangements. He had just arrived in this world and his vision and experience were quite shallow. Now, every step Lin Chen took was like crossing a river by feeling the stones. I was actually planning to ask how to register for a hunter’s license for the Lan Fang Company. It would be convenient for future sales and purchases of supplies. Upon hearing this, Zhen, Bai Chuan’s eyes lit up.He looked Lin Chen up and down again, unable to hide the admiration on his face, because Lin Chen was preparing to register for the Lan Fang Company hunter license. Previously, the information reported by Xia Duo Poo Liao Jian Kai had already defined Lin Chen as a very promising martial arts genius. It was suggested that the company pay special attention to such talent. Now that Zhang Bai Quan had seen Lin Chen in person, he had basically confirmed the accuracy of this intelligence. Especially since Lin Chen looked quite young, yet he had killed a warrior like Chen Tang from the Chen family who was among the top fighters among the intermediate warriors in In Ding town. It was said that the Golden Knife had almost been broken in two. This further corroborated Lin Shen’s impressive martial arts realm and extraordinary combat power. The title of genius was. Solidified. Lin Shen, you want to register for our company’s hunter license? How old are you now? Zhang Baiquan suddenly asked. Ah, I should. Be turning 15 in a few days, my father told me so. Lin Shen thought this was part of the inquiry process for registering the hunter license, so. He answered casually. What? You’re only 15? No, wait, you mean you haven’t turned 15 yet? Zhang Baichuan’s eyes widened, showing a look. Of disbelief. He had just looked at Lin Chen’s physique and appearance, thinking Lin Chen should be around 20 years old, an intermediate warrior. The revelation of Lin Chen’s age shocked him. A 20-year-old intermediate warrior was already considered a potential talent that needed special attention. What about a 15-year-old? Zhang Baichuan dared not even imagine. Suddenly, his expression changed and he rushed forward, grabbing Lin Chen’s arm. Come with me, right now. I agree to your request for the hunter license, but not here. Lin Chen felt a bit helpless at Zhang Baiquan’s sudden outburst. Zhang, where are you taking me? Zhang Baiquan didn’t stop, pulling Lin Chen to the backyard of the weapon shop, pointing at a battle -damaged pickup truck parked in the yard. Get in the car. Where’s the driver? Hurry up and get a driver. Zhang Baiquan shouted towards a row of small houses in the backyard. A regular driver who could drive jumped into the pickup’s driver’s seat, and seeing this, Zhang Baiquan pulled Lin Chen into the back seat. Go to the Taizhan Mountain mining area, hurry. If anyone dares to stop us at the town entrance, just charge. Through, floor the gas pedal. Zhang Baiquan instructed the driver. Upon hearing this, the driver also sensed the urgency of the task. The battle damaged. Pickup suddenly belched thick black smoke, roaring as it shot out of the yard. Seeing this, Zhang Baiquan was finally satisfied. He turned. Back to Lin Chen and began to explain, you can register for the company’s hunter license but not here. Your usual activity range and entry points are not here. Because if Chen Dingcheng causes you trouble, our station is too small and I am the strongest combat power here. I can’t protect you and in Ding Town. Lin Chen nodded, he had already realized that Zhang Baichuan, the head of the Lanfang company and in Ding Town, was just an intermediate warrior. Perhaps he was at a similar level to Chen Tang from before, just a bit younger than Zhang Baichuan. We’re going to the Tai-Zhan Mountain Mine, it’s a medium to large mining site for the company. The person in charge of Tai-Zhan Mountain is a high-level warrior, and the mining protection team is not weaker than the Chen family. If you operate there, the Chen family will definitely have to be cautious, which can relatively ensure your safety. Zhang Bai-Chuan explained the destination. Lin Chen suddenly remembered that he had indeed seen information about the Lanfang Company’s Tai-Zhan Mountain Mine and the commission board at the Wasteland Bar. It seemed that Taizhan Mountain was indeed recruiting idle warriors for mine protection. By the way, didn’t you also customize a high-grade alloy weapon? That weapon will also be crafted by the craftsmen. At Taizhan Mountain, Zhang Baiquan added. Lin Chen was puzzled and asked, does the mine handle the crafting of high-grade alloy weapons? Zhang. Baiquan explained, the Tizhanshan mine is a general term, in fact, that area has developed into an industrial zone that integrates the mining of metal veins and the processing of metal equipment. In addition to the mine and processing plant, there are also some of our company’s mineral protection team warriors and their families, as well as some ordinary people who have gathered here to live. Actually, Tishanshan is a place similar to a settlement town like Andingtown. If you head northeast for about 200 kilometers from Andingtown, you will reach Tishanshan. In the urban area of Andingtown, the Chen family. Chen Dingcheng looked incredulously at the broken nine-ring broadsword lying on the ground. This is too much. It’s like. slapping the Chen family in the face, spitting in my face. What on earth is going on? Ha? Chen Dingcheng still couldn’t believe it. He had just sent Chen Tang out on a mission that morning. It hadn’t been long at all. Chen Tang had returned, along with the broken weapon. Chen Dingcheng looked at the two warriors in the room, who also trembled and became timid. Head of the family. We were originally going to the Xiaodua shop together with big brother Chen Tang, but when we passed through the Shershan, Pass, we happened to encounter a fierce person coming from the opposite direction. The fierce person killed the other brothers and ultimately killed big brother Chen. Tang. I barely managed to escape with my life. The speaker was the junior warrior who had been let go by Lin Chen at noon. Please forgive me, head of the family. I truly couldn’t face the opponent, even big brother Chen Tang couldn’t withstand a few moves. It’s not my fault for running away, even if I stayed there to fight to the death, it wouldn’t change the outcome. I still have my life to come back and report information to the head of the family. Seeing Chen Dingcheng’s ugly expression, the warrior was so frightened that he knelt down, constantly begging for mercy. Chen Dingcheng also knew that the opponent had even killed Chen Tang. The fact that this junior warrior was still alive was a stroke of luck and it wasn’t right to blame him too much. However, he was still somewhat displeased and snorted, hmmph. Then what useful information did you bring back? The warrior trembled and said, the opponent seemed to have mentioned that Chen Jing also provoked him and was killed by him. He also said that he was originally passing by the Xiaodua shop but Chen Jing was blind. Now he’s coming to Anding town to root out the problem. Bang! Upon hearing this, Chen Dingcheng could no longer suppress his anger. He slammed his palm down, shattering a wooden chair beside him. Whomf, where did this overbearing dragon come from? Is he really here to humiliate the Chun family deliberately sending the broken golden knife to the Anding business? If he wants to root out the problem, he shouldn’t be afraid of boasting and getting his teeth knocked out. Tell me, what information do you have? Chen Dingcheng looked at another junior warrior. This person was the head of the weapon counter at the Anding business. In response to the head of the Chen family, the opponent was carrying a full set of Lan Fang Company short guns, including intermediate alloy short guns. He was wearing a beast skin cloak, which made him seem somewhat secretive and mysterious. However, there is one thing the opponent doesn’t. Seem to be a warrior from this area. He doesn’t even collect the town’s magic points, only cash gold. He seems like a warrior from another force controlling the area. Just passing through here temporarily. Moreover, he sells things at a low price, as if he is in a hurry to get rid of them. Upon hearing this, Chen Dingcheng sneered. Repeatedly. Warriors from other forces? Of course, he doesn’t care about the price. He returned the nine ring golden knife just to humiliate my Chen family, to declare. War on me. If I catch him, no matter which force he belongs to, I won’t recognize it. He must be torn to pieces. At that moment, someone hurriedly ran over. Head of. The family, we found the information about that person entering the city. No name was left, but the opponent used a Lan Fang Company membership card as a guarantee. Upon hearing this, Chen Dingqing’s face flashed with a cold light. Go notify Chen Zhong to assemble a small team. Go to Lan Fang’s shop and demand an explanation. At. The very least, we need to find out this warrior’s information. Chen Jiang was another mid-level martial artist from the Chun family. Zhang Baichuan from Lan Fan Ironworks, was also a mid-level martial artist, and Chen Dingcheng, confident in his status, was still putting on airs. Naturally, he looked down on the idea of personally seeking justice. Sending someone else would suffice. However, it wasn’t long after Chen Jiang left with his men that someone came to report. Master. News has come from the town gate. That Zhang Baichuan from Lan Fong just drove through and forced his way out. According to the guards at the gate, besides the driver and Zhang Baichuan, there was another person. A person wearing a fur cloak. Upon hearing this, Chen Dingchun flew into a rage. Did I not instruct you to guard the gate properly? Why didn’t you stop? Vam, his subordinates, looking embarrassed, replied, Master, Zhang Baichuan was very aggressive and he is the person in charge of Lan Fong in Anding Town. Without explicit orders, we at the gate didn’t dare to confront him. Moreover, until you communicated with us, the guards of the Demon Suppression Army wouldn’t just stand by and watch us act. Linshin had set out the previous night, having gone through an ambush by the Golden Blade Shintang. He arrived in Anding Town and wasted half a day. By the time he followed Zhang Baichuan in a pickup truck to Tijun Mountain, which was 200 kilometers away from Anding Town, it was already deep into the second night. Or, rather, it was almost dawn, and it was already the third day. There it is, Tijun Mountain. Zhang Baichuan, in the passenger seat, pointed to a brightly lit wilderness fortress at the end of the road. Lin Chen leaned forward to look in the direction he was pointing, his expression somewhat puzzled. I don’t see any big mountains, this settlement isn’t even built against a mountain. Zhang Baichuan chuckled and explained, Tiezhan Mountain isn’t the name of a mountain, it’s actually a term for a mining site. In fact, there is an open -pit metal mine here that produces some rare metal materials for making mid- to high-grade alloys. You know that weapons are one of Lan Phan’s main businesses. So we obtained the mining rights for this site, and over time, we set up a processing plant nearby. Eventually, people who dealt with the company came to settle here, and it gradually grew to its current scale. As Zhang Baichuan spoke, the pickup truck had already arrived at the entrance of Tijan Mountain. Lin Chen turned to look out the window, assessing the security situation at Tijan Mountain. Perhaps because Lan Fan already had a mine, aside from alloy materials, ordinary metals were also sufficient. In fact, their wealth was greater than that of Anding Town. Thus, Tiezheng Mountain surprisingly had a grand iron gate and the watchtower was not. A simple wooden structure but a painted iron frame. Additionally, on both sides of the gate there were several meter-high brick and earth walls topped with metal railings and barbed wire. Lin Chen could see guards in blue uniforms patrolling the walls. The guards of Lan Fang were dressed differently from those of the Demon Suppression Army, showcasing that Lan Fang was an independent force outside the army. Lin Chen suddenly squinted. He was astonished to see weapons resembling fixed heavy machine guns on the walls of Lan Fong. This was something he hadn’t even seen in Anding Town. Moreover, there was more than one, every 20 meters or so, there was a turret on the wall. No wonder they are in the weapon business, they even use such things to guard the gate? Looking at it this way, the security level of Tiezhan Mountain is slightly higher than that of Anding Town. At least in Anding Town, we only saw simple firearms. Lin Shan thought to himself as he withdrew his gaze from afar and looked towards the Entrance of Tiezhan Mountain. He could see that there were also guards in sky-blue uniforms at the entrance. Although the uniforms were different from those of the demon. Suppression Army, it was still evident. The ones carrying firearms were ordinary people, while those with cold weapons were martial artist teams. The security at Tiezhan Mountain was indeed tighter than that of Anding Town. Just at the entrance, there was a 10-man team of martial artists on duty.I in front of the pickup truck that Lin Chen was. Riding in, there were two trucks lined up to enter the city. A team of gatekeeping martial artists was supervising, while ordinary soldiers were checking the cargo in the truck beds. Zhang Baichuan caught Lin Chen’s gaze and turned back to explain, Tiezhan Mountain and Andingtown are a bit different. The main function here is still the mine and processing plant, and generally, it doesn’t open to people from other forces. So it’s not as lively here as in Andingtown, where you have all sorts of people. The personnel coming in and out here are usually from the various regional branches of the company, or the family members of company employees, relatives, and friends. The gatekeeper didn’t check Zhang Baichuan’s pickup truck too thoroughly, probably recognizing the vehicle. Plus, Zhang Baichuan had scanned his face. He directed the pickup truck straight into the depths of Tiezhan Mountain, arriving in front of a six -story building. It looked like the central area of Tiezhan Mountain. At this hour, it was still dark and normally there wouldn’t be any staff from Lan Pham Company working in the building. However, Zhang Baichuan disregarded this and pulled Lin Chen into the office building. He even shouted at the guard, quick, help me notify General Li, I have urgent business and need to see him right now. The duty guard tried to stop. Zhang Beichuan, manager Zhang, General Li was practicing martial arts in the dojo until late last night. At this moment, the lights in his dojo have only been off for less than two hours. Is there anything so urgent that it can’t wait until dawn? The duty guard clearly recognized Zhang Beichuan and didn’t really stop him, more like, he was just explaining. Zhang Beichuan ignored him and took Lin Chen up to the sixth floor, directly entering an office on the rooftop. After inviting Lin Chen to take a seat, Zhang Beichuan casually found some tea leaves to brew tea for Lin Chen. This is the office of Li Ming, the person in charge of Tijan Mountain. He likes to drink real tea, and this tea is a luxury. Although I can’t really tell the difference, it doesn’t change the fact that this stuff is expensive. Lin Chen took the so-called luxury tea and glanced at the few green tea leaves floating in the cup. A complex expression flashed in his eyes. This stuff looked no different from the $10 half-pound. Tea he bought at the supermarket in his past life and it didn’t smell any better. General Li should be here soon. I’ll introduce him to you and then you can sign. The contract directly with him. Sure enough, before Lin Chen could finish his cup of tea, an impatient voice came from the office door. I say, Zheng Beichuan, you’d better really have something important. Disturbing me at this hour, I just fell asleep and was dreaming about successfully breaking through the elite martial artist boundary. A man who looked to be in his 30s, about the same age as Zhang Baichuan, walked into the office. He had an impatient look on his face and was rubbing his eyes while yawning. Seeing this, Zhang Baichuan quickly stood up. Generally, I’ve brought a young genius who wants to sign with our company. Zhang Baichuan’s face showed pride. As if he were saying, come and praise me. Li Ming frowned slightly, rubbing his face. Sign a contract? Can’t you just wait until dawn to find the HR department? Besides, Zhang Baichuan, as the town-level head of the company in Andingtown, you usually handle the signing yourself. At this point, Li Ming paused. He suddenly realized. That since Zhang Baichuan could sign the person himself, there must be something different about this case that warranted waking him up before dawn. Thinking of this, Li. Ming scrutinized Lin Chen, who was sitting to the side drinking tea. His gaze lingered for a few seconds on the short gunbag lying at Lin Chen’s feet. Finally, his eyes. fell on Lin Chen’s youthful face. Since they were indoors, Lin Chen had also removed the hood of his beast skin cloak. You are Lin Chen from Xayaduapu? The potential. Martial artist that Uncle Liao from Xayaduapu reported? A mid-level martial artist under 20? Tejan Mountain is a major station for Lan Fan company in this area, and, since Zhang Baichuan had seen the report from Liao Janchai at Xayaduapu.as the person in charge, Li Ming clearly noticed this as well. So he was just stunned for a moment. Before reacting. He immediately called out Lin Chen’s identity. If that’s the case, I won’t trouble you later. But you didn’t have to disturb me at this hour, can’t we? Wait until dawn? Seeing Lin Chen nod, Li Ming’s expression improved significantly. He turned to Zhang Beichuan and said, What do you mean by a mid-level martial artist under? 20? Mr. Li, I need to correct you, Lin Chen is just a 15-year-old mid-level martial artist. Zhang Beichuan said calmly, correcting Li Ming’s statement. And. We might have a bit of trouble following us. I can’t disturb you at this time. Li Ming was about to pick up the kettle to pour himself a cup of tea. Hearing Zhang. Bai Chuan’s words, his hand trembled and the hot water spilled out of the cup. It splashed onto his left hand, instantly turning it red from the burn. Li Ming shook his hand. Not even looking at it, but stared at Zhang Bai Chuan in disbelief. What did you say? Seeing this, Zhang Bai Chuan picked up a damp cloth from the coffee table and handed it. To Li Ming. I said, we have a bit of trouble following us. It’s the Chen family from Anding Town. Li Ming shook his hand and did not take the damp cloth. At his level. Of martial artist, a burn from hot water wouldn’t even blister, it would just turn red for a bit. That’s not what I asked. What did you say just now? What did I say? Just now. Zhang Baichuan was also momentarily stunned, then came back to his senses. I said, Lin Chen just turned 15, a mid-level martial artist. Clang. Li Ming. Directly threw the teacup onto the coffee table and took two or three steps to stand in front of Lin Chen. Just turned 15, really? Li Ming scrutinized Lin Chen’s face, even unable to resist grabbing Lin Chen’s arm to feel his bones. Ah. Lin Chen was a bit taken aback by this sudden change, feeling strange being held by a stranger. He felt a strong discomfort in his body and wanted to pull his hand away. Unfortunately, Li Ming’s strength was far beyond Lin Chen’s and he couldn’t pull his hand out. For a moment. Plus, Zhang Baichuan kept signaling Lin Chen to stay calm, indicating that everything was fine. Only then did Lin Chen relent. Strictly speaking, I still. Have a few days until I turn 15. Lin Chen could only reply. After training in martial arts, Lin Chen’s body had developed rapidly in a short time. He not only grew taller but also became stronger. Moreover, in the wilderness, there were no identification cards or birth certificates. Even if there were medical conditions, measuring bone. Age wasn’t very accurate for martial artists. So there was nothing to prove what Lin Chen said. However, after carefully examining Lin Chen’s face and squeezing his arm end. shoulder, Li Ming’s eyes revealed a look of belief. Hmm, indeed, if my judgment is correct. It really is the root and physique of someone in their teens. Li Ming’s. Expression was serious but excitement flickered in his eyes and his gaze towards Lin Chen carried a hint of appreciation. In this world, most people start learning martial arts after the age of 12. Because humans are inherently limited, they must grow to this age for their bodies to develop. It’s not like the myths where one starts. Cultivating from Infancy. Learning martial arts is, in itself, a form of physical abuse. If one is too young, their body is fragile and their bones are not fully developed. Forcing them to train would surely lead to disability. Even if they don’t die, they would end up deformed, let alone achieving any martial arts accomplishments. Even for major powers training disciples, starting at 12 is merely to lay a foundation and adapt to the steps of martial arts practice. Those who are about to enter the foundational stage and attempt to cross this threshold to become a junior martial artist, even if they are exceptionally talented, would still need to be 14 or 15. Generally, with three months to a year of training, under the premise of sufficient resources and someone to guide them, one can go from a novice to a junior martial artist. However, transitioning from a junior martial artist to a mid-level martial artist, even for the exceptionally talented, would still take two to three years for those. With average talent, five or six years is not impossible. Some people may even spend their entire lives unable to overcome this hurdle. However, if Lin Shen truly is, as he claims, a mid-level martial artist at just 15 years old, then his talent can be considered top-notch. Li Ning has already checked, and the other party is indeed quite young. Moreover, his physical condition is excellent. He has neither ruined his body through training nor developed any deformities. This proves that Lin Shen has indeed been learning martial arts at an appropriate age, and his progress in martial arts has been remarkable. Old Liao’s judgment is indeed impressive, he is truly a potential. Martial artist. Li Ming thought to himself. Come, come, come, Lin Chen, right? Please sit down and continue drinking tea. Li Ming snapped back to reality, immediately. Releasing Lin Chen’s hand and inviting him to have some tea. You’re preparing to sign a contract with the company, right? Just wait a moment, I’ll get the youth training. Contract ready. Li Ming moved behind the desk, rummaging through a drawer for something. Since the moment the other party entered, Lin Chen had been in a daze. Hearing this, he looked at Zhang Beichuan with some confusion, then turned to Li Ming and asked, uh, what is a youth training contract? Aren’t you here to register for the hunter’s license with Lan Fang Company? Hunter’s license? How could that be? How could you only register for a hunter’s license? Li Ming’s expression changed slightly. As he looked seriously at Lin Chen, trying to confirm whether Lin Chen was joking, Lin Chen appeared somewhat bewildered. He glanced at Zhang Beichuan beside him. But he… really did come to register for a hunter’s license. Seeing this, Zhang Baichuan could only manage to explain, Lin Chen, the youth training contract is our best contract. It far exceeds the registered hunter contract. Li Ming looked at the two of them and slapped his forehead. So Zhang Baichuan, you haven’t explained this clearly to Lin. Chen, let me explain the different ways to sign a contract with the company. Li Ming’s last sentence was directed at Lin Chen. Li Ming explained that Lan Fang companies. Contracts are divided into three main categories. The first type of martial artist contract is the Wilderness Hunter Contract, which is the one Lin Shen mentioned. This type of hunter contract only requires registration of information with Lan Fong Company, and the strength must be at least a junior martial artist. It does not matter the martial artist’s age, talent, or whether they have development potential. The significance of the hunter contract is that once a martial artist is registered with Lan Fong Company, they can enjoy a 10% discount on purchases and an 11% discount on selling supplies. They can then enter major settlements, and other forces will recognize their identity as martial artists rather than seeing them as dangerous strangers. Finally, there is an account with Lan Fong Company or a hunter number. The gold earned by Wilderness Hunter martial artists can exist in this account in the form of Lan Fong points. They don’t have to carry their belongings while running through the wilderness. Aside from that, the Wilderness Hunter contract has no other functions. The martial artist has no responsibilities or obligations to Lan Fong Company and Lan Fong Company. has no protection or responsibilities towards the hunter. It represents a very shallow cooperative relationship, more akin to that of peripheral members or named disciples. After explaining the hunter contract, Li Ming added, Lin Chen, actually, you have a company membership card which offers even better prices for supplies. Moreover, the membership card has a unique card number which can store company points. In fact, the functions of the hunter’s license are the same as your membership card. Lin Chen nodded upon hearing this. No wonder the guards in Andingtown let him into the city when they sought his Lan Fang Company membership card. It turns out this thing can also be used as a hunter’s license. In fact, Lan Fang Company recognizes the membership card even more than the hunter’s license. Didn’t manager Liao say before that the membership card also represents the friendship of Lan Fang Company? The second type of martial artist contract from Lan Fang Company is the formal hunter contract. The difference between a formal hunter and a wilderness hunter is just one word. However, it can be seen that once a formal hunter signs the contract, they are considered part of Lan Fong Company. Lan Fong Company will classify the martial artist based on their strength level and provide them with different salary benefits, not only does it meet the conditions of providing food and accommodation, but it will also offer protection for the martial artists. The martial artists will also join the company’s hunting teams, defense teams, and other departments to contribute to the company. Such martial artists, aside from the fixed salary and benefits from the company, will also receive astonishing allowances and certain rights to handle spoils when undertaking various tasks. One could say the conditions are quite generous. The formal hunter contracts are further. Divided into several types, junior martial artists receive B-level contracts, intermediate martial artists receive A-level contracts, and senior martial artists above that receive S-level contracts. Each level of benefits is doubled. However, there is one condition for formal hunters, junior martial artists over 40 years old are not accepted. In other words, those who are older and whose bodies are starting to decline yet are still at the most basic level of martial arts are not wanted. You must at least be a junior martial artist in your 30s to qualify with some potential for improvement on the martial path. Of course, this does not mean that Lanfong Company does not want ordinary people. Ordinary people also have their own contracts which differ from those of martial artists. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen was indeed a bit tempted. If I were just one person, becoming a formal hunter for Lan Fang Company really sounds good. Every day there is beast meat provided, a fixed salary of 100 gold coins daily, and extra allowances or spoils from tasks. Most importantly, there is also the safety guarantee from Lan Fang Company. From now on, I will no longer be a lonely person. In the wilderness, someone who can be trampled by anyone, a wild mountain dweller. With this, I will have a stable environment to fully dedicate myself to martial arts. Training, and my progress in martial arts will surely be the fastest. Lin Chen thought to himself. The third type of contract from Lanfang Company is the youth training. Contract mentioned by Li Ming. This type of contract is only given to young martial artists with potential geniuses. It is only for martial artists under 30 years old. The youth martial artist training camp contract is set up by Lanfang Company to train its core martial artists. Unlike those wilderness hunters and formal hunters, as long as the strength meets the standard, Lan Fong Company is willing to sign contracts with people in their 40s or 50s. It also depends on the environment of the world. Generally speaking, older martial artists, even if they sign a contract with Lan Fong Company, will only regard the company as a cooperative relationship. The real sense of belonging may not be very strong. Perhaps some people, upon getting a little opportunity, are thinking of jumping ship immediately, people tend to flow upwards. Therefore, Lanfang Company also starts from the youth, training some promising talents from the very beginning of their martial arts journey. Training a true foundation that belongs to them. When Li Ming introduced the youth training contract, he looked at Lin Chen very seriously and explained it in detail. Martial artists who sign the youth training contract will be regarded as absolute insiders by the company. Moreover, with the youth training contract, you can purchase all materials from the company at cost price. and sell materials to the company at market premium to exchange for gold coins and points. In other words, when you buy things from the company, the company does not profit from you. When you sell things to the company, the company also gives you the highest price for materials, the company does not profit from the price difference. For all transactions between you and the company, you only need to pay a 5% transaction fee to compensate the logistics personnel. Li Ming proposed a significant preferential policy. This move by Lan Pham Company for youth training employees is almost like allowing employees to treat the company as their own home, because with such benefits, the company truly feels as convenient as running your own home. The above is the trading policy, in addition to that, taking junior martial artists as an example, the fixed daily salary for the youth training contract is 200 gold coins per day, which is double that of formal hunters who are also junior martial artists, no matter which. stage of martial artist you are, compared to ordinary employees, the benefits are doubled. These are still details and the most important point is that during their time in the company, the normal consumption required for martial arts training will be fully provided by the company. You don’t have to worry about logistics and supplies at all as a trainee employee, you can even skip hunting for tasks. As long as you focus on practicing martial arts and strive for breakthroughs, that’s all that matters. Even. For the official hunters of the Lan Fang Company, although they receive a base salary from the company and enjoy certain trading benefits, this base salary is generally insufficient to cover their daily martial arts training expenses. They still need to take on tasks to earn extra allowances and loot, which they then use to trade for the materials needed for training. However, according to Li Ming, the company fully provides all training materials for trainee martial artists. All they need to do is practice martial arts every day. Such treatment truly makes the trainee martial artists feel like they are being nurtured as if they were the company’s own children. Hearing this, Lin Chen was also moved and felt a surge of excitement. In fact, the last time Lin Chen heard the term trainee camp was from Xia Duo Wu. Back then, Xia Duo Wu mentioned that when he was young, he also joined the trainee camp of the Demon Suppression Army. Originally, he was supposed to have a bright future. However, after Xia Duo Wu reached the intermediate martial artist level, he suffered serious injuries and had to take on a guard duty instead. Moreover, Xia Duo Wu had also told Lin Chen that with his current strength, if Lin Chen wanted to grow under the shadow of the Chen family and in Ding Town, he would need to find a force to leverage for opportunities. To his surprise, the trainee contract from the Lan Fong company was presented to Lin Chen so soon. What I mentioned earlier was about salary, trading benefits, and training conditions. I believe you can see that the company treats trainee martial artists as if they were their own people, right? Li Ning asked in return. I’ve also heard about your situation. Rising from the wilderness and having some unpleasantness with certain forces, right? Next, let me tell you about the company’s protection for trainee employees. Once a martial artist becomes a trainee martial artist of the company, their security level and weight within the company will almost immediately reach that of a town level. Leader. In other words, at the very least, they will have the same weight as someone like Zhang Baichuan. At this point, if someone wants to cause trouble for this martial artist or take action against them, the company will do everything possible to protect them. Li Ming looked at Lin Chen with a smile, and his tone did not carry. Any sense of taking advantage of the situation, he was simply explaining the company’s regulations in a very ordinary manner. Lin Chen nodded, but internally he was. Pondering. Xia Duo Wu had not gone into detail about what the trainee camp of the Demon Suppression Army was like. However, the trainee camp of the Lan Fang Company sounded. Quite good. In terms of treatment, environment, and safety, it seemed to cover all aspects, providing martial artists with a comfortable platform and resolving all air. worries. But Lin Chan also knew one thing, there is no free lunch in the world. Once he signed the trainee contract with the Lan Fang company, it would be equivalent to accepting their support and training, binding him closely to them. The company might not require trainee martial artists to take on tasks regularly, but when the company truly needed them, they would have to step up without hesitation, regardless of the danger level. It would become their own responsibility. To be honest, Lin Chan had not been in this world for long. He did not understand the dynamics of this world very well. Moreover, Lin Chen had a golden finger, if he developed steadily, he was destined to have a place in this world. He was reluctant to easily sell himself, even if the other party’s conditions seemed quite good. At this moment, Lin Chen felt somewhat ungrateful. So, we are now focusing on your martial arts potential and wish to sign a trainee contract with you. Lin Chen, are you willing? Li Ming finally spoke up, his gaze fixed. Intently on Lin Chen. Even Zhang Baichuan, who was beside him, was nervously watching Lin Chen with anticipation. I, I still need to think about it. Lin Chen shook his head, speaking somewhat dazedly. Perhaps signing a regular martial artist contract would be enough? During my time here, I provided my efforts to the Lan Fan company, and, in return, they offered me some conveniences. If there are other matters in the future, can I leave at any time? Lin Chen thought to himself. Since arriving in this world, he had developed a deep bond with Lin Jia Village. This bond alone made Lin Chen feel hesitant. Without Lin Jia village, with Lin Chen’s current strength, he wouldn’t have to fear the Chen family of Anding Town at all. At worst, Lin Chen could live in the wilderness, practicing martial arts in his spare time, hunting fierce beasts when he needed supplies. Then he could linger outside Anding Town, tearing into the Chen family like a wild wolf. It wouldn’t take long for Lin Chen to improve in martial arts, and the Chen family would be worn down by him. Of course, this was also a false proposition. Without Lin Xia village, Lin Chen would have died on the first day he crossed over, with no conditions to learn martial arts successfully. Therefore, Lin Chen was not keen on easily forming ties with other forces. He worried that even if he became stronger in the future, the burdens on him would only grow heavier. Li Ming noticed the serious contemplation on Lin Chen’s face. He wasn’t in a hurry, nor did he continue to persuade him, because Li Ming knew that the youth training contract was essentially a mutually agreeable arrangement. If the other party was willing, then they were. Willing, if there was even a hint of reluctance, a forced agreement would not be sweet. In a sense, this was similar to finding a wife and getting married, a significant. Event on a martial artist’s life path. The office was quiet when suddenly hurried footsteps echoed from the doorway. Mr. Lee, I saw that your office light was on. There’s. Been a situation outside. A guard rushed in. What situation? If there’s something outside, why aren’t you looking for the security chief? Why come to me? Li Ming was somewhat annoyed that the guard interrupted Lin Chen’s thoughts and glared at him. Ah, the security chief sent me to find you. A convoy from the Chen family of Anding Town has arrived and they are making serious demands of us. They are shouting for us to hand over the murderer of the Chen family’s confidant, the Chen family of Anding Town. They arrived so quickly? Upon hearing this, Li Ming’s impatience flashed across his face. He intentionally or unintentionally glanced at Lin Chen, then looked back at the guard. Who came with them? Did Chen Dingcheng from the Chen family come? Did Nguoxiong from Andingtown come? Li Ming asked carefully. After learning Lin Chen’s identity, Li Ming had a rough understanding of his dispute with the Chen family. The guard shook his head and said, two trucks came, two teams of martial artists, and two teams of firearms. The leader seems to be a master from the Chen family named Chen Zhang. Chen Zhang’s attitude is very aggressive, shouting for us to hand over the person. He said not to let a small matter affect the friendship and feelings between Lan Fan Company and Ending Town. Our head sent me to ask for your opinion. Mr. Li. Upon hearing this, a glint flashed in Li Ming’s eyes. Two teams of martial artists meant at least two mid-level martial artists leading, along with more than ten junior martial artists. Plus, there were dozens of firearms. He sat down in his office chair and lightly tapped his fingers on the desk twice. Chen Jiang, ha, Amir. Mid-level martial artist, accustomed to being arrogant in Andingtown due to the Chen families and the demon suppression army’s influence, I don’t blame you. How dare. He come to my iron blanket mountain with such arrogance? A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Li Ming’s eyes as he inadvertently glanced at Lin Chen. Tap. Li Ming’s fingers. Pressed down heavily on the desk. Asking for my opinion? My opinion is, is the .50 caliber machine gun turret at the entrance out of ammunition? Did the warehouse shortchange your defense team’s supplies? Li Ming’s expression was serious, staring intently at the guard. The guard didn’t understand why Mr. Li was suddenly angry with him, and could only shake his head, saying, no, of course, the ammunition is sufficient. The warehouse hasn’t shortchanged the defense team’s supplies. Bang. Li Ming slammed. His hand on the desk. Then why are you still asking for my opinion? When did it start that a mid-level martial artist could come to my Iron Mat Mountains gate and shout, what about the murder of Chen family’s confidant? We have none here. We only have the most esteemed members of Lan Fan Company. Li Ming said loudly. I give your defense team 10 minutes to drive away the uninvited guests. If the Chen family is really blinded by greed, then in 10 minutes, I want to hear all the turrets at the gate go off. Consider it an invasion of Iron Mat Mountain. Turn them into a sieve, understand? Li Ming pointed towards the direction of the Iron Mat Mountain gate and shouted. Understood, General Li. The guard’s expression turned serious as he glanced outside and then ran out the door. Ten minutes is quite tight for running over. The three in the office watched the guard leave, and for a moment, it fell silent. No one spoke. Especially Li Ming, who seemed to have forgotten the previous topic of conversation. He simply turned his office chair to face the window. Lin Chen and Zhang Baichuan also slightly shifted on the guest sofa, looking out the window, staring at the direction of the Iron Mat Mountain Gate. About ten minutes passed. Da da da da. Indeed, the sound of gunfire came from the Iron Mat Mountain Gate. The noise of automatic. weapons. Lin Chen had good eyesight and with the dim light of dawn he could see flashes of fire at the iron mat mountain gate. Following that, two beams of headlights moved from the gate, hurriedly disappearing into the wilderness. Seeing this, Lin Chen already knew that Lan Fang Company’s turrets had indeed opened fire, driving away the pursuers from the Chen family and in Ding town. Although the turrets of Lan Fang Company wouldn’t actually aim and fire at the enemy, they had already made their stance clear, showing they would not cooperate with the other side. Chen Jian fled in embarrassment. Eh? Lin Chen sighed inwardly. This feeling of being protected and sheltered. Is really nice. But? Lin Chen shook his head slightly, the complex look in his eyes fading, becoming clearer. Although Lan Fang Company’s actions are largely for. Show. It is still a genuine gesture of goodwill towards me, it seems I don’t need to think too much about it. If I continue to be reserved, it might come off as. Ungrateful. With that thought, Lin Chen turned to look at Li Ming seriously and stood up from the sofa. General Li, I’ve made my decision. First of all, I want to thank your company for valuing me and for the opportunity you’ve given me. I am willing to sign a youth training contract and join your company. Lin Chen said earnestly, word by word. Seeing this, Li Ming’s expression brightened. He immediately stood up from his desk, quickly walked around it, and came in front of Lin Chen. He grasped Lin Chen’s hand tightly. Ha ha ha. Lin Chen, since you’ve made this most correct choice, why talk about whether your company is esteemed or not? From now on, we are family, Lon. Fang Company is your home. Welcome to the team. Li Ming was very happy to recruit Lin Chen for the company. Welcome home, Lin Chen. Zhang Bai Chuan, standing nearby, also joined in, extending his hand with a smile. He didn’t just welcome him to join, he directly welcomed him home, creating a sense for Lin Chen of being at ease, returning to his own home, and rejoining the organization. According to your suggestion, we will announce to the whole company in a different way. Just say you are a martial arts genius we recruited from outside. After signing the youth training contract, Li Ming said to Lin Chen with a smile. OK, thank you for your trouble. Lin Chen nodded. This was one of the most important parts of his trip to Xia Duopu. He aimed to divert the Chen family’s attention away from Xia Duopu, preventing them from pursuing Lin Xia village. Thus, the series of events following Lin Chen’s killing of Chen Tang occurred. The cooperation from Lan Fang Company, along with the traces Lin Chen had. deliberately left behind basically solidified this point lin chen could focus on improving his martial arts realm during the following time there was no need to be overly distracted by worries about being robbed we will keep all our relevant stations informed about the situation at the xia duo shop and the movements of the chen family in anding town as long as you are in tijun mountain during this period your personal safety can also be guaranteed no matter how arrogant the chen family is they wouldn’t dare to confront us directly or cause trouble at our large mining site Li Ming was also aware of some of Lin Chen’s circumstances and reassured him. However, comparatively speaking, the entanglement between the Chen family and the demon suppression army is somewhat deep, and the situation is a bit complicated. The company cannot help you clean it up. After all, they are a powerful family in Andingtown, which is also a traditional sphere of influence for the demon suppression army. So during this time, it’s best for you to stay inside Tiezhan Mountain. Unless absolutely necessary, try to go out as little as possible, seize every moment to practice martial arts, and strive for a breakthrough in your martial arts. This way, the Chen family will also have some reservations about you. Only then can you truly be safe. This applies to you as well as to the Xia duo shop behind you, Li Ming advised earnestly. Lin Chen nodded. Ultimately, a martial artist must rely on themselves. Lin Chen understood this principle. The Lanfang company had done enough to protect Lin Chen’s safety and drive away Chen Zhang from the Chen family who came to demand him. Currently, Lin Chen was not at a point where the Lanfang company would directly go to war with the Chen family for him. If Lin Chen truly wanted to resolve this trouble completely, he would still have to upgrade to a high-level martial artist and handle it himself. However, even so, this was a very satisfactory outcome for Lin Chen at this moment, because he could let go and focus on practicing martial arts. As long as he was given this opportunity to advance to a high-level martial artist, or even a higher level of martial arts, it was just a matter of time. As long as Lin Chen was given a month or two of peace to fully devote himself to martial arts, the Chen family would not be a problem. Well, as long as you understand, Li Ming continued, with a hint of relief in his eyes. He had just been a bit worried that Lin Chen was young and not very sensible, asking the company to help him settle things. Such naive youngsters were not uncommon in the past. but Lin Chen turned out to be easier to deal with than he had. Imagine, showing a maturity far beyond his years. This made Li Ming even more satisfied. Get ready, and I’ll take you to the training camp space later to introduce you to some other teammates. Other teammates? Lin Chen, who had been nodding, was taken aback upon hearing Li Ming’s words. He looked at Li Ming in confusion. Li Ming smiled. And explained, Tiezhan Mountain is one of the larger bases for the company in the entire southwestern region. all the Lan Pham company industries in the towns below. Tianguiching are under the jurisdiction of Tijan Mountain. Similar gathering towns like Andingtown, as well as four or five other towns, also have company industries, which are also under the jurisdiction of Tijan Mountain. Therefore, potential martial artists discovered in these gathering towns will also be signed to the training camp. These people will gather at the Tijan Mountain training camp to train martial arts together. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen suddenly understood. No wonder Tijan Mountain. seemed to be much more legitimate than Anding Town. It turned out that in the hierarchy of the Lanfang Company, Tiezhan Mountain was already a higher level base than Anding Town. It was just that Tiezhan Mountain was not a traditional human settlement but rather a private fortress owned by the Lanfang Company. Thus, Tiezhan Mountain did not appear to be much larger than Anding Town. However, its security forces were much more formal and the architectural scale was much more orderly. In fact, the demon. Suppression Army, as well as large companies like Xieha and Zhanglong, also have similar training camps. However, the training camp of the Demon Suppression Army is located in their headquarters, Tiangui City, along with the Concord and War Wolves. Hey, why am I telling you all this now? You’ll naturally know in the future. Li Ming seemed unable to hold back his words, mentioning the Demon Suppression Army and other forces’ training camps. Then, as if considering something, he quickly changed the subject. Let’s go, the members of the training squad should have arrived at the training workshop by now. The training camp is mostly filled with young guys, and they all work. Pretty hard. Lin Chen smiled inwardly at this. He understood Li Ming’s concerns, but Li Ming was overthinking it. Since Lin Chen had decided to join the Lan Fang Company’s training camp, he wouldn’t have any other thoughts. On the Demon Suppression Army’s side, Xia Duo Wu hadn’t even recommended Lin Chen for joining, so it wasn’t Lin Chen’s choice at all. As for Concord, Lin Chen had already killed Tuoba Cheng Yi first. Instead, Lan Fong Company had always been kind to Lin Chen, this was fate. Li Ming led. Lin Chen down from the office building and arrived at a factory building covering several thousand square meters in the backyard. He pointed to the factory and a row of small houses outside, saying, this used to be a processing factory workshop, but it was too noisy in the city, so the factory moved to the mining area. Now, the heavy. Equipment inside has been dismantled and converted into a training workshop for the training camp. All martial artists in the company can use this training workshop, but martial artists from other departments have their own tasks and responsibilities. Those who regularly train in the workshop are mostly from the training squad. The row of houses outside is the independent dormitory for training martial artists, well, fully furnished with independent bathrooms, ready to move in. I’ll have someone show you a good dormitory later, Li Ming said, turning back to point at the small office building behind him. The training squad’s cafeteria isn’t independent because there aren’t. Many people, there are only eight in total. So usually, we eat in the staff cafeteria of the office building. In principle, the supply of intermediate ferocious beast. Meat is sufficient, as long as you can eat it without wasting. Uh, I also eat here, the chef’s skills are quite good. Before they even entered the training workshop, Li Ming began to introduce the living environment of the training camp. Just as Li Ming said, the standards and specifications of the training camp are indeed very high. At least in Taijian Mountain, it truly is a privilege for the upper class. Lan Fong Company treats people well. A satisfied expression appeared on Lin Chen’s face as he followed Li Ming into the training workshop. As soon as he entered, Lin Chen was somewhat dumbfounded. This was a vast space covering at least four to five thousand square meters. Moreover, under the bright lights, it was divided into two areas. The area near the entrance looked just like a gym. It was filled with all kinds of fitness equipment. Ordinary treadmills, pull-up machines, and weightlifting machines go without saying. Even the dynamic bicycles that fitness enthusiasts love could be found in a row. Here. This is a bit outrageous. In this apocalyptic-like environment, there’s a brightly lit gym hidden here. Even in my previous life, a gym with such conditions would cost hundreds for a monthly pass. Lin Chen murmured to himself. And that wasn’t all. After the two walked past the fitness area, the scene before them opened up. This. was a huge martial arts practice area, surrounded by weapon racks fully equipped with swords, spears, and clubs, all at least of the beginner ally weapon level. When Lin, Chen and the others arrived, several people were already practicing martial arts in the practice area. Some were dancing with swords in the middle of the field, some were hitting sandbags in a corner, and others appeared to be standing still to strengthen their bodies. There were both men and women. Just as Li Ming said, they all looked relatively young, the oldest barely in their early 20s. Seeing this, Li Ming coughed a few times. Everyone, stop what you’re doing and gather around. Let me introduce. Our new partner. In fact, several young martial artists had already noticed Li Ming bringing in a new face, and upon hearing this, they each stopped their movements of the. Crowd looked at Lin Chen with scrutinizing eyes, trying to gauge what kind of new partner they had and whether he was worthy of being their companion. Ahem. Everyone, let me introduce you to Lin Chen. He will be the vice captain of the Iron Blanket Mountain youth training team from now on. As soon as Li Ming’s words fell, Lin Chun felt several piercing gazes on him, instantly becoming intense. Like steel needles, they pricked at him continuously. Lin Chen was caught off guard. When did he become the vice-captain? Li Ming hadn’t even mentioned it to him beforehand. He first glanced at Li Ming, then followed his gaze and indeed saw several people with expressions of discontent. The young warriors exchanged glances and then, almost in unison, looked at Lin Chen. Although they didn’t speak, their eyes collectively conveyed a message. Vice-captain? Why should that be? Does a newcomer just become the vice-captain? Why is that? Li Zong After Li Ming finished speaking, the atmosphere became somewhat quiet. It felt oddly strange. However, a junior warrior who didn’t seem very old was still rather straightforward. He couldn’t hide his thoughts and couldn’t stand the awkward atmosphere, so he directly voiced his doubts. Even though he was facing Li Ming, the head of Iron Blanket Mountain, the people in the youth training camp were also potential warriors, so he had some confidence. As members of the youth training camp, the vice captain’s treatment was clearly higher than that of ordinary members. Oh, Xiao Peng. Li Ming smiled at the questioning warrior as he was waiting for someone to ask. Because Lin Chan is an intermediate warrior and has signed an A-level youth training contract, Li Ming said with a smile. Even among youth training warriors, there are distinctions. Junior warriors sign B-level contracts, intermediate warriors sign A-level contracts, and advanced warriors sign S-level contracts. Advanced warriors do not participate in the youth training camp, they join the company directly as core, high-level members. After all, Li Ming was still in the advanced warrior category, he was already the head of Iron Blanket Mountain. When Li Ming revealed that Lin Chen was an intermediate warrior, Xiao Peng fell silent. He glanced at the gun pouch behind Lin Chen. His gaze lingered on Li for a second. Then he turned to look at the weapon rack in the training ground, focusing on Li on the rack. He knew the weight of Li, at least, he couldn’t handle it. Xiaopang felt a bit regretful, blaming himself for being too young and not noticing this detail earlier. It was a self -inflicted embarrassment. Didn’t the previous regulations say that newcomers must undergo more than three months of observation and assessment before being eligible for ranking and promotion? Even intermediate warriors should fall under this regulation, right? At this moment, a woman who looked about 20 spoke up. She glanced at Xiaopang, helping to ease his embarrassment while genuinely expressing her confusion. The woman. looked at Li Ming, expecting a response. After all, she was also an intermediate warrior and had entered with that status, signing a B-level contract. However, she hadn’t become the vice-captain upon entry, but had to go through assessments and rigorous tests to have a chance. So she was qualified to ask this question. She knew. Li Ming smiled at the woman, then pulled Lin Chen to stand beside him. There are always exceptions. Indeed, there are regulations stating that even intermediate warriors must. undergo assessments to hold positions above vice-captain. But, what if it’s a 15-year-old intermediate warrior? Li Ming patted Lin Chen’s arm. For a 15-year-old intermediate warrior, his martial arts achievements have already provided a satisfactory answer for his assessment. In fact, Li Ming didn’t know how old Lin Chen was. He could only tell from his bone structure that he definitely wasn’t over 18. Since Lin Chen claimed to be 15, they would go with that. Li Ming intentionally exposed. Lin Chen’s strength in front of everyone in the youth training camp to help him establish some authority, facilitating Lin Chen’s quick integration into camp life. 4. Potential martial artists’ time is meant for cultivation, not for scheming against others or staging palace intrigues. Sure enough, after Li Ming mentioned that Lin Chen was a 15-year-old intermediate martial artist, Xinyu fell silent. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she scrutinized Lin Chen. Then she turned to look at a young man, beside her, who was also an intermediate martial artist. He first shook his head while assessing Lin Chen, then nodded. The members of the youth training camp looked at Lin Chen with a dazed expression. Everyone was astonished by Lin Chen’s youth and martial arts achievements. For a moment, no one continued to voice objections or differing opinions. After all, in the world of martial artists, strength is paramount and potential is a form of strength as well. The one who just spoke is called Qin Yu, an intermediate martial artist. The one beside her is called Wu Yuan Guang, also an intermediate martial artist. The younger one, about your age, is called Peng Xiaoxi, a beginner. Martial artist. Seeing that everyone had begun to accept Lin Chen, Li Ming hurriedly introduced everyone to him. He didn’t care whether they truly believed it or not. Li Ming’s actions were merely to express the company’s regard for Lin Chen. However, whether Lin Chen could truly win over the crowd and secure the position of vice-captain of the youth training team would depend on his own efforts. After all, this was also one of the martial artist’s means, Lin Chen was not a second-generation company member. and the company couldn’t support him in everything. By the way, there is another vice captain in the team, named Wang Yuan. He might be training in the core training room at this hour, so just wait for the team members to introduce you when he comes. Lin Chen and his teammates from the youth training camp nodded, considering it a greeting. Although he was somewhat surprised by Li Ming’s arrangements, Lin Chen didn’t care much about the so-called vice captain position. From the moment he started practicing martial arts, he knew that martial artists relied primarily on their own strength. One must be strong to forge iron. Everything else is superficial, once martial. Art strength is achieved, the whole world must make way. Everything must accommodate you. After getting to know his teammates through Li Ming and seeing the training camp, facilities, Lin Chen did not stay to practice. Instead, he requested a dormitory and directly left the training workshop to take a long sleep. Since finishing his training, the day before yesterday, Lin Chen’s body was not in peak condition. Following that, he had rushed hundreds of kilometers, fought with the Qintang team, and then met up with Zhang Baiquan in Andingtown. Then he arrived at Tiezhan Mountain. Linchen had not slept for two days and nights, and with all the traveling, his body was greatly exhausted. Although time was tight, he still needed to rest. This sleep lasted for eight hours. Since arriving in this world, Linchen had rarely slept so soundly. In this comfortable and safe environment, a cool breeze wafted through the dormitory, and the clock on the wall ticked away. Lin Chen opened his eyes on the single wooden bed. At first, there was a hint of confusion in his gaze, but after surveying the dormitory for a while, he regained clarity. He threw off the clean blanket and climbed up from the wooden bed, which was painted with tongue oil. His gaze swept across the chairs and benches in the room, pausing for a second on the ticking wall clock. Finally, it landed on the air conditioning unit at the window, blowing in cold air. That startled me. For a moment there, I thought I had crossed back to earth. Back to my old cubicle. Room. Lin Chen muttered. The dormitory at the Tijan Mountain Youth Training Camp was surprisingly similar in configuration to the cheap rental room from Lin Chen’s past life. It was at least a standard single room costing 500 yuan a month, excluding utilities. Although such conditions would be considered nothing on earth, merely the lowest tier of affordable housing, in the wilderness of ferocious beasts, it was the most high-end accommodation Lin Chen had ever seen, even though he had taken a small Independent house from Su Dali at the Wolf Den, that place didn’t even have a generator, so there was no air conditioning. Intermediate martial artists have excellent physical qualities and are generally unafraid of heat or cold however, it doesn’t hinder enjoying the cool air conditioning on a hot day, which feels refreshing. Lin Chen, turned over and stood up, walking to the water dispenser to fill a cup with cold water and gulp it down. He shook his head to clear his thoughts and settled down completely. Since the conditions are so good, I should start focusing on upgrading my martial arts. After all, the Chen family is still around, the threat is only temporarily postponed. And I can’t always live under the protection of the Lan Fang company. Even protection isn’t absolutely safe, as long as the threat isn’t extinguished, there’s always a risk of it erupting.” Lin Shin set down the cup and picked up the gun leaning against the bed before heading out. After finding the cafeteria and having dinner, he went to the martial arts training workshop to practice. The cafeteria provided intermediate martial artists with intermediate beast meat, including braised, steamed, barbecued, and stewed options. The variety was complete. Of course, rice, noodles, and vegetables were also provided in unlimited quantities. This was the best meal Lynch and had since. Arriving in the Blue Star World, it was also his first time tasting intermediate beast meat. Sprinkled with spices, the golden, sizzling meat skewers melted in his mouth, leaving a lingering flavor. Strange, it’s clearly barbecued meat and it tastes like barbecued meat, but eating it feels like a chocolate energy bar. I can even feel the food going down as if the chocolate has turned into liquid and I can intuitively sense the calories it contains. Seeing this, Lin Chen devoured three skewers, weighing a pound each. He felt his fatigue quickly swept away and his physical strength continuously restored and improved. No wonder it costs over two gold coins per pound. For this high-grade stuff. The effect is indeed much better than the low-grade beast meat, I can’t imagine how explosive the high-grade beast meat would be. Lin Chen was very satisfied with the meal. After finishing the barbecue and taking a short break, he felt ready to go. He immediately set off for the martial arts training workshop. The workshop was still brightly lit and the few people he saw in the morning were still there. The trainees in the camp didn’t need to go on missions, they just needed to eat, drink, and take care of their needs, then practice martial arts full-time. When Lin Chen entered, everyone noticed him. However, no one had the intention of greeting him warmly and Lin Chen nearly nodded in acknowledgement before heading to the center of the training arena. Not far away, Xinyu put down her weapon and walked over. To Wu Yuan Guang, who was practicing the clean and jerk. She gestured with her chin towards Lin Chen and then signaled Wu Yuan Guang. Where did our new captain go? He wasn’t. Around on his first day? Wu Yuan Guang set the barbell on the rack, climbed up from the bench, and adjusted the anti-slip straps on his hands. He probably went to take. A nap, I saw him in the morning applying to the HR department for a dormitory, and once he got in, I didn’t see him come out. Upon hearing this, Xinyu pouted. Having. Talent makes one so willful, sleeping during the day. He’s still young, relying on the company’s support while slacking off in training, not afraid of wasting his. Talent. Xinyu was also an intermediate martial artist, around 20 years old. She had her sights set on the position of vice captain of the training camp, but now that. Someone else had been parachuted in, she felt somewhat disgruntled. Wu Yu Angguan glanced at Qin Yu but didn’t respond, instead, he looked towards Lin Chen’s figure not far. Away. He didn’t quite agree with Qin Yu’s statement. If Lin Chen really had that kind of personality, he wouldn’t have achieved intermediate martial artist status at 15. Jing Gu. Pang Xiaoxi stepped forward to greet Lin Chen upon seeing him. Uh, I think I’ll still call you Captain Lin? After seeing Lin Chen smile and nod at him, Pang Xiaoxi felt a bit embarrassed and added, after all, it’s only our second meeting, calling you Jing Gu seems a bit too familiar. It’s fine, call me whatever you like. We’re actually about the same age, Lin Shan replied with a smile. Peng Xiaosi was young, straightforward, and didn’t hide his feelings. He was just curious and wanted. To see up close how Lin Shan wielded the tiger-stabbing short gun. In fact, it wasn’t just Peng Xiaosi. Everyone in the training workshop stopped their movements and turned. Their attention to Lin Shan as he stood holding the gun in the training arena, everyone wanted to see what real skills the young captain, who had parachuted in, possessed. However, Lin Chen was not very cooperative. Holding a short gun, he stood in the middle of the training ground, looking as if he was about to strike a pose at any moment. Yet, he remained motionless for a long time. Lin Chen even closed his eyes. After waiting for a few minutes, the crowd couldn’t help but exchange puzzled glances. He he, is this brother feeling shy? Xinyu chuckled. The crowd didn’t understand the significance of Lin Chen’s actions, in fact, Lin Chen was currently exploring the panel in his mind. hashtag realm intermediate warrior hashtag martial art body refinement technique minor achievement 281 slash 1000 trait not selected trait not selected hashtag combat skill overlord spear technique minor achievement 280 slash 1000 flash level 1 plus trait not selected hashtag talent persistence hashtag potential 22 i’ve been busy these past few days with no time to practice martial arts so my proficiency in martial arts and combat skills hasn’t improved at all but i haven’t come away empty-handed i’ve gained 22 potential points Lin Chen thought to himself. Before setting out to hunt the Golden Blade Shen Tang, he only had 9 potential points. At that time, he was still contemplating whether to hunt a fierce beast to gather enough points to draw the first trait of the body refinement technique. Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, he had earned potential points from the Golden Blade Shen Tang. Surprisingly, the intermediate warrior directly granted him 10 points. I suppose an intermediate fierce beast can also give 10 potential points, right? That’s a relief, otherwise, if the second trait extraction starts at 100 points, I really wouldn’t know how to find so many fierce beasts to kill. Lin Chen felt a bit relieved. After hunting down the golden blade Chen Tang, Lin Chen didn’t stop for a moment, without a comfortable environment to practice martial arts. So he hadn’t had the time to study the first trait of the body refinement technique. Now that Lin Chen was in the Iron Mat Mountain youth training camp, he began to focus. On practicing martial arts, and the first thing he did was to draw the traits for the body refinement technique. Now, let’s see what kind of surprises the first trait of. The body refinement technique can bring me. Hashtag consuming 10 potential points to draw the first trait of the body refinement technique. Hashtag drawing the first trait of the body refinement technique. Hashtag trait acceleration reduces the time required to gain proficiency during practice by 10 percent with increased reduction time as trait level rises. Hashtag. Trait, automatic, automatically practices martial arts, gaining proficiency slowly even during daily activities, battles, or even while breathing, with increased proficiency. Growth as trait level rises, hashtag trait, enhancement. During practice, all martial arts gain double proficiency, with increased multiplication as trait level rises, hashtag trait. All encompassing, in the blink of an eye, hashtag trait. The panel displayed the first trait of the body refinement technique, continuously scrolling. Goal. Lin Chen. Couldn’t help but swallow hard. He was truly tempted by one of the traits. Automatic? Gaining proficiency slowly even while living daily, fighting, or even breathing and. Sleeping? Isn’t this like cheating, or even offline cheating? Lin Chen was shocked, still savoring the brief glimpse of the trait description he had seen. Work while. Offline, and after work, experience fills up just needing to click to level up? Isn’t this the slogan of the game greedy blue moon? Give me automatic, give me. Automatic. Lin Chen screamed in his heart. Practicing martial arts is hard, but the achievements from it are rewarding. If there were a way to achieve success without the hard work, that would be perfect. It felt like the sensation of cheating in a game. Wait, that’s not right. I was so focused on the tempting automatic trait that I just saw a 4-character trait flash by, didn’t I? What does all-encompassing mean? A 4-character trait sounds way cooler than a 2 -character trait. Lin Chan suddenly woke up, realizing he seemed to have overlooked something. He quickly forced his attention away from the automatic trait and focused intently on the scrolling trait. Entries. However, despite Lin Chen’s intense gaze, it was of no use. The trait scrolling on the panel gradually came to a stop. He no longer saw that for character. Trait. It seems to be a relatively rare trait. Just like an SSR in a game, how could you easily draw it with a single pull? Huh, a boost trait? Lin Chen looked at the first trait he finally drew for the body forging technique. Hashtag technique, body forging, minor achievement 281 slash 1000 boost level 1, trait not selected hashtag boost level 1, when, practicing martial arts in a boosted state, the proficiency gained is double, the boost multiplier increases with the trait level. I didn’t draw a rare trait, nor did I, get automatic. But, the effect of boost level 1 doesn’t seem bad. Lin Chen’s expression was neither sad nor happy, he optimistically accepted this fact. After all, automatic just means a slow increase in proficiency. whereas boost truly doubles the proficiency gains. At my current stage, it’s not the time to seek comfort and ease. I don’t have that qualification yet. Even if I had drawn automatic, I still couldn’t truly relax, I need to keep practicing martial arts during my free time. So, boost. Might be the most suitable for me at this moment. After realizing this, Lin Shin felt that boost was quite good, and a smile appeared on his face. Moreover, its description. States that while in a boosted state, martial arts gains are doubled. It doesn’t seem to refer solely to the gains from the body forging technique. Then, let’s see how the boost effect works now. With this thought, Lin Shen could no longer hold back and took up his stance, wielding the long spear. He practiced the body forging technique and spear techniques simultaneously. The over 50-pound tiger spear was wielded by Lin Shen with great vigor. The overlord spear technique itself is a grand and bold combat skill. In an instant, the spear shadows and cold light enveloped half of the training ground. Pine Shousey let out a strange cry and quickly jumped back to a safe distance. He swallowed hard, glancing at the tiger spear on the weapon rack beside him, then looked at Lin Chen in the arena. There was already a hint of respect in his eyes. The others, including Qin Yu and Wu Yuenguan, also noticed Lin Chen’s movements. Seeing that the new vice captain indeed had some skills and wasn’t just a product of favoritism, their expressions became much more serious. He, really has some ability, Qin Yu murmured. Hmm, it seems Wang Yuan has encountered a strong opponent. The captain of the training camp is no longer his to easily handle. The qualification for the Hundred Cities League as well. Wu Yuan Guang said earnestly. Lin Chen paid no attention to the thoughts of others fully immersed in the world of martial arts practice. It wasn’t until a prompt echoed in his mind that he stopped and stood still. Hashtag practiced body forging for 1 hour, gained 2 points of proficiency, hashtag hashtag practiced overlord spear technique for 1 hour, gained 2 points of proficiency, hashtag the joy on Lin. Chen’s face and the smile at the corners of his mouth could no longer be suppressed. Indeed, the boost from the body forging technique is a great trait. In 1 hour, both. The technique and combat skill increased by 2 points of proficiency. This means my martial arts efficiency has directly doubled. Lin Chen was overjoyed. Originally, he. had tried to practice martial arts for 15 hours in a single day to catch up on his progress. Even so, he could only gain 15 points of proficiency. He was still nearly 2 months away from reaching the 1,000 points needed to advance to a high-level martial artist. Now, if he continued to practice for 15 hours a day, he could gain 30 points of proficiency, cutting the time to level up in half. Indeed, I should have drawn the technique traits much earlier. The time spent before was truly wasted, delayed. Lin Chen couldn’t help but feel a bit regretful. But then he thought it through, the gun technique trait he drew with 10 potential points at the beginning, gaining flash. Level 1 had also provided great help during his battles with multiple opponents. There was no real regret to speak of. Perhaps without flash level 1, he might have made a mistake in one of those battles and never developed further. In that case, let’s max out this 30 points of proficiency today. With his new golden finger, Lin Chen was. full of energy and immediately threw himself back into his martial arts practice until all the young trainees in the martial arts workshop had left, he continued. In the middle, he ran to the cafeteria and grabbed a late night meal meant for the night shift, then Lin Chen returned to the martial arts workshop to continue. By dawn the next day, other young trainees gradually entered the martial arts workshop. Lin Chen was still at it. Wu Yu and Guan glanced at Qin Yu and gave her a look. Qin Yu said nothing. It wasn’t that he was slacking off in his training, in fact, he was working even harder than the others. It was just that his training schedule was out of sync with everyone. Else’s. Ha. In the training arena, Lin Chen finished his session. At that moment, he looked as if he had just been pulled out of a pool. Sweat had soaked through. His clothes, and even the ground was dotted with puddles of varying sizes. The heat was rising from Lin Chen’s head, like a steamer for buns. This was the result of 15 hours. Of continuous training. He had only eaten a late night snack and taken two energy pills in between. Lin Chen was now severely exhausted. However, the gains were enough. To make him beam with joy. Hashtag cultivation technique, body refinement decision, minor achievement 311 slash 1000, enhancement level 1, trait not selected, hashtag combat skill, overlord. Spear technique, minor achievement 310 slash 1000, flash strike level 1, trait not selected, indeed, 30 points of proficiency after 15 hours. At this point, I’ve already. covered a third of the distance to becoming a high-level warrior. If I maintain this pace, gaining 30 points of proficiency each day, I’ll need less than a month. In a month, both my cultivation technique and combat skill will advance. By then, I want to have a talk with the Chun family. Although Lin Chen had joined the Lan Fong company, gaining temporary peace and protection, the grudge with the Chen family lingered like a thorn in his throat, keeping him constantly on edge. Right now, all he could think about was leveling up, leveling up, leveling up. Only then would he have the chance to completely eliminate this risk and threat. Lin Chen had made up his mind and. Had a clear goal filled with determination. He looked up and saw that the martial arts workshop was starting to get lively. Lin Chen put away the overlord spear and prepared. To leave. The overlord spear technique was grand and expansive. Since he had already achieved his training goals for the day, it was inappropriate to occupy the training. Arena. Ha. Wait a minute. After putting the overlord spear into his backpack, Lin Chen suddenly remembered something. last time i suffered a loss and wasted a lot of time i can’t afford to be forgetful if i had extracted the technique traits earlier my training progress might have been much faster and i could have almost become a high level warrior by now now that my training speed has doubled it’s all thanks to the enhancement traits i still have a second trait slot for my technique lynch and snapped back to reality and carefully checked his panel hashtag cultivation technique body refinement decision minor achievement 311 slash 1000 enhancement level one Trade not selected hashtag extracting the second trait of body refinement decision requires 100 potential points. Lin Chen focused his mind on the second trait slot and fell. Into deep thought as he looked at the prompt. Perhaps I should gather up these 100 points of potential as soon as possible to unlock the second trait of body refinement. Decision. As the saying goes, sharpening the axe does not delay the work of cutting wood. If I spend a month here desperately training, I can max out my proficiency. But. If I first spend a few days grinding for potential points, I might actually fill up my proficiency even faster. The reason Lin Chen had this idea was that after killing Chen Tang last time, he had gained 10 potential points all at once. Intermediate warriors are intermediate, and intermediate ferocious beasts are also intermediate. This shows that as long as Lin Chen kills enough intermediate ferocious beasts, he can quickly unlock a second trait. Wait, I still have 11 potential points left. I only need to kill 9 intermediate ferocious beasts. Lin Shen thought again. And, hashtag upgrading the first trait of body refinement decision to enhancement level 1 requires 100 potential points. Lin Shen then looked at the enhancement trait of body refinement decision. As long as Lin Shen has enough potential points, even if he can’t extract a new useful trait, upgrading enhancement level 1 to level 2 would still be beneficial, according to the description of the level 1 enhancement. Once it reaches level 2, the benefits will not just double but triple. In other words, practicing martial arts for one hour will yield three points of proficiency. With this in mind, Lin Chen felt an unprecedented desire for potential points. If it were the Lin Chen from before, working at the Summer Forge, he might not have been able to find more intermediate ferocious beasts in a short time. But the situation was different now. Lan Fan’s commission tasks contained a lot of clear information and locations of intermediate ferocious beasts. This was another gain for Lin Chen after joining the faction. He was destined to hunt ferocious beasts to earn potential points. Previously, he was a lone wolf, relying on luck in the wilderness to encounter ferocious beasts. Now, he had a network of intelligence to utilize. Most importantly, in many cases, killing these ferocious beasts not only earned potential points but also yielded materials and spoils from the beasts. He could even receive additional commission rewards from the company. It was a triple benefit. Hey, Lin-Chan, what’s going on with you? I remember our martial arts workshop doesn’t have a sauna, how did you end up like this? Just as Lin Chan was pondering, Li Ming’s voice came over. He was walking towards the training ground, looking at Lin Chan with a puzzled expression. Mr. Li, Jingo has been practicing martial arts all night since yesterday afternoon, he just finished. Pong Xiao Xi explained. Upon hearing this, Li Ming’s gaze towards Lin Chan changed slightly. It was rare to find someone with exceptional talent who was also willing to work hard. What a good seedling. No wonder he was a mid-level martial artist at 15. Lin Chen, you’re still young, and you have plenty of time, there’s no need to rush. Practicing martial arts diligently is a good thing, but it shouldn’t exceed 12 hours a day, after all, people are not machines and need rest. Li Ming spoke gently. Moreover, you are under the company’s protection at Iron Mat Mountain, so there’s no need to be so anxious about improving your strength. As long as you are at Iron Mat Mountain, others won’t dare to trouble you. Do you understand? Li Ming might have felt that Lin Chen was worried about the stability of the Chen family, so he offered some comfort. Lin Chen sensed Li Ming’s goodwill and nodded, saying, Understood, Mr. Li, I will go back to rest now. As Lin Chen passed by Li Ming, he stopped again, turning to look at Li Ming. By the way, Mr. Li. I want to take on some commissions to hunt intermediate level and above. Ferocious beasts, starting tonight or tomorrow during the day, I need to free up some time to hunt beasts. Lin Chen’s words left Li Ming and the other young martial artists. momentarily stunned. Li Ming, even more confused, asked, why? Uh, didn’t I tell you that young martial artists not only have a generous base salary but the company also provides all the expenses for practicing martial arts? Li Ming doubted whether he had clearly explained this to Lin Shen, so he questioned. Mr. Li, you told me that. Just yesterday morning. Then, since you have a comfortable environment to focus on practicing martial arts, why waste time hunting ferocious beasts in the wilderness? Could it be? Oh. Is it for the quota of the core training room? What core training room quota? Lin Chen looked at Li Ming in confusion. No one had explained this. To him, how did a new term pop up? However, Lin Chen shook his head and explained, no, it’s for personal reasons. The martial arts and combat techniques I practice require real combat experience to improve. And it has to be continuous real combat, constant fighting. So going out to hunt is very important for me. Li Ming blinked. Upon hearing this and glanced at the gun pouch behind Lin Chen. Such martial arts and combat techniques, I really am, quite ignorant. A look of contemplation flashed in Li Ming’s eyes. Generally speaking, whether it was practicing martial arts or honing combat skills, it was a matter of continuous repetition and self-refinement. Even if real combat was needed, it was merely about gaining more combat experience and facing life and death to build courage.He really hadn’t heard of any martial arts or combat techniques that required real combat to level up. In fact, as long as there are enough resources, most martial arts and combat techniques can be practiced behind closed doors and still achieve great progress. In that case, your martial arts and combat techniques have quite a lot of limitations. Lin Shen, you’re only an intermediate. Warrior, shouldn’t you consider switching your martial arts and combat techniques early on? Actually, the company provides a set of body training techniques and some common weapon combat techniques for youth training warriors. Do you want to come with me to the office and pick some out? Li Ming sincerely considered Lin Chen’s situation. The Chen family in In Ding Town has its own inherited sword techniques. The Lan Fang Company is much larger than the Chen family, so it naturally has its own combat techniques and martial arts inheritance. Moreover, as the core foundation cultivated by the Lan Fang Company, youth training warriors would not be stingy in passing down these martial arts and combat techniques. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen showed a hint of curiosity. However, he still shook his head. At present, Lin Chen had not encountered any bottlenecks in his martial arts practice, nor had he felt any shortcomings or flaws in the body training technique and the overlord spear technique he had learned. Therefore, Lin Chen had no intention of replacing them. Besides, Lin Chen was clear about his own situation, even if he switched to the Lan Fang Company’s martial arts system, he would still need to grind potential points to upgrade his characteristics. This was an unavoidable task. Thank you for your kindness, President Chen. But continuous. Fighting and real combat are my martial path. I fear nothing and will steadfastly continue on. Lin Shen didn’t know how to explain to Li Ming. The Lan Fang Company provided a safe venue, sufficient resources, and even offered martial arts and combat techniques. Yet, Lin Shen still insisted on going out to hunt ferocious beasts. From this perspective, it seemed a bit reckless. So Lin Shen boldly brought up his martial path, speaking with conviction to shape an image of himself as one who proves his way through killing. Sure enough, as soon as Lin Chen said this, Li Ming was taken aback, and the others were also stunned, looking at Lin Chen in disbelief. Qin Yu even glanced at Wu Yuan Guang beside her and murmured, Old Wu, what do you think is wrong with him? Isn’t this just eating bitterness without knowing it? Wu Yuan Guang rolled his eyes. At Qin Yu and didn’t respond. As a man himself, he actually somewhat agreed with Lin Chen’s words and felt a surge of blood. As for Peng Xiaoxi, the way he looked at Lin, Chen changed, sensing that Lin Chen’s figure suddenly seemed much taller. Li Ming had nothing more to say and simply looked deeply at Lin Chen. Since you’ve already made your decision, I won’t continue to persuade you. If you want to take on commissions for intermediate ferocious beasts or above, you can check at the service desk on the first floor of the office building. And as the vice captain of intermediate warriors, if you go out hunting, the company will also set up a logistics team for you. You don’t need to worry too much about logistics and transportation. It’s just, Li Ming paused and added in a low voice, if you go out hunting, you need to pay more. attention to the movements around in Ding Town. The next morning, after a good rest, Lin Chen arrived at the office building. He had actually been unable to contain himself last night wanting to go out hunting. However, after resting well, the little beauty at the service desk had already gone off duty and the hunting supply convoy that Li Ning promised was not ready yet. So Lin Chen had to adjust his schedule. In the wilderness, most normal people’s schedule is still to handle business during the day and rest at night. Sure enough, when Lin Chen arrived at the first floor of the office building, a truck and a small pickup were already parked in front of the building. A guard with a firearm was leaning against the truck smoking. Upon seeing Lin Chen, he blinked. The guard quickly picked up a folder from the engine cover beside him, looked at the documents in his hand, and then looked at Lin Chen. It seemed he was carefully comparing Lin Chen with the information he held. The guard rubbed his eyes and finally confirmed it. He quickly put down the folder, smiled, and jogged over. Excuse me, are you Captain Lin Chen? Lin Chen was the vice-captain of the youth training team. Regardless of the era, no one ever added the word vice when addressing a vice-captain. Lin Chen glanced at the speaker and nodded. The soldier, seeing this quickly, steadied the rifle at his side with one hand and raised the other in front of his chest. He saluted with a military gesture. Hello, Captain Lin, I am Han Wanchon, Captain, of the Iron Blanket Mountain Guard Team, 3rd Squad, 29th Team, here to report with all my team members. We have received orders to fully cooperate with Captain. Lin in both hunting and logistics. After saluting, Han Wanchon pointed to the nine armed soldiers in the back of the truck. These were ordinary people, not martial artists. However, with firearms in hand, they could assist martial artists during hunts and handle various logistical tasks. The rewards from the hunts could be shared with them, providing a comfortable living for these ordinary folks. Although Lin Chen was also wearing the sky blue uniform of Lan Fan company today, he did not carry a semi-automatic firearm, and the uniform did not include a military cap. Seeing the formal military salute from the other party, Lin Chen was momentarily unsure how to respond. He could only smile and nod, sending the appropriate goodwill to the soldier captain. Lin Chen took a look at the jeep and truck behind the soldier captain and couldn’t help but feel a bit dazed. Just over a month ago, he had been pleased with the acquisition of two horse -drawn carriages. A few days ago, he had watched the dilapidated, smoke-belching truck of the Demon Suppression Army in front of an dinged town, drooling with envy. It wasn’t until Zhang Beichuan brought Lin Chen to Iron Blanket Mountain that he had finally sat in a fuel vehicle for the first time in this world. And now, because Lin Chen was preparing to go hunting, the company had directly provided a logistics. Supply truck. There was also a more advanced jeep for transportation. This resolved Lin Chen’s previous concern about handling the aftermath of hunting fierce beasts alone. It really is about being organized. Lin Chen thought to himself. Do all martial artists on missions get such a complete supply team from the company? Lin Chen asked. Han Wanshan shook his head and replied, it’s not as you think. Whether it’s the youth training team or the hunting guard team, only martial artists ranked vice captain and above are provided with a logistics team by the company. If it’s an ordinary martial artist, they need to form their own team. Lin Chen nodded upon hearing this, no wonder many people were dissatisfied when he first arrived as a vice captain. This highlighted the privileges of being a vice captain. Han Wanshan, wait here for a moment. I’ll go inside to get the mission information, Lin Shin said, not wasting time, and turned to enter the office building lobby. The first time he came to the office building was at night, and the lobby was dark, plus he had been hurriedly dragged upstairs by Zhang Beichuan. So, Lin Shin hadn’t had the chance to take a good look. Now that he could see the layout of the office building lobby clearly, he quickly found the service desk that Li Ming had mentioned. The layout of the Iron Blanket Mountain Office. Building lobby was somewhat reminiscent of the village hall in Lin Chen’s hometown in his previous life, and it also resembled the layout of an old postal bank in a town. There was a long marble counter dividing the lobby, with office staff seated inside to receive visitors, while those outside were there to handle business. Hello, I’m here. To pick up a mission regarding hunting fierce beasts, Lin Chen said to a young woman at the designated service window. Whom? Which mission do you want to take? Just, give me the number. The receptionist was focused on something, not looking up as she spoke. Uh, this is my first time taking a mission and I’m not very clear on the process, Lin Chen said, a bit embarrassed. Hmm. The receptionist looked up at Lin Chen upon hearing this. The first thing she noticed was his youthful face, which made her eyes brighten slightly. The commission window at Iron Felt Mountain is only open to martial artists. Although the receptionist is an ordinary person, she usually deals with martial artists. She has almost met all the martial artists in the base. However, there is no law in the wilderness that states martial artists must be young and handsome. So, Lin Chen’s youthful and handsome appearance is quite rare in Iron Felt Mountain. Moreover, he is a newcomer. Ah, you must be the new Vice Captain Lin Chen. From the training camp, right? The receptionist did not swoon, her gaze flickered past Lin Chen’s face and immediately focused on the officer’s uniform he wore. This was a high-end fabric distinct from the ordinary guard uniforms. The sky-blue, well-fitted uniform was made from some special materials, offering good flexibility and stretch. Without affecting combat mobility, it only made the martial artist’s figure appear even more upright and imposing. On Lin Chen’s chest, not only was there a golden medal, with cross swords and gears representing the martial artists of the Lan Fang Company, but beneath the golden logo of the Lan Fang Company, there was also a torch emblem, representing the martial artists of the training camp. As a receptionist at the commission window, she needed to be familiar with the roster of heroes in the base. Although, it was their first meeting, she immediately guessed Lin Chen’s identity. She must have seen the company announcement about him beforehand. Yes, I am Lin Chen. Lin Chen. Did not expect that, having just arrived at the Iron Felt Mountain Base and only getting familiar with the cafeteria and dormitory, his name had already spread, and anyone could recognize him at a glance. This must be the importance of training camp martial artists. Hello, Captain Lin. If this is your first time accepting a commission, you can take a look at the display panel over there. Check which commissions you are interested in, note down the commission number and task details. Then just inform me of the number and I will register your acceptance of the commission and print the task details for you. The receptionist stood up slightly, leaning forward and respectfully. Introduced. She pointed to one side of the hall, indicating to Lin Chen. Following the receptionist’s guidance, Lin Chen looked over and discovered that one side of the Hall had two LED display screens with white text. One of the screens continuously rolled small text, somewhat like the old-fashioned hospital Q calling screens. It’s hadn’t been turned on during his previous visit, so Lin Chen hadn’t noticed it. He glanced at the somewhat technological display screen on the wall and then looked back at the receptionist’s desk. Sure enough, there was also a large monitor computer on the receptionist’s desk. Lin Chen blinked. Well, this is a bit reminiscent of the technology level in Huaxia during the 1990s. It’s not surprising that Iron Felt Mountain has this setup, after all, the training camp martial artists have independent dormitories with air conditioning. Presumably, Iron Felt Mountain has sufficient energy to support some simple electrical equipment for office work, Lin Chen thought to himself. The area around Xia Duopu was indeed too barren, compared to Iron Felt Mountain, it felt like a remote, impoverished area without electricity. Well, let me take a look. Lin Shen nodded at the receptionist and then turned to study the commission panel, sea level commission 023, the processing plant continues to complete production. Tasks for a batch of saber-toothed wild boar teeth materials. Saber-toothed wild boars are mostly primary ferocious beasts and the company does not provide location. Information, it needs to be found independently. However, the company will purchase saber -toothed materials at a 50% premium over market price, sea level commission 037, the Hunting team at the Jingua Station has been out for several days without returning, suspected to have encountered a primary beast group. It requires martial artists of primary level or above to go for rescue. It is possible that intermediate ferocious beasts may appear during the mission and the reward level can be increased based on the actual situation. B-Level Commission 128 The processing plant continues to complete production tasks for Crystal Armor Rhinoceros skin. The company provides approximate locations where Crystal Armor Rhinoceros groups may appear. Note that this ferocious beast mostly appears in groups and is mostly intermediate ferocious beasts. The company will purchase intermediate and above rhinoceros skin at a 30% premium with a maximum of 50% premium for higher integrity rhinoceros skin. The mining team is recruiting martial artists of intermediate level or above to conduct mining tasks at Wild Fox Ridge, with recruitment ending on July 3rd. Wild Fox Ridge is suspected to have intermediate ferocious beast fox groups appearing. B-level commission 197. The commission panel can display 3 to 5 commission messages at a time and refreshes every 10 seconds or so. Lin Chen looked for a while and discovered a pattern among them. C-level commissions starting with the number 0 generally involve primary ferocious beasts. B-level commissions starting with the number 1 generally involve intermediate ferocious beasts or above. There are at least 70 or 80 primary ferocious beast tasks combined. There are also more than 20 or 30 intermediate ferocious beast tasks. Lin Chen even saw one or two high-level ferocious. Beast tasks flash by, classified as A-level, starting with the number three. However, although the tasks were categorized by difficulty, the content of the tasks was varied. Some provided the location of ferocious beasts with fixed kill and directed material purchases. Others did not provide the location of ferocious beasts and required martial. Artists defined them independently but offered a much higher premium for materials. There were also tasks for assisting in mining, or search and rescue, or fixed point, defense, etc. These tasks were generally more troublesome, but it was not necessarily required to kill the ferocious beasts. As long as the task was completed, there would be rewards and points and gold. A flood of information suddenly surged into Lin Chen’s view. He couldn’t help but rub his eyes, feeling a bit dizzy in his head. Just as Lin Chen was rubbing his eyes, he was suddenly drawn to another screen next to the commission panel. This was also a white font LED panel but the text on it had not changed. Monthly Star? What is this thing? Lanfang Company Taizhan Mountain Branch Monthly Star 1. Wang Yuan, B-Level points 6, C-Level points 11 2. Li Tian, B-Level points 3, C-Level points 16 3. Li Ming, B-Level points 3, C-Level points 8 4. Zhang Yunqi, B-Level points 2, C-Level points 10 Monthly Star Update Time, New Calendar Year 109, June 13 Lin Chen looked at the monthly star in front of him, it seemed to be a ranking list. Moreover, Lin Chen also saw two familiar names on it. Wang Yuan? I heard he is another vice-captain of the youth training team. He hasn’t shown up yet and hasn’t crossed paths with me, given that big shots usually save the best. For last, it’s not surprising that he ranks first on the monthly star. But, why is Li Ming also on the monthly star ranking? Isn’t he the person in charge of Tai? Zhang Mountain? Lin Chen was bewildered and withdrew his gaze from the monthly star ranking. He then walked towards the commission window. Uh. Mississippi. Lin Chan spoke a. Bit shyly. Miss? The receptionist was momentarily stunned, her face instantly turning red. What kind of divine title is this? Has she been flirted with, and by a young, and handsome genius martial artist from the base, the receptionist, who grew up in the wilderness, was completely unaccustomed to this kind of internet slang. Not only did. Her face turn red to the roots of her ears, but her voice also became shy. Fortunately, Lin Chen had called her sister, if he had accidentally called her, little fairy. Who knows what kind of trouble that might have caused. Captain Lin, my name is Han Schwer, my friends all call me Schwer. Is there, anything you need my help with? Lin Chen slipped up and instinctively used the term sister, but he truly had no special intentions. At this stage, Lin Chen wasn’t in a position to engage in romantic. Drama. He genuinely needed the receptionist’s help. After seeing her appearance, Lin Chen directly said, could you help me select some B-level commissions? I’m a bit overwhelmed, and the panel keeps scrolling, making it inconvenient to look. Of course, Captain Lin, what kind of commission do you need? Can you describe it? Uh, I need one where the location of the ferocious beasts is clearly marked, preferably in groups, with at least two or three intermediate-level ferocious beasts. Lin Chen pondered his requirements and spoke. All right, Captain Lin, please wait a moment. Upon hearing this, the receptionist lowered her head and began operating the large computer. was specifically responsible for the commission window, so she generally had a good grasp of all the commissions, making it indeed more convenient than for Lin Chen. While the receptionist was searching for commissions, Lin Chen asked, Sister, uh, Shweir. In our Taizhan Mountain base, there are always nearly a hundred primary level ferocious beast commissions and dozens of intermediate-level ferocious beast commissions, right? Lin Chen’s question was purely out of curiosity. After all, he hadn’t seen a single intermediate-level ferocious beast since he left the Xia Duo shop. The only one he had killed was a silver-spotted tiger, which seemed close to reaching intermediate-level status. Later, Lin Chen learned that this silver-spotted tiger had escaped from the pursuit of the Xia Duo martial team. And indeed, there were dozens of commissions regarding intermediate-level ferocious beasts in Taijan Mountain. It seemed that the intermediate-level ferocious beasts he had previously been unable to access would soon become a regular occurrence. The receptionist looked up at Lin Chen and explained, of course, Captain Lin, you should be aware that our Taizan mountain branch manages a company territory of over a thousand kilometers. It seemed she was worried that Lin Chen might not have a clear concept of the nearly thousand kilometer radius. The receptionist gestured and said, from the base, no matter which direction you head east, west, south, or north, our influence extends to over 500 kilometers. Away. Captain Lin, just think about it, with such a vast area, there are bound to be many ferocious beasts appearing. Moreover, our commissions only involve ferocious beasts related to our company’s industries or material needs. In fact, there are other towns within this area, and the station Demon Slaying Army and other company forces also hunt ferocious beasts related to them. Lin Chen nodded upon hearing this, roughly judging the scope of Taizhan Mountain’s influence. The area of this influence was larger than that of an ordinary province. At least in his previous life, Lin Chen knew of a country that didn’t have such a large area. Captain Lin, I have. Sorted out the B-level commissions you need. There are a total of 12 commissions, all suspected to have groups of intermediate-level ferocious beasts appearing. Look, I’ve. Printed them out for you, please take a careful look. Lin Chen glanced at the receptionist upon hearing this. Alright, thank you, swear. Soon, with the sound of the old. Printer coming to an end, three yellow day four sheets appeared in Lin Chen’s hands. This makes it much easier to look through. Lin Chen raised an eyebrow and then looked at. The materials in his hand. After a moment, Lin Chan raised his head in confusion. Wait, there’s one more thing I need your help with. Lin Chan said to the receptionist, then handed over the materials in his hand. Could you please mark the commissions that are closer to the Anding town area? Lin Chan suddenly realized that at this stage, it was still not suitable for him to operate too close to Anding town. The Chun family had been forcefully slapped in the face by Li Ming last time and had temporarily retreated. They might be keeping an eye on this side. It was better to be cautious. The danger posed by intermediate ferocious beasts was far less than that of the Chen family. Lin Chen planned to level up against intermediate ferocious beasts first before dealing with the Chen family. However, he was not familiar with the place names in the commissions and it was all a blur to him. So, he found it difficult to distinguish which commissions were relatively safe. Ah, I see. The receptionist frowned. Slightly upon hearing this and picked up a pen to mark something in the documents. Although the traditional power range of Andingtown is not as large as that of our Iron Blanket Mountain. The power range of Andingtown just happens to fall entirely within our territory, overlapping in a large area. If we eliminate the commissions near the range of Andingtown, then only four commissions would meet Captain Lin’s requirements. Lin Chen smiled as he took the documents. It’s fine, I’ll first take. On tasks that are farther away, as I go alone, I’ll eventually reach Andingtown. Lin Chen was not joking or boasting. After he accumulated 1 or 200 points of ferocious beast potential, he would indeed go and grind for martial artist potential points in Anding Town. It seems I have a connection with the crystal-armored rhinoceros. Heard in Kaia Fenjuan. I’ll accept this commission. Lin Chen looked at the remaining four unmarked commissions and pointed at the one for the crystal -armored rhinoceros. Captain Lin, there have been witnesses who saw the rhinoceros herd, it’s not small. The commission details mentioned that there are at least three intermediate ore. higher crystal armored rhinoceroses along with some lower level ferocious beasts. This commission has been posted for about half a month and generally, martial artist. Teams in the branch are unwilling to take it. Perhaps the receptionist sensed that Lin Chen was different from other martial artists so she kindly reminded him. She informed Lin Chen that the commission he chose was also relatively difficult among B-level commissions. She didn’t want to see Lin Chen suffer losses. It’s okay, just wait for me to submit the commission. Lin Chen waved his hand dismissively and bid farewell to the receptionist. If it were four or five intermediate ferocious beasts, Lin Chen might need to think it over carefully. For someone like him who urgently needed to grind potential points, two or three intermediate ferocious beasts were just right. Being able to grind 30 points of potential at once was not too dangerous. Lin Chen had a preliminary understanding of his strength. Even among intermediate martial artists, he was above average. Moreover, his combat skills kept pace with his martial arts realm. Two or three intermediate ferocious beasts should be manageable. Ferocious beasts? Couldn’t possibly form military formations like the Demon Suppression Army, right? Besides, if it were truly dangerous, Lin Chin would find a way to defeat them one by one. People weren’t dead, and there were always ways to survive. After leaving the office building, Lin Chin saw Han Wanshan still waiting for him. He immediately handed over. The commission paper he had written. Han Wanshan, do you know about Kya Fenjiwon? That’s our destination. Han Wanshan quickly took the paper, and before he could even. Look at it, he replied, Captain Lin, of course, I know about Kai Fengiwen. Besides, we have military maps and compasses, the convoy isn’t afraid of getting lost. As Han. Wanshan replied to Lin Shen, he glanced at the commission details in his hand. Alright then, let’s set off. Lin Shen took off the gun pouch from his back and held it in. His hand as he got into the back seat of the open top jeep. Ah, are we setting off right now? Han Wanshan seemed a bit confused, he looked at the documents in his hand. And then at Lin Chen. Captain Lin, aren’t you waiting for your other teammates? Lin Chen looked at Han Wanshan in confusion. It’s just me, what other teammates? Han. Wanshan’s expression changed slightly upon hearing this, ah. He glanced at the commission materials in his hand, then looked up and said, Captain Lin. The autumn. Wind commission you mentioned refers to a group of intermediate ferocious beasts, right? Or did I misunderstand? Are you referring to another commission? Lin Chen said. Matter of factly, not just that, there are at least 3 intermediate ferocious beasts guaranteed, and about 10 or so primary ferocious beasts as well. After receiving a positive response from Lin Chen, Han Wanchon was completely stunned. He stood there in a daze, mouth agape, staring at Lin Chen. Lin Chen glanced at Han Wanchon’s expression. And with a flicker in his eyes, he guessed the other person’s thoughts. What’s wrong? Are you scared? Do you think I’m taking you to your deaths? Don’t worry, I’m an… intermediate warrior, and I’m also the vice-captain of the youth training camp. Logically speaking, my future and status are not inferior to yours, right? If I have confidence in this, what are you worrying about? Lin Shin wasn’t very good at comforting people, he spoke quite bluntly, but he was also telling the truth. Han Wanshan shook his head repeatedly to explain, no, that’s not it. Captain Lin, I don’t mean what you think, it’s just… Han Wanshan glanced helplessly at the soldiers in the… truck behind him, then looked at the materials in his hand, a bitter expression on his face. In his view, Lin Chen was indeed a promising warrior and the vice-captain of the youth training camp. But after all, he was young. Young people can sometimes be a bit arrogant in misjudged situations. There were plenty of young geniuses who had been fed to ferocious beasts in the wilderness due to their arrogance, leading to their untimely deaths before they even began their journey. Alright, let’s get moving. Don’t. Worry, you won’t need to get close to the ferocious beast crew, you can just watch from a distance. After I kill the beasts, just help me handle the materials. With Lin Chen saying this, Han Wanshan had nothing more to consider. Moreover, as a member of the guard team, even if it was a death mission, he had no room to refuse. In this system, ordinary people were just there to assist warriors, akin to the retainers of a knight. Han Wanshan became the driver for Lin Chen, taking the driver’s seat of the jeep. The soldiers in the back were riding in the truck, which was loaded with supplies for the wilderness trip. The small convoy of two vehicles started up and drove towards the gate of Tijan Mountain. Li Ming really takes care of me. This jeep doesn’t make any noise or emit black smoke, it just looks a bit old, but it’s still about 60% new. Lin Chen assessed the jeep he was sitting in and glanced at the truck behind. This jeep was even better than Zhang Beichuan’s pickup truck from Anding Town. Captain Lin, it’s at least 200 kilometers to the autumn wind plane, the wilderness roads are tough, it will take half a day. Do you want to listen to some? Music to pass the time? Han Wanshan, driving, asked with a smile. He was worried he had left a bad impression on Lin Chen, so he took the initiative to start a conversation. Lin Chen, curious, asked, huh, does this car have a radio? Can we listen to music? Han Wanshan pointed to the storage compartment under the jeep’s center console. Not really, there’s no radio signal in the wilderness. but we do have some old tapes, although they are severely damaged and the sound quality isn’t great, some places still play a bit, but they can still make some noise, barely listenable. Han Wanchon said, glancing at Lin Chen as if presenting a treasure. When the auto class dispatched vehicles, I heard this jeep was allocated specifically for the youth training camp, it’s a tape player that still works. Lin Chen looked at the few boxes of tapes in the storage compartment feeling somewhat speechless. These tapes not only lacked labels, but even the originally clear plastic cases had turned yellow, covered in thick dust and dirt. Lin Chen even saw one box with a tape spilling out, looking broken, with the plastic ribbon tied in a knot. To be honest, Lin Chen wasn’t very interested. In listening to music, he just nodded to avoid rejecting Han Wanshan’s goodwill. Han Wanshan saw this and quickly picked out a box of tapes that looked to be in slightly better condition, inserting it into the car’s cassette player. The Jeep originally had four speakers, but two of them seemed to be mute, reluctant to speak up. From the remaining two speakers, a crackling sound of electricity emerged, followed by a melody. Once dreamed of wielding a sword across the horizon. Look, hashtag percent Yuan, and the splendor of wielding a sword across the horizon, huh? Lin Chen’s previously furrowed brows began to relax. Although the speakers were subpar and the tape was stuck, the sound quality left much to be desired. The tune and lyrics of the song still brought Lin Chen a peculiar feeling. A sense of unrestrained joy. After all, this was Lin Chen’s first well-prepared battle. With logistics and supplies in place he was officially heading out into the wilderness to hunt as a mid-level warrior and team leader. But wielding a sword across the horizon doesn’t quite fit the occasion. I wonder if the one singing is still around if I run into him later when I’m stronger. I need to get him to create a song called Wielding a Sword Across the Horizon and sing it to this tune. Lin Chen’s thoughts drifted, momentarily wandering far away. Brother. Jing. Wait for me, Captain Lin. Faintly, it seems someone was calling from behind the car. Lin Shen came back to his senses and looked at Han Wanshan. Did someone call me? Han Wanshan glanced at the rearview mirror, slowed down, and glided gently. Captain Lin, it seems to be a warrior from your youth training camp, looks about your age. Before long, a figure clutching a Lan Fong short gun caught up with Lin Shen’s jeep. Lin Shen took a look at the person and asked in confusion, Peng Shosi? Did you look for me? Did Li Ming have any instructions? Peng Xiaosi, panting heavily from the chase, clung to the rear window of the jeep, jogging alongside on the right side. It’s not about Li Ming, I wanted to find you, Captain Jing. Lin Chin frowned and said, what Captain Jing? I should be younger than you, if you’re willing to. Call me Brother Jing, that’s a form of respect, I don’t mind. If you don’t want to call me Captain, that’s fine too, just a deputy. Upon hearing this, Peng Xiaosi’s eyes lit up, he was also someone who liked to climb the ranks. Brother Jing, I’ll call you Brother Jing. Brother Jing, listen to me, I want to go hunting in the wilderness. With you, can you take me along? Peng Xiaoxi expressed his desire. Lin Shen hesitated and said, your strength is still lacking, it’s better to stay in the youth training camp, eat and live well, and focus on training. Why suffer in the wilderness with me? Lin Shen knew that others likely didn’t have a golden finger like himself. Since he had entered the Lan Fang Company’s youth training camp, it was best to stay in the training workshop and diligently practice martial arts. Brother Jing, I want to go. With you. I think you’re right, warriors must grow through battle. Peng Xiaoxi said earnestly. As he spoke, he glanced at the gun pouch beside Lin Chen, eyeing the tiger. Short gun within. Peng Xiaoxi also used a gun. To be honest, he was already impressed when he saw Lin Chen wielding the mid-level ally weapon, the tiger short gun, with such vigor in the training ground the day before. Because Lin Chen, being about the same age, possessed such martial prowess, it would be a lie to say Peng Xiaoxi wasn’t envious. Since Lin Shen’s abilities were earned through battling fierce beasts in the wilderness, Peng Xiaoxi also wanted to walk this path, he wanted to be as formidable as Lin Shen. Brother Jing, does that mean you agree? The jeep suddenly stopped, and seeing this, Peng Xiaoxi quickly scrambled into the passenger seat, beaming with joy. Lin Shen was taken aback and shot a sideways glance at Han Wanshan. Han Wanshan lowered his head, avoiding eye contact with Lin Shen, he had been somewhat worried about Lin. Shen going on a mission alone. Now, seeing a warrior from the youth training camp actively wanting to join, he instinctively stopped the car. Hmm. Since you’ve made. Up your mind, then it’s fine. After a moment of contemplation, Lin Chen ultimately nodded, tacitly accepting Peng Xiaosi’s addition. Lin Chen suddenly thought that the skins. Of ferocious beasts above the junior and intermediate levels were tough and thick, making it difficult for ordinary people to handle the materials. A proper hunting team. Should indeed have martial artists to do the menial tasks. Since Peng Xiaoxi was willing to help out, that was fine too. After the convoy left Tiezhan Mountain and traveled. About a hundred kilometers on a relatively easier road, they turned onto a winding, bumpy dirt road, and their speed noticeably slowed down. However, Lin Chen didn’t. Mind. After all, the vehicles were powered by fuel engines, which were much stronger than the patterned horses, as long as there was enough fuel, they wouldn’t slow down too. To fatigue. To be honest, if there were roads in the wilderness, someone driving would definitely be faster than an intermediate martial artist. If the Chen family were to chase Lin Chen in a car, it would be very difficult for him to escape. However, martial artists were not helpless, they could run into the dense wilderness. Along the way, Lin Chen learned about Peng Chelsea’s background through casual conversation. He was actually a second-generation martial artist from Lan Phan Company. His father was the head of Lan Phan Ironworks in Nding Town, with strength close to that of an intermediate martial artist, perhaps feeling that it was difficult for him to break through. And having accumulated quite a few resources as a grassroots station manager at Lanfang Company, he placed great emphasis on Peng Xiaosi’s martial arts training from a young age, laying a solid foundation. It was unclear whether he had used connections, but Peng Xiaosi joined the youth training camp as an ordinary person. It was only after entering the camp that he began to formally practice the Lanfang body refining technique. With his solid foundation, he achieved entry-level proficiency in the technique. Within two months, transforming from a novice into a junior martial artist. At that time, Peng Xiaosi had just turned 14. This solidified his identity as a potential martial artist, allowing him to remain in the training camp as an official team member. Now, Peng Xiaosi had been in the training camp for about a year but he might still need two or three more years to reach the intermediate level. He hoped to become an intermediate martial artist before turning 20. So you’re a second generation martial artist and a well-rooted one at that, Lin Chen teased after getting more familiar. Don’t laugh at me, brother Jing. My father has worked for the company for most of his life, and he’s just a weapons shopkeeper at a grassroots station, Peng Shousey replied. His own talent is limited, so he poured all his energy and resources into me. I must. Become an intermediate martial artist before I turn 18, and strive to become one before I’m 25. I won’t let him down. A determined look flashed in Peng. Shousey’s eyes, his desire to grow stronger was intense, or else he wouldn’t have chased Lin Shan out. Hmm, going from a novice to a junior martial artist in two months. Your talent is actually not worse than mine. You’ll definitely make it, Lin Chen said instinctively, seeing his determination. No, stop. Lin Chen suddenly shouted to Han. Wanshan, who was driving. Ha! Han Wanshan was puzzled but still stepped on the brakes. At that moment, Lin Chen had already stood up from his seat, grabbing the roll bar of the convertible jeep with one hand while drawing a Lanfang short gun from his holster with the other. Is there a situation? Pang Xiaoxi immediately reacted, his face showing eagerness. Brother Jing, let me take the lead. He had been well protected by his father and rarely had the chance to fight in the wilderness. Facing the upcoming adventure, he was quite excited. Whoosh. In response to Peng Xiaosi, there was a whistling sound, and when he looked up, Lin Chen’s Lanfang short gun had vanished, turning into a shadow shooting towards the dense forest on the side of the dirt road. Soon after, there was a flurry of movement coming from the woods. All units, be on. Alert. Han Wanchon stood up from the driver’s seat, raising his firearm. He didn’t forget to shout back at the soldiers in the truck. The soldiers in the truck had some training experience and immediately took cover behind the truck’s side panels, aiming their firearms at the forest.A few more people jumped out of the truck, using it as cover, and stood ready, aiming at the woods. They seemed to have a decent reaction speed. Lin Chen nodded to himself, realizing they were indeed better trained than the hunters from the lower village. However, he quickly shook his head and said to Han Wanshan, they should be dead, there’s no danger. Upon hearing this, Han Wanshan immediately shouted to the soldiers behind him, send two people to check the situation. Soon, two soldiers dashed into the woods and came back carrying a Lan Fong short gun. The Lan. Fong short gun wasn’t heavy, weighing just over 20 pounds. The reason two soldiers were carrying it was that there were two ostrich-sized birds on it. It’s a primary. Ferocious beast, the Qinglin eagle. And there are two of them, killing two birds with one arrow. No, it should be called killing two birds with one gun, Captain Lin. Has great marksmanship. Han Wanshan exclaimed. Seeing a martial artist kill a primary ferocious beast in an instant wasn’t too surprising. Han Wanshan had seen it many. Times before. But to do it so cleanly and decisively throwing the short gun to kill two Qinglin eagles without anyone noticing the enemy was impressive. These were two. Legitimate primary ferocious birds which even intermediate martial artists would find difficult to take down. Han Wanshan was still somewhat shocked. These two beasts were. Hiding in the branches, concealed by the leaves, probably targeting us. maybe they thought we were not easy to provoke so they didn’t attack but the beasts don’t know how to hide their killing intent and aura i discovered them and without hesitation i shot one gun and hit two lin chen explained although this thing is a primary ferocious beast it’s full of treasures the chinglin eagle’s feathers are highly sought after by companies willing to pay a premium martial artists who use bows and arrows love arrows made from chinglin eagle feathers eagle claws and beaks are also rare materials from ferocious beasts Even the eagle meat is considered the best. Among avian and beast meats, far more expensive than regular ferocious beast meat, it can fetch a good price. Han Wanchon said, watching the soldiers lift the two Qinglin eagles onto the truck. Pine Shosi, seeing this, added, not just that, I remember the company branch has a sea-level commission for collecting Qinglin eagle feathers. But, these things fly everywhere, making them hard to find, I didn’t expect Brother Jing to come across them. Not only can the Qinglin eagle feathers sell for the highest price. But Brother Jing can also complete a C-level commission, earning a C-level commission point on the monthly star list. What great luck, it’s like getting it for free. Lin Jun glanced at Peng Xiaoxi upon hearing this. You pay attention to commissions too? I thought you were just practicing martial arts at the base all this time? Peng Xiaoxi, feeling a bit embarrassed, replied, for safety reasons, the company doesn’t allow martial artists below intermediate level to take B-level commissions. Moreover, Commissions targeting groups of ferocious beasts require a team leader of deputy captain rank or higher to take on. My strength and rank aren’t enough for B-level commissions, but I do keep an eye on C-level commissions, I just haven’t made up my mind to actually take one into the wilderness. The mid-road kill of the Qinglin eagles was just a small episode, and the convoy continued to move forward. However, Pang Xiaoxi felt a bit restless, occasionally glancing back from the passenger seat, his gaze sweeping over Lin Chen’s gun pouch. Do you have something to say or ask? Lin Chen took the initiative to speak. Seeing Lin Chen bring it up, Peng Xiaosi hesitated for a moment before asking, Brother Jing, was that throwing gun technique you just used part of the martial skill you practice? Lin Chen nodded in acknowledgement. He had already noticed that Peng Xiaosi was also a gun-wielding martial artist. What, doesn’t your gun technique emphasize throwing skills? Peng Xiaosi shook his head and said, The gun. Technique I practice from the company does include throwing techniques. but it’s nowhere near as fast, accurate, and ruthless as Brother Jing’s. The company’s gun technique is considered one of the foundational martial skills, mainly focusing on close combat. Lin Chen remained silent upon hearing this, he had never encountered the gun techniques from the Lan Fang company, so he couldn’t comment, previously, Li Ming had also asked Lin Chen if he wanted to practice the company’s shooting skills. However, Lin Chen had no plans to change his combat techniques for the time being. Pang Xiaoxi, seeing Lin Chen’s demeanor thought he looked down on the company’s shooting skills. He quickly said, the company’s shooting skills are also very fierce in close combat, Brother Jing. When we encounter a herd of rhinos later, let me show you how I can take down a few low-level rhinos. Lin Chen smiled and nodded, sure, I have an important task for you later. Kaiofengiwen is a large geographical area, meaning this region is a flat plain. After the convoy arrived at Kaiofengiwen, they first reached the settlement of Shofing Town. This town is similar to Anding Town. It was already. Afternoon. They found the Lan Fong Company’s shop here and requested a guide. The crystal-armored rhino herd had been reported by the locals, but their location was not fixed. Therefore, a guide was needed to track them. After about two hours, the guide signaled the convoy to stop, taking a look at the movements in the distance with binoculars. Captain Lin, about two kilometers ahead, there should be the crystal-armored rhino herd. We did not fail our mission, we found them. Actually, before you arrived, the demon suppression army in Kaiofengiwen was also paying attention to this group of ferocious beasts. However, the rhino herd is powerful and not easy to deal with, and they do not actively attack humans, so they have not organized a hunt yet, prioritizing other tasks. This group of ferocious beasts has three intermediate beasts and more than ten low-level beasts. Lin Shen did not need binoculars to see the herd of beasts on the distant plane. He signaled the convoy and the guard team to stand by. Then, he turned back to look at Peng Xiaosi. Ordinary people won’t be of much use, you should come with me. I have a very important task to assign to you. Peng Xiaoxi took the binoculars from the guide and, after glancing at the herd of beasts in the distance, turned pale. Facing such a large -scale herd of beasts for the first time made his legs tremble. This was not hunting, it was going to certain death. However, after seeing Lin Chen’s calm expression, Peng Xiaoxi’s face showed signs of conflict and hesitation. If Lin Chen, who was the same age, was not afraid, did that mean he was being too timid? No wonder he couldn’t match up to Lin Chen. Alright. Brother Jing, what? Important task do you have for me? Peng Xiaosi gritted his teeth and followed Lin Chen’s footsteps. Don’t worry, brother Jing, my combat ability is considered above average. Among low-level warriors, at least I can hold down one intermediate, uh, three to five low-level beasts. Lin Chen led Peng Xiaosi, quietly approaching within 200 meters of the rhino herd. A little closer, but be steady. After thinking for a moment, Lin Chen moved forward another 50 meters, bringing the distance to 150 meters. He instructed the convoy and guards to stay back, fearing they might startle the rhino herd. The mutated rhinos, while still herbivores and not actively hunting humans, had become more aggressive due to their mutations. If startled, they would either scatter or launch a defensive attack on the crowd. In any case, it would disrupt Lin Chen’s hunting rhythm. Brother. Jing. What do you want me to do? As they got closer to the herd of beasts, Peng Xiaoxi became increasingly tense, his voice trembling. If it weren’t for the sense of reassurance Lin Chen provided, Ping Xiao Xi would have run away without a second thought. Yes, your task is very important. Once I launch. My attack, the herd will definitely scatter. At that moment, time is of the essence, you need to help me retrieve the short gun and quickly hand it back to me. Lin Chen. Replied easily. He thought for a moment, put the Lan Fang short gun back in its holster, and drew out the. The crystal armored rhino, known for its defensive capabilities, was an intermediate beast. Lin Shen was concerned that the Lan Fang short gun might not maximize its attack potential, so he opted for the instead, fortunately, there were two spiked tigers on the weapon rack in the martial arts workshop at Iron Felt Mountain, and no one told Lin Shen he couldn’t take them out. This time, while on a mission, he conveniently grabbed two spear guns from the holster. The number of spiked tigers matched the number of intermediate ferocious beasts in the beast pack. Ha! What! Did you say, Brother Jing? Peng Shosi was taken aback, somewhat confused, not understanding Lin Shen’s meaning. I said, whoosh, whoosh, help me pick up the guns. Later, whoosh. While replying, Lin Chen continuously drew spiked tigers from the holster. The spiked tiger in his hand let out a fierce howl, shooting straight at a nearby group of armored rhinoceroses. Peng Xiaoxi stared blankly at Lin Chen’s actions, momentarily dazed. Not far away, the group of rhinoceroses, just like Peng Xiaoxi, was also momentarily stunned. The rhinoceroses, which had been playing and frolicking, were suddenly caught off guard by the unexpected turn of events and all their movements, came to a halt. It was as if the scene had been frozen, pressed on pause. They looked curiously in the direction of the fierce howl. The instinct of the ferocious beasts made them feel that there was danger in that direction. Bang! Roar! As the first crystal-armored rhinoceros, weighing nearly 2 ,000 pounds, had its head pierced. By a spiked tiger, it crashed to the ground with a mournful scream. The previously frozen scene of the rhinoceros herd was suddenly pressed on play. Instantly, it felt chaotic. And frantic. Many rhinoceroses began to scatter. Bang! Bang! Following that, two more intermediate ferocious beast-level rhinoceroses fell to the ground, struggling. In place. Ha! Lin Chen gasped for breath. In the shortest time, he had thrown three spiked tigers, each hitting its target. He had used all his strength, piercing the heads. Of the intermediate ferocious beast crystal-armored rhinoceroses, taking away their lives. For Lin Chan, the consumption was not small. However, the gains were significant. He avoided damaging the most valuable leather of the beasts, preserving the ferocious beast materials intact. Moreover, he earned 30 potential points. The rhinoceros herd, suddenly facing a crisis, saw that the three strongest leaders had been hit. In an instant, they were thrown into chaos, completely lacking the resolve to find the enemy and fight to the death. They directly scattered and fled in a panic. Lin Shen had no time to calm his breath and continuously drew the Lan Fong short gun, shooting. Down the small fry. Brother Jing. What should I do? Peng Xiaosi was stunned by the scene before him, unsure whether to rush forward with his short gun or to stay. Still, his voice became urgent, tinged with a hint of a whimper. Give me the gun, help me pick up the guns. At this moment, Lin Shen had already emptied all the short guns. In the holster on his back, he snatched the Lan Fong short gun from Peng Xiaosi’s hand and shot down another junior rhinoceros. Lin Chen’s holster usually held ten short. Guns. Any more would hinder his movement and be inconvenient to carry. Only then did Peng Xiaoxi react quickly running towards the nearby rhinoceros corpses. Lin Chen also. Curriedly ran towards the rhinoceros corpses drawing short guns to continue hunting the fleeing rhinoceroses. These junior ferocious beast-level rhinoceroses might not have. Very valuable leather. However, for Lin Chen, they represented potential points that couldn’t be wasted. Fifteen heads. 3 intermediate ferocious beasts, 12 junior. Ferocious beasts. A few junior ferocious beasts got away. After a round of shooting, Lin Chen took the dripping short gun that Peng Xiaoxi handed over. He raised. The gun but then put it down. The remaining junior ferocious beasts had scattered and fled far away, it was inappropriate to chase any of them and there was no need to. Pursue. I’m sorry, brother Jing. It’s my lack of experience, I was stunned at the time. If I had come to my senses earlier to help you pick up the guns? Maybe you. could have killed more crystal rhinoceroses. Lin Chin glanced back at Peng Shosi, knowing that Peng Shosi was a second-generation martial artist, and this was probably his first time facing a pack of ferocious beasts in the wilderness. Moreover, it was his first encounter with a group of more than a few intermediate ferocious beasts. So, it was understandable that he lacked experience and appeared flustered when Lin Chin first faced the silver-spotted tiger cub, it was still a low-tier ferocious beast. However, Lin Chin didn’t perform particularly well at that time. It’s okay, since you’ve decided to hunt in the wilderness with me, picking up guns and such. After doing it a few more times, we’ll get the hang of it. Lin Chan offered some comfort. Call him over to clean up the battlefield and handle the materials and meat from the ferocious beasts. Han Wanshan received the signal and drove the convoy forward. The group began to deal with the scattered rhino corpses. Indeed, Lin Chan’s guess was not wrong. The intermediate ferocious beast, the crystal-armored rhino, had tough skin and thick flesh, making it difficult for ordinary people to process its body. Only with Lin Chen and Peng Xiaosi wielding alloy hunting knives could they more easily slice through its skin and flesh to remove its horn. This time, Lin Chen directly killed 15. Ferocious Beasts Each of the three intermediate ferocious beasts weighed about 2,000 pounds, while the primary ferocious beasts were around 1,000 pounds each. In other words, The corpses of these ferocious beasts, as trophies, piled together resembled a small mountain. A terrifying weight of nearly 20,000 pounds. Even though Lin Chan’s convoy had trucks, they still needed to accommodate people. They could only take three intermediate ferocious beast corpses and a few primary ones back. They couldn’t bring everything home. It’s alright, Captain Lin. We’re not far from Shofing Town. We can have the people from Lanfon Ironworks in Shofing Town come to collect the ferocious beast. Corpses we can’t take. they will directly calculate the points and record them in your account. Hanwanshan noticed Lin Chen’s concerns and quickly explained. The guide from Choufing Town nodded repeatedly, saying he would call people to handle the remaining ferocious beast corpses as soon as he returned. Seeing this, Lin Chen let out a long sigh and completely relaxed. After personally dissecting the three intermediate ferocious beast corpses for easier transport, Lin Chen climbed onto the jeep to rest and regain his strength watching everyone busy around him. There still needs to be organization and a logistics team. Lin Chen sighed inwardly. If he were alone at this moment, or still part of the hunting team in Linxia village, in such a remote wilderness, even after hunting so many ferocious beasts, most of the materials and flesh would go to waste. The scale of the hunting team in Linxia village would make it a huge problem to transport these ferocious beast corpses back over hundreds of kilometers. It would be impossible. When Lin Chen’s convoy returned fully loaded to Tijun Mountain, it was already late at night and the service hall of the office building had closed. Fortunately, there were night shifts at the processing plant and warehouse, allowing Lin Chen’s truckload of ferocious beast materials and flesh to be registered in advance. It seemed that even in the apocalypse, ordinary people in factories couldn’t escape the fate of working in shifts. Back in the dormitory, Lin Chen glanced at the clock. It seems I was mistaken before, hunting during the day and practicing martial arts at night won’t work. Today, even under relatively smooth circumstances, a single hunt took nearly 20 hours round trip. Lin Chen was still stuck in the old mindset from his time in Linjia village, where the hunting range was small during the day, so. They would return to the village before dark. That way, they could still have time to practice martial arts at night. Now, being in Tiezhan Mountain and with the hunting, targets changing to intermediate ferocious beasts, the activity range often exceeded hundreds of kilometers. It wouldn’t be surprising if a single hunt lasted two or three. days. In that case, I need to change my plan. I might as well set aside some time specifically for hunting, maxing out my potential points and traits, then come back. To catch up on martial arts. Seeing that Dawn was not far off, Lin Chen had no choice but to wash up and rest. The next morning at 10 o’clock, well -rested Lin Chen arrived. At the service hall. Schwerer. The commission from Kaiofengi when is done. Lin Chen found the receptionist and handed over the warehouse receipt from last night. The. Receptionist was momentarily stunned upon hearing this and took the receipt to examine it carefully. Three complete intermediate ferocious beast crystal armored rhino skins, along with the horns and tendons and other accompanying materials. Eight complete primary fierce beast stone-skinned rhinoceros hides, along with supporting materials. The receptionist’s eyes widened in disbelief as she looked up at Lin Chen. Captain Lin, has it really only been 24 hours? You managed to deal with them so quickly? That’s. A medium-sized fierce beast group. Lin Shen smiled, just got lucky, I found them without much effort as soon as I arrived at Choufing Plain. The receptionist’s eyes. Widened at his words. Was it really a matter of finding a fierce beast group without effort? The key was that he had effortlessly taken down the fierce beasts. Seeing that. Lin Shen was reluctant to say more and was being quite low-key, the receptionist didn’t press further. She immediately took the receipt and entered it into the large. Computer, starting the registration process. Captain Lin. You have completed a B-level commission and the reward is 10,000 gold coins. Since this commission is 4. Designated collection, according to the regulations, all materials from 3 medium fierce beasts will be settled at a 50% premium, which means 1.5 times the market price. Ah, wait, you are under an A-level contract with the youth training camp, so you already enjoy the 1.5 times market price settlement policy. Therefore, it adds up to a 2 times settlement. The three complete medium-fierce beast rhinoceros hides are originally worth 15 ,000 gold coins, but now they are counted as 30,000 gold coins. Wait, there are also two blue-scaled eagles here, which involves another sea-level commission for designated collection materials at a premium. These two blue-scaled eagles are originally priced at 2,000 each, and here they are settled at two times, totaling 8,000 gold coins. The receptionist looked up at Lin Chan with a strange expression. she estimated that the company would ultimately incur a loss on the materials they collected from lynchen other non-designated materials such as the flesh and blood of medium fierce beasts and the flesh and blood of primary fierce beasts do not enjoy the premium for designated collection but they do enjoy the premium for a level contracts so they will all be settled at 1.5 times the total for all materials is 18 000 gold coins in total 66 000 gold coins would you like it in gold coins or as points Lin Chen was momentarily taken aback by the receptionist’s calculation. Once upon a time, when he acquired the wild wolf village and saw a small medicinal field producing 10,000 gold coins a month, he was thrilled. He regarded it as the foundation he had built. He never expected that after changing environments, he could earn over 60,000 gold coins just from completing one mission and hunting once. Lin Chen knew there were still a few primary fierce beasts at the Chufing town station, which would also yield thousands of gold coins upon settlement. When Lin Chen ordered high-grade alloy weapons he thought 150,000 gold coins was not cheap. But looking at it. Now, wouldn’t two or three hunts be enough? Earning money was actually this simple? However, Lin Chen immediately thought that such clustered fierce beasts were not always available. A significant portion of fierce beasts acted alone. Lin Chen had only chosen a fierce beast group this time for more efficient hunting. Captain Lin, would you? Like it in gold coins or as points? The receptionist asked again when she saw Lin Chen in a daze. Oh, let it be counted as points and credited to my account, Lin Chen. Replied. He had already learned that after authorization, his account could allow his father and others far away in Ziyatuapu to collect gold coins at the Lan Phan Ironworks and purchase supplies. Points, as a form of virtual currency, were indeed very convenient. Um, I forgot to remind you that the total earnings from your mission need to be distributed to the logistics team and teammates. How do you plan to distribute it? After distribution, I will transfer the points into each respective account. The receptionist added. Linshan pondered for a moment, he had heard about this rule before. How do most teams distribute it? In most cases, the logistics personnel of the guard team generally take a 5% share. As for the martial artist teammates, it depends on their contributions and merits, and the team leader will decide how much to distribute. Linshan thought for a moment and said, allocate 10% to the 29th squad of the guard team, their captain is Han Wanshan. Give 10% to Peng Xiaoxi from the training. Camp. Lin Chen made the allocation decision without much hesitation. The logistics of the guard team consisted of ordinary people, totaling 10 individuals, which accounted. For 10%. Lin Chen genuinely believed that the logistics team was quite beneficial to him, and he didn’t want to shortchange them. As for Peng Xiaoxi, although he was a. Training martial artist, his contribution was minimal, him taking 10% was already quite generous of Lin Chen. If he had any complaints, it would be no big deal to not take him on missions next time. Alright, Captain Lin, the points allocation is complete. One more thing you need to know is that you have completed 1 B-level commission and 1 C-level commission. Your personal account will also be rewarded with 1 B-level commission point and 1 C-level commission point. These commission points are exclusive to the team leader and do not need to be distributed. Lin Chan, in both this life and the last, never liked math and when it came to anything involving numbers. He was often at a loss. His head felt a bit dizzy. However, he did catch a somewhat familiar new term. Schwer, what exactly is this commission point you just mentioned? 4. The receptionist pointed to the monthly star panel on the wall. Commission points are earned by completing commissions of the corresponding level, and you can gain points based on the number of commission points you have. Lin Shen looked at the monthly star panel. He had actually seen it yesterday but didn’t understand its purpose. What’s the use of the ranking? Is it for the end-of-month dividend stock incentives or to increase year-end bonus performance? Lin Chen asked. Uh, Captain Lin? What? Are stock incentive dividends and what is year-end bonus performance? The receptionist looked a bit confused. Lin Chen blinked and fell silent. Well, in this apocalyptic world, it seemed that these good traditions had not been preserved. It seems that the top of the monthly ranking can gain access to the core training room of the Iron Mat. Mountain Branch But I’m not a martial artist and don’t understand martial arts, nor am I responsible for this area of coordination, so I’m not quite sure what the specific benefits are, the receptionist said a bit shyly. Oh, that’s nothing. I’ll find someone who understands and ask later. Seeing this, Lin Chen waved his hand. Bye. The way, Schwerer. The commission you selected yesterday for the intermediate ferocious beast wild boar group in the old granary. Please register it, I’ll take it too, and we’ll gather the team to prepare to head over. Lin Chen reported again. Ah. Captain Lin, you’re not taking a day off and are heading out again right away? The receptionist exclaimed in surprise. Lin Chen waved his hand and turned to leave the service hall without explaining. Han Wanshan was dragged up by Lin Chen from the guard team. Dormitory, he hadn’t even reached the threshold of a junior martial artist and was just an ordinary person. He had originally planned to sleep until the afternoon. So when Lin Chen called him up, he was still a bit groggy. However, upon learning that his squad had received a 10% share, any reluctance he felt immediately vanished. He had. Previously been part of several hunting teams, but it was rare to encounter such a good leader. He instantly felt energized and went to rally the team. On the other hand, Peng. Shaoxi was found by Han Wan Shan in the martial arts workshop. He was a martial artist and his mental and physical recovery was faster than that of ordinary people. In less than half an hour, Lin Chen’s convoy had gathered and set off again. The target was the old granary, B-level commission for the intermediate ferocious beast steel-toothed, wild boar group. In the martial arts workshop, Qin Yu, Wu Yu and Guang, and others put down their tasks and unconsciously gathered together. They watched Peng Xiaoxi’s departing figure, somewhat dazed. What is Peng Xiaoxi up to? And what about our vice captain? He hasn’t been seen since the first night of training? Qin Yu muttered. Curiously, Wu Yu and Guang withdrew his gaze from the entrance of the workshop. It seems that Lin Shen took a commission yesterday and went out to hunt ferocious beasts. Sheen. You glanced at Wu Yu and Wang upon hearing this. Yesterday they went out, it seems they failed, are they going again today? Are they relying on being the vice captain? With the company providing logistics, to try their luck? Coming from a rural area, they can’t stand the sight of gold coins. They can’t focus on training martial arts. With food and drink, they have to go hunting in the wilderness. Wu Yuan Guang shook his head and said, even if they come from a small place, a mid-level martial artist is still worth gold coins. Maybe they’re putting in all their effort, trying to compete for the monthly star to enter the core training room, aiming for Wan Yuan? Now, there’s a good show to watch, let’s see who breaks through first to gain the final qualification. Hee hee, commendable courage, after a long while, Lin Chen’s convoy took a short break at the Lan Fan Ironworks in the old granary town, unloading a few low-value primary ferocious beast wild boars. They began their return journey to Iron. Blanket Mountain. Lin Shen’s truck was still loaded with two nearly thousand-pound mid-level ferocious beast-mutated wild boars, as well as several primary ferocious beast-mutated wild boar corpses. Old Granary Town is another settlement similar to Nding Town. It has a large area of arable land suitable for farming, which is dozens of times the size of the Qin family’s farm in Lin Shen’s hands. The grain produced here is enough to feed several towns, hence the name Old Granary. However, this time the wild. Boar herd was not a directed collection material commission from Lan Fong Company. It was simply that Lan Fong Company also had over 10,000 acres of farmland in old granary, which had been harmed by the ferocious beast herd, so it was considered a normal hunting commission. The commission bonus would be slightly higher than usual, but the material purchase did not have a 1.5 times premium. Additionally, the overall number of ferocious beasts this time was less, so the gold coin points earned were not as much as the previous day’s income. But Lin Chan didn’t mind much. because he had gained over 30 potential points. Adding the more than 40 points from yesterday, plus the more than 10 points left over from the last time he drew characteristics, Lin Shen’s potential was now 92 points. If I catch another mid-level ferocious beast, or a few primary ferocious beasts, I’ll reach 100 points. Lin Shen thought to himself with a smile. With the intelligence and logistical support from Lan Fang Company, acquiring potential points was much simpler than Lin Shen had previously imagined. If he were still in Xia Duopu, he wouldn’t even be able to cry enough to fill these 100 points. Jing. Gu, I told you my shooting skills are impressive, right? Did you just see? I single-handedly stabbed two primary ferocious beast wild boars to death. If it weren’t. For you being so quick, Jinggu, I could have killed more. Lin Shen looked up at Pong Xiaoxi’s proud expression and felt a bit helpless. He couldn’t help but pull at the corner of his mouth and said irritably, I saw, you’re very impressive. However, this time your share of the commission is halved, you get 5%. Pine Xiaosi was stunned. Upon hearing this, looking at Lin Chen with a confused expression. Clearly, he hadn’t contributed anything yesterday, just helped to divide the ferocious beast corpses. Lin. Chen had generously given him a 10% share. Unexpectedly, today he showcased his prowess, killing two primary ferocious beast wild boars, and Lin Chen wanted to cut it in. Half. What was the reasoning behind that? Seeing the other party’s confusion, Lin Chen rolled his eyes and explained, your task is to help me pick up the gun, and when. There’s no need to pick up the gun, just help me guard. Do you understand? Guarding means that when I’m in danger, you help out. Of course, most of the time if I’m in danger, you won’t be able to help much. When I’m not in danger, you just need to watch those ferocious beasts that escape and I can’t attend to. The ferocious beasts. I can definitely kill don’t need your help, you can’t steal my kills. Lin Chen said seriously at this point. This is very important, Ping Shousey, you need to ensure you can do this in the future. Otherwise, we won’t be suitable partners for missions, understand? Ping Shousey didn’t bring up the matter of the two primary ferocious beasts to show off, which was fine. But once it was mentioned, Lin Chen became unhappy. Originally, killing primary ferocious beasts was just a matter of casually stabbing a couple of times, earning two potential points. There was no risk involved, easily obtainable potential points.ASA result, he was intercepted by Peng Shiosi, who was eager to prove his worth. Seeing Lin Chen’s serious expression, Peng Shiosi couldn’t help but feel a bit confused. To be honest, Peng Shiosi was completely impressed by Lin Chen’s marksmanship and strength, and he had already become a little fanboy. However, he still couldn’t understand the significance of Lin Chen’s actions. Wasn’t it good to help Lin Chen share some of the pressure? Instead, the other party seemed angry and even suggested not including him in the fun? Pying Xiaoxi’s eyes darted around as he pondered. This perplexity. With the halo of a little fanboy, he suddenly had a bright idea and found a reasonable explanation. He remembered what Lin Shen had said to Li Ming when he was about to go hunting. I got it, brother Jing. You can’t be the kind of martial artist who proves their path through killing, right? The more killings, the more resolute the martial heart and the faster the progress. Peng Xiaosi’s imagination ran wild, transforming Lin Chen into a very cool figure. Proving one’s path through. Killing, how impressive. And Lin Chen’s behavior just happened to align with this. Peng Xiaosi firmly believed in the information he had conjured up, gazing at Lin Chen with. Burning eyes, waiting for confirmation. Lin Chen blinked and met his unusual gaze, letting out a slight sigh in his heart. How come in this era, there are still such naive kids? It felt like he had watched too many passionate comics, did such comics even exist in this era? However, the other party’s belief didn’t affect Lin Chen, so he decided to go along with it. I suppose so, Lin Chen nodded. After receiving Lin Chen’s affirmation, Peng Xiaosi’s gaze towards him became even more admiring. Along the way, he kept trying to find some trivial topics to get closer to Lin Chen. Seeing this, Lin Chen had no choice but to take the initiative to change the subject. Peng Xiaosi, do you know about the monthly star? Isn’t that the ranking of the commission points? Is that ranking useful? Upon hearing this, Peng Xiaoxi immediately replied, Brother. Jing, you mean the monthly star? It’s actually the monthly ranking for commissions. For B-level and C-level commissions, completing each one will earn corresponding. Commission points. The ranking is updated on the first of every month. Whoever accumulates more commission points ranks higher. Lin Shan had already learned about this. From the receptionist. So he asked further, I heard that the ranking affects the weight of the core training room. What does that mean? What is the core training room? Upon hearing this, Peng Xiaosi’s eyes flashed with thought, and after a pause, he replied, the core training room is a small martial arts space artificially created deep, within the rare metal vein of Iron Blanket Mountain. I heard. I only heard that practicing martial arts there can lead to rapid improvement, achieving twice the result. With half the effort. Lin Chen’s eyes lit up at this mention, a training space opened up deep within a mine that could yield such results? Why can a training space opened? In the depths of a mine achieve twice the result with half the effort? Peng Shiosi shook his head and said, I haven’t earned any commission points, so I haven’t been in. There, and I don’t know the specific reasons. Lin Shen pressed on, so, are commission points the ticket to enter the core training room? Yeah, you could say that. Using. The core training room for a day requires 1 B-level commission point or 10 C-level commission points, Peng Shiosi answered. Lin Shen glanced at the wild boars in the. Truck behind him and then looked at Peng Shiosi. So if I complete this commission today, I’ll accumulate 2 B-level commission points, right? Does that mean I can practice? In the core training room for two days? Unexpectedly, Peng Xiaosi shook his head. That’s not possible. The core training room is basically occupied by Wang Yuan for more. Than half the time every month, at least 17 or 18 days a month are spent training in the core training room. Only then do the others with commission points get a chance. To share. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen blinked, revealing a look of confusion. Wang Yuan, is he the teammate that never met the other vice captain of the youth training? Team? Why does he get to occupy half of the core training room’s time? Because most of the time, he is the monthly star ranking number one. The company only has one. Core training room and the Iron Mat Mountain branch, which can only accommodate one person for martial arts training, so this resource is limited. Think about it, brother. Jing, there are only 30 days in a month, and if a B-level commission point can be exchanged for one day of training qualification. In the entire Iron Mat Mountain branch, all the hunting teams combined must have completed more than 30 B-level commissions in a month, right? Not to mention C-level commissions, which must be completed in the hundreds each month. Even if there are a hundred C-level commission points that can be exchanged for 10 days of core training room usage, hearing Peng Xiaosi’s explanation, Lin Chen nodded. It really is that way. In the Iron Mat Mountain branch, aside from the youth training camp warriors, there are also many formal hunter -warrior teams. Among these formal hunters, there are also teams led by intermediate warriors. So, the B-level commission points distributed in the Iron Mat Mountain branch within a month. must be more than 30 points. After seeing Lin Chen understand this, Peng Shiosi continued, so, the core training room can only be used by one person. To avoid competition, the company has set this rule. Monthly star ranking number one has priority in exchanging commission points for core training room usage rights. And the monthly star ranking resets every month without accumulating commission points. This way, it is relatively fair, after all, the monthly star each month is the warrior who is completed. the most commissioned tasks for the company and contributed the most. Having more time to use the core training room is not something many people can complain about. Lin Chen suddenly understood. So, what the receptionist sister said about the monthly star enjoying the core training room was like this. Even though the youth training camp is the company’s favorite, such a rare martial arts resource cannot be provided directly. It must be fought for with real ability. Hmm, such an arrangement is indeed very fair. So, if I want to exchange commission points for a ticket to the core training room, I have to rank number one, right? Eh, wait a minute. Lin Chen suddenly had a flash of inspiration and looked at Peng Xiaoxi in confusion. Since you said that the number one has priority in exchanging for core training room usage rights, then, why does Wang Yuan occupy it for 17 or 18 days in a month? If he exchanges for the core training room usage rights, his points will decrease, right? Does. He managed to complete enough commission tasks in the remaining 10 days of the month to maintain his number one position? Lin Chen was indeed puzzled. According to his thoughts, even if he went out hunting, he could only guarantee completing one B-level commission in a day. That would require the tasks and the commissions to be simple, with ferocious beasts easy to find and kill. Tasks like assisting in mining exploration or defense could take several days. Lin Chen couldn’t figure out how Wang Yuan managed. To do it, maintaining his commission points at number one while dedicating most of his time to martial arts training, he couldn’t possibly exchange for the usage rights, and then just leave it in used, sneaking out to hunt. Hearing this, Peng Xiaoxi also helplessly said, that’s what I just mentioned, this distribution mechanism can only be considered relatively fair. Because of Wang Yuan’s existence, it disrupts this fairness mechanism, and everyone in the Iron Mat Mountain branch has no choice but to accept it. Lynch and frown slightly, what do you mean? Lin Chen’s first reaction was, could there be any under-the-table dealings or insider information? If the protagonist were himself, that would be quite enjoyable. If it were someone else, it would be infuriating. Peng Xiaoxi sighed slightly. First of all, Wang Yuan is almost about to become a high-level warrior. In the entire Iron Mat Mountain branch, aside from Li Ming, who is always above high-level warriors and has strength above Wang Yuan, even the Leader of the hunting team, Li Tian, and the leader of the guard team, Zhang Yunqi, dare not say they are stronger than Wang Yuan. So when Wang Yuan hunts intermediate, ferocious beasts or takes on B-level commissions, it basically doesn’t take much effort. The only effort required is to find the destination and the target. Peng. Xiaoxi said, glancing at Lin Chen. In his view, Lin Chen also found it easy to kill intermediate ferocious beasts, it was just that finding the target wasted some time. In this situation, Lin Chen could be said to be on a similar starting line as Wang Yuan. Oh, so that’s how it is, he has a significant strength advantage over his competitors? Lin Chen blinked, and this didn’t seem like cheating or underhanded tactics. I’ve seen Li Tian and Zhang Yunqi’s names on the leaderboard, they are the leaders of the hunting and guard teams. Aren’t they even officially advanced warriors? But I saw that General Li Ming’s ranking is also in the monthly star, he is a genuine advanced warrior, right? Could it be that he can’t compete for the top spot? Lin Chen threw out two questions in a row, and after pondering for a moment, Peng Xiaoxi replied. Li Tian and Zhang Yunqi are both vice-captains. In fact, the leaders of the hunting team and the guard team at Iron Mat Mountain are both held by General Li Ming. In the company hierarchy, only advanced warriors can lead teams of over a hundred warriors. The hunting team is a hundred-man team, while the guard team, although mostly ordinary, people with few warriors, is a thousand-man team. So it must be General Li Ming leading the team personally. By the way, our youth training camp’s team structure is actually also a 100-man warrior team, it’s just that there are fewer youth warriors at Iron Mat Mountain, so it’s not fully staffed. Pang Xiaosi patiently educated. Lin Chen, licking his lips and continuing, as for General Li Ming, he is already an advanced warrior and has a lot of daily affairs. He generally doesn’t take the initiative to accept commissions to participate in a monthly star competition. The reason he has a ranking is that certain tricky commissions must be handled by him personally. Moreover, the core training rooms at Iron Mat Mountain are of a relatively low level, best suited for intermediate warriors. Lin Chan responded with an O. So that’s how it is, the core training room is only effective for intermediate warriors. If that’s the case, it doesn’t seem that remarkable. Lin Chan was destined not to stay at the intermediate warrior stage for long and would soon surpass it. Therefore, the so-called core training room at Iron Mat Mountain didn’t require too much of Lin Chan’s attention. Seeing that Lin Shen seemed somewhat dismissive, Peng Chelsea quickly added, not all core training rooms are like that. In fact, at the company headquarters, there are training rooms suitable for higher-level warriors and even core training rooms with higher multipliers, over two times. But the headquarters has more talent. And the competition is fiercer. Speaking of which, Wang Yuan was airlifted from the company headquarters forcibly inserted into the Iron Mat Mountain Youth Training Camp. Because he couldn’t enjoy such abundant core training room resources at the headquarters, he came to the branch to monopolize the resources. Peng Xiaoxi spoke about this with some indignation. Although he wasn’t even an intermediate warrior, and even if Wang Yuan didn’t occupy the core training room, it wouldn’t be his turn. But, Peng Xiaoxi was local to Iron Mat Mountain and felt that Wang Yuan’s situation was a resource grab. The underperforming student from the experimental class comes to the regular class to be a top student. It’s indeed a bit unfair, if he can’t compete at the headquarters he comes to the branch to fight. Seeing Peng Xiaoxi’s indignant expression, Lin Chen couldn’t help but chuckle and followed his emotional lead with a few words. Not only that, Wang Yuan also cheated. Peng Xiaoxi added. Wang Yuan’s family is high ranking in the company and has some influence. So when he came to the branch to accept commissions, he still brought his own hunting team to assist. As long. As Wang Yuan needs to brush up on his commission points, his team will often help him select the commissions in advance, even scouting the targets beforehand. All Wang Yuan needs to do is rush over and put on a show, and that counts as completing a commission. Lin Chen was momentarily taken aback by this, it certainly raised suspicions of cheating. However, he quickly felt relieved. Having been a workhorse in his past life on earth, he realized that family background was also a form of strength. After generations of effort, why shouldn’t they, right? Well, rest assured, I’ll grind it out for seven or eight days, helping the Iron Blanket Mountain branch reclaim the core training room from him. I’ll also aim for the top spot to see what the core training room is really like and find out how to achieve results with half the effort. Lin Chen casually comforted Peng Xiaosi. Upon hearing this, Peng Xiaosi gave Lin Chen a strange look. Jinggu, I’ve seen the company’s announcement too. It says you’re not a local of Iron Blanket Mountain, right? Pang Shosi implied that since Lin Chen was also from out of town, taking the core training room would mean it was being taken from another outsider. Lin Chen’s expression froze for a moment. He was originally from the Xia Duo family, so by rights, he could be considered a local martial artist. Of Iron Blanket Mountain. But he couldn’t proclaim that just yet. But I’m not the son of a company executive, I’m not part of the privileged class, and there’s no underhanded dealings. If I occupy the core training room, at least it’s based on my own efforts, completely without cheating, right? If you local martial artists think about it this way, wouldn’t it be much easier to accept? Pang Shousey rolled his eyes, feeling that Lin Chen had a point and was left speechless. After completing this hunt and returning to Iron Blanket Mountain, there was still time, so Lin Chen submitted his commission before the service desk closed. Over 40,000 points were credited, and the receptionist informed him that his B-level commission points had increased by 1. Lin Chen glanced at the monthly star leaderboard. His name had already appeared on the panel. 1. Wang Yuan, B-level points 4, C-level points 11. 2. Li Tian, B-level points 3, C-level points 16. 3. Li Ming, B-level points 3, C-level points 8. 4. Zhang Yunqi, B-level points 2, C-level points 10. 5. Lin Chen, B-level commission points 2, C -level commission points 1. 6. Although Lin Chen had only completed 2 B-level commissions, he was already ranked 5th in the Iron Blanket Mountain branch. The reason he lagged behind Zhang Yunqi of the guard team was simply that he had fewer C-level commission points. Meanwhile, the top-ranked Wang Yuan had dropped from 6 B-level commission points to 4. He must have been training for the past 2 days and exchanged for 2 points. If he continued training for another 2 days, he would fall below Li Tian of the hunting team. It seems Wang Yuan can only occupy the core training room for one more day before he has to go out hunting for commissions. Then it will be Li Tian’s turn to mix in the core training room. the changes in other people’s commission points aren’t significant they can’t complete a b-level commission every day most martial artists who sign contracts will be assigned some commissions by the company perhaps for searches or defenses those aren’t the kind that can be completed in a day or two lin chen thought to himself and now that i’m fifth if i complete three or four more b -level commissions i can finally check out the core training room by then i’ll have gathered enough potential points to draw out The second characteristic of the body refinement technique, just in time to test the effects of training. Lin Chan instantly made plans. Stepping out of the service hall, he instructed Peng Shaoxi and Han Wanshan at the entrance, don’t just stand around, hurry back to rest and recharge. Tomorrow we’ll go to buy Ruapu for commissions. Lin Chan was full of enthusiasm. Because if he killed another intermediate ferocious beast, he could immediately draw the second characteristic. The next day, upon returning. From Bairuapu, Lin Chen’s team had delayed a bit and couldn’t submit their commission on time. However, Lin Chen had hunted two intermediate ferocious beasts, and his potential points were credited in real time. Moreover, most of the time spent hunting is consumed on the journey. Lin Chen himself doesn’t expend much energy. So after returning to Iron Felt Mountain, Lin Chen instructed Pine Xiosi and Han Wanshan to take the beast corpses to the warehouse for handover. Lin Chen himself then went to the cafeteria for a meal meant for the staff. He directly headed to the training workshop, grabbing the and standing in the training ground. Generally, at this time, the trainees in the youth training camp have completed a day’s training. The first half of the night is mostly spent on stretching exercises or simply fitness training, in order to quickly recover by evening. The potential points have reached 100. I can either upgrade the first characteristic of the body refinement technique or draw the second characteristic. Lin Chen ignored the curious glances from others and closed his eyes to think. He focused on the panel in his mind. Hashtag realm, intermediate warrior hashtag technique, body. Refinement technique, minor achievement 311 slash 1000, gain level 1 characteristic not selected hashtag combat skill, overlord spear technique, minor achievement 310 slash 1000, flash. Level 1 characteristic not selected hashtag talent, persistence hashtag potential, 121 no wonder I went crazy grinding commissions for 3 days, finally gathered my first 100 points. In life. But. Now the question arises, should I upgrade the gain or draw the second characteristic? Lin Shen was extremely excited but still found it difficult. If he upgraded the gain, it would also require exactly 100 potential points. However, according to the description, upgrading the gain to level 2 would yield 3 times the benefit. In other words, practicing martial arts for 1 hour would yield 3 points of proficiency. So if Lin Shen upgraded the gain, he would see guaranteed returns. After. Exhausting all his energy each day, replenishing with intermediate beast meat and using energy recovery pills made from intermediate beast meat, Lin Chen could practice martial arts for 15 hours. That would mean an additional 15 proficiency points every day. Logically speaking, choosing to upgrade the gain is a guaranteed return and the most suitable choice at the moment. But since I’ve gathered 100 points, and it just happens to be enough to draw the second characteristic, it feels uncomfortable not to try. Lin Chen hesitated. Forget it, let’s draw the second characteristic first. Maybe I’ll get something automatic or a rare SSR. He hesitated, but not for long. Lin Chen calculated that if it didn’t work out, he could grind commissions for a few more days and fill up to 100 potential points again. By then, upgrading the gain. Wouldn’t be too late. Hashtag consume 100 potential points to draw the second characteristic of the body refinement technique. Hashtag characteristic drawing in progress. Lin Chen was just. Looking forward to the lottery-like commotion. Automatic, rare, SSR. Lin Chan silently shouted in his heart. However, he also knew that this thing was somewhat reliant. On luck, no matter how much he wished, it wouldn’t change what he got. Soon, the rolling panel came to a stop. Hashtag characteristic, consumption reduction level 1, reduces 20%. Of energy consumption during martial arts practice, reduction increases with characteristic level. Lin Chan? What the heck, a 20% reduction in consumption, does. That mean, if I practice martial arts for 10 hours, I only consume energy for 8 hours? It means that if my energy is exhausted in a day, which originally allowed me to practice for 15 hours, now with an extra 20%, I can practice for 18 hours? Lin Chen was somewhat puzzled, but this characteristic couldn’t be immediately verified. Because it was already night and he planned to continue hunting tomorrow, he couldn’t practice martial arts for 18 consecutive hours. Could it be that I’ve encountered a miswritten entry? If the consumption reduction characteristic appeared on the Overlord Spear Technique, it would seem more suitable, right? It would be awesome to have an extra 20% endurance during battles. Originally, I could only use Flash 10 times at full strength, but with the reduction, I could use it 12 times, how impressive would that be? Lin Chen secretly complained. If it was just an extra 3 hours of practice time, that would only mean an additional 6 proficiency points in a day. So, in that. Since, the second characteristic is not as good as upgrading the game to level 2 to in a single day, the training time for martial arts still reached 15 hours, not to mention. An additional 15 points of proficiency. To be honest, Lin Shen felt a bit regretful, the second characteristic did not surprise him. Forget it, I’ll continue grinding. The intermediate beast commissions tomorrow, aiming to level up to enhancement level 2 in 3 more days. What had happened was already done, and Lin Shen didn’t dwell on. Self pity. He looked up at the huge clock on the wall of the training workshop, thinking there was still plenty of time. So he got into position, preparing to train for five hours. Even so, it wouldn’t interfere with his hunting plans for tomorrow. After five hours, Lynchian slightly panted as he finished his training, a hint of something unusual. Flickering in his eyes. Unable to help himself, he lowered his head to examine his entire body. Hashtag martial art, body refinement technique, minor achievement 321 out of 1000. enhancement level 1 plus, consumption reduction level 1 hashtag combat skill, overlord spear technique, minor achievement 320 slash 1000, flash strike level 1 plus, characteristic not. Selected, in the past, after training for 5 hours straight, I would be exhausted. I had to rely on food or medicine to recover before I could continue training. But now, I feel like I still have energy left. Maybe I still have about 20% of my strength remaining? A hint of uncertainty flashed in Lin Chen’s eyes, after all, he wasn’t quite. sure how much energy he had left. Is this what the consumption reduction brings? I used to only be able to train for 5 hours continuously, but now I can train for 6 hours straight? Lin Chen knew that this change could only be attributed to the characteristic he had just drawn. Perhaps this characteristic isn’t as useless as I imagined. If I go to the core training room, it’s still a full day, so I might as well maximize my training time there. I could train for 18 hours at once, taking full advantage of the core training room. Lin Chen suddenly thought of the core training room he had just accessed in the afternoon. The consumption reduction had increased his training time, perfectly tailored for the core training room. Not too much, just right at 18 hours. Anymore, and Lin Chen wouldn’t have time to eat or sleep. Any less, and he wouldn’t be able to maximize the utilization of the core training room. And that’s not all, even without considering the core training room, the consumption reduction is still very effective. With the consumption reduction, I can still train for only 15 hours a day, but I always have energy left after each session. In that case, the safety aspect will be much more secure. Lin Chen thought again. Because he pursued speed, he always trained to exhaustion before replenishing. This was actually quite dangerous. Previously in Lin Family Village, it was because there weren’t many dangers. Now in Iron Blanket Mountain, it was due to the company’s protection. But, accidents. can happen, Lin Chen might need to spend days in the wild in the future, and he would still need to train out there. With the consumption reduction, he could still train for 15 hours. But he wouldn’t be exhausted, and even in dangerous or unexpected situations, he would have the strength to protect himself. He wouldn’t be too passive. Indeed. No characteristic is useless, it just takes time to discover their advantages. In that case, I’ll sleep first and strive to push through to enhancement level 2 and 1. Go. By then, I should be able to enter the core training room, maximizing my training benefits and quickly breaking through to become a high-level martial artist. The next day, in the training workshop, the other youth training team members had already gotten used to lynch and not coming to train. They were also accustomed to the absence of Peng Xiaosi. Each was practicing their own martial arts or combat skills. A tall, proud young man with a striking appearance appeared at the door of the workshop. He hadn’t made a sound or any movement. But like a protagonist making an entrance, he naturally attracted the attention of everyone in the training workshop. Everyone unconsciously stopped their actions and turned their gazes toward him. This was a rare visitor. The vice captain of the youth training team, Wang Yuan. Although he had been at the training camp for a while and held the position of vice captain, he rarely appeared in the training workshop because he either rooted himself in the core training room or went out to do commissions to earn tickets for the core training room. Captain Wang. Captain Wang. Qin Yu and Wu Yu and Guan, junior members of the training team, could express doubts about the newcomer Lin Chen. However, they showed great respect in front of Wan Yuan. This was not only because he was the second most powerful figure in Taizhan Mountain after Li Ming, but also due to his father’s high -ranking background in the company, whom Wan Yuan glanced at the training workshop, scanned the crowd, and lightly hummed in response. I heard a new vice-captain has arrived, but I don’t see any new faces in the workshop. Wang Yuan, not bothering to be polite with the few people in front of him, casually voiced his question after a perfunctory reply. Captain Wang, the newcomer is called Lin Chen, but aside from the first day he came to practice in the workshop, it seems he has been out hunting on commissions these past two days. Xinyu explained enthusiastically, her warm demeanor contrasting with the cold reception. Lin Chen and Wang Yuan were both vice captains, so she was more enthusiastic towards Wang Yuan. Captain Wang, you’re also going out to hunt this time, right? Can I? Before Qin you could finish her. Sentence, she was interrupted by Wang Yuan. That’s right, I need to go earn some commission points. Wang Yuan, not having seen Lin Chen, immediately lost interest. I’m a bit pressed for time, so I won’t chat. After a casual dismissal, Wang Yuan decisively turned to leave. Wang. Qin you wanted to call him back but was held back by Wu. Yuan Guang. Don’t call out, Wang Yuan won’t take us out, we can’t rely on this big shot. If you want to go hunting, you should build your own logistics team, or go solo in the wilderness and lose some materials and points. Wu Yuan Guang said lightly. Xinyu looked at Wu Yuan Guang and said, if we don’t try, how will we know the outcome? At least, we should make an effort. Wu Yuan Guang glanced at Xinyu and sighed, you really don’t get it, do you? Wan Yuan has his own team brought from home, he doesn’t want to take us along and will even want to cut us out of the share. He’s a genius warrior sent down from headquarters, supported by a powerful family background, and he looks down on us. Warriors who crawled up from the wilderness of Taizhan Mountain. Compared to those in their 30s and 40s who are still intermediate warriors, we might have a bit of potential. But it’s not enough. Wang Yuan’s status doesn’t require him to deliberately befriend us. Moreover, Wu Yuan Wang suddenly lowered his voice. Do you know if Wang Yuan really completes those commissions quickly? What if he just shows up to sign in and his team has already finished the tasks and killed the beasts? If that’s the case, how could he possibly take us two outsiders along and risk stirring up emotions among the warriors of Taizhan Mountain? Wu Yuenguan clearly had a bit more insight and depth than Qin Yu. His blunt honesty awakened her. Qin Yu’s expression went through a series of complex changes before she finally sighed. Well, if that’s the case, then Lin Chen might be easier to deal with. He’s even willing to take along the junior warrior Peng Xiaoxi and share the rewards with him. Wang Yuan left the training workshop and headed. Straight to the service desk’s commission window. Please register me. I’ll take the wild boar herd commission from the old granary. Ah, it’s Captain Wang. You mean the B-level. Commission 176 from the old granary, right? That was completed a couple of days ago. The receptionist immediately responded. Upon hearing this, Wang Yuan quickly said, then. Switch it to the Rhino Herd Commission from Kaifenjuan. Wang Yuan frequently completed commissions for the core training room, so he was quite familiar with the commissions. From the Taizhan Mountain Branch, he didn’t even need to look at the commission board, he already had a rough idea of what he wanted to do. To quickly earn commission points, he focused on tasks with clear objectives that could be completed quickly by killing the beasts. B-Level Commission 128. Also completed. What about the commission for that? Intermediate Beast Group? B -level commission 156 was registered as completed by someone yesterday. After reporting three commissions that he was interested in, Wang Yuan was surprised to find that they had all been snatched away. His expression shifted and a look of suspicion flashed in his eyes. I’ve only been in the core training room for a few days, right? These tasks were available just a few days ago and no one was taking them. Is it really that coincidental? Wang Yuan thought for a moment and then said, change the Yama squirrel from the essence shop for me. That one hasn’t been completed yet, but it was just registered and taken by someone. They’ve already gone on the mission. Hmm. What exactly is going on? Wang Yuan finally sensed something was off and looked seriously at the receptionist girl. I remember the Yama Squirrel Commission from the essence shop was posted last month. And no one took it until today? Wang Yuan asked in confusion. The Yama Squirrel is relatively small and adept at moving through trees. Groups of intermediate ferocious beasts skillfully navigate the dense forest, making it quite tricky for ordinary intermediate martial artists. Moreover, the Yama. Squirrel itself doesn’t yield much in terms of ferocious beast materials or flesh, so the rewards for completing the commission are minimal. Therefore, most martial artist teams are reluctant to take on such tasks, especially the martial artist teams around Iron Mat Mountain since they don’t compete for the core training room. So whenever they go hunting, they definitely choose commissions with greater rewards. However, Wang Yuan didn’t mind. He wasn’t short on money and didn’t care about the quantity of materials. He was. Only after the commission points. What he didn’t expect was that even the Yama Squirrel Commission had been taken. The receptionist girl glanced at the screen and then said, Captain Wang, you’re just unlucky. The commission you just asked about was taken by Captain Lin Chen from the training camp. Lin Chen? Who completed the several commissions? Just now? Wang Yuan’s expression changed, and he asked again. All of them were completed by Captain Lin Chen. Ooh, look over there, the receptionist girl said while pointing to the monthly star leaderboard. Wang Yuan followed her and indeed saw Lin Chen’s name in fourth place on the monthly star. 1. Li Tian, B-level points 3, C-level points 16. 2. Wang Yuan, B-level points 3, C-level points 11. 3. Li Ming, B-level points 3, C-level points 8. 4. Lin Chen, B-level commission points 3, C-level commission points. 1. Lin Chen had already reached fourth place on the monthly star. His B-level commission points had reached 3. Meanwhile, Wang Yuan himself had dropped to second place due to continuously exchanging for several B-level commission points. In fact, if only B-level commission points were considered, the top 4 were currently the same. They were just ranked differently based on the number of C-level commission points. If Lin Shin completed another B-level commission today, he would take first place as B-level commission. Points carry more weight than C-level points. Seeing this, Wang Yuan felt an inexplicable sense of urgency and a complex expression flashed in his eyes. This is bad, Lin Chen. Has only been in the training camp for a few days and he’s neither training nor familiar with the division situation. He’s been rushing to complete commissions and rack up. Commission points, could he be aiming for the core training room at Iron Mat Mountain? Wang Yuan couldn’t help but think. It wasn’t surprising for Wang Yuan to think this way, as Lin Chen’s performance was too eager. Moreover, the tasks Lin Chen shows were all clearly targeted and purposeful. They almost completely overlapped with Wang Yuan’s choices. Four commissions. This realization made Wang Yuan feel the need to be on guard. Did Lin Chen complete the tasks alone? Or did he collaborate with a hunting team, or does he have a backing of his own? Wang Yuan asked the receptionist girl. In Captain Lin Chen’s team, there’s only your training camp’s Peng Shosi. It seems he doesn’t have his own private team, nor did he team up with other hunting team martial artists. His logistics team is using the company’s guard team, the receptionist girl replied. This information wasn’t classified and both Wang Yuan and Lin Chen held the position of vice captain in the training camp. So the receptionist girl didn’t think much of it and directly relayed. The information Wang Yuan narrowed his eyes upon hearing this. He knew the difficulty of the tasks Lin Chen had completed, at least they were all commissions involving. Two intermediate ferocious beasts or more. If Lin Chen could easily complete the hunts with just one junior martial artist and a few ordinary people armed with firearms, it proved. One thing, Lin Chen’s strength was quite formidable even among intermediate martial artists. At the very least, he far surpassed ordinary intermediate martial artists like Qin Yu and Wu Yuan Guang. Could it be that he is about to advance to a senior martial artist? Is he also here at the Taizhan Mountain branch to seize resources from the core? training room, aiming for a quick advancement to senior martial artist in order to compete for a spot in the Hundred Cities League? Wang Yuan’s expression suddenly darkened. He felt that the path Lin Chen was taking might be the same as his own. A competitor. Wang Yuan stood frozen in place, his expression shifting. He then asked the receptionist, Do you have any notice regarding Lin Chen’s employment? He had been focused on martial arts practice these past few days and had only heard that a newcomer had joined the youth training camp without delving into details. Just earlier, Wang Yuan had gone to the training workshop intending to find out more, but Lin Chen was not there. The receptionist had not expected that Wang Yuan, as the vice captain of the youth training camp, would come to her for information about Lin Chen. She raised her hand and pointed to a bulletin board on one side of the hall. Captain Wang, I don’t have the notice in hand, but there’s a posting over there. Upon hearing this, Wang Yuan moved to the bulletin board and looked at the notice above. In the Taijian Mountain base, even junior martial artists were considered mid to high level. Lin Chen, joining the Lan Fang Company as an intermediate martial artist, had even entered with a position as vice-captain of the youth training camp. Therefore, all departments within Taijian Mountain would receive Lin Chen’s employment notice. Even the headquarters of Lan Fang Company and other branches would be copied in. It was just like the onboarding of executives in a large company. As Wang Yuan looked at Lin Chen’s employment notice, his expression grew darker. 15 years old and already an intermediate martial artist? He’s only 15, and not only. Is he an intermediate martial artist but he’s also preparing to break through to senior martial artist? No place of origin listed, just an outsider martial artist. What? Kind of family has such a genius, letting him wander in the wilderness, only to be recruited by the Taijian mountain branch. Wang Yuan’s expression was grim, his thoughts. Heavy. He must be a potential martial artist secretly recruited and trained by the company’s higher-ups, not placed at headquarters but sent to the Taizhan Mountain Branch. When the time comes for the Hundred Cities League qualification competition, he will surely make a name for himself. At this point, Wang Yuan was certain that Lin Chen was here. To disrupt the scene, he was indeed on the same path as him. In that case, let’s see who can advance to senior martial artist first. Wang Yuan thought to himself. He wasn’t. Too worried about Lin Chen’s frenzied completion of commission points. With 30 days in a month, it would only mean one person occupying the core training room for 15 days at most. Wang Yuan himself was already very close to becoming a senior martial artist. He estimated that he would break through before the Hundred Cities League in less than three months. Has Lin Shin completed a B-level commission every day these past few days? Wang Yuan returned to the window and asked again, yes, if he finishes the commission. From the Autumn Wind Town’s Essence shop today, it will be four consecutive days of completing four B-level commissions, the receptionist replied truthfully. Oh. Wang. Yuan caught onto a key point, a flash of inspiration striking his mind. The jurisdiction of Taizhan Mountain mainly covered four towns. Among them, Anding Town overlapped the most with the Taizhan Mountain’s influence, while Autumn Wind Town and Old Granary Town had only a small portion of overlap. Shimo Town had only a corner of its area within the Taizhan Mountain’s range. It seems Lin Chan wants to continuously take on commissions, mainly from Autumn Wind Town? Clearly, there are more commissions available in Andingtown, yet he chooses not to pursue them? Is there a reason for this? Perhaps he is more familiar with that area, making it easier for him to complete the tasks? 1. Yuan thought about this and felt that there must be some issue at play. He turned to the receptionist and said, please select for me which B-level commissions are still available. In Autumn Wind Town? I also need those ferocious beasts with a clear location. Since Wang Yuan had already regarded Lin Shen as a competitor in his heart, he suspected that Lin Shen preferred to take on commissions in the Chiofing Town area. Naturally, he started from Chiofing Town as well, which was also a means of competition. Captain Wang. Within the scope of Chiofing Town, there are no more commissions with clear targets for ferocious beasts and the ones with groups of intermediate ferocious beasts are gone. Is there a commission for a solitary intermediate ferocious beast with a clear target location? That works too. Wang Yuan replied immediately he didn’t care about the materials. From the ferocious beasts, so as long as he killed the beasts to complete the commission, it was fine. There are two commissions that meet your requirements within Shofeng Town, which are. Register both of them for me. I’ll take them together. Uh, Captain Wang, company policy states that you can only accept one B-level or higher commission. At a time, C-level commissions are not restricted. Then fine, I’ll take the one in Qingxuei Pu first and go deal with the one in Lingshan Pu tomorrow. Wang Yuan quickly. finalized the commission registration and then hurriedly left the service hall. Outside the office building, three brand new, modified off-road pickups were waiting for Wang Yuan. Each pickup had two or three martial artists and armed guards inside. This was the logistics team that Wang Yuan had privately assembled. Wang Yuan didn’t care about the blood and flesh of the ferocious beasts, he only collected commission materials and valuable items. Therefore, his hunting team abandoned the cumbersome trucks and opted for the faster off-road pickups in the wilderness. The focus was on speed and efficiency. In the convoy, two intermediate martial artists rushed over when they saw Wang Yuan come. Out. Wang Yuan walked to the passenger seat of the lead vehicle, paused after opening the door, and turned back to instruct the two, you two take two vehicles and go directly. To Lingjiang Pu to deal with the long-armed old ape causing trouble there. I’ll take one vehicle myself to Qingxue Pu to kill the toothy giant crocodile. Although company. Regulations prohibited accepting two commissions at the same time, Wang Yuan had his own team. who said he couldn’t complete one commission while casually finishing another. Just like Lin Chen’s first mission, which was originally to kill the crystal stone rhinoceros. But on the way, he encountered a blue-scaled eagle and casually killed it, completing a sea-level commission as well. The one in Ling Shan Pu is an aging intermediate ferocious beast that has been expelled from its pack, you too should be able to handle it without difficulty. After you kill it, bring the old ape’s corpse back and meet me at Tiezhan Mountain, that’s the proof of the commission. Lin Chen, returning from Qinghua. Pooh was in a good mood. Because behind him, the truck was hauling the corpses of four intermediate ferocious beasts. In addition to two yama squirrels, there was even a wilderness wolf. When he took this commission, the description stated that there was a conservative estimate of one to two intermediate yama squirrels in a small beast pack. But, unexpectedly, the yama squirrels were active in the trees. Below this dense forest, there were also two intermediate wilderness wolves leading a small pack of wolves. After Lynn Chen arrived, he encountered two authorizations in succession, totaling four intermediate ferocious beasts, along with nearly 20 primary ferocious beasts. The information was off by a factor of two. If it were an ordinary martial artist team, they might be dumbfounded in such a situation, perhaps unprepared and underestimating the combat power. Of the ferocious beast pack, the martial artist team could suffer heavy losses. But Lin Chen didn’t have this problem. Instead, he was very pleased to have hunted down four intermediate ferocious beasts at once. He also slaughtered more than half of the remaining 20 or so primary ferocious beasts, with only a small portion escaping. This time, Lin Chen earned 54 potential points. Hashtag potential, 75 Last time Lin Chen extracted the second characteristic of the body refinement technique, he had 21 potential points left. Now, adding them together, he directly reached the 75 mark. Otherwise, Lin Chen wouldn’t be so cheerful. Today’s commission was already comparable to the total earnings of the previous. Two days. When one’s mood improves, even the crackling and jarring songs from the car’s cassette player become somewhat pleasant to the ears. Mainly because of the female voice, even if the sound quality was distorted, it was still quite melodious. Jinggu, did you hear the story of Little Red Riding Hood when you were a child? Peng Shao Si. Suddenly turned around and asked. Lin Shen looked at him in confusion, not understanding why he was asking this, but still nodded. I think it’s a story about the big bad wolf. Eating her grandmother, right? Oh, Jingdeu, the version I heard is the same as yours, but why does this song sound wrong? Listen. Peng Shaoxi pointed at the cassette player. At that moment, the cassette player emitted a creaking sound. Little Red Riding Hood has a, creak hashtag you and percent, a big red cloak that turns into a wolf. Lin Chan listened to. The music and couldn’t help but roll his eyes at Peng Shaoxi. Just listen to the melody of the music, the lyrics are all randomly thrown in. Why do you care so much? Peng. Xiao Xi, being a little fanboy, had a good temper, so he didn’t mind being scolded. After hearing Lin Shen’s words, he shrank his neck and muttered, Aren’t I just curious why? Little Red Riding Hood wants to turn into the Big Bad Wolf. Lin Shen replied indifferently, If the Yama Squirrel can turn into a Wild Wolf with a commission, why can’t Little Red Riding Hood transform? Lin Shen didn’t care whether the Big Bad Wolf turned into Little Red Riding Hood. He just hoped to take on another commission tomorrow that could. Transform into more than three little red riding hoods so he could fill up his potential points in one go. After that, it would be time to break through the body refinement technique and become a high-level martial artist. What? Schwerer, are you saying that the two intermediate commissions from Lengshanpu and Kingshuepu were completed by someone? Yesterday? The next morning, Lengshan arrived to take on tasks, looking quite annoyed. Yes, look over there. They were all completed by Captain Wang Yuan from the youth training camp yesterday. Upon hearing this, Lin Shen looked towards the monthly star. Sure enough, the originally three B-level commission points had dropped to second place with Wang Yuan. At this moment, he returned to first place with five B-level commission points. Meanwhile, Lin Shen, who had completed four consecutive B-level commissions, was temporarily in second place with four B-level commission points. So Wang Yuan has come out to take commissions. Lin Shen suddenly realized. Wait, Leng Shan Pu and King Shui Pu. are 200 kilometers away from Tijan Mountain. And they are in two different directions, with nearly 200 kilometers between them. Even if the intermediate, ferocious beasts have location information just waiting there with a clean neck for him to kill. Can Wang Yuan fly? Two places in one day? Lin Chen suddenly felt. Something was off and then remembered what Peng Xiao Xi had said. He knew that Wang Yuan had come with people from headquarters. This is, shady. Previously, when Peng Xiao Xi mentioned shady dealings, Lin Chen didn’t feel it. But now that Wang Yuan was stealing the monsters right under his nose, Lin Chen couldn’t help but complain. Wang Yuan has. Strengthen people, he can do any of those B-level commissions in the commission board. Why is it so coincidental that he just happened to do the one I was about to take? It’s like our fates are clashing. Lin Chen’s face was twisted in annoyance as he muttered to himself. He turned back to the receptionist and asked, aside from the range of. Andingtown, are there any other good B-level commissions available? The receptionist thought for a moment before replying, there aren’t any like that, where the location of the ferocious beast is clear, and you just need to go kill it to complete the commission. There are only defensive commissions and exploration commissions left, or those that require martial artists to track down suspected ferocious beasts. Captain Lin, do you want me to write them out for you to see? Upon hearing this, Lin Chen immediately shook, his head in refusal without hesitation. Right now, earning commission points was secondary. Ferocious beast materials and gold points were not urgent needs. He just wanted to find two or three intermediate ferocious beasts to kill and gather potential points. He was unwilling to take on those time-consuming and labor -intensive commissions. In fact, Lin Chen was different from Wang Yuan. Wang Yuan needed to quickly earn commission points, while Lin Chen needed to accumulate potential. However, their ultimate paths were the same, both choosing the same type of commissions, which led to a clash in demand. Then I can only start from Anding Town. Lin Chen pondered to himself. I can do it most. Two more commissions and that will be enough for my potential points. Just went to Anding Town twice. The Chen family shouldn’t have reacted too much, right? Besides, I have a car now, no longer relying on my two legs to run. As long as the entire Chen family doesn’t ambush me and isn’t on their home turf in Anding Town, they might not be able to do anything to me. Lin Chen thought and suddenly made a decision. With that in mind, Lin Chen turned to the reception girl. Schwerer, help me filter out the commissions. Within the range of Anding Town that are a bit closer to our Tiezhan Mountain, Lin-Chan still decided to play it safe. Even if he took the risk to go to Anding Town, he would choose to start from a place a little closer to Tiezhan Mountain. After all, being closer to Tiezhan Mountain meant being a bit farther from the Chun family. Okay, Captain. Lin, there are two B-level commissions in the Lai Jingpu area that meet your requirements and one in the Tongshuling area. Upon hearing this, a memory flashed through Lin-Chan’s mind. When he first went to Anding Town, it seemed he had encountered a hunting team from Lai Jingpu. He had entered the city right behind them. Since it sounded familiar. Let’s go with that. Um, can you borrow a commission from Lai Jingpu for me? Whichever has a group of intermediate ferocious beasts, prioritize that one. Alright, Captain Lin. B-level commission 146 meets your requirements. After confirming the commission, Lin Chen didn’t linger and headed straight for Lai Jingpu. Dramatically, just as Lin Chen. stepped out of the service hall, Wang Yuan stepped in right after him. When Wang Yuan learned that Lin Shen had already started sweeping the B-level commissions in Andingtown, he was taken aback for a moment. Then he decisively took another B-level commission from Lijingpu, preparing to compete with Lin Shen in scoring points. Even though Wang Yuan had temporarily returned to the top of the leaderboard, he chose not to practice martial arts in the core training room today, but instead opted to continue taking commissions. The more commissions he completed, the more he could leave Lin Shen behind. The layout of Lijingpu was similar to that of Zayaduapu, possibly because both were under the jurisdiction of the Andingtown outpost. However, Zayaduapu was located in a remote area, hidden in the mountains. Overall, the scale of the Lijingpu base was significantly larger and more prosperous than that of Zayaduapu. Lin Chen parked the convoy outside Lijingpu and did not drive in. Instead, he sent someone inside to contact the personnel at the Lijingpu Lanfang station. Lin Chen knew that the Chun family had deep roots in Andingtown. Even in a remote place like Xiaduapu, there were members of the Chen family, like Chen. Jing, serving as deputy leaders of the hunting team. It was inevitable that there would be spies from the Chen family here at Lijingpu. If he could avoid them, he would try. His best to do so. If it weren’t for the information about the ferocious beasts from Lijingpu, which was reported by Lijingpu Lanfon Ironware and required a local guide to find the ferocious beasts location more quickly, Lin Chen wouldn’t have wanted to get close to this outpost at all. Fortunately, this commission went relatively smoothly. Under the guidance of the guide, Lin Chen quickly found the location of the ferocious beasts. This time it was a targeted collection task and Lin Chen found a nest of colorful winged birds in the dense forest. Two adult intermediate colorful winged birds, along with a nest of chicks that hadn’t learned to fly yet but were already considered junior ferocious beasts. In the wilderness, people blinded by greed would kill. Lin Chen couldn’t afford to feel pity for the adult birds protecting their young. taking advantage of the adult birds unwillingness to abandon their chicks on the ground he easily shot down the two adult birds with a throwing spear then gave the nest of chicks a quick end the commission process went smoothly but unfortunately there were only four chicks not bad luck this nest of birds gives me 24 points of potential but also bad luck why couldn’t they have just produced one more chick not too awkward just one point short hashtag potential 99 han wanshan commanded the soldiers to carry the bodies of the colorful winged Birds one by one. An ordinary person could carry a chick. The adults, being larger, required two people to carry them. Moreover, the temporary nest of the colorful winged birds was deep in the dense forest with the vehicle parked over 10 kilometers away. Carrying the ferocious beast corpses out was quite a chore. However, none of this concerned Lin Shen, as he was only responsible for the killing. Lin Shen strolled leisurely in the team, but his expression showed a hint of regret. What kind of luck is this with Pinduoduo? Can’t it be a bit more straightforward and just let me fill up to 100 points in one go? Why does it have to be 99 points? It’s so annoying. Lin Chen thought to himself. Suddenly, Han Wanshan, who was walking ahead, quietly approached. Captain Lin, there’s a situation, Han Wanshan said in a low voice. Lin Chen looked at him in confusion, not understanding. Han Wanshan explained, we just ventured deep into the dense forest and subconsciously made a few marks in the places we passed. But after walking back a bit, I notice several of those marks have been destroyed. Lin Chen was taken aback and looked at Han Wanshan in surprise. Although he was a mid-level martial artist, he lacked the wilderness hunting experience that Han Wanshan and other seasoned hunters had. See, this is professionalism. Is it possible that they were blown away by the wind or disturbed by passing beasts? Han Wanshan’s expression turned serious as he replied, if one or two marks were moved by the wind, that might be possible. But if several marks were destroyed, that would be too coincidental. As for beasts, the likelihood is low because there are no signs of beasts around the destroyed marks. So the possibility of someone tracking us is very high. Lin Chen immediately understood, in this situation, it could only mean someone was quietly following them. Because the footprints would be mixed. Together, making it hard to distinguish between theirs and the followers. How confident are you? 80%. Lin Chen nodded, it seemed the tracker was quite far behind. The team and hadn’t shown any killing intent. Even his keen senses hadn’t picked up on anything. You guys go ahead, I’ll catch up in a bit, Lin Shen instructed Han Wanshan. And Pang Xiaosi, then looked around. He found a large tree with dense foliage and climbed up to hide in the treetops. Sure enough, after about 10 minutes, a sneaky figure followed. How did he manage to keep up with us in the car earlier while tracking us in the dense forest? Could he have come from Lai Jingpu? Lin Shen could see that the tracker was just a junior martial artist which puzzled him. Hey! Lin Shen pushed aside the leaves in front of him and greeted with a smile. Ah! The martial artist, who had been focused on the team ahead, was startled by the sudden voice from above. He jumped up like a cat that had just seen a cucumber. Who are you, and which family do you belong to? Lin Chen asked directly, ignoring the other person’s trembling. The martial artist looked up at Lin Chen, forcing himself to stop shaking, his eyes darting around. Be honest. You only have one chance to speak. Seeing the other person’s eyes moving, Lin Chen knew he wasn’t being truthful, so he raised the short gun in his hand, pointing the muzzle at him. I’m just a passing hunter. Why is your Lanfang company so overbearing? Do you have to stop every passing hunter? Isn’t that a bit too domineering? Though martial artist feigned calmness as he spoke. Lin Chen narrowed his eyes, staring intently at him. A junior martial artist from Lijingpu, passing behind us alone, and you even know we are from Lanfang company? You must be from the Chen family. Tell me, what’s your name? The other party was clearly targeting them and was deliberately following. Lin Chen shouted loudly, his killing intent already rising. The junior martial artist lost his composure in the face of the mid-level martial artist’s killing intent. My name is Chen. Chen. Bah, I don’t have the surname Chen. I’m from the demon suppression army of Lijingpu. What do you want? Do you dare to offend both the demon suppression army and the Chen family at the same time? The junior martial artist realized he had misspoken and warned Lin Chen sternly. He he. I bet your name is Chen Chenung. Seeing the other person’s reaction, Lin Chen had already reached a conclusion. He decisively swung the short gun, giving the other party a chilling experience. Hashtag kill a junior martial artist to. Gain one potential point. The Chen family martial artist then became a potential point. The Chen family is still good, I was just thinking it was a bit lacking, and they delivered. It right away. Like a timely rain. Lin Chen jumped down from the big tree, pulled out a short gun from the corpse and wiped off the bloodstains. However, on the other. Hand. The Chen family’s reaction is really quick, I just arrived in the vicinity of Andingtown, and they were on me like flies. It seems that recently, it’s better to avoid hunting in Andingtown. Lin Chen gained a deeper understanding of the Chen family’s influence and roots in Andingtown. Initially, he had been cautious. He didn’t even dare to enter the supply station, and the convoy stayed far outside, urging the people inside to come out. Yet, he was still targeted. Maybe ever since the last time the Chen family was forced back at Tiezhan Mountain, they have been keeping an eye on it. Perhaps they knew about my first outing to the wilderness for a commission from Tiezhan Mountain. But the places I went were quite far from Anding Town and I returned to Tiezhan Mountain right after finishing the commission, not staying overnight in the wilderness. So, the Chen family just couldn’t react in time. Lin Chen speculated in his heart. As soon as I got close to Anding Town, they had informants following me. It seems that. Anding Town really isn’t suitable for me to return to before I break through to a high-level martial artist. Even in other areas, it’s best for me not to go out hunting. Recently, they might have guessed my destination and set up an ambush in advance. Lin Shen fought with some worry, his brows slightly furrowed. But thankfully, I’ve gathered. Enough points. I’ll level up my enhancement to level 2 when I get back today, and then I’ll have triple training benefits. At worst, I won’t compete with Wang Yuan for that. Core training room, with triple benefits, I can train continuously in the martial arts workshop for over 10 days and level up. Lin Chen thought to himself, and his furrowed. Brows relaxed again. He decided to take the opportunity to stop ending five consecutive days of hunting activities and return to Tiezhan Mountain to train. He unilaterally terminated the silent competition with Wang Yuan. And in town, Chen family. Chen Dingcheng sat upright in the center, listening to the report from his subordinate in charge. Of intelligence. Are you saying that the damn little thief is now the deputy captain of the youth training camp at the Lan Fang Company’s Tiezhan Mountain base? Though Marshall, artist immediately replied, that’s right, head of the family, our informant even sought his employment notice. It’s confirmed that his name is Ling Chen, and he has joined the Lan Fang Company’s youth training camp, becoming the deputy captain of the Tiezhan Mountain youth training team. Chen Dingqing’s expression darkened, he knew the importance of the youth training camp to the Lan Fang Company. No wonder the last time he sent someone to demand a person, the Lan Fong company was tough and didn’t give any face. You also said that this killer has been continuously hunting intermediate ferocious beasts in the past few days? The martial artist nodded and said, that’s right, we have informants, who saw the deputy captain of the youth training camp’s convoy going out these past few days. Sometimes they go out once a day, sometimes more than twice a day, sometimes driving a pickup truck, sometimes a jeep. After hearing this news, I even had the informants investigate further. His targets are all intermediate ferocious beasts. Clearly, the Chen family had bribed informants at Tijan Mountain. However, it was obvious that the informants were not of a high level, at most ordinary people on the periphery. They gathered some information, but it wasn’t entirely accurate. Chen Dingcheng pondered for a moment, what is his strategy? Are all his hunting targets intermediate ferocious beasts? Is there any pattern or trajectory that we can catch in advance to ambush him in the wilderness? The martial artist in charge of intelligence frowned and fought. for a moment. Forgive me, head of the family, we don’t have martial artist level informants at Tianjin Mountain so we can’t obtain too much advanced information. However, if you insist on saying there are patterns, it does remind me. I just thought of some patterns but I’m not sure if they’re correct. The martial artist responsible for the Chen family’s intelligence was also a quick thinker, his mind is still quite agile. Of course, the warrior responsible for intelligence is also a trusted confidant of the Chen family. Chen Dingching glanced at him, then why aren’t you speaking up? Are you waiting for me to announce the reward before you say anything? The warrior knew that the family head was joking, not scolding, and didn’t mind. He walked to the edge of the table, pointing at the open map on it. The information provided by our informants is limited. But I have deduced some things based on this information, family head, take a look. Lin Chen’s activities over the past few days have been within this circle, around the area of Chiofin town. His targets are all easy to kill ferocious beasts, and he definitely won’t waste a moment. The warrior’s finger traced the area of Shoufing Plain on the map. Clearly, this little thief knows we won’t let him off. So at the beginning, his activity range was subconsciously away from us, making it impossible for us to target him. However, the latest intelligence this afternoon is that this little thief has already come to Lai Jingpu to operate. He killed two groups of ferocious beasts in Lai Jingpu. And even discovered that one of our junior warrior informants was following him, killing him. When Chen Dingcheng heard this, the corner of his eye couldn’t help but twitch. Another warrior had been killed by the other side, deepening the hatred further. Family head, since the other party deliberately stayed away from our territory at the beginning. Why did he take the risk to come to Lai Jingpu today? There might be some issues with this. Hearing the intelligence warrior say this, Xin Dingqing couldn’t help but. Roll his eyes at him. Don’t keep us in suspense, what are you waiting for? Speak honestly and quickly. Upon hearing this, the intelligence warrior’s eyes flashed with. arrogance, but he respectfully smiled and explained, I suspect that the little thief must have some reason for needing to quickly hunt ferocious beasts. You may have heard that. The Lan Fong Company seems to allocate training rooms based on the number of ferocious beasts killed. I estimate that this little thief just joined the Lan Fong Company to quickly kill ferocious beasts and gain access to the training room. So, his activity range shifted from Chofentown to Andingtown, taking the risk to approach us to hunt ferocious beasts, actually for that reason. If that’s the case, we’ve found this pattern. Chen Dingqing nodded slightly upon hearing this and cast some appreciative glances. At his subordinate. He still had some brains and was worth using. Go into detail, what pattern? The intelligence warrior, upon hearing this, became even more diligent. Family. Head, you see, although the informants couldn’t provide us with more detailed information, they still noticed that the direction their convoy initially set out was over here. This little thief seems to be wary of us, so he initially chose to hunt in a direction away from us. However, judging by yesterday’s situation, it seems that there were no easy-to-hunt groups of ferocious beasts in Shofin Town, so they began to turn towards Anding Town. Even so, the direction he chose was still the relatively distant Lijingpu. The intelligence warrior indeed had some skills. Although his infiltration level in Tiezhan Mountain was not enough, the information he obtained was still somewhat vague. But he really guessed Lin Chen’s true thoughts and psychological journey. Chen Dingqing nodded in agreement with the intelligence warrior’s statement, so, the intelligence. Warrior continued, so, based on the little thief’s urgent hunting posture, we can basically conclude that he will need to come out to hunt again. He will have to come within. Our ending town range. He fears that we will catch him, so the location he chooses must be far from us but close to Tianjin Mountain, and there must be intermediate or. Higher level ferocious beasts roaming. And according to this little thief’s hunting situation, he prefers hunting in areas where the ferocious beasts are clearly defined. Therefore, the only areas that meet the little thief’s conditions are the ranges of Lijingpu and Tongmueling outposts. Based on his habits and trajectory, we might be able to deduce his next destination and ambush him in advance. Well said. Chen Dingcheng walked over to the information warrior and couldn’t help but pat the other’s shoulder in appreciation. If Lin Chen killing Chen Jing was already considered justified in the Chen family, then after Lin Chen killed Chen Tang, this right-hand man, Chen Dingcheng had a premise of relentless pursuit to the ends of the earth. Back then, when they chased to Tiezhan Mountain and were ruthlessly rejected by the Lan Fang Company, it further embarrassed the Chen family. The Chen family still needed to make a living in this area. Therefore, Chen Dingcheng was very eager to eliminate Lin Chen, willing to go to any lengths to do. So, so, where do you speculate the little thief’s next destination will be? The information warrior pointed to Lai Jingpu on the map, fought for a moment, and then pointed to Tong Mueling. According to this little thief’s behavioral habits, there are no suitable ferocious beasts for him to hunt in Lijingpu. He prefers those beasts that are clearly positioned, where he can just walk over and kill them directly. Before this, I specifically went to the demon suppression army to gather information on the ferocious beasts in Lijingpu and Tongmueling, and I can reasonably conclude that the little thief will head to Tongmueling next. There’s a nest of passing meat lump wildebeests that have been spotted temporarily resting in a valley. The meat-lump wildebeests are powerful, and the local warrior team in Tongmueling has no confidence in dealing with them, so they reported it. I’m sure the Lan Fang company has this information as well. Upon hearing this, Chen Dingcheng squinted his eyes, a glimmer of contemplation flashing beneath. Tongmueling, the valley, a herd of wildebeests. The valley is indeed a great place for an ambush. Hearing Chen Dingcheng’s musings, the information warrior quickly added. I think so too. But there’s one more thing, this little thief has formed a hunting team at Tiezhan Mountain, and their targets are always groups of intermediate ferocious beasts. This proves their strength is not to be underestimated, sending one or two intermediate warriors to ambush them would likely be difficult to succeed. Chen Dingcheng. Acknowledged the information warrior’s analysis, but a fierce light had already appeared in his eyes. Hung Ph. After all, it’s just a hunting team from the Lan Fang Company. Since we’ve caught this opportunity, we must do everything we can to eliminate this thief. I will personally lead the team, mobilizing all the intermediate warriors from the family, and find an excuse to borrow two intermediate warrior teams from Ang Waxion to surround the wildebeests. Isn’t the valley a good place for an ambush? We’ll bring everyone in the family who can use weapons, with over a hundred guns aiming at one person, even a high-level warrior would be affected. I want that little thief dead. The next day, Lin Chen arrived at the martial arts workshop early. Jinggu, aren’t we going out to take commissions today? Pang Xiaosi curiously gathered around. Not going, the almanac says it’s not suitable to go out today, we’ll. Practice martial arts at home. Lin Chen didn’t explain the matter of the Chen family tracking him to Peng Xiaosi, just brushed him off with a sentence. The almanac says it’s not suitable to go out? Peng Xiaosi looked puzzled. Lin. Chen smiled, yeah, the almanac is a popular thing before beast disasters, if you believe it, it works. Since the almanac advises against going out, we should obey, otherwise, we might encounter a blood disaster. After joking, Lin. Chen no longer paid attention to Peng Xiaoxi and instead went to the center of the training ground with his gun. With an upgrade boost of level 2, I can practice martial arts with triple benefits. Even without the core training room, I can quickly break through. There’s no need to risk being blocked by the Chen family in the wilderness continuing to compete for commission points with Wang Yuan. The core training room at Tiezhan Mountain is efficient, but it’s only double the benefits. Lin Chen closed his eyes, preparing to upgrade his enhancement traits. Hashtag cultivation method, body refinement decision, minor achievement 341-1000, enhancement level 1+, consumption reduction. Level 1 hashtag combat skill, overlord spear technique, minor achievement 340-1000, flash strike level 1+, unselected traits the proficiency of both the cultivation method and combat skill had reached 340. This was because he had completed commissions in two days and returned to Tiezhan Mountain relatively early. Thus, Lin Shin took the time to practice martial arts for 5 hours, which was why he gained 2 instances of 10 points in proficiency and now, Lin Shin, was preparing to upgrade to level 2 of the enhancement and then directly max out his proficiency in one go. Lin Shin focused his mind and clicked the plus sign after reaching level 1 of the enhancement. Hashtag consume 100 potential points. To upgrade enhancement to level 1, hashtag enhancement level 2, while in the enhancement state, the proficiency gained from martial arts training is tripled, the enhancement multiplier increases with the level of characteristics. Hashtag cultivation method, body refinement technique, minor achievement 341-1000, enhancement level 2, consumption reduction level 1. Done. My first level 2 characteristic is in hand. Although there was no doubt that potential points would naturally lead to this outcome, Lin Chen still felt a bit excited. The benefits brought by upgrading the enhancement were truly immense. Hashtag upgrading the first characteristic of the body refinement technique to enhancement. Level 2 requires 1000 potential points. Hashtag hashtag upgrading the second characteristic of the body refinement technique to consumption reduction level 1 requires 1000 potential points. Hashtag lynch and click the upgrade buttons for enhancement. Level 2 and consumption reduction level 1. Upon seeing the prompt, he immediately understood. Sure enough, each upgrade increases the difficulty tenfold. The difficulty of extracting the third characteristic is also 10 times that of the first. From this, it can be seen that if a third characteristic appears in the future, it will also require 1000 potential points to extract. Human nature is insatiable. Once one sees something that can be upgraded, the instinct is to max it out. So Lin Chen felt a sense of helplessness about the enormous potential points he would need in the future. But it’s okay, I’ll just hunt higher level ferocious beasts in the future. Maybe the rewards will also multiply tenfold. All I need to do now is to improve my strength so I can kill high-level ferocious beasts. Lin Chen thought it through again. After all, he was a player with a cheat, the opponents were all green players, so. What was the need to complain about the cheat being not overpowered enough? With that thought, Lin Chen eagerly took his stance to practice martial arts, ready to enjoy his first threefold reward. On the other side, in the service. Hall, Wang Yuan appeared at the commission window on time. Has Lin Chen gone out today? Wang Yuan asked first as he had developed a bit of a rivalry with Lin Chen so he subconsciously cared whether Lin Chen had gone to take on a commission. Captain Wang, Captain Lin hasn’t come to register for a task today, the receptionist replied honestly. Upon hearing this, a glint flashed in Wang Yuan’s eyes. He he, can’t hold on any longer, huh? The body can’t take. It’s… Wang Yuan thought to himself then looked up at the monthly star ranking. He was still in first place with Lin Chen trailing behind him with two B-level commission points. You can’t keep up, I won’t wait for you. I’ll widen the gap first, Wang Yuan thought. Wang Yuan had thoroughly studied Lin Chen’s habits and knew which commissions Lin Chen liked to take. Since they were competing, he decided to tackle the tasks on Lin Chen’s wishlist first. He then turned to the receptionist and said, register me for that B-level commission at Tongmu Ridge, I’ll go handle it today. Lin Chen entered the martial arts workshop at 7am and practiced straight until 9pm. By this time, most people. in the workshop could no longer hold on and began to leave one after another. Unless they were martial artists who had trained late the previous day and only came in around noon today, they could barely manage to stay. Jing Gu, aren’t you going to take a break? Peng Xiaosi said goodbye to Lin Chen before leaving. In fact, Peng Xiaosi had long since reached his limit, he was just a junior martial artist and couldn’t absorb and digest as much as Lin Chen. Practicing martial arts for a maximum of 10 hours a day was his limit. However, seeing Lin Chen so serious, Peng Xiaoxi looked up to him as an idol and a target to chase. So even though Peng Xiaoxi was exhausted, he didn’t leave. Instead, he used the equipment in the fitness area to do some simple stretching and exercises. It was unrelated to body refinement training, just ordinary physical exercise. Hmm, you should go rest, I still wanna practice for A. While, Lin Chen replied to Peng Xiaoxi as he put away his weapon. He had only practiced martial arts for 14 hours today. Even without the boost from the consumption reduction level 1 characteristic, Lin Chen could still practice for 15 hours. With the reduction in consumption characteristics, he could practice martial arts for 18 hours straight without any issues. He practiced until 1am, then had a late night snack, washed up, and went to bed, resuming at 7am. The next day. This way, he accumulated 54 points of proficiency in a single day. The efficiency was astonishing. In just two weeks, he broke through without any pressure. After a short rest, watching Peng Xiaoxi leave the martial arts workshop, Lin Chen scanned the room. At this moment, only a few people remained inside. Even Wu Yu and Guang and Xin Yu seemed ready to finish up and head back to their dorms. Lin Chen noticed the two of them whispering together. As if discussing something, their glances occasionally darting towards him. Lin Chen didn’t pay them any mind, uninterested in their actions, and continued to practice. Four hours later, Lin Chen stopped, feeling exhilarated. What a relief, it feels like I’ve completely drained myself. But the rewards are also gratifying, today I gained 54 proficiency points. Hashtag martial art, body refinement technique, minor achievement. 395 slash 1000, boost level 2, reduction level 1, hashtag combat skill, overlord spear technique, minor achievement 390 slash 1000, flash level 1, no special traits I just need 600 more proficiency points to. Breakthrough. If I keep gaining 54 points a day, it’ll only take 12 days. Lin Chen beamed with joy. A progress bar stretching over several months is truly tormenting for someone eager to level up. It’s not that Lin Shen lacked patience. In fact, it’s akin to students on earth who only have four to five months in a semester. But after school starts, they rely on winter and summer breaks. How hard it is to endure that feeling. Lin Shen felt just like that now. If it were less than two weeks, there would be much more hope. If only there were a core training room, doubling the gains and speeding things up. What a pity, with. Wang Yuan, that troublemaker, here, constantly suppressing my commission points. This guy would rather not use them himself, just to pressure me with commissions. His intentions are really malicious. Lin Chen sheathed the back into its holster and walked towards the gym equipment. I’ll stretch all my muscles for half an hour. Then I’ll go to the staff cafeteria and grab a few pounds of intermediate ferocious beast meat, sleeping tonight will be even more effective for recovery. Lin Chen thought. Previously, he didn’t have this condition, but now the martial arts workshop at Iron Mat Mountain had improved. Lin Chen approached a stretching machine, and just as he sat down, something went wrong. Whoa whoa. Suddenly, alarms blared throughout the martial arts workshop. Even the two color lights at the workshop entrance began to flash. Lin Chen was startled and immediately stood up from the stretching machine. No way, with this symptom, I thought I broke the machine and set off the alarm. Lin Chen regained his composure, glancing around, realizing the stretching machine was purely mechanical and didn’t even have a power cord. The alarm inside the workshop seemed to be connected to an external alarm system. What’s happening? Lin Chen looked curiously towards the outside of the workshop. It seemed there were some excited voices coming in. However, the alarm only lasted for several dozen seconds before stopping. It doesn’t seem like an enemy attack, there shouldn’t be any major issues. Sure enough, as the alarm ceased, the noisy voices outside gradually quieted down. Lin Shen didn’t dwell on it and continued his stretching exercises. He was no longer the only martial artist and backbone of Lin family village, now he was at the Iron Mat Mountain base. Lan Phan Company had a complete defense system, with well-trained hunting and guard teams. There was no need for him to rush to the walls at the slightest disturbance. This didn’t mean Lin Shen was cold-blooded, enjoying the benefits and treatment. of Lan Fang Company without considering its affairs as his own. In reality, Lin Chen understood that the company established a youth training camp not to cultivate martial artists to guard the walls of Iron Mat Mountain but to train even more powerful martial artists. If he were to repay the company, the only thing Lin Chen could do well at, the moment was to seize the time to level up, only at a higher level can one repay this kindness of being recognized. Otherwise, a mid-level martial artist could easily. be recruited into the hunting team with a standard employee contract from the Lan Fong company. Why should the training camp offer such good treatment? After stretching for about 20 minutes, Lin Chin finally stood up and slung the gun bag over his shoulder. At this moment he was the last person in the martial arts workshop preparing to turn off the lights and leave. Suddenly, two voices appeared at the entrance of the workshop, accompanied by hurried footsteps. Hey, managerly, I told you, Jingu, didn’t take any commissions today. We practiced martial arts together during the day, we were in the workshop the whole time, why don’t you believe me? This was Peng Xiao. Xi’s voice. The sound of footsteps echoed as he spoke, quickly entering the martial arts workshop. Where is he? There’s no one in his dormitory, and I don’t see him here. This was Li Ming’s voice, filled with doubt. In a corner of the workshop, Lin Chen was about to turn off the lights when he called out, Manager Li, are you looking for? Me? This caught the attention of both men, who quickly walked towards Lin Chen. Li Ming let out a sigh of relief. You really didn’t go out today, that’s great. Not going. Out is good, it’s good. If I had gone out, who knows what trouble I might have gotten into. Lin Chen asked in confusion, what trouble? Did you hear the alarm just? Now. Wang Yuan was attacked at Tongmu Ridge today, and two of his mid-level martial artists were killed in battle. He himself was also seriously injured. 3. Pickup. Trucks went out, and in the middle of the night, one pickup truck returned. The situation was urgent, so it triggered the guard’s alertness and set off the warning. Alarm. Lin Chen was also taken aback. Is that so? Do you mind telling me more details? Li Ming glanced back at Peng Shaoxi, then turned to Lin Chen with a meaningful look and said, I think this matter might really need to be discussed in detail with you. Lin Chen read something in Li Ming’s eyes, guessed a few things, and nodded. Alright, I just finished practicing martial arts. How about we go to the cafeteria and talk while we eat? Saying this, Lin Chen turned off the lights and the workshop end. Prepared to head to the cafeteria, with Li Ming and Peng Shaoxi following behind. After exiting the martial arts workshop, Lin Chen glanced back at Peng Shao Si, who was trailing behind. Didn’t you go to rest earlier? Haven’t you eaten yet? Upon hearing this, Peng Shao Si immediately replied, I did eat, but a few hours have passed, and I feel a bit hungry again. Anyway, the company cafeteria is free and unlimited. Lin Chen stopped in his tracks and looked seriously at Peng Shao Si. You’re not hungry. You’re just tired. Be good, children should sleep early and rise early to grow. Go back to the dormitory and sleep. Lin Chen instinctively guessed that Wang Yuan’s attack might have something to do with the Chen family. Otherwise, Li Ming wouldn’t have come to find him in the middle of the night. So he planned to send Ping Xiao Xi away. Not wanting him to know about this for now. Alright, then I’m not hungry. I’m going back to sleep. Fortunately, Pang Xiao Xi trusted Lin Chen. Seeing Lin Chen’s serious expression, he didn’t insist on having a late night snack and immediately turned to head back to the dormitory. After taking a few steps, Pang Xiao Xi turned back and said, Jinggu, I didn’t expect your fortune telling to be quite accurate. Where did you buy that almanac? Let me borrow it to take a look another day, it’s really accurate. Lin Chen was taken aback, looking at Peng Shaoxi in confusion, having completely forgotten the joke he made with him earlier in the morning. Seeing this, Peng Shaoxi, added, didn’t you say the almanac mentioned today was a bad day, forbidding going out to hunt, fearing there would be bloodshed? Wang Yuan went out to hunt and take commissions, and sure enough, it turned into bloodshed. Li Ming looked at Lin Chen with a suspicious gaze. Linxian blinked, wondering why Li Ming still seemed to suspect him of maliciously competing against Wang Yuan? How innocent. Peng Shaoxi. Stop talking nonsense, there’s no such thing as fortune-telling or almanacs. At your young age, don’t be superstitious. If you believe what others say, it will only harm you. Linxian had no choice but to scold Peng Shaoxi, telling him to hurry and leave. Time returned to noon as Wang Yuan drove with his team to Tongmu Ridge. He possessed combat power comparable to that of a high-level warrior. His subordinates included two experienced mid-level warrior hunters and nearly ten junior warriors. Thus, Wang Yuan’s small team moved through this wilderness with great confidence, completely unconcerned. Arriving in the wild felt like returning home. After all, there were few high-level ferocious beasts in the vicinity of Tejan Mountain and Anding Town. Aside from high-level ferocious beasts, there weren’t many other dangers. They drove smoothly to the small valley where the target, the Kudu, was located. There were no roads in the valley, so the group. got out of the car and walked along the stream. Before long, they arrived at a small valley of nearly a hundred square meters. The valley was not large, surrounded by mountains on all sides. However, it was picturesque, with a gentle stream flowing through. This place was surprisingly similar to the treasure land behind the wolf den, just slightly less impressive. On the small lawn, some replenishing grass and various herbs grew wildly. This was the factor that attracted the mid-level ferocious beast, the kudu, to linger. At that moment, three to five kudus were quietly grazing on the replenishing grass. Seeing the target appear, a smile of excitement spread across Wang Yuan’s face. This commission is too easy. Not only did we see the target right away, but it’s also in a valley. The ferocious beasts are trapped inside, they can’t escape, making it much easier to kill them. Fortunately, I took this commission in. Advance, otherwise, that kid would have taken advantage of it. Wang Yuan felt proud and turned to his subordinates, instructing, junior warriors and the firearms team, guard the valley entrance. The rest of you come with me to hunt the kudus. You all make sure to guard the valley entrance, don’t let the kudus escape from here. One junior warrior replied loudly, don’t worry, captain, there might be some mistakes in our fight against mid-level ferocious beasts, but with us and a dozen firearms guarding here, they won’t escape. Hearing this, Wang Yuan nodded in satisfaction. Exactly, we’ll guard the valley entrance, not a single one of them will escape from here. However, a strange voice suddenly interrupted Wang Yuan, causing his expression to change dramatically. Who is it? Who is it? Of course, it’s someone here to take you to meet the king of hell. Chen Dingcheng appeared at the valley entrance with four mid-level warriors blocking Wang Yuan’s team’s escape route. Upon seeing this, Wang Yuan’s pupils constricted. Opposite him were five mid-level warriors and the newcomers did not seem friendly, creating immense pressure. At the same time, Wang Yuan couldn’t help but feel puzzled. Who were they, and why had they come to block him here? The sound of rustling echoed from all directions. Wang Yuan had no time to think further and instinctively looked around. He saw that on the steep cliffs surrounding them, numerous wilderness hunters had appeared. Each one held firearms, aiming at Wang Yuan’s team. There were also many junior warriors armed with spears and bows, exuding a murderous aura. Seeing this, Wang Yuan’s heart sank to the bottom of the valley. Originally, with three against five, they were already at a disadvantage at the mid-level warrior level. Now, the other side was well prepared and had ambushed so many armed hunters. Damn it! What the hell is going on? Such a large force wouldn’t be nameless even within a radius of hundreds of miles. Who are they, and why are they here to ambush me? Could they be competitors from the Hundred Cities League, trying to eliminate me with such tactics? In the midst of the crisis, many thoughts flashed through Wang Yuan’s mind, but he quickly dismissed them, even among all the young. training warriors in the company, his potential was not the greatest. It wasn’t worth using such underhanded tactics. Perhaps it’s a misunderstanding? Wang Yuan thought of this and, looked up at Chen Dingcheng. He had come down from the headquarters of the Lanfang Company and was not a local warrior of Tijian Mountain so he did not recognize the Chen family’s standard uniform. He was even less familiar with the head of the Chen family and their experts because he originally came to this broken place in the countryside with a body. Worth a thousand gold, just to see some resources and upgrade to a high-level martial artist. Once his goal was achieved, he would return to the company headquarters. The area of Tejun Mountain is not small, he didn’t need to go around recognizing every hero, as he had neither the time nor the inclination. Friend, who exactly are you? We have no grievances or enmities, is there some misunderstanding? Wang Yuan looked at Chen Dingcheng, still pondering whether there was a misunderstanding. Chen Dingcheng looked at Wang Yuan, already burning with anger. He had finally caught this thing. Like Wang Yuan, Chen Dingcheng had never seen Lin Chen, and there were no cameras in Nding town. Chen Dingcheng only. Learned from others that Lin Chen was a very young intermediate martial artist skilled with a gun. Coincidentally, Wang Yuan’s family was part of the senior management of Lan Fong. Company, and Lan Fong Company’s gun techniques were among their most prized combat skills. So, by sheer coincidence, Wang Yuan was also holding A. Thus, combining the analysis. From his subordinates’ intelligence on martial artists, Chen Dingcheng naturally concluded that the Wang Yuan in front of him was Lin Chen. After being killed by Lin Chen, losing a nephew and suffering the loss of his left and right arms, Chen Dingcheng had no desire for any further communication upon seeing Lin Chen. No grievances, no enmities, what a fine statement. Make your move. Chen Dingcheng shouted loudly and the firearms hunters on the hillside opened fire first, causing a cacophony in the valley. Then, bullets and arrows flew together. Wang Yuan and his intermediate martial artist subordinates could still dodge and evade but his junior martial artist subordinates were instantly injured and the ordinary hunters fell to the ground. Seeing this, Wang Yuan’s heart shattered. He hadn’t expected the other side to skip any communication and directly resort to killing. Stop. I am the vice-captain of the Tianjin Mountain Youth Training Camp of Lan Fan Company. Are you sure you want to make an enemy of Lan Fan Company by acting without distinguishing? Right from wrong? Wang Yuan shouted sternly, naively thinking this was a misunderstanding. When he mentioned Lan Fan Company, he believed the other side would consider it and stop. To talk things over. After all, Lan Fan Company still held some status in the entire southwestern region. And Wang Yuan’s family was also part of Lan Fan Company’s senior management. Usually, when misunderstandings occurred in the wilderness, mentioning this would be effective. In most cases, others would give some face. Little did he know, his shout only. Made Chen Dingqing even angrier. The last time he sent Chen Zhang to Tiezhan Mountain to demand someone, he was humiliated. Later, Chen Dingcheng learned that at that time, Lin Chen was not yet considered part of Lan Fang Company but joined afterward. Moreover, he quickly rose to the position of vice-captain of the youth training camp. What a Lan Fang Company. What a vice-captain of the training team. I’m killing the vice-captain. Brothers of the Demon Suppression Army, guard the valley. Chen family members, follow me, leave no one behind. Chen Dingcheng instructed the intermediate martial artists on either side and then charged into the valley. Two intermediate martial artists from the Chun family quickly, followed suit. The two intermediate martial artists from the Demon Suppression Army were still somewhat taken aback, looking at each other in confusion. They didn’t understand. They had come to hunt fierce beasts and raid, how had they suddenly torn their faces with Lan Fang company? Mr. Li, are you saying that that old guy Chen Dingching personally? mobilized, bringing four intermediate martial artists, dozens of junior martial artists, and over a hundred firearms hunters? Just to ambush Wang Yuan at Tongmu Ridge? Lin Chen? Asked nonchalantly, chewing on barbecued beast meat and spitting out bone fragments. Li Ming glanced at Lin Chen with a complex expression. Aren’t you clear in your heart whether it was to ambush Wang Yuan? Why would the Chen family ambush Wang Yuan? They have no grievances or enmities, what are they after? Lin Chen paused in his action of stuffing. meat into his mouth, feeling a bit embarrassed. To be honest, after hearing about Wang Yuan’s experience, Lin Chen felt a little scared. Chen Dingcheng had mobilized such a large force to Tongmu Ridge, it was definitely to lie in wait for him.If it weren’t for Lin Chen accumulating enough potential points yesterday, he would definitely have gone to Tongmu Ridge today. Because Lin Chen wakes up earlier than Wang Yuan every day, Lin Chen would inevitably receive the commission for Tongmu Ridge before Wang Yuan, if it were Lin Chen. leading Peng Xiaoxi and Han Wanchan’s team, and they were cornered by the Chen family in the Chiang Ma Valley. Whether they could escape with half a breath left like Wang Yuan is really hard to say. What frightens Lin Chen the most is that the Chen family, like a venomous snake, has been keeping an eye on his movements. They actually guessed that Lin Chen would go to Tongmu Ridge. The feeling of being seen through and controlled by others is truly terrifying once experienced. However, the Chen family is quite skilled at analyzing intelligence but their information is still accurate enough. They couldn’t even distinguish between me and Wang Yuan, as long as it’s the vice-captain of the youth training camp. They attacked together. Lin Chen thought to himself. This time, Wang Yuan was purely helping him avoid disaster. Uh, is Captain Wang okay? It’s too late today, I’ll bring some fruit and milk to visit him tomorrow? Is there a convenience store in the branch? I haven’t had time to check it out these past few days. Lin Chen said weakly. Li Ming shot. A glance at Lin Chen inside, not really. Although Wang Yuan is the second strongest martial artist in the branch after me, he is still at the intermediate martial artist level. The Chen family was fully prepared and had the advantage of ambush and terrain. You know, in that situation, even if I unknowingly fell into their ambush, I would suffer. A great loss. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen couldn’t help but shrink his neck. Even the official high-level martial artist Li Ming acknowledged that the Chen family’s ambush was very dangerous. Fortunately, it wasn’t him. Previously, Lin Chen had some thoughts, believing he was quite formidable among intermediate martial artists. In the wilderness, he wasn’t that afraid of the Chen family, if he couldn’t win, he could still run. He had that mindset when he went on an adventure and experienced hunting yesterday. Now it seems he was really lucky. The Chen family has over a hundred firearms, but they didn’t pose too much of a threat to Wang Yuan and the two intermediate martial artists. However, it greatly restricted their movements, making them hindered at every turn. In that situation, Chen Dingcheng led two Chen family experts to attack and the two sides became entangled. In battle, soon, the two intermediate martial artists under Wang Yuan were killed. Moreover, the head of the Chen family, Chen Dingcheng, was also just a step away from being a high-level martial artist. If it were a one-on-one fight, Chen Dingcheng might not be Wang Yuan’s opponent. He doesn’t have Wang Yuan’s youth and endurance. But after the Intermediate martial artists under Wang Yuan were killed, the Chen family’s experts were free to surround Wang Yuan, and he couldn’t hold on any longer. Li Ming was relaying the details he must have learned from Wang Yuan to Lin Chen. Both sides were fighting fiercely, stuffing recovery pills into their mouths like candy. In the end, Wang Yuan couldn’t. Withstand the overwhelming numbers, he went all out and directly consumed several recovery pills. His strength instantly recovered to about 70-80%, and he desperately killed two. of the Chen family’s experts and severely injured Chen Dingcheng, barely managing to escape. However, he also had one arm chopped off by Chen Dingcheng and suffered the backlash from the powerful effects of the recovery pills. When the driver brought him back to Tiejun Mountain, he was left with only half his life. Lin Chen’s expression became complicated as he listened to Li Ming recount the ordeal. If it had been him there, he probably wouldn’t have made it back at all, at least he wouldn’t have had those recovery pills. Aren’t. There’s still two intermediate martial artists from the Demon Suppression Army guarding the valley entrance? How did they let Wang Yuan escape? Lin Chen still caught a point of doubt and expressed his confusion. Upon hearing this, Li Ming shot another fierce glare at Lin Chen. It was this jinx that provoked the Chen family, causing Wang Yuan to be seriously injured. What? From your tone, it sounds like Wang Yuan shouldn’t have come back alive? Lin Chen quickly put down the roasted meat in his hand, waving his hands to indicate. That wasn’t what he meant. No, I absolutely didn’t mean that. To be honest, I have never met Wang Yuan, I don’t know him at all. I have no grudges or complaints, so why would? I have such thoughts. Mr. Li, you can’t just slander me like that. Li Ming showed a skeptical expression on his face and looked at Lin Chen, saying, I heard that you too have been at odds recently competing for the monthly star by brushing commissions? Lin Chen quickly replied, that’s not true. Even if we are competing for the monthly star, isn’t that just a normal competition among colleagues? It’s like the clerks at the weapon shop competing for the top sales, how could it possibly turn into real animosity? Mr. Li, believe. Me, I also feel very sorry for Captain Wong’s injury. I was just curious when I asked that. In fact, after hearing Peng Shosi’s words, Lin Shin did have some disdain for Wang. Yuan, the second generation heir. Relying on his family’s strength, he came to the branch to snatch resources when he couldn’t get them from the headquarters. But to say that Lin… Chen harbored hatred towards Wang Yuan because of this and hoped something bad would happen to him was not the case. Seeing this, Li Ming said, the intermediate warriors of the Demon Suppression Army are, after all, part of the military hierarchy. They wouldn’t dare to truly strike against the mid-level management of the Lan Fang Company until they received a clear order from Nguoxiong of Nding Town. Moreover, at that time, Wang Yuan was on drugs and in a berserk state, even if two intermediate warriors dared to block him. They wouldn’t have the strength of Chen Dingcheng and would still be killed by Wang Yuan. So that’s how it is. I thought the head of the Chen family could directly command the demon. Suppression army. Lin Chen mumbled, not knowing when he had stuffed his mouth with barbecue again. Li Ming shot him an annoyed glance and said, I’m telling you this to remind. You to stay low-key recently and not go out. The Chen family would really do anything to deal with you. I understand, thank you for your concern and care, Mr. Li. Lin Chen. Nodded in agreement. Ha. Wait a minute, Mr. Li. But wait, Mr. Li. The old man Chen Dingcheng has been severely injured by Wang Yuan and the remaining intermediate experts of the Chen family have also been killed. Doesn’t that mean the Chen family currently has no ability to deal with me? Wouldn’t it be safer for me to go out now? Li Ming was taken. A back, staring blankly at Lin Chen. It seemed that what Lin Chen said made some sense. It seemed that his late night warning to Lin Chen was ultimately a futile effort? Wang. Yuan had nearly lost his life and exhausted the family support he brought from the headquarters. Instead, he had solved a big problem for Lin Chen? Li Ming looked at Lin Chen and sighed slightly. Well, in the end, he had misjudged the situation, making a pointless move and creating a blunder. Feeling a bit embarrassed, Li Ming was suddenly unwilling to chat with Lin Chen anymore and got up to leave. Wait a minute, Mr. Li. To his surprise, Lin Chen called him back again. Li Ming turned back with a stern face, looking at Lin Chen, silently. asking if there was anything else. If Captain Wang is seriously injured and hanging by a thread, does that mean he has to return to the headquarters to recuperate? Li Ming. Nodded, Wang Yuan has resources at home, and the medical conditions at the headquarters are better. Of course, he will be sent back to the headquarters as soon as it gets light. Upon hearing this, Ling Chen’s eyes turned, and he said, then doesn’t that mean his ranking for the monthly star won’t count? He won’t be at the branch, so we can’t just leave. The core training room empty for him just because he’s number one. Li Ming’s expression changed immediately, staring intently at Lin Chen. At this moment, this guy was thinking. About the core training room first, did he have no humanity or compassion? Wang Yuan ended up in such a situation and this guy bore some responsibility for it. Li Ming said. Coldly, special circumstances require special handling. If the number one cannot use the core training room due to special circumstances, it will naturally be passed on to number two. Seeing this, Lin Chin realized that Li Ming had misunderstood and quickly explained, Mr. Li, don’t get me wrong. I just plan to use the core training room to quickly upgrade to an advanced warrior. Captain Wang and I are colleagues, and now he’s helping me clear up a huge mess. The bond of colleagues has long been comparable to that of brothers. If that old thief Chin dares to harm Captain Wang, isn’t that like cutting off my own brother’s hand? In less than a week, I’ll break through and head to Andingtown, and I will personally take Chin Ding Ching’s dog head to avenge Captain Wang. Upon hearing this, Li Ming couldn’t help but twitch the corner of his eye. How could there be such shameless people? In the world? He keeps saying he will kill Chen Dingcheng to avenge Captain Wong. Is that really Captain Wong’s revenge, or is it just that you didn’t wipe your own ass clean? Truly shameless, right? And to say he would head to ending town in a week, wait, a week? Rapidly advancing to a high-level warrior? What did you say? In a week, you will. Advance to a high-level warrior. When Lin Chen said this, Li Ming stopped in his tracks. His expression was no longer indifferent, he immediately turned back and sat down across. From Lin Chen. He stared seriously into Lin Chen’s eyes. Yes, in a week. Lin Chen shrugged and said nonchalantly. But when I say a week, I mean a week in the core training room. If there is no core training room, it might take a bit longer. Upon hearing this, Li Ming’s eyes flickered. A bit longer, how long is that? About 12 days, at most. 13 days. Lin Chen answered truthfully. Hey. Li, what are you doing? Calm down, you’re a responsible person, why are you so flustered? When Li Ming heard Lin Shen say that he could advance to a high-level warrior in just over 10 days, he couldn’t help but get excited and stood up, leaning forward with his hands on Lin Shen’s shoulders and arms, probing. Lin Shen, why are you so sure you only need a little over 10 days to advance? Li Ming asked suspiciously while probing. Uh, I was already close to advancing. Before I joined the company, didn’t I custom order a high-level alloy weapon? At that time, I was preparing to have the weapon ready just in time for the advancement to a high-level warrior. Li Ning nodded. Lin Chen indeed had a custom-made high-level alloy weapon, which took more than two months. And high-level alloy weapons weigh two to three hundred pounds, which only high-level warriors can handle. Li, you know I came from the Summer Forge, where the conditions are poor. In that kind of environment at Summer Forge, I hadn’t even seen intermediate ferocious beast meat, yet I was confident I could advance to a high-level warrior in two to three months. Now that I’m at Iron Blanket Mountain, with all conditions, Matt, isn’t it strange to advance early? Not strange. Li Ming nodded in agreement but still looked at Lin Chen with suspicion. The conditions at Iron Blanket Mountain allow you to save some time, so it’s certainly not strange to focus on martial arts and advance early. But Lin Chen, are you really 15 years old? It’s the strangest thing, that you haven’t turned 16 and are already a high-level warrior. Li Ming’s voice was excited, disbelief flashing in his eyes. Lin Chan chuckled, what’s so strange about it? It’s just exceptional talent. My teacher, old Wang, even said I’m a prodigy. He also said it wouldn’t be surprising if I became a martial saint before 30. Lin Chan couldn’t. Explain his golden finger, so he just rambled to fool Li Ming. Who would have thought that upon hearing this, Li Ming would nod in deep agreement. Exceptional talent, ha? Truly exceptional talent, what exceptional talent? At this rate, you might really become a leader level figure before 30. Li Ming muttered, his eyes sparkling. No, I need. To report to headquarters and revise your potential rating. We must ensure that headquarters pays enough attention to you. Of course, this is assuming you’re not lying to. Mian can really advance to a high-level warrior in a short time. Lin Chen replied, Is there any doubt? Li, just wait. Once I advance and take down the Chen family, you’ll. Know whether it’s true or not. It’s definitely true. By the way, can that high-level alloy weapon spear speed up the delivery? If I can catch up, I’ll take it to meet the. Blood of the Chen family. Li Ming saw Lin Chen’s serious expression and his solemn vow. He immediately believed Lin Chen a bit more. There was no need for Lin Chen to joke about such matters. With this thought, Li Ming’s expression suddenly became serious and he released Lin Chen, taking a seat first. Lin Chen, listen to me. Even if you really advance to a high-level martial artist, you can’t go to Anding Town. If Lin Chen truly managed to advance smoothly in a short time, then the talent and potential he displayed would rank among. the best even in all the genius training camps under the Lan Fang Company. He could be considered the youngest among all the high-level martial artists in the Lan Fang Company. This would greatly increase Lin Chen’s value to the point that even the company president would pay attention to him and train him seriously. A high-level martial artist, even if they die, should die on the path to advancing to a higher level of martial arts. They must not take risks lightly and fall in a place like Andingtown. They cannot die in some petty squabbles in such a remote and impoverished area. What do you mean? Isn’t it said that most of the intermediate martial artists of the Chen family are dead, and Chen Dingcheng is seriously injured? Or does the Chen family still have powerful firearms like mortars and barrets? Lin Chen asked in confusion. What do you mean by barret? Li Ming muttered in puzzlement. Seeing Lin Chen looking up at the sky with no intention of explaining, Li Ming continued, there are no heavy artillery, but the Chen family does have about a hundred semi -automatic firearms, which don’t pose much of a threat to high-level martial artists. The main issue is still Anding Town, the Demon Suppression Army, and and Gua Xiong. If Chen Dingqing died in the wild then he would just be dead and and Gua Xiong wouldn’t rush out to avenge him. But if someone were to storm into Anding Town and massacre the Chen family, and Gua Xiong would definitely not sit idly by. As he spoke, Li Ming looked at Lin Chen seriously and said earnestly, and Gua Xiong is the captain of the Demon Suppression Army. Although he is a bit older than me, he is not yet old. He is in his prime and has been a high-level martial artist longer than I have, with deep accumulation and formidable strength. Most importantly, the demon suppression army under him has a combination battle technique that can form a killing formation. A formation of low-level martial artists can contend with intermediate martial artists while a formation of intermediate martial artists can contend with high-level martial artists. And Guoxiong has nearly 10 intermediate martial artists stationed in Andingtown. This means that the Demon Suppression Army in Andingtown has the combat power equivalent to two decent high-level martial artists. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen couldn’t help but lower his eyes. He had witnessed the killing formation of the Demon Suppression Army during his time with the Xia Duo. Martial Team. Indeed, as Li Ming said, several low-level martial artists could combine to unleash an overwhelming force. If that were the case, it would indeed be quite troublesome. With this thought, Lin Chen felt a bit frustrated and choked up. He had always thought that once he advanced to a high-level martial artist, he would completely eliminate the threat posed by the Chen family. Although Lin Chen himself had never feared the Chen family, he was afraid that they would react and target his hometown. Leaving this risk was like having a small fishbone stuck in his throat. It wasn’t a big problem, but it was uncomfortable. Mr. Li, I’ve always had a question. You said that the Demon Suppression Army, as an organization, why do they protect the Chen family? With someone like Nguishong, the captain of the Demon Suppression Army station in Andingtown, why does he tolerate the existence of such a large family as the Chen family in Andingtown sharing the resources and benefits of the town? Lin Chen raised his doubts. He simply couldn’t understand why an organization like the Demon Suppression Army, which in his view resembled a military government in a post-apocalyptic world, would allow the Chen family to hold the title of Deputy Mayor of Andingtown. Moreover, they even indulged the Chen family in maintaining a force of martial artists just below the 100-man team of the Demon Suppression Army. It truly left one perplexed.Li Ming glanced at Lin Chen with some appreciation. You’ve hit the nail on the head. Actually, the Chen family was just an ordinary martial artist. Family in Nding Town over 30 years ago. They probably registered a hunter’s license with the Demon Suppression Army in Nding Town and made a living doing odd jobs and casual commissions for them, like those wilderness martial artists. Their rise has only happened in the past 20 years or so. Chen Dingchang had a sister who was quite good-looking, and was also a martial artist. Unlike his father, Chen Dingchang was not honest but rather skilled in management, he found an opportunity to give his sister to a captain in the Demon Suppression Army as a concubine. This is how the Chen family quickly developed and grew, establishing numerous connections within the Demon Suppression Army system. Listening to the secrets of the Chen family’s development, Lin Chen couldn’t help but feel a bit dazed, staring blankly at Li Ming. A captain in the Demon Suppression Army? A. High-level martial artist? It seemed like new terms were emerging that Lin Shen had never heard of, his understanding of the wilderness was still too limited. How is that possible? That was a captain from Tian Gui City in the Demon Suppression Army, an elite martial artist at the 8th level back then. So many years have passed and now his strength is even. More unfathomable. Lin Shen shrank his neck, feeling somewhat helpless, selling his sister to be a concubine for a captain in the Demon Suppression Army in exchange for development. opportunities? But that was decades ago, just a concubine. Even if his sister was beautiful in her youth, she must have aged by now. Did that captain truly love his sister? So much that he still treasures her as a gem even in her old age, and is still willing to take special care of the Chen family? Li Ming glanced at Lin Chen, wondering what kind of nonsense he was saying. However, he still explained, not really, Chen Dingqing’s sister died a few years ago during a large-scale flood in Tiangui City. She has been dead for several years now. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen relaxed. Thankfully, the plot hadn’t taken a melodramatic turn. Otherwise, he would have been quite upset. But Li Ming, immediately added, however, don’t underestimate Chen Dingqing’s martial arts talent he loves to study. In the early years, while his sister was still around, how many benefits and resources did he extract from Tian Gui City? At the height of the Chen family’s power, he almost suppressed the demon suppression army and other forces in In Ding town, monopolizing all the resources of the town for himself. With such abundant resources, although Qin Dingqing struggled to improve his martial arts, he could only pile up to the threshold of a mid-level martial artist without breaking through. Since his hopes of advancing were slim, he naturally began to cultivate his offspring and nephews. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen immediately exclaimed, that’s the golden blade Chen Tang and the likes of Qin Zhang, right? Oh, I heard that Qin Jing is also one of them, but Qin Jing is mediocre, unable to even rise to a mid-level martial artist and ended up guarding a post. Li Ming nodded, then shook his head. The people you mentioned are indeed martial artists. Cultivated by Chen Dingcheng, but they are not the most outstanding. The one truly cultivated by the Chen family who stands out the most is Chen Zhengwa, Chen Dingcheng’s own son. Lin Chen blinked and said, the old man himself is just Dingcheng, yet he named his son Zhengwa. That’s quite a grand name, huh? What achievements does Chen Zhengwa have? What strength is he even alive? Li Ming rolled his eyes at Lin Chen and warned, if you keep being so reckless and unaware of the gravity of the situation, even if you die, he won’t. What strength? A junior martial artist at 14, a mid-level martial artist at 16, entered the Demon Suppression Army’s youth training camp in Tiangui City at 18, and a high-level martial artist at 22. Now, although he is only 24, he already holds an important position in the Demon Suppression Army in Tiangui City, and has gained the favor of a captain. Chen Zhenghua not only has outstanding talent and martial arts skills but also learned the knack for research from Chen Dingcheng, with The captain’s favor, he naturally climbed the ranks and I heard he even held a master apprentice banquet a year ago. Damn! Lin Chen exclaimed, dropping the roasted meat bone. In his hand.He immediately lost his appetite. Are you saying that the Chen family has a young high-level martial artist serving as a captain in the Demon Suppression Army in? Taianguiching? And this high-level martial artist has a master who is an elite martial artist and a thousand-man captain in the Demon Suppression Army. So and Guoxiang from Anding. Town definitely won’t sit idly by while I cause trouble for the Chun family. Even if I succeed in a sneak attack, I would still have to face Chen Jinghua’s pursuit afterward. And even his cheap master? Li Ming nodded in agreement with Lin Chen’s statement but added, the term cheap master is from a year ago. Recently, that thousand man captain in. The demon suppression army has been promoted to vice commander of Taianguiching and Chen Jinghua has already referred to him as his adoptive father. Lin Chen lowered his head. Looking at a pile of bones on his plate, lost in thought. All alone, Lin Chen’s goal in upgrading his martial arts had been to completely eradicate the Chen family and ending town. After all, since Lin Chen arrived in this world, the conflict with the Wild Wolf Village had already linked him to the Chen family. Completely wiping out the Chen family had almost become Lin Chen’s obsession in martial arts. Now that he finally had a chance to become a high -level martial artist, the news he received told him that the Chen family was not so easy to provoke. Even becoming a high-level martial artist required careful consideration. This left Lin Chen feeling somewhat frustrated, it was no longer just about the unappetizing barbecue in front of him, but rather that even the prospect of being a high-level martial artist seemed unappealing. After some contemplation, Lin Chen felt a bit helpless. This is just too ridiculous. A 22-year-old high-level martial artist isn’t that impressive, he’s not even as good as I am. Why does he get to cling to the big shots? Lin Chen internally complained. In fact, Chen Jinghua’s status as a high-level martial artist was not something Lin Chen should care about. It was just that there would inevitably be some other troubles following this. Lin Chen was quite annoyed by this kind of murky, unresolved hatred in relationships. Lin Chen raised his head to look at Li Ming. Li, tell me honestly, does our company have any big shots at the level of a vice commander in the demon suppression army that I can cling to? After I take care of Chen Dingchang and Chen Zhengwa, can you help me fend off the pressure from their adoptive father? Li Ming saw the determination in Lin Chen’s eyes and knew he was still unwilling to give up on this idea. He couldn’t help but glance at him helplessly. However, Li Ming still explained, yes, of course there are. If we didn’t have anyone at the level of a vice commander in the demon suppression army, how could our Lan Fong company occupy a mine and do business in front of these military leaders? However, the elite martial artists and above in the company are all stationed at the headquarters. If you truly become a high-level martial artist and demonstrate astonishing potential, you will be summoned to the headquarters and then you will have the chance to meet them. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s previously conflicted expression relaxed slightly. I’ll first advance to a high-level martial artist, then take out Chen Dingcheng in Chen Zhenggua and then head to the Lan Fang Company headquarters. Isn’t that a perfect closed loop? Lin Chen thought to himself, his eyes, sparkling with renewed determination. He stood up and said to Li Ming, in that case, it’s not a big deal. The Chen family definitely has to be dealt with, otherwise, I’ll have a mental demon and my martial arts will be even harder to progress. I’ll go check the core training room tomorrow to see the results and strive to advance to a high-level martial artist as soon as possible. Don’t delay too long, if that old Gaichen Dingcheng recovers and heals his injuries. It’ll take even more effort then. Since it was Lin Chen’s. First time entering the core training room, and because he had boasted about advancing in a week, Li Ming personally took Lin Chen to the core training room. Actually, the official. Name of the training room at the Taizhan Mountain Branch is the Double Speed Training Room. However, since there is only this one training room at Taijian Mountain, and it is located in the core area of the mine, everyone is used to calling it the core training room. Li Ming drove the internal shuttle electric cart, taking Lin Chen deep into the base while explaining. So it’s called the double-speed training room. No wonder Xiao Xi told me the training in here can achieve twice the result with half the effort. Lin Chen muttered, then asked Li Ming, I heard Xiao Xi say that there are even higher multiplier training rooms at the company headquarters, right? Are there really triple and quadruple training rooms? Li Ming drove past a guard checkpoint where the guard approached seriously to inspect and scrutinize. Even though the driver was the boss of Taijan Mountain, the guard strictly enforced the regulations. It seemed that the defenses here were quite tight. Taking advantage of the guard’s inspection, Li Ming turned back to explain, that’s right. The company headquarters indeed has triple and quadruple training rooms. However, there aren’t many of them, and even the senior warriors can’t get enough, so they are very scarce. Training resources. Most intermediate warriors don’t even qualify to use them. For intermediate warriors, the double training rooms at the branch are already the best option. The allocation of training rooms by Lan Fang Company is based on contribution. The contribution of senior elite warriors is obviously greater than that of junior and intermediate. Warriors. This is why Wang Yuan came to Taizong Mountain. After Lin Shen understood this, he curiously looked outside the car. Along the way, the shuttle bus passed several. Checkpoints. Starting from the office building’s training workshop, entering the so-called double training room via the shuttle bus had numerous barriers. The density of guards here was several times tighter than the walls and gates of Taizhan Mountain. But that wasn’t the most astonishing part. The strangest thing was that, apart from the outer defense line, facing outward, the further one went inside, the defense lines faced inward. When Lin Chen and the others passed the last checkpoint, Lin Chen saw several intermediate warriors, fully armed wandering around. The defense line even had dark machine gun turrets pointing into the large pit as if afraid something might burst out from within. What is the guard? Team afraid of? Why are the gun barrels facing inward instead of outward? A question flashed through Lin Chen’s mind. Before he could voice it, the shuttle bus came to a stop. The shuttle bus halted outside the last defense line and Li Ming led Lin Chen to walk in. The full view of the tightly guarded area appeared before Lin Chen. So this is an open pit. Mine. What appeared before Linchen was a massive pit, resembling a giant trumpet sprouting from the ground. The opening at the top was wide, tapering down to a smaller size. As it went deeper, surrounding the pit were winding makeshift roads, bustling with trucks and excavators at work, as well as miners holding various equipment. That’s right, this is. The core mining area of our Taizhan Mountain Base. If it weren’t for the existence of this surveying, there wouldn’t be a Taizhan Mountain Base at all, Li Ming explained upon. Seeing Linchen’s reaction. So this is where intermediate and advanced alloy materials are produced? Lin Chen quickly asked. Intermediate and advanced alloys are crucial materials for manufacturing alloy weapons. In fact, Lin Chen also had a place that produced primary alloy materials, which was Zaya Jayagu and Xiaoduo. However, Zaya Jayagu was a very small iron ore vein, primarily yielding iron ore, with only a little material suitable for making primary alloys. The Zaya Jayagu vein was tiny compared to the medium to large-scale mining. site of Taizhan Mountain, which had begun to be mechanized. Zaya Jayagu was more like a private family coal mine. That’s right, the main body of this pit is actually a type of red copper ore. But we don’t mine red copper ore here, we only extract the associated mutated red copper essence. These red copper essences, depending on their density, can be combined with beast materials to produce intermediate and advanced alloys, Li Ming explained, adding, the high purity red copper essence is the main material for the advanced. Alloy spear you ordered. Let’s go, we’ll take the elevator down to the bottom of the pit where the training room is. After saying that, Li Ming walked onto a small iron framework. Passage and led Lin Shen into the elevator. They went straight down to the bottom of the pit. We’re here, go through this iron door and inside is the double training room. Li. Ming brought Lin Shen to a metal fence at the bottom of the mine pit pointing to a tunnel ahead that was locked by an iron gate. Lin Shen looked at this scene, his face filled with confusion. He turned to Li Ming in doubt, is this it? Lin Chen had always heard about the core training room, so he naturally assumed it would be a place with a strong sense of sophistication. However, he didn’t expect that Li Ming would bring him to the bottom of the mine and casually point to a mine tunnel, claiming it was the core training room. Lin Chen was somewhat skeptical, wasn’t this just an inconspicuous mine tunnel left behind by miners? Moreover, through the gap in the iron gate, he could see the end of the tunnel. At a glance, it was only a few dozen meters deep, and the widest area was less than a hundred square meters. This is it, this is the most core area of the iron felt mountain mine. So this is the core training room, no problem with that. As Li Ming explained, he gestured to take out the key to unlock the iron gate in front of them. By the way, if you want to use the core training room in the future, remember to make a reservation at the service desk a day in advance to get the key. And remember to return it promptly the next day after use. The monthly leaderboard number 1 has the right to reserve, but if you don’t make a reservation, number 2 or number 3 on the leaderboard can also apply too. Use the training room. After all, number one can’t monopolize the usage rights and leave the training room vacant, right? After opening the door, Li Ming tossed the key to Lin. Shannon stepped into the training room first. Lin Chen followed behind. Once inside, he realized the truth, it was just a mine tunnel. Perhaps for the convenience of martial arts. Practice, the ground had been slightly leveled. The walls of the cave still bore the marks of pickaxes, showing heavy signs of manual mining. Some rough pipelines were also laid out. Hanging from the ceiling, which was four to five meters high, were a few bright lights that illuminated the cave quite well. Aside from that, there were no extra decorations or arrangements. Director Li, are you sure practicing martial arts here will yield twice the result with half the effort? After glancing around the environment, Lin Chen raised his doubts again. Seeing Li Ming nod in confirmation, Lin Chen’s expression became even more bewildered. Why is that? What’s the principle? Li Ming glanced at Lin Chen and replied. If you really want to know the principle, it’s a long story. No problem, I love to hear it, please tell me. Lin Chen showed a thirst for knowledge, feeling like a novice since arriving in this world. The 10 years of studying hard in his previous life, playing games, and reading novels had no relevance at this moment. No matter what he encountered, he was just confused. Could it be similar to the caves and blessed lands in Shinsha novels, with a special aura of heaven and earth? Lin Chen cautiously speculated, drawing from the knowledge he gained from reading novels in his past life. Li Ming looked at Lin Chen with some confusion. Although I don’t know what Xinxian novels are or what you mean by the aura of heaven and earth. But what you said about the aura of heaven and earth does have a bit of similarity to the situation here. There is indeed an unusual aura here. Lin Chen exclaimed, so does that mean this place really is a blessed land? But it doesn’t seem like it. Aren’t the legendary blessed lands filled with the sounds of birds and fragrant flowers full of auspicious beasts? Li Ming rolled his eyes at Lin Chen and said, this place produces red copper essence, a piece of high purity red copper essence the size of a palm can weigh dozens of pounds, worth more than gold. Isn’t that better than the sounds of birds and fragrant flowers? Can’t it be considered auspicious? Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s expression froze, and his mind immediately caught up. Li Ming’s words made sense. Moreover, Lin Chen grasped the key point in Li Ming’s statement. So, the reason. This place can produce these mid to high grade alloy materials is also because there is an unusual aura here. Li Ming nodded in appreciation. That’s right, this is the reason the training room appears at the core of the mine. It’s not that the unusual aura exists because this is the core of the mine. It’s not that, but because this energy has existed. Here first, it has continuously infected these ordinary red copper ores over the years, causing them to mutate into mid to high grade alloy material, red copper essence. So, do you understand now? Lin Chen’s eyes widened filled with clear wisdom, though he was still somewhat confused. Li Ning’s explanation was a bit convoluted and his mind was still processing. There is an energy here that can cause ordinary red copper ore to mutate into red copper essence. So, martial artists can also leverage this energy to gain benefits in their training. Does that mean that if there are other plants or animals around this energy, instead of red copper ore, they would also experience some form of mutation? Lin Chen murmured to himself. He recalled the medicinal herb field in the valley behind the wild wolf village, where he felt something was different when he arrived. However, the energy in that valley was probably not very pronounced, and it could only nurture some energy-replenishing herbs. Were these energy-replenishing herbs mutated from ordinary plants or herbs? Very clever, you actually deduced the reason for the mutation of wild animals. Li Ming’s eyes lit up as he smiled at Lin Chen. No wonder you have the confidence to become a high-level martial artist at 15, your mind is sharp. You’re right, if such energy suddenly appeared in the wilderness, it would affect the mutation of surrounding flora and fauna. Ordinary plants would grow larger and sturdier, while plants with medicinal properties would see their effects multiply, and animals that are infected would mutate into ferocious beasts. Humans practice martial arts, and mid- to high-level martial artists gain the ability to break stones and split rocks with their mortal bodies, while higher-level martial artists can even be compared to land deities. Essentially, this is also a form of mutation, similar to the principles of animal mutation. So training under this energy will yield better results. Does that mean I’m also a kind of ferocious beast? No, I’m human, a beast in name, I should be called a ferocious person. Lin Chen instinctively looked down at himself. Li Ming’s explanation, while helping Lin Chen barely understand why the training room had enhancement effects, led him to a new question. Mr. Li. Since training in this cave allows martial artists to level up quickly, why don’t we make this cave a bit larger so more people can come in to train? I saw an excavator outside. Just now, it shouldn’t be hard to enlarge the cave, right? Li Ming glanced at Lin Chen. What do you think? This cave isn’t small as it is, two or three people can train inside. Without issue. Do you think we haven’t tried it before? Lin Chen immediately transformed into a curious child, eager for knowledge. Li Ming sighed and explained, the great of. This red copper essence vein isn’t high, even the yield of high purity red copper essence is quite rare. If we had to classify it, it would only be considered a mid-level vein. The energy that spills out from here can only be regarded as mid-level energy. We’ve tried it, only when a mid-level martial artist trains at its core can they experience a noticeable enhancement from the energy. If there are too many people, it won’t work, and if the martial artist’s level is too high, the effects won’t be as good. Even the red. Copper essence produced here isn’t formed in just a day or two, it takes a hundred years of infusion. Even so, we’ve mined more than half of the red copper essence over the years. And it won’t be long before the iron blanket mountain runs out of resources. Lin Chen suddenly realized. Even blessed lands have their levels. So, is this energy unchanging? Will it suddenly grow larger, reaching a level capable of producing elite-grade red copper essence? Can it become strong enough to provide enhancements for high-level martial artists? or even achieve three or four times greater effects? Lin Chen still had some questions however, he actually thought about how likely this possibility was. After all, according to Li Ming, this copper ore vein had been around for a hundred years. It hadn’t changed in all these years. Who knew that after hearing this, Li Ming would give Lin Chen a meaningful glance? It will, and the possibility is not small. Li Ming said solemnly. But, that might not necessarily be a good thing. Lin Chen couldn’t understand this and looked at Li Ming in confusion. If the copper ore became stronger and more powerful, wouldn’t the company just have another high multiplication training room? Why wouldn’t that be a good thing? Li Ming continued to explain, if the energy just increases in concentration, boosting it by three or four times, or if the quality improves to meet the standards of higher level and elite warriors, then that would indeed be a good thing. What I’m afraid of is, it’s suddenly increasing to ten times or more. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s eyes lit up. A training room with 10 times the capacity would be a good thing. Li Ming seemed to see through Lin Chen’s thoughts and couldn’t help but roll his eyes at him. If this energy suddenly increases to 10 times or more, it proves one thing. This location has completely connected with the world behind this energy and the countless high-level ferocious beasts from the other world can continuously pour in through here. Moreover, under the influence of this energy, this place will become like a magnet constantly attracting high-level ferocious beasts from the wilderness to gather here. At that time, Tiezhan Mountain will become a new battlefield for ferocious beasts. When Li Ming said this, there was a hint of worry in his eyes. Lin Chen was slightly taken aback. He had previously heard the term demon suppression battlefield from Xia Duo Wu. It was said that most of the main forces of the demon suppression army were fighting high-level ferocious beasts in the demon suppression battlefield. However, he hadn’t inquired further about what the demon suppression battlefield was. Now, hearing the term beast battlefield from Li Ming, he felt that the two should be similar. So, is the beast battlefield formed like this in relation to the demon suppression battlefield? Various resource points, plants, and animals in the wilderness are mutated due to the influence of a certain energy. But the source of this energy is a world filled with high-level ferocious beasts. A point of intersection between two worlds, where no passage is formed, can still create high-grade minerals or herbs. and mutations in ferocious beasts just by leaking some energy through a small crack. If the intersection merges thoroughly, the two worlds would connect directly, allowing free travel. Between the two places? So, are you saying that the source of the beast disaster is actually in another ferocious beast world? The ferocious beasts ravaging the wilderness are actually just the descendants that have been mutated by the energy from another world? Lin Chen looked at Li Ming in shock. To this day, he felt he was just beginning to understand some of the essence of this world. Li Ming nodded and said, you can think of it that way. Most of the ferocious beasts that exist in this world today are native species. That have been mutated by energy and only a small portion are remnants that crossed over from another world and haven’t been cleared out. Lin Chen was taken aback, looking at Li Ming. In disbelief. Are you saying that the other world is truly connected to this one? Have ferocious beasts really come over from there? Li Ming shrugged and said matter-of-factly. Of course, otherwise, do you think the first beast disaster a hundred years ago and the second and third beast disasters came about? How did that brilliant human technological civilization from a hundred years ago fall? Do you really think that just piecing together some low-level and mid -level ferocious beast groups could resist the large caliber, artillery, missiles, and even nuclear weapons of the human technological civilization army? What about now? Lin Chen quickly asked. Do those passages still exist? Will there still be beast tides coming? Li Ming explained leisurely, after the technological civilization exhausted all means a hundred years ago, it can almost be said that they perished. Along with the invading beast tide, most high -level ferocious beasts and beast tides were annihilated or driven back to the other side of the passage. However, this can only be considered temporary. After several large-scale beast disasters, it almost disrupted the Blue Star civilization, causing a regression in technology. Later, the surviving humans. discovered the great benefits of the flesh and blood of ferocious beasts, and after years of consumption, their bodies became stronger. Gradually, they began to practice martial arts. Humans are primates far more intelligent than most ferocious beasts, and slowly, the outstanding elite in martial arts began to progress rapidly. They started to establish large settlement forces centered on martial arts, supplemented by the remnants of technology from the old era. After development, these large forces began to guard those passages. initiating a century-long tug-of-war between humans and beasts. It has continued until now. Upon hearing this, Lin Shen felt a slight relief in his heart. As long as it’s blocked, that’s good, as long as it’s blocked. Lin Shen had just achieved some success in martial arts, and he saw a bright future ahead. He certainly didn’t want another wave of beast tides to come and ruin everything. Li Ming glanced at Lin Shen upon hearing this, he knew Lin Shen was frightened, or rather, shocked. He felt a bit of lingering fear. Li Ming then explained, don’t worry, even in the other world where ferocious beasts live, it’s still quite large. It’s divided into different levels. For example, at the junction of Iron Mat Mountain, the energy it emits only benefits intermediate martial artists. It can only produce intermediate alloy materials and even the output of high-level alloy materials is very low. That proves that the area on the other side is likely only suitable for intermediate to advanced ferocious beasts to live. Higher-level ferocious beasts won’t inhabit that region. Even if the passage is completely opened, we would only need to face groups of intermediate to advanced ferocious beasts, it’s just that the numbers might be a bit high. Hundreds or thousands is considered low, it’s common to see them in the tens of thousands. Lin Chen’s face turned pale upon hearing this. Thousands of intermediate to advanced ferocious beasts? How could that be reassuring? Li Ming continued to explain, one more thing, the entire southwestern region is still relatively stable. There aren’t many high-level junctions, and the open passages are few, so the southwestern region is currently quite safe. The reason the old civilization here was destroyed was, due to the great beast tide spreading here a hundred years ago. As for those high-level passages that have already been opened, they are guarded by large martial arts forces. But these things are still far from you, you don’t need to think about them now. Just focus on practicing martial arts. No wonder they always said the southwest was a barren land. with resources not abundant and even high-level ferocious beasts were rarely seen. The more barren the place, the safer and more stable it was. However, such places offered. Little help for martial artists’ improvement, and high-level martial artists also needed to guard dangerous areas, they couldn’t settle in safe places. Lin Chen’s long-standing doubts were answered. Another point was that the mineral veins of Iron Mat Mountain also had the risk of turning into otherworldly passages at any time. It was no wonder that when he First entered the mine, he saw that the guard’s powers were all arranged towards the inside. The guard team had always been on guard against this. Lin Shen swallowed hard and cautiously. Asked, how far, is it? Li Ming replied, intermediate martial artists facing the beast battlefield can only be considered the lowest level cannon fodder, while high level. Martial artists are the main force at the bottom. Lin Jun blinked upon hearing this, he remembered the demon suppression army sequence in Anding Town. So, the heroic figure of. Andingtown, and Guoxion, is a high -level martial artist, and the squad leaders under him are intermediate martial artists, while the team members are even just primary martial artists. Li Ming replied calmly, that’s why they are stationed in a barren place like Andingtown, they are not the main force of the Demon Suppression Army. Lin Chan had heard, from Xia Duowu that their kind of Demon Suppression Army teams stationed at outposts were only considered peripheral. It seemed that even the Demon Suppression Army in Andingtown, town wasn’t very regular and wasn’t the main force. Thinking of this, Lin Chen curiously looked at Li Ming. Li Zong, you are also a high-level martial artist. Have you been to the Beast Battlefield? Upon hearing this, Li Ming’s expression suddenly became somewhat complicated. I’ve been there, but I didn’t perform very well, so I’ve come to guard Iron Felt Mountain. Li Ming noticed that there was still a lot of curiosity in Lin Chen’s eyes, as if he was eager to hear more stories. Unable to help himself, he straightened his face. And said coldly, why are you asking so many questions? You’re just an intermediate martial artist. Focus on advancing to a high-level martial artist first, otherwise, you won’t even meet the threshold to enter the beast battlefield. Li Ming seemed afraid that Lin Shen would pry into his embarrassing moments, and after saying that, he waved his hand and left the training room. This left Lin Shen standing alone, his gaze flickering for a long time. Hey! The world is vast, and dangers still abound, my journey is still long. After a long while, Lin Shen finally sighed. He had originally thought that once he advanced to a high-level martial artist he would be considered someone of note in this realm. But now he was told that even high-level martial artists were barely acknowledged in the southwestern region. Those who performed poorly in the beast battlefield were sent here. To guard this barren land. The sense of disparity was quite significant. Never mind, my path to advancement will come naturally. Now, I just need to become a high-level martial artist and then steadily upgrade from there. Hashtag practiced body refinement technique for 1 hour, gained 6 proficiency points, hashtag hashtag practiced overlord spear technique for 1 hour, gained 6 proficiency points, hashtag him. After making up his mind to focus on martial arts, Lin Chen stopped after another hour. The proficiency he gained was not right. The numbers were. Seriously off. It wasn’t that he was shortchanged, rather, he had gained more than expected. Lin Chen’s expression was puzzled as he stood there. My level 2 enhancement trait gives. Me triple benefits. That means if I practice outside the training room, I can gain 3 proficiency points in 1 hour. But now, I actually gain 6 proficiency points in 1 hour. Lin Chen furrowed his brows, and after some thought, his eyes lit up. Could it be? The double benefit in the training room isn’t simply stacked on top of my trait enhancement? Instead, I originally gained 2 proficiency points from practicing for 1 hour, influenced by the otherworldly energy. Then that gets tripled by my trait enhancement? 1 by 2 by 3. Once. Lin Chen figured this out, he immediately broke into a smile. This is like the old man watching a movie, calling it great. If that’s the case, my speed of breaking through, will be even faster. With that thought, Lin Chen refused to waste another half minute and immediately immersed himself in training. During the process, the cafeteria would deliver, food, and Li Ming had already taught him how to order. So Lin Chen didn’t need to leave the training room, even after exhausting himself and eating beast meat to rest, or taking. Recovery pills, Lin Chen found that being in the training room, under the influence of the otherworldly energy, made digestion and recovery much more effective. Thus, he practiced. In the training room for a full 18 hours. Hashtag technique, body refinement technique, minor achievement 503-1000, level 2 enhancement, level 1 consumption reduction, hashtag, hashtag combat skill. Overlord spear technique, minor achievement 302 slash 1000 level 1 flash strike, no traits previously, my body refinement technique was at 395 proficiency points, and after a whole day of training, it has now reached 503 points. With the training room’s double benefits as a base, and then tripled by my traits, I gained a whopping 108 proficiency points after training for 18 hours in one day. This speed is terrifying, if I had this efficiency from the start, I could have advanced from an intermediate martial artist to a high level. martial artist in just 10 days. Lin Chen was sweating profusely, feeling somewhat fatigued, and even standing felt a bit unsteady. Training in the training room yielded higher returns, but it was also far more exhausting than training outside. It seemed the consumption was greater as well, and even with Lin Chen’s trait reducing consumption, it didn’t help. Much. He had trained for too long. However, Lin Chen didn’t mind, what mattered more to him was that in just one day he had pushed his proficiency experience bar forward by 10%. But it can’t be said that way. I wasn’t doing useless work outside either, after all, I was first accumulating potential points to upgrade my traits. Then I also need to exchange. Commission points for training room tickets. If I hadn’t made these preparations, I wouldn’t be able to have such efficiency now. Lin Chen turned his head and felt relieved. Again. To be honest, since Lin Chen arrived at Iron Mat Mountain, he has been cautious and not a single day has been wasted. The accumulation of each day has laid the foundation for his rapid progress now. Exactly, training in the double cultivation room is too exhausting. It consumes much more energy than training outside, it seems I need to save some. Strength for the future. Training for 17 hours a day should be enough. Even so, I still gain 102 points of proficiency daily and I need to leave some energy to avoid. Collapsing. Lin Chin stumbled and, unable to stand, collapsed directly onto the ground. Frightened, he quickly stuffed its sheer replenishing pill into his mouth. His current state was. Somewhat like a person with low blood sugar about to faint. Due to excessive consumption, Lin Chen fell asleep in the training room. Or rather, he fainted into a deep sleep. Fortunately, he had managed to swallow a chi-replenishing pill while still conscious, along with the nourishment from the foreign world’s energy. Even though Lin Chen had passed out, his body was slowly recovering. The next day, Lin Chen was awakened by his biological clot, which he had developed from waking up early. He immediately ran to the service desk to extend his stay for another day and after having breakfast, Lin Chen threw himself back into training. Hashtag cultivation technique, body refinement technique, minor achievement 605 of 1000. Enhancement level 2, consumption reduction level 1, hashtag combat skill, overlord spear technique, minor achievement 604 slash 1000, flash strike level 1, no special traits the day ended. And his proficiency pushed forward by another 10. At this rate, I only need 4 more days to level up. That day, he trained for 17 hours, saving 1 hour of energy, so Lin. Chen didn’t collapse from exhaustion. However, his proficiency only increased by 102 points, missing 1 hour of training meant losing 6 points. But Lin Shen didn’t mind, he was now calculating based on 100 points of proficiency. Gaining or losing 6 points daily didn’t matter. Even if he gained 6 points daily, he would still need 4 days to level up, it was just a drizzle. When Lin Shen had rested well and returned to the service hall the next morning to extend his stay, he was informed that the training room had already been reserved by Li Tian for that day. Lin Chen was momentarily stunned upon hearing this, then turned to look at the monthly star leaderboard. Originally, Lin Chen had 6 commission points, ranking second, just one point behind Wang Yuan. However, Wang Yuan had not been keen on training these past 2 days, so Lin Chen had gained the right to use the training room by default. But after 2 days of training, Lin Chen had consumed 2 commission points, leaving him with only 4. Meanwhile, Li Tian, who had been behind Lin Chen, must have completed another B-level commission in the past 2 days. He had gone from 4 commission points to 5, so Li Tian was now in second place. Naturally, he could reserve the training room. There’s nothing I can do about it. My leveling up is important, but it’s also my personal matter, I can’t monopolize the core training room all the time. Other intermediate. Warriors also need to train. Lin Chen felt a bit frustrated but quickly let it go. In fact, the B-level commission points of Captain Zhang Yunxi had also increased by 1. Weather. It was the hunting teams Li Tian or the guard teams Zhang Yunqi. They were just a bit slower in completing commissions. They weren’t completely idle. Even when Wang Yuan was at Iron Mat Mountain, according to Peng Xiaoxi, he only monopolized the training room for most of the time. The remaining time, Wang Yuan also had to do commissions, and that time was basically shared among Li Tian, Zhang Yunqi, and others. It seems I need to go out and do some commissions. Now that the Chen family and in Ding Town is severely weakened, I should be fine even if I enter in Ding Town. Safety has improved somewhat. Even if I do commissions for a day and use the training room for a day, I can level up in less than 8 days. With this thought, Lin Chen walked towards the commission window. Schwer, could you print out all the B-level commissions in Andingtown for me? I believe you know. What type of commission I want, right? The receptionist girl looked up at Lin Chen upon hearing this. Ah, Captain Lin, are you still going to Andingtown? Captain Wan was attacked there a couple of days ago, isn’t it a bit dangerous to go now? Lin Jun smiled upon hearing this. It’s fine, Captain Wang is a good person, he has already helped us clear. The dangers. It should be relatively safe now. Lin Chen didn’t explain the troubles Wang Yuwandai had suffered, he just asked the receptionist girl to select the commissions for. Him. Although the Chen family’s threat in Andingtown had been temporarily suppressed, Lin Chen still needed to choose easy commissions for efficiency. After taking the A4 paper. Handed over by the receptionist girl, Lin Chen carefully examined the 10 or so commissions and details listed on it. Who? Xia Duo Shop has encountered a group of intermediate, ferocious beasts? Expected to be more than three intermediate ferocious beasts? Lin Chen saw a familiar place name among the commissions. With this level of threat, Captain. Xia and his team must be having a tough time dealing with it. If I go as a commission requester, it shouldn’t raise any suspicions. Lin Chen pondered for a moment. If the Chen. family hadn’t been harmed previously, even as a commission requester, Lin Chen would have to avoid the direction of Xia Duo’s shop. He was afraid that if he went there, it would cause some unnecessary trouble. But now, could he go back and take a look? Lin Chen hesitated a bit. To be honest, the last time he left in a hurry, he didn’t have the chance to say goodbye to his father Lin and his sister. It had been half a month, and he didn’t know how they were doing. Hmm, register me for B-level commission number 183. Lin Chen. instructed the receptionist girl, then tucked the documents into his backpack. Since Xia Duo’s shop had a group of intermediate ferocious beasts and Lin Chen had seen it, he naturally had to go take a look. If Xia Duo’s team didn’t handle it in time, these ferocious beasts might cause trouble at Lin Chen’s old nest. So Lin Chen didn’t hesitate to take this. Commission. Having stayed at the branch practicing martial arts for two consecutive days, Lin Chen didn’t inform Han Huan-chan and the others in advance. He knocked on the window of Han. Wanshan’s dormitory and gave him a look before heading to the martial arts workshop. As soon as he entered, Lin Chen saw Peng Xiaoxi on one side of the training ground, seemingly practicing throwing darts with great effort. There was a Lan Fang short gun at his feet and he kept thrusting the short gun towards a humanoid target 50 meters away. It’s seen that after several hunting trips, Lin Chen’s sharp throwing skills had left a significant impression on Peng Xiaoxi’s young mind, prompting him to practice throwing darts. Diligently. Perhaps this was the idle effect. Lin Chen paused to watch for a while. To be fair, the company’s shooting skills are quite decent. But when I was still a junior marshal, artist, I could hit targets at a hundred meters with this level of accuracy. Comparatively, the overlord’s shooting technique is indeed much stronger. Some thoughts flashed. Through Lin Chen’s mind. Xiao Xi. Seeing Peng Xiao Xi had thrown three or four short guns and was panting for a break, Lin Chen called out to him. Ha, Jinggu, is there another commission today? Peng Xiao Xi turned back in surprise to look at Lin Chen. Lin Chen nodded and then motioned for Peng Xiaoxi to follow. He then led the way out of the martial arts workshop. Jinggu. Wait for me. Peng Xiaoxi hurriedly caught up. Wang Yuan was just attacked a couple of days ago, is it really okay for us to go out now? Peng Xiaoxi, like the receptionist girl, had the same line of thought, his first reaction was this question. It’s fine, the criminals are quite reasonable. They attacked Wang Yuan, so they won’t attack us. Lin Chen glanced at Peng Xiaoxi and didn’t explain, casually brushing it off. Pang Xiaosi couldn’t help but feel a bit confused. What kind of reasoning was? That? Captain Lin, please wait a moment. A female voice suddenly called out. Lin Chen and Pang Xiaosi turned back to look. They saw Qin Yu and Wu Yuenguang had somehow come, together again, with Qin Yu shyly calling out to Lin Chen. Is there something you need? Lin Chen was somewhat puzzled, completely unable to make a connection, they weren’t even. Acquaintances. He didn’t understand why the other person had called out to him. He waited for the person to come closer. Qin Yu and Wu Yuan Guang approached, but Qin Yu’s expression was somewhat complicated, fidgeting and appearing hesitant to speak. At first, when Lin Xin joined the youth training camp as the vice-captain, she had quite a few criticisms of him. Wu Yuan Guang glanced at his teammate and sighed softly. He knew that women could be thin -skinned. This conversation had to be initiated by him. Captain Lin, we wanted to ask. If we could join your hunting team? After hearing Wu Yuan Guang’s words, Lin Xin couldn’t help but exchange a glance with Peng Shosi. Both of them looked somewhat bewildered, unsure of what these two were trying to sell. However, the looks in Wu Yuan Guang and Qin Yu’s eyes when they looked at Lin Shen were filled with anticipation and a bit of unease. They really hoped Lin Shen would accept them. In fact, this had to do with their own strength. Both of them were around 20 years old and were intermediate martial artists, having just reached that level. Compared to the intermediate martial artists in the hunting team who were in their 30s and 40s, they were certainly considered to have more potential. It was basically a sure thing for them to advance to advanced martial artists. There was also hope for them to reach even higher levels in the future. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have been signed by Tiezhan Mountain to the youth training camp for full-time martial arts training. However, after spending some time in the training camp, especially after seeing someone like Wang Yuan who was their age and was already on the verge of becoming an advanced martial artist, they became less arrogant. They had witnessed what true gifted martial artists were like. especially since they knew that Lanfang Company had a headquarters and there were even more promising individuals than Wang Yuan there. Wang Yuan had come to Tijun Mountain because he couldn’t secure more resources at the headquarters. There were always people better than you and the world was indeed vast. With this realization, they thought that if they wanted to achieve better development in Lanfang Company in the future, it would be best to latch onto a strong ally. False potential martial artists would ultimately fade into obscurity once the tide receded. Only by following true prodigies could they thrive. Previously, they had frequently tried to befriend Wang Yuan, but, unfortunately, he did not reciprocate their goodwill. Wang Yuan had come to Tiezhan Mountain with a carefree attitude, showing no interest in finding followers here. He looked down on, so-called potential martial artists from rural areas. A 20-year-old who had just barely reached the intermediate level was nothing in Wang Yuan’s eyes, until Lin Chen began to, stand out at Tiezhan Mountain, which gave the two of them a glimmer of hope. Initially skeptical of Lin Chen, they later saw him quickly racking up points with a B-level commission. Every day. Now they had heard that Lin Chen had taken over the training room, preparing to break through to advanced martial artist. Lin Chen was even younger than Wang Yuan. Looking at it this way, Lin Chen’s potential might be much greater than Wang Yuan’s. Because of this, Qin Yu and Wu Yuan Guan’s feelings began to shift. Additionally, even Peng Xiaoxi, who had been following Lin Chen into the wilderness these past few days, seemed to have visibly improved upon returning to the training workshop. Not only had his experience increased, but he had also earned extra resources. Peng Xiaosi’s transformation made Qin Yu and Wu Yu and Wang envious. They were truly envious of Peng Xiaosi for having latched onto a strong ally. Finally, this time they both mustered the courage to face Lin Chen and voice their request. Lin Chen carefully examined the two of them, pondering for a long time without speaking, making them both feel uneasy. Lin Chen then asked, do you really want to join my hunting team? They both nodded eagerly. Lin Chen’s eyes sparkled, it’s possible. But my hunting team has quite a few rules. He didn’t mind having two more intermediate martial artists in the team, it would make handling fierce beasts more efficient, moreover. Intermediate warriors can also help encircle the ferocious beasts, driving them towards themselves, which will improve the efficiency of capturing the beasts. This is something, Pang Xiaoxi and the guard team cannot do. If they go after intermediate ferocious beasts, they would be eaten in one bite. After hearing Lin Shen’s words, it seemed that they mostly agreed. Xinyu and the others quickly nodded their heads like chickens pecking at rice, looking like they were accepting the offer. Of course, you are the captain, we will. Listen to you. Exactly, exactly. Lin Shen glanced at Peng Shiosi, then looked at the two and said, once you join my hunting team, you cannot actively hunt ferocious beasts, you. Must cooperate with me to kill the beasts and handle logistical tasks. Moreover, your share will only be 5% each. Think it over, if you accept, you can join me in the wilderness. Today, Lin Chen’s words left a few of them stunned, especially Pang Xiaoxi whose eyes flashed with confusion, because Lin Chen offered him a 10% share as a junior warrior, while, for the two intermediate warriors, Xin Yu and Wu Yuan Guang, who were at level 8, Lin Chen was only willing to give a 5% share. Little did he know that in Lin Chen’s mind, Pang Xiaoxi was the first to actively want to join the hunting team. At that time, Lin Chen had no warriors under him. So even a junior warrior was like a timely help. Now that. Lin Chen’s hunting was going smoothly and the team was working well together having two more intermediate warriors could only be seen as icing on the cake. The significance was. Different. Therefore, Lin Chen’s offer to Qin Yu and Wu Yuan Guan was relatively harsh. Lin Chen was not in a hurry, after stating the conditions, he quietly watched the changes in. The expressions and eye exchanges of the two in front of him. In fact, Lin Shen was willing to accept some of his own team members to cultivate some trusted aides. It would still take a long time for the people of Lin Family Village to grow up. If he were to take in some warrior followers now, they might even help Lin Shen look after Lin Family Village in the future. Guarding the old home. However, such matters cannot be rushed, it also depends on fate. Someone like Pang Shusi, who came over to be a follower, was indeed a matter of fate. On the other hand, warriors like Qin Yu and Wu Yuan Guang, being older, had more of their own thoughts. So Lin Chen subconsciously set some tests for them to see if they could grasp this opportunity. A share lower than that of junior warriors was the first test. Qin Yu and Wu Yuan Guang had clearly heard about the previous situation of Lin Chen’s hunting. Team. The ordinary firearms team of the guard had 10 ordinary people, each with a 10% share, and junior warrior Pang Xiaosi also had a 10%. So when they heard about the 5 % share. They were indeed surprised. In their view, joining the hunting team as intermediate warriors, even if they didn’t occupy more than 15%, shouldn’t be lower than Peng Shiosi’s share. The two exchanged glances for a while, and Wu Yu and Guan, looking more composed, nodded to Chen Yu. They made their decision. You call the shots, Captain Lin. Since we are. Joining the hunting team, you won’t even let us take the initiative to face the ferocious beasts, only assigning us some easy logistical tasks. Then the distribution rules will. Naturally follow what you said. Wu Yu and Guang spoke first and Qin Yu nodded in agreement. The reason they wanted to follow Lin Chen to train in the wilderness was one thing, not all. Intermediate warriors have the ability to hunt intermediate ferocious beasts alone. Essentially, intermediate ferocious beasts and intermediate warriors are both a type of creature. On Blue Star, the mortality rate for intermediate warriors hunting intermediate ferocious beasts is not low. And those like Lin Chen and Wang Yuan, who average hunting a group of. intermediate ferocious beasts a day and still have the energy to practice martial arts afterward, are certainly benefiting from the protagonist’s halo. Moreover, the two mainly, wanted to cling to a strong ally, getting close to Lin Chen for some long-term investment, so they were not very concerned about whether the share was a little more or a little less. As trainees in the martial arts camp, the company did not lack for their basic needs. Seeing that the two had made up their minds, Lin Chen did not waste words but nodded. Alright, you all get your gear ready and follow me. After saying that, Lin Chen turned and walked away, his time was precious, and he couldn’t afford to waste it. Just as he exited the martial arts workshop, Lin Chen suddenly said to Peng Shaoxi, go to the driver’s team and request two more off-road pickups in my name. Peng Shaoxi looked puzzled, huh? Aren’t we already seated? Lin Chen glanced at him and replied, then you can sit in the back of the truck. Hearing this, Peng Shaoxi stopped arguing and turned to leave. With Lin Chen’s status at Taijian Mountain requesting two more off-road pickups was no problem at all. As long as he covered the fuel costs and the driver’s allowances, it was all good. Before long, Lin Chen’s team gathered in the square in front of the office building. Leaning against a jeep, Lin Chen waved for Qin Yu and Wu Yuenguang to come over, then took out a piece of paper filled with B-level commissions from his bag. He cut the paper into two small pieces and handed one to Qin Yu and the other to Wu Yuenguang. Today, Peng Xiao, Xi and I will handle the commissions together, you two won’t be coming with us. You both can choose any two commissions from the materials and take a vehicle each. Qin Yu and Wu. Yuan Guang looked up at Lin Chen with some confusion. You just need to find the locations of the beasts and the commissions for me. It’s not about facing the beasts alone. Once. You find the locations of the beasts and confirm them. Come back to Taizhan Mountain and wait for me. You’ll be responsible for guiding me the next day so I can quickly locate. The beasts and complete the commissions. Understood? Qin Yu and Wu Yuan Guang nodded, realizing Lin Chen’s plan. It turned out to be a simple errand task, they just needed to act as scouts for Lin Shen. Seeing the two of them drive off, a smile appeared in Lin Shen’s eyes. Previously, Wang Yuan had quickly completed commissions in this way, bringing his own team along, which was enviable. It also raised suspicions of cheating, causing some other intermediate martial artists to murmur. But now that Lin Shen had the same conditions, doing it himself felt quite satisfying. After all, the time saved could be used for training. Even if he saved just one or two hours a day, that was a good amount of proficiency. Gained. Cheating for others was despicable, cheating for oneself was exhilarating. Watching the two vehicles drive off into the distance, Lin Chen turned to Peng Shaoxi and Han Wanshan and said, let’s go, we’re heading out too. Today’s destination is Xia Duopu. In just a short while, Lin Chen’s team arrived at the entrance of Xia Duopu. Looking at. The familiar scene before him, even though it had been less than a month since he had rushed through here at night to intercept Chen Tang, Lin Chen felt a sense of disconnection. As if he had traveled through time. Back then, Lin Chen was all alone, facing all the dangers from the wilderness and various forces. Now, he was part of an organization, driving. A jeep with a hunting team. Hey, there’s still a hint of that feeling of returning home in glory. Lin Chen muttered to himself, shaking his head with a smile. Oh, Jing Gu. It seems the demon suppression squad from Xia Duopu is gathering, they’re preparing for a mission. Peng Shao Si pointed at the team assembling at the gate of Xia Duopu. Lin Chen looked over and saw about 10 fully armed hunters riding striped horses outside the gate. Leading them was Xia Duowu. Hmm, what are they up to? Do they have a mission? A sense of doubt flashed through Lin Chen’s mind, but he already wore a smile on his face. Xia Duowu had helped him a lot, he was like a benefactor. Just as Lin Chen was about to greet him. With a smile, he noticed that Xia Duo Wu glanced at him and then turned his head away to look elsewhere. Not only Xia Duo Wu, but even the one-eyed Lao Dai behind him pretended. Not to recognize Lin Chen. They completely avoided making eye contact with him, instead showing interest in Lin Chen’s team and followers. This sudden change made Lin Chen smile. Freeze, feeling somewhat bewildered. Xia Tu, are we just going to treat him like this? After all, he is a genius we sent out from the Summer Forge. After watching Lin Chen’s. Convoy into the Summer Forge, the one-eyed old Dai urged his striped horse to come closer to Xia Duo Wu and whispered, So how do you plan to show your appreciation? The Chen family has only temporarily suffered a loss, they haven’t been completely wiped out. Are you going to rush over and hug him, cheering and rolling around to express your welcome? Xia Duo Wu replied expressionlessly. Upon hearing this, old Dai’s face froze, left speechless. They were merely the most overlooked sentinels at the most basic outpost in the wilderness, unable to withstand even a little risk. Lin Chen was currently using the influence of the Lan Fang company to contend with the Chen family they couldn’t afford to get involved at all. A slight misstep could lead to their annihilation. As seasoned hunters, they understood this principle well. However, this kid is really doing quite well now. He’s driving a jeep equipped with armed guards and it seems he even has martial artists following him. He looks quite impressive. We can’t even gather a single set of that configuration here at the entire Summer Forge. Old Dai murmured as he watched Lin Chen’s convoy leave. Hearing this, Xia Duo Wu couldn’t help but glance back. I’ve heard some news, he has performed very well at the Lan Fang Company. Leading a team, he has slain quite a number of mid-level ferocious beasts and both his strength and potential have been recognized by the Lan Fang Company. I suppose that’s a preliminary step towards standing out. Xia Duo Wu couldn’t help but feel a bit emotional. Looking at Lin Chen, he vaguely saw the talented individuals he had encountered during his time at the Demon Suppression Army’s training camp. They were equally youthful and spirited, full of vigor. But we also gain something from guiding him a bit. When he leads his team back to the Summer Forge, he must have seen the news about the mid-level ferocious beast groups appearing here, coming to exterminate the beasts. Isn’t that just helping us relieve some pressure? Moreover, Lin Chen was also a prodigy from the Summer Forge, his roots were here. If Lin Chen went far enough, he would surely give back to the Summer Forge in the future. This was also one of the reasons Xia Duo Wu had invested in Lin Chen early on. Old Dai nodded in agreement. This time, Xia Duo Wu gathered all the martial artists above the junior level from the Summer Forge, preparing to go out and hunt mid-level ferocious beast groups. And because it was a beast group, Xia Duo Wu even called upon Old Dai, who usually handled defense. Clearly, he felt the pressure as well. And now that Lin Chen had made a name for himself, he returned to the Summer Forge at the first opportunity to deal with the beast group. This was a form of mutual benefit. Xia Tu, are we still going? Old Dai asked as he saw the personnel had gathered. Going where? The hunting team from the Lanfang company has arrived, let them handle it. Xia Duo Wu shrugged and turned his horse around to head back. Just rest assured, I’ve heard this kid has killed more mid-level ferocious beasts in half a month than we have in a year. Once they arrive, that beast group will be taken care of. Although Xia Duo Wu and the others ignored Lin Chen, the Lanfang company also had a station at the Summer Forge. Lin Chen arrived at the Lanfang Ironworks, where he first connected with the Lanfang company. The clerk saw the jeep with the company logo parked at the store entrance and looked up at Lin Chen. He didn’t recognize him. At this moment, Lin Chen was wearing a fitted sky blue uniform and his gun pouch was still in the car, a stark contrast to his previous image as a wilderness mountain dweller clad an animal. Skins and burlap. Shopkeeper. Someone from the company has arrived. The clerk ran to the back room, shouting as he went. In a short while, the person in charge of the summer, forge station, shopkeeper Liao, appeared. He squinted and carefully examined Lin Chen, finally recognizing him. Lin Chen? Yes, it’s me. How have you been, shopkeeper Liao? Lin. Chen replied with a smile. In fact, Lin Chen was considered a mid-level manager at the entire Iron Felt Mountain branch. In terms of status, he far surpassed the head of Amir. Outpost’s weapon shop. However, Lin Chen remained very polite to shopkeeper Liao. Their relationship was that of a talented horse and its discoverer. Shopkeeper Liao was the one. who first recognized Lin Chen and introduced him to the higher-ups of the company. Otherwise, Lin Chen wouldn’t even know which way the door of the Lan Fong company opens. At this moment, he might still be playing a game of cat and mouse with the Chen family in the wilderness. And in this scenario, the Chen family is the cat, while Lin Chen is the mouse. There’s simply no way to have this platform to practice martial arts comfortably and level up quickly. One misstep, like walking on thin ice, and he might fall into the trap set by the Chen family, meeting his end in the wilderness. Of course, there’s one more thing, Lin Chen also felt that manager Liao from the Xia Duo shop was not simple either. Lin Chen clearly remembered one thing. Even when Li Ming from Iron Felt Mountain first met Lin Chen, he said, is this the person Uncle Liao mentioned? In Lin Chen’s view, manager Liao from the Xia Duo shop might just have a low martial arts realm. However, his experience in the company might not be low. Hehe, what good can there be for me guarding this small place? But, Xiao Jing, I heard you’re doing quite well at Iron Felt Mountain. Lin Chen quickly replied, I have to thank manager Liao for his appreciation and support. That’s right, you. Are a piece of gold, you will always shine. It’s just that in this small place, the old man discovered you before others. Seeing Lin Chen so spirited, manager Liao felt genuinely. Satisfied and comforted, smiling as he spoke. How about we chat in the back hall? You came to hunt those mid-level ferocious beasts at the Xia Duo shop, right? If you’re in. A hurry, I can send the mining team to guide you. I can take you there too. Lin Chen shook his head. No rush, manager Liao, let’s talk in the back hall. Saying this, he followed. Manager Liao into the quiet back hall. Manager Liao, how is everything at home? After manager Liao closed the door, Lin Chen couldn’t wait to ask. He originally planned to sneak home after returning this time. However, after seeing Xia Duo Wu’s performance just now, Lin Chen felt a bit more alert. Indeed, the Chen family had not been eliminated, and Lin Chen felt he should not take risks. Previously, Lin Chen had been trying hard to distance himself from the Xia Duo shop, playing the role of an outsider martial artist. Now, there was no need to ruin everything. If it was just Lin Chen bringing a team to the Xia Duo shop to hunt ferocious beasts, there would be no doubts, leaving no traces. If he were to contact the local demon suppression army or make a stop at a grassroots village in the wilderness, it would inevitably fall into the eyes of those with ulterior motives. The intelligence network of the Chen family still made Lin Chen feel uneasy. Last time, they even analyzed the situation at Tongmu Ridge and set up an ambush in advance, forcing Lin Chen to be extra cautious. Manager Liao personally brewed tea and handed a cup to Lin Chen. After you left, your father really found me. At that time, you went missing in the middle of the night, which indeed worried your friends and family. But I reassured him, saying you had gone to a bigger world under the protection of the Lan Fong company, with food and accommodation taken care of, just focusing on practicing martial arts. He immediately felt relieved. As for your ambush on the Chun family members, I didn’t tell him. After hearing manager Liao’s words, Lin Chen’s mood calmed down. Thinking about his sudden departure from his father’s perspective, it indeed would have been alarming. Fortunately, Lin Chen had previously hinted that he had a good relationship with the Lan Fong Ironworks. Lin’s father also knew to come here. Regarding family matters, you can rest assured and focus on your martial arts without worrying about anything else. I have made an agreement with your father. If he has any matters in the future, he will find us under the pretext of bulk purchasing to inform us. We will relay their information through the company’s channels and deliver it to you. No matter what major events happen at home, you will know. At the first moment. No worries. Manager Liao added. Upon hearing this, the stone in Ling Shen’s heart was completely set free. He couldn’t help but stand up and solemnly say to. Manager Liao, in that case, it’s too much trouble for you, Manager Liao. Thank you so much. Manager Liao quickly waved his hand. It’s fine, you’re a trainee warrior from the company and the company is supposed to handle these trivial matters for you. Speaking of which, you came for that group of intermediate ferocious beasts, right? I see you only have two warriors? That young man doesn’t even seem to be an intermediate warrior? Not many people with you, do you need us to allocate a few from the shop to help you? After explaining the situation at Lin Chen’s home and putting his mind at ease, Manager Liao returned to the topic of work. The news of intermediate ferocious beasts appearing at the summer. Shop had also been reported up to Taijian Mountain. So Manager Liao knew that there were at least three or more intermediate ferocious beasts this time, which was quite tricky. Seeing that Lingshan had few warriors with him, Manager Liao instinctively felt a bit worried. Manager Liao, you’re being considerate. As long as there are no more than five or six intermediate ferocious beasts in the herd, I can handle it without any problem. I’ve gained some experience hunting intermediate ferocious beasts in groups these days. Later, I’ll need to trouble manager Liao to assign a guide to help us quickly locate the ferocious beast group. Lin Chen said confidently. Manager Liao looked at Lin Chen with admiration. In his eyes, he liked young warriors like this, not only with considerable potential but also full of vitality. Just like the sun rising at 8 or 9 in the morning. After getting a guide, Lin Chen’s team searched the wilderness for several hours and found the group of ferocious beasts. Just as Lin Chen said, he had gained experience from hunting ferocious beasts these days. In no time at all, he dealt with the leading intermediate ferocious beast and a group of junior ferocious beasts. There were no surprises, over 40 potential points were credited, and one B-level commission point was also credited. By the time the convoy returned to Taijian Mountain, it was already evening. Lin Shan saw from a distance that Wu. Yuan Guang was waiting in front of the office building. It seemed he only needed to scout and didn’t need to fight or handle follow-up matters, so he returned earlier. So, did you find the location of the ferocious beasts? Lin Shen asked. Wu Yuan Guang, being more composed, nodded and added, I saw two copper-patterned leopards with a small leopard. Lin Shen thought for a moment and then said, I won’t be going out tomorrow. If you lead the way the day after tomorrow, can you ensure you can take me to them right away? Wu Yuan Guang pondered for a moment. Before replying, they seem to be resting there temporarily, they’ve been there for over 10 days. I think they won’t change locations in the short term. Lin Shen nodded in satisfaction. The group of ferocious beasts in the wilderness didn’t just move continuously, they also walked and stopped, seeking places with stronger otherworldly energy to rest. It was more like a migration rather than just passing through. If the ferocious beasts had simply dashed through without stopping in the area, the grassroots people wouldn’t have reported the danger. This way, next time he goes out hunting, he wouldn’t need to find a local guide and could head straight to the ferocious beasts destination, saving a lot of time. If things go smoothly, he might. Even be able to switch between two locations in one day to complete two commissions. Even if he didn’t do two commissions, Lin Shen could still aim to finish a commission in half a day. And come back to practice martial arts for a few more hours. Alright, I’ll go submit the commission first. Don’t worry, this time the completed commission will also have your share. After Lin Shen said this to Wu Yuan Wang, he turned and walked into the office building. By the time Lin Shen finished submitting the commission and came out after the allocation, the sun had already disappeared below the horizon and the sky had darkened. Originally planning to have dinner and then go to the martial arts workshop, Lin Chen suddenly paused, looking towards Wu Yuan Guang, who was still waiting outside the office building. Wu Yuan Guang’s gaze was scanning towards the gate of Taizhan Mountain as if he was waiting and paying attention to something. Lin Chen felt a bit puzzled and suddenly realized. It seemed he still had a teammate who hadn’t returned. The newly recruited little brother whom he wasn’t familiar with yet. Has Qin Yu not returned yet? Lin Chen stepped forward and asked Wu Yuan Guang. Wu Yuangguang shook his head, his expression somewhat serious. The task Lin Chen assigned was just to scout the area, there shouldn’t be any danger, Qin Yu still hadn’t returned, and no one knew what had happened. The unfamiliar younger brother was also a teammate he had recruited himself. Since Qin Yu hadn’t come back yet, Lin Chen felt awkward about eating and drinking heartily, so he stood beside Wu Yuangguang, gazing into the distance. Lin Chen thought for a moment and asked, where did she go? Wu Yuan Guang replied, she should have gone to Dongqing Pass, she mentioned it briefly when we parted. Dongqing Pass, what kind of place? Is that? Lin Chen was somewhat unfamiliar with this place name. Although he had seen it in the materials, he had never been there and didn’t know. It’s location relative to Anding Town. It’s a lookout station more than a hundred kilometers east of Anding Town. Beyond Dongqing Pass is, Taiang Huiching. Upon hearing Wu Yuan Guang’s explanation, Lin Chen couldn’t help but frown. Tiezhan Mountain was 200 kilometers south of Anding Town and Dongqing Pass was more than 100 kilometers east of Anding Town. This meant that Dongqing Pass was quite far from Tiezhan Mountain. What is she doing going to such a far place? Lin Chen wondered. He remembered that there were closer options in the information he had given. Xinyu. Xinyu heard that Captain Lin likes beast groups with more intermediate ferocious beasts and the requests from Dongqing Pass show. There are more than four intermediate ferocious beasts, Wu Yuan Guang explained. Lin Chen fell silent, feeling even less inclined to eat now. Qin. Yu was trying to cater to his preferences, trying to please him, no doubt. Waiting for someone was inherently a frustrating thing, especially when waiting for a woman who wasn’t even his girlfriend while feeling hungry. However, as time passed, there was still no sign of Qin Yu. Lin. Chen’s expression darkened, becoming somewhat serious. How about we eat something first? The cafeteria has a window seat, so we can see her as soon as she arrives. Wu Yuangguan glanced at Lin Chen and cautiously suggested. Lin Chen shot a glance at Wu Yuangguan but didn’t respond. 2. Be honest, he was feeling a bit flustered. What if Qin Yu had encountered some danger? Even though Dongqing pass was a bit far, they had agreed to meet here before setting off. If everything went smoothly, she should have a sense of time. Even if she hadn’t found the beast group, she should have returned first. Look, a car is coming. Lin Chen suddenly spotted a light at the entrance in the distance. The two of them immediately. focused on the approaching vehicle, watching as it drew closer. It was indeed Xinyu’s off-road pickup truck. Fortunately, she hasn’t lost any limbs. Lin Shen caught sight of Xinyu in the passenger seat and felt a sigh of relief. In front of him, Xinyu appeared somewhat disheveled and seemed to have sustained some injuries. After all, she had returned in one piece. Captain, Wu Gu, you were waiting for me here? Xinyu’s eyes lit up with surprise upon seeing the two, a look that transformed from exhaustion and fear into joy. Hmm, did something happen? What happened? To you? Lin Shin pointed at Qin Yu’s damaged uniform, asking with concern. Qin Yu jumped out of the car, quickly covering the torn fabric of her uniform at her waist. Feeling a bit embarrassed as she said, Captain, I found the beast group, but there was indeed a bit of a mishap. The information on the request was incorrect. That beast group has at least six intermediate ferocious beasts, and one of them is probably not far from advancing to a high-level ferocious beast. Since she had joined Lin Chen’s hunting team, she had to follow the team’s rules. So, the first. Thing Qin Yu did was report on the task Lin Chen had assigned. Lin Chen frowned upon hearing this, pondering slightly. Six intermediate ferocious. Beasts, and one of them is close to being a high-level ferocious beast? Being close to a high-level ferocious beast means it has combat power. Similar to mine, right? If it was before, it definitely wouldn’t work, even if I brought Ping Xiaoxi along, there would still be some risks. But now, with Qin Yu and Wu Yu and Guang assisting, it should be manageable. Thinking of this, Lin Chen felt more assured. He looked at Qin Yu and glanced at her disheveled appearance. I told you, you only needed to find the exact location, right? Why did it end up like this? Did you engage with them? Lin Chen was quite puzzled. Even though the beast horde was powerful, Qin Yu, as a mid-level warrior, shouldn’t have been in danger just by quietly observing from a distance. Could it be that this girl is a reckless one? Upon hearing this, Xinyu helplessly replied. Captain, I didn’t want it to turn out this way either. I was just quietly hiding in the grass, observing the strength of the beast horde. I. Didn’t dare make a sound, fearing I would alert the massive group of beasts. But unfortunately, I happened to encounter the demon suppression army. From East City Pass gathering a group to hunt this beast horde. Linchen quickly asked, so the beast horde was preempted by the demon suppression. Army scout team from East City Pass? In Lin Shen’s impression, if the scout team was of the same strength as Xia Duo’s team, they shouldn’t have been capable of handling such a large-scale beast horde. Qin Yu shook her head. No, the captain of the scout team from East City Pass somehow invited two other mid-level warriors. They had a total of three mid-level warriors and over ten junior warriors surrounding them, but they failed. They might have also received incorrect information, mistakenly thinking there were only three or four mid-level beasts, not knowing. that there was a howling moon demon wolf hidden among them comparable to a high-level beast. They startled the beast horde and the howling. Moon demon wolf went on a rampage, killing two mid-level warriors on the spot while the others suffered heavy casualties. Moreover, the startled beast horde ran amok and two beasts discovered my location, chasing me for several miles. As Chinyu spoke, she still felt a bit scared. Fortunately, the howling moon demon wolf chased after the captain of the demon suppression army from East City Pass. If it had come after me, I wouldn’t have made it back. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen couldn’t help but exchange a glance with Wu Yu and Guang. What Qin Yu encountered was, indeed quite surreal. Alright, you’ve worked hard. You should rest and recover for the next couple of days. Don’t go out into the wilderness. For now, Lin Chen comforted her. By the way, the share of today’s hunting quota has already been assigned to you. He added, not forgetting to mention. Although today he and Peng Xiaoxi went hunting, Qin Yu and Wu Yu and Guang were also preparing for the next commission. so it was considered a shared reward. Lin Chen finished a day of training in the cultivation room. He only trained for 17 hours today, gaining 102 points of proficiency. Hashtag cultivation technique, body refinement decision, minor achievement 707-1000, enhancement level 2, consumption reduction level 1, hashtag combat. Skill, overlord spear technique, minor achievement 706-1000, flash strike level 1, no traits hashtag potential, 45 only 3 more days in the core. cultivation room, and it will upgrade. But today I need to do commissions. One day of commissions for one day of martial arts training, Lin Chen, thought to himself, because he also trained for 17 hours in the martial arts workshop, gaining only 51 points of proficiency. However, training in the cultivation room for 17 hours yielded double the benefits, 102 points of proficiency. So Lin Chen had to complete commissions for a day, then exchange it for a day in the cultivation room. Moreover, while doing commissions, he could also earn potential points. This way, it wasn’t. A waste of martial arts training time, in fact, it was the most cost-effective approach. The next day, Lin Chen arrived at the martial arts workshop. Pan Xiaoxi and the other two were already waiting there, as Lin Chen had arranged to go into the wilderness every other day. Lin Chen glanced. At Qin Yu, his gaze lingering slightly on the two bandages on her. Today, we’ll go for the commission that Wu Yu and Wang scouted. Qin Yu, Yu, should rest for another two days and recover in the martial arts workshop. With your physique, you should be fine in two days.” Lin Chen decisively arranged. Xinyu had sustained some injuries the day before, but considering the recovery ability of a mid-level warrior, two days would be sufficient. If there were any urgent tasks, she could still perform in battle now. However, Lin Chen felt that going out for commissions wasn’t an urgent task. There was no need to push his teammates, it was better to rest well before heading out, no rush. The others naturally had no objections. To Lin Chen’s arrangements, the condition for joining Lin Chen’s team is to obey Lin Chen. They easily found the cheetah’s habitat that Wu, Yu and Guang had scouted in advance. Cheetahs are known for their speed, especially after mutation, reaching the level of intermediate ferocious beasts. However, after Lin Chen stealthily approached, they were still not as fast as Lin Chen’s throwing spear. This time, the commission only involved two intermediate cheetahs and one junior cub. They were easily taken down. Hashtag potential, 66 B-level commission points plus one. Thanks to Wu. Yuan Guang’s prior scouting, Lin Chen saved the time of looking for a guide at the local outpost to track them. After completing the commission and returning to Tijan Mountain, they indeed arrived much earlier than usual. Lin Chen finished submitting the commission at the office building, looked up at the sky, and saw that there were still two hours until sunset. Hmm, Wu Yuan Guang’s scouting saved me at least three or four hours. This. is probably the fastest and smoothest hunt I’ve had in a while. That means I can still practice in the martial arts workshop for at least 7 or 8 hours today. I’ll book the training room for tomorrow. Lin Chen quickly made a decision. The training room had already been booked by Zhang Yunxi today, and sunset was approaching. Even if the training room was free, it wasn’t suitable for exchange. Time was lost. The martial arts practice progressed steadily. That night, Lin Chen practiced in the martial arts workshop for 10 hours, stopping only at 2 in the morning. He had originally planned to practice for 8 hours, but Lin Chen had a bit of obsessive-compulsive disorder. He felt uncomfortable if he didn’t reach 10 hours, needing to round it up to a whole number. The next day, he naturally exchanged for the training room and practiced martial arts for 17 hours. In two days, he gained 132 points of proficiency. Hashtag cultivation method, body refinement technique, minor achievement 839 -1000 gain. Level 2, consumption reduction level 1, hashtag combat skill, overlord spear technique, minor achievement 838-1000, flash strike level 1, no traits. Hashtag potential, 66, in that case, breaking through the realm only requires 2 days in the training room. I might even only need 1 session in the training room, then spend a day in the martial arts workshop. Lin Chen assessed his panel, feeling very satisfied with his progress. The Commission. That Qin Yu scouted reportedly involves 6 intermediate ferocious beasts. If I can handle the commission at East City Pass, that would be. Enough. Not only can I earn commission points to exchange for a day in the core training room, but I can also gain over 60 potential points. Not. Only will I break through to the advanced martial artist realm in one go, but I can also draw a trait for my spear technique. It’s simply perfect. The next day, Lin Shin gathered the team and prepared to head to East City Pass. He first glanced at Qin Yu’s condition and saw that she had. indeed removed the bandages and was recovering well. He nodded in satisfaction. Since Chinyu is fine, let’s go deal with that pack of howling. Moon Demon Wolves at East City Pass today. Let’s go. After this commission, we might need to rest for a while. Lin Chen didn’t give much of a pep talk, simply saying a few words before turning to walk out. Pan Xiao Xi was used to Lin Chen’s style and immediately followed behind. Instead, Wu Yueng Wang and Chinyu were momentarily stunned, exchanging glances before catching up. Captain, is it just us going out? Xinyu asked. Jogging to keep up with Lin Chen, her voice filled with doubt. Just us. Lin Chen didn’t look back. Ah. Captain, there’s a howling moon demon. Wolf there that is comparable to an advanced ferocious beast and five intermediate ferocious beasts as well. The demon slaying squad at East. City Pass sent three intermediate martial artists but they were routed by the beast horde. Should we team up with the hunting squad and call for? Some help? Xinyu’s words were filled with worry and lack of confidence. Hearing this, Lin Chen turned back to look at her and Wu Yuan Guang. Understanding their concerns. The outpost captain at East City Pass can’t handle the howling moon demon wolf, but I can. Intermediate martial. Artists are not the same as intermediate martial artists. Don’t worry, once we reach the destination, you two can just hover at a distance. Dealing with the ferocious beasts is still my job. I’ll be fine, if I really can’t handle it, you guys just get in the car and run. Lin Chen. Reassured the two. His proficiency in the body refinement technique had now reached over 800, with the maximum being 1000. As Lin Chen’s proficiency increased, so did his strength in proportion. If we were to divide intermediate to advanced martial artists into 10 ranks, Lin Chen could be considered a 9th rank intermediate martial artist at this moment. In terms of martial arts realm, Lin Chen was comparable to an advanced martial artist. Coupled with the synchronized progress of the overlord spear technique, Lin Chen could even unleash combat power that surpassed that of an average advanced martial artist. Therefore, Lin Chen was quite confident in himself. This was also why he chose to hunt down the commission for Wu. Yuan Guang first before dealing with the howling moon demon wolves that Qin Yu had scouted. With each day of training, Lin Chen’s strength grew. Stronger and more assured. What you should worry about is not how fierce the beasts are, but whether they have changed locations or been killed by. Someone else. Lin Chen’s convoy first headed towards Anding Town, then turned towards Dongcheng Pass from outside the town. There was no choice. In the wasteland of the apocalypse, the road network suitable for vehicles was not well developed. This detour of over 300 kilometers took more than half a day. Fortunately, Lin Chen’s first concern did not come true. Under the guidance of Qin Yu in the passenger seat, Lin Chen quickly found the target. Captain, look over there. There are signs of a wolf pack. The last time we spotted them was still over 20 kilometers away. Fortunately, they haven’t moved far. It seems there is plenty of prey around here. Xinyu pointed to a small hillside about a kilometer. Away, where the shadows of wolves could be seen flickering among the dense thorns and bushes. Lin Chen did not take the binoculars that Xinyu offered. He had already seen the wolf pack. He assessed the distance between both sides and the location of the wolf pack. Hmm, have the truck. Stop by the roadside and let the other pickup stop there too. Tell Wu Yuen Guang behind us that our two vehicles are leaving the main road and getting a bit closer. Upon hearing this, Han Wanshan immediately drove the vehicle off the dirt road and into the thorny wilderness. Wu Yuenguang Seeing this situation followed suit. Fortunately, both Lin Chen’s jeep and Wu Yuenguang’s pickup were optimized for off-road conditions. They could easily navigate through the half-person high weeds and thorns. The two vehicles stopped less than 500 meters from the hillside where the wolf pack was located. Getting any closer would alert them. Lin Chen gathered a few martial artists together for a brief instruction. In a moment, I will sneak around to the back of the hillside and launch an attack from the opposite side. At that time, the wolf pack will likely flee towards our current position. Wu Yuan Guang and Qin Yu, your task is to drive the intermediate and above beasts back. You don’t need to kill or injure them, just drive them back to face me. Lin Chen’s battle plan remains simple, still relying on one person to handle all opponents. There was a strong sense of individual heroism. However, Qin Yu and Wu Yuan Guang exchanged glances, their expressions somewhat serious. I will kill the lead wolf at the first opportunity so you won’t have to face it. You just need to keep an eye on the other fleeing intermediate beasts. Don’t let them escape. You can ignore the low-level beasts. If there are no problems, I’ll head over now. Seeing the two nod, Lin Chen picked up. His gunbag jumped out of the jeep and was about to sneak towards the wolf pack. At that moment, a sudden roar of engines came from the dirt road, causing Lin Chen to stop and look back. A convoy of five off-road pickups had also come down the dirt road heading towards Lin Chen and the Others. They stopped about 70 to 80 meters away. Lin Chen frowned at this sight. It seemed another group had come to hunt the wolf pack. What kind of luck was this? When Xinyu was scouting, she had a run-in with people from Dongqing Pass. Now, just as he was preparing to hunt, he ran into others again. Wu Yuan Guang squinted as he observed the opposing convoy and whispered, Captain, it seems to be the demon suppression. Army. The logo on the pickup is from Tian Gui City. Hey. Are you all here for the wolf pack too? A mid -level martial artist from the Tian Guay City convoy shouted from the lead vehicle. This wolf pack is not something you few can handle. Clear the way, don’t delay us from doing our business. The Tian Guay City martial artist’s words carried some goodwill, but his tone and demeanor were quite arrogant. Lin Chan and the others exchanged glances. If they were at a disadvantage and lacked confidence against the wolf pack, they would be in a passive position in the fight. At this moment, a group of people came and said they would handle the wolf pack, allowing them to pass. That would be great news. However, Lin Shen’s team had planned for several days and was determined to confront the wolf pack. This was somewhat inappropriate. Pying Shaozi glanced. At Lin Shen’s expression, being younger and more straightforward, he stood up from the jeep and shouted at the other side, why should we let you pass? We discovered this wolf pack first, we came here first. If anyone should yield, it should be you. Why do you say we can’t handle it, but, you can? The martial artist on the opposite side chuckled at Pying Xiao Xi somewhat childish remarks as if he had heard a joke. He, telling. You this is already giving you face. And you ask us why. Standing in front of you is Captain Chen, the centurion of the Tian Gui City defense. Army. A high-level martial artist, with more than ten mid -level martial artists present. You mere three or four martial artists, at most. Mid-level, is there any problem? The Tian Gui City martial artist said coldly. Upon hearing this, Peng Xiaoxi’s expression froze, he was at a loss. Four words. Looking at it this way, the other side indeed had the qualifications to ask them to yield. Peng Xiaoxi couldn’t help but turn back. To Lin Shen, whose face had turned exceptionally grim, his eyes flashing with intensity. Tian Gui City. Defense Army. Centurion. Captain. Shen. High-level martial artist. It can’t be that coincidental, right? Lin Shen’s mind raced and he had a bad premonition about the other. Party’s Background. Could it be that he had run into Chen Zhenghua? A high-level martial artist, along with more than 10 mid-level martial artists, could form a killing formation. If the other party was indeed Chen Zhenghua, it wouldn’t be good news for Lin Chen. A direct confrontation would almost certainly lead to a significant loss. Peng Shaoxi was unaware of Lin Chen’s conflict with the Chen family and did not connect it to Chen. Zhenghua. He was purely irritated by the other party’s taunts and felt quite indignant, seeing Lin Chen’s complex expression without any response. Peng Shaoxi huffed and turned back to the other side, saying, Is the Tian Gui City Defense Army really that impressive? We are also the youth. Training team from Lan Fong Company at Taijian Mountain, we also have the strength to deal with this group of ferocious beasts. Lin Chen was still. Contemplating strategies in case the other party was indeed Chen Jinghua. He needed to figure out how to discreetly extricate himself and his team. He was about to advance to a higher level. There was no reason to clash with Chen Jinghua now, it wasn’t worth it. Just two more days would. be enough for him to become a high-level martial artist and naturally not fear the other side. However, upon hearing Peng Shao’s impulsive words, Lin Chen’s heart suddenly sank, realizing it was bad news. Sure enough, Lin Chen looked up and saw a young man leaning out of the window of the lead vehicle on the opposite side. He looked at Lin Chen, their eyes locking, the aura of a high-level martial artist. He is Chen Zhengwa. Lin. Chen immediately concluded in his heart. In a moment of panic, Lin Chen took two steps back to the jeep and yanked Han Wanshan down. You and Wu Yuan Guang stay in the same vehicle, don’t follow me, split up. Lin Chen hurriedly said, tossing the gun bag into the passenger seat of the jeep, starting the engine and flooring the gas pedal. Captain Lin, can you drive? If not, I can drive for you. Han Wanshan, still confused about the situation, called out as he saw Lin Chen driving. Lin Chen turned back, split up, the other party’s target is me, the clutch and accelerator. worked in perfect harmony, and the jeep’s engine roared violently as it shot forward in an instant. Lin Chen actually knew how to drive. In his previous life, he had a C1 driver’s license and had even bought a second-hand domestic cherry car. Lin Chen’s sudden dash in the car caught both parties off guard. Chen Jing was straightened up in his seat, watching Lin Chen’s jeep drive onto the dirt road, momentarily stunned. He had been serving in the demon army in Tiangue town. Two days ago, he received a notification from home stating that his father had been injured in a fight, in the wilderness, and the family’s martial artists had suffered heavy losses. Chen Jinghua had originally planned to bring a small team back, home to support the family and see who dared to provoke the Chen family. His convoy was on the way from Tiangue City to Anding Town, passing by Dongcheng Pass. It was only after being approached for help by the captain of the sentry team at Dongcheng Pass that he decided to take a detour to help deal with the wolf pack threatening the area. I remember the news from home mentioned that my father had a conflict with someone from Lanfang. Company? Chen Jinghua turned to ask his trusted martial artist. Captain, it does seem to be the case, the family had clashed with some youth. Training vice-captain from Tiezhan Mountain. As a result, both sides suffered losses. Chen Jinghua’s expression tightened upon hearing this. He recalled that the letter from home stated both parties were injured. However, the person fleeing in front didn’t seem to look injured at all. Nevertheless, Chen Jinghua immediately made a decision, chase him down, that guy must be an enemy. Lucky for us, we ran into him just as we, returned to Anding town without even entering the city. If we kill this guy and go back, my father will be happier, and his recovery will be, faster. The convoy of the Tiangue City Defense Army also revved their engines and took off, roaring after Lin Chen’s jeep. At this point, no one, cared about the beast pack anymore. Two waves of wilderness hunters clashed, engaging in a fierce chase. Lin Chan pressed the accelerator all the way to the floor, the 2.0 T engine emitting a furious roar. This turbocharged engine maximized efficiency as the car sped up, with the engine RPM increasing the faster the vehicle went. When the car returned to the dirt road, it could instantly accelerate to over 100 miles per hour, even with poor road conditions. However, the downside was the bumpy dirt road, even though the Jeep had been tuned for off-road performance by Lan Fang Company and. Modified accordingly, the violent jolts caused the vehicle to bounce over the potholes continuously. In his previous life, Lin Chen would never have dared to drive so aggressively. Fortunately, at this moment, Lin Chen was also a mid-level martial artist. He completely ignored the vehicle’s bumps, sitting firmly in the driver’s seat like a mountain. As long as he didn’t flip the car, everything else was minor. Lin Chen tilted his head to glance in the rearview mirror and saw four off-road pickups from Tiangue City closing in. His anxious heart finally eased a bit. There was still. One pickup from Tiangue City that hadn’t caught up, seemingly aiming to deal with Peng Xiaosi and the others. However, at this moment, Han Xiaosi. And the others also reacted, Lin Shen saw Wu Yuan Guang’s pickup moving as well, heading in the opposite direction from him. I hope Wu Yuan Guang’s. Driving skills are better. Lin Shen thought to himself. This unexpected encounter was beyond Lin Shen’s expectations. Originally, he had. Plan to break through in a couple of days, then go to Anding Town to wipe out the Chen family and fish for them as a high-level martial artist. Waiting for Chen Jinghua to come seeking revenge and deliver himself to death. Who would have thought that a small accident would occur at such a critical moment catching him off guard and in a relatively disadvantaged position? Lin Chen had no time to think further, at this moment he didn’t have a hundred percent certainty of winning against Chen Jinghua. If they faced off directly, Chen Jinghua’s subordinates would form a killing. Formation around him. Lin Chen felt even less confident. In a rush, Lin Chen only thought of running away. That’s right, although Lin Chen was. Fleeing, it wasn’t a panicked and chaotic retreat. He was trying to seize a bit of initiative in a disadvantageous situation, escaping with purpose. This not only created an opportunity for Pine Shosi and the others to escape but also disrupted the formation of Chen Zhenghua and his men in Ao. Lin Chen saw that Chen Zhenghua had indeed chased after him, with four pickup trucks forming a line behind him. Things were developing in the Direction Lin Chen had anticipated and hoped for. Let’s see who has the guts, the driving skills, and can run faster. Whoever eases off the gas is a dog. Lin Chen thought to himself, pressing down harder on the accelerator, squeezing the potential of the jeep’s engine. The two sides chased from the afternoon into the evening as the sky darkened. After the jeep let out one last roar, it suddenly came to a stop. Lin Chen’s expression changed slightly as he glanced at the dashboard. This is a mess. In terms of driving skills and courage, I haven’t lost, but I didn’t. Compete with them on fuel. The jeep was out of gas. Lin Chen had come out from Tiezhan Mountain in the morning, passed through Andingtown, and then reached Dongchang Pass covering over 300 kilometers. Just now, Lin Chen had been driving an escape for nearly 200 kilometers. And the jeep’s fuel tank, even when full, had a limited range, especially with a 2.0 liter big engine. Lin Chen looked back at the jeep’s trunk, where there were two spare fuel cans. But as he turned his gaze back, he noticed the two pickup trucks were still tightly on his tail. No time. To refuel, they’re coming. Lin Chen immediately made a decision, pulling over to the side of the road and slinging his gunbag over his shoulder. Then, under the cover of night, he dashed into the dense forest beside the dirt road. Just as Lin Chen entered the thicket, he heard the pickup. Trucks of his pursuers come to a halt behind him. It seemed someone had caught up. This scene feels oddly familiar. Lin Chen suddenly thought. When he killed Chen Jing back then, it seemed to be a similar situation. Lin Chen ran deeper into the forest, with Chen Jing chasing behind. It was precisely because Lin Chen killed Chen Jing that he had formed an unending feud with the Chen family in Anding Town. Chen Jing was the first. Member of the Chen family I encountered. Chen Zhengwei is the most powerful martial artist of the Chen family. Chased down in the forest. And ended in the forest. Is this a sign? Lin Chen couldn’t help but ponder. If he could deal with Chen Zhengwei in the forest, then the matter. with the Chen family would essentially be concluded. Unfortunately, Chen Zhenghua was not like Chen Jing, he was not so easy to kill. Kid, don’t. Run. Chen Zhenghua shouted angrily, suddenly quickening his pace to chase after him. The glint of a blade flashed as he lunged at Lin Chen’s back. He was a high-level martial artist and even running through the forest, his speed was not slow, even a bit faster than Lin Chen. Moreover, they had just been in a vehicle chase, so neither side had exhausted much stamina. Lin Chen felt the threat and turned to see Chen Zhenghua closing. In, his expression changing slightly. He realized he couldn’t outrun him in the forest. Bang! Bang! Without hesitation, Lin Chen threw out two short guns in quick succession, disrupting Chen Zhengwe’s pursuit. Lin Chen wasn’t confident he could use the throwing guns to kill a high-level martial artist. However, the sharp throwing guns whistled through the air, forcing Chen Zhengwe to dodge and block. Chen Zhengwe wielded a long -handled broadsword, deflecting the short guns with two intense clashing sounds of metal. He really has some strength. Chen Zhenghua felt the power and accuracy of Lin Chen’s throwing guns and his expression turned serious. No wonder this person could cause trouble for the Chen family. His combat power was indeed comparable to that of a high-level martial artist. The opponent was not much weaker than himself. With this thought, Chen Zhenghua stopped thinking about killing Lin Chen alone. He changed his strategy, deciding to focus on disrupting Lin Chen, slowing down his escape. He would wait for his subordinates, the mid-level martial artists, to surround Lin Chen and beat him down together, which would be more cost-effective. It wasn’t that Chen Zhenghua lacked fighting spirit, but in the wilderness, the best choice was to fight in the most secure way. Possible, avoiding injury under the right conditions. Kid, die. Chen Zhenghua seized the opportunity, accelerating again and swinging his sword. Add Lin Chen. Indeed. Although Lin Chen still turned back to counter with throwing guns, his speed had slowed down. After repeating this twice, Several of Chen Jinghua’s mid-level martial artists caught up. Seeing this, Chen Jinghua’s face lit up with joy. Let’s go together and form a deadly formation. Seeing Chen Jinghua’s subordinates closing in, Lin Chen felt a surge of urgency. Chen Jinghua wanted to settle the matter with a group assault, but Lin Chen had no intention of doing so. He took out two energy recovery pills, swallowing one and holding the other in his mouth, his eyes darting around. Suddenly, a glint flashed in his gaze as he raised the short gun in his hand. Oomph, still coming? Your matchstick. Can’t hurt me. Chen Zhengwa scoffed a flicker of disdain in his eyes, yet he instinctively tightened his grip on the wooden knife. If he didn’t intercept the throne weapon, he would suffer a severe blow himself. He belittled his opponent with words but took him seriously in action. There was no room for carelessness. Lin Chen couldn’t help but sneer at Chen Zhengwa’s demeanor. Fool, let’s see how many times you can block it. This time, I’ll definitely kill you. Before Lin Chen’s words fell, the throwing spear whistled through the air. Chen Zhenghua’s expression turned. Grave as he raised the wooden knife defensively in front of him, his knees slightly bent, ready to dodge at any moment. Ah. But. Chen Zhenghua’s face changed dramatically. The sound of a scream and the short gun -piercing flesh came from beside him. Chen Zhenghua had been on high alert. For the throne spear, but it hadn’t come for him at all. Instead, it had targeted one of his subordinates nearby. Chen Zhenghua was a high-level. Martial artist, and Lin Chen was just a step away from being one as well. As they chase through the dense forest with all their might, those intermediate martial artists were exerting every ounce of strength to keep up. So when they finally caught up, they were all panting heavily, completely exhausted. Lin Chen keenly noticed this. Since the throwing spear couldn’t guarantee a kill on Chen Zhengwa, he decided to weaken those troublesome intermediate martial artists first. Hashtag killing an intermediate martial artist grants 10 potential points. Lin Chen ignored the panel prompt. and took the opportunity of the intermediate martial artist’s screen to draw Chen Zhenghua and the other’s attention. He turned and ran, continuing to weave through the dense forest ahead. Lin Chen discovered the weaknesses of these intermediate martial artists. The farther and longer he chased Chen Zhenghua through the forest, the more exhausted these intermediate martial artists became. After running 10 or 20 kilometers, they would have used up more than half of their energy, significantly reducing their threat level. Chen Zhenghua withdrew his gaze from his subordinates. Corpson looked at Lin Chen, who was still fleeing, and couldn’t help but explode in anger. He felt as if his intelligence was being rubbed into the ground by his opponent. Thief. You’ve gone too far. Die. Chen Zhengwa also popped a pill and pursued without regard for the cost. He seemed to have used a charge-like combat technique, merging with his knife, turning into a blur as he lunged at Lin Chen. Really troublesome. Lin Chen felt a tingling sensation at the back of his head. He didn’t need to look back to sense Chen Zhengwa’s movements. With no other choice. Lin Chen tightened his grip on Lee. He suddenly turned around to face Chen Zhenghua. Flash strike. Lin Chen decided to confront Chen Zhenghua. Head on to disrupt his pursuit rhythm. He unleashed his strongest move right away. If Chen Zhenghua charged forward with his wooden knife, leaving behind a trail of afterimages, Lin Chen, holding Lee, waited patiently until his opponent was within 10 meters. Then he transformed into a flash of light piercing straight at him. Ha! What kind of ghostly marksmanship is this? Chen Zhenghua, being a high-level martial artist, saw his target suddenly vanish, approaching him with ghostly speed and immediately reacted. He changed his wooden knife from a slash to a defensive stance, instantly protecting his face. Clang. The sound of metal clashing echoed, sparks flying. Lin Chen S struck Chen Zhenghua’s knife, but it was blocked. Chen Zhenghua was pushed back two steps by the immense inertia, but he was not seriously harmed. His wooden knife showed no signs of damage. This, is the power of a high-level martial artist. This is a high-alloy weapon wooden knife. Lin Chen was taken aback quickly, realizing, it’s my turn to attack, take my blade. Seizing the moment Lin Chen was momentarily stunned, Chen Zhengwa swung his wooden knife, and launched a fierce attack. Lin Chen had no time to think and could only raise his gun to block. Bang! The short gun snapped in half, and Lin Chen couldn’t help but stumble back a few steps.I in fact, Chen Zhengwa’s strength is not necessarily much greater than Lin Chen’s. Lin Chen could. Even sense that the other party had not traveled far down the path of a high-level martial artist at most 20-30%. However, the wooden knife wielded. By the opponent posed a dimensional strike against Lin Chen. The several hundred pounds heavy wooden knife swung with full force by a high-level. Martial artist also put immense pressure on Lin Chen. Seeing this, a cold glint flashed in Chen Jingguo’s eyes as he pressed the attack. Swinging his knife once more. No, I can’t confront him head on. Lin Chen instantly thought. Compared to Chen Jinghua, Lin Chen was currently lacking not only in strength but also in weaponry falling short by a small level. Flash Strike Lin Chen, holding the broken half of the, unleashed the flash strike again. The flash strike itself carried a displacement attribute. When the flash strike was unleashed towards Chen Jinghua, it was a charged displacement. When the flash strike was directed at a nearby mid-level martial artist, it also quickly pulled Lin Chen out from, under the shadow of Chen Jinghua’s knife. Put. Lin Chen thrust the half of the S gun barrel into a mid-level martial artist’s head. He did not withdraw the gun barrel but instead pull out a new gun from his gun pouch. Lin Chen quickly scanned his surroundings with the short gun in hand. Just after engaging with Chen Jinghua, the mid-level martial artists under him surrounded Lin Chen, aiming to encircle him. Lin Chen had no time to think too much and zeroed in on one that looked easy to bully. Flash strike. Lin Chen unleashed the first characteristic of the overlord gun. technique, instantly killing this mid-level martial artist. He leaped over the corpse and dove into the dense forest. At the same time, he swallowed. The energy-replenishing pill he had in his mouth. Three consecutive flash strikes had consumed a lot of energy. Little thief, good, good, good. Chen Jinguo was furious, watching Lin Chen disappear into the forest and immediately chased after him. It was infuriating. This little thief, with such elusive gunplay, had actually killed two people right under his nose. Not only had they failed to encircle him, but they had also allowed him to break through the blockade and slip away. Chen Jingguo was fuming, but Lin Chen was not feeling great either. As he navigated through the dense forest, his mind was racing. Although he had just killed two mid-level martial artists, it seemed like he had gained a slight advantage. However, in this battle royale game, Lin Chen was still at an absolute disadvantage overall, because he ultimately could not break Chen Jingguo’s encirclement. The opponent had him completely suppressed, leaving him feeling helpless. even if he ambushed all of the mid-level martial artists. Under the opponent, the scales of victory would not tip in Lin Chen’s favor. Chen Jinguo was the biggest threat. In the past, the human martial artists Lin Chen faced were mostly ordinary, with low talent and slightly older. Such martial artists, even at the same level, were almost one hit. Kills in Lin Chen’s hands. But Chen Jinguo was different. He was also under 30, a high-level martial artist in his 20s. First of all, he. was a talented potential martial artist, not an ordinary person. Moreover, Chen Jinghua was young and strong. Even in a war of attrition, Lin Chen had no confidence in outlasting him. This was quite perplexing. And as the consumption increased, Lin Chen was at an even greater disadvantage. The opponent also had the advantage of numbers, even with the same level of consumption, there were simply more people on the other side. This was something Lin Chen could think of and it was clear that Chen Jinghua understood it too. So he leisurely followed Lin Chen, not overly eager. He maintained a distance of about 20 steps, pursuing at a steady pace. This continuously drained Lin Chen’s stamina, and he would occasionally rush in to swing his knife, disrupting Lin Chen’s breathing rhythm, causing even greater consumption. This little thief’s strength is definitely below mind. It’s just that his gunplay is somewhat strange and unpredictable, able to suddenly accelerate several times for a charge. However, his distance is also limited, he can probably only use it within 10 steps. Chen Jinguo squinted, his gaze fixed tightly on Lin Chen’s back. At first, Chen Jinguo was also taken aback by Lin Chen’s flash strike however, after Lin Chen used the flash strike three times in a row. Chen Jinguo was able to determine the distance limitation of Lin Chen’s combat skills. So, Chen Jinguo was mentally prepared for this. As long as he was careful and vigilant, Lin Chen’s ghostly marksmanship posed little threat to him. Still running, your stamina is quite good. Take this. Knife. After realizing the key, Chen Jinghua suddenly accelerated towards Lin Chen, swinging the wooden knife in his hand. He didn’t aim for a fatal blow, but rather to wear down his opponent. Bang! Lin Chen sensed the danger and had to turn around to defend. The clash of the wooden knife and the thrust of the tiger created a violent collision. Lin Chen took the brunt of Chen Jinghua’s knife head-on and was at a disadvantage. After several rounds of clashes, he stumbled backward, unable to maintain his footing. Chen Jinghua’s goal was perfectly achieved. Not only did he disrupt Lin Chen’s escape rhythm but he also increased the physical toll on him. Huff. Huff. Lin Chen gasped heavily, looking at Chen. Zhenguo with a grim expression. Behind Chen Zhenguo, the intermediate warriors took advantage of this gap to catch up and they were about to be surrounded again. Flash strike. Lin Chen charged at Chen Zhenguo once more. Humph. Your moves are getting old, I prepared for them, why should I worry? Chen Zhenguo remained unfazed, raising his knife to block. Lin Chen, along with his gun, was violently pushed away by the immense force from Chen Jinghua’s wooden knife. He flew off to the side, landing four or five meters away. You are weaker than me, your weapon is inferior. And you have fewer people. What do you have to fight me with? Prepare to die. Chen Jinghua coldly watched Lin Chen fly away, noticing that the short gun in Lin Chen’s hand had lost a section of its tip to the wooden knife. Chen Jinghua knew that this chase was about to end. Lin Chen was becoming increasingly unable to withstand the pressure. After landing, Lin Shen took two steps back to steady himself, his gaze lingering for a moment on the broken gun tip. It was still sharp enough to be used. Then Lin Shen suddenly turned his head to look at the intermediate warriors, who had caught up. Before Chen Jinghua could move in for the kill, Lin Shen transformed into an afterimage, lunging at one of the intermediate warriors, executing another flash strike. Lin Shen couldn’t do anything to Chen Jinghua, but he was overwhelming against these intermediate warriors. In an instant, he pierced through and killed one of them, then dashed back towards the encirclement from the opposite direction. Lin Chen was fleeing. Without a specific destination, he didn’t have to run in a straight line. Since they had already caught up, he could just kill one and then run back, it was the same. Even the terrain he had traversed once became more familiar. Chen Jinghua and the others were momentarily stunned. When they saw Lin Chen suddenly running in the opposite direction, Chen Jinghua glanced at his struggling teammate on the ground and then at Lin. Chen’s retreating figure. Clearly, they had also become rigid in their thinking, assuming that fleeing had to be in a fixed direction, not expecting Lin Chen to turn back. By the time Chen Jinghua and the others reacted and adjusted their formation to pursue, Lin Chen had already run 40 to 50 meters away. However, Lin Chen’s face did not show any signs of relief, the threat was still present, and he had not yet escaped. What? Was the solution to break free? Hashtag kill an intermediate warrior to gain 10 potential points. The intermediate warrior who was struggling to. Breathe finally passed away and the potential points were calculated. After noticing this, a flash of inspiration struck Lin Shen’s mind. Hashtag potential. 106 Lin Shen had 66 potential points before setting off in the morning. He hadn’t gained any potential from killing a fierce beast because he was blocked by Chen Zhengwa. But just now, while being chased, he had killed 4 intermediate warriors. That was a gain of 40 points. I can extract the characteristics of the overlord marksmanship now. Or this is the variable. Lin Chen kept moving, dividing his focus to examine the panel. Should I upgrade the first characteristic flash strike, or extract the second characteristic? Both require 100 potential points, but I can only choose one. Lin Chen hesitated for a moment before making a decisive choice. Even if I upgrade flash strike, Chen Zhenghua has prepared for it, making it difficult to turn the situation around. I’ll extract the second characteristic. Hashtag consume 100 potential points to extract the second characteristic of the overlord marksmanship hashtag the second characteristic extraction of the overlord spear technique is in progress lin chen didn’t have the extra energy to pay attention to what characteristics were rolling by being too distracted would affect his escape speed he decided to wait until the characteristic extraction was over then check the attribute characteristics to decide how to break the situation hashtag characteristic spear light level 1 releases a 10 meter spear light attack power doubles the length of the spear light and the attack multiplier increase with the characteristic level spear light isn’t that similar to sword chi or is it like the light weapons in games with full special effects lin chen was slightly taken aback surprised by the effect description brought by the new characteristic having been in the beast wilderness for so long he had yet to see anyone capable of using a combat technique similar to sword chi Even now, with Chen Jinghua chasing behind him, a genius martial artist from the Demon Suppression Army’s youth training camp, a high-level martial artist, when he wielded his simple knife, it was at most just a bit stronger and quicker. There was no light weapon effect. But, a 10-meter long spear light attack power doubled. It seems like it could significantly increase my combat power. Lin Chen pondered. He was already not far from a high-level martial artist, the Reason he couldn’t defeat Chen Zhenguo was that Chen Zhenguo was not just a newly advanced high-level martial artist. The other party had already traveled a distance. But if Lin Chen’s attack power was doubled by the spear like now, he felt that while Chen Zhenguo was indeed stronger than him, he definitely wasn’t twice as strong. Perhaps, this was the way to break the situation. Lin Chen casually threw the remaining spear in. His hand behind him, slightly affecting Chen Zhenguo’s pursuit. The next moment, Lin Chen grasped a new spiked tiger. He turned around to face Chen. Xinhua directly. Chen Jinghua swung his simple knife, cutting through the remaining spear coming at him, and instinctively slowed his pace upon. Seeing Lin Chen’s movement, the two were now about 30 to 40 meters apart. He has awakened, realizing that continuing to run would lead to certain death. So he’s prepared to fight for his life. A cornered dog will jump over the wall. Chen Jinghua’s expression brightened, seeing that Lin Chen had been pushed to the brink. The more Lin Chen acted this way, the less anxious Chen Jinghua felt as he moved forward. He knew that. The only threat Lin Chen posed to him was that flash strike technique. So Chen Jingwei carefully controlled the distance between them, guarding. Against Lin Chen’s move. As long as he blocked one strike, Chen Jingwei was confident he could ensure Lin Chen wouldn’t have a second chance. He. Would directly kill the opponent. Seeing Chen Jingwei like this, Lin Chen understood his thoughts. Since Chen Jingwei wasn’t coming forward, Lin Chen took the initiative to charge out, quickly closing the distance between them. 30 meters. 20 meters. 10 meters. Lin Chen transformed. Into a shadow, swiftly disappearing from Chen Jingwei’s line of sight. Here it comes. I’d been waiting for this move. Chen Jingwei was not. Surprised but rather pleased. This time, he didn’t even use the move of guarding his face with the simple knife. Because he had been closely. Watching Lin Chen’s movements. When Lin Chen was still 15 meters away, Chen Jingwei retreated sharply. By the time Lin Chen launched his flash. Strike, Chen Jinghua had already retreated 5 or 6 meters, directly outside of Lin Chen’s attack range. Chen Jinghua had thoroughly understood Lin Chen’s moves and was confident in his grasp of the situation. As expected, 10 meters is your limit. Seeing Lin Chen’s figure suddenly disappear and then reappear at his previous position, a cold smile appeared on Chen Jinghua’s face. After figuring out the opponent’s routine, he didn’t even bother to block. With just a preemptive dodge, he easily neutralized Lin Chen’s move. simple and straightforward. You hit me, now. It’s my turn to cut you. Chen Jinghua instinctively raised his simple knife, wanting to take advantage of Lin Chen’s unstable landing, while his move was still incomplete and he couldn’t react in time. He charged forward to finish Lin Chen with a single strike. However, just as Chen Jinghua raised his simple knife, he felt a sudden tightness in his chest. Lin Chen’s figure had clearly appeared in his line of sight. But after the opponent’s attack missed, there was not a hint of change on his face. He even maintained the forward thrusting position. Suddenly, Chen Jinghua felt. A flash of light before him. A sharp pain shot through his heart.He looked at Lin Shen in disbelief, who was still standing in place, still 5 or 6 meters away. He still held the gun, maintaining a forward thrust expression. Logically speaking, the short gun in his hand shouldn’t be this. Long, it shouldn’t be able to hurt him. Why is there a sharp pain in my chest? Chen Jinghua felt his thoughts becoming sluggish and stiff. Slowly lowering his head to look at his chest. A white light pierced through his heart. It was somewhat like a beam of white light shining down, through the gaps in the branches of a dark forest. Ethereal, faint, yet intense. And Chen Jinghua’s chest was pierced by this pale white light, sending a chill through him. There was a delay of about a second. Two fist-sized holes gushed with blood. Gun chi. Great accomplishment gun. Technique? Chen Jinghua’s pupils began to dissolve, but his eyes were still filled with immense disbelief. His last gaze was blankly directed. Add Lin Chen. How is this possible? How old is this little thief? Has he been practicing gun techniques since he was in the womb? This was Chen. Zheng was final consciousness. Then his body collapsed with a thud. Hashtag killing a high-level martial artist grants 100 potential points. Lin Chen’s expression shifted slightly, receiving potential points proved that the opponent had already breathed his last. This thing is reliable. There was. No need to even check the body. The explosive energy of the gunlight from the directly scattered all of Chen Jinghua’s vitality, making it impossible for even a deity to save him. Because Chen Jinghua was killed by the gunlight, Lin Chen didn’t even need to pull the short gun from the opponent’s body. He immediately looked at the intermediate martial artists following behind Chen Jinghua. There were about 12 intermediate martial artists chasing after Chen Jinghua to hunt down Lin Chen, for had already been taken out by Lin Chen. Now only 8 remained. This group of intermediate martial artists still maintained their forward pursuit panting as they ran they hadn’t even realized that their leader had been killed on the spot one martial artist happened to make eye contact with lin chen he was momentarily stunned then looked down at chen jing was corpse at lin chen’s feet a flicker of confusion passed through the martial artist’s eyes then his expression changed drastically his heart nearly bursting without a word he immediately grabbed a small tree beside him forcibly halting his momentum and turning his body around then he Ran backward. After he had run several dozen meters, he shouted out loud. Run. There’s a killing star over there. This guy is pretending to be. A pig to eat the tiger. He’s been playing us all along. Captain Chan has already fallen victim to him. The remaining seven martial artists also. Reacted at this moment, and after a brief moment of panic, they all stopped and turned around, starting to flee for their lives. The roles of attack. And defense had reversed. On Lin Chen’s side, after all, he had only extracted the characteristics of the combat technique, not a breakthrough. In body forging, after using the flash strike seven or eight times and unleashing the gunlight once, Lin Chen was almost out of energy. In fact, if the eight intermediate martial artists had been a bit bolder and charged all at once, they might have been able to match Lin Chen evenly. However, upon seeing Qin Jinghua being killed in an instant, they were all terrified. They firmly believed that Lin Chen was pretending to be weak, hiding his strength all along, which was truly despicable. Now, seeing Linshan panting, they were sure he was just putting on an act. Fishing. For law enforcement. Moreover, after the first martial artist ran away, no one dared to risk their life to test Linshan’s authenticity. Thus, it. Turned out this way. Seeing that the intermediate martial artists had lost their fighting spirit, Linshan turned and ran. He didn’t rush to chase. After them but instead took out two energy recovery pills and stuffed them into his mouth. The effect of the recovery pills was such that if the. First one could absorb all of its potency, the second could only absorb half. Now Lin Chen had stuffed in the third and fourth pills, and the absorption effect had noticeably decreased. But it didn’t matter, Lin Chen just needed a little bit of extra strength at this moment. In the dense forest, could Lin Chen not outrun the high-level martial artist Chen Jinghua, or even Chen Jinghua’s little brothers? Feeling the faint recovery of energy within him, Lin Chen took a deep breath. Then he chased after the slowest martial artist, these are all subordinates brought back home by. Chen Zhenggua, and many of them might be from the Chen family. They are the trusted core of the Chen family. Lin Chen could not keep them. The remaining intermediate martial artists were originally just the kind of ten-man captains under Chen Zhenggua. Essentially, they were just a bit younger and more promising than the likes of Xia Duowu, the sentinel captains. But in terms of combat power, they might not necessarily be stronger than Xia Duowu. Even in a weakened state, Lin Chen had an overwhelming advantage over them. Once Lin Shan recovered slightly, he charged in and quickly dispatched four intermediate martial artists with ease. Hashtag kill intermediate martial artist, hashtag kill intermediate martial artist, hashtag kill. The notifications in his mind flooded the screen. Split up and run, don’t follow me. Do you want to die together? The martial artist at the front turned around and saw Lin Shan, the god of death, closing in and his heart nearly shattered as he shouted loudly. The remaining few also. reacted and immediately scattered in different directions to escape. Seeing this, Lin Chen’s expression changed slightly. He wasn’t afraid of them. Running away, he was afraid of them splitting up. In this dense forest wilderness, even if four pigs ran in four different directions, it wouldn’t be easy to catch them all. Woosh! Lin Chen switched to a Lan Fang short gun and shot down one of the slowest martial artists. He immediately changed. Direction to chase another. Woosh! A minute later, Lin Chen shot down the second person. Turning back, Lin Shan surveyed his surroundings. At this moment, the sky had completely darkened, and the dense forest made it difficult for even moonlight to penetrate, rendering it almost impossible to see anything. The other two martial artists had already run far, and he could only hear the faint rustling of bodies moving through the thorns in the distance. Lin Shan thought for a moment and chose to pursue in the direction where the noise was louder. At Iron Mat Mountain, in front of the office building square. At this moment, more than five or six off-road vehicles had gathered, including modified pickups and jeeps. Li Ming stood at the front of the convoy, pacing back and forth, his face revealing an anxious expression. With a roar of engines, two more jeeps drove over. A crew-cut man in a captain’s uniform jumped out of the car and called out to Li Ming, Mr. Li, I’m here. Today you sent word for us not to take on missions and to gather everyone together. Is there some arrangement? Li Ming glanced at the newcomer who was none other than Li Tian, the vice captain of the Iron Mat Mountain hunting team. Hmm, we might have to go out for a bit. Li Ming felt extremely restless, his eyes flickering with thought. Last night, he received reports from Qin Yu and Wu Yu and Guang, who had escaped back. They said Lin Chen was cornered by the demon suppression army in the wilderness. Qin Yu and the others might not know the reason, but Li Ming understood immediately. Lin Chen had run into his biggest enemy at the worst possible time. Li Ming was very anxious, but he had no better plan. Not to mention that Dongqing Pass and Iron Mat Mountain were hundreds of kilometers apart. By the time Qin Yu and the others returned to Iron Mat Mountain, half a day had already passed since the incident. Even if Li Ming wanted to rescue Lin Chen, it would be too late. He could only fret at Iron Mat Mountain, his brow furrowed. Lin Chen was a martial artist from the youth training camp that Li Ming valued highly, even more than he did Wang Yuan. He truly did not want Lin Chen to perish in the wilderness. He sincerely hoped Lin Chen could go further and higher in the Lan Fang Company, complementing each other, the Lan Fang Company would also see an overall enhancement in strength. After waiting all night without seeing Lin Chen return, even as a high-level martial artist, Li Ming felt his mouth getting a bit sore and blistered. As soon as dawn broke, Li Ming could no longer sit still. He summoned most of the intermediate and higher-level martial artists from Iron Mat Mountain, excluding the necessary personnel to guard the mines. Around 20 to 30 intermediate martial artists gathered. He prepared to lead the team personally to search along the way to Dongqing Pass. He. Didn’t know Lin Chen’s fate but seeing some results would be good. In fact, Li Ming was not optimistic about the situation Lin Chen was facing. A lone intermediate martial artist against a team led by a high -level martial artist, along with 10 or so intermediate martial artists who could. Form a killing formation at any time, this is no different from the pressure Lin Chen faced when he directly stormed into Anding Town. Even Wen Qin. Yu and the others returned last night, it was already too late to take people out immediately. Not to mention now. Li Ming’s heart was in turmoil. And he didn’t even know if it was necessary for him to go out now. He suddenly walked up to Wu Yuenguang and looked at him and Qin Yu. Do you think Lin Chen really has a good chance of escaping the pursuit of the demon suppression army? Wu Yuenguang, with a steadier mind, pondered for. A moment before replying, I saw Captain Lin driving, it seemed quite methodical and he was going pretty fast. But those people from the demon. Suppression Army are clearly seasoned hunters who often venture into the wilderness, so their speed isn’t slow either. Whether Captain Lin can shake them off is really hard to say. As Wu Yuan Wang spoke, he lowered his gaze, lacking confidence and assurance. Hey, look, it seems. A pickup truck from the Demon Suppression Army has driven into the base. It’s coming towards us. Xinyu suddenly shouted, pointing into the distance. The off-road pickup truck of the Demon Suppression Army was painted a gray-brown color, resembling a kind of wasteland skin. The advantage of this is that even if some paint chips off or rust appears, it wouldn’t be too noticeable. After all, it was originally styled like the war-damaged look from Iraq. Everyone watched as this modified, menacing off-road pickup truck with roll bars and spikes drove up to them. A golden emblem of cross swords and the demon suppression army logo on the hood was particularly eye-catching. Its brother Jing, Peng Xiaoxi suddenly, shouted, rushing forward before the pickup had even come to a stop. Lin Chen. You’re okay, that’s great. It looks like you managed to counterattack. And took their pickup back? Seeing the pickup come to a halt, Lin Shen jumped down, and Li Ming’s face lit up as he approached. Yeah, I’m. Fine. What about you, Mr. Li? Lin Shen jumped down from the vehicle and surveyed the gathering of martial artists in the square in front of. The office building. His eyes flickered, piecing together the expression on Li Ming’s face. Lin Shen had a rough idea of what was going on. He. Felt a warm sensation in his heart. Lin Shen glanced at Peng Xiu Xi, then at Wu Yu and Wang and Xin Yu. His expression relaxed immediately. Woo. You and Wong, she knew, you both made it back safely. They didn’t do anything to you, that’s great. What about Team Han Wanshan? Lin Chen had returned. But he had been anxious about his teammates’ safety. Now that he saw they were all unharmed, he finally felt relieved. Captain, there was I. Pickup truck chasing us that day, but after we escaped for a while, we ran into a small team from our company. After we regrouped, the Demon Suppression Army’s pickup truck saw that we had more people and didn’t continue to chase us. As for Team Hanwanshan, their truck was left alone, and they returned even earlier than us. Xin Yu briefly recounted the events. They were indeed quite lucky. Then Wu Yuenguang said, Mr. Li called. Us together, and we were just about to head to the East City Gate. Wu Yuenguang lightly touched on the current situation and then asked. Captain, how did you shake them off and manage to take their pickup truck? Wu Yuenguang’s question was one that everyone was curious about. After seeing Lin Shen was fine, they all turned their puzzled gazes toward him. Lin Chen replied, who said I shook them off? I didn’t shake them off. At all. Those guys, for pickup trucks, were like mad dogs, tightly biting at me. I couldn’t shake them off. Halfway through, my jeep ran out. Of gas, and they caught up to me. As Lin Chen recounted, everyone’s hearts tightened. Li Ming pressed further, so, you took advantage of the. Chaos to steal their pickup and drive it back? Lin Chen’s expression stiffened as he glanced at Li Ming and said, on the other side, there could. Be a top tier advanced martial artist. and a group of elite intermediate martial artists ready to form a killing formation at any moment. I. Could take their pickup truck in the chaos but they would probably just stab me to death. So how did you escape? Wu Yuan Guang asked. Lin Chen. Smiled, walked over to the pickup truck’s bed and pulled back the rain cover. Inside, the cargo was revealed. Of course, I killed them all. Then picked up their weapons and gear and boldly drove back in a new pickup. My jeep really couldn’t hold so many weapons and armor, so I switched. To the pickup. Linshin pointed at the items in the pickup’s bed and everyone’s gaze shifted. Indeed, the truck bed was piled high with various weapons, including the standard armor of the Demon Suppression Army. It was the kind of armor worn over uniforms, made from mid to high-grade beast skins and alloy plates. The weapons were at least mid-grade alloy weapons. Both the weapons and the armor were worth tens of thousands of gold. Linshin had originally gone to hunt a pack of beasts, but due to the interference he didn’t get any beast materials. Sticking to the rule of not leaving empty-handed he certainly couldn’t resist looting the corpses to take these benefits not to mention that dead things are considered unlucky anyway he could sell them to the company for money and lynchin didn’t need them for himself it was still a considerable fortune this you single-handedly faced their beast slaying formation and wiped them all out li ming stepped forward weighing the armor of the demon suppression army somewhat incredulously saying not really i wasn’t that foolish i didn’t let them form a formation flying a kite letting them wear themselves out. Lin Chen explained. What about Chen Zhengwa? Li Ming still felt a bit magical about Lin Chen’s words. He had. Thought Lin Chen was in grave danger. After not returning all night he figured he was probably done for given the circumstances. He didn’t. Expect that early in the morning, Lin Chen not only returned intact but also brought back such spoils. It didn’t seem like he had lost out. Chen. Zhengwa? Let me take a look. Lin Chen turned and began rummaging through the pickup’s bed. After a while, he grabbed the hilt of a broadsword and pulled it out from the bottom of the truck bed. Bang! Lin Chen threw the broadsword onto the ground, producing a dull thud that kicked up dust and gravel. Here, Chen Jingwei is right here. Lin Chen pointed at the broadsword on the ground. Li Ming’s gaze sharpened as he carefully examined the broadsword, which had a strong texture. As the head of the Iron Mat Mountain branch of Lan Fang Company, Li Ming could recognize weapons. Just from the texture and luster of the broadsword, he could tell it was a fine weapon. Is this Chen Jingguo’s weapon? Peng Xiaoxi, curious, stepped forward to try to lift the broadsword. Oh. It’s so heavy. He was caught off guard for the first time and couldn’t lift it. His face. Turning red. He had underestimated it. This thing was more than ten times heavier than the Lanfang pistol he used. Taking a deep breath, Peng Xiaoxi let out a soft shout. Only then did he manage to move the broadsword with effort and slowly swung it a couple of times. Be careful. Don’t. Drop it on your own foot. Seeing Peng Xiaoxi’s flushed face, Wu Yuenguang hurried over to help him take the broadsword. High-grade alloy weapon. Li Ming saw Peng Xiaoxi’s state and then looked down at the march just made on the ground by the broadsword. He immediately judged that this. Broadsword weighed no less than 300 pounds. This is Chen Jingguo’s weapon. Li Ming exclaimed, then looked at Lin Chen in disbelief. You. Killed him too. Lin Chen shrugged and pulled out a piece of intricately designed high-end armor from the truck bed, which had patterns carved. Into the plates. He tossed it onto the ground. What else could I do? If I didn’t kill him, I wouldn’t get his armor and weapons. These were all. Lin Chen’s spoils. Unfortunately, whether it was Chen Jinghua or his mid-level warriors, they didn’t carry much other wealth, like gold. There. Wealth was likely all stored as demon suppression points. So after killing them, Lin Chen could only obtain weapons and armor, along with some. Medicines they carried. No, you took down a high-level martial artist all by yourself. Li Ming’s eyes widened as he looked at Lin Chen, a hint of. confusion in his gaze. If a group of intermediate martial artists used the kite-flying tactic, as Lin Chen described, to prevent the enemy from forming a formation, it would be somewhat normal for Lin Chen to break them down one by one. But Chen Jinghua was a high-level martial artist, one, who had been promoted two years ago. In Tiangue City, he was a captain of the Demon Suppression Army. How could Lin Chen kite him? He didn’t have the strength or endurance to match Chen Jinghua. He couldn’t even outrun him. So how could he be flying kites? Well, this guy’s strength is. Indeed not to be underestimated, swinging a few hundred pounds of a broadsword is like playing around. He did pose quite a threat to me. But. Compared to battle experience and cleverness, I feel I’m still a bit stronger. After a few rounds, I took advantage of his inattention and stabbed. Him to death. Lin Chen said casually. Upon hearing this, everyone was collectively dumbfounded, exchanging glances. Goal. Even Li Ming, who had. Seen great storms on the beast battlefield and held a high position in Iron Felt Mountain couldn’t help but swallow hard. He glanced at the broadsword and then at Lin Chen’s relaxed and content expression. Li Ming knew that every potential martial artist had their own little secrets and it wasn’t appropriate to question them in such a public setting. However, Lin Chen had actually killed the high-level martial artist Shen Jinghua as an intermediate martial artist. If that were the case, the company’s rating for Lin Chen would have to be significantly raised. This was no. longer within the realm of a training camp genius. Killing enemies at a higher level was often associated with another term, prodigy. Moreover, Lin Chen was not only facing Chen Jinghua but also several intermediate martial artists who could form a killing formation. In a sense, Lin Chen had not only killed an enemy at a higher level but had done so in a one-on-two situation. Thinking of this, Li Ming felt a jolt in his mind. It’s fine now, it’s fine, everyone disperse. Go back to your posts or work. Li Ming first turned around and dismissed the martial artists he had gathered. Once everyone began to disperse, Li Ming turned back and grabbed Lin Shen, intending to drag him to a nearby jeep. Li Zong, what are you doing? Where are you taking me? Lin Shen was a bit confused, holding onto the car door and refusing to get in until the other party clarified. It was a joke, he hadn’t slept since yesterday, and in between, he had experienced a thrilling escape. Lin Shen was exhausted now, and his energy was nearly depleted. I’m taking you to the company headquarters, you should, you must go to the company headquarters now. Li Ming explained upon. Seeing this, didn’t you say I had to become a high-level martial artist before going to the company headquarters? Lin Chen asked, puzzled. Li Ming replied, for normal people, that’s the process. But the ability you’ve shown now completely disregards that rule, I’m taking you there. Right now. You killed Qin Jinghua, which not only demonstrates your ability but also presents some risks. I don’t know how deep Qin Jinghua’s. Feelings are with that cheap master and cheap adoptive father of his. If they are close, and the deputy commander of Tian Gui City wants to avenge his adopted son, Iron Felt Mountain won’t be able to stop him. Hearing Li Ming’s explanation, Lin Chen thought it made some sense. However, he still said, but I can’t go now, I still have things to take care of. Li Ming looked at Lin Chen in confusion. I need to take a nap. Sleep in the car, I’ll drive. After I sleep, I still need to practice martial arts for two days to advance to a high-level martial artist. Practice at headquarters, that’s not urgent. After I advance to a high-level martial artist, I need to visit the Chen family and in Ding town. Otherwise, I won’t feel at ease going to headquarters. Li Ming couldn’t help but feel a bit helpless upon hearing this. Lin Chen was still thinking about the Chen family. That emotional bond must be quite deep. Lin Chen instead reassured him, it’s fine, at most, I’ll wrap everything up. In two days. Chen Jingguo’s father is definitely going to die, if he doesn’t, I won’t feel at ease going to headquarters, and his adoptive father. might not react so quickly. Hashtag Realm, Intermediate Warrior Hashtag Technique, Body Refinement Technique, Minor Achievement 839-1000, Enhancement Level 2, Consumption Reduction Level 1 Hashtag Combat Skill, Overlord Spear Technique, Minor Achievement 838 -1000, Flash Strike Level 1, Spear Light Level 1 Hashtag Potential, 146 in the evening. After a good meal and rest, Lin Chen arrived at the training workshop. The first thing he did was examine his panel. Sure enough, killing Qin Jinghua gave me 100 potential points. By this calculation, an advanced ferocious beast should also be worth 100 potential points. Lin Qin didn’t have time to think much about it at the time, but recalling it now still felt good. Otherwise, upgrading the first and second traits would require 1000 potential points each. Lin Qin really didn’t know where to get that. Killing an intermediate ferocious beast only gives 10 points. Li Ming said that the Iron Mat mountain area is just spatially stable and doesn’t have the conditions to spawn advanced, ferocious beasts. I suppose advanced ferocious beasts are not rare at headquarters. When the time comes, killing advanced ferocious beasts to gain potential points will be much simpler. Lin Chen still held expectations for the Lanfang company headquarters. First, let’s upgrade Flash. Strike level 1. Hashtag consume 100 potential points to upgrade flash strike level 1 Hashtag consume 1000 potential points to upgrade flash strike level 2 Sure enough, to upgrade the first trait to level 3, it requires 1000 potential points Lin Shen shook his head, just as he expected Then he carefully examined the characteristics of flash Strike level 2 Hashtag flash strike level 2 Instantly flash forward 20 meters with powerful explosive force, dealing maximum damage to the target The flash distance has increased from 10 meters to 20 Meters. I wonder if it will be 30 meters or 40 meters when it reaches level 3. Lin Chen was a bit curious. He didn’t have the level 3 trait yet so he didn’t know if it increased by 10 meters. With each upgrade or if it doubled the distance with each upgrade. If it doubles, then level 3 flash strike should have a flash distance of 40 meters. Moreover, flash strike can be upgraded further. Level 4 would be 60 meters, level 5 would be 160 meters. Just thinking about it is exciting. Hashtag technique, body refinement technique, minor achievement 839-1000, enhancement level 2, consumption reduction. Level 1 hashtag combat skill, overlord spear technique, minor achievement 838-1000, flash strike level 2, spear light level 1, hashtag potential. 46 Looking at the panel in his mind, Lin Chen swallowed hard. Overthinking is pointless, he would know when he upgraded. Lin Chen collected his thoughts and began to focus on training. 10 hours later. The proficiency of techniques and combat skills increased by 30 points. Tomorrow, I’ll continue to hunt ferocious. Beasts, another day in the training room will do. Lin Chen finished work and turned off the lights. Although time was tight, he wasn’t greedy. The next day, Lin Chen gathered the hunting team and, disregarding Li Ming’s advice, insisted on taking the commission. The process went smoothly. There were no incidents and they found the Howling Moon Demon Wolf Pack at the old spot. You all wait for me here, it’s the same arrangement as the day. Before yesterday, if any monsters slip through, help me chase them back.” Lin Chen instructed and indeed headed towards the wolf pack. After upgrading, flash strike and extracting spear light his strength rose another level. Not to mention the howling moon demon wolves, even true advanced warriors, had been taken down by him. So this time, Lin Chen felt even more confident about the wolf pack. Watching Lin Chen’s departing figure, Wu Yuan Wang, and Qin Yu exchanged glances. Xinyu murmured, I feel like the captain has changed a lot after the events of the day before yesterday. Wu Yu and Guang nodded, agreeing with Xinyu’s statement. He looked down at the pickup truck beneath him and then at the distant hillside. This time, Lin Chen didn’t even ask them to get out of the car, nor did he drive the convoy down the dirt road. Lin Chen, like he was on an outing, casually slung the gun, bag over his shoulder and walked over.No longer sneaking around, it was as if they were strolling through a park. How about we get a little closer? Watching from here feels like we’re slacking off. It seems a bit unfair to the captain for the share he allocated to us. Xin Yu added. Wu. Yuan Guan nodded, picked up his weapon, and jumped down from the jeep. The two followed closely behind Lin Chen, the sense of stealth heavy as they, quietly approached the beast pack, ready to assist Lin Chen. They hadn’t walked 200 meters when they heard howls echoing from the opposite. Hillside. Lin Chen had already plunged into the wolf pack. The two couldn’t help but stop, nervously gazing at the distant battlefield. It was only a. Few hundred meters away, but the wolf pack was nestled among the dense forest on the hillside, obscured and hard to see clearly. What is that? Did I just see a flash of white light in the trees? Xinyu exclaimed in surprise. Wu Yuenguang saw it too, but he was equally puzzled and shook his head. The captain only took a short gun with him, it seems he didn’t bring any firearms. Could it be a third party has appeared? Is the captain in danger? Xinyu cried out. Hearing this, Wu Yuenguang’s expression turned serious. Should we go take a look? The two exchanged glances, silently, agreeing, and then quickened their pace, no longer hiding their presence, running towards the wolf pack on the hillside. Since Lin Chen was already engaged in battle with the wolves, there was no need for them to remain concealed. A few hundred meters was just a matter of a few breaths for intermediate martial artists like Wu Yueng Wang and Qin Yu. They quickly arrived at the hillside where the commotion had originated, staring at the chaotic scene of corpses before them. That’s the Howling Moon Demon Wolf, comparable to a high-level ferocious beast. Qin Yu pointed at a massive wolf corpse beneath a large tree, exclaiming in shock. This wolf was the largest, and Qin Yu had seen it display its ferocity from a distance before. So she recognized it immediately. Hmm, there are also four intermediate ferocious beast corpses here, and the ground is littered with the bodies of low-level ferocious beasts. Wu Yu and Guang quickly surveyed the battlefield. Both of them felt relieved, the signs of battle between humans and ferocious beasts were evident here it didn’t seem like there was any enemy threat where did the captain go chen you wondered i’m right here lin chen’s voice came from the distance accompanied by the rustling sounds from the jungle they saw lin chen emerge carrying a wolf corpse this intermediate ferocious beast was quite clever it tried to run when it sensed something was off made me chase it for a few hundred meters and a few little wolves got away but i couldn’t be bothered to chase them it doesn’t matter much Lin Shen dropped the intermediate ferocious beast’s corpse. On the ground. Let’s call Han Wanshan and the others to handle the ferocious beast corpses and materials. Since it was a commission, and it was a. B-level commission corresponding to intermediate ferocious beasts, they had to eliminate all the intermediate ferocious beasts to complete it. Losing. A few low-level ferocious beasts was insignificant. Seeing this, Xin Yu and Wu Yuan Guan exchanged glances, somewhat dumbfounded. Such a massive. pack of ferocious beasts, and the battle ended in just a few minutes? Their understanding felt somewhat overturned. Was their captain really just an intermediate martial artist? Lin Shin didn’t share the same dramatic thoughts as Qin Yu and Wu Yuenguan. The swift and efficient battle brought him. One B-level commission point. Additionally, he aimed to return to Tiezhan Mountain before dark. He entrusted Wu Yuenguan with handling the commission. And the ferocious beast materials. The scattered jeeps and spoils were left for Qin Yu to retrieve with Han Wanshan’s team. After having dinner, Lin Chen went straight to the training workshop. 10 hours later, he had advanced 30 proficiency points. Hashtag cultivation technique, body refinement. Decision, minor achievement 899-1000, enhancement level 2, consumption reduction level 1, hashtag combat skill, overlord spear technique, minor achievement. 898-1000, flash strike level 2, spear light level 1, hashtag potential, 133 Lin Chen was very satisfied with his gains. The next day, he exchanged for a day. in the training room and began his final sprint. He practiced martial arts for 17 hours straight, wasting not a single second. Boom. Lin Chen suddenly felt a wave of heat erupting from his chest and abdomen, surging wildly into his limbs and bones, and it shot straight to the crown of his head. Lin Chen immediately felt as if he had downed a bottle of Nyolan Mountain liquor in one breath. He felt dizzy, barely able to stand. His muscles began to tingle all over. Lin Chen was quite experienced with this, he knew it was the sensation of breaking through a realm, a feeling akin to enlightenment. His cultivation method and combat skills both broke through after he finished the last hour of training. The unusual state lasted for about 10 minutes before the flush on Lin Chen’s face gradually faded. His spirit also returned to normal. He began to examine his status panel. Hashtag Realm, advanced. Warrior hashtag cultivation method, body refinement technique, mastery 1 slash 10,000, enhancement level 2, consumption reduction level 1, trait none hashtag combat. Skill, overlord spear technique, mastery 0 slash 10,000, flash strike level 2, spear aura level 1, trait none hashtag potential, 133 so this is what it means to be an advanced warrior. Lin Shen couldn’t help but scrutinize his body after seeing the prompt for advanced warrior behind the mirror. He picked up. The tiger stabbing short spear again and effortlessly twirled it in a flourish. Indeed, my strength has increased significantly. Compared to one I just became a mid-level warrior, it’s at least 10 times greater. When Lin Chen first became a mid-level warrior, the tiger stabbing technique felt very natural to him, but now it felt a bit light in his hands. It was clearly no longer suitable for him, proving that Lin Chen’s strength had reached a new level. Reaching mastery in the body refinement technique corresponds to the realm of an advanced warrior. I wonder what the next level of the body refinement technique is, perfection, great accomplishment? But no matter what it’s called, one thing is certain, it’s next level definitely. Corresponds to the elite warrior realm. Lin Chen analyzed after seeing the information about the body refinement technique. However, the next. Level of the body refinement technique requires 10,000 points of mastery. Even if I used the training room every day and gained 102 points of mastery. Daily, it would still take 100 days, over 3 months. Lin Chen felt a bit overwhelmed by the requirement of 10,000 points of mastery. But elite. Warriors are also quite rare. An elite warrior could even become a thousand man commander in the demon suppression army. And within the iron blanket, mountain area, there isn’t a single elite warrior. If all goes well, it would already be a miracle for me to advance to elite warrior in less. Than 4 months. And that’s under the premise that I have a golden finger. I still can’t be too greedy. Lin Chen shook his head, feeling that. His thoughts were becoming a bit unrealistic. Many people can’t even advance to advanced warrior, even someone like Nguoxiong from Nding Town, might never cross the threshold to become an elite warrior in his lifetime. According to Li Ming, someone like Nguoxiong would never use any opportunity to advance to elite warrior to guard Nding Town. They would be seen as having potential and sent to the demon suppression battlefield as main forces. Li Ming is younger than Nguoxiong, he still has a great chance to advance. Lin Chen shook off some of the far-fetched thoughts in his head and refocused on the panel. Sure enough, after both the cultivation method and combat skill advanced to mastery, a third trait slot has been unlocked. My previous guess was correct, each level of combat skills and cultivation methods unlocks a new slot. This is fantastic. Lin Chen was overjoyed. The reason he progressed in martial arts so quickly was due to the enhancements brought by the traits of his cultivation methods. They doubled his gains and also doubled his training time. Moreover, Lin Chen had experienced numerous battles and the traits of his combat skills. provided him with significant boosts. Even this time, when he counterattacked Chen Zhenggua, it could be said that it was entirely thanks to the spear. Aura trait. In a desperate situation, he caught Chen Zhenggua off guard and pierced him through with a single shot. Under those circumstances, if it weren’t. For the spear aura, Lin Chen might have truly been chased around the wilderness by Chen Zhenggua and his lackeys, ultimately leading to his demise. Hashtag extracting the third trait of the body refinement technique requires 1000 potential points. Lin Shin tried it out, and as expected, it was indeed. 1000 points, the current situation is that he is upgrading the first and second traits and extracting the third trait. Each requires 1000 potential. Points. Having more slots is a good thing, but the consumption has also increased, which is an undeniable fact. It doesn’t matter, Li Ming said that. There are more fierce beasts at the headquarters location, and they are of a higher level. I suppose there won’t be a shortage of potential points. In the future. There’s also hope for the proficiency of the techniques. The company headquarters reportedly has two triple training rooms, so there will be shortcuts to take. After checking the panel, Lin Chen immediately set a new goal. The road ahead is still bright. So, today I just need to have a late night snack and get some sleep. Eat well and sleep well. It’s good for killing. Anding Town. This is Lin Chen’s second visit, and it can be considered a return to a familiar place. The first time, Lin Chen carried a burlap sack, like a country kid entering the city for the first. Time. Just standing on the small bridge in front of Andingtown, he marveled at the town’s prosperity for a long time. It far surpassed Xiaodwa Sha. Not to mention the likes of Lin Family Village and Wild Wolf Village. Last time, Lin Shin was also shocked by the gun-wielding guards on the lookout. Tower in Andingtown. He was even startled by a truck belching black smoke. And now, Lin Shin could mobilize dozens of gun-wielding guards at any time. He also drove an upgraded off-road jeep to Andingtown. Times have changed. Having seen the orderly planning of the Taizhan Mountain base city, Andingtown doesn’t seem like much. In the end, it looks more like a slum, similar to a makeshift refugee camp. Lin Chen gazed at Andingtown again and reached this conclusion. Andingtown does not have its own mineral resources like the Taizhan Mountain camp. This is merely a settlement. For the wild human tribes, it lacks the wealth and power of Taizhan Mountain. Lin Chen drove to the entrance of Andingtown. Originally, he thought. that his jeep, adorned with the Lan Fang Company logo, would be a symbol of status in the wilderness. But guards in Andingtown should not dare to stop him or cause trouble. What Lin Chen did not expect was that he was still stopped at the entrance and subjected to a routine inspection. Although they did not make things too difficult for him, the guards looked at Lin Chen with some strange expressions. Is there something written on my face? Can others tell at a glance that I’m here to cause trouble? Lin Chen drove past the checkpoint and onto the main street of Andingtown, but his mind. was still pondering the guard’s strange gaze. There is only one main street in Andingtown that can accommodate vehicles. Beyond that, the most one can do is drive to the backyards of the shops along the street. Those intricate alleys, winding and twisting, cannot accommodate cars. Although Lin Chen had a clear purpose for this trip, he slowly drove through the main street. Before leaving, he had already learned from Li Ming that the main street of Andingtown leads to the end, and then he should turn right. A large courtyard is the Chen family’s place, the core inner city of Andingtown. is a prison compound, which serves as the base for the 100-man team of the Demon Suppression Army. Although the Chen family is the second force. In Anding Town, they cannot occupy the core area. Hmm, what’s going on? As Lin Chen drove past the entrance of the Lan Phan Ironworks in Anding Town, he noticed that a crowd had gathered at the shop’s entrance. However, it didn’t seem like a bustling scene. The entire atmosphere felt off. The people sitting at the entrance looked like ruffians, while the staff of Lan Phan Ironworks wore worried expressions. What happened? Lan Phong Ironworks. Is also considered part of his company’s assets. Since Lin Chen saw this situation, he decisively stopped the car and approached to inquire. The ruffians outside stirred slightly when they saw Lin Chen driving the off-road vehicle with the Lan Phong Company logo. Clearly, a big shot from Lan Phong Company had arrived. The staff inside brightened up and quickly welcomed Lin Chen in. They are causing trouble here, hindering our business. A staff member explained in a low voice. Lin Shen was slightly taken aback and then asked, where is manager Zhang Beichuan? He’s on the second floor. The shop assistant led Lin Shen to the second floor. When Lin Shen saw Zhang Beichuan, the latter clearly looked a bit unkempt. His overall state was far from good. Manager Zhang, what’s going on? Zhang Beichuan was sitting on the sofa frowning and smoking, with the ashtray on the coffee table. Overflowing with cigarette butts. Upon hearing Lin Shen’s voice, he froze for a moment, then raised his head to look at Lin Shen. You are. Lin. Shen. A flicker of confusion passed through Zhang Beichuan’s eyes, quickly followed by shock and delight. It hasn’t been long since we last met. Barely a month, right? You, how have you changed so much? Upon seeing Lin Chen, Zhang Beichuan immediately cleared the gloom from his face and hurriedly stood up to closely examine Lin Chen. As he scrutinized, he clicked his tongue in amazement. In Zhang Beichuan’s eyes, the last time he saw Lin Chen, he still gave off a vibe of a cold, sharp spear. It was the kind of presence that made it clear they were roughly equal in martial prowess. But now, looking at him, Lin Chen’s entire aura was different. That outwardly expressive energy seemed to have turned inward. Although his spirit was not ostentatious, it had clearly ascended to another level. Hey, it’s normal to have some changes after leveling up. Lin Chen waved his hand dismissively. You are a high -level martial artist now. So soon? Jung Bai Chuan was taken aback, his eyes wide. Yeah, it was a natural progression, nothing to worry about. Manager Zhang, can you tell me what’s happening outside? Lin Chen pointed downstairs and continued to inquire. They are from. The Wolf Warriors weapons shop, along with some members of the Chen family. Upon hearing this, Zhang Beichuan’s brows furrowed again. Under Lin. Chen’s questioning, Zhang Beichuan explained the details. It turned out that ever since Zhang Beichuan had sent Lin Chen to Iron Blanket Mountain, the. Chen family had been targeting the Lan Fang company and in Ding town after being turned away when they sought someone at Iron Blanket Mountain. Of. Course, the Chen family couldn’t openly vandalize or loot Lan Fang Company’s shops and properties in Nding town. After all, even in the wilderness, there were still some unspoken rules. Any grievances between the two parties could be resolved outside the settlement without breaking these unspoken rules. If they were to blatantly disrupt the rules within the settlement, then Lan Fang Company’s headquarters could send a large force to Nding town to eliminate the Chen family. Even with the Chen family’s backing and the demon suppression army, they wouldn’t be able to protect themselves. However, while the Chen family couldn’t retaliate openly, they were quite reckless in playing dirty. They directly allied with another weapons shop in Ndingtown, and both sides engaged in underhanded tactics, sending street thugs to disrupt Lan Phan Ironworks business every day. Ndingtown only had two shops capable of selling high-end custom weapons, one was Lan Phan Ironworks, and the other was Wolf Warriors. Under the influence of the latter, business gradually shifted entirely to Wolf Warriors. Although this didn’t significantly impact the entire Lan Fong company, it was still quite irritating for Lan Fong Ironworks in In Ding Town. Lin Chen understood the situation. Haven’t you reported this up the chain? I did, but Li. Ming told me to hold on. He said the Chen family’s situation is a bit complicated. Lin Chen paused upon hearing this, then his eyes sparkled with. Insight, a bit complicated, yes, it is indeed a bit complicated. This is my doing, I have to take the blame. To untie the bell, one must be. the one who tied it. If the enmity between the Chen family and me escalates into a conflict between the Chen family and the company, it might lead to an escalation of the conflict. In the end, it could very well become a direct confrontation between the demon suppression army and the company. As Lin Chen thought of this, he immediately turned on his heel and prepared to head downstairs. Lin Chen, where are you going? Without looking back. Lin Chen replied, I came to an ding town this time to resolve this complicated issue. Let’s start from here. As Lin Chen said this, his tone was. Already filled with a murderous intent Zhang Baichuan felt something was off and quickly stepped forward to grab Lin Chen. What are you planning to. Do? Lin Chen turned his head to glance at Zhang Baichuan. Complex problems often require the simplest solutions. If you eliminate the root of. The problem, there will be no problem. Upon hearing this, Zhang Baichuan was suddenly alarmed. He immediately thought of Lin Chen coming to Anding town. Right after his promotion. Are you here to cause trouble for the Chen family? Lin Chen nodded, then quickly shook his head. It’s not like that. I’m not here to cause trouble, I’m here to resolve it. To make sure they can’t trouble me anymore. Zhang Baichuan immediately replied, but the Chen family’s entanglement with the demon suppression army. It doesn’t matter, the connection between the Chen family and the demon suppression army has already been severed by me. As Lin Chen spoke, he patted the wooden knife in his hand. Then he went downstairs. Arriving at the shop’s entrance, Lin Chen scanned the surrounding troublemakers. I’ll give you three breaths to disappear from my sight. Upon hearing this, the group of ruffians erupted in chaos, clamoring. Who do you think you are? Are you the mayor of Andingtown or the lord of Tiangwiching? Exactly, exactly. Just a little brat from Lan Phong Company showing off with a beat-up pickup. Huh, just like that, not afraid of laughing your teeth out, the wind might. Just slip your tongue. A group of ruffians mocked him. Among them, the strongest was merely a junior martial artist and some weren’t even martial. Artists. Yet Zhang Baichuan, the owner of Lanfon Ironware, was clearly a mid-level martial artist. These people dared to cause trouble here, clearly. Confident that Lanfon company wouldn’t dare to confront them publicly in the settlement. I don’t know if the wind will slip my tongue, but it will. Definitely knock some heads. Lin Chen’s gaze turned cold as he swung the wooden knife. Instantly, blood splattered ten steps away, and several heads. Rolled onto the street. The high ally weapon, the wooden knife, was indeed effective, with its several hundred pounds of weight combined with Lin Chen’s. own strength it sliced through flesh like mud as the blade cut through the heads of several martial artists it showed no sign of stopping even when encountering bone and the cuts were remarkably smooth several headless corpses stood still for a few seconds before blood gushed out crashing to the ground someone’s been killed oh my god someone has killed the chun family’s people witnessing the sudden turn of events even the onlookers who usually enjoyed the spectacle couldn’t hold back they all felt that things had escalated The Chen family and the war wolf weapons had been blocking Lanfan ironware for over half a month and everyone had grown accustomed to it. They never expected to suddenly see bloodshed. The onlookers quickly retreated fearing that Lin Chen, this harbinger of death, might misidentify someone and kill them by mistake. The remaining few troublemaking martial artists were also terrified, scrambling into the crowd amidst the chaos. One of them, who looked like a person in charge from the Chen family, couldn’t help but leave a harsh remark before fleeing. You’ve got some guts, daring to touch the Chen family’s people. You, a flash of the knife, and his head rolled off, he couldn’t finish his second sentence. As Lin Chen passed by his corpse, he wiped the blood from the wooden knife onto the man’s clothes. You were mistaken, not only will I touch the Chen family’s people, but I will also uproot the Chen family. Lin Chen tossed the wooden knife into the passenger seat of the jeep. He climbed into the driver’s seat and pressed the gas pedal, charging towards the urban area of Anding Town. The onlookers, seeing the situation, seemed to realize something, and their curiosity overcame their fear of death. They all followed. Behind the jeep, soon forming a massive parade, Lin Chen paid no mind to them and drove straight to the entrance of the prison courtyard. Ignoring the demon suppression army guards at the entrance, who looked as if they were facing a great enemy, Lin Chen swung the steering wheel, causing the jeep to drift. Continuing along the prison wall for another 200 meters, he spotted a building complex with high walls and a large courtyard. Stop. Racing is prohibited near the Chen family’s property. The guards at the entrance of the Chen family’s courtyard panicked upon seeing the approaching jeep, they had not yet received the news of the Chen family’s martial artist being killed, thinking it was just some reckless young fool. Lin Chen looked at the few guards at the door, posing with their firearms, while two martial artists drew their weapons and shouted loudly, a cold. Smile crept onto his lips. I abide by the rules. I don’t speed, I kill. Boom. Lin Chen slammed the accelerator of the jeep to the floor, and the Enjin roared violently. He crashed through the blocking guards and smashed open the Chen family’s gate. In his previous life, Lin Chen had read a science fiction novel. In it, there was a group of aliens whose technology was hundreds or thousands of years ahead of humanity. They created a probe the size of a raindrop and launched it into the human solar system. Meanwhile, humans had built hundreds of massive interstellar warships to form a fleet. As a result, the alien’s raindrop merely darted back and forth among the human fleet a few times, and the enormous human fleet began to explode, one after another. Later, humanity concluded that battles of such severe asymmetry were called dimensionality reduction strikes. At this moment, Lin Chen charged into the Chen family as if entering a no -man’s land. Not a single Chen family martial artist could withstand even two moves from Lin Chen. The head of the Chen family, Chen Dingcheng, was merely a top-tier intermediate martial artist. Besides Chen Dingcheng, the other intermediate martial artists of the Chen family had been nearly wiped out. The remaining junior martial artists were simply no match. As for those ordinary people, with firearms, they found it difficult to even aim at Lin Chen. Even if there were ricochets and stray bullets, Lin Chen could easily dodge them. He could simply shatter the incoming projectiles with a single strike. To him, the Chen family at this moment was also a dimensionality reduction strike. He slaughtered his way in, leaving a trail of corpses. The Chen family’s resistance force kept retreating until they finally fell back to the backyard. Who is it? Who dares to bully the Chen family like this? Chen Dingcheng, with one hand bandaged in plaster and the other holding a large knife, appeared in the backyard. He roared angrily, his face filled with shock and rage. Lin Chen curiously glanced at the hand wrapped in plaster. Last time, Wang Yuan had mentioned breaking one of his hands. How could he still have this skill? A severed hand could be reattached, the medical conditions. Must be quite good. Could it be Tian Gui City? Seeing Lin-Chan remain silent, Chen Ding-Ching’s expression turned serious as he scrutinized the young man in front of him holding a wooden knife. He had no idea when he had offended this knife master. Even less did he understand why the other party had come to kill him at the Chen family’s weakest moment. However, the wooden knife in the other’s hand looked somewhat familiar. Young man, we are strangers with no grievances or grudges. What do you mean by that? Chen Ding-Ching asked in a deep voice. Oh. You can say there are no grievances. Or grudges? Do you remember the incident a few days ago when you ambushed my colleague, the vice-captain of the youth training camp, Wang Yuan? Captain Wang and I are quite close, it’s only natural for me to seek revenge. Lin Chen replied, like a cat playing with a mouse. Although there is a saying that villains often die from talking too much, Lin Chen believed he was not a villain and at this moment there was no threat to him in ending town. There was simply no chance for the other party to turn the tables. Nonsense. I didn’t ambush Wang Yuan, I clearly ambushed Lin Chen. From Tijan Mountain. Chen Dingcheng immediately shouted. Oh, so your original intention was to ambush me, then it’s even more ridiculous to say. There are no grievances or grudges. Lin Chen scoffed, looking at Chen Dingcheng with a smile. You, you are Lin Chen. Chen Dingcheng immediately. Reacted, shouting in terror. The feud between them had been brewing for over a month, and they had even fought a major battle in between, nearly exhausting. The Chen family’s resources. But this was Chen Dingcheng’s first time seeing Lin Chen’s true face. In an era without a sky net or cameras on every street, information and intelligence were somewhat underdeveloped. Quickly notify the demon suppression armies in Guoxiong to come to the rescue. Lin Chen has come to our door. Chen Dingcheng shouted sternly to those around him. No need, I just passed by the entrance of the inner city and, the demon suppression army already knows. If he were really coming, he would have arrived by now. It won’t hurt, the wooden knife is quick. Just. Rest assured and go on your way. Lin Chen smiled and raised the wooden knife in his hand, approaching with a grin. Lin Chen, you dare to kill me? Don’t you know my son is a genius of the demon suppression army? Chen Dingchang was intimidated by Lin Chen’s aura, stepping back in quick succession. His voice stern and fierce. It seems the demon suppression army has truly abandoned you. You didn’t even hear the news that your son has already been killed by me. Lin Chen shook his head, no longer wasting words with him. What? What do you mean? What happened to my son? Chen Dingcheng. Was still somewhat stunned, incredulously shouting. It’s nothing, old man, let me show you something. After Lin Chen finished speaking, he swung. His hand, using the wooden knife like a short gun. The several hundred pounds of the wooden knife was propelled by immense force, emitting a thunderous whistle as it transformed into a blur, crossing several dozen meters in an instant. It appeared right in front of Chen Dingcheng. Chen Dingcheng. Instinctively swung his knife to block. Bang. His large knife shattered into pieces while the wooden knife continued unabated, piercing directly through Chen Dingqing’s chest. It carried him away, ultimately pinning him against a wall. Before Lin Chen advanced, killing mid-level warriors of the same rank was as easy as cutting vegetables. For an elderly mid-level warrior like Chen Dingcheng, no matter how he claimed to be the strongest force, below high-level warriors, he was not enough for Lin Chen to need a second strike. Otherwise, Lin Chen’s advancement would have been meaningless. Chen Dingcheng pinned against the wall, still had half a breath left, there was a hint of unwillingness in his eyes, disbelief lingering. The life he had struggled and researched for most of his life was coming to an end just like this. No, my son will definitely avenge me. Chen Dingcheng opened. His mouth, blood mixed with fragments of organs spilling out, mumbling indistinctly. Lin Chen was accustomed to using throwing knives. Although the Wooden knife was also a long-handled two-handed weapon. It felt comfortable in Lin Chen’s hands as he used it with the Overlord spear technique. He could employ some techniques like dancing, blocking, prodding, and slashing typical of short weapons. However, the wooden knife was essentially a large knife blade, not as streamlined as a pointed tip. Therefore, it was not suitable for throwing or a series of assassination techniques typical of long and short weapons. Lin Chen had just thrown it out, the force was sufficient, but the aim was slightly off. It did not directly crush Chen Dingcheng’s heart, leaving him with half a breath to make one last fuss. I said I would show you something. You take a look first, and remember not to. Get too excited, if you get too worked up, your last breath will fade quickly, and you’ll die faster. Upon hearing Lin Chen’s words, Chen Dingcheng, instinctively looked down at the half-exposed knife handle on his chest. Zhenpa, Chen Zhengwa. My son’s knife. No wonder it looked somewhat familiar at first glance. Chen Dingcheng saw the inscription on the wooden knife handle and his mind exploded, his eyes instantly bloodshot. However, this change lasted only two or three seconds. Before he could say anything, the bloodshot red pupils slowly dispersed turning to a dead grey. His head tilted. Both his physiological and psychological vitality were extinguished. Lin Chen stepped forward and pulled the wooden knife out of the wall. Chen Dingcheng’s lifeless body slid down weakly, looking at the wooden knife that had shattered Chen Dingcheng’s large knife and pierced through. His body, finally embedding the entire blade into the brick wall, it showed no signs of damage, gleaming as new. There were only some bloodstains. Rolling off like droplets of oil on a non-stick pan. Lin Shen stared for a moment, watching the bloodstains roll off cleanly. He let out a long sigh. What a good knife, truly worthy of being a high-grade alloy weapon. It’s a pity it’s not a spear. Lin Shen felt a wave of relief wash over him. As if a mountain that had long weighed on his heart and a thorn stuck in his throat had been completely removed at that moment. The threat to Lin. Family village had vanished just like the bloodstains on the knife. Two conditions, obey and you will be spared. Lin Chen turned around, looking. At the panicked crowd in the courtyard. Hands on your heads, kneel. With Chen Dingcheng dead, these people lacked the courage to resist, instantly. Dropping to their knees in a sea of bodies. The Chen family dies, but outsiders can live. Point each other out. The many martial artists in the backyard were thrown into chaos upon hearing the words. Many began to point fingers at the Chen family warriors, and some even started fighting directly. The scene turned bloody for a time. Lin Chen remained expressionless, waiting for the dust to settle. Although Chen Dingchang was dead and Chen Zhenggua was also dead, the remaining junior martial artists and ordinary guards posed no threat. However, Lin Chen insisted on cleaning up completely, to prevent the wildfires from not being extinguished, allowing new growth to sprout with the spring breeze. Lin Chen did not want to play any 30-year. game of revenge with any descendants of the Chen family. As for those who were not direct descendants of the Chen family, they were not that important anymore. The fact that they could identify members of the Chen family in this situation showed that they had little loyalty to the Chen family. Lin Chen also planned to leave a few alive, waiting for them to lead the way and help him raid the Chen family. That’s right, this was not a wilderness encounter battle. Lin Chen was exterminating the entire Chen family, directly attacking their stronghold. The Chen family had managed in Ding. town for many years, so they must have accumulated quite a bit of wealth. The points from the demon suppression army couldn’t be snatched, but the cash wealth would all be Lin Chen’s spoils. Half an hour later, Lin Chen emerged from the Chen family’s backyard. He was preparing to find Zhang Beichuan for help, as this kind of raiding work was truly not something one person could handle. However, just as Lin Chen stepped over the backyard gate, he saw Zhang Beichuan. Zhang Beichuan, leading a team, was subtly confronting another team in the front yard. Seeing Zhang Beichuan here warmed Lin Chen’s heart. The other party must have been worried about him getting into trouble, even with limited strength, they still gathered people to come to his aid. Zhang Beichuan, initially looking anxious, relaxed upon seeing Lin Chen come out. Are you okay? I’m fine now. Lin Chen gave Zhang Beichuan a reassuring look, then turned to look at the other group in the front yard. A middle-aged man with a buzzcut whose graying temples were still noticeable, caught Lin Chen’s attention. He was wearing a standard leather armor of the Demon Suppression Army, similar to that of Chen Zhenggua. Lin Chen recalled that this should be the standard configuration for a centurion in the Demon Suppression Army, much more advanced than that of an ordinary intermediate martial artist. Therefore, the identity of this buzzcut middle-aged man was obvious. And Gu Xion, Lin Chen said in a deep voice. His gaze lingered on the throwing dart in the man’s hand for almost two seconds. This should be a high-grade alloy weapon-level dart. Lin Chen unconsciously licked his lips. He had just complained about the blunt knife being unwieldy and his custom-made high-grade alloy spear was still being worked on. If Nguoxiong were to make a move now, Lin Chen would not hold back in his fury. It would be as if the other party was rushing to equip him. So you did come. What, are you going to stand up for the Chen family, or are you going to avenge Chen Dingcheng as if you were brothers? Nguoxiong felt a chill from Lin Chen’s gaze. Who could understand? It felt like a delicate young girl encountering a hungry ghost in the wilderness. The gaze was like a thorn in his back. Despite decades of experience as a martial artist, Ngu Xiong’s expression changed at this moment. What did the other party mean? Was he more excited to see an old man? After hearing Lin Chen’s question, Ngu Xiong trembled even more. He glanced at the blunt knife in Lin Chen’s hand. Ngu Xiong had already received news from Tian Gui City this morning that Chen Zhenggua had died in the wilderness. Although. The specific reason was unclear due to the lack of survivors, it was easy to guess who had killed Chen Zhenghua now that he saw Lin Chen’s blunt knife. Young man, can we talk reasonably? If I were to stand up for the Chen family, wouldn’t I be a bit late? And Vu Xiong’s tone carried a hint of helplessness as he pointed to the Chen family’s backyard behind Lin Chen and then to the nearby inner city wall. His meaning was clear, he was just a wall away from the Chen family’s courtyard. If he wanted to come earlier, he would have. Now that he was here, he absolutely had no intention of causing trouble. Lin Qin could easily kill the team led by Qin Zhang Gua and Nguoxiong had no confidence in getting any advantage from the other. Party, the most important thing is that Qin Zhang Gua is dead and the connection between the Qin family and the demon suppression army has been severed. Nguoxiong has no reason to stand up for the Qin family. To be honest, Nguoxiong has been stationed in Anding Town but he has always had to share a lot of benefits with the Qin family. As a captain guarding the town, Nguoxion’s position is far from as easy and comfortable as that of captains in other towns. With the Chun family collapsing, it is ultimately beneficial for him in the long run. Oh, that’s a bit of a pity. Lin Chen glanced again at the dart in Nguoxion’s hand, reluctantly pulling his gaze away. Before coming here, Li Ming had instructed Lin Chen. If Nguoxion took the initiative to act, then there would be nothing to say. If Nguoxion was sensible and did not intervene, Lin Chen would also find it difficult to act against him. Now, the destruction of the Chen family is because their roots have been cut off. However, to openly invade Anding town and eliminate the captain of the demon suppression army stationed here would mean crossing the Chen family and directly becoming enemies with the demon suppression army. It’s just like how the Chen family didn’t dare to truly touch Zhang Baiquan from the Lanfang company. No matter how bloodthirsty Lin Chen became, he wouldn’t be foolish enough to commit such an act for this high-grade alloy dart. I destroyed the Chen family, so does that. Mean everything here belongs to me? Lin Chen sorted out his thoughts, suppressing his killing intent and questioning. He thought Nguoxion was also. After the Chen family’s wealth. No worries, you can dispose of your spoils as you wish. Nguoxion unexpectedly shook his head. He didn’t care. About the Chen family’s little wealth, it wasn’t worth it to conflict with Lin Chen. After the Chen family was gone, the distribution of interests in. Anding Town naturally fell to Nguoxion. Seeing that Nguoxion wasn’t here to stand up for anyone, let alone to rob the dead, Lin Chen was a bit. Puzzled and looked at Nguo Xiong in surprise. Since that’s the case, Captain and what brings you here? Upon hearing this, Nguo Xiong sighed, looking at Lin Chen with a complex expression. It’s nothing much, I’m just a bit curious. I didn’t expect that within my jurisdiction of Andingtown, in the most barren area of Xayatuapu, there would actually be a true dragon like you. A martial arts prodigy, so young. And Nguo Xiong continued to shake his head and sigh to himself. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen felt a chill run down his spine. staring intently at Nguoxion. You know I come. From Xayaduapu? Lin Chen enunciated each word, and by the time he reached the word PU in Xayaduapu, his killing intent was already spilling out. Sensing. Lin Chen’s change, and Guoxion’s expression shifted slightly. He quickly waved his hand and said, don’t think too much. Your matter with the. Chen family ends here, it’s already over. Really. And Guoxion knew what Lin Chen was concerned about and focused on explaining. Lin Chen indeed. calmed down a bit, but still kept a tight watch on Nguishion, the knuckles of his hand gripping the broadsword starting to turn white. If the other. Party didn’t clarify things, Lin Chen would really disregard everything. Lin Chen, right? Think about it, I am the legitimate administrator of Anding. Town. Xayatuapu was a subordinate outpost under my jurisdiction, it’s only natural that I know more about the intelligence of Xayatuapu than the Chen. Family. That guy, Xiaoduo Wu, if he doesn’t report, can he really hide it from me? And Guoxiong knew what Lin Chen was waiting for, so he opened up. I. Didn’t intend to investigate you, it was just that last time Chen Dingchen went out with people and returned with heavy losses. Out of curiosity. I looked into what happened and learned this information about you. Rest assured, in this position, I am actually quite similar to Xiaoduo Wu. Since the Chen family has been uprooted by you, all the grudges and enmities will naturally dissipate. These pieces of information you value, I. won’t report them proactively and no one above will really come to care or inquire about this.” Nguoxiong spoke sincerely and Linshan slowly relaxed his grip on the broadsword. As the other party said, Linshan’s weakness was laid bare here. Even if Linshan violently killed Nguoxiong, if someone were to investigate it would be very difficult to erase the traces. After all, the Demon Suppression Army is the actual controller of this area doing so would only intensify the conflict between myself and the Demon Suppression Army. What the other party might not have pursued will now be. Pursued. Then I must thank Captain N for not siding with the Chun family in this matter. Lin Chen’s voice was somewhat hoarse as he spoke solemnly. And Guo Xiong shook his head and said, actually, rather than worrying about this matter, you should be more concerned about another issue. The. Matter with the Chen family ends here, but killing Chen Jingguan might lead to another problem. He has a cheap adoptive father in Taianguiching. To be. Honest, even I don’t know how much genuine affection exists between him and that adoptive father. If there is some genuine feeling, Nguoxiong clicked his tongue and continued, although the deputy commander of Taianguiching wouldn’t go to remote villages to pursue this, if he really encounters you, you definitely won’t have a good outcome. Nguoxiong’s words sounded like advice, but also carried a tone of someone watching a show. In fact, Li Ming had said similar things, and Lin Chen already had a sense of the situation. There’s no need for Captain N to worry about this, I will go to the headquarters of Lanfang Company after today, Lin Chen said indifferently. Or is it that Captain N doesn’t want to take me down and instead wants to gain merit with the deputy commander of Taianguiching? If that’s not the case, I would have already started to pack up and leave. Upon hearing this, Nguoxiong turned and walked away, saying, suit yourself. Let’s not mention that I and Ouyang Chong Tian are not on the same page, I don’t even know how he feels about Chen Jinghua. If Chen Jinghua were still alive, I might have stood by his side to help and do him a favor with his faction. Now that the other party is dead, I really don’t see the need to risk my life avenging his adoptive son. And Wuxiang actually left. Just like that, which left Lin Chen somewhat baffled. Having an organization is good, even if they were to seize assets, Lin Chen wouldn’t have to do it himself. Zhang Baichuan’s subordinates would naturally inventory the wealth of the Chen family estate and automatically register it under Lin Chen’s name. Before Zhang Baichuan could finish the inventory, that night Lin Chen returned to Tijun Mountain to find Li Ming. This was something. He had promised Li Ming before leaving. As long as the matter with the Chen family was settled, he would go with him to the headquarters of Lanfang Company. The journey from Tiezhan Mountain was quite simple, just a jeep, two drivers, and two passengers, with a trunk full of spare fuel barrels. The passengers were Lin Chen and Li Ming. Although Li Ming took it very seriously and was eager to send Lin Chen to the headquarters, there was no need to form a large convoy. After all, Lin Chen and Li Ming were already the only two high-level martial artists in Tiezhan Mountain. There was no need to gather a bunch of intermediate martial artists as bodyguards. The trip to the company headquarters was over a thousand kilometers, and even with good road conditions, it would take more than 20 hours. The jeep set off into the night, changing drivers without stopping, and even the late-night meal was taken care of with packed lunches eaten on the go. Halfway through, Li Ming closed the lunchbox and turned to observe Lin Chen, who was still enjoying his barbecued meat. Li Ming’s gaze swept over Lin Chen’s gun pouch, lingering for a moment on the plain knife. Lin Chen, do you still know? How to use a knife? Lin Chen shook his head at this. No, I just use this plain knife as a short gun. The tiger stabbing short gun is too light. It’s barely usable for throwing, and in close combat, it greatly affects my performance, at most bringing out 30% of my strength. Mr. Li. How much longer until the long gun I customized is ready? This plain knife is heavy enough in hand, but it can only bring out half of my strength. At most. Upon hearing this, Li Ming’s face showed a hint of embarrassment. There’s nothing I can do, I’ve already urged the processing factory. However, what you customized is a double section combination long gun, which has very high requirements for the gun barrel. It must use wood. That has been contaminated by the aura of another world and be soaked in the blood of a high-level specific ferocious beast for 49 days. If you want the weapon’s performance to be good, the process is quite complicated. I’ve urged them, the fastest it can be done is in another month. And the long gun will be ready. Lin Shin felt a bit helpless, the speed of weapon replacement couldn’t keep up with his upgrading speed. Suddenly, he. had a bright idea. Mr. Li, can I customize an elite level spear in advance? Otherwise, when my level goes up, I’ll have to wait for the spear to. be made. Li Ming immediately replied, the materials needed for an elite level ally weapon can’t be gathered from iron felt mountain anymore. You. just happened to go to the headquarters, so you can directly customize it there. And it’s not that urgent, as long as the materials are sufficient. it can be crafted successfully in at most three months. The headquarters has more skilled craftsmen and larger processing lines. As Li Ming spoke his expression suddenly changed. He turned to Lin Chen and stared at him intently, his face very serious. Lin Chen, you’re not saying you’re going to break through to elite warrior in three months, are you? Lin Chen was taken aback by Li Ning’s serious demeanor and shrugged. Maybe I can. Anyway, I just copied the Chen family and I’ve done quite a few commissions recently so I have plenty of points to customize weapons. Just prepare for it. Hearing this, Li Ming looked at Lin Shen with some suspicion for a while. For a moment, he almost believed that the other party could really advance to elite warrior in three months. If that were the case, it would be too magical. In the entire southern hundred cities, there had never been an elite warrior under the age of 20. The jeep sped through the night, refueling and changing drivers without stopping. By the time dawn broke the next day, they finally drove onto a road that looked relatively lively and decent. Occasionally, they could even see other vehicles passing by or accompanying them. There weren’t too many abandoned vehicle wrecks by the roadside, making it not seem so chaotic and ruin-like. There were even freshly painted road signs and markers. Lin Chen sat in the car, staring blankly at a huge roadside sign that flashed by. Seeing this, Li Ming pointed to a distant cluster of cities and said, That’s right, over there is Tian Gui City. Following Li Ming s, Lin Chen looked over and saw. A modern architectural complex nestled against the mountains and by the water in the distance. The complex was built against a small hill, with a river winding past at the foot of the mountain. To Lin Shen, the entire complex had the scale and standard of a county-level city from his previous life. On Earth. Although most of the buildings were low-rise, around five or six stories, there were also some landmark buildings over ten stories high. The golden morning sun shone on the sides of those old buildings, giving off a tranquil vibe reminiscent of a mountainous county town. This must be a district with at least 3 to 400,000 people, right? Lin Shen muttered instinctively. Yes, the main urban area of Tian Guei City, along with the surrounding shantytowns, has a population of over 500,000, Li Ming replied. This is the southwestern most human main city. Actually, the direction we came from, the areas of Andingtown and Shofentown are all considered suburbs of Tian Guei City. So these places are also garrisoned by the Demon Suppression Army, all under the control of Tian Guei City. Tian Gui City is the headquarters of the Demon Suppression Army. Upon hearing this, Lin Chin frowned slightly. He shifted his gaze from the Tian Gui City complex back to Li Ming. I’ve always heard about the Demon Suppression Army, but is it just the force of Tian Gui City? I used to think the Demon Suppression Army was a powerful organization covering a vast territory similar to a warlord regime. Li Ming chuckled at this. How could that be? The Demon Suppression Army wants to be the kind. of powerful warlord regime you mentioned but it can’t in the wasteland within the entire southern alliance the demon suppression army can only be considered one of the lowest ranked forces not to mention within the hundred cities alliance even in the relatively barren southwestern region the demon suppression army isn’t considered top-notch as li ming spoke it seemed he was about to unlock new knowledge points for lynch and that he had never heard of before lynch and instinctively sat up straight and listened attentively Even within the southwestern region, to the north of Tiangui City is Tianfu City, and to the east of Tiangui City is Tianning City. The overall strength of Tianfu City and Tianning City is slightly stronger than that of Tiangui City. Moreover, apart from the three main cities of Tianfu, Tianning, and Tiangui, each with a population of over five hundred thousand in the southwest region, there are also several large cities with populations of two to three hundred thousand, including Shehe City, Lanfang City, and Keiji City, among others. These large cities may not have as many people as the main cities, but they all possess specialized skills and unique resources in this apocalyptic world. In terms of combat power and overall strength, they may not necessarily be weaker than Tiangue. City. Lin Chen’s eyes flickered as he carefully analyzed the information he had heard. This world, or perhaps this continent, is called Hwangzhou? What a strange name. It’s unclear whether it was originally named that or if it was renamed after being turned into a wasteland by the beast disaster. Then there’s the entire southern Hwangzhou, which surprisingly has a so-called 100 -city alliance. The meaning of the 100-city alliance is that at least 100 cities are united together, right? At the very least, it should be cities with populations of 200-300 ,000. Looking at it this way, there might be 40-50 million people in the entire southern Hwangzhou. Perhaps even more. Because everyone keeps saying that the southwest region is a barren land. But even so, the main city of Tiangue City has a population of 500,000 in its urban. area. It also has vast territories under its jurisdiction, adding up to nearly a million. Conversely, outside the southwest region, there might be so-called prosperous areas. The main cities and large cities in prosperous areas might have even larger populations. The entire southern Hwangzhou might have a population close to 100 million. Additionally, apart from the main cities, Linchen also picked up some clues from the names of these large cities in the southwest region. Xieha City, Lanfang City? These names sound very familiar, they are clearly the headquarters of Xieha Pharmaceutical and Lanfang Company. It turns out that aside from the main cities guarded by forces like the Demon Suppression Army, the other large cities in the southwest region are the headquarters of various martial arts development companies. Lin Chen actually had many questions in his mind upon hearing this, but he didn’t know where to start asking. Mr. Li, are we going to Lanfang City now? The question that finally came out of his mouth was. This. Who knew that after hearing Lin Chen’s words, Li Ming’s expression visibly fell and his brows furrowed slightly. No, we are going to the company. Headquarters, Li Ming said in a low voice. Ha, isn’t Lanfian City our company headquarters? Lin Chen was somewhat surprised that he had guessed wrong. He just didn’t know where he had misspoken as Li Ming suddenly seemed disinterested and not very talkative. This matter is a long story. You will understand later. For now, let’s go to the company headquarters first. The road conditions are good now, we should be able to reach the headquarters in time for lunch. After Li Ming finished speaking, he turned to look out the window, his expression complex. Lin Chan was a bit taken aback. He didn’t know how he had triggered Li Ming’s E.M.O. button. However, since the other party was unwilling to talk, he didn’t want to press. Further, the jeep arrived at the destination about two hours later than Li Ming had expected. During the journey, they encountered a pack of ferocious beasts. Although the road taken by the jeep was part of the main transportation network in the southwest region, maintained and repaired by several cities, it was still a highway stretching hundreds to thousands of kilometers long, making it impossible to set up checkpoints to fend off ferocious beast packs over such a long distance. On the way, Lin Chan and Li Ming encountered a pack of ferocious beasts led by a high-level beast crossing the road, and they clashed with a convoy. After weighing the disparity in strength, Lin Chan and Li Ming intervened and took down two high-level ferocious beasts. After killing dozens of mid-level ferocious beasts, they finally managed to defeat the beast pack and rescued the passing convoy before. Continuing on their way to the Lanfang Company headquarters, from a distance they saw a cluster of buildings below the main road. The jeep drove off. The main road, passed through security checks and entered the building complex, stopping in front of a more than 10-story building with a blue, glass curtain wall. Arrived at the headquarters building. Li Ming got out of the car and called out to Lin Chen. Lin Chen followed him out and couldn’t. help but look up at the towering building in front of him. It was quite absurd. This high-rise structure with blue glass curtain walls had a feeling. Reminiscent of office buildings from his past life on earth, albeit slightly shorter, Lin Shen’s gaze swept over its exterior. Some of the glass curtain wall modules looked a bit worn, starting to fade and losing their blue tint to a near -transparent color. Others appeared newer, clearly having been repaired later. Because of the mix of old and new, the building looked quite beautiful from a distance. Up close, however, it seemed to lack a certain level of prestige, like a piece of luxury clothing that looked good from afar but, upon closer inspection, showed signs of wear and had some patches. Nevertheless, even so, this building was the most luxurious structure Lin Chen had seen since arriving in Hwangzhou. Moreover, the entrance was bustling with people, and the parking lot in front was lively, with a constant flow of traffic. Lin Chen’s gaze lingered for a second on the decorative rock formation at the entrance. It had several large characters sprayed in gold paint. Lan Fong Martial Arts Development Company How does it feel? Li Ming’s expression brightened again as he glanced at Lin Chen and asked. In his view, Lin Chen was just a mountain boy entering the city. For the first time, he should be shocked by the scene before him. Lin Chen was slightly taken aback. To be honest, he felt it was just SOSO. In his past life, the entire complex resembled an industrial park in a small town and the Lan Fong Company headquarters building was probably just a more impressive office building of some machinery factory or perhaps the level of an old industrial park management committee building. However, Lin Chen’s gaze flickered for a moment, he felt he couldn’t show this. Otherwise, who knew if Li Ming would get emo and unhappy again? I’m deeply shocked. Lin Chen said earnestly. Li Ming indeed smiled, his eyes filled with satisfaction. He reached out and patted Lin Chen’s arm, saying, no need to be. In a hurry to be shocked, if all goes well, you’ll be coming in and out of this place often. Let’s go, we’ll head upstairs first. Because I submitted your modified information in advance, now we just need to schedule an interview with the higher-ups for you. As Li Ming spoke, he pulled Lin Chen and walked into the building. Lin Chen was taken aback and questioned, still need an interview? What interview? Aren’t I entering the headquarters training camp? Seeing this, Li Ming slapped his forehead and said, I forgot to explain this to you, you’re not coming to the headquarters to participate in the training camp. The training camp is just a place for the company to select and train young potential martial artists. Once you advance to a senior martial artist before the age of 25, you graduate from the training camp. You’re coming to the headquarters to join the elite group for collective training and to prepare for the Hundred Cities League. Leeming’s explanation introduced two new terms, leaving Lynch and even more confused. He scratched the back of his head. Elite group, Hundred Cities League? Leeming nodded and said, yes, you’ll understand these things once you enter the elite group. By the way, don’t misunderstand. If a martial artist graduates from the headquarters training camp, they actually don’t need an interview to directly advance to the elite group. But since you’re from our Taizhan Mountain, the higher-ups in the training department aren’t familiar with you, so you need to go through this process. This isn’t meant to target you. Li Ming seemed to suddenly remember this and made a special explanation. When he talked about this, his eyes crinkled with a smile because having someone from the Taizhan Mountain training camp advance to the elite group was also an achievement of his as the person in charge. It could bring a lot of benefits from the headquarters. Li Ming cheerfully said, let’s head up first, don’t worry, the treatment in the elite group is the best in the entire company. And once you join, you’ll get what you want the most, the most in-demand things right now. Half an hour later, Lin Chen appeared in a large conference room on the 16th floor of the Lan Fang building. Lin Chen and Li Ming sat on the outer side of the conference table, while two senior executives from Lan Fang sat upright on the inner side. It really felt a bit like a corporate worker attending a job interview. Minister Zhou, Minister Wang. This is our outstanding. Graduate from the Iron Mat Mountains youth training program, Lin Chen. Li Ming, familiar with the routine, naturally took on the role of the introducer. He first introduced Lin Chen to the two executives, then turned to Lin Chen and said, Lin Chen, this is Minister Zhou Dexing from the training department. And this is Minister Wang Qing from the operations department. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen nodded in greeting to the two. He could sense that the two executives before him possessed unfathomable strength. Lin Chen himself was already a high-level martial artist, yet the aura from them made him feel that they were at least elite martial artists. Lin Chen even thought that even if he unleashed all his abilities, an ordinary elite martial artist might not give him such an inscrutable feeling. Who would have thought that even in this apocalypse he would still have to bow and scrape to the company executives like a corporate worker? At this moment, both ministers were flipping through a document which contained information about Lin Chen submitted by Iron Mat Mountain. The operations minister, Wang Cheng, frowned and did not acknowledge Lin Chen. However, the training minister, Zhou Dexing, raised his head and smiled, nodding at Lin Chen. So, you are Lin Chen. A good young man, a high-level martial artist under. 16. Such an achievement is quite rare in the entire southwest region. Zhou Dexing expressed his admiration, undoubtedly praising Lin Chen. After. He finished speaking, he turned to Wang Qing beside him. What do you think, old Wang? I see no doubt that a talent like Lin Chen is exceptional. Just have the HR department handle the paperwork and place his file in my training department’s elite group. It seemed that Zhou Dexing noticed Wang Qing’s displeasure and took the initiative to ask him. Upon hearing this, Wang Qing put down the document in his hand. He glanced at Zhou Dexing, but did not respond to him. Instead, he turned to Lin Chen and Li Ming. The document mentions that Lin Chen, you have a conflict with the Chen family. From Anding town under the jurisdiction of Taianguqing, not only did you wipe out the entire Chen family but you also killed the city defense. Army centurion, Chen Jinghua? Wang Qing’s expression was serious and his tone was low. Instantly, the atmosphere in the conference room became subtle. Lin Chen’s expression changed slightly as he glanced at Li Ming. The two exchanged looks, both confused, and Li Ming did not understand Wang Qing’s intentions either. Ahem. Old Wang, what do you mean by bringing this up? Isn’t it just some disputes in the wilderness? In this world, ordinary people can fight over a meal, so what’s the big deal? Joe Dexing, sensing the awkward atmosphere, coughed a couple of times and asked. Wang. Xing shot a glance at Joe Dexing and replied in a deep voice, this is not just an ordinary dispute in the wilderness. The Chen family from Anding. Town is nothing, perhaps to us, they are just a bunch of ordinary mountain folk. But among this bunch, there is a true phoenix. Chen Jinghua. is the adopted son and disciple of Ouyang Chong Tian, the new deputy commander of the Taiang Wiching City Defense Army. Accepting Lin Chen means simultaneously bearing the hatred of Ouyang Chong Tian. Upon hearing this, Zhou Dexing’s expression also became serious. However, he was not targeting Lin Chen but turned to Wang Cheng with a stern look. Old Wang, what do you mean by this? The demon suppression army has always had a poor relationship with us and has never supported us. Are we to expect their goodwill just because of this? Moreover, for such a talented martial artist, are we really going to reject him based on the opinion of a deputy commander of the Demon Suppression Army? I think you are. Joe Dexing’s words were left unfinished as he seemed to feel the situation was inappropriate but his words indeed contained dissatisfaction towards Wang Chang. Wang Chang nearly snorted lightly. What does it matter to me? I’m just thinking about the company. Our relationship is already strained if we add fuel to the fire, the other side will be able to openly stand behind the war wolf company and target us. The atmosphere was awkward and strange, filled with an inexplicable tension. In the conference room, two senior executives of the company seemed to have opposing views, nearly coming to blows. Lin Chen. Noticed this and his expression shifted slightly, feeling somewhat bewildered. Even when he had destroyed the Chen family and killed Chen Jinghua, Li Ming had never shown such an attitude. Now it seemed that one of the executives actually had an opinion about him because of this matter? Lin Chen blinked, feeling a bit at a loss. If his expression were to be described with a phrase from his past life’s internet slang, it would be, should I leave? Just as the atmosphere in the office grew increasingly strange and Lin Chen was about to stand up, the office door was pushed open, and a female martial artist dressed in a senior officer’s uniform with a short ponytail walked in. Director Liao, Zhou Dexing and Wang Qing quickly stood up and greeted her respectfully. Li Ming also hurriedly pulled Lin Chen to his feet. Director Liao The female martial artist’s age was hard to discern. She appeared relatively young, yet her demeanor was quite composed and her aura was deep and profound. She wore no excessive adornments, and beneath her, clean and neat Lan Fong’s senior officer uniform, her figure was tall and sharp. She nodded in acknowledgement of everyone’s greetings and then turned to Joe Dexing. Uncle Joe, I was just looking for you. I saw in the OA that you were here interviewing new recruits, so I came over. Although the… Woman referred to Joe Dexing as Uncle Zhou, he did not dare to be careless in the slightest. He asked seriously, Director Liao, what arrangements do you have? Is it urgent? The woman replied, it’s quite urgent. There have been unusual movements from the north and the alliance has decided to move the four-year city league competition up to be held in six months. Uncle Zhou, your elite team needs to prepare early to avoid a hasty response. Later, after she said this, both Joe Dexing and Wang Qing’s expressions turned serious, their eyes even revealing a sense of gravity. Four months. Time is tight. Zhou Dexing frowned slightly, muttering to himself. Realizing that the woman was looking at him, he immediately changed his expression and said sternly, Director Liao, don’t worry. The company provides for everyone in every way, raising soldiers for a thousand days to use them for a moment, we will not let the company down. Upon hearing Zhou Dexing’s assurance, the woman’s expression relaxed a little. Only then, did she have the time to glance at Lin Chen and Li Ming? Her gaze lingered on Lin Chen for a second and her expression shifted slightly. She sensed Lin Chen’s strength. Then she scanned Lin Chen’s figure and face. The woman’s expression grew even more astonished. She felt that Lin Chen should not be very old. Thinking of this, the woman took two steps forward, circled around to the inner side of the desk and picked up Lin Chen’s information from in front of Zhou Dexing to review it. Hmm. Is this the potential martial artist that old Uncle Liao mentioned? Lin Chen. Whether it was. Lin Chen’s illusion or not, after the woman finished reading the information, her gaze towards Lin Chen became a bit friendlier. What director Liao said is correct. This is indeed our outstanding graduate martial artist from the Taizhan Mountain Youth Training Camp, Lin Chen, who was discovered by old Uncle Liao from Anding Town’s Xiaoduopu. Li Ming, aware that the two ministers had just had some disagreements regarding Lin Chen, immediately, spoke up upon seeing the woman paying attention to Lin Chen. The woman smiled and nodded upon hearing this. Indeed, indeed, a young talent. Old. Uncle Liao’s praises for you and the report were not in vain. Seeing this, Wang Qing couldn’t help but whisper, Director Liao, this guy kill Lo Yang. Chong Tian from Taiang Huiching. Before Wang Qing could finish, the woman waved her hand to interrupt him. It’s fine, Uncle Wang. Otherwise, I could talk to him and help him see things more clearly. After replying to Wang Qing, the woman turned to Lin Chen with a smile and said, So, welcome to Lan Fang Company. Lin Chen. With the confirmation of a high-ranking woman, Lin Chen’s entry into the elite group of the Lan Fang Company has become a certainty. From this point on, Lin Chen’s relationship file was transferred under the jurisdiction of the company’s training department, Joe Dexing. He could report to Joe Dexing at any time. As for Li Ming, he was no longer Lin Chen’s direct superior but rather a colleague of the same level within the company. Lin Chen no longer needed to return to Taijian Mountain. However, during this time, Li Ming took great care of Lin. Chen and Lin Chen saw him off downstairs to the jeep. Lin Chen, once the weapon you customized is completed, I will immediately send someone to deliver it to you. If there are any situations or news from your home, I will report it to headquarters as soon as possible. You can focus on your development here. Li Ming spoke like a parent sending their child off to school at the beginning of the term, chattering away and making all the arrangements so that Lin Chen could concentrate on martial arts without any worries. Ah, focus on practicing martial arts. In that case, I must. Trouble you, Mr. Li. Thank you. Lin Chen sincerely expressed his gratitude to Li Ming. Li Ming waved his hand and said, you come from Taizong Mountain, and if you perform well at headquarters, that will be my achievement. I can gain great benefits, and perhaps regardless of potential and strength, I could quickly be transferred back to headquarters. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen immediately stated that he would not disappoint Li Ming. After seeing Li Ming off at the company entrance, Lin Chen hesitated for a moment before asking, Mr. Li, I have a curiosity that I’m not sure if I should ask. In the conference room just now, that Minister Wang Qing from the operations department seemed to have some prejudice against me? Li Ming paused at the mention, looking at Lin Chen with an expression that said he knew Lin Chen would ask. Wang Qing is the deputy minister of the operations department. He is a senior elite warrior, not the minister himself. The actual minister of the operations department is Deputy Commander Liao. Zheng Xin. Lin Shen nodded upon hearing this. When addressing positions in this context, the title of deputy cannot include the word deputy, this rule applies here as well. Li Ming continued, actually, it can’t be said that there is prejudice. To some extent, Deputy Minister Wang Qing’s concerns are also reasonable. However, the relationship between the company and the demon suppression army is inherently antagonistic and he is making a Fuss over the elite group’s recruitment issue by bringing up Oh Yang Chong Tian, which is indeed a bit of an overreaction. But, as for the reasons behind it, you should be able to guess some. Li Ming looked at Lin Chen with a complex expression. Lin Chen looked back at him, puzzled. Because he is. Wang Yuan’s uncle. He has been racking his brains to arrange for Wang Yuan to go to the Taizhan Mountain Youth Training Camp to mix in the training room just to help him quickly advance to a senior warrior and enter the elite group. As a result, not only did Wang Yuan fail at the senior warrior level, but he also passively took the hit for Yu, ending up heavily injured and returning to headquarters. With the upcoming Hundred Cities League, Wang Yuan will definitely miss out. Li Ming said this, and Lin Chen suddenly realized. His expression also became strange. The development of. This matter was truly frustrating, in reality, he had no enmity with Wang Yuan whatsoever from beginning to end. He had never even seen Wang Yuan’s. Face. He had no concept of what the other person looked like, whether round-faced or thin-faced. It was just that when Lin Chen first arrived at Tai, Zhang Maunin, in order to gain potential points and also to compete for the right to use the double cultivation room, he crazily took on commission. Tasks. As a result, Wang Yuan mistakenly believed that Lin Chen was challenging him and competing with him. Thus, Wang Yuan tried to complete those quality commissions before Lin Chen. In the end, he fell into the trap set by the Chen family, resulting in a mutually destructive outcome. I can’t be blamed for this. Lin Chen couldn’t help but mutter. And one more thing, Wang Yuan’s uncle is already the deputy minister of the company’s operations department. Why did he still need to use connections to send Wang Yuan to Taizhan Mountain to compete for training resources? Lin Chen. Then asked, filled with confusion. According to his understanding, the operations department at the headquarters of Lan Fang Company should be similar to the hunting team. Even though Wang Qing was the deputy minister, he was not the head. that can also be considered a genuine high-level giant within the company. Wang Yuan still needs to be arranged to go to Tiezhan Mountain to mix in the double cultivation room, which is truly baffling since it cannot be obtained at headquarters. Upon hearing this, Li Ming Seiden said, as a martial arts development company, Lan Fang Company is also one of the martial arts forces with strict rules. In fact, it’s just a slightly different title from the Demon Suppression Army, essentially, they are quite similar organizations. Under such an organizational structure, rules are of utmost importance. And at the company headquarters, there are indeed more cultivation rooms, but these are basically only open to high-level martial artists and above. If you haven’t stepped into the ranks of high-level martial artists, it’s ultimately difficult to enter the mainstream in this wilderness, let alone talk about enjoying significant rights. You’ll understand these situations after spending a few days here. Li Ming shrugged and continued, as for Wang Yuan, you really can’t be blamed. However, the influence of the Wang family should not be underestimated, it won’t be difficult for them to investigate the twists and turns of this matter. Seeing such results, they inevitably feel a sense of frustration with no outlet. But Lin Chen, you can rest assured, with President Liao’s approval today, Deputy Minister Wang Cheng will not deliberately target you in the future. Li Ming mentioned President Liao’s nod of agreement to reassure Lin Chen, so he wouldn’t overthink and worry excessively. However, Lin Chen still had questions. Director Li, who exactly is that sister Sa from earlier? She is the president Liao you mentioned. Seeing Li Ming’s strange expression, Lin Chen added. Li Ming looked Lin Chen up and down, lowering his voice to say, Sister Sa. You must not call her that casually. She is Liao Lanxin, the current general manager of Lanfang Martial Arts Development Company. In other words, the entire Lanfang company is her family’s enterprise. At this point, Li Ming added, the old shopkeeper. From your birthplace, Zayatuapu, is also considered a distant uncle of President Liao. I see. Lin Chen nodded, his expression becoming much more serious. This also resolved many long-standing doubts in his heart. Also, you might find it strange why President Liao has taken a liking to you, don’t overthink it. Besides the fact that you were discovered by old Liao, it’s also because President Liao herself was a genius martial artist who advanced to high-level martial artist at the age of 16, just like you. President Liao’s earlier behavior was likely due to a sense of camaraderie, seeing her own shadow in you from back then. Li Ming seemed to see through Lin Chen’s heart and explained. Lin Chen couldn’t help but blush. He hadn’t overthought it at all. How could a high-level martial artist from a poor rural area receive such special treatment from the president of a large martial arts company? Could it be that he thought his charm and dominance could impress others? Alright, I’ll leave it at that. If I say more, you’ll have to get in the car with me back to Tijon Mountain. Li Ming joked as he got into the jeep, turning back to tease Lin Chen, signaling that this was the end of their conversation. This car has to be returned, it’s the property of Tijan Mountain. He he, the company headquarters is wealthy, so you won’t suffer any losses here, don’t keep staring at this jeep. What do you mean by that? Are you trying to make me walk back? Li Ming joked. Go report. To the elite group and start your new journey. Li Ming waved for the driver to start the car and then waved goodbye to Lin Chen. Well, safe travels, and be careful. Lin Chen also bid farewell to Li Ming. Lin Chen turned and arrived at the 15th floor of the Lanfang building, gently knocking on the door of the training department head’s office. Zhou Dexing had always had a good impression of Lin Chen, which was completely different from Wang Qing’s attitude. Upon seeing Lin Chen come to report, he welcomed him enthusiastically. Lin Chen. Welcome to the elite group. In the time to come, until the Hundred Cities League begins, you will be training in the elite group of the training department. Zhou Dexing. Said with great enthusiasm. Thank you for your attention, Director Zhou. Lin Chen quickly responded Zhou Dexing valued Lin Chen, and Lin Chen also respected him. Well, today you will be assigned to a group, and then you will receive your equipment and head directly to your designated group, Zhou Dexing said. The elite training department is divided into Group A and Group B. Lin Chen, you can choose which group you want to join. Lin Chen showed a look of confusion. Director Zhou, what is the difference between Group A and Group B? Upon hearing this, Zhou Dexing turned and pointed to a map on the office wall. Actually, there isn’t much difference, but Group A is stationed in Coaltown, while Group B is stationed in Iron Mine Town. Once you choose a station, you will be training and living there for quite a long time. Lin Chen looked at the map on the wall, he had a basic understanding of maps. In his previous life, he had played Battle Royale games and knew the directions, north is up, south is down, west is left, and east is right. Lin Chen could see that the wall displayed a map of the area where the Lanfang Company headquarters was located. Glancing Down at the lower left corner, Lin Chen saw the scale indicator and realized that the map roughly covered an area of 500 kilometers. At the bottom of the map, there was a large dot marked as the company. More than 100 kilometers northeast of the company, there was another dot marked as Iron Mine Town. Perhaps because this was the training director’s office map, next to the words Iron Mine Town was a parenthesis with a capital B inside. This indicated that Iron Mine Town was the station for Elite. Group B. More than a hundred kilometers northwest of the company was Coaltown, also marked with a capital A. Seeing this, Lin Chen roughly understood why the Lanfang Company headquarters and processing plant were set up here. Coaltown and Iron Mine Town were clearly resource-rich mining areas, though it was still unclear what rare resources were associated with these two mines. However, it was certainly more than just coal and iron ore. Their grade must be higher than that of the mine at Iron Felt Mountain. Therefore, the location of the Lanfang company headquarters was very carefully chosen, conveniently close to two important resource points. Since Director Zhou has stated that the two groups are not much different, I will just choose one at random. Lin Chen thought for a moment. He felt that Group B was a good choice. First, people tend to choose the right side, and second, just hearing the name of Coaltown made him feel dark and dusty, instantly conjuring an uncomfortable image in his mind. Lin Chen had already made up his mind, but another dot on the map caught his attention. The company headquarters, Point A and Point B only occupied half of the map. They were all concentrated in the lower half of the map. In the upper half of the map, there was another dot. Lin Shen saw that it was marked as Element Town, but there was a large red circle drawn around it. Inside the red circle was a huge cross, or perhaps a symbol of crossed swords. Lin Shen was curious, but since Joe Dexing did not mention it, he felt it was inappropriate to ask at that moment. Director Joe, I choose Iron Mine Town. Lin Shen said. Joe Dexing nodded upon hearing this and said, then, you will belong to Elite Group B. Coincidentally, today, General Liao instructed to quickly initiate the selection process for the Elite Group training, and I also. need to go to both locations to convey relevant matters. You will first go to the equipment department to collect your gear, and then I will take you directly to Iron Mine. Town. Joe Dexing said, handing Lin Chen an aimplate. It looked like an emblem to be worn on the chest, Lin Chen glanced at it and saw that it was labeled Elite Group. Number 29, with no other content. Take this and go to the equipment department in the next building to collect your gear. Your information has been entered into the company. System, just show this nameplate to them, and they will take care of you. Seeing that Lin Shen was still a bit dazed, Joe Dexing waved his hand again. Go on, I. Have other matters to attend to. I will wait for you in the parking lot after I finish. Be quick about it. Seeing that the other party had issued an eviction order, Lin. Shen could only leave the training department office while holding the elite group badge. After exiting the office building, he found a large factory behind it. He headed to the warehouse to collect his equipment. This situation feels quite reminiscent of my past life working in a factory, holding a work badge to collect safety gear and uniforms. Lin Shen couldn’t help but feel a bit dazed, realizing that in this apocalyptic blue star, he was living a life akin to factory work. Hello, I’m here to collect my equipment. At the front desk of the equipment department warehouse was a female warrior who looked to be in her twenties. A junior warrior. As expected of the headquarters, even junior warriors were assigned clerical duties. She seemed to be idly playing with a tablet-like device while on duty. Suddenly interrupted by Lin Chen, she looked up with a hint of impatience. However, when her gaze fell on the badge in Lin Chen’s hand, all her impatience vanished in an instant, replaced by respect. Hello? Please wait a moment. The receptionist took the badge and entered the number into the computer for verification. Mr. Lin Chen, you hold a director-level position in the company and enjoy the benefits of a senior warrior allowance. According to the back-end display, the equipment and supplies you can currently collect, as well, as the resources at your disposal are quite abundant. The receptionist glanced at Lin Chen, who looked bewildered, and continued, Let’s start with what you can. Wear. Two sets of senior fiber material uniforms. One set of senior beast leather armor. one portable information terminal specifically for senior warriors at the director level, including a free custom high-alloy weapon but you’ll need to provide the specifications, including customizable equipment and weapons for a 10-person team, and monthly supply provisions, including one recovery pill per day with a monthly quota. The receptionist spoke rapidly, seemingly unable to stop. For a moment, Lin Shen listened with increasing confusion, his mouth slightly agape, staring blankly at the receptionist. wait a moment miss could you print this out for me to take a look you said too much for me to remember and i’m not sure what items i should collect right now i just reported to the headquarters lin chen finally interrupted her incessant chatter uh sorry it was my oversight director lin the receptionist’s expression immediately turned tense and she hurriedly apologized she turned around rummaged through a safe in the back and then took out a small box she handed it to lin chen director lin you can actually check your contract level and benefits in detail on your personal information terminal. You can selectively and systematically collect supplies and equipment based on current needs. Lin Chen opened the box and, upon seeing the item inside, couldn’t help but widen his eyes. What the hell? A phone? Uh, not quite, it looks more like a large-screen smartwatch. The so-called personal information terminal appeared to Lin Chen as a rugged phone with a 6-inch screen. Its shell was made of an unknown alloy. gleaming with a high-quality luster, clearly durable and shock-resistant. The screen was made of high-strength explosion-proof glass, and not only that, it was a touchscreen. That made a satisfying sound when tapped. However, this rugged phone was not used like a traditional phone, it had a strap on the back, making it look like a giant smart. Watch. With the receptionist’s assistance, Lin Chen put the information terminal on his left wrist, then raised his hand to light up the screen and began to operate it. Wow, Director Lin, have you used an information terminal before? You seem quite skilled. The receptionist watched as Lin Shen skillfully navigated to the settings and logged into his account with Lan Fong Company, her eyes widening in surprise. She had originally thought Lin Shen wouldn’t know how to use it, hoping to take the opportunity to teach him hands-on and build a closer relationship with this young director-level senior warrior. Unexpectedly, her little plan fell flat. No, this is the first time I’ve seen this thing. Hehe, I grew up in the mountains and I hadn’t even seen an electric light when I was a child. Lin Shen replied with a smile. In fact, he was familiar with the operation of such smart devices because he had used Android and iOS systems in his previous life playing games like PUBG and Honor of Kings. At this moment, the information terminal in Lin Shen’s hand was, overall, a simpler system than Android and iOS. It was somewhat similar to the Symbian system from Lin Shen’s distant memories. Moreover, the main interface of the terminal was quite simple, with only a few apps like Information, Map, and Lanfang Home. Overall, it appeared. Rather rough and primitive, likely unable to run games like PUBG and Honor of Kings. Where should I check my benefits and rights? Lin Chen asked, looking up. Director. Lin, you can see your personal information and rights inside Lan Fong Home. Most of the company’s announcements, emergency notifications, etc., will also be conveyed. Here. It also covers services from various departments of the company, including material transactions, equipment transactions, subsidy exchanges, and so on. You can. Take a closer look. As the receptionist was speaking, Lin Chen had already opened the Lan Fong Home app, as he felt this was the most likely place to find relevant content based on his smartphone experience. Sure enough, when Lin Chen clicked on the personal information section, name, Lin Chen, ID, 098334, department, elite group, of the training department, position, director level, martial arts, senior warrior, rights, director treatment, senior warrior subsidy, elite level, residence. Lin Shan saw his information file in the Lan Fan company, and after a moment of thought, he clicked on the rights section. Sure enough, the page switched, revealing a rights explanation interface. Lin Shan looked at the rows of rights descriptions, and felt dizzy. It’s actually connected to the internet. Lin Shan murmured to himself, realizing that all information had already been recorded as soon as he arrived at headquarters. He could query it through a wireless information terminal. And it could even update relevant rights and benefits in real time. We actually have internet here? Lin Chen glanced at the signal indicator on the information terminal, which showed only three bars of signal, and couldn’t help but look up at the receptionist to ask. This scene’s somewhat absurd, Xia Duopu didn’t even have electricity, and even in Ding Town could only rely on generators for power. Yet here he was, using a smart-like phone with wireless internet. Director Lin, there is network coverage in major cities and larger urban areas, as well as in the bases of slightly larger martial arts forces. Even some beast battlefields have human-established signal stations. However, the more remote the wilderness, especially towards the southwest, the worse the signal becomes. After the receptionist’s explanation, Lin Chen understood. Ultimately, it was just that Nding town was too remote, without even electricity, let alone internet. And the further he left that area, the more prosperous the places became, with more senior warriors, while this area still retained some technology from before the beast disaster. Lin Chen remembered that Li Ming had once told him that the current situation was primarily martial. arts-based, with the technology preserved from before the beast disaster as a supplement. In Lin Chen’s impression, Li Ming seemed to have this device on his wrist as well. After all, he was also a senior warrior. But Lin Chen had never seen Li. Ming used the information terminal, perhaps Tiezhan Mountain didn’t have wireless internet, or maybe the others in Tiezhan Mountain were not senior warriors and thus weren’t equipped with this device, so Li Ming simply couldn’t use it. Lin Chen checked. His corresponding treatment and rights, discovering that he already had over a million Lanfang points under his name. This was the result of commissions he had done recently, and some should be from the proceeds of confiscated assets. Lin Chen. Didn’t pay much attention to the fixed monthly points salary and glanced at it casually before losing interest, directly clicking on a button with a flashing red dot. Redeem slash receive, instantly, the page switched again, presenting a list of materials. And rights available for redemption, what appeared before Lin Chen’s eyes was still a dense list. This. The receptionist noticed Lin Chen’s confusion and quickly prompted, It’s like this, Director Lin. You just arrived at the headquarters from the branch and are in a completely new place. If you haven’t prepared in advance, I suggest you start with clothing, food, housing, and transportation. In terms of clothing, food, housing, and transportation, your residents will provide daily meals and the dormitory conditions for the elite group are what all martial artists dream of. So I suggest you start with clothing, transportation, and martial arts training auxiliary materials. Lin Chen took the receptionist’s advice and considered the list. After some deliberation, he decided to first receive two sets of senior staff uniforms. These clothes, made from high-grade fiber materials, are durable, breathable, practical, and fitted without hindering movement. Next, Lin Shen also received a set of high-level martial artist’s leather armor. He had once stripped a set of this armor from Chen Jinggua, but that was the standard armor of the Demon Suppression Army. Even if Lin Shen didn’t mind that it was taken from a corpse, it wasn’t suitable for regular wear. so he had sold it directly to the equipment department of Tiezhan Mountain in exchange for points. This leather armor, based on high-grade ferocious beast skin and reinforced with high strength, ally plates in key areas could significantly enhance the defensive capabilities of high-level martial artists. Of course, it would have some impact on movement. However, with only a 10% impact on mobility, gaining 30 -40%, war defense was quite cost-effective. Wearing this high-grade leather armor, even standing still under gunfire, the core plates would not be breached. After confirming his clothing and armor, Lin Shen noticed the special rights of elite group, martial artists, which included a free custom high-grade alloy weapon. Can this weapon customization be exchanged for an elite-level weapon? Lin Shen hesitated and asked. It wasn’t that Lin Shen was greedy, he had already customized a high-grade alloy weapon that was about to be completed. Moreover, Lin Shen felt he wouldn’t stay at the high-level martial artist realm for too long. The receptionist was taken aback and looked at Lin Shen with a troubled expression. Well, Director Lin. Although there is no explicit prohibition, there has been no precedent for this. An elite level alloy weapon normally costs up to 150 points or gold coins, and even with your level enjoying the maximum internal discount, it would still cost. Millions? We need to consult our superiors, and we can give you a response at Lan Fong House, is that okay? Lin Chen nodded. He wasn’t lacking that million or so, there would be plenty of opportunities to earn money while training and leveling. Up in the future. It would be best to get it for free, but if not, buying it was also fine. Hmm. Can I apply for a 4.0 LV6 large displacement off-road vehicle? This thing, the Land Cruiser. Lin Shin couldn’t help but exclaim when he saw the transportation section. That’s right, high-level martial artists can apply for it. The options include SUVs, pickups, and even luxury sedans. However, the wilderness road conditions are poor, so we recommend you choose an off-road modified SUV. Or pick up, the receptionist reminded. Hmm, then I’ll choose a V6 SUV. Lin Shen wasn’t picky, after all, it was just a vehicle for transportation, and practicality was emphasized in this era. In the wilderness, even a big laborer, or a Bugatti, wouldn’t be effective. Oh, it shows here that I can receive 30 supplement pills for free every month? What are supplement pills? Lin Shen had a new question. He vaguely remembered hearing the term supplement pills from Li Ming. It seemed that, Wang Yuan had relied on these to break through during his battle with the Chen family. Supplement pills are cultivation medicines specifically for martial artists above the high level. They are made from precious medicinal materials like supplement grass combined with the essence of high-level ferocious beast blood and flesh and can instantly restore 50% of a high-level martial artist’s energy, maintaining recovery to about 70 or 80%. The best daily dosage is two pills for optimal effect. It is not recommended for martial artists below the high level. You can think of it as an advanced version of the Qi recovery pill, and of course, the price is also advanced, one costs 1 ,500 points or gold coins. Director Lin, because you are a martial artist from the elite group, there are only 30 Qi recovery pills available each month. Ordinary high-level martial artists only get 10, any extra must be purchased at their own expense. The receptionist. Provided Lin Chen with information about the Qi recovery pills. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen roughly understood the value of the pills and couldn’t help but click his tongue. Just a moment ago, he thought having a million or so made him a small fortune, but it turned out that a bottle of 10 Qi recovery pills costs 15,000, 10 times more than the previous Qi recovery pills. Well, I’ll take this month’s Qi recovery pills too. Lin Chen quickly made his decision. By the way. Sell my few Lan Fong short guns and convert them directly into points. Then I want to buy 5 tiger stabbing short guns deducting directly from my points. I want them now. Lin Chen arranged again. Previously, at Iron Mat Mountain, he had been. using the tiger stabbing short guns in the martial arts workshop for free. Now that he was at headquarters, he felt too embarrassed to bring them over directly. So Lin Chen needed to exchange all his gun bags for tiger stabbing short guns at headquarters, which would also increase the lethality of the intermediate alloy weapons when thrown. As for the main melee weapon, he can only temporarily use Chen Jingwa’s battle spirit broadsword. Each tiger stabbing short gun weighs several dozen. Pounds, with the five new ones plus Lin-Chan’s original one, there would be several hundred pounds in the gunbag. Any more would hinder movement, so it had to be this way. At this point, Lin-Chan felt he had chosen almost everything he needed. After registering to receive supplies and the car keys from the receptionist, he carried his bags to the parking lot. Lin-Chan, over here. He saw Joe Dexing waving at him from a distance. Wow, a V8 Land Cruiser. Lin -Chan couldn’t help but exclaim. As he glanced at Joe Dexing’s large white modified SUV. Uh, this thing comes with seniority and rank, naturally, Joe Dexing said nonchalantly. Did you pick up your car? If not, get in mine, I’ll take you to Iron Mine Town. Lin Chen looked around the parking lot and saw the number of his vehicle. I picked it up, I’ll just follow you. Lin Chen was filled with anticipation for Iron Mine Town, where the elite group was located. As Lin Chen had previously imagined, Iron Mine Town was a resource-based town. Looking around, there were no towering skylines or magnificent buildings, just rows of slightly low and simple structures exuding a rustic and practical style from the early industrial era. The trees lining the roads were sparse, their branches covered with a thin layer of dust. Occasionally, a few clouds drifted across the sky, appearing somewhat grey. However, due to the frequent transportation of semi-finished products between it and the Lan Fang Company headquarters, the road was relatively flat and straight. The journey of over a hundred kilometers took less than two hours. After introducing Lin Chen to the instructor of Elite Group B, Joe Dexing pulled the instructor aside to whisper something. Taking advantage of this moment, Lin Chen strolled to the window of the instructor’s office and gazed at the scenery of Iron Mine Town. About 10 minutes later, Joe Dexing called out to Lin Chen. Lin Chen, good luck. I still need to go to Cole. Town, I have to personally inform Group A about the early start of the Hundred Cities League. I’ll head over first. Lin Chen turned back, nodded seriously to Joe Dexing, and waved goodbye. The instructor of the elite group B was named Zhang Kedi. He was in a teaching or supervising role, not the chief instructor of the elite group. Zhang Kedi appeared to be nearly 40 years old, tall and upright, with a resolute face and a gaze that conveyed a sense of calm born from experience. He was an elite martial artist. Time had left some marks on his face, the fine lines at the corners of his eyes and a few strands of white hair on his forehead testified to the hardships of his martial arts career. Lin Chen, right? Come with me, I’ll take you to your dorm. What a coincidence, you should be the last member of our group, the 14th member. Zhang Kitty’s expression looked even more serious than Joe Dexing’s, stern and unsmiling, like an iceberg that was hard to melt. It was. Unclear whether this was his nature or if it was because he was unfamiliar with Lin Chen since it was their first meeting. However, Lin Chen didn’t mind, he carried his package and slung his gunbag over his shoulder, closely following Zhang Kitty. Instructor Zhang, why do you say I’m the last elite group member? Since the other party was not very talkative, Lin Chen took the initiative to ask a question. Zhang Kedi continued walking, slightly turning his head to explain, because whether it’s the company’s youth training camp or the elite group, they are essentially aimed at cultivating outstanding young martial artists to prepare for the Hundred Cities League. And now that the Hundred Cities League has started early, the formal training for the elite group has also begun. During this time, let’s not even mention whether the youth training camp can cultivate outstanding young advanced martial artists, even if they can, they won’t be able to keep up with the elite groups. Pace once they arrive. Lynch and still felt a bit confused, he didn’t quite understand what it meant that training had started and that those who joined later wouldn’t keep up. However, he did grasp one point, he had arrived just in time, as the training had just begun, so he hadn’t missed any progress. Get in the car, the elite group martial artist dormitory is located in a relatively remote area. Follow me to familiarize yourself with the route, your car can stay here, and you can. Pick it up anytime. Zhang Kitty walked out of the office area and approached an electric shuttle bus, driving it himself. Lin Shen complied, gently tossing his package and gunbag onto the back seat before nimbly sliding into the passenger seat. The shuttle bus slowly started, and to Lin Shen’s surprise, it actually drove out of the town’s buildings. The scenery before him became increasingly desolate, seemingly heading towards a remote suburban area. Not only had they left the bustling. area of Iron Mine Town but even the road had become bumpy and uneven, with few pedestrians, occasionally interrupted by heavily loaded trucks roaring past. As an overloaded truck passed by, its rear spewed out thick black smoke and the dust it kicked up mingled with the smoke, creating a chaotic scene. Instructor, are we going to the dormitory? Lin Chan, filled with curiosity, couldn’t help but ask. Zhang Kedi turned back and smiled, that smile seemed a bit stiff on his serious face. You’ll find out soon, the environment of the dormitory is terrible for ordinary people. But for martial artists, it’s top -notch, a condition everyone dreams of. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s expression shifted. He glanced at the large truck. Speeding past in vaguely saw that it was loaded with some initially refined ore. Could it be that the elite group martial artists lived directly in the multiple training rooms, essentially residing in the core of the ore vein? This speculation arose in Lin Chen’s mind. Under these circumstances, the possibility was indeed quite high. Lin Chen, find the elite group’s mini-program in the Lanfang home app and load it. Inside, you can see the daily affairs of the elite crew, as well. As group chat communication, information sharing, emergency assistance, and a series of other functions. Later, around 6 p.m., Minister Joe Dexing will also announce the training process and assessment criteria for this elite group training in. There, Zhang Kedi patiently introduced the basic situation while driving. Lin Chen naturally followed the instructions to complete the basic operations, this was not difficult for him. The Lanfang Home app was somewhat similar to the Ding Talk. software Lin Chen had used in his previous life. Soon, Lin Chen successfully loaded a mini-program. It resembled a group chat interface but there were also score panels, announcement panels, and so on. The most prominent position had a conspicuous. Emergency button Zhang Kedi glanced at Lin Chen’s operation information terminal and said, What you need to understand most right now is this button, the emergency assistance button. Once you press this button, your location will be immediately transmitted to me and to elite-level martial artists in Iron Mine Town. Everyone will rush to your location to provide you with the necessary help and rescue. Once this button is pressed, under normal network conditions, a communication link and location. Sharing with me will be established. Do you understand? John Ketty spoke with utmost seriousness, even neglecting the road ahead, turning his head to closely stare into Lin Chen’s eyes. When he confirmed that Lin Chen nodded in understanding, he turned back to focus on driving. The elite group actually falls within the realm of outstanding martial artists. Rather than saying I am the instructor of Group B, it would be more accurate to say I am the safety officer of Group B, responsible for helping you tackle difficulties that cannot be overcome during training. Of course, if you have any questions or difficulties in your martial arts practice, feel free to ask me directly, Zhang Kitty advised. I understand, Instructor Zhang, Lin. Chen responded loudly, having witnessed the other’s earnestness. At the same time, Lin Chen felt curious about why there would be insurmountable difficulties during training. Could it be that elite -level ferocious beasts would actually appear? Before Lin Chen could ask further, Zhang Kedi proactively said, After passing through several defense lines ahead, we will arrive. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen quickly focused his attention on the roadsides outside the vehicle. He was shocked. By what he saw. It was indeed a standard mining defense line, identical to the layout of Iron Zhang Mountain. Layer upon layer of guards were all oriented towards internal defense. On the outermost defense line, Lin Chen even saw heavy weaponry. like anti-aircraft machine guns and vehicle-mounted multiple rocket launchers. Without exception, these weapons were aimed at the interior of the mine, as if ready to respond to the surging tide of ferocious beasts at any moment. On this outermost defense line, he could also see some ordinary people and junior martial artists operating the heavy weapons. After passing the first defense line, it gradually became apparent that the strength of the defense personnel was at least that of intermediate martial artists. When the ferry vehicle Lin Chen was on past the third defense line, the checkpoint was already led by a senior martial artist. Lin Chen also noticed several senior martial artists following an elite martial artist, carefully patrolling the defense line. Zhang Kedi noticed Lin Chen’s gaze and explained, that is the captain of the Iron Mind Town guard team. The Iron Mind Town guard team has one captain and four vice captains, all of whom are elite martial artists. Under normal circumstances, there will be at least three elite level captains stationed at the guard team. If you encounter any dangerous situations in the future and press the emergency button, they will also receive your call for help immediately. As Jean Ketty spoke, the ferry vehicle had already passed the last checkpoint and entered the mining area. Let’s go, let me think. It seems like mine number 19 is still available. I’ll take you over to get acquainted. This is a large mining area covering around four to five hundred thousand square meters. In Lin Chen’s eyes, this mining area was much larger than the inconspicuous university campus from his previous life, almost the size of a county-level city. The mining area was bustling with mining teams and the roaring of machinery everywhere. Iron John Mountain was merely a single mining point, while here, there were more than a dozen mining points gathered together. John Ketty drove Lin Chen through the area, and as they entered the last checkpoint, Lin Chen faintly felt that the atmosphere between heaven and earth had changed. Lin Chen now understood that this was the trace of being infected by another world. After advancing to the level of a senior martial artist, Lin Chen’s sensitivity to this kind of energy had become increasingly pronounced. Thus, it is said that senior martial artists are the true threshold sure enough, after Zhang Kedi drove back and forth for a while he brought Lin Chen to a relatively quiet mining site. The two took the elevator down to the bottom of the mine where a simple space had been transformed. The rare materials in this number 19 mine have been almost completely mined out, but this energy point is still continuously overflowing with otherworldly aura. So, although there are currently no high-grade alloy materials available for mining, this place is perfect as a martial arts training room. Lin Chen, during your time in the elite group, this will be your dormitory and martial arts training room. This is a double training room, available for your long-term use, such an opportunity is quite precious. As Zhang Kedi spoke, his expression became unusually serious and he turned to stare intently into Lin Chan’s eyes. You need to practice hard and strive to stand out in the elite group. Don’t let the company down for their training and investment in you. Do you understand? Upon hearing this, Lin Chan, although he had long been suspicious, was still immensely shocked to hear that the elite group directly allocated a double training room for long-term use as a dormitory for its members. It should be noted that in Tianjin Mountain, or rather below the level of advanced martial artists. The right to use such training rooms had to be fought for. Yet in the elite group, they directly assigned one for long-term use, where one could eat, drink, and practice martial arts all in the same place. This kind of treatment was truly beyond imagination. Lin Chen had heard that even double training rooms were limited in number within the company. The ratio of advanced martial artists to training rooms was probably only 10 to 1. Even the deputy minister of the combat department, Wang Qing, had to send his nephew to Tiezhan Mountain to mix in for a training room. This made sense, Wang Yuan also wanted to break through to become an advanced martial artist as soon as possible to join the elite group. After all, once he joined, he wouldn’t have to worry about training rooms anymore. You can study it yourself, there’s a connected computer in the dormitory, and you can also use your information terminal. If you need to order or exchange any supplies, you can place an order directly on the company intranet, and someone will deliver it to you. As for meals, the cafeteria provides unlimited high-level beast food for elite group members, which will be delivered to your door. Overall, it’s very convenient. Zhang Kedi further explained the daily life solutions for the elite group to Lin Chen. Lin Chen’s eyes lit up as he asked, does that mean there is comprehensive logistical support for living supplies? I just need to stay in the training room, every day and make the most of my time to continuously practice and improve my martial arts realm? To his surprise, Zhang Kedi shook his head. If you had come to the elite group a year or two earlier, it would indeed have been as you said, but, not now. The training camp is about to start, and the pace will become very fast. Just as Lin Chen was about to ask why, Zhang Kadhi’s terminal on his wrist suddenly vibrated and emitted a rapid beep-beep sound. Zhang Kadhi raised his wrist to, take a look, and his expression changed slightly. Bad news, the number 3 mining area has refreshed a group of advanced beasts. You should familiarize yourself with the dormitory situation first, I need to go take a look. As for your questions, Once the announcement comes out tonight, you will understand. Zhang Kedi said as he lifted his foot and prepared to head to the elevator. Seeing Lin Shin getting ready to follow, Zhang Kedi turned back and said, don’t rush to follow me, get familiar with the situation first. You’ll see more of this kind of thing in the future. By the way, if, I mean if, your number 19 mine also refreshes high-level beasts, if you can’t handle it, don’t force it. Remember to press the emergency button in time. Preserving your life is the most important. After giving his instructions, Zhang Kedi hurriedly left. Lin Chen was left somewhat at a loss, not quite understanding the meaning behind his words. Watching Zhang Kedi take the elevator away, Lin Chen shook his head. He raised his wrist to check the terminal. The time was exactly 2pm. The instructor said the announcement would be made at 6pm, so let’s wait a bit. Lin Chen walked into the core building of the mine, carrying his backpack. The facilities here were much better than those in the training room at Iron Felt Mountain, probably because the mining operations had concluded. A house of several hundred square meters was built in the core area. The center point, where the energy, from another world overflowed, was transformed into a training ground of over a hundred square meters. There were also dormitories and washrooms, and even a living room. The interior was fully equipped for comfortable living. Lin Chan took a stroll around, familiarizing himself with the layout. He found the computer that Zhang Kedi mentioned, studied it for a while, ordered lunch, and also reserved dinner and a late-night snack. After a quick rinse in the bathing room, he changed into the new uniform and leather armor he had received. In front of the floor -to-ceiling mirror in the living room, Lin Chen stared at his reflection, somewhat dazed. To be honest, this was the first time he had looked at himself in a full-length mirror since he had crossed over. Looking at the young man in the mirror, dressed in a sky-blue jumpsuit, the golden edges shimmered brilliantly under the light. The leather armor outside the jumpsuit was adorned with exquisite and mysterious patterns. Standing at 1.85 meters tall, he resembled a towering pine, exuding a calm and powerful aura. His face was resolute and handsome, with sword-like brows slanting into his temples and his deep-set eyes sparkled like cold stars in the night. Sky, radiating a determined light. Beneath his high nose, his tightly pressed lips formed a curve that hinted at a satisfied smile. Still quite handsome, this life, thanks to martial arts, has improved my physique a lot compared to my past life. And even my skin, age, and mental state are far superior to that hollowed-out corporate drone I used to be. Lin Chen smiled with satisfaction. This life won’t be a wasted journey. However, the blue star world still seems to hold many. Unknown terrors and dangers. If I want to live better in this world, I need to advance my martial arts to a level where I fear no danger. No worries, I’ve gotta cheat, if I stay steady, I can definitely achieve it. With a resolution in his. Heart, Lin Chen stopped admiring himself in the mirror. After enjoying a sumptuous meal of beast meat delivered from the cafeteria, Lin Chen headed to the training ground. He thought for a moment, inserted the Jean Papudao into the gun pouch, and, then drew out a stabbing tiger. Although the high-grade LA weapon Jean Papudao could unleash greater combat power in his hands, it was more appropriate to use the stabbing tiger short gun during practice since the entire Bawanggun technique needed to be rehearsed. After adjusting his breathing slightly, Lin Chen took his stance and began training. Hashtag practicing body refinement technique for 1 hour gains 6 proficiency points. Hashtag practicing Bawanggun technique for 1 hour gains 6. Proficiency points. Lin Shan saw the notifications. As expected, it’s a double proficiency training room. 123’s training efficiency. But, Lin Shan suddenly stopped, looking around the training ground with some confusion. This training ground is much larger than the training room at Iron Felt Mountain, and the energy here is more intense. Logically, it shouldn’t be a problem for three to five people to train here at the same time. Is the company being extravagant, pursuing single-use spaces? Perhaps it’s just to allow the elite group of martial artists to train without being influenced by others. Lin Chen shook his head, unable to understand. He continued training. Until around 6pm, Lin Chen felt a vibration from the information terminal on his wrist. Only then did he stop his movements, raised his wrist to check the information. It’s an announcement from the elite group regarding the training assessment plan. Lin Chen saw a large amount of text information. fought for a moment, put away the short gun, and walked to the door to pick up the dinner delivered from the cafeteria. He ate while reading. Starting at 10 a.m. tomorrow, the elite group’s training assessment plan will officially be implemented? In the OA of the Lan Fong home elite group, several red dots appeared, and the training minister directly dropped into the group chat, updating this announcement in the bulletin board. Lin Chen stuffed a piece of roasted meat into his mouth and then click to view the details. On July 14, 109, at 10 a .m., the assessment scoring for the elite group of the training department officially begins. At that time, the mining protection teams from Iron Mine Town and Coal Town will completely withdraw from the core area patrol tasks, and the elite group members will take over the defense against the mid- to high-level beasts from other realms that may appear at any time in the core area. Scoring rules, 1 point for each high -level beast killed, and 1 point for every 10 mid-level beasts killed. Elite group members must take this task seriously and cannot adopt a passive attitude. If any casualties occur in the mining team due to the failure to deal with the beasts in time, all members will be penalized. Elite group members must wear the elite badge on their left chest and link their personal information terminal for real-time scoring. Elite group members must pay attention if elite level or higher beasts from other realms appear in the core area. The training department does not encourage direct confrontation and encourages the use of the emergency assistance button. However, if an outstanding member truly manages to kill an elite beast, each elite beast will. Score 10 points. Lin Shen had always been averse to reading lengthy reports, so he quickly extracted these important details from the announcement. Starting tomorrow, the elite group will take over the mining protection team, responsible for. The defense tasks in the core mining area? The core mining area here should refer to the region within the last line of defense. Lin Shen paused his chewing and carefully analyzed the information before him. It seems that the iron mine town. Mining area, as Li Ming mentioned before, already has quite a few locations intersecting with other realms, allowing for preliminary encounters with some beasts from other realms. This mining area is many times larger than Iron Felt Mountain, and, there are many energy points like the double cultivation rooms, the entanglement with other realms in such places is quite deep. I estimate that the most central area even has energy points at the triple cultivation room level, allowing beasts, from other realms to pass through some fissures. When the instructor brought me over just now, it seemed that the mining area was already invaded by a group of high-level beasts, and the invasion of high-level beasts seems to be quite frequent. Looking at the solemn warnings in the announcement, it seems there have been cases of elite-level beasts invading. If elite beasts are also frequently invading, this place is going to become a small battlefield for beasts. From this information, Lin Chen, deduced that there are triple cultivation rooms in Iron Mine Town. He had heard from Peng Xiaoxi before that the headquarters has even higher level. Cultivation Rooms However, those are extremely rare resources. Now that Lin Chen has his own double cultivation room, it should be much better than waiting in line to use one in Iron Felt Mountain. But people are never satisfied, having a double makes one crave a triple. By the way, this elite badge seems to have some tricks. Lin Chen suddenly remembered, stood up and rummaged through his backpack to find the badge that Joe Dexing had given him during the day. He put it on his chest and studied it for a while. Lin Chen, having experience with smartphones, found that. This thing connects similarly to Bluetooth devices. After clicking to search for devices on the information terminal, a new device representing Lin Chen’s badge number appeared shortly after. Lin Chen clicked on it, and the information terminal began to display prompts. Camera connected. Sensing radar connected. Scoreboard loading. It seems this badge is not just a simple ornament. It also integrates a camera function and can even discern the strength level of the beasts it battles against. The badge is the important scoring credential. This is much more convenient, unlike before at Iron Felt Mountain, where I had to bring back beast materials or corpses to complete a task. And now it seems that. The areas for daily beast hunting are right in this core mining area, so there’s no need to waste time traveling outside to hunt, nor do I have to worry about delaying. My martial arts training, after fiddling with the information terminal for a while, Lin Chen figured out the underlying principles. It seems the company is taking this. So-called training assessment quite seriously. I just wonder what their real intention is behind all this and what benefits come from achieving good results in the assessment? As Lin Chen pondered the benefits and significance of the elite group’s assessment, the information terminal vibrated again. He looked up and, sure enough, another announcement regarding the reward rules appeared. Elite Group Training Assessment Reward and Punishment System. During the training assessment period, each point earned by elite group members can be exchanged for 20,000 Lan Fong points or equivalent cash after the assessment. All ferocious beasts killed by elite group. Members during the training assessment will be purchased and processed by the company at a premium. The training assessment lasts for a full three months, ending at midnight on October 15, 109 of the new calendar. The top three members on the scoreboard at that time will receive a one-year right to use the triple cultivation room. At the end of the training assessment, the top three members on the scoreboard will represent the company in the 110th year of the new calendar’s 100 cities. League. During the training assessment, members with zero points for a continuous month will automatically exit the assessment. During the training assessment, members with negative points for a continuous week will automatically exit the assessment. Lin Chen’s gaze quickly skimmed over the points exchange rewards and the terms regarding the premium purchase of materials and flesh. At the moment, Lin Chen didn’t lack money. He also didn’t care about those punishment mechanisms, zero points for a month, negative points for a week. Lin Chen naturally didn’t think he would be one of them. His focus was on the fact that he saw the one-year usage right for the triple cultivation room. So this is what I’ve been waiting for, right here. And as long as I place in the top three, I can get a whole year’s access to the triple cultivation room. Let me see how many people are participating in the assessment. With that thought, Lin Chen opened the scoreboard again. There were already 29 names on the scoreboard, but since the assessment hadn’t started yet, everyone’s points were still at zero. Competing for the top three among 29 people, it seems there’s a good. Chance. Hashtag Realm. Advanced Warrior. Hashtag Martial Art. Body Refinement Technique. Proficiency 61 -10,000. Enhancement Level 2. Consumption Reduction Level 1. No Traits. Hashtag Combat. Skill. Overlord Spear Technique. Proficiency 60-10,000. Flash Level 2. Spear Light Level 1. No Traits. Hashtag Potential. 178 Lynch and only practiced martial arts for 10 hours. On the first day, advancing 60 proficiency points before resting early. After all, he needed to conserve his energy for the assessment starting today. He was quite eager for the triple cultivation room. The double cultivation room increases proficiency by 6 points per hour, while the triple cultivation room can increase it by 9 points. At 10am, Lin Shin did not practice martial arts, conserving most of his mental and physical energy, and instead sat in front of the computer, waiting on time. Sure enough, as the time arrived, the information terminal vibrated. Elite group training assessment begins. Loading hotspot map. Please select a hotspot map. Coal Town, Iron Mine Town, Element Town, No. 29 Lin Chen, you are a member of Elite Group B, automatically connecting you to the Iron Mine Town defense hotspot. Map At this moment, the display on Lin Chen’s information terminal changed, showing a black and white aerial map, accompanied by green ripple lines flashing on the radar. However, there were no signs of any hotspots. Lin Chen shifted his gaze from the personal information terminal to the computer screen on the desk. The map displayed. on this large computer screen was more intuitive showing an aerial view of the mining area covering about four to five hundred thousand square meters beep beep messages flashed in the chat group sent by instructor zhang kedi members of elite group b the training assessment has officially begun you are all now connected to the defense system of the iron mine town’s mining protection team able to view in real time the hot spots of ferocious beasts detected by aerial reconnaissance please take this assessment seriously if a ferocious beast injures the mining team and no one responds all group members will collectively lose 5 points, and all martial artists within a kilometer radius of the incident will lose 10 points. One more thing, if the hotspot information is incorrect and it turns out to be a ferocious beast of elite rank or higher, I hope everyone will not act recklessly, decisively press the emergency button, update the danger level of the hotspot in real time, and just wait for rescue to save your life. Good luck to you all. After Zhang Kedi finished speaking, messages began to appear sporadically in the group. received, understood, and some similar emojis. Everyone’s response seems a bit lackluster, the instructor spoke, and less than half have replied. A thought flashed. Through Lin Chen’s mind. Oh, wait, this is the B group channel, there are only a dozen people in total. But Lin Chen quickly realized he was the 15th member. Of group B thinking of this, he opened the chat box and sent a salute emoji with a green helmet. That could be considered a sign of acknowledgement. What followed? Was a long wait, Lin Chen sat there in a daze for a while but saw no updates on the hotspots. Half an hour passed and Lin Chen suddenly came to a realization. No way. Just waiting like this is a waste of the double cultivation room. I’ll practice martial arts while I wait and I won’t use any recovery pills unless a ferocious beast. Crosses the line. The cafeteria in Iron Mind Town offers unlimited supplies of high-grade ferocious beast meat cooked with recovery herbs. Lin Chen could easily eat a meal and with his energy -saving traits practicing martial arts for five consecutive hours was no problem. Even so, he could ensure that he still had 20-30% of his energy left after training, enough to handle any unexpected situation. At this time, by preserving the opportunity to use recovery pills, Lin Chen could almost cope with any threat posed by high-grade ferocious beasts. So Lin Chen decided not to wait idly anymore, he would practice martial arts while waiting for a high-grade ferocious beast to cross the line. This practice lasted an entire day, a full 15 hours. In the middle of the night, Lin Chen somewhat dazedly finished his training and looked at, the information terminal on his wrist. He glanced at the scoreboard, number 29, Lin Chen, score 0. Lin Chen felt quite speechless. It wasn’t that today was an auspicious day with calm winds and no ferocious beasts crossing the line. In fact, the hotspots had changed several times today, with more than three instances of high-grade ferocious beasts crossing the line. One of those instances involved more than five high-grade ferocious beasts. One crossing occurred just a kilometer away from Lin Chen’s residence. Yet, he had missed all of them. The first time a high-grade ferocious beast crossed the line, Lin Chen had just finished checking the map and was preparing to set off. As soon as he stepped out of the training ground, a hotspot map quieted down. The ferocious beast had already been eliminated. Later, Lin Chen became smarter. As soon as the hotspot moved, he would immediately take off running while checking the terminal. But even so, the closest he got to a ferocious beast was just watching other martial artists kill it in the summary screen. After several attempts throughout the day, not only did he delay his training, but he also ended up with zero points. Could it be that on the first day, everyone is more enthusiastic about hunting monsters? Lin Chen couldn’t help but think. In reality, the mining area of four to five hundred thousand square meters sounds vast, but a standard industrial building occupies about five thousand square meters. For Marshall, artists of elite rank or higher, if they ignore obstacles in a straight line, they can quickly traverse the entire map. Even with mines and buildings in the way, they could reach any location within 10 minutes. One more crucial point is that everyone else had been in Iron Mine Town for quite some time. Perhaps they had often hunted high-grade ferocious beasts in the mining area before to exchange for resources and had already accumulated experience. And I just arrived yesterday, a complete novice. It’s normal not to compete with others on the first day. Lin Chen comforted himself. The ferocious beasts crossed the boundary without distinguishing between day. and night, nor did they care whether the warriors of Iron Mine Town needed rest at night. After all, they didn’t sleep at night. That night, the hotspot map changed. Several times, but aside from making Lin Chen sleep restless, he did not hunt any ferocious beasts. In the latter half of the night, Lin Chen simply chose to ignore it, resting soundly to regain his energy for action the next day. There was only one instance when a high-level ferocious beast crossed the boundary, and that was in a bustling mining pit. Inside the pit, the interwoven passages were dimly lit, filled with thick dust, and the ground was uneven, scattered with various ores and tools. The terrain here was complex, and with many people around, the mining team had not had time to evacuate. Many were still unaware of the impending beast attack. A high-level, ferocious beast, with a hideous appearance, burst into this area. It bared its fangs and claws, exuding a chilling aura. Two intermediate warriors were desperately. Fleeing ahead, their faces filled with terror, gasping for breath and shouting loudly, run deeper, this beast is chasing us. Their clothes were soaked with sweat. Their steps unsteady, as if they would collapse from exhaustion at any moment. The beast relentlessly pursued them, each step causing the ground to tremble slightly. Its gaping moss spewing out a nauseating heat, its eyes filled with a desire for slaughter. At that moment, a group of miners was working nervously not far away, completely. Oblivious to the danger approaching. As the beast chased the two intermediate warriors, it suddenly charged towards the unprepared team of miners. Panic ensued among the miners, screams and cries rising in a chorus. Run! Help! Just as the beast was about to pounce on the defenseless miners, Lin Chen decisively threw his spear, striking the beast’s vital point with the precision of lightning, killing it in one shot. Unexpectedly, Lin Chen’s action drew the ire of the two intermediate warriors. What are you doing? We were luring the beast for the captain, how could you just intervene and steal the kill? One of the intermediate warriors shouted angrily at Lin. Chun. Yeah, you ruined our plan, the other intermediate warrior echoed his face full of resentment. Luring the beast? Stealing the kill? Lin Chen was taken aback, furrowing his brows and saying, I only knew that if I didn’t act, those miners would be in trouble. Lin Chen was momentarily stunned, he had acted out of goodwill to help, yet received accusations in return. Moreover, upon closer inspection of the two intermediate warriors, their attire did not resemble the work uniforms typically worn by mining team members, nor did they match the uniforms of the protection team. They looked more like followers of some elite group, luring beasts to assist in, hunting them down. Faced with the unreasonable accusations and complaints from these two intermediate warriors, Lin Chen was unwilling to lower himself to argue with them. If they were indeed carrying out a task to lure the beast, then his intervention was indeed unnecessary. With that thought, Lin Chen turned to leave. Suddenly, the stone wall of the mining pit behind the two intermediate warriors underwent a chilling transformation. The once rough and hard stone wall seemed to be eroded by an invisible force beginning to tremble violently. Stones fell from the wall, raising a choking cloud of dust. Within the dust, the wall gradually became blurred, as if shrouded in a thick darkness. This darkness was not an ordinary shadow but a deep hue that could almost swallow one’s gaze. It resembled a massive vortex, slowly rotating. And any light that approached was twisted and bent into strange shapes by an invisible giant hand.As the darkness continued to surge, a black area with a diameter of several meters gradually emerged on the stone wall. The edges of this area flickered with a strange purplish-red glow, the light jumping in the darkness like tiny electric currents, occasionally emitting a crackling sound. At the center of the black area was an unfathomable void, exuding a suffocating coldness, as if it could suck in a person’s very soul. Upon closer inspection, the surface of the black area seemed to be subtly undulating, like a calm lake gently stirred by a breeze. Wisps of indistinct black mist rose from within, swirling around, making the entire area appear even more mysterious and unpredictable. A mass of wolf’s head slowly emerged. From this darkness filled with unknowns and fears, it’s a high-level ferocious beast. From its aura, it seems even stronger than the one just now. Is this the way ferocious beasts from another realm cross over? Is this their passage? Lin Chen’s expression turned extremely serious as he silently thought. This was the first time he had seen a ferocious beast crossing over, witnessing what the passage to another realm looked like. A giant wolf three to four meters tall, squeezed out from the passage, which slowly shrank on the stone wall. It seemed to be a temporary, short-lived crossing passage. Well, if this passage existed stably for a long time, there would be a continuous stream of ferocious beasts coming over. Then this place wouldn’t be a mining site anymore, but a battlefield between humans and ferocious. beasts. Lin Shen thought to himself upon seeing this scene, his short gun instinctively wanted to be thrown out, but recalling the earlier accusation of stealing kills, he suppressed the impulse. Lin Shen turned around and glanced at his surroundings, only to find that the miners from the mining team had long since vanished without a trace. Forget it, I don’t want to attract any disdain. To avoid misunderstandings, Lin Shen quickly retreated to a distance, spreading his hands to indicate he had no intention of stealing kills. However, with new ferocious beasts crossing over, he was no longer in a hurry to leave. He was curious to see what tactics these two intermediate warriors had, how they attracted the beasts, and how they assisted the elite warriors. However, the result left him greatly disappointed. Perhaps due to the sudden appearance of the ferocious beast behind them, the reactions of these two intermediate warriors were far too slow compared to Linchen. When they turned around, in panic, they were instantly terrified, crying out for help. The giant wolf showed no mercy, opening its massive jaws and lunging forward, biting one of the warriors. Its sharp fangs piercing through the warrior’s body, blood splattering everywhere. The second intermediate warrior, seeing this, was immediately scared out of his wits, his face as pale as paper, desperately trying to escape this terrifying scene. However, in Lin Chen’s eyes, this giant wolf was already one of the more formidable, high-level ferocious beasts he had seen. Its form was agile, and its speed and reflexes were extremely quick, like a bolt of black lightning. The outcome was predictable. In an instant, the second intermediate warrior also failed to escape his fate, being swiftly caught and knocked to the ground by the giant wolf. Even Lin Chen found it. Hard to intervene in time. Beast! How dare you! At that moment, a high-level warrior from the elite group burst out from deep within the mine like a whirlwind. His face filled with urgency and his tone sharp with anger. The beast not only dared but also unhesitatingly swallowed his subordinate, then viciously glared at the newcomer. The elite warrior’s anger flared, his eyes almost spitting fire, as he dashed toward the ferocious beast like lightning. In an instant, the two clashed, and the scene erupted into a flurry of blades, dazzling lights flashing and intertwining in the dim mine. The ferocious beast was not to be outdone, opening its bloody maw and letting out a deafening roar, its sharp claws striking fiercely at the elite warrior. In an instant, the beast’s roars echoed throughout the mine, as if it were going. To collapse this narrow space, the weapons in the hands of the elite warriors swung like the wind, each strike containing immense power, attempting to deliver a fatal blow. To the ferocious beast. The beast, relying on its agile form and formidable strength, engaged in a fierce confrontation with the elite warriors. The surrounding air. Seemed to be stirred by their intense battle filled with a tense and dangerous atmosphere. Indeed, these elite group warriors are not at a disadvantage when facing such high-level ferocious beasts. Lin Chen thought to himself, nodding subtly. The elite warrior before him displayed strength that, in Lin Chen’s eyes, was already on par with Chen Jinghua whom he had faced before. It was likely that this individual was among the top tier in the elite group B. Lin Chen estimated that when he fought Chen Jinghua he felt considerable pressure, but that was due to his lower realm at the time and his inferior weapon. However, after Lin Chen broke through to the high-level warrior stage, even if his weapon was not as good as Chen Jinghua’s he could still hold his own, even gaining the upper hand. The situation could be described. as a 6-4 split, with Lin Chen at 6 and Chen Jinghua at 4. Lin Chen had not encountered many high-level warriors, and Chen Jinghua had become his reference. Standard, much like Su Dali had initially. Beast, die. The battle in the mine was nearing its end, and the elite warrior was now in a disheveled state, with multiple pieces of his uniform and leather armor torn to shreds by the giant wolf’s fierce claws, resembling a beggar’s outfit. Many areas were scratched by wolf claws, blood, and flesh mangled, with blood gushing out. Yet he still let out a loud roar, swinging his large knife with all his might, severing the head of the high-level ferocious beast. At this moment, the elite warrior appeared somewhat exhausted, clearly indicating that this was not the first high-level ferocious beast he had slain. Moreover, this giant wolf was powerful, draining a significant amount of his energy. Seeing that the battle was already decided and the warrior was leaning on his large knife. To catch his breath, Lin Chen knew there was nothing more to observe and was about to turn to leave. unexpectedly the elite warrior suddenly turned to lin chen his expression serious even containing a hint of anger he stepped towards lin chen wait a moment friend lin chen turned back at the sound looking at him with a puzzled expression you were just here watching my retainer die the elite warrior’s tone was icy filled with reproach lin chen was momentarily taken aback his mouth slightly agape wanting to explain but this matter was indeed complicated and he didn’t know where to start We are both members of elite group B, so we are colleagues, even though there is a competitive relationship in the training assessment. But friend, your actions are a bit too much, aren’t they? The elite warriors. Words became increasingly aggressive, as if he blamed Lin Chen entirely for the death of his retainer. Seeing this situation, Lin Chen’s mind stopped thinking, and he decided not to explain further. The elite warrior snorted coldly, first glancing at Lin Chen’s badge, then raising his hand to check his information terminal. It’s Seemed he was confirming Lin Chen’s identity. Hmm, Lin Chen, is it? The elite warrior glared at Lin Chen with rage, then turned and left. Lin Chen felt somewhat, dazed, raising his wrist to check his terminal. The warrior’s badge number was 05, and the scoreboard showed that number 05 was named Tian Zhang, ranked third overall, and first in elite group B. Another day without any significant gains, aside from steady progress in martial arts training. Although Lin Chen’s points were no longer. Zero and he had successfully broken through. He had attracted trouble because of that incident. After returning to the dormitory, Lin Chen pondered for a while, feeling that something was off. It seemed that others were training with their retainers while he was all alone. After hesitating for a moment, Lin Chen found Zhang Qaddi’s avatar in the terminal, initiated a call, and prepared to ask for clarification. Hey, Lin Chen. What’s up? I saw you have points now, you should be starting to adapt to the training assessment, right? There’s no rush, this assessment period lasts three months. Zhang Kedi was the first to speak. I’m still adapting, so it’s not too urgent. Exactly, instructor, I want to ask, it seems like other elite warriors are bringing their accompanying warriors for training? Lin Chen voiced his confusion. And Zhang Kedi paused for a moment. Then, there was silence on the other end for a few seconds. This made Lin Chen think he had asked the wrong question and he felt a bit embarrassed. I’m sorry, Lin Chen, I overlooked this point. Unexpectedly, after a brief silence, Zhang Kedi was the first to express his apology. Because you were the last one to join the elite training group and it was the day before the training assessment began, we were quite busy that day. So there were some situations that I didn’t explain clearly to you. Seeing this, Lin Shin quickly followed up, so it’s allowed to bring accompanying warriors. Zhang Kedi replied, it is allowed, but the elite training is based on the standards of the Hundred Cities League, which emphasizes individual strength and does not support bringing accompanying. warriors. Therefore, the training department’s requirement for the assessment is that you can bring a few accompanying warriors below the advanced level to assist elite warriors with some trivial matters. But in principle, accompanying warriors above the advanced level are not supported. You know the reason, elite warriors themselves are already advanced warriors and bringing advanced warriors as companions would be equivalent to cheating. Moreover, advanced warriors, even at the Company headquarters are team leaders in the mining protection team or combat department each with their own duties. It’s also quite difficult for elite warriors to recruit idle advanced warriors to be their companions. Zhang Kitty paused for a moment and continued to explain, Lin Chen, you can find the commission interface in the Lan Fong house to post a commission. Recruit some intermediate warriors as your companions. You don’t need to pay extra for these companions, for them being able to stay in the training room is very attractive. However, the more warriors you have, the more they will occupy the resources of the training room, so you should decide on the number yourself. In principle, the training department does not allow elite warriors to have more than 10 companions, most elite warriors only choose 4 or 5. After hanging up the call with Zhang Kedi, Lin Chen looked around his individual dormitory. It dawned on him that this place, which was clearly suitable. for several people to practice martial arts simultaneously, was designated as an individual dormitory for elite warriors, originally intended as a resource for elite warriors to cultivate their subordinates. With the resources of the double training room, recruiting companions was easy and required no extra cost. Lin Chen opened the commission section of the Lan Fong House, ready to post a recruitment commission for companions, whom, after thinking for a moment, Lin Chen closed the commission section. and instead found Li Ming’s profile in the internal directory of the Lanfang house, clicking to establish a call. I wonder if there’s any network over at Tijan Mountain. Fortunately, the call eventually connected, though the quality was not ideal. Lin Chin directly asked Li Ming to inquire whether Wu Yuan Guang, Peng Shousee, and the others were willing to come over. Not long after, Li Ming sent a message. The three of them were so excited upon hearing the news that they danced with. Joy, packing their bags without even having dinner, and drove towards Iron Mine Town. Lin Shen saw the message and couldn’t help but smile knowingly. No wonder these. People were so eager to curry favor with me back then, wanting to join my hunting team to build familiarity. Their plans are quite far-reaching, they must have been. Looking forward to this day for a long time. Regardless, once I have my own subordinates, I’ll see how others quickly farm monsters. According to the rankings on. The scoreboard, a competitor like Tian Zhang surely doesn’t have strength greater than mine, yet he can temporarily rank third overall. As long as I figure out this. fast farming scoring routine, I will definitely dominate the rankings. Back then, Tian Zhang had shown a hint of hostility towards Lin Chen, so Lin Chen was able to accurately gauge the opponent’s true strength and the level of threat he posed, moreover, Lin Chen had watched the entire battle where Tian Zhang killed the giant wolf, and he was well aware of his strength. In Lin Chen’s view, being third on the scoreboard was nothing special. On the third day, Lin Chen encountered a small group of ferocious beasts near the number 12 mine, very close to his dormitory. However, this group was not large, consisting of only one high-level ferocious beast and a dozen intermediate -level beasts. Hashtag killing a high-level ferocious beast earns 100 potential points. As expected, killing a high-level ferocious beast yields the same rewards as killing a high-level warrior. Lynchian pulled out the from the high-level ferocious beast, the leopard, and while walking, he glanced at the group chat messages from the elite team, slowly making his way back. In this mining area assessment, the ferocious beasts killed by elite warriors do not need to be dealt with personally. Everything has been recorded and soon specialized logistics personnel will come to remove the corpses and allocate the corresponding points to the killer’s accounts. Lan Fong Company has been mining here for a long time and these procedures are quite mature. This is indeed better than hunting in the wild as it is much easier. The only downside is that mining in this area has become a high-risk profession. Perhaps in a moment of inattention, one could lose their life to a suddenly appearing ferocious beast. After all, in the wild, the movements of ferocious beasts can still be tracked to some extent, and one can see them from a distance and avoid them in time. But in the mining area, the randomly appearing passages are completely unpredictable. Sometimes, when the mining team operates machinery to dig up a rock, a passage might suddenly appear, and right after, a massive ferocious beast’s head could poke out, leaving no time to escape. However, Lan Fang Company offers high compensation to minors basically what one earns in a day is enough to meet the living needs of an ordinary person for half a month high risk comes with high rewards in this chaotic world there are countless people willing to take on this job just like when lin chen first crossed over lin’s father had to take the two children to hunt in the wilderness the danger level was also extremely high if someone had told lin’s father that working for a day could buy a serum to treat snake venom and working for A week could ensure the family’s food and clothing for a month while Lin Chen was bedridden and on the brink of death, Lin’s father would have undoubtedly rushed to the mining area to work as a miner. It was just a pity that such an opportunity did not exist at that time. Hmm, did an elite warrior get injured today? Lin Chen suddenly noticed a message in the group chat, revealing that a warrior from elite group B had been heavily injured while facing the assault of three high-level ferocious beasts and had to press the emergency button in desperation. Although the mining protection team and the elite group instructors arrived in time to save the warriors. Life, this elite warrior had to withdraw from the training assessment due to severe injuries. Zhang Kedi emphasized this matter in the group chat and repeatedly warned. Everyone not to be careless or underestimate the enemy and certainly not to misjudge their own strength. The underlying message was to remind everyone not to be arrogant and to be more cautious. It seems that the situation in the first two days where monsters were hard to grab was because the ferocious beasts that appeared. were not of high level. But the refresh passages in this mining area are chaotic regarding the ferocious beasts. They might appear in large groups, or particularly, powerful ferocious beasts might show up. Lin Chen pondered to himself. No wonder he was able to grab monsters alone today, it turned out the difficulty had increased. Moreover, Lin Chen was also aware that not every warrior could slay ferocious beasts of the same level as easily as he could. Even high-level warriors could not do that. High-level warriors are still high-level warriors. High-level ferocious beasts are still high-level ferocious beasts. Aside from their slightly lower intelligence, relying more on their racial hunting instincts and not using combat skills, they are indeed at a high level. Furthermore, some ferocious beast races that excel in combat have hunting instincts that are not inferior to certain combat skills. Many human combat techniques are derived from the hunting movements of animals. Typically, when warriors of the same level face off against equally matched ferocious beasts, the outcome is often 50-50. Only those warriors who can achieve a winning rate of over 50% can be considered geniuses. As for Lin Chen, who has reached such a level, without boasting or belittling himself, he believes he can be called a prodigy of his generation. Back in the dormitory, Lin Chen no longer focused on the hot topics and dedicated himself to training. He was waiting for someone. As noon approached, his information terminal buzzed with a message from the office building in Iron Mine Town. Wu Yuan Guang and the others had arrived. Seeing this, Lin Chen. stopped his training, walked to the door to grab his lunch and then headed outside the mining area. At the checkpoint, he casually flagged down a transport truck heading to the office building in Iron Mine Town. Captain. Brother Jing. From a distance, Peng Shiosi and the others spotted Lin Chen and cheered excitedly to greet him. Lin. Chen tossed his lunchbox into the trash can and smiled back at them. Wait for me a moment, I’ll go in and get some things for you. Lin Chen had been preoccupied with various matters earlier, thus overlooking some details. After gathering his entourage, he reviewed the rights list for the elite group and realized that elite warriors could indeed claim some equipment for their entourage. So, this matter couldn’t be entirely blamed on Zhang Kedi for not reminding him. In fact, the information was all recorded, he could only blame himself for not studying it thoroughly. Lin Chen collected three communicators from the warehouse in Iron Mind Town, which were similar to his personal information terminal but in a simplified version. Warriors below the advanced level were not authorized to be equipped with terminals, perhaps, because the cost of information terminals was high in this post-apocalyptic world. It could also simply be that warriors below the advanced level had no authority and were not taken seriously. Lin Shin distributed the communicators to the three, saying, this thing is easy to operate, it mainly functions as a walkie -talkie, and when the network is good, you can even make video calls. You can also see some companies’ task boards and announcements, but that’s about it. Among the three, Peng Xiaoxi was still a junior warrior. Wu Yuen Guang and Qin Yu had just reached the intermediate warrior level, although they were mid-level trainees in the Iron Felt Mountain. Their account permissions at the headquarters Lan Fang Company were not significant. This was a very realistic situation. In this world, strength was paramount, and no, complaints were tolerated. Therefore, the greatest use of the communicators for them was to join the small group Lin Chen had formed, facilitating mutual contact. It’s was similar to the dingta clock-in system Lin Chen had used in his previous life. The entire Lan Fang company was a main group, the training department’s elite group, was a departmental group, and Lin Chen had created a supervisor-level workgroup beneath that. After studying the communicator and confirming that it was not difficult to operate, he tossed it to the others. Let’s go, ride in my car to the dormitory. With that, Lin Chen led everyone to his jeep, which had been gathering dust in the parking lot for several days. Wow, this is a big guy. V6 engine, big-footed jeep, and off-road monster. No wonder it’s the headquarters, they really have deep pockets. To equip such a vehicle. Pang Shiosi, with his youthful spirit, was completely captivated by Lin Chen’s ride, chattering non-stop. It’s nothing, when you all reach. The advanced warrior level, the company will provide you with cars too. A few days ago, Zhang Qadhi had casually shown off in front of Lin Chen. Now, Lin Chen was. Learning on the spot and perfectly narrowed that show off in front of Pang Shiosi and the others. Let’s go to the dormitory, I’ve ordered lunch for you. Get in the car. Since the communicator’s functions were simple, the group quickly learned how to use them on the way. Seeing this, Lin Chen explained some related matters about the elite group’s training assessments. Before long, Lin Chen and the others returned to the dormitory mine. Wow! The legends are true, the elite warriors from the headquarters all live in the training rooms. Pong Shousey exclaimed again, resembling the comedic foil in a skit. However, this time, even the relatively composed Wu Yu and Guang, and the seemingly reserved Qin Yu had looks of shock on their faces, constantly surveying their surroundings. Oh wow! Even the regular meals are unlimited servings. Of high-grade beast meat. This stuff is so rare in Iron Felt Mountain that even if you’re willing to spend points, you can hardly get it a few times. Pong Xiaoxi. Was once again drawn to the meal boxes at the door. High-grade beasts were scarce over at Iron Felt Mountain, so the supply of fresh high-grade beast blood in meat was. Limited. So delicious, such abundant energy. Eating this is like taking a legendary elixir, I feel like I need to practice martial arts for a few hours to feel comfortable. Peng Xiaosi held the lunchbox, eating while exploring the dormitory environment, his face full of satisfaction. What have I, Peng Xiaosi, done to deserve? This? Even as a mere junior martial artist, I can enjoy the training room and a feast of high-grade beast meat. Brother Jing, you truly are my real big brother. Before Lin Xin could speak, Wu Yuan Guang interjected. All of this is granted to us by the captain, otherwise, with our strength and qualifications, we might never have such conditions and environment in our lifetime. So we must do our utmost to support the captain and help him successfully complete the elite group’s training. Assessment Upon hearing this, Peng Shosi and Qin Yu’s expressions turned serious, nodding repeatedly. Seeing this, Lin Chen said, it’s the same principle, you don’t need to participate in battles with me. Moreover, during the training in the mining area, you won’t even need to deal with things like looting corpses. what you need to do now is to study how to help me grab monsters so i can quickly earn points seeing that everyone understood their task lin chan nodded in turn to walk into the training ground to practice martial arts now that he had followers lin chan was no longer in a hurry to compete with others for monsters he was not someone who liked to think too much he preferred to wait for his followers to come up with some strategies first in the evening lin chan emerged from his engrossed state of cultivation Hashtag Realm, Senior Martial Artist Hashtag Technique, Body Refinement Decision, Mastery 381-10 ,000, Enhancement Level 2, Consumption Reduction Level 1, No Traits Hashtag Combat, Skill, Overlord Spear Technique, Mastery 380-10,000, Flash Strike Level 2, Spear Light Level 1, No Traits Hashtag Potential, 334 He casually glanced at the panel, the changes were not significant. Whether it was extracting traits or leveling up, it was still quite far off, requiring slow refinement, which could not be rushed. Lin Chen didn’t mind. A delicate shout reached his ears, the sound of martial arts practice. Lin Chen turned to look, it was Qin Yu practicing in a corner of the training ground. He didn’t disturb her and walked towards the living room. Brother Jing. Peng Xiaoxi called out to Lin Chen from in front of the computer. Hmm, where’s Wu Yuan Guang? Lin Chen asked. Guanggu went to the lookout tower in the mining area, Peng Xiaoxi replied. Brother Jing, we studied the group chat message records this afternoon, and roughly figured out the tactics of the other elite group martial artists. Pying Xiaoxi and the others didn’t have permission for their communicators, but the computer was logged into Lin Chen’s account, so he could access some useful information. In fact, the update of the heat map has a delay, while the lookout towers of the mining protection team can often detect anomalies in the mining area first. Wherever a passage appears or a strange beast crosses the boundary, they are usually the first to sound the alarm, and then the heat map will show it. Even the messages in the group chat are more timely than the heat map. So we’ve divided the work. Go and Yujia will take turns watching the lookout tower to get first-hand information, while I will monitor the group chat messages in the dormitory in real-time. We’ll strive to notify you as soon as there’s any movement.” After Peng Xiaoxi finished speaking, he paused and added, this way, we can also take turns using the training room, which won’t affect your martial arts practice, brother Jing. This is currently the most suitable strategy, it won’t delay your training progress, nor will it miss out on the assessment scoring? Lin Chan’s eyes lit up upon hearing this. Indeed, he had been too solitary before, going solo, three cobblers could match. Zhuge Liang. No wonder he needed to bring followers to I am this way, he could keep up with everyone else’s progress and start racking up points like crazy. As Lin Chen. Expected, with the assistance of his followers, he felt as if he had divine help in the following days. He encountered at least one or two waves of boundary crossing. Ferocious beasts every day. If he only encountered one wave on a particular day, it was because that day was relatively safe, with fewer boundary crossing beasts. On lucky days, encountering three or four waves in a single day was not impossible. Sometimes, just after Linshan dealt with one wave of beasts, Ping Shausi would report the location of the next wave. Linshan rushed over without stopping, and even if someone got there first, he could still manage to kill at least one high-level ferocious beast. Whether it was the training department or the instructors of the elite group, in principle, they did not prohibit members of the elite group from competing for kills. As long as they didn’t get into a real fight, it was fine. After all, this was an important resource mining area for the company and having elite group members. Train and assess here brought certain risks to the mining work. Naturally, the quicker they dealt with high-level ferocious beasts, the better. After Lin Chen snatched and killed a high-level ferocious beast, a swift hyena, he turned and left. He paid no attention to Tian Zhang’s furious expression in the distance. Last time, due to a misunderstanding with the other party’s follower, Lin Chen had been accused of stealing kills, leading to some unpleasantness between them. This time, Lin Chen would. Not be polite, seeing the other party entangled with another swift hyena, he decisively stepped in and openly took the beast for himself, killing it. Since the other party was already unhappy, why not take advantage of the situation? Hashtag cultivation technique, body refinement decision, mastery 781-10,000, enhancement level 2, consumption. Reduction level 1, no traits hashtag combat skill, overlord spear technique, mastery 780 slash 10,000, flash strike level 2, spear light level 1, no traits hashtag potential. 1056, the efficiency these days has been really good, I’ve killed at least 8 high level ferocious beasts. I’ve also gathered enough potential points, reaching a. thousand, which means I can upgrade my traits or even draw new ones. Lin Chen completely ignored Tian Zhang’s furious gaze and happily glanced at his panel. Thinking of. This, Lin Chen raised his wrist and opened the scoreboard to check the situation. Lanfang Company Training Department Elite Group Assessment Scoreboard 1. Hua Lien Cheng, ID 02, 15 points. 2. Guo Ru, ID 09, 13 points. 3. Tian Zhang, ID 05, 11 points. 4. Zheng Qian, ID 01, 10 points. 5. Lin Chen, ID 29, 8 points. 6. I didn’t realize that in just a few days, I’ve already accumulated 8 points, shooting straight to 5th place on the leaderboard. Lin Chen was somewhat surprised by his rapid rise. However, he quickly realized that while he had indeed struggled to snatch kills before, those boundary-crossing beasts were not all killed by a single person. The elite group was divided into Group A and Group B, stationed in Coaltown and Iron Mine Town for assessments. Just in Iron Mine Town alone, there were 14 elite group warriors, plus the followers each led. Therefore, the beasts lynched and didn’t manage to snatch, were taken and eliminated by others. Thus, there wouldn’t be a situation where one person dominated and led the scoreboard by a wide margin. The training had only started about a week ago, and already, so many high-level ferocious beasts had appeared in both locations, which was quite a dangerous situation. If hundreds of high-level ferocious beasts appeared every day, mining operations in these two places would be impossible. It would turn into a small battlefield of ferocious beasts, with fighting happening all day long. those below high level warriors would be unable to approach at all. In fact, among the top 10 on the scoreboard, at least everyone had killed more than 5 high level ferocious beasts, creating a significant gap with those ranked lower. Lin Chen flipped to the bottom of the scoreboard and noticed that there were still a few people with 0 points. There are about 10 elite warriors whose scores are only 1 or 2 points. As I said before, not all advanced warriors can reliably kill high level ferocious beasts. Especially in the elite group, most are young advanced warriors, many of whom have just stepped into the threshold of advanced warriors. No matter what, as long as the elite ferocious beasts don’t appear, these beasts pose no threat to me. At this rate, climbing into the top three and obtaining the right to use the triple training room will be a natural outcome. Lin Chen thought to himself. He didn’t care about competing for the top spot, as long as he could get the reward of the triple training room, that was enough. What Lin Chen didn’t know was that he had already. Gone far, and behind him, Tian Zhang had just shifted his gaze away from Lin Chen. Tian Zhang opened the information terminal and took a glance at the scoreboard. His expression darkened, not because of Lin Chen’s earlier monster-stealing behavior. This Lin Chen, his performance was average in the first few days, but he suddenly rose rapidly these past few days. He is a competitor not to be underestimated. A hint of worry flashed in Tian Zhang’s eyes. My friend Zhang Qian, she is one of the earliest members of the elite group and has been an advanced warrior the longest. She is closely trailing behind me and could surpass my score at any moment. I have no way to secure my position in the top three. A look of contemplation crossed Tian Zheng’s eyes followed by a hint of hesitation. In that case, fortune favors the bold. I have to take a risk. Lin Qian returned to his dormitory and immediately dove into the training ground while not forgetting to turn back and instruct. Wu Yuenguang, who was guarding the computer, old Wu, I’m training for an hour. Even if something happens during this hour, don’t call for me. Wu Yuenguang was currently on duty in the group chat, while. Xinyu had gone out to stake out. Although he didn’t quite understand Lin Shen’s intentions, he nodded in agreement. Jinggu, you’re training. Seeing this scene, Peng Xiaosi, who was training quickly, moved closer to the training ground. Lin Shen nodded but did not take up a stance to train. He was actually preparing to extract a characteristic. Hashtag martial art, body refinement technique, mastery. 781-10,000, enhancement level 2, consumption level 1, no characteristics without a doubt, it must be extracting the martial art characteristics, there’s no need to hesitate or get tangled up about. It’s, however, both raising the enhancement to level 3 and extracting the third characteristic require 1000 points. Which one should I prioritize? Lin Chen hesitated for just 2 seconds before, making a decision in his heart. Hashtag extracting the third characteristic of body refinement technique consumes 1000 potential points. The characteristic entries began to roll. Given Lin Chen’s current situation, he could accumulate 1000 points in at most a week. So he didn’t dwell on it too much. Whether upgrading the enhancement or extracting the third characteristic, the effects wouldn’t differ much. Even if the final result turned out to be a loss, he could make up for it with the other option next week. I saw all-encompassing again, a 4-character characteristic SSR level. Lin Shan saw the characteristic, all-encompassing flash by and caught a glimpse of some related descriptions. All-encompassing, during training, can absorb the martial aura within a radius of 500 meters, thereby increasing the training benefits? Isn’t this just a spirit-gathering array? What a pity, though, I have no idea how many times the benefits would increase by gathering the martial aura within that 500 meters. I didn’t see it clearly, it just flashed by. Lin Shan shook his head. No, that’s not the most regrettable part. What’s even more regrettable is that I couldn’t extract it. Lin Shen looked at the newly acquired characteristic, which was not all-encompassing, but after seeing it clearly, his expression brightened. Finally extracted something related to automation. No. It’s not the kind of automatic characteristic I saw before, but a four-character one, hashtag features, automatic aura. When the aura is activated, it can automatically increase the proficiency of martial arts. And combat skills. The effect of this feature can overlap with other feature effects and will also be influenced by the concentration of martial arts energy in the environment. This feature is an aura, skill, unique level, and cannot be upgraded. Lin Shen couldn’t help but feel a bit dazed, then he refocused his attention on the words about the feature not being upgradable. He didn’t care whether the feature could be upgraded, what mattered to him was the effect of the automatic increase. What does this actually mean? Lin Shen remembered that the automatic feature he had seen before mentioned a slow automatic increase in proficiency. This time, the automatic aura he obtained could stack with enhancement effects and could combine with the effects of the training room, automatically gaining proficiency. When at full status, one is called automatic and the other is called automatic aura. As I suspected before, the more words there are, the rarer, more precious, and more powerful it becomes. This automatic aura seems to be an enhanced version, a complete version of the automatic feature. Lin Chen was overwhelmed by this sudden huge surprise, unable to help but smile broadly. No, I have. To try the effect first, feel it out. How exactly should I use this? It doesn’t seem to show any effect on the surface? Lin Shen was eager to try the new feature, anxiously scratching his head. The description seems to say that this feature is an aura that needs to be actively activated? Lin Shen suddenly realized and lightly tapped the automatic aura with his spiritual sense. Boom! An indescribable, mysterious feeling arose, warmly enveloping Lin Shen’s entire body. Wow! Jingu, why are you blowing all over? Lin Chen was immersed in the wonderful effects brought by the automatic aura, focusing on the subtle mysteries within. At that moment, Peng Xiaosi, who had been watching Lin Chen closely from the side of the training ground, suddenly shouted in surprise. What? Lin Chen opened his eyes, looking at Peng Xiaosi with confusion. You, you, you. Quick, take a look at yourself, stop staring at me. What on earth is going on? Could it be that I’d been infected by a poisonous? Beast in poisoned? Peng Xiaosi was stunned, pointing at Lin Chen in shock. Hearing this, Lin Chen finally looked down at himself and raised his hand to examine it closely. What the? I’m glowing. All over? Lin Chen clearly saw his arm emitting a hazy glow, a cool-toned light blue radiance, soft and mysterious. Countless tiny sparkles, like brilliant fragments of diamonds, danced lightly around. His arm, resembling a group of dim yet lively fireflies joyfully swirling around him. Next door, Wu Yuan Guang was also drawn over by Peng Xiaoxi’s exclamation, looking at Lin Chen in disbelief. Seeing. This, Lin Shen couldn’t help but explain, it’s nothing, don’t make a big deal out of it. This is just the effect of my body tempering technique reaching a certain level. Lin Shen wasn’t sure if this. Counted as revealing an anomaly, although he was quite shocked inside, he still vaguely explained to the two. Being a genius, having a bit of an anomaly is normal, right? Fortunately, this light effect. Wasn’t blinding and wasn’t outrageous, if you stood a little further away, you couldn’t see it clearly. Next, I need to practice martial arts for 5 hours straight. If a boundary-breaking beast doesn’t show up, don’t call me. Hashtag automatic practice of body tempering technique, 6 proficiency points gained in 1 hour. Hashtag automatic practice of overlord spear technique, 6 proficiency points gained in 1 hour. After 5 hours, Lin Shen finished his training and turned off the automatic aura. Rather than saying Lin Shen practiced martial arts for 5 hours, it would be more accurate to say he just stood in the training ground pretending to practice for 5 hours. He neither adapted his breathing rhythm to practice the body tempering technique more wielded the short spear to practice the overlord spear technique. However, whether it was martial arts or combat skills, their proficiency was indeed increasing significantly, the benefits Lin Chen gained from practicing martial arts were no different than usual. In other words, even if Lin Chen didn’t stand in a pose pretentiously, just sitting, lying down, or even sleeping in the training room for those five hours, he would still receive the same benefits. Realizing this, a huge smile broke out on Lin Chen’s face. This, is just too awesome. Life is getting better. Since Lin Chen had crossed over, life had been quite tough. Every day was either spent hunting, or practicing martial arts. He was so busy that he hardly had a moment to rest. Mentally, he was always on edge, and physically, he was pushed to his limits. Now, with this automatic aura, he could finally catch his breath. He no longer had to risk his life to desperately improve his progress. However, although proficiency can increase automatically, there is still personal consumption. This can. only be considered a slight cheat and it doesn’t directly modify the data, the automatic aura also has its consumption. It’s not something out of nothing, the proficiency isn’t directly converted. After 5 hours of automatic training, Lin Chen felt the exhaustion within his body. A wave of fatigue surged over him, leaving him with only 2 or 3 tenths of his energy remaining. I can only say that mentally, it’s a bit easier. The fatigue and consumption of the body are the same. And also, I can’t really let it train automatically while I sleep if I oversleep and end up sleeping. for seven or eight hours. If the automatic aura doesn’t turn off, it could drain me dry, or even starve me to death. Lin Shen thought, wishing he could slap himself. Ugh, so ungrateful. Smiling, Lin Shen walked out of the training area, ready to find something to eat. With the attendants around, he naturally didn’t need to handle ordering food himself. Pang Xiaoxi and the others were quite considerate, always ensuring there was enough food for Lin Shen in the dormitory, no matter the time. When Lin Shen arrived in the living room, he saw Qin Yu sitting in front of the computer. He glanced. Around, Wu Yuenguang and Peng Xiaosi were nowhere to be seen, and he didn’t know if they had gone out on errands or were sleeping in their rooms. Qin Yu. Did anything special happen this afternoon? As Lin Chen walked over to the coffee table and sat down, he opened the food container and then looked up to ask. Ah, Captain, you finished your training. Qin Yu was startled and quickly turned to. Look at Lin Chen. Lin Chen’s strength far surpassed hers, to the point that he moved and approached almost silently, making it hard to notice him easily. Qin Yu first stared intently at Lin Chen, scrutinizing him closely, her eyes revealing a hint of confusion. Clearly, she had witnessed Lin Chen’s strange phenomenon when she returned earlier. Now, she was full of curiosity as to why Lin Chen was no longer glowing. I said that was the noise caused by practicing martial arts. Now that I’m not training, of course, the noise has stopped, otherwise, would you think I had a number 5 battery? Inside me? Lin Chen said irritably. Upon hearing this, Qin Yu’s expression stiffened slightly, and then she suddenly realized. Captain, something huge really happened this afternoon. But Xiao Xi, specifically instructed that unless there were fierce beasts at home, we shouldn’t disturb you, so we didn’t notify you. Lin Chen, hearing this, shoot a couple of bites of the beast meat and said, it’s fine, this ban is lifted from now on. If anything happens in the future, feel free to interrupt my training. After all, today Lin Chen was verifying the effectiveness of the new feature, so he wouldn’t. need to be so concerned about it in the future, he could turn off the automatic aura at any time. So, what exactly happened? Xinyu’s expression instantly became extremely serious as she said, this afternoon, someone died, it was Hong Wenwu, who was ranked 8th on the scoreboard. Hmm, what happened? Upon hearing this, Lin Chen involuntarily stopped chewing, looking at Xinyu with confusion of the elite warrior Hong Wenwu. Lin Chen remembered this name, but he hadn’t paid much attention to it before. Because, the names below Lin Chen on the scoreboard were not worth his effort to notice. In. His view, those people were almost like passers-by. However, the fact that this Hong Wenwu could rank 8th on the scoreboard was enough to prove one thing. Among nearly 30 people in the elite group, this Hong Wenwu was definitely a formidable force. But now he had actually died in battle? Dying in battle and withdrawing from the assessment are not the same concept. This meant that there were factors. In the assessment capable of putting a genius-level high-ranking warrior to death. Lin Shen, after all, was still within the category of high -ranking warriors. He had to take this seriously and treat the matter with caution. Captain, Hong Wenwu was a member of Group A. The incident occurred in the afternoon, elite-level ferocious beasts crossed over from Coaltown. After several high-ranking ferocious beasts crossed over through a passage, an elite ferocious beast followed them. At first, Hong Wenwu failed to react in time, and the mining protection team did not quickly realize the situation. mistakenly thinking it was just an ordinary group of high-ranking ferocious beasts. Hongwenwu joined forces with two other elite warriors to engage in battle with the group of high-ranking ferocious beasts. That elite ferocious beast that had sneaked across instantly killed Hongwenwu, leaving no trace of him. If it weren’t for the timely arrival of the leading instructors from Group A and the captains of the mining protection team, that elite ferocious beast would have almost achieved a triple kill, taking down three elite warriors. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s expression became serious. And he sat up straight, putting down the lunchbox in his hand. An elite ferocious beast has appeared? I thought the words of the instructors before were just to scare us. I didn’t expect that. Such a level of ferocious beast could really appear in coal town and iron mine town. Lin Chen murmured to himself. But then again, since the leaders of the mining protection team and the instructors of. The elite group are at least elite warriors. It’s normal for elite ferocious beasts to appear here. Otherwise, the company wouldn’t need such high specifications. It’s just that I’m not sure what. My current strength would be like if I faced an elite ferocious beast directly? Lin Shen felt uncertain he had never faced an elite ferocious beast or warrior before. Although he had seen many elite warriors, those were not life and death combat situations, everyone was part of the company. The other party did not show hostility towards Lin Shen, making it difficult for him to accurately perceive the threat level, and he had no real understanding of how formidable elite warriors truly were. By the way, Captain. Instructor Zhang Kedi repeatedly warned everyone in the group this afternoon to stay vigilant and keep an eye out for any potential over-the -top ferocious beasts. He also shared the battle video from Coletown in the group, you can take a look, Xinyu added. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen instinctively raised his wrist to check the information terminal but after a moment of thought he immediately put it down. He got up and walked over to Xinyu, looking at the computer screen. Seeing this, Xinyu opened the group chat and scrolled back, finding the warning video posted by Zhang Kedi. From the perspective of the video, it should have been recorded by Hong Wenwu’s badge camera. The Elite badge itself has a recording function, which can score based on the kill videos of the wearer. Now, being able to extract combat videos like a recorder was not surprising at all. Every time Elite group warriors encountered battle, the badge’s martial radar would sense the corresponding martial energy fluctuations and automatically activate the recording function. Of course, it could also be turned on manually. Otherwise, killing monsters would not count for points. At the beginning of the video, Hongwon Wu was holding a long, narrow straight knife fiercely engaging with a group of oddly-shaped high-ranking ferocious beasts. They resembled a kind of lobster, large and fierce, their hard shells emitting an eerie glow in the dim light, the legs growing from their abdomens were not meant for swimming, but rather for powerful strides on land, each step kicking up a cloud of dust. Those enormous pincers resembled two sharp, giant claws glinting with a cold metallic sheen. A mid-level warrior. Attendant accidentally drew near, and in an instant, the lobster soldier erupted, its massive pincers snapping shut with lightning speed, crack. The mid-level warrior attendant’s body was instantly severed at the waist. Blood gushed forth, splattering onto the cracked earth, and the attendant didn’t even have time to let out a scream before meeting his demise. Hong Wenwu, witnessing this, widened. His eyes in shock and roared, swinging his straight sword with a fierce momentum. His figure was agile, his steps nimble, and each swing of his sword carried a sharp whoosh. The straight sword. clashed against the pincers of a lobster soldier, sending sparks flying. With a twist of his wrist, he brought the sword down forcefully, striking at one of the lobster soldier’s pincers. With a thud, the pincer fell, green juice splattering everywhere. You all fall back, just throw your weapons from a distance to cover us, he shouted, don’t get close to them, these lobster soldiers are extremely ferocious. While fighting desperately, Hong Wenwu called out loudly for the other attendants to retreat. There were at least six or more high-level ferocious beasts, lobster soldiers, on the scene, there. claws brandishing menacingly their terrifying appearance enough to chill the blood. Fortunately, there were also three elite group warriors, their postures strong and ready for battle. The attendants. Obeyed the orders and hurriedly withdrew from the battlefield. Although only three elite group warriors remained on the battlefield, without the burden of the attendants, they could unleash their full potential without hesitation. The lobster soldiers swung their pincers, creating a fierce wind, carrying a deadly threat. However, under the warriors’ fierce attacks, with each pincer they severed. The lobster soldier’s ferocity diminished. As the balance shifted, the lobster soldier’s momentum gradually waned, and the battle began to tilt in favor of the elite group warriors. Lin Chan observed. This, his tense expression relaxing slightly. But he quickly sensed something was amiss, things could not be this simple, or else how could Hong Wenwu have fallen in battle? Sure enough, just as Hong. Wenwu roared and thrust his straight sword with tremendous force into the head of a lobster soldier, green beast blood erupted like a fountain, mixing with viscous brain matter that splattered everywhere. In that instant, a section of space within the video began to twist without warning. The distortion grew larger, as if an invisible force was frantically tearing at the space, utterly bizarre. A new passageway formed inexplicably in front of Hong Wenwu’s left, appearing like a demon’s mouth emerging from thin air. Two golden blades shot out from within, flashing with a mysterious and captivating light, as if they came from an unknown dark abyss. On the blades, strange patterns faintly appeared, adding an air of inscrutable mystery. Lin Chen sensed an odd atmosphere even through the screen. Elite ferocious beast. Elite ferocious beast. Hong Wenwu and Lin Chen reacted almost simultaneously, one inside the video and the other outside, shouting these four words in unison. Unfortunately, at that moment, Hong Wenwu’s straight sword was still firmly lodged in the head of a lobster soldier. In a panic, he exerted all his strength but could not pull it out. A critical moment, one misstep leads. To another. In the brief two seconds that Hong Wenwu struggled with the sword, the elite ferocious beast had already fully emerged from the passage. Hong Wenwu thus missed the best opportunity to escape, and the chance to call for help. This was a reinforced lobster soldier several meters long, its appearance vastly different from the previous lobster soldiers. Its lower body retains some lobster characteristics, while its upper body had evolved into a form resembling a mantis. The original position of its pincers had transformed into a pair of golden blade-like legs, the knife legs swung wildly in. The air, leaving behind a series of after-images, as if the very air was being ruthlessly sliced apart, emitting a sharp whistling sound. Hong Wenwu was instantly thrown into a panic, beads of sweat the size of beans rolling down his forehead, his eyes filled with terror and despair. He tried to break free from the stuck straight knife, his hands bulging with veins from excessive effort, yet it was still. Futile. Golden. Golden knife mantis? There really is such a thing, Xia Duo Wu wasn’t just making it up. Lin Chen felt a jolt from an earlier memory. Back when Lin Chen was at Xia Duo’s shop, Xia Duo Wu had told him about the Golden Knife Mantis passing through, which was actually the Chen family coming to Xia Duo’s shop to cause trouble for Lin Chen. It was during that encounter that Lin Chen killed members of the Chen family finally stepping out of Xia Duo’s shop. It turns out that the Golden Knife Mantis truly exists in this world. Lin Chen thought that Xia Duo Wu had also been to the Demon Suppression Battlefield when he was young, and he probably saw this ferocious beast back then, it wasn’t just a figment of imagination. The video perspective abruptly halted with a piercing scream. Of ah. It was as if one could see Hong Wenwu being rapidly approached by the golden knife mantis in an instant, the golden knife legs transforming into deadly blades, a cold glint flashing, and in a moment, he was sliced in half. Blood splattered, limbs flew, a sight too gruesome to behold. The camera was thrown into the sky by the immense impact, rolling continuously like a rootless leaf swaying in. A storm. Finally, it landed heavily on the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. The perspective faced the sky, and the screen slowly became stained with blood. That bright red spread like the claws of a demon, gradually engulfing the scene mercilessly. Then the video ended. Lin Chen, sitting in front of the computer, had his eyes flashing with intense light, unable to calm down for a long time. Is this, the power of elite ferocious beasts? So fast. So strong. Can I really withstand such a fierce assault? Lin Chen’s heart was filled with shock and doubt, the image of Hongwen Wu being caught off. Guard and killed replaying in his mind the bloody and brutal scene sending chills down his spine. Strictly speaking, this was also Lin Chen’s first time witnessing the actions of an elite level. Even though it was through a screen, he was still deeply shaken. No, since such ferocious beasts might appear in Iron Mine Town, I am always in danger. If I want to survive in Iron Mine Town, to mix in at the company headquarters, I need to advance to elite warrior status as soon as possible for some sense of security. Right now, it feels like I’m entrusting my life to Luck and the instructors, which is unsettling. With this thought, Lin Chen could no longer sit still. He rushed to Qin Yu and said, I’ll practice martial arts for five hours after dinner, but if there are any signs of ferocious beasts crossing over, you must notify me immediately. After saying this, Lin Chen sat back on the sofa and buried his head in his meal. He couldn’t afford to delay his martial arts training, and at the same time, the assessment points also couldn’t be postponed. If he could secure the right to use the triple training room, Lin Chen’s training would surely reach new heights. Moreover, Lin Chen urgently needed potential points to elevate the enhancement properties of the body refinement technique to level 3. This way, even before obtaining access to the triple training room, he could significantly accelerate his martial arts training pace. In the following days, Lin Chen maintained a tight schedule of practicing martial arts for 15 hours each day, followed by going out to hunt monsters two or three times. Just as Lin Shen had initially speculated, as the training assessment progressed, the difficulty increased. This was not due to the company artificially increasing the difficulty, but simply because. Everyone was in excellent condition during the first few days of the assessment, bursting with energy when fighting small monsters. However, before the assessment began, the responsibility for maintaining safety in the mining area was in the hands of a properly organized mining protection team led by elite-level warriors. Now, these elite warriors had turned into guardians, watching the competition assessments. Of the elite group members from the sidelines, these young elite team members are not made of steel, nor can they maintain their peak condition indefinitely. Even with the company providing ample and complete logistical support, while their bodies can endure, their spirits gradually become exhausted. Gradually, since the death of top student Hong Wenwu, more and more elite team members have been injured, lost their combat effectiveness, or even been forced to terminate their assessments. Of course, the majority of the warriors in such situations are those ranked at the bottom of the scoreboard. Those truly in the top 10, aside from Hongwen Wu’s unfortunate encounter with elite ferocious beasts, mostly possess a certain level of strength. In the number 19 mine, the light of blades flashed like lightning, crisscrossing in all directions, with shouts and the roars of ferocious beasts rising and falling. Die! Lin Chin shouted angrily, swinging his battle spirit broadsword with a fierce momentum. In an instant, the blade flashed and the head of the tiger-shaped ferocious beast flew up, blood gushing forth like a fountain, drawing a shocking line of blood in the air. Lin Chen sheathed his sword and retrieved the short gun from the corpse of the nearby beast. Lucky this time, I’ve slain three high-level ferocious beasts. Lin Chen thought to himself, his expression relaxed and content. Even though the tiger beast he had just killed was extremely fierce, comparable to elite ferocious beasts, Lin Chen still found it not too difficult to handle, easily ending the battle. Moreover, not every. time a ferocious beast crossed the line would a high-level beast appear. Most of the time, it might just be a group of intermediate ferocious beasts. Although 10 intermediate ferocious beasts can count as 1 point and yield some potential points, the quantity is still too small. It’s far less rewarding than killing a high-level beast, which counts as 10. Realm, high-level warrior potential. 1234 cultivation method, body refinement decision, mastery 991 slash 10,000 enhancement level 2 slash consumption reduction level 1 slash automatic aura combat skill, overlord spear technique, mastery 990 slash 10,000 flash, strike level 2 slash spear light level 1 slash no traits at this rate, I can upgrade my enhancement to level 3 today. Previously, practicing martial arts for 15 hours a day only increased my proficiency by 90 points, but after reaching enhancement level 3, I can increase it by 120 points. In fact, if Lin Chen practiced martial arts frantically he could train for 18 to 20 hours a day at full capacity. However, since he was still in the assessment he had to always keep some reserve strength to deal with any ferocious beasts that might cross the line at any moment. Practicing martial arts for 15 hours. A day was already a compromise. Lin Chen appeared relaxed and his mental state was quite pleasant. Speaking of which, ever since the Bada ranked warriors stopped competing for monsters, whether he Was farming monsters or points? His progress had accelerated significantly. If this continues, my scoreboard should be nearing the top soon, right? Not to mention securing the first place, I should. At least have a spot in the second or third place. Lin Shan raised his information terminal and opened the scoreboard to check. Sure enough. Lan Fang Company Training Department Elite Team Assessment. Scoreboard. 1. Hou Lienqing, ID 02, 36 points. 2. Tian Zhang, ID 09, 35 points. 3, Lin Chen, ID 05, 25 points. 4, Guo Ru, ID 01, 18 points. 5, Zheng Xian, ID 29, 17 points. Lin Chen’s scoreboard had already reached the third position, leading 4th place Guo Ru by a significant 7 points. However, he was still 10 points behind 2nd place Tian Zhang. Lin Chen couldn’t help but feel. Puzzled upon seeing this. Strange, I haven’t seen Tian Zhang competing for monsters in the past 2 days? Why has his score suddenly surged so much? Something’s off, both Huo Liencheng and Tian. Zhang’s scores have exceeded mine by 10 points. What is going on? Linchen pondered for a long time but couldn’t figure it out, so he decided to stop thinking about it. As long as he could maintain his position in third place, he would qualify for triple training room access after the assessment ended. Linchen now has an overwhelming advantage in points over the fourth and fifth ranks. He feels no pressure. At all, regardless of the high scores of the first and second ranks. Pang Xiaosi is keen on surfing the internet and enjoys using Lin Chen’s account to explore information about the Lan Fang family. He has already gathered all the details for Lin Chen. There are only five triple training rooms in the entire Lan Fang company. Originally, these training rooms were only available for elite martial artists. And above. Even high-level martial artists had no chance to take a look as the more than 10 elite-level martial artists at headquarters had to queue to use them. This time, three training rooms. Annual usage rights were awarded to the top three of the elite group assessment. It was a significant investment and an extremely rare opportunity. Back at the dormitory’s training ground, Lin Chen immediately upgraded his traits. Hashtag consume 1000 potential points to upgrade enhancement to level 2, realm, high-level martial artist potential, 234 cultivation method, body refinement technique, mastery. 991-10,000 Enhancement Level 3 Consumption Reduction Level 1 Automatic Aura Seeing the changes on the panel, Lin Chen nodded in satisfaction. Thus, the era of gaining 120 proficiency points daily officially began without affecting the assessment. Hashtag activate automatic aura. A light blue blow enveloped Lin Chen as he sat cross-legged entering meditation mode. The dormitory was filled with familiar faces barely qualifying as trusted allies. Lin Chen was too lazy to put on an act, his body refinement technique was so special that he could upgrade even while sitting. The next few days were quite comfortable, as Lin Chen entered a mode of automatic training, battling monsters as they appeared. Not only did he significantly advance his proficiency, but he also accumulated enough potential points. He. Upgraded the second trait of the body refinement technique to level 2. At this point, all the traits he could upgrade in the current stage of the body refinement technique were maxed out. Training became. Much more efficient. A sharp axe cuts would better, and Lin Chen’s axe was as sharp as it could get. However, an unexpected piece of news interrupted Lin Chen’s rhythm. One day, after returning to the dormitory from hunting a fierce beast and just as he was about to grab his lunchbox, Wu Yuenguang, sitting in front of the computer, suddenly turned to Lin Chen. Captain, Tian Zhang from the second rank, has died in battle. What happened? Did the elite fierce beasts refresh again? How come I didn’t know? Upon hearing this, Lin Chen, filled with confusion, put down the roasted meat that was already at his mouth. Tian Zhang was not Hongwenwu, he was also a member of Group B. If the Iron Mind town had refreshed Elite Fierce Beasts, there was no reason for Lin Chen to be unaware. Moreover, he indeed hadn’t seen Tian Zhang for several days. It wasn’t caused by Elite Fierce Beasts. He died in an enemy ambush, he was surrounded and killed by elite martial artists from the Wolf Company. Just now, instructor Zhang Kedi posted an obituary in the group. Wu Yuan Guan’s words left Lin Chen even more puzzled. Unable to contain himself, Lin Chen stood up and quickly walked to the computer. Wolf. Company? Enemy ambush? The combination of these two phrases left Lin Chen’s mind in a whirl, completely at a loss. He had heard of the Wolf Company before. It was another martial arts development. Company whose business overlapped with Lan Fang Company. In simple terms, they also engaged in the sale and manufacture of weapons. Back when he was in Nding Town, Lin Chen had seen the Wolf Companies. weapon shop. Their people had even teamed up with the Chun family to cause trouble at Lan Fang Company’s weapon shop. Lin Chun understood the principle that competitors are enemies. But how could Tian Zhang, as a member of the elite group, be killed by an ambush from the Wolf Company? Iron Mine Town was the vein of Lan Fang Company’s headquarters, guarded by a team of elite martial artists and instructors. From the elite group, how could they be ambushed? Could it be that Lan Fang Company and Wolf Company were hiding the fact that they had already gone to war? Captain, Tian Zhang didn’t die in Iron. Mine Town. He died in Element Town. Seemingly sensing Lin Chen’s confusion, Wu Yuan Guang hurriedly explained .He pointed at the computer screen, and sure enough, the obituary clearly stated, Outstanding. Member of the elite group, Tian Zhang, was attacked and killed in Element Town. Element Town? A flash of recognition crossed Lin Chen’s mind. The name felt somewhat familiar, yet not entirely. So, he remembered having seen a map that seemed to mark the location of Element Town. Then there was the day the assessment began, when the information terminal connected to the hotspot map, and a few options popped up. Coal Town, Iron Mine Town, Element Town. However, since Lin Chen was a member of Elite Group B, the terminal automatically connected to the hotspot map of Iron Mine Town without him. Making a choice. What exactly is going on in Element Town, and why was Tian Zhang there? Shouldn’t he have been in Iron Mine Town? Lin Chen fired off three questions in quick succession, leaving Wu. Yuan Guan looking bewildered, scratching his head, completely unaware of the details. At that moment, Peng Xiaosi, who had been watching, could no longer hold back. He rushed to the computer, forcefully. Pushed Wu Yuan Guan aside, and plopped down to start operating the computer. Let me find out what’s going on, I guarantee I’ll have this figured out in less than 10 minutes. With his youthful spirit, Peng Xiaosi was quite familiar with many people at the company headquarters while using Lin Chen’s computer and account. He had also made quite a few online friends, so he was indeed skilled at gathering information. Sometimes, Lin Shen even worried that this guy might end up in a romantic relationship with a female online friend under his name. Before long, Peng Xiaosi had a rough understanding of the situation in Element Town. It turned out that Element Town was a mining area capable of producing elite-grade alloy material, Element Platinum. Element Platinum was one of the key materials for manufacturing high-level elite alloy weapons. Moreover, the yield of elite materials in Element Town was quite considerable, far exceeding that of Iron Mine Town and Coal Town. If the ratio of elite materials to high-level materials in Iron Mine Town and Coal Town was 1 to 9, then in Element Town, the ratio was 2 to 8, even approaching 3 to 7. In other words, in terms of value, 1. Element Town could be worth 2 Iron Mine Towns. This was undoubtedly a rich mine. Even in the entire southwestern region, it was a rare and precious mineral resource. However, this rich mine did not. belonged to Lanfang Company. At least nominally, no company or force claimed ownership of it. In name, anyone had the right to develop this rich mine. Lanfang Company and Jean Long Company were both forces skilled in weapon manufacturing in the southwestern region and their demand for such elite alloy materials was the most urgent. Therefore, both companies dispatched mining protection teams to cover the mining teams and established temporary bases in Element Town. They jointly mined Element Platinum and its derived secondary materials. However, competitors are ultimately rivals. Moreover, when two people want to eat more of the same cake, conflicts are bound to arise. Thus, Element Town was also a controversial area where the two companies often clashed and skirmishes were not uncommon. Since Element Town had no nominal ownership, it could be considered wilderness. Even if Xionlong Company killed people from Lanfang Company here, it could only be regarded as a conflict in the wilderness, not escalating to the level of war between the two forces. This time we suffered losses, next time, we’ll make you taste the bitterness too. Revenge begets revenge, an endless cycle. After listening to Pang, Shaoxi’s explanation, Lin Chen suddenly understood. No wonder he saw a cross-marked over element town on the map in Zhang Kedi’s office last time. In retrospect, it should have been a symbol of swords. Crossing, indicating that the area was a danger zone, a combat zone, a territory in contention. So, why did Tian Zhang leave the relatively safe iron mine town to run to the war-torn element town? Lin Chen voiced his confusion. This involves a hidden clause in this training assessment. If the participants in the assessment kill a high-level ferocious beast in Iron Mine Town or Coal Town, the scoreboard counts 1 point. But if they kill a high-level ferocious beast in Element Town, the scoreboard counts 2 points. Most importantly, if they kill a senior warrior from the Wolf Company, the scoreboard can increase by 3 points. Peng Xiaosi explained in detail. What the hell? What did you say? Killing monsters over there gives a bonus, double points? Even killing enemies gives triple. Points. Lin Chen couldn’t help but exclaim. Something’s off, why isn’t this mentioned in the assessment notice? No wonder the points for the top 1 and 2 are skyrocketing, leading me by so much. I clearly killed monsters with maximum efficiency, yet I’m still trailing them by over 10 points. They must have gone to element town to farm points. Lin Chen suddenly realized why the points of the. Top ranked individuals were so far ahead of his. Pang Shousey glanced at the chat box on the computer, it was a message from a girl in the training department from whom he had obtained the information. Sister Xiener told me that the company, in principle, does not recommend elite warriors to venture into Element Town, because the mining area there has a higher level and the chances of elite ferocious beasts crossing over are greater. Moreover, besides facing the threat of ferocious beasts, the open and hidden dangers from the wolf company are extremely perilous. In fact, the difficulty of farming. points in element town is three to four times that of iron mine town and the danger level is also three to four times higher so the company does not advocate elite warriors going to element town and does not publicly disclose this clause in the notice what they fear is that those warriors who are still lacking in strength being overly proud would risk going to element town for rankings in the end they might lose their lives for nothing after listening lynchin felt that this explanation was somewhat forced but it did make some sense at the very least he admired elite members like Tian Zhang, who had also died in an ambush. For the company, this was undoubtedly a huge loss. Not to mention, the cost of training a warrior under 25 to become a senior warrior is enormous. Moreover, this is not something the company can just spend money to cultivate. It requires a rare talent, someone who stands out from the crowd. Ha, wait a minute. Lin Chen suddenly caught on to a key. Point, glaring at Peng Xiaoxi with an unfriendly expression. Who are you calling sister Xiner? You little brat who hasn’t even grown up yet, you’re using my account. Don’t mess around like this in the future. If a girl from the headquarters office comes to me in real life, just wait and see how I deal with you. Upon hearing this, Peng Xiaoxi shrank his neck and muttered softly, isn’t this? To get closer to them and gather intelligence. Seeing him still daring to retort, Lin Chen shot him a glance and said, still arguing, huh? If you keep this up, don’t touch my computer again, go sit. At the lookout tower. Pang Shousey quickly raised his hands in surrender. I’m scared, I’m scared, I won’t do it again. Jinggu, I’m just a little short of breaking through to intermediate warrior. And any intermediate ferocious beast that you guys see as a small fry could take my life. I can’t afford to wander around the mining area. Lin Chan and Pang Shousey bantered for a bit. Suddenly, he. Noticed that Wu Yueng Wang beside him was staring at him with a serious expression. Pang Shousey seemed to realize something too, after glancing at Wu Yueng Wang, the smile on his face slowly faded, and he. also stared straight at Lin Shen. Ah, why are you all looking at me? Speak up, this is so strange. Lin Shen couldn’t help but touch his face. A hint of conflict flashed in Wu Yuenguang’s eyes, but. He finally spoke up, Captain, aren’t you going to Element Town? If Lin Shen went to Element Town, given his strength, the danger level might be hard to assess. But with the strength of Wu Yuenguang and Peng Xiaoxi, they wouldn’t even qualify as cannon fodder, they would purely be a hindrance, Lin Shen heard this and said without thinking, I’m not going. Such a dangerous place, I’m doing just fine. In Iron Mind Town, with food and drink, and no one stealing my monsters. It’s much better to practice martial arts and earn points steadily. I’m not aiming for the top spot anyway, as long as I can. Stay in the top three, that’s enough. Going to Element Town is too dangerous, only an idiot would go. Hearing this, Peng Xiaoxi’s face fell, and he said, it’s precisely because there are so many. Idiots that they’re all competing against each other, they all went. Jinggu, you’re no longer in third place. First place is Huo Lienqing with 64 points, second is Zhang Qian with 59 points, and third is Guo Ru with 57 points. Jinggu, you’re currently in fourth place with 34 points. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s expression instantly froze, and he hurriedly raised his terminal to check the scoreboard. After getting the assistance of a follower, Lin Chen had focused solely on practicing martial arts and fighting monsters, not paying attention to these matters. Only now did he realize. That even though Tian Zhang had died and was removed from the scoreboard, his own ranking not only hadn’t risen but had actually dropped by one place. How did Zhang Qian and Guo Ru’s points increase so quickly these past few days? Lin Chen exclaimed in surprise. Wu Yuenguang nodded and said, we didn’t understand the rules of Element Town before and we were quite curious about how they were gaining points. But now it seems they must have gone to Element Town to earn points just like Tian Zhang and Huolianqing. Lin Chen blinked, a glimmer of clarity flashing in his eyes. It’s competitive, 1. Misstep in Element Town could be deadly. What a mess. But, it seems I have to accept this situation if I want to maintain my position in the top 3? Am I really going to be that idiot? Would. You like to connect to the Element Town hotspot map? Yes. Connecting to the Element Town hotspot map, buzz buzz buzz. Lin Chen’s personal information terminal vibrated violently before the Element Town hotspot map had finished loading, it was a communication request. Lin Chen looked and saw it was a call from Zhang Kedi. Lin Shen, I saw the backend prompt that you connected to the element. Town hotspot map? Are you planning to go to element town too? In the voice call, Jung Kiddy’s tone was quite serious. Yeah, I see they all went, and if I don’t go, I can’t compete with them. Lin. Shen replied honestly. Hey. Lin Shen, there’s still plenty of time, they can’t be active in element town forever. I didn’t mention it before, the most important thing is that you’re still young. Younger than them, with greater potential and more opportunities. There’s really no need to take the risk of going to Element Town. Zhang Kedi, usually quite composed, seemed a bit incoherent this. Time. Lin Chen listened, feeling somewhat confused and unable to grasp the deeper meaning of his words. Instructor, I must have that triple training room. After thinking for a moment, Lin Chen could. Only respond this way. Upon hearing this, Zhang Kedi fell silent for two seconds, seemingly letting out a helpless sigh. Alright, just be extra careful when you go. The mining area over therein. Element Town is much larger than Iron Mine Town. Not only is the chance of elite ferocious beasts crossing over very high, but high-level ferocious beasts also appear in groups, it’s quite common for, four or five high-level ferocious beasts to cross over at once. More importantly, there are also elite martial artists from the Wolf Company active there, and the possibility of conflict is very high. You must be cautious and protect your life, that’s the only way to have a future in martial arts. Do you understand? Lin Chen nodded, then realized this wasn’t a video call, and the other party. couldn’t see him. I understand, instructor. Jungkitty continued to advise, the situation in the Element Town mining area is quite complex and not fully controlled by the company. In general, the company occupies about 8 or 9 mines, while the Wolf Company occupies about 11 or 12. Once you go over there, the company won’t be able to arrange things for you very well. And due to the constant threat of ferocious beasts and human conflicts, the mining protection team over there can’t possibly clear the area to provide a clean assessment site for the elite group warriors. On the contrary, the mining protection team has a more powerful force deployed there. The company’s combat department has had a deputy minister stationed there for a long time, commanding numerous elite mining protection squads. The chief instructor of the elite group, Xiu Mingyue, is also stationed here. When you arrive at Element Town, you can report to her. Zhang Kedi kept reminding Lin Chen, who committed. All these words to memory. This information might not be something Peng Shousey could find out from sister Xinyue. In the morning, Lin Chen took Wu Yuan Guang and Qin Yu into the off-road vehicle. Peng Xiaoxi didn’t follow, his strength was too weak, and the situation over there was unpredictable. He didn’t want to become cannon fodder. Moreover, the only help Peng Xiaoxi could provide was sitting in front of the computer, keeping an eye on current events and notifying Lin Chen in a timely manner. The computer room was connected to the internet so Peng Xiaoxi could play the same role from there. Looks like you’re getting a good deal. While we go to Element Town, you get to enjoy the training room all by yourself. Xinyu said, glancing back at Peng Xiaosi with a hint of envy. She still had to accompany Lin Chen on adventures, while Peng Xiaosi, a junior warrior, could stay in a single training room. Hearing this, Lin Chen also turned to look at Peng Xiaosi. He frowned and warned, Peng. Xiaosi, I must warn you, while we’re away, you better be careful. Peng Xiaosi hurriedly replied, I know, Jingu, you’ve already warned me. The dormitory is located in an abandoned mining area, which itself poses a risk of monster spawns. The entire Iron Minetown mining site was an area with relatively weak contact with the other world and anywhere within this range could potentially have portals appear at any moment. The core of each mine was where the energy from the other world overflowed so the chances of portals appearing nearby were theoretically the highest. Even while sleeping, it wasn’t impossible for a ferocious beast to suddenly appear at the bedside. Among the warriors who had been reduced in the elite group, there were those who encountered a beast’s head suddenly emerging from the bathroom mirror while taking a shower. I sleep with one eye open, and if there’s danger, I run immediately, without hesitation. Pong Xiaoxi assured. Lin Chen shook his head repeatedly, I. Don’t care if you get bitten to death by a beast while sleeping. What I mean is, you better be careful and don’t mess around with my account to flirt with others, ruining my reputation. Everyone. Element Town wasn’t far from Iron Mine Town. Moreover, since Lanfang Company had a mining team there, involved in where transportation, the roads were relatively well built. After more than an hour, Lin Chen arrived at Element Town. He. Didn’t need anyone to guide him, although the off-road vehicle wasn’t as well equipped as the cars Lin Shen had seen in his past life. With only an old tape player and no navigation, his personal information terminal had an electronic map. Element Town wasn’t actually a town. What appeared before Lin Shen and the others was a vast mining area occupying a mountain range. On the wasteland, dust filled the air, and the mining site was a site of devastation. Gray mountains. Exposed rocks, and broken mechanical parts were everywhere, and the deep pits looked like gaping wounds in the earth. Amidst these gloomy mountains, the sounds of mining machinery roared incessantly, excavators digging with all their might, and transport trucks loaded with or bumping along the rugged roads. Since Lin Chen had come from the direction of Lanfang Company, the location he arrived at was within the mining vein occupied by Lanfang Company. From a distance, he could see two clearly defined camps on the mountains, and the other side was equally bustling. That should be where the War Wolf Company’s mining team was located. In such a high-risk mining area, elite ferocious beasts could. cross the boundary at any time. However, it isn’t controlled by a single force, nor has a stronghold or unified defense line been established for it. Relying solely on the patrols and hunts of both sides’ mining protection teams, I’m afraid there will always be some ferocious beasts that evade the mining protection team’s pursuit and escape into the wilderness, right? Lin Shen withdrew his gaze from the distant mountains, his expression filled with worry. In the information Lin Shen possessed, Element Town was far more dangerous than Iron Mine Town, while also being richer in resources. However, the defenses here, due to the entangled situation between the two companies, were nowhere near the level of those in Iron Mine Town. There are plenty of places like this. Otherwise, with so many ferocious beasts in the wilderness, Captain, how do you think they got here? Not all of them are locally mutated, mutations can’t happen. That quickly. After one batch is killed, another batch emerges. Wu Yuenguang said gravely, his voice low. But this is also an unavoidable situation, with such enormous benefits at stake, no one can afford to let the other side. monopolize these resource points. It is said that the profits from Element Town account for nearly one-fifth of the entire company, supporting numerous martial artists. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen found himself at a loss for words. In a mine of this level, if some low-level or mid-level ferocious beasts were to escape, the mining protection team would probably not even bother to chase them. Even a low-level ferocious beast could bring disaster to lower-tier villages, like Lin Family Village in the wilderness. But that’s just how the world is, the environment is what it is. With Lin Chen’s current strength and status, he could only sigh, unable to change anything. Element Town did not have a cluster of town buildings, and Lan Fang Company naturally did not set up an office building system here. Lan Fang Company did not engage in the mining of low-value minerals, their goal was solely high -level and elite materials, which they would transport away as soon as they obtained them. Aside from the essential buildings and machinery for the mining area, there were no other superfluous structures. However, after entering the mining area through the checkpoint on Milan, Fang Company side, Lin Chen still discovered the mining protection team’s base beneath several high observation towers. It was a makeshift base constructed from some low buildings in metal shacks, extremely rudimentary, filled with a strong wasteland style. This was a temporary base established on an abandoned mine pit, and in the training room at the bottom of the pit, Lin Chen met the chief instructor of the elite team, Xiao Mingiwe. She was a woman dressed in a sky-blue jumpsuit, wearing a ferocious beast leather armor over it, with neatly cropped short hair. There was a prominent scar on her face and she appeared to be in her 30s. If it weren’t for that scar, perhaps her face would match. Her name better. Lin Chen quickly glanced at the scar before hastily averting his gaze. In this situation, staring too long at the other person’s face felt rather presumptuous. The gold trim on Xiao Mingyue’s uniform had one more stripe. Then Lin Chen’s, and the patterns on her ferocious beast leather armor were more exquisite and intricate. All of this indicated that she was a genuine elite martial artist. Such martial artists no longer cared about appearances, the beast. That left a scar on her face was certainly no less than elite level. In times like this, scars became a unique decoration, a badge of honor. You are Lin Chen, right? I’ve looked at your profile and know you are a member of Team B. I didn’t expect that at such a young age, having just been promoted to a high-level martial artist not long ago, you could rank so high on the scoreboard. Very impressive. Although it was their first meeting, Cho Mingue, as the chief instructor, was well acquainted with Lin Chen’s information. You’re too kind, instructor. Lin Chen replied. Although she appeared quite familiar, Lin Chen was genuinely a stranger to her. Well, I originally didn’t want someone as young as you, who has just stepped into high-level martial arts for only a few days to come to Element Town. You must understand the situation here, it is indeed fraught with danger. However, your performance in Iron Mind Town has proven that you have the strength to come to Element Town and make a name for yourself. And since you are so eager, we can’t extinguish your enthusiasm. How about this? Xiao Mingyue said, raising her wrist to check her information. Terminal, and after a long while, she finally looked up. You go to mine pit number 5, where the training room is quite spacious, and currently, only one elite-level warrior captain from the mining protection team is using it. However, mine pit number 5 is currently undergoing mining operations, making the situation quite complex, and the entire elemental mining area is fraught with danger. You cannot carry out tasks alone in Element Town, even when dealing with. Cross-border beasts, it’s best to act alongside the mining protection team from pit number 5. Do you understand? The metal mining site is entirely different from traditional coal mines. Coal typically forms in layers underground, requiring the excavation of tunnels and shafts to dig deep into the earth. In contrast, metal mining sites usually have or directly beneath the surface soil in large areas. There’s no need for overly complicated operations, one can simply dig straight down, which is why massive pits are formed. Surrounding the pits are winding makeshift roads to allow large transport trucks and excavation tools to descend smoothly to the bottom of the mine. When Lin Chan and the others arrived at mine pit number 5, as mentioned by Cho Mingue, it was already dusk, yet the place was still brightly lit and bustling with activity. The roar of machines was deafening, and large transport trucks, like steel beasts, slowly made their way down the winding road to the mine’s bottom, heavily loaded with or rumbling back up. Huge excavators swung their thick mechanical arms, continuously digging up or, raising clouds of dust that obscured the sky. Around the pit, the mining protection warriors were on high alert. Dressed in uniform attire and wielding fine weapons, they scanned the surroundings with sharp eyes. On the lookout tower high above the pit, warriors were intently observing the movements. In the distance, not missing any suspicious signs, the mining protection team moved back and forth, their steps synchronized and powerful, displaying a high level of vigilance. Key positions were fortified with defensive structures. Sturdy shields and sharp spears glinting coldly under the lights. The entire scene was filled with a tense yet orderly atmosphere, deeply conveying the tight security here. There were no elaborate defensive lines set up by companies. On the outskirts of Element Town, but the strength of the mining protection team was distributed throughout every pit. It was a state of being loose on the outside but tight on the inside. This was necessary because working in the elemental. mining area posed dangers not only from beasts but also from potential hostile disruptions and invasions. Thus, such measures were needed to ensure the safety of company personnel and property. Lin Chen made his way down to the bottom of the pit and successfully found the core area where he indeed saw a building arranged like a training room. This was the residence of the mining protection team leader. Given the special circumstances of Element Town, there would be an elite warrior serving as the leader for every two to three adjacent pits. The leader of the protection team at Mine Pit No. 5 was a middle-aged man, also dressed in a senior officer’s uniform and leather armor. He seemed to have already received information from Chiu Mingyue and was currently standing at the entrance of the building waiting for Lin Chen. You are Lin Chen, right? Such a young senior warrior? The middle-aged leader was momentarily taken aback. Upon seeing Lin Chen, the slight impatience in his eyes seemed to vanish due to Lin Chen’s youth and he became much more amiable. The implication here was likely a recognition of the young genius. you also brought two intermediate warriors as escorts the middle-aged leader’s expression stiffened slightly upon seeing wu yu and guang and qinyu it’s best if your escorts do not participate in the operation they can stay at the residence to manage logistics or at most keep watch at the lookout tower sensing that wu yu and guang and qinyu’s expressions had turned sour the middle-aged leader ultimately gave lin chen some face and explained the situation here is quite complex and the frequency Of cross-border beast incursions is high, there’s no need for you to compete for monsters in your elite group assessment. Look at us, our mining protection team starts with at least season intermediate warriors, and most of the core. Members are senior warriors. It’s not that I look down on you, you are still very young, and your future achievements will surely surpass ours. But for now, you still need to grow. After saying this, the middle-aged team leader. looked at Lin Chen seriously and said, I need to oversee the defenses of pits 4, 5, and 6, so my daily work will be quite busy and I may not be able to pay attention to you at all times. You must remember, even high-level warriors have a significant chance of dying in the Elemental Town mining area. You absolutely must not act alone, it’s best to stick with me at all times. Lin Chen and the others had been indoctrinated with the idea that Elemental Town was very dangerous, so they didn’t take the middle-aged team leader’s words too seriously. In the following days, Lin Chen realized that what the team leader said was not false. The reason Elemental Town could produce high-value materials, indicated that this place was more severely affected by the invasion from another world. The stability of the space here was extremely poor, significantly increasing the probability of portals appearing, and there were many ferocious beasts. Crossing over, having an elite warrior leader for every three mining pits was certainly not without reason. Every day, there would be more than 7 or 8 groups of high-level ferocious beasts crossing over in the entire elemental town mining area. The training room and pit 5, although nominally the middle-aged team leader’s dormitory, was used by him very little. He usually led the team actively providing support between the major mining pits dealing with the ferocious beasts that crossed over. In contrast, Lin Chen had more time to use the training room. He only needed to follow the mining protection team and seize the opportunity to kill high-level ferocious beasts. There was no need to. coordinate the defense of the entire mining area. Even so, it was not as free as in the Iron Mine Town mining area, there were limitations everywhere. However, Lin Chen found that he could kill more high-level ferocious beasts in elemental town every day than before. The increase in potential points was rapid and very obvious. Moreover, the points were also doubling, and Lin Chen was about to reclaim the third position on the leaderboard. In just a few days, Lin Chen had accumulated a full 1,000 potential points. Realm, High Level Warrior Potential, 1256 Cultivation Method, Body Refinement Technique, Proficient 2161-10,000 Enhancement Level 3-Reduction Level 2-Automatic Aura Combat Skill, Overlord Spear Technique, Proficient 2160-10,000 Flash Level 2-Spear Light Level 1-No Traits Looking at his panel, Lin Shen was quite satisfied with his progress. The proficiency has reached 1 5th, it seems like only half a month, has passed and this progress is delightful. Now, upgrading the first and second traits of my overlord spear technique, as well as extracting the third trait, all require 1000 potential points. However, currently, I often use the battle spirit broadsword in close combat, so the spear technique traits are not fully utilized, so it doesn’t matter whether I upgrade first or extract first. Lin Shen pondered to himself. Since there was no clear order, it would all depend on luck. consume 1000 potential points to extract the third trait of overlord spear technique, extracting traits, trait, critical hit, trait, combo, trait, area, trait, blood battle in all directions, staring. At the continuously rolling trait entries, Lin Chen suddenly widened his eyes. The overlord spear technique actually has 4 character traits now? Forget it, I might not have such luck. Lin Chen was initially excited, but then, the light in his eyes dimmed again. He knew very well that this extraction was akin to a lottery. At most, it just showed you what was available, equivalent to a reward pool preview, but wanting to draw the desired trait was not that easy, even if he was excited and anxious, it wouldn’t change the outcome by a bit. Sure enough, the rolling entries stopped, and the traits began to solidify.Combat skill, Overlord Spear technique, Mastery 2160-10,000 Flash Strike level, 2-spear light level 1-critical hit level 1 traits, critical hit level 1, 50% chance to deal 10x damage on a critical hit. Critical hit chance and multiplier increase with trait level. Damn. What a great trait. But. Is it based on luck? Lin Shin stared blankly at the panel, completely stunned. 10 times damage on a critical hit? Back then, I almost failed to advance. To a high level warrior. Facing Chin Jungwa, who was already a high level warrior, I managed to catch him off guard with a 2-fold attack from the spear. Light and killed him. What would happen if I triggered a 10-fold damage critical hit? Killing an enemy at the 8th level with just 1 complete level. Ah, the trade of 10-fold critical hit excited Lin Shen immensely. But looking at the 50% trigger chance in front of him made him feel quite helpless. He hated such probabilistic things the most. Lin Shen would rather have a 100 % chance to trigger a 5-fold critical hit. However, the description says that this critical hit chance and multiplier can be upgraded. As long as I reach a high enough level in the future, maybe I can stack it to 100% and unleash a 100-fold critical hit. Lin Shen comforted himself. Upgrading critical hit level 1 requires 10,000 potential points. Alright, even if upgrading is a matter for the future. Lin Shen felt a chill in his heart again, leveling up to 2 would cost 10,000 potential points, and he would have to kill 100 high-level ferocious beasts. Leveling up to 3 would require 100,000 potential points. Fortunately, Lin Shen didn’t have too many expectations for the new trait, so after a brief moment of contemplation, he began to practice martial arts in idol. Mode. During this time, the middle-aged teen leader returned for a moment. He glanced at Lin Chen, who was sitting cross-legged in the training ground, emanating a faint glow, as if he were asleep. The middle-aged team leader had long been familiar with Lin Chen’s training state, so he wasn’t surprised and didn’t ask further. He wouldn’t doubt that Lin Chen was slacking off, wasting the opportunity to train in the training room. If Lin Chen were truly slacking, he wouldn’t have become a high-level warrior at such a young age. Lin Chen, tonight I will have a secret operation. The ferocious beasts crossing the mine area will be handled by other teams. You just focus on practicing martial arts here tonight, don’t go out. The middle-aged team leader thought for a moment and still reminded Lin Chen. Hmm, what kind of secret operation? Lin Chen instinctively asked, immediately covering his mouth with an apologetic expression. He didn’t know if the so-called secret operation was something he wasn’t authorized to know. It’s nothing much, wasn’t there a conflict with the war? Wolves before, where they killed one of our elite team warriors? Liaozong was very angry when he heard about it and ordered us to retaliate, at least to kill those two young talents to avenge our fallen comrade. Lin Shen was taken aback upon hearing this, recalling Liao Lanxin, whom he had seen that day at the Lanfang building. You mean Liaozong. Is it our Liao Lanxin? Lin Shen tried to ask. The middle-aged team leader nodded, who else? Our Liaozong is famous for being protective and has a notorious temper. Lin Shen recalled the young female executive he had seen that day and felt a bit dazed. He didn’t expect Liaozong’s personality to be so tough, a stark contrast to her somewhat delicate appearance. Hearing about this matter piqued Lin Chen’s interest and he wanted to join in the excitement, but the middle-aged team leader firmly wouldn’t let him go. He said it was dangerous to sneak into the mine area controlled by the warwolves. The mining team was led by two elite warriors, carefully selected from several experienced high-level warriors, each one a formidable character. They were conducting a special infiltration operation. The middle-aged team leader advised Lin Chen to pay attention to safety and not to mess around while he was away. After saying that, he turned and prepared to carry out his special operation. Lin Chen kept this matter in mind, eagerly awaiting. A result but his martial arts practice became distracted. However, it didn’t matter. Lin Chen activated his automatic aura. Even if Lin Chen was distracted, the automatic aura continued to consume his energy, automatically converting. His martial arts proficiency, in the early hours of the morning, after Lin Chen had his late night snack, he felt no drowsiness at all. He simply continued to stay online, waiting for news from the middle-aged team leader. He waited until around 3 o’clock when the middle-aged team leader finally returned. He looked somewhat disheveled, with obvious signs of battle. Even when hunting high-level ferocious beasts, he had never looked like this before. Team leader, what happened? Lin Chen immediately asked. The middle-aged team leader was taken aback for a moment upon seeing Lin Chen still awake, but then quickly understood that Lin Chen was concerned about the battle situation and his safety. His. Expression softened a bit, and a slight smile appeared on his lips as he said, a few high-level warriors from the mining protection team teamed up and surrounded and killed one of their seed warriors from the Wolfong camp. He he, there. Mining protection team leader was also there, but I managed to tie him up, he couldn’t do anything to me. He watched helplessly as the seed warrior from the Wolfong camp was killed and his face was twisted with anger. Upon hearing this, Linjin felt relieved, knowing that they hadn’t suffered any losses. Wolfong camp? Yes, the Wolfong camp of the Warwolf company is similar to our company’s elite group. Their seed warriors are like you young and talented. Warriors. I just found out that the seed warrior who was surrounded in killed ranks in the top 5 on their Langu list. This can be considered revenge for our elite groups Tian Zhang. It feels good to vent some anger. It’s just. A pity that the kid who killed Tian Zhang last time was clever and has already left Element Town, so he didn’t catch him this time. As the middle-aged teen leader spoke, his mouth was full of the satisfaction of revenge. Suddenly, his expression turned serious and he looked at Lin Chen earnestly. In the next few days, the war wolf side might look for opportunities to stir things up. We’ve had conflicts for a long time, not just this matter in Element Town, we’ve been fighting back and forth for many years. In this situation, the most dangerous ones are you elite warriors. You need to be careful in the days to come. Lin Shen felt a bit dazed as the conversation turned to him. Isn’t this. Back and forth ambush just going to escalate into a full-blown war? The middle-aged team leader replied, no, both sides are quite restrained. As long as there isn’t a large-scale mutual killing of elite warriors and not many casualties. As long as the situation remains controlled to battles between high-level warriors and it’s in a wild place like Element Town where no one manages and there’s no clear ownership. The situation can still be controlled and won’t lead. to a major war. It will just be regarded as a normal outdoor conflict.” Lin Chen nodded, somewhat understanding. No wonder they had secretly gone for revenge earlier, specifically bringing senior high-level warriors to surround and kill. The little wolf fong. It turned out this was also a way to control the level of conflict. The middle -aged team leader shifted his tone and continued, precisely because the conflict is only controlled below high-level warriors, you young. Warriors are in greater danger. The high-level warriors of the Mining Protection Team are older, their talents are limited, and it’s hard for them to improve, not to mention they are not qualified to participate in the Hundred Cities League. So when both sides stir up trouble, they like to target each other’s young seed warriors. First, to eliminate the opponent’s talents in advance, and second, to deal with the opponent ahead of the Hundred Cities League. Lin Chen. Felt a tightening in his heart upon hearing this. It seemed that being a warrior in the elite group in Element Town was a high-risk job, likely to be targeted. No wonder the assessment here had double points. Lin Chen actually wanted to return to Iron Mine Town, but he couldn’t go back until he ranked among the top few on the scoreboard. Because there were more high-level ferocious beasts here and the points were doubled. If Lin Chen went back and others didn’t, he wouldn’t be able to maintain his position in the top three on the scoreboard. Otherwise, he wouldn’t get access to the triple cultivation room. He could only be extra cautious and obedient. He followed closely behind the middle-aged team. leader to earn points, and absolutely couldn’t take any risks. For the next week or so, everything was calm and safe. Lin Chen advanced his proficiency by over 1,500 points .At the same time, he also effortlessly upgraded the characteristics of the Overlord Spear Techniques Flash Strike and Spear Light to their current maximum level. Realm, Advanced Warrior Potential, 226 Technique, Body Refinement Decision, Mastery 3161 -10,000, Gain 3 Levels Slash Reduce Consumption 2 Levels. slash automatic aura combat skill, overlord spear technique, mastery 3160 slash 10,000, flash strike 3 levels slash spear light 2 levels slash critical hit 1 level seeing his panel, lynchin felt a wave of comfort and satisfaction in his heart. Finally, I no longer have to toil for potential points related to characteristics, everything is now maxed out. Moreover, my proficiency has also progressed to one third. If I were to break it down, I could be considered a mid-tier realm among advanced warriors. no longer a novice just stepping into the realm of advanced warriors. Lin Chen was extremely satisfied with his gains in Element Town, or rather, he was overjoyed with the results of this elite group training assessment. Such a concentrated monster farming spot was something unimaginable in the wilderness, it simply could not exist. Flash Strike 3 levels, instantly flash forward 40 meters with powerful explosive force, dealing maximum damage to the target. Another surprise is that the 3rd level Flash Strike’s distance has doubled again. From this, it can be seen that when I reach level 4 next time, I should be able to achieve a distance of 80 meters. That’s terrifying, even. An advanced warrior would take a good 2 to 3 seconds to run that distance. Spear light 2 levels, the spear tip releases a 20 meter spear light dealing 3 times the maximum damage. And with spear light upgraded to level 2. Not only has the length of the spear light doubled, but the attack multiplier has also increased by 1. This characteristic is amazing, exceptionally flashy, and even has a light weapon effect. If this characteristic continues to upgrade, one day the Spear Light could pierce the heavens. Just thinking about it is breathtaking. By then, the attack multiplier will surely be extremely terrifying. Not only could it pierce the heavens, but it could also slay gods. And Buddhas. Lin Shin felt that with Flash Strike at level 3 and Spear Light at level 2, even when facing seasoned warriors among advanced warriors, those who are only second to elite warriors, he would still have the strength to fight. Back, even achieving an 80-20 chance of winning. If I could have a high-grade alloy spear in hand, perhaps I could already battle elite ferocious beasts. Lin Chen was filled with confidence at this moment, but it was not blind confidence. He knew in his heart that his combat skills and characteristics were most compatible with the spear. The tiger-stabbing short spear could not unleash its full power, after all, it was just a mid-grade alloy weapon. If he were to face elite ferocious beasts, there was even a possibility of not breaking their defenses, let alone killing them in one hit. To deal damage to elite ferocious beasts, at least a high-grade alloy weapon would be necessary. However, the only. High-grade alloy weapon in Lin Chen’s possession was a soul-cutting broadsword, which could perform some slashing techniques but could not utilize spear techniques. When his characteristic level was low before, it didn’t feel like much, but. Now that the overlord spear technique’s characteristic level was high, using the broadsword at least limited Lin Chen’s ability to unleash most of his strength. This was truly frustrating. On the iron felt mountainside, last time they. promised to rush the weapon within a month, and now over 20 days have passed. It should be soon, once the new spear arrives, it will be my peak state. Lin Chen couldn’t help but think this way. It’s just that last time the headquarters warehouse didn’t agree to customize the elite spear for me for free, saying that Lan Fong’s home would give a reply, but there has been no news since. Next time I go over, I’ll ask in person, if it really doesn’t work, I’ll just spend points to customize it. I hope I won’t have to wait for a weapon when I advance to elite warrior, it would be frustrating not to have it ready in time. While Lin Chen was studying the panel in the training ground, his thoughts were racing. Xin Yu’s head cautiously peeked in from the entrance of the training ground. She first glanced at Lin Chen and saw that he was not glowing all over, indicating he was not in a training state. Only then did she weakly speak up. Captain, I saw team leader Qin gathering the mining protection team to head out. After arriving in Element Town, Xin Yu and Wu Yuangguang had not played a significant role. Because Lin Chen was here, there was no need for them to. Compete for monsters, they could simply follow the mining protection team. Thus, both felt a bit embarrassed, nearly acting as life secretaries, like human alarm clocks. Hmm, okay. Lin Chen responded to Qin Yu filled with confusion as. He walked out of the training ground. Usually, when team leader Qin went out, she would call for him. This time, she didn’t call him. Could it be that she was planning to sneak attack the wolf warriors again? Team leader Qin, is there a. Fierce beast crossing the border? Sometimes, several hotspots would appear simultaneously in the Element Town mining area and multiple mining protection teams would act at the same time. Hence, Lin Chen asked this question. Uh, Lin Chen. The middle-aged team leader hesitated for a moment upon seeing Lin Chen come out. That’s right, the lookout tower of the mining protection team at Pit No. 9 reported that an elite fierce beast has crossed the border. Elite fierce. Beasts are quite tricky, I need to go support. Do you want to go too? Upon hearing this, Lin Chen quickly analyzed in his mind. It turned out to involve an elite fierce beast crossing the border. No wonder the middle-aged team leader didn’t actively call for Lin Chen, he must have judged that this trip carried certain risks. However, Lin Chen felt a bit excited at this moment. He had never truly seen an elite fierce beast, last time he only watched related videos and had never seen one alive and kicking. It seemed that with team leader Qin and the many senior high-level martial artists forming the mining protection team, as long as he didn’t act recklessly, I want to see it, I’ll follow behind you, I won’t cause any trouble. The mining area of Element Town was far larger than that of Iron Mine Town, roughly four to five times its size. This area spanned nearly 10,000 acres distributed among the mountains with uneven terrain, making the entire area appear even more vast. It was about the size of nearly 30 bird’s nest stadiums spread out over the land. The Element Town mining area had more than 30 pits, with almost each stadium-sized area corresponding to a pit. However, among these nearly 30 pits, Lan Fang Company only occupied 9, while Wolf Warriors Company controlled just 11. The remaining more than 10 pits were left vacant, with no one mining them. It wasn’t that these pits were barren and lost their mining value. Rather, these pits were located in the middle of the mining area, precisely in the buffer zone between the territories of Lan Fang Company and Wolf Warriors Company. In fact, the pits along the middle line were even more valuable. The incursions from the other world were more severe here, and the yield of elite-level minerals was higher, leading to a higher frequency of elite fierce beasts appearing. However, since they were located along the middle line, they served as a necessary buffer zone. Both sides refrained from mining, maintaining a peaceful coexistence, but if one side attempted to mine, the other would certainly obstruct them in every possible way. To prevent success. However, while mining might not take place, if fierce beasts from the other world crossed the border and were infected by the aura of the other world, it wouldn’t matter that this was a disputed and idle pit, monsters, would still appear. Lin Chen followed team leader Qin’s squad of the mining protection team all the way to pit number 9. Under the lookout tower of the pit, they successfully joined another mining protection team led by a different leader. Pit number 9, as indicated by its number, was the last pit belonging to Lan Fong Company, being the closest to the actual occupied area of Wolf Warriors Company, right next to the middle line. This hotspot map showed that fierce beasts had crossed the border, and it was precisely the observation from pit number 9 that reported the crossing of fierce beasts at the middle line pit in advance. Sure enough, it’s a pack led by an elite fierce beast, seems to be the stone stick demon. 8. This could be a bit troublesome. The other leader, Li Ling, gazed into the distance, his expression extremely grave as he spoke, the watchtower was built on higher ground, located about a kilometer from the territory of the warwolf company, and only a few hundred meters in a straight line from the central line mining area. Intermediate-level martial artists did not need to climb the watchtower or use binoculars to clearly see the situation near the accident site. A. Stone Club Demon Ape It is indeed a bit tricky, this creature has already developed preliminary intelligence, can use weapons, and knows some basic combat techniques. Team leader Qin’s expression also became very serious. The stone. Club demon ape’s strength level was not high, probably just entering the elite beast category. However, the fact that it could use weapons. He then turned his head specifically to look at Lin Chen, when the fight starts, you must not. Get close to the core battle zone, this stone club demon ape is much more troublesome than an ordinary elite beast. That stone club weighs several hundred pounds. A regular person would be injured just by being hit and killed by a direct blow. Lin Chen nodded, also gazing into the distance at the group of beasts. The more he looked, the stranger his expression became. Isn’t that monkey brother? A humanoid, upright walking big monkey holding a long stick. Is this thing really a beast from another world? Lin Chen felt a bit dazed. He never expected that there would be primates in another world, especially humanoid ones. And it could even use stone weapons. just as lin chan was about to ask why this demon ape was still holding a stick another team leader li ling spoke up fortunately there is only one elite stone club demon ape the two of us should be able to handle it moreover if it really comes towards us after taking it down that stick in its hand will be quite valuable this is genuine material from another world and among elite level materials it is top notch team leader qi nodded upon hearing this yes that’s right it’s coming it’s really coming towards us everyone be alert After saying this, he glanced at Lin Chen, signaling him to step back a bit, then drew a long-handled battle axe from his back, readying himself for battle. Team leader Li Ling, on the other hand, sheathed his hunting knife and took a large bow from his back, stringing an arrow. Since the passage appeared in the buffer zone of the central line, they could not initially determine the direction the stone club demon ape was. Moving. This was why everyone was watching and waiting for the beast to take the initiative. Seeing this situation, Lin Chen did not act recklessly. He glanced back at the many advanced martial artists behind him they coordinated well with the team leaders and had already dispersed, subtly occupying the high ground to provide a kind of remote cover and flanking support for the two team leaders. Everyone understood that when facing elite-level beasts, especially troublesome ones like the Stone Club Demon A, the main battle still had to be handled by the team leaders. If there were no elite martial artists present, they would use several advanced martial artists to encircle and kill it, which could lead to casualties. But clearly, this was not the case now, there was still room for choice. Lin Chen also moved his feet, coming to a high ground and standing behind two familiar senior advanced martial artists. He knew these two, they were. Valuable assistants to team leader Qin, and Lin Chen had followed them on many missions. These two were just a step away from breaking through to elite martial artists, and their strength should not be underestimated. Lin Chen was not a. reckless person although he had advanced his proficiency in martial arts techniques to one -third and his characteristics had reached the maximum level at this stage he believed he might have a fighting chance against elite level martial artists or beasts but this was just his own thought he had not truly fought in a real battle yet it was still safer to cling to the strong if he overstepped and got hit by that monkey brothers club it would be too costly in everyone’s The figure of the stone club demon ape gradually became clearer.It was tall and robust, with tightly packed muscles, its fur disheveled and coarse, standing upright like steel needles. With every breath, its broad chest heaved, dramatically, exhaling hot air that seemed capable of igniting the atmosphere. The ape wore a crude leather armor, made from the height of some unknown beast, rough to the touch, yet it added a fierce aura to its presence. The demon ape, gripped a massive stone club tightly, the club smeared with blood of unknown origin, exuding a nauseating stench. This is the elite ferocious beast. For some reason, perhaps due to the initial impression of the monkey brother, it feels like the opponent is more than just a simple ferocious beast. That momentum, that sense of oppression, is far beyond what an ordinary ferocious beast can compare to. It feels as if we are facing an unparalleled enemy. Ah, it gives me a sense reminiscent of when I faced Chen Jinghua. Lin Chen muttered to himself, unconsciously bringing up Chen Jinghua as a unit of combat power again. Lin Chen knew this was not an illusion. because following the elite ferocious beast the stone club demon ape there were also several high level ferocious beast demon apes and these demon apes felt different these high level demon apes were far less agile than the elite ferocious beast exuding a fierce and ruthless aura akin to a desperate outlaw whoosh a sharp arrow tore through the air emitting a piercing whistle another team leader the shark shooter lee siang held an arrow that seemed like the harbinger of death aimed directly at the fierce stone club demon ape bang The stone club demon ape swung its club violently, colliding with the arrow and producing a dull thud. Its immense strength easily swatted away the arrow shot by the elite martial artists, as if flaunting its unparalleled power. Although that arrow failed to injure it, it successfully caught the attention of the beast. Its crimson eyes locked onto Li Xiang, as if declaring that in the next moment he would become its target. Seeing the group of ferocious beasts approaching, the two team leaders took the initiative to draw the monsters away, diverting the elite ferocious beast leader for a decisive battle. They knew that if the Stone Club Demon Ape charged into the Lan Fong Company mining area, it would be the beginning of a disaster. Countless martial artists would suffer slaughter and the losses would be incalculable. Otherwise, if the Stone Club Demon Ape charged into the Lan Fong Company mining area, it would be a massacre, with losses beyond measure. No one wanted to see such an outcome, it was their shared nightmare. However, the Stone Club Demon Ape suddenly halted in its tracks. Its massive body stood still, seemingly contemplating something. In its gaze, ferocity and intelligence intertwined, revealing that it was not an ordinary ferocious beast but a being with a certain level of wisdom. A flash of ferocity appeared in its eyes, yet there was also a hint of intelligence, a flicker of doubt. The stone club demon ape turned to assess the two mining team leaders, then glanced at the numerous high-level martial artists and surprisingly looked back towards the mining area in the distance. Not good. Lin Shen’s heart tightened, he could sense the hesitation of the stone club demon ape, and this was not a good omen. This fellow has a certain level of intelligence, it might have sensed some danger seeing the two elite martial artists. Leaders there. Lin Shen quickly analyzed the situation in his mind, knowing that the wisdom of this ferocious beast might lead it to choose a more advantageous way to fight. If it doesn’t charge at the leaders but comes for us instead. Picking the soft targets. Lin Shen thought to himself, already preparing for the impending charge of the beast. Instinctively, he sheathed his and gripped his tightly. Lin Shen knew that against such a ferocious beast, the effectiveness of ranged attacks was limited he needed a more direct and powerful method of attack the arrows just shot by the mining team leader had not harmed it and lin chen had little confidence in his throwing spear either if the stone club demon ape truly charged over he would need a combination of strength and speed a heavier and sharper gave him a sense of security the team leaders also noticed the hesitation of the stone club demon ape they knew this was a critical moment in the battle action had to be taken to break the hesitation of the stone club demon ape and lure it into combat Woosh, woosh, woosh. Even the bow leader, Li Xiang, wasted no time continuously drawing his bow and shooting three arrows in quick succession. His archery was incredibly precise, releasing three arrows in just a second and a half. Each arrow carried the attack power of an elite warrior, whistling through the air like three bolts of lightning, aimed directly at the vital points of the stone club demon ape. The ape swung its club to block the first two arrows but ultimately failed to deflect the third. The sharp arrow grazed its shoulder, tearing away a large chunk of flesh and scattering blood mist in the air roar roar this act finally enraged the stone club demon a which held to the sky its eyes bursting with a fierce hatred it no longer hesitated swinging its stone club and charging towards the two leaders a fierce beast is still a fierce beast even if a glimmer of cunning flashed in its eyes it could not hide its uncontrollable wildness provoked its patience burned away in an instant like an enraged beast that could no longer remain calm Fortunately, it had not shed its beastly instincts, and its intelligence had not reached the level of humans. If it truly had the ability to think independently, this battle might have become even more troublesome. The battle erupted at that moment. Lin Chen gripped his machete tightly, his figure resembling a fierce tiger descending the mountain, bravely confronting the remaining dozen or so high-level demon apes alongside other elite warriors from the mining team. His blade flashed, and none of the beasts could withstand his strikes. Meanwhile, the fight between the stone club demon ape and the two leaders had also reached a fever pitch. The demon ape swung its club, each attack powerful and heavy, intertwining with the leader’s blades and arrows in a chaotic clash. Just then, Lin Shin suddenly felt a tightness in his chest, sensing a hint of hostility and a sense of crisis. Turning his head, he caught sight of the figures of the war wolf company warriors appearing on the middle line in the distance. They stood at a safe distance, gazing at the battle scene with eyes flashing with an unknown light. Two of them even pointed in this direction. Seemingly indicating Lin Shen, the source of his sense of crisis and hostility. Look at that guy, his strength is truly extraordinary. The high-level demon apes are like vegetables under his blade, without any hesitation. One red-haired, wolf -headed warrior from the War Wolf Company said, pointing at Lin Shen, who was fighting fiercely not far away. Yeah, he’s indeed a good seedling, to be this strong at such a young age. Another triangular-eyed wolf-headed warrior. From the mining team echoed, his gaze flickering with complexity. Since the incident with the Stone Club Demon Ape occurred on the middle line of Element Town, the War Wolf Company was prepared right away. They were naturally concerned that the Fierce Beasts would attack their side. Therefore, they had to gather the mining team to stand ready on the middle line. At this moment, as the Fierce Beasts headed towards the Lan Fong Company, the War Wolf Mining Team understandably observed from a distance. However, these two elite wolf-headed warriors had sharp eyes. They did not focus on the battle between the two leaders of Lan Fong and the Stone Club Demon Ape. Instead, amidst the chaos, they immediately noticed. Lin Chen’s performance. In the wilderness, young warriors often indicated exceptional talent, so Lin Chen’s display shone like a beacon. This won’t do, old Lou. This kid looks even more formidable than the top ranking pops in. Our Wolf Fong Camp. In such a short time, he has already slain three high -level fierce beasts without breaking a sweat. At this rate, half of those high-level beasts might fall to this kid’s hands. The red-haired wolf-headed warriors. Tone suddenly turned cold as he spoke in a low voice. The triangular-eyed wolf-headed warrior glanced back at his companion, his voice also dropping, what do you want to do? Lan Fong and War Wolf were in a competitive relationship and the tension was palpable. The existence of the elite group and the Wolf Fong camp served the same purpose, to cultivate outstanding young warriors for the Hundred Cities League and secure profit-sharing rights for their companies and now, the two wolf leaders saw the young martial artist from the Lan Fong company performing so brilliantly. Even if the squint-eyed wolf leader didn’t ask, he could guess the red -haired wolf leader’s thoughts. Rather than waiting for him to grow and compete for rankings and benefits in the Hundred Cities League, it would be better to find an opportunity to eliminate him early. Since they had already encountered him, how could they let him go? Are you thinking of striking now to crush this talented martial artist from Lan Fong? Have you lost your mind? If an elite martial artist directly strikes to eliminate an opponent’s high-level martial artist and does it cleanly, perhaps they could deceive everyone. But now, in broad daylight with so many eyes around, are you really not afraid that Lan Fong’s higher-ups will come directly to Element Town to take your life? The squint-eyed wolf leader hesitated and wavered. Although there were disputes between Lan Fong and the warwolves and they had fought each other last time, with each side having talented martial artists die in battle, these were all under certain preconditions. High-level martial artists attacking each other still fell within that premise. After all, high-level martial artists were not core high-level figures in either company. elite martial artists attacking each other. As long as it didn’t result in death, the situation remained within a controllable range. But if an elite martial artist took action to eliminate an opponent’s high-level martial artist, that would tear apart the last bottom line, leaving no room for mercy. The other side would send higher-level martial artists for revenge, and at that point, they would have no words to say. Therefore, although the squint-eyed wolf leader shared the same idea as the red-haired wolf leader wanting to eliminate Lin Chen, he couldn’t decide whether to act now. After. All, they were not the bosses of the warwolves and if they eliminated Lin Chen for the company, they might not be able to withstand Lan Fong’s retaliation. The red-haired wolf leader agreed with the squint-eyed leader’s statement, saying, this kid is ruthless and exceptionally strong. In our inability to act directly, even if all our high-level martial artists were to join in, we would need at least five or six to ensure victory. However, Lan Fong will definitely not give us that opportunity. As he spoke, a glint flashed in the red-haired wolf leader’s eyes. But now, there is a ready-made opportunity right in front of us. The red-haired wolf leader’s gaze fell on the elite beast, the stone. Stick Demon Ape. This stone stick demon ape was not only powerful but also wielded a primitive weapon, and its staff techniques bore a hint of the mad monkey staff style. The two team leaders from Lan Fong had fought it for several rounds, but had not quickly taken it down. The battle was somewhat stalemated, and it was difficult to determine a winner in a short time. Upon hearing this, the squint-eyed leader instinctively turned his gaze toward the stone stick demon. A. Are you saying we should intervene to stop their two elite team leaders, allowing the stone stick demon ape to charge into the crowd of their high-level martial artists? Drive the tiger to swallow the wolf? The red-haired wolf. Leader nodded heavily, yes, just like last time when we took out another elite martial artist from Lan Fong. The opposing leaders are Qin Fong and Li Ling, also our old acquaintances, so it won’t be a problem to entangle them for a short. Time. Are we doing it or not? A flash of contemplation crossed the squint-eyed wolf leader’s eyes, hesitating for only half a second. Then, he tightened the gloves he was wearing. The squint-eyed wolf leader used a type of glove-like weapon, covered in sharp claws like a wolverine, quite unconventional. He tightened the straps of the gloves and then gave a signal to the red-haired wolf leader, indicating him to make a move. He responded with action. Red hair, scab. Had. How dare you interfere and cause trouble, are you looking for a fight? As the war wolves pressed forward, Li Ling shouted angrily. However, the red-haired wolf leader and the squint-eyed wolf leader did not respond, silently joining. the fray. They immediately unleashed fierce and ruthless attacks toward Qin Feng and Li Ling originally, the two were already locked in a fierce battle with the stone stick demon ape, but now the situation became even more chaotic. As they fought, the stone stick demon ape seemed to become an outsider, completely unrelated to the battle. It was pushed out of the fighting circle. The stone stick demon ape possessed some initial intelligence, it tilted its head and, glanced at the four people fighting in a tangle before it, they actually stopped gathering in the battle circle. The beastly instincts that had been stirred at the beginning were suppressed a bit during the recent fight. In the eyes of the Stone Club Demon Ape, the four people in front of it were all bipedal beasts, their strength not much different from its own. Since the other side had started fighting, there was no need for it to join in. What if the four of them attacked it together later? Instinctively seeking fortune and avoiding danger, the Stone Club Demon Ape still possessed that awareness. Its ears suddenly twitched as it heard the screams of other demon apes, prompting it to turn and look towards. Another battlefield not far away. That was the arena where the senior warriors of the Lan Fong Company’s mining protection team were battling the little brothers of the Stone Club Demon A. It didn’t want to interfere in the fight between the four leaders but seeing its little brothers being slaughtered by the other side, it couldn’t hold back. Especially Lin Shan who had just beheaded a high-level ferocious beast Demon A was caught in the act by the Stone Club Demon. A. Just as Lin Shen had drawn the attention of the battle wolves earlier, he now particularly attracted the attention of the stone club demon ape. Roar! Almost instinctively, without needing the battle wolves to guide it, the stone club demon ape let out a thunderous roar. It then lunged towards Lin Shen. Lin Shen, be careful! Xin Feng shouted loudly upon seeing this. However, despite his urgency, he couldn’t free his hands. Just as the two wolf heads from the battle wolves had said earlier, the elite warriors from both sides were old acquaintances. Since they had all been dispatched by the company to guard Element Town, it meant they were all equally matched warriors. Moreover, due to frequent frictions and conflicts between the two sides, they had crossed swords many times. It was like playing a soul game, the more they fought, the more familiar they became with each other’s moves and techniques. At this moment, the two wolf heads from the battle wolves were focused on blocking Qin Feng and his companion, like a stubborn plaster that couldn’t be shaken off. If Qin Feng and Li Ling insisted on running towards Lin Chen, they would instead draw the elite warriors. Battle circle over, making the situation even more perilous. At that time, the senior warriors present would likely be swept away by the aftermath in an instant. Mining protection team, form up to face the enemy, don’t let it disrupt. Your formation. Li Ling shouted loudly upon seeing this. And don’t let the young ones from the elite group block you. He felt uneasy and added. He himself was tightly entangled by the red-haired wolf head and couldn’t break free. On Lin. Chen side, just after he had slain a monkey-headed beast, he immediately noticed the change. In fact, he had long since noticed the presence of the Battle Wolves and felt their hostility, already harboring some caution in his heart. He just didn’t expect that the Battle Wolves wouldn’t directly attack him. The situation had developed like this. The furious Stone Club Demon Ape charged at him with a roar, its oppressive force undeniable. Even if the mining protection team wanted to quickly form a line to resist the Stone Club Demon Ape and protect Lynch and behind them, it would be difficult to do so. Let’s not forget, there were still some high-level ferocious beasts in the arena and further away. The senior warriors from the battle wolves were causing chaos. The situation was chaotic. Lin Chen remained calm and instinctively took a few steps back, changing his position. But he found that the stone club demon ape seemed to have locked onto him, its hatred firmly directed at him. At this point, he abandoned the thought of fleeing. In this situation, no matter where Lin Chen ran, he would leave the stone club demon ape there and the consequences would be even more unimaginable. Lin Chen frowned slightly and moved behind the mining protection team, continuously firing his, sniping at the stone club demon ape over the formation of the mining protection team. The effect was not good. Just as Lin Chen had anticipated, the stone club demon ape was agile, and its club was wielded with considerable skill. The throwing spears not only failed to get close, but even if they hit, they wouldn’t cause fatal damage, instead further provoking the beast’s ferocity. Bang bang. With two muffled sounds, the stone club demon ape directly knocked away the warriors of the mining protection team, breaking through their formation. At this moment, it was less than 20 steps away from Lin Chen. Damn, I’m out. Lin Chen reached back to his gun pouch but found no short gun he had just used up all his ammunition. Then I can only solve this in close combat. Let’s see how much my strength has improved recently, will I be able to create miracles with sheer force? Lin Chen gripped the zhanpa wooden knife tightly with both hands, his eyes filled with a fierce battle intent. He took a deep breath, fixating on the rapidly approaching stone stick demon ape. His muscles tense like a drawn bowstring. The stone stick demon ape swung its massive stone stick wildly, creating a violent gust of wind as it smashed down towards Lin Chen. With a loud shout, Lin Chen raised the Jean Po wooden knife. With all his might, resolutely facing the stone stick. Bang! A tremendous sound erupted as the knife and stick collided violently, sparks flying in all directions. Lin Chen felt a numbness in his hands, the powerful impact made his entire body tremble. Indeed, it’s an elite ferocious beast, this is a force I have never encountered before. Lin Xin shivered all over, unable to help but glance at the zhenpa wooden knife in his hand, which had already been chipped by the blow. The stone stick demon ape had not only a higher realm than Lin Xin but also a superior weapon. The equipment that Chen Jinghua had unleashed was even inferior to a stone stick in the hands of a monkey. The stone stick demon ape, enraged by its mist strike, raised the stone stick high again and swung it madly towards Lin Xin. Linchen quickly sidestepped to evade, not daring to take on the opponent’s immense strength directly. The stone stick crashed heavily onto the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. Fortunately, Linchen had the foundational skills of the overlord spear technique and body movement, although it didn’t fully align with the wooden knife and couldn’t activate its characteristics. It was still much better than having zero combat experience. Seizing the opportunity, Linchen stepped forward, swinging the zhanpa wooden knife towards the legs of the stone stick demon ape. The stone stick demon ape reacted extremely. quickly, lifting its leg to kick at Lin Chen. Lin Chen had no choice but to retract his knife for defense, blocking the kick. The two sides exchanged blows, neither yielding. Each strike from the stone stick demon ape was incredibly powerful. And Lin Chen found it very taxing to withstand. His arms gradually ached, feeling as if he would be worn out in less than 10 minutes. After several exchanges, Lin Chen noticed that although the stone stick demon ape’s attacks were fierce, its techniques were somewhat monotonous. He began to look for openings in the stone stick demon ape’s attacks, preparing to deliver a fatal blow. After all, it is a ferocious beast, its stick techniques are just this mindless monkey style, but there must be patterns to follow. Finally, Lin Chen seized the moment, as the stone stick demon ape swung its stick again, he sidestepped and struck at the ape’s armpit with his knife. The stone stick demon ape was caught. Off guard, hit by the blade, and let out a furious roar. Lin Chen, like a warrior from all directions, struck down with his knife, both the force and angle were exceptionally tricky. Even an elite ferocious beast fell for his trick. Its attacked Lin Chen even more frantically while Lin Chen remained calm, continuously dodging the stone stick demon ape strikes and waiting for a chance to counterattack. After a few more exchanges, Lin Chen mostly evaded while the stone stick demon ape took more hits and the war of attrition began to tilt in his favor. Lin Chen gradually gained the upper hand, his attacks became sharper and more wounds appeared on the stone stick demon ape, realizing it was at a disadvantage. The stone stick demon ape began to try to escape. Lin Chen would not let it go, he pursued relentlessly. Flash strike. The flash strike of the Overlord Spear Technique, originally a thrusting move, seamlessly transitioned into a stab, doubling its combat effectiveness. However, holding the wooden knife, Lin Chen could not stab, so he could only utilize the displacement skill of the flash strike. Using the momentum, Lin Chen swung his knife forcefully at the back. Of the stone stick demon ape. The stone stick demon ape let out a cry of pain, struck by the blow, and fell to the ground. Seizing the opportunity, Lin Chen rushed forward, raising the zhanpa wooden knife high, using all his strength to chop at the stone stick demon ape’s neck. Thud. The zhanpa wooden knife sank deep into the stone stick demon ape’s neck, blood gushing out. Seeing this, Lin Chen did not dare to stop. He continued to swing the knife, chopping down. Again and again. Until kill the elite ferocious beast and gain 1,000 potential points, elite ferocious beasts seems like they are not that impressive after all. If that’s the case, elite warriors seem not so unreachable. Ha! Lynchian finally stopped his movements this time, taking a breath and casually wiping the beast blood splattered all over his face. He had just expended a tremendous amount of energy. Although the actual fight lasted only about 10 minutes, the consumption was not something that could be compared to a few hours of martial arts training. Every strike from the Stone Club Demon A posed a life-threatening crisis for Lynchian if he let his guard down. Each dodge, each counter, was like walking a tightrope in a desperate situation. Walking a tightrope alone is nothing, but try doing it while carrying a tractor. The stone club demon ape is dead. The shout came from a senior warrior of the Battle Wolf Company. The red-haired wolf head and the triangular-eyed wolf head had been keeping an eye on the situation here, in fact, they had noticed it at the very first moment. They just hadn’t shouted out loud. The red-haired wolf head saw Lin Chen, frantically delivering finishing blows to the stone club demon ape, drenched in blood, as if he were a god of death returning from hell. His expression instantly turned grim. Old Lou, the red-haired wolf head said in a deep voice. The triangular-eyed wolf head glanced at him upon hearing this, reading a meaning in his eyes. This young man is so formidable, at such a young age, to slay an elite beast with the body of a senior warrior. If he continues to grow, what will happen? Among the younger generation of warriors in the Battle Wolf Company, no one in the so-called Wolf Vaughn camp would be able to suppress him. The triangular-eyed wolf head understood this principle all too well. But he still shook his. Headin said in a low voice, this cannot be done, retreat. The triangular -eyed wolf head thought further ahead. Although he was also tempted to disregard everything and kill Lin Shen, he did not dare to. This time they were conducting cross-border operations, and such a surprise attack relied on being premeditated and quick to resolve. Now that they were in a stalemate, if they alerted other experts from the Lan Phan company in the mining area, things would become difficult. If they actively crossed the border and provoked the enemy and were completely annihilated, even if it led to a great war, they would be in the wrong. Moreover, if he died, he would be dead. Even if a great war broke out afterward, could he still survive? There was also a concern that since Lin Chen had demonstrated the ability to kill elites who knew what his current condition was and whether he still had the strength to fight, if Lin Chen still retained the ability to fight, even if the Lan Fang company did not send reinforcements, the elite combat power would still be two against three. The initiative was no longer on the side of the Battle Wolf Company, if it could not be done, they had to retreat and cut their losses. Go! The red-haired wolf had clearly sensed this as well, realizing that their side was already at a disadvantage. He did not stubbornly insist on eliminating Lin Chen and decisively shouted. The two of them fought while retreating, beginning to exit the battle circle. Xin Feng and Li Ling hesitated for a moment upon seeing this and did not pursue. Just like the previous situation, even if they caught up, they would not be able to do anything. to the other side in a short time. Moreover, the stone club demon ape was dead and the remaining elite beasts were still on the side of the Lan Fan company. They were also uneasy, not knowing how Lin Chen was doing. Was he seriously injured? After all, a bloodied person looked quite frightening. Lin Chen. Qin Feng quickly approached Lin Chen, carefully examining him. I’m fine, team leader Qin just a bit exhausted. Lin Chen wiped the beast blood from his face, forcing out a faint smile. Xinfong still felt a bit of lingering fear, the previous situation had indeed been very critical. But Lin Chen, your performance was astonishing, you actually killed an elite level demon ape by yourself. After confirming that Lin Chen was unharmed, Xinfong couldn’t help but be shocked by his performance, looking at him in disbelief. It should be known that even with the cooperation of him and Li Ling, they could not easily take down the stone. Club demon ape in just a few rounds. Moreover, during Lin Chen’s process of killing the Stone Club Demon Ape, the other warriors of the mining protection team did not contribute much. Facing the ferocious Demon Ape, ordinary senior warriors, were truly one touch away from injury. The two warriors who had just been knocked away by the Stone Club Demon Ape were still lying on the ground, unable to get up, severely injured. And this was just from the Stone Club Demon Ape, charging at Lin Chen and inadvertently knocking them away. Xin Feng and Li Ling looked at Lin Chen as if he were a monster, their eyes filled with disbelief. What just happened scared me to death, that magic ape was fixated on you, and even. We found it difficult to deal with. I thought you would be knocked out by it in one hit. Lin Shen was taken aback, unsure how to respond. He couldn’t very well say, actually, my true combat power is even stronger than the combined. Strength of you two elite warriors. He won’t die. A voice came, and Xiao Mingyue’s figure suddenly appeared beside Lin Shen and the others. Xiao Mingyue also regarded Lin Shen with an appreciative gaze, then glanced at the corpse of the stone club magic ape on the ground. The moment the incident occurred, someone as composed as Lin Chen immediately pressed the emergency button on his information terminal. So, Xiu Mingyue had actually arrived a while ago. As the chief instructor of the elite group, Xiu Mingyue was a seasoned elite warrior, much stronger than the leader of the mining protection team. She had not paid attention to the red-haired, triangularite members of the war wolf. Her focus had been solely on Lin Chen. After observing Lin Chen’s performance, she did not rush to intervene. The result, the result left her greatly shocked. I didn’t expect that our elite group this year has produced a true dragon. Lin Chen, you did. Great. Chiu Mingyue generously praised Lin Chen. By the way, I wasn’t deliberately standing by and letting you face danger. If you had truly been in danger, I would have been able to help you resolve it immediately, so don’t misunderstand. On the contrary, your reaction and performance in the face of danger were outstanding. As Chiu Mingyue spoke, she couldn’t help but pace back and forth. No, I need to report your situation to the company immediately, so that the higher-ups take notice. You can’t continue to be tossed around in a place like Element Town, it’s too close to the warwolf people. Chio Mingyue decisively made her decision. Come with me, wait in my dormitory for a moment, I will report to the higher-ups right now. I believe that with your performance, there will definitely be a proper arrangement from above. The so-called dormitory of Chio Mingyue was not the cozy room of an ordinary girl. Instead, it was a base. located in the mining area of Element Town. It was the training room of pit number one, and Lin Shen still remembered that he had been there the first time he came to Element Town. I have already synchronized your situation to Minister Zhou. Dexing. Minister Zhou Dexing said he would immediately consult General Liao, you should wait here for a day or two, and during this time, you can practice martial arts in my training ground. But during this time, you must remember not. To go out, be cautious of the war wolf company, as they might act out of desperation. Do you understand? Lin Chen nodded, but a hint of doubt appeared on his face. Will the War Wolf Company really act out of desperation and make a big deal? Out of me, just because I’m a high-level warrior? Even going so far as to break the unwritten rules of the wilderness? Upon hearing this, Zhou Mingiwei looked at Lin Chen with a complex expression. You don’t even realize the potential and importance you possess. This concerns the ranking of the Hundred Cities League. Your performance is simply too dazzling. You must know that we are competitors with the War Wolf Company to ensure their advantage in the Hundred. Cities League, the War Wolf Company would even dare to violate the unwritten rules of the wilderness and send high -level combatants to directly hunt you down. Xiao Mingyue was not exaggerating at all for less than half a day after. The incident, the videophile of Lin Chen single-handedly slaying the Stone Club Magic Ape had already appeared on the big screen in the War Wolf Company’s high-level office. Several old wolves looked grimly at the video. In War Wolf City. In this city filled with a murderous atmosphere, the headquarters building of the War Wolf Company towered into the clouds. In the top floor conference room, several high-level managers of the Warwolf company were gathered, their gazes, fixed on the battle record video on the big screen. This was the recorded perspective of a warrior from the Warwolf mining protection team in Element Town. This little brat looks to be around 20 years old, right? Is he about to advance to an elite warrior? He actually managed to kill that stone club demon ape. An old wolf with a weathered face looked at the blood-soaked lynch and in the video, unable to suppress his astonishment. This stone club demon ape. probably has the strength of an ordinary mining team leader, estimated to be around the early elite stage, or even stronger. From the battle between the Stone Club Demon Ape and the two leaders, Lan Fong and the others, it’s clear that the Stone Club Demon Ape is by no means at the bottom among elite ferocious beasts, another old wolf quickly added. Upon hearing this, the faces of the many old wolves instantly fell, and they all agreed with the statement. At the head of. The conference table, behind a white desk, sat a middle-aged man with a full head of white hair, shaved to a buzzcut, his eyes sparkling with intensity. It was hard to tell whether his seemingly ageless appearance was due to dyed hair or the toll of excessive martial training. This man was Tian Wintou, the president of the Wolf Warriors Company. You hurriedly called me back from the Beast Battlefield, saying there was a major event, and this is what it is? Tian Wintou’s expression was dark and grim, his eyes filled with complex and inscrutable emotions. President Tian, this young man is a warrior from Liao Lanshin’s elite crew, a seed they are preparing for the competition. Having such an outstanding young warrior under Liao Lanshin could be extremely detrimental to us. One old wolf, sensing Tian Wentao’s unfriendly gaze, quickly explained in a rush. Upon hearing this, Tian Wentao shot a cold glance at the speaking old wolf. This was. The training department head of the wolf warriors company. You know that the wretch has found a genius, which is bad for us? The old wolf nodded eagerly. Then you don’t plan to find a way to deal with it, but instead let him stick around. For the new year and go to the competition? The anger in Tian Wentao’s words was clearly rising, his tone growing colder. The old wolf couldn’t help but twitch the corner of his mouth, wanting to say something but fearing it might be. Seen as a rebuttal. You all are at least department heads, elite warriors at the late stage, and high-level management of the company. Can’t you understand this simple matter? Do you not realize the serious consequences if Lun Feng Company surpasses us in the Hundred Cities League? To take a step back, if Lan Fang Company really cultivates a talented martial artist, what kind of impact will that have on us in the future? Don’t you understand? By then, this wolf city. Under your seats might have to be renamed back to Lan Fang City. Tian Wentao vented his anger, and the many department-level old wolves could only silently endure. Once their boss finished venting, Tian Wentao noticed that everyone was. Silent and seemed to find it quite dull. I don’t have any particular opinions on this matter. Just find a way to kill him, don’t let him pose a threat to us. Tian Wentao waved his hand casually, seemingly a bit disheartened that his subordinates couldn’t even make this small decision without consulting him. The training department Old Wolf finally couldn’t hold back and spoke up President Tian. This kid’s strength cannot be underestimated. If we only deploy high-level warriors, even the talented warriors from the Wolf Fong camp won’t have complete confidence in being able to kill him. I’m afraid we might even suffer losses at his hands. This was the deep concern of the training Old Wolf. As The head of the Wolf Warriors training department, the entire department existed to cultivate young warriors in preparation for the Hundred Cities League. He knew all too well what Tianwen Tao was saying. He also wished to cleanly and efficiently eliminate Lin Chen. But the current problem was that without deploying elite warriors for a direct capture, the high-level warriors of the Wolf Warriors company truly lacked confidence in dealing with him. The strength displayed by the opponent had already completely overwhelmed the young warriors of the Wolf Warriors company. Moreover, deploying elite warriors to directly hunt high-level warriors would cross the unspoken rules of the wilderness. In fact, this was. Also one of the rules set by the Hundred Cities Alliance, members of the alliance must not engage in large-scale conflicts without reason. But if we send elite warriors to eliminate the opponent, I’m afraid Liao Lanchine will go crazy. If that leads to a major battle, we will ultimately be in the wrong, and we won’t have a leg to stand on with the alliance. The old wolf from the training department added. Upon hearing this, Tian Wentao, who had already gotten up, from his seat, sat back down. What you said is indeed a tricky problem. Tianwen Tao furrowed his brows tightly. The rules of the Hundred Cities Alliance must be followed, even by martial arts development companies like the Wolf Company, which are akin to local warlords. Perhaps the top powers within the Hundred Cities Alliance can ignore these rules, but the lower-tier forces in the southwest region cannot. Even the Demon Suppression Army of Tiangwiching must adhere to these regulations. This is because the rules are essentially designed to protect the weaker forces. If the weaker forces do not follow the rules, then the larger powers could easily attack and swallow them up, leaving the smaller. Forces with no recourse. Alliance members are not allowed to fight without cause. The intent of this rule in the Hundred Cities Alliance is that humanity’s greatest enemy in this world is the invasion from other realms and ferocious beasts. Limited strength should be used to resist the ferocious beasts, and elite warriors should die fighting them, not in internal strife. Of course, there are many forces within the Hundred Cities Alliance, although it is called the Hundred. Cities, there are not actually a hundred forces in the alliance. However, in the entire southern region of the Wasteland, the Hundred Cities Alliance is composed of around 40 to 50 forces. With so many forces, disputes between them are inevitable. For instance, in places like the Element Town mining area, there is a dispute over ownership between the Lawn Fawn Company and the Wolf Company. How should such disputes be handled? That is determined in the Hundred Cities League. Among the forces involved in the same dispute, the one with the higher ranking is recognized by the alliance. This is a compromise to minimize private fights between forces, thus conserving high-level combat power. For example, if the Lanfang Company ranks higher than the Wolf Company in the Hundred Cities League, then the Lanfang Company can declare ownership of Element Town. The Hundred Cities Alliance would also recognize this. If the Wolf Company continues to cling to Element Town afterward, that would be considered an invasion and a violation of the rules of the Hundred Cities Alliance. This is one of the reasons why both the Lanfang Company and the Wolf Company value the Hundred Cities League. Of course, the Hundred Cities League is held every four years and has been ongoing for decades. The stakes involved are far more than just this, gaining a voice and recognition from the alliance is merely one of the benefits. A complex look of contemplation flashed in Tian Wentao’s eyes. The problem before him was that if they sent elite warriors to hunt down Lin Shen, even if they succeeded, it was highly likely to provoke a counterattack from the Lanfang Company. If that led to a major conflict, the Wolf Company would not necessarily fear the Lanfang Company. However, morally and according to the rules, the Wolf Company would be in the wrong and would find it difficult to gain the support of the alliance. Ignoring Lin Chen was not an option as due to the disturbances in the north, this year’s Hundred Cities League was moved up to the end of the year. Based on Lin Chen’s performance in the recent video, he could be said to have crushed the young warriors of the Wolf Company’s Wolf Fang camp. At that point, the Wolf Company would suffer losses and who knows what demands the Lan Fang Company would make. Would it be Element Town or Wolf City? The headquarters of the Wolf Company. is located in Wolf City, which used to be called Lanfang City. If that were the case, the Wolf Company would suffer a significant loss. Thinking of this, Tianwenta shook his head vigorously, he had already made up his mind. Compared to the severe consequences of being crushed by the Lanfang Company in the Hundred Cities League, he was more willing to bear the consequences of eliminating Lin Chen. Kill him, do it cleanly and decisively. I authorize you to use the power of elite warriors. He’s just a mere high-level warrior, surely you don’t need to send a deputy commander to take him down? Regardless of whether we are in the wrong, find a decent reason, if things escalate, we can at least. Appease the alliance. The old wolf of the training department, upon hearing this, instinctively glanced at the big screen before turning back to say, I see this little brat is not very old, at most he has the real combat power of a beginner. Elite warrior. Although he killed the stone stick demon ape, I estimate that the ape was already somewhat exhausted from its previous battle with Lan Fan’s mining team leader, which is why this little brat took advantage of it. Mr. Tian, look, this kid even struggles with his swordsmanship, he relied purely on brute force to kill the stone stick demon ape. Clearly, this kid’s combat skills don’t match his level of power, he’s most likely just naturally strong. Tian Wenta shot a glance at the training minister and said, what am I keeping you around for? I don’t need to hear your analysis and process, I need you. to give me a solution directly. The old wolf of the training department, upon hearing this, shrank his neck and said, I was thinking that we could send an elite warrior instructor from the Wolf Fang camp to lead a few strong Wolf Fang members to surround the opponent. A few days ago, didn’t we and Lan Fang use various means against each other, resulting in deaths among both sides’ combatants? Let’s say this instructor is the master of the deceased warrior, the Wolf Fang members are also fellow disciples, so they have deep ties and can’t help but seek private revenge against Lan Fang’s elite group, the elite warrior. Instructor leading the strongest Wolf Fang members are all experienced fighters, they should be enough to take out the opponent. And there are also. Ready-made excuses. Upon hearing this, Tian Wintel also glanced at the big screen, looking at the tragic death of the stone stick demon ape in the video. He. fought for a moment and said, ordinary instructors are useless, and average elite warriors are unreliable, we can’t let the opponent easily counterattack like they did with the monkeys. Call the chief instructor of the Wolf Fong. The old wolf of the training department changed his expression upon hearing this. The chief instructor of the Wolf Fong camp is a seasoned elite warrior. In the War Wolf Company, he ranks within the top 30 in terms of combat power. The term. Season is a prefix before any level of warrior indicates one thing, this person is on the verge of breaking through to the next level, the elite warrior. Level is entirely different from the intermediate and advanced levels. Even those with average talent, as long as they have sufficient resources, most have a chance to step into the intermediate level. Among them, those with good qualifications can quickly enter the advanced warrior level. Those with average qualifications can usually reach the advanced level around their 40s or 50s. However, entering the elite warrior level is a significant barrier for most. On the martial path, 95% of warriors cannot enter this realm. The elite warrior level is the first major level and there is a significant difference between warriors of different ranks within this level. It can also be divided into three or four smaller ranks, early elite, mid-elite, late elite. Warriors at the late elite rank have overwhelming strength when facing those at the early elite rank, just like advanced warriors facing intermediate ones. The chief instructor of the Wolfong camp, a seasoned elite warrior, is at least someone who has filled over 60% of the experience bar in the elite warrior realm. Definitely a late elite. If his experience bar pushes a bit further, reaching over 90%, then the term seasoned elite warrior would be replaced with. Another title, Vice Commander. P.S. To prevent readers from missing the established settings or getting confused, let me explain the division of elite warriors. Progress within 30% is early elite, within 60% is mid-elite, within 90%. is late elite, seasoned elite warrior, and over 90% is vice commander. The commander is the next level above elite, the vice commander is actually significantly stronger than a typical late elite but not yet at the commander level. Just one step away. Vice commander, and, seasoned XX warrior, are not formal rank names, they are just rare in the current world view of elite warriors, hence the terminology. What? Do you have any questions? Tianwen Tao coldly shot. A glance at the training minister. The chief instructor could also be the master of that fallen wolf Fong, and the bond between master and disciple could be filled with deep sorrow and resentment. Moreover, he has solid strength. And rich combat experience far beyond the shallow techniques of the stone stick demon ape. With him on the field, I can finally feel at ease. Tian Wentao’s increase in stakes was not without reason. Since they were already going. To completely tear their relationship with the Lan Fong company, they needed to strive to eliminate the opponent in one fell swoop. They couldn’t afford to not kill Lin Chen and then have Liao Lanxin, that fierce woman, hold a grudge against them, making things difficult for them. That would be too unprofitable. If Lin Chen could display the strength of an early elite martial artist then they needed to send out martial artists of mid-elite level or above to ensure success. Most of the leaders of the mining protection teams were merely early elite. The ordinary instructors of the Wolfong camp were only mid-elite and only the chief instructor was a late elite martial artist. However, Tian. Wentao had ample reason to target Lin Chen in the Hundred Cities League. Since they had already broken the rules, they might as well send out a late elite martial artist to guarantee a 100% chance of achieving their goal. Understood, I will arrange it right away. But after this incident in Element Town, I’m afraid the Lan Fang company will be on guard and will protect him well. We still need to wait for a suitable opportunity to act. Tian. Wen-ta waved his hand and said, unless Liao Lan-ching keeps him by her side every day, eating and sleeping together, otherwise, there will always be opportunities to find. But you must take this task seriously, I await your good news. On the other side, the beast battlefield of Tianning City. Do not pursue the remaining beasts, gather around me. Collect the valuable materials from a few elite beasts, then send the coordinates to the forward base and have. Them come handle the high-level beast corpses. The key is this golden swallowing wild boar, its materials are worth a lot. Liao Lanxin’s uniform was stained with blood as she directed a small team to clean up the battlefield. Sister. Lanxin. This golden swallowing wild boar is a vice commander level beast. If we bring this wild boar back, the forward base won’t assign me any tasks for half a month and I can practice martial arts in peace for a while. The speaker was Liao Xingxin, the operations minister of the Lanfang company, who was a vice commander. The 10 martial artists present were all high-ranking members of the Lanfang company, mostly late elite martial artists. Among. Them was even Wang Qing, the deputy minister of the Lanfang operations department who had met Lin Chen before and was Wang Yuan’s uncle. Hearing this, Liao Lanqian looked at the fleeing herd in the distance. Not yet, the task given by Tianning city is to eliminate or drive away this herd of wild boars. Another vice commander level golden swallowing wild boar has escaped, if it runs a thousand miles away from the forward base and doesn’t return, that would count as a successful drive away. If it hasn’t run far, we still need to kill it to complete the task. As Liao Lanxin spoke, the other martial artists nodded in agreement. They were in the beast battlefield of Tianning City, which served as the base for Tianning City. The so-called beast battlefield was actually a permanent passage. Beasts from another world could continuously come through the passage to the Blue Star Wilderness and martial artists from the Blue Star Wilderness could also cross over to the other world through the passage. Therefore, the beast battlefield was not fixed in any one world. If the passage had just formed and the Blue Star martial artists had not had time to. react, and a horde of beasts crossed over, then the beast battlefield would be on the blue star side. The beast battlefield of Tianning City had been cleared of beasts on the blue star side by the Southern Alliance Army in earlier years. It was a situation where the beast lines had been pushed back to the other world. This passage was guarded by the Silent Corps, whose headquarters was on the blue star side, stationed there year-round to form Tianning City. Since the Silent Corps was guarding this permanent passage, they certainly could not always stay on the blue star side guarding against beasts crossing over. Such passive defense, with battles occurring on the Blue Star every time, would cause too much damage to Tianning City, thus forces like the Silent Legion will establish forward bases on this side of the Otherworld through passages, attempting to resolve battles with the invading ferocious beasts here. This is the origin of the ferocious beast battlefield. The Otherworld is vast and boundless, many times larger than Blue Star, and no martial artist from Blue Star has ever traversed the Otherworld or measured its size. High-level martial. Artists from Blue Star habitually refer to it as the Other Continent, corresponding to the Wilderness Continent of Blue Star. The Other Continent is expansive and borderless, with almost no ordinary wild beasts, at the very least. All creatures are of the primary ferocious beast level. However, due to the sheer vastness of the region, not every area of the Other Continent is densely populated with high-level ferocious beasts, the martial energy indifferent. Regions here also varies in strength. Areas with too weak energy are unsuitable for high-level ferocious beasts to live in and will not produce high-level elixirs and materials. The passage guarded by the Silent Legion in Tianning City connects to a region of the other continent where the highest active ferocious beasts are merely at the vice -captain level, with the occasional appearance of captain-level beasts. This permanent passage is considered relatively low-level among all the passages linking the other continent to the wilderness continent. Therefore, the Silent Legion, which is located in the southwestern corner of the Hundred Cities Alliance and has relatively weak strength, can also guard it for decades. In the southwestern area of the Wilderness Continent, Tiangue City and Tianfu City also guard similar passages. Xiehe City and Xionlong City have them as well, but their level is half a tier lower, with ferocious beasts they’re only reaching the vice-captain level at most. However, Even in the lower-level regions of the other continent, the richness of resources and the concentration of martial energy are incomparable to those iron ore towns, and coal mine towns held by the Lan Fong Company. After all, the iron ore and coal mine towns are merely contact points with the wilderness and other continent, benefiting from the infusion of other continent energy. They have not formed permanent passages, the collision of the boundary walls between the two worlds occasionally opens temporary passages. Even if these places have completely opened passages to the other continent, the connected regions will not be of a high level. Nevertheless, they can still produce high-level materials and the overflowing energy can provide martial artists with rapid training and upgrades. One can imagine how terrifying the improvement in training efficiency would be when martial artists truly enter the other continent through the passage and can gather high-level materials. One is chiseling through a wall to steal light while the other directly digs a hole to run into the next room. The ferocious beast battlefield of the Silent Legion in Tianning City allows martial artists to enjoy a four-fold training speed. Meanwhile, a highest-level mining area on the wilderness continent only offers a three-fold speed. This is why Liao Lanjin brings the high-level executives of the Lanfang Company to farm monsters in the ferocious beast battlefield of Tianning City. A few years ago, the Lanfang Company encountered a major upheaval, resulting in the loss of ownership of Lanfang City. Consequently, they also lost the passage they originally guarded beneath Lanfang City and the ferocious beast battlefield behind it. Only some threefold energy resource mining areas located on the Wilderness Continent side remain. The company’s strength has thus significantly declined, with a large loss of high-end combat power and a severe drop in overall strength. Now, Lia Lanshin is beginning to emerge, harboring ambitions to revive the company but she must rely on the ferocious beast battlefield of the Silent Legion to gain experience. She brings the elite combat power of the company to hunt high-level ferocious beasts for precious materials while also using the forward base for rest in training. However, this is not without conditions, after all, this is the home ground of the Silent Legion, a forward base they have painstakingly managed for decades. If a small team of external martial artists enters, they must accept their control and deployment, with clear responsibilities and specific combat tasks assigned. Moreover, regardless of the resources obtained, half must be submitted to the forward base, and they can only take away half. The high-level team of the Lanfang company is currently facing such a situation. Lia Lanshin consciously rotates the elite martial artists above the mid-level within the company to bring them in for training and upgrades, leaving only the necessary martial artists to guard the safety of the company’s assets in the wilderness continent.Of course, Lia Lanshin had no way to bring the mid-level and high-level martial artists from the company’s grassroots into the battlefield. The battlefield of the Jing army was even more dangerous than that of the Demon Suppression Army. Elite beasts of the early to mid-level were running rampant and elite beasts of the late stage, as well as vice commander level ones were not uncommon. For ordinary high-level martial artists to enter, it was almost a dead end. Even in the forward base of the Jing army, the mid-level martial artists within their ranks were only responsible for menial logistical tasks. High-level martial artists needed to form teams, establish formations, and use battle arrays to have the capability to venture out of the base to deal with elite beasts. After the Lan Fong. Companies suffered a significant loss in strength, it could no longer form a high-level martial artist formation at the army level. Rather than bringing them in to become cannon fodder amidst the beast tide, it was better to cultivate them slowly in the wasteland and, once they had developed into elite martial artists, to form elite teams to come in for training. The current situation was that even though Liao Lanshin had a good relationship with the commander of the Jing army, Rao Jing, she still had to accept the rules of the Jing army. To venture into the beast battlefield of the Jing army meant accepting the tasks they assigned. Either assist the Jing army in a large-scale battle against the beast, tight or snipe and eliminate small -scale beast movements. However, the Lanfang company only had a team of 10, and generally, they wouldn’t be assigned vice commander-level tasks more than twice a month. This was why Liao Zhengxin said that after completing the golden-eating wild boar task, he could practice martial arts at the forward base for half a month without worry. Liao Lanxin wiped the beast blood off her face and watched her subordinates handle the carcass of the golden-eating wild boar. Suddenly, she felt a violent vibration from her information terminal. Confused, she raised her wrist, wiped the beast blood off the terminal screen, and opened the message. Hmm. A message. From a day ago? There were no large signal stations in the beast battlefield, only the small and medium-sized signal towers set up by the Jing army at the forward base. Not only was there no signal when far away, but even within the Signal coverage area, the weather conditions of the foreign continent affected reception. Sometimes the signal was strong, sometimes weak, and it would cut in and out. Elite group martial artist combat video? Liao Lanxin stared. At the two short videos sent from the Lanfang home, momentarily stunned. After opening the video, excitement slowly emerged in her eyes. The first video was presented from a third-person perspective, showcasing Lin Chen’s battle. Process in killing the stone club demon ape. Goodness. He’s just a high-level martial artist, yet he managed to slay an elite early-stage Stone Club Demon Ape all by himself. This Stone Club Demon Ape possesses a certain level of intelligence and can use weapons. Although it only has the strength of an elite early-stage beast, it can exert combat power not weaker than that of an elite mid-stage. After watching the entire process, Liao Lanshin’s eyes sparkled. With excitement. What’s wrong, Sister Lanshin? What handsome guy are you watching so intently? Is there a spark? Liao Xingxin noticed something unusual and hurriedly approached to ask. Seeing this, Liao Lanxin extended her hand. To tap her information terminal against Liao Xingxin’s terminal. You take a look for yourself. Speaking of which, this Lin Chen was discovered by your uncle. If we’re talking about fate, you have a deeper connection with him. The martial artist discovered by my uncle? You mean the one who joined the elite group last, what was his name again? Liao Xingxin tilted her head and thought hard but couldn’t recall for a moment. She wasn’t responsible for. the training department’s affairs so she had only glanced at the announcement at the time and didn’t pay much attention. Liao Xingxin was a vice commander level martial artist and had been fighting hard on the battlefield of Tianning City for some time. She hadn’t returned to the wasteland in a long time. Whenever Liao Lanxin went out, it was she who was responsible for leading the team on this side of the foreign continent. Liao Xingxin opened the video to take a look and suddenly exclaimed, it’s him, Lin Chen from the Xia Duo Shop. Wow, this is really something. I remember my uncle once told me in a message that this person is not even 20 years old, not even 18, right? Liao. Jungxin’s eyes widened in disbelief, staring intently at the terminal screen. I thought at the time that reaching the realm of a high-level martial artist at such a young age meant I had firmly established my starting point on the path of martial arts. Before the age of 25, there was a great hope of reaching the elite martial artist realm, keeping pace with those prodigies from me. So, looking at it this way, was my previous prediction still wrong? Liao. Jingxin raised his head, looking at Liao Lanxin with immense shock. Yes, you were wrong on both counts. First, your information is not very accurate. The training department has already collected his physical samples for verification. And he is only 16 years old. Liao Lanxin corrected him. What? Is that true? Liao Jingxin’s eyes widened even more, nearly popping out of his head. Secondly, your judgment was also mistaken. He is not someone who has the hope. of advancing to elite martial artist before the age of 25, but rather at the age of 16, he kills elite ferocious beasts as easily as chopping vegetables. Although he is not yet an elite martial artist, his potential is even greater than that of elite martial artists. When Liao Lanshin said this, her eyes sparkled with extreme excitement. That’s great. Sister Lanshin, you are also on the verge of a breakthrough and need to reclaim some of our things. Now the elite group has found such a talented martial artist. If you successfully break through and can gain a voice in the Hundred Cities League, we can reclaim a lot of what originally belonged to us. Liao Xingxing beamed with joy, his face lit up with happiness. Hearing this, Liao Lanxing cautiously glanced around, seeing that others were not paying much attention to them. Only then did her expression soften, revealing an unmistakable joy. Yes, it’s been so difficult, the burden has always been on me, relying entirely on my breakthrough to gain a voice. Now, with such a talented martial artist assisting, we can start from the Hundred Cities League and gain more influence from the alliance. Liao Lanxin paused slightly at this point. However, it seems that Lin Chen’s performance this time has caught the attention of the War Wolf Company. Even this time, Lin Chen’s solo battle against elite ferocious beasts was instigated by the people from the War Wolf Company? Those cunning old wolves, I don’t feel reassured, they might come up with some bad tricks. Liao Xingxin glanced at Liao Lanxin, nodding in agreement with her description. of the War Wolf Company. So, Sister Lanxin, what are you planning to do? I plan to bring Lin Shan to the Ferocious Beast Battlefield in Tianning City. With only half a year until the Hundred Cities League, I will keep him by my side, allowing him to focus on training and improving his martial arts realm. Now he is only a high-level martial artist but has the strength to fight elite low-level ferocious beasts. Let him come to thee to train, with a four-fold energy boost, let’s see if he can break through to the elite realm in half a year. After hearing Liao Lanxin’s words, Liao Xingxin’s eyes also lit up, sparkling with excitement. She paused for a moment, clearly envisioning some scenes in her mind. The participation requirement for the Hundred Cities League is for young martial artists under the age of 25, as it is essentially established to prevent excessive consumption of combat power between factions. If there were no age restrictions on martial artists, each side would send their strongest forces to engage in chaotic battles, rendering it meaningless. Even within the Hundred Cities Alliance, those under 25 who can reach the elite martial artist level, even if only at the early elite level, are extremely rare. Only a few top megacities can cultivate such exceptional talents. If Lin Chen can slay elite ferocious beasts at the high-level martial artist stage, what kind of combat power will he possess once he truly reaches the elite realm? Would he be able to kill a deputy commander as easily as chopping vegetables, and would he even dare to challenge the main commander? Such a figure. Entering the Hundred Cities League would surely sweep away the seed martial artists from those mega cities. The Lanfang company would gain immense fame. But sister Lanxin, you want to bring him to the ferocious beast battlefield. In Tianning city? He is just a senior martial artist after all, and here we can see vice commander level ferocious beasts only a few times a month. Isn’t that a bit too dangerous? Liao Xingxin thought for a moment and couldn’t help but express his concerns. There has never been a precedent for Lan Phan Company to bring senior martial artists into the ferocious beast battlefield. The Jing Army Corps, due to guarding this battlefield, had no choice but to send a large number of senior martial artists to form a battle group, but in fact, the casualties were still quite heavy. The losses were significant. However, a city like Tianning, with a population of over a million, could barely balance such losses, as long as there were no large-scale beast disasters impacting the passage. Hearing this, Liao Lanchin also pondered seriously for a moment before saying, I feel that it’s even more dangerous for him to stay outside. The people from Battle Wolf Company definitely can’t sit idly by while we possess the nuclear weapons of the Hundred Cities League. If they are pushed too hard, they can do anything. At worst, we can bring him in, and the two of us can take turns guarding him, fully responsible for his safety, allowing him to practice martial arts with peace of mind using the energy of the foreign continent. Liao Lanchin said this and then raised her wrist to check. The video. Moreover, he seems to have a lot of divine power but his swordsmanship is really not that great. It looks like he relies purely on brute force and speed to win, brutally killing elite ferocious beasts. Aren’t you? Just practicing sword techniques? Once he comes in, you can take the opportunity to teach him our Lanfang company’s ultimate sword techniques before the Hundred Cities League. Liao Xingxi nodded in agreement. Yeah, indeed, his. Swordsmanship is quite poor, it seems like he’s using a broadsword like a firewood stick. But the more this is the case, the more it proves his potential is extraordinary. If his swordsmanship improves, wouldn’t his combat power increase exponentially? Hey, why do I remember my uncle saying that Lin Chen seems to use a dart gun? Did I remember it wrong? Liao Lanxin replied, maybe he used a short gun before and then changed weapons. I’ve seen some. Of his information, he rose from the bottom of the wilderness and you know that ordinary people at the bottom of the wilderness mostly use dart guns with no other options. Let’s do this, you teach him swordsmanship and try to get. him to reach the entry level or small success before the 100 cities league. Liao Lanchin said, sending a message on the information terminal. I’ll have him wait for you at Lanfang building, you go out now and bring him in. No. I’ll go pick him up myself, I still feel a bit uneasy about that old man Tian Wentao. Element Town Mining Area, Lanfang Base, in Xioming US Training Room. Realm, Senior Martial Artist Potential, 1826 Cultivation Method. Body Refinement Decision, Mastery 3666-10 ,000. Game level 3 slash consumption level 2 slash automatic aura combat technique, overlord spear technique, mastery 3665 slash 10,000, flash strike level 3 slash spear light level 2 slash critical hit level. One in just these two short days, Lin Chen’s proficiency has increased by nearly 400. A game level 3 means that practicing martial arts can yield four times the original benefit, allowing him to gain four basic proficiency points in one hour. However, the training room where Chiu Mingyue is located is actually the only triple training room of Lan Fan Company in Element Town. This means that while training in Chiu Mingyue’s training room, Lin Chen can triple his proficiency. Gain, reaching a shocking 12 points of proficiency per hour. The triple training room is really great. 12 points of proficiency in 1 hour, 120 points in 10 hours, 180 points in 15 hours. To advance from senior marshal. Artist to elite martial artist, it only requires 10,000 proficiency points, I can go from zero to full in two months. Lin Chen was filled with shock, muttering to himself. It’s a pity that this triple training room is not for my exclusive use. As the only triple training room in Element Town, it was originally shared by Chief Instructor Chiu Mingue and the head of the company’s mining protection team. However, both of them were extremely busy with work, leaving very limited time for usage each day. Therefore, Lin Chen, as a person prohibited from going out, ended up with more than 10 hours of usage rights every day. Even so, Lin Chen was already somewhat reluctant to leave. Lin Chen, pack up, we’re going to Lanfang building. Zhou Mingue suddenly walked in and said, ha, why? Why are we going to Lanfang building? Am I not participating in the elite group training anymore? Lin Chen was caught off guard by this sudden statement. You don’t need to participate in the elite group training assessment anymore. You’ve already been directly promoted to graduate from the elite group, Xiomingue said, her eyes revealing a hint of complex emotions. As the chief instructor of the elite group, she was like the principal of this training class. Now, a student was graduating early. Such a situation had been quite rare before. No way, I still want to compete for the top three. And win a year’s usage rights for the triple training room. Lin Shen had just experienced the triple training room for two days and was still not satisfied. Xiao Mingyue was somewhat speechless but patiently explained, graduating. Early means you are already the designated first graduate. Moreover, you won’t be able to use the triple training room here in Hwangzhou. In the future, you will have a better martial arts environment and a broader space. President Liao will personally take you under her wing, and the senior team will guide you throughout your martial arts progress. Lin Chen exclaimed, I will live in President Liao’s dormitory and train in her training room? Xiao. Mingyue was taken aback, the statement sounded a bit awkward and off. However, she still nodded. If you want to understand it that way, it’s pretty much the same. The real situation is that President Liao will take you to the real. Beast Battlefield, where she and some company executives also train and gain experience. Lin Chen’s attention was captured by the words Beast Battlefield and his eyes couldn’t help but light up. He had heard of this for a long time. Was he really going to get involved now? Director Lin Chen, your company position information has been updated, please check it promptly. Director Lin Chen, your martial arts realm registration has been updated, please check it. Promptly. The Land Cruiser was driving steadily towards Lan Fong building. Lin Chen sat in the backseat feeling the information terminal vibrating frequently and raised his wrist to see a series of notification messages. What’s up, Brother Jing? Is there a change in the itinerary? Do we not need to go to Lan Fong building anymore? The co-driver, Peng Xiaosi, curiously turned to look at Lin Chen, his eyes full of confusion. The driver, Wu Yuan Guan, also. slowed down the car, waiting for Lin Chen’s instructions. Lin Chen shook his head, his gaze firm and his tone calm, I’m going to Lanfang building. President Liao will come to pick me up to the beast battlefield after she finishes her tasks in the next couple of days. This matter has been confirmed and will basically not change. When I go to the beast battlefield, you will continue your training in the youth training camp at Lanfang building, which has much better conditions than Iron Mat Mountain. At least there will be plenty of high-level beast meat. As Lin Chen was speaking, the information terminal vibrated again, popping up new messages. Director Lin Chen, you’re elite. Ally weapon approval meets the exchange conditions and has been automatically approved, please check it promptly. Director Lin Chen, there are new welfare rights changes for your Lan Fong home, please check it promptly, brother. Jing, why does your terminal keep buzzing, making it seem like you’re in a heated chat with someone? Ah, it can’t be that sister XINR is chatting with you, right? Pong Xiaosi suddenly exclaimed as if he remembered something. Hearing this, Lin Chen couldn’t help but raise his head in glare fiercely at him because this guy was chatting with his sister using Lin Chen’s account, he really sent the message to the personal terminal. After shooting a glare, filled with killing intent at Peng Shosi, Lin Chen carefully opened the message to examine it. It’s nothing much, just a notification that I’d been transferred out of the elite group and switched departments. Lin Chen saw that. His file at Lan Fong House had officially changed from a martial arts member of the company’s training department elite group to a member of the operations department’s overseas expansion group. Overseas expansion group? What a strange name. The operations department I used to know was just the mining protection team, hunting team, and so on. Then Lin Chen noticed that his original position in the company was at the deputy director level, and now it had officially been upgraded to director level. This seemed to imply some benefits like a higher base salary, better uniform materials, and higher specifications for beast leather armor. However, Lin Chen hadn’t paid much attention to this before, so he wasn’t very clear. Director level? The hierarchy of Lan Fang Company is quite different from those capital companies I knew in my past life. It’s much simpler and more efficient here. The heads of major departments. Report directly to the boss, and below them are deputy directors, while the director level exists just below the deputy director. Logically, the director level should require elite martial artists or above to hold the position. Right? Lin Chen flipped through his personal file again. His martial arts realm was still listed as advanced martial artist but there was a note in parentheses. Enjoying the treatment of an elite martial artist. It seems that the aftermath of me killing the stone stick demon ape has been noticed by the company, which assumes I possess the strength of an early elite. So my treatment and position have been upgraded. Upon seeing this, Lin Chen suddenly realized. No wonder he hadn’t received a response when he wanted to apply for a free elite-level spear before. But just now, it had automatically gone through. It turned out that his position rights had been met. This saves me a trip, I can directly fill in my request information inside Lan Fong House and the headquarters processing plant will create it according to the demand. After having the company, everything was completely different from Lin Chen’s previous life. In the wilderness, everything was fully covered, including food, accommodation, and expenses, making many things simpler. Therefore, in this change of information, what Lin Shin valued most was actually the elite level weapon order. Application that had been approved along with it. Lin Shin filled out the elite level weapon parameters according to his requirements on the demand list. 500 pounds. Modular, 5 meters long, but can be disassembled into a 3 meter. Short gun for use. Ah, the strength and toughness of the gun barrel and the gun head just needs to be sturdy. Lin Shin pondered for a moment filling out the demand list. He had the gun-like characteristic, so he wasn’t too. Concerned about the sharpness of the gunhead, he only emphasized being sturdy and durable, with enough weight. Jinggu, Jinggu. Pang Xiaoxi’s voice suddenly rang out, abruptly interrupting Lin Chen’s rhythm of filling out the information. Lin Chen slowly raised his head, a hint of confusion in his eyes, and said, no, they said to let me return to Lan Fang building and wait, someone will come in the next couple of days. Midway through his words, Lin Chen suddenly stopped. He had already understood the deeper meaning behind Peng Xiaosi’s question, as Wu Yuenguang had quickly parked the jeep. A black armored vehicle was blocking the road a little over a hundred meters ahead. Several agile, martial artists were either crouching or standing on top of the armored vehicle. What was alarming was that their gazes were all focused on the jeep Lin Chen was in. They definitely aren’t here to pick us up, right? Peng Xiaosi looked at Lin Chen’s expression, seemingly understanding something. Lin Chen’s face instantly became serious, and he nodded heavily. At this moment, he could clearly feel the overwhelming killing intent and a strong sense of crisis. The identity of the other party was almost self-evident. Not to mention, Lin Chen had already clearly seen the silver-gray wolf head emblem on the armored vehicle. Wu Yuan Guang also quickly realized the situation, swiftly shifting the jeep into reverse, preparing to turn around and escape. People from the war wolves. Damn it, are we really tearing our faces off? This is the transport route connecting Element Town to Iron Mine Town in Lanfang building. They’re. Ambushing here, what’s the difference between this and directly causing trouble at Lanfang building? Wu Yuan Guang’s face was filled with anxiety as he whispered angrily. Lin Chen’s expression was as still as dead water as he. Pressed the emergency contact for Chou Mingyue on the terminal. He then reached out and tightly grasped the gear lever of the jeep. Lin Chen resolutely shook his head at Wu Yuan Guang. You’re right, they really are tearing their faces. Off, so they must be fully prepared. Running away is basically impossible. Their target is me. Let me out of the car. Upon hearing this, Peng Xiaoxi and the other’s faces changed drastically, filled with urgency. Jinggu, you. Know the other side must be fully prepared, that’s extremely dangerous. Yet Lin Chen stubbornly shook his head. It’s very dangerous, you can’t help for now. I’ve already contacted instructor Chiu Mingue, you should go back and guide. Horror. Lin Chen sensed an extreme danger emanating from the armored vehicle across from them. The level of danger was far greater than that of the stone stick demon ape. Lin Chen understood that when elite warriors sprint with all their might, their instantaneous speed is much faster than an off-road jeep. In battles above the elite warrior level, trying to escape like last time with Chen Zhenggua was almost impossible. Lin Chen slung his gun bag over his shoulder, leaped down from the jeep, and waved his hand to the others, signaling them to go back and fetch reinforcements. Wu Yuan Guang and the others exchanged glances, their faces pale to the extreme, and with the gritted teeth, they turned the car around. They knew that in a battle of this level, their involvement would only become a burden. On a distant hill. Boss, are we not going to take care of that vehicle? A wolf warrior asked. No need to worry about it. Just a few intermediate warriors. There are plenty of people like that in Lun Phan Company. Like leeks, cut one batch after another, never fully harvested, and they won’t amount to much, at most, just a dish. Whether we kill them. Or not, it has no practical significance. The training minister of the wolf shook his head. After speaking, he turned to a middle-aged warrior in gray-brown military uniform beside him. I heard the general has some conflicts with. This kid from Lanfang? This time, I took the liberty of inviting the general to the wilderness for a good show. The warrior in gray-brown military uniform glanced lightly at the old wolf and then turned his gaze back to the distant. Road. Lanfang Company’s elite warriors. Lin Chen. The warrior in gray-brown military uniform suddenly smiled and shook his head. Private disputes are private disputes, they’re just small skirmishes. You brought me here, merely wanting me to share some of Lan Phan Company’s counterattacks in anger. But you can’t use this as a favor, I still need to negotiate the military procurement contract with our city defense army. Clearly, this warrior was a shrewd person. He had dealings with the Wolf Company regarding weapon transactions, and regardless of any conflicts or grudges, he didn’t want other matters to affect normal trading negotiations. The old Wolf couldn’t help but smile. Upon hearing this, as the other party had hit the nail on the head. The reason for bringing the other party here to watch from a distance was partly due to the fear that the commander of the Wolf Fang camp might not be enough insurance, and to create a posture of raiding. On the other hand, it was indeed to involve the other party in facing Lan Fang company’s counterattack together. Alright, don’t keep the general waiting too long. Notify the Wolf Fang camp to. Start, it’s just a slightly tricky high-level warrior. Handle it quickly, we still need to go back and discuss the military procurement contract with the general. The old wolf waved his hand. On the road, Lin Chen stopped about a hundred meters from the armored vehicle and no longer moved forward. The two sides silently stared at each other for several seconds until someone finally broke the silence. You are the warrior from Lanfang Company’s elite group, right? Lin Chen did not speak, but his sharp gaze scrutinized the situation of the five people across from him. For advanced martial artists, all at the level of seasoned high-level warriors, and they were quite young, after learning. Some of the rules of the Hundred Cities League, Lin Chen could deduce that these four martial artists were definitely members of the Wolf Fang camp of the War Wolf Company. In Lin Chen’s eyes, these four were nothing more than targets. That could be easily taken down. Even if they were warriors from the Wolf Fang camp, it made no difference. Lin Chen had absolute confidence in this regard. He quickly made a decision in his mind and then shifted his gaze away from them. Instead, he focused on the martial artist sitting at the front of the armored vehicle. This was a young man in his 30s, dressed in an exquisite officer’s uniform and draped in elite beast leather armor. It was this person, who brought Lin Chen a sense of crisis far greater than that of the stone stick demon ape. You look so young, you must be an elite group martial artist. You guys killed my senior brother last time, who would’ve thought you’d end up like this, trapped here with us and our master. Today, I’ll take your head to honor my poor senior brother. The little wolf Thong, seeing that Lin Chen did not respond, insisted on finishing his lines. There was no other reason. This was meant for the recording camera, leaving behind information that could be defined as private revenge in the future when the Hundred Cities Alliance squabbled. Upon hearing this, Lin Chin finally withdrew his gaze from the elite martial artist. The identity of the opponent was almost obvious, at the very least, he was someone like an instructor from the Wolf Fong camp. The little Wolf Fong was still putting on a show. They kept saying they wanted revenge, but weren’t there several elite group martial artists in Element Town? What a coincidence that they managed to block him right after he stepped out. Lin Chen now understood that Xiao Mingyue’s worries had indeed come true, the War Wolf Company had completely torn their face off without regard for anything. It was even more serious than what Xiao Mingyue had feared. The opponent dared to venture deep into the territory controlled by the Lan Fang Company, daring to strike even in the 100-kilometer journey. Their purpose was to eliminate him in advance. At this moment, it could be said that this was the most dangerous situation Lin Chen had faced since his debut. His mind was in a chaotic state, yet it was rapidly working, desperately thinking of countermeasures. He had been able to slay the stone stick demon ape but later learned that the stone stick demon ape was merely at the early stage of the elite realm. At most, it could simply use weapons, making it slightly more troublesome than an average early elite. And now, temporarily ignoring the four little wolf fong members, this wolf fong instructor was conservatively estimated to be at least at the mid-elite level. In terms of proficiency, Lin Shin could only be considered a mid-high-level martial artist at best. There was a complete realm difference. How could he break the deadlock? Lin Chen instinctively tightened. His grip on the soul-cutting broadsword, his eyes flashing with light, involuntarily aiming at the little wolf fawn who was speaking. He looked at the 4-meter short gun in his hand. Your acting is terrible. Stop it. Aren’t you just here to kill me? Be honest. To be honest, I want to kill you too. Hmm. The little wolf fawn was momentarily taken aback. These lines were memorized in advance. He originally thought that Lin Chen, in such a situation. would either break down mentally, be filled with despair, or cry out for mercy. He never expected the other party to be so tough? Before Lin Chen’s words had even finished, as he spoke halfway he had already begun to move. He charged. Towards the armored vehicle across from him. The little wolf fawn hadn’t even had time to react when Lin Chen was already within 50 meters. Heh, brave. The little wolf fawn couldn’t help but shake his head. Even though he already. Knew that Lin Chen had the strength to slay the stone stick demon A, he still had three senior high-level martial artist teammates standing behind him, the chief instructor of the Wolfong camp was still standing. He was not the least bit intimidated. There was absolutely no reason to feel any worry or fear. Although Lin Chen’s charging posture looked extremely fierce and his momentum was quite extraordinary, the chief instructor of the Wolfong camp from the front of the armored vehicle saw Lin Chen begin his charge. He couldn’t help but stand up, grabbing a short staff wrapped in elite-grade alloy that was beside him. He knew in his heart that he was the main force to intercept Lin. Chen. The little Wolf Fong members were merely there to play the role of loyal brothers seeking revenge. M.M. Just as it was shown in the video, just as the operations department analyzed. This kid has a lot of brute strength, but his combat skills are lacking. He’s actually holding a simple knife, yet striking a pose as if wielding a spear. The chief instructor of the Wolf Fong camp thought to himself as he observed Lin Chen’s stance. He couldn’t help but shake his head. After all, he was just a senior martial artist with a solid foundation. It felt like overkill for the company to send him to take down such a character, any captain of a mining protection team or even an ordinary instructor would suffice. This matter might even become a stain on his career, a classic case of using a cannon to shoot a mosquito. You all step back a bit. The chief instructor of the Wolf Fong camp had just turned his head, wanting to tell the little Wolf Fong members to step back and not interfere. He felt that no matter how incompetent the opponent was, they were certainly not something these little wolf fong members could handle. He didn’t want them to get hurt under his watch, that would be even more embarrassing for him. What he didn’t expect was that just as he turned his head, a major incident occurred. But he watched in shock as the little wolf fong member who had just spoken to Lin Chen, less than 5 meters away, was suddenly split in half. One half of the body flew right at his feet. The blood seemed to have a slight delay in that moment and then it sprayed all over him. The chief. Instructor of the Wolfong camp suddenly looked up and saw a figure that should never have appeared in the place where the little Wolfong member had been. Lin Chen, drenched in blood, was holding the simple knife and a chopping. Stance with one hand, while the other hand had grabbed the little Wolfong member’s short gun. Lin Chen also looked at the chief instructor of the Wolfong camp and on his blood-soaked face, there seemed to be a smile, as if saying, Hello, hi, here I come. How is that possible? He was still dozens of meters away. How did he rush over in an instant? In the blink of an eye, this question flashed through the chief instructor’s mind. Bang. Instinctively. Swinging the short staff, he deflected the simple knife that Lin Chen had thrown. What the hell? Why did he throw his weapon? The chief instructor of the Wolfong camp was even more bewildered. The previous question still lingered in his mind when Lin Chen made another move that left him utterly confused. However, the chief instructor had no time to think. His mind was instantly filled with a surge of anger. What a huge embarrassment. Even more humiliating. Then using a big gun to bully the small was that he had used a big gun and still let the opponent kill one of the little wolfong members. Die. The short staff transformed into a shadow directly cleaving through the air, producing a series of sonic booms as it whistled toward Linchen. Linchen gritted his teeth, his eyes fixed on the incoming staff shadow, and inwardly cried out that it was bad. The feeling was several times stronger than that of the stone. Stick demon ape. Indeed, a strong opponent above the elite mid-level. He gripped the short gun tightly with both hands, using all his strength to block upwards. With a loud clang, the short gun collided violently with the short staff. A tremendous force traveled down the gun barrel, causing Lin Chen’s arms to go numb, his palms to split, and blood to instantly stain the gun handle. His body involuntarily slid back several meters, leaving two deep marks on the ground with his feet. Fortunately, the little wolf fong’s short gun was made of high-grade alloy, if it had been Lin-Chan’s own tiger stabbing short gun, just now, with a single blow, he was directly interrupted and split into a mess. Along with his gun, the chief instructor of the wolf fong camp snorted coldly, kid, do you dare to oppose me? You’re asking for death. With that, he swung the eyebrow-level staff again, the wind from the staff fierce, attacking Lin-Chan like a storm. Lin-Chan knew he couldn’t take it head-on, so he flashed his body, trying to dodge this ferocious attack. However, the chief instructor of the Wolfong camp was extremely fast, the staff shadow following him. Closely. Lin Chen felt a blur before his eyes and the eyebrow level staff was already smashing down on his shoulder. He hurriedly turned sideways, using the barrel of his short gun to block. Another loud metallic clash echoed, the short. Gun bent under the impact, and Lin Chen was sent flying, crashing heavily to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood. Oomph, dying struggle. The chief instructor of the Wolfong camp pressed forward relentlessly, giving Lin. Chen no chance to catch his breath. Lin Chen struggled to get up from the ground, enduring the pain, and gripped the short gun tightly again. The chief instructor of the wolf fawn camp laughed maniacally and attacked once more, the force of the staff incredibly fierce. Lin Chen suddenly turned his head, casting his gaze towards the other little wolf fawn members not far away. He knew very well that facing a mid-level elite warrior he was at a significant disadvantage and could not confront him head on. Even if he managed to grab a high-grade alloy short gun, he could only rely on surprise attacks to have a slim chance of victory. However, after switching from the wooden knife to the short gun, Lin Chen’s combat skills could be fully unleashed, allowing him to perform at 100%. He would never admit defeat. Just when Lin Chen drew first blood, he had forcibly activated the characteristics of the Overlord. Done technique with the wooden knife, completing a sudden displacement and unexpectedly launching a sneak attack. At that moment, the chief instructor of the Wolf Fang camp was distracted, not seeing the specific situation clearly. But the other three little Wolf Fang members witnessed it all, nearly scared out of their wits. Following the chief instructor, they had seen him forcibly take a head, instantly killing a Wolf Fang member. Fortunately, the fallen wolf. Fang had been wielding a short gun, which suited Lin Chen’s needs. No matter who Lin Chen targeted just now, that person was undoubtedly doomed, with no chance of escape. The three little Wolf Fang members were still trembling with. Fear, without the chief instructor’s reminder, they had already seen the situation and fled far away, moving to over a hundred meters away. One of them seemed to have a vivid imagination, putting himself in the role of the fallen. Wolfong, his legs still trembling uncontrollably. If it weren’t for seeing the chief instructor of the Wolfong camp already engaged with Lin Chen, they might have run off without a trace, not daring to look back. Now, seeing the chief instructor firmly in control, relentlessly beating Lin Chen, the pale faces of these little Wolfong members barely regained a hint of color. They glared at Lin Chen with wide eyes. Lin Chen turned to look at one of the little wolf fong members, their gazes colliding. He read a sense of fatalism in the little wolf fong’s eyes, as if saying, you’re dead. Lin Chen remained calm. Just now, after being knocked away by the chief instructor of the wolf fong camp, he had gotten very close to this little wolf fong member upon getting up, close enough to be only 40 to 50 meters away. And Lin Chen’s first characteristic of the overlord gun technique, flash strike, had a flashing distance of exactly 40 meters. Now, the chief instructor of the Wolf Fang camp was relentlessly pursuing Lin Chen, striking down with one staff after another, each blow more fierce than the last. Even with the high-grade alloy short gun in hand, Lin Chen did not dare to take the third blow head-on. He needed to dodge to create some noise to distract the chief instructor, slightly disrupting the opponent’s attack rhythm, revealing a bit of a flaw. And the little wolf, Fang member in front of him, looking at Lin Chen with a you’re dead gaze, was precisely the source of the distraction Lin Chen needed. This move, Lin Chen had used many times before. On the battlefield, in the blink of an eye, from the moment Lin Chen was sent flying, the chief instructor of the Wolf Fang camp pursued closely, to Lin Chen selecting the little Wolf Fang as his target to IT all happened in an instant. A faint smile appeared at the corner of Lin Chen’s mouth as he looked at the little Wolf Fang. He returned the gaze with a look. Whether I live or die is still uncertain, but you are definitely dead. Flash strike. At the moment when the Wolf Fang’s chief instructor’s club was. About to come down, the gust of wind even stirred Lin Chen’s hair wildly. Lin Chen decisively activated the flash strike ability. Hmm. The chief instructor of Wolf Fang had already shown a sinister smile and it seemed he could already envision Lin Chen’s head being smashed open by his blow. But in the next moment, the head that should have been under the club had actually vanished? Bang. Dust flew up and sparks scattered everywhere. The chief instructor of Wolf Fong didn’t have time to retract his club, which came crashing down onto the ground where Lin Chen had originally stood, creating a pit about a meter wide and over ten centimeters deep. Sand and stones flew, creating quite a scene. However, the chief instructor of Wolf Fong blinked, his face filled with confusion. Can he still fly away? Where did he go? Bang! But not far away, a familiar sound of flesh being crushed reached the chief instructor’s ears, as if answering his doubts. He suddenly turned his head. Sure enough, not far away, a little wolf fong had already turned into a rain of blood, scattering everywhere. The first wolf fong was split in half, while this one was directly blown to pieces in one go. This was Lin Chen’s first time using a firearm after upgrading flash strike to level 3. The weapon was a perfect match. In terms of speed and might, it was superior. Lin Chen charged towards the little wolf fong in a thrusting motion, not skewering it like a string of gourds as he had imagined, but instead smashing it to pieces along with the gun. Such a scene made not only the chief instructor of Wolf Fang’s heart tighten and momentarily dazed but even Lin Chen himself was somewhat astonished. However, Lin Chen was somewhat mentally prepared and recovered much faster than the chief instructor. He turned to look at the other party and noticed their momentary, dazed and sluggish movements. This was the flaw. Now was the time. Flash strike. After all, the chief instructor of Wolf Fang was a seasoned elite warrior. Although he was a bit stunned, it was only for a moment. Immediately, he reacted. Quickly, looking at Lin Chen with a hint of surprise in his eyes. It was not fear, just a bit of astonishment. No wonder. So the other party has mastered such an unusual gun technique. That first time was a sneak attack. Wasn’t it? The chief instructor instinctively glanced at the short gun in Lin Chen’s hand. In the videos, his swordsmanship seemed clumsy, as if his combat skills were a weak point. So, the real combat skill he has been practicing, is gunplay. Earlier, he must have picked up a simple knife just to make do because he didn’t have a suitable short gun? The chief instructor of Wolf Fong instantly connected these dots. It made sense. How could such a young, genius warrior, with the body of a high-level warrior, slay elite low-level ferocious beasts? It was impossible for him to have a weak point. How could he have advanced body refinement skills but poor combat skills? Only if he originally specialized in gunplay could it be explained. This was also why he first killed the armed little Wolfong to grab the short gun. It was also why the first thing he did when facing the chief instructor was to throw away the simple. Knife. This gunplay is indeed peculiar, unheard of. It seems to involve some bizarre changes that can only be touched upon at the level of legendary sync techniques. Could it be? The chief instructor of Wolfong’s heart. Tightened it first, then he slightly shook his head, denying his own speculation. If the other party truly had any connection to a saint, they wouldn’t come to the southwestern border as an elite warrior of the Lan Fang Company. This reasoning was akin to Principal Wang not going to work as a reserve cadre in a Foxconn workshop. However, the peculiarity of this gunplay lies in its strangeness. If he had used it to ambush me the first time, perhaps I would have fallen for his trick without any defenses. The other party might have had a chance to injure me. But now, heh, as long as I’m prepared, this move of his isn’t a big deal. The chief instructor of the Wolf Fong unit, internally dismissed Lin Chen’s sudden strike. After all, he’s just a high-level martial artist. Facing me is like a three-year-old child facing an adult. The chief instructor believed he had seen through Lin Chen’s reliance. A three-year-old child, even with a sharp blade in hand, could pose a threat to an adult. However, as long as the adult was willing to respond, they would always find a way to counter it and easily take the child down. Although these thoughts were numerous, they merely flashed through the chief instructor’s mind in an instant. At that moment, the chief instructor saw Lin Chen move and charge towards him. Even though one end of the chief instructor’s staff was still deeply embedded in the ground, he was in no hurry. He understood very well that Lin Chen’s strange movement technique was, after all, just a type of movement. It wasn’t some kind of celestial technique or magic, nor was it true. Teleportation. It was probably just a way to shorten the distance that a martial artist would normally take two seconds to cover to half a second or even a third of a second. The chief instructor of the Wolf Fong unit, unhurriedly lifted. his staff preparing to wield it in front of his chest. He had already discerned that the strength of the opponent’s strange movement lay in the movement itself. It couldn’t exponentially increase attack power or lethality, at most. It could only unleash the lethality of an early elite. Having trained for many years, the chief instructor had reached the late elite stage, and his staff technique had been mastered to a high level. He wouldn’t dare say he was one with the staff, but he was quite confident in his defense. In a third of a second, he was confident he could execute the next move, creating an impenetrable barrier in front of his face to block the opponent’s strange assault technique. As long as he blocked the opponent, he could then take advantage of the moment when the opponent’s technique was hindered and strike that little head into his chest. The chief instructor’s face, having briefly experienced the confusion from the last time his staff missed, quickly shifted to an expression of assured victory. In his eyes, he had already seen through the opponent’s methods as if he had grasped the opponent’s life and death. But a very. familiar sound came. The chief instructor was slightly taken aback. This was the third time he had heard this sound in such a short time. Each of the previous two times this sound had occurred, it meant that a little wolf fong had been killed by the opponent. It was the sound of flesh being pierced or cleaved by a weapon. Damn it, could the target not be me again? Which unfortunate little wolf fong was killed this time? The chief instructor instinctively thought of this. If that were the case, it would be terrible. As the chief instructor of the Wolf Fong unit leading four of the top martial artists in the camp to ambush a high-level martial artist only to have the opponent kill. Three of them. Even if he killed Lin Chen this time, it would be hard to write a report when he returned. The chief instructor of the War Wolves glanced out of the corner of his eye and saw that the remaining two Little Wolf Fong members were still standing well in the distance. Lin Chen had not appeared beside them. Thank goodness, as long as the Little Wolf Fong members are alive. The chief instructor felt a slight relief. Wait. what kind of look are the little wolf fong members giving me they seem very shocked the chief instructor’s heart tightened again the little wolf fong members seem to be staring at my chest in shock he belatedly looked down at his chest a beam of light pierced through his chest at this point the chief instructor’s heart couldn’t care about the tension or relief anymore an unbearable sharp pain suddenly surged through him it felt as if he had just been released from bullet Time of feeling an incredible force rushing towards him, it was as if he had been violently struck by a dump truck overloaded with dozens of tons of ore. Commander Wolfong felt himself flying, the body of a late -stage elite marshal. Artist was subjected to a tearing force so powerful that it strained every nerve cell in the air. His heart felt as if it were being pressed hard against by that overloaded dump truck. But, Commander Wolfong could no longer hold it in, and a mouthful of old blood sprayed from his throat, swirling through the air. Wasn’t he supposed to take half a second to dodge over here? I didn’t misjudge. But no one told me that his weapon extended by dozens of meters halfway through his dodge. And this immense force, this penetrating power, even the gun intent that is constantly tearing at me. This is gun energy, this is gun momentum. Why? Bang. Crash. Commander Wolf Fong was struck by Lin Shen’s sudden attack in gunlight, his chest pierced directly through, flying backward over 10 meters. After spilling a pool of blood, he crashed heavily to the ground, rolling twice before staggering to his feet. At this moment, the once-spirited Commander Wolfong was now disheveled, covered in blood, looking like a demon. This was still thanks to his years of combat experience. Just at that critical moment, he had slightly tilted his body. Avoiding having his heart directly shredded by Lin Chen’s gunlight, which saved his life. Commander Wolfong wore an expression of, the world is too magical, this is unreal. He looked at Lin Chen in disbelief and shouted, this. Is gun momentum, this is gun energy. This is a realm only accessible to techniques above the great accomplishment level. How is this possible? Even if you practiced gun techniques in the womb, you couldn’t achieve such accomplishments. At such a young age, Commander Wolf Fong was hysterical, filled with indignation. If this were a game, encountering such a situation, there would be no doubt that the opponent was cheating. He would report it directly and demand a ban. How do you know that my mother explained gun manuals to me during prenatal education? Lin Chen chuckled. Commander Wolfong had already suffered severe injuries, although he still had half a life left, his strength had diminished significantly, posing little threat to Lin Shen. If he had been at his peak, Lin Shen would have needed to use some tricks to distract him before engaging in battle. Now, he could directly crush his opponent. Although, Commander Wolfong mentioned some terms that Lin Shen had never heard of, Lin Shen was not curious enough to ask. After all, he had already mastered gunlight and could continuously upgrade it. What was there to be curious about regarding? something he already possessed? Lin Chen smiled and swung his short gun again. ZZZZ. A 20-meter-long beam of light erupted from the tip of the short gun, resembling the animation effect of a lightsaber igniting in Star Wars. This time, Lin Chen held nothing back and revealed his cards. Since you Wolf-Fong camp brothers share such deep bonds, Lin Chen flashed forward with a thrust. Separated by yin and yang, missing each other daily, crying is not a solution. I’ll send you to reunite. A family should be together, either all in the Yang realm or all in the Yin realm. The already half-disabled Commander Wolf Fang had no way to resist Lin Chen’s gunlight. Even if Lin Chen only used gunlight and not the sudden attack, he couldn’t withstand it. As the ancients said, an inch longer is an inch stronger. Lin Chen’s strength was not just a few inches, but dozens of meters stronger. After a few rounds of clashing, Lin Chen stood at a distance and directly knocked the Chi Mai staff from Commander Wolf Fang’s hand, effortlessly severing the tendons in his hand. There was no suspense left. Lin Chen charged forward, delivering a series of brutal strikes, turning the scene extremely bloody and violent. He decisively sent him to meet his beloved disciple. Oh no, the commander has fallen in battle. One of the young Wolf Fong soldiers seemed unable to accept reality. Screaming in despair, the two little wolf teeth were stunned. They simply couldn’t believe that a sure kill, a fight where the strong preyed on the weak, had led to such an utterly unacceptable outcome. Woosh, woosh. Too short. Guns ended the confusion and unease of the two little wolf teeth. Don’t make a fuss, everyone dies, and you will die too. Isn’t that normal? A family was neatly arranged, including them. In the distance, on the mountain top, there, were still some people who hadn’t reacted, including the bewildered old wolf from the training department. He rubbed his eyes, unable to believe what he saw in the distance. It seemed he doubted whether his eyes were malfunctioning, no longer trusting his naked eye, and snatched the binoculars from his subordinate to observe. After two seconds, the old wolf confirmed that there was only one person standing in the arena. He couldn’t help but take two steps back, clearly feeling very unsettled, truly unsettled. It seemed like the world had a bug. Physics, the realm of martial arts seemed to have vanished. A high-level martial artist had killed an elite late -stage martial artist. Is this the good show you said you wanted me to see? The gray-brown military-clad martial artist was stunned for a long time before slowly speaking. General, the old wolf said softly, but he didn’t know how to explain. His mind was. A chaotic mess, utterly helpless, extremely confused. Seeing this, the military-clad martial artist did not continue to mock or ridicule him. Instead, he looked at the old wolf from the training department with a serious expression. Are you sure this person is Lin Shen? This person, can he really be just a high-level martial artist and exert such powerful combat strength? Can he even cross a major realm to kill an elite late-stage martial artist? The old wolf smiled bitterly, General, how could we possibly get this wrong? As the saying goes, the ones who know you best are often your enemies. General, you also know that we have had long-standing grievances with the Lan Fong Company, basically always in a state of war. If it weren’t for the alliance rules suppressing us, we would have fought until only one force remained. Since the alliance does not allow forces to engage in large-scale wars, the Hundred Cities League is the key battlefield. The elite group of the Lan Fong Company is preparing for the Hundred Cities League, so we spare no effort in intelligence gathering on the elite group of the Lan Fong Company. It cannot be. Wrong. The military-clad martial artist nodded in agreement with the old wolf’s statement. But then, his brows furrowed tightly, deeply, and tightly. His eyes flickered with complex emotions. After pondering for a moment, the military-clad martial artist looked up at the old wolf. What are you planning to do now? Aren’t you going to take action and kill the opponent? After hearing the words of the military-clad martial artist, the old wolf’s expression was. Dazed, clearly showing some entanglement and hesitation. The military-clad martial artist, seeing this, couldn’t help but sneer. He guessed that the other party wanted to kill someone but was concerned about some alliance rules. It was. A situation of wanting to have it both ways, tying their own hands and feet. As a member of the military, he looked down on such indecisiveness and weakness. A martial artist should be decisive in killing. So, are you planning? To hide here and watch, waiting for the other party to swagger away after checking the corpses of your wolf teeth camp, and then you go collect the bodies and clean up? the military-clad martial artist provoked again, but the old wolf still couldn’t make a decision. To be honest, the stronger Lin Shen’s display potential, the more important he was to the Lan Fang company. If the old wolf took action himself and couldn’t even find two perfunctory reasons to justify it, he was truly afraid that Liao Lanxin would directly come to his door and smash his head against the wall. Liao Lanxin might not be able to do anything to the war wolf company, but if Liao Lanxin really killed a training minister. of the war wolf company tion wentao might not really fight to the death with the other party whom hesitating will not lead to great achievements the military transferred warrior observed the old wolf’s demeanor and couldn’t help but let out a low grunt let me honestly confess something to you i indeed have a grudge against this kid he killed one of my relatively obedient and sensible adopted sons back in ending town but the feud between him and me is not important what matters is that i need to tell you your intelligence about him is incorrect and incomplete When the military-clad warrior spoke about this, his expression was serious to the extreme. Upon hearing this, the old wolf realized that the other party was not mocking or joking. He couldn’t help but listen intently. The military-clad warrior continued, What I know that you don’t is that when he killed my adopted son, he was still just an intermediate warrior. And my adopted son had already been a high-level warrior for two years. And that incident happened just a couple of months ago. Do you understand what this means? The old wolf blinked upon hearing. This, an intermediate warrior killing a general’s adopted son, it seemed he couldn’t piece together any meaningful information. It was also hard to connect this with Lin Chen in front of him. The military-clad warrior knew that. This was hard to believe and difficult for people to associate. He continued, you didn’t expect this, did you? This means that this Lin Chen, who under our very noses killed an elite late-stage warrior as a high-level warrior, is a miracle. Perhaps his ability to kill enemies across levels isn’t even the most shocking miracle. The most shocking part is that he transformed from an intermediate warrior to a high-level warrior in just one month and on that basis killed an elite late-stage warrior. Am I being clear? Do you understand? The last sentence from the military-clad warrior was almost a low roar. The old wolf’s face changed dramatically upon hearing this. How is that? Possible. How is that possible? In one month, even if he advanced from an intermediate warrior to a high-level warrior, it could be said that he had a solid foundation before. But in this one month he could at most have just begun. To touch high level warrior status and he would have to be at the bottom among high level warriors. How could he possibly complete the advancement in such a short time and still kill an elite late stage warrior across levels? Impossible, absolutely impossible. The old wolf felt as if the world was playing a huge joke on him. Either that or the military clad warrior was pulling his leg. He kept muttering that it was impossible, absolutely impossible. The military-clad warrior then took the binoculars from the old wolf’s hands and carefully examined Lin Chen who was handling the corpses on the battlefield. Nothing is impossible. I have one more piece of intelligence that I can’t confirm is true or false but if I tell you, it might shatter your worldview even more. The old wolf looked at him upon hearing this, what intelligence? Through the binoculars, the military-clad warrior had already seen Lin Chen’s appearance clearly. His eyes narrowed, and he slowly lowered the binoculars, saying, After my adopted son died, I had my subordinates investigate this matter. This Lin Chen is suspected to be a local from within the jurisdiction of Tian Gui City, having risen from the remote southwestern mountainous border. Half a year ago, at least a year ago, there was no such person at all. He, very likely only started practicing martial arts within the past year and rapidly rose to become what he is now. Upon hearing this, the old wolf couldn’t help but shove his hands into his hair, scratching his scalp fiercely. He felt a bit of a tingle on his scalp. General Ouyang, you can’t be. Joking with me, right? In just a year or even half a year, a poor local from a remote area has actually grown to become a powerful warrior comparable to an elite late-stage warrior? It’s no wonder the old wolf was so skeptical. He. Himself was only at the elite late-stage, probably at 80% progress. He might be a bit stronger than the chief instructor of the Wolf Fong camp, but he was still some distance from the deputy commander, and he might not even reach that. Level in this lifetime. For this little achievement, he had squandered more than half his life, spending over 20 years practicing martial arts. Now someone is telling him that someone else has reached his level in just a year and a half? This is ridiculous. Old Wolf Joe, are we very familiar? Old Wolf shook his head. He was actually the head of the war wolf training department and did not directly handle weapon sales. They couldn’t be considered very familiar. Do you think I’m very idle? Old Wolf shook his head again. The other party, as the real deputy commander of the city defense army in Tian Gue City, not only had a martial arts realm as a deputy commander but was also the second in command in the city defense army system of Tian Gue City. Of course, he couldn’t be very idle. Then why would I make fun of you? The military -clad warrior said in a deep voice. Actually, I can’t believe this matter is true myself until I saw this person’s actions with my own eyes today. The military-clad warrior suddenly turned his head and stared seriously at Old Wolf. This person must die, do not hesitate for a moment. Now, immediately. Right away. Kill him. The military -clad warrior almost roared. Old Wolf was intimidated by his momentum and couldn’t help but take a step back. Haven’t you figured it out yet? This person has already reached the top 10 level. Among the younger generation of martial artists in the Hundred Cities Alliance, he shouldn’t be appearing in the Southwest, especially not in the Lan Fong Company. If the other party can grow to this level in just a year, if we. Give him another year or even half a year to grow. What height will he reach then? Maybe by that time, even you and I will only be able to look up to him, and we won’t even have the qualification to face him. Perhaps, the lawn. Fong company will even see the emergence of a Liao Lanshin, or even someone surpassing Liao Lanshin. Seeing old wolf’s indecisive demeanor, the military-clad warrior couldn’t help but roar. By then, with your relationship with the lawn. Fong company, will you have any good outcomes? The military-clad warrior had one more thing he didn’t say. Tian Gui City had always supported the War Wolf Company over the Lan Fang Company. So if the Lan Fang Company does well, not only will the War Wolf Company suffer, but Tian Gui City will too. And one more thing, his adopted son was killed by the other party. Even if he wasn’t thinking about avenging his adopted son, who could guarantee that if the other party rises in the future, they wouldn’t use his adopted son’s matter to trace back to him? To cut the grass and eliminate the roots? Offending such a talented martial artist carries too much danger in cost. Moreover, they had already offended him. Heaven has eyes, allowing him to encounter this at a critical moment before the other party truly rises to a point where he needs to look up to them. Then he must seize the opportunity to interrupt the other party’s path to rise. Old Wolf Chio. The speed of the other party’s rise may be our only chance right now. In the future he will definitely be kept close by Liao Lanshin and it will be too late to act. What are you still hesitating about? Rather than worrying about those broken rules of the alliance, are you not afraid that Lan Fong will produce two Liao Langsons crushing your wolf den in an instant? Don’t forget, your war wolf city took Lan Fong’s Lan Fong. City, your contradictions are almost irreconcilable. As the military-clad warrior spoke passionately, he couldn’t help but grab old wolf’s shoulders and shake him. Old wolf seemed to be somewhat awakened by the shaking, analyzing. The stakes. He muttered, then, should we kill him regardless of everything? The military-clad warrior nodded emphatically, yes. Kill him. He suddenly looked up towards the direction of Element Town, where dust was rising on the distant skyline, and the roar of a jeep engine could be faintly heard. The military-clad warrior said to Old Wolf, it should be the elite martial artists from Lan Fong Company’s Element Town coming over. Even so, this is our only chance. Old Wolf Joe, you go hold off the people from Element Town. I will personally meet Lin Chen, and this is for avenging my adopted son. My adopted son truly died at his hands. This is a personal grudge. Even if you are. Concerned about the alliance’s attitude, the alliance can’t find fault with it. On the road, Lin Chen was carefully cleaning the battlefield warriors generally seldom carry their belongings while on the move. In fact, Lin Chen’s main task was to tidy up everyone’s weapons. He gathered them all together, opened the back door of the war wolf armored vehicle, and stuffed them inside. Since he had snatched the high-grade alloy shotgun from the little wolf fong, he also tossed the wooden knife in. The spoils mainly consisted of weapons, ferocious beast leather armor, and the armored vehicle. After a bit of organizing, Lin Chen was left with only a high-grade alloy short gun and the chief, instructor of the Wolf Fong’s iron staff. Lin Chen carefully examined the staff in his hand, weighing it. Despite the staff being made of an unknown type of wood, it weighed no less than 400 pounds. This is an elite alloy. Weapon. Lin Chen exclaimed in astonishment. But thinking about it, it made sense. Its original owner, the chief instructor of the Wolf Fong, was an elite warrior himself. Moreover, he appeared to be an old fellow who had stepped into. the elite warrior realm for many years. It was only natural for him to possess an elite alloy weapon. My custom-made high-grade alloy weapon hasn’t arrived yet, and I’ve ended up with an elite alloy staff. And this high-grade alloy short gun, which contributed significantly in the battle, was also obtained through killing. Lin Shen couldn’t help but question his life choices. His previous thoughts and actions were all wrong. Weapons should be dropped by monsters or obtained from killing enemies and looting corpses. Relying on himself to spend time and effort and pouring vast resources into crafting was nowhere near as easy as killing and looting. Lin Chen weighed the staff in his hand again. With this weight, it wasn’t too easy for him to handle, after all, he was still some distance away from being a proper elite warrior. He was merely relying on his balanced attributes and using the overlord spear technique to fight monsters beyond his level. Moreover, even if Lin Chen were to advance to the elite warrior realm, he still wouldn’t be able to use this short staff. Deep down, Lin Chen preferred weapons with blades and points. After all, he had deeply cultivated the overlord spear technique, which could only adapt to this type of weapon. Even though the long wooden knife was also a two-handed long weapon with a blade, it lacked a point. In Lin Chen’s hands, it sealed away most of his strength. Perhaps, this staff isn’t completely unusable. I customized an elite alloy weapon, if I modify this staff, it might just become the handle of an elite spear. This is sturdy and durable high-grade wood. which should save a lot of manufacturing time for the elite spear. Lin Chan inserted the staff into the gun pouch on his back. Although this thing was not suitable, in a real fight, wielding it wildly like a mad dog would still be more damaging than the tiger stabbing technique. Or, tomorrow when we meet up with General Liao, I could ask if Lan Fang Company has any staff techniques or similar. I could learn a staff technique on the fly. But if that’s the case, the style would be somewhat different from what I initially envisioned. Linchen had originally imagined himself wielding a spear as his main weapon for close combat, carrying a few short guns on his back for ranged attacks, clearing small monsters, luring them, or chasing down those who fled in panic. If he truly found a good weapon and learned a new combat technique, then the gun pouch on his back would look quite peculiar. Who knows, in the end, Linchen might end up carrying a variety of weapons, resembling a walking armory. However, Linchen had an automatic training aura, so upgrading combat techniques wasn’t a big issue. It was just that extracting various traits to max level could be a bit challenging, but it didn’t matter. Lin Shen could still focus on spear techniques, while other combat techniques could just be maxed out as needed, prioritizing a full stock. Suddenly, Lin Shen felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, every hair on his body standing on end like sharp steel needles, and his forehead felt as if it were being pressed down by a heavy Wolfong club, especially on his forehead, and intense and extreme. Tearing sensations suddenly surged, traveling along the bridge of his nose, all the way to his mouth, chin, and chest. This feeling was like a two-dimensional flat photograph, with someone holding a sharp utility knife, continuously slicing along the outline of the figure depicted. An unprecedented sense of crisis struck him like a mountain pressing down. Lin Chen’s heart felt as if it had been pulled from a bottomless isobus, trembling uncontrollably. There was no time for any thought. Lin Chen couldn’t care less about demeanor or posture. He immediately rolled frantically on the spot. He kept rolling, desperately tumbling. His only goal was to distance himself from this terrifying sense of crisis as far away as possible. Even if it was just one meter away from his original position, the suffocatingly intense sense of crisis could be slightly alleviated. Boom. Rumble. A massive explosion roared, accompanied by a torrent of flying sand and stones and billowing smoke, erupting violently from the very spot where Lin Chen had been standing. Even having dodged several meters away, Lin Chen was still hit by an incredibly strong shockwave. He was. Violently thrown back nearly 20 meters. Lin Chen didn’t dare hesitate for a moment, after landing he quickly rolled to dissipate the impact and immediately stood up. His short gun was tightly held in front of him, his eyes wide, open, staring fiercely at the core of the explosion. The figure that appeared in Lin Chen’s pupils was a martial artist dressed in a grey-brown high-ranking officer’s uniform. One hand gripped a blade even larger than a broadsword, which could almost be called a guandao. It resembled a Qinglong Nienyue Dao to some extent. The martial artist held the guando, still maintaining a posture of swinging the blade down. The ground beneath the blade had already been gouged out as if struck by a large -caliber missile forming a massive pit. The martial artist also raised his head and turned to look at Lin Chen, a flicker of surprise and intense killing intent flashing in his eyes. I really underestimated you. Your body’s reaction and crisis prediction are surprisingly not inferior to that of elite martial artists. The officer’s eyes were as cold as ice, and he spoke in a bland tone. Lin Chen looked at him in shock just. From the other’s attire, he could tell that this was not a martial artist from the Wolf Warriors Company. Jin Ma Army. Lin Chen exclaimed softly, revealing the other’s identity. In fact, compared to the martial artists from the Wolf Warriors Company, Lin Chen had initially dealt with the Jin Ma Army. He was very familiar with this uniform, only it was more complex and exquisite than the one he had previously seized, indicating that the other party’s rank and position were higher. at least three or four floors above, far exceeding Lin Chen’s current limits. Since you have called out my identity, then you should also know why I have come. You should know that dying at my hands is not a loss, all because you saw death yourself. The military-clad martial artist’s tone carried a sense of indifference, as if he were a god looking down upon the masses, delivering a noble decree. In fact, he indeed had such capital. Facing Lin Chen at this moment, Lin Chen did not respond, only furrowing his brows tightly, staring fixedly at the other. The disparity in strength was so vast that it made him extremely uncomfortable. As for the other’s background and the reason for seeking him out, Lin Chen had some understanding in his heart. Hmm. Not speaking. It seems, your memory isn’t very good. Let me remind you, on that day at the east city gate of Andingtown, you killed my adopted son. Hmm. At such a young age, your heart is quite dark. You even wiped out my adopted son’s entire family. The military-clad martial artist said slowly, raising the guandao in his hand, slowly turning it towards Lin. Chen. The deliberately slow movements and cold tone exerted immense pressure on Lin Chen, also striving to elevate his own stature. Lin Chen indeed felt this heavy sense of oppression, unable to help but feel dry-mouthed, licking his. Lips, the voice rasped, Vice Commander of Tian Gui City, Ouyang Chong Tian. In that moment, Lin Chen had completely confirmed the identity of this person. Sure enough, everything has its cause and effect, you reap what you sow, this. was yet another causal line formed after he had settled matters with the Chen family that day. The throwing spear Lin Chen had shot out when he first entered the scene had finally struck him at this moment, trapping him in such a dire predicament. Since you recognize me and understand this cause and effect, then do not blame me for using my strength to bully the weak, and do not struggle excessively, just immediately offer your neck for death. Oh Yang. Chong Tian said coldly, slightly raising his broadsword. With a hum, a red flame unexpectedly ignited on the broad blade of the sword. It crackled and popped. Lin Shen immediately felt as if the air around him had been ignited, becoming scorching and thick. Breathing became somewhat difficult. This is the blade’s aura. The previous second, the chief instructor of the Wolf Fong camp mentioned that this is a technique that can only be executed with commander level strength combined with advanced combat skills. I didn’t expect Ouyang Chong Tian to barely ignite a weak blade’s aura. Lin Shen thought to himself deeply shaken, although he had used his external aid to unleash the spear’s aura. To kill enemies more than once, this was still the first time he faced a similar combat skill from an enemy, even if it was just a simplified version. He never anticipated such a powerful sense of oppression. He didn’t know how many times Ouyang Chongtian’s blade’s aura could enhance his combat power. You’re still hesitating, unwilling to offer your neck for death. What are you still hoping for? What are you waiting for? Oh, are you still hoping for? Support from Element Town? Ouyang Chongtian seemed to be addicted to showing awe, maintaining the tone of a superior deity. However, he slightly turned his head to look behind Lin Chen. Lin Chen’s expression changed slightly, and he couldn’t help but turn around. This was not a trick by Oh Yang Chong Tian, given his strength, there was indeed no need for deceit against Lin Chen. Because in the distance behind Lin Chen, there truly came the sounds of shouting and fighting. Lin Chen’s heart tightened. He knew that the chief instructor Chiu Mingyue had been blocked. Moreover, even if Chiu Mingyue came over, she might not necessarily be Oh Yang Chong Tian’s opponent. There was still a small level. Difference between them. Give up your futile struggle. No matter how outstanding your talent, how remarkable your abilities, in the end, you are merely a high-level martial artist. Even if you can unleash the combat power of an elite martial artist, facing me is like comparing clouds to mud. To die today at the hands of a vice commander like me, to perish beneath my Tsung Yui Blade’s aura, is also a privilege, it won’t bury your name as a genius. Oh Yang. Chong Tian raised his broadsword, the red blade’s aura crackling, as if the air itself was burning. He had perfected this act of arrogance and he was ready to strike. Lin Chen gripped his short gun tightly, preparing to fight back. In his heart, he actually felt no confidence. Perhaps the only thing he could rely on at this moment was the tenfold critical hit feature. But damn it, that was only a 50% chance to trigger. When he faced the chief instructor of the Wolf Fang camp just now, he hadn’t successfully triggered it. Now, facing Ouyang Chong Tian, relying on this unreliable probability was truly disheartening. He he. How laughable, a mere vice commander, desperately trying to show off in front of a high-level martial artist? Just when Lin Chen felt utterly hopeless, his mind racing yet still foggy, unable to think of a way to escape, even convinced that he was doomed this time, a somewhat familiar, melodious voice, which sounded like heavenly music at this moment, rang out. That vice commander of yours has barely reached his realm after more than 40 years, does he even have the right to speak? That ridiculous half-meter long. Blade’s aura of yours, which could be extinguished by a gust of wind, how dare you bring it out to show off. Boom. A violent silver light, like a streak across the sky, surged forth. Bang, Odyang Chong Tian had originally prepared to strike. Lin Chen with his broadsword, but in a moment of panic, he urgently redirected it, positioning it in front of himself in an attempt to protect his face and chest. The silver light was as swift as thunder, crashing violently against. The blade of the broadsword. In an instant, a deafening sound of metal clashing erupted, resonating like a great bell, seemingly shaking the entire area into a buzzing hum, creating a strong resonance. The sound left people’s eardrums. Ringing incessantly, making their heads feel as if they might explode. Lin Shin felt as if his entire body was being pierced by countless steel needles, leaving him numb and in pain. Oh Yang Chong Tian had lost the lofty demeanor. He had just moments ago, now he was in a state of utter disarray, his body flying backward like a cannonball. Moreover, he ultimately failed to completely block that silver light. Not only was he sent flying by the tremendous impact, but the silver light also slid off his blade, directly piercing through his left shoulder. Blood gushed out like a fountain, creating a shocking scene. Ouyang Chongtian’s tumbling form in midair appeared extremely tragic, clearly. Showing that his left arm hung limply, barely connected by some flesh. If it weren’t for the deputy commander’s incredibly strong physique, that single blow might have shattered half of his body into pieces. Cough cough. Ouyang. Chong Tian crashed to the ground, rolling several times before barely managing to steady himself. Earlier, when facing Lin Chen, he had viewed himself as a god high above. But now, he felt as if he had been forcefully trampled into the dirt and dust. Mud, dust, and weeds covered his face, his hair was a mess, and he looked utterly disheveled. However, he had no time to care about any of that. Instead, he supported himself with the broadsword, raised his head, and looked at Lin Chen’s left side in horror. Liao Lanxin. Ouyang Chong Tian shouted hoarsely. His tone was filled with an indescribable mix of emotions, shock, fear, anger, and lingering dread, all present. Oh, and there was a hint of. Tremor in his voice. That was due to his arm being broken, blood flowing profusely from his shoulder, causing him pain. Isn’t it just me? Liao Lanxin’s tone was much lighter, as if to say she had arrived just in time, not a moment. Too late. Lin Chen couldn’t help but turn his head. Indeed, it was the striking woman he had met earlier at the Lanfang building. At this moment, she stood less than 5 meters away from Lin Chen holding a fully metallic wenglong, silver spear, slightly ahead of him, facing Ouyang Chong Tian directly. Sensing Lin Chen’s gaze, Liao Lanxin turned back and gave him a look, signaling that with her around, everything was under control. No. Liao Lanxin, what do you mean by this? You dare to strike at me? You represent Lan Fan Company, officially declaring war on Tiang Wiching, fully opposing my demon suppression army? Ouyang Chong Tian’s expression was as dark as the bottom of a pot, his voice. Extremely cold as he spoke. Faced with Liao Lanxin, he knew he was no match for her. In this situation, he could only seek excuses from these aspects. Ha ha. Oh Yang Chong Tian, are your ears sandwiched between your buttocks? Do you not understand where you are right now with that pig brain of yours? You ambushed the core executives of Lanfang Company on the transportation road built solely by my Lanfang Company. Liao Lanxin said casually. Besides, I can represent Lanfang Company. What are you even? Can you represent the demon suppression army of Taianguiching? Does your military leader agree with your boasting? Liao Lanxin took a step forward, raising the wenglong silver spear. As if she was about to strike. Liao Lanxin. This boy killed my adopted son, it is only natural for me to seek revenge. Since you are here, I will naturally give you face, this matter will be overlooked, and I will not trouble. Him again. I have no intention of targeting your Lanfang, I have no grievances with you or Lanfang. You cannot lay a hand on me. Ouyang Chong Tian leaned on his severed arm, but was forced to take a few steps back by Liao Lanxin’s slightly shifting aura. He felt a surge of panic in his heart and hurriedly shouted. Whether it was the previous Wolf Company or Ouyang Chong Tian himself, the only concern in their plan to eliminate Lin Chen was the potential angering of Liao Lanxin afterward. However, now the worst-case scenario had occurred. Lin Chen had not been killed, yet Liao Lanxin had seen him clearly. The objective had not been achieved, but their intentions had already been exposed. This had equally provoked Liao Lanxin. In the entire southwestern region, although the Lanfang Company was not very powerful and its territory was gradually being encroached upon by the Wolf Company, Liao Lanxin, who had risen, in recent years, could be considered one of the small giants in the southwest. She could even communicate with the commander of the Demon Suppression Army on equal terms. This kind of fury was something that neither the old wolf of the Wolf Company’s training department nor a deputy commander of the Demon Suppression Army could bear alone. At this moment, Oh Yang Chong Tian could only invoke the name of the Demon Suppression Army and attempt to reason with her. He tried to alleviate some of Liao Lanxin’s anger. He killed your adopted son, and you seek revenge on him. I can understand that. Liao Lanxin indeed stopped in her tracks, pausing for a moment. However, before Oh Yang Chong Tian could see a glimmer of hope in his eyes, she added, but the target of your revenge is my adopted brother, and I was the one who intercepted him at the time. You and your adopted father share a deep bond, I can accept that you seek. revenge on my adopted brother now we siblings share a deep bond as well i cannot stand to see my brother being bullied so if i kill you you must accept it a playful glint appeared in liao lanxin’s eyes as she looked at oh yang chong tian oh yang chong tian’s face instantly turned pale despair flashing in his eyes he had seen unreasonable people and those who could be reasoned with but he had never encountered such absurdity such chaotic reasoning he is clearly a newcomer to your company, having joined for less than a few months, when did he become your deeply bonded adopted brother? In fact, it wasn’t just Ouyang Chong Tian who felt that Liao Lanxin was being unreasonable. Even. Lin Chen was somewhat bewildered at this moment, staring blankly at Liao Lanxin. He himself did not know when he had gained an adopted sister. Lin Chen and Liao Lanxin, not to say they had never met, had indeed only seen each other. Once. This was their second meeting. Liao Lanxin first turned back, winked at Lin Chen, and then casually said to Ouyang Chong Tian, it’s a fateful encounter, I just recognized him as my adopted brother. Do I still need to ask for your approval, Deputy Commander Ouyang, to go through the proper procedures? Upon hearing this, Ouyang Chong Tian couldn’t help but spit out a mouthful of old blood. Liao Lanxin, you are going too far. Do you really dare to kill me? You are just a martial artist of the commander level, are you really not afraid of offending the demon suppression army? Not afraid of my commander of the demon suppression army? Odyang Chong Tian kept retreating, still, hysterically struggling and shouting. It seemed he was trying to use the commander of the demon suppression army to suppress Liao Lanxin and buy himself a glimmer of hope. However, Liao Lanxin merely smiled slightly at his words. How? Can you guarantee that, since you are in the wrong, your commander of the demon suppression army will fight me to the death for a dead person like you? Could it be that you are also the adopted son of the commander of the demon? Suppression army? Ouyang Chong Tian could hear the teasing in Liao Lanxin’s tone, but he still shouted loudly, I have followed the commander for decades, our camaraderie is deep, and even if I have no achievements, I have worked hard. The commander will definitely not sit idly by while you kill me, he will surely give me an explanation. Upon hearing this, Liao Lanxin shook her head. She seemed to have lost her patience, her interest in the conversation completely. Exhausted. Really? I don’t believe it, I want to see for myself. Liao Lanxin raised the pattern dragon’s silver spear in her hand. Boom. A spear chi dozens of meters long shot up into the sky. Just now, it was this silver spear. Chi that had crushed Ouyang Chong Tian. This time, she was prepared to directly pierce his heart or crush his throat. The spear chi. The deputy commander’s realm had just barely touched the surface. This was a combat technique that could only be mastered at the commander level. And even for commander-level martial artists, it’s not just about casually unleashing gunwaves to show off, such high damage skills also take a significant toll on them. At full stamina, one could probably only execute a dozen moves before exhausting themselves. This is one of the trump cards of the commander-level warriors. As Liao Lanxin made her move, the despair in Ouyang Chongtian’s eyes overflowed. His face was as pale as paper comparable to a corpse that had been soaked in water for half a month. He knew all too well that Liao Lanxin had made up her mind to kill, leaving no room for retreat. Liao Lanxin, how dare you? Ouyang Chong Tian roared hoarsely. Despite his furious shout, he dared not linger for even a moment, nor hesitate in the slightest. He turned and ran. The difference between the vice commander and the commander was a significant realm. The vice commander essentially still belonged to the elite warrior level. Ouyang Chong Tian was not Lin Shen who could cross realms to kill enemies. He was not a prodigy warrior. Moreover, even if he were a prodigy, the Liao Lanshin he faced was herself a prodigy. This situation was utterly unsolvable. Since the negotiations had failed, the only way out was to escape. But, the gap of a major realm, even fleeing was merely a luxury, only buying him a breath or two more. Liao Lanshin watched him flee, leisurely raising her patterned dragon’s silver spear, pointing it at his retreating figure. Without any visible haste in her steps, it was as if she were strolling through a garden. Yet, with just one step. She leaped over ten meters. That silver spear wave formed a phantom in mid-air, as if a silver dragon were vividly alive. It sliced through the air, shooting straight for Ouyang Chongtian’s back. Lin Shen admitted that this was indeed a combat technique he could not yet comprehend. Thus, even describing and depicting it felt rather pale and powerless. In less than a breath’s time, Ouyang Chongtian’s scream echoed from hundreds of meters away, and the silver dragon vanished there. After another breath, Liao Lanshin was clean and tidy, her hair not even disheveled. Casually, she walked over to Lin Chen, holding a broadsword. Little brother? Liao Lanxin’s eye sparkled with a smile. Lin Chen was still savoring the extraordinary combat techniques he had just witnessed, feeling somewhat dazed. No way, Liao, are you serious? Lin Chen thought she was just toying with Ouyang Chong Tian playing around with a silly brother-sister. Act. Liao, sister Lanxin? Lin Chen tilted his head, trying to call out. In two lifetimes, Lin Chen wouldn’t say his thoughts were particularly mature or his schemes particularly deep. but he understood the principle of climbing. The ladder. This sister was the thickest thigh he had encountered since arriving in this world. Back at Iron Felt Mountain, he had envied Chen Jinghua and Wang Yuan for having strong allies. Now it seemed it was his turn. Hey. Good. Liao Lanxin’s smile grew wider, her gaze towards Lin Chen filled with appreciation. Her eyes even glanced at the staff in Lin Chen’s hand. Look, I remember seeing you kill a fierce beast in a video, weren’t you using a simple knife? Call me sister, and I won’t let you suffer, this elite level broadsword is yours. Lin Chen instinctively took the broadsword Lia Lanshin handed over. It felt extremely heavy, and unprepared, he nearly stumbled. Hiss, at. Least seven or eight hundred pounds, nearly a thousand pounds. Lin Chen was utterly shocked inside. This weight far exceeded the staff of the Wolfong camp’s chief instructor. Lin Chen turned the hilt and saw the inscription demon. Suppressing blade carved on it. It seemed this broadsword was indeed named the demon suppressing broadsword. It matched Ouyang Chong Tian’s identity in the Demon Suppressing Army. The naming was indeed simple and straightforward. Liao Lanxin explained with a smile that Guy Ouyang Chong Tian has been an elite warrior for several decades. In the past two years, he even advanced to the level of vice commander. Moreover, he holds a significant position in the Demon Suppressing Army in Tian Gui City with a pretty high income. Whenever he has some resources, he upgrades and modifies this weapon. This great saber, in a certain sense, is already approaching the realm of true commander level. Weapons. It is definitely far stronger than the Chi Mei staff you obtained before. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s heart stirred. This great saber, much like Ouyang Chongtian’s rank, was about to cross the elite level and step into. The commander level. Customizing a weapon similar to the Chi Mei staff at cost price within the company would require a million gold dollars. A weapon close to the commander level would probably cost tens of millions casually. Right? The most crucial point is that this does not require waiting time for crafting, it is ready for use. The spoils that Liao Lanxin casually gifted were indeed quite valuable. Lin Chen initially wanted to explain that he was not someone who used a saber. He had only used one in Element Town because he lacked a suitable spear. However, he instinctively closed his mouth again. He had previously considered that he could also learn a saber technique. After all, having more skills is never a burden. In that case, thank you very much for your precious gift, Sister Lanxin, Lin Chen said with a serious expression. But… You decisively killed Ouyang Chong Tian and took his great saber. Is there really no problem with the demon suppression army? Lin Chen added, a worried look appearing on his face. Upon hearing this, Liao Lanxin’s eyes flashed. You don’t need to worry about this. I had already noticed your entanglement with Ouyang Chong Tian when he joined the elite group. At that time, I even thought about helping you deal with it so you could practice martial arts in the elite group without any worries. But that old guy Ouyang. Chong Tian, hiding and tiang witching, didn’t give me any reason to trouble him since he didn’t expose any weaknesses. This time, he brought this upon himself by coming to my territory to ambush my people. It’s like an old man drinking. Arsenic, seeking his own death. At this point, Liao Lanshin’s lips curled into a smile, a confident smile. If the demon suppression army wants to hold this against me and come looking for trouble, then let them come. I want. To see if they have the guts, haha. Liao Lanshin’s words were quite audacious. But for Lin Chen, who was under her protection, it felt particularly reassuring. It was filled with a sense of security. Just then, footsteps were heard. Behind them, the two turned to look, and it was Zhou Mingyue along with two captains of the Element Town Mining Protection Team who had rushed over. Liao Lanshin cast a questioning glance at them. Director Liao, Zhou Mingyue greeted. First, then said, the Wolf Warriors Company should still have people watching from a distance. They saw you coming and sensed something was wrong, immediately notifying that old wolf. The old wolf was decisive and turned to run. We didn’t have much advantage over him, so we didn’t pursue. Liao Lanshin nodded upon hearing this. However, the light in her eyes changed and anger gradually built up. Humph. Liao Lanshin let out a low grunt. Her anger had reached its peak. The series of bloody conflicts in recent days were ultimately instigated by that gang of bandits from the wolf warriors. They are the real culprits. Compared to the demon suppression army, that Tian Wentao from the wolf warriors disgusts me even more. Clearly seeing our elite group thriving, with talented warriors emerging, outpacing their Wolfong camp. Worried that the upcoming Hundred Cities League would affect their interests, they frequently resort to underhanded tactics. Liao Lanchin turned to Cho Mingyue and the two mining protection team leaders. You all immediately returned to Element Town, taking advantage of the fact that they’re Wolfong camp’s chief. Instructor has just died, their high-end combat power is weakened, and they haven’t reacted yet. Organize yourselves and clear out all their little cubs in Element Town. Xiu Mingyue and the Mining Protection Team leaders were taken aback, their expressions becoming somewhat serious. Liao Launching noticed their concerns and added, no need to hesitate, clear them all out for me, even if you have to take action directly. Their situation is similar to ours, those who can come to Element Town for training are all the elite from the Wolfong camp. I want to take them all out in one go and pour a bucket of cold water on their stove. Isn’t he worried about our greater advantage in the 100. Cities League? I’ll make sure they don’t even qualify to compete. Fundamentally, this can also be seen as alleviating his worries, so he no longer has to be concerned about this. Xiao Mingyue frowned tightly, her brow furrowing. Liao zone, isn’t what we’re doing a bit too outrageous. Liao Lanxin waved her hand at the words. They all came here to ambush Lin Shen, not only deploying the chief instructor but also bringing the training minister to back them. Uh, even colluding with the deputy commander of the demon suppression army. Can what we do be more excessive than them? It doesn’t matter, you all hurry up and execute the plan. If we delay any longer, they’ll react and take. The little wolf cubs back. Upon hearing this, Xiu Mingyue exchanged glances with the two martial artists behind her. Without saying more, she turned and walked back. Liao Lanxin’s words, though rough, were indeed reasonable. You all. Go ahead, after I send Lin Chen to Tian Ning City, I will stay outside for a while. If Tian Winto has any objections, I will explain it to him well, so he understands. Liao Lanxin reassured Xiu Mingyue and the others. In any case, It was just one thing, the little wolf cubs were doomed, as she said. Tian Wen Tao couldn’t protect them. Lin Shin stood by, dumbfounded, watching Liao Lan Shin make such arrangements. The shock in his heart was hard to express. On one hand, it was the shock brought by the life and death decisions of these powerful figures in the Hundred Cities Alliance. Whether it was the elite group or the martial artists from the Wolf Fong camp, they were all treasures in small places. In the eyes of ordinary people, they were even stronger than those who couldn’t be cultivated even with ancestral grave smoking. Now, with a single word, all the top talents of the Wolfong camp were to be buried. These treasures sounded no different from weeds. On the other hand, Lin Chen had long heard that Liao Lanxing had a fiery temper and was extremely protective. Last time, when the elite group’s Tian Zhang was killed by the martial artists of the Wolfong camp, it took only a few nights for Liao Lanxing to personally issue orders for revenge. Now that Lin Chen was ambushed by the other side, even the deputy commander was killed like a chick. Liao Lanxin was still not satisfied and wanted to wipe out the entire Wolf Fang camp. Liao Lanxin’s actions were certainly due to her fiery personality. But on the other hand, wasn’t it also a manifestation of her protectiveness? At least Lin Chen could truly feel that this arrangement gave him a sense of revenge. That’s right. Lin Chen was not a nice guy, he had just narrowly escaped death himself. If it weren’t for Liao Lanxin arriving in time. so he wouldn’t feel any different emotions. Just because those martial artists from the Wolfong camp were innocent or that cultivating talented martial artists was not easy. Just one word, satisfying. Liao Lanxin watched Shou Mingyue and the others leave and board the vehicle. Back to Element Town. Only then did she turn back to look at Lin Shen, noticing the complex changes in his expression. She thought Lin Shen was frightened by her earlier demeanor and quickly comforted him, Lin Shen, don’t think too. Much. I once read an old book from the past and there was a saying from a great person of that era, do you know what it said? Lin Chen shook his head in confusion. Who knows what book you read, how could I possibly know what? Famous saying you came across? Liao Lanxin smiled, the book said to treat enemies as ruthlessly as autumn winds sweeping away fallen leaves. And to treat comrades with the warmth of spring breezes. Though my temper has drawn. Criticism from many, I am sincere to my own people, you will know this better as you interact with me more in the future. Also. Liao Lanshin’s gaze shifted. The potential you have shown is quite astonishing, even if it weren’t for the Hundred Cities League. Your future achievements in martial arts are limitless. So I decisively killed Ouyang Chong Tian and will wipe out the Wolf Fong camp in Element Town. You shouldn’t be distracted or disturbed by these trivial matters, which would delay your development process. I also want to kill those with ulterior motives. To make a statement, if they dare to touch our young martial artists again, they will be touching our reverse scale. create a safe environment for you to practice martial arts. When Liao Lanxin and Ling Chen explained this, there was a gentle smile on their faces. However, a hint of loneliness still flickered in their eyes. As a young female martial artist, Liao Lanxin shouldn’t have had to arm herself in such a manner. But a few years ago, the company faced turmoil, and Liao Lanxin took over such a large power from her father at a young age, becoming the head. Moreover, with the power strength continuously declining and wolves circling, in this world she had to find a way to survive with such a large family. If one isn’t ruthless, they simply cannot stand firm. Lin Chen had never looked at Liao Lanxin. With strange eyes, upon hearing her explanation, he even keenly caught that hint of loneliness in her gaze. Lin Chen couldn’t help but feel moved. Sister Lanxin, don’t worry, I will definitely practice martial arts with peace of mind and level up as soon as possible. I must strive to secure enough rights for the company in the Hundred Cities League to not let down the company’s training in your regard, sister Lenshin. For some reason, perhaps it was a moment of impulsiveness, Lin Chen made a guarantee. He wasn’t even clear about what the Hundred Cities League was, what the rules were, or what benefits could be gained. However, Lin Chen understood one thing, especially after just facing the death threat from Oh Yang Chong Tian. He deeply realized that his strength was still too weak. In this world, there was no sense of security, he had to rely on Lan Fan Company and Liao Lanxin’s protection to seek a bit of peace. Lin Chen understood deeply that he needed to level up, continuously level up. He needed to reach at least the level of Liao Lanxin in front of him, to be fearless against the wolf heads of the warwolves and the realm of the demon. Suppression Army. Only then could he claim to have some foothold. As for the Hundred Cities League, it would just be a side matter after leveling up. Just as she said, Liao Lanxin first sent Lin Chen to Tianning City. Then she hurried. back to take charge, planning to show the War Wolves Company a thing or two. Meanwhile, Lin Shan, under the guidance of the Silent Army, entered the foreign continent through their station passage where he would train and level. Up in the Fierce Beast Battlefield, Lanfang Company and the Silent Army of Tianning City had a good relationship, their connection was similar to that between Tian Gui City and the War Wolves Company. The high-end weapon orders out. The Silent Army were all with Lanfang Company, and since the key figures on both sides had personal ties, there was no need to worry that the Silent Army would be unfavorable to Lin Chen like the Demon Suppression Army. Thus, after Liao Lanxin sent Lin Chen to Tian Ning City, she did not linger and hurriedly returned. The geographical location of Tian Ning City is east of Tian Gui City, perhaps because it is closer to the core circle of the Southern Alliance, Tian. Ning City appears to be larger in scale than Tian Gui City. If Tiangui city resembles an old county town at the foot of a mountain, then Tianning city can be considered a county-level city of the fourth or fifth tier. Although it still looks like the scale of the 70s and 80s in Lin Shan’s impression, it is also divided into an inner and outer city. The inner city is relatively well-preserved, while the outer city appears more dilapidated. Lin Shan sat in the Silent Army’s transport vehicle, passing through the outer city, carefully observing the scene. Perhaps the closer one gets to the heart of the wasteland, the more frequent the activities of fierce beasts become, and the higher the level of the fierce beasts that appear. The outer city of Tianning City has a more wasteland style compared to the in Ding Town Linchen had seen before. One can see the city standing resiliently in the wasteland of the fierce beast. Apocalypse, with towering city walls covered in mottled marks, deep imprints left by battles and time. The buildings within the city are uneven, some have already collapsed and fallen into ruin, while others are struggling to hold. dust swirls in the streets and abandoned vehicles lie scattered about. However, one can still see the figures of people moving about, despite the extreme scarcity of supplies in the market, transactions are still taking place. With great difficulty, despite the dilapidated state of the shops and factories lining the streets, faint sounds still emanated from them. In the corners of the city, one could still catch glimpses of once thriving signs, swaying precariously in the wind, as if recounting tales of past glory. This was a city struggling to survive in the apocalypse, tenaciously holding onto the hope of human existence and the flickering embers of civilization. Are fierce beasts still frequently attacking here? On the ferry, after witnessing the scene in the outer city, Lin Chen curiously asked. The driver was a mid-level warrior from the Silent Legion. Lin Chen’s strength surpassed his, and being sent by. A big shot from the Lan Fan Company, the soldier did not dare to be negligent just because Lin Chen was not an insider of the Legion. The soldier quickly explained, it’s like this, you came from the southwest, so you might not be aware. On this wasteland, the closer you get to the central area, the more frequent and intense the contact between the wasteland and the other realms becomes. In that wilderness, temporary passages can suddenly appear at any time and anywhere, and no one knows how many fierce beasts might emerge from them. However, the forces stationed in the central region can only prioritize guarding the permanent passages so their response to the temporary ones that might. appear at any moment is relatively slower. In fact, many people in the outer district of Tianning City are not registered residents of Tianning City. It’s just that the wilderness is too dangerous and people from all directions spontaneously gather near the Legion’s base to settle down. Hearing this, Lin Chen was filled with astonishment. It seemed that the suburbs outside Tianning City were more perilous, making survival much harder for ordinary people and low-level warriors. This was the situation that had formed. However, the denser the population, the more it could provoke the hunting instincts of the fierce beasts in the wilderness. Thus, the outer district frequently suffered attacks from beast packs, leaving behind traces of battle. Yet, Lin Shen seized on another key point in the soldiers’ words. Temporary passages can appear at any time and anywhere? Aren’t they only likely to open in those mining areas or resource zones, places long eroded by the aura spilling from the other realms? Has the situation in the wasteland deteriorated to such an extent? This made it seem that ordinary people and low-level warriors in the central region of the wasteland were even more at risk. To say that this area was more prosperous was merely to indicate that it was slightly better in places where large powerful legions were stationed. In Linjia village, ordinary people could at least manage to hunt and get a meager meal to survive. But here, for ordinary people to go hunting? If a passage suddenly appeared in front of them with a group of high-level fierce beasts stepping out, how could they hunt? The soldier, hearing this, also looked helpless and said, it’s truly at any time and place, completely unpredictable. There has always been a rumor, though I don’t know if it’s true. As the soldier spoke, his voice lowered, perhaps feeling that Lin Chen hadn’t asked and that he had said too much. However, Lin Chen was intrigued and pressed on, what rumor? The soldier then responded, this is all just. Here say, we lower tier folks find it hard to judge the truth. There’s been a rumor that our world will eventually merge with the other realms. Lin Chen’s heart tightened at these words. What do you mean by merge? Does it mean the other realm will join the wasteland, becoming one world? The soldier frowned slightly and said, that’s probably the idea, yes, it means no more need for passages and both sides would directly connect. But I’ve heard that the other realm is much larger than the wasteland. So saying the other realm will join the wasteland might not be accurate, it should actually be the wasteland joining the world of the other realm, becoming part of it. Lin Chen was shocked to the core, momentarily at a loss for words. If that were the case, then the existing human population in the wasteland would likely suffer massive casualties. Under the current circumstances, low-level warriors and ordinary people were already living in great difficulty. If the wasteland truly became part of the world of the other realm, then perhaps there would be no way to survive below the level of high-level warriors. The human race will become an inconspicuous species among the myriad races of the foreign lands. Perhaps because there are also masters among the human race who can gather most of the capable warriors together, they barely. qualify as one of the myriad races. However, the growth of the human race is far too slow. Unlike the ferocious beasts, which naturally grow to possess combat power, humans need to practice martial arts and require a long period of development. This disadvantage places them at the bottom among the myriad races, making it difficult to win in the war of attrition between the races and hard to stand out. Now that the human race has the wild continent as a reserved territory, the situation is slightly better, as there is still some room for development. The soldier in the transport vehicle saw that a casual rumor he mentioned had caused Lin Chen to fall into. Silence. Watching the complex expressions on Lin Chen’s face, it seemed that some pessimistic emotions were spreading. The soldier quickly explained, don’t think too much, it’s been a hundred years since the first beast. Disaster. As for the rumors of world fusion, regardless of their truth, even if they are true, it won’t happen overnight. Perhaps our generation won’t even see it. All we can do is to focus on improving our martial arts. cultivation, allowing ourselves and our friends and family to live better in this terrible world. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen shook his head, his eyes becoming clearer. He smiled kindly at the soldier. Well, he had been educated by an ordinary soldier from the Silent Legion. However, what the soldier said made a lot of sense, even if world fusion were to happen, it would indeed be a very long process. It could very well be a matter of the next hundred or two hundred years. Once the time comes, with his golden finger, Lin Chen might have already raised his martial arts strength to a terrifying level. Even if the human race of the wild continent truly becomes a member. Of the myriad races, Lin Chen could stand on equal footing with the giants of the races based on his own strength. Just like Liao Lanxin sheltered herself in front of the giants of the warwolves and the demon suppression. Army, Lin Chen could also qualify to become one of the giants of the myriad races. At this moment, the ferry vehicle had already passed through the outer city of Tianning City, gone through the inner city checkpoint, and arrived. At the entrance of the passage. Although Lin Chen was given absolute importance by Liao Lanxin at the Lanfang Company, even being taken as a godbrother he did not have much standing here in Tianning City and the Silent Legion. After he arrived, it did not cause any disturbance to the higher -ups of the Silent Legion. Instead, he went straight to the point preparing to enter the beast battlefield of Tianning City through the passage. Entrance to the passage is just ahead, I still don’t have the qualifications to enter. You hold the certificate from the Lan Fang Company, they will let you in after checking it. The passage is located in a low-lying valley, and the soldier parked the vehicle in front of the buildings at the valley’s bottom, introducing it to Lin Chen. Lin Chen looked around at the scenery surrounding the valley. The entire existence of Tianning City was established to guard this passage, making it the very center of Tianning City. It resembled the ruins of an open-pit mine. Despite the dense clusters of buildings on the surrounding slopes, some traces of past mining could still be vaguely seen. However, it made sense as the permanent passage was a product of the super-large beast-tide disasters that swept across the wild continent three times a hundred years ago. This place may have also been long infected by the ore out of the foreign lands forming a high-grade material mining area. However, after a hundred years, it had long been completely mined out. But because it is the location of the passage, and it is a Permanently open passage, the aura of the foreign lands continues to surge forth. The entire old mining site has been transformed into dense training rooms and dormitory spaces surrounding the passage, provided for the low level. Warriors of the Silent Legion to use, allowing them to practice martial arts and develop in a relatively safe environment. Once they reach a certain level of development, they are sent into the beast battlefield to make. Up for the loss as the Legion suffers in resisting the beast hordes there. This cycle continues. The martial arts forces guarding the passage may have better resources for training, but on the other hand, their responsibilities are also greater. Sometimes, if the losses on the beast battlefield are too great and a large beast tide occurs, these forces might find themselves in a deficit, leading to a breakdown among the warriors and losing the ability to guard a passage battlefield. Lin Shen waved goodbye to the driving soldier and, relying on the elite group badge of the Lan Fang Company and the personal information on his information terminal, successfully entered a tall, tower-like core building. After passing through multiple checkpoints, Lin Chin finally arrived at the entrance of the passage. Looking at the scene before him, Lin Chin couldn’t help but exclaim, is this the permanent passage? The core building of Tianning City was a seven or eight-story tower, standing like a majestic giant tower on this land. Or rather, it resembled a tower -shaped building. The ground level, presumably, housed the training rooms and dormitories for the high-ranking members of Tianning City. After all, it was very close to the passage, with a rich atmosphere of the other continent. Here, whether practicing martial arts or resting, the effects achieved would be more significant. The first floor appeared to be a simple hall. However, it was not the kind of hall used for daily affairs, instead, it resembled a spacious area like a base dock. As Lin Chen walked in, he saw forklifts frequently coming in and out, with shuttle vehicles dragging various supplies back and forth, endlessly. Materials and resources from the other continent were continuously being transported out. while industrial goods and miscellaneous supplies produced in the wasteland were also being packed and brought in. Subsequently, these materials gathered in the hall on the first floor, waiting for the huge freight elevator to transport them underground. After passing through the final checkpoint, Lin Chen caught a freight elevator. He squeezed between the goods and slowly descended. The elevator seemed to plunge into an endless dark abyss, descending several dozen meters before finally reaching the true entrance of the passage. So the passage of Tianning city is actually located several dozen meters below the ground, not at the bottom of the mine. Lin Chen’s mind faintly recalled what Li Ning had said back then. The opening position of the passage is not fixed, it does not necessarily adhere to the ground or mountain walls. It might appear directly deep underground, underwater, or even high in the sky. Sometimes, if the passage opens deep underground, hundreds or even thousands of meters from the surface, the creatures from the other continent would find nothing but rock and no way out, naturally. leading them to abandon any other thoughts. And sometimes, if the passage opens hundreds of meters in the air, ordinary beasts would fall to their deaths if they tried to cross over. Unless, by chance, a flying beast happened. To soar over, or the passage was of a high enough level to allow powerful species that could ignore hundreds of meters of height to pass through smoothly. But the passage in Tianning City doesn’t seem very convenient for large goods to come and go, does it? Why don’t they just dig it a bit larger and directly expand the bottom of the mine to facilitate the movement of large machinery? Lin Chen was filled with doubts. However, when he stepped out of the freight elevator and witnessed the legendary passage portal, along with the dozens of fully armed warriors guarding the entrance, he seemed to have some guesses in his heart. That’s right, the reason Tian Ning City doesn’t expand this opening is actually to leave a final natural defense line here. If a large beast were to encounter the opposite side of the passage and the forces guarding that battlefield were unfortunately. wiped out, leading to a surge of beasts coming over. This kind of terrain here is more advantageous for defending against the beast tide. It would somewhat hinder the influx of the beast tide. Lin Shen presented the relevant documents to the guards for inspection and successfully passed through this final line of defense, arriving at the legendary passage before him. Lin Shen looked up, carefully examining the entirety of the passage. He felt a mix of curiosity and a hint of disappointment. What lay before him was not like Illidan’s portal to the outer realm, with a massive entrance carved with exquisite stone patterns and a mysterious, intricate magical teleportation portal spinning in the middle. There was no such magical sight here at all. The IT could barely be considered a deep hole resembling a well, and its shape was rather irregular, forming an uneven circle. At its widest point, it was only about 5 meters in diameter. The area around the well’s mouth had been leveled by the Silent Legion using cement and prefabricated steel panels. Workers were operating a crane installed at the edge of the platform, continuously hoisting supplies up through the well’s opening. Opposite the crane, a pipe extended down from above ground, bending at the well’s mouth and disappearing into it, vanishing from sight. Lin Chen, seeing this scene, couldn’t help but feel curious. He approached the edge of the well and leaned down to take a look. This passage merely resembled the mouth of a well. Inside, there was neither water nor any peculiar light patterns, as one might imagine. It was simply an unfathomably deep and indescribable place. The colors were ever-changing. At times, it was pitch black, and in the blink of an eye, it would glow purple, another blink, and perhaps. It would turn green or orange, bottomless. It was filled with bizarre and mysterious hues. Am I supposed to go down from here? Lin Chen murmured to himself. Although he saw the crane continuously hoisting supply boxes from below, the fact that he couldn’t see the bottom of the well left him feeling quite uncertain. Comrade. Is this your first time entering the passage? A guard stationed at the entrance of the passage seemed to notice Lin. Chen’s hesitation and took the initiative to strike up a conversation. Lin Chen nodded, a hint of confusion in his eyes as he looked at the other man. Haha, you were lingering at the entrance, looking around, hesitant to go down. It’s obvious you’re a novice, I can’t blame myself for noticing. The guard chuckled, as he too was a senior martial artist, and thus teased Lin Chen a bit. Just jump down, as a senior martial artist, you won’t have any problems. once you enter the passage you might experience a momentary feeling of weightlessness but there’s no need to worry in the blink of an eye you’ll find yourself in another continent and the exit over there is a gentle area you won’t actually fall just relax the guard encouraged him then he picked up the walkie-talkie in his hand brothers at the transfer point in the other continent please pay attention temporarily halt the supply turnover and stop the crane as well we have a brother who is about to go through Sure enough, not long after, the crane ceased operation, and no more goods were being hoisted up completely. Clearing the passage for Lin Chen, the novice. Lin Chen cast a grateful glance at the guard and nodded, resolutely leaping down into the well. With the other party going to such lengths, it would be unreasonable for Lin Chen to hesitate any longer. Even though facing the unknown inevitably stirred fear within him, no one here would harm him. Woosh. Lin Chen felt as if his entire head had submerged in water. The noise from outside the well, the Guards’ discussions instantly became muffled, as if separated by a thick curtain of water, buzzing softly. However, remarkably, there was no suffocating sensation typical of being underwater. Breathing remained smooth and unimpeded. Yet, in the air at the tip of his nose, there was a fiery scent. It was somewhat reminiscent of the strong sulfur smell that permeates the air after a volcanic eruption. Oh, just like the smell that fills the streets. On earth after firecrackers have just been set off during the new year. This scent was somewhat familiar to Lin Chen. not only from his memories of earth but he had also vaguely caught a similar scent in the double and triple training rooms while practicing martial arts this was the scent of another continent however this time crossing the passage and stepping directly onto the land of another continent he faced the scent more directly making the experience more vivid and intuitive lynch and distinctly felt a noticeable sensation of weightlessness as if he had suddenly jumped into water his body naturally sank under the force of gravity yet it felt as if some buoyancy was lifting him in the opposite direction. Despite the guard’s earlier warning, Lin Chen instinctively panicked for a moment. His hands and feet began to move uncontrollably.At this moment, the feeling of weightlessness became even more intense, as if he were flailing about in water, his body occasionally plummeting downwards, swaying back and forth, left and right. However, the guard had also mentioned that the sensation of weightlessness would only last a short while. It was probably around 4 or 5 seconds when Lin Chen suddenly felt a jolt beneath his feet. It was like suddenly hitting the bottom of a swimming pool, the feeling of solid. Ground instantly returned. At the same time, the force coming from all directions vanished without a trace. He landed steadily on the ground. Instinctively, Lin Chen took a step forward. Whoosh, before him, a vast expanse. Opened up as Lin Chen passed through a portal and entered a huge space bathed in pale purple. Clearly, the passageway beneath Tianning City was going downwards. But the passageway on this side of the was opened on a giant. Rock parallel to the ground. After passing through the portal, Lin Chen found himself standing on a platform built against the giant rock. Is this thee? Lin Chen first looked up at the sky, searching for the source of the pale purple hue, and saw a purple sun hanging in the sky. A purple sun? This was a sight that had never appeared in or even on earth. Just this alone made Lin Chen certain that he had indeed arrived in a brand new world. Welcome to thee. Lin Chen. A female voice called out, saying Lin Chen’s name. This pulled Lin Chen’s gaze and attention back to the ground, where he looked at the speaker. It was a short-haired woman dressed in a senior executive uniform from Lan Fang Company with an elite beast skin armor draped over it. He didn’t recognize her. That was Lin Chen’s first reaction. But she was one of their own, smiling at him and greeting him warmly. It’s seemed she was an elite warrior who had received information in advance and had come here to wait for him. Although he didn’t know her, that didn’t stop Lin Chen from smiling back at her. Hello, Lin Chen brother, welcome to thee. Let me take you to our base, the conditions here are a bit rudimentary so you’ll have to make do with us. The woman smiled broadly, waved at Lin Chen, and gestured for him to follow. Lin Chen was taken aback by. Her words, hesitating as he looked at her. It seemed he had only recently recognized a cheap older sister. Not recently, but since coming to, he had only recognized Lia Lanshin as an older sister. It was a hasty decision. Why was this person calling him brother now? Perhaps sensing Lin Chen’s confusion, the woman smiled and explained, what, are you blaming me for taking advantage of you? You recognized Liao Lanxin as your older sister, right? Lin Chen nodded, although he hadn’t known her for long, it was indeed true. The gift she had given him was still in Lin Chen’s hands. I forgot to introduce myself. I am Liao Xingxin from the company’s operations department. Actually, I am also Lanxin’s cousin. Calling you brother isn’t taking advantage of you, right? Lin Chen suddenly realized. He remembered hearing Liao Xingxin’s name from Li Ming, the head of the operations department at Lanfang Company, Wang Yuan’s uncle, Wang Qing’s direct superior. Moreover, Li Ming had also mentioned that Liao Xingxin was a proper deputy commander. Just recently, Lin Chen had faced a powerful warrior of Ouyang Chongtian’s caliber. Far beyond the limits Lin Chen could currently face, he couldn’t help but feel impressed. Sister Xingxin, Lin Chen immediately complied and called out. Upon hearing this, Liao Xingxin’s smile grew. Even brighter. Calling me sister won’t be a loss, when Lanxin isn’t in thee, I’m the one leading here. In the time to come, you’ll know that while thee has many benefits and opportunities, it is also countless times. More dangerous than. From now on, I’ll look out for you. Boom. Before Liao Xingxin could finish her sentence, a loud noise erupted not far away. Whale, whale. Following that was the piercing alarm that echoed throughout. The bass. The danger she mentioned had arrived just like that, even within Thea Space, the forward base of the Silent Legion in the foreign land was not large, only about the size of two or three standard football fields. Stepping into this area, a strong smell of industrial wasteland hit the face. Looking around, apart from the massive piles of boxes and supplies near the passage, everything was in disarray. Near the giant rocks by the passage, stood two or three iron sheet factories. Their rusted exteriors flickered with a dim light under the sun. These factories appeared to be warehouses or temporary processing plants for beast materials, with a pungent chemical odor occasionally wafting out. Further out, there were more temporary buildings resembling containers. They were densely packed, some even stacked three or four layers high, as if carelessly piled like blocks, teetering precariously. These buildings were clearly the dormitories and office spaces for the forward base, making the most of the available space, with every inch of land utilized to the fullest, showing no signs of waste. The entire. Scene was filled with a post-apocalyptic industrial vibe, rough, dilapidated, yet practical. In contrast, the walls surrounding the base were built quite impressively. The walls stood 7 to 8 meters high, thick and heavy, constructed from massive stone blocks and sturdy metal plates, giving an indestructible feeling. The walls were covered with guards and turrets, which resembled the fangs of a ferocious beast, exuding a chilling aura. Their defensive capabilities evident at a glance. Just then, a loud noise erupted from one of the walls. Lin Chen and Liao Xingxian instinctively turned to look, only to see several giant flying beasts attacking the wall. Their outstretched wings darkened the sky, and their sharp claws scraped against the wall, sparking showers of fire. Their beaks were like sharp sickles, leaving deep marks on the wall with each peck. The guards roared in. Anger, launching attacks at the flying beasts. One warrior leaped high, his long knife glinting coldly as he struck at a flying beast’s leg. But the beast reacted extremely quickly, flapping its wings and sending the warrior. Flying. Fire the arrows, someone shouted loudly. Instantly, a dense rain of arrows shot towards the flying beasts. However, the feathers on these beasts were as hard as iron and most of the arrows were deflected. At that moment, a giant crossbow turret activated. A thick bolt whistled through the air towards the flying beasts. One beast, unable to dodge in time, was pierced through the wing by the bolt. It screamed as it fell, crashing to the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust. The remaining three flying beasts became wary, skillfully darting through the air to avoid the giant bolts. At the same time, they began targeting the weaker warrior guards. One beast. Suddenly dove down, as fast as lightning. A weaker guard had no time to react before being grabbed by the beast’s claws and lifted into the air. Then, the beast released its grip, and the guard screamed as he plummeted from. A great height. Another beast took advantage of the guard’s panic, using its sharp beak to peck at a guard’s head, instantly splattering blood. Yet another beast flapped its wings continuously, creating a whirlwind that destabilized the guards, making it difficult for them to organize an effective defense. The base was plunged into chaos and crisis. Elite -level flying beasts. Lin Chen exclaimed upon witnessing the might of the flying beasts. Seeing the carnage on the wall, several high-ranking warriors had already perished. Having spent too long in the wilderness, Lin Chen instinctively tightened his grip on the guando in his hand, shifting his feet slightly. Preparing to move towards the area of the flying beasts attack, Liaoxingxin reached out slightly, stopping Lin Chen. Lin Chen turned in surprise and shock to look at him, unsure of his intentions. As the vice commander, why was he not rushing to provide support and instead stopping him? Liaoxingxin noticed Lin Chen’s confusion and doubt and softly explained, there are elite late stage warriors stationed on the wall, it was just that the flying beasts attacked from above so suddenly that they couldn’t react in time. We won’t be any quicker than them if we go now, the battle will end soon. Sure enough, before Liaoxingxin could finish speaking, the situation on the wall changed. At this critical moment, an elite late-stage warrior from the Silent Legion finally made his move. He was agile, darting towards the giant crossbow like a cheetah. His gaze was firm and sharp, and his hands skillfully operated the massive weapon. With his adjustments, the crossbow roared again, and a giant bolt shot into the sky like a meteor, aimed at a flying beast. The beast, focused on attacking the guards below, had no idea this deadly strike was coming. The bull pierced straight through its body, and the powerful impact sent its corpse flying backward, crashing heavily to the ground in the distance. Another elite late-stage warrior, held a massive hard bow, knocking a specially made arrow. He took a deep breath, channeling all his strength into his arms. The bowstring was drawn to a full moon, and in an instant, the arrow was released. With a sharp whistle, the arrow accurately struck the eye of a flying beast, its powerful penetration piercing through its skull. The beast didn’t even have time to let out a final cry before it fell like a kite with a severed string. There was yet another elite warrior gripping several sharp shurikens tightly. His gaze locked onto the last flying beast and with a sudden push from his feet he leaped high into the air. In midair, he forcefully threw the shurikens. They sliced through the sky like lightning, accurately piercing the wings and body of the flying beast. The beast screeched in pain, trying to struggle and escape but its injuries were too severe and it ultimately fell helplessly to the ground. Under the fierce assault of these three elite late-stage warriors, the once arrogant and rampant three-headed elite flying beasts were instantly killed. The crisis above the base was averted, and the guards breathed a sigh of relief, casting admiring glances at these brave warriors. On the battlefield, blood stained the ground, and the corpses of the flying beasts lay scattered. Lin Chan looked at the blood on the wall and the bodies of several high-level warriors, his expression somewhat solemn. Among them, there were even signs of elite warriors being severely injured. Although Liao Xingxin had warned Lin Chen that the foreign lands were dangerous from the start, he hadn’t expected that right before his eyes, within the advancing base of the Silent Legion, so many warriors would lose their lives. High-level warriors, in Lin Chen’s hometown, could be figures capable of serving as the mayor of Nding town. Yet here, they seem so worthless, like weeds, easily reaped of their lives by the ferocious beasts. It’s quite normal, even though the Silent Legion has set up. Many outposts within a hundred kilometers around the base, there will always be ferocious beasts that can launch surprise attacks on the base. You’ll understand after staying here longer, sometimes, such incidents happen, several times a day without it being surprising. Let’s go. Liao Xingxin, clearly accustomed to the life and death of warriors, didn’t seem to care about the recent ferocious beast attack that had just given Lin Chen a harsh lesson. Seeing this, Lin Chen followed behind him. Sister Xingxin, why is the advancing base of the Silent Legion so cramped? Following Liaoxingxin, Lin Chen navigated through the winding gaps between containers. The scene was reminiscent of walking through the largest slum in Mumbai, a powerful country from a past life. The place was small, yet it left one feeling dizzy. Noticing that Liaoxingxin was unfazed by the recent beast. Attack, he refrained from asking too many questions, not wanting to appear naive. Instead, he inquired about the situation at the advancing base. Liaoxingxin replied, What do you think? With such a small base, it’s… already enough to give the Silent Legion a headache to defend it. The larger the base, the longer the defense line, and the more elite warriors are needed. Otherwise, if high-end combat power is sparse, they won’t be able to manage attacks like the one just now. The casualties on the wall would be even more severe. Lin Shen understood, no wonder this advancing base was so overcrowded, resembling a slum. It turned out that every inch of land was indeed precious, clearly, even for the Quiet Legion, establishing a foothold in a foreign land is no easy task. It’s not just about occupying a hill and building a large wall to claim territory and rule the mountain. The larger the base, the more it attracts the attention of ferocious beasts. The pressure to defend increases as well. One must remember that upon arriving in the foreign land, the human race is the visitor. The ferocious beasts are the home team. They are almost endless. One can only set up reasonable forward bases and then proceed step by step, actively launching attacks to eliminate the ferocious beasts approaching the base and the pathways. Battle should ideally occur in the foreign land, rather than in the wasteland or Tianning city. The area is not large, but it is winding. Before long, Liaoxingxin brought Linchen to a three -story metalhouse covering. About 1 to 200 square meters. This is it, our temporary residence at the forward base. Linchen surveyed the metalhouse before him. In this industrial wasteland base, it stood out as a rather conspicuous three-story metal structure. It occupies about 1 to 200 square meters and presents a dark tone overall. The outer walls of the house, made of metal, have been weathered by the elements, with rust spots intermingling, as if the passage of time has etched its marks upon its surface. In some areas, the rust layer has peeled away, exposing the inner layer of oxidized metal. However, despite its dilapidated state compared to the stacked end, crowded temporary container houses around, this metal house appears solid and orderly, undoubtedly a rare quality building in the base. Hmm, and the location is relatively central in the base, safer than those near the walls. Lin Chen thought to himself. Jinxin Jia, our residence at this forward base is quite nice. Lin Chen couldn’t help but feel a bit puzzled. Why were the people of the Quiet Legion living in containers while he and his companions had a proper house? Liao Xingxin smiled and explained, well, the conditions at the base are indeed a bit lacking. You saw it when you passed through the passage, it’s not suitable for large construction machinery to deliver here. So most of the buildings here are temporary assemblies. The walls were built by the warriors using local materials, which took time and effort. But our situation is different. Liaoxingxin left a pause, glancing at Linchen, prompting him to guess why it was different. However, Linchen was a bit slow to react, looking at her with clear eyes. Liaoxingxin was speechless, this brother had decent martial talent but was still a bit slow. The high-level combat power of our Lanfang company takes turns to train. In their ferocious beast battlefield. Although it’s a mutual benefit, we need the energy of the foreign land to practice martial arts and hunt elite-level ferocious beasts to collect materials. Our Lanfang company is also second only to the major city powers, and with our top combat forces deployed, we surely help alleviate some of the pressure from the ferocious beasts on their forward base. Receiving such treatment is only right. Lin Chen nodded in realization, it indeed made sense. In fact, as he came along, the people of the Quiet Legion had been quite polite to him. Following Liao Xingxin into the metal building, she instructed, the first floor is a complete hall where you can practice martial arts. In the foreign land, regardless of location, the training speed in the base where the Quiet Legion is located is, for times that of the wasteland within a thousand kilometers. You can think of this small area as a fourfold training room, and it’s unlimited, even in the wild. Uh, I’ll explain that when I take you on a mission later. The second and third floors are residences. I’ll introduce you to the people on guard, let someone show you around the entire base, and then you can rest a bit. But, in the evening, come to the first floor hall to wait for me. I have something very important to discuss with you. The entire area is a fourfold training room. In the evening of the foreign land, Lin Chin sat cross-legged on the bunk bed in the dormitory, slowly opening his eyes. He had just tried sitting on the bed to practice and, cultivate for a while, despite setting off from Element Town, experiencing ambushes and battles along the way, and finally rushing to Tianning City to enter the forward. Base within the beast battlefield, Lin Chen had endured quite a journey. He should have needed rest after such a taxing trip. However, when Lin Chen heard Liaoxingxin say that the entire area of the forward base in this foreign land was equivalent to the effect of four times a training room, with no distinction between training. Rooms in dormitories, even the open spaces inside and outside the walls were the same, he couldn’t help but feel excited. Sitting on his bed, he activated the automatic. Leighton began to practice martial arts in idle mode. The advantage of practicing in idle mode is that it consumes energy, which is a physical expenditure. At this moment, Lin Chen didn’t need to divert his attention to it, the mental consumption was minimal. He could even close his eyes to rest while achieving his martial arts. Goals Earlier, when he passed through the hall on the first floor, he saw someone practicing martial arts. Doing this was much more convenient for Linchen. Otherwise, practicing with a spear, with its wide and sweeping moves, would be difficult in a crowded training area, making it hard to execute properly. As for outside the walls, the scene of the recent bird attack was still fresh in his mind, no one could go out to practice martial arts without risking becoming prey for the beasts. Automatic. Practice of body refinement technique 1 increases proficiency by 16 points per hour. Automatic practice of Overlord Spear Technique 1 increases proficiency by 16 points per hour.Indeed, it’s 4 times. Previously, I used the 3 times training room borrowed from Chief Instructor Chiu Mingyue in Element Town for 2 days. At that time, I was quite satisfied with 12 points per hour. Now, an hour actually reaches a terrifying 16 points of proficiency. Lin Chan’s eyes sparkled with joy. No wonder Chief Instructor Chiu Mingyue told me that the beast battlefield is far better than the 3 times training room. Even she, when not in training, has to come to the beast battlefield to gain experience and level up. No wonder she said that being here, I no longer need to care about the rewards of the three times. Training room usage writes from the elite group training assessments. Lin Chen thought to himself. The four times training speed was truly a huge surprise for him. His enhancement trait had reached level three, already providing him with four times the martial arts benefits. Moreover, this benefit was judged based on the ordinary areas of the wild continent. Now, being in a foreign land, he was enjoying the four times benefits of this area compared to the wild continent. Four multiplied by four directly, yielding 16 points of proficiency in just one hour. After familiarizing himself with the base, Lin Chen practiced martial arts in the dormitory for three hours, accumulating a total of 48 points of proficiency. So, while the three times training rooms in the wild continent are precious, they are ultimately only suitable for advanced warriors. It’s too dangerous for advanced warriors to enter the foreign land, after all, elite beasts only occasionally cross over from the wild continent, while, here, elite beasts are everywhere. Ordinary advanced warriors coming here would end up like the soldiers of the silent legion who just died on the wall, unable to, make a splash. In the relatively safe environment of the wild continent, the 3x training room is already the most valuable martial arts resource. Although, I am also an advanced warrior, I am different, I am not afraid of ordinary elite beasts and have some self-protection ability. i am more suited to come to the foreign land directly utilizing the energy here to cultivate achieving a fourfold increase in my martial arts realm moreover space within the forward base is extremely limited even a force like the silent legion cannot establish a large base the advanced and intermediate warriors of the silent legion come in as the most basic soldiers they live in collective dormitories need to take turns standing guard and can only queue to use the public training ground during their free time the actual Time for practicing martial arts is quite limited. It might even be faster and more efficient to enjoy the two or three times training rooms outside alone. As for. Advanced warriors not relying on the base, not taking on guard duties and instead venturing deep into the foreign land as lone wolves? Leveling up alone? That is even. More impossible, outside the base walls is an ocean of beasts .A person without supplies or assistance, even an elite warrior cannot endure endless battles, even the vice. Commander would be worn out. let alone the comfort of training and leveling up, there might not even be time to eat or sleep. Even going to the bathroom halfway could lead to an attack from ferocious beasts. Lin Chen had probably figured out the gains and losses in this situation. Previously, he had been fixated on the training rewards from the elite group. Clearly, he had reached the top of the scoreboard but he had to withdraw midway, which was quite frustrating. At this moment, he finally understood. Realm, Advanced Warrior Potential, 3226 Martial Art, Body Refinement Technique, Mastery 3714-10000, Enhancement Level 3 Slash Consumption Reduction Level 2 Slash, Automatic Aura Combat Skill, Overlord Spear Technique, Mastery 3713-10000, Flash Strike Level 3 Slash Spear Light Level 2 Slash Critical Hit Level 1 Lynch and took another look, at his panel. The 48 points of proficiency he had just gained were now firmly added. Moreover, his potential had increased by more than 1,400 points compared to last time. This was obtained from his counterkill of the four little wolf teeth from the wolf tooth camp, as well as their chief instructor. The four little wolf teeth were merely advanced warriors, totaling 400 points of potential. As for the chief instructor of the wolf tooth, although he was powerful and put considerable pressure on Lin Shen, he was just an elite late-stage warrior. Compared to elite early stage warriors, he was no different from a ferocious beast, only worth 1000 points of potential. This calculation rule is a bit unintelligent. By this logic, even someone like Ouyang Chong Tian, the vice commander, is just an elite warrior. But the gap among elite warriors is too vast, the strength difference among those in this realm or ferocious beasts is absurd. A top elite warrior like Ouyang Chong Tian, I have no chance against him now. But if I really killed him, it would only be worth 1000 potential points. Lin Shen couldn’t help but shake his head, complaining about the system’s design being inhumane and not smart enough. Not to mention that Lin Shen currently couldn’t even kill the vice commander. If he really did, it wouldn’t be easy. Either. The result would only be 1000 potential points, the same as a stone stick demon ape. It seemed a bit unworthy. I guess I’m just too greedy and never satisfied. Lin Shen shook his head again. Originally, killing monsters and gaining potential points was a bonus, and there were also drops of equipment and ferocious beast. materials. Moreover, with my speed of training and leveling up on the ferocious beast battlefield, by the time I break through to elite warrior, it would only take 20 to 30 days. I believe that with my true combat power, once I break through to the elite warrior realm, even against someone like Oh Yang Chong Tian, I wouldn’t find it too difficult to kill him. Lin Chan had this confidence. Strictly speaking, he was only considered a mid-level advanced warrior now, but relying solely on his strength, he had killed the late stage chief instructor of the wolf tooth camp. In the elite warrior realm, even if the strength difference at each stage was significant, Lin Chen was confident he could fight against someone like Oh Yang Chong Tian in the late stage of elite warriors, because Lin Chen’s combat skills and martial arts all had special characteristics. Lin Chen couldn’t help but scan through the characteristics of his martial arts. First was the body refinement technique. Enhancement level 3, when training in an enhanced state, the proficiency gained is quadrupled. Consumption reduction level 2, reduces consumption during training by 30% automatic aura. When the aura is activated, it can automatically increase the proficiency of martial arts and combat skills. Enhancement level 3 was Lin Chen’s. Guarantee for leveling up faster than others. Even among warriors on the ferocious beast battlefield in a foreign land, others could only enjoy a quadrupled speed boost. From the region itself. But Lin Chen enjoyed an additional quadrupled boost. The most terrifying part was that Lin Chen’s enhancement wasn’t simply 4 times plus 4 times. Equals 8 times, it was 4 times multiplied by 4 times equals 16 times. 16 proficiency points in 1 hour, Lin Shen glanced over, having long since grown accustomed. To this external aid that was as ethereal as the wind and moonlight, so he paid it little mind. With a reduction of 2 levels, it also cut down the consumption during. Martial training by 30%, compared to the previous 20% reduction at level 1. This particular feature seemed the least useful, yet it was actually the most beneficial. It just wasn’t as intuitive as the buffs in automation. Once the consumption reduction reached 30%, it ensured that Lin Chen could practice martial arts anytime and anywhere, except for a few necessary hours of rest each day. Essentially, as long as Lin Chen ate his three meals and a late night snack on time, he could practice martial arts without exhausting himself while awake, always maintaining some reserve energy in his body to handle various emergencies. This should not be underestimated. Here. In the foreign continent, he was constantly under the effects of training boosts, unlike the barren continent where boosts were only available in specific training rooms. This meant that Lin Shen could practice martial arts while eating, while using the restroom, and even while traveling for missions or riding in vehicles. Truly. Anytime and anywhere. Moreover, due to the consumption reduction, Lin Shen could always keep some energy in reserve, preventing him from becoming fatigued from training. He also always had the opportunity to take medicine, allowing him to cope with most unexpected crises. The level 2 consumption reduction maximized Lin Chen’s time. Utilization. With the consumption reduction combined with the automatic aura plus the buffs and the inherent boosts of the foreign continent, Lin Chen could practice martial arts for up to 20 hours a day, advancing 320 proficiency points daily. This was also the reason for Lin Chen’s confidence in advancing to elite martial artist status in 20 to 30 days. Of course, this was contingent on the safety and stability of the beast battlefield in Tianning City. If beasts attack the city daily, or if he frequently had to go out on missions, it would likely take longer. Lin Shen then took another look at the characteristics of the Overlord Spear technique. Flash. Strike level 3, instantly flash forward 40 meters with powerful explosive force to deal maximum damage to the target. Spear light level 2, the spear tip releases. A 20 meter spear light, tripling the attack power. Critical hit level 1, 50% chance to deal 10 times damage on a critical hit. After reaching flash strike level 3, the Distance of the flash was doubled compared to level 2. This was a good sign, indicating that the future level 4 flash strike might have a flash distance of 80 meters. Lin Shen’s mobility in battle would become even stronger. Similarly, with spear light level 2 now at 20 meters and tripled attack power, it was likely that after upgrading to spear light level 3, the distance would also be 40 meters. While the attack power might not double, it would increase to 4 times the original. Such spear light, combined with flash strike, would become Lin Shen’s ultimate technique. Even when used alone, it would be Lin Chen’s trump card. Lin Chen did not have a king level. Technique, even Ouyang Chong Tian, who was once the vice commander, could only unleash a blade light of less than one meter and was proud to show it off. Lin Chen. Still remembered that even Liao Lanxin, who effortlessly defeated Ouyang Chong Tian with an invincible stance, only had a spear light of a few dozen meters. From Ouyang. Chong Tian, Lin Chen learned that Liao Lanxin seemed to be at a very high martial arts realm, far exceeding the typical commander level. And Lin Chen, as long as he. accumulated enough potential points, could soon obtain a spear light similar to Liao Lanshin’s level. Finally, Lin Chen’s gaze swept over critical hit level 1. This feature left him somewhat at a loss for words. Currently, it had a 50% chance to activate, and while it offered 10 times the high level damage, this 50% was hard to quantify, it didn’t mean that out of 100 attacks, 50 would definitely trigger this feature. Instead, it releases 100 attacks, each with only a 50% chance to trigger a critical hit. This thing is completely reliant on luck. Moreover, based on this percentage characteristic upgrade trajectory and considering the reduction of two levels, from the body refinement decision, this critical hit at level 1, even if upgraded to level 2, would at most have a 60% chance to trigger. Lin Chen shook his head. In fact, excluding this luck-based critical hit characteristic, he still had full confidence in his martial arts and combat skills. He was confident he could handle the vice commander in the early elite battles. One must know that once Lin Shen advanced to the elite martial artist realm, his martial arts and combat skills would unlock a fourth characteristic slot. Each could also gain a new characteristic. As for the martial arts characteristics, most of them were about increasing training efficiency. However, the combat skill characteristics were all about genuinely increasing combat power. Uh, except for the critical hit characteristic. Moreover, these combat. Skills could be upgraded, although upgrading now required 10,000 potential points, it was foreseeable that extracting the fourth characteristic would also require 10,000 potential points. But where was Lin Chen now? In the foreign continent. Here, the most abundant thing was probably ferocious beasts, so Lin Chen would no longer lack potential points in the future. It’s really a pity that that old man Ouyang Chong Tian showed off in front of me and was then taken out by sister Lanxin. Otherwise, When I come out of the ferocious beast battlefield, I could personally slap his face back, which would probably feel much better. Lin Chen couldn’t help but think. Just then, the information terminal on his wrist suddenly vibrated. The Silent Legion’s forward base in the foreign realm had internet access, Lin Chen had seen the pipelines passing through the passageway at the entrance. This place was even connected to the outside world. However, due to conditions, they couldn’t build a large signal tower, and at most, it could only cover a radius of a thousand kilometers. The farther from the base, the worse the signal, until there was no signal at all. Lin. Chen raised his wrist to take a look, it was a message from Liao Xingxian. So it’s already evening. Sister Xingxian asked me to go to the training ground, I wonder what. It’s about. Sister Xingxian, are you looking for me? Lin Chen, with his gun pouch on his back, currently stepped into the first floor training ground. This so-called. Training ground was merely a first floor hall of about 170 to 180 square meters made of iron sheets. Inside the hall, two load-bearing columns stood like stubborn giants, occupying a considerable amount of space. Such a cramped venue was simply restrictive for those grand and imposing combat skills, making it difficult to unfold. However, considering this was in the perilous foreign continent, the frontline base of the Silent Legion, even the Legion’s own high-ranking martial artist soldiers had, to squeeze into container dormitories. In comparison, having such a setup was already considered extremely luxurious, and there was really nothing to complain about. At this moment, the training ground was empty, with no one practicing martial arts. Liao Xingxin and two martial artists were fully focused, gathered around a large screen against the wall. Before Lin Chen arrived, they seemed to be immersed in the video. Lin Chen. Liao Xingxin turned her head upon hearing the voice, her gaze, carrying an indescribable depth, fixating intently on Lin Chen. I originally had something to discuss with you, but it seems like there’s nothing now. Upon hearing Liao. Junxian’s words, Lin Chen was immediately engulfed in confusion, a tide of questions surging in his heart. He approached with suspicion, directing his gaze toward the large screen in front of everyone. It turned out that they were watching the battle record video of Lin Chen killing the commander of the Wolfong camp. At that time, Lin Chen had just come out of Element Town and he hadn’t had the chance to remove the elite group badge on his chest. The entire fierce battle had been automatically recorded. As long as the higher-ups in the company’s back end had permission, they could easily view it. What do you mean, Sister Zhengxin? Is it wrong for me to kill? This person? Lin Chen’s voice carried a hint of timidity, secretly wondering if he had stirred up some trouble by killing the commander of the Wolfong camp? Or, perhaps this person had some connection with Liao Zhengxin, which had caused her dissatisfaction. Well done, Liao Zhengxin clapped his hands excitedly, his face beaming. With delight, marveling at the incredible power. Near the base of the Jing army corps, the most common sight was still the groups of high-level ferocious beasts. With only a few elite ferocious beasts acting as minor leaders, and the vice leader ferocious beasts were relatively rare. As for the true leader ferocious beasts, there might only be one or two hunting incidents in a month. Therefore, Lin Chen’s actions, if he could reach the combat power of a vice leader level, would actually serve as preliminary proof that he had the strength to venture outside the base. After all, when Liao Lanxin was not around, Liao Xingxin himself was only a vice leader, and he still had to lead the Lanfong team on hunts. If he paid attention, safety would still be guaranteed. With Lin Chen’s statement, Liao Xingxin found himself at a loss for words. After all, he had a method of concealment and did not attract the attention of ferocious beasts in the wilderness. Even if he were truly targeted by a group of ferocious beasts, Lin Chen possessed combat power not inferior to that of a vice leader. Liao Xingxin’s eyes flickered, hesitating. It was true that Lin Chen performed excellently, but from another perspective, the better Lin Chen performed, the more Lan Fang company cherished him, making it seem like he was in danger. They would rather keep him safe, as if they were afraid he would melt in their mouths. However, clearly, this policy conflicted with the upgrade path Lin Chen had mentioned. Lin Chen himself stated that his achievements were made by fighting his way out in the wilderness alone. Others’ martial paths were like this. If you were overly protective, it might actually hinder others’ development. Just like seedlings growing robustly in the fields, they thrive well under the sun and rain. If you insisted on giving them an umbrella, fearing the sun would scorch them or the rain would drench them, you might end up nurturing them to death. They need sunlight for photosynthesis and moisture from the rain. You really want to venture deep into the foreign land alone? Is it that you don’t want to be with your sister because you find her bothersome? Liaoxingxin’s tone changed, seemingly planning to take a softer approach, trying to change Linchen’s mind. Linchen lowered his eyelids, not. Responding, it was indeed somewhat bothersome, but he dared not voice it. When he went out with Liao Xingxin and the others, even occasionally taking the opportunity to slay an elite ferocious beast, he felt a sense of stealthiness. They protected him too well. Lin Chen had just broken through to the elite realm, his swordsmanship was already proficient, and his characteristics had temporarily reached their peak. He even had a group attack characteristic. He urgently needed potential points, and the foreign land was abundant with ferocious beasts. Lin Chen was at a stage where he could crazily acquire potential points on his own. He did not want to follow. Behind Liao Xingxin and the others, picking up a few ferocious beasts here and there, the efficiency was simply too low. I got it. Liao Xingxin suddenly shouted, narrowing her eyes as she stared at Lin Chen. You don’t plan to sneak into the demon wolf cave using your concealment method, do you? To practice martial arts with their? Five times training ground? You could practice martial arts while hanging out, just find a tree branch to squat on, and if you conceal your aura, they might not. even notice you. This time, Lin Chen nodded. Liaoxingxin was not mistaken, Lin Chen indeed planned to sneak into the demon wolf cave to practice martial arts. During the day, he would center his hunting of ferocious beasts around the demon wolf cave to acquire potential points. At night, he would find a big tree to hang out and sleep, continuously improving his martial arts proficiency. Neither side would be delayed. Liaoxingxin fixed her gaze on Lin Chen’s eyes, seeing the determination within. Hesitantly, she asked softly, Lin Chen. You’re just informing us this time, right? Regardless of whether we agree or not, you will ultimately go out alone, right? Liaoxingxin understood that geniuses always had some unique traits. She suspected Lin Chen was merely being polite by informing her, proving that he had the company in such an organization in his heart. But if she forcibly arranged the path for his growth, it probably wouldn’t work. Geniuses. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen remains silent, responding with his silence. Indeed, no matter the company’s attitude Lin Chen would quickly acquire potential upgrades. Gradually leveling up steadily is one way but as Lin Chen’s vision broadened he yearned to enhance his strength more rapidly. After all, this world is still fraught with danger. Even Quasi-King level experts could fall and Lin Chen had just stepped into the elite realm. Among young warriors he might be considered a somewhat accomplished genius. But when a large-scale beast disaster erupts, high-level ferocious beasts won’t show mercy just because you are a young warrior. Lin Chen’s desire to grow stronger became increasingly intense. Liaoxingxin noticed Lin Chen’s silence and nodded. Hmm, I understand your thoughts. But, you need to come with me for a moment, I still need to. Conduct an experiment. Only after you pass this experiment can I feel at ease letting you go out. Otherwise, otherwise, I won’t let you go out alone, no matter how. Shameless I have to be. I’m just a weak woman, and when I play the rogue, I won’t care about any decorum or face. Lin Chen was taken aback by her words and looked up. At Liao Zhengxin. From her gaze, he sensed concern and care, and he could only nod helplessly. Alright, I’ll go with you. What experiment? Liao Zhengxin didn’t respond. Immediately but raised her wrist to check the information terminal. Hmm, they haven’t rested yet. Come with me, and you’ll find out. After glancing at the information terminal, Liao Zhengxin seemed to confirm some information and immediately led Lin Chen away from the iron house of the Lan Fan company, weaving through the tangled alleys of the forward base. The forward base of the Silent Legion presented a slum wasteland style, with a terrible transportation network. Containers were strewn everywhere, and people could only struggle to move through the narrow and dimly lit alleys. Although he was a martial artist, he couldn’t just jump up and walk on the containers. If he stomped on them and made a loud noise, there might be someone inside just returning from their shift, preparing to sleep, and they would surely curse him out. Fortunately, in the night sky of the foreign land, two fluffy moons barely illuminated the corners of the base that the searchlights had not reached. Before long, Liao Xingxin brought Lin Chen to the center of the base where there was a proper five-story building. It was made of brick and earth, neither a container nor a simple iron assembly house. Is this the administrative building of the forward base? Lin Chen expressed his confusion. Although he had been at the base for several days and had seen this building from a distance, it was his first time getting close. After all, the Lan Fang Company was essentially living under someone else’s roof. Here, and the people in this building were not part of the same system as the Lanfang company. Lin Chan had no interactions with them. Hmm, this is the command center. Of the Silent Legion’s forward base. I’ll take you to meet the deputy commander Zhou Zhang, who is the commanding martial artist stationed at the forward base. But, don’t speak or make any movements, I have my own plans, Liao Xingxin instructed, and stepped into the building first. By the way, you should activate your aura. Concealment technique and not interrupt it. Liao Xingxin seemed to suddenly remember something and turned back to remind him, seeing Lin Chen’s aura instantly vanish. She was momentarily stunned, carefully confirming for a long time before nodding. She then turned and walked into the building. The guards at the entrance recognized her, and naturally did not stop her. As the person in charge of the Lan Fang company here, Liao Xingxin was quite familiar with this building. She skillfully led Lin Chen, directly to the third floor and pushed open the door to a combat conference room. Zhang Xin In the conference room, a middle-aged martial artist saw Liao Xingxin arrive and nodded to greet her. However, he seemed not to notice Lin Chen, his gaze returning to the sand table in front of him. Other martial artists also nodded to Liao. Xingxin, hmm, I have no urgent matters, so you all go ahead with the meeting. Liao Xingxin said something, signaling the other party to continue, and then listened. Alongside Lin Chen. In the conference room, a discussion was underway regarding the defense and combat deployment around the forward base. They were facing fierce beasts. So it wasn’t exactly a secret, at least not for the two from the Lan Fong Company who were also part of the human race and allies. Thus, the martial artists continued their meeting and made various defense arrangements. Lin Shin found himself somewhat confusedly attending a half-hour meeting with the senior members of the Silent Legion. Although he hadn’t experienced many such situations, he still roughly understood what was being discussed. It seemed that they had received some intelligence, indicating that there might be some unrest in the foreign lands. The beast battlefields guarded by most factions might face some attacks from beast hordes. Therefore, the Silent Legion also held a meeting to urgently raise their defense level. An hour later, the meeting concluded. The captains of the Silent Legion’s forward base received their tasks and left, leaving only the middle -aged martial artist in the conference room. Jingxin, is there something you need from me? After arranging the defense tasks, the middle-aged man finally had time to look at Liao Jingxin. General Zhou, I do have a matter, but I’m not sure if it’s appropriate to bring it up. Liao Xingxin’s voice suddenly became a bit shy. Ha, Xingxin, this isn’t like you at all. Usually, you’re the valiant female martial artist who slays fierce beasts. With ease, why this demeanor now? Feel free to speak your mind. Zhou Zhang laughed heartily. It’s just that I have a younger relative, their martial arts talent isn’t great, and they can’t even qualify for the company’s youth training camp. I was wondering if General Zhou could help me secure a spot in the Silent Legions. Youth Training Camp. Liao Xingxing casually fabricated a reason. However, the excuse was full of holes. Sure enough, Zhou Zhang was taken aback, looking at Liao. Xingxing with disbelief. You’re already a core high-level member of the Lanfang company and you can’t even get a spot in the youth training camp? Oh, I see. You don’t want to show favoritism and break company rules. Or perhaps your relative is just too lacking. If they had any redeeming qualities in martial arts, no one would dare to speak ill of you for getting them in. Zhou Zhang was helping Liao Xingxin cover up her lie, lost in thought. What kind of relative could be so poor? That they can’t even stand out in their own company and come to me for a backdoor favor? Zhou Zhang still felt he couldn’t buy Liao Xingxin’s excuse, looking at her. With some confusion. When I return to the wild continent, you should bring them over for me to see? Upon hearing this, Liao Xingxin tilted her mouth to one side. No. Need to wait, they’re right beside me. When Zhou Zhang heard Liao Xingxin’s hint, he turned his head to look at Lin Shen behind her. Goodness. Lin Chen had been there for half an hour, and this was the first time Zhou Zhang truly sized him up. He hadn’t noticed before or had completely overlooked that Liao Xingxin had someone with her. It seemed as if the other person was just Liao Xingxin’s shadow or an accessory on her thigh. Not worth considering as a person at all. Ha, Zhou Zhang. Looked at Lin Chen with some confusion, his eyes filled with bewilderment. He looks strong and robust with a sturdy build. But for some reason, it seems like this young man is completely devoid of spirit? He appears to be an empty shell, good-looking but useless, making one unconsciously ignore his presence. Come closer, young man. Zhou Zhang waved at Lin Chen. After Liao Xingxin nodded at Lin Chen, he took two steps forward. Zhou Zhang then scrutinized Lin Chen closely, almost reaching out. To feel his bones. After a moment, he turned back to Liao Xingxin. My goodness, is this really your relative? No. I said, Xingxin, are you really that anxious? Even if you want him to join the Jing army’s youth training camp, you shouldn’t bring him into the beast battlefield. It’s not safe here, even high-level warriors die. Like chives, one batch after another. It’s too dangerous for an ordinary person. Zhou Zhang looked at Liao Xingxin in disbelief. In his view, since Liao Xingxin was still busy finding a way out for this young man, it indicated that their relationship was quite close. This made it even more inappropriate to bring an ordinary person into the beast battlefield. After all, under certain special circumstances, even Liaoxingxin herself could encounter danger. Within the foreign lands, on the beast battlefield, there is no absolute safety. However, Liaoxingxin didn’t care about what Zhou Zhang said and instead pushed Linchen forward again. General Zhou, take a good look. Is this little brother of mine really just an ordinary person? Zhou Zhang found it a bit strange but instinctively glanced at Linchen. Yes. Not. Only is he an ordinary person, but he’s also the kind that isn’t outstanding among ordinary people. Perhaps feeling that this might hurt Lin Chen and Liao Xingxing, he paused and added, of course, he does look quite fit. He’s also somewhat good-looking. When I say ordinary, I mean from a martial arts perspective. From the spirit and energy he displays, it seems he isn’t suited for martial arts training. No wonder you didn’t let him enter the Lan Fang Company’s youth training camp. The Implication in Zhou Zheng’s words was that, although he didn’t want to reject Liao Xingxin, this little brother of hers might not be suitable for the Jing army’s youth training camp. An ordinary person with such qualifications might be fine for a position doing menial work, but forcing him into a camp meant for cultivating young. Warriors would waste resources meant for training potential warriors. That was indeed a bit excessive. Upon hearing this, Liao Xingxin’s eyes lit up. She didn’t care. Whether Lin Xin could enter the Jing army’s youth training camp, that was just a casual excuse. Liao Xingxin had only confirmed one thing. Even Zhou Zhang, the general, guarding the beast battlefield’s forward base and a vice commander of the Jing army, couldn’t see through Lin Chen’s concealment techniques. That was enough. Alright. General Zhou, you don’t need to feel awkward. I understand what you mean, I really get it. You don’t have to explain too much. Then we won’t disturb you any longer. After saying that, Liao Xingxin pulled Lin Chen out. Zhou Zhang was left somewhat baffled, staring blankly as the two walked out of the conference room. He had. declined their request, yet they seemed not only unoffended but also quite happy? What he didn’t know was that Liao Xingxin was genuinely happy. After exiting the administrative building of the base, Liao Xingxin whispered to Lin Chen, General Zhou is a true commander-level warrior, just one step away from being a grand commander. If he can’t see through your concealment techniques, it means that most commander-level beasts in the foreign lands would also struggle to see through your concealment. At the very least, the old wolf in the demon wolf cave is on par with General Zhou. As long as you don’t deliberately provoke them, like urinating and dancing. At their cave entrance, you should have a certain level of safety.” Lin Chen nodded upon hearing this. So, Liao Xingxin brought him here for an experiment, to see if commander-level warriors or beasts could see through his concealment. However, with this, Lin Chen indeed felt much more at ease. Liao Xingxin’s experiment was quite necessary. Beasts don’t hunt without choice either. Generally, high-level beasts rarely actively prey on low-level or mediocre beasts. The same goes for warriors and humans. High-level beasts usually don’t prey on ordinary people. Just like Lin Chen, he is now an elite warrior, unless absolutely necessary he wouldn’t eat low-level beast. Meat. The energy content is too low. Eating it would fill his stomach but the actual energy absorbed would be minimal, not worth it. Beasts are similar, high-level beasts. Rarely have the thought of preying on ordinary people or low-level warriors due to the low energy content .Of course, unless there are occasionally some bloodthirsty. Beasts are ordinary people blocking the way, making the beasts feel provoked. Lin Shan wanted to venture deep into the foreign continent alone, even considering sneaking. A peek at the entrance of the demon wolf cave for the five-fold training ground. Once this was confirmed, Liao Xingxin would feel a bit more at ease. You want to go out tomorrow? Liao Xingxin suddenly looked at Lin Shan very seriously. Lin Shan hesitated for a moment, then nodded. He had already been practicing martial arts. all day today and the exhaustion was real so it was best to get a good night’s sleep before leaving lin chen planned to sneak into the demon wolf cave to grind and also farm for potential points once he went out he might not return to the base for several days and the next time he would sleep soundly would be who knows when all right you should go rest well hey you call me sister and i’ve already suffered a loss i’ll go help you prepare your gear for going out you need to recharge liao jingxi knew that persuading lin chen was futile so she waved her hand and left first Lin Chen watched her back, feeling warmth in his heart. Although, this version of Lin Chen was still very young and had only a camaraderie with Liao Xingxing, it really felt a bit like a wife sending her husband off to work. Lin Chen returned to the dormitory and did not automatically practice martial arts, instead, he prepared to rest well for the night. To be honest, he felt a bit anxious about going out alone tomorrow. Once he left the base, he would truly be deep in the foreign continent, in the world of beasts, a place devoid of human presence. Lin Chen Tostin turned for a long time before finally falling asleep. In a daze, he didn’t know when it got bright but he felt a figure had appeared at the foot of his bed. Lin Chen suddenly opened his eyes and sure enough, a woman had appeared at the foot of his bed without him noticing. Sitting upright, she was gazing at Lin Chen with a thoughtful expression. Sister Lanxin, Lin Chen exclaimed. What was going on? Thankfully, he didn’t have a habit of sleeping naked. Yes, it’s me. Zhengxin told me. Last night that you insisted on going out of the base to train alone. She couldn’t persuade you, so I rushed over to understand the situation. Liao Lanxin nodded. And said. But I just arrived not long ago, so don’t worry, I didn’t hear you talking in your sleep. She added. Since Liao Lanxin said she didn’t hear him talking in his sleep, she must have heard quite a bit. Otherwise, how would she know Lin Chen had been talking in his sleep? Lin Chen’s face turned red with embarrassment. What? Did I say in my sleep? I don’t even remember dreaming. I just felt like I didn’t sleep very soundly last night. Upon hearing this, Liao Lanxin broke into a smile. You had quite a few dreams. I’ve only been here for half an hour, and you’ve at least had three different themed dreams. At first, you were shouting something. Like old thief Tian Wentao, come and take your life, Jinxin, don’t be afraid, I’m here to protect you. I guess that might be a dream related to the wolf company. Then you shouted again, something about, the opponent is alone, big and tough, brothers charge forward. If we take him down, we can eat chicken. Uh, what? Does that dream mean? I didn’t quite understand. What is eating chicken? Liao Lanxin looked at Lin Chen with a hint of confusion. Lin Chen blinked, it seemed like a memory from his past life had intruded and it was really hard to explain. Then you shouted something like, can you guys play? Don’t steal my minions, don’t steal. My blue buff. Stupid pig teammates, one against nine can’t carry. What does that mean again? Liao Lanxin shot him another questioning look. Lin Chen blinked again. Not planning to explain. He just silently thought to himself that this habit of talking in his sleep was really not good and needed to be addressed. Otherwise, one day the fact that he was a trance migrator and had a golden finger might be revealed by himself. Seeing that Lin Chen was silent, Liao Lanxing didn’t delve deeper into the content of his dreams. After all, dreams are strange and shouldn’t be taken seriously. Liao Lanxing carefully examined Lin Chen again, bringing the topic back to him. Your concealment technique is indeed quite unique. I quietly observed you for half an hour and couldn’t find any clues. To me, you seem like an ordinary, inconspicuous person right now. If it weren’t for Xingxing telling me in advance, I would have been startled the first time I saw you like this. I would have thought. Something had happened to you that your martial arts realm had been wasted. Liao Lanxin appeared to acknowledge Lin Chen’s concealment aura. Seeing this, Lin Chen, quietly asked, Sister Lanxin, are you here to persuade me not to go out and train? Liao Lanxin shook her head. No, I was a bit worried about you going deep into the foreign lands alone, but after seeing your concealment technique, I’m not so worried anymore. Since you emphasize that your path to upgrading in martial arts requires growth through combat, I support you in your training. Upon hearing this, Lin Chan breathed a sigh of relief. However, he felt a strange sensation in his heart. Just a little bit. Sometimes people just act foolishly. What’s wrong? Do you think I don’t care about you as much as your sister Jingxin does? That I’m indifferent. To your safety and apathetic about your life and death? Liao Lanxin’s eyes seemed to see through Lin Chen’s heart, directly voicing that tiny bit of foolishness deep. Within him, uh, Lin Chen was flustered, unsure of how to respond, staring blankly at her. I’m indeed different from Xingxin, because I also grew up in combat. I participated in the Hundred Cities League last time and experienced battlefield environments more complex than the beast battlefields of the Quiet Army. My views differ from theirs, they are relatively conservative, while I am more radical. Liao Lanshin explained to herself. Martial artists exist to fight against beasts and resist. Them. If you are schemed against and troubled by humans in the wildlands, I will definitely help you fight back and clear all obstacles in your way. But if you. Die in a battle with beasts, that is also your fate. Oh, saying its fate might be too grand. To put it bluntly, it’s your own doing, you get a bit of achievement. And become self-righteous, proud and complacent, unable to see the situation clearly, unable to distinguish priorities. In simple terms, you don’t have the fate to become stronger, you deserve to be killed by the beasts. Liao Lanchin said this and glanced at Lin Chen again. Originally, before I came, I thought you were the kind. A fool who couldn’t discern the situation, and I wanted to wake you up. But after carefully observing your concealment technique, I feel you are not like that. You do have some skills. Even in the foreign lands, you have a certain ability to protect yourself. So go ahead, just be careful and pay attention to your safety. Seeing that Liao Lanxin did not stop him, Lin Chen couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. Perhaps, as Liao Lanxin said, martial artists indeed fall into two categories. One type grows in a greenhouse, training and upgrading steadily under relatively safe conditions. Even when they come to the beast battlefields of the foreign lands, they fight prepared battles and do not take risks easily. The other type fights all the way through, constantly improving in combat. Before joining the Lan Fong Company, Lin Chen was on this path. because Lin Shen had no backing. After joining the Lan Fang company, due to the potentially displayed, the company had to take him seriously. He was quickly being cultivated into a greenhouse-type martial artist. Now that Lin Shen had the strength to go out alone, he began to attempt a transformation, going out to fight and train on his own. Meanwhile, Liao Lan Shin, at a young age, had taken on the heavy responsibilities of the entire Lan Fang company. She also had to face the encroachment and targeting from the Wolf War Company. She herself was the backing of the entire Lanfang company yet no one was there to support her. At her level, she also grew up fighting under extremely harsh conditions. Therefore, Liao Lanxin’s thoughts would be more radical than those of the average Lanfang person. She could better support Lin Chen’s adventurous ideas. Wait a minute, you should put away your concealment technique. Junxin also told me that you have broken. Through to the elite martial artist realm, let me see. Liao Lanxin suddenly spoke again. Lin Shen had gone to meet Zhou Zhang at the forward base with Liao Xingxin yesterday, and he had kept the concealment aura activated since then. This thing doesn’t consume much, so it didn’t have much of an impact. Hearing Liao Lanxin say this, Lin Shen turned off the concealment aura, revealing the aura of an elite warrior. Upon seeing this, a satisfied smile appeared in Liao Lanxin’s eyes. Indeed, it’s the aura of an elite realm warrior. Great, really great. Liao Lanxin clapped her hands in approval and then patted a rectangular box beside her. Sister is giving you. A gift for your promotion to the elite realm warrior. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen realized that Liao Lanxin had brought something with her. It was a long, narrow wooden. Box over two meters long. What is this? Lin Chen asked curiously. Open it and see for yourself, Liao Lanxin said as she stood up and brought the wooden box in. Front of Lin Chen. Lin Chen followed her instructions and opened the box, revealing a segmented long spear inside. The long, narrow, and fierce spearhead was at least. 70-80 cm long, glinting with a chilling sheen. It was clearly of extraordinary quality. Below the spearhead was a 2-meter-long spear shaft, entirely silver-white, engraved with intricate patterns. It resembled a design of a mythical beast, likely for anti-slip purposes. Lin Chen, who specialized in spear techniques, couldn’t help but lift the short spear with both hands. It felt heavy, weighing no less than a thousand pounds. Lin Chen was slightly taken aback. The spear shaft was actually made of metal. The dormitory space was small, so Lin Chen swung it slightly. Even though the shaft was made of metal, its flexibility was not inferior to those high-grade wooden spear shafts. Moreover, its strength was even greater. And just this half of the short spear weighed no less than a thousand pounds. Lin Chen couldn’t help but look down into the box, where there was still another half of the spear shaft, measuring a full two meters long. When connected with a threaded buckle, it would become a standard long spear of about four and a half meters. The total weight was estimated to be nearly 1500 pounds. What is this? Lin Chen’s eyes were filled with confusion. This was not the elite long spear he had customized from the company. He had ordered one modified from a chime stick with a wooden shaft. And its total weight wasn’t this heavy. The materials weren’t this good either. Most importantly, the long spear he had customized was still being processed at the factory and it wouldn’t be ready anytime soon. This is the long spear my father used when he was in the elite realm called Silver Tiger. The first time I saw you, I mistakenly thought you used a knife, so I gave you Ouyang Chongtian’s demon-suppressing saber. Later, Xingxing told me that you specialize in spear techniques and that practicing with a knife is just an accessory. It’s great that you specialize in spear techniques, our family started with spear techniques and I just happened to have a good spear suitable for the elite realm. Today, sister is giving it to you. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s eyes widened in shock as he looked at Liao Lanxing. He glanced at the anti-slip patterns of the mythical beast on the spear shaft in his hands and realized it should be a tiger pattern. Lin Chan remembered that the long spear Liao Lanching used last time was of a similar style. However, he had only caught a glimpse at the time and it seemed to have a dragon pattern. Perhaps that was the weapon Liao’s father used in the commander realm and it might even be called silver dragon. The long spear once used by the king of Longfang Spear. This is a weapon your father used, Liao Lanching, and now you want to give it to me? Isn’t it? Lin Chen initially wanted to say that it was a bit too precious, but upon seeing Liao Lanxin’s clear eyes he felt that saying so might be a bit too distant. She was giving away a weapon that her father had used, clearly considering Lin Chen as one of her own. If Lin Chen insisted, it would seem overly sentimental. Ah, this emotional bond has deepened. From now on, the matters of Lanfang company will be my own matters. Lin Chen sighed inwardly. Previously, he had been nurtured by Lan Fang Company and considered it his home, but that was merely the perspective of a worker. With Liao Lanxin’s gesture, the importance of Lan Fang Company and Lin Chen’s heart would rise to another level. It would become a level like Lin Jia Village, a true home, a true family. Lin Chen said nothing, silently taking out the two sections of the silver tiger spear from the wooden box and placing them into his backpack. Since, they were on the same side, saying thank you felt too formal. In the future, when he became stronger, he would take on any burdens for sister Lanxin, just like he once supported Linjia village. Moreover, Lin Chen did not refuse the spear gifted by Liao Lanxin, he truly needed this weapon for his solo training. This was the second elite alloy weapon in Lin Chen’s hands, and its quality and grade were even much higher than the demon-suppressing blade. It made sense, as the demon-suppressing blade was the brainchild of Deputy Commander Oh Yang Chong Tian. The Silver Tiger Spear, on the other hand, was a transitional weapon of a former king, naturally superior. Lin Chen specialized in spear techniques, which not only had one more characteristic slot than sword techniques but also had a higher proficiency level. More importantly, the spear techniques he learned were primarily for killing, excelling in single combat. The sword techniques he learned seemed more suited for group battles. This was evident in both the moves and routines of the sword techniques, as well as their characteristics. Therefore, with the silver tiger spear in hand, Lin Chen’s combat power significantly increased, and his safety was greatly enhanced. Liao Lanxin was quite satisfied with Lin Chen’s actions, not dragging things out. After seeing Lin Chen secure the silver tiger spear, Liao Lanxin suddenly spoke up. I heard you want to go to the demon wolf cave to train. Do you want me to help you take down that? Old wolf, so you can train there without worries? After all, that beast is a commander level demon wolf, so there is still some risk for you there. Upon hearing. This, Lin Qin quickly replied, no need, I tried it yesterday. If I don’t get too close, even General Zhou Zhang wouldn’t notice me. I suppose if I don’t sneak into the demon wolf cave, the old wolf won’t care about me. Besides, didn’t you say that kind of treasure land would have another wave of commander level beasts coming? To claim it, even if we take down this one? Sister Lan Qin, you can’t stay there all the time, who knows when a new commander level beast will show up. What if a stronger one comes? That would be a problem. In Lin Chen’s view, he might still face some risks against commander-level beasts now. But he would keep a low profile. For a while. Once he had some time to develop, improve his characteristics, and further increase his proficiency to the mid-elite level, then it would be a different story. A commander-level demon wolf would have to dance obediently in front of him like a husky, wagging its tail. Liao Lanxin was busy and indeed couldn’t stay at the demon wolf cave all the time. You have a point. In fact, I have a long-standing acquaintance with that old wolf, we communicate quite frequently. Upon hearing this, Lin Shen couldn’t help but shrink his neck and glance at Liao Lanxin with a strange look. Is this what you call an old acquaintance? You’re quite scheming. Alright. Then, since you know what you’re doing and have real skills, you can go. I won’t see you off, I need to hurry back to the wild continent. That old guy Tian Wento has been causing quite a stir lately, not very honest. Liao Lanxin had said everything that needed to be said and was no longer hesitant, turning to leave. Sister Lanxin. Lin Chen couldn’t help but call out to her. After seeing Liao Lanxin turn back with a puzzled look, Lin Chen’s gaze was firm as he said, just wait and see, sister. Lanxin. After this training, I will definitely give you all a big surprise. What wolf battle company, what hundred cities league, I will win for sure, the kind of victory that tramples the opponent into the mud. Two monster trucks drove out of the quiet army’s forward base, kicking up a cloud of dust as they sped deep into the foreign continent, accompanied by the azure sun in the sky. Sister Xingxing, I told you not to see me off. I went with you last time, so I know the way. Besides, what good does it do for you to worry about my safety and send me over? Are you going to stay there and accompany me? Lin Shan drove a monster truck alone, glancing, helplessly at Liao Xingxing in the passenger seat. Stop the chatter. We’ll take you to the drop -off point, but we won’t follow you into the hilly area. Liao Zhengxin. Shot Lin Chen a glance. Then she added, you do have a concealment method, but you’re driving a car right now. Are you saying you can conceal the car too? Liao Zhengxin. Made a valid point. This modified steel beast of a monster truck kicked up dust as it moved, and the engine roared loudly, constantly belching black smoke. In the desolate lands of another continent, if they encountered a high-level ferocious beast, it would definitely attract its attention. It might even be seen as a provocation. And the beast could charge over and flip this piece of junk over. I could drive without the car. Lin Chen muttered defensively. It’s seven or eight hundred kilometers. You could exhaust yourself without a vehicle. And you have so much luggage. Even if you are an elite warrior, carrying all this stuff for seven or eight hundred kilometers is no easy task. Liaoxin said seriously. At this point, Lin Chen felt even more helpless and turned to glance at the back seat of the monster truck. The trunk was packed full of supply boxes and there were even four or five boxes piled on the back seat. This was the luggage Liao Xingxian had prepared for him. Last night, this sister really thought she was going camping. She brought a full set of pots and pans, a signal booster, and even a tent among other things. Lin Chen was somewhat speechless. He might end up having to live in a tree. Cooking would definitely be out of the question and things like tents were useless. Female warriors are women too, they can be quite meticulous. The two monster trucks arrived at the last parking spot, and Liao Xingxin reminded Lin Chen once more. She then turned. Back three times, looking at him with great concern. Lin Chen waved his hand, signaling her to go back. Only then did Liao Xingxin get into the other monster truck. Wang Qing was the driver, he shot Lin Chen a cautious look, signaling him to be careful. Then he slammed on the gas, executing a stylish drift as he took Liao Xingxin. Back. Lin Chen watched them leave before turning to examine his own monster truck, cold sweat starting to beat on his forehead. Jenshin, you prepared so much luggage. For me, and I still have to travel several hundred kilometers of mountain roads in the hilly area. Do you really think I’m a pack horse? Helplessly, since it was. All done out of goodwill, Lin Chen decided not to hesitate any longer. He thought for a moment and pulled out three boxes from the trunk. These contained elite level, ferocious beast jerky, high-energy compressed rations from the Silent Legion processing plant, and various medicinal food supplements like recovery pills. After taking. These out, Lin Chen covered the entire monster truck with camouflage fabric. Even if these supplies were sealed well inside the vehicle, they would still attract the attention and curiosity of passing ferocious beasts. With only some steel items left, covering them with the camouflage fabric meant he wouldn’t have to worry about them being damaged by any beasts passing by. And Lin Chen couldn’t just stay in the demon wolf cave without going out. He would have to use the cave as a base and go out, hunting to gain potential points. When he needed something, he could just return to the parking spot to get it. This would be Lin Chan’s temporary forward base. After disguising the monster truck, Lin Chan weighed the supply boxes. They didn’t contain any alloy metals or anything heavy, so they weren’t too burdensome. Each box weighed about 200 pounds or so. Together, the three boxes weighed less than the silver tiger spear he was carrying. However, the boxes were quite large, making them cumbersome to carry all at once. Lin Shin stacked the three boxes together, lifted them, and strode into the hilly area. He activated his concealment aura as he traveled. And indeed, he didn’t attract much attention from the ferocious beasts along the way. Sometimes, even when passing within two or three hundred meters of a beast’s habitat, the playful beasts wouldn’t spare Lin Shin a second glance. Even if a ferocious beast occasionally looked up at him, its eyes only showed a hint of curiosity, much like a human might feel when they see an ant scurrying by a few meters away. It didn’t pique their interest much.On Lin Shen’s side, carrying three large boxes on the road, he wasn’t just hunting any ferocious beasts he encountered. If it was merely a small group of low- to mid-level beasts, Lin Shen wouldn’t even bother to take a second glance. It would take at least two or three high-level beasts together to spark his hunting desire. The meat and materials from low-level beasts held little value, and the potential points were only in single or double digits, making it not worth the effort. Lin Shen was too lazy to put down the boxes to deal with them. 4. Him, killing low-level and high-level beasts was no different, both could be resolved with a single strike. However, low-level beasts, in their panic, would scatter and flee, requiring him to chase them down, which consumed energy as well. Thanks to the effect of the concealment aura, Lin Shen moved through the hills faster than Wen. Liao Xingxin led the team last time, as he didn’t have to take detours and could walk in a straight line. He swaggered past a group of ferocious beasts, along the way. Lin Chen had also put down the boxes and harvested two small beast groups led by high-level beasts, netting over 1,000 potential points in total. It’s so much more. Enjoyable to go out alone, without Jingxin watching over me, there are ferocious beasts everywhere in this foreign land. The potential points are endless. Although. The haul wasn’t substantial, Lin Chen felt hopeful about the days to come, a satisfied expression on his face. Oh. There’s a nest of big fish here. As Lin Chen. carried the boxes and climbed over a small hill. He was suddenly drawn to a group of ferocious beasts in a valley. Three elite beasts, two in the early stage and one in the mid-stage, and seven or eight high-level beasts. Great, this nest is worth over 4,000 potential points. Lin Chen’s face lit up with joy as he slowly set down the supply box in his hands and instinctively drew the demon suppressing blade from his back. On this trip, Lin Chen still carried a full backpack of weapons. The newly acquired Silver Tiger Spear was undoubtedly his strongest combat power at the moment, a weapon he would only use against formidable opponents. The Demon Suppressing blade was meant to showcase the new characteristics of the Lan Fong blade technique used for group attacks. For slightly weaker beast groups he would directly activate the invincible mode to reap them like cutting chives. Additionally, Lin Chen had stuffed a few high-grade alloy short guns which Liaoxin had helped collect. High-grade alloy weapons, while mostly customized for high -level warriors, varied in focus due to the different combat techniques of each warrior. Some had agile movements but weaker strength, making them suitable for lightweight and flexible weapons. Others had great strength but less agility, better suited for heavy hitting. Weapons. Besides, the length, weight, and strength of weapons also had their advantages. Therefore, these types of weapons usually needed to be customized, and weapon. Companies wouldn’t mass-produce them for sale. However, this was the battlefield of the Silent Legion’s ferocious beasts. Over there, many high-level warriors still fell each year, including those who wielded spears. So Lin Chen could still find a few suitable short guns for throwing. Currently, throwing was no longer Lin Chen’s primary means of attack. These relatively weaker high-grade ally weapons were only used when he chased down fleeing beasts. Before him, three elite beasts and several high-level beasts appeared in the valley, perfectly suited for Lin Chen’s defined combat mode of mowing down in group battles. Thus, he first chose the demon suppressing. Blade. For Lin Chen now, as long as his opponent wasn’t at the vice commander level, it wasn’t worth using the silver tiger spear and the overlord spear technique. Hehe, this is just because Xingxin and the others aren’t here. Otherwise, with these beasts, I might only get one or two high level beasts, and whether I can slay. An elite beast would depend on luck. Lin Chen muttered to himself. Previously, when hunting with Liao Xingxin and the others, he had encountered such levels of beast. Groups. However, they protected Lin Shen well, and the combat power of the Lan Fang high-level team was also strong. Lin Shen hardly gained any potential points. At this moment, Lin Shen was training alone, finally able to sweep through the beast group. Well, but we can’t just rush in blindly, even if the other side is a pack of ferocious beasts, there’s no formation to speak of. However, being surrounded is definitely not the best way to fight. Lin Shen stepped onto a supply box, frowning, slightly as he looked at the beast pack in the valley. It was a group of exaggeratedly shaped sword-horned antelopes. The leading elite antelope was over 3 meters tall, and 5 to 6 meters long. This group of sword-horned antelopes was tall and robust, each one resembling a moving small hill. Their sturdy limbs were like towering. Pillars, muscles taut and bulging, as if containing endless explosive power. Each muscle was well-defined, rising and falling with their movements, as hard as forged. Steel. The most striking feature was their pair of incredibly sharp giant horns on their heads. The horns resembled a pair of inverted swords, glinting with a cold metallic sheen, the sharp tip seemingly able to pierce through anything with ease. The horns were over a meter long, thick at the base and tapering to a sharp point, like, finely honed weapons. The necks of the antelopes were equally thick and powerful, with muscles bulging high, connecting to broad shoulders that provided strong support for those giant horns. Their heads were massive, with eyes like burning red flames filled with wildness and ferocity. Lin Shin couldn’t help but click his tongue, being. Gored by one of these creatures would surely be a painful experience. It wouldn’t just be a simple chill, there would definitely be two large holes in his body, and, they’d be hanging from its head, making it hard to get down. It seems I need to actively lure them over, making them line up for me to deal with. Don’t recklessly charge into the beast pack, getting gored by them would be a huge loss. Lin Shen thought this as he tilted his head to observe the surroundings of the valley, extending his hand to feel the wind direction. He then began to move, finding a spot at the upwind side of the valley. Lin Shen took out a bottle of recovery pills from his backpack, pouring out two pills made from elite-level ferocious beast blood and recovery grass. Then, he pressed his fingers together, slowly grinding them into a fine powder. In an instant, the powder from the recovery pills, crafted by human pharmacists with exquisite skill, began to disperse in the valley along the wind. This recovery pill was considered a precious medicine for elite warriors. The taste and aroma carefully concocted by human pharmacists instantly attracted the attention of the ferocious. beasts in the valley. Many sword-horned antelopes immediately lit up with excitement. The leading elite antelope reacted even more sharply, turning its head to look in Lin Chen’s direction. They kept snorting, their nostrils exhaling hot breaths of desire. Good little horses, come here and eat your fill. Lin Chen used the recovery pill powder to successfully attract the attention of the antelope pack. The first to be drawn in were three elite-level sword-horned antelopes. They charged. forward like wild horses breaking free, their hooves thundering as if they were going to shatter the earth. Especially the mid-elite antelope, which was like a black lightning bolt, moving so fast it was almost impossible to see. It rushed towards Lin Shan with the momentum of a raging wind. Lin Shan instinctively raised his demon, suppressing blade, using the blocking technique from his swordsmanship to try to counter the charging antelope. However, when that overwhelming force hit him, he was forced to step back several times, leaving deep footprints in the ground. The clash between the demon-suppressing blade and the antelope’s sword-like horn produced a loud clang, numbing Lin Chen’s arm, sparks bursting like fireworks. Lin Chen was startled, realizing the danger. He instantly understood that he could not allow these antelopes to maintain their charging momentum, otherwise he would find himself in extreme peril. Moreover, the metallic giant horns atop these sword-horned antelopes were incredibly hard, not only valuable as ferocious beast materials but also not something he could confront head-on in battle. With this in mind, Lin Chin decisively changed his strategy. He moved like a ghost, executing the exquisite movement technique included in the Lan Fong swordsmanship, instantly inserting himself among the three. Elite-level antelopes, the Lan Fong knife technique is inherently adept at close combat, a battlefield martial art designed for group fights. Back when the Lan Fong knife, Madman was still around, the Lan Fong company also guarded a mid-sized martial arts force at a fierce beast battlefield. This is how such combat skills, capable of. facing large-scale beast hordes, were born. It fits perfectly with Lin Chen’s situation of fighting multiple opponents alone. Since it’s one against many, his agility naturally cannot be weak, otherwise he wouldn’t be able to maneuver at all. Lin Chen wielded the demon-suppressing broadsword, his figure darting like a fish among the fierce beasts, preventing them from charging forward. The broadsword in his hand unleashed a crescent-like arc, the blade gleaming like snow, each strike precisely aimed at the body of the horned horse. Moreover, it was a wide area attack, directly targeting all enemies in front of Lin Chen. However, these three horned horses were not. To be underestimated, they quickly adjusted their attack directions, their massive horns thrusting toward Lin Chen from different angles. Lin Chen sidestepped to evade, but still felt the sharp tip graze his clothing. At that moment, one of the elite mid-tier horned horses suddenly leaped up, its enormous body casting a shadow in. The air, seemingly about to crush Lin Chen. Lin Chen’s heart tightened, in a critical moment he rolled on the ground to narrowly avoid it. But before he could steady. Himself, another horned horse seized the opportunity to attack, its giant horn aimed straight at his throat. Lin Chen’s gaze sharpened and he horizontally blocked with. His broadsword. With a loud bang, the immense force jolted his hands painfully. In this dire moment, Lin Chen seized the opportunity and exerted force. The demon. Suppressing broadsword sliced through with a sharp glint, slashing across the belly of the elite horned horse, instantly killing it. Blood gushed out like a fountain, splattering across Lin Chen’s face. The internal organs of the horned horse scattered on the ground, the stench of blood overwhelming. The remaining two horned horses, seeing this, became even more frenzied, their eyes bloodshot, their attacks growing fiercer. The giant horns of the horned horses continuously thrust toward Lin Chen, accompanied by a whistling wind as if they intended to pierce him through. Lin Chen’s figure flickered constantly, sweat pouring down like rain. However, he remained. composed, calmly searching for the exposed weaknesses of his opponents. In battles of this level, Lin Chen attacked with all his might, even facing the sharp swords and giant horns of his foes he could still slay them. But Lin Chen was deep in a foreign land, without teammates or logistics. His best strategy was to conserve strength, reduce consumption, and attack the opponent’s weaknesses in the simplest way to kill them. That was the long-term plan. Finally, after a fierce exchange, Lin Chen spotted. A flaw in one horned horse’s attack and struck twice in quick succession, accurately hitting its vital points. The horned horse collapsed with a loud thud, kicking up. A cloud of dust. The remaining horned horse became even more insane, charging at Lin Chen recklessly. Lin Chen showed no fear and charged forward to meet it. Just as they were about to collide, Lin Chen sidestep, swinging his broadsword in one motion. The horned horse let out a cry of agony, falling into a pool of blood. At this. moment the elite fierce beasts the sword horned horses who had reacted slightly slower finally arrived but lin chan gave them no chance to breathe seizing the momentum of victory he charged forward like a tiger descending a mountain the demon suppressing broadsword in his hand seemed to transform into a scythe of death under his swings one strike after another ruthlessly harvested the lives of the elite horned horses the glint of the blade and the spray of blood intertwined creating a gruesome scene As for the low-tier fierce beasts that scattered in flight, Lynchon casually slaughtered a few before no longer paying them any mind. Standing in the valley littered with the corpses of fierce beasts, Lynchon slowly gathered his throwing spears, inserting them back into his backpack one by one. Then, he looked down. To adjust the leather armor that had just been torn by the sword-horned horse. Damn, this is made from the renowned defensive crystal armor rhino skin, and it’s even. From a vice commander level fierce beast. It’s been slashed through three layers by this guy, almost tearing through the uniform underneath and injuring my flesh. I wonder if Sister Xingxing prepared any spare uniforms for me, otherwise, I might really turn into a wild man. Lin Chen glanced in shock at the corpse of the elite. Horned horse on the ground, his gaze lingering for a moment on its sword-like giant horn, the shock brought by these giant horns was indeed significant, he was just a hair’s breadth away from being injured. Speaking of which, since Lin Chen debuted, apart from that one time he was bullied by the little tiger at the beginning, he had. never truly been hurt. Today, he almost made an exception. This shows that these sharp sword-like horns are truly valuable items. In fact, not all ferocious beasts possess precious materials, some, despite their immense strength, belong to the type that is strong in all aspects. They do not evolve obvious offensive or defensive organs, relying solely on their physical strength and power to win. Such ferocious beasts, aside from having denser flesh that is more nourishing to eat, do not have anything particularly valuable for humans to utilize or cherish. However, the sword-horned horse that Lin Chen killed clearly had horns that were quite valuable, comparable to elite-grade alloy weapons. Lin Chen thought for a moment, then raised his wrist and tapped a few times on the information terminal. This was the logistics application of the Silent Legion that Liao Xingxin had helped him download. When out hunting, if he encountered high-level ferocious beast materials that he couldn’t handle, he could mark the location and type of materials in the app. The Logistics Department of the Silent Legion would classify the materials based on their importance, assign priority levels, and arrange for logistics personnel to come and clean up the battlefield handling the corpses of the ferocious beasts. Ultimately, the value of the materials would be calculated and recorded in the account of the Lan Fong Company. The level of logistics warriors would inevitably not be too high, given the dangerous nature of this job. Their salaries and allowances would be deducted, as well as a cut for advancing to the base. but it was still quite convenient. However, this was. Only applicable to materials from elite level and above ferocious beasts. Because high level ferocious beasts were abundant in this area, they could be seen everywhere. As soon as one stepped out of the base, and logistics personnel didn’t need to run over to collect corpses from hundreds of kilometers away. Not bad. Setting aside. The profits from these materials, over 4 ,000 potential points have definitely been credited. I still need to go out alone, it’s only been a short while since I left. Today, and I’ve already gathered over 5,000 potential points. If I gather another 5,000, I can upgrade my enhancement level. If I gather another 10,000, I can upgrade my consumption reduction level and activate the mode where I can automatically go idle while sleeping. Lin Chen was quite satisfied. After packing up his weapons, he shouldered the box and turned to leave, not bothering to clean up the battlefield. As for whether the corpses of the ferocious beasts here would be eaten by other. Beasts before the logistics warriors of the Silent Legion arrived, Linshin didn’t care at all. If they were indeed eaten by other ferocious beasts, it could only be considered bad luck, resulting in a slight loss of points. The most important potential points had already been credited, hadn’t they? The journey ahead was quite smooth, and he did not encounter any beast packs led by elite ferocious beasts. Even if there were one or two high-level ferocious beasts leading, Linshin couldn’t be bothered to chase them. His most important goal today was to find an excellent spot near the demon wolf cave. It needed to be a place where he could set up camp without attracting the attention of the commanding old wolf. As Lin Chen got closer to the demon wolf cave, the number of ferocious beasts he encountered gradually decreased. In contrast, the aura of the foreign continent began to thicken. The plants in the surrounding mountains and forests seemed to be summoned by some mysterious force, growing wildly and becoming increasingly lush. Lin Shen understood that this was due to the five-fold aura of the foreign continent emanating from the demon wolf cave. This place was a treasure land, not only beneficial for martial arts training but also greatly aiding the growth of ferocious beasts and the flourishing of plants. Over time, the fruit trees here could mutate into precious herbs under stimulation. Stones could also be stimulated to transform into high-grade alloy materials. However, truly valuable and easily collectible materials had long been harvested by the Silent Legion and Lan Fang Company. What remained, due to the distance from the passage and the inability of the Silent Legion’s passage to accommodate large machinery, could not be mined for the time being. In fact, not just the Demon Wolf Cave, but anywhere in the foreign continent where one could find a medicinal field or a mining site, its value far exceeded that of the mining sites and medicinal fields in the barren continent. However, the resistance to mining on this side of the foreign land has increased several times, although the resources on the barren land are relatively scarce. Only a few ferocious beasts cross the border. But here, with great fanfare mining, one must constantly face the onslaught of beast packs, the demon wolf cave, as a place. For quintuple cultivation has a more intense foreign aura than the surrounding areas, however, the closer one gets to this region, the fewer ferocious beasts roam around. This is solely because the demon wolves have an extremely strong territorial awareness, and any ferocious beast attempting to approach the cave for a taste will be regarded as an intruder by the pack and dealt with swiftly. Over time, the nearby ferocious beasts have been scared off and no longer dare to come close. If there are any that are not afraid of death and venture near, they must possess a certain level of strength, inevitably leading to a fierce battle. Lin Chen is an exception. The last time he came with Liao Xingxin and others, it was during the time when the demon wolves were out for a duel, allowing him to sneak in and take over their territory. This time, Lin Chen arrived, activating his concealment aura, and boldly strode into the area of the demon wolf cave. At this moment, the demon wolves should. have returned from their duel, tallying their battle losses in their lair, perhaps even holding a post-battle summering eating, with the lead wolf drawing up plans and rallying the pack for their next encounter with hyena groups or the like. On a distant hillside, two baboon beasts were perched in a tree, munching on wild bananas. One smaller baboon, while eating a banana, glanced around an inadvertently caught sight of Lin Shen approaching the demon wolf cave with a box in hand. It quickly poked. The larger baboon, signaling it to look over. Upon seeing Lin Shan recklessly intruding into the forbidden zone, the larger baboon widened its eyes in shock, dropping the wild banana it was holding. The two baboon beasts exchanged glances and simultaneously let out a series of ah-ah-ah sounds. They then turned and dashed towards a nearby hilltop, eager to witness the spectacle, fearing they might miss the thrilling scene of the bipedal creature being torn apart by the wolf pack. Lin Shan was unaware that, even with his concealment aura activated, he had been spotted by a bored little baboon. Thus, he became the main character in the baboon show. Lin Chen. Only knew that after climbing over the small hill in front of him, he would be able to see the demon wolf cave with the naked eye. The last time he set up the tripod, he. Had placed a few on the front hillside, so he remembered the nearby terrain very well. Upon reaching this point, Lin Chen became cautious. He gently set down the box. He was carrying, then stealthily climbed up the hillside, peering towards the demon wolf cave several hundred meters away. Wow. Goodness, that really is a leader level. Demon Wolf. Lin Chen nearly jumped up, feeling a tightness in his chest that made him hold his breath. Coincidentally, just as Lin Chen laid down on the hilltop, he happened to see a giant wolf sitting at the entrance of the cave. By a stroke of bad luck, as Lin Chen looked at it, the wolf’s gaze fell right on him. On the hilltop, the ah ah ah sounds echoed back and forth. Of course, in this remote wilderness of the foreign land, it wasn’t people engaging in a wild rendezvous. The ah ah ah sounds were coming from the two baboons on the hilltop who were preparing to watch the show. One large and one small baboon pointed towards the distant demon wolf cave, while exchanging ah ah ah sounds. Their eyes were filled with disbelief and a sense of questioning life. Baboons, being one of the primate species, possess a certain level of intelligence. It is likely that there is a brief baboon language communication between them. At this moment, if one were to translate the baboon’s exchange, it would roughly mean, boss, did you see clearly? Why didn’t that pack of fierce wolves eat that bipedal creature? I don’t know either. i clearly saw the fiercest wolf make a contact with that bipedal creature yet it didn’t attack whom how strange this pack of wolves is indeed fierce usually when they see us harmless baboons they rush over to try to eat us and chase us away have they changed their nature today so hey wait a minute second that bipedal beast seems to be walking towards our hill huh seriously what the hell does that damn bipedal beast want is it planning to urinate here and claim the land as its own hey hey hey there are already baboons here you bipedal beast do you have any sense boss stop reasoning with it the other side has pulled out a weapon a shiny knife i saw a bipedal beast used this before one slash could take off a big wolf’s head and a baboon’s head probably wouldn’t even take one cut let’s run after protesting for a while the two baboons immediately fled in a panic not knowing which way to go over here lynchin successfully scared off the two baboons and didn’t chase after them They were just two insignificant ferocious beasts, baboons at that, perhaps just entering the ranks, barely qualifying as low-level ferocious beasts. There was no point in chasing them. Lin Shin simply drove them away and occupied this hill as his temporary base. This hill has a good position, it is far from the demon wolf cave, not too close to the wolf pack, making it less likely to attract their attention, but it is just within the range of the five-fold training ground. Most importantly, he could see the demon wolf cave directly from here, from a high vantage point. For Lin Chen, it couldn’t be more suitable for training. Just a moment ago, Lin Chen indeed had a brief moment of eye contact with the leading old wolf in the demon wolf pack, the commanding old wolf. However, Lin Chen’s concealment aura played its role. The commanding demon wolf did not pay attention to Lin Chen and simply swept its gaze past him. Perhaps in the eyes of the commanding demon wolf, Lin Chen was just an ordinary bipedal beast with strength probably similar to those two baboons. Just that his fur wasn’t as thick as theirs. He was the kind of small animal that posed no threat. Not seen as a hostile creature invading their territory, but more like ants and bees in a garden. Underestimated by this beast. Lin Chen chuckled and shook. His head, but he didn’t mind. This was precisely Lin Chen’s intention. But it’s good, the pressure this guy brings me is quite significant. Indeed, as Sister Xingxin said, this guy’s strength is not much different from General Zhou Zhang of the Static Legion in the base. A true commanding-level ferocious beast. Even though. I am currently at the elite level, I have just stepped into it and do not have absolute confidence in facing such a ferocious beast. Once I mix in for a while, reach. The mid to late elite stage, and upgrade my characteristics further with the overlord spear technique. Then facing opponents of this level, I should be able to slay. Them across realms. Linchen carefully searched the hill, confirming there were no other potential risks. He even found a corner that was shaded, discovering a makeshift. Shelter. It must have been built by those two baboons as a simple nest to shield from the wind and rain. This was a stroke of luck for Lin Chen, as he wouldn’t need to set up a tent. This hill occupied by the two baboons is indeed quite good, mainly because of its excellent location. Not only can I see the distant demon wolf cave, but it is also on the opposite side of the cave entrance, so the demon wolves won’t notice this place as soon as they step out. It’s especially convenient for me to lurk here. Finally, I don’t have to huddle in a tree like a primitive man. Lin Chen settled down and became neighbors with the demon wolves. During his rest, he would return to the vicinity of the demon wolf cave to train, eating dry rations to replenish his energy. After recovering about 70-80% of his strength, he would go out to hunt ferocious beasts and earn potential points. And so, half a month passed in the blink of an eye. Realm, Elite Warrior Potential. 10516 Cultivation Method, Body Refinement Technique, Great Success 6214 -100000 Enhancement Level 4 Slash Consumption Level 2 Slash Automatic Aura Slash Concealment Aura Combat. Technique, Overlord Spear Technique, Great Success 6213 Slash 100000. Flash Strike Level 3 Slash Gun Light Level 2 Slash Critical Hit Level 1 Slash No Traits Martial Technique, Long. Fong Sword Technique, Major Completion 1206 Slash 100000. Crescent Moon Level 3 Slash Flame Blade Level 2 Slash Shattered Star Level 1 Slash No Traits Half a Month, 6700 Proficiency. Still not fast enough. Although the Lanfang Sword technique is already at major completion, it doesn’t mean much, the extra trait slots don’t have potential points to draw from. Lin Chen examined his progress panel. When he first arrived, Lin Chen practiced martial arts for 20 hours a day, earning 400 points. Of proficiency daily. However, after a few days of hunting, he accumulated 10,000 potential points, upgrading the benefit to level 4. Achieving a 5x gain. With the 5x gain multiplied by the 5x bonus from the training ground, he could earn 25 points of proficiency per hour, resulting in a considerable 500 points of proficiency from 20 hours of practice each day. Even so, after 20 consecutive days of non-stop practice, he had only reached 10,000 points of proficiency. To advance to the next realm, it would take 200 days. But I’ve accumulated another 10,000 potential points, so today I’ll upgrade the consumption reduction to level 3. This way, my Martial arts consumption can be reduced by 40%, allowing me to practice for a full 24 hours without stopping. I can gain 600 points of proficiency in a day. Lin Shen thought to himself.Consume 10,000 potential points to upgrade consumption reduction to level 2. Cultivation method, body forging technique, major completion 6214-100000. benefit level 4 slash consumption reduction level 3 slash automatic aura slash concealment or a benefit level 4 practicing martial arts in a beneficial state grants 5x proficiency dot consumption reduction level 3 reduces 40 percent of consumption during practice dot automatic aura when the aura is activated it automatically increases the proficiency of cultivation methods and martial techniques concealment aura conceals one’s martial aura dot lynn chen nodded in satisfaction The 40% reduction from consumption reduction level 3 not only allowed Lin Chen to practice martial arts continuously for 24 hours but also enabled him to retain more energy within his body during practice to respond to emergencies. This not only improved the efficiency of his training but also enhanced safety. Thus, the characteristics of the body forging technique at this stage are fully maximized. I have reached the highest efficiency for practicing martial arts at the moment. Even so, he could only increase his proficiency by 600 points each day. Killing an elite beast would yield 1 ,000 potential points, but these two are completely different. Elite beasts wouldn’t line up waiting for Lin Chen to kill them, within a radius of 2 to 300 kilometers centered around the demon wolf cave, Lin. Chen had already cleared them one by one. Beasts have a certain territorial awareness, even if an elite beast is killed by Lin Chen, it would take some time for new beasts to migrate and occupy the area. Although the foreign lands are not lacking in beasts, there is still a certain respawn time. Additionally, the automatic practice increases the proficiency of all cultivation methods and martial techniques. However, potential points, even when used for proficiency, can only increase the proficiency of one cultivation method or martial technique. Therefore, lynching camping near the demon wolf cave to practice martial arts means that even without moving for a day, he could earn 1,800 potential points. If he then went out to hunt one or two elite beasts, it would be a dual approach, maximizing his speed of improvement. This is already the fastest way for Lin Chen to level up. The first and. Second characteristics of the body forging technique require 100,000 potential points to upgrade again. This amount of potential points is not easy to obtain, after all, even an elite beast, even at the vice leader level, only. Yields 1,000 points. In the later stages, Lin Chen’s rate of gain is expected to remain at this level for a long time, unless a higher multiplier training ground in another realm can be found. But at the moment, Lin Chen has. No clue about such places. He shook his head, deciding not to think about it for now. Even if he were to gain more potential points, he would first need to enhance the characteristics of his combat skills. Only then could he. Kill more ferocious beasts more quickly and efficiently. Perhaps if I work hard for a while longer and raise my proficiency to over 30,000, reaching the mid-level of an elite warrior, I could try to slay a commander level. Ferocious beast. For example, that good neighbor of mine, the demon wolf. Lin Chen involuntarily tilted his head, looking towards the distant demon wolf cave, where a true commander level demon wolf resided. If Lin Chen’s guess was correct, slaying it would yield 10 ,000 potential points. Maybe I don’t even need to reach the mid-level of an elite warrior if I gather enough potential points to max out the characteristics of the overlord. Spear technique, I might be able to contend with it. After all, I have the silver tiger spear. Compared to accumulating 30,000 proficiency points to reach the mid-level of an elite warrior, it seems simpler to level up. the overlord’s spear technique by killing monsters. After all, Lin Chen still hadn’t drawn a new characteristic for his spear technique. With this thought, Lin Chen’s gaze towards the distant demon wolf cave began to change. There was a hint of green light in his eyes. To Lin Chen, a commander-level ferocious beast represented 10,000 potential points, which was quite enticing. Usually, it took him several days of hunting ferocious beasts to gather. 10,000 potential points. This was a dead end. If Lin Shan relied on the demon wolf cave for grinding, it meant that there wouldn’t be too many ferocious beasts nearby. Because there was a commander level demon wolf stationed. Here, other powerful ferocious beasts wouldn’t easily approach. It was a dilemma. Lin Shan was reluctant to abandon this place for deeper areas. Firstly, the rewards here were double compared to other places. Secondly, with the demon wolf stationed, other ferocious beasts wouldn’t disturb him while he rested. In a way, the demon wolf was also Lin Shan’s bodyguard while he trained. Just as Lin Chen was lost in thought, staring at the distant demon wolf cave, a sudden change occurred. The commander-level old wolf stepped out first, followed by a long line of followers. After a brief gathering in front of the cave, they moved out like an army, heading in a specific direction. Lin Chen was momentarily stunned, then quickly reacted. Is this? Has it been another month since the last time? Looking at it this way, the demon wolf pack is about to go find the hyena pack for a brawl. Again? A hint of amusement appeared in Lin Chen’s eyes. This is too persistent, they fight on schedule every month, it feels a bit like a spirited young man with yellow hair. Does this mean that Jingxin and the others are? About to come over for a team building exercise? This situation was completely unexpected for Linchen. This time, Liao Jingxin did not come with the Lanfong team for a team building camping trip as usual. She did come, but only with three people. They were carrying several supplies and Liao Jingxin looked travel-worn, her face showing signs of fatigue as if she had been extremely busy lately, with exhaustion evident in her eyes. Hey, Lin. Shan. You really are still here, you have me worried sick. I couldn’t reach you at all. Liaoxingxin’s first words upon finding Lin Chen on Baboon Mountain were filled with complaints. Then, she directed her team to take a signal amplifier from the supply box and install it outside Lin Chen’s baboon nest. This place was quite far from the forward base. The signal tower set up at the base had relatively insufficient power, and reaching here was already close to its limit. Because of this, the signal was intermittent and very unstable. If a signal amplifier wasn’t set up here, Lin Chen’s personal information terminal couldn’t guarantee being online at all times. This also led to Lia Xingxin often being unable to contact Lin Chen. As for Lin Chen himself, he was living quite freely here, almost to the point of being blissfully unaware of the outside world.As long as Dio is given. Enough time, he believes he can directly cultivate to the commanding realm before coming out of the mountains. Lia Xingxin was extremely anxious at the base because she couldn’t contact Lin Chen, while Lin Chen was too lazy. to report his safety to the base every day. He had the demeanor of a rebellious teenager. I even put a signal booster in your car and you couldn’t be bothered to install it. We had to bring it over specially. Liao Zhengxin said with a dissatisfied expression. This time, she brought food supplies and happened to bring the signal booster alone when passing by Lin Chen’s pickup truck. Lin Chen knew he was in the wrong and remained silent. He watched as Liao Zhengxin and the others set up the signal booster and moved several supply boxes into his baboon den. Then there was no further action. Lin Chen was taken aback and hurried into the baboon den to open the boxes. Inside, he found neatly packaged beast meat jerky, energy compressed rations, and some energy replenishing pills. Besides that, there were no other items. Liao Xingxin and the others neither brought their tents nor did their number seem quite right. Sister Xingxin, what do you mean by this? You can’t be planning to squeeze into this small den with me, right? This used to be a place for baboons. Aren’t you all disgusted? Lin Chen was filled. With suspicion. We’re not here to practice martial arts this time, nor do we plan to camp out here. We’re just here to bring you some food and see if you’re still safe and sound. Now that I see you’re still lively. I can relax. We’ll head back soon.” Liao Xingxing shot Lin Chen a glance and then explained. What on earth is going on? Is our monthly team building event canceled? Lin Chen hurriedly asked. He was even more puzzled that. Liao Xingxing had only brought two people this time. Looking around, they were all mid-tier elite martial artists, not the familiar faces he had seen last time. None of the late-stage elite martial artists who had come alone last time, like Deputy Minister Wang Qing, were present. Upon hearing this, Liao Xingxin hesitated for a while, seemingly reluctant to mention the matter. She bit her lip and finally said, recently, the conflict between the Wolf Company and us in the wilderness has almost reached a boiling point. On the Yellaman Town side, both parties have stopped mining operations, it has directly turned into a small battlefield. The company has withdrawn most of its combat power to deal with the various tactics of the Wolf Company. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen roughly understood the reason behind it. It was likely due to Liao Lanxin’s previous outburst when she swept through the Wolf Company’s Wolf Fong Camp. The origin of this incident even included a bit of Lin Chen’s involvement. Lin Chen now knew that the overall strength of the Wolf Company was stronger than that of the Lan Fong Company. They had not only poached many talents from the Lan Fong Company but also occupied Lan Fong City, making their resources even richer. Therefore, they could still recruit some martial artists to join. On the Lan Fong Company side, only Liao Lanshin had risen against the odds, her strength nearly matching that of Tian Wentao. However, as long as the two bosses of both sides did not take action, there was still some gap in mid-tier combat power. The Wolf Company had more elite mid- to late-stage martial artists, and there was even a commanding-level vice president stationed. They were now almost at a breaking point with the Lan Fong company, making the situation quite complicated. It was no wonder they had to withdraw high-end combat power from the Beast battlefield to take charge. In fact, even that might still be far from enough. Isn’t it said that the alliance strictly prohibits large-scale conflicts between member forces? Lin Chen asked. Liaoxin appeared quite helpless and said, they haven’t really gathered a large force for a direct confrontation, they just occasionally engage in some sabotage behind. The Scenes In fact, not only has Element Town stopped working, but even Iron Mine Town and Coal Mine Town can’t operate normally. Lin Shen listened to this explanation, and after carefully pondering the reasoning behind it, he couldn’t help but clench his fists tightly. This war wolf company, just like the neighboring demon wolf, was utterly detestable. He truly wished he could use it to grind for potential points. Ultimately, it was Lin. Shen’s outstanding performance here that stood out too much. The Wolfong camp of the War Wolf Company originally had no young martial artists who could compare with Lin Chen. Now, there were only two insignificant guys left, who had already been swept away by Liao Lanxin. So they simply had a bit of a let-it-all-go attitude, acting stubborn and unreasonable. Damn it, I’ll level up for a few more days and break through to the mid-elite stage. Before I come out, I must show them some color. Lin Chen silently vowed in his heart. Lin Chen, during this time, I might even have to return to the wild continent to hold down the fort. You alone are here, although you have stealth techniques, you still need to be extremely cautious. Liao Xingxin hesitated for a moment before continuing, why don’t you go back to the Jing army’s forward base? Even if we’re not there, staying at the Jing army base will still provide you with some safety. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen shook his head without hesitation. It’s fine, I’m safe here, so don’t worry, sister Xingxin. Lin Chen naturally didn’t want to go back, he could level up outside at the fastest speed, and he was just about to train for a while longer. He could even challenge the leader-level demon wolves. By then, after Lin Chen slays the demon wolves to gain potential points, he would also take care of the demon wolves’ old rival, the hyena. Then Lin Chen would return to the wild continent. At that time, Lin Chen would be able to fight against leader-level powerhouses, which would help alleviate some pressure for Liao Lanxin. It would compensate for the lack of leader-level combat power in the Lanfang company. Only with such a Lin Chen could he exert the greatest effect. Seeing that Lin Chen had his own plans, Liao. Zhengxin no longer insisted. She knew that Lin Chen was most likely safe, after all, he had been out for half a month, and if there were any issues, it would have surfaced by now. Moreover, Lin Chen had been continuously hunting elite ferocious beasts near the demon wolf cave recently. Although he hadn’t contacted Liao Zhengxin in time, the logistics department of the Jing army had been receiving location information sent by Lin Chen. This was precisely why Liao Zhengxin was intermittently out of contact with Lin Chen but wasn’t too worried. Then we’ll head back first, we need to get to the base before dark. Before Liao Xingxin arrived, she had estimated that. Lin Chen wouldn’t return with her, she was purely there to deliver supplies. Seeing Lin Chen’s stance, she didn’t hesitate and turned to leave. By the way, make sure to use the solar panels to charge the signal towers. Batteries, don’t go missing all of a sudden. The recent situation is a bit tense, it would drive me crazy if I couldn’t find you at a critical moment. After walking a few steps, Liao Xingxin turned back to remind him. Seeing. Lin Chen nod, she felt relieved and left. After Liao Xingxin and the others left, another month passed. Lin Chen leisurely practiced martial arts while idly grinding monsters for a month. Not bad, even while sleeping, I can still grind for 600 proficiency daily, in 30 days, that’s 18,000. But I still feel that grinding monsters nearby is a bit slow, in a month, I’ve only managed to get over 40,000 potential points. Lin Chen examined his panel. Realm, Elite Martial Artist Potential, 50-000 Cultivation Method, Body Refinement Technique, Major Completion 24-000-100-000. Enhancement Level 4- Consumption Reduction Level 3- Automatic Aura- Stealth Aura Combat. Skill, Overlord Spear Technique, Major Completion 24-000-100 -000. Flash Strike Level 3 Slash Spear Light Level 2 Slash Critical Hit Level 1 Slash No Traits Combat Skill, Lan Fong Blade Technique, Major Completion 19000 Slash 100000 Crescent Moon Level 3 Slash Flame Blade Level 2 Slash Shattered Star Level 1 Slash No Traits Actually, I’m only 6000 proficiency away from reaching the mid-stage of the Body Refinement Technique. If I use potential points, I can achieve it immediately. But the characteristics of gunplay and swordplay are maxed out, yet it requires 80 ,000 potential points. Lin Chan hesitated. Recently, while out hunting monsters, he hadn’t encountered any tricky characters. As a result, his potential points had been accumulating without being used. He actually had the impulse to directly max out the body refinement technique with his potential points. However, Lin Chan keenly noticed. One thing, even in a foreign land, potential points were not as easy to accumulate as he had imagined. While there were many elite ferocious beasts here, there were still more low-level ferocious beasts. First, the sheer. Number of low level ferocious beasts had to be high to produce more elite level beasts, this was a natural rule that couldn’t be changed. In other words, no matter when, Lin Chen would always lack potential points for upgrades. And extracting characteristics. No matter what, I’ll max out the overlord gun technique first. The battle power added after maxing out the overlord gun technique shouldn’t be underestimated, perhaps I can directly have a heart to heart with a commander level demon wolf. If the conversation doesn’t go well, I’ll just grind some more proficiency before trying again. Lin Shen made his decision. Consume 10,000 potential points to upgrade Flash. To level 3. Consume 10,000 potential points to upgrade Gun Light to level 2. Consume 10,000 potential points to upgrade Critical Hit to level 1. Lin Shen gritted his teeth and directly consumed 30,000 potential points. To invest in the first three characteristics of the Overlord Gun Technique. Martial Skill, Overlord Gun Technique, Major Achievement 24000-100000. Flash level 4 slash gun light level 3 slash critical hit level 2 slash no characteristics. Flash level 4, instantly flash forward 80 meters with powerful explosive force, dealing maximum damage to the target. Gun light level 3, the gun tip releases a 40 meter gun light, tripling the attack power. Critical. Hit level 2, 60% chance to deal 20 times damage on a critical hit. The newly acquired characteristic effects, as Lin Chen expected, enhanced him in all aspects. Indeed, the flash distance of flash level 4 has reached 80. Meters. Now, whether it’s a surprise attack or fleeing from a strong enemy, there’s an extra layer of assurance. Lin Shen was very clear in his mind that even a master like Liao Lanshin had an attack range of only a few. Dozen Meters. Although if the power gap was too great, just flashing out a few dozen meters wouldn’t guarantee survival, at least it would allow for a bit more struggle, which was better than being instantly killed. The Gun. Light has also met expectations, truly reaching 40 meters. Lin Shen recalled the scene when Liao Lanxin instantly killed Ouyang Chong Tian where the gun aura transformed into a silver dragon over several dozen meters. Now, his own gun light had also reached 40 meters. In terms of length, it was already comparable to that level of powerhouse like Liao Lanxin. There was no way around it. Among the human martial artists and ferocious beasts Lin Shen had seen, the strongest was Liao Lanxin, so he couldn’t help but compare himself to her. Most importantly, the attack intensity of the gun light has actually reached three times. This is a real enhancement in attack power. Unlike the critical hit characteristic that relies on probability, this was what Lin Chen was most satisfied with. The consumption of gun light was similar to that of flash. Under normal circumstances, Lin Chen could unleash it 10 times in a row. However, Lin Chen now had a consumption reduction characteristic that could decrease consumption by 40%. This meant that under optimal conditions, Lin Chen could unleash it 14 times. 14. Times of 3 times attack power. For an ordinary person to have such a means even once would be considered a trump card. But Lin Chen could continuously unleash it like a gatling gun. This was also Lin Chen’s reliance on, fighting above his level. Finally, Lin Chen turned his gaze to the critical hit level 2 characteristic, his expression becoming somewhat complex. In fact, he hadn’t originally wanted to enhance this characteristic, he had just, impulsively upgraded it a moment ago. A 60% chance to unleash 20 times damage on a critical hit. Originally it was a 50% chance and now it’s increased by 10%. The probability has indeed increased, but there are still some flaws. It just feels a bit unreliable. But originally it was a 10-fold critical hit, now it’s become a 20-fold critical hit. This is somewhat delightful. This characteristic seems to be, how should I put it, both astonishing and a bit of a mixed bag. It triggers based on probability, completely relying on luck. Even with a 60% success rate, it still heavily depends on fortune. One can refer to the 60% success rate of the penguin lottery or the 60% success rate of cutting with pingduoduo. But once successful, Lin Chen felt he could directly take down the commander of the demon wolves without any problem. The issue is, Lin Chen has yet to successfully trigger it even once. This is also related to Lin Chen recently focusing on using sword techniques to harvest elite mid-stage ferocious beasts and not utilizing spear techniques. Much. Lin Chen is also unsure what the consumption would be like if he did trigger it. Would it drain him completely? Moreover, Lin Chen has another doubt. Would it not trigger when fighting a boss, but trigger when fighting? Minions. In short, it is filled with uncertainties. But even if we don’t count this frustrating critical hit characteristic, the combat power boosts from the first two characteristics seem sufficient for me to face that. Demon Wolf. People have their joys and sorrows, the moon has its phases, and nothing in the world is perfect. Lin Chen no longer tangled over the practicality of the critical hit characteristic, he was quite satisfied with the. previous boosts to his combat power. And I can also draw the 4th characteristic. The draw for the 4th characteristic only costs 10,000 potential points and I still have 20,000 left. Realm, Elite Warrior Potential. 2000 Lin Chen looked at the remaining potential points without overthinking it. Consuming 10 ,000 potential points to draw the 4th characteristic of the Overlord Spear Technique drawing, this time, Lin Chen, did not have high expectations for which specific attribute he would draw. Because Lin Chen was not in a combat situation, he did not rely on a specific characteristic to turn the tide. The current situation was that Lin Chen had accumulated these potential points through hard work over time. No matter what characteristic he drew, it would enhance his combat power. Alright, Lin Chen admitted, the reality is that even if he cared, it wouldn’t matter. This so-called draw is completely random, and those cutscenes are just for show. Ultimately, what a tribute appears depends entirely on fate. Not long after, the characteristic was confirmed. Spear like a Swimming Dragon level. 1. Activates the characteristic for 10 minutes, during which the person and spear become 1 like a swimming dragon, doubling attack frequency and movement speed. This time, it’s not an increase in attack or critical hit, nor an increase in attack range, but an increase in speed. Attack speed, movement speed. Lin Chen looked at the new characteristic, somewhat stunned. He had never thought there would be a characteristic in this aspect. However, although it doesn’t directly increase attack and critical hit, it greatly boosts combat power. Originally, the time to thrust once, I can thrust twice, isn’t that double the attack? No, wait. It’s not. Calculated that way, originally, when I thrust once, maybe the opponent could dodge or block. But if I thrust twice, perhaps the opponent won’t be able to defend. It’s not just a two-fold increase in attack, one thrust might not break defense, but two thrusts will surely chill the heart. If used well, it’s a secret weapon to turn the tide. As Lin Chen thought of this, a glimmer of excitement appeared in his eyes. This greatly enhances. My combat power, I just don’t know how the consumption will be. Looking at this aim, if used well, it’s far more powerful than a flash strike or spear light, and the consumption is likely not small. But, all of this will. Only be known after actual combat. After realizing the advantages of the new characteristic, Linchen felt satisfied. Indeed, the further back in the characteristic slots, the less likely it is to draw trash characteristics. The quality of the characteristics is gradually improving. Now, after spending 40,000 potential points, all the characteristics of my overlord spear technique are maxed out. The next level upgrade, each characteristic costs at least 100,000 potential points. Relying solely on hunting some high-level ferocious beasts and elite ferocious beasts, how long will that take? I want to kill the commander. With this thought, Lin Chen couldn’t help but turn his head again to look at the nearby demon wolf cave. Even though he was still a bit short on proficiency to reach the mid-elite level, Lin Chen felt that the gap between him and that old demon wolf was already small. He had a slight urge to give it a try. Lin Chen wasn’t completely mindless in upgrading his combat skills, he had also reserved 10,000 potential points. Even if he really couldn’t win, he could directly add 6,000 potential points to the proficiency of his body refinement technique. He would directly step into the mid-elite level. With both options prepared, Lin Chen, who just two months ago would tremble in front of the vice commander, now had the courage to swing his blade at the commander ferocious beast. Lin Chen estimated that even if things went poorly and he really couldn’t defeat the opponent he could at least ensure his escape. The consumption. Reduction characteristic had consumed so many potential points, it wasn’t for nothing. Lin Chen’s endurance in fleeing was much stronger than that of an ordinary elite warrior. Eh? They’ve come out again. Lin Chen. suddenly realized that it had been about a month since the last time the demon wolf pack went out to fight. He remembered that last time there were about 50 or 60 demon wolves when they left. When they returned, he also happened to see that two or three were missing. Moreover, many of the demon wolves were injured and even the lead wolf looked dirty and disheveled. They returned with their heads down and tails tucked. Clearly, they had gone to confront the hyenas and had been thoroughly beaten. They hadn’t gained any advantage. But whether wolves or dogs, they both hold grudges. After a month of recuperation, this pack of demon wolves had become lively again. Their momentum restored. They were preparing to seek revenge. Damn, these two groups of ferocious beasts are fighting like the Hongxing and Dongxing gangs. It seems the hyenas have grown stronger, perhaps new ferocious. Beasts have broken through, and the demon wolves are at a disadvantage. Sister Lanshin has also had little time to come here lately, she probably hasn’t had the chance to deal with the hyenas, allowing them to develop. So, the demon wolves have suffered losses. Lin Shen couldn’t help but find it somewhat amusing. I wonder if this time they will lose to that old hyena again and get slaughtered. After all, they lost last time and returned. All dirty. Lin Shen couldn’t help but feel a bit skeptical, instinctively grabbing the silver tiger short gun in his gun pouch. He had coveted these demon wolves for a long time, if they were killed by the old hyena, that would mean losing 10,000 potential points, which was simply not worth it. Should I seize the day and take it down first? Lin Shen thought to himself. However, he hesitated, not daring to make an immediate decision. This pack of demon wolves was not weak. Besides the lead wolf being a commander, there was also a vice commander and several late elite beasts. Lin Chen had never faced such a situation alone. Hmm, what’s going on? Just as Lin Chen was still indecisive, a huge change suddenly occurred in front of the demon wolf cave. The demon wolf pack was actually fighting with a group of ferocious beasts. Could it be that the hyena pack has come looking for trouble? This time? Lin Chen instinctively stood up, gazing at the distant battlefield. No, it’s not the hyenas, it’s a type of ferocious beast similar to African lions. That’s strange, I’ve been here for so long, and it’s the first time I’ve seen a group of ferocious beasts actively attacking the demon wolf cave. The lion king seems to be at the commander level fighting fiercely with the lead demon wolf. Lin Chen curiously observed the suddenly appearing lion pack in the distance. Lin Chen had already swept through the area within a few hundred kilometers of the demon wolf cave. There was no sign of this lion pack. Moreover, within a thousand kilometers of the forward base of the Silent Legion, he was actually aware of which commander-level ferocious beasts were stationed there when he decided to train alone. Lia Xingxin specifically mentioned these places to Linchen. So, this lion pack came from deep within the foreign continent. It’s a dragon crossing the river here to beat up the demon wolf beast pack. Suddenly, a leader-level ferocious beast brings a lion pack into the Jing army’s alert zone. Did something happen? Should we inform Jingxin and the others, so the Jing army can prepare? Lin Chen recalled this and raised his wrist to open the information terminal. Just my luck, no signal, I forgot to charge the signal booster. Lin Chen walked into the baboon den and pulled out a set of folding solar panels from the supply box, spreading them out on the mountaintop to soak in the sunlight from the blue sun above. While waiting for them to charge, he watched the distant battlefield. Buzzing. The information terminal on his wrist vibrated incessantly, pulling Lin Chen’s attention back. Looking down at the terminal, he saw a dozen messages from half a day ago, all sent by Liao Jingxin. However, Lin Chen was just now receiving them. The monitoring point on the outskirts of the Jing army detected anomalies. Suspected beast-tide trend, just in your direction, stay safe. Lin Chen, it has been confirmed, there are large-scale ferocious beast movements within a hundred kilometers of your area, stay safe. Lin Chen, several leader-level ferocious beasts have invaded. Lin Chen, be careful, I’m coming to find you. Lin Chen scrolled through Liaoxingxin’s messages on the terminal when he suddenly heard a commotion from the nearby dense forest. Looking up, he saw birds and beasts that resided in the forest swirling up in chaos. In the dense forest, trees were swaying continuously, clearly indicating a medium to large scale. Beast tide was rushing past. Lin Chen squinted at this sight. He even saw a group of ferocious beasts running towards his mountaintop. Leader level monkeys. I initially thought that lion pack was attracted to the stronger scent of the demon wolf cave. So they came to fight the demon wolves for territory. It seems not, they are merely passing through, just a small group within the beast tide. The mountaintop where Lin Chen was located, was relatively high in the vicinity, and he scanned the surroundings. He vaguely saw many ferocious beast groups darting about. The larger groups had leader-level ferocious beasts at the forefront, while the smaller ones were led by deputy leader-level beasts. What on? Earth is going on? How can a beast tide just appear without warning? Lin Chen couldn’t help but feel puzzled. He had been grinding in the foreign continent for nearly two months and had a general understanding of the situation there. In fact, for most of the time, the ferocious beast groups within the foreign continent maintained a relatively stable ecosystem. Different groups occupied different areas to thrive based on their strength. Occasionally, nearby beast groups would attack each other to fight for living space. However, large-scale migrations of ferocious beast groups forming a beast tide were quite rare. There must be some reason driving this. For instance, the emergence of rare treasures or the sudden appearance of a high-yield training ground could attract different beast groups to flock together fighting for dominance. In a sense, the social ecology of ferocious beasts is not much different from that of human society. It’s just that they are still in a tribal form of primitive society. However, the Jing army’s forward base covers a radius of a thousand kilometers, which is considered a relatively desolate area in the foreign continent. Logically, there shouldn’t be any factors attracting a large-scale beast tide. Perhaps there are still some secrets I haven’t encountered, or other reasons. Triggered the beast tide. After all, eight years ago, most ferocious beast battlefields experienced inexplicable large beast tides, causing heavy losses to many human martial arts forces. Lin Chen pondered silently, but his experience was still limited, and he couldn’t. Grasp the key to it. That’s not important. What’s crucial now is that the group of monkeys is charging towards my mountaintop. Could it be those two damned baboons claiming to be distant relatives of the leader old ape, calling it here for revenge? Lin. Chen looked at the approaching group of ferocious apes at the foot of the mountain, feeling a bit uneasy. Although he had just, impulsively fought a battle with the demon wolf, the current situation was not suitable for directly confronting the leader level. Ferocious apes. In an instant, there were simply too many leader level beasts appearing in the nearby area. If Lin Chen were to engage. In a fight later, the commotion would be too loud, attracting the attention of other ferocious beasts. If those beasts saw that Lin Shen was not a native creature of this continent but rather a bipedal creature from another world they might unite to deal with him first. That would be disastrous. Thinking of this, Lin Shen glanced around and spotted a towering tree. After hesitating, for a moment he slung the gun pouch at his feet onto his back, exerted force with his legs, and leaped up the tree. He concealed himself within the dense canopy. Ultimately, he had hidden in the tree. Although Lin Chen had been maintaining the concealment aura, the ferocious apes were charging straight towards the mountain peak and he dared not stand still and confront them. Who knew? If they were in a bad mood, ready to crush passing ants or slap small dogs? Fortunately, this group of ferocious apes is not. Related to those two baboons, they are not here for revenge, just passing by. The concealment aura is indeed useful, even at less than a hundred meters away, they charged right past. Even that leader level ferocious ape didn’t glance my way. Lin Chen hid. Within the treetop, watching the group of ferocious apes rush past below him one by one. Instantly, he felt much more at ease. It seemed that even amidst the beast tide, Lin Chen was still relatively safe. As long as there were no powerful beings surpassing the leader level, they should not be able to see through his concealment aura. Wait. Lin Chen had just relaxed a bit when he suddenly tensed up again. I may be safe, but Sister Zhengxin is worried and anxious, coming to look for me. Lin Chen quickly raised his information terminal. She didn’t mention that Sister Lan Xing came in, she might have come on her own. Sister Xingxin is just a vice leader level warrior, she might not be able to ensure her safety in this situation. Lin Chen saw that the last message from Liao Xingxin was from half a day ago, so the other party might already be on the way, stepping into the hilly area. Lin Chen wanted to reply, telling her not to come. Damn it, where’s the signal? Lin Chen jumped down from the tree and approached the Baboon Den, only to find that the signal amplifier originally placed there had been damaged by the passing beasts. This is so. Damn frustrating. Lin Xin spat quietly and looked around at the noisy scene. He no longer hesitated and sprinted towards the. Direction of the quiet army’s forward base. He didn’t even care if he would attract the attention of the leader level beasts and. The beast horde. In fact, worried about Liao Xingxin’s safety, Lin Xin didn’t even bother to take a detour. Even if there were. Beast hordes in front of him, he directly swung his broadsword and charged through. When he encountered a small group of beasts, he activated the crescent moon trait to the fullest, bloodily cutting through without stopping. Blood splattered all over his clothes, but there was no sign of retreat or fear in his eyes. The broadsword in his hand swung like the grim reaper’s sigh, mercilessly, reaping the lives of the ferocious beasts. The roars of the beast horde and Lin Shan’s furious shouts intertwined, playing a cruel melody in this wilderness. With each swing of his sword, Lin Chen carried a determined momentum as if he wanted to shatter all obstacles in front of him. Finally, he broke through the blockade of the small beast group and continued to sprint towards the direction of the quiet army’s forward base. Lin Chen had only one thought in his mind, to find Liaoxingxin as quickly as possible and ensure her safety. After running for a while, Lin Chen encountered another group of ferocious beasts. This time, it was a group of agile leopard-like beasts, moving at incredible speed with exceptionally fierce attacks. The leader was even a vice leader. Level ferocious leopard. But Lin Chen showed no hesitation and charged directly at them. His figure darted through the beast horde, the blade flashing, and one ferocious beast after another fell. Lin Chen’s stamina was rapidly depleting but his will grew. Ever more resolute. Each breath came with heavy gasps and every step he took splattered blood around him. At that moment, he was. Drenched in blood, looking utterly disheveled, yet his pace showed no sign of slowing. The surroundings remained lively. It wasn’t. Just the commotion of Linchen battling the ferocious beasts, some groups of beasts were also attacking each other. It seemed that the entire hilly region centered around the demon wolf cave had descended into chaos. However, Linchen paid no mind, his goal was the place where he had parked. If Liao Xingxing truly came looking for him, she would be coming from the parking point towards him, and Linchen would eventually encounter her as he rushed back. In fact, after running back for about a hundred kilometers, the information terminal finally had a signal. Lin Chen tried to contact Liaoxingxin, but there was no response. This situation made Lin Chen even more anxious, as he felt like he was on the verge of becoming a bloodthirsty demon. Finally, after severing the head of a deputy commander beast with a single stroke, Lin Chen climbed over a hill and discovered the situation ahead. Not far away, there was a battle. Zhengxin Jie. Lin Chen shouted hoarsely, immediately spotting the slender yet precarious figure entangled, fiercely with a massive golden blade mantis. The situation was clearly extremely unfavorable for Liao Xingxin, she was completely at a disadvantage. The Golden Blade Mantis wielded its incredibly sharp dual blades, and every clash with Liao Xingxin’s, Tang Hongdao sparked dazzling sparks that exploded. The tremendous impact forced Liao Xingxin to stagger backward, her steps, faltering, as if she would collapse at any moment. It’s a commander-level beast. Run. Hurry. Go back, General Zhou will come to. Support. Liao Xingxin’s face was as pale as paper, her eyes glimmering with despair. Upon hearing Lin Chen’s voice, a flicker of surprise emerged on her weary and despondent face. However, at that moment, she could not turn back, she could only muster all. Her strength to urgently instruct Lin Chen to escape quickly, assuring him that help would come if he ran back. Her voice was filled with determination and resolve, as if she had already prepared to sacrifice herself to buy Lin Chen a chance at survival. Liao Jimxin was merely a deputy commander-level warrior, separated from the commander level by an insurmountable chasm. Although she was still young and considered a talented warrior, the tide of ferocious beasts around her had already claimed several mantis corpses. Ultimately, she was outnumbered. Moreover, what she faced now was a truly powerful commander -level beast. The moment Lin Chen crested the hill and saw her, she had already exhausted herself to the limit, appearing as if she were running on fumes. The brief moment it took to utter those two sentences, her Tang Hongdao could no longer withstand the fierce golden blades. With a clang, the Tang Hongdao was knocked away, spinning through the air. That slender figure fell helplessly like a kite with a severed string. Everything happened so quickly from the moment Lin Chen first saw Liao Zhengxin to her defeat. It was all a matter of a flash. Zhengxin Jie. Lin Chen let out a furious roar. With no time for further thought, he loosened his grip and the demon suppressing blade fell straight down. He swiftly drew out the silver tiger pistol with his other hand. At that moment, he didn’t even have time to assemble it into a long gun, nor could he afford to. Lightning strike. Lin Shan shouted angrily, his figure instantly vanishing from the spot, transforming into a swift shadow. Gun light. Dozens of gun rays erupted wildly, and that shadow instantly became a brilliant silver light. The gun like a swimming dragon. Lin Shan was several hundred meters away from. The Golden Blade Mantis and a single lightning strike was simply not enough to reach it. Lin Chen’s back molars were nearly crushed. At this moment, he was firing on all cylinders, completely disregarding any consequences and his own exhaustion, with only one thought in his mind to kill the enemy and save the person in front of him. His eyes were wide open, bloodshot, with veins bulging on his forehead, and he resembled a frenzied war god charging recklessly towards the Golden Bladed Mantis. Tian Ning City, Jing. Army Hospital. Lin Chen quietly stood by the bedside, focused intently on peeling an apple. He could wield the nearly thousand-pound, demon-suppressing blade with flair, and now, with this small fruit knife in hand, he was even more adept. In Lin Chen’s nimble hands, the apple peel, uniform in thickness and width, fell from his fingers like a long, straight line. The blade of the fruit. Knife glided gently through the flesh of the fruit, producing a steady, subtle sizzling sound, as if it were a soft melody in the tranquil afternoon. Beneath the bed, Lin Shen was peeling with great seriousness, while Liao Xingxin on the bed stared intently at the apple in Lin Shen’s hand. In the afternoon of the wasteland, the sun was not as colorful as in other lands, it quietly filtered through the window, casting a soft white light. This white light, like a light veil, gently spread across the floor of the ward, forming faint patches of light and shadow. A gentle breeze slipped in through the half-open window, lightly stirring the white curtains, bringing a hint of fresh air. At this moment, the entire ward was immersed in a serene and warm afternoon ambience, as if time had slowed down, and everything seemed so peaceful and beautiful. It felt as if they had distanced themselves from the dangers of the beast battlefield, even escaping the apocalyptic environment of the wasteland. It was as if they had arrived on earth in the 21st century. Snap. The fruit knife reached its end, and the apple peel fell, making a slight sound that broke the tranquility. Jinxin Jie, have some apple, Linxin said with a smile, handing over the peeled apple. Liao Xingxin hesitated for a moment. Took the apple with her left hand, but did not eat it. Her gaze fell back on Lin Chen. A faint blue light shimmered around Lin Chen. A sign of his martial arts training. I told you I’m safe here, and the surgery went quite well, you don’t need to take care of. Me. I’m still a martial artist, the doctor said I would recover about 70-80% in half a month. The beast. Tied on the battlefield has calmed down, why are you here with me instead of training over there? Lin Chen chuckled. I’ll go back. when you can peel an apple by yourself. That day, Liaoxingxin fought against a commander-level mantis and ultimately lost. Having her weapon knocked away by the opponent, the mantis swung its dual blades, one missed, while the other nearly severed her right arm along her shoulder. After Linchen killed the golden-bladed mantis and picked up Liaoxingxin, her right arm was barely attached, and she was covered in blood, looking terrifying. Fortunately, after killing the mantis, Linchen ran wildly with Liaoxingxin in his arms. They encountered Liao Lanxin and the elite forces of the Jing army who had rushed over upon hearing the news, which allowed them to escape danger. Liao Xingxin was sent out of the beast battlefield and taken to the hospital in Tianning, city, which belonged to the Jing army for treatment. Thankfully, the Jing army was accustomed to fighting beasts. Injuries among martial artists were a common occurrence. As long as severed limbs were retrieved, they could receive timely medical care to reattach them. It was unlikely that Liao Xingxin would be left disabled. However, now, although the surgery was very successful, she had sustained severe injuries. Besides her arm, she had numerous wounds all over her body, wrapped up like a zanzi, making movement. Extremely inconvenient. For Lin Chen, although he faced no real danger during that beast tide, Liao Xingxin was understandably anxious, as her concern for Lin Chen led him to take risks, diving into the beast tide as a vice commander to battle the commander level. Beasts. In fact, the military leader of the Jing army and Liao Lanxin had received the news and crossed into the beast. Battlefield to quell the beast tight about half a day later. Liao Xingxin had come out half a day earlier, entirely out of her concern. And care for Lin Chen Lin Chen was quite grateful for this and naturally stayed to take care of Liao Xingxin. Liao Xingxin was about to retort. In fact, Lin Chen’s care here didn’t involve much specific work. There were female nurses present and the tasks like peeling an apple, getting food, or fetching hot water wouldn’t delay a warrior’s training time. Just then, the ward. Door was pushed open. The two turned to look, and in came Liao Lanxin followed by a short-haired woman in a purple uniform. She appeared. To be in her thirties, exuding a more mature aura than Liao Lanxin, yet she was also a spirited female warrior. Sister Lanxin. Commander Rao. Liao Xingxin quickly greeted them. Lin Chen was slightly taken aback and followed suit. He curiously glanced at the Commander Rao behind Liao Lanxin. Based on the title, Lin Chin guessed that this was the leader of the Jing army, Commander. Rao Jing. A figure whose influence and personal strength surpassed that of Liao Lanxin, one of the giants in the southwestern region. Liao Lanxin greeted Liao Xingxin with concern and stepped forward to check on his recovery. Commander Rao merely responded, with a grunt, not showing much enthusiasm. She wasn’t there to visit Liao Xingxin. There was a certain gap in strength and status between them. The reason she appeared here with Liao Lanxin was likely that they had just come from the beast battlefield. Having cleared the beast disturbances near the Jing army’s forward base, Liao Xingxin didn’t mind the other party’s demeanor. Lin Chen, not being familiar with her either, naturally remained composed, secretly observing her. He wanted to see what kind of person. The leader of the Jing army was, how much danger he could sense from her and whether he could roughly gauge her true strength. However, just as Lin Shen was secretly sizing her up, unexpectedly, she looked over as well, her gaze filled with scrutiny. Lin. Shen squinted his eyes and quickly turned his head, pretending to be nonchalant as he picked up an appled appeal. Sister Lanxin. Is this the most outstanding young warrior from your elite team? Indeed impressive. Commander Rao took the initiative to. Speak, addressing Liao Lanxin. That commander level mantis, we both saw the corpse afterward, although it was weakened a bit by. This girl. But the fatal blow was indeed delivered by this young man who shot through its head. At such a young age, at the elite level, he actually killed a commander-level beast in a desperate situation. Such examples have been extremely rare in the entire alliance for decades. Commander Rao’s words were full of praise for Lin Chen. Liao Lanxing turned to glance at Lin Chen before, smiling at Commander Rao. Sister Jing, you flatter me. In desperate situations, people often experience an adrenaline surge, reaching levels they couldn’t achieve before. He is also in this situation, if you ask him to replicate such a feat of killing a commander, it would be utterly impossible. Although the Jing army was allied with the Lanfang company, Liao Lanxin still wanted to downplay Lin Chan’s brilliance. She didn’t want him to be too conspicuous and attract others’ attention. After all, no. Matter how talented he was, he was still an unproven genius. Even if he could single-handedly kill a commander-level beast, it didn’t count as true strength. Liao Lanshin and Commander Rao had eliminated over 10 commander-level beasts in the past couple of days. Commander-level combat power was nothing in front of them, let alone at higher levels. After hearing Liao Lanshin’s words, Commander Rao likely guessed her thoughts and smiled noncommittally. Liao Lanshin continued, My younger brother here has been training. Alongside my cousin, the two have developed a deep bond, like siblings. In such an environment, it can trigger my brother’s adrenaline surge, allowing him to achieve some astonishing feats. Upon hearing this, Commander Rao nodded in agreement. Liao. Jingxin, a deputy commander, actually braved the tide of over 10 commander-level beasts to find Linchen. It indeed showed a strong, emotional foundation, which couldn’t be faked. Well, whether it’s deep feelings or adrenaline. But with this level of strength, even if we can’t say he can completely defeat a peak-level commander beast, this young man has shown the ability to at least hold his own against the opponent. Such strength can rank among the top 10 even among all the prodigies in the alliance. You guys at Lanfang Company have an advantage in this hundred city league and the dispute with the warwolves. Rao Jing summarized, her tone carrying a sense of happiness for Liao Lanxin. As long as we can rank above the other few in the southwest region, that’s good enough. Liao Lanxin said, gritting her teeth a bit, no longer deliberately belittling and hiding her sharpness. Rao Jing then looked at her with a meaningful glance and said, true, being in the top 10 isn’t necessarily a good thing. Having your own prodigy grow under your guidance is the real backbone. Liao Lanxin did not respond to this, merely bending down to adjust the bandages on Liao Jingxin’s shoulder. Seeing this, Rao Jing said nothing more, instead raising her wrist to check her personal terminal. It seemed she was looking at some news. As she looked, Rao Jing’s expression darkened, her brows slightly furrowing. Sister Lanxin, the small beast tied in the beast battlefield doesn’t seem so simple. Rao Jing suddenly said in a low voice. What? Do you mean? Liao Lanxin also looked up curiously. Rao Jing shook her head and said, I initially thought this small beast tide was related to the disturbances from the north, a precursor to the next beast disaster. But it seems we were mistaken. The alliance just sent back news that there are no disturbances in the beast battlefields guarded by other forces. This means that only our beast battlefield has experienced a small beast tide. Indeed, upon hearing this, Liao Lanchin’s expression also became serious and she involuntarily stood up straight. This is impossible. If it were a precursor to a beast disaster, all beast. Battlefields should be treated equally. If it’s not a precursor to a beast disaster. The beast battlefield guarded by the Jing. Core has no special features, in the context of the other continents, it’s just an ordinary area. If we talk about hunting. Beasts provoking a counterattack from the beast groups, which battlefield among the top 10 forces in the Hundred Cities Alliance. Doesn’t kill beasts more fiercely than we do? Rao Jing nodded and said, you’re right, which is why this small beast tide is very. Suspicious. And have you noticed, this beast tide not only came suddenly, but there’s also a suspicious point. The strongest. Among them is merely a commander-level beast, there isn’t even a single grand commander. If it were truly a precursor to a beast. Disaster, it wouldn’t be possible to control it so precisely, right? The two exchanged a few words, and they surprisingly hinted. At the possibility of a huge conspiracy behind this matter. At that moment, Rao Jing’s information terminal vibrated again. She. Looked down for a moment, then her face turned angry. Dammit, someone is indeed causing trouble. What’s wrong, Sister Jing? Why? Are you so angry? Lia Lanshin asked curiously. Hearing this, Rao Jing looked up, scanned the hospital room, and finally walked to the opposite side of the bed, opening the screen of the entertainment terminal. She operated it for a moment, and a video was projected from her personal information terminal onto the screen. You all take a look, this is footage captured by the perimeter. Surveillance camera of the forward base in the beast battlefield. The base’s defense department just organized this and found some clues. The video showed a desert from a high vantage point. It should be the fixed camera set up by the Jing core several hundred kilometers away from the base. At the bottom of the video, the camera was placed on a large rock capturing the distant beast. Heard galloping by, kicking up clouds of dust. This is the beast tide passing through the desert, rushing towards the hills? Liao. Lanxin murmured softly. Rao Jing nodded, then pointed at the screen. Afterward, feeling the image was too small, she operated her. Information terminal again to zoom in on the view. Look here, this is the reason for the formation of the beast tide. Hearing this, everyone turned to look at the scene pointed out by Rao Jing. The pixel quality wasn’t very high. However, they could vaguely see a shadow flash by running ahead of the tide of ferocious beasts. The video recording abruptly stopped here. Both the shadow. and the rushing tide of beasts moved at an astonishing speed, quickly exceeding the range of the surveillance camera, making it impossible to see clearly even when zoomed in. Rao Jing pulled up another video and started playing it. This time, the camera was less than a mile away from the shadow. After zooming in, they could barely make out the person’s attire and movements, but their face remained unclear. It was evident that this person was deliberately leading the beast tide forward. Their speed was incredibly Fast, even a commanding level cheetah couldn’t catch up to them. However, as they ran, it seemed they were afraid that the group of beasts would not keep up or would stop chasing them. Occasionally, they would stop and scatter something behind them. After smelling these scents, the group of beasts became even more frenzied in their pursuit. This person led the group of beasts forward. Like this. A human-induced beast tied. What on earth is going on? What are their intentions? Liao Lanshin exclaimed softly. Rao. Jing shook her head, her face filled with confusion. Jing Jia, did you offend someone? Is this person deliberately leading the beasts to sabotage your forward base? At the very least, they want to harm the martial artist’s training outside the base? Rao Jing thought for a moment and said, we have indeed offended quite a few people, but those were all open conflicts. Very few people have used such despicable means to cause trouble in the beast battlefield. And, speaking of which, it seems they haven’t led. The beast tied towards the forward base. just to this hill? Rao Jing hesitated, unable to think of the connection for a moment. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen was suddenly shocked, looking up at Liao Lanxin in disbelief. Liao Lanxin happened to look at him as well. Clearly, both of them had thought of the same thing. This person had just led the beast tight to the hill where the demon wolf cave was located, and Lin Chen had been stationed there for some time. Could it be aimed at Lin Chen? The Jing army hadn’t offended any despicable opponents. However, Lan Fang Company had recently been at odds with Battle Wolf Company. Moreover, Battle Wolf Company had a history of sending subcommanders to ambush high-level martial artists. Their methods could not be described as anything but despicable. Lan Xin Jie. Did you notice that the person just now looks a bit like the uniform of battle? Wolf Company? Lin Chen swallowed hard. Yeah, now that you mention it, it does look a bit like it. And this person’s movement is. Extremely fast. Although their face is unclear, I know that Tian Wentao has a subordinate who excels in lightbody techniques. That’s the deputy commander that Tian Wentao recruited at a high price. Liao Lanxin nodded, carefully looking at the paused. Shadow on the screen. Damn, this guy is deliberately leading the beasts and it’s aimed at me? What have I done to deserve such? Trouble? Lin Shan still found it hard to believe. This could very well be something that those scoundrels from Battle Wolf would. Do. Liao Lanxin gritted her teeth, her tone already revealing her anger. Rao Jing, upon hearing this, looked at the two of them. Then it’s settled. I said this beast tide feels suspicious. I’ve also heard of that commander from Battle Wolf. He has been stationed at the beast battlefield in Lanfang City for years, overseeing the situation, known for his speed. But his combat power is actually a shortcoming. He probably only has slightly stronger combat power than a deputy commander, belonging to the type of martial artist with severe specialization. It seems he is using a stimulating powder to incite the beast tide into a frenzy. No wonder he only dares to lead the commanding level beasts. Any higher level beasts he probably couldn’t outrun. Liao. Lanxin also understood the reason and looked at Lin Chen, saying, this guy must have received instructions from Tian Wentao. That. Old man is confronting me in the wasteland, while this guy is plotting against you in the foreign land. He probably fears a direct. Ambush from you, maybe he can’t handle Jingxin, or he might get entangled with Zhou Zhang from the forward base, so he simply. Decided to leverage his advantage and draw the beast type to deal with you. Lin Shen blinked in confusion upon hearing this. He never expected to find himself in a foreign land, living next to a commander-level magic wolf, and after months of peaceful coexistence, he was still outmaneuvered by the people from the wolf company. Sister Lan Shin. So, the beast battlefield guarded by. The wolf company in Lan Phan City is connected to the beast battlefield guarded by Tianning City? They can directly run over from. Their beast battlefield? Liao Lan Shin explained, yes, they are connected, but there are some differences in distance. The foreign land is essentially a large world, or rather a continent, and it might be countless times larger than the wasteland. In the wasteland, Lanfang City and Tianning City are only 2 to 3 thousand kilometers apart. However, after entering the foreign land through the passage, the two places are 6 to 7 thousand kilometers apart. This scaling ratio is not fixed, Tianning City and Tenfu City are only 5 to 6 thousand miles apart, but the beast battlefields are tens of thousands of kilometers apart. We still haven’t figured out the exact ratio. Liao Lanxin explained clearly, but Lin Chen’s focus was not on that. He was. Only concerned about the distance to the beast battlefield in Lunfang City. With a serious expression, he said, so, this thing. Traveled 6 to 7 thousand kilometers in the foreign land, risking attracting commander-level beasts to ambush me? Isn’t he. Afraid of dying in the foreign land? Do I really have that much influence? Both Rao Jing and Liao Lanxin looked at Lin Chen, their. Expressions complex. Rao Jing even said, you underestimate the importance of the Hundred Cities League. With Tian Wentao’s Wolf Fang camp being wiped out, it means he is basically out of the Hundred Cities League. And you have performed so outstandingly. Once you gain a voice in the alliance representing Lan Fang Company, everything the Wolf Company currently possesses, everything, they have seized, will slowly return to Lan Fang Company. He now has every reason to eliminate you at all costs. Liao Lanshin’s eyes carried a hint of apology. We also didn’t expect him to pull such a stunt in the beast battlefield of the foreign land. In fact, the conflict between the wolf company and us has already escalated to a boiling point. That old guy Tian Wentao, aside. From not daring to openly defy the league’s iron rules hasn’t dared to mobilize all his forces for a direct battle with us. It’s not surprising that they resort to such despicable tactics, I should have been more prepared. Rao Jing continued, yeah. After all, drawing the beast tight to attack and then pushing it onto the beasts afterward is easy. They still haven’t dared to. directly infiltrate the forward base for assassination. Lin Chen didn’t blame Liao Lanxin for not considering everything. In fact, both Liao Lanxin and Liao Xingxin had suggested that Lin Chen train in the Jing army’s forward base. They didn’t recommend him going out for training. This was something Lin Chen insisted on himself. If Lin Chen hadn’t gone out, even if the Wolf Company drew the beast tide, it wouldn’t pose any real danger to him. Rao Jing was stationed in Tianning City and with just a text message, she crossed over. However, Lin Shen couldn’t help but feel a surge of anger rising within him. Directed at the Wolf Company, he couldn’t help but stand up and pace back and forth, unable to suppress the anger in his heart. Alright, alright, so the Wolf Company wants to play this game with me. Although Lin Shen didn’t suffer any substantial harm during this beast tide, Liao Xingxin had indeed suffered, and although he had saved his arm, the pain was real. This was a grudge. Only 5 to 6 thousand kilometers. Ha, you mess with me, you shouldn’t mind if I mess with you too. Lin Chen’s eyes flashed with fierce light. He could conceal. His aura, even a grand commander couldn’t see through it and with his recent power growth he was fully capable of battling. Commanders. Lin Chen felt that the commanders under Tian Wentao could traverse this distance to cause trouble, going back to return. The favor should be easier than the other party. Ahem. Rao Jing suddenly coughed twice. That guy Tian Wentao is really going too. Far on my turf. I will definitely pursue this to the end. Her words showed support for Liao Lanxin’s next step of revenge. Liao Lanxin’s expression changed slightly as she realized, that’s true, the warwolves have been causing trouble at my base in Hwangzhou lately. I’ll arrange for them to sweep their two bases and make them pay a price. Upon hearing this, Rao Jing looked at Liao Lanxin with a meaningful gaze. There’s no rush on that. Sister Lanxin, it’s not that I’m criticizing you, but you’re still a bit young. Let’s talk about this matter. You hid your most important genius warrior in that hilly area to train in. seclusion, and even I didn’t know, not even Zhou Zhan was very clear about it. How did Tian Wentao find him? As soon as Rao Jing said this, both Liao Lanxin and Lin Chen’s expressions changed. Even Liao Xingxin, who was on the hospital bed, was momentarily stunned, his face darkening. Especially Liao Lanxin, her expression instantly turned grim, a mix of disappointment, despair, and pain flickering in her eyes. It was clear that someone at the higher-ups of Lan Fong had leaked information to Tian Wentao. There. was a traitor within. Lin Chen, don’t overthink it. Liao Lanxin’s expression was extremely complex as she slowly said to Lin. Chen, I will definitely give you a satisfactory explanation on this matter. This sentence was directed at both Lin Chen and Liao. Zhengxin. The situation had become clear. Within the high-level team of Lanfang Company in the beast battlefield, someone had clearly revealed Lin Chen’s whereabouts to the warwolves. It was precisely because of this that the targeted small beast tied. Incident occurred. This situation was the last thing Liao Lanxin wanted to see. The two forces had been at odds for seven or eight years, and before Liao Lanxin’s rise, Lan Fang Company had always been at an absolute disadvantage. Those who managed to stay until Liao Lanxin’s rise had gone through countless hardships along the way. Now, with such a rift appearing, how could it not cause heartache and disappointment? Lin Chen and Liao Xingxin silently watched Liao Lanxin leave the hospital room, her slightly lonely figure carrying an indescribable sense of loss. Liao Xingxin withdrew his gaze and turned to Lin Chen. Go on, don’t stay here. With me. I’ve already said, I’m very safe, Tianning’s city is safe, and the forward base is also safe. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen gently nodded and stopped insisting. Originally, he had planned to stay and take care of Liao Xingxin for a while. But after learning about the culprit behind Liao Xingxin’s injury, Lin Chen changed his mind. After all, staying here to peel a few apples wouldn’t speed up the recovery process. It would be better to head to the beast battlefield to train and see if he could regain some ground. It would be best to deal with that flying leg and vent some of the anger in his heart. At this moment, Lin Chen already had the ability to move freely in the foreign continent. At least between Tianning City and Lanfong City, there were no high-level beasts that exceeded the norm. Even a flying leg, who focused on agility and had only the combat power of a deputy commander, could come and go freely. Lin Chen was still very confident about this. His stealth technique was more exquisite than that. A flying leg, and his combat power was close to that of a regular commander. Alright then, Sister Xingxin, take good care of. Yourself. I’m heading to the beast battlefield now, and I’ll come back to see you in a while, bringing you a surprise. Lin Chen. Nodded and carefully filled the water cup on the bedside table with hot water before slowly exiting the hospital room. As Lin Chen. Walked through the corridor, he instinctively glanced at the doctor in the office as he passed by. This person was Liao Xingxin’s. attending physician. Lin Shen couldn’t help but stop, and after a moment of contemplation, he resolutely walked into the office. Doctor, I would like to ask you a question. If a person’s leg has a comminuted fracture and it has been several years, with the tendons also severed, resulting in paralysis, can you treat him? Lin Shen asked the doctor with a serious expression. The doctor paused his busy work, looked up, and replied, he doesn’t have any missing key body parts, does he? If all the parts are still there, then he can be treated. The bones can heal, and the tendons can be reconnected, but it’s hard to say to what extent he can recover. Lin Shen recalled the specific condition of old Wang from Lin family village and said, there are no missing parts. Everything is still intact. The doctor nodded and said, then there’s no problem, he can basically be cured. Our Jing Army Hospital is quite professional in this area. Lin Shen thought for a moment and then asked, how much will it roughly cost? Seeing Lin Shen inquire about the cost, the doctor felt a business opportunity and set down the materials in his hands. The patient is a martial artist, right? The specific cost depends on the patient’s martial arts realm. Different realms have different costs. Upon hearing this, Lynchian hurriedly asked, does that mean the higher the martial arts realm, the stronger the recovery ability, making treatment easier and the cost lower? The doctor shook his head and said, you’re thinking too simply. The higher the martial arts realm, the greater the strength of the bones, meridians, and muscles. The resources and time required for treatment will. also increase, so the price will naturally be higher. For an ordinary person, a bit of anesthesia, fixing the bones with iron plates, and reconnecting the tendons would suffice. It could be settled for tens of thousands or over a hundred thousand gold coins. But for a martial arts expert, it becomes much more complicated. By the way, what realm is the patient you inquired about? The doctor noticed that Lin Chen was not from the Jing army, which prompted his question. If it were someone from the Jing. army who was injured, there would be some reimbursement for treatment, only charging the cost price. But if it were an outsider, then it would be business, and naturally, there would be profit to be made. Lin Chen began to carefully recall old Wang’s condition. Old Wang was Lin Chen’s martial arts mentor, and now seeing the opportunity to reconnect Liao Xingxin’s severed hand made Lin Chen’s heart stir. If conditions allowed, he wanted to help old Wang stand up again and regain his former health. However, Lin Chen was not quite sure what realm old Wang had been in before. In fact, Old Wang had always been shrouded in mystery. When Lin Chen first started learning martial arts, he felt that Old Wang might have been an intermediate martial artist. When Lin Chen himself became an intermediate martial artist, he thought Old Wang might have been a high -level martial artist. Now that Lin Chen had become an elite martial artist, he still felt that Old Wang might have been a commander-level martial artist. At this moment, Lin Chen carefully recalled the feeling Old Wang gave him, which always had an enigmatic quality. Before you practiced martial arts. Seeing me was like gazing at the moon in a well. If you practice martial arts, seeing me is like a mayfly looking up at the sky. It was probably that profound. So Lin Shen could not accurately determine what realm old Wang had been in during his youth. What? Experiences had led him to wander in the wilderness, nearly starving to death and even being devoured by beasts. Perhaps he was. An elite martial artist or maybe a commander level martial artist? Lin Shen’s tone carried a hint of hesitation. Upon hearing this, the doctor’s eyes widened in disbelief. Are you joking with me? An elite is an elite, a vice commander is also considered. Elite? How can you say he might be a commander? The doctor appeared somewhat impatient and said, to reconnect a hand or a foot. It costs 500,000 gold coins for a junior martial artist, 1 million for an intermediate martial artist, 2 million to start for a high-level martial artist, 4 million to start for an elite martial artist, and 10 million or more for a commander-level martial artist. Lin Chen noticed the doctor’s impatience and couldn’t help but shrink his neck. He realized that he had indeed been reckless failing to clearly explain the patient’s condition which left him somewhat at fault. In this apocalyptic world, doctors capable of amputating limbs were quite sought after, regarded as treasures within the silent legion. Naturally, Lin Chen dared not voice any complaints. However, upon hearing the quote given by the doctor, Lin Chen began to silently calculate. In his mind, it seemed that old Wang had disabilities in both legs and even his right hand was not very responsive, with three out. of four limbs affected. If old Wang had previously been an elite warrior, that would be one thing, but if he was at the commander level, then the cost would be upwards of 30 million. Lin Shen estimated that this price was only for the lowest tier of commander level. The strength levels of commanders varied greatly, with each increase in strength, the price would multiply. After some contemplation, Lin Shen realized that he had accumulated quite a bit of points during this time. He had saved nearly 10 million. at the Lan Fang Company, and after entering the beast battlefield he had hunted numerous fierce beasts. Although the forward base took half of the profits and there were additional logistics handling fees, Lin Chen’s hunts were all elite level beasts, and those materials were quite valuable. He could still come up with tens of millions. After all, being an elite warrior, having a fortune of tens of millions was not unusual. Lin Chen’s earning speed was quite impressive, even though the Lin family village was. Consuming resources rapidly, it couldn’t keep up with Lin Chen’s rate of making money. Alright, thank you, doctor. I’ll think about it and definitely come back to you next time. After understanding the general situation, Lin Chen bid farewell to the doctor and left the office. Old Wang’s situation was indeed quite special. Generally, even if a warrior suffered severe injuries, as long as they had a breath left and some resources, they wouldn’t be driven to a dead end. Old Wang had been completely at a dead. And, having lost all his martial arts and become a useless person. If it weren’t for Lin’s father picking him up, he would have. Truly been eaten by a low-tier fierce beast. As Lin Chen walked, he browsed through his information terminal and finally found. Pong Shousey in his contact list. He connected the voice call. Jinggu. Jinggu, you finally remembered us. Yuan Guanggu, you. Jia, hurry up, Jinggu contacted us. The voice on Pong Shousey’s end was filled with excitement, sounding like they were in the. training arena at the Lan Fang headquarters. Lin Chen briefly caught up with a few old teammates. At this point, the gap between him and these people had become enormous, making it nearly impossible to team up for missions again. Lin Chen’s strength had already surpassed that of their training camp instructors. Xiaoxi, I have a task for you. Will you take it? After the catch-up, Lin Chen said with a serious expression. Pang Xiaoxi was momentarily taken aback, then his tone became incredibly excited. Of course, of course. If Jinggu has something for us to do, we will definitely take it. Thanks to you, we are doing quite well at the headquarters. With plenty of high-level resources. I’m already a mid-level warrior, and Yuan Guanggu and the others are closer to becoming high-level warriors. Although the gap between us is growing larger, whatever you need, just let us know. We are happy. To serve. Not only was Peng Xiaoxi eager, but Wu Yuan Guang and Qin Yu also chimed in. Lin Chen smiled and said, I need you to go. to the Xia Duo shop below Andingtown to pick someone up and bring them to Tianning City. Lin Chen instructed Peng Xiaoxi and the others to go to the Xia Duo shop to bring old Wang over and see if they could cure his old ailments. Money was not an issue. It was merely an external matter, something easily earned. The Xia Duo shop had no network or signal and Lin Chen didn’t have time to personally handle this matter. After thinking it over he could only delegate the task to his old subordinates. Peng Xiaoxi and the others immediately patted their chests, confidently assuring that they would complete the task, Lin Chen finally revealed. A relieved smile, having settled a lingering concern. This concern was purely impulsive, and now that it was resolved, he needed to address another matter. Lin Chen passed through the passage and stepped onto the foreign continent once more. The other concern was the battlefield of the fierce beasts of the warwolves. The first priority was to eliminate the flying thunder, and the second was to give their base an unforgettable lesson. Hello, Demon Wolf Commander. Lin Chen, holding the Silver Tiger, widened his eyes, and shouted angrily, striding forward with a fierce momentum directly towards the Demon Wolf Commander. As he closed the distance, he transformed into a brilliant silver light in an instant. This was the sign of a lightning strike, moving as fast as lightning. At the same time, the tip of the Silver Tiger suddenly erupted with a sharp gun aura that extended dozens of meters. This was the gun light, dazzling and soul-stirring. In the blink of an eye, Lin Chen appeared right in front of the demon wolf commander. Without hesitation, he thrust the silver tiger spear fiercely, piercing straight through the opponent’s head. Wolves are inherently cunning and possess a certain level of intelligence. Moreover, this was a commander-level fierce beast, the demon wolf. This creature couldn’t believe until its last moment that the seemingly inconspicuous biped before it would suddenly strike. And it delivered a fatal blow directly. Truly, it was a matter of heaven and earth. The demon wolf commander had seen this biped several times. It occasionally came out of its cave for fresh air or took its young ones out to hunt. Often, when it turned around, it would. See Ling Shen meditating on the back mountain of the cave. The demon wolf commander vaguely remembered that there used to be a nest of baboons on that back mountain. It just didn’t know when it had suddenly been replaced by this biped. However, the demon wolf really didn’t pay much attention. Because in its view, this biped was no different from those baboons. Both were insignificant. Characters. If there was any difference, it was that the baboons were covered in fur, while this biped was taller and had no fur. The demon wolf commander couldn’t believe until its death that Linchen had hidden so deeply. That’s seemingly inconspicuous. Body actually harbored terrifying energy capable of instantly killing it. It truly died with its eyes wide open. It didn’t even. Have time to let out a mournful howl. Because Linchen, worried that the lightning strike and gunlight might not be enough, also. activated the dragon-like spear without hesitation. In the blink of an eye, he not only pierced through the demon wolf commander’s head but also quickly withdrew the spear, launching a flurry of fierce thrusts like a torrential storm. The sounds of piercing echoed continuously as several blood spurting holes were made in the demon wolf commander’s body, facing a commander-level opponent. With his elite mid-tier realm, Lin Shin dared not be the slightest bit careless, nor did he entertain the thought of preserving the complete skin of the demon wolf. He knew well that only by putting the opponent to death could he resolve his own crisis and stand invincible. When he saw the demon wolf completely lose its power to resist, Lingshin did not dare to delay. Taking advantage of the effect of the dragon-like spear still being in effect, he charged through the pack of wolves like a vengeful ghost, crazily, slaughtering the remaining elite-level demon wolves. At this moment, the notifications of potential points gained kept flashing. In his mind. Plus 10,000. Plus 100. Plus 1,000. The effect of the dragon-like spear could last for 10 minutes, but Lin Chen ended this intense battle in just over 3 minutes. He cleverly exploited a bug. After activating the dragon-like spear, he immediately switched to the demon subduing broadsword, instantly unleashing a crescent arc utilizing the characteristics of the broadsword that increased attack speed and movement speed. He swept through the fierce beasts like a whirlwind, executing a large-scale massacre. Group after group of fierce beasts fell under his blade. His attack efficiency was so fast that even the remaining fierce beasts didn’t have time to react, let alone feel fear. By the time all the elite-level fierce beasts among them had been harvested, the remaining low-level ferocious beasts suddenly woke up, as if coming out of a dream, and fled in disarray, scattering like birds and beasts. At this moment, Lin-Chan couldn’t be bothered to chase them anymore. Goodbye, wolf commander. Lin-Chan returned to the sight of the wolf commander, slowly drew out the silver tiger short spear from its body, wiped the blood off its fur, and then sheathed it back into his backpack. Looking at the wolf commander’s still wide-open eyes filled with an unyielding death stare, Lin Chen felt a slight shock in his heart. This creature had been so clever last time, when Liao Lanxin and Rao Jing personally came out to cleanse the beast tide, it had successfully avoided disaster. Yet in the end, it still died at Lin Chen’s hands. There was no helping it, Lin Chen planned to head towards Lanfang City via the foreign continent. The wolf cave was a necessary route. Moreover, Lin Chen had been in seclusion here for a long time, so he was quite familiar with the surrounding environment, and soon, found this fellow. Rest easy. Next time, I’ll definitely send your old buddy, that old mangy dog, over to continue brawling with. You. Not this time. This time it’s not on the way, but next time for sure. After reporting his location on the information. Terminal, Lin Chen turned and walked towards the back mountain, no longer paying attention to the corpses of the magic wolves scattered. On the ground. Recently, the logistics department of the Quiet Legion had been active in this area, clearing the battlefield. Left from the last great battle. It wouldn’t be long before someone came to handle these materials. Lin Chan was currently working. Hard to save money, preparing for old Wang’s surgery, constantly worried that he wouldn’t have enough funds. Moreover, this was. A commander-level magic wolf, highly valuable, and certainly not something to waste. As Lin Chan moved further out, he exceeded the traditional activity range of the Quiet Legion. By that time, even if Lin Chen hunted a commander-level ferocious beast, there would be no logistics personnel to help collect the corpses, unless he brought back some valuable materials himself. Lin Chen arrived at the Baboon Den on the back mountain, which still retained the chaos and wreckage from that day, and he did not tidy it up. This time, he did not plan to stay here for long. His divine skills had already been mastered, allowing him to venture alone in the foreign continent. Plus, he could practice martial arts continuously for 24 hours. The difference between 5 times the training ground and 4 times the training ground had become less significant. Now, Lin Chen’s efficiency in venturing out was much higher. Even if the gains in other places were half of what they were in the wolf cave, the probability of encountering elite ferocious beasts was greater. Hunting a couple more beasts to gain potential points could equal the rewards of a day spent. Idling here. The reason he hadn’t done this before was that his strength was too low and there were too many ferocious beasts. He couldn’t defeat. One careless mistake could lead to his own demise, which was simply not worth the risk. Lin Shen came to the baboon den to find a supply box. He opened the box and found some supplies. After eating some food, he slowly sat down to rest, and a faint blue light began to emanate from his body. Lin Shen had used the dragon-like spear technique twice, and through experimentation he had figured out some of its intricacies. The effect of this new feature could last for ten minutes. However, it consumed energy equivalent to one hour. In other words, after activating the dragon-like spear and fighting fiercely for 10 minutes, Lin Chen would be in a state of exhaustion for the next 50 minutes. Only after that could he slowly recover. Fortunately, Lin Chen had an energy reduction feature that could decrease the consumption of martial skills by 40%. If the dragon-like spear originally drew on a full hour’s worth of energy to ignite fighting spirit for Lin Chen, it only drew on 60%, leaving him with 40% of his energy in reserve. He could even seamlessly activate automatic aura training to increase his proficiency after the battle ended. Originally, a feature with significant advantages but equally obvious drawbacks became something. Lin Shin could accept however, beyond the demon wolf cave, one truly delves into the foreign continent filled with the unknown and danger. Lin Shin still planned to be cautious, to eat something to replenish himself and to recover a bit more before making any plans. After all, he could practice martial arts anywhere. For the next month and a half, Lin Chen traveled alone through the world of ferocious beasts in the foreign continent, walking and stopping, covering thousands of kilometers. Once his spirit was replenished, he hunted the ferocious beasts he encountered. When he got tired from killing, he would rest on the spot and gather materials for a barbecue. He took some spice bottles from the baboon den prepared by Liao Jingxin. Lin Chen’s goal was indeed the ferocious beast battlefield in Lunfang City, but he wasn’t in a hurry to get there. Along the way, he focused on hunting potential points and practicing martial arts. Although Lin Shen had just achieved a small success, he wasn’t blindly arrogant. He didn’t think that if he walked over now, his kingly aura would make the entire War Wolf Company’s forward base tremble and bow down. To him, the longer Lin Shen stayed in the desolate areas of the foreign continent, the stronger he became. By then, he would be more confident in giving the other side some fun. Realm, Elite Warrior Potential, AD000 Martial Art, Body Refining Technique. major achievement 32 000 slash 100 000 enhancement level 4 slash consumption reduction level 3 slash automatic aura slash concealment aura combat skill overlord spear technique major achievement 32 000 slash 100 000 flash strike level 4 slash spear light level 3 slash critical hit level 2 slash spear like a swimming dragon level 1 combat skill lon fong blade technique major achievement 27 000 slash 100 000 crescent moon level 3 slash flame blade level 2 slash shattered star level 1 slash no special traits deep in the foreign continent in an unknown wilderness lynxin pulled out the demon suppressing blade from the neck of a deputy commander level ferocious beast that should be enough there’s no signal deep in the foreign continent and i haven’t reported the location of the spoils it’s been half a month without contact sister lanshin and sister jinxin must be worried moreover the harvest in this half month has been considerable Not only has my proficiency advanced to the mid-elite stage, but I’ve also gained quite a bit of potential. Lin Chen. Reviewed his recent gains and expressed his satisfaction. After leaving the range of the Silent Legion’s forward base, elite level, and above ferocious beasts in the depths of the foreign continent had clearly increased. Even among the commander level beasts. Aside from the demon wolf commander, Lin Chen encountered two more. He had killed a total of three commander level beasts, gaining. 30,000 potential points. He had also slain dozens of elite-level beasts, earning over 30,000 potential points. Perhaps just looking at the numbers, it didn’t seem like much, not more than what Lin Shen had killed in the demon wolf cave before. But one thing couldn’t be ignored. The path Lin Shen was currently on had recently been traversed by that swift-footed member of the warwolf. He had led away most of the ferocious beast groups along the way, forming a small beast tide. Even so, in the desolate areas of the foreign continent where most of the ferocious beast groups had already been led away there were still such dense ferocious beasts present and there were still big fish at the commander level that was already quite astonishing lynch and didn’t care about the battlefield he gathered materials on the spot to make a barbecue and after resting enough he continued on i should be getting close to the war wolf company’s forward base passing through a rocky forest lynch and surveyed the surrounding environment and was suddenly drawn to a stone that stood out from the others Lynchon squinted his eyes, and without a word, he threw a spear, shattering the stubborn rock. With a sudden burst of strength, he leaped up the towering stone pillar, over twenty meters high. Like an agile monkey, he lightly kicked the fragments that had just been hit by the spear. Sure enough, this was a type of engineering. Plastic product, nearly disguised to look like a stone. However, the soil and stones of the foreign continent were vastly different from those of the desolate continent, naturally shimmering with a strange glow. And this engineering plastic disguised as. A stone had clearly been around for some time. The camouflage paint sprayed on it had faded, so Lin Chen immediately noticed the difference. Lin Chen used the tip of his foot to hook out a black object from the plastic debris. Sure enough, it’s a surveillance camera from the perimeter of the War Wolf Company’s forward base. Lin Chen looked at the antenna-equipped camera beneath his feet and instantly recognized its identity. Oh, how shameless. Lin Chen also noticed the nameplate on the camera, which boldly Stated, property of Lanfang Martial Arts Development Company, number XSZZ0293. It seemed that this was originally Lan Lanfang’s property, but it had been directly taken over by the War Wolf. They hadn’t even bothered to change the nameplate before putting it to use. The passage in Lanfang City was even narrower than that in Tianning City, and the War Wolf Company’s influence was not as strong as the Quiet Legion. By this reasoning, their forward base should be smaller in scale. The surveillance range was likely not extensive. Since he had already seen the perimeter surveillance camera here, it meant they were not far away. It’s probably only four or five hundred kilometers. At most, they would be monitoring a radius of four or five hundred kilometers, Lin Chen thought to himself. Suddenly, Lin Chen seemed to think of something and bent down to operate the information terminal. Since he was relatively close to the enemy’s forward base, there should be a signal here. Their surveillance cameras were all wirelessly connected. If they could connect, the information terminal should have no problem either. Sure enough, there’s a network. A look of expected satisfaction appeared on Lin Chen’s face. Without saying a word, he immediately reported his safety to Liao Xingxian and the others. However, it was just a safety report. Even when Liao Xingxian immediately called him, Lin Chen ignored the incoming call. He did not intend to tell them that he had arrived at the War Wolf’s forward base. If he mentioned it, they would definitely oppose it, and Liao Lanjin might even come over directly to take Lin Chen back. Lin Shen decided to observe the situation first. Although Lin Shen did not answer the voice call, he still took a quick glance at the unread messages. If there were any urgent matters, they would surely be reflected in the unread messages. After browsing through, he saw that Liu Lanjin and Liu Jingxin had sent messages, all expressing their concern about not being able to reach him. Lin Shen didn’t pay much attention to it. However, when Lin Shen saw the unread message from Peng Xiaosi, he couldn’t help but pause for a moment. They had gone to Xiaduapu too. picked someone up but were unsuccessful. Lin Chen was momentarily taken aback and prepared to click on Peng Xiaosi’s call to inquire about the specific situation. However, he couldn’t connect. Xiaduapu had no network and Peng Xiaosi might have gone to Anding Town or near Tiangui city to send back the message. Fortunately, Peng Xiaosi had considered this so his message was relatively long and explained the situation comprehensively. Lin Chen continued to read down and saw the reason Peng Xiaosi provided. Jing Gu The old Wang you mentioned, we found him. We made it clear that you sent us to pick him up, but he was unwilling to come with. Us. He asked us to convey a message to you. He said, Xiao Jing, I understand your intentions and your achievements are quite. Reassuring, but now is not the time. Lin Chen frowned slightly upon reading this. Now is not the time? What does that mean? Is. He playing riddles? When will it be the right time? Lin Chen felt somewhat perplexed. He now had money and had found a hospital. That could perform the surgery. How could it not be the right time? Old Wang is indeed a bit mysterious, but since he is unwilling. Now, it doesn’t matter. I just came out of Xiaduapu not long ago, early half a year, although Old Wang has mobility issues. He still looks quite robust. He probably won’t have any issues for a while. Since he says now is not the time, let’s talk about it again later. Although Lin Chin was curious, he felt that Old Wang was a relatively prudent person and must have his own reasons. So, Lin Chin did not delve too deeply into this matter. There was still a long message from Peng Xiaosi and Lin Chen. Continue to read on, after reading the follow-up from Peng Xiaosi and the others, Lin Chen couldn’t help but show a hint of surprise. Peng Xiaosi, Wu Yu and Guang, and Qin Yu approached Lin Chen. They wanted to stay in Lin Xia village. Peng Xiaosi mentioned that Lin Xia village was severely lacking in martial artists to defend it, overly reliant on the military protection of Xiaoduo Pavilion, and the village’s own defensive capabilities were weak. Even if everyone in Linjia village practiced martial arts now, only a few could barely reach the level of beginner martial artists. After all, they had started too late. If a mid-level or higher ferocious beast avoided the watchful eyes of Shotwa Pavilion and came to Linjia village, it could pose a significant threat. Therefore, they decided to stay in Linjia village to help Linchan protect their home. Pang Shousey was already a mid-level martial artist, and Wu Yu and Guang and Qin Yu were not far from becoming high-level martial artists. The three of them were martial artists from the Lan. Fang Company’s youth training camp, and in terms of combat power, they were not much inferior to the demon suppression armies. Sentinel team from Shadwa Pavilion. Since Shadwa Pavilion had a station for Lan Fang Company, they could also receive their daily supplies from there. To be honest, when Lin Chen saw this decision from Peng Shosi and the others, he was momentarily taken aback. But after a moment’s thought, Lin Chen understood their intentions. These old teammates were not particularly gifted. They’re current. strength was relatively low. Perhaps after spending some time at the Lan Fong headquarters, they had discovered some extremely harsh realities. Even if they became high-level martial artists, they would merely be cannon fodder on the battlefield against ferocious beasts in the future. Meanwhile, Lin Chin could be considered a rising star, already showing signs of standing out. Pong. Shaoxi and the others had deeply realized that having teamed up with Lin Chin before might be the greatest opportunity on their martial path in this lifetime. In the days to come, they would not only struggle to keep up with Lin Shen’s pace, but even following him to do menial tasks might be a luxury. So they wanted to deepen their bond with Lin Shen in this way, tightly holding onto this big leg. After understanding this, Lin Shen felt a surge of emotions. Not long ago, just a few months back, Ping Xiaoxi and the others were still in the training workshop at Tiezhan Mountain filled with doubts and exclusion. Now they were actually trying to cling to him in this roundabout way. However, Lin Chen did not resent their actions, on the contrary, he was quite willing. Previously, Lin Chen had always concealed his connection to Xiaoduo Pavilion, trying to hide the existence of Linjia village. Now, that the Chen family was gone and Ouyang Chong Tian was no longer around, there was naturally no more concern in that regard. It was, also a good choice for Pine Xiaosi and the others to continue following Lin Chen by protecting Linjia village. For a grassroots. village, they could be considered to have a certain level of combat power, providing some security for Linjia village. They could. Even guide the village’s martial arts training process. Not to mention that Lanfang company would pay them allowances, even if Lin. Chen personally funded them, it would be quite a bargain. More importantly, with Peng Xiaoxi and Linjia village, Linchen could. Stay updated on the situation and changes at home. I agree with your decision and appreciate your intentions, Linchen replied. On the information terminal. By moving into Linjia village, you are now part of Linjia village, my family. After thinking for a moment, Linchan added another sentence. This was Linchan’s olive branch to them, and those who understood would naturally grasp its meaning. After handling these messages, Linchan then noticed that Liao Xingxin had stopped making voice calls. Perhaps she thought Linchan was currently in battle and it was inconvenient for him to answer. She sent another message. Be safe in the foreign land, and remember to report your safety at all times. The situation outside is quite tense, sister Lanxin and Tian Wentao. Almost went into action directly. You take care. Lin Chen was startled to see that Liao Lanxin and Tian Wentao had almost come. To blows. After hesitating for a moment, Lin Chen replied with a message. The upgrade went smoothly, I’m well fed and uninjured. I have something going on now, let’s talk in detail in a couple of days. After Lin Chen replied to the message, he lifted his. Head and stopped paying attention to the information terminal. He wasn’t deceiving Liao Xingxin. At this moment, Lin Chen indeed had urgent matters to attend to. He had been walking, stopping, practicing martial arts, and accumulating potential points along the way. Eventually, he arrived near the battle wolf forward base. He needed to go take a look and see if he could stir up some commotion. Not only to avenge the last beast tide but also to relieve some pressure for Liao launching over in the wasteland. Lin Chen kicked aside the remnants of a camera on the ground, his figure flashing as he jumped down from the stone pillar and sprinted. towards the direction of the Battle Wolf Forward Base. The Battle Wolf Forward Base was essentially not much different from the Silent Legion Forward Base. Both were organized by the Battle Wolf Company, establishing a stronghold on this side of the foreign continent through a permanent passage. Therefore, they would periodically clear the surrounding area of fierce beasts. However, the overall strength of the Battle Wolf Company was considerably inferior to that of the Silent Legion. Their forward base did not have the extensive alert range that the Silent Legion had, they only maintained vigilance over an area of about 300 to 400 kilometers around the base. As Lin Shen raced along, he indeed found that the number of fierce beasts along the remaining route was much scarcer compared to the depths of the foreign continent. Moreover, with Lin Shen’s clear objective and no intention of hunting fierce beasts, he quietly approached the vicinity of the Battle Wolf Forward base in just half a day, on a small dirt slope. Lin Shen lowered his body and carefully observed the Battle Wolf base a kilometer away. The Battle Wolf place really has its own charm. It’s actually a lakeside base, like a lakeside villa. Lin Shen gazed at the Battle Wolf base before him, and despite their opposing stances, he couldn’t help but exclaim. The Silent Legion’s base was quite different. The entrance of the Battle Wolf was conveniently located by a small lake on this side of the foreign continent. Near the small lake, a small base resembling a fishing dock had been constructed. At first glance, it provided a more pleasant sensory experience than the somewhat rugged base of the Silent Legion. Wait, this was originally Lan Fang’s base. It has to be taken back. Lin Chen suddenly realized and spat. Angrily, Lin Chen lay in ambush outside the Battle Wolf base for half an hour. During that time, he saw a team of martial artists driving out from the base, likely on a hunting mission. He also saw trucks returning to the base loaded with supplies, those were the logistics recovery teams. Although the Battle Wolf Company is not as strong as the Silent Legion, it is still a human base rooted in the foreign continent. Their defenses are strict and their military strength should not be underestimated. Lin. Chen withdrew his gaze from the walls of the Battle Wolf Base. The defenses of the Battle Wolf Base were not weak. There were many elite martial artists on the walls and fixed machine gun turrets were densely packed. There were even large caliber artillery. Emplacements. Lin Shen had previously obtained some information about the Battle Wolf Company from the internal database of the Lan Fong Company. He knew that among the high-end martial artists of the Battle Wolf Company, aside from the old man Tianwen Tao, who was at the Grand Commander level, there were also two martial artists at the Commander level. One was the Flying Leg, who was fast but had average combat strength. Lin Shen wasn’t too worried about him, he estimated that his strength was similar to that of the Beast Commanders he had killed in recent days. At most, as a human martial artist, he would be a bit more cunning and slippery. However, the Battle Wolf Company had another commander-level martial artist, a trusted subordinate trained by Tian Wentao. He practiced a boxing style learned from Tian Wentao and used boxing gloves as weapons. This kind of weapon and rare combat technique, even in the wilderness, was considered unconventional and was known for its explosive combat power. Dealing with him would likely be more troublesome than with an ordinary beast commander. Tian Wentao is stationed in the wasteland, confronting sister Lanxin. And he probably won’t be able to break free from the situation on the Beast battlefield for a while. But the Lan Fong company lacks commander-level martial strength, so their flying leg and the two commanders are likely stationed at the Beast battlefield. The whole time, Lin Shen speculated, the Wolf Warriors company is different from the Silent Legion, their reserve of elite and high-level warriors is not as abundant. Therefore, to guard the Beast battlefield, both leaders must be present simultaneously too. ensure absolute safety. On the other hand, the Silent Legion has a stronger mid-level combat force, allowing deputy generals at the leader level to take turns on duty. However, even though the Wolf Warriors Company has fewer mid- to low-level fighters, there are still over 20 elite warriors on the beast battlefield, two leader -level warriors, dozens of elite warriors, and hundreds of high-level warriors. Lin Chen’s eyes flickered with contemplation, originally, even if dozens or hundreds of high -level beasts. Gathered together, Lin Chen wouldn’t have regarded them with any special attention. No matter how many high-level beasts there are, they are merely fodder under the crescent moon. But human warriors are different, they are smarter and have tactics. A large, group of high-level warriors defending a city, supplemented by giant demon-slaying machines and heavy weapon turrets capable of, injuring elite warriors, would unleash a combat power that cannot be underestimated. If Lin Chen were in the wilderness and saw a Beast leader accompanied by a dozen elite beasts, he wouldn’t care how many lower level beasts there were, he would charge in with. His spear and broadsword. But the wolf warrior’s base is different, he cannot be so reckless. In terms of the threat level to Lin Chen, the wolf warrior’s base surpasses all the beast groups he has encountered before. It could even reach the level of the last. Small beast tide and perhaps even exceed it. The last small beast tide was quelled by Wan Jing and Liao Lanqing leading this island. Legion base’s forces. It is evident that to defeat even the smallest human base like the Wolf Warriors base head-on in a foreign land, at least two high-ranking leaders and a hundred elite members from the city alliance would be necessary. This is also why human bases can guard the passage. Humans are different from beasts. For beasts, one plus one equals two. But when humans gather and utilize tools and fortifications, at least a hundred people can exert the strength of hundreds. I need to find them some fun. but I can’t be reckless, I mustn’t get myself trapped, or Tian Wentao will laugh himself to death. Lin Chen had no intention of single-handedly overturning the Wolf Warrior’s base from the start. Although he is not particularly cunning, he is not foolish, either. Tian Wentao is always looking for opportunities to ambush Lin Chen, and now to swagger into someone else’s base would be like throwing meat buns to a dog. Lin Chen spent a considerable amount of time reaching the front of the Wolf Warrior’s base, and it would be impossible for him to return disappointed due to the base’s tight defenses. In that case, I can only learn on the spot. And create some commotion. Lin Chen’s eyes sparkled with determination as he slowly stood up and turned away from the wolf warrior’s base. Two days later, Lin Chen traveled nonstop, not wasting time hunting beasts and appeared in the depths of the foreign land in a desert. This was a crescent spring in the midst of a thousand mile gobi, a rare oasis in the desert. Who? Lin Shen took a deep breath and as he approached the edge of the oasis, he felt a sense of relief wash over him. Encountering such lush, vegetation and clear spring water in the Gobi Desert within a radius of several thousand kilometers was a refreshing experience. Such places are indeed rare in the desert. When Lin Shen passed by last time, he even sensed that the aura of this foreign land was stronger than that of the demon wolf cave. He suspected this was a six-fold cultivation ground. Logically, such a location would be. a treasure that all nearby beast groups would flock to. However, there were few beasts around this oasis. Not even beasts came. Here to fetch water. Because within the oasis, there resided a group of beasts resembling wild bulls. One of them, a massive bull. Measuring 10 meters in length gave Lin Chen an overwhelming sense of pressure at first glance. Lin Chen had speculated that. This creature was likely a high-ranking beast. The gap between the realms of warriors and beasts is enormous, starting from the elite. level, for example, the way mid-tier elites view early-tier elites is similar to how high-tier warriors view mid-tier warriors. It can be said that each small rank corresponds to a significant gap in strength at the early stages of a larger level. Here, we are talking about the difference in combat power. The Grand Commander is merely a mid-tier commander within the commander realm. If we were to convert this using Lin Chen’s method of observing the proficiency progress bar, a commander refers to a proficiency level within 30% of the commander realm. A Grand Commander would be at 30 % to 60%. The range of 60% to 90% corresponds to a Lord. The three stages of Commander, Grand Commander, and Lord each have a significant difference in combat power. At the early elite stage, Lin Chen, leveraging his fully developed combat skills, could barely kill the weakest ordinary commander beast. However, once the beast reaches the Grand Commander level, even if Lin Chen advances to the mid-tier elite stage, he would not gain any advantage against. a mid-tier grand commander. In fact, he would feel quite dangerous. This is because the progress in gap from early commander to mid-tier commander far exceed that from early elite to mid-tier elite. The scale ratios within the two realms are not the same. A grand commander, among the human race, is enough to be a local power. In the southwestern region of the wasteland, they are considered a minor giant. Even in the desolate lands of another continent, they dominate an area of several thousand kilometers. Able to monopolize a six-fold training ground, making other beasts dare not encroach or entertain any improper thoughts. This is. Why, when Lin Shen passed by the Crescent Spring Oasis last time, he fatally sensed that this was a six-fold training ground. Even. Though Lin Shen has stealth techniques, he dared not linger too long or practice martial arts here. The highest level of combat. Power Lin Shen had encountered before was Liao Lanxin, a grand commander. Lin Shen was unsure of Liao Lanxin’s exact level as a. Grand Commander, whether it was 31% or 59%. However, from casual conversations with Liao Xingxin, Lin Chen learned that both Liao, Lanxin and Tianwen Tao were accumulating strength, looking to see who would break through to the Lord Realm first in the coming years. Therefore, Lin Chen speculated that Liao Lanxin was at least a Commander Warrior with over 50% proficiency. Moreover, Liao Lanxin’s brief displays of power in front of Lin Chen were something he still needed to look up to. So when Lin Chen encountered the Grand Commander of the Fierce Bull, his first instinct was to distance himself. Who knows if the other party is as formidable as Lia Lanshin? But now, Lin Chen has returned here. He hid in the canopy of a large tree at the edge of the oasis, gazing at the distant beast horde. His eyes were fixed on one particularly massive creature. Last time I came here, my body tempering technique proficiency was still below 30%. At that time, I was at the early elite stage, and just sensing a hint of this Grand Commander’s. aura was enough to frighten me, filling me with an overwhelming sense of helplessness. Now my body-tempering technique proficiency has exceeded 30%, reaching 34%. Logically, I should be considered a mid-tier elite warrior, but seeing this guy still gives me a feeling like a needle piercing my forehead. So, no matter how I look at it, my current strength, even with the enhancement of combat skills, is not a match for the other party. Lin Chen had a clear understanding of the gap between his strength and that of the Grand Commander Fierce Bull. However, he was not discouraged, nor was he disheartened. Grand commanders, aside from the beasts, which human grand commander did not practice martial arts from a young age and possess exceptional talent, Lin Chen, acknowledged that he had only been training for a short time, so it was reasonable that he couldn’t defeat them yet. However, since Lin Chen was here, he still wanted to stir things up. The flying leg of the war wolf company had made its initial move, provoking a beast tide that aimed to destroy him. Now, Lin Shin wanted to make his move as well, hoping to attract the Grand Commander Fierce, Bull Horde and bring them to the War Wolf Base for some excitement, since the mid-elite stage isn’t enough to provoke this big bull, and there’s still danger. Then, consume 30,000 potential points to increase body refinement technique proficiency by 30,000, ha, ah. Lin Shin squatted on the treetop, unable to suppress a shiver that ran through his body. This was the first. Time he directly used potential points to increase his body refinement technique proficiency. He had always been reluctant to spend potential points before, treating them like treasures. But this time, in order to lure the monster, he went all out and directly used 30 ,000 potential points to increase his body refinement technique proficiency by 30,000. This pushed the body refinement technique to the late stage. Technique, body refinement technique, great accomplishment 62,000 slash 100,000. Consumption Level 3 Slash Automatic Aura Slash Concealment Aura Watching the proficiency rise, Lin Chen felt a tingling sensation all over. His body, it was the joy of creating something from nothing, directly enhancing his physical quality. It was comparable to the dopamine released during certain pleasurable activities. Bliss like a celestial being. After about 10 minutes, this extreme feeling of joy began to subside. Lin Chen’s complexion was rosy as he moved his body slightly. Is this the late elite stage? Do I now? have the qualifications to tempt this big chief bull? Lin Chen turned to look at the distant bull, squinting his eyes, his gaze, filled with scrutiny as he carefully assessed it. After a while, he shook his head. It still feels a bit dangerous. Even at the mid-elite stage, it’s not very reliable. Thinking of this, Lin Chen couldn’t help but leap down from the treetop. He moved his body vigorously. Perhaps it’s because the body refinement technique has improved, but the overlord spear technique hasn’t kept up. Lin Chin frowned, lost in thought. The body refinement technique enhances physical quality, if we were to compare it to a car, it boosts the engine’s horsepower. The combat techniques, on the other hand, are akin to the vehicle’s transmission and chassis tuning. Lin Chin specializes in the overlord spear technique and all his fighting skills, power techniques, and movement techniques are contained within it. Now that his body refinement technique has reached the mid-elite stage, the overlord spear technique has yet to catch up. His physical quality has significantly improved, but his skills haven’t synchronized. This doesn’t mean. Lin Shen can fully unleash the combat power of the mid-elite stage at this moment. Forget it, I’ve already spent 30 ,000 potential. Points on the body refinement technique. I don’t mind investing a bit more into the overlord spear technique. After all, a. Dual approach is the most perfect, you can’t run if one leg is longer than the other. A fierce glint flashed in Lin Shen’s eyes. Consume 30,000 potential points to increase Overlord Spear technique proficiency by 30,000. Combat Technique, Overlord Spear. Technique, Great Accomplishment 62,000 -100,000. Flash Strike Level 4 Slash Spear Light Level 3 Slash Critical Hit Level 2 Slash Spear Like A. Swimming Dragon Level 1 Once Again Enlightened, Lin Chen’s body instantly became incredibly numb, his muscles began to swell. Continuously implanting new power techniques in memories. He was once again immersed in that ultimate pleasure that felt like his. Soul was ascending. Lin Chen stood still, fully focused on experiencing it all. If old Wang were nearby at this moment, he would. Surely be unable to contain his excitement, as Lin Chen stood proudly between heaven and earth, as if he were about to transform into a long spear. However, this was merely a sensory illusion. In reality, Lin Chen’s concealment aura had never been turned. Ah, so not a trace of his true martial aura leaked out. Even though he stood there, he resembled a lifeless wooden stake. After more than 10 minutes, Lin Chen let out a long breath. Done, both the technique and combat skill have reached the late elite stage. Lin Chen moved his body again, and this time, that awkward feeling had completely vanished. At this moment, Lin Chen was a flawless, fully formed late elite stage martial artist. In fact, Lin Chen had progressed from a junior martial artist, with the advancement of both technique and combat skill always in sync. It was this kind of training method without any shortcomings.I in general, martial. Artists often find that their cultivation techniques advance ahead of their combat skills. Some martial artists may have reached the mid to late elite stage in their body refinement techniques, but their combat skills remain at the early elite level. Such martial artists have a clear shortcoming, yet this is often unavoidable, as the cultivation techniques and combat skills of. Most martial artists do not improve simultaneously. Most people will first pursue the realm of body refinement, achieving the nominal. Status of a martial artist before practicing combat skills to catch up. simultaneously cultivating both techniques and combat skills consumes too much time and energy if a martial artist focuses solely on body refinement during the same period they will inevitably reach a higher realm than those who attempt to do both however if someone can manage both simultaneously and still catch up to or even surpass the progress of most martial artists that person is a genius and a highly potential martial artist a true prodigy among the gifted this is also why outstanding talents can easily defeat martial artists of the same level Though martial. Artists they face often only possess the body refinement level of their rank, while their combat skills lag behind. Some outstanding. Martial artists can even defeat those of a higher rank. The reasoning is the same. Higher ranked martial artists sometimes. Only have a higher realm but lack true strength. As for Lin Chen, he has already reached the level of an absolute prodigy. He can. Not only defeat monsters of a higher rank but also kill true leaders with the strength of an early to mid elite, crossing vast. Realms. This is because Lin Chen synchronizes his cultivation techniques and combat skills and his combat skills have unique characteristics. This grants Lin Chen a formidable power that far exceeds the synchronization of his techniques and skills. Of course, the leaders Lin Chen has killed are all ferocious beasts. These beasts lack a systematic combat skill set so their inherent combat power is lower than that of human leaders. However, at this moment, Lin Chen has reached the late elite stage in both his techniques and skills. Even if he encounters a true leader martial artist, as long as the opponent is not a prodigy with synchronized techniques and skills, Lin Chen is confident he can defeat them. If the opponent is a prodigy who excels in both, Lin Chen will activate his unique characteristics to overcome them. Almost ready, prepare to lure the monsters and bring them over for the party. Lin Chen smiled, drawing his silver tiger short gun and gripping it in his hand. Wait. Take another look, after all, it’s a great leader, on the same level as sister Lanshin. It’s a two to three day journey to the war wolf base at full speed, it’s not. A short distance. Luring monsters along the way, the night is long and dreams are many, don’t let yourself slip up and fall. Into a ditch. Thinking of this, Lin Chen climbed up a large tree, gazing far into the distance at the great bull. He carefully. Sensed the opponent’s aura, assessing the level of danger. Lin Chen frowned slightly, the feeling of tightness in his forehead, akin. To being pricked by needles, had lessened considerably but still came in waves. Is this thing really that strong? Lin Chen’s. Expression became extremely cautious, he hadn’t expected that after spending 60 ,000 potential points, he still couldn’t completely eliminate the sense of crisis brought on by the great leader. Damn it, let’s take him down. If you don’t want to lose the child, you can’t catch the wolf. If you don’t want to part with potential points, you can’t catch the warwolf. Consume 10 ,000 potential points to increase body refinement technique proficiency by 10,000. Consume 10,000 potential points to increase overlord spear technique proficiency by 10,000. Lin Chen gritted his teeth and once again invested all his remaining potential points. He. Went all in. After a while, Lin Chen surveyed the Great Bull in the distance again. The sense of crisis had diminished a little, but. It still lingered. The opponent still posed a significant threat to Lin Chen. After all, it was a great leader. A complex light. Flickered in Lin Chen’s eyes as he carefully examined the panel in his mind. Realm, elite martial artist potential. 34-56 technique. Body Refinement Technique, Major Achievement 72-000-100-000. Enhancement Level 4- Consumption Reduction Level 3- Automatic. Aura- Concealment Aura Combat Skill, Overlord Spear Technique, Major Achievement 72-000-100 -000. Flash Strike Level 4- Gun Aura Level 3- Critical Hit Level 2 – Gun Like a Swimming Dragon Level 1 Martial Technique, Lan Fong Sword Technique, Mastery. 27 -000-100-000. Crescent Moon level 3 slash Flame Blade level 2 slash Shattered Star level 1 slash no special traits Lin Shen had always been reluctant to use his potential points, even hesitating to enhance the traits of the Lan Fang sword technique and he couldn’t bring himself to draw the fourth trait. This was because Lin Shen defined the sword technique as a means to harvest small monsters in group battles used against those ferocious beasts he had a crushing advantage over. Therefore, Lin Shen decided to specialize in gun techniques, saving his potential points. Now, these potential points finally came in handy. My martial arts and combat skills have both reached 72 % yet I still don’t have a solid grasp on defeating the grand commander. It seems the difference between the grand commander and an ordinary commander is indeed significant. It looks like, to easily kill the grand commander, I might need to have both my martial arts and combat skills reach over 90% entering the vice commander realm. If I want to treat killing. The Grand Commander as easily as cutting vegetables, I might need to reach the true commander realm. Comparing the danger posed by the Grand Bull to himself, Lin Chen made the following judgment. However, with my current strength, as long as I am careful about attracting monsters, I should be fine. The opponent still poses a certain threat to me, provided I don’t lose my mind and stand still to clash with them. But I don’t need to do that, I just need to lure them to the wolf base. With this thought, Lin Chen didn’t rush to set off. Instead, he sat cross-legged atop the treetops. He first took out two bottles of recovery pills from his backpack and stuffed them into the front pocket of his uniform and beast hide armor for easy access. Then he slowly tore. Opened the pre-packaged energy food in beast meat, eating at a leisurely pace. Lin Chen knew that once he attracted the Grand Bull, it would surely lead to a relentless chase. The journey was long and there wouldn’t be much time for Lin Chen to comfortably replenish his energy and eat along the way. Recovering to his best state in advance was the optimal choice. Moreover, while eating and resting, Lin Chen gazed far into the distance at the herd of ferocious bulls. He was still waiting for an opportunity. A more ideal point of entry. After filling his stomach, Lin Chen took out some compressed energy food and tucked it into his uniform pocket for easy access later. After resting for about half an hour, Lin Chen subtly tensed his body. Not only had his body recovered to peak condition, but the moment he was waiting for had also arrived. Lin Shan saw the herd of ferocious beasts near the Crescent Spring begin to move. Led by the Grand Bull, the herd stopped their actions and started to lazily gather together. Then, the Grand Bull took the lead and they began to move in groups around the Crescent Spring. Perhaps it was a routine patrol of their territory, or maybe they were starting to go out to forage. This type of ferocious beast might not directly hunt other beasts for meat. Due to their species’ reasons, they occupied the Crescent Spring possibly for its rich plant resources. Lin Shan didn’t know. what they were up to, but he knew his opportunity had come. The herd of ferocious beasts was heading in Lin Chen’s direction. His gaze fell on a small calf behind the herd. This should be a young one, only about a meter long. Its strength was negligible. However, based on Lin Chen’s two observations, the Grand Bull often played with this little calf. Other ferocious beasts also dared not bully it. Lin Chen judged that the little calf should be the Grand Bull’s offspring. Watching the approaching herd of ferocious beasts, Lin Chen couldn’t contain his excitement and his palms began to sweat. He slowed his breathing, trying not to attract the attention of the other beasts. He quietly waited for the large-headed grand bull and the little calf’s other uncles to pass by. First, then, when the little calf appeared at his feet, Lin Chen decisively leaped forward. Moo! The little calf, seeing Lin Chen suddenly appear in front of it, seemed momentarily stunned. When describing someone else’s surprise, people often say they’re. Eyes bulged as big as a cow’s eyes however, the calf itself is a fierce beast of the bovine kind, so its eyes are naturally quite large. Yet, from the depths of its eyes, one can still see a look of astonishment and curiosity. Lin Chen chuckled, swinging the silver tiger in his hand, not piercing the calf’s head but instead knocking it out cold. Before the group of fierce beasts in front could react, Lin Chen hoisted the dazed calf onto his shoulder and took off running. He sprinted towards the direction of the wolf battle base. Moo. By the time Lin Chen had already escaped several miles away, the big bull finally reacted. Not only had it been robbed of its home, but its young had also been taken away. It let out a thunderous roar, and the entire oasis was instantly thrown into chaos. The group of fierce beasts was thrown into disarray, and after a moment of panic, the big bull, relying on some lingering scent, began to chase after Lin Chen. Everything was unfolding according to Lin Chen’s premeditated plan. Even elite warriors, even those at the elite late stage, would normally not be able to outrun a leader-level fierce beast. However, Lin Chen’s combat skills had already improved, and his agility was naturally not weak. Even while carrying the calf, he still moved swiftly. He could even easily leap between trees over 10 meters high, and the dozens of meters high rocks and small. Slopes were as easy for him as walking on flat ground. Moreover, this was already the third time Lin Chen had taken the same route. He had previously traveled from here to the Wolf Battle Base once and returned from the Wolf Battle Base to here once. Now, he was. On this road for the third time, Lin Chen had long memorized some of the terrain along the way. Some places were easy for human warriors to pass through but extremely inconvenient for large fierce beasts. Lin Chen specifically chose such terrain to escape. The Big Bull, being a fierce beast, did not have a racial talent for running. Their advantage lay in their strong endurance, allowing them to exert power continuously. So, even though the big bull was furious and enraged to the extreme, even possessing the powerful strength of a leader, it still failed to catch the two-legged beast that had stolen its young in the first instance. Lin Chen was not the type of reckless and impulsive person, he had made quite a bit of preparation for this risky venture. He knew the chances of success were high, which is why he dared to act this way. Thus, Lin Chen, carrying the calf, began to lead the big bull on a wild chase like flying a kite. The leader bull charged ahead, with two other leader-level bulls lagging slightly behind. Further back were the elite uncles of the calf. In this desolate land, a cloud of dust was kicked up. A group of fierce beasts moved. Like a small train. Although the bull beast had strong endurance, Lin Chen, while not facing too much danger in the short term, still felt quite uncomfortable. The opponent couldn’t catch the cunning Lin Chen, but Lin Chen also dared not rest for a moment. If he stopped, he would be caught. Lin Shen had to turn off his automatic aura, not even daring to practice martial arts while on autopilot. He poured all his strength and stored energy into his escape. Fortunately, the level of his energy -saving characteristics was high enough so Lin Shen could barely maintain a balance of energy intake and expenditure while running, eating, and recovering. Fortunately, the bull is just strong in power, but its running speed isn’t too fast. If I encountered a cheetah. or a wild horse, both of which are also leader-level fierce beasts, I definitely wouldn’t be able to outrun them right now. Because their talent is running, if running is considered a form of martial arts technique, then under the enhancement of their racial talent, their running technique also reaches the leader level. Lin Shen was sweating profusely but still maintained a relatively safe distance from the big bull. He hadn’t even used a recovery pill yet, saving it for a chance to recover. Lin Shen wasn’t foolish, if he truly encountered danger he would just throw the calf away. The reason Lin Chen deliberately didn’t kill the calf, was that he was worried the big bull would fall into a frenzied state of madness, the little calf let out a series of pitiful cries, as it was tossed aside. Given the big bull’s level of concern for it, it would definitely check on the calf’s condition first, rather than continue chasing Lin Chen. However, considering the current situation, Lin Chen was still quite satisfied. He felt. He could lead the pack of ferocious beasts like a kite, taking them to the wolf warrior base. It would just be a bit tiring alone. the way, and he estimated it would take a whole day, uncertain if he could hold on. When Lin Chen came over before, it took him two days, and now leading the monsters back would probably take about a day and a half. Currently, Lin Chen was running towards the Wolf Warrior base much faster than when he came before. After all, with the ferocious beast leader hot on his heels, could he not hurry? Lin Chen relied on his excellent agility, deliberately choosing routes that were difficult for the big bulls to navigate. and successfully led the Big Bull to the vicinity of the Wolf Warrior base. In the desert about 50 to 60 kilometers from the base, a small team of Wolf Warriors was cleaning up the battlefield. Within a closer range to the base, some roads suitable for vehicles had been artificially cleared. These were specifically for the logistics department of the base to collect the corpses of the ferocious beasts or to gather materials from other continents. When Lin Chen arrived here, he was agile while carrying the calf, which did not attract the attention of the lower-level warriors. Meanwhile, the pack of ferocious beasts behind him had been shaken off by several thousand meters. They were tracking him solely by scent. Therefore, Lin Chen’s arrival did not alarm. The logistics team of wolf warriors who were cleaning the battlefield, carrying the calf, Lin Chen was troubled about how to reasonably lead the pack of ferocious beasts into the wolf warrior base. He couldn’t just swagger in with the beast cub on his back. They wouldn’t allow that. Upon seeing two trucks from the wolf warrior base, an idea sparked in Lin Chen’s mind. He approached the makeshift road, glanced at the busy wolf warrior staff in the distance and quietly placed the calf into the bed of a truck parked by the roadside. Bang! Lin Chen forcefully tossed the calf into the truck bed and seeing it wake up from the fall, he struck its forehead hard with the butt of his gun twice more, knocking it out again. Lin Chen turned back to look at the dust rising on the horizon and then at the calf. He felt it wasn’t safe enough. So, he jabbed the calf’s rear with the gun twice, causing blood to splatter everywhere. The strong smell of blood filled the air. Previously, Lin Chen had refrained from letting the calf bleed, fearing it would overly enrage the big bull, making a charge like it was on steroids. That would put Lin Chen in even more danger, and make his escape more exhausting. But now the situation was different, Lin Chen worried that if the big bull chased into the wolf warrior base and saw the heavily fortified defenses, it might hesitate to attack. So, he decided to let the cub bleed a little, to provoke the big bull’s fighting spirit. After doing all this, Lynchian quickly slipped away from the truck and ran far ahead. To observe the situation, the logistics warriors from the Wolf Warrior Company, who were cleaning the battlefield, also sprang into action, causing a bit of chaos in their ranks. Many turned to look at the dust rising in the distance. Perhaps they sensed an impending crisis or received a warning signal from the base’s perimeter. The logistics team, not caring about the ferocious beast, corpses they were handling, hurriedly grabbed some extracted materials and gathered towards the truck. Hey, how did a calves corpse end up in the truck? It doesn’t seem to be of a very high level, what do we need a beast corpse of this caliber for? Should we just push it out? Someone questioned upon seeing the calf in the truck bed. Maybe some boss wants to eat a tender steak. Don’t be troublesome, there’s a wave of ferocious beasts coming, let’s head back first. Someone replied without a second thought. Just like that, the two trucks floored the gas pedal and sped madly towards the wolf warrior base to eye in the distance, Lin Chen. Watch this scene with a satisfied expression. He followed closely behind the convoy. Logically speaking, elite-level beasts, when running at full speed, are not slower than most vehicles made by humans. Not to mention the commander-level beasts. Fortunately, the two trucks were near the warwolf base where the roads get better the closer one is to the base. After all, the more one travels, the easier it becomes. Moreover, the herd of great bulls had been led around by Lin Chen for more than a day, and they were somewhat fatigued when they ran. They were not at their maximum speed. So when the two trucks reached the base gate, the herd of beasts had not completely caught up yet, trailing just over a thousand meters behind. The two trucks raced against time, awkwardly, escaping back to the war wolf base. As Lin Chen had anticipated, the herd of beasts charged directly at the war wolf base. Lin Chen reappeared on the same small hill as last time. He bent down, watching with great interest this thrilling scene of beasts attacking the city. The great bulls mainly followed the scent of the calves and especially upon smelling the blood of their offspring, their eyes turned blood red. They did not directly pursue Lin Chen. Additionally, with Lin Chen activating the concealment, aura, hiding on the small hill did not draw any extra attention from the beasts. Thus, Lin Chen successfully shifted the hatred. On to the war wolf base. Alarm, alarm. Beasts attacking. The great bull commander, like a moving mountain, charged with endless fury, crashing heavily into the city gate of the war wolf base. The heavy gate let out a mournful cry under its impact, and with. Just a few hits, it collapsed with a thunderous crash. As the gate shattered, the bull led the herd of beasts surging into the base like a tide. In an instant, the warriors inside the base fell into extreme panic. The bull’s crimson eyes scanned the surroundings, its nostrils flaring with heavy breaths, each inhalation seeming to carry the will of destruction. It suddenly raised its front hooves and stomped down heavily, crushing an unsuspecting warrior into a pulp, blood splattering everywhere. Other beasts followed suit, beginning a frenzied slaughter. The elite level beasts, with their sharp claws and teeth, attack the surrounding. Humans indiscriminately. The sounds of screams, roars, and collapsing buildings intertwine, making the entire base feel like a hell. On earth. Heavens. It’s beasts above the commander level. We can’t hold them off. Hurry and call the two vice commanders to. Take charge. The city gate has been breached. There’s a great commander inside, quick, request reinforcements. The bull. Rampaged, leaving chaos in its wake. Its strength was unstoppable, any warrior attempting to block it was ruthlessly knocked aside. Their fates unknown. Houses crumbled under its rampage, raging fires ignited and thick black smoke billowed into the sky. The warriors of the war wolf base fought desperately but under the beasts frenzied attacks their defenses crumbled one after another. Some warriors were knocked down by the beasts, instantly torn to shreds. Blood stained the ground and the stench of blood filled. The air. The base’s defensive facilities failed under the beast’s assault, turrets were destroyed, and electric fences were torn. Down. The bull led the herd deeper into the base, searching for any living beings to attack. At this moment, the war wolf base had become a sea of blood, the shadow of death looming over every corner. The gates of the war wolf base were actually breached so easily by the herd of beasts. Lin Shen felt a slight stir in his heart upon seeing this. It wasn’t that he felt nervous for the war. Wolf. Perhaps from a moral standpoint, all human forward bases in the foreign land belong to the front line of humanity’s defense. Against the beasts. They should not be easily destroyed. But the situation at the war wolf base was different. They had seized this. Forward base from the Lan Fong company. This world is like that. They would claim from a moral perspective that their guarding of the beast battlefield was for the sake of all humanity however, Lin Shen did not buy into this argument. In fact, a stable. Passage to the foreign continent represented an opportunity for development for all martial artists and martial arts forces in the wasteland. Guarding the passage was merely about absorbing resources from the foreign continent to enhance one’s own strength. The War Wolf Company, having broken away from the Lan Fong Company system, was able to rise rapidly in a short time precisely because it had gained sufficient benefits from the foreign continent. The beast tied from the foreign continent was merely a responsibility they had to bear after extracting resources. There was no need to speak of it so grandly. If this passage was truly as difficult to guard as they claimed, purely for the sake of humanity, then there would be no need for them to rush to defend it. If they did not guard it, others would be willing to take on the task. Now, even if the war wolf base was overwhelmed by the beast horde and suffered heavy losses, losing the ability to continue guarding, the Lan Fang company could quickly step in and would not allow the beasts to break through the passage and threaten the wasteland. And Lin Chen, himself not a sage, was merely seeking revenge. For the last beast tied. However, with just this group of bulls, it won’t be so easy to crush the warwolf base. They’ve reacted. Lin Chen observed the battle situation at the warwolf base. After a brief moment of chaos, they began to organize a counterattack. In an orderly manner. The beastward led by the great bull had initially broken through the base’s gates mainly by catching them off guard. The warwolf base had not detected the beast’s movements in advance, thus they were unprepared. The Beasts. Frenzy was sudden. Lin Chen, who had lured the beasts, had also subconsciously avoided some of the warwolf company’s watchtowers. While drawing the monsters over, a human base would never be easily annihilated by a small group of beasts led by a great leader. Perhaps the two leader-level martial artists stationed at the warwolf base had taken action. Lin Chen saw a middle-aged martial artist, not holding a long weapon, but wearing a peculiar gauntlet-like weapon. Like a fierce tiger pouncing on its prey, he charged into the beast horde. He executed a fist technique that struck with great force, able to explode an elite beast with a single punch. Even the great bull was struck hard enough to break one of its horns. In an instant, shears erupted from the war wolf. Base and morale was boosted. The war wolf personnel began to organize a systematic defense and counterattack with auxiliary artillery and fortifications also coming into play. They started to push the beasts that had rushed into the base back out, controlling the battle at the base’s gates. This should be the vice president of the Warwolf company who is skilled in fist techniques, a leader-level martial artist. Indeed, his combat power is not to be underestimated. Lin Shen thought to himself, considering his own position. He was calculating how long it would take to end the battle against this person. A martial artist of this level in fist techniques, with a broad and agile style. If he were to face me, with all my characteristics unleashed, I estimate it would take at least five shots to take him down. Uh, no. maybe three shots would be enough. As Lin Chen was pondering the opponent’s combat strength, he saw the opponent reach the side of the Great Bull. Then, he was directly sent flying by a kick from the Great Bull, soaring far into the air, seemingly accompanied by a spray of blood. The opponent couldn’t even withstand a kick from the Great Bull, prompting Lin Chen to reassess the opponent’s true combat power. This was someone who bullied the weak as if cutting, through vegetables, appearing incredibly fierce. But once faced with an equal or stronger opponent, they would immediately falter. Not a peerless martial artist, just an ordinary one. Damn it, this great leader has completely gone mad, its eyes are. Bloodshot. Why did it suddenly go berserk? Why is it fixated on our base? Something unusual must be afoot. Lin Chen heard a. Series of exclamations from within the base and the recently organized resistance fell into chaos again due to the defeat of the. Fist martial artist. Damn it, the mad great leader is simply unmanageable. We can’t hold it off. Hurry and request support. From General Tian, or else today could spell big trouble for the base. The war wolf base was in chaos, with soldiers in disarray and voices rising to a clamor. Lin Shen couldn’t help but chuckle at this. He had just seen the message sent by Liao Xingxin, stating. That over in the wasteland, Tian Wentao was about to come to blows with Liao Lanxin. It was likely that Tian Wentao wasn’t even. Stationed at the passage. The other side might have already reached the front line where they clashed with the Lanfang company, and. Even if they received a distress signal from the war wolf base now, it would be difficult for them to return in a timely manner. The destructive power of the supreme beast was immense, and by the time they took the time to come back, the situation here might have escalated to the point where they had already advanced into the wasteland. By then, Tian Wentao would only be able to come and collect the corpses. This was a case of Tian Wentao reaping what he sowed. Sure enough, there was no sign of Tian Wentao appearing on the battlefield against the beasts in a short time. The big bull continued to lead his underlings rampaging through. The war wolf base, truly a force to be reckoned with, killing gods and buddhas alike. Even though the war wolf base had a complete defense system, it was ultimately breached unexpectedly. The original fortifications were rendered nearly ineffective, even less than half of their original strength. In just a few minutes, the war wolf base suffered heavy losses. Xue Chengliang, damn it. Stop wandering around outside. You go up, attract the supreme beast’s hatred and lead it away. draw it out of the base and the rest won’t be a problem the martial artist specializing in fist technique seemed to have regained his composure but he no longer dared to confront the big bull directly instead he frantically made arrangements as soon as he finished speaking a figure indeed charged into the horde of beasts lynch and squinted slightly upon seeing this figure this person was incredibly fast quicker than any martial artist in the warwolf base even swifter than the previous martial artist with the boxing gloves individual moved like a ghost, weaving through the horde of beasts, leaving behind a trail of afterimages. Unlike the other war, wolf martial artists who were injured and in disarray after battling, this person relied on their agility and speed, displaying a cunning demeanor, having just been coasting along. They weren’t giving it their all and weren’t directly clashing with the horde of beasts. Thus, they still retained a considerable amount of strength. It seems this is the war wolf’s speedster. So his name is Shue Changliang. Lin Chen’s gaze instantly locked onto Xue Changliang, closely watching his every move. It was this guy, who had lured the beast tight in an attempt to ambush Lin Chen, directly leading to Liao Xingxin being severely injured. Enemies. Meeting, their eyes were particularly fierce. But this Xue Changliang really has some skills in lightness techniques. When he. Runs at full speed, he’s not even slower than me when I activate the gun like a swimming dragon state. Lin Chen observed Xue. Changliang dodging left and right around the big bull, occasionally provoking it. The Big Bull roared in anger, yet for a moment. It found itself unable to deal with Shue Changliang at all. Whether it charged, used its horns to jab, or kicked, Shue Changliang skillfully evaded every attack, never getting hit. It must be said that Shue Changliang’s attack power was indeed quite average, merely scratching the surface of the Big Bull. However, his evasion skills and speed, in a short burst, surpassed that of the Big Bull. Lin Chen recall how Liao Lanxin and others had described Shue Changliang. He was a martial artist with a serious specialization. Bias at the commander level, but his damage output was far below that of a normal commander, only qualifying as a vice commander. Level. However, his speed and agility were comparable to that of a supreme commander. Shue Changliang, what the hell are you doing? I’m telling you, if you keep being so perfunctory and let the base suffer huge losses, when Tian comes back, you’ll be in. For it. The martial artist specializing in fist techniques saw Shue Changliang dancing around the big bull, circling it back and… forth, yet not leading it out of the base. He couldn’t help but stomp his feet in frustration, loudly scolding Xue Chengliang. Hearing this, Xue Chengliang dodged a kick from the big bull and shouted back, I want to lead it away too. But it won’t follow me. It seems to be fixated on the base, determined to charge right in. Damn it, what is it about our base that attracts this mighty beast leader? The fierce battle continued to be at a standstill. The war wolf base was unable to take down the big bull, which led the beast horde to push deeper into the base. Although both sides suffered casualties, many high-level and elite beasts were killed by the war-wolf warriors. Ultimately, it was a losing battle. The war-wolf warriors were clearly more precious than the same-level beasts in the horde. The growth of human warriors was hard-earned, while the beasts in the foreign lands were endless. In this battlefield of beasts, even if a high-level warrior exchanged for 10 high-level beasts, it would still be a losing deal. On a small dirt slope, Lin Chen was happily munching on beast jerky to replenish his strength while watching the scene unfold. If things continued like this, the battle would be hard to end anytime soon. The war wolf base would eventually be thrown into chaos by the beast horde. Even if the war wolf base managed to win the battle through attrition, the losses would be unimaginable. After a while, the beast horde pushed further into the base. Finally, someone discovered the target of the big bull and shouted in terror. They’re after the truck that just returned. What’s in the truck? Not sure yet. Oh my god. There’s a calf in the truck. This is bad, it looks like a beast cub. Who the hell are you, to have the ability to bring back the cub of the mighty? Beast leader. You’re asking for a world of pain, and you’ve brought it back half dead. Killing father and son, this is a. Blood feud among beasts that cannot be settled. Who the hell did this? Do it. Within the war wolf base, someone finally. Discovered the source of the beast tide. Waves of curses and desperate wails echoed back and forth. Lin Chen, seeing this, couldn’t. Help but smile widely, sitting up to eat while watching the spectacle. A sense of satisfaction from revenge welled up within him. Shui Cheng Liang, pick up that damn calf and run outside. Get that mighty beast leader away, pull it away. As the defense line of the war wolf base crumbled, the martial artists shouted anxiously. They had finally found the key point. If they could carry the calf away, perhaps they could divert the big bull. However, at that moment, Shui Cheng Liang hesitated. This was no joke. Asking him to attack the big bull to attract its hatred and lead it away was one thing. He could rely on his speed, maybe the big bull would give up the chase. But now, to carry the calf to lure the beast? The big bull’s eyes were bloodshot, it would definitely chase him to the ends of the earth. Moreover, Xue Changliang took a distant glance at the calf, which was covered in blood, unsure if it was alive or dead. If it was already dead, the big bull would surely hold a grudge against him and pursue him relentlessly. Xue. Changliang wasn’t foolish enough to do something so stupid. Xue Changliang, you’re the only one in the entire base with this. Ability, how dare you slack off. Reinforcements from War Wolf City are on the way, you just need to lure this thing out, and. Experts will come to support you. You won’t be in too much danger. If we delay any longer, the base will suffer heavy losses. And afterward, director Tian will definitely not let you off lightly. That would be the real danger. The martial artists were. Furious, shouting loudly. Hearing this, Xue Chenglian’s expression stiffened. What they said made sense. After hesitating for a. moment, Xue Chengliang steeled his resolve and made a decision. He dashed out in a few quick steps, climbed onto the truck’s bed, and picked up the calf. Xue Chengliang glanced at the big bull not far away, which was starting to breathe heavily, its eyes turning, red as if it were about to shoot out tangible red light. He spat inwardly and stomped his foot, then ran wildly towards the outside of the war wolf base. Sure enough, Xue Chengliang’s actions successfully attracted the attention of the great bull, which immediately began to stomp the ground and crazily chased after him. As for the other ferocious beasts, they were still engaged. In fierce combat with the warriors of the wolf battle base, for the time being, they were unable to break free. However, with the great bull gone, the martial artists led by the remaining wolf warriors began to counterattack in an orderly fashion. Overall, although they had paid a heavy price, the remaining ferocious beasts would ultimately be annihilated. This is no fun anymore, Lin. Chen said as he put down the piece of ferocious beast jerky in his hand, the smile on his face gradually fading. That little calf is really unlucky being carried away twice in one day. Lin Shen stood up and brushed off the dust from his clothes. He no longer paid attention to the wolf battle base. It was only a matter of time before the battle there ended. After all, this time the Great Bull’s attack on the wolf battle base had already caused significant losses to the other side. A large number of elite warriors had died and it was estimated that one or two of the vice commanders had perished as well. Lin Shen had never expected that. A wave of ferocious beasts could completely wipe out a forward base, now that he had achieved such results, he felt satisfied. The resentment that had been pent up in his heart had dissipated by more than half. However, a small part of that resentment still lingered. Lin Shen turned his head to look in the direction where Xue Changliang and the Great Bull were running. A cold smile crept onto his lips. He exerted force with his feet and instantly disappeared from his spot, also chasing after them. Xue Changliang was the direct enemy who had triggered the Beast Tai to attack Lin Chen last time. Since he couldn’t uproot Tian Wentao and his forces at the moment due to insufficient strength, he still needed to collect some interest. It was essential to ensure that Xue Chengliang died at the hands of the Great Bull. Revenge is never just half-hearted. If conditions allow, Lin Chen hoped for his enemy to suffer even more. He wanted Tian Wentao to feel even more pain. Lin Chen was worried that Xue Chengliang, this flying leg, could really outrun the Great Bull’s pursuit. So he had to catch up and see the situation, ensuring that the other party would be thoroughly dead. After carrying the calf and running out of the wolf battle base, Shui Chenglion crazily ran for over an hour, directly exceeding a hundred kilometers. Just when Lin Shen thought that this guy might actually escape the great bull’s pursuit, Shui Chenglion’s speed finally decreased. Seeing this, Lin Shen felt much more at ease. It seems this guy can’t maintain a speed comparable to that of the commander-level ferocious beasts forever. He will eventually have to slow down. This is to be expected. If he were confident he could keep running faster than the commander he wouldn’t have only attracted commander level ferocious beasts when he triggered the beast tie to attack me last time. Lin Chen followed behind the man and beast from a distance. Analyzing Xue Chengli on speed, the speed he had burst forth with indeed exceeded that of the great bull by quite a bit. However, it could only be sustained for about an hour before he was out of energy. Now, Shui Qingliang’s speed could barely maintain a level slightly faster than an average commander while the Great Bull was gradually closing the distance between them. This was. Still due to the Great Bull’s considerable consumption. It had already been led on a long chase by Lin Shan and couldn’t replenish. Its energy like Lin Shan could at any time with food or medicine. Moreover, Shui Qingliang had slowed down half an hour ago. He suddenly sped up again probably because he took some medicine which means he has already used up the cooldown time for his. recovery pills, taking more won’t be as effective. In the distance, Shue Changliang also noticed the great bull getting closer. Behind him, he knew in his heart that he couldn’t keep this up. In just a few minutes, he would be caught. Either he would be kicked to death by a hoof or gored by a horn. Shue Changliang couldn’t help but look back at the direction of the wolf battle base. I’ve already run over a hundred kilometers, that should be enough, right? I’m not pulling any more monsters, if this ferocious beast turns back, Tian won’t be able to blame me. Damn. Thinking of this, Xue Chengliang spat out a mouthful of saliva mixed with sand, then he threw the calf on his shoulder aside with all his might, no longer carrying it as he continued to run. Without the burden, Xue Chengliang’s speed actually increased a few notches. He didn’t dare to turn back towards the base but continued to flee into the distance. After running for a while, Xue Chengliang glanced back at the fierce bull, the calf, which had just been carried. by Xue Chengliang in a mad dash had already been jolted away, though it was somewhat disoriented from excessive blood loss. After being thrown down by Xue Chengliang, it immediately perked up a bit and began to move pitifully. This commotion indeed attracted the attention of the fierce bull. The bull rushed over to lick the calf, checking on its offspring’s injuries. There’s a saying about the love of a mother for her calf, and this situation was quite similar. Seeing this, Xue Chengliang was overjoyed. He knew he had escaped death. Fortunately, this calf still has a breath left, otherwise, I would really be done for here. Now it should be too preoccupied to chase me, I should be safe. Shue Changlion ran another 20 kilometers, and when he looked back, he saw that the bull had not pursued him. He finally took a deep breath, stopping to regain some strength. This whole journey had nearly exhausted him. Although he was skilled in light-footed techniques focusing on running, it only ensured he could run faster than ordinary warriors and fierce beasts of the same realm. If he had to keep running from the leader, he definitely wouldn’t be able to manage it. Xue Chengliang had rushed out without carrying any supplies. He instinctively pulled out a recovery pill but hesitated. For a moment, not swallowing it immediately. Forget it, I’ll save it for later. I should take it easy now, rest and regain some strength. If I encounter danger again later, I would be caught off guard. Xue Chengliang shook his head. He had just taken a recovery pill. Taking a second one within a day would reduce its effectiveness by half. now that there was no life and death crisis he was unwilling to take a second one thinking it best to rest and save the opportunity to deal with any sudden crises after all he was in a foreign land not at the war wolf base shui chang lian thought for a moment and then put the recovery pill back i think you should take it now if you wait there might not be another chance if you don’t take it now and die later you won’t be able to close your eyes thinking it was because you didn’t have time to take the recovery pill a voice came causing Xue Chengliang’s expression to change instantly. Who is it? Xue Chengliang turned around sharply, his face filled with suspicion as he looked at Lin Chen, who was approaching with a smile. Xue Chengliang squinted, carefully examining Lin Chen. At this. Moment, his mind was a blank. What was he encountering in this foreign desert? He had actually come across an ordinary person with. No aura at all. Could it be that he was seeing ghosts? It wasn’t unusual to encounter an ordinary person in the wilds, but this. Was a foreign land. This was the world of fierce beasts, and ordinary people had no right to be here. Could it be a temporary passage? Opened in the wild, accidentally stumbled upon by an ordinary person? Who are you? Xue Chengliang questioned again. Even if an ordinary person had accidentally entered a temporary passage, it wouldn’t be reasonable, they shouldn’t be so calm and composed. They would have been eaten by fierce beasts long ago. The other party was a true leader-level human warrior, Lin Chen tightly, gripped his silver tiger short gun, ready for a full strike. He raised the short gun and said, I don’t know you, which is normal. After all, we have no grievances or enmities and have never crossed paths before. But for you not to know me, that’s too absurd. Right? A few days ago, you even led a beast tied to surround and kill me, and now you ask me who I am? You really are. Hypocritical. Lin Chen’s words caused Xue Qingliang’s expression to change drastically, his body tensing up as he assumed a fighting. Stance. You are that kid from Lan Fong? Lin Chen shrugged, wasn’t it just that? Xue Qingliang’s fighting stance was actually. just a slight bend in his legs, ready to flee at any moment if danger arose. When he heard Lin Chen’s identity, at this moment, he relaxed his feet slightly, turned around and faced Lin Chen, sizing him up from head to toe. According to the intelligence from the Wolf Warriors Company, Lin Chen was a martial artist from the elite group of the Lan Fang Company, with the rank of merely a high-level martial artist at best. He was nothing more than an elite. There was really nothing to take seriously. You brats still dare to come looking for me? Last time the beast’s tide didn’t even touch you, you’ve already used up all the luck you’ve accumulated over several lifetimes. Not only do you not avoid me, but you also dare to come knocking on my door? Xue Chengliang casually babbled while scanning behind Lin Chen. He didn’t quite believe that Lin Chen would appear here alone and wanted to see if there were any experts from Lan Fan lying in wait behind him. Stop looking, I’m all alone. Lin Chen had now approached within 50 meters of Xue Chengliang. At this distance, Lin Chen was confident he could deliver a fatal blow. The area they were in was an endless desert where one could see over 10 kilometers away. Upon hearing that Lin Chen was alone, Xue Chengliang indeed saw no trace of anyone else. A cold smile crept onto his face. Really just one person? Good, very good. You truly are someone who refuses to take the road to heaven and instead breaks into hell. A few days ago, you stirred up the beast tide to kill me, so you’re on my kill list now. today i summoned the beast hide and i didn’t expect you to be so good at running almost letting you escape don’t talk about hell having no doors even if you really hide in hell i will chase you down and kill you otherwise what am i practicing martial arts for lin chen shook his head deciding not to waste more words with him this was also because lin chen had been in this foreign land for too long and had encountered enemies leading him to say a few more words if he continued to chat the other party would regain their strength and run even faster he would have to expend more effort What did you. Say. That big bull. Did you bring it here? Shue Cheng Liang looked at Lin Chen in shock, unable to believe it. No wonder. We. Said. We’ve seen that big bull. It’s the mountain king of the crescent spring oasis. It’s been peaceful for many years. It’s. Not a major beast tide. So it has no reason to suddenly go mad and attack us. So it was you who did this, and you also kidnapped. The little calf. The intense light flickered in Shue Cheng Liang’s eyes, his expression constantly changing. He suddenly thought. Of many things. Previously, he had looked down on Lin Shen entirely. But now, looking back, there were many doubts. Lin Shen could appear at the outskirts of the Wolf Warriors base alone, which definitely wasn’t through Wolf City. So there was only one. Possibility. The other party had come from the Silent Legion base, crossing thousands of kilometers in this foreign land alone. Plus, Lin Shen admitted that he had summoned the Chief Beast. And he hadn’t suffered a scratch. A look of uncertainty appeared in Xue. Chengliang’s eyes as he stared intently at Lin Shen. Lin Chen in front of him showed no signs of weakness, and it was impossible to see any clues. But in Xue Chengliang’s eyes, he suddenly appeared shrouded in mystery. All signs indicated that Lin Chen might be an extremely terrifying existence, traversing thousands of kilometers in the heart of a foreign land, easily summoning the chief beast. The company’s intelligence on Lin Chen was wronged. Damn it, false intelligence is going to get me killed. Xue Chengliang cursed inwardly. Without hesitation, he turned to flee. No matter what, it was best to run first. He was currently heavily drained and not in peak condition. Ha ha. Seeing Shui Chang Liang realize too late and now prepare to escape, Lin Chen couldn’t help but laugh out loud. Too late, bro. Die. Lin Chen dared to waste words with Shui Chang Liang because he had absolute confidence that the other party couldn’t escape. Even if he was a fast runner, it wouldn’t work. Lin Chen was only 50 meters away from Shui Chang Liang, and his flash strike level 4 had a range of 80 meters. No matter how fast Xue Cheng Liang was, he couldn’t outrun. Light. Even if Xue Cheng Liang was clever and got a few seconds head start, running a few dozen meters more, it still wouldn’t. Work. Lin Chen’s gun light level 3 had a range of 40 meters and activated instantly once again Dai in the late stages of elite combat. Against the commander level warriors, Lin Chen was fully committed. A flash strike and gun light were triggered simultaneously. The strongest attack was unleashed in an instant. Shui Cheng Liang turned around and hadn’t run more than a few dozen meters, he had only taken two steps when his face hadn’t yet had time to adopt a relaxed expression. All expressions froze on his face. Uh, I won’t care about anything else, I’ll just run first, you’re serious, you can really kill a commander. Shui Cheng Liang looked down at the hollow in his chest, his life force draining away with the blood. Still a one-hit kill, are you even human? Are you really an elite warrior? How shameful to play the pig to eat the tiger. The vibrant look in Shue Qingliang’s eyes gradually dimmed, and in the end, he can only silently complain in his heart, letting out a couple of gasps but unable to make any sound. Killing a commander-level warrior grants 10,000 potential points. Lin Chen’s expression was emotionless as he stepped on Shue Qingliang’s corpse, wiping the silver tiger short gun on it. To be honest, this was Lin Chen’s first time killing a human commander. But, there was no turmoil in Lin Chen’s heart. The so-called human commander was first and foremost Lin Chen’s enemy, and only secondarily a human warrior. Lin Shen firmly believed that if he didn’t have the ability to kill the other party, the other party would mercilessly kill him. So Lin Shen felt no burden in his heart. Commander-level warriors were no different from the commander-level beasts. Lin Shen had killed before. It was just 10,000 potential points. It’s even less than killing a commander beast, at least the commander beast has meat to eat and the flesh contains ample energy. Lin Shen looked at Xue Chengliang’s corpse with some disdain. He used the silver tiger short gun to poke at the body, finding it devoid of valuables. Lin Chen picked out a short sword from the other’s hand, examined it, and felt its weight. It was not a commander-level alloy short sword. At most, it was elite level, comparable to the Jinma saber. Lin Chen felt a bit disdainful but still put it into his backpack, it was at least a small gain. Lin Chen had not learned sword techniques and had no intention of doing so. This short sword would at most be sold for some money. After all, he’s a commander warrior, and he only has an elite alloy short sword? Lin Chen found it hard to believe and used the Shortgun to pry open the other’s uniform and leather armor pockets, scattering some miscellaneous items. Lin Chen shook his head. Finally, his gaze was drawn to the other’s. Boots. Right. The other party is skilled in lightness techniques and also adept in late combat skills. Lin Chen suddenly realized. Xue Chenglian’s boots looked to be made of. Exceptional materials, likely crafted from the leather of beasts surpassing the great commander. The toes and heels were fitted with exquisite high-grade alloy armor plates. They. achieved maximum durability and sturdiness while remaining as lightweight as possible, capable of delivering maximum lethality with a kick. These boots should be quite valuable. I’ve gained some knowledge, the weapon of a fistfighter is the boxing gloves, while the weapon of a legfighter is the boots. It’s just that whether facing me or the Great Bull, he didn’t have the chance to showcase them. Thinking that he might be looking at a pair of boots comparable to commander-level weapons, Lin Chen’s expression twisted for a moment, hesitating slightly. He then pinched his nose and peeled them off, stuffing them into his backpack. Lin Chen wasn’t skilled in leg techniques, but these boots were definitely worth more than the short sword he had just found. Not taking. This equipment would be too much of a loss. After quickly tidying up the battlefield and picking up two bottles of recovery pills from Xue Chengliang’s belongings, Lin Chen no longer glanced at the other. The current Lin Chen was no longer that hungry, thirsty boy from the wilderness. He didn’t need everything. The remaining spoils of little value didn’t interest Lin Chen anymore. A few days ago, Lin Chen had killed quite a few deputy commanders and commander level beasts in the heart of the foreign continent. He hadn’t even taken those beast materials, Lin Chen had also seen the world and was a relatively broad-minded upper-class person. After tidying up, he turned back to look behind him. I wonder if that big bull is still around. Will it return to the wolf base? If it doesn’t, can I think of a way to help it find its way? Lin Chen pondered to himself. Shui Cheng Liang was dead, but Lin Chen’s revenge was only half complete. If the big bull just let the wolf base go, Lin Chen felt uneasy, not satisfied enough. With this thought, Lin Chen turned back again. He wanted to see if there was an opportunity to make this fun even bigger. Not long. After, Lin Chen heard a fierce battle cry coming from ahead. His expression shifted slightly as he quickened his pace forward. Behind a giant rock covered in desert thorns, Lin Chen cautiously peeked out, observing the battle in the distance. Three martial artists were working together to besiege the big bull. Could it be that Tian Wentao has arrived? Lin Chen’s heart tightened, instinctively shrinking his neck back behind the rock. Then he quickly glanced at his. Status panel. The concealment aura was activated. Only then did Lin Chen’s expression relax a bit, and he began to carefully observe the battle a kilometer away. No, these three martial artists don’t seem that strong. I can’t say. They are weak, they are all martial artists at the commander level, just not yet at the grand commander level. After seeing the situation clearly, Lin Chen’s face immediately eased a lot. In the distance, even with a calf in its mouth. The Big Bull was holding its own against three opponents, not showing any signs of losing in the short term. Among the three martial artists, one was the martial artist he had seen before who practiced boxing techniques. The other two were unfamiliar faces, likely reinforcements from the so-called Wolf City. After all, these three had a gap in realm compared to the Big Bull, and even if they teamed up, they couldn’t end the battle quickly. Seeing this, Lin Chen was no longer in a hurry to leave. Instead, he quietly watched the battle from the side, patiently waiting for an opportunity. Lin Chen’s courage had greatly increased. Even if he encountered a grand commander, he had means to protect himself. Even if he ventured deep into foreign lands alone, he could handle it with ease. He no longer feared the big bull in front of him, nor did he fear the three commander-level martial artists from the wolf base. No matter which side. 1. Lin Chen wanted to take advantage of the situation. Strange, doesn’t the wolf company only have two commanders? I just killed one, so there should only be the one with the boxing gloves left. Where did these two newcomers? come from? Lin Chen watched as the three martial artists jumped around attacking, and a hint of doubt arose in his heart. The two newcomers were not weaker than the boxing martial artist and might even be a bit stronger. These two might be close to the grand commander level. It was precisely because of this that the three could unite and fight the big bull to a standstill. The big bull was indeed overexerted, having run for more than two days and gone through several battles. It slowly began to falter against the three siege. This was also the advantage of human martial artists, they had combat skills and could coordinate their attacks. One martial artist wielding a giant door-sized blade shouted, loudly, leaping high with the help of his companions. The massive blade came down with a fierce momentum, opening a huge gash on one side of the big bull. Blood gushed out. With the calf still in its mouth, the big bull was severely injured and let out a mournful cry. After kicking the boxing martial artist away again, it turned to flee, wanting to escape the battle. What a great blade. With that strike, the battle is decided. The Big Bull is defeated. Even though they were from different factions, Lin Chen couldn’t help but praise. The boxing martial artist and another martial artist disregarded their own safety. They could see that the Big Bull couldn’t hold on much longer and immediately took off in pursuit. Meanwhile, the martial artist with the giant door-sized blade slowly sheathed his weapon and turned to look in Lin Chen’s direction. Just as he struck the Big Bull with a sudden blow, he vaguely noticed a shadow lurking nearby. Who are you? The giant knife-wielding warrior slowly approached. The big bull had been severely injured by his strike and was now at the end of its strength. With two companions chasing after it he no longer cared. Instead, he turned his gaze towards Lin Chen who was watching the scene from a distance. Lin Chen was fixated on the giant knife in the opponent’s hand, his eyes gleaning with greed. It seemed he didn’t even hear the question until the opponent was within several dozen meters, at which point he finally reacted. It’s obvious, old man. We are definitely not friends, you are wearing the uniform of the Demon Suppression Army, while I am in the uniform of the Lan Fang. Company. You help the warwolves fight, and I come to find trouble with the warwolves. Lin Chen grinned and glanced at the giant knife again. Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhantian’s expression stiffened, and anger flickered in his eyes. You appear here, so the warwolf Shui Chang Liang has already fallen victim to your treachery? Lin Chen shrugged. You mean that flying leg? He’s completely done for. What, are you looking to avenge him? Zhou Zhantian tightened. His grip on the giant knife and said in a deep voice, I was invited by the warwolves to come to the beast battlefield in Warwolf City to deal with the beast disturbances. You little thief actually took advantage of the beast. Disturbances to harm the leader-level warriors of Warwolf City. You should be regarded as one of the beasts and everyone should hunt you down. Zhou Zhantian spoke with righteous indignation. He was originally a deputy general of the Demon Suppression Army in Tian Gui City but he was more involved in the affairs of the Wild Continent. This time, he happened to be inspecting War Wolf City to discuss cooperation. He was also invited by Tian Wentao to take charge. As Tian Wentao himself was entangled with Liao Lanxin and needed some powerful figures to hold down the fort. Thus, Zhou Zhantian could be seen as an external aid to the War Wolf Company. When Lin Chan saw Zhou Zhantian speaking, not only was he filled with killing intent but he also occasionally glanced at the demon suppression knife behind him. He couldn’t help but chuckle. Lin Chen patted the giant knife behind him and said, looks familiar, old man? This is the weapon of an old man named Oh Yang Chong Tian from your demon suppression army, but he isn’t as old as you. Zhou Zhantian’s face turned even darker upon hearing this. Oh Yang is indeed one of my subordinates. In that case, you, little thief for seeking your own death, having a history of harming human warriors. Even without this matter with the warwolves, I would not let you go. Before Zhou Zhantian’s words fell, he swung the giant knife and charged fiercely. Add Lin Chen. Holding the giant knife, Zhou Zhantian created a whirlwind as he swung it, rushing towards Lin Chen with the force of a thunderbolt. Lin Chen’s gaze sharpened as he raised his silver tiger short gun, the gun colliding, with the giant knife producing a loud clang and sending sparks flying. Zhou Zhantian’s strength was immense, the strike left Lin Chen’s arm numb. Immediately after, Zhou Zhantian swung his knife again with great speed, and Lin Chen gritted his teeth, once more using the short gun to block. With a loud bang, Lin Chen was pushed back several steps by the tremendous impact. This old guy is indeed powerful. Although not as strong as the big bull, he’s not far. Off. It seems my guess was right, this old man is not far from being a grand commander. Lin Chen thought to himself. I didn’t expect there to be such figures in the demon suppression army. Even a deputy general has such strength. No wonder they are a force comparable to the silent legion, guarding a major human city. Their foundation is indeed stronger than that of the war wolf company. Lin Chen’s thoughts race like lightning, but I may not be able. to defeat the big bull, yet I should be able to handle him. It’s just that. The fight can’t happen here, his two companions will return after chasing the big bull. Then I would be surrounded by three people, and being surrounded is still stressful. After a brief analysis, Lin Chen made his decision. His face turned slightly pale, but on the surface, he pretended to be at a disadvantage and turned to run. Little thief, where do you think you’re running? Zhou Zhuntian shouted, closely pursuing Lin Chen. Lin Chen moved like lightning, racing through the desert, deliberately leading Zhou Zhantian away from the warwolf base. Zhou Zhantian, intent on killing Lin Chen, completely failed to notice Lin Chen’s intentions and continued his relentless chase. Along the way, Lin Chen cleverly utilized the terrain, avoiding large boulders and thorns, while Zhou Zhantian, being larger in size, found it cumbersome to wield his giant blade, making his movements slightly sluggish. Oomph, let’s see where you can escape to. Zhou Zhantian roared, quickening his pace. Lin Chen glanced back while running, gauging the distance between them, silently calculating the right moment. At this point, they had already distanced themselves from the war wolf base by several dozen kilometers, surrounded by a desolate desert devoid of any signs of life. Almost there. A glint flashed in Lin Chen’s eyes as. He suddenly stopped, turning to face the approaching Zhou Zhantian. Not running anymore, old man. I’ll send you on your way. Zhou Zhantian did not expect Lin Chen to stop suddenly, and in a moment of surprise, he charged forward. Seizing the opportunity, Lin Chen sidestepped and thrust his short gun towards Zhou Zhantian’s back. Zhou Zhantian, with his graying hair and considerable age, had extensive experience in combat. He knew that despite the size of his giant blade, it was still lacking in comparison to Lin Chen’s silver tiger short gun. An inch longer, an inch stronger, was no empty saying. In a flash of thought, Zhou Zhantian adjusted his stance accordingly. The giant blade transitioned. From a downward chop to a sweeping motion, creating an impenetrable barrier in front of him, like a wall of iron and bronze. As long as he could block Lin Chen’s thrust, he would soon be able to close the distance and then it would. Be a one-sided crush. Bang! The giant blade struck something, instantly sending sparks flying. You have guts, old man. You’ve ruined my silver tiger pattern, you can’t afford to pay with your life. This was a gift from my sister. Lon xin. Lin Chen shouted in fury, his anger boiling over. It turned out that the giant blade had struck the barrel of the silver tiger short gun. Fortunately, the silver tiger short gun was made from exceptionally sturdy materials, being the weapon of the legendary gun king, Lan Fong, so it had not been severed by Zhou Zhantian’s blow. However, Zhou Zhantian was indeed a commander-level warrior, wielding a commander-level giant blade. This strike sent sparks flying, scraping off half a meter of exquisite patterns from the grip of the silver tiger short gun. Lin Chen felt a pang of heartache. That was close, too close. Lin Chen checked the gun barrel and found no fatal damage, just a less. Aesthetically pleasing appearance, but it did not affect its use. I’ll send it to the workshop later, they can just fix the pattern. Luckily, Lin Chen was a step faster than Zhou Zhantian, dodging forward and thrusting his gun. Straight through Zhou Zhantian’s defense, piercing him completely. Zhou Zhantian’s vitality quickly dissipated, and the strength in his hands gradually weakened. Otherwise, that strike might have truly severed the barrel of the silver. Tiger Forget it, consider your giant blade as compensation, you won’t be needing it anymore. Lin Chen kicked Zhou Zhantian in the chest, sending him flying off the tip of the silver tiger gun. Then he casually picked up the giant blade. That Zhou Zhantian had dropped. Ha, no wonder it’s a commander level weapon, it’s really heavy. Lin Chen stumbled unexpectedly, gritting his teeth. What is going on? Every time I’m about to break through to the next level. The weapons I get are never what I need the most. Lin Chen looked at the giant blade in his hand with a face full of distaste, a hint of sadness and helplessness in his eyes. This was the first commander-level weapon he had ever owned. But it was a blade. And one more thing, this blade is a bit too big, it won’t fit in my backpack. Looks like if I want to use this blade to replace the demon -suppressing blade, I’ll have to redesign my backpack. What a hassle. Lin Chen muttered to himself. Not far away, Zhou Zhantian’s body fell like a withered leaf in autumn, mercilessly descending. He struggled to turn his head, his gaze towards Lin Chen filled with confusion. What was this young man mumbling about? Is this something a person can say? Is this the most important thing right now, the point that should be focused on? The deputy commander of the demon suppression army is dead. That 10,000 potential points from the Great Bull are out of reach now. However, I managed to get back 20,000 points from this old man and the flying leg, so it’s not a total loss. Lin Chen casually searched the corpse. This world is not like a fantasy or immortal realm. After killing a martial artist, if the opponent does not have the corresponding weapon, there’s no chance of finding space bracelets or corresponding techniques. The gains are minimal, and searching the corpse is relatively simple. After dealing with the battlefield, Lin Chin kicked the stinky salted fish into a thicket of desert thorns. Then, holding the silver tiger short gun in one hand and a giant door board knife on his shoulder with the other, he glanced in. The direction where the great bull had fled. Having just killed Zhou Zhantian, he still felt unsatisfied. Lin Shen wanted to see if there was a chance for double surprises. He had a pair of commander-level battle boots stored in his backpack and there was also a set of commander-level gauntlets over there. Even if he wasn’t after these external items, the opponent still had 10,000 potential points. Even if he didn’t value those 10,000 potential points, the opponent was still a member of the Wolf Warriors. Lin Shen thought about what to do and immediately headed in the direction the Great Bull had escaped. However, it was somewhat regrettable that after tracking for over 100 kilometers, Lin Chen saw the Great Bull’s corpse. A martial artist with the wolf warrior’s gauntlets and another unknown martial artist were handling the battlefield. It seemed that the two were uninjured and the battle had ended smoothly. Lin Chen suppressed the urge to engage and slowly retreated. Dealing with two people was still dangerous. To this day, Lin Chen had always killed unexpectedly and caught his enemies off guard. Two commander-level martial artists, plus one. Approaching the Great Commander would have a considerable combat power when working together. Lin Shen didn’t want to take that risk, he would level up and come back later. After retreating from the wolf warrior’s base, Lin Shen arrived at the Crescent Spring Oasis to rest for a while. This was a six-fold training ground, the territory of the great commander’s fierce beasts, and now that the great commander was dead, Lin Shen felt justified in taking over. Both the training conditions and the scenery were much better than the previous demon wolf cave. After staying for a few days, Lin Shen discovered another benefit. The surrounding fierce beasts seemed to have noticed that the great bull tribe had. been wiped out and began to send commander-level fierce beasts with teams to test the waters. On average, a wave would come every two to three days. Lin Shen was pleased with this frequency and simply set up a temporary shelter by the Crescent Spring. He set up a barbecue grill, practicing martial arts while grinding potential points, both could be done simultaneously. Even the commander-level fierce beasts lined up to come to him, which was much better than Lin. Shen wasting time deep in the desert, trudging to hunt. A month later, Deputy Commander Lin Chen opened his eyes from the vine-woven hammock. Realm, Elite Martial Artist Potential, 30-0-0-0 Technique, Body Refinement Technique, Major Achievement 90-0-0-0-100, Enhancement Level 5 Slash Consumption Reduction Level 3 Slash Automatic Aura Slash Stealth Aura Combat Skill, Overlord Spear Technique, Major Achievement 90-0-0-0-1-100, Flash Strike Level 4 Slash Spear Light Level 3. slash critical hit level 2 slash spear like a swimming dragon level 1 combat skill, orchid blade technique, major achievement 35000 slash 100000, crescent moon level 3 slash flame blade level 2 slash shattered star level 1 slash no special traits Lin Chen. Examined the panel. The proficiency of the techniques and combat skills had been ground to 90% through idling. Moreover, during this time, Lin Chen had accumulated 100,000 potential points, upgrading enhancement level 5 to enhancement. Level 6. With the six-fold benefit from the Crescent Springs training ground, Lin Chen could idle for an hour here, and both combat skills and techniques would increase by 36 points. That’s 864 points of overall proficiency gained. In a day, Lin Chen pondered for a moment, revealing a hint of helplessness in his eyes. Leisurely is indeed leisurely, but I have to leave. This place is no longer suitable for me. Lin Chen sat leisurely at the Crescent Spring Oasis, waiting for the arrival of the surrounding fierce beast groups.To harvest potential points. However, in this month, he had already hunted 7 or 8 leader-level ferocious beasts and dozens of deputy leader-level ferocious beasts. It seemed that he had nearly wiped out the ferocious beast groups eyeing the Crescent Spring. In the past week, the frequency of ferocious beasts seeking him out had noticeably decreased. It appeared that it would take some time for the ferocious beasts from farther away to discover the changes at Crescent Spring. It was once again that traditional CD time for waiting for monsters to respawn. I must say, Crescent Spring is indeed a great place for idling. but the efficiency of harvesting potential points was gradually declining. If Lin Chen were still just a high -level warrior, he could certainly continue to stay here idly. But now Lin Chen was already a deputy leader, and with the concealment aura, he could move freely in the foreign continent. Staying idle like this was no longer appropriate. That would simply be laziness. Lin Chen had to take the initiative to hunt the ferocious beasts. Moreover, I’m out of barbecue seasoning. The barbecue seasoning Lin Chen referred to was not the kind of condiments like salt. Rather, it was the powder of the recovery herb. Without the recovery herb powder sprinkled on the roasted meat, even if he was. Eating liter-level ferocious beast meat, the absorption effect would be greatly reduced. He couldn’t even idle for a full 24 hours, his body simply couldn’t absorb it. And the company has been out of contact for so long, they must. Be going crazy, right? Lin Chen thought of this again. He had promised to give Zheng Exian a surprise last time, but after arriving at Crescent Spring, he had become too comfortable. He even forgot to reply to a message. Having been out of contact for so long, the company might think something had happened to him. As Lin Chen thought of this, he couldn’t help but blink. This was indeed his oversight. He was living a comfortable and pleasant life in the foreign continent, but he had neglected the feelings of others. After all, in the eyes of others, the foreign continent was a world rife with ferocious beasts and dangers. Lin Shen didn’t feel much danger, he only remembered to go home for the barbecue seasoning when he no longer found the meat appetizing. But others didn’t think that way. I should go home and take a look. It seems that the Hundred Cities League is about to start soon. Lan Xien and Zhang Xien must be worried. Sick, thinking their seed players have died in the foreign continent. As Lin Shen thought of this, he smirked. He rolled off the hammock, grabbed his backpack and picked up the large door slicing knife. He also hoisted a huge package. and strode towards the base of the Silent Legion. Inside that large package were various materials from leader-level ferocious beasts. During his hunting at Crescent Spring, Lin Shen had subconsciously collected quite a bit and, since he had time and didn’t need to rush, there was no need to carry it around. Leaving it would be a waste. Lin Shen needed to return to the Wild Continent and going through the Wolf Warrior’s base was definitely not an option he had to cross several thousand kilometers of the foreign continent to get back to the Silent Legion base. Although Lin Chen had just been promoted to deputy leader and suspected he had the strength to compete with the leader, he didn’t dare to easily venture into the Wolf Warriors base. Lin Chen currently only suspected he had the ability to arm wrestle with the leader. Last time, the Wolf Warriors base had indeed entangled the leader-level ferocious beast. Risky ventures. Should not be taken lightly. Realizing he had been out of contact for too long, which would cause others to worry, Lin Chen hurried along the way and would not take the initiative to hunt ferocious beasts and waste time. His heart. was set on returning home. However, to Lin Chen’s surprise, even though he did not actively provoke the ferocious beast groups, he was still targeted by a group of flying tigers. In an inconspicuous needle-stone forest about 2,000 kilometers from the Silent Legion base, Lin Chen slowed his pace, his gaze fixed on the unexpected guests on the distant stone peak. They were several large cats with silver stripes. Or it had another name, winged tiger. The leading. Winged Tiger had already grown a pair of fleshy wings on its back, it was about 6 or 7 meters long, and its wings, when spread, were also 6 or 7 meters wide. Such wide wings, of course, were not enough to lift its massive body into the sky, but Lynchian saw it flap its fleshy wings twice, its legs not using any force, and then it flew up to a stone peak about 50 or 60 meters high. It then crouched on top of the stone peak, coldly staring at him. A. Commander-level winged tiger. The silver-spotted tiger, with flesh lumps growing on its back, could already be considered a mid-level ferocious beast. This winged tiger, with its wings fully spread and capable of gliding, was indeed a genuine commander-level beast. Linshan did not flee, his choice not to actively hunt ferocious beasts did not mean he would refuse the potential points that came his way. Moreover, this creature seemed to have set its sights on him deliberately waiting here. Even if Linshan wanted to take a detour, this beast might think he was afraid and chase after him. After pondering for a moment, Lin Chen set down the ferocious beast materials he was carrying and leaned. The large doorboard knife against the bundle. He tightly gripped the silver tiger short gun in his hand. He glanced at the bundle. It should be the scent of the ferocious beast materials that attracted it, igniting its hunting desire. It’s not that my concealment aura has failed. When Lin Chen was still an early elite warrior, even the Grand Commander couldn’t see through his concealment aura. Now, Lin Chen was already a Deputy Commander Warrior, just one step away from leveling up. This commander -level winged tiger should not have the ability to see through Lin Chen’s disguise. Then I’ll take back a fresh commander-level tiger corpse and make a hot pot to apologize to Sister Xingxin and the others. Lin Chen’s gaze was sharp, firmly locking onto the winged tiger at the top of the stone peak. He took a deep breath, and his aura instantly surged. In a flash, he seemed to transform into an illusory light shadow. The air. Left a blurred trail, a visual residue from his rapid movement. Flash strike. Lin Chen whispered in his heart and his entire being seemed to teleport, instantly crossing several dozen meters and appearing directly at the midpoint of the stone peak. His figure did not pause for a moment, he erupted with power again, flashing once more like a bolt of lightning cutting through the void. In the blink of an eye, Lin Chen was already standing steadily at the top of the stone peak. At that moment, the winged tiger hadn’t even had time to react, still maintaining its high and mighty, coldly gazing posture. Lin Chen’s eyes were fierce and the silver tiger short gun in his hand thrust out without. Hesitation. The short gun shot through the winged tiger’s mouth like a silver lightning bolt. A powerful force surged into the gun’s tip, instantly shredding everything inside the winged tiger’s head. Blood splattered, but not a drop. Touched Lin Chen. The entire process was clean and swift, from Lin Chen launching the flash strike to successfully killing the winged tiger. It was merely a fleeting moment, showcasing his immense strength and decisive combat style. Throughout, the winged tiger had no chance to react. It remained crouched at the top of the stone peak, coldly looking down, already dead. Moreover, Lin Shen had controlled the force well, as the gun tip did not penetrate through the back of the winged tiger’s head. He preserved a complete commander-level tiger skin. Not bad. My current true combat power, even without using gun light or employing the dragon-like gun technique, just using flash strike. I can effortlessly kill such an ordinary weak commander. Lin Shen was quite satisfied with his performance. The reason he used flash strike was that the stone peak was a bit high, jumping up was nowhere near as straightforward as using flash strike. Otherwise, Lin Chen suspected that in a flat confrontation with a beast of this level, relying solely on his physical fitness combined with the overlord gun technique, he could easily slay the opponent. Lin Chen looked around. His figure flickering. He also harvested a few elite winged tigers that had no sense to run away at this moment. As for the remaining few that scattered like birds and beasts, Lin Chen was too lazy to chase them. He simply hoisted the bundle, dragging the large winged tiger with one hand as he ran towards the silent legion base. The flesh of a commander-level ferocious beast is dense and of great quality. Although it was only 6 or 7 meters long, it’s gross. Weight was at least several thousand pounds, even Lin Chen, burdened with a pile of weapons and dragging a large bag of ferocious beast materials, found it not too easy to haul such a thing. The most important factor was its large size. Along the way, it kicked up clouds of dust. Its hair, sharp as steel needles, scraped against the rocky desert, sparking bursts of fire. Fortunately, the fur of a commander-level ferocious beast is quite tough and sturdy. This level of friction was not enough to cause external injuries to the tiger’s skin. At least he didn’t waste such a good hide. A day later, Lin Chen arrived at the hills where the demon wolf cave was located. This place took even more time than the desert and dragging the winged tiger was not easy. After walking and stopping for most of the day, Lin Chen finally reached the spot where he had parked earlier. Uh, the monster truck has been moved. Did they really think I died in the foreign land? Lin Chen was taken aback to see that his disguised monster truck was gone. However, he didn’t dwell on it. Now that he was here, he had entered the territory of the Silent Legion base. He was almost home. Oh, right. Now that I’m in the area, there should be a network. Lin Shen slowly released the winged tiger from his grip, raised his wrist, and directed his gaze at the information terminal. However, the screen was unresponsive. Completely dark. Ah. It actually ran out of power. A hint of helplessness appeared on Lin Shen’s face. Back when he was camping at the Demon Wolf Cave, he always carried a solar panel with him. But this time, at the Crescent. Spring Oasis, Lin Chen thought there was no signal here anyway, so he didn’t bother to think about charging it. After all, this information terminal only needed to be charged once a month. Lin Chen quickly scanned his surroundings. And when he spotted a particularly unusual pine tree not far away, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly, revealing a hint of a smile. He set down the items in his hands and quickly walked over to the pine tree, reaching out to fiddle. With its surface. Then, he opened a cover on the trunk and pulled out a charging cable. You see, in this foreign land, there are no real pine trees, the trees here grow in extremely strange and peculiar ways. And this seemingly ordinary pine tree was actually a surveillance camera set up by the Silent Legion, equipped with a solar panel. Its purpose was to monitor any unusual movements of ferocious beasts in the nearby area. After about half a minute, the screen of the information terminal finally lit up. Immediately, it began to vibrate intermittently. Just because it had power and a network, hundreds of unread messages instantly popped up like a tide. Lin Chen stared at the hundreds of unread messages that appeared, feeling a tightness in his head. A quick glance revealed that most of them were from Liao Jingxin and Liao Lanxin. There were also some from Pong Xiaoxi and others. Initially, these messages were filled with concern and greetings. As time passed and without receiving a reply from Lin Chen, the tone gradually became urgent. By the end, it was even filled with tension. Lin Chen scrolled through the message records one by one, all the way to the recent days. It seemed Liao Xingxin opened the terminal every day on time, sending routine inquiry messages, eagerly awaiting Lin Chen’s response. Seeing this situation, Lin Chen couldn’t help but feel a wave of shame. He first sent a smiley emoji to each person who had messaged him. In fact, there weren’t many, just five or six. Among them was someone from the company’s logistics department, reminding Lin Chen that the customized weapons were ready. However, just as Lin Chen sent the last emoji, the information terminal vibrated again. Lin Chen looked and saw that Liao Lanxin and Liao Jingxin were both requesting a voice call. Lin Chen hesitated for a moment and chose not to answer. I’m heading back to the base soon, just a little while longer. Tonight we’re having Tiger meet Hot Pot. He sent a message to both of them. He was almost at the base entrance, so there was really no need for a voice call. When Lin Chen dragged the winged Tiger to a spot about a hundred kilometers from the Silent Legion base, he saw two monster-like trucks speeding towards him. They rushed past, kicking up clouds of dust, circling around Lin Chen, the truck came. to a stop and Liao Xingxin eagerly jumped down from the passenger seat. Lin Chen. Liao Xingxin approached with a tense expression, carefully scanning Lin Chen from head to toe. After confirming that he was in one piece, she let out a long sigh of relief. I knew you would return to the base and head this way, I was right. Liao Xingxin said. It had been nearly two months since Lin Chen last entered the other continent. Liao Xingxin’s injuries had long since healed and she was back on the beast battlefield. What were you thinking? Where have you been all this time? We thought you were harmed by the war wolves. Everyone was worried sick about you. Liao Xingxin no longer acted like a little girl. Seeing Lin Xin safe and sound eased her previous worries. But now, she merely complained casually and moved on from the topic. Sister Xingxin. Everyone. I’m sorry for worrying you, it’s my fault. Lin Xin looked at Liao Xingxin and the concerned gazes of the members of the Lan Fang team, speaking sincerely. Alright, we can talk about it later. You don’t plan to cry here, do you? Stop being so sentimental. Liao Xingxin patted Lin Chen’s shoulder. Then her gaze fell on the corpse of the winged tiger behind Lin Chen. Wow. A commander-level tiger corpse? Is this the surprise you mentioned before? Are you treating me to a commander-level tiger meat hot pot? Lin Chen smiled and nodded. Liao Xingxin gave Lin Chen a meaningful look, then shouted to the others, stop standing there like fools, come help lift it onto the truck bed. Good thing we brought two trucks, otherwise, we wouldn’t have been able to fit it. With the help of their teammates, they lifted the winged tiger onto the truck bed. Lin Chen followed Liao Xingxin onto the first truck. Upon seeing the driver, Lin Chen was momentarily taken aback then couldn’t help but glance back at the other truck and the other teammates. Wang Qing had a little accident. Liao Xingxin seemed to see through Lin Chen’s confusion. Usually, when Liao Xingxin led the team out, it was Wang Qing who drove. For her. The two, as the head and deputy of the operations department had become a tacit partnership. What happened? Lin Chen asked, puzzled. He was indeed filled with questions, most of the familiar members of the Lanfang High Level team were present. Everyone had come out of the base to welcome him, but Wang Qing was nowhere to be seen. Liao Xingxing glanced at Lin Chen and turned to look out the window. Although the monster truck had not yet started moving, it seemed the scenery outside was particularly captivating. Sigh. The intel you provided last time in the demon wolf cave was mostly leaked to the war wolf company by him. I don’t know why, but in the end, he couldn’t continue. to work with the company. Liao Xingxin sighed deeply. Hearing this, Lin Chen’s eyes shifted. Is it because of me? Before Lin Chen could finish his sentence, Liao Xingxin silenced him with a look. It’s not because of you. He had already harbored ulterior motives. Many people have been poached by the warwolves over the years. He is not the first. But this time, he went too far, trying to put you in danger to prove his loyalty to them. Sister Lanxin is very angry. Liao Xingxin stopped midway, not continuing. Lin Chen fell silent, not probing further into Wang Qing’s fate. He understood his older sister’s temperament. Since Liao Xingxin said sister Lanxin was very angry, it was likely that Wang Qing had been dealt with. The monster truck slowly started, heading towards the base. Seeing the atmosphere quiet down, Liao Xingxin changed the subject and asked, last time you left, you swore that when we met. Again, you would give me a surprise. It wouldn’t really be this winged tiger, would it? Upon hearing this, Lin Chen immediately laughed and said, how could it be? This little winged tiger is something Sister Xingxin could handle. Herself. That’s hardly a surprise. The real surprise is that I am now also a deputy commander. Lin Chen extended his arm, flexing his bicep like he was showing off.He was quite familiar with Liao Xingxin, displaying a slightly childish demeanor. I’m at the same level as Sister Xingxin now. In the future, when we go on missions, you stand behind me and I’ll protect you. Liao Xingxin was taken aback by his words, gazing at Lin Chen with a hint of surprise. She didn’t refute him, as in fact, during the last beast tide, it was Lin Chen who had ruthlessly slain the golden blade mantis that she hadn’t even touched. You, you just advanced from a high-level warrior to an elite warrior, and, it hasn’t even been three or four months, right? Are you serious about this upgrade speed? Liaoxingxin felt a bit emotional, a numb kind of emotion. Lin Chen smiled slightly and said, I’m a genius, an unparalleled genius, he. unabashedly labeled himself as an unparalleled genius, attributing the rapid upgrade speed brought by his golden finger entirely to those four words. However, Liao Xingxian was still somewhat skeptical. She stared blankly at Lin Chen. And said, the company records are very clear, you were still a junior intermediate warrior a year ago. In such a short time, you’ve become a deputy commander. Even if you are a genius, what does that make me? Who took over a decade to reach the deputy commander level? You should know, in the company, besides sister Lanxin, I was also called a genius by others. Linxin just smiled at this. That’s how geniuses upgrade, it’s normal. It will continue. To be this fast, sister Xingxin, don’t be too surprised. If you’re still this shocked then. It would seem a bit strange, like a country bumpkin. Liao Xingxin was indeed struck by Linxin’s words, her eyes dimming a bit. But. Then they brightened again. Hee hee. Don’t get too complacent. Last time I went through a life and death battle, although I was seriously injured, I did gain a bit. I feel like I’m about to break through that threshold, and I’m about to advance to the commander realm.” As Liao Xingxin spoke, she began to feel a bit proud herself. Lin Chen was taken aback by this. What threshold? Was there still a threshold to break through to become a commander? Wasn’t it just about reaching full proficiency? However, since they were sparring verbally, Lin Chen didn’t back down. What commander realm? A month ago, I was already killing beast commanders like cutting vegetables. I was playing with the great. Commander flying kites all over the continent. At that time, I was only in the mid to late elite stage. Now I estimate that even the great commander beasts are no match for me. Lin Chen raised his head proudly. Liao Xingxin was. Once again speechless, she had overlooked the fact that Lin Chen had records of defeating enemies at higher levels since he started as an intermediate warrior. This was indeed something a genius would do. While others advanced one level. Lin Chen was directly jumping two or three levels. Liaoxingxin furrowed her brows and thought for a long time, finally admitting that, as Lin Chen said, she really couldn’t suppress him, and she wasn’t gaining any advantage in their verbal sparring. However, as she pondered, her pupils constricted, and she suddenly turned to stare at Lin Chen. What did you just say? A month ago, you really led the Great Beast Commander all over the continent? So, the accusations from the warwolves against the alliance weren’t unfounded? That incident at the War Wolf base was really your doing, and you led that big bull over there? Seeing Liao Xingxin’s serious expression, Lin Xin stopped joking. What’s wrong, Sister Xingxin? What accusations? Liao Xingxin explained, Some time ago, the War Wolf Company officially submitted an accusation to the Hundred Cities Alliance. They accused us of having someone deliberately provoke attacks from commander-level beasts on their forward base. They said we were going too far, disrupting the human resistance against the beasts from the other continent. They placed a heavy blame on us, leading to considerable pressure from the alliance, putting us in a passive position. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen felt a bit indignant. What does the alliance mean? They can provoke beast attacks on us, but if I lead beasts to attack them, I have to face pressure from the alliance? As Lin Chen’s thoughts shifted, he found no goodwill towards this alliance, Liao Xingxing glanced at Lin Chen with a hint of helplessness in her eyes. It seems it really is you. They attracted the ferocious beasts but didn’t attack the jing army base they just circled a few hundred kilometers outside the base you directly brought the ferocious beasts to their base and the beasts even broke through the base’s main gate the alliance won’t interfere in the entanglements and petty actions between two small factions they only care about who acts more out of line and causes a bigger impact now a commanding level warrior from the wolf warriors base has gone missing and the alliance thinks this situation is quite out of the ordinary so they have officially put a lot of pressure on us Lin Chen asked, what exactly are they making difficult for us? It’s nothing much, the alliance, is intervening to mediate our dispute with the wolf warriors. They don’t want us to continue exhausting and tearing each other apart, forcing both sides to calm down. But since the wolf warriors have suffered losses among their, commanding level warriors, the alliance is leaning towards them regarding the ceasefire conditions. The Elementown mining area has been directly allocated to the wolf warriors company. If we hadn’t kept emphasizing that none. of us had the ability to attract the Grand Commander Ferocious Beasts to attack the city and that the Wolf Warriors company was purely slandering U.S. We might have even been ordered to compensate the Wolf Warriors with a baron. Base. Liao Xingxin looked at Lin Chen with a very complex expression. Before meeting Lin Chen, she was absolutely dissatisfied with the alliance’s judgment and mediation filled with grievances, because in the Lan Fang Company, apart from Liao Lanxin, no one had the ability to provoke the Grand Commander Ferocious Beasts. let alone attract such a level of ferocious beast to form a small beast tie to attack the wolf warrior’s base. Everyone in the Lan Fang company, including Liao Lanxin, firmly believed that the wolf warrior’s company was slandering them. Even if they had some so-called videos capturing some blurry figures, suspected to be wearing Lan Fang uniforms, they could also be fabricated videos. Or false evidence. Now, after seeing Lin Shan and getting his personal acknowledgement, Liao Xingxin realized that it was indeed Lin Shan who did it. At this moment, what Liao Xingxin was thinking was no longer about the alliances. Mediation, losing ownership of Element Town, or the Wolf Warriors Company gaining the upper hand. Instead, it was that Lin Chen actually possessed such strength. At this critical moment, Lin Chen’s strength was, in a sense, even more. Important than the entire Element Town. Ah. Lin Chen scratched his head. So, they really didn’t slander us. That’s right, it was me who attracted the Grand Bull. And that commanding warrior from the Wolf Warriors Company. Was the one who attacked us back then, the flying leg? He didn’t go missing. I killed him, it’s been over a month, and his corpse is probably picked clean by the ferocious beasts. His leg bones could be used as drumsticks. Liao. Zhengxin stared at Lin Shan, her gaze unblinking, her expression somewhat dazed and numb. For a moment, her mind couldn’t quite catch up. It’s normal, it’s normal. That day you killed the golden blade mantis, so killing a flying. Leg afterward is normal. Liao Zhengxin muttered softly. Speaking of which, it’s not just the flying leg, didn’t the demon suppression army say they also lost a deputy general? Look, it’s the owner of this knife. Lin Chin pointed. To the giant knife on the back seat of the pickup truck. This person was also killed by me. Five or six people, clueless and lacking awareness, I sent him to accompany the flying leg. Two people on the road to the underworld. Won’t be lonely, the two brothers went together, chatting and laughing. Ah. Liao Xingxin’s eyes widened as she looked at the giant knife on the back seat. What a deal, what a deal. Killing a deputy general from the Wolf Warriors Company and a deputy general from the Demon Suppression Army and only having to compensate for one element town mining area is quite a bargain. We can just take it back later. Lin Chen nodded in agreement. Alright, I’ll take. Responsibility for bringing it back. Isn’t the Hundred Cities League about to start? Although Lin Chen didn’t pay much attention to some of the upper-level dynamics he had spent quite a bit of time in the senior management of Lan. Fong Company. Many of the upper-level rules and secrets weren’t deliberately kept from him. So Lin Chen had a general understanding now. In the southern part of the wasteland, mixing in the Hundred Cities wasn’t simply about waiting. For Lin Chen to become powerful enough to charge in and reclaim all of the War Wolf’s territory, it wasn’t just a matter of taking down Tian Wentao. The southern Hundred Cities had its own set of operational rules, and all factions, especially those ranked lower, still had to adhere to the League’s regulations on the surface. Of course, if your strength reached a certain level, it was a different story. With someone like Tianwen Tao, who could crush you with ease. Even the league’s elder meetings could be dealt with in a single slap. Anyone who dared to speak out would get a slap in return. In that case, there was no need to worry about these things. If Lin Chen were alone, he might actually do. That. He could hide in the foreign land and quietly cultivate for a few years, avoiding those he couldn’t defeat and harvesting those he could. It would be quite carefree. He could just wait until he was invincible before emerging. But now Lin Chen was different, he had also received training and care from Lan Fang Company. Now that Lan Fang Company was in a predicament, it was only right for him to give back within his capabilities. After all, Lin Chen was a martial artist introduced by Lan Fang Company through the Elite Martial Artist Program. The initial purpose of Lan Fang Company was to train him to participate in the Hundred Cities League. Now it was time. Liao Jingxin replied, Yes, the Hundred Cities League will indeed start in less than a month. The participants from each city have already begun to gather. Before, before, we lost contact with you for too long, we thought. Not only have we readjusted our team, but even the war wolf side knows about this news and has formed a new team to compete with us again. Lin Chen was surprised, huh? The wolf tooth camp has recruited new members in a short time? That’s great. We can harvest. Another round, we might as well rename it the chives camp. Don’t worry, Jingxin’s sister, this time I’ll take them all down. When Lin Chen returned to the quiet army’s forward base, he ultimately didn’t have time to enjoy a tiger. Meet Hot Pot. Liao Lanxin received the news of Lin Chen’s return and quickly rushed to the beast battlefield. She caught Lin Chen and fussed over him for a while, asking about his well-being. Then the group left the quiet army’s beast battlefield and returned to the wasteland, back to the Lanfang building. In the rooftop office, Lin Chen recounted his experiences along the way, and Liao Lanxin showed a similar expression to Liao Xingxin. However, Liao Lanxin was a bit more intense. She paused for a moment, then cheered continuously. Well done. The warwolf Swift Su Changliang and the Demon Suppression Army’s Madblade Zhou Zhuntian, they’re all our old acquaintances. Although their strength isn’t particularly impressive, they are seasoned martial artists who have been famous in the Southwest region for a long time. I didn’t expect them to die at your hands. Liao Lanxin’s beautiful eyes sparkled, and her gaze. Towards Lin Chen was filled with admiration. But, Xiao Jing, you were a bit reckless. You’re still young, with unlimited potential, there’s no need to clash with these old-timers so early. If you grow a bit more before going after. them, the danger level would be lower. Don’t be so impulsive in the future. Liao Lanxin advised again. Lin Shen waved his hand and said, it’s fine, Lanxin sister, I was already at the late elite stage when I killed them. Against opponents of that level, in a one-on -one in the foreign land, without considering helpers, it’s easy to handle. Now that I’m the deputy commander, if I encounter them again, even helpers wouldn’t be of much use. Even if it’s the commander, even if it’s Tian Wentao, they wouldn’t necessarily gain any advantage in front of me. Lin Shen wasn’t modest, he didn’t hide his strength in front of his own people. He gave his people confidence. Upon hearing this, Liao, Lan Shin instinctively stood up from the sofa. So confident? Let’s go. Shall we try the basement? The lower floors of the Lan Fan building are all training arenas. However, since it’s an actual building, practicing martial arts is fine. But if it comes to a competition, it’s manageable for martial artists below the elite level. Once it involves elite martial artists and above, the destructive power is astonishing. If things go wrong, they might even damage the buildings. Structure. Not to mention, Lin Chen’s words have already touched upon the combat power of the Grand Commander. And Liao Lanxin far exceeds half of the Grand Commander’s in strength. If both sides truly let loose, they could bring. Down the Lanfang building. This is no joke, fighting against fierce beasts in the wilderness of the foreign lands or the wasteland doesn’t feel the same. The destructive power of elite martial artists and fierce beasts against ordinary. Human structures is incredible. This is also why several beast disasters that swept through the wasteland a century ago nearly obliterated the remnants of human civilization from the old era. Seeing Liao Lanxin’s invitation, Lin Chen, did not refuse. He also wanted to see what kind of combat power he could truly unleash. Although Liao Lanxin is much younger than Tian Wentao, her realm and strength are quite comparable. Competing with Liao Lanxin would give Lin Chen an accurate understanding of his true combat power. Just how much of a gap is there between him and the giants of the southwestern region? In fact, even a solid basement might not withstand the combat power of a grand commander. Neither Liao Lanchi nor Lin Shen invited anyone else to watch, so no one knew the specifics of their competition. But at that moment, the entire Lanfang building felt a slight tremor. Many staff members instinctively paused their work, their faces showing confusion. It felt like a minor earthquake was coming. Everyone, please don’t panic, don’t be alarmed. Director Liao and Director Lin are sparring in the underground training arena, it’s not an earthquake causing. The tremors, and they will be careful. The building will be fine. The soothing announcement from the broadcast calmed many staff members, dispelling their plans to flee the Lonfying building. No one knew the outcome of Liao Lanxin and Lin Chen’s match. Some high-level executives waited by the elevator doors, only knowing that the two had come out of the elevator with their arms around each other. Liao Lanxin smiled brightly, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Lin Chen. Good little brother, not bad at all. Although it’s not quite as you said that you could pin Tian when Tao to the ground, you definitely have the strength of a typical grand commander. However, Liao Lanshin’s tone shifted, and her expression became serious. This way of thinking is not advisable. Generally, every grand commander has their own unique strengths. Even martial artists above the commander level have their own specialized combat skills, which should not be underestimated. In your case, if you really encounter someone above the Grand Commander level, it’s best to avoid their strengths and not take unnecessary risks. Do you understand? Lin Chen knew that Liao Lanxin was expressing her concern and care, and he nodded repeatedly in response. However, he felt differently inside. He had indeed lost the match against Liao Lanxin. In less than 5 shots, he was pinned to the ground by her. But Lin Chen hadn’t used his full strength, he was afraid of hurting Liao Lanxin, and once he unleashed his full power, he wouldn’t be able to control it. The confined space of the basement limited his movements he didn’t want to accidentally bring down the Lanfang building. In other words, Lin Chen had only used the strength of a vice commander combined with the techniques of the overlord gun technique. Even so, he had earned Liao Lanxin’s acknowledgement confirming that Lin Chen indeed possessed combat power exceeding that of a commander. He just couldn’t claim to have completely defeated a grand commander. But Lin Chen realized and concluded that even against a grand commander like Liao Lanxin, if he fully Unleashed his characteristics, he could truly go 50-50. Lia Lanshin was unaware of Lin Shan’s true thoughts, she only saw him nodding vigorously, so she changed the subject. What I just told you was actually to prepare you. Mentally. The Hundred Cities League has already begun gathering participating teams. Since you’ve returned, you will definitely represent us in the competition. After resting for two days, we will set off for Haida City. But you. Mustn’t get too high -spirited, as I said, we only aim to be the best in the southwestern region. Among the competitors from the top forces in the Hundred Cities Alliance, there are indeed some prodigies with unfathomable strength. We should try to avoid a head-on clash with them. The Hundred Cities League is set to open at the end of the month. It is only the beginning of the month now, so there is still about a month to go. However, the venue for the Hundred Cities League is in Haidu City, a coastal city located in the eastern part of the Wasteland, which is several thousand kilometers away in a straight line from the southwestern region where the Lanfong Company is located. Therefore, an Early departure is necessary. A large van, with wire mesh installed on the windows in metal armor welded onto its body, sped through the wilderness. It traveled along the remnants of the roads left from the old era. This was the vehicle. Used by the Lanfang Company’s competition team. They did not choose an open-top off-road vehicle or a pickup truck. The journey was long, and such vehicles, lacking doors and windows, were not suitable for long-distance travel. While Martial artists can adapt to various harsh environments, they would not deliberately seek hardship when conditions allow. Just like how martial artists can run at full speed, their speed is not slower than that of a vehicle. However, as long as there is a road to travel, martial artists would still choose to ride in a vehicle to avoid unnecessary exhaustion. If only this era still had the Boeing 747 and the Harmony Express, riding those would be much faster. Lin Chen withdrew his gaze from outside the car and muttered softly, What is a Boeing 747? What is the Harmony Express? Liao Lanxin asked in surprise from the side. This time, Liao Lanxin personally led the team from Lanfang City. In fact, there were two other competitors from the Lanfang company in the car, Huo Lianqing and Guoru. However, the two were not as familiar with Lin Chen and Liao Lanxin. Both of them were senior martial artists. They held a considerable amount of respect for Liao Lanxin, the company president and a leading martial artist. So, they consciously squeezed into the back row, unlike Lin Chen, who casually sat in the same row as Liao Lanxin. It’s nothing, just rambling. Lin Chen quickly waved his hand. Then he changed the subject, Sister Lanxin, since you’re personally leading the team so far, what if Tianwen Tao causes trouble at home? Liao Lanxin was indeed diverted from the topic and replied. You don’t need to worry about that. This time, Tianwen Tao took the initiative to apply for a ruling from the alliance, temporarily halting the conflict between both sides. The alliance is closely monitoring both parties. He won’t make any small moves at this time. You have to understand he is playing the role of the aggrieved party, the victim. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen instinctively nodded, feeling that Liao Lanchin made a valid point. However, he immediately felt that something seemed off. He squinted slightly and thought for a moment before realizing he had brought a ferocious beast to destroy the wolf base and had also taken down the flying leg. It seemed that Tian Wentao was originally the victim, not just pretending to be. Also, Tian Wentao will most likely lead a team to hide his city himself this time. Don’t underestimate this wasteland, just because it isn’t a foreign land doesn’t mean there are no dangers. On this journey, we will almost have to cross the entire southern wasteland to reach the eastern coast. There might be some special situations that arise along the way. Liao Lanxin continued. Are there still unknown dangers? Lin Chen asked curiously. Liao Lanxin turned to look out the window and pointed to the smoke rising on the horizon ahead. Isn’t that a coincidence? Isn’t that so? Hmm? Lin Shen looked curiously at the black smoke on the horizon, looking puzzled. Has anyone ever told you that we, including Tianning City, Tiangui City, and even the area where Tianfu City is located, are all considered part of the southwestern region of the wasteland? Hmm, I’ve heard that saying. Then you must have heard that the southwestern region is considered a barren frontier in the entire wasteland. Although I am reluctant to admit it, the southwestern region is indeed desolate, and the Marshall. arts forces in the southwestern region rank at the bottom of the Hundred Cities Alliance. It is precisely because of the scarcity of martial arts resources that martial arts development is not flourishing. Lin Shen did not respond. Or nod in agreement this time. It was not appropriate to chime in when his boss was saying that their company was merely at the bottom of the Fortune 500. Liao Lanqing continued to explain, for some unknown reason, the closer they wasteland gets to the eastern coastal areas, the greater the probability of contact with the foreign lands and being eroded by them. So, as you move east from the southwest, the martial arts become increasingly prosperous, higher level. Resources appear here, and materials that are quite rare in the southwestern region become common. Therefore, theoretically, martial artists here can achieve a faster upgrade speed. Of course, the more prosperous the martial arts, the corresponding price must be paid. The areas connected to the foreign lands here are also more dangerous, with more formidable beasts on the other side. Even in the wilderness or resource mining areas, high-risk temporary. Passages can randomly refresh. It is quite common for elite beasts to cross over. Sometimes, if luck is bad, even beasts above the commander level might just happen to encounter a temporary passage and cross over from the foreign lands. So, in fact, the further east you go, the more dangerous it becomes. With this explanation from Li Alanshin, Lin Chen finally dared to nod. So that was the case. It meant that the central and eastern parts of the wasteland had deeper contact and intertwining with the foreign lands, being more severely infected by their aura. Whether it was a permanent passage or a temporary one, the danger level was higher. On the other side of the connected foreign lands, elites were everywhere, and commanders were as common as dogs. Perhaps even higher level existences were not rare. So, martial arts were more prosperous here, but the risk factor was also higher. That made sense. Bang bang bang. At that moment, a series of muffled explosions suddenly echoed from a distance, drawing the attention of Liao Lanxian and Linchen. Over there, has a high level beast crossed over? Lin Shen pointed at the explosions in the distance, his eyes filled with suspicion. From the sound, it seemed like even heavy artillery from firearms was being used. This was a sight Lin Shen had never seen in the southwestern region. Well, not necessarily. Liao Lanxin, seeing this, also, showed a hint of doubt in her eyes. She raised her wrist to check the electronic map and then said, according to the map, we should have reached the central area. That direction seems to be Sanyang City. Seeing the confusion. On Lin Chen’s face upon hearing the new term, Liao Lanxin explained, Sanyang City is located in the central area of the southern wasteland and is considered a large city in the upper middle tier of the Hundred Cities Alliance. In the last Hundred Cities League, among more than 50 forces, they ranked 15th. Their own strength far exceeds that of any city in the southwestern region, or rather, even the combined strength of Tianning, Tianfu, and Tiangui cities, might not match Sanyang City. The current city lord of Sanyang City is a quasi -king-level expert, with no less than two commander-level martial artists under his command. Moreover, they still maintain a military force of a thousand, armed with firearms, which even includes a heavy artillery battalion. In theory, Sanyang City should be able to easily handle ordinary beast incursions. As Liao Lanshin spoke, her voice gradually grew quieter. Because just as she was explaining to Lin Chen, a series of muffled explosions erupted from the direction of Sanyang City. Clearly, the battle was extremely intense. It seemed that the fighting was happening in the urban area of Sanyang City. Could it be? The passage guarded by Sanyang City has fallen, the forward base has been breached, and the beasts have crossed over into the wasteland? Liao Lanxin murmured softly, her eyes revealing a hint of worry. Lin Chen, however, was not concerned about the safety of Sanyang City or anything like that. He was not that sympathetic even if the fierce beasts from the foreign lands really break through here. There’s still the Hundred Cities Alliance to rely on. There’s no need for a small warrior like me from the southwestern border to worry about it, right? The main thing is that this place is far enough from Lin family village. So Lin Chen felt even less worried. Lin Chen caught. Another key piece of information in Liao Lanshin’s words. A quasi-king level master as the city lord, dozens of commander -level warriors and a formal army with firearms and heavy artillery? Such as Sanyang City is only at a mid to upper. Level in the Hundred Cities Alliance? In the last Hundred Cities League, it even ranked only 15th? Lin Shan raised three questions in succession. After all, he was about to participate in the Hundred Cities League, so he was. Particularly concerned about this at the moment. Hearing Lin Shan ask about the main issue, Lia launching finally withdrew her gaze from the window and stopped paying attention to the distant smoke and explosions. She glanced at the two. People in the back seat, then looked at Lin Shan and explained, that’s right, even a powerful place like Sanyang City, which possesses strength far beyond our company. In the alliance, they are only at a mid to upper level. The. Results of the Hundred Cities League can, to some extent, represent the level of this force in the alliance. There may be some deviations, but generally speaking, it’s about the same. Perhaps fearing that the few of them still did not have a clear concept of Sanyang City’s strength, Liao Lanshin elaborated further, Do you know, Sanyang City governs a population of millions, with a total population even greater than the entire southwestern region combined? With such a population base, when they select three young genius warriors to compete, the seed players they can choose must be quite strong, right? The passage guarded by Sanyang City is also a high-risk passage, which means that the foreign land area it connects to is far more advanced than the beast battlefield guarded by the Static Legion. On the side of Sanyang City’s beast battlefield, the forward base is a six-fold training ground, and nearby there are even seven-fold training grounds, but these places also have lord-level fierce beasts roaming. The greater danger also means higher martial arts benefits and more high-level material output. In other words, compared to our forces ranked lower. A martial arts force like Sanyang City lacks neither genius nor the conditions to cultivate geniuses. That’s why I have been advising you all along to remember to only strive for the ranking in the southwestern region after you compete. Don’t provoke the competitors from the forces ahead. With a larger population base, it can produce more outstanding martial arts geniuses. Higher-level beast battlefields also come with high risks and high rewards. Thus, The overall strength of Sanyang City’s martial arts force is far ahead of the southwestern region, and the competitors must also be ahead of the southwestern region. It seems reasonable. Yet Lin Chen couldn’t help but ask, so, what was the strength of Sanyang City’s competitors in the last session? Lin Chen’s question nearly choked Liao Lanxin. She had just solemnly warned the three, and now Lin Chen asked this. Liao Lanxin helplessly glanced at Lin Chen, and said, last time, Sanyang City had three competitors, two in the mid-elite stage and one in the late-elite stage. Liao Lanxin certainly knew that late elite warriors posed no threat to Lin Chen. Lin Chen was already a deputy commander, easily cutting down commanders like chopping vegetables. But Lin Chen was an exception, while the other two competitors from Lan Fang Company had just advanced to the early elite stage. If Lin Chen hadn’t appeared, Lan Fang Company wouldn’t even have a mid -elite to present. After all, the competition requirements are very strict, they must be young warriors under 25 years old, and Lan Fang Company doesn’t have as large a talent pool as Sanyang City. to select outstanding geniuses. Nor do they have as rich resources to cultivate them. Don’t underestimate Sanyang City, they might be able to produce a deputy commander level warrior this year. Moreover, Sanyang City has never been in the top 10 in the 100 cities league. The big cities that normally dominate the top 10 almost always have warriors comparable to or even exceeding commanders participating every year. Those are truly exceptional talents, the kind that can be considered monstrous. Truly exceptional talents, the kind that can be considered monstrous, which means facing opponents of a higher level is a common occurrence. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s expression finally showed some emotion. Sister Lanxin, can you tell us more? Which are the top forces? The top 10 forces, almost every one of them could easily crush a place like Sanyang City. To explain in detail would take too much time. I’ll just send you a document later. Before, I was worried you might overthink things and affect your training progress, so I didn’t specifically mention these. Now that you’ve been exposed to it, it’s time for you to understand. Liao. Lanxin said. In fact, it wasn’t necessary for lower-ranked martial artists to know too much. Therefore, Lanfang Company had never specifically conducted any training on world geography for martial artists. Most of the elite group martial. Artists were just advanced martial artists before the training camp. And advanced martial artists were really at the bottom tier in the wasteland. Knowing too much wouldn’t benefit them, lest they become overly ambitious and delay their main tasks. As for Lin Chan, although he was now an elite martial artist and at his peak, he had also advanced in a short time. Moreover, during this short period, he had mostly been out of contact. Thus, the company had never found an opportunity to train Lin Chan on these topics. As a result, although Lin Chan’s strength had improved somewhat, his understanding of this world had not yet reached the level expected of a deputy commander. Seeing how curious you. All are, I’ll briefly tell you about it. Let’s first talk about the top 5 forces, which are recognized as the top 5 in the 100 cities alliance. Haida City, Changmin City, Zhugeong City, Shenwater City, and Lehu City. The rankings of these 5 cities I mentioned are based on the 100 cities league, not their overall strength. The rankings of these 5 cities change slightly in each league, but overall they remain within the top 5, at most. Just swapping positions. As for their strength, let’s just assume they are on par for now. This time, the League is hosted by Haidu City, so I’ll choose Haidu City to give you a rough overview. While Lia Lanshin spoke, she kept searching through the information terminal. It seemed that if she were to explain some things in detail, she would need to quickly brush up on the materials. Otherwise, she might end up making mistakes. After all, her personality and character had always been rather carefree. The Lord of Haidu City, Haidafu, is a martial artist above the King level. He guards the passage connecting to the Sevenfold Training Ground. Haidu City still retains a small area of urban architecture from the old era, along with four satellite cities. In the main city and the satellite cities, there is a somewhat incomplete industrial system that can barely complement a few other forces. Oh, the heavy artillery shells of Sanyang City are all produced by the Haidu Armory. The information terminals we use are also manufactured by Haidu Electronics. The main city of Haidu and the suburbs of the satellite cities still retain large areas of arable plains. That’s the general situation. This is a super city that has population, martial arts resources, industry, and agriculture. Oh, Haidu City’s jurisdiction has a population of over 10 million. Leah Lanshin. Looked at the materials and briefly introduced the relevant information about Haidu City. Lin Chen blinked. Haidafu? That name is indeed unique. Uh, Sister Lanshin, the lord of Haidu City, Haidafu. Is it that Haidafu follows the surname of Haidu City or does Haidu City follow the surname of Haidafu? Liao Lanxing glanced at Lin Chen, her brother’s focus was always so uniquely different however, regarding this question, Liao Lanxing didn’t need to look at any. Materials indirectly answered, Haidu City was originally called Moto City and it was renamed Haidu City after Haidafu took charge. The naming convention of the Hundred Cities Alliance has been around for a long time and this is usually the case. So that’s how it is. Lin Chen nodded thoughtfully. If I become the head in the future, I could also change it to Lin Du City or Lin Family City would work too. Hearing Lin-Chan’s murmurs, Liao Lan-Chin turned her head and stared at him blankly for two seconds. Lin -Chan’s face immediately flushed red and he hurriedly changed the subject. Ah, I mean, Haidu’s city has everything, it’s practically a small kingdom. They can even manufacture electronic products like information terminals and produce powerful thermal weapons like heavy artillery shells. Liao Lan-Chin agreed with Lin-Chan’s view. That’s right. In fact, the top-ranking forces in the Hundred Cities alliance can all be seen as small kingdoms. However, the technological and industrial gaps from the old era have been lost too severely. These forces have inherited some basic industrial technologies, but they do not have a complete industrial chain, so they need to cooperate and complement each other to produce finished products. Moreover, even so, some of the top industrial products from the old era, those industrial gems, cannot be manufactured. Lin Chen glanced at the information terminal on his wrist. Indeed, this thing was still that old-fashioned, bulky model. Its functions were not very comprehensive, and it definitely didn’t have the kind of chips that were just a few nanometers from his previous life. At least it started with outdated technology of several tens of nanometers. However, Lin Chen wasn’t in the mood to focus on the industrial level of this world, he wasn’t following a technological path. He was more concerned about what kind of contestants a top 5 overlord like Haidu City would send to compete in the Hundred Cities League. Sister Lanxin, what was the realm of Haidu City’s contestants in the last Hundred Cities League? What? kind of results did they achieve? Upon hearing Lin Chen’s inquiry, a hint of nostalgia appeared in Liao Lanxin’s eyes. What a coincidence. I happened to participate in the last 100 cities league and witnessed those top talents. Ah! Lin Chen couldn’t help but exclaim. Sister Lanxin, you participated in the last 100 cities league? With this statement, it implied one thing, she was still under 30. Because 25 years old was the threshold for participation. And the 100 cities league was held every 4 years. Liao Lanxin was at most 25 four years ago. What? Do I look old? Liao Lanxin was interrupted by Lin Chen and shot him a glare. Lin Chen could only wave his hands repeatedly. He suddenly remembered that someone had told him that the company president was also a genius martial artist. It was precisely because of Liao Lanxin’s rise that the Lanfan company was not expelled from the Hundred Cities Alliance. They retained a certain degree of influence and preserved some of Lanfan company’s foundations, preventing it from being completely devoured by the Warwolf company. In the last 100 cities league, Haidu City had a true leader level, martial artist competing, whose combat ability far exceeded mine. And they were also top talents capable of fighting above their level. And not just one, Haidu City sent two such top talents in the last competition. That’s why. Haidu City ranked first overall in the last 100 cities league and has held the most significant influence in the alliance in recent years. The fact that they are hosting this 100 cities league also has its reasons. Listening. To Liao Lanxin’s explanation, Lin Chen began to understand some of the situation. Each force in the Hundred Cities League has three contestants. In the last competition, Haidu City had two individuals with strength above the leader. Level, allowing them to achieve the first overall ranking. Lin Chen’s eyes suddenly lit up, and he turned to look at Liao Lanxin seriously. Logically speaking, when Liao Lanxin participated last time, she must have been at least at the leader realm, and not the weak kind of leader given the current momentum, Liao Lanxin herself is also a young martial artist of exceptional talent. Isn’t it said that the Hundred Cities Alliance is involved in some kind of human seed program? With Liao Lanxin’s level, she should be able to catch the attention of the so-called Elder Council. However, in Lin Chen’s view, Liao Lanxin seems merely to be a power holder in the southwestern region. He hasn’t seen any special treatment. Sister Lanxin, what were you saying about the Elder Council and the human seed program? What exactly is this Elder Council about? Is it composed of the strongest cities, or is it an organization independent of the various powers? Unable to figure it out, Lin Chen asked directly. Upon hearing this, Liao Lanxin explained, the Elder Council is not simply a meeting where a few major cities gather to discuss the alliance’s decisions. In fact, the Elder Council is made up of 10 individuals, all of whom are the most powerful king-level martial artists among the various forces in the Hundred Cities Alliance. Thus, the Elder Council is also known as the Southern Ten Kings Council. However, these ten kings, although they hail from within the hundred cities, are not necessarily the leaders of their respective forces, their power is far greater than that of ordinary leaders. Take the leader of Haida City, Hai. Dafu, for example, although he is indeed a legitimate king-level martial artist, his strength ranks at the bottom among the ten elders. Because the ten kings of the Elder Council are at least king-level martial artists. When? The strongest martial artists of the Hundred Cities Alliance gather together to discuss, they can make decisions that impact the entire alliance. Their absolute power also ensures that their decisions carry absolute credibility. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen immediately blurted out, isn’t it just the strongest forces sending 10 people? Their decisions would favor their original forces and no one would oversee it. Having seen the dark side of society, Lin Chen naturally had such thoughts. Liao Lanxin first nodded, then shook her head, saying, there will definitely be some favoritism, but not much. Moreover, the elder council composed of the Ten Kings comes from different forces, so, favoring one side would also attract the attention of others. Another point is that once they reach the level of the Ten Kings, their martial arts strength becomes unfathomable, but the path of martial arts ahead becomes increasingly difficult. What they pursue is no longer the quantity of resources, what they need are opportunities and luck to continue advancing in martial arts. Martial artists of this caliber do not care too much about the rankings and benefits among forces. To put it nobly, they are concerned about the overall situation of humanity resisting the fierce beasts from other continents. That is why they set aside the prejudices between forces and hold the Hundred Cities League, allowing martial artists from smaller forces and regions to have the opportunity to shine through the league and be noticed by them. Then they pour resources into cultivating them as the new generation to resist the fierce beasts from other continents. After explaining the Elder Council, Liao Lanxin also clarified the Hundred Cities League. Lin Chen had previously learned that the Hundred Cities League resolves disputes between forces through rankings, which is just one aspect. The other aspect is talent selection. However, Lin Chen was still curious, based on your strength in the last competition, sister Lanxin, you should have been able to catch the Elder’s attention, right? Liao Lanxin’s expression was complex, her eyes flickering with an indescribable light. After hearing Lin Chen’s question, she fell silent for a long time. Based on the strength of the participants from the last session, I could indeed enter the top 10 if I gave it my all. I could naturally gain the attention of the elder council and thus enter the human seed program. But I can’t do that. Lin Chen showed a curious expression, staring intently at Liao Lanxin. When I participated, Lanfang company was already in dire straits. At that time, Tian Wentao was applying for a league ruling, claiming that we had no supreme leader martial artist and no one responsible for guarding the passage. He hoped. The league would expel us, cancelling our qualification as members of the Hundred Cities Alliance. This way, he and the War Wolf Company could rightfully take over all our resource points and fixed assets. Hoomf. Lin Chen instinctively. Clenched his fists, it’s that old rascal Tian Wentao up to no good again. Liao Lanxi nodded, that old guy has always been trying to swallow us up. Fortunately, during the last 100 cities league, I had already attained the strength of a leader and achieved a fairly good result in ranking. That proved the value of Lan Phan company to the league, so we weren’t truly expelled, nor were we completely swallowed by the warwolf. But because of that, I didn’t dare to pursue a higher ranking back then. Liao Lanchin paused here, seemingly letting out a soft sigh. At that time, I could only dare to take suppressing the warwolf company as my goal. I was the only leader level marshal. artist in the company, and I couldn’t be too high profile if any dangerous situation arose. The company would lose its backbone. Moreover, even if I managed to secure a spot in the top 10 and truly entered the human race seed plan, I wouldn’t be able to participate. Because once I entered this plan, I would inevitably have to leave the area where Lanfang is located. If the company’s martial artists experienced a gap without a leader-level martial artist to hold the fort, we would still be gradually eaten away by the war wolf using various means. Lin Shen was taken aback upon hearing this, carefully considering it, and indeed, it made sense. Liao Lanxin had so much helplessness. For the sake of Lanfang Company, she even gave up the opportunity for faster advancement. Liao Lanxin remained silent for a long time, letting out a soft sigh. I also understand that, for a martial artist, my choice may have been. Wrong. But Lanfang Company is, after all, the foundation left by my father and uncles, I don’t want to see it decline in my hands. I didn’t seek training from the elder council and chose to return to develop Lanfang. So I can only put in 120% of my effort and dedication, constantly pushing myself, not allowing my talent to go to waste. Lin Chen looked at Liao Lanxin, filled with emotion. His older sister had missed many opportunities along the way and carried many burdens. Lin Chen couldn’t judge whether her choices were right or wrong. But he knew that even so, Liao Lanxin had not wasted her talent, quickly rising to the level of a supreme leader martial artist. She had caught up with her nemesis, Tian Wentao. Liao Lanxin must have endured even more hardships. Sister Lanxin. Linxin felt that the atmosphere had built up to this point, preparing to express his willingness to share some burdens. Suddenly, a series of sonic booms echoed from outside the car window, as if something was whizzing past. Everyone’s attention was drawn to the window, and they all looked up at the sky. What happened? Wow, what is that in the sky? There are more than ten long clouds. And they are still getting longer? Hmm, how strange, accompanied by such a loud roar. At the back of the car, Kuo Lianqing and Guiru had just been moved to silence by Liao Lanxing’s words. But at this moment, seeing the scene outside, they were shocked by the strange phenomenon in the sky and couldn’t help but discuss it. This, looks like a fighter jet? No way. It looks like a medium-range missile. Lin Chen exclaimed. Involuntarily as he watched the trajectory of the object flying in the sky, Liao Lanxing glanced at Lin Chen in surprise, she didn’t expect him to have such knowledge and actually recognize a medium-range missile. That’s right. This is a bronze dragon missile produced by the Zhuzhan City Armaments Factory, jointly manufactured with the Haida City Electronics Factory. The bronze dragon missile has a flight range of 500 kilometers and an explosion radius of 500 meters. It has lethal power against beasts below the elite level and within a 50-meter radius of the explosion center, it poses a significant threat even to commander-level beasts. Liao Lanxin accurately identified the type of missile streaking across the sky. Lin Chen was taken aback and turned to look at her. There are still things like this? This wouldn’t even be considered a standard weapon in the old era, right? With such a large explosion range and such strong lethality, Lin Chen was genuinely surprised. The most advanced firearms he had seen before were just large caliber machine gun turrets. In the beast battlefield of the Silent Legion there were also some smaller cannons. He had never encountered such high-tech gadgets. Indeed, leaving the southwestern region had truly opened his eyes. Liao Lanshin must have seen the bronze dragon missile long ago, as a hint of familiarity flickered in her eyes. It’s, probably doesn’t meet the specifications of missiles from the old era, at least not in terms of accuracy. Whether it’s the electronic technology of Haidu City or the explosive technology of Zhuzhan City, it takes all their effort to, produce such a weapon. The output is still low, and the cost is extremely high. This is already considered the most powerful weapon that the human race can currently master. The bronze dragon missile is not procured and equipped. By any particular faction, only the artillery regiment directly under the Elder Council is qualified to use it. As Liao Lanshin spoke, a trace of worry appeared in her eyes again. So, it seems that there really is trouble over in Sanyang City. They have requested assistance from the artillery regiment of the Elder Council to use missiles for large-scale destruction of the invading beasts. Could it be that the beast tide has truly breached the passage? A. Large number of beasts have flooded into the wasteland, and even Sanyang City has fallen, which is why they are using such indiscriminate large-scale weapons. In the distance, a rumbling explosion was heard. The bronze dragon missile had hit its target, causing a violent explosion. Even Lin Chan and the others seemed to feel some vibrations. The expressions of everyone in the vehicle grew heavy. If a city faces an incident at the passage it guards, and needs to use such a wide-ranging lethal weapon to eliminate beasts, the situation must be very severe. One must understand that the passage is, in most cases, the core of a city, with many people relying on it for survival. In such circumstances, the casualties could be unimaginable. As the group felt the distant explosion, they lost their interest in chatting and fell silent. The vehicle continued forward, traveling another 10 kilometers or so, getting closer to the vicinity of Sanyang City. On the highway, a checkpoint appeared, inspecting passing vehicles. The minibus from Lanfang Company had no special privileges, waiting in line behind two other vehicles. The vehicle at the front seemed to be in a dispute with the inspectors. So even with only three vehicles in line, there was no movement for a long time, unable to pass quickly. Lin Shen did not pay attention to what the people in front were arguing about. He was drawn to two convoys on either side of the highway. One row was a convoy of seven or eight heavy trucks parked by the roadside, not carrying cargo but rather an inclined iron frame. Missile-launched vehicles? One vehicle looks like it can carry four missiles, so the missile just now was launched from here. Lin Chen muttered quietly. Then he looked towards a fork in the road. There was also a convoy heading towards Sanyang City consisting of seven or eight trucks, but instead of missiles, they were carrying howitzers. It seemed to be an urgent reinforcement for the battlefield. It looks like they are all around 150 millimeters in caliber. Goodness, those are considered heavy artillery. What on earth is happening in Sanyang City? With all that noise, do they really need so much heavy artillery for reinforcement? Liao Lanxin, hearing Lin Chen’s murmurs, couldn’t help but curiously glance at him. I didn’t expect you to know so much about these firearms? Not only do you recognize missiles, but you also know about heavy artillery and can even distinguish their calibers? Upon hearing this, Lin Chen squinted slightly and replied honestly, well, in my past life, I was a military enthusiast and loved watching military channels? Liao Lanxin rolled her eyes in disbelief. Cut the nonsense. You probably stumbled upon some old military magazines from the previous era and can’t put them down. But you’re not entirely wrong. These heavy artillery pieces are indeed part of the Elder Council’s Artillery Corps. They have set up several bases in the southern part of the wasteland to support the cities in case of emergencies. It’s just that our southwestern region is relatively safe and major incidents rarely occur, so no bases have been established there. Lin Shin smiled, but no one believed him. As the two were chatting, it was finally Lan Fang Company’s turn to pass through the checkpoint. A security officer unexpectedly boarded the minibus. A deputy commander? Lin Chen was taken aback and exchanged a puzzled glance with Liao Lanxin. It was just a checkpoint, not the front lines. Against ferocious beasts, how could someone of that rank be a checkpoint officer? Something felt off. Lin Chen and Liao Lanxin noticed the officer pause for a moment. The officer glanced at Liao Lanxin, ignored Lin Chen, and then looked. At Huo Lianqing and Guo Ru in the back seat. He was momentarily stunned, then a look of joy appeared in his eyes. Great. There are two elite warriors and one above commander level. The officer couldn’t discern Liao Lanxin’s exact realm but sensed it was far above his own. However, instead of being worried, he showed a delighted smile. You are being summoned. This ordinary person can get off here and the other three warriors must immediately follow the team to Sanyang City to support the front lines. Summoned us? Why? Liao Lanxin’s expression turned serious upon hearing the officer’s words. She glanced at Lin Chan and then at the officer. What is going on? A group of people was chatting and hurrying along, all focused on heading to Haida City for the Hundred Cities League. Suddenly, they were intercepted on the way. Lin Chen was equally puzzled, looking at the officer. However, he was using a concealment aura, appearing as an ordinary person to others. So he wasn’t summoned. Yes, you three warriors are being summoned to the front lines of Sanyang City. Oh, your driver is also an elite warrior, so we are summoning all four of you. According to The third joint defense protocol issued by the Elder Council of the Hundred Cities Alliance, Sanyang City is facing a threat from ferocious beasts, and any nearby warriors have the obligation to assist in defense, the officer announced. Loudly. No wonder a deputy commander was acting as a checkpoint officer, it turned out he was specifically intercepting passing warriors to help in Sanyang City. Low-level warriors didn’t carry enough weight to handle such matters. The third joint defense protocol, ha, that does exist. Liao Lanxin didn’t immediately refuse but lowered her head and muttered softly. The establishment of the Hundred Cities Alliance was originally intended for mutual support and assistance. Forces like Lanfang and Zhanglong, which inherently had conflicts, were another matter. For instance, during the Great Beast Tied eight years ago, the southwestern region’s own strength was insufficient to resist. Ultimately, it was the upper echelons of the Hundred Cities Alliance, even some of the ten kings who intervened and came to the southwestern region to quell the beast chaos. This is the role of the Joint Defense Protocol. The 100. City’s alliance is not just about joining a so-called alliance and then being bound by various rules. There are indeed some benefits that will provide support for you. So now, with Sanyang City facing a major crisis, it is reasonable for the warriors of Lanfang Company passing by to be summoned for defense assistance. If they refused the summons, it would be a violation of the Joint Defense Protocol. It could even be seen as defying the alliance and the Elder Council, because Of this, after the inspector boarded the vehicle, even though he discovered that Liao Lanshin’s realm was far superior to his own, he did not hesitate and directly issued a summons. He was following the rules, with a protocol to adhere to. Liao Lanshin hesitated for a moment and then asked, what exactly is the situation in Sanyun City? Has the forward base in the foreign continent been breached, allowing ferocious beasts to sweep into the wasteland? If it were an ordinary martial artist, like an elite martial artist, the inspector would have summoned them directly. But seeing that Liao Lanshin was clearly much stronger than him, he could only patiently explain since she had inquired. The passage beneath Sanyang City is fine, after all, the entire city is under martial law and defense. Even if something were to happen, it wouldn’t be so sudden and unexpected. This emergency occurred at an affiliated mine 20 kilometers outside Sanyang City. The mine suddenly tore open a large passage that directly connected to a high-risk area in the foreign continent. Countless high-level ferocious beasts surged out and the mine’s defenses were. immediately overwhelmed. Moreover, the passage continues to exist, showing a tendency to evolve into a permanent passage. As time goes on, more and more ferocious beasts are crossing over and the affiliated mine of Sanyang City has turned into a battlefield for ferocious beasts in the wasteland. Upon hearing this, Liao Lanshin’s gaze sharpened. In this situation, although the passage guarded by Sanyang City had not fallen, another passage had appeared nearby, connecting to a high-risk area, with ferocious beasts continuously emerging. The pressure and crisis facing Sanyang City were no less than if the guarded passage had fallen. They were originally tasked with guarding one passage, and now, it had suddenly turned into two. Indeed, the inspector continued, there are many ferocious beasts crossing over, including those above the commander level. Most of Sanyang City’s efforts are tied up with the original battlefield, of ferocious beasts, making it impossible to effectively resist the new threat in a short time. Sanyang City has already requested assistance from the Alliance and the artillery regiment directly under the Elder Council has just arrived. The Elder Council has also coordinated with martial artists from several nearby cities for emergency support who are now rushing to the battlefield. With the new passage opened and a large number of ferocious beasts crossing over, this is a matter concerning the entire Hundred Cities Alliance and even the entire human race in the wasteland. The third joint defense protocol of the Alliance Elder Council is now in effect and Sanyang City is qualified. to summon passing martial artists to coordinate all combat power to respond to the crisis. I am now officially summoning you, will you accept the summons? As the inspector spoke his voice grew louder with a tone that brooked no. Refusal. After all, Sanyang City was facing a tremendous threat and most of its fortifications and defenses against the ferocious beasts were at the forward base in the foreign continent. The human settlements on the wasteland side. might be able to defend against some ferocious beasts from the wilds but if a beast tide from the foreign continent were to occur they would be somewhat powerless if the beast tide was not swiftly eradicated and the front pushed back to the other side of the new passage the million residents of san yung city would face a grave threat a flicker of hesitation passed through liao lanshin’s eyes however after a moment she raised her head and shook her head at the inspector we cannot accept your summons as soon as liao lanshin’s words fell the inspector’s face showed an expression of disbelief You, are you actually defying the third joint defense protocol? You, this is openly violating the alliance’s rules, going against the regulations set by the Elder Council. Seeing that several people were unwilling to assist Sanyang City, the inspector’s tone became stern, revealing his urgency. Liao Lanshin was not concerned. About his attitude, it was understandable. She simply explained, we are from the Lanfang Company in the southwest region, passing through Sanyang City on our way to Haidu City to participate in the Hundred Cities League. The Hundred Cities League is about to start, and if we delay here, we will miss it. The inspector was momentarily taken aback upon hearing this, then immediately said, no, even if it’s the Hundred Cities League, it doesn’t matter. Sanyang City is in imminent danger, what competition could be more important than the safety of a million people? He insisted on summoning the team from Lunfeng Company to join the battle, unwilling to make any concessions due to the Hundred Cities League. Liao Lanxin fell silent for a moment before slowly saying, considering the time, the team from Sanyang City must have set off as well, right? Are you calling them back to fend off the ferocious beasts? As soon. As she said this, the inspector immediately fell silent, his face turning bright red. The safety of Sanyang City was ultimately their own concern. However, for forces like Lanfang Company from remote areas, 100 Cities League was also a matter of great importance regarding their own fate. The Hundred Cities League involved many parties and was also a large-scale event organized by the Elder Council, held once every four years, refusing such a temporary summons. Due to participation in the Hundred Cities League did not violate the regulations of the Elder Council. The inspectors face flushed, stammering for a long time, unable to water a word. Indeed, even in the current dire situation of Sanyang City, they had not recalled their participating teams. The current situation was that Sanyang City was in a critical state and he wanted to intercept passing teams to join the battle, but there was no reason, nor the face, to stop others from participating. Boom, boom, boom. Just as the atmosphere in the car became somewhat strange and fell into an inexplicable silence, a deafening explosion echoed from afar. Everyone turned their heads in unison to look out the car window. They were very close to the affiliated mining area of Sanyang City, and fatally, they could see flames shooting up in that direction. Another round of bronze dragons struck their targets, and the battle grew increasingly intense. The blazing fire reflected in Liao Lanshin’s eyes. She turned to look at the inspector, observing his anxious expression, and couldn’t help but say, let me put it this way, I am Liao Lanshin, the general manager of Lanfang Company, at the grand commander level. I am personally willing to assist you in fending off the ferocious beasts, but my people must pass through the checkpoint to reach Haidu City as soon as possible. I think, with me. Joining the battle, a few elite warriors shouldn’t matter, right? Upon hearing Liao Lanshin’s words, the inspector was momentarily stunned. When he realized that he was standing in front of a grand commander who was willing to join the battle, he immediately beamed with joy and nodded repeatedly. Okay, you wait for me to get out of the car for a moment while I brief my people. Liao Lanshin waved her hand. The inspector quickly exited the minibus and stood quietly by. The roadside waiting. After seeing him get out of the car, Liao Lanxin turned back to Lin Shan, her face showing a helpless expression as she said, you see, I told you I wouldn’t follow you, who knows what kind of trouble we might encounter on the way. You might even be forcibly summoned to be cannon fodder. Lin Shan blinked, looking at Liao Lanxin with some exasperation. Sister Lanxin, we are going to participate in the competition, this is also an important event organized by the Elder Council. It seems that even if we firmly refuse the summons, it shouldn’t be a problem. Why do you? Liao Lanchin sighed slightly, gesturing towards the distant flames outside the window, saying, I am still a grand commander, if I can help at this moment, their losses can be significantly reduced. I really can’t just turn a blind eye. We are both members of the alliance with Sanyang City, unlike the relationship with the war. Wolves, which is hostile. If one day a situation like this arises in the southwestern region, they would also come to help. Help is mutual. Hearing Liao Lanchin say this, Lin Chen stopped trying to persuade her. This was the principle. That greater ability brings greater responsibility, Lin Chen’s current abilities were limited, so he couldn’t resonate with that. Moreover, in the end, Lin Chen didn’t have much of a sense of belonging to this world or the so-called, Hundred Cities Alliance. For now, he can only ensure that whoever treated him well, he would repay in kind. Then be careful, Sister Lanxin. Lin Chen reminded her. Lia Lanxin nodded, saying, I will definitely be fine, I will. Exert myself, but I won’t risk my life, so you don’t have to worry about me. Actually, you guys hurry over, Lin Chen, I’m not too worried about your safety on the road. You should have no fierce beasts that can harm you. Mainly, because of the events. You must remember my instructions. If I don’t arrive in time and the competition starts, you must act within your capabilities, understand? Liao Lanzge swept over the three, giving her admonition. The minibus continued to shuttle through for several days. Along the way, the minibus that Lin Chen was on passed through the areas of two cities. during this time there were no particularly significant dangers encountered after all incidents involving fierce beasts crossing borders like those in sanyang city do not happen all the time if they were that frequent the human race and would probably have no space to survive however what was seen and heard along the way fully confirmed that saying the further east one travels in the more prosperous it becomes not only are the roads getting wider but the number of vehicles on the road is also gradually increasing sometimes While traveling, one might even see hunting teams surrounding fierce beasts on the highway, causing traffic jams. The highway was filled with the sounds of blades clashing as hunting teams battled fierce beasts from the left side of the road to the right. Soon after, logistics teams from nearby forces would arrive to handle the battlefield, processing and collecting the bodies of the fierce beasts on the highway. Only then could the blocked vehicles pass through the recent battlefield one by one. Sometimes, while traveling, the highway would even cut through a city. This was a large city with a population of over a million. Lin Chen looked out the window at the streets on both sides of the highway and saw the road signs. He learned that this city was called Suhu City. However, Lin Chen had never heard of this name and was unclear about its status in the Hundred Cities Alliance. But based on the pattern that the further east one goes, the more prosperous it becomes, Suhu City must not be of lower status than Sanyang City and the martial arts there would surely be more flourishing. Lin Chen noticed that although the streets were mostly bustling with. Ordinary people, high-level, and elite martial artists were not uncommon. After the minibus left Suhu City, it had not traveled for dozens of kilometers before arriving at a massive city, or rather, the ruins of a city. The minibus Lin Chenwuzan slowly drove along the main street of this ruined city, presenting a scene of post-war devastation that had endured decades of turmoil. The once bustling streets were now eerily silent, with the tall buildings on either side in ruins. Those once grand structures were now reduced to broken walls and shattered concrete, twisted rebar resembling scars of time, silently narrating the intensity of the battles that took place back then. The shops along the street had long lost their former prosperity, with broken doors and windows, fallen signs, and empty interiors, leaving only desolation. On the road, abandoned vehicles were already rusted, as if they were relics forgotten by time. The distance, the once towering skyscraper now stood with only half of its body, standing alone, the other half lost to the unknown, perhaps turned to dust in that fierce battle. It was unclear whether it was torn apart by high-level, fierce beasts or destroyed by human firearms. The surrounding buildings had also become precarious under the impact of its collapse, with walls filled with cracks and damage. The ground of the street was covered with traces of times. Erosion, craters filled with dust and debris, the once smooth asphalt road now rugged and uneven, with cracks resembling winding snakes. The corpses of fierce beasts scattered throughout had already weathered and shriveled, leaving only white bones strewn among the ruins. Meanwhile, the remnants of human warriors, such as broken helmets and shattered swords, quietly lay in the corners, as if waiting for future generations to remember them. The sunlight slanted down. On this ruin, yet could not dispel the heavy desolation that hung in the air. A gentle breeze swept through, stirring up a cloud of dust, as if whispering the past pains and glories of this city. This is a super city from the old era. reduced to ruins after experiencing a great beast disaster. Huo Lianqing couldn’t help but exclaim. Yes, this city is so grand, judging by the size and scale of these ruins, at least tens of millions must have lived here in the old era. Guo Ru murmured softly. Hmm, with this scale, it can at least be considered a first-tier city. Lin Chen nodded in agreement. Minister Lin, what does first-tier city mean? Is there really a concept of second-tier and third-tier? Cities? Guo Ru looked at Lin Chen with a puzzled expression, and Huo Lianqing turned his head at the same time, both of their gazes revealing deep confusion. Ah, it’s nothing. Lin Chen blinked, secretly laughing to himself. Clearly, this era did not have the concept of first-tier cities, unlike the super first-tier cities of his previous life like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. Lin Chen did not answer, and the two did not dare to ask further. In fact, since Liao Lianqing got off the car in Sanyang City, the two had lost the restraint they had when the boss was present. they shamelessly gathered around Lin Chen. Although Lin Chen had now been officially appointed as the deputy, minister of the operations department of Lan Fang Company, replacing Wang Qing, there was already a significant gap between him and Huo Lianqing and Guo Ru in the company’s hierarchy. Although both of them had performed excellently in, the elite group’s training in barely reached the level of elite realm martial artists, they were still only at the early stage of the elite realm. It should be noted that even if Lan Fang Company was weak, there were still dozens or even hundreds of martial artists at the early elite stage. The two couldn’t help but feel a bit emotional. Just not long ago, they had participated in the company’s elite group training together, their names on the same scoreboard. Lin. Chun. And at this moment, Lin Chen had already reached the peak of the elite realm, and in the internal company documents, he had even been marked with the suffix of deputy commander realm. Minister Lin, I just looked at the map. We should be almost at Haidu City. After passing the ruins of Kunzu City, it’s less than 50 kilometers to the destination. Haidu City is a coastal city, actually right next to Kunzu City. Guo Ru glanced at the information terminal and reported as if it were work. She was a short-haired, capable female martial artist. That’s right, there are only two days left until the Hundred Cities League opens, so we will definitely make it in time. But President. Liao might not be able to make it. At that time, we will just follow Minister Lin’s lead. Huo Lianqing quickly added from the side. He was a male martial artist wrapped in a uniform, with prominent muscles, and although he was not very old, he always had a somewhat pretentious mature demeanor. In fact, whether it was Huo Lienqing or Guo Ru, in such a small place in the southwest region, they could be considered regional genius martial artists. Even if Lin Chen hadn’t intervened, these two were not inferior to the young martial artists from the War Wolf Company and the Demon Suppression Army’s youth training camp. However, in the context of the entire Hundred Cities Alliance, they were still quite far from being true prodigies. In front of Lin Chen, they appeared even more overshadowed. Because Lin Chen essentially belonged to the ranks of prodigies as well. At this moment, Liao Lanxin had not followed, and the two naturally regarded Lin Chen as their backbone. Hmm, actually I don’t have much experience either. But for things like this, we can just take it step by step together. Lin Chen said humbly. Lin Chen was actually also uncertain, after all. This was his first time experiencing such a thing. Just as Lin Chen realized he shouldn’t speak like this as the backbone, he cleared his throat, thinking about what to say to salvage the situation. The usually quiet driver suddenly spoke up. Minister Lin, it seems like there’s a car behind us that’s been following us. The driver rarely spoke, and to cover the distance, the few of them took turns driving day and night. The car only stopped for necessary fuel. Replenishment in each city along the way. The driver’s sudden words successfully caught Lin Chen’s attention. This road is getting busier and busier, with many vehicles passing by, why do you say that car behind us is following us? Lin. Chen glanced back at the rear window and saw the shadows of two cars behind them, but he couldn’t discern anything unusual at the moment. Minister Lin, pay attention to that dark grey sedan behind us. Actually, I noticed it two hours. Ago. It was following us from a distance even before we entered the ruins of Kunzu. When we speed up, it speeds up too. When we slow down, it slows down as well, never overtaking us. After we entered the ruins of Kunzu City, it suddenly accelerated and seemed to want to overtake us. I feel something is off here. Being chosen as a driver by Liao Lanxin, even if not outstanding in martial arts, certainly meant he wasn’t foolish. The driver’s analysis was clear and logical, instantly capturing the attention of Lin Chen and the others. They all turned to look back. Sure enough, they saw a grey van suddenly accelerate, chasing after them. Lin Chen recognized that it wasn’t a sedan. but rather a van, or what could be called a business MPV. At that moment, the vans had seemed to be smoking, and a plume of black smoke was billowing out from behind, just as the driver had said. It looked like it was pursuing them. As the vehicle drew closer, Lin Chen narrowed his eye slightly, a cold glint flashing in his gaze. He had already seen the wolf head emblem on the hood of that dilapidated van. No need to guess, it’s definitely coming for us. A. Whole car full of wolf cubs. Beep beep beep. A series of harsh honks sounded as the gray van arrogantly pressed the horn, trailing black smoke and dust, swiftly overtaking the minivan. Then it rudely cut them off and slammed on the brakes. The minivan driver was startled and had to slam on the brakes to stop the vehicle. Ha ha ha. Isn’t that a car from Lan Phong Company? I’ve been observing for a while, turns out the dead bitch Liao Lanchin really isn’t here. A man, dressed in a gray-brown leather trench coat, with a silver wolf-head knuckle duster on his right hand, stepped out of the van. He walked in front of the Lanfang Company minivan, blocking the way with a casual demeanor. A playful smirk hung on his lips. His gaze pierced through the minivan’s windshield, landing precisely on Lin Chen. Although Lin Chen had activated his concealment aura, Tian Wento had seen Lin Chen’s combat videos, so he recognized him at a glance. Seeing this, Lin Chen felt a surge of anger. The way the other party referred to Liao Lanxin, along with the silver wolf head knuckle duster he wore, exuded an air of a leader. Thus, the identity of the other party became clear. Tian. Wentao. That old bastard must have been following us all along. Sister Lanshin has gone to Sanyang City to help, I really didn’t expect he wouldn’t go. Well, this shameless traitor, this despicable scoundrel, is definitely a selfish egoist, completely lacking any sense of responsibility. Lin Chen instantly grasped the key point, his face filled with disdain. Tian Wentao personally led the Wolf Fang camp of the War Wolf Company to participate in a competition in Haidu City. Both sides set off from the southwestern region, so their route should be the same. However, the War Wolf Company’s team departed a bit later, perhaps because Tian Wentao had to see Liao Lanxin set off before. He dared to embark on his journey. This guy always had a dirty mind, measuring a gentleman’s heart with a villain’s measure, fearing that after he left, Liao Lanxin would take the opportunity to turn against him. However, since Tian Wentao was on the same route as Lin Chen, they must have witnessed the situation in Sanyang City. The fact that he didn’t go to help made Lin Chen look down on him greatly. It was understandable that he didn’t go when Liao Lanshin didn’t. But the fact that he didn’t go when Liao Lanshin did was truly the act of a sinister villain, whom, wait, he might have deliberately chosen not to help. He bet that sister Lanshin would go help, so he could catch up and cause us trouble. Lin Chen suddenly realized, thinking to himself that this old fox was indeed cunning, every move hiding a scheme, Lin Chen looked at the arrogant and domineering Tian went out in front of the car, having figured out the cause and effect of it all, and couldn’t help but sneer. He picked up the gun bag from beside his seat, fought for a moment, then put it down again, only pulling out the silver tiger and another section of the gun barrel. After that, Lin Shen got out of the car and faced Tian Wen Tao directly. This old man had calculated everything, thinking he had the upper hand. But he certainly didn’t expect that Lin Shen was not afraid of him at all. This old guy was not as secure as he thought. As Lin Shen assembled the gun barrel, he kept a close watch on Tian Wen Tao in front of him. Tianwen Tao was a grand commander -level warrior, his strength comparable to Liao Lanxin. This was the most powerful opponent Lin Chen. Had encountered since his debut, now presented right in front of him at such a close distance. Moreover, the other party had clearly seized the opportunity with Liao Lanxin absent, brazenly blocking the vehicles of the Lanfang company. This conflict was bound to escalate. What followed would surely be a thrilling battle. During this time, Lin Chen had been rushing around in the wasteland, and although he had been practicing martial arts along the way, the gains were. not significant. He was still at the vice commander level. Lin Chen had no confidence in defeating Tian Wentao in an instant, nor did he have the assurance to keep Huo Lienqing and Guo Ru safe in front of Tian Wentao. Therefore, Lin Chen decided to go all out and bring forth his strongest state. The silver tiger long spear, which he had never assembled before, was now slowly being put together by Lin Chen for the first time. Previously, Lin Chen had always used it, in its short gun form, but the overlord spear technique was originally a long spear technique. Once the Silver Tiger Long Spear was assembled, Lin Chen’s combat power could at least increase by two or three times. Click. The gun barrel. Tightened, and the connecting lock made a crisp sound. Lin Chen’s confidence surged instantly. He gripped the long spear tightly in his right hand, his expression cold as he looked at Tian Wentao across from him, while his left hand. Waved gently behind his back, signaling Huo Lianqing and the others to retreat. If they could understand his meaning, that would be best. If they failed to grasp it, once the battle began, Lin Chen might not be able to care for their Safety. Good, good, good. You are Lin Chen from Lanfang Company, the kid who has been giving me headaches for months. Looking at you now, you really do have some peculiar traits. Tian Wentao did not rush to make a move. He was completely unconcerned about Lin Chen assembling the long spear in front of him. As the president of the Wolf Warriors Company and a seasoned warrior who had roamed the Grand Commander level for a long time, he did not take Lin Chen. Seriously at all. At this moment, with Liao Lanxin absent and the Lanfong company’s team blocked by him, they were like fish on a chopping board, completely at his mercy. He looked down at Lin Chen with a condescending attitude, carefully, examining him, wanting to see what made this level of prodigy different from the rest. Tian Wenta shook his head, finding nothing particularly special, not even sensing a hint of a warrior’s aura from Lin Chen. However, perhaps this was one of Lin Chen’s abilities. Kid, you managed to provoke the Grand Commander Beast to attack my base. and you still came out unscathed. Even my subordinate Xue Chengliang and the Jinma army’s Zhou Zhantian died at your hands, right? Tianwen Tao was not in a hurry to strike, instead, he leisurely started a conversation. Lin Chen neither confirmed nor denied it, simply watching the other party quietly, wanting to see what kind of tricks this old man could come up with. Seeing Lin Chen’s demeanor, a look of realization appeared in Tianwen Tao’s eyes. Xue Chengliang and Zhou Zhantian had died outside the base in a foreign land, if no one found their bodies in time, they would be devoured. by the beasts drawn by the scent of blood within a few hours, leaving no bones behind. So it couldn’t be confirmed that Lingshin had killed them before, but now Tian Wentao had a definite answer in his heart. What a pity, you really. Are a genius. It’s a shame you fell into the hands of that bitch Liao Lanshin and can’t be used by me. Tian Wentao suppressed the anger in his heart, trying to make his tone sound more amiable. I can’t bear to see a genius like you. Wither away, so I’m willing to give you another chance. Join my wolf company and represent us in the Hundred Cities League. No matter the outcome, when you return, I promise you the position of vice president at Wolf Company. Will you accept this lifeline? It turned out that Tian Wentao had this idea in mind. In fact, Tian Wentao viewed Lin Chen as a thorn in his side, not because of any deep-seated hatred, but simply because Lin Chen represented Lan Feng, company in the competition, threatening the interests of Wolf Company. Lin Chen’s strength and potential were still commendable. So even at this moment, Tian Wentao did not give up the last glimmer of hope, trying to persuade Lin Chen to switch sides. As long as Lin Chen did not represent Lan Fang Company, the losses Wolf Company had suffered would be negligible. Even Xue Chang Liang was merely a subordinate recruited by Tian Wentao at a high salary. The fact that Lin Chen could defeat Xue Chang Liang at his age showed that Lin Chen’s value was much higher. If he switched to the Wolf Camp, Wolf Company could even make a small profit. Lin Chen’s expression was somewhat surprised, he did not expect Tian Wentao to have such a peculiar line of thought and he was genuinely shocked. A cold smile appeared at the corner of Lin Chen’s mouth, old man, you must not have woken up yet, right? Do you want to hear what you’re saying? Tian. Wenta prioritized his interests, but Lin Chen had not reached that level yet. In Lin Chen’s mind, Tian Wenta had tried to put him in a deadly situation multiple times and the enmity had long been deep. Given the chance, he also wanted to make the other party disappear without a trace. At this moment, Lin Chen glanced back at the micro vehicle behind him, while Lian Cheng and Guo Ru had gotten out with weapons in hand, not understanding his signal to retreat. He sighed. Slightly in his heart, at this point, he could not care about so much. Given the current situation, if Lin Chen could quickly end the fight and eliminate Tian Wentao, everything would be fine. If he failed to win, Huo Lian Cheng and the others would not escape anyway, the opponent would never leave any survivors. Whether to retreat or not was already irrelevant. Old man, only one of us can live. Lin Chen raised the silver tiger, pointing it at the other party from a distance. Seeing this, Tian Wentao smiled instead of getting angry. He looked cheerfully at a car speeding by, with no one stopping to meddle, then turned back to Lin Chen. Ridiculous confidence, pitiful courage. You don’t know. What means you used to kill Xue Changlion, and you think it’s your true ability? Today, let me show you what a grand commander is. With a buzzing sound, the wolf head gauntlet in Tian Wentao’s right hand suddenly lit up, too blazing. Flames leaping at the wolf’s eyes, as if they were about to break free and burst forth. The originally cold and hard metal wolf head gauntlet now emitted a chilling aura, as if it had come to life, transforming into a terrifying beast that would tear everything in front of it to shreds. Seeing this, Linchen slightly bent his knees, leaning forward, and gripped the silver tiger long spear tightly. He assumed the stance of the overlord spear technique, fully focused, not daring to slack off for a moment. He guessed that Tian Wentao’s technique was similar to the gun-like or blade energy just manifested on the gauntlet. At this moment, the air seemed to freeze, the battle was about to erupt, and the tense atmosphere spread, making it almost hard to breathe. The aura released by a grand commander-level warrior brought a sense of pressure to lower-level warriors. Behind Lin Chen, Huo Lianqing and Guiru, both early-stage elite warriors, even though they were not facing Tian Wentao directly, their faces turned pale. The moment Tian Wentao’s wolf-head gauntlet came to life, they couldn’t help but step back a few paces. Yet Lin Chen, facing the onslaught of Tian Wentao’s aura, remained unfazed. In fact, a hint of gloom appeared in his eyes. Looking at the aura, it doesn’t surpass Sister Lan Xien. The opponent’s strength is not above Sister Lan Xien, perhaps I still have some potential. Points left. Without wasting potential points to break through, I can take him down. Lin Shen thought to himself, having formed a rough estimate of Tian Wentao’s strength. Lin Shen not only assembled a fully functional silver tiger. Short gun but also prepared a backup plan. He still had 30,000 potential points in used. If the situation turned unfavorable, he could directly break through and level up. This was the confidence that allowed Lin Shen to face the grand. Commander head on as a deputy commander, daring to initiate a life and death battle. Lin Shen had previously fought with Liao Lanshin and estimated that they were evenly matched at their current levels. Once he broke through, it would. Definitely be an 80-20 split. Lin Shen ate Tian went out too. Hmph, a glimmer of light, a frog at the bottom of a well, ignorant of life and death. Tian Wintou had put on a show and said all the necessary trash talk. Finally no. Longer hesitating. His speed appeared slow as he slowly raised his right arm. However, within a hundred meter radius, the air seemed to thicken, as if it had turned into a flowing liquid. This massive liquid was being stirred by Tian. Wintou’s wolf head gauglet. A battle at the grand commander level could actually influence the surrounding environment. At this moment, not only Huolianqing and Guoru, but even the little wolves from the war wolf company realized they needed to retreat quickly. They understood that this level of battle was not something they young warriors could interfere with. They had to keep their distance, otherwise, they wouldn’t even know how they died. Even a casual ripple, could potentially shatter a person to pieces in an instant. The atmosphere on the scene was extremely tense. Tianwen Tao was imposing, like a Patoin RMB warrior. His momentum was strong, and the special effects and background music, seemed to have been activated. On Lin Chen’s side, however, he appeared as an ordinary warrior, unremarkable. Unlike ordinary warriors, his abilities could be activated at will, only turning on when needed, never wasting an ounce of energy. So at this moment, no strange phenomena were evident on Lin Chen. Even the faint blue light that usually flickered around him had vanished. That was because Lin Chen was worried that excessive consumption would affect the battle. So he turned off the automatic halo. Perhaps to outsiders, in this situation, Tian Wento held the advantage of overpowering the weak. Lin Chen seemed to be at an absolute disadvantage. Defeat appeared to be just a matter of time. Little did they know, Tianwen Tao was well aware that Lin Shen could cleverly deal with powerful opponents and could even kill commander-level warriors. Therefore, Tianwen Tao did not dare to be overly arrogant and chose to use all his strength, vowing to kill Lin Shen here. On Lin Shen’s side, he also gauged Tianwen Tao’s strength based on the aura he released, preparing to resolve this trouble once and for all. It was a nuisance for the Lan Fong Company and a bother for Lin Shen. eliminating the opponent would allow him to worry less and focus entirely on martial arts training and leveling up. The gun like a swimming dragon. Lin Chen’s entire figure seemed to blur for a moment, as if the display had malfunctioned, flickering in place. Then he reappeared. Lin Chen activated his enhancement ability and slightly raised the silver tiger long gun. The wolf head gauntlet looked quite intimidating, and Lin Chen did not want to take it head-on or block it. An inch longer, an inch stronger, he prepared to take the initiative, connecting with a flash strike and gunlight. He wanted to see if there was a chance to send Tian Wentao off to the afterlife directly. Stop. Is it Tian Wentao from Warwolf? You stop right there. Suddenly, a voice came and Lin Chen and Tian Wentao looked over in unison. Lin Chen’s gaze passed over Tian Wentao, looking behind him. Tian Wentao turned back in. Confusion. A figure was sprinting towards them at high speed, faster than a car driving at full speed. However, before the person arrived, their voice had already reached them. Just as Tian Wentao and Lin Chen were at a standoff, passers-by, along the way were unwilling to meddle. As both sides prepared to strike, pedestrians and vehicles had stopped at a distance, not daring to approach. And at this moment, someone from the direction of Haida’s city came to meddle this. Made Tian Wentao’s expression change slightly. Judging by the speed, the newcomer was a commanding martial artist. Tian Wentao could have ignored him, but the other party was coming from the direction of Haida’s city. Damn, I made it just. In time. Good thing it hasn’t started yet, are you okay? The newcomer stopped, first sizing up Lin Chen, then taking a few heavy breaths. At this moment, the off-road vehicle behind him finally caught up. Clearly, he had just found. The off-road vehicle too slow and had run over with all his might. Lin Chen was taken aback upon seeing him and instinctively nodded to indicate he was fine. You just interrupted. Otherwise, Tian Wentao might have been in trouble. Look of confusion flashed in Lin Chen’s eyes. He didn’t recognize the other person, but the way he carried himself seemed like he had come specifically to help him out. He came in and immediately asked if he was okay? Tian Wentao also noticed this and his expression darkened. He scrutinized the newcomer, a commanding martial artist around 30 years old. Who are you and why are you interfering in our dispute? Zhang Yi then looked at Tian Wentao and said, I am Zhang Yi, the deputy commander of the 3rd Battalion of the Haidu City City Guard. You are from Lanfang Company and Zhang Long Company, right? You have already entered the territory of Haida City. According to the alliance regulations, you are not allowed to engage in armed conflict here. I have the authority to stop you. After sternly reprimanding Tianwen Tao, Zhang Yi didn’t forget to wink at Lin Shen, wearing an expression that said, I’m here to help you. Upon hearing this, Tianwen Tao’s anger surged as he saw Zhang Yi’s expression. My grudge with Lin Shen is personal, he led ferocious beasts to attack my base and killed my subordinates. I am here to seek revenge, what does it have to do with you, Haidu City? You Haidu City are meddling too much, if you don’t step back, be careful of my fists. Tian Wentao was filled with rage. Out of nowhere, such a character had appeared. If he had known this would happen, he wouldn’t have wasted so much time talking and would have just attacked directly. It was rare to catch Lin Chen alone in the wild. Tian Wentao was unwilling to give up this opportunity and was determined to kill Lin Chen, even if it meant reprimanding the officials of the Haidu City City Guard. What? Tian Wentao, are you really going to make a move? Are you even going to kill me along with him? Jianyi’s expression darkened, and he instinctively drew the saber at his waist. Several elite late-stage and deputy-commanding martial artists jumped down from the off-road vehicle, each drawing their weapons. They all looked at Tian Wentao with serious expressions. Even though the other party was a grand commander, they dared to draw their swords. Even in Haidu City, you can’t take sides. If you don’t have a convincing reason, don’t blame me for being ruthless and going all out. Tian Wentao shouted angrily, his eyes even. Showing a hint of grievance as he saw Jiang Yi and his subordinate’s attitude. For a moment, he didn’t dare to actually strike. Whomph. Jiang Yi did not shy away from Tian Wentao’s furious and bloodshot gaze. Reason? The reason is. That both of your forces are teams participating in the Hundred Cities League. And Haidu City happens to be the host of this Hundred Cities League. The Elder Council has explicitly prohibited internal conflicts and armed fights among major forces, since you are all participating teams and have entered the territory of Haidu City. Even if you have personal grudges with Lan Fan Company, killing is not prohibited within the Hundred Cities League. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to take revenge. If you dare to ignore the rules and insist on making a move, you are provoking Haidu City and defying the Elder Council. Zhang Yi’s tone was stern, and he stared unyieldingly at Tian Wen Tao. As long as I am here today, you cannot touch anyone from Lanfang Company. Why don’t you give it a try? You, you. Tian Wentao’s face turned ashen upon hearing this, pointing at Zhang Yi but unable to say a word. Although Zhang Yi was just a commanding martial artist and not even a particularly strong one, Tian Wentao truly did not dare to make a move while being confronted like this because the other party is the commander of Haida City. Listen, the commander warrior is just a deputy leader of a battalion under the city defense army. Tian Wentao, although he is the Grand Commander, is the CEO of the Wolf Company. From this, one can see how great the gap is between Haidu City and the Wolf Company. Provoking Haidu City is absolutely not allowed. Not to mention going against the Elder Council. What now? Since there’s nothing going on here, why don’t we disperse for now? The Hundred Cities League starts in two days, why not save the anger for the competition? Zhang Yi, seeing that the other party was somewhat at a loss, kindly offered a way out. Who would have thought that upon hearing this, Tian Wentao’s expression darkened even further. As black as the bottom of a pot. Leave. Tian Wentao shouted angrily at his subordinates. He didn’t forget to turn back and glare fiercely at Lin Chen. Consider yourself lucky this time, next time we meet, I will kill you. Lin Chen. And Jiang Yi stood side by side, watching the wolf company’s van gradually drive away. Strange, I clearly came to mediate and do a good deed, why did they react so strongly? Jiang Yi muttered to himself in confusion. What else? Could it be? That old man Tian Wentao, he personally intervened and still got talked back by us. When it really comes to the Hundred Cities League, if he can’t intervene himself, his pack of wolf cubs won’t escape either. Lin Chen. Instinctively replied, then turned his head in confusion to look at Zhang Yi. Zhang Yi seemed to be here to help Lin Chen out, but in reality, wasn’t he also giving Tian Wentao a few more days to live? Lin Chen was curious about who this person really was. Zhang Yi turned back to look at Lin Chen, extending his hand to pat Lin Chen’s shoulder. Lin Chen, right? Sister Lanxin mentioned you to me, praising you to the skies, I didn’t believe it at the time. Seeing you today, you truly are extraordinary. Facing the Grand Commander without batting an eye, you’re a real man. Lin Chen was even more puzzled, Sister Lanxin? You two are quite familiar, huh? Lin Chen didn’t expect Liao Lanxin to have acquaintances in Haida City. Seeing this, Zhang Yi quickly explained. It turned out he met Liao Lanxin during the Last Hundred Cities League, at that time, he was trapped in a beast horde, and it was Liao Lanxin who pulled him out. This time, Liao Lanxin went to support Sanyang City herself, but she wasn’t completely at ease with Lin Chen and the others. She specifically contacted Jiang Yi to help keep an eye on them and guide Lin Chen and the others in the competition. Although Liao Lanxin didn’t come herself, her arrangements were quite thoughtful. After hearing Jiang Yi’s explanation, Lin Chen couldn’t help but look at him curiously. So it turns out brother Jiang was a participant in. The last hundred cities league, my apologies. I heard sister Lanxin say that in the last Haida city league, there were two outstanding individuals with the strength of a grand commander. Could it be that brother Jiang Yu? Upon hearing this, Jiang Yi’s expression became somewhat unnatural, and he chuckled awkwardly. No, those two weren’t me. Aren’t there three participants from each faction? I’m the leftover one, the one usually not mentioned. Jiang Yi said this, his face slightly reddening, feeling a bit embarrassed. Lin Xin blinked and immediately closed his mouth, no longer speaking. He had misspoken. Also, during the last Hundred Cities League, Liao Lanxin was still a commander warrior. A warrior who needed Liao Lanxin’s rescue probably wasn’t that strong either. So it was normal for Jiang Yi to be the one with the worst performance in Haidu City last time. Now Liao Lanxin was already a grand commander, while he was still just a commander. Brother Jiang, no. I… Lin Shen felt his emotional intelligence was too low, not knowing how to resolve this awkward situation. It’s fine. Zhang Yi waved his hand, unconcerned. Sister Lanxin saved my life and I just happened to have participated in the competition, although my performance was poor, I do have some experience. Come on, I’ll take you to Haidu City. The competition is about to start, I’ll tell you about the precautions and rules so you won’t suffer later. The microbus drove out of the ruins of Kunze City and what came into view was a giant beast woven from steel, concrete, and martial arts, Haidu City. It sits on the eastern coastal area of the wasteland, its towering walls winding like a steel dragon. On the high watchtower, the dark muzzle of heavy artillery points skyward, exuding a chilling deterrent force. Lin Chen’s heart trembled, the base. Cities on the southwestern border seemed like mere toys in comparison. Jiang Yi noticed Lin Chen’s gaze and spoke with pride, this is Haidu City, a steel fortress with a population of a million. Perhaps Liao Lanxin had previously saved Jiang Yi’s life and he was now repaying that debt by guiding Lin Chen at her request. Not only did he help Lin Chen resolve the encirclement of Tianwentao, but he also directly boarded the microbus of the Lanfang company, enthusiastically leading the way. As for the situation over in Sanyang City, Haidu City has long made preparations. The city defense army has entered a state of maximum alert, with heavy artillery battalions and missile units all on. Stand by. The martial artist team of the city defense army is also on constant alert to prevent ferocious beasts from crossing the border and causing chaos at this time. After all, the Hundred Cities League is a grand event for our entire southern Hundred Cities Alliance. As the vehicle approached, Lin Chen could see the dense defensive structures on the city walls more clearly. The metal-cast fortress, the towering demon-breaking crossbows, the gleaming thermal. Weapons and soldiers clad in beast-skin uniforms wielding automatic weapons all stood ominously. A chilling atmosphere enveloped him. The sheer momentum created by ordinary people and thermal weapons combined with the defensive structures was formidable. Lin Shen couldn’t help but squeeze the silver tiger in his gun pouch, which had been disassembled again. This was a true war fortress. Entering the city gate, the road was wide and straight, with towering buildings on either side, exuding a modern feel. However, this was from a distance. As Lin Chen’s vehicle drew closer to these buildings, the signs of decay became evident. Old. The structures bore heavy marks of time. Brother Jiang, are these. Buildings, remnants from the old era? Lin Chen asked curiously. Zhang Yi replied, you’re not mistaken, most of the high-rise buildings in Haidu City are indeed from the old era. In the old era, Haidu City was a super metropolis. It is said that, during that time, Haidu City had a more resounding name, Demon City. Though I don’t quite understand why it was called Demon City, it seems more fitting to call it Haidu since it’s by the sea. Jiang Yi muttered. Lin Chen instinctively responded, maybe it used to be a city of magic, a city of enchantment? Ha! Jiang Yi looked at Lin Chen in confusion. Lin Chen, however, did not answer and instead changed the subject, saying, are these buildings from a hundred years ago still in use? Jiang Yi paid no mind to Lin Chen’s earlier comment about the origin of Demon City, thinking he was just speaking casually. He took Lin Chen’s question and explained, modern technology and capability for building skyscrapers no longer exist, the equipment is all lacking. We can only patch things up, trying our best to prevent them from collapsing. Don’t be fooled by our ability to produce electronic devices, like information terminals or thermal weapons like bronze dragon missiles and heavy artillery. This is already our limit now, but in the golden age of humanity a hundred years ago, these things were nothing at all. Those who have. Not experienced the old era cannot imagine how advanced technology was back then. Zhang Yi seemed to have learned something from old era images or materials as he spoke with a hint of nostalgia in his eyes. Lin Chen listened, unexpectedly agreeing with him. Because less than a year ago, Lin Chen had also come from the era of human prosperity. Thus, his memories of the golden age of humanity might be even deeper than Zhang Yi’s. Lin Chen had lived through it. Unlike Zhang Yi who had only seen the materials, the microbus continued to weave through the city. On the road, military trucks whizzed by, their cargo beds filled with ammunition and supplies, the elite warrior team moved hurriedly, equipped with high-quality gear that exuded a fierce martial aura. Occasionally, one could spot leader-level warriors clad in high-end beast skin armor, they walked with steady steps, their eyes fixed ahead, parting the crowd as they passed, who respectfully made way. Lin Shin noticed that some buildings along the roadside were fitted with enormous electronic screens, displaying a variety of information. There were battle reports, alliance announcements, and promotional. Posters for the Hundred Cities League. There were even entertainment activities and news broadcasts from Haidu City. All of this made Lin Chen acutely aware of the vast gap between Haidu City and the base cities in the southwestern region. Here, there was a sense of being at the center of human civilization. No wonder the Light District had a permanent population of millions. In the Hundred Cities Alliance, it ranked among the top in comprehensive strength. However, Lin Chen’s expression turned somewhat puzzled at this moment. He looked at Zhang Yi and asked, I see that the city center seems to be filled with dense residential and office buildings? Isn’t the center of Haidu City a passage? If it’s a passage, isn’t it dangerous to have so many residential buildings for ordinary people nearby? Zhang Yi understood why Lin Shen had this doubt and explained, the layout of Haidu City is indeed different from that of a typical small city. In fact, the layout of most large cities with populations over a million is different from the cities in your southwestern region. In populous large cities, the city is established first and then the passages are created. On your side, the passages were established first, with martial forces guarding them and then residential areas developed around the passages, evolving into cities. Haidu City, on the other hand, was originally a large city, with residential and industrial areas surrounding the city center. The two permanent passages guarded by Haidu City are actually located outside the city. This also has its advantages, if an accident occurs at any passage. and ferocious beasts break through. The ordinary people in the residential areas at least have some reaction time and won’t be caught off guard immediately. Lin Chen agreed with Zhang Yi’s explanation. Since Zhang Yi had already mentioned the ferocious beast battlefield in passages of Haida City, he continued to talk about the Hundred Cities League. Haida City has two permanent passages corresponding to two high-risk ferocious beast battlefields, Zhang Yi introduced. This time, the Hundred Cities League will be held at the Tianmen Mountain ferocious beast battlefield. For this competition, the city defense army of Haidu City has already taken action, clearing a section of the Tianmen mountain battlefield and expelling all ferocious beasts above the leader level. This is an area of nearly a square kilometer. You will be there competing for a month in a life and death struggle with other participants. Lin Chen nodded his gaze resolute. This was the rule of the Hundred Cities League, something he had prepared for a long time and it was finally at hand. He wanted to prove his strength in this competition. He also aimed to secure the rightful. interests for the Lan Fong company. The vehicle stopped at a square, and Zhang Yi pointed to the enormous electronic screen in the center of the square, this is the real -time leaderboard for the 100 Cities League. Of course, I will also help you download the 100 Cities League app on the information terminal, you can check it through that as well. But since you haven’t registered yet, I will first take you to report to the league preparation committee. Only then will your name light up. And once you enter the ferocious beast battlefield, in the competition area, and wait for the match to officially begin. You will be ranked according to your competition points. Zhang Yi led the. Wei, walking towards a large building at the edge of the square. Lin Chen looked up at the screen, which was densely packed with the names of various factions and the information of participants. At this moment, the leaderboard was. Still blank, with grey names but no official rankings. The competition had not yet started. This is the League Preparation Committee, I will first take you to register, and then take you out of the city to the Tianmen Mountain Ferocious. Beast Battlefield. Wait there for the competition to begin. The rules of the Hundred Cities League are very simple. Hunt ferocious beasts to earn points and the final ranking will determine the victor within the designated area. High-level ferocious beasts are worth 0.1 points, elite ferocious beasts 1 point, and leader-level ferocious beasts 10 points. Everyone must wear cameras and radars and carry drones for monitoring to ensure the fairness of the competition. Although the Tianmen Mountain Ferocious Beast Battlefield is a high-risk area, it is not without the presence of lord -level ferocious beasts and sometimes even quasi-king-level beasts. However, this competition area will be personally overseen by the elders of the Elder Council and the Haidu City Defense Forces will do their utmost to ensure that there are no ferocious beasts above the leader level in the competition area. Jiangyi skillfully led Lin Chen and others to report their success. After leaving the committee building, Lin Chen instinctively looked at the big screen again. sure enough he saw his name appear but it was also gray it was submerged among a group of names don’t be fooled by this group of names they are all the most outstanding individuals among the young warriors of this hundred cities alliance in two days this leaderboard will become the focus of attention for all warriors in the southern part of the wasteland at that time all names will light up and the rankings will be determined based on the points behind the names contestants will be ranked according to their personal points determining who the True prodigies of this generation are the seed warriors of the human race. The participating forces will also rank based on the combined points of their three contestants, gaining the right to speak in the alliance and priority in. Resource Allocation The Hundred Cities League is an extremely important event for both individual warriors and the forces behind them. Zhang Yi got back into the vehicle and guided Lin Shen and others to the Tianmen Mountain Ferocious Beast Battlefield. On the way, he had just instructed a few people to install the Hundred Cities League app on the information terminal and where the cameras and body sensing radars issued by the committee. Now that the registration is successful and everything is ready, we just have to wait for the competition to start in a day. There is one more important rule. Zhang Yi paused, his tone becoming serious. Once the Hundred Cities League begins, within the ferocious Beast Battlefield, in the competition area, participants are allowed to kill each other, regardless of life or death. As for forces with whom you have no disputes or grudges, as long as you don’t provoke them, they generally won’t target you. But for those forces with whom you have conflicts, you need to be careful. Jiang Yi warned. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen took a deep breath, a glint of cold light flashing in his eyes. Outside the forward base of the Tianmen Mountain ferocious beast battlefield, a steel giant loomed over the desolate Gobi of the foreign continent. The towering metal city walls and the dense defensive structures all showcased the strength and severity of this human fortress. Linxin took a deep breath, the air was thick with a strong smell of blood and a peculiar energy fluctuation, a unique aura of the foreign continent, several times more intense than that around the Static Legion base. This, is the Eightfold Training Ground, the Tianmen Mountain Ferocious Beast Battlefield. Jiangyi pointed to the base gate, usually, over 5,000 warriors are stationed here, including many leader-level experts, and there is even, at least one lord stationed here year-round, responsible for guarding the passage and resisting ferocious beast invasions. Lin Shen looked inside the base, where teams of warriors in black battle armor were patrolling in formation. Their steps synchronized, their gazes sharp, each exuding a powerful martial aura. In the center of the base, several heavy tanks and armored vehicles were slowly passing by, their steel tracks crushing the ground, producing a deafening roar. Further away, rows of missile launchers were neatly arranged, like steel giants on standby, ready to unleash the fury of death upon invading enemies. The passage of the Tianmen Mountain ferocious beast battlefield was large and sturdy. Haidu City had brought over the pinnacle of human weaponry from the wasteland side. This is the strength of Haidu City. This is the foundation of the most powerful force in the Hundred Cities Alliance. Jiang Yi’s tone carried. A hint of soaring pride. Lin Chen, are you ready? He turned to Lin Chen, his eyes filled with encouragement. Lin Chen smiled slightly and tightened his grip on the silver tiger spear, of course. Inside the base, two large bosses. Quietly stood in the square, surrounded by fully armed soldiers and martial artists. Contestants from various factions of the Hundred Cities Alliance were boarding the buses one after another. They gathered in small groups, whispering to each other, some with excited expressions, while others showed signs of tension, but every pair of eyes sparkled with fighting spirit. The Hundred Cities League was a grand event for the young martial artists of southern Hwangzhou, as well as an opportunity for them to prove their strength. Lin Chen, along with Huo Lienqing and Guo Ru, boarded the bus and found seats by the window. Lin Chen looked around and spotted the grim face of Tian Wentao from the Wolf Fong. Camp of the War Wolf Company. Tian Wintou himself could not participate in the competition. At most, he could send the Wolf Fong camp onto the bus. He could already foresee that if the martial artists from his camp encountered Lin Chen later, it would not end well for them. Thus, he was in a bad mood. Additionally, among the Demon Suppression Army, several martial artists in brown uniforms were coldly staring at him, their eyes filled with unabashed hostility. Lin Chen paid them no mind, instead a cold smile crept onto his lips. Interesting, it seems quite a few people want to give me a surprise during the competition, he thought to himself. Soon, both buses were filled with contestants. Accompanied by the roar of engines, the buses slowly drove out of the base gate heading towards the designated competition area. Surrounding them were dozens of armored vehicles and tanks forming a convoy, with heavy trucks flanking. The front and rear, while high-level martial artists sat in the truck beds, representing the convoy’s greatest military strength. Among them were not a few commanding-level martial artists and grand commanders. These individuals could be considered instructors during the Hundred Cities League. In a sense, they were there to ensure that the numerous young martial artists would not be ambushed by powerful beasts from outside the area during the competition. The security detail was nothing short of luxurious. After nearly an hour of driving, the bus finally stopped at the edge of a desolate desert. This was the outer perimeter of the Tianmen Mountain Beast Battlefield, as well as the competition area for the Hundred Cities League. The competition area covers 10,000 square kilometers, lasting one month, with the highest score winning, a commanding-level martial artist from the Haidu City Defense Army announced loudly. In front of the bus, to ensure fairness in the competition, all beasts above the Grand Commander level have been cleared out, but there are still plenty of elite and commanding-level beasts inside. There is even a possibility that beasts from outside the area may intrude. Danger is still everywhere. He paused, scanning all the contestants with a more serious tone, the competition allows for mutual killing among participants, with no regard for life or death. Points are important, but remember, surviving is the most important thing. With his command, the bus doors opened. This signaled that from now on, contestants could jump off the bus at any time and enter the competition area. They could start killing beasts, and the scoring would officially begin. Seeing this, Lin Chen raised his wrist to check his information terminal. Sure enough, on the Hundred Cities League app, all the names on the leaderboard lit up. However, no one had yet scored points, so there were no scores or rankings next to their names. Lin Chen knew that the Hundred Cities League had officially begun. The bus no longer ventured deeper into the desert but instead slowly circled the edge of the competition area. The massive wheels rolled over the gravel, leaving deep tracks behind. The scenery outside the window changed constantly, with beasts roaring, yellow sand swirling, and occasionally a few weathered bones. could be seen remnants of the unfortunate souls who had once wandered into this place contestants from now on you may freely choose your disembarkation point once you get off the bus the competition begins the voice of the haidu city defense army martial artist came through the broadcast again even if everyone gets off the convoy will not leave we will continue to patrol monitoring the competition area at all times to ensure your safety of course if you encounter ferocious beasts that are far beyond your capabilities you can press the emergency button on the terminal Lin Chen looked out the window. The vast competition area, despite the numerous ferocious beasts, had an uneven distribution. In some places, the beasts were clustered together, while in others, they were relatively sparse. After the announcement of the competition’s start over the broadcast, Lin Chen noticed that many people in the vehicle were moving, some contestants from major cities and powerful factions were already eager to choose their drop-off points. Contestants, the competition officially begins. Wishing you all great success in martial arts. The Voice. of the martial artist from the Haidu City Defense Army was loud and powerful, signaling the official start of this brutal contest. The bus slowly drove over a vast plain. In the distance, on the undulating sand dunes, large groups of ferocious beasts could be faintly seen. Some moved in groups of three or five, while others acted alone, wandering between the dunes as if patrolling their territory. Among them were elite-level beasts and even a few particularly large. Leader level beasts, exuding a chilling aura, like terrifying giants lurking in the sea of sand, ready to devour any prey that came too close. What a great place. Lin Shen thought to himself, this area is dense with beasts, it’s a perfect spot to score points. Just as he thought this, he heard a commotion in the bus, as several teams of contestants stood up simultaneously, their gazes fixed on the densely populated sand dunes outside, their eyes gleaming with greed. Clearly, they had all set their sights on this prime location. Among them, a young martial artist clad in golden armor and wielding a flail boldly declared, this area belongs to us, Zhejiang City. If you lack strength, don’t. Come and provoke us. His voice was loud, filled with confidence and dominance, carrying an undeniable authority. Zhejiang City, the fourth-ranked superpower in the Hundred Cities Alliance, far surpassed any city in the southwestern region, and their contestants naturally exuded an innate arrogance. Inside the bus, the other team’s contestants were stunned upon hearing this. Some showed hesitation while others wore expressions of unwillingness but no one dared to provoke the Zhejiang City team at that moment. The Hundred Cities League did not prohibit contestants from fighting each other, they had to act according to their abilities. Going head-to-head with a behemoth like Zhejiang City was undoubtedly akin to striking a rock with an egg. The law of the jungle, survival of the fittest, was vividly illustrated at that moment. What should we do? Are we still getting off? But there are so many ferocious beasts here. Several teams of contestants whispered among themselves, caught in a dilemma. Lin Shin sat quietly in his seat, observing everything with a hint of amusement on his face. Interesting, it seems this Hundred Cities League is even more exciting than I imagined, he thought to himself. He was not concerned about the domineering declaration from the Zhuzhan City contestants, he was more interested in what choices the Wolf Warriors and the Demon Suppression Army would make. The leader-level martial artist from Haida City, responsible for escorting the contestants, nearly smiled faintly at the scene in the bus and did not stop the actions of the Zuzhong City contestants. He understood that the 100 Cities League was inherently a brutal competition. In addition to hunting ferocious beasts, contestants would also compete and even fight among themselves. This was part of the contest as well. The denser the beasts, the greater. The danger, he said to the contestants in the bus, please act according to your abilities and don’t lose your lives for mere points. His voice was calm but carried an undeniable authority. Upon hearing this, those teams still, hesitating in the bus abandoned their thoughts of getting off. Meanwhile, Lin Chen’s gaze remained fixed on the Wolf Warriors and the Demon Suppression Army, waiting for their decision, time passed second by second, and the two buses circled, around the perimeter of the competition area having already made it halfway around. Along the way, the competing teams from various factions chose their disembarkation points based on their own strength and goals. Inside the bus. The number of participants dwindled and the atmosphere gradually became strange. However, Lin Chan remained unmoved. He sat quietly in his seat like a lurking cheetah, his gaze fixed on the teams of the wolf warriors and the demon. Suppression Army. He was determined to keep watch over them. As soon as they got off the bus, he would follow suit, knife in hand, ready to strike with a flurry of actions. But, it seemed that this pack of wolves and the demon suppression. Army had also realized this. They were too afraid to get off, each one staring wide -eyed, their faces pale with fear, all looking at Lin Chan. Tianfei, what should we do? A participant from the Wolf Warriors company asked anxiously, twisting in his seat. What else can we do? Tianfei gritted his teeth and said, that kid Lin Chen is clearly targeting us. The moment we get off the bus, he will strike immediately. Tianfei was the nephew of Tian Wentao, and, his own strength was not high, only at the early elite stage. However, the more talented warriors from the Wolf Fong camp had already been swept away by Liao Lanchin. So Tianfei had no choice but to lead the team to participate. His. Heart was filled with anger and fear, he wished he could tear Lin Shen to pieces, but he also knew that with their current strength, they were no match for Lin Shen. So what do we? Wait. A glint of determination flashed in Tian. Fei’s eyes, we wait for him to get off first, then we choose another place. He didn’t believe that Lin Shen could keep watching them indefinitely. On the side of the demon suppression army, the leading warrior was also engulfed in. Anxiety. Why hasn’t that kid Lin Shen gotten off yet, he thought, feeling restless. He knew well the terror of Lin Shan and did not want to clash with him at the beginning of the competition. But he also understood that personal grudges had to be resolved eventually. Lin Shan was still carrying that massive door slab knife. Everyone in the Demon Suppression Army recognized it. It was the weapon of Deputy Commander Zhou Zhantian. If Zhou Zhantian hadn’t interfered in the Wolf Warriors base affairs last time, Lin Shan might not have held a grudge against them. This time, in the Hundred Cities League, he probably wouldn’t have bothered to specifically target the Demon Suppression Army’s team. But now, the hatred had deepened. There was no taking back what had been done. Wei, the few warriors behind him also showed difficult expressions. Wait. The leading warrior gritted his teeth. We will also wait for him to get off. First, the atmosphere in the bus grew increasingly oppressive. Lin Chan and the teams of the wolf warriors and the demon suppression army were like three undercurrents silently colliding within the bus. No one dared to get off first. Minister Lin, Wei. Huo Lianqing and Gui Ru also sensed the strange atmosphere, looking uneasily at Lin Chen. Don’t worry, Lin Chen said lightly, we can wait, I have a plan. He had already seen through the thoughts of the wolf, warriors and the demon suppression army. They were all afraid of him. They were all waiting for him to get off first, wanting to avoid his sharpness. Hee hee. Lin Chen couldn’t help but laugh, how ironic, those once lofty powers. Now have to hide from me like mice. He stood up, walked to the aisle of the bus, and swept his gaze over the teams of the Wolf Warriors and the Demon Suppression Army, his tone laced with mockery, What’s the matter, everyone? Still not getting off? He paused and added, Are you afraid? His voice was not loud, but it clearly resonated throughout the entire bus. Inside the bus, everyone’s gaze was focused on Linchen, Tianfei and the leader of the Demon. Suppression Army had ashen faces, tightly clenching their fists, but they did not speak. They were indeed afraid the Demon Suppression Army and the other four warriors from the Wolfong camp remained silent, their eyes glinting with resentment, yet they lacked the courage to challenge Lin Chen. They were afraid too. At that moment, the instructor at the front of the vehicle, who had been observing the scene, narrowed his eyes. He had probably just realized that the remaining three participating teams were reluctant to get out, likely due to a significant conflict brewing. Getting out meant engaging in a life and death struggle. What the leading instructor did not expect was the obvious alliance. Between the two factions, which was being intimidated into not getting out to compete by a seemingly inconspicuous warrior, the instructor curiously sized up Lin Chen. Although he was at the lord level, he could not see through Lin Chen’s hidden aura. The instructor shook his head, unable to discern Lin Chen’s true strength. However, his gaze flicked to Lin Chen’s silver tiger spear and the massive blade. His eyes narrowed. A vice-captain level spear, a captain level blade. Clearly, this young man, though appearing unassuming, was also a formidable character. With this kind of strength, he should rank in the top 15 among all participants this time. The instructor thought to himself. Ahem. There’s still an hour left, and we’ve gone around the competition area. If you don’t get out to compete by now, it will be considered a forfeit. The instructor did not involve himself in the conflicts between these factions, merely offering a faint reminder. The atmosphere inside the vehicle froze, as if the air had thickened. The three teams from the Warwolf Company, the Demon Suppression Army, and the Lan Fong Company, six participants in total, fell into. contemplation due to the instructor’s words. Forfeit? How is that possible? We are representing our respective factions in the competition, how could we give up at this point? They were filled with unwillingness but understood that. If the stalemate continued, they could indeed be judged as forfeiting. Lin Chen glanced at the information terminal, opened the Baiching League app, and his gaze fell on the real-time updated leaderboard. Many teams had already achieved their first kills, and the rankings on the leaderboard began to change continuously. A month’s time is enough for me to catch up. Lin Shen thought to himself, but I can’t keep dragging this out, if they really choose to forfeit. It would be a loss. He didn’t want to miss this competition because of these clowns. A cold smile crept onto Lin Shen’s lips as he scanned the teams of the War Wolf and the Demon Suppression Army, his tone laced with sarcasm. So, everyone, have you not made up your minds yet? Time is running out. The faces of the warriors from the Wolf Fong camp and the Demon Suppression Army darkened and they remained silent. Lin Shen couldn’t help but feel a bit disheartened. He turned to look at Huo Lianqing and the others, then pointed outside the window, saying, how about we get out here? Outside the window was a desolate Gobi desert, with only a few small-sized ferocious beasts wandering about, the highest level being merely early to mid-elite. This was clearly not a good place to farm points, but Lin Chen deliberately chose this spot. Minister Lin, are you, sure you want to get out here? Huo Lianqing looked at the desolate scene, puzzled. Guoru also nodded in agreement. Yes, Minister Lin, this place is too remote, and there aren’t many ferocious beasts. Although the two of them were only early elite warriors, they could easily handle farming monsters in this area. However, Lin Chen was different, he possessed captain-level combat power, and staying in such a place was simply a waste of time. You don’t need to worry, I have my own plans. Lin Chen smiled faintly, but a glint of coldness flashed in his eyes. The reason I chose to get out here is to force the people from the Warwolf and the Demon Suppression Army to get out as well. They’ve been hiding in the vehicle to avoid me, if I don’t get out, they might really wait until the end and forfeit. I don’t want to miss this competition because of them. Wait a moment, once they can’t hold on any longer and get out, I’ll chase after them and make a move. Huo Lianqing and Guiru finally understood Lin Chen’s intentions. They exchanged glances. But, Minister Lin, you alone. Huo Lianqing asked with concern. Lin Chen interrupted him before he could finish, you stay here to grind monsters, be careful, don’t push. yourselves, avoid the areas dense with ferocious beasts, and definitely don’t clash with other teams over monsters. If you encounter danger, just run or call for help. I have other matters to attend to, so I won’t accompany you. Minister Lin, where are you going? Guo Ru couldn’t help but ask. To kill. Lin Chen’s tone was flat, yet it carried a chilling intent. While Lianqing and Guo Ru were stunned, they hadn’t expected Lin Chen to be so direct. But, Hua. Lianqing wanted to ask again, but Lin Chen waved his hand to interrupt. Don’t worry about me, I know what I’m doing, Lin Shan said, just take care of yourselves. His gaze swept over the two, and his tone became serious, remember. This competition is not just about earning points, you must come back alive. There was a huge gap in strength between Lin Shan and them. He was destined not to act alongside them. Rather than letting them become a burden, it was better. To let them accumulate points slowly in a relatively safe area. As for himself, he needed to do things they couldn’t. As long as the two team members didn’t get themselves killed and ensured their survival, that would be enough. Lin. Shen would carry the ranking of Lan Pham Company on his own. Wolf warriors, and those guys from the Demon Suppression Army, a glint of cold light flashed in Lin Shen’s eyes, you won’t escape. After saying that, he turned and chased. In the direction the bus was heading. Lin Shen moved swiftly, as if walking on flat ground across the desert. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared from Hou Lianqing and Guo Ru’s sight. Minister Lin, he, he really is going to kill. Wuoru murmured, looking in the direction Lin Chen had vanished, her tone laced with worry. Don’t worry, Hua Lianqing took a deep breath, suppressing his unease. Minister Lin is powerful, he will be fine. We need to step up. 2. We may not be able to kill the formidable ferocious beasts, but at least we can take down some ordinary elites and earn a bit more points. He tightened his grip on the long sword, his gaze resolutely scanning the surroundings. Hua Lianqing knew that as long as they ensured their safety, trying to earn more points would be a way to help Lin Chen. That was all they could do. Lin Shen followed the route the bus was taking, his target being the Wolf Warriors and the Demon Suppression Army’s team. He didn’t deliberately get close to the bus, just trailing behind at a distance, not wanting to attract the attention of those inside. Lin Shen believed they would not choose to forfeit. They would. Definitely get off the bus at the last moment and enter the competition area. A glint of cold light flashed in Lin Shen’s eyes, if I don’t kill you, what’s the point of participating? Wait for me, I’ll be right there to send you. Off. Especially those few from the Wolf Warriors. That old man Tian Wentao was actually waiting outside Haida city to ambush Lin Chen. He he, that old man Tian Wentao must be feeling anxious right now, right? Still praying that his. People won’t run into me? I’ll do you a favor and make it quick so you won’t have to worry and lose your appetite. In the distance, Lin Chen saw several shadows darting down from the minibus. After getting off, the figures didn’t. Dare to pause and sprinted deep into the foreign land. Lin Chen immediately perked up. Six people. That’s right. At that, Lin Chen turned his steps, no longer pursuing the minibus but chasing after the six individuals. With Lin Chen’s strength, they had nowhere to escape. The wind howled and yellow sand filled the sky. On the rugged stony desert, ferocious beasts roamed, their roars deafening, this is a desolate land deep in a foreign continent fraught with danger and also the competition area for the Hundred Cities League. Six figures are desperately fleeing through this wasteland. They are panting, drenched in sweat, their faces pale and their eyes filled with fear. Tianfei did we. Did we shake off Lin Chen? One of the contestants from the Wolf Warriors Company gasped, his voice trembling with a hint of a whimper. Tianfei did not answer, only gritting his teeth and running forward with all his might. He was. Also filled with fear, unsure if Lin Chen was still pursuing them, he only knew they had to escape this place as quickly as possible. The leader of the Demon Suppression Army also had a grim expression. He glanced back but did not see Lin. Chen’s figure, which made him breathe a little easier. Maybe he went to score points and didn’t follow us. He reassured himself. Tianfei and the leader of the demon suppression army exchanged glances, both seeing the same fear, and unease reflected in each other’s eyes. They understood that Lin Chen’s threat hung over them like a sharp sword, ready to fall at any moment and slay them. However, they did not know that danger was actually right before them. You think too much, a cold voice suddenly rang out behind them, you are much more important than points. The six of them turned around abruptly, only to see a figure that had appeared less than a hundred meters behind them without them noticing. He carried a massive door-sized blade on his back and held a silver spear in his hand, his entire being seemed to merge with the desolate land, exuding a suffocating pressure. Lin. Lin Chen, the contestants from the Wolf Warriors and the Demon Suppression Army exclaimed in shock, their eyes filled with disbelief and deep fear. They could never have imagined that Lin Chen could catch up to them so easily. Without you, scoring points would be much more enjoyable. Lin Chen’s tone was flat, yet carried a chilling intent to kill. Sharpening the knife does not delay the chopping of firewood. So killing you first before scoring points is the optimal solution. He paid no attention. To their exclamations, his figure flickering and instantly disappearing from his original spot. A flash of cold light arrived first. Then, the spear shot out like a dragon. Putt. The silver spear, like a venomous snake, instantly. Pierced through Tianfei’s chest. Blood splattered, and Tianfei’s eyes widened filled with unwillingness and despair. He could never have imagined he would die so easily. He didn’t even have time to let out a scream before collapsing. to the ground, lifeless. Meanwhile, Lin Chen’s figure had already appeared in front of another contestant from the Wolf Warriors. He flicked his spear, transforming it into a myriad of spear shadows that enveloped the opponent. Put. Put. Put. A series of sounds of blades piercing flesh rang out and that contestant from the Wolf Warriors didn’t even have time to react before turning into a bloodied mess on the ground. The few warriors from the Demon Suppression Army, witnessing Tianfei’s instant demise, felt their hearts shatter. Escape. This was their only thought. They turned and ran, the powerful explosive force of the warriors fully displayed at that moment. However, in front of Lin Chen, their speed was like that of a crawling snail. Lin Chen’s figure flickered, leaving behind a residual shadow. The next moment, he appeared behind a warrior from the demon suppression army. The tip of the silver tiger spear lightly tapped, not piercing, but striking the vital point at the back of the opponent’s heart. With a muffled grunt, the warrior’s body stiffened as if struck by an invisible force, toppling forward, struggling a couple of times before falling. Silent. There was no blood splattering, not even a violent struggle, it was clean and swift, like crushing an ant. Lin Chen’s figure vanished again, and the next moment, he appeared beside another panicked fleeing warrior from the demon. Suppression army. He didn’t even turn around, maintaining his forward running posture. The silver tiger spear swept horizontally, striking the opponent’s neck crack. The sound of bones shattering, sharp and piercing. The warrior’s head tilted, collapsing weakly like a ragdoll, rolling a few meters away. Lin Chen’s steps did not falter, his figure darting like lightning among the remaining warriors of the demon suppression army. Each flash was accompanied by a muffled grunt with a crisp sound of bones breaking. There were no unnecessary movements, no flashy techniques, only precise strikes and deadly killing moves. Thud. Thud. Thud. The tip of the silver tiger spear flashed each time, accurately hitting its target, whether it was the heart, the throat, or the back of the head. Each attack was swift and decisive, a single blow to kill. Cries of agony? No, they didn’t even have time to scream before they fell to the ground. Yellow sand filled the air, obscuring vision and masking the scent of death. The wind stirred up the dust on the ground, emitting a low, wailing sound as if mourning the lives that had been lost. Lin Chen stood tall, his figure. Erect, the tip of the silver tiger spear pointing to the sky, a drop of blood slowly sliding down the spear tip, shimmering with an eerie glow in the sunlight. Everything returned to calm. Lin Chen’s expression was impassive, dealing. With these small fry was like using an anti -aircraft gun to swat mosquitoes. No need to activate any special abilities. It was truly like cutting vegetables flowing like water without even breaking a sweat. Lin Chen glanced at the corpses strewn across the ground having no intention of cleaning up the battlefield. After a moment’s thought, Lin Chen raised his wrist and sent a message to Hou Liancheng. The warwolves and the demon suppression army have been wiped. Out. As long as you don’t provoke trouble, there shouldn’t be any enemies in the competition area. Stay safe, we’ll act separately and meet again on the day the competition ends. Hope to see you alive. After sending the message, Lin Chen didn’t wait for a response. He neither expected these two teammates to help him nor intended to be a full-time babysitter. With that said, it was up to them from here on out. Lin Chen took a look at his surroundings and involuntarily took a deep breath. The strong scent of the foreign land filled the air. With a buzzing sound, a faint blue light enveloped him. The battle was over, and Lin Chen activated the automatic halo to practice martial arts. This is. A high-risk area, an 8-fold training ground. There should have been quasi-king ferocious beasts roaming here, but the Elder Council and Haidu City cleared it out for the tournament. With this premise, I can comfortably hunt ferocious beasts to earn potential points while leveling up. Lin Chen was very satisfied with the venue of the Hundred Cities League. The ferocious beasts with overwhelming combat power had been cleared out by the big shots, but there. Were still plenty of commanding ferocious beasts left. The benefits of the training ground were also considerable. Lin Chen was on the verge of breaking through to the commanding realm. He could foresee that within this month he would definitely break through and accumulate enough potential points for the next realm upgrade. A win-win. Even the points and rankings from the Hundred Cities League were just a bonus. A triple win. Winning like crazy. At the Tian Men. Mountain Base, the square was bustling with people. A giant screen flickered with dazzling light, the real-time updated leaderboard becoming the focus of everyone’s attention. The Hundred Cities League had already started for several. Hours. Some participating teams and warriors from major cities and powerful factions, relying on their strong abilities and excellent equipment, had already gained considerable points, their names prominently displayed at the top. Of the leaderboard. Look, Zhang Wuyo from Haidu City has already scored 50 points. No wonder he’s the genius of Haidu City, truly impressive. Murong Xue from Changmen City has also scored 40 points. Li Yunfei from Zhujang City has also scored 30 points. His strength is truly unfathomable. In the square, bursts of exclamations could be heard, people discussing animatedly filled with envy for those ranked at the top. Tian Wentao stood among the crowd, his face dark, his gaze fixed intently on the rankings on the leaderboard. He felt anxious, sensing that something bad was about to happen several hours past, yet the scores of the three contestants from the Wolf Warriors company remained. At zero points. This filled him with a sense of foreboding. Don’t worry, President Tian, a senior executive from the Wolf Warriors company behind him comforted Fei and the others might just not have encountered the right ferocious beasts yet. Tian Wentao remains silent, his brow furrowed tightly, the ominous feeling in his heart growing stronger by the moment. Suddenly, a gasp echoed across the square, look, someone’s name has turned red. What? A name. Turning red means, they died in battle. And it’s three names, all turned red. It seems to be three warriors from the same team. How? How is that possible? The square erupted in an uproar, people discussing in disbelief. Upon hearing this, Tian Wintou’s heart sank sharply, it felt as if someone had tightly gripped his heart, making it nearly impossible for him to breathe. He turned abruptly to look at the massive electronic screen. Sure enough, on the scoreboard, the names of the three contestants from the Wolf Warriors company had all turned blood red. No. Tian Wintou let out a painful roar, his body trembling violently as if he might collapse at any moment. His most valued nephew. Tian Fei, had actually died in the competition. Moreover, it was alongside the other two contestants, a complete annihilation. Lin Chen. Tian Wentao growled through gritted teeth, his eyes filled with deep-seated hatred, it must be. That brat Lin Chen’s doing. I will kill you. His roar drew the attention of those around him who turned to look at him with curiosity and confusion. However, some people discern something from Tian Wentao’s outburst. It seems like. A revenge killing, there must be some deep-seated grudge between the two factions. Yeah, otherwise Tianwen Tao wouldn’t be so out of control. People whispered among themselves filled with curiosity about this sudden turn of events. Just then, another roar erupted in the square, Lan Fong Company, we are irreconcilable with you. It was a deputy commander from the Demon Suppression Army, his face ashen, eyes blazing with fury. On the scoreboard, the names of the three contestants from the Demon Suppression Army also turned blood red, following closely after those of the Wolf Warriors Company. The atmosphere in the square instantly became tense. In previous City Leagues, there had been many conflicts between contestants from different factions. However, it was rare for two teams to be wiped out right at the start like this. After all, previous contestants primarily focused on scoring points rather than hunting down opponents. This time, it was a bit too bloody. Tian Wentao felt a raging fire burning in his chest, especially with many people around him pointing and whispering. This only added to his agitation. He wanted to unleash his anger, to smash. Something to vent his frustration. But he couldn’t. This was the ferocious beast battlefield of Haidu City, the Tianmen Mountain base. As a commander, there were many present whose strength surpassed his, including even lords. The accompanying personnel from those large cities would not allow him to act recklessly. Moreover, even though Lin Shen was not far from the competition area at Tianmen Mountain, no matter how much he wanted to make Lin Shen suffer, he had no way to seek revenge at that moment. The City League did not prohibit contestants from fighting, but if someone outside the contestants interfered, the consequences could be quite severe, something Tian Wentao could not bear. After a while of pent-up frustration, Tian Wentao’s face turned ashen as he walked over to the deputy commander of the Demon Suppression Army and tugged at him. In a low voice, Tian Wentao said, come with me, we need to discuss this. The competition must come to an end, the little thief cannot always be sheltered by the rules. This beast has already shown its talent, after the competition ends, we must resort to any means necessary to eliminate it. At the headquarters of the Haida City League Preparatory Committee, the atmosphere was tense. On the large screen in the hall, footage was looping of Lynch and decisively taking down the Warwolves and the Demon Suppression Army’s participating teams. All participants in the Hundred Cities League, aside from carrying a few cameras to record their achievements, were also each bound to a drone that flew high above, recording the battle situation in real time. What the Hundred Cities? League preparatory committee saw were the real-time images transmitted back from the drones and battle recorders. Those present were the leaders of the top-ranked forces in the Hundred Cities Alliance, the giants responsible for preparing and hosting the Hundred Cities League. Their gazes were all focused on the video captured by the battle recorder. TSK TSK, Lan Fang Company, a low-tier force in the southwest region, can actually cultivate such talent, remarked. A lean old man with a goatee, a hint of appreciation in his eyes. With a ruthless hand and decisive cruelty, this is a good seedling. Hmph, a good seedling? I think it’s more like a mad dog, sneered a middle-aged man dressed in. Luxurious clothing, adorned with jewels. A low-tier force is still a low-tier force, narrow-minded, and short-sighted. The Hundred Cities League is a major event for selecting talent and combating ferocious beasts if they only think about internal strife and mutual slaughter. What a waste of resources. Lord Zhao, your words are misguided. A refined, elegant middle-aged man spoke slowly. Resources may not mean much to us great forces, but for those small forces, it is a matter of life and death. If they want to survive and develop, they must fight and seize. This is understandable. Lord Li is right, another burly man with a commanding presence chimed in. He speaks from a position of comfort for them. Fighting to the death over resources is justifiable. Moreover, the rules of the Hundred Cities League already allow participants to kill each other. Lin Chen is merely utilizing the rules. That may be so, the man in luxurious clothing persisted. But such behavior is ultimately a bit too ruthless. The Hundred Cities League is meant to select talent, not to let them slaughter each other. Enough, said an imposing elder seated at the head of the table, his voice not loud but carrying an undeniable authority. It is compliant and reasonable. This matter ends here. It is merely a dispute among low-tier forces. Although this young man named Lynchian fights fiercely, he only barely demonstrates the combat power of an average commander. He may not even make it into the top ten of the leaderboard, so he is not worth excessive attention for now. Haida’s city lord Haidafu spoke. Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, ceasing their debate. The lower tier forces fought for resources, while the higher tier forces had a broader perspective. They were more concerned with whether any outstanding talents would emerge, whether they could be nurtured, and whether they could rise quickly to contribute to resisting the ferocious beasts from other continents. Deep within the foreign continent, thousands of miles away from the Tianmen mountain base, there existed a terrifying place that struck fear into all living beings. The undulating mountains, like the spine of a giant dragon, pierced the clouds, towering into the sky. Between the peaks, purple mist swirled, shrouding the sky and blocking the sun, exuding a sense of oppressive dread. Inside the mountain range lay a forbidden zone for life. It was a paradise for lord-level and quasi-king-level ferocious beasts. They were massive, with fierce visages emanating as suffocating. Pressured giant spiders, waving their sharp legs, weave webs to catch prey among the peaks, two-headed giant pythons, flicking their crimson tongues, slither through the canyons, winged dragons, spreading their massive flesh wings, soar and roar in the sky. Here is a world of the strong, where the weak have no right to survive. Beyond the mountains lies an even more terrifying expanse, an endless ocean of ferocious beasts. Countless ferocious creatures surge like a tide, densely packed, as if they were grains of sand on a beach, stretching beyond sight. Low-level beasts struggle for survival like ants among the herd. High-level beasts dart through the pack like cheetahs hunting. Elite beasts, like the leaders of wolf packs, command their clans fighting fiercely among the throne. If viewed through the eyes of a martial artist, this ocean of beasts hides brilliant diamonds within. Though not as numerous as grains of sand, they shine more brightly, more dazzlingly. They are the king-level beasts. They are massive, with terrifying strength, capable of easily destroying a mountain or annihilating a forest with a mere gesture. They are the rulers of this ocean. of beasts the kings of this hell the towering mountains separate two worlds the inner side is a high-risk area where only the most powerful beasts are qualified to survive the outer side is the ocean of beasts and endless hell where even commanding level martial artists dare not tread lightly this is the most terrifying place in the foreign continent the nightmare of all living beings yet this towering mountain range has a gap the tide-like horde of beasts outside could easily pass through this pass and surge into the inner mountains However, they are blocked by a barrier forged of steel and flesh, firmly halting their advance. It is an ancient and weathered war fortress, standing, like a steel great wall in the pass, completely isolating the ocean of beasts from the world of humans. The fortress walls are built from massive black rocks, covered in the marks of time and countless scars from battles. The model. Walls are etched with traces of swords and the charred marks left by cannon fire. In some places, one can even see huge claw marks and bite marks, evidence of the beast’s frenzied assaults. On the fortress’s watchtower, crossbows and oversized turrets stand silently, like sleeping giants, ready to awaken and unleash their wrath upon invading enemies. The fortress gates are thick and sturdy, adorned with sharp iron spikes and complex rune formations, resembling an insurmountable barrier. Beneath the gates, teams of martial artists clad in black armor, wielding long spears and great swords, stand at the ready, their gazes resolute, as unyielding is steel, without a trace of fear. This is the headquarters of the Elder Council of the Hundred Cities Alliance. This is the stronghold of the Ten Kings of the South. Indeed, the Elder Council does not convene in the wasteland, nor in any city or under the influence of any faction. They are stationed year-round in this war fortress deep within the foreign continent, silently guarding the world of humanity. They are the most solid great wall against the invasion of ferocious beasts. Without this fortress pass, without the Ten Kings of the South guarding it, the tide of beasts outside would surge into the inner mountains like a flood breaching a dam. The inner side of the mountains connects to dozens of passages leading to the wasteland. Once the tide of beasts breaks through, it would sweep across all the beast battlefields of the hundred cities in the south, all forward bases, and even through the passages, it could invade the wasteland. The ten kings of the south lead the proud warriors of humanity, sacrificing their lives and blood to defend this line of defense, buying a moment of respite for the hundred cities behind them. If there are any divisions of low-risk and high-risk areas in the beast battlefields, Guarded by the Hundred Cities, then the past defended by the Ten Kings Fortress is of hell-level danger. After all, the regions where the southern Hundred Cities are located are all within the mountain ranges. They only need to face the ferocious beasts born within the mountains themselves. There is no need to confront the ocean of ferocious beasts outside the mountains. Inside the Ten Kings Fortress, in the conference hall, the heavy stone door is tightly closed, isolating all the noise from the outside world. In the dim hall, at the center of the roundtable, several figures exuding powerful pressure are seated around it. Their breaths are deep, like sleeping giants, making it hard for anyone to approach. A huge screen on the wall flickers with light, continuously playing a segment of battle footage. In the footage, a young warrior holding a silver spear harvests lives in the desert like the Grim Reaper, the War Wolf. Company in the Demon Suppression Army, two teams, six participants, appear before him, as fragile as ants, easily crushed. This young man has quite the ruthless methods. A burly king’s deep voice breaks the silence of the conference. Hall. Warriors emerging from the wilderness are all like this, a slender king says. It’s either you die or I die, they have no choice. His name is Lin Chen from the southwest region’s Lanfang Company, adds a king dressed in a white robe. That place is resource poor, if a warrior wants to stand out, they must be more ruthless and work harder than others. It seems that in the last session, Lanfang Company also produced a good seedling. The elder king, with white hair and beard, slowly speaks from the chief seat at the round table. His voice is deep but carries an undeniable authority. His chair is different from the others, adorned with golden dragon carvings. Incredibly noble. In the entire conference hall, only two kings sit in such chairs. Eight dragon-carved chairs remain empty, and no one dares to sit. War King, are you talking about that girl Lea Lanshin, responds another dragon-carved. Chair, a king clad in silver battle armor with a stern expression. Knife King, you remember that girl too? War King chuckles. It’s a pity she didn’t want to come to the Ten Kings fortress, missing out on a further opportunity. She held back in the last competition, knife king nods in agreement. As for this Linchen kid, whether he is a dark horse remains to be seen, we should observe more. War king turns to look at Linchen’s figure on the screen, let’s hope he’s not a ruthless killer of his own kind who withers when facing ferocious beasts. The perspective and vision of the elder meeting are clearly different from those of the high-level officials of the hundred cities. Though level of the ten kings does not care about or discuss Linchen killing his fellow warriors. They only care whether he has talent, whether he is worth cultivating, and whether he can grow. At this moment, Lin Chen, who is fully focused on leveling up by defeating monsters, has no idea that he has caught the attention of both the high-level officials of the Hundred Cities and the Elder meeting right from the start. He is currently frantically grinding potential and practicing martial arts. As for the leaderboard, it’s a simple task, he easily climbs into the top 10, and that momentum is unstoppable. Realm, Elite Warrior Potential, 120-000 Cultivation Method, Body Refinement Technique, Great Success, 99-000-100 -000, Enhancement Level 5 Slash Consumption Reduction Level 3 Slash Automatic Aura Slash Concealmen Aura Combat Skill, Overlord Spear Technique, Great Success 99 -000-100-000, Flash Level 4 Slash Spear Light Level 3 Slash Critical Hit Level 2 Slash Spear like a Swimming Dragon Level 1 Combat Skill, Lan Fong Blade Technique, Great Success 45000-100000, Crescent Moon Level 3 Slash Flame Blade Level 2 Slash Shattered Star Level 1 Slash No Special Traits Lin Chen slings the giant knife back. Onto his back, the nearby ferocious beasts have been cleared out, and those that survived have fled in fear. He glances at the changes on the panel. The Tiangong Mountain Base has an 8-fold training ground, I can reach the proficiency. Needed for realm advancement in less than a day of idling. Just in time, this over 100,000 potential can urgently extract the fifth trait of the body refinement technique. The competition venue of the Hundred Cities League is not a regular rectangular arena but a vast area with a complex environment in a foreign desert. For most participants, the best strategy is to team up, occupy an area rich in ferocious beast resources, steadily accumulate points, and engage with other teams. However, Lin Chen shows a completely different strategy. He was like a lone hero, moving through the vast competition area like a ghost. He specifically hunted those powerful leader-level ferocious beasts. His. Goal was clear, his strikes decisive, wasting no time on weak beasts and avoiding entanglements with other teams. Lin Shen knew that with his current strength, hunting leader-level ferocious beasts was the most efficient way to score. Points. Over there by the waterhole, it seems a group of giant crocodiles is resting. Lin Shen stood on a high slope, his gaze sharp, spotting a gathering of ferocious beasts from afar. The leading giant crocodile is exceptionally. Large, it should be a leader-level beast. Upon seeing the leader-level beast, Lin Chen’s eyes lit up like a player in a gold miner game discovering a shiny gold nugget. He licked his lips feeling a surge of excitement. A leader-level ferocious beast meant 10,000 potential points in 10 league points, far more rewarding than killing those elite late-stage, sub-leader-level beasts. Lin Chen adjusted his breathing, lowered his body, and stealthily approached the waterhole. He activated his concealment aura, completely hiding his presence, blending seamlessly with the surrounding environment, without attracting any attention from the beasts. Lin Shen silently approached the waterhole, but just as he was about to strike, six figures suddenly appeared to his side. Three wore light blue outfits, while three were dressed in grass green, clearly from two different competing teams. They seemed to be acting together, forming an alliance between their factions. Friend, our teams from Huiguan City and Tianfu City have been scoring points in this area since the competition began, said a tall warrior from the light blue team, blocking Lin Chen’s path. His tone seemed polite but his eyes were cold and sharp, carrying a hint of warning. We have our eyes on that giant crocodile, how about you step aside? Lin Chen was slightly taken aback and turned to look at them. The two warriors from the opposing team were both elite late-stage warriors and the leader was even a leader-level warrior whose strength was not to be underestimated. The three warriors in grass green were all elite mid-stage warriors, with their leader being a sub-leader warrior. Glancing at the uniform of the sub-leader warrior, Lin Chen recognized their attire. Tianfu City. Lin Chen thought to himself, so it really is them. Previously, outside the war wolf base, two-leader level, warriors had helped defend against ferocious beasts. One was Zhou Zhantian from the Demon Suppression Army whom Lin Chen had killed. The other had not had the chance to act, so he had not encountered them up close. From a distance, it. Seemed they also wore green uniforms, which should belong to the leader-level warriors of Tianfu City. There was already an irreconcilable conflict between Lin-Chan and the Warwolf Company. Moreover, Tianfu City had a good relationship with the Warwolf Company, so Lin-Chan had no good feelings towards them either. Captain Zhang, this person is from our southwest region, a warrior from the Low-Tier Force Lanfang Company, the leader warrior from Tianfu City leaned closer to the light blue warrior and whispered. His tone carried a hint of flattery. He’s a genius, quite capable, with the strength to battle leader-level warriors as a sub-leader. He’s the Lin Chen who made headlines a couple of days ago. The leader warrior from Tianfu City clearly recognized Lin Chen’s identity. Oh, the light blue warrior showed interest upon hearing this. He turned to look at Lin Chen, his gaze scrutinizing, interesting, a warrior from a low-tier force can possess such strength? He sized Lin Chen up, trying to see through his facade. What’s the matter? Thinking that you have the capital to be a battle commander, relying on having killed that group of useless people. From the War Wolf Company, you think you can act tough and try to snatch our monster? The leader of the warriors from Hueguan City, clearly aware of Lin Shen’s exploits, spoke with a cold tone, laced with a hint of mockery. The leader from Tianfu City was also a 25-year-old commander, barely qualifying as a top talent, which made him quite confident. Lin Shen wasn’t even a commander, yet he was challenging the battle commander. After all, he was a top talent. Who couldn’t challenge someone of a higher rank? Lin Chen hadn’t said a word yet but the other side had already thrown cold remarks at him several times. He squinted his eyes, sizing up the warriors from Hueguan City, then glanced over at the warriors from Tianfu City. A glint flashed in Lin Chen’s eyes. His grip on the silver tiger short gun tightened fingers rubbing against the gun barrel. If it were just the three warriors from Tianfu City present and they were still shouting at Lin Chen he might have directly taken action. However, at this moment, Lin Chen felt a bit hesitant. Hueguan City was a mid-tier power in the central region, ranking in the middle of the Hundred Cities League. And among the three competitors, there was one commander warrior. Lin Chen didn’t want to offend Hueguan City, he wasn’t afraid of them, but he represented Lan Phan Company and didn’t want to easily create enemies for the company. With that thought, Lin Chen shook his head, too lazy to speak, and prepared to leave. Heh, someone who stirs up trouble on the opening day of the competition is nothing special, the leader of the Hueguan City Warriors sneered as he saw Lin. Chen turned to leave. You can’t even make a decent sound. That’s right, the leader of Tianfu City quickly chimed in. You know what our southwestern region is like, Captain Zhang. It’s a barren and desolate place, how could it raise? A true dragon? How dare you provoke a top talent like Captain Zhang? Clearly, the Tianfu City team was trying to cling to Huiguan City, hoping to achieve better results in the competition. Captain Zhang, seeing Lin Chen walk away, turned back and said, let’s go, we’ll surround and kill this group of giant crocodiles. As usual, the heads of the giant crocodiles belong to me, and you Tianfu City can share some elite crocodile points. A group of people began to sneak towards a nearby puddle. Lin Shen had extremely sharp hearing and, of course, caught the mocking remarks from the other side. He couldn’t help but slow his pace. I originally wanted to be more sensible, not wanting to create enemies for the company, so I thought I’d just endure a bit. But you all are too unreasonable, rushing to your deaths. Lin Shen sighed, tightening his grip on the silver tiger short gun. Ever since the last time he had attracted fierce beasts to attack the war wolf base, his mindset had changed. He realized that even without relying on his background, he could survive and level up alone in a foreign land. He had let go of everything. He wasn’t afraid of offending. Some small fry, what did it matter if you had power behind you? Could you chase him down across the entire continent? Lin Shin didn’t look back, but his ears perked up, catching the sounds of battle coming from the puddle behind. Him. He prepared to reap the benefits, waiting for both sides to be deeply engaged in battle before striking down both the people and the fierce beasts. Suddenly, the sounds of battle behind him became strange, a violent crashing noise. It seemed a massive creature had suddenly burst out of the puddle. Huh? Lin Shen turned back sharply, looking towards the puddle. He saw two warriors from Tianfu City being flung away by a tremendous force, their bodies tracing a parabolic arc in the air before crashing heavily against a boulder, blood spraying everywhere, their lives uncertain. Meanwhile, the leader of Tianfu City was caught in the jaws of a gigantic pitch-black crocodile. The size of this crocodile, far exceeded any he had seen before. Its sharp teeth, like steel blades, instantly tore the leader of Tianfu City in half, blood and entrails scattering everywhere. Damn it. There’s a giant commander-level pitch-black crocodile. Here. It actually escaped the sweep of the League Committee and caused our demise. A supreme beast. In the puddle, the last three warriors from Hueguan City were horrified at the sight. They were instantly scared out of their wits, crying out in terror. Even the supreme warrior from Huiguan City widened his eyes, his face filled with disbelief. He never expected that such a terrifying beast was hidden in this puddle. Run! What are you waiting for, he shouted angrily, turning to flee, his steps unsteady, clearly frightened. Lin Chen watched this scene, unable to help but gasp. He had thought that the strongest in this puddle was just the supreme-level giant crocodile. But now it seemed that was not the case at all. There was actually a boss hidden beneath the puddle, a true supreme beast. It was even more formidable than the great bull Lin Chen had faced last time. This guy is just one step away from entering. The Lord Realm. Lin Chen thought to himself. Seeing the giant crocodile easily kill the leader from Tianfu City, Lin Chen couldn’t help but feel a wave of fear. Fortunately, he hadn’t acted impulsively just now. If he had rushed in. Without being prepared to resist the supreme giant crocodile he might have been torn in half by it. But. A glimmer of excitement flashed in Lin Chen’s eyes, the ones being ambushed are Huiguan City and Tenfu City, so it’s fine. Originally, it was a buried landmine that they triggered, now that I am prepared, I am not afraid of this pitch black giant crocodile. Lin Chen gripped his silver tiger short gun, a surge of battle intent rising in his eyes. However, he did not rush to act. The pitch black giant crocodile was currently chasing the Huiguan City warriors who had just been very arrogant. Even though Lin Chen was confident he could kill the giant crocodile, there was no need to act. Immediately. If he directly killed the Huiguan City warriors, he might offend Huiguan City behind them. But facing an extraordinary beast, Lin Chen was merely a vice commander. If he couldn’t rescue them in time, no one could blame him. Right? Not far away, the three Huiguan City warriors couldn’t outrun the pitch black giant crocodile and were continuously bitten to death. Even Zhang Chang, the leader of Huiguan City, although he claimed to be a genius capable of fighting monsters above his level, still had some limitations. Faced with the terrifying supreme beast, all he could do was run a bit faster than his two teammates, dying a little slower. In an instant he was the only one left in the field. The pitch black giant crocodile relentlessly pursued him, and he fled in a panic. In his moment of despair, Zheng Chang inadvertently caught sight of a figure on a nearby high slope. He saw Lin Chen standing there, leisurely. Watching him being chased by the giant crocodile, even wearing a hint of an inexplicable smile. This guy is either a fool or overly confident. A thought flashed through Zheng Cheng’s mind. In a life and death situation, Zheng Cheng no longer cared about face or dignity. It was as if he had grasped the last straw for survival and he shouted hoarsely towards Lin Chen, Lin Chen, save me. The wild wind whipped up the yellow sand, raging across the desert wasteland. Zheng Cheng, the supreme warrior of Huiguan City, was now fleeing like a stray dog. He looked back in terror, seeing the pitch black giant crocodile opening its massive jaws, exuding a suffocating aura of death, closing in step by step. Zheng Cheng caught sight of Lin Chen on the high slope not far away, and a glimmer of hope ignited in his heart. Perhaps this genius warrior from the southwestern region could share the giant crocodile’s wrath and give him a chance. To survive. Lin Chen, save me! Zheng Cheng shouted hoarsely. His voice was torn apart by the howling wind, becoming fragmented, yet it carried endless despair and pleading. He didn’t care whether Lin Chen had the ability to defeat the giant crocodile, as long as he could divert the crocodile’s attention, even for just a moment, it would be enough for him to escape. However, Lin Chen simply stood there quietly, calmly watching everything unfold to IT was as if he were. Watching a spectacular hunting performance, Zheng Cheng’s heart gradually sank. He understood that Lin Chen had no intention of lending a helping hand. That seemingly calm gaze of his was laced with indifference, as if mocking his foolishness and helplessness. Lin Chen did not care about Zheng Cheng’s life or death, nor was he interested in saving someone who harbored ulterior motives and sought to use him as a shield. He slowly twisted the barrel of the silver. tiger short gun, and with a click, the short gun transformed into a long gun. A sharp aura surged around Lin Chen. Although Zheng Chang was fleeing in panic, his attention remained fixed on Lin Chen. He feared that Lin Chen would abandon him and leave him to face the terrifying giant crocodile alone. So, when Lin Chen finished assembling the long gun, he keenly sensed the sudden shift in Lin Chen’s aura. It was as if a slumbering beast had suddenly opened its eyes, exuding at chilling pressure. Zheng Cheng’s heart jolted, could it be that Lin Chen truly had the strength to confront the giant crocodile? Lin Chen, save me, he cried out in desperation again, his voice tinged with an unmistakable, fear, we have no enmity, you can’t just watch me die, save me, and I will reward you handsomely. However, his cries fell on deaf ears, sinking into the void without any response. The giant crocodile was too fast, Zheng Cheng could not escape to Lin Chen’s side. The stench-laden wind had already sent chills down his back and the breath of death seemed to envelop him. He understood that this time he was truly doomed. Lin Chen’s gaze coldly watched the approaching man and beast. Zheng Cheng’s frantic please finally drew Lin Chen’s attention. He looked at Zheng Cheng’s terrified eyes, a slight smile curling at the corners of his mouth as if speaking to himself, oh, who might you be? Lin Chen’s voice was soft, like a gentle breeze. It vanished into the howling wind, and Zheng Cheng could not hear it at all. But Zheng Cheng read his lips and understood his meaning. In that instant he realized that Lin Chen still remembered. his earlier mockery his heart was filled with despair and regret had he known this day would come why had he chosen to be an enemy to lynch and perhaps he wouldn’t have ended up in such a dire situation yet it was all too late jung chang closed his eyes in despair waiting for death to arrive a tremendous force struck him as if he had been hit by a speeding truck his bones shattered muscles tore and the intense pain caused him to lose consciousness instantly Lin Chen watched as Zhang Chang was sent flying by the giant crocodile’s tail, a glint of coldness flashing in his eyes. He did not intervene to save him because there was no need to save an enemy. Watching Zhang Chang being violently struck by the pitch black giant crocodile, Lin Chen knew this was the best moment for him to act. After crashing into Zhang Chang, the giant crocodile’s momentum slightly slowed, revealing a tiny flaw. The gun like a swimming. Dragon. Flash strike. Gun light. Lin Chen roared, activating all three characteristics simultaneously. The silver tiger long gun faced the enemy in its first full power state. The overlord spear technique drained every ounce of. Combat power from the battle skill for its full light. The silver tiger long gun in his hand erupted with dazzling brilliance, resembling a silver dragon roaring as it charged toward the giant crocodile. In that moment, Lin Chen gave it. His all. Lin Chen’s figure streaked across the sky like a meteor, enveloped in a fierce gun light, crashing hard into the giant crocodile. The silver tiger long gun, with its overwhelming force, tore open a shocking wound on the giant. crocodile’s seemingly impenetrable black scales, with the gun tip deeply piercing into its neck. Blood gushed forth, staining the yellow sand, and the giant crocodile let out a painful roar, the sound was deafening, as if it were going, to tear apart the entire desert. Lin Chen’s body was sent flying backward by the tremendous recoil. He felt his arms go numb, his palms torn, and blood slowly flowed down the silver tiger spear. However, there was not a trace of fear. In Lin Chen’s eyes, instead, they burned with an even more fervent fighting spirit. As expected of the Grand Commander, truly hard to kill, he thought to himself. He had initially believed that with his current strength, combined with the Silver Tiger Spear and its three major characteristics, he could easily deal with this giant crocodile. But now it seemed he had underestimated the opponent’s power. Lin Shen could sense that the giant crocodile’s vitality was exceptionally tenacious, far surpassing any ferocious beast he had encountered before. Its massive body contained boundless strength. Its black scales were incredibly hard, and even the silver tiger spear could not easily pierce through. Them. This giant crocodile, in terms of realm, should be no less than Tian Wentao, and it might even be infinitely close to a lord-level ferocious beast. Lin Chen warned himself internally. At the headquarters of the League. Preparation committee, the atmosphere was tense. The giant screen in the hall continued to play footage of Lin Chen’s battle. The leaders of the top-ranked forces in the Hundred Cities Alliance all saw Lin Chen standing on the high slope. Coldly watching as Zheng Chang was killed by the giant crocodile. The big shots present frowned at this scene. Many of them even flashed a hint of displeasure in their eyes. This Lin Chen is too cold-blooded, isn’t he? He was asked. For help, yet he stood by and did nothing? With such a character he will ultimately find it hard to achieve greatness. Previously, when Lin Chen killed participants from the Wolf War Company and the Demon Suppression Army, it was. Still somewhat acceptable. After all, Lan Fong Company and these forces were in the same area. Although they were all minor forces, there were disputes and frictions among them, which was common knowledge within the alliance. Even the big shots of the top-tier forces had heard of it. So, they could understand Lin Chen decisively killing his opponent’s participants to interrupt their rise. It was human nature, reasonable. However, Hui Guan Cheng and Lan Fang Company were worlds apart. There was no way they could have any conflict or grievances, they were not forces of the same level. Therefore, Lin Chen’s choice to coldly watch as Hui Guan Cheng’s team was wiped out in this situation seemed rather cold-blooded. Just because of a few simple verbal disputes, many big shots eyes sparkled, and even those who had previously not rejected Lin Chen now had complex expressions. They grew indifferent. Lin Chen’s performance, even if he had some talent, was not worth nurturing. His character was lacking. What good would it do to cultivate him into a strong fighter if he couldn’t be a reliable teammate, someone you could trust to guard your flanks and back? Of course, if Lin Chen’s own strength was lacking, encountering the pitch-black giant crocodile would mean death. If he was unwilling to risk his life to lend a hand, that was understandable. But in the next scene, Lin Chen clearly clashed head on. With the pitch black giant crocodile. Escorting Lin Chen would guarantee a win against the opponent, but it also proved that Lin Chen was willing to step in and could have saved Hui Guangcheng’s group. The Lord of Hui Guangcheng. Suddenly stood up, his voice loud and filled with anger. This kid is just a ruthless maniac, not to mention the talent he has shown is merely average, he doesn’t deserve to be a seat of the human race. His nephew was the leader of the Hui guanching warriors who was killed by the giant crocodile. Perhaps he was not dead yet, still clinging to life. But he was definitely crippled, his martial path interrupted. Lord Tai, please calm down, said Hai Dufu, the lord of. Hai Du City. The competition rules do not require one to save others, Lin Chen has not violated any rules. Rules? Rules are dead, but people are alive, Zhao Wuji roared, he clearly has the ability to save people, yet he stands. Bai and does nothing. A cold -blooded person like that, no matter how strong, is unworthy of being a seed of the human race. Iron City Lord, everyone here is a giant in the co-hosting league, and the competition already has established. Rules. Are you teaching us how to do things, teaching us to make choices? The Lord of Haidu City squinted, his tone carrying a hint of warning. The Hundred Cities League was hosted by Haidu City, with the top 10 cities in the alliance. Co-hosting. At this moment, those qualified to watch the live broadcast of the event were these people. The Lord of Huiguan City was able to sneak in to observe because of his quasi-king level strength. Considering Huiguan City’s ranking of 15 in the last league, figures like Tian Wentao from the War Wolf faction had no right to be here at all. If the Lord of Huiguan City had quietly observed from the sidelines, it would have been fine. However, his loud outbursts indeed drew some dissatisfied glances from others. Upon hearing this, Zhao Wuji felt the gazes of the crowd and his expression changed. Hmmph, anyway, I think such a cold-blooded person is unreliable. even if he eventually makes it into the top 10. He is not worth nurturing. I will definitely report this matter to the elder council. Zhao Wuji snorted coldly, venting his dissatisfaction, and then left with a wave of his hand. His people were all dead, and there was no need for him to shamelessly stay here. After Zhao Wuji’s outburst in Hueguan City, he swept away in a huff. The hall fell silent for a few seconds. The expressions of the many giants varied, especially those quasi-king. Level faction leaders ranked outside the top 10, their eyes were filled with complex emotions. After all, Lin Chan, a martial artist from a low-tier faction, demonstrated the ability to contend with a chief beast. He had become the biggest dark horse in recent competitions. If it were martial artists from major cities like Haidu City or Zuzhong City with such strength, it would not be surprising. But Lin Chan was a martial artist from the Lan Fong Company, ranked outside the top 50. If Lan Fong Company did well, it could rise sharply in ranking. and the rise in ranking in the Hundred Cities League represented the power of discourse and resource allocation for the next four years. If Lan Fong company surged up, it would not temporarily affect the top factions, but it would certainly impact the interests of the mid-tier factions. Ahem. Haidafu scammed the crowd, probably aware of their thoughts. He sneered inwardly at. These factions for being so petty over trivial benefits, and then he changed the subject. Haidafu glanced at the big screen, where Lin Chen was in a brief standoff after clashing with the dark giant crocodile. I can’t believe there’s still a chief beast hidden in this area. We overlooked it. Where are the safety officers? Why haven’t they rushed over yet? Hi Dafu inquired of the staff. City Lord, this is the D9 area, which is not considered a beast dense area in the entire competition zone. So the safety officers are deployed sparsely here. They are more focused on the areas with dense beasts. The patrol team is currently not near the D9 area. However, the nearest safety officers are rushing over with all their might. It will probably take four to five minutes. Hearing the staff’s response, Haidafu was taken aback. Four to five minutes against a chief beast for a deputy leader martial artist, that is not a safe amount of time. Haidafu instinctively looked at those faction leaders with complex expressions from earlier. Sure enough, many of them reveal the hint of gloating in their eyes. This genius is likely to fall here. Lan Fong. Company won’t rise. In the Ten Kings Fortress, the atmosphere in the council chamber was tense yet filled with a hint of anticipation. The giant screen displayed the fierce battle between Lin-Chan and the dark giant crocodile, but the hall was silent, with only the faint sound of breathing echoing in the air. On two intricately carved dragon chairs, the War King and the Blade King sat upright. Their gazes were fixed on the screen, their eyes filled with scrutiny and contemplation. Around them, several King-level martial artists were also staring intently at the screen, unlike the reactions of the powerful figures at the headquarters of the Haidu City League Preparatory Committee, these strong. Individuals standing at the pinnacle of human martial arts were completely indifferent to Lin Chen’s failure to save behavior. They had witnessed too much life and death, experienced countless slaughters, and had long since grown indifferent to these grudges and enmities. In their eyes, martial artists acted according to their own desires and impulses. They had also seen the scene where the martial artists from Hueguan City provoked and mocked Lin Chen. If they encountered those among them with fiery tempers, they might have directly intervened, annihilating the few provokers from Hueguan City on the spot. What they valued more was Lin Chen’s demonstrated ability to fight above his level, as well as his indomitable will and ruthless methods. Old Knife Head, are you sure this kid is indeed at the vice commander level? War King turned to Knife King, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. His combat power doesn’t seem like that of an ordinary vice commander. Knife King squinted, carefully observing the images on the screen. After a moment, he slowly nodded and said, that’s right, he is indeed at the vice commander level, the kind that can break through. With just a final push. Although he is not on site, and although the opponent has some kind of hidden technique, the moment he fought, he still revealed his true level. My judgment will never be wrong. His combat skills are quite remarkable, it seems he can unleash the spear energy that only commanders possess, even if just for an instant, but I believe you all saw it too. Knife King paused, his tone carrying a hint of admiration, moreover, he can instantly enhance his attack and movement speed, improving his combat power in all aspects. Such combat skills and abilities are rare even among us old fellows. Hearing this, War King displayed a satisfied smile. He nodded and said, It. Seems that this Lin Chen is indeed exceptionally talented. I estimate that he can at least rank in the top 5 in this league. Knife King also nodded in agreement with the smile. Generally, a martial artist at the vice commander level. Who can contend with a commander level beast is already considered a prodigy fighting above their level. Yet Lin Chen could confront a commander level ferocious beast head on at the vice commander level, even achieving a draw. Such. Talent is indeed a rare existence even among prodigies. Just as the two were laughing and expressing their recognition of Lin Shen’s strength and potential, Knife King’s expression suddenly changed, his smile freezing instantly. He pointed at the screen in confusion and said, what’s going on? It’s been so long, why haven’t the league’s safety officers arrived? What kind of nonsense is happening over at Haida City? How can a commander-level ferocious beast appear? In the competition venue, making the pre-match clearing feel like a joke? Now that a ferocious beast beyond the standard has appeared in the competition venue, and the safety officers can’t arrive in time, this is simply absurd. Upon hearing this, War King’s expression also grew serious. His gaze was fixed intently on Lin Chan on the screen, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes. The pitch-black giant crocodile was a commander-level ferocious beast, far surpassing Lin Chan in strength. No matter how talented or monstrous Lin Chan was, after a head-on clash with the giant crocodile he would surely suffer. And once it turned into a war of attrition, how could Lin Chan at the vice commander level possibly be a match for a commander level ferocious beast? However, the Ten King’s fortress was too far from the Tianmen Mountain ferocious beast battlefield. No matter how eager they were to nurture talent, they could not arrive in. Time. Sigh. War King sighed lightly. It seems this giant crocodile is also a trial for him. He paused, his gaze deep, as if he could see through everything. If he can turn danger into safety, it proves he is truly a person of. Great fortune, if he cannot escape, he can only be considered a fleeting wave among the countless prodigies who have perished. Upon hearing this, Knife King was first taken aback, then glanced at War King. A look of understanding appeared on his face. Indeed, relying solely on talent, effort, and resources is not enough for a martial artist, especially at their level, they could understand this even more. To make any further progress from here on out would require great opportunities and immense fortune. If a martial artist falters and suffers losses due to a minor setback, then such a person likely lacks great fortune. Even if cultivated, it would eventually meet their demise, it would only be a matter of time. It is difficult to truly reach the peak of martial arts and lead humanity to face the myriad races and achieve victory. Lin Chan and the pitch-black giant crocodile stood on the Gobi Desert. They were separated by several dozen meters, creating a peculiar standoff. That earth-shattering strike just now had given both sides a deeper understanding of each other’s strength. Lin Chen’s silver tiger spear had deeply pierced the giant crocodile’s neck. However, the giant crocodile’s hard scales and formidable vitality meant that Lin Chen’s attack did not achieve the expected effect. The giant crocodile’s massive body, though not mortally wounded, still felt the threat posed by Lin Chen. Its pair of crimson giant eyes fixed intently on Lin Chen filled with anger and wariness. Both sides understood that this would be a battle of equals, allowing for no carelessness. Lin Chen retracted his spear and slowly adjusted his breathing. He needed to recalibrate his state and unleash another charged attack. The giant crocodile was also adjusting its own state, its heavy breaths accompanied by bursts of white mist spreading through the air as if it were gathering strength, preparing for the next round of attack. Not far away, in the dirt, Zheng Cheng struggled to lift his head. He witnessed this unbelievable scene, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief. He saw the hard clash between Lin Chen and the giant crocodile, and he realized that Lin Chen had not been instantly killed by the giant crocodile, nor was he at a disadvantage. At that moment he understood. Lin Chen truly possessed the strength to confront. The fearsome overlord beast. Lin Chen had just been capable of saving him, and even had the ability to save all the martial artists in Tianfu City and Huiguan City. He had been utterly wrong before. W-H-Y. Zheng Cheng opened. His mouth struggling to utter a few words, his voice hoarse and weak. His mouth moved slightly, expelling a large mouthful of a mixture of internal organ fragments and clotted blood. His words were unclear. It was uncertain whether he was. Asking why Lin Chen was unwilling to help them or why he and the others had been foolish enough to provoke the opponent, leaving Lin Chen to choose to stand by. But at this moment, neither Lin Chen nor the pitch black giant crocodile cast a glance at Jing Chang. A half-breathing cripple, once the fight began, a mere ripple could turn into dust like the dirt and stones on the ground, becoming nourishment for the foreign land. Lin Chen took a deep breath, adjusting. His breathing. His gaze was firmly locked on the giant crocodile, searching for its flaws. The giant crocodile was also observing Lin Chen, its crimson giant eyes seemingly able to see through everything, waiting for Lin Chen to reveal a weakness. Suddenly, Lin Chen moved. His figure flashed, transforming into a silver lightning bolt, instantly appearing before the giant crocodile, the silver tiger’s spear in his hand thrusting forward with the force of thunder, directly piercing the giant crocodile. Lin Chen’s target was the area of the neck where he had just struck. The first strike had already broken the armor, the second would penetrate. The giant crocodile was already on guard, it couldn’t completely evade in time, but it suddenly lowered its head, causing its neck to slip out of Lin Shen’s lock. In the blink of an eye, the giant crocodile’s massive head collided hard against the silver tiger spear. Clang! A deafening! Metallic clash echoed, sparks flying. Lin Shen felt a tremendous force coming from the spear shaft, shaking his hands numb, nearly causing him to lose grip on the spear. The giant crocodile’s head was also jolted back, a flicker of pain flashing in its eyes. What a hard head! Lin Chen thought to himself. The giant crocodile’s defensive power was astonishing, even the silver tiger spear could not easily pierce through it, Lin Chen did not give up. The spear in. His hand transformed once again into a silver flash, stabbing towards the giant crocodile’s abdomen. If he couldn’t hit its neck, then the abdomen would do. Logically speaking, the abdomen of such a ferocious beast is usually a weak point, and the target would be larger, making it harder to dodge. The giant crocodile reacted extremely quickly, suddenly whipping its tail. The massive tail, like a black steel whip, lashed fiercely at Lin Shen. The pitch black crocodile. Possessed a bit of intelligence, perhaps after reaching a higher level, they all become smarter. It knew Lin Shen was incredibly fast. With a lightning strike and the spear moving like a swimming dragon, Lin Shen’s combat speed was almost on par with the commander. Since he couldn’t dodge, he would replace defense with offense. Lin Shen dared not take the hit head-on, he swiftly dodged, narrowly avoiding the giant crocodile’s attack. However, the crocodile’s tail. carved a deep gash into the ground indeed at the end of the gash it seemed a figure had also been shattered by that massive tail what incredible speed lin chan was secretly astonished the giant crocodile speed was equally astonishing lin chan understood that given this situation he could no longer passively take hits he had to take the initiative find the crocodile’s weakness and strike for the kill taking a deep breath a fierce glint flashed in his eyes He activated the lightning strike ability once more, instantly appearing beside the giant crocodile, the silver tiger spear in his hand, with a sharp gleam, aimed at the crocodile’s side abdomen. The crocodile’s reaction was a beat too slow, its side abdomen was pierced by the silver tiger spear, blood gushing out. The giant crocodile let out a painful roar, suddenly turning around and opening its massive jaws to bite at Lin Chen. Lin Chen was prepared. He crouched down, evading the crocodile’s attack. At the same time, the silver tiger spear in his hand swept upwards, slicing across the crocodile’s jaw, leaving a deep wound. Blood sprayed out again, and the crocodile’s eyes were filled with rage and murderous intent. Even like this, with injuries all over, it only grows fiercer and more aggressive? Lin Chen was stunned by the pitch black crocodile’s performance. It couldn’t be killed, not at all. Instead, Lin Chen, having continuously used his abilities, was starting to feel the strain. He was beginning to breathe heavily. At this moment, Lin Chen was unaware that many people were watching the live broadcast, paying attention to his every move. Some were reveling in his misfortune, some indifferent, and others filled with hope. However, Lin Chen knew that if he didn’t show some real skills soon, he might just be worn out. And Lin Chen’s real skills were quite simple. Since it’s this hard to kill you, then I’ll activate my cheat. I could have just idled for half a day and naturally leveled up, but you force me to level up now. Once I kill you, I’m definitely going to skin you for a pair of crocodile leather boots. Lin Shen originally only needed to idle for half a day to level up naturally, and the competition area was relatively safe. That’s why he hadn’t wasted potential points to upgrade. But now he couldn’t hold back. He broke his concentration at the last moment. He was going to activate his cheat. Just as Lin Shen was about to activate it and use potential points to break through his realm, he suddenly sensed a peculiar change occurring in the giant crocodile. The already massive body of the crocodile seemed to swell even more. Its black scales became darker and harder, as if forged from steel, shimmering with a chilling light. Its pair of blood-red eyes also turned even more. Crimson and frenzied, as if burning with fierce flames, exuding a terrifying murderous intent. The crocodile’s aura, at that moment, became even more violent and terrifying. It was as if a demon from hell, with the will to destroy. Everything, had descended upon the world. Lin Shen was startled, he understood that the giant crocodile was going all out. Roar. The giant crocodile let out a deafening roar. Its massive body transformed into a black flash, charging fiercely towards Lin Chen. Its speed was several times faster than before and its strength was also several times greater. Lin Chen only felt a blur before his eyes and the massive head of the giant crocodile appeared right in front of him. He didn’t have time to react at all before being violently knocked away by the giant crocodile. Lin Chen’s body rolled through the air several times before crashing heavily to the ground. He felt as if his internal organs had been displaced and the intense pain made it nearly impossible for him to breathe. I didn’t expect this beast to still have strength left. Lin Chen struggled to stand up, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled. With shock and seriousness. The giant crocodile’s attack was too sudden and too fierce, he had no defenses whatsoever. Its combat power has increased by at least 30% compared to just now. Lin Chen thought to himself feeling. A buzzing in his head and his body’s exhaustion had already reached its limit. Perhaps the giant crocodile sensed a crisis, or maybe it was provoked by Lin Chen’s few jabs, igniting its fighting spirit. Lin Chen hadn’t activated his cheat yet, but the opponent had already powered up. He didn’t even know what kind of golden finger it was. Before Lin Chen could blink after landing, the giant crocodile relentlessly charged at him again. He had no time to do what. He wanted and instinctively raised his gun to sweep horizontally, executing a blocking move from the overlord’s spear technique. Boom. He was knocked away again, rolling through the air, blood spilling like it was free. He had quickly fallen into an absolute disadvantage. At the Tiangman Mountain Base, the atmosphere in the headquarters of the League Preparation Committee became tense once more. On the giant screen in the hall, the scene of Lynch and being knocked away by the pitch-black giant crocodile stimulated everyone’s nerves. Many of the powerbrokers who had previously harbored ill intentions couldn’t help but smirk slightly at this scene, revealing a barely noticeable cold smile. It’s good if he dies. If he dies, it won’t threaten our status and interests. Of course, these words were not spoken aloud, only echoing in their hearts. After all, some things were dirty. The top 10 power brokers, seeing Lin Chen, fall into a disadvantage, couldn’t help but sigh slightly. They admired Lin Chen’s talent and strength. Now, seeing him on the verge of falling, they couldn’t help but feel a bit regretful. What a pity, such a genius is about to perish here. Yes, if he could survive, he would surely become a great asset for humanity in the future. They whispered among themselves, their tone tinged with regret and helplessness. Meanwhile, the lord of Haidu City, Haidu Fu. looked on with an exceptionally grim expression. Anxiety and worry began to fill his eyes. He was not concerned for Lin Chen’s safety. What worried him was his own responsibility. This league is hosted by my Haidu City and such a significant oversight has occurred, leading to a genius martial artist about to fall in the competition area. Will the elder council hold me accountable? Haidafu felt uneasy. The deaths of a few mediocre talents didn’t matter much. But someone who could fight several rounds against the pitch black giant crocodile was no ordinary talent. The death of such a person would be a loss for the Hundred Cities Alliance. The Elder Council would definitely see the video. And might be enraged because of it. In the Ten Kings Fortress, the atmosphere in the conference hall suddenly became tense. The kings were all silent, their gazes fixed tightly on the screen filled with worry and seriousness. War. King in Blade King. On two dragon-carved thrones, the two peak human martial artists couldn’t help but stand up. Their brows furrowed, their expressions grave, as if they had seen something unbelievable. This Lin Chen. I’m afraid. He won’t make it. Blade King sighed softly, his voice low and tinged with regret. War King’s expression also turned exceptionally grim as he said in a deep voice, this pitch black giant crocodile actually ignited its fighting spirit. At a critical moment and has begun to break through. A flicker of shock passed through his eyes, although it is still not a lord, it can barely exert a trace of lord level power now. Hearing this, the Blade King’s expression darkened. Even further. He shouted angrily, that fool, hi Duffu. How could he leave such a huge safety hazard in the competition area? His eyes were filled with rage. When I return to the wild continent, I’ll make him pay. However, it was. Too late to say anything now. They were thousands of miles away and could not intervene in this battle. They could only watch helplessly as Lin Shen struggled in front of that terrifying giant crocodile. What a pity for this kid. A hint of regret flashed in the war king’s eyes. Unless he can break through his realm and advance to the commander level, he has no chance of winning. The meeting hall fell silent. The king’s present. Understood the war king’s meaning. Breaking through, especially advancing to a higher realm from elite warrior to commander warrior, could no longer be achieved solely through hard training. It required opportunities, comprehension, and even some ethereal luck. And Lin Chen was currently at a life and death juncture. He had no time or energy to comprehend any martial truths. Therefore, in everyone’s eyes, Lin Chen was undoubtedly doomed. In two places, two kings, and dozens of kings and quasi-kings. Dozens of eyes were fixed on Lin Chen’s battle. Meanwhile, Lin Chen was still flying freely in mid-air. Cough cough, blood oozed from the corner of his mouth, this was undoubtedly the most serious injury Lin Shen had sustained since crossing over and starting his martial journey. Consuming 1000. Lin Shen was still in mid-air, and before he could even stabilize his proficiency, a sound of breaking air came. The pitch black giant crocodile seemed to sense something, without waiting for Lin Shen to land, it gave him no. Chance at all. It lunged directly into the air, its massive mouth wide open, capable of swallowing a small mountain, descending upon Lin Shen. Damn. Lin Shen was taken aback, not even having time to level up, otherwise, he would be breaking through inside the opponent’s belly. What good would that do? Instinctively, he grabbed the silver tiger spear, positioning the spearhead to aim at the gaping maw rushing towards him. Spear light. At that moment, Lin Shen had no leverage, and his own consumption was too severe, he couldn’t even unleash a flash strike. Fortunately, the effect of the spear like a swimming dragon was still active, barely releasing a spear light. Perhaps. It could withstand a blow or two. Lin Chen felt uncertain, fearing he would capsize in the gutter. Boom! A dazzling white light erupted from the tip of the silver tiger spear. Spear light level 3, the spearhead releases a 40 meter. Spear light tripling the attack power dot. Among Lin Chen’s overlord spear techniques, the most ferocious killing move was this spear light characteristic. At this moment, facing the frenzy charge of the pitch black giant. Crocodile, Lin Chen unhesitatingly urged the spear light to its utmost, hoping to resist the opponent’s assault. When the giant crocodile’s massive body, carrying a suffocating pressure, closed in to within 40 meters of Lin Chen, a brilliant silver light suddenly burst forth from the tip of the silver tiger spear. That light, like lightning piercing through the darkness, instantly shot into the giant crocodile’s gaping mouth. However, the giant crocodile was no ordinary foe. Its steel teeth clamped down tightly on the spear light. The two sides seemed to make contact in mid-air, stalemating for 0.1 seconds. Despair washed over Lin Chen’s face, he felt he couldn’t hold on. The spear light was about to be crushed by the opponent’s bite. There was no escape. Just then, a sudden change occurred. Boom. A deafening roar erupted as if the heavens were collapsing and the earth was splitting apart. The entire world turned a blinding white in that moment. A dazzling light burst forth from the giant crocodile’s mouth. That light was as thick as a barrel, dazzling and overwhelming as if it aimed to devour the entire world. It was. Lin Shen’s spear light, which at that moment unleashed an unprecedented terrifying power. It pierced through the giant crocodile’s upper jaw, entered its skull, and then shot up from the top of the crocodile’s head, piercing the clouds as if it intended to break through the sky. The white light was brilliant, illuminating the entire desert and also lighting up Lin Chen’s face.I in his eyes, surprise, confusion, and bewilderment appeared. Is this the gun light I released? Is it real or fake? A thought flashed through Lin Chen’s mind. Centered around Lin Chen and the giant crocodile, a terrifying shockwave swept outwards like a tsunami, sending flying sand and stones in. All directions, with grass and trees uprooted. Even the drones circling in the sky were shattered by this shockwave, turning into countless fragments scattered across the desert. The camera Lin Shin carried also momentarily lost. Its image, leaving only a blinding white light. Headquarters of the League Preparation Committee. The once noisy hall was now silent, with only the sound of hurried breaths echoing in the air. The image on the giant screen. Suddenly turned pitch black, followed by flickering snowflakes, making it impossible to see anything. What’s going on? The Lord of Haidu City, Haidafu, suddenly stood up, his eyes filled with confusion. Just as he was watching, lynch and battle the dark giant crocodile, the screen went blank. What just happened? Why did it suddenly go black? The bigwigs present also showed puzzled expressions. They exchanged glances, discussing among themselves, trying to figure out what had happened. Lord, it seems the drone went offline, a staff member reported in a panic. The drone went offline? Haidafu’s brows furrowed tightly, aren’t there still the drones from the warriors? In Hueguan City? How could it? After they were defeated, the drones automatically returned, the staff member explained. Zheng Cheng’s drone didn’t return, but it was also affected and damaged, so it went offline as. Well, hearing this, Haidafu’s expression darkened further, and he shouted angrily, what are we waiting for? Quickly switched to Lin Chan’s personal battle recorder’s perspective. Yes, the staff member hurriedly operated the equipment, switching Lin Chan’s personal battle recorder’s view to the big screen. However, Lin Chen’s personal camera also seemed to have been affected by the strong light just now. The image remained unclear, with flickering. Snowflakes, making it impossible to see this specific situation. What was that strong light just now? How could it have such a huge impact? Could it be that the Tianmen mountain base launched a bronze dragon missile over there? Someone speculated. Upon hearing this, Haidafu glanced at the person and said, if it were a bronze dragon missile, Lin Chen would have been blown to pieces. It wouldn’t just be the camera flickering with snowflakes. Fortunately, Lin Chen’s personal camera was only affected by the strong light and did not go offline. Moreover, as time passed, the view gradually began to clear up. Through the camera’s perspective, everyone faintly saw some truths. That is, the corpse of the dark giant crocodile. Is it real? The dark giant crocodile is lying down, and Lin Chen is standing? Did Lin Chen kill the dark giant crocodile? The crowd couldn’t help but discuss, their tones filled with disbelief. The facts are right here, what’s real or fake? What’s most puzzling now is how he did it. Even Haidafu frowned, unable to comprehend. Just a moment ago, there was a flash of white light. Then the live video cut off for a few seconds. When the video resumed, the battle’s outcome was already decided. Zoom in on the footage, let’s take a closer look at the crocodile’s wounds and the situation, a bigwig instructed the staff. The staff member glanced back at Haidafu, saw him nod, and immediately began to operate. As the video began to zoom in, the corpse of the dark giant crocodile became clearer and clearer. Clear enough to see the fatal injuries. It sustained. Its head had been smashed open by an unknown attack. Crack. Before everyone could figure out what weapon and type of damage had caused the dark giant crocodile’s head to be smashed open, the image on the big screen suddenly flickered and went black. What’s going on? Did Lin Chen’s camera go offline too? Or was he blown to pieces as well? Haidafu’s expression was displeased as he looked at the staff member. Seeing this, the staff member broke into a cold sweat, his hands frantically working on the keyboard. We, still don’t know the situation, we’re checking the cause. Click clack. All the giants present at the biching alliance instinctively turned their gazes toward this staff member, causing sweat to pour down his forehead like a waterfall. The keyboard was practically smoking. Finally, the large screen flickered again and lit up. But immediately after, it dimmed. Once more, a few large red characters appeared on the screen. No permission to view this video. Upon seeing this, Haidafu was about to get angry, but his expression changed suddenly. It seemed he remembered something and forcibly suppressed his anger. Elder meeting, he muttered softly. In the Ten Kings Fortress, the atmosphere in the conference hall suddenly became heated. War King stood up abruptly, his deep-set eyes sparkling with excitement. And disbelief. Old Knife Head, did you see it clearly just now? His voice trembled slightly, filled with uncontrollable excitement. Knife King also stood up, nodding his head, and said firmly, I saw it clearly. that was a gun wave nearly a thousand meters long thicker than a barrel shock sparkled in his eyes that’s a power that only a near king level warrior could barely unleash even a lord level spear master wouldn’t have such a powerful gun wave although it was only for an instant the camera was destroyed but i still saw it clearly war king took a deep breath suppressing his excitement and turned to knife king asking in a deep voice did you feel it’s did lin chen just break through his realm Knife King shook his head and replied affirmatively, no, he is still at the vice commander level. War King turned sharply, staring intently at Knife King, his eyes filled with incredulous shock, so, a vice commander unleashed a near king level battle skill and killed a nearly lord level black giant crocodile? His voice trembled, as if he had witnessed something unbelievable. The conference hall. Fell silent. All the kings held their breath, their gazes fixed on War King and Knife King, waiting for their answer. Knife King nodded, then shook his head. this although i saw it with my own eyes but it seems impossible in the ten kings fortress the atmosphere in the conference hall shifted again shock excitement disbelief and other expressions filled the entire hall war king pointed at the gradually clearer corpse of the giant crocodile on the screen his voice tinged with uncontrollable excitement old knife head the corpse of the beast leader is right here what else is impossible knife king blinked and although he was still filled with disbelief he nodded At this moment, due to the drone being destroyed by Lin Shen’s gunwave, there were no other perspectives to see the real situation on site except for the camera Lin Shen carried. And Lin Shen’s camera, affected by the strong light, still showed a blurry image, with snowflakes flickering continuously, making it impossible to accurately determine Lin Shen’s own state. Now that there were no drones on site, it meant that no one could see a third-party perspective or Lin Shen’s condition. They could only see some on-site situations through Lin Shen’s personal camera, but others couldn’t judge Lin Shen’s own situation. However, War King and Knife King were fixated. On the large screen. More precisely, they were locked onto the corpse of the giant crocodile. On that massive head, the shocking penetrating wound was clearly made by Lin Chan’s terrifying gunwave. The vice commander killed the beast leader and even, one could say, killed the lord. War King took a deep breath, turning to Knife King, his voice filled with shock, old knife, have you ever heard of such achievements? Have you seen such examples? Knife King shook his head, a hint of emotion in his tone, never heard of it. I don’t know if there will be others coming after, but, there has never been anyone like this before, that’s for sure. He paused, his tone becoming. More serious, this Lin Shen, is extraordinary. Not only did he survive in a desperate situation, but he also created such an incredible record. A glint of excitement flashed in War King’s eyes as he suddenly laughed, his. Voice brimming with enthusiasm. So, old knife, this kid might just be the true seed of our human race that we’ve been waiting for. His tone became incredibly firm, I want to bring him to the Ten King’s fortress, immediately. Knife King was taken aback by his words. Soon after, he reacted and nodded. Yes, that’s appropriate. He turned to a middle-aged man in a blue robe with an elegant demeanor behind him, speaking seriously, Li Xuen Huan, you need to go to the Tianmen Mountain Base right away and bring Lin Chen here for me. The middle-aged king was momentarily stunned, a look of confusion on his face. Master, didn’t you say that only those in the top 10 of the 100 Cities League have a chance to enter the human seed program and come to the Ten Kings Fortress for special training? He paused, his tone filled with puzzlement. And only the first-ranked contestant has the chance to be accepted as a disciple by the Ten Kings? Knife King shot Li Xu and Juan a glare filled with frustration. What do you understand? That’s for ordinary contestants. The potential and value that Lin Chen has shown cannot be compared to those mediocre talents. His tone became incredibly agitated. He is an unprecedented genius, a true dragon of the human race. For him, the rules of the Hundred Cities League can be changed. What does that matter? A. Fervent life flickered in Knife King’s eyes, his voice rising in pitch. Who knows, we might have held the Hundred Cities League for over ten sessions just to wait for him to come. Knife King noticed that Li Xu and Huan still. Looked bewildered. Growing angrier, he scolded, can you be a bit more ambitious? Can’t you think straight? With a dragon of the human race like him, if we don’t seize the moment, just the two of us, old John and I, discover. Him first and take him as a disciple. He paused, his tone becoming more serious, are we supposed to wait for the other kings to return for a bunch of old geezers to fight over disciples and turn people’s brains into mush? Is that what we want to see? Hurry up! War King, hearing Knife King’s shocking remarks, not only did not refute him, but also nodded in agreement. However, he suddenly seemed to think of something, his expression changing. No, we can’t let Lin Chen’s battle footage leak out. His gaze swept over the king’s present, his tone becoming extremely serious, we must guard against those with ulterior motives. he paused and issued an order. Immediately, cut off Lin Chen’s signal. No one is allowed to view it except for us at the Ten Kings Fortress. The elder meeting held the highest authority in the Hundred Cities Alliance and they decided to cut off all signals. Naturally, even the league’s preparatory committee did not have the right to view videos related to Lin Chen. When staff reported that the signal had been cut and the confidentiality level regarding Lin Chen had been raised to the highest, only the elder meeting had the authority to view it. War King and Knife King then expressed their satisfaction. After watching Li Xiu and Huan leave the conference hall, the two turned their attention back to the big screen. At this moment, Lin Shen seemed to have regained his senses and began to approach the pitch black giant crocodile to check its condition. The shattered skull of the giant crocodile was clearly visible in the video footage. The creature’s skull was one of the hardest parts of its body. How on earth did Lin Shen manage to do this? King Dao couldn’t help but wonder. King Jun shook his head, I can’t be sure either. Perhaps, we need to see Lin Chen in. Front of us to find out. Not only were the two kings puzzled, but even Lin Chen himself felt a bit confused. This thing almost swallowed me whole just a second ago. And now it’s lying dead here? Lin Chen stood there in a. Days for a few seconds, watching the pitch black giant crocodile fall to the ground, motionless. He glanced at the large hole in its head and hesitated to approach for a closer look. It wasn’t until he received a notification. In his mind that he had gained 10,000 kill potential points that Lin Chen’s expression changed. He confirmed that the creature was indeed dead, the system’s calculations were never wrong. After pondering for a moment, he walked over to the pitch black giant crocodile. He also wanted to know how he had managed to do that just now. Lin Shen hadn’t broken through, there simply hadn’t been enough time, so it wasn’t a successful counterattack after a breakthrough. What a huge hole. As Lin Shen got closer to the giant crocodile he realized that its head was the size of a jeep. The top of its head looked like a convertible jeep with the roof completely blown off. The wound. was massive. Is this really caused by my gunlight? I didn’t see such a big commotion when I was fighting before. Lin Shen felt a bit skeptical and couldn’t help but check his panel to see if there was any mutation in the gunlight’s properties. However, after looking for a long time, the gunlight was still the same as before. But in another area, there was indeed some change that caught Lin Shen’s attention. The critical hit property entry had turned gray. Critical hit level 2, 60 % chance to deal 20 times damage critical hit. Lin Shen looked at the gray critical hit property he had previously leveled it up to level 2 all at once. Normally, this property would be lit up but now it was gray. Could it be that my attack finally activated a critical hit just now? Lin Shen immediately realized this. He hadn’t seen any prompts indicating whether he had triggered a critical hit. In fact, whenever Lin Shen actively used any properties there were no prompts. But since it was an active use, Lin Shen had a sense of it. This critical hit, however, was a passive skill. Lin Shen had never activated it while using flash, strike or gun light before. Perhaps he had activated it while using a normal attack to kill small monsters, but he hadn’t paid attention. After all, small monsters were usually killed with a single shot, leaving no room for reference or comparison. There were also no special effects, unlike the gun light which had visual effects. It really is. 20 times critical hit damage isn’t just an accumulation of damage values, it instantly amplified my gun light by 20 times. That’s why there was such power just now. Lin Chen stared at the grey critical hit entry, lost in thought. That hit just now, the pitch black giant crocodile was instantly killed. Have I touched upon the power to directly kill a lord? What if I were facing a powerful beast beyond a lord? Like a quasi king. The critical hit property had never drawn Lin Chen’s special attention since he obtained it. Because it was uncontrollable. He didn’t expect that the first time he felt its effect, it would bring him such a surprise. but it turns out that it has a cooldown time for triggering. I wonder how long the cooldown is, an hour or a day. The triggering probability was already low, although the effect is impressive, if the cooldown time is too long, it becomes a bit useless. Lin Shen shook his head. Despite the impressive critical hit effect, it was still a skill that relied on luck. Lin Shen was not yet in a position to use it as a trump card however, Lin Shen thought that after he could easily farm potential points in the future, he would spend more potential points to stack up. The critical hit rate. That way, he would be able to control it freely. Lin Chen kicked the body of the pitch black giant crocodile and compared his boot to the creature’s hide. I told you I’d turn you into leather boots, and, I did. Suddenly, Lin Chen’s ears twitched as he heard a whooshing sound from the side. Turning around, he saw a league safety officer sprinting towards him at high speed. It was a grand commander martial artist. All league. Safety officers were grand commanders, while safety officials were the kind of talents that served as instructors. As for the quasi kings, they were stationed at the base. This beast, is dead? The safety officer rushed over. Having run dozens of kilometers in just a few minutes, he had received the information and rushed over without stopping, not even having time to check the information terminal. He had no idea about the subsequent battle situation. He was afraid he would be too late and that all the participants in the D9 area would be wiped out, leading to his accountability. Who would have thought that by the time he arrived, the beast was already dead? There was. Still one participant alive. It’s dead, Lin Chen nodded. What about your teammates? Are they alive? Seeing the beast was dead, the safety officer immediately scanned the area. They’re alive. They’re all safe. Lin Chen nodded in response. Upon hearing this, the safety officer finally let out a sigh of relief and smiled. That’s good. That’s good. How did this beast die? Did an instructor come by just now? Did your teammates move with the instructor? The safety officer seemed to have misunderstood. He was actually asking if the people from Hueguan City and Tenfu City were still alive. Lin Chen’s response was about the two members from Lanfang company being safe. No instructor, no transfer, my teammates didn’t come here. I’m the only one alive here. Lin Chen explained, noticing the safety officer’s misunderstanding. I killed the crocodile. The materials from this beast should be credited to me, I want to make crocodile leather boots. Ignoring the safety officer’s expression, which shifted from shock to disbelief, he added, huh? The safety officer stared blankly at the corpse of the pitch black giant. Crocodile, then looked at Lin Chen, scrutinizing him closely. Finally, he lowered his head to open the information terminal and confirmed the leaderboard once more. Sure enough, all the names of the martial artists from Tianfu City in Hueguan City in this area had turned red. Total annihilation. The safety officer blinked, a hint of complex emotions flashing in his eyes. He had just secured his position. You are. Lin Chen, ranked 15th on the. Leaderboard? After some time farming potential points, Lin Chen’s score had risen to the 15th position. The reason he hadn’t directly broken into the top 10 was that the competitors ahead were also strong, and their entire teams were not weak either, working together. They occupied areas with many beasts, mindlessly harvesting points, which was more efficient than Lin Chen’s lone wolf hunting style. This was undeniable, the overall strength of the participating teams reflected the overall strength of their factions. It wasn’t considered cheating. Lin Chen’s solo performance had already matched that of any participant. He could compete with the top scorer. Shouldn’t it be 14th? On the leaderboard? Lin Chen retorted he had just checked the leaderboard not long ago and he was only 5 points behind the 14th place. Just now, Lin Chen had killed the pitch black giant crocodile, which should have earned him 10 points, surpassing the other. Oh, could it be that the other side just killed a grand commander beast? Lin Chen curiously looked at his information terminal and opened the leaderboard. Ha, that’s strange. Lin. Chen couldn’t help but scratch his forehead, the other side’s points hadn’t increased, but his points for killing the pitch black giant crocodile also hadn’t increased. It seemed like there was a problem with the leaderboard. In the following days, Lin Chen continued to be active in the competition area. He hunted beasts and leveled up without missing a beat. However, Lin Chen also discovered a problem, his leaderboard points seemed to have truly glitched. They weren’t increasing, in the past few days he had killed quite a few elite ferocious beasts and the commander of the ferocious beasts had also taken down two more. Yet, his points did not increase at all. Maybe it’s. Because my personal drone was shattered last time, and I haven’t had a new one replenished since? Without a third party perspective, so no points are added? Lin Shen was somewhat puzzled, but he didn’t care too much. What? He valued most at the Tianmen mountain base was the rapid gain of potential points from the ferocious beasts and the high returns from idling. As for the league points, Liao Lanxin had said before coming that as long as they suppressed the other competing teams in the southwest region, it would be fine. At the start, Lin Chen had wiped out the warriors of the Demon Suppression Army and the War Wolves. A couple of days ago, he had also witnessed the annihilation of a team in Tianfu City. Now, in the entire southwest region, only the Lanfang Company and the Jing Army, along with some warriors, remained. The Jing Army was an ally, and their efficiency in scoring points was far. inferior to Lin Chen’s, making it impossible for them to enter the top 20. Therefore, even if Lin Chen’s points did not increase, it didn’t matter to him. He had no intention of competing for the top 10 or gaining the attention of the elder meetings. He certainly didn’t think about becoming a seed of the human race. Because at this moment, Lin Chen was already a commander-level warrior. Even if he was alone, he had the qualifications to roam freely in the foreign lands without needing to accept others’ investments or tie himself to someone else’s chariot. Previously, relying on the Lanfang company was something Lin Chen had to do during his growth. Now, helping the Lanfang company secure rights and returning the favor was only right. But in the future, Lin Chen was unwilling to easily sell himself. Living freely was quite nice, wasn’t it? However, while Lin Chen thought this way, others did not. Li Xiu and Wan stood with his hands behind his back on a stone peak, gazing from afar at Lin Chen who was barbecuing among the scattered rocks. A look of confusion appeared on his face, what is this kid doing? not increasing points and not asking about the situation back at the base still so eager to kill ferocious beasts is he addicted to just killing them realm commander warrior potential 170 000 cultivation method body refinement technique mastery 0.4 slash 100 enhancement level 5 slash consumption reduction level 3 slash automatic aura slash concealman aura slash no traits combat skill overlord spear technique mastery 0.4 slash 100 flash strike level 4 slash spear light Level 3 Slash Critical Hit Level 2 Slash Spear Like a Swimming Dragon Level 1 Slash No Traits Combat Skill, Lanfang Blade Technique, Great Achievement 5.1 Slash Tan, Crescent Moon Level 3 Slash Flame Blade Level 2 Slash Shattered Star Level 1 Slash No Traits Finally at the Commander Level. Lin Shin bit into a piece of roasted meat from a Commander Level Ferocious Beast, reflecting on his gains during this time. The fifth stage of the body refinement technique is mastery, corresponding to the Commander Realm in martial arts. As expected, the next stage requires a million proficiency to level up. Lin Chen saw this and, although he was mentally prepared, still frowned slightly. Even in the Tian Men. Mountain Battlefield, with the tenfold cultivation boost plus Lin Chen upgrading the body refinement technique enhancement to level 5 for a sixfold return, he could only gain 60 proficiency points in an hour. If he idled for a full day, he would only accumulate 1,800 proficiency points. In 10 days, that would be 18,000 points, and in 100 days, 180,000 points. Relying on idling to train might take 2 years to max out. However, Lin Chen didn’t care. Too much, he could still fill up his potential points. In the future, acquiring potential points would be easier. After all, as Lin Chen’s strength increased, he could venture into more dangerous foreign regions, encountering more ferocious beasts. But there was still one problem. Even in high-risk areas like Tianmen Mountain, where the cultivation rate was tenfold, commander-level ferocious beasts were not everywhere. The same principle applied, the majority were still low-level, then mid-level, and high-level ferocious beasts. These formed the base. Only within the vast number of low-level ferocious beasts could enough elite ferocious beasts emerge. Once the base of elite ferocious beasts grew, commander-level ferocious beasts would start to appear. Without the low-level, there can be no evolution to the high-level. Just like the martial artists of the human race, it is the existing billions of ordinary people that give rise to millions of beginner martial artists, then hundreds of thousands of intermediate martial artists, and finally, high-level martial artists and elite martial artists become exceedingly rare. This is a law of nature. It’s not like a high-level map in a game where all the monsters are high-level. Killing a massive number of intermediate and low-level ferocious beasts doesn’t yield many potential points. For a demand. At the million level, it’s like a drop in the bucket, people are exhausted. Only targeting elites, the leaders of the ferocious beasts, is the most cost-effective approach. Lin Chen planned his future upgrade path. His golden finger had a bug, a downside to being alive. Even the leader level ferocious beasts, the great leaders, and lords are much harder to deal with than ordinary leaders. Even the quasi-king level, Lin Chen felt he couldn’t possibly defeat them now. All of these would fall under the leader realm, and after killing them, he would only gain 10,000 potential points. That’s quite frustrating. It’s too mechanical, he didn’t know how to break it down. These 170,000 potential points. Lin Shen shook his head, unable to make a decision. He originally wanted to extract the fifth characteristic as soon as he upgraded the body refinement technique to perfection, but Lin Shen held back. It was because the pitch black giant crocodile had taught him a lesson. Lin Shen felt it was best to keep some potential points in reserve. Now, Lin Shin was only at the early leader stage, if he encountered a formidable enemy he couldn’t defeat he was sure he could. Add points at any time to enter the great leader realm. Perhaps at a critical moment, it could save his life. Potential points are really never enough. After all, whether it’s the body refinement technique or the overlord spear technique, whether upgrading characteristics or extracting new ones, it all starts at 100,000 potential points. Lin Shin side inwardly, took a bite of ferocious beast meat and couldn’t help but shake his head. He sighed and muttered, if only there were more ferocious beasts, if only there were more leader-level ferocious beasts. Are you addicted to killing ferocious beasts? I know a place where leader-level ferocious beasts are several times denser than here. A voice suddenly interrupted Lin Chen’s self-talk. Lin Chen frowned slightly and turned to look at a large rock not far away. There, a figure slowly emerged from behind the rock. The person was dressed in a white uniform, tall and slender, moving lightly as if carried by a gentle breeze, without any weight. He was a handsome middle-aged man, the kind with a graceful demeanor. His features were striking, his gaze deep, and a hint of a smile played at the corners of his mouth. The whole person exuded an ethereal quality, as if he didn’t belong to this world. He walked slowly towards Lin Chen, each step seeming to tread on Lin Chen’s heartstrings, causing his heartbeat to involuntarily quicken. He was still a powerful figure with unfathomable strength. Just from the aura of his entrance, Lin Chen could conclude that even if he unleashed all his characteristics and triggered it twentyfold. critical hit, he would definitely not be a match for this person. You seem to have noticed me long ago, Li Xunhuan said as he stopped in front of Lin Chen. That shouldn’t be. He looked at Lin Chen, curiosity flickering in his eyes, you’re not surprised at all by my appearance, tell me, how did you notice me? Inside Lin Chen, a storm had already risen. He couldn’t see through the other’s strength, only feeling that the other was unfathomable, like a towering mountain, giving him an indescribable sense of oppression. However, since the other party had appeared in the competition area and Showed no hostility, Lin Shen, though shocked, was not panicked. He speculated that the other party must be a strong figure from Haida’s city. Could it be that king-level expert, Haidafu? Is this the pressure of a king-level expert? Lin Shen thought involuntarily. Just as he had broken through to the leader level, that little bit of pride in his heart had already been swept away, there are heavens beyond heavens. Lin Shen took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart as he looked at the other person, smiled faintly, and said, earlier, I was roasting meat. In the desert. No matter where I hid to roast there would always be fearless beasts coming over, drawn by the smell. He paused, a hint of seriousness in his tone. But just now, I finished eating the roasted. Neat, and I didn’t see a single beast’s shadow. Although I may not be as sensitive as the beasts, I suspect that a presence that frightens them has definitely appeared nearby. Li Xuanzuan was taken aback upon. Hearing this, then quickly relaxed, I see, I thought I had revealed something and you had discovered it. So it was the pressure of the king’s domain that scared the nearby beasts, and you picked up on the clues. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen couldn’t help but shudder. Indeed, the other party was a king. But, uh, may I ask, what is the king’s domain? Perhaps feeling a bit abrupt, Lin Chen changed his tone, oh no. I still want to ask, how should I address you? The king’s domain? Just some tricks of king-level experts, nothing important. You’ll definitely come across this in the future. Li Xiu and Huan didn’t mind Lin Chen’s abrupt inquiry. He not only explained the king’s domain but also immediately introduced himself and directly stated his purpose. My name is Li Xuwenhuang, and I have been entrusted by my master to bring you to the 10. King’s Castle. Lin Chen was taken aback upon hearing this, looking at the other person, huh? What 10 King’s Castle? No one informed me, did you get the wrong person? Li Xuwenhuang smiled and said, your name is Lin. Chen, a martial artist from Lanfang Company. I have already reviewed your information on my way here. You don’t need to introduce yourself, I didn’t get the wrong person. As for the Ten Kings Castle, that’s the term used on this side of the foreign continent. On the side of the wild continent, it’s called the Elder Council of the Hundred Cities Alliance. And my purpose in bringing you there is to participate in the Elder Council’s human seed program. Even my master, King Dao, will personally take you as a disciple. Upon hearing this, Linjin finally couldn’t help but drop the roasted meat in his hand and stand up. This this. This. Are you guys mistaken? I heard that only the top few in the 100 cities league can participate in the human seed program? Only the champion of the league can be accepted as a disciple by the elders? I’m still competing, the final rankings haven’t come out yet. Besides, I haven’t even made it into the top 10. Lin Chen had just been thinking about how he didn’t want to be entangled with any forces, and then, this matter came up. Instinctively, he subconsciously wanted to decline this proposal. So Lin Chen instinctively brought up the rules of the 100 cities league. Li Xuanhuan saw Lin Chen flustered, even wearing a helpless expression. He couldn’t help but laugh. Li Xuanhuan thought Lin Chen was shocked to this extent. He walked over to the campfire, and with a flash of his hand, a small knife appeared. Then he cut a piece of roasted meat from the leg of the beast on the rack and tasted it. Only then did he curiously ask, speaking of which, I was wondering. I’ve actually been at Tianmen Mountain for two days, waiting for you to return to the base. Why do you not find it strange that you haven’t gained any points after killing beasts and you don’t think about returning to the base to ask about the situation? Or do you, plan to hide your skills? And participating in the competition is purely an addiction to killing beasts, not for points or rankings? As Li Xuanzhuang said this, he seemed to come to a realization, a look of enlightenment appearing on his face. Also, your Lanfang company has a history of hiding skills. So you really don’t care about the league, nor about winning or losing rankings, right? Lin Shen stared blankly at the small knife in Li Xuanyuan’s hand. Or rather, he was watching the other person cut the roasted meat. Just now, Lin Shen felt a flash before his eyes, and the small knife appeared in the other person’s hand, he couldn’t see how it had appeared. This level of person truly has something, their methods are unfathomable, the king level warrior in front of him did not carry any obvious weapons. Could this small knife be his main weapon? A flying knife? How strange. Such an obscure weapon and combat technique. Then he heard Li Xuunuan’s inquiry, and his expression froze. Of course not, the Hundred Cities League is a grand event of the alliance. Of course, my company. Cares about it. Lin Shin perhaps felt that although he truly did not care, he shouldn’t casually say he didn’t care. After all, such a grand occasion was being held here. It was said to be organized by the Elder. Council, and the unfamiliar king in front of him was also someone from the Elder Council. So, why am I not getting points for killing fierce beasts? To be honest, this matter is quite urgent, I was just about. to return to the base to ask about it. Lin Chen feigned concern. Li Xuanzuan blanced at Lin Chen and said, it’s been over a week, you should have asked earlier, why are you still preparing? Lin Chen smiled. Awkwardly. This was indeed hard to explain, so he decided not to explain. Fortunately, Li Xuanzuan did not dwell on this but directly explained, your competition eligibility has already been locked by the Elder Council. And your records are the same. The League Preparation Committee does not have the authority to record or view your trajectory and recorded videos so they cannot calculate points. In other words, in a certain sense, you have already been kicked out of the League. Because you were specially recruited by the Elder Council in advance, there is no need to continue competing to prove yourself through points ranking. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen became somewhat anxious. That won’t do. Not to mention the Elder Council’s special recruitment of me. I still have the trust of my teammates and the company to uphold. Lin Chen’s first thought was about the overall score and ranking of the Lan Fang Company. After all, the league also involved the distribution of interests among factions. Hearing this, Li Xiuonuan’s expression became strange as he glanced at Lin Chen. As expected, you and that woman from your Lan Fang Company last time only care about these trivial interests. Don’t worry, I have a general understanding of your situation. Your competitors have all been eliminated early so there are no points or rankings to speak of, which means your current ranking must be ahead of them. Moreover, Li Xiuonuan’s gaze suddenly became profound. Once you truly arrive at the Ten Kings Fortress, you will find that the so-called resources and interests here in the wild continent are nothing. You will realize that what you are striving for and valuing now is somewhat laughable. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s eyes sparkled. The Lan Fang Company’s competition for ranking and voice was to reclaim more mining bases from the Wolf Warriors Company. The ultimate goal was even to reclaim a base city, guarding a permanent passage. Is that nothing? A bit laughable? What does the Ten Kings Fortress really mean? Is it a celestial realm in the sky where once you enter, you disdain all mundane matters? Lin Chen’s expression was somewhat strange. Although he didn’t really want to get involved in any human seed plan or have too much to do with the Elder Council’s Ten Kings, he couldn’t help but feel a bit curious at this moment. He hoped he wouldn’t miss some great opportunity due to his lack of knowledge. So Lin Chen curiously asked, can you elaborate? What makes the Ten Kings Fortress different to the point that it views all? resources in the wild continent as dirt? For example, Li Xuanzuan had already noticed that Lin Chen was not very interested in the Ten Kings fortress itself. He knew that the other party, like the woman from Lan Fong, last time, had a narrow vision and lacked experience. They had some talent and potential but only thought about training and leveling up, then returning to the southwestern region of the wild continent to become a local boss. Such aspirations had nothing to do with greatness, purely lacking ambition. Now that Lin Chen was willing to ask this question, it was still because he was attracted by the resources of the Ten Kings. Fortress. Li Xuanzuan couldn’t help but sigh and explained, for example. The elite-grade alloy material ores that are considered treasures here in the wild continent, aren’t they quite valuable? Isn’t the value of this Bu Yuan grass quite high? Lin Chen nodded. In fact, the Lan Fang Company’s Taizhan Mountain Base, where he had previously worked, primarily mined elite-level alloy materials. In the wasteland, such resource. Points were considered tier 3 resource points for the Lanfang Company, subordinate to the tier 1 iron ore town and coal mine town, and the tier 2 beast battlefields. Li Xiu and Huan continued, elite level. Alloy ores are everywhere on the beast -infested Ming beach outside the Ten Kings fortress. Bu Yuan grass on the Ming beach is also the food for herbivorous beasts, with vast grasslands covered in this level of. Herb. Even higher level Zhu Yuan grass in Xingqianjin can often be seen near the Ten Kings fortress. Zhu Yuan grass in Xingqianjin? A look of confusion flashed in Lin Chen’s eyes, these were new terms to him. He was about to ask what they were, but the words naturally turned into another question, is that all? What else? Of course, there’s more, this is just the basics. A particularly important point is the speed. Of martial arts training. Take the Tianmen Mountain Base as an example, in this beast battlefield, ordinary martial artists can train at 10 times the speed compared to the wasteland. You know this, right? Li. Xiu and Huan asked Lin Chen, who nodded. He was very aware of this because he had a panel and paid special attention to the training ground multiplier. Seeing that Lin Chen understood this, Li Xu and Huan continued, The Ten King’s Fortress is deep within the foreign continent where the source aura is even denser. In the Ten King’s Fortress, the training benefits can be at least 15 times. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen couldn’t deny that a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes. A 15 times training ground. He had to admit this was indeed somewhat attractive to him. However, the light in Lin Chen’s eyes was just a fleeting moment. He suddenly remembered that, first, his current efficiency in training was not as good as gaining potential points from killing monsters and using potential points to enhance his training. Second, even if the foreign continent had a 15 times training ground, Lin Chen had his own concealment techniques. He could gradually increase his strength and slowly delve deeper into the foreign continent by himself. Even if the 15 times. Training ground was dangerous, he could find a place to hide, just like he did in the demon wolf cave. While Li Xiu and Huan was explaining, he kept an eye on Lin Chen’s changing expressions. He clearly saw that when he mentioned the 15 times training ground, Lin Chen was momentarily moved. But then he quickly lost interest. Li Xiu and Huan couldn’t help but feel puzzled. Here he was, a dignified king-level martial artist, coming, with the goodwill of a heavenly king to recruit an elite vice commander. Yet he had to humble himself and explain the benefits. Most importantly, the other party seemed unsatisfied, truly surreal. Li Xiu and Huan frowned and had to pull out his trump card. Of course, the 15 times training ground isn’t the most important thing. What’s more important is that the Ten Kings Fortress is the holy land of martial arts for the entire alliance. You might have just started to touch the commander level as a vice commander and haven’t felt any shackles or bottlenecks yet. But as your strength continues to rise, you’ll clearly feel a fact. The further you go, the harder it is to advance, especially after reaching the king level. Every inch of progress requires a massive amount of resources and comprehensive environmental support. After reaching the king level, you can only continue to advance in the Ten Kings Fortress. Lin Shen blinked, somewhat confused. After reaching the king level, can I only continue to advance in the Ten Kings Fortress? Could you elaborate on what this means? Lin Shen was indeed curious, in his view, wasn’t the martial arts realm just about reaching proficiency and potential points to level up continuously? Why did this martial artist speak of it in such an esoteric manner? Li Xuanyuan said, it’s hard to explain in detail, this is metaphysics. The road after reaching the king level is difficult. I’ve been at the king level for several years. Now, but I’ve been stuck in place. To progress as a king level warrior, one needs resources, luck, opportunities, and various factors to come together. only here at the ten kings fortress can warriors access the refining of king level elixirs the forging of king level weapons and the chance for king level warriors to spar and discuss even the techniques and battle skills can only be perfected by the elders at the heavenly king level which can help warriors go further so after reaching the king level the only place to have a chance for progress in martial arts is at the ten kings fortress so that’s how it is lin shanzai showed deep thought by this point he had basically understood The depths of the Ten Kings Fortress, located in the heart of the foreign continent, provided the best training environment and the most resources, which was fundamental. Moreover, the Ten Kings Fortress itself was the gathering place for the highest combat power warriors of the Southern Alliance. It not only gathered the ten strongest kings of the Hundred Cities Alliance but also the outstanding talents who had emerged from past Hundred Cities competitions. Only here could true strong warriors guide training and impart advanced battle skills and techniques. also sounded like the auxiliary materials above the king level could only be produced and forged here. In other words, the Ten Kings fortress, both in terms of hardware and software, was the holy land of martial arts. For the human race in the wasteland. As for the forces of the Hundred Cities Alliance, even the top ones like Haidu City could only be considered ordinary sections. As for the forces in the southwest region, like the Demon Suppression Army and the Lan Phan Company, they might not even qualify as martial arts sections. They were merely at the level of kindergarten. When Li Xiu and Wan said this, Lin Chen was indeed a bit tempted. He did have the conditions to work in isolation but if he could leverage the platform of the Holy Land of Martial Arts perhaps the safety and security would be better. However, even if he were to go to the Ten Kings Fortress, Lin Chen still had some reservations. At worst, he could treat it as a transaction, giving back as much as he received from the other party. The idea of treating it as a home base was something he would rather avoid. Lin Chen had some strength now and he had worked hard to achieve it. There was no need to sell himself short. Li Xuanzuan, a king-level warrior, was quite perceptive. He glanced at the changing expressions in Lin Chen’s eyes and probably realized that Lin Chen was already somewhat tempted. The previous mindset of returning to the southwest region as a local landlord after learning martial arts might be shattered. Of course, it was still the wealth of the Ten Kings fortress that attracted him. So, Li Xuanzuan seized the moment and pressed, so, how about it? Come with me? We’ll go directly from the foreign continent to the Ten King’s Fortress. Lin Chen, upon hearing this, snapped back to reality and hesitated, aren’t we skipping the competition here? Isn’t the competition just for selecting talents? You’ve already caught the attention. Of two elders, what do you need to participate for? Just come with me. Li Xiu and Huan said matter-of-factly. Lin Chen felt a bit dazed. It seemed that he had participated in two similar competitions in a row, both of which he had been pulled out of Midway. The last time, during the internal training assessment of the Lan Fang company he was also taken out halfway. This time, in the Hundred Cities competition, he was. Receiving the same treatment. This was truly the treatment of a prodigy, directly given a free pass. Wait, I can’t go with you yet. Lin Chen shook his head. Seeing the puzzled look on Li Xuanyuan’s face, Lin Chen. Explained, isn’t there also a purpose of resolving disputes among forces in the competition? The Lanfang company has trained me and I just gained a bit of combat power, I haven’t had the chance to repay their training yet. Although I’d helped the company secure a leading position against rival forces in the competition, it’s still not enough. The combat power level of the company’s warriors hasn’t improved, and they are still at a disadvantage in the competition with other forces. I’ve finally gained some combat power, I need to go back and help the company stabilize its foundation. Li Xiu and Huan showed a helpless expression upon hearing this. I told you, I’ve explained everything to you for so long, and you’re still hung up on that little matter in the southwest region? This trivial distribution of benefits can compare to the great matter. Of the Ten Kings Fortress fighting against the fierce beasts and the myriad clans? Linshin said matter-of-factly, what do you mean by trivial distribution of benefits? You Ten Kings Fortress are used to eating big fish and meat, standing there without feeling any pain. In our barren borderland, we have to fight for every single bun, these are all very important resources. The company treats me well, so of course, I will repay the company before I can think about those great undertakings of fighting against the fierce beasts and the myriad clans. Lin Chen’s words could be considered a blatant rebuttal to the king-level martial artist. However, Li Xuanyuan was not angry, instead, he looked at Lin Chen with a hint of deep meaning. Despite Lin Chen’s much weaker strength compared to Li Xuanyuan, if Lin Chen were to be accepted as a disciple by the blade king, he would become his junior brother. Moreover, Li Xunhuan appreciated Lin Chen’s attitude of wanting to repay the Lan Fang Company. This also proved that Lin Chen was a person with feelings and loyalty. Alright then, it’s just that little matter, I’ll accompany you back to the southwest region. Speaking of which, if you really care so much about the southwest region, about the Lan Fang Company and your friends and family over there, you should go with me to the Ten Kings Fortress. At the Tianmen Mountain Base, in a courtyard, the training ground was filled with flashing blades and swords, and the wind howled. Tian. Wen Tao, bare-chested and sweating profusely, wielded a wolf-head boxing glove that glimmered with a cold light. Each swing carried a heart-pounding pressure. Ever since his subordinates were completely wiped out by Lin Shen, he had vented all his anger on training. However, even in this tenfold training ground, sweating could not quell the rage in his heart. Lin Shen, the young man from the southwest region, had become an inescapable demon in his mind. Tian Wen Tao understood that Lin Shen’s rise was unstoppable. He had already become the greatest threat to the wolf warrior’s company. Because of this, even though all the participating martial artists from the Wolf Warriors had died, Tian Wentao did not leave the Tianmen Mountain Base. He chose to stay here and wait for the competition to end. After the competition, the participants from various forces would have to return to their respective places. At that time, they would not be under the protection of the Alliance and Haidu City. Tian Wentao planned to take action during this process to ambush Lin Chen and eliminate this heart demon. Eliminate this disaster targeting the Wolf Warriors. Just as Tian Wen Tao was feeling restless, a figure rushed into the training ground in a hurry. General Tian. General Tian. It was a. Deputy General from the Demon Suppression Army. His face was pale, and his forehead was covered in sweat, clearly having encountered some urgent matter. What’s the big deal? Why are you in such a hurry? Tian Wen Tao. Stopped his movements and asked unhappily. Could it be that Lin Chen that kid encountered a powerful fierce beast and died inside? A glimmer of expectation suddenly rose in his heart. the deputy general of the demon. Suppression army shook his head and said gravely, you guessed half right. I just received news that the kid indeed encountered a major leader level fierce beast and it was a fierce beast hiding underwater, preparing to advance to the lord level. Upon hearing this, Tian Wintou was overjoyed, so Lin Chen is dead? He couldn’t help but burst into laughter, ha ha ha, truly heaven helps me. Before we even had to take action, he was killed by the fierce beast? The deputy general of the demon suppression army shook his head at Tian Wentao’s reaction, knowing that he was celebrating too early. He took a deep breath to suppress his unease, and said heavily, the one who died is the fierce beast. Lin Chen, with the status of a deputy leader, forcibly killed that fierce beast that was about to advance to the lord level. How is that possible? Tian. Wentao suddenly stood up, his face filled with shock and disbelief as he looked at the deputy general of the demon suppression army. This is impossible. Although the deputy leader has the title of leader, he is. Still within the elite martial artist category. How could an elite martial artist possibly kill a fierce beast that was about to advance to the lord level? This is simply unheard of. Such a thing has never happened. In the entire history of humanity, right? This must be earth-shattering news? The deputy commander of the demon suppression army smiled wryly and nodded. Who says otherwise? The alliance over there probably. Realizes that this matter has too great an impact. Now the leaderboard for Linchen has been blocked, and his battle videos have been sealed off and are not allowed to be leaked. I only found out because I was familiar with an executive from Zhejiang City, and they accidentally let it slip. Upon hearing this, Tian Wentao’s expression changed drastically, and he couldn’t help but take a few steps back, his eyes filled with shock and fear. Is this news true? Absolutely true. The deputy commander of the Demon Suppression Army said firmly, how could I dare to deceive you about such a thing? Tian Wentao fell silent, a storm of emotions rising within him. Lin Shen, that young man from the southwestern region, had actually become this powerful. Tian Wentao took a deep breath, trying hard to calm himself down. The deputy commander of the demon. Suppression army asked heavily, should we still attempt to kill Lin Shen? Or rather, if you, I, and Old Song from Tianfu City join forces, can the three of us really defeat Lin Shen? Upon hearing this, Tian, Wentao did not answer immediately. His gaze flickered, clearly contemplating the matter. The Deputy Commander couldn’t help but smile wryly again, saying, President Tian, I’m not yet at the Grand Commander level, so. I’m not sure. But you are a strong expert who has immersed yourself in the Grand Commander realm for many years. It is rumored that you could break through to the Lord realm at any time. Can you single-handedly? Challenge and easily kill a fierce beast that is about to advance to the Lord level? When Tian Wentao heard the Deputy Commander’s words, he felt as if he had been struck by lightning. Could he really do that? He. asked himself and ultimately had to admit that he could not easily kill. Tian Wentao took a deep breath and made a decision, return, go back to the southwestern region. He understood that Lin Chen was no longer an opponent they could easily deal with. Continuing to attempt to kill Lin Chen now might even risk being counter-killed by him. Lin Chen had already grown up. It was a typical rise of a prodigy. The first time he saw Lin Chen, he was just a little pawn that could be easily crushed. At that time, Tian Wentao didn’t even bother to take action against Lin Chen, constrained by the alliance’s rules. The second time he saw Lin Chen, he had already become a threat that Tian Wentao could feel. It was during that incident outside Haida City when Tian Wentao was prepared to take action himself, but was interrupted. The third time, Lin Chen had grown to a terrifying level that even Tian Wentao felt uncertain facing. Even now, Tian Wentao could only think about quickly returning to Wolf City, back to the Wolf Base, with the many warriors under his command. The defensive fortifications, the home ground, and sheer numbers, he felt a bit of safety. As for how to deal with Lin Chen, that would have to be discussed thoroughly with the Demon Suppression Army from Tian Gui. City in the Grass Shu Corps from Tianfu City After returning, Tian Wentao felt that even if Lin Chen was a prodigy, he couldn’t possibly take on an entire city alone. Besides, he shouldn’t openly tear apart the face of the city guarded by the forces. That would violate the alliance’s rules and the spirit of the elders meeting. As for Lin Chen, since he was with Li Xuanzuan, withdrawing from the competition was relatively easy. There was no need to inform anyone, he directly left the competition area and returned to Tianmen Mountain, then passed through the Tianmen Mountain passage back to the wild continent. He didn’t even need to glance at the checkpoints. The elders meeting representatives were, after all, the rulemakers of the league, so there were no rules for them. Jiang Yi briefly received Lin Chen and conveyed a piece of information. He said that Tianwen Tao had stayed at Tianmen Mountain for a while and then hurriedly left, seemingly pondering something unfavorable for Lin Chen. Lin Chen didn’t care upon hearing this, he had come back this time, to bring misfortune to Tianwen Tao. Conspiracies and schemes were irrelevant, he just needed to break through with strength, Lin Chen first contacted Lialanxin, but there was no response. He thought that she must, be with the team from Sanyang City, pushing the border beasts into the other continent, making communication difficult, so he didn’t dwell on it. He decided to return to the southwestern region first, perhaps by the time Liao Lanxin finished her business and came back, Lin Chen would have sorted everything out and could give her a surprise. After making the decision, Lin Chen glanced at Li Xiu and Wan with some annoyance. Um, what should I call you, Li Wangja? I have some matters to handle at home. Where is your Ten Kings fortress? Send me a location. Once I finish what I’m doing, can I come find you myself? This guy insisted on going with him, which left Lin Chen feeling somewhat helpless. Some of the things he needed to do next might not align with the spirit and values of the elder. Counsel. It was a bit of a hindrance. You can call me Li Wangja for now, that’s fine. But in the future, just call me Li Shixiung, once you become a disciple under the master. Li Xiuen Huan explained. The task given to me by Master Tao Tian Wang is to bring you over, so of course, I have to personally take you to him. Lin Xin showed a troubled expression and said, but with you following me, some things will be inconvenient. Li Xiu and Huan shot Lin Shen a glance, what’s inconvenient about it? Those things you need to handle. Do I not know what you want to do? It’s no bother, I won’t say a word. Just pretend I don’t exist. Lin Shen blinked intentatively. Said, I’m going to kill Tian Wentao and I even want to wipe out the war wolf company? Isn’t that strictly prohibited for you, people from the elder council? You really don’t care? Li Xiu and Huan rolled his eyes. You low-level forces just love to fight and kill. Over these trivial interests. When you just mentioned going back to the southwestern region, I knew it was about this petty matter. Go ahead and fight, I really can’t be bothered. But you should be careful, if you get killed while fighting, I won’t step in to save you. Just consider it that the master misjudged you, you’re not cut out for this, and he lost a potential disciple. Li Xiu and Huan made it clear that he wouldn’t participate in the low-level struggles nor lean towards Lin Chen’s side. He was completely an observer. Lin Chen had no reason to chase him away, so he could only accept having an extra king as a shadow. After leaving the Tianmen mountain base, Lin Chen didn’t wait for Huolianqing in Guaru. Lin Chen had the privilege to withdraw from the competition, but they were still participating and earning points normally. He had already advised them not to take risks, even if they won. So he didn’t care about them. Lin Chen found the microbus and driver from when they set off, preparing to head back. It was then that Li Xuanhuan stopped him and shook his head. Ha, aren’t we taking the car? Lin Chen was somewhat surprised and looked at Li Xuanhuan in confusion. Of course not, how fast can a car go? Li Xuan-Huan said matter-of-factly. Or is there a secret high-speed rail line or even flight route reserved by the Elder Council? Lin-Chan asked eagerly. No, but we’ll walk back, walking is faster than driving. Li Xuan-Huan’s words left Lin-Chan dumbfounded. Lin-Chan certainly knew that a martial artist could travel faster on foot than by car, but running at full strength consumed a lot of energy. Moreover, even elite martial leaders couldn’t maintain a speed of over 200 yards all the time. So, vehicles could change drivers without stopping, and even at an average speed of over 100 yards, it would still be much faster overall than walking. Alright, since you have nothing to do here, let’s go. Li Xu and Huan saw the look of confusion on Lin Chen’s face but didn’t explain. Further. Instead, he reached out and patted Lin Chen on the shoulder. Then Lin Chen felt a tremendous force lift him up, and he was taken off running at. Full speed, the two figures suddenly vanished from their spot, transforming into a fleeting shadow racing along the road. This shadow even seemed to hover above. The road. Every hundred meters, it would drop down to touch the ground, then bounce back up to advance another hundred meters. I. Lin Chen was about. To exclaim that this speed was probably close to four or five hundred yards, comparable to a high-speed train at full throttle. But as soon as he opened his. Mouth, he was filled with wind and couldn’t speak. Lee. Lin Chen turned his head again, trying to avoid the direct blast of wind, but still failed to. Speak. Seeing this, Li Xuanzuan placed his right hand on Lin Chen and a small knife appeared in his left hand. A faint blade light appeared before the two, cutting through the oncoming wind. Only then did Lin Chen feel the pressure lessened significantly, allowing him to at least speak. What kind of play is this? Isn’t this consumption too great? Lin Chen asked in confusion, with Li Xuanzuan’s ability to reach such terrifying speeds while maintaining the blades. wind-cutting effect, and most importantly, carrying another person, Lin Chen felt he was being passively dragged along without exerting any effort himself. This is the basic play of a king-level warrior, some small techniques to manipulate the wind and break through the air. You haven’t reached this step yet. Once you do, you’ll naturally be able to play like this. Otherwise, do you think I could have rushed over from the Ten Kings Fortress in such a short? Time. Li Xiu and Huan explained. This consumption isn’t too much, can you maintain this speed for a long time? Lin Chen pressed on. He had just broken through to the commander level not long ago and hadn’t yet tested how fast he could go at full speed. However, Lin Chen had a rough idea of his overall improvement. He judged that his maximum speed was probably between 200 and 300 yards, but to maintain that speed, even with his energy-saving traits, he could only sustain it for one or two hours at most. Not to mention that Li Xuinhuan was able to run back to the southwestern region like this while carrying someone with him. Lin Chen felt his worldview shatter, it was completely beyond his understanding. Perhaps because Lin Chen was about to become Li Xiuenhuang’s junior. Brother, Li Xiuenhuang didn’t hesitate to explain these basic martial arts concepts to him. After all, if they truly became family in the future, it might still be Li Xiuenhuang who would teach him. Before reaching the commander realm, the growth from practicing martial arts is all about physical quality, and the direct perception of combat power is how much strength one can exert with a wave of the hand. You must understand this, right? Lin Chen nodded, it was. Indeed as Li Xu and Huan said. In the early stages, warriors were judged by the size of their strength, although different combat techniques would provide various enhancements, even effects like light. But the foundation was strength. However, strength exists within a warrior’s body, within the limbs and bones, filling every cell. Originally, it is something invisible and intangible. Generally speaking, in the later stages of elite warriors, the strength that can. be exerted from a small human body exceeds 10,000 pounds. This itself is a manifestation that goes against the laws of nature. So strength also. Has a limit, it cannot grow endlessly. It will mutate, transforming into another form of existence, liquefying like blood, becoming a visible intangible presence within the body. We usually call it Yuanli, or Marshal Yuan. This change begins to appear from the commander realm, you are still a deputy. Commander now, but once you become a commander, you’ll be able to feel it. Perhaps finding the explanation of these basic concepts a bit dull, Li Xiuan Huan glanced at Lin Chen, unwilling to say too much. The last sentence implied that he would understand once he reached that level. Lin Chen was taken aback by this and looked at him with a hint of meaning. He had already advanced to the commander realm. Could it be that Li Xiuan Huan couldn’t see it, and only higher-level elders could? This thought flashed away, and Lin Chen began to carefully check his body’s condition. As a newly promoted commander, he wasn’t yet. Very familiar with his own body, after pondering for a long time, he still didn’t see anything different. The energy, liquefied like blood. Lin Chen. Frowned, carefully sensing. Got it. Lin Chen immersed himself in a mysterious realm, as if he had touched a door leading to a brand new world. A certain. Mysterious power within him awakened, guiding him to open a special perspective similar to inner vision. He saw the secrets inside his body, witnessing the. Intricate and complex structure, as if crafted by a divine hand. He saw his limbs and bones, the extraordinary meridians and even the minute capillaries, as small as every single cell, all clearly presented in his consciousness. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! He clearly heard the strong and powerful beating of his heart, like the sound of war drums. The deep red blood, thick and hot, flowed like a never-ending river of lava surging through the strong arteries, rushing to every corner of his body. The blood contained rich oxygen and energy delivered to every cell through the intricate network of meridians and Capillaries, providing the power for survival and activity. Lin Shen realized that this was the basic way in which the human body, and all living beings, relied on to survive and utilize energy. The blood, rich in energy and oxygen, was like efficient fuel, driving the human body, this incredibly precise internal combustion engine. Every breath, every heartbeat, was a transformation and release of energy, propelling life to keep running and unleashing powerful strength. However, this power was usually hidden within the body, not directly perceivable. But at this moment, Lin Chen clearly felt it, in his blood that, flowed like a rushing river. At the same time, Lin Chen also saw some tiny light spots, like stars in the night sky, flickering with a faint yet dazzling glow. These light spots were few in number but contained immense energy, they flowed with the blood, ultimately reaching every cell in the body. Lin Chen was, astonished to discover that when these light spots touched the cells, those originally calm cells seemed to be infused with vitality, beginning to cheer and, eagerly absorb the light spots, becoming more active and stronger. A sudden realization surged in Lin Shen’s heart, he didn’t need anyone to explain, he already knew that these light spots were the liquefied energy that Li Xuanzuan had just mentioned. They were the martial essence, the primordial force. Is this the reason for the leap in strength after breaking through to the commander realm? Before, I only felt a significant improvement, but I really hadn’t paid attention to this point, Lin Shen thought to himself. In this way, just having reached the commander realm, the light spots and the blood are still quite sparse. If the higher the realm, the denser the light spots become, eventually forming a liquid river similar to blood? Lin Chen couldn’t help but ponder. With this thought, Lin Chen’s expression shifted. Consume 1000 potential points to increase body refinement technique proficiency by 1000. He added. Some points to the proficiency of the technique. Although it wasn’t much compared to the million proficiency upgrade requirement, Lin Chen still noticed. It’s. With the infusion of 1000 proficiency, the starry dots in the blood increased a bit. This was a manifestation of the progress in energy liquefaction. Consume 1000 potential points to increase overlord spear technique proficiency by 1000. After studying, Lin Chen thought for a moment and infused another. 1000 proficiency into the combat skill. There was no particular reason for this, it was just a bit of obsessive compulsive behavior, hoping for the combat. Skills progress to synchronize? Regarding the study of primordial force, Lin Chen already had a preliminary understanding. Each tiny point of primordial. Force brought a leap in improvement for the martial artist. It was like replacing a coal-burning steam engine with an oil-burning internal combustion engine. The fuel had been updated. If all the fuel were replaced, allowing martial artists to no longer rely on blood to provide energy, such martial artists would surely be terrifying. Starting from the commander realm, the primordial force begins to evolve within the martial artist’s body. What happens when all the primordial force is liquefied? Lin Chen couldn’t help but ask again. Since Lin Chen took the initiative to inquire, Li Xuanyuan didn’t hold back and explained, if all your energy is successfully liquefied, then you become a king -level warrior, just like me. A warrior at that level is full of energy, and doesn’t care about the consumption of traveling at our current level. Throughout the training process of warriors in this grand realm, it is a continuous process of using auxiliary materials and martial arts to forge the body, liquefying all their energy into elemental power. Therefore, king-level warriors. are also referred to as elemental power warriors. Elemental power warriors are brimming with elemental power, and their applications of elemental power are endless, easily performing techniques like flying and breaking the wind. More powerful elemental power warriors can even comprehend the technique of suppressing an area with elemental power, creating an elemental power domain. This is what is commonly referred to as the king’s domain. Oh, these. Things you can only understand after your energy has liquefied into elemental power. If you ask me now, even if I am willing to share, it would be of no use. Li Xu and Huan seemed to anticipate Lin Chen’s inquiry about the king’s domain and preemptively set a warning. Although he wasn’t exerting himself while traveling, it was still easier to avoid talking during the journey. Lin Chen’s face turned awkward and he felt embarrassed to press further. The two of them continued on their way, like a gust of wind, across the wilderness. They had already strayed from the road. The roads left over from the old era were not straight. Even these highways required some detours to reach the cities along the way. And with Li Xuanyuan’s elemental power breaking through the air, he didn’t need a road, walking in a straight line through the wilderness was the fastest path. The straight line distance from Haidu City to the southwestern region was at least 7 or 8 thousand kilometers, and driving would make it even farther. When Lin Chan and the others traveled there, they had taken nearly half a month without stopping. But with Li Xuanyuan leading Lin Chan back, it only took two days. This was after Li Xiu and Huan had stopped to rest for half a day. Lin Chen was already somewhat shocked and numb to this speed. Who would understand? Being supported by a middle-aged man, he experienced the feeling of riding a high-speed train. It was like a trackless train, a true form of ground-hugging flight. Along the way, it felt as if they were clearing pads through mountains and building bridges over water. If there were tall thorns and bushes in their way, they were directly shredded by the blade aura. If they encountered a wider body of water, like rivers or lakes, they simply skimmed over it, leaving only a ripple on the surface. Lin Chen even saw Li. Xuanzuan take him through a desolate wilderness. Ahead, there was a wild beast that seemed to be a vice commander level. Just as Lin Chen was pondering how to collect those 1,000 potential points, the beast was directly smashed by Li Xuanzuan. Smashed. His small knife emitted a faint blade aura, directly shredding a 5 or 6 meter tall mutated leopard cat into pieces. blood and flesh were blown away by the blade wind. Li Xunhuan’s expression remained unchanged, as if he had just brushed past ordinary bushes and thorns, Lin Chen couldn’t help but click his tongue in amazement. As Lin Chen watched the outline of the Jingjun, Khor’s Tianning city building’s approach and then recede from view, Li Xunhuan finally stopped, bringing Lin Chen to a small hillside. He pointed to a fork in the road below, where do you wanna go? The fork split into two paths, one towards Battle Wolf City and the other towards Lanfang building. Earlier, Li XuanHuan had rushed ahead with Lin Chen but upon reaching the destination, he still needed to ask where the main person wanted to go. At first, Lin Chen didn’t understand Li XuanHuan’s meaning. He raised his wrist a glance at the electronic map on his information terminal before realizing. He withdrew his gaze from the map and looked down at the fork in the road, lost in thought. Lin Chen wanted to check out the Ten Kings Fortress. However, he understood. From Li XuanHuan’s implication that if he went to the Ten Kings Fortress, he would most likely have to stay there. continuing to practice martial arts and, furthering his studies there felt akin to leaving home to attend university in a distant place. It meant that Lingshan would have less contact with the, in the future, and he might not have the opportunity to return to the southwestern region at all. The Ten Kings Fortress had no passage connecting it to, it was a human fortress isolated deep in a foreign land, without reaching the level of a king-level martial artist crossing tens of thousands of, kilometers in a foreign land was still quite difficult and time-consuming. Therefore, before Lin Chen went to the Ten Kings fortress, he needed to settle his dusty ties. He had to handle the matters concerning the Lan Fang Company on the side before he could set off on his journey with peace of mind. Just looking at the rivalry between the Battle Wolf Company and the Lan Fang Company before the league started, Lin Chen felt uneasy about leaving without completely resolving the Battle Wolf Company issue. He felt indebted to the Lan Fang Company for their support. Thus, Lin Chen’s return this time was undoubtedly to deal with Tian Wentao and eliminate the Battle Wolf Company. At the very least, he needed to take down the upper echelons of the Battle Wolf Company and help the Lan Fong Company reclaim Lan Fong City. Now, the problem lay before Lin Chen. Clearly, he didn’t have much time to ponder, wasting time was not an option. He couldn’t afford to slowly lay out his plans and gradually erode the opponent’s strength. Li Xiuan Huan seemed to be in a hurry, always following, closely behind Lin Chen. Now, Lin Chen had two choices. He could return to the Lanfang headquarters, although Liao Lanxin hadn’t returned yet, he could still call Liao Xingxin and others. He could bring the Lanfang Company’s forces and directly surround the Battle Wolf Company. Alternatively, Lin Chen could go alone without bringing anyone. He could charge in by himself and take out the upper echelons of the Battle Wolf Company, allowing Liao Xingxin and the others to come in and take over the territory. When Lin Chen was the deputy commander, he had already killed the pitch black giant crocodile. Now, as the true commander, his strength had transformed into liquidized elemental power. He was confident that he could face the lord and be invincible. Even if the lord came, it would be a 50 -50 chance. If it dragged on a bit longer he would trigger a critical hit and the lord would have to suffer the consequences. Then let’s go directly to the battle wolf company. Lin Chen thought to himself. He also had another consideration, Li Xiuan Huan was following him. And although he had stated in advance that he wouldn’t interfere, Lin Chen felt it was a form of insurance. Even if there were real dangers, Li Xiu and Huan would definitely not stand by and watch him fall. Otherwise, why would a king-level martial artist be so idle, following him all the way from such a distance? So Lin Chen felt that charging into the wolf’s den alone was the best approach. The mid -to-lower level strength of the Lan Fang Company was indeed inferior to that of the battle wolf company, bringing them into a large-scale battle might even lead to casualties. As Lin Chen pondered, weighing the pros and Consta make a choice, suddenly, a rugged vehicle sputtered in puffed black smoke as it drove up from the foot of the mountain, turning directly towards the Battle Wolf Company after passing a fork in the road. Lin Chen squinted and glanced at the off-road vehicle emblazoned with the wolf head emblem feeling. It looked somewhat familiar. Isn’t this a coincidence? Isn’t this fate? Isn’t this Tian Wentao’s vehicle? Lin Chen suddenly exclaimed. Previously, outside Haida City, Tian Wentao had blocked Lin Chen’s minibus with this very car. Lin Chen’s expression turned to one of realization. Although Tian Wentao had set off from Haida City a few days earlier, he had taken the road by car while Lin Chen had flown in on the King -level vehicle. Unexpectedly, Lin Chen had arrived first at the doorstep. Is that the urgent matter you needed to handle upon your return? Li Xuanzhuan also spotted the off -road vehicle at the foot of the mountain, then glanced at Lin Chen’s expression and guessed. Yes. Lin Chen nodded, then looked seriously at Li Xuanzhuan. So that’s Tian Wentao. from the Battle Wolf Company. Can I take action now and kill him? Lin Chen asked cautiously. Tian Wintao was the president of the Battle Wolf Company, a major force in the southwestern region and a member of the Hundred Cities Alliance. Li Xunhuan was a member of the Elder Meeting of the Hundred Cities Alliance. Thus, Lin Chen had to ask this question at this moment. The Hundred Cities Alliance prohibited its members from fighting privately, a rule issued by the Elder Meeting.Li Xunhuan’s eyes flickered at the words. He did not respond to Lin Chen but turned away, looking towards the other side of the small hill. He. No longer glanced in the direction of Tian Wentao’s off-road vehicle. It seemed that the scenery on the other side of the hill was particularly appealing. Drawing his attention. Noticing that Lin Chen had yet to react, Li Xuanyuan couldn’t help but cough again. Cough, cough. I am only responsible for following. The master’s instructions to bring you back to the Ten Kings fortress. Other matters have nothing to do with me. This was not a hint, it was I. Clear statement. Seeing this, a smile appeared on Lin Chen’s face as he drew out the silver tiger short gun with a swift motion. With a click, the silver. Tiger long gun was assembled, and then Lin Chen’s gaze towards the off-road vehicle changed. His pupils seemed to contract into the shape of gunfire, and a. Fierce battle intent ignited within him. Hmm. Even someone as strong as Li Xunhuan was drawn to Lin Chen’s transformation, unable to help but feel a slight. Stir. This is the realm of a commander. The momentum far exceeds that of an ordinary commander -warrior. Li Xuanzuan muttered as he looked at the empty spot where Lin Shen should have been, now transformed into a fleeting shadow, pouncing down the mountain like a fierce tiger. In Tian Wentao’s off-road vehicle, it was still Tian Wentao and the Little Wolf Cubs when they set off for Haidu City. On the way back, it became Tian Wentao, the Demon Suppression Army, and the Vice Captain of the Grass Shu Corps, along with a driver. Because the Little Wolf Cubs could not return, the two Vice Captains of the Demon. Suppression Army and the Grashu Corps had been invited by Tian Wentao to join him in visiting the War Wolf Company. They claimed it was to discuss how to face the rise of the Lan Fang Company. The main agenda was to strategize on how to unite and eliminate Lin Chen, thereby crippling the Lan Fang Company in one fell swoop. However, in reality, Tian Wentao had a persistent uneasy intuition. He always felt that something bad was going to happen. His previous conflict with the Lan Fang Company had been too extreme. He had offended Lin Chen terribly, and now seeing Lin Chen rise, he feared Lin Chen would retaliate. So he had these two henchmen return with him to hold the fort for a while, planning slowly. Having two people act as bodyguards would provide more strength. In numbers. Tian, aren’t you being a bit too cautious? Now that we are back in the southwest region, there’s really no need to be so tense. The vice-captain of the demon suppression army glanced back at Tian Wento in the back seat, noticing his serious expression, and spoke up. Exactly, R3. Families Tianfu City, Tiangui City, and War Wolf City are all interconnected. As for the Lan Fang Company, even if Lin Chen displays combat power comparable to a great commander, so what? Does he dare to openly confront our three families in this territory of the southwest region? The vice-captain of the Grass Shu Corps also chimed in. They did not dare to act against Lin Chen outside Haidu City, fearing a counterattack. But back in the southwest region, they found it hard to believe that Lin Chen would dare to openly confront the united front of the three families. the leaders of the Demon Suppression Army, and the Grass Shu Corps were all warriors of the Lord level. Hearing this, Tian Wentao shook his head. Lin Shan’s rise is too sudden, it is a variable. This matter is filled with an eerie feeling, giving me a very bad vibe. We should. Just as Tian Wentao was halfway through his sentence, his brow suddenly furrowed, and his ears twitched. Not good. Tian Wentao’s expression changed drastically, and he immediately raised his right fist and struck the roof of the off-road vehicle. Boom. Lin Chen’s mind stirred, and the vast source power within him surged forth like a floodgate opening, flooding into his limbs and bones. He activated the characteristic of the gun like a swimming dragon, his figure transforming into a silver lightning bolt as he dove down the slope. The speed was so fast that it was difficult for the naked eye to capture, as if it were a thunderbolt tearing through space, disappearing in an instant. A commander-level warrior running at full speed already surpassed ordinary vehicles, and Lin Chen was among the best. In just a few breaths, he caught up to The off-road vehicle that Tian Wintou was in E Lin Chen’s gaze was like a torch, locking onto his target. He lightly tapped the tip of his foot on a massive rock by the roadside and his whole body soared into the air like an arrow released from a bow, shooting straight towards the sky. Strike! Lin Chen whispered. In his heart, his figure accelerating once more, transforming into a silver streak of light as he dove towards the off -road vehicle. The momentum was. Akin to the terminal attack of a hypersonic missile traveling at over 20 Mach, locking onto the target, precise strike, unstoppable. Tian Wentao sat inside the vehicle, discussing with the deputy commander of the Demon Suppression Army and the deputy commander of the Grass Shoe Brigade how to ambush Lin Chen, when he suddenly felt an intense sense of crisis wash over him. He jerked his head up and, through the car window, saw the silver light descending from the sky, his pupils contracting sharply. Not good! Tian Wentao exclaimed, but it was already too late. Boom! A deafening explosion erupted as Lin Chen’s. Silver tiger spear, wielding unmatched power, smashed down onto the roof of the off-road vehicle. The vehicle exploded instantly, turning into a sky full of debris, flames, and thick smoke, engulfing everything around. Tian Wentao reacted quickly. At the moment of the explosion, he raised his gauntlet and threw a punch to resist, clumsily escaping from the center of the blast. He stood amidst a sea of fire, his clothes tattered, hair disheveled. The wolf headed. Gauntlet on his hand had the wolf eyes flickering, as if they could extinguish at any moment. He looked up at Lin Chen, who stood not far away, holding the silver spear, his eyes filled with shock and anger. Lin Chen. Tian Wentao gritted his teeth and shouted, his voice filled with hatred and murderous intent. The deputy commander of the Grass Shu Brigade also crawled out from the wreckage of the explosion, his body covered in wounds, clothes in tatters, looking utterly disheveled. He stared at Lin Chen in terror, disbelief filling his eyes. He could never have imagined that Lin Chen’s strength was so terrifying. Meanwhile, the deputy commander of the demon suppression army did not escape this calamity. He was directly pinned to the seat by Lin Chen’s spear. Light, his body torn apart by the terrifying energy, turning into a mist of blood that dissipated into the air. Lin Chen’s initial target was actually Tian. Wentao in the back seat. The spear light was slightly deflected by Tian Wentao’s punch, and Lin Chen hadn’t expected to kill all three with one strike, so. He turned the spear and pinned the deputy commander of the demon suppression army instead. You, you. Tian Wentao pointed at Lin Shen, his finger, trembling, but he couldn’t utter a word. He could never have imagined that Lin Shen would dare to attack him in broad daylight. He also never expected Lin Shen to possess such terrifying strength. Taking on three opponents, not only did he kill the deputy commander of the Demon Suppression Army, but he also left the other two in utter disarray. Lin Shen, you actually dared to openly attack me, assassinating a member of the alliance. Tian Wentao managed to say after. A long pause. You assassinate me, and I assassinate you, what’s so abnormal about that? Lin Chen replied with a hint of amusement. Even if you performed excellently in the Hundred Cities League, you should seek your rights through the alliance’s judgment. In the end, what should be returned to the Lan Fong? Company will eventually come back to you. Why must you tear your face like this, openly violating the rules of the Hundred Cities Alliance? Tian Wentao shouted again. When you wanted to kill me, you disregarded the rules of the Hundred Cities Alliance. Now that I want to kill you, you bring it up as. A shield, how ridiculous. Lin Chen shook his head at his words. Tian Wentao. After killing your wolf cub, you were supposed to stay at the Tianmen Mountain. Base and absurd. Were you planning to do anything to ambush me? Hearing that I killed the pitch black giant crocodile, you fled in a panic, desperately. Rushing back to your lair. Were you worried that if you tried to ambush me, I would counterattack? Lin Chen’s voice was cold and merciless, as if it. Came from the judgment of hell. Since that’s the case, we have nothing more to say. You know I will kill you. Let’s settle this grudge once and for all. Lin Shen declared, unwilling to waste another word with Tian Wentao, Lin Shen stood beside the burning wreckage of a car, holding the silver tiger spear. Like a god of death, exuding it chilling pressure. His cold gaze pierced through Tian Wentao’s heart like a sharp sword, plunging him into an icy abyss. A dense aura of killing intent emanated from Lin Shen, enveloping Tian Wentao in a suffocating mist. Tian Wentao knew that it was too late to say anything. Lin Chen’s murderous intent was resolute. Song Yi. No matter how powerful this kid is, he only possesses the combat strength of a Grand Commander, and he. Absolutely cannot surpass a lord. And I am also at the Grand Commander level. You distract him for me. When I find the opportunity, I will kill him. Tian. Wentao turned to the Vice Commander of the Straw Sandal Brigade, speaking urgently. He understood that relying solely on his own strength, he could not. defeat Lin Chen, only by joining forces could they have a glimmer of hope. Hearing this, Song Yi, the vice commander of the Straw Sandal Brigade, also grasped the situation and nodded, preparing to respond to Tian Wen Tao. Suddenly, a silver flash darted past in front of him. Song Yi felt a chill in his throat, followed by a sharp pain radiating from it. He wanted to speak but found he could not make a sound. In disbelief, he looked down and saw a silver spear tip, piercing through his throat. Blood dripped slowly from the spear tip. Terror and despair filled Song Yi’s eyes as his body slowly collapsed. With a thunderous sound, his head exploded at that moment, splattering red and white onto Tian Wentao’s face. Lin Shen’s movements were too fast. So fast that Tian Wentao didn’t even see how he struck, Song Yi had already become a cold corpse. Yu, Tian Wentao looked at Lin Shen in horror, feeling for the first time the threat of death. He couldn’t gauge just how strong Lin Shen’s combat power was, but he knew that even if he exerted all his strength, he could not so easily. Kill Song Yi. Lin Shen’s strength far exceeded his. Little thief. You go too far. Tian Wenta roared his wolf head gauntlets erupting with dazzling flames. Like two burning stars. He understood that he had no way to retreat at this moment. Only by going all out, risking everything for survival could he have a. Chance. He no longer hesitated, his figure turning into a blur as he lunged fiercely at Lin Shen. Tian Wenta roared like an enraged beast, charging at. Lin Shen with flames of fury. His speed was incredibly fast and in the blink of an eye, he was in front of Lin Chen, swinging the wolf head gauntlets down. Hard towards Lin Chen’s head, Lin Chen sidestepped effortlessly, easily dodging Tian Wen Tao’s attack. At the same time, the silver tiger spear in his hand. Struck out like a venomous snake, aiming directly for Tian Wen Tao’s chest. Tian Wen Tao retreated sharply, narrowly avoiding Lin Chen’s strike. A flicker of. Shot crossed his eyes, Lin Chen’s speed and strength far exceeded his imagination. The two exchanged blows, each strike fierce, engaging in a breathtaking battle on the desolate wasteland. The wolf-head gauntlets clashed with the silver tiger spear, producing deafening roars. Sparks flew, and the wind howled, as if threatening to tear the very heavens apart. The two seemed evenly matched, hard to distinguish between them. However, only the two engaged in battle. Could feel the subtle differences. With each attack, Tian Wentao poured all his strength into it, his energy surging like a tide. He still hoped for a miracle. Through sheer force. One force can break 10,000 methods, risking everything for survival, carving out a path to life. He aimed to create a miracle, through sheer effort. However, Lin Chen always managed to effortlessly neutralize his attacks. His movements appeared casual, yet each strike was perfectly timed, dissipating Tian Wentao’s power into nothingness. As the battle continued, Tian Wentao’s breathing grew increasingly rapid, and beads of sweat began to form on his forehead. His energy consumption had begun to exceed his recovery speed. His movements gradually became sluggish, the realm of the grand. Commander is merely halfway through the process of liquefying one’s elemental power. It is far inferior to a king whose entire elemental power is liquefied, allowing for a continuous output. Yet Lin Chan remained calm. His breathing was still steady and his movements remained fluid. Although his elemental power was not as liquefied as Tian Wentao’s, Lin Chan had the advantage of reduced consumption, and with the spear like a swimming dragon, his combat skills overwhelmed Tian Wentao. Lin Chen’s elemental power seemed boundless, showing no signs of exhaustion. In terms of pure strength, he’s still a bit weaker than the pitch black giant crocodile. But after all, he is a human warrior, enhanced by boxing techniques, making his moves sharper and more evasive than those of ferocious beasts. Lin Chen still had the leisure to assess Tian Wentao’s strength. Although he hadn’t taken down his opponent in a short time, Lin Chen was not in a hurry. The spear like a swimming dragon had 10 minutes of effective time, and this was only 3 or 4 minutes in. There was still. Time to play. Apart from the first strike that killed the deputy commander of the demon suppression army and the second strike that killed the deputy commander. Of the grass shoe legion which utilized the flash strike and gunlight, Lin Chen had not used these two traits again after several rounds of combat. With Tian Wentao. Relying solely on the exquisite skills of the overlord spear technique and the enhancement of the spear like a swimming dragon, he fought. Evenly with his opponent. No, strictly speaking, it was Tian Wentao who was panting while Lin Chen remained unruffled. there was indeed a difference in there. States, Tianwen Tao was at a disadvantage. Lin Shen deduced that Tianwen Tao was about as strong as the previous Pitch Black Giant Crocodile, and before Lin, Shen officially advanced to the Grand Commander realm he had nearly died when facing the Pitch Black Giant Crocodile, if it hadn’t been for triggering a critical hit. So Lin Shen had also discovered that his strength had greatly increased after officially advancing. This was the enhancement from liquefying elemental power. Even if it was just sparse starlight in the blood, the leap in strength was qualitative. Lin Chen. Tian Wentao suddenly shouted. Loudly. Let’s talk. Aren’t you just trying to gain benefits for the Lan Fong company? I’ll give you everything, all of it. We don’t need to fight to the. Death. Lin Chen strolled leisurely, while Tian Wentao grew anxious. After all, Lin Chen appeared to be a rather sinister figure. Faced with Lin Chen at. This moment, Tian Wentao felt no chance of victory, only endless regret. Regret for provoking such a being. He wanted to negotiate terms to cut his losses. And survive, believing that as long as the green mountains remained he wouldn’t worry about firewood. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen shook his head and thrust his spear forward. He no longer wished to waste another word. Lin Chen. Tianwen Tao once again blocked, dodging to the side, cold sweat pouring from his forehead, gasping for breath. I am the Grand Commander, the leader of a faction, a member of the Hundred Cities Alliance. Although I am the least. significant leader in the southwestern region, the most overlooked member, I still have a position. If you really kill me, aren’t you worried about the alliance’s wrath? Tian Wentao was still making a final struggle. After all, in the Hundred Cities Alliance, every Grand Commander warrior was considered a backbone force. Killing a human Grand Commander would indeed, in a sense, be seen as undermining the human resistance against ferocious beasts. Lin Chen was momentarily taken aback by this, instinctively looking up at the distant hillside. Then he thrust his spear toward Tian Wentao again. Li Xiu Wenhuan pretended. Not to see, probably because the Alliance and the Elder Council didn’t think much of Tian Wentao either, so Lin Shin felt no psychological burden. Tian Wentao. Struggled to evade. He saw that Lin Shin was completely unfazed, but when he glanced at the distant hillside, he instinctively looked that way. It was fine. Not to look. But this glance made Tian Wentao’s face turn pale. A figure stood quietly at the mountain’s peak, intentionally or unintentionally looking this. Way. Before, Tian Wentao had not sensed anyone there at all, nor had he felt the slightest hint of being watched. Cold sweat broke out on Tian Wentao’s forehead, his eyes revealing horror. A king? Lin Shen did not respond, focusing solely on his attack. Tian Wentao continued, is it someone from the Elder Council? Bang! The sound that answered Tian Wentao was the clash of the spear tip against the gauntlet. At that moment, Tian Wentao’s face turned. Ashen. That’s right. A monster like you should have caught the attention of the Elder Council. They are willing to break some rules and sacrifice people. Like us on the fringes to win you over. Realizing this, Tian Wentao felt as if all his strength had been drained away, leaving him powerless. The will to resist vanished. If even the elder council stood by Lin Chen’s side, tacitly allowing him to kill him, what hope was there for survival? Tian Wentao seriously. Doubted that, not to mention he had no chance against Lin Chen now. Even if he did have a chance, that king would not sit idly by while he killed Lin Chen and escaped. It was hopeless. Bang. The gun’s light shattered the gauntlet and pierced Tian Wentao’s chest. Lin Chen shook his head. Why do you suddenly look so dazed, exposing such a big flaw? I thought I would need to trigger a critical hit to take you down, but I didn’t expect you to present your chest to me. Killing a commander-level warrior grants 10,000 potential points. Tian Wentao died. Now that your business is taken care of, will you come with me? Li Xuanzuan had appeared behind Lin Chen at some point, looking somewhat disdainfully at him. This was because Lin Chen was rummaging through. Tian Wentao’s corpse, trying to take the wolf head gauntlet. Lin Chen removed the wolf head gauntlet and wiped the blood from it on Tian Wentao’s clothes. It’s, was Tian Wentao’s own blood. That’s not enough, I need to finish what I started. I still have to pay a visit to his lair. Lin Chen had initially thought, that if he charged into the wolf company alone, it would be tough. After all, Tian Wentao was a grand commander level warrior, supported by many subordinates, and the defensive facilities of the base city. He really wasn’t sure he could handle the opponent. unexpectedly, he had managed to intercept Tian Wentao in the wild and successfully claimed his head. He had also killed two commander-level warriors in the process. With that, the wolf company’s lair would be left without any commander-level combat power. Once he entered Lanfang City, he wouldn’t face too much obstruction. It’s a good thing I encountered him in the wild, otherwise, with how troublesome he is, I really wouldn’t know how to deal with him in his lair. Lin Shen glanced at the gauntlet in his hand and sighed. The higher one ascends in the realm of warriors, the greater the gap in levels and the larger the disparity in strength. It was practically impossible to fight an opponent two or three realms above oneself. Lin Shen had just become a commander level warrior and could only match someone like Tian. Wentao in strength. If the opponent truly escaped back to his lair, with fortifications and numerous warrior subordinates assisting him, it would indeed be quite difficult. However, without the restraint of top-tier combat power, the threat from a large number of low-level warriors and defensive structures is greatly reduced for me. With that, taking down the Wolf City in the Wasteland and the Wolf Forward Base in the other continent will be a piece of cake for me. Lin Chen knew that the Wolf Company should still have another commander-level warrior. That was the one stationed at the Wolf Forward Base, the one who had chased after the Great Bull last time. But the threat was minimal, Lin Chen had confidence he could kill him last time. Not to mention the current. Lin Chen. But with that said, I should be prepared to take over the new territory. Lin Chen thought for a moment, opened the information terminal, and found. Liao Xingxian’s contact information. The call was quickly connected. Lin Chen. Liao Xingxian’s voice was filled with surprise. Lin Chen, weren’t you. Participating in the league? I was afraid to contact you, worried I would disturb you. Sister Lanxian doesn’t know what’s going on either, she just. Said you went to the other continent and couldn’t get in touch. leaving me here to hold down the fort, worried sick. Liao Xingxin babbled on, clearly, feeling pent up. Sister Xingxin, I withdrew from the league. Lin Shen had just said half a sentence when he was anxiously interrupted by Liao Xingxin. What happened? What’s going on? Are you hurt? Where are you now? Liao Xingxin’s tone grew even more anxious. Clearly, upon hearing that Lin Shen had withdrawn from the league, her first reaction was that he must have been injured and had to stop the competition. For warriors, generally, they wouldn’t leave. the battlefield for minor injuries. If it had come to the point of withdrawing from the competition, he must have been seriously hurt. Don’t worry, don’t. Panic, I’m not hurt. Where are you now, Jingxin Jie? Lin Chen quickly explained. Are you really okay? I’m at the headquarters of Lanfang now. After Lanjing Jie took you to Haidu City, we all returned from the other continent. Without the mainstay, we can only feel at ease if all our combat power is stationed on our own territory. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s face lit up with joy. This made things much easier. That’s perfect, Jingxin Jie, you’re urgently needed to mobilize all the elite martial artists in the company. Let’s meet at the headquarters of the Wolf Company in half a day. Since they were old acquaintances, Lin Chen didn’t hold back and directly commanded. Wait a minute. Liao Jingxin’s voice suddenly became sharp, mobilizing people to the Wolf headquarters? What are you, not, what exactly do you want to do? Lan Jinjie hasn’t returned. Lin Chen knew the other party was a bit. agitated, but he didn’t bother to explain too much. It didn’t matter that Liao Lanjin hadn’t returned. I want to give you a surprise, don’t ask too much. Just bring enough people. With a snap, Lin Chen hung up the communication. He knew Liao Jingxin would definitely bring people as she was worried about his safety. Lin Chen turned to Li Xuanzuan, let’s go, to Wolf City. Li Xuanzuan had been waiting for this sentence and upon hearing it he placed his right hand on Lin Chen’s shoulder. Whoosh. Wolf City wasn’t large, it was said to be a small city with nearly 200,000 residents. In theory, it was about the same scale as the small county town from Linshan’s previous life. However, because this was a settlement in the beast wilderness, the population was actually denser and the buildings were crammed together. Therefore, the area of the urban district wasn’t large. Like other settlements, there was a distinction between the inner and outer city. The inner city housed their own people, company members, and residents who had gained the company’s trust. The outer city was more of a gathering place for refugees and survivors, a mixed bag of all sorts. The outer city had little in the way of defenses. The two of them passed through the outer city without any obstruction but were stopped by a city wall. Entering this wall meant entering the inner city. Around the wall, watchtowers stood tall, and on the guard towers, soldiers in black uniforms held automatic rifles, vigilantly patrolling the surroundings. Huge. Searchlights and large-caliber artillery turrets loomed like steel beasts at key positions on the city wall. The dark muzzles seemed like giant beasts ready to devour, poised to unleash the fury of death at any moment. Several squads of martial artists in gray uniforms were conducting routine patrols on the wall, wielding long knives and sharp swords, their sharp gazes scanning the surroundings cautiously. Halt! Who are you? Stop and submit to inspection, you must. Complete registration to enter the city. The guards at the entrance saw Lin Chen and his companion suddenly appear and, noticing they ignored the guards, rushed forward to stop them. Lin Chen’s expression turned strange upon hearing this. He was the one here to cause trouble, yet he was stopped by the guards. The guard captain seemed to be just a senior martial artist. He was somewhat blind to the situation. Lin Chen was using a concealment aura, not revealing any energy. As for Li Xuanhuan, the difference in their realms was too great, as long as Li Xuanhuan didn’t deliberately reveal his energy, martial artists below the commander level wouldn’t sense his terrifying presence at all. Lin Chen glanced at Li Xuanhuan, who was watching him with great interest, curious about how Lin Chen would handle it. Li Xuanhuan was not going to intervene, he had said he was a bystander, quietly observing Lin Chen like an outsider. Let’s go. Lin Chen kicked over the barricade blocking his path. The barricade was a tripod made of round steel pipes the thickness of an arm, painted with yellow stripes, used as a temporary roadblock to stop vehicles, measuring over 2 meters long and weighing over a thousand pounds. With a single kick from Lin Shan, even a commander-level martial artist could send it flying with thunderous force. It whistled through the air, knocking down the martial artist. Guard squad in front of them, IT wasn’t to the extent of taking the other person’s life, but one by one, they couldn’t get back up. Lin Shan seemed to kick. aside a small stone by the roadside, completely unconcerned. He was the first to charge through the inner city gate and even called for Li Xun-Huan to come along. Li Xun-Huan glanced at the fallen martial artist guards at the entrance and then looked at Lin Chen’s back, a faint smile appearing on his face as he nodded and followed. Lin Chen did not massacre ordinary people, he appreciated this point. Stop. Who dares to invade Wolf War City? Several elite martial artists in gray battle armor stood at the inner city gate. Seeing Lin Chen rampaging in like he owned the place, they immediately shouted angrily and drew their long knives and swords, charging at Lin Chen. However, their attacks, in Lin Chen’s eyes, were as feeble as children’s play. With a flash of his figure, he easily dodged their attacks. He didn’t even use a weapon, merely swinging his feet casually, sending those elite martial artists flying like kicking a soccer ball. They screamed as they fell to the ground, clutching their chests, groaning in pain, utterly unable to continue fighting. Lin Chen was like. A merciless soccer shooter, every strike was precise and powerful, sending the soccer balls blocking his path flying. He charged through, unstoppable, and soon arrived at the most core area of Wolf War City, the entrance of the Wolf War Company headquarters. The terrifying strength Lin Shen displayed along the way had thoroughly frightened the martial artists of Wolf War City. They knew someone had come to cause trouble and that the visitor was not friendly. But, they didn’t dare to step forward easily to stop him, for they all understood they were no match for Lin Shen. At the entrance of the Wolf War building, a large crowd had gathered, watching from a distance and discussing among themselves. Their eyes were filled with curiosity and fear. However, very few martial artists dared to step forward and confront Lin Shen. The elite martial artists had already been beaten to a pulp, lying on the ground and wailing. The more powerful the martial artists, the more care they received. Without at least ten days to half a month, they couldn’t even get out of bed. Bold, a furious shout came from within the Wolf War building. A deputy commander martial artist in advanced battle armor strode out. His gaze was piercing, fixed firmly, on Lin Chan at the entrance. Can we talk? Lin Chan raised the wolf head gauntlet of Tian Wentao in his hand. His tone was calm, as if he were merely inquiring about an inconsequential matter. You are so bold. Taking advantage of our general Tian’s absence, you dare to cause trouble in Wolf War City, the deputy commander martial artist roared, wait until our general Liu returns from the foreign battlefield, you’ll be in for it. He raised his weapon high, ready to attack at any moment. Boom. Bang. Just as he was about to strike, Lin Chen’s figure appeared before him like a ghost in an instant. Lin Chen did not. Use a spear but directly swung Tian Wentao’s wolf head gauntlet, delivering a powerful punch. Flames blazed fiercely on the gauntlet, seemingly taking on. Substance, carrying a terrifying momentum as it smashed into the deputy commander martial artist’s chest. The deputy commander martial artist didn’t even. have time to scream before he was sent flying like a kite with a severed string, crashing heavily against the wall of the wolf war building with a muffled thud. Although Lin Chen was not skilled in boxing, his immense strength and elemental power made this punch terrifying, far exceeding the limits that an ordinary deputy commander martial artist could withstand. The deputy commander martial artist’s body, though much stronger than that of an elite martial artist, still could not withstand Lin Chen’s violent blow. He was deeply embedded in the wall, the surrounding bricks cracking like a spider’s web, a shocking. Sight. Blood and internal fragments poured from his mouth as he groaned in pain, unable to struggle. Without anyone’s help, he was stuck on the wall, unable to fall down however, at this moment, no one dared to step forward to help him. This martial artist was currently the highest combat power in Wolf Warrior. City, with Tian Wenta absent, he was the temporary person in charge. Even he had been easily killed by Lin Chen. The many onlookers, who dared not approach, were completely dumbfounded, and the originally noisy scene fell silent. They didn’t even dare to breathe, staring at Lin Chen with fear on their faces. Lin Chen looked around and his gaze fell on a few attendants who had just followed the deputy commander. These two were also elite late-stage martial artists, roughly considered middle management in the Wolf Warrior Company. However, they looked at Lin Chen and did not dare to approach, each one shrinking. Back in fear. You two, go bring out a couple of sofas, Lin Chen directly ordered. The elite martial artists were taken aback, exchanging confused glances. What was going on? Right, I’m thirsty, bring some food and drinks. Hurry up. Lin Chen didn’t care how spectacular their expressions were and added. Another sentence. Seeing that they were still dazed, he raised the boxing gloves in his hand. The two squinted their eyes, immediately sensing danger, and hurriedly ran into the building. They didn’t dare to truly run, and soon someone was carrying tables and chairs outside, while others brought out food. Are we just going to stay here? Li Xu and Huan didn’t understand Lin Chen’s motives and couldn’t help but ask. Lin Chen smiled, King Li, you’ve worked hard leading. Me here, enduring the wind and rain. Feel free to eat and drink, coming here is like coming to my home, no need to be polite. Lin Chen gestured towards the food and tea in front of him. He wasn’t wrong, the so-called Wolf Warrior City would probably soon be renamed back to Lanfong City. This was Lin Chen’s own home. The reason Lin Chen wasn’t in a hurry was that he was waiting for people. His strength was overwhelming for the current Wolf Warrior company. Especially without Tian Wentao. So Lin Chen was too lazy to drag out the high-ranking members of the Wolf Warrior Company one by one. He simply sat there. At the entrance of the Wolf Warrior building. How convenient it was to wait for people to come up one by one. Sure enough, not long after Lin Chen and the others sat down to eat and drink, the crowd outside the building became noisy, parting to make way for an electric shuttle. A leading commander martial artist. Stepped down and walked towards Lin Chen and the others. His eyes initially showed anger, unable to comprehend how someone could come to cause trouble at. the wolf warrior building but when he got out of the vehicle and saw lin chen who was leisurely eating and drinking a look of uncertainty appeared in his eyes lin chen was radiating a faint blue light sitting comfortably at the entrance of the building leisurely enjoying his food and drink and smiling at him the commander squinted his eyes he couldn’t discern the opponent’s martial arts realm however the other party was excessively young and since he was acting this way he must have some skills but this guy seemed somewhat familiar The commander had this thought flashed through his mind. Then his gaze fell on Li Xuan Huan. This slightly older, refined-looking man didn’t seem like a martial artist. The commander also couldn’t discern the other party’s martial arts realm. Although he couldn’t see the martial arts realm of the two, he didn’t dare to be careless. After all, he had already received news that the elite martial artists in Wolf Warrior City had been defeated by these two. His gaze passed over Lin Chen and looked behind him, the temporary head of Wolf. Warrior City, a deputy commander level martial artist, was still hanging on the wall, groaning. Gentlemen. I wonder what brings you to Wolf Warrior City in such a manner? The newcomer was seeing Lin Chen for the first time. However, Lin Chen had seen him before. The last time was in a foreign land, at. The Wolf Warrior base. This person was the martial artist specializing in boxing, at the commander level. He should be one of the heads of the Wolf Warrior. Base. There was originally another fast one, but Lin Chen had killed him. Later, when Lin Chen wanted to take down this boxing martial artist, he couldn’t find the opportunity. Now, the martial artist guarding the Wolf Warrior forward base had indeed received news of the attack on Wolf Warrior City, hurrying. Over, he staged a scene reminiscent of the Calabash brothers rescuing their grandfather. Let’s see if there’s an opportunity this time to take him down. Your Excellency. The gloved fighter initially directed his inquiry at Li Xuanzhuang, after all, in a situation where strength couldn’t be discerned, Li Xuanzhuang appeared older and should be stronger. However, he noticed that Li Xiu and Huan didn’t even lift his eyelids, completely ignoring him. So he prepared to speak again. But Li Xiu and Huan was too lazy to toy with such a minor character, lifting his face to gesture at Lin Chen with his lips. Indicating that in this matter, Lin Chen was the one in charge, and it had nothing to do with him. Seeing this, the gloved fighter turned to Lin Chen. This young brother, may I ask, if you have any advice? Or perhaps, is there some misunderstanding between us? Upon hearing this, Lin Chen finally put down the fruit peel in his hand, then stood up slowly to tidy his clothes. He patted the non-existent dust off his uniform and deliberately adjusted the position of the Lan Fang Company badge. On his chest, the gloved fighter squinted at this. He had long noticed that Lin Chen’s uniform belonged to his old rival, Lan Fang. He also thought Lin Chen looked somewhat familiar, likely having seen his photo before, but for a moment he couldn’t recall when Lan Fang Company had produced such a figure. Friend, if you are here because of the conflict between Lan Fong company and the Wolf Warriors, our General Tian will be back soon, why not sit down and wait and discuss matters with him face to face? After Lin Chen revealed his identity, the gloved fighter immediately changed his tone. He was a fighter. Recruited later by the Wolf Warriors, initially attracted by the resources provided by Tian Wentao, and used the fierce beast battlefield of Wolf City to train. Previously, he hadn’t been too involved in the entanglements between the Wolf Warriors and Lan Fong. Now, seeing Lin Chen fight his way into Wolf City, it was clear he was not someone to be trifled with. As a salaried employee, the gloved fighter was also unwilling to take on all the responsibility himself. On Lin Chen’s side, he found the gloved fighter’s attitude somewhat strange. This person didn’t seem inclined to resort to violence at the slightest. Disagreement? Could it be that he had encountered a smart person? Seeing this, Lin Chen pointed to the wolf-headed gloves on the small table beside him. It’s, seems you are a smart person, so we should be able to communicate. Do you recognize these gloves? Take a good look, think it over, and then we can communicate. The gloved fighter was taken aback upon seeing the wolf-headed gloves on the table. Initially, his attention had been focused on Lin Chan and Li. Xu Wen Huan, specifically on Li Xu Wen Huan. So he hadn’t noticed this item. Now, looking at it, wasn’t this precisely Tian Wentao’s weapon? The gloved fighter himself. Practiced boxing techniques, which was why he had been recruited by Tian Wentao to the wolf warriors as a deputy general. Tian Wentao was willing to share boxing techniques with him, allowing them to study and improve together. Otherwise, as a commander-level fighter, he could have thrived in the central city. Forces of the Hundred Cities Alliance. Why develop in the remote southwestern region? Thus, the gloved fighter was quite familiar with Tian Wentao’s weapon. His heart raced, and he couldn’t help but take a couple of steps back, noticing the specks of blood on the wolf -headed gloves. Remembering that Tian Wentao had sent a message earlier, saying he was about to arrive home. But now, the ones arriving were from Lan Fong Company, the enemy. The gloved fighter’s mind raced like lightning. He immediately raised his wrist and opened Tian Wentao’s contact information on his terminal. Beep beep beep a busy signal. Unable to connect. The gloved fighter’s expression changed drastically, disbelief flashing in his eyes. He suddenly realized that Tian Wentao probably wouldn’t make it home. He had been taken out by the enemy. You, the gloved fighter pointed at the wolf-headed gloves, staring blankly at Lin Chen, unable. to find his words. What about me? Have you thought about how to communicate? Upon hearing this, the gloved fighter’s expression shifted for quite a while the brilliance in his eyes flickered with intensity, shifting from complexity to struggle and finally dimming as if resigned to fate. Sigh. The gloved fighter let out a long breath. Originally, your dispute had nothing to do with me. Now that you, Lan Fong, have become strong again, just take back what originally belonged to you. I have nothing more to say. After saying this, the gloved fighter seemed to deflate, his spirit and energy waning. He was originally the vice president of the War Wolf, leading the fighters, barely considered the second in command of the War Wolf Company. If Tian Wintou were to die, he would become the decision maker of the War Wolf Company. He had a great opportunity to inherit such a large enterprise. However, he wasn’t. Foolish, he realized that among the leading fighters, he was one of those who didn’t stand out, just an average figure. The prominent Tian Wintou had been. Killed. What could he use to inherit and maintain such a large company as the Warwolf? To gamble with his head, with his life. At the very least, if he had any improper thoughts, he wouldn’t survive this current challenge. Lin Chen was very satisfied to see the gloved fighter’s stance. He had refrained from killing the mid-level fighters of the Warwolf company on his way in, also to prevent Lan Fong from taking over an empty shell. With Tian Wentao dead, the biggest root had already been severed. The remaining mid-level fighters might still be useful. No matter how small, War Wolf City was still a real city. It’s needed to guard the foreign passage and the beast battlefield. Lin Chen didn’t want to kill them all, otherwise, Lan Fan would face a heavy burden when dealing with the beast battlefield. Very good. Lin Chen clapped his hands and turned to walk into the building, stopping in front of the person hanging on the wall. He turned back to the gloved fighter and said, you are sensible, those who are not sensible should be hung on the wall. And for those who are. sensible we won’t treat you unfairly your treatment and responsibilities in the company will remain unchanged oh perhaps the title of your position will be a bit different just wait for our boss to arrange it for you the gloved fighter was taken aback for a moment glancing at his subordinates behind him then he obediently followed lin chen into the building so be it it was just a job following whoever was just working seeing this lin chen felt completely relaxed inside with this war wolf city had returned to lan fong’s hands this matter was settled Hmm, the people from the company will be here soon. When the time comes, you can all coordinate the matter of changing uniforms and work badges. Lin Shen couldn’t help but laugh as he said. This. Liao Xingxin was probably rushing over with her people. She certainly didn’t expect that upon arriving, she would only need to take over War Wolf City. All she needed to do was to reorganize the existing personnel, create their files, and change their work badges. Leading the elite fighters of Lan Fong Company, Liao Xingxin set off towards War Wolf City in a grand procession. Dozens of modified off-road vehicles and pickups, like a torrent of steel, kicked up clouds of dust on the desert wasteland, imposing and filled with killing intent. Half a day ago, Lia Jingxin received communication from Lin Chen. Learning that he was going to War Wolf City alone to stir up trouble, she felt an immediate surge of anxiety. Although she believed in Lin Chen’s strength, War Wolf City was after all Tian Wentao’s stronghold, teeming with experts. Lin Chen’s actions were undoubtedly akin to entering a tiger’s den, fraught with danger. Liao Xingxing didn’t dare to delay, immediately gathering almost all the elite fighters of Lan Fang Company that could be mobilized, preparing to support Lin Shan in War Wolf City. However, when she led her convoy, weary from the journey to the foot of War Wolf City, she found that the situation was completely different from what she had imagined. Outside War Wolf City, the originally heavily guarded defenses now seemed almost non-existent, with no soldiers on guard, no fighters patrolling, and even the city gates wide open. Liao Xingxin’s convoy encountered no obstacles and easily entered War Wolf. City inside the city, several teams of warriors clad in gray battle armor had been waiting for a long time. Upon seeing Liao Xingxin’s convoy, they quickly stepped forward to greet them and took the initiative to lead the way, guiding them towards the inner city. Liao Xingxin was utterly bewildered, filled with questions. What on earth was happening? Why was Wolf City allowing them to enter so easily? Had Tianwen Tao already given up on resistance? As the convoy. reached the gates of the inner city. Liao Xingxin was once again stunned by the scene before her. The guards at the inner city gate not only did not stop them but instead welcomed them like honored guests, smiling broadly as they moved aside the barriers and obstacles, respectfully gesturing for them to enter. Liao Xingxin even saw that on one side of the inner city gate, a scenic stone that originally bore the three red characters Wolf City was now surrounded by a group of workers who were painting over the character’s wolf with white paint. Then, one worker took out red spray paint and sprayed the characters. Lan Fong in place of Wolf. Liao Xingxin was completely dumbfounded, she felt her mind was struggling to keep up. What, what was going on? Why did she feel like she had returned to the headquarters of Lan Fong company? Director Liao, this is a temporary measure. Things happened rather suddenly, and we didn’t have time to re-carve the sign. We will replace it with a new one in due time, the leading warrior seemed to sense Liao Xingxin’s confusion and quickly explained. Let’s go in, Minister Lin and others have been waiting for you at the Lan Fong building for a long time. Lanfang Building? Liao Xingxin. Heard another unfamiliar name. She had only heard of the Lanfang Mansion before, never the term Lanfang Building. Oh, just half a day ago, it was still. Called Wolf Building, the headquarters in the city center, the leading warrior explained with a smile, it’s also a newly changed name. Liao Xingxin remained. Cautious, since Wolf City had no defenses and was displaying a posture of surrender, she instructed the accompanying Lanfang warriors to occupy various fortifications and defense points throughout the city. She herself, along with several elite warriors, followed the guide to the new Lanfang building. The leading warrior said little more, maintaining a flattering smile as he brought her to the top floor conference room. Upon pushing open the conference room door, Liao Xingxin saw Lin Chen’s figure, looking calm and composed, without any signs of injury. He appeared far from being controlled by anyone. Lin. Chen, what on earth is going on? Liao Xingxin’s heart, which had been in suspense, relaxed a bit as she hurriedly asked. Sister Xingxin, long time no. See? Lin Shan stood up to greet her upon seeing her arrival. What’s going on? It’s just as you saw along the way. Wasn’t it agreed to give you a surprise? The ownership of Wolf City has returned to Lan Fang Company, it belongs to us now, and it’s renamed Lan Fang City, Lin Shan said casually, but Liao. Junxin’s expression was anything but relaxed. She quickly asked, how could it be so easy? This feels a bit like a joke. Lin Shan waved his hand, pointing to the wolf head gauntlet on the conference table and said, not a joke, I killed Tian Wentao. His team lost heart and decided to surrender to. Us, changing bosses to collect their salaries. Just like that. Liao Xingxin blinked, still somewhat bewildered. Just like that? Isn’t this a bit. Against the rules? Will the alliance recognize this? What if the elder meeting holds us accountable? Liao Xingxin still fought with the mindset. Of a lower tier warrior, her perspective still quite limited. At this moment, she was actually still concerned about whether it was against the rules. Lin. Chen, upon hearing this, instinctively glanced at Li Xuanzhuang who was sitting quietly nearby. Li Xuanzhuang didn’t even look at the people present, instead. He sat in a luxurious leather swivel chair in the conference room, slightly turned towards the floor -to-ceiling window, gazing outside while leisurely sipping. T, the king-level warrior from the elder meeting seemed unconcerned about the change of ownership of a small city in the southwestern border Ilinchin, chuckled lightly at the sight and then explained, it’s fine, the elder council won’t blame us for this. Jinxin, you brought quite a few people over. Right? Perfect. During these two days, you and Su Dong should sort out the personnel left behind by the warwolves. Recruit those who should be recruited. Disperse those who should be sent away, and don’t hesitate to eliminate those who need to be killed. Rest assured in handling all of this, the warwolves. Company will be disqualified, and the Hundred Cities Alliance will no longer have this member force. Su Dong was the martial artist with the boxing. Gloves. Linshan already knew that the reason the Elder Council did not allow conflicts between alliance forces was fundamentally to prevent the human race from exhausting its combat power against the fierce beasts. Every bit of combat power plays a role in resisting the beasts. However, the southwestern region was actually looked down upon by both the Elder Council and the top forces of the Hundred Cities Alliance. The reason for including this regional force in the alliance was essentially to support a bunch of burdens needing to divert attention to care for them whenever beast tides occurred. This was evident, even from the leaders of forces like the Demon Suppression Army and the Quiet Legion who were merely lord-level martial artists. Additionally, the Elder Council hoped that the southwestern region could produce some young martial artist seeds. Poor places can still give rise to geniuses. A genius emerging from a poor area is definitely more valuable and worth cultivating. If nurtured, they might go further. And now, Linchen was the genius emerging from this poor area. Moreover, he was favored by a king-level elder who wanted to take him as a disciple. Therefore, Lin Chen breaking some apparent rules would not be monitored by the Elder Council, and the Hundred Cities Alliance would not meddle either. It was just the death of a grand commander martial artist, it was just a small city changing hands in management and defense. In the next two days, Lin Chen ignored Li Xuanuan’s urgings and stayed in Lanfang City, overseeing Liaoxing as she clarified the existing personnel relationships in Lanfang City. Sudong was completely loyal, a perfect guide, and led Liao Jingxin and her group to easily complete the blood transfusion work in Lanfang City. There weren’t many die-hard followers of Tianwentao, and some trusted aides were ruthlessly eliminated. At this point, Lanfang City truly belonged to the Lanfang Company. That day, several people gathered together, Sudong and Liao. Jingxin were discussing and sorting out the progress of receiving Lanfang City over the past two days, although Lin Chen had not yet received Liao Lanxin’s. Formal appointment, everyone subconsciously regarded Lin Chen as the second in command of the Lanfang company. Even Liao Xingxin was no exception. Because. Everything happening here was fought back by Lin Chen. Just as they were reporting their work, someone suddenly rushed in through the door. Not good. Two convoys have arrived outside the city, they are from the Demon Suppression Army and the Straw Sandal Corps. Ha? The Demon Suppression Army and? The Straw Sandal Corps? Lin Chen instinctively looked up, glancing at Liao Xingxin and then at Sudong. Upon hearing this, Su Dong’s expression changed. Slightly. President Lin, this is still my fault. I received news that War Wolf City was attacked, but at that time, I didn’t know that Tian Winto had already been killed by you. So I instinctively sent a distress signal to the Demon Suppression Army and the Straw Sandal Corps. Later, later we chose. To settle down with good timber and join the Lanfang Company, but we didn’t deliberately explain the situation to the Demon Suppression Army and the Straw Sandal Corps. As Su Dong spoke, cold sweat began to flow down his face. He had sincerely pledged loyalty, but he didn’t expect such a situation to arise. Now, previously, he hadn’t received a response from the Demon’s Oppression Army in the Straw Sandal Corps, thinking everything was fine since they would come. Anyway, what he didn’t expect was that it had been two or three days. The sign of Lan Phan City had already replaced that of War Wolf City, and the flag. On the city wall had changed, yet the other side had come. Wasn’t this stirring up trouble? Lin Shen waved his hand and said, it’s not important, this isn’t your fault. Su Dong’s sincerity in pledging loyalty over the past two days had already been demonstrated as he had taken the lead in rooting out and eliminating Tian Wen Tao’s hidden loyalists. Moreover, the Demon Suppression Army and the Straw Sandal Corps are also connected to Lin Shen. When he killed Tian Wen Tao before, he casually took out two small minions. Looking back now, they should have been the vice commanders of the Demon Suppression Army and the Straw Sandal Corps. Their vice commanders hold a position similar to that of the vice president of the Wolf Warriors Company. At that time, they were sending martial artists from the two armies youth training camps to participate in the Hundred Cities League. So Lin Chen was mentally prepared, these two city. Forces would definitely not let it go easily and would not allow the Lan Fang Company to take over Lan Fang City without a fight. What kind of formation do they have? Lin Chen asked the reporting martial artist. They came in full force, with over a hundred vehicles, it can be said they are coming out in. Full force. The leader hasn’t shown up, so it’s likely that the commanders of the two armies are both present. Upon hearing the response, a glint flashed. In Lin Chen’s eyes. The commanders of the two armies, that means two lord-level martial artists have arrived. Lin Chen was confident he could hold one of. Them back, even kill one. But if both came at him together, it would be uncertain, mainly because Lin Chen had never experienced such a situation. He couldn’t. Judge the outcome. Lin Chen instinctively glanced at Li Xuen Huan who did not look at him and showed no change in expression. He neither spoke nor showed any intention of helping Lin Chen out. However, seeing Li Xuen Huan’s demeanor, Lin Chen felt steadied. A king-level martial artist was sitting in his office. Even if he didn’t speak, it was still a form of support. Go tell both the Demon Suppression Army and the Straw Sandal Corps that I will be waiting for. Them here. If they are truly close to Tian Wentao and want an explanation, let their two commanders come in to talk. This is outrageous. Your lawn. Fong company is simply being unreasonable. A deafening roar, like thunder, instantly shattered the tranquility of the conference room. Following that, a tall and burly figure, wielding a large black broadsword, strode in. He was dressed in black battle armor, his expression stern, his eyes like lightning, exuding a suffocating pressure. He was the commander of the demon suppression army. It is indeed outrageous. Even if brother Tian Wentao has fallen, his. Foundation should be jointly overseen by us from Tian Gui City and Tianfu City. Another voice followed closely from the entrance of the hall. An elderly man, thin and holding a long black staff, walked in. His hair and beard were white, but his eyes were sharp like a hawk. He was the commander of the straw. Sandal core, also a powerful lord-level martial artist. These two lord-level powerhouses came together, their momentum fierce. The reason they came out in. Full force was not to avenge Tianwentao, but for a greater goal, to carve up Lanfang City, which was once Wolf Warrior City. They had long coveted this piece of fat meat, and now that Tianwentao was dead and the Wolf Warriors company was leaderless, it was the perfect opportunity for them to take advantage of the chaos and expand their influence. What capability does your Lanfang company have to guard this passage? What qualifications do you have to be responsible for the safety of the hundreds of thousands of residents in Wolf Warrior City? The commander of the Demon Suppression Army stood with righteousness, glaring at Lin Chan and questioning him. Exactly. Even if you have a vendetta against Tian Wentao, even if you lucked out and killed him, you cannot take away his foundation. According to the alliance’s rules, it should be jointly overseen by the major forces nearby. Wait for the alliance’s decision to allocate the new forces and confirm the ownership. The Straw Sandal Corps also fixed their gaze on Lin Chan, seeing the two of them so aggressive. And still playing this game, Lin Chen couldn’t help but feel a bit helpless. After all, they were old version players, unaware that the new version had changed. And they were not adapting to the new version’s rules. They were still trying to pressure Lin Chen with the alliance rules. They were still attempting. To use the combined pressure of the two lord-level martial artists to force the Lan Fang company to submit. Bang! Lin Chen slammed the wolf head gauntlet on. The table, the wolf head pointing intentionally or unintentionally at Li Xu and Huan. Be quiet, both of you. Don’t talk to me about alliances or whatever. I don’t want to hear it. Don’t talk about righteousness. Each of you is a power player. You don’t even believe in the nonsense you use to fool the masses. You’re just envious of the benefits of this city. I’m right here. Why don’t you try to make a move? If you kill me, Lanfang City is yours. But think. Carefully, if you act today and don’t kill me. One day, I will hang the Lanfang Company’s sign at the gates of Tiangui City and Tianfu City. Lin. Shen’s tone carried a hint of defiance. The two military leaders immediately lost their composure, and the straw sandal military leader instinctively raised. The long staff in his hand, you. The demon suppression military leader grabbed him, his expression suddenly turning serious. Wait, don’t panic. He whispered to the straw sandal military leader, but his gaze was solely on Li Xuun Huan. A lord-level martial artist is actually very close to becoming a king, so he could sense some of Li Xuun Huan’s aura. He hadn’t noticed it before, but now that he did, the more he looked at Li Xuun Huan, the more he felt. Something was off. This person sat quietly in the corner, yet gave off a feeling as deep as the sea. May I ask, who is this? The Demon Suppression Military. Leader hesitated for a moment before asking Li Xuanzuan. Upon hearing this, Li Xuanzuan lifted his eyelids to glance at the Demon Suppression Military leader, but did not respond. Instead, he turned the swivel chair beneath him and faced the window. He had stated that he would not participate in this matter, so. He was too lazy to engage with the Demon Suppression Military leader. However, Lin Chen was clearly using him to intimidate others, and Li Xuanzuan did not refuse, nor was he in a hurry to clarify his relationship. He just wanted Lin Chen to resolve the matters here quickly so they could return, allowing him to report back to the knife king. However, although Li Xuanzuan did not speak, he merely cast a simple glance at the demon suppression military leader. This simple action caused the demon suppression military leader to tremble all over. A trace of aura leaked out, making him feel that the other’s strength was. Unfathomable. This feeling was somewhat familiar to the demon suppression military leader. He vaguely remembered the beast tight eight years ago, the distant. Glance at a king level ferocious beast. A king. The demon suppression military leader couldn’t help but exclaim softly. What’s going on? The straw. Sandal military leader was still somewhat puzzled. He hadn’t seen Li Xiuanuan’s gaze just now. So, seemed the demon suppression military leader’s unusual. Reaction, he was a bit confused. Don’t be reckless, calm down. The demon suppression military leader pulled at the other’s clothing again and then looked. At Li Xiuen Huan’s back. May I ask, which king from the elder meeting is this? The demon suppression military leader asked cautiously. King level martial. Artists have their entire essence liquefied, which is worlds apart from commanding martial artists. So, while he was a power player in the Hundred Cities Alliance, his identity and status were still not on par with a king level martial artist. He had no choice but to keep his tail tucked. Li Xiuen Huan, of course. was too lazy to engage with the demon suppression military leader and did not reply. My senior brother, a direct disciple of the knife king from the elder. Meaning, Lin Chen replied nonchalantly. Although he had never been to the Ten Kings fortress and didn’t know whether the so-called knife king was round or flat, he hadn’t even decided whether to take the other as his master. But that didn’t stop Lin Chen from using a bit of intimidation. After all, Lin Chen. wanted to completely eliminate the threat from the Demon Suppression military and the Straw Sandal troop, dispelling their covetousness towards the Lan Fang Company. And at this moment, Lin Chen did not have the strength to fully subdue them. He could only proceed this way. As long as he was given a little more time to advance a small rank, the two military leaders would be no problem. Sure enough, Lin Chen’s words made both of them tremble. The Demon Suppression military leader and the Straw Sandal military leader exchanged glances, both seeing shock in each other’s eyes. What was the point of bringing up alliances and elder meetings to pressure the other? The king from the elder meeting was sitting right beside them. It seemed that all of Lan Fong Company’s actions were tacitly approved. What was the point of this? They even heard from Lin Chen’s words that the other party was going to become a disciple of an elder. This was a privilege only granted to the champions of the Hundred Cities League in previous years. Sometimes, even the top of the league doesn’t receive such treatment. Being taken as a disciple by an elder means one thing, this person will receive the full support of the elder council for training, destined to become a king -level warrior. It’s just a matter of time. Alright, go back, and be shocked by yourself. Don’t just stand here dazed, Lin Chen seized the advantage in words and pressed on. I’ll give you a chance to reconsider your attitude, do you really want to be enemies with me, Lan Fong? Lin Chen’s words were already quite impolite. In fact, they were somewhat arrogant. However, the leaders of the Demon Suppression Army and the Straw Sandal Army were not concerned about this at the moment. After hearing this, their expressions changed several times and they exchanged glances frequently. In the end, both sides came to a mutual understanding. It’s a misunderstanding. All of this is a misunderstanding. This was originally Lan Fong City years ago, it should have been the territory of Lan Fong Company. It was just that the little thief Tian Wentao resorted to unscrupulous means to steal it and this is well known in our area. Today, it returning to Lan Fong Company is only right. The leader of the Demon Suppression Army, able to bend and stretch, explained with a smile. Exactly. We came here today to congratulate Lan Fong Company on reclaiming everything. This is truly a joyous occasion. The leader of the Demon Suppression Army was shameless, and the leader of the Straw Sandal Army also threw away his pride, stepping on it on the ground, and he laughed in agreement. In their eyes, Lin Chen, backed by the Elder Council, was definitely untouchable. And if the elder’s disciple couldn’t act against the other party. Now, that person was bound to become a king level warrior. They would only be able to look up to him in the future. So now, both of them felt no shame in. Bowing to Lin Chen. Rounded up, it was equivalent to bowing to a king, bowing to the entire elder council. Previously, everyone had been citing the rule set. By the Hundred Cities Alliance and the Elder Council. But Lin Chen in front of them was already a member of the rule makers. On behalf of the demon. Suppression Army of Tian Gue City, I congratulate Lan Fong Company on returning to Lan Fong City. And we will, as before, establish a long-term cooperative. Relationship with your company, mutually beneficial for both sides. I also represent the Straw Sandal Corps of Tian Fu City, congratulating Lan Fong. Company. We are the same, the cooperation and orders previously given to the Wolf Warriors Company will also continue to be given to Lan Fong Company. We. hope Lan Fong Company will not hold past grievances and continue to sell us weaponry and equipment. Everything is for the great cause of resisting the foreign beasts in the southwest region. The two military leaders bowed their heads, completely abandoning any pretense. Not only did they not pursue the matter of Lan Fong Company returning to Lan Fong City, but they also immediately expressed their desire to continue cooperating with Lan Fong Company, eager to place their orders. They had previously ordered military supplies from the wolf warriors. Seeing this, Lin Chen understood the limitations of his current strength and achieving this step was already the best outcome for now. He didn’t care whether the Demon Suppression Army and the Straw Sandal Corps were being insincere. Even if Lin Chen later went to the Ten Kings Fortress, as long as he didn’t self -destruct halfway, then these people and these forces wouldn’t be able to stir up any trouble. They wouldn’t develop any second thoughts. After several rounds of exchanges, the Southwest region was all smiles, at least on the surface. Although the president of Lan Fong Company, Liao Lanshin, had not yet returned to the wild continent, Lan Fong Company had already regained its position among the Lord forces in the southwest region. Once again, it stood on equal footing with the Demon Suppression Army, the Straw Sandal, Corps, the Quiet Army, and other forces. Moreover, it was in a relationship that was not too solid but could be considered a regional cooperative alliance. As long as Lin Shen didn’t make any mistakes, this relationship would be maintained. Mr. Lin, speaking of which, we have quite a history. Amidst the clinking of cups, the leader of the Demon Suppression Army took the initiative to talk to Lin Chen. Most of the troops from the Demon Suppression Army and the Straw Sandal Corps had already been sent back, but the two leaders remained in Longfong City. They were nominally there to discuss cooperation with Longfong Company. However, in reality, they wanted to get closer to Li Xuanzhuan, after all, he was a king sent by the Elder Council. Li Xuanzhuan ignored them, they then sought a compromise, wanting to get closer to Lin Chen and boost their favorability. Li Xuan-1, already a king, was rather aloof, but Lin Chen, the future king, was destined to be a significant figure. In order to maintain stability in the southwestern region after his departure, Lin Chen patiently entertained the two. Upon hearing the Demon Suppression Army leader mention their connections, Lin Chen couldn’t help but feel a bit curious. What do you mean, army leader? What connections do we have? Before I introduced myself, you probably couldn’t even recall my name, right? The Demon Suppression Army. Leader smiled and said, I only just learned some details. Mr. Lin actually hails from our Tian Gui city jurisdiction having grown up in the Xia Duopu. Under Anding Town, right? Upon hearing this, Lin Chen narrowed his eyes slightly. He had deliberately concealed this background for a while due to the Chen family’s threats in Anding Town. However, times had changed. Lin Chen no longer regarded the entire demon suppression army as a threat. So this background was no longer a taboo. That’s right, I am indeed from Xia Duopu. I wonder what the army leader has to say. Mr. Lin, please don’t misunderstand. I just learned that when you were in Andingtown, you had some disputes with certain people within our demon suppression army system. But that was not the intention of the demon suppression army, nor mine. Mr. Lin, you are now a significant figure, also a senior executive at Lan Fang Company, you should understand. When a force grows large, it encompasses all kinds of people with varying ideas. Seeing Lin Chen’s expression change slightly, the demon. Suppression army leader quickly explained. Lin Chen smiled and shook his head, I’m not misunderstanding, army leader please continue to elaborate on what the connection is. The demon suppression army leader, seeing that Lin Chen truly didn’t care, then said, actually, the small family that offended Mr. Lin back. Then, what was it called again? The Chen family from Andingtown, right? Lin Chen nodded upon hearing this, looking at the other person with some confusion. He couldn’t tell if the other party genuinely didn’t remember the Chen family or was deliberately saying this to show that he didn’t care about them, implying that everything the Chen family did had nothing to do with him. The Chen family from Andingtown actually has some marital ties with a deputy commander in the demon suppression army named Ouyang. But Mr. Lin, you also know that once we reach our level of strength, it’s hard to get close to some elite-level martial artists. There’s really no connection, at most, we just know that there’s such a person under our command. Mr. Lin, you agree. That what I said makes sense, right? Lin Chen, upon hearing this, had a strange look in his eyes. However, he still nodded. The deputy commander was also an elite martial artist, not yet a true commander. And the demon suppression army leader was a lord, having reached the third level of the commander realm. It’s, was indeed not unreasonable to say he didn’t know Oh Yang Chong Tian and had little to do with him. It was quite normal for a company president not to know the security captain at the gate. Seeing Lin Chen acknowledge this statement, the Demon Suppression Army leader couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. In fact, Oh Yang Chong Tian is a subordinate of a deputy general in the Demon Suppression Army. This deputy general is named Hongrong, uh, I suppose. He has already died at Mr. Lin’s hands. That’s right, this deputy general was the one beside Tian Wentao that day. Lin Chen instinctively paused his actions, his expression becoming even stranger. He looked at the demon suppression army leader who at this moment didn’t seem to want to adopt a tone or. Expression that sought trouble. He just didn’t understand what the other party meant by bringing this up now. Ahem. The demon suppression army leader. Coughed awkwardly. The reason I bring this up now is certainly not to hold Mr. Lin accountable or to blame you. The relationship between the demon suppression. Army and Lan Fang company is now one where it’s better to resolve grievances than to deepen them. So it’s better to clarify some matters. In fact. Within our high-level management of the Demon Suppression Army, there are two factions, represented by two deputy generals. Deputy General Hong Rong has long been stationed in Tian Guei City, overseeing the affairs of the Demon Suppression Army in the Wasteland, and it was this deputy general who closely collaborated with Tian Wentao from the War Wolf Company. Another deputy general, and Shishuan, has long been stationed at the forward base of the Beast Battlefield in the foreign lands. He rarely participates in the affairs of the wild continent, focusing solely on martial arts and hunting fierce beasts. As for myself, I often delve into the beast battlefield in tianguishing for martial training and hunting, seldom concerning myself with the matters of tianguishing and the beast battlefield. With the commander of the demon suppression army saying this, Lin Chen began to understand. So what the commander means is that the faction that had conflicts with us before in the demon suppression army is no longer present, right? it won’t hinder our close cooperation in the future. Then what does the connection mean? The commander of the Demon Suppression Army nodded, acknowledging Lin Chen’s previous statement, and then explained, Hongrong has long been in cahoots with the warwolves, so he certainly can’t be said to have any connection with General Lin. The connection actually, lies with Deputy General and Xixuan. Deputy General and Xixuan is a martial arts enthusiast solely focused on practicing martial arts and hunting fears. Beasts. He has a straightforward personality and genuinely harbors the great righteousness of resisting fierce beasts to protect humanity. The kind of. General leads the kind of soldiers. The people in his faction share similar ideals and character. I heard, that when General Lin first started out, he. Actually had some dealings with people from his faction, and even had some friendship, without facing any difficulties? When the commander of the demon. Suppression army said this, he stopped elaborating and instead fixed his intense gaze on Lin Shen, waiting for him to recall. Lin Chen was momentarily stunned, and blurted out, are you talking about Nguoxiong from Anding Town and Lin Wu from Xiaduapu? In Lin Chen’s memory, and Guoxiong’s attitude towards him at that time was indeed somewhat strange. There wasn’t much friendship to speak of, but Lin Chen certainly did not face any difficulties from him. However, Lin Wu from Xiaduapu, also known as Xia Dua Wu, was different. Lin Chen had indeed had quite a bit of interaction with him, if it weren’t for Xia Dua Wu’s support. and guidance back then, Lin Chen might have perished at the hands of the Chen family, and there would be no current situation. Moreover, upon reflection, Lin Chen recalled that Xia Duapu had indeed said some strange things to him. He spoke of a group of true human elites, a team of exceptionally powerful warriors, who were constantly fighting for the survival of humanity, sacrificing their lives and blood, such phrases. Back then, Xia Duapu had also been a cannon fodder soldier in the beast battlefield, and now that he thought about it, it all made sense. Xiaoduo Wu might have been a big soldier under Inqixuan, thus influenced by him, and Nguoxiong was also a small leader of Inqixuan’s faction so he was too lazy to get involved in Hongrong’s nonsensical affairs. Because of this, Linqin had not directly collided with a behemoth like the Demon Suppression Army during his novice period, avoiding a disastrous fate of dying before achieving success. Exactly. The commander of the Demon Suppression Army smiled and nodded. Linqin’s gaze momentarily lost focus. And he sincerely said, indeed, Captain Xiaoduo Wu from Xiaduapu greatly helped me on my martial arts journey. Lin Chen did not mention in Gua Xiong, only. Speaking of Xiaoduo Wu, the commander of the Demon Suppression Army understood the implication and quickly said, Xiaduapu is just a remote outpost under Anding Town. Since this outpost captain could discover and slightly assist someone like General Lin in such a place, he is destined to enter the Elder Council of the Ten Kings Fortress and become a pillar of humanity. It can be said that he has an eye for talent and has made outstanding contributions to the cause of humanity. Our demon suppression army will also consider giving this outpost captain a better position and better resources as encouragement. The commander of the demon suppression army was also subtly trying to curry favor with Lin Chen. Lin Chen glanced at him but did not pay much attention. However, the other party did remind Lin Chen that he had achieved some success in martial arts and it was time to repay his old friends. He would see if. He could bring Xiaoduo Wu to Lanfang Company and offer him better treatment. Speaking of which, my current achievements are also largely thanks to his support. Here we are about to leave the southwest region for the Ten Kings Fortress. I still need to find a chance to say goodbye to an old friend. The leader of the Demon Suppression Army smiled and said, It’s rare for General Lin to have such a long and illustrious martial arts journey. I still cherish the old feelings. Before he could finish his sentence, the information terminal on his wrist suddenly vibrated, so he looked down to check. Oh, just as I mentioned. Anding Town and Zayatuapu, there’s news from over there. The leader of the Demon Suppression Army explained, then continued to read the information, but, the more he read, the more uneasy he became. His expression darkened instantly. What happened? Lin Chen asked, puzzled. Since it involved Anding Town, Lin Chen was somewhat concerned. However, before the leader of the Demon Suppression Army could respond, Lin Chen’s own information terminal vibrated. He looked down and saw a message from Peng Xiaosi, the first sentence only a few words long. It made Lin Chen’s expression change dramatically. Jing Gu, something’s wrong. Someone forcibly broke into the village, and old Wang and Lin Lan have been taken away. Are you saying that a group of martial artists broke into the village? Not only did they forcibly take old Wang, but they also took my sister Lin Lan? After connecting the voice call, hearing Peng Xiaosi’s report, Lin Chen couldn’t sit still anymore. How are the villagers? Is anyone injured? Is anyone? Lin Chen asked anxiously, struggling to voice. The word death. His voice trembled slightly. Yes, Jinggu. I’m really sorry. Their strength is too overwhelming, we couldn’t stop them at all. In. Fact, we didn’t even have the thought of trying to intercept them. The most inconspicuous person in the group just glanced at us, and we couldn’t stand. Firm. Old Wang kept emphasizing that we shouldn’t interfere to avoid bloodshed. So there were no casualties in the village, neither side actually. Fought. It’s just that they took old Wang and Lin Lan away. Peng Xiaosi’s voice was filled with guilt. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen suddenly felt a sense of relief and comforted him, it’s okay, it’s great that you were able to inform me in time. While he reassured Peng Xiaosi, his mind was racing. The fact that they hadn’t shed blood was a good sign. Old Wang was a useless old man, and Lin Lan was just a little girl. Since they took them away, they likely wouldn’t harm them. An old, paralyzed man and a country girl, if they wanted to harm them, they would have done so on the spot. What was the point of taking them away only to harm them later? Yet Lin Chen was still very puzzled. What exactly is the background of this group of martial artists? Lin Chen muttered. To himself. We don’t know either, Jinggu. Could it be that you made some enemies outside and they came looking for you? Peng Shiosi’s voice was tinged. With a sob. Lin Chen shook his head and replied, No. He instinctively glanced at the leader of the Demon Suppression Army and the leader of the Straw. Sandal Army. If there were any grudges, all the sources of Lin Chen’s conflicts since he started his journey were right here. Everyone raised their cups and laughed, burying the hatchet. There was no way there could still be enemies chasing him down to kidnap his sister and master. Moreover, if they were truly his enemies, to threaten him with two hostages, they wouldn’t have left Lin’s father behind. As Lin Chen’s thoughts raced, he suddenly recalled Old Wang’s mysterious background. When he first started training with Old Wang, Lin Chen suspected that Old Wang might have been an extraordinary martial artist before. Perhaps he had some grievances outside. The last time Lin Chen suggested taking Old Wang for treatment, Old Wang had refused, saying it wasn’t the right. Time yet. Could it be that Old Wang’s enemies had come looking for him? It seems that this group of mysterious martial artists is most likely after Old. Wang. But, if that’s the case, why did they take my sister Lin Lan? Lin Chen had a rough guess in his mind. On the other side, the leader of the demon. Suppression Army also said, actually, in the past two years, there have been some mysterious martial artist groups active in the southwest region. Among them, there are even martial artists at the commander level. However, they have always kept a low profile, even when entering the settlement and urban areas. They only came for supplies. We have reported this matter to the alliance, but they did not take action, only advising us to observe more closely. Now that I think about it, could they be the ones who attacked Linzone’s village? The commander of the Demon Suppression Army had just received news, which was also reported from an ding town. It was about the mysterious martial artist team abducting people within their jurisdiction, who, on the other side, Li Xuyuan, who had not spoken until now, couldn’t help but lift his head. He looked at Lin Chan and the commander of the Demon Suppression Army. The mysterious martial artist team, are they not from the alliance? Upon hearing that there might be people involved outside the Bai Qing alliance, and that they were. Neither Lin-Chan’s enemies nor internal forces of the alliance, Li Xuan-Huan showed some concern. Yes, we suspect, they are from the north, said the commander. Of the Demon Suppression Army. Hearing this, Li Xuan-Huan straightened up a bit, his expression becoming serious. Lin-Chan didn’t understand the difference. Between the north and south, he was more concerned about the whereabouts of old Wang and his sister. How long have they abducted old Wang? Pong Xiao-Chi. Replied, it happened half a day ago. After they left, I rushed to Unding Town to report the situation to you. the commander of the demon suppression. Army added, not long ago, we did receive news that a martial artist team passed through Ndingtown heading north. According to the intelligence, they should have passed the northern edge of Tiangui city, and their likely target is the direction of Tsanglong River. Lin Chen’s eyes turned, and then he looked at Li Xuunhuan. After the incident in the village, there was no signal, so Peng Xiaoxi immediately ran to Ndingtown to report. This might also be. The reason why this group only abducted people and did not eliminate witnesses, the place of Ziyatuapu was deep in the mountains, making it difficult for information to be relayed in time. This meant that the mysterious martial artist team had already abducted people half a day ago. Upon hearing this, Li Xiuon Huan’s eyes flashed with contemplation, then he nodded and looked at Lin Chen. I’ll go with you to see the situation. Li Xiuon Huan knew that Lin Chen’s family was in trouble, and unless this issue was resolved, he couldn’t go to the Ten Kings fortress with him. Moreover, Li Xu and Huan only refrained from intervening in the internal conflicts of the Baiching alliance. However, if the mysterious martial artist team involved outsiders as a king in the Elder Council, he could not stand by idly. In that case, I’ll leave the house to Xingxin Jie for now. If anything happens, just send me a message. Lin Chen instructed. Liao Xingxin then nodded to the commander of the Demon Suppression Army and the commander of the Strawshu Army. Boom. Before the two could respond, Lin. Shan and Li Xuanyuan’s figures vanished from the spot, leaving only a gust of wind stirring the tablecloth on the dining table. This, isn’t this the senior official’s dining hall on the 10th floor? Everyone was astonished and quickly stood up, rushing to the open floor-to-ceiling windows to look outside. Lin Shan and Li Xuanyuan’s figures had already become small dots, disappearing into the buildings of Lanfang City, out of everyone’s sight. The speed of the kings left everyone in shock. This was also Lin Chen’s intention when he set out to give the commander of the Demon Suppression Army and the commander of the Strawshu Army a little reminder so they wouldn’t trouble Liao Xingxin by thinking there were no strong fighters in Lanfang Company. Lin Chen and Li Xuanhuan left Lanfang City, heading north. However, they were not going towards Tiangui City. Lin Chen didn’t know the background of the other party, so he didn’t quite understand the tracking route but seeing Li Xuanhuan’s confident demeanor he couldn’t help but wonder wasn’t the last trace of the other. party in the Tian Guei city area? If we head north like this, won’t we miss them? Li Xuanhuan replied, no way, if they really are people coming from north of Tsanlong River, then they have only one destination. That is the Hangjiang Fortress north of Tsanlong River. Lin Chen’s eyes turned, Hangjiang Fortress? Isn’t that a place name or force name not belonging to the Baiching Alliance? This time, Lin Chen had never heard of it. Previously, he had roughly. Glanced at the names of various forces in the Hundred Cities Alliance on the League’s leaderboard, but there was no mention of the Xiangjiang Fortress. Of course, it’s not an alliance fortress. The Xiangjiang Fortress is the first fortress on the border of the Dragon Empire, located north of the Tsonglong River. North of the Tsonglong River, the Dragon Empire? What exactly is going on? Lin Chen curiously pressed for more information. Although the two were chatting, it was mainly Li Xiu and Huan who was leading the pace of their journey, which had not slowed down. You don’t know that the wasteland is divided. Into north and south? Li Xiu and Huan replied. Lin Chen nodded at this but immediately shook his head. He had always known about the southern part of the wasteland. Being referred to as the Hundred Cities Alliance, so logically there should be a northern part as well. However, it was indeed the first time Lin Chen had heard the northern wasteland referred to as the Dragon Empire. This was certainly related to Lin Chen’s lowly background, which had kept him from accessing such information. Although he had quickly risen later, he had never dealt with the North and had always mingled within the circles of the Hundred. City’s alliance. Perhaps when Lin Chen eventually went to the Ten Kings fortress, he would naturally learn about these things. But right now, Lin Chen was. Indeed a bit confused. Li Xiu and Huan glanced at Lin Chen, seemingly recalling Lin Chen’s personal profile. Coming from the countryside, a genuine mountain boy. It was normal for him not to know these things. So Li Shuan-Huan explained, the place we live in is called Blue Star, a round planet floating in the universe. With a very large total area, Sai, how do I explain this to you? Although Li Shuan-Huan was as strong as a king, he didn’t know how to scan basic knowledge for a mountain boy. After all, there was no nine-year compulsory education in this era. Mountain people truly lacked basic common sense, those who could read a few characters had learned through generations passed down by their parents. I understand this, I’ve read some wild books. You should. Talk about what’s above Blue Star, like the Dragon Empire in the Wasteland, Lin Shen immediately responded. Seeing that he didn’t need to educate Lin Shen about the universe and Blue Star, Li Xu and Huan breathed a sigh of relief. He continued, the Wasteland is a large piece of land in the eastern part of Blue Star. Originally, there were several pieces of land similar to the Wasteland on Blue Star. However, after several great beast tides a hundred years ago, aside from the Wasteland, the other pieces of land could not be held. That area has already become a garden of ferocious beasts, part of a foreign land. Only due to the existence of oceans and natural barriers, those foreign beasts have not reached the wasteland in a short time, so the wasteland is now the only remaining territory for humans on Blue Star. And the wasteland is also very large, with an expanse of tens of millions of square kilometers, divided by a river called the Tsanlong River. It is split into two parts, north and south. The south, as you know, is our Hundred Cities Alliance, which has this kind of structure. The North, however, has another force similar to the Hundred Cities Alliance, called the Dragon Empire. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen, suddenly realized. In a casual sense, the Dragon Empire is a powerful force just like the Hundred Cities Alliance. And it occupies the northern part of. The Wasteland. So what exactly is the Xiangjiang Fortress? After listening to Li Xionguan’s explanation, Lin Chen couldn’t help but feel a bit worried. It seemed that the people who had taken old wine were not to be underestimated in terms of strength and influence. Initially, Lin Chen had been somewhat indifferent thinking that he could handle whatever came his way. He felt he had some strength and was not afraid of most challenges. But suddenly, a force comparable to the Hundred Cities Alliance emerged and it didn’t seem to be on friendly terms. Lin Chen couldn’t help but feel a bit anxious. However, Li Xuanhuan’s next words made Lin Chen’s already heavy heart sink even lower. Li Xuanhuan shook his head and said, it’s not a force comparable to the Hundred Cities Alliance. Strictly speaking, the Dragon Empire is significantly stronger than the Hundred Cities Alliance. The north, where the Dragon Empire is located, was the main central area of the wasteland before the beast disaster. At that time, there was a legend that the north was called the Central Plains. And in our south, it is a land of uncivilized savages. So after experiencing three beast disasters, logically speaking, the strength of the northern wasteland is preserved the most intact, whether its population, industry, or other resources. Thus, the Dragon Empire inherits more resources. From the old era and its development in the new era is faster and better than ours. Lin Chen’s expression darkened as he pressed on, so what is the current? Relationship between the Dragon Empire and our Hundred Cities Alliance? It’s an adversarial relationship, is there a conflict over interests and resources? A sudden emergence of such a force left Lin Chen somewhat bewildered. It’s not quite an adversarial relationship, it’s more like a typical neighborly. relationship broadly speaking there are only two human forces on the entire blue star that have made a name for themselves our common goal is to resist the ferocious beasts from other continents and to propagate the human race as for conflicts over interests and resources if there are any they are really not significant after all whether it’s the dragon empire or the hundred cities alliance both are primarily focused on martial arts and most Of the resources in the later stages of martial arts or directed towards the other continents, we just need to compete for them ourselves. Li Xiu-Nuan’s explanation eased Lin Chen’s tension a bit. As long as it wasn’t an adversarial relationship, perhaps in the worst-case scenario, they could still negotiate. A bit under the guise of the elder meeting. Seeing the change in Lin Chen’s expression, Li Xiu-Nuan added, Don’t be too happy just yet. They are not enemies, but they are also not allies, and certainly not friends. They won’t give us any face. So for your family, we still need to retrieve them before. They return to the Dragon Empire before they reach south of the Tsanglong River, before they get to the outside of the Hangzhou fortress. Otherwise, it will be difficult. Ah. Lin Chen was taken aback, but his eyes sharpened. Because the system of the Dragon Empire is somewhat different from our hundred. Cities Alliance. Just from the name, you can tell they have a feudal-like system, with an emperor and a dictator. Their ideology is different from ours. We are an alliance system that emphasizes equal development. No matter who it is, as long as they have strength, they are qualified to become a member of the Alliance, even a member of the Elder Meeting. For example, you, once you grow up, it’s not impossible for you to sit on one of the ten dragon-carved thrones in the Ten Kings Fortress to become one of the highest decision-makers in the Hundred Cities Alliance. Li Xiu and Huan glanced at Lin Chen, discussing the core points of the Hundred Cities Alliance system. But the Dragon Empire is different, they emphasize centralized dictatorship where all power end. Resources belong to the court, to the emperor and the royal family, as well as to the clans that submit to the emperor and royal family. They believe that. In such a world, facing the ferocious beasts from other continents, it is necessary to centralize power and resources to concentrate strength for major. Undertakings. I can’t say which system is better or worse, it’s too early to comment, after all, the Dragon Empire’s development is not inferior to that. Of the Hundred Cities Alliance. But the Dragon Empire believes that their policy of concentrating strength for major undertakings is the most correct. Under the apocalypse. If given the chance, they would also want to incorporate the southern hundred cities into the territory of the Dragon Empire. They would also want to concentrate the strength and resources of the hundred cities here to accomplish great things. At this point, Li Xu and Huan suddenly became serious. He turned his head, his gaze fixed intently on Lin Chen. Lin Chen, if it were you making the choice, which model do you think is better? Lin. Chen blinked, momentarily stunned. He was just following Li Xuanzuan to track the mysterious martial artist team, hoping to rescue old Wang and his sister. Suddenly hearing about the existence of the Dragon Empire was one thing. Now it seemed he was facing a public examination question, asking him to judge the ideological struggle between the two organizations in the northern and southern wastelands? Uh, is this a question for the interview at the Ten Kings? Fortress that must be answered? Lin Chen said weakly. Li Xiu and Huan did not respond, still quietly staring at Lin Chen. There were only two organizations. In the wasteland, only two types of forces, even at the Elder Council of the Hundred Cities Alliance, they wouldn’t want to cultivate for so long only to end. Up with a strong individual whose ideals differ from their own. So this issue is quite important for the Elder Council. Lin Chen, upon realizing this fell. Silent. He had never considered this question before, and now he couldn’t quite grasp it in such a short time. Essentially, for the Dragon Empire to develop. Well, it relies on one’s birth? If one is born well, entering a family of the powerful, the path of martial arts becomes smooth, with resources flowing. Continuously, making it relatively easy to reach the top. Naturally, one would then take over as a new member of the elite. On the other hand, the Hundred. Cities Alliance doesn’t focus on birth but rather on personal opportunity and talent. By striving for the path of martial arts, once one reaches a certain. level, they can then vie for corresponding power and status. So to summarize, the Dragon Empire first has power and status, which leads to martial arts strength, while the Hundred Cities Alliance first has martial arts strength, then seeks power and status. This model of the Dragon Empire seems unfair to ordinary martial artists and geniuses, but in the apocalypse, such centralized governance appears to have its merits. After all, the Hundred Cities Alliance has dozens of small factions, which consume a lot of energy and resources fighting among themselves. Lin Chin found it hard to comprehend the Dragon Empire. Focuses on cultivating martial artists, while the Hundred Cities Alliance nurtures them like raising a poisonous insect. It’s difficult to distinguish between the survival of the fittest in such a short time. However, Lin Chin quickly grasped a point, and his eyes became clearer. I think. I didn’t get a. Good birth, being of lowly and poor origins, right? Lin Chin cautiously looked at Li Xuyuan, implying that he wasn’t part of the Dragon Empire’s royal family, so he had no choice in the matter. He wasn’t sure if his response was adequate. Li Xun-Huan silently stared at Lin Chen for several seconds before, suddenly breaking into a smile. That’s right, you understand quite well. With your background, even if your talent is high, there are limitations under the Dragon Empire. Unless you are favored by a royal prince and become a princess or a county lord’s husband, becoming a royal relative perhaps you could gain some attention and cultivation. Otherwise, at most, you would enter the battlefield of fierce beasts in foreign lands early on, becoming a frontline. soldier, with a high chance of perishing. Seeing that he had managed to pass the topic without further complications, Lin Chen was reluctant to dwell on. It’s, he quickly changed the subject. So what’s our current situation? Should we just head north towards the Hangjiang fortress? Will that group definitely move towards the Hangjiang fortress? Li Xunhuan, indeed diverted by Lin Chen’s change of topic, no longer spoke of the struggle for consciousness but, explained, no. The Hangjiang Fortress is the largest fortress of the Dragon Empire in the western region of the Hundred Cities Alliance. The Tsanglong River. Runs through the entire wasteland, dividing it in two, it is itself a natural barrier, with turbulent waters and an average width of over 3 kilometers. Moreover, the Tsanglong River directly connects to the Blue Star Sea, where terrifying aquatic beasts lurk, swimming upstream from the depths of the ocean. Additionally, after the beast disaster, the cross-river bridges have been damaged, making it difficult for even king-level martial artists to cross. The Tsanglong River without a point of leverage. The Hangjiang Fortress of the Dragon Empire is located north of the Tsanglong River, guarding a section of the river that is less than a kilometer wide. This is the narrowest and most stable part of the entire Tsanglong River. If people from the Dragon Empire want to cross the river, they can only take this route. And this place is several thousand kilometers away from the Tsanglong River, so we can just head straight towards the Hangjiang Fortress. Hearing Li Xiu and Huan say that the people from the Dragon Empire have only one route to take, Lin Chen felt much more. At ease. Although half a day had passed since the incident, Li Xiu and Huan was quick on the road. As long as the opposing team wasn’t led by a king level. Martial artists, they still had a good chance to intercept them before they crossed the river. They could even set up an ambush on the southern side of the Sanglong River, waiting outside the Hangjiang Fortress for their prey. So, if one day the Dragon Empire wants to concentrate the territory of the hundred. City’s alliance, then the Hangjian fortress would be the bridgehead for the Dragon Empire’s southward advance, right? Lin-Chan suddenly said. Li Xuun-Huan. Glanced at Lin-Chan upon hearing this, he didn’t speak, which was tantamount to tacitly agreeing with the statement. However, Li Xuun-Huan’s pace quickened a. bit. The fierce wind blew towards them, only to be sliced apart by the blade’s edge of the small knife, splitting the airflow into two halves that whistled. Past Lin-Chan’s ears. The subtle turbulence finally reached Lin Chen’s face, causing his hair to flutter with increasing frequency. A few hours later, there, speed began to slow down. Are we there yet? Is that the Hangjiang fortress ahead? Lin Chen instinctively asked, his gaze drawn to the silhouette of a magnificent fortress building on the distant horizon. Li Xiu and Huan rolled his eyes at Lin Chen. What were you thinking? Your martial arts talent isn’t weak, but some common sense seems to be lacking. The Hangjiang Fortress is a stronghold of the Dragon Empire, definitely located north of the Tsanglong River. Have we crossed the river? Do you see the river surface? Lin Chen was at a loss for words, there was no national geography website in this world for him. To consult, and his geographical knowledge was indeed somewhat lacking. So, is this one of our Hundred Cities Alliances cities? Which faction does it belong to? Lin Chen asked without shame. Not exactly, strictly speaking, this doesn’t count as a separate faction because there is no passage connecting. to other continents beneath this fortress. However, the strength of this military town is among the top in the Hundred Cities. This is Wanzhang Town. A military town directly under the Elder Council jointly funded by the Hundred Cities Alliance and directly led by the Elder Council. The Elder Council. Also directly assigns king-level martial artists to take turns guarding here. I served here for a year a few years ago. Lin Chen began to understand and Quickly said, so it’s like the heavy artillery units, the bronze dragon missile units, directly subordinate to the Elder Council’s military base? Li Xu and Huan. Replied, that’s about the gist of it, but this place is more like a branch of the Ten Kings Fortress, an important military town for the Elder Council in. The Wilderness. Because just a few kilometers north of Wangjiang Military Town is the Tsanglong River, and across the Tsanglong River is the Dragon Empire’s. Hangjiang Fortress. As for the importance of Wangjiang Military Town and its purpose, you should be able to guess it easily. Li Xuanhuan looked at Lin. Chen. Lin Chen blinked, wasn’t it obvious? To defend against the Dragon Empire, fearing that this neighbor would concentrate their forces. Exactly, Li. Xuanhuan said. We are stationed here, relying on the intelligence network of Wangjiang Military Town, as long as those people don’t cross the river before us, we will definitely be able to intercept them. About a hundred kilometers south of Wangjiang Military Town is the range of an outer sentry station. Lin Chan and Li Xuanzuan had already been waiting here in advance. They didn’t set up any deliberate ambush, just standing quietly on the rocky peak. The location of this rocky peak was quite strategic. Standing at the top and looking around, there was a flat area of a hundred kilometers in radius, providing excellent visibility. Looking south, it was the direction of the southwestern region of the wilderness. If the abducted old Wang’s martial artist team were to come, it was highly likely they would come from this way. Lin Chan had already received information from the intelligence network of Wenzhen military. Town. More outer sentry stations had discovered the movement trajectory of that group, so Lin Chan and the others had taken their positions here in advance. Standing atop the rocky peak, gazing far into the distance, a white giant dragon coiled majestically between heaven and earth, even from over 10 kilometers. Away, it still exuded an overwhelming presence that shook the soul. That was the Tsanglong River. The rushing river water surged like a stampede of thousands. of horses producing a deafening roar. Even from a great distance, Lin Chen could still clearly hear the thunderous crash of the river waves against the shore, as if it were the roar of an ancient beast, bellowing and howling. In the air, a rich moisture lingered, carrying a faint fishy scent. It seemed to be the orate of countless aquatic ferocious beasts from the Tsanglong River. Lin Chen could even feel powerful waves of energy coming from the direction of the Tsanglong River, causing his blood to boil. The Tsonglong River truly is a natural barrier that divides the wasteland into north and south. Even from a distance, Lin Chen could still sense the heart-stopping pressure emanating from the Tsonglong River. It was as if a slumbering giant beast could awaken at any moment and devour any creature daring enough to approach. What a magnificent natural barrier! Lin Chen couldn’t help but exclaim. Of course, without the Tsonglong River, perhaps there wouldn’t even be the Hundred Cities Alliance. Oh, and it’s also possible that the Dragon Empire wouldn’t exist either. Li Xunhuan said, still gazing towards the Tsanglong River without turning his head. Lin Chen felt a bit puzzled as Li Xunhuan wasn’t looking at the nearest river surface. He seemed to be looking towards the direction of the Wangjiang military town and the Hangjiang fortress. It was quite far away, and the outlines of those two military towns couldn’t be seen from here. Lin Chen wondered what Li Xunhuan was looking at. What are you staring at over there? Shouldn’t. We be focusing on the south. Lin Chen muttered instinctively. Li Xiuan Huan shook his head. Not in a hurry, look over there. Following Li Xiuan Huan’s line. Of sight, Lin Chen still couldn’t see the outlines of the buildings but he vaguely noticed some changes in the sky over there. It seemed that the clouds had thickened a bit and the sky had darkened considerably. Lin Chen asked curiously, what’s going on there? Li Xiuan Huan blurted out a few words, king’s domain. Heavenly king level king’s domain. Look at that thin line on the horizon, that’s a dragon sucking water. If I’m not mistaken, it’s the prince. of Hangjong from the Dragon Empire showcasing his king’s domain. Upon hearing this, Lin Shin squinted and indeed saw a grayish white thin line on the horizon. He couldn’t help but be dumbfounded to see a thin line from a distance of at least a hundred kilometers away. What kind of tornado would that be? If witnessed up close? What kind of immense power of heaven and earth is this? Is this still a martial artist? Prince of Hangjong? What is he trying to do? Is he showcasing his king’s domain towards the south showing hostility? Is the Dragon Empire planning to cross the river and attack Wangjiang? Military town? Do we have experts of the same level here who can resist their force? Lin Chen blurted out several questions in succession. With old Wang and his sister not in hand, suddenly seeing such a figure make a move and display such a world-altering scene made Lin Chen feel a bit uneasy. Li Xu and Huang waved his hand to signal Lin Chen not to panic, then pointed at a huge silver snake in the sky. Wangjiang military town has elders on rotation, our southern. Alliance can’t possibly be completely defenseless against the North. See that lightning as thick as a barrel? That’s one of our masters, King Lei. The Prince of Hangjiang is showing up to intimidate the South and King Lei is also stepping up to face them directly. Two Heavenly King-level martial artists are competing in strength across the Tsanglong River. Lin Chen’s expression froze for a moment, looking at Li Xiu and Huan in disbelief, creating such a commotion. That can be seen from a hundred kilometers away and yet they haven’t even started fighting? Will they fight? Li Xiu and Huan shook his head and said, they probably won’t fight. There hasn’t been a major conflict between the South and North for many years. In fact, the Dragon Empire is currently experiencing some internal turmoil far from its peak. Even if the Dragon Empire wanted to take a bite out of the Hundred Cities Alliance, it wouldn’t be now. Lin Chen felt even more puzzled upon hearing this than what are they doing? Just a routine show of force across the river, playing around? What’s the point of making such a big fuss? Hearing this, Li Xiu and Huan turned back, also looking at Lin Chen with confusion. That’s something you need to answer. Lin Chen. Blinked and pointed at himself. Me, Li Xiu and Huan nodded and said, it’s not easy to smuggle across from this side. I estimate that the king of Hangjiang is deliberately revealing his domain, intending to draw all the attention of the Hangjiang army over there. This creates a kind of dark under the lamp effect, allowing those who smuggle across to do so calmly without attracting too much attention, avoiding interception. So, the fact that the prince of Hangzheng personally intervenes to provide cover shows how much the Dragon Empire values this group. Or rather, it shows how much the Dragon Empire values the people who have been abducted. At this point, Li Xu and Huan looked at Lin Chen with a meaningful expression. So, is your sister Lin Lan really a natural martial arts prodigy, a once-in-a-millennium talent, worthy of such treatment? Lin Chen shook his head, hesitating a bit as he said, my sister. seems to have some talent in martial arts but i feel it’s just about the same as an ordinary trainee in a company’s youth training camp definitely not a martial arts genius so your sister is naturally beautiful looking like a fairy descended to earth and that drives this group crazy wanting to abduct her back to be the empress of the dragon empire upon hearing this lin chen’s expression changed and anger immediately flickered in his eyes but then his expression relaxed again shaking his head that’s even more impossible A wild girl from the mountains, at most just a bit pretty. Taking. Off the brotherly filter, that bit of prettiness isn’t much left, she’s definitely not empress material, unless the north has no women left. Li Shuonuans. Face showed annoying expression, then he said slowly, if that’s the case, then the old Wang Yu mentioned, that paralyzed old man, must have a significant. Background, worthy of such treatment from the dragon empire? Lin Chen was taken aback, as if he understood the reasoning. However, he couldn’t quite. grasp who old Wang was to stir up such a big wave. Let’s not think about that for now, since the prince of Hangjiang is already on the opposite bank, displaying his peacock feathers to attract attention. That proves that this group is coming over, preparing to cross the river. Keep an eye on the self. And later you can ask that old Wang yourself to find out. Li Xiu and Huang interrupted Lin Chen’s thoughts, and Lin Chen shivered, quickly turning to look behind him. Before long, he indeed saw a sneaky group appearing in the distance. Because the lookout was by the riverside, it happened to be a flat riverbank. Terrain. So, standing a few dozen meters high, the two could see quite far. They watched as the group approached slowly from afar. Lin Chan was the sixth, with his concealment aura always active. Li Xuanyuan was at the king level, with a much higher realm. Therefore, without deliberately revealing their aura, this group surprisingly did not notice the presence of Lin Chan and Li Xuanyuan. Of course, this might be because they were distracted by the celestial phenomenon. caused by the distant Qing level domain. It looks like there are seven or eight people and they are all starting at the commander level. There are even two grand commanders among them. Lin Chen observed the approaching group frowning. The transportation in the southwestern region wasn’t good, and they couldn’t use vehicles. As they approached the Wangjiang army town, it seemed they didn’t want to attract attention, so they didn’t drive. However, commander level martial artists running aren’t much slower than vehicles. The group came running, with the two higher-level individuals carrying someone. Lin. Chen glanced at the configuration of the group, frown in thought, then turned back to look at Li Xuinhuan. If it were just to have Lin Chen take action. To eliminate this group, he would have rushed down without hesitation. But with old Wang and Lin Lan in their hands, Lin Chen couldn’t help but be cautious. Fearing that he might not be able to ensure their safety during the fight, Li Xuinhuan noticed Lin Chen’s concerns, he nodded, then flipped his right hand. A small knife appeared in his hand. Li Xiu and Huan simply looked down on getting involved in the power struggles of the southwestern region, they thought this was just a child’s play, trivial matters. The current situation involved people from the Dragon Empire sneaking into the Hundred Cities Alliance to abduct individuals. So he didn’t hesitate to take action, kill them all, or leave one alive. Just as Li Xiu and Huan was about to act, he paused and asked Lin Chen. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s eyes flickered, and he pondered, uh, I don’t care about that, as long as old Wang and my sister are safe. Lin Chan was. Indifferent to the fate of the Dragon Empire warriors, not fearing any disputes that might arise, his priority was the safety of his own people. Li Xu and Huan. Knotted slightly, raised his right hand, and seemingly casually waved it. The small knife in his hand did not leave his grip, yet an illusory blade shadow. Quietly emerged, like a wisp of silk, drifting unpredictably but incredibly sharp. The blade shadow detached from his body, swelling in the wind, instantly. expanding to a thousand meters in size, resembling a colossal blade reaching for the sky, suspended in mid-air, exuding a suffocating pressure. This was not an ordinary blade aura, but Li Xiuenon’s blade domain, a power of the domain that only king-level warriors could comprehend. Once the blade domain was unleashed, the heavens and earth changed color. Threads of blade energy, like an invisible giant net, descended from the blade shadow, enveloping a space of several thousand meters. The Dragon Empire’s warrior team, initially fierce, now found themselves as if trapped in a quagmire, unable to move an inch. The invisible blade energy clung to them like maggots on bone, wrapping tightly around them. They felt a bone-chilling cold, as if any slight movement would result in being torn to shreds by the sharp blade energy. Fear spread through the ranks of the Dragon Empire warriors like a plague. They exchanged glances. Their eyes filled with terror and despair, the original arrogance long gone. They were suppressed by Li Shuuanuan’s blade domain, unable to move, forced to. Watch as the colossal blade hovered above them, like the grim reaper’s sight, ready to descend at any moment to reap their lives. This is, a thousand meter. Blade aura detached, suppressing a domain. The domain of a king-level warrior. The bald commander at the forefront of the dragon empire turned pale. With fear, instinctively releasing old Wang from his shoulder and glancing back at another burly commander behind him. The burly commander also let go of Lin. Lun, his face somewhat ashen. He looked at the strange phenomenon in the distant sky, then at the flying knife shadow close at hand. No way. Wasn’t. The king of the Wangjiang army distracted by the prince. Why is there still a king lurking here? They had infiltrated deep into the southern heart of the Hundred Cities Alliance, sneaking in and quietly carrying out their tasks. However, they had always maintained contact with the North. After they succeeded, the North had arranged a retreat route and planned for them. Even the prince of Hangjiang had intervened to draw all attention from the Wanzhang army in the Hundred Cities Alliance. Yet, despite all their calculations, they had miscalculated one thing. They did not expect a king to chase them from a remote area and block their path. The bald commander, seeing this, had a flicker in his eyes. He turned to look at the hillside to the side and finally spotted Lin Chen and Li Xuunhuan. Lin Chen appeared relatively young, looking like an ordinary person, not a cause for concern. However, Li Xuunhuan looked. Middle-aged, holding a glimmering cold light in his hand, somewhat blinding. The bald commander couldn’t help but squint, feeling tears welling up uncontrollably. He instinctively looked up at the illusory blade’s shadow above him. The bald commander knew that this middle-aged man, who also appeared unremarkable, was the king-level powerhouse releasing the king’s blade domain. What should we do, captain? The burly commander asked in a low voice, his tone trembling. Slightly. The bald commander was the leader of the team, possessing strength close to that of a lord. However, he was still far from king level. With a grim expression, the bald commander withdrew his gaze from the sky’s blade shadow and looked at the distant horizon where tornadoes and lightning alternated. The empire has put in great effort to search for the overlord across the entire wasteland for several years. Not to mention Prince Hongjong, even the emperor, is particularly concerned about this matter. We finally found it, giving up like this is truly unwilling. The bald commander had a complex expression, his. eyes flashing with intense contemplation suddenly a resolute look appeared in his eyes we will charge into this king’s blade domain with all our might and create a commotion as long as the prince sees the situation he might come to our aid at the very least it will give the prince a chance to rescue someone the thick-browed commander paused hesitating as he said but if we charge into the king’s domain we might he didn’t finish his sentence when the bald commander turned around and shot him a fierce glare interrupting his words Then it’s time to be loyal to the Empire. It is our. Honor, you and I, our squad. The thick-browed commander was shaken by these words, his gaze flickering for a moment before gradually firming up, and he. Nodded. In the Northern Dragon Empire, whether from royal lineage or commoner origins, the principle is absolute loyalty to the Emperor. The royal lineage. Dose without saying, while commoner-born warriors are brainwashed into a foolish loyalty. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to rise and receive even a bit of. Training. The phrase, it’s time to be loyal to the Empire solidified the resolve of this warrior squad, igniting their blood. The bald commander roared, hoisting old Wang onto his shoulder. With his other hand, he tightly gripped the cold, gleaming great sword, the blade shimmering with energy, resembling a fierce beast about to awaken, exuding a heart-pounding pressure. The thick-browed commander, seeing this, flashed a hint of hesitation. Ultimately, he chose. not to carry Lin Lan but instead gripped the heavy black halberd with both hands, his energy surging, beginning to gather strength in preparation for the impending fierce battle. Clearly, their target was Old Wang, Lin Lan was merely incidental, not part of the Empire’s mission. Kill! The bald commander shouted, angrily, swinging the greatsword fiercely. A dazzling blade aura, dozens of meters long, tore through the sky like lightning, striking fiercely towards Li Shuunawon’s blade domain. Kill! Kill! Kill! The other warriors of the Dragon Empire also roared, wielding their weapons. Various colored auras, sword, energies, and spear lights burst forth like blooming fireworks across the desert, fiercely attacking Li Xiong’an’s blade domain. They understood that, with their strength, a direct breakthrough into the king’s blade domain was nearly impossible. Yet they still had to fight with all their might, even if it was just. To buy a moment for the Prince Hangjiang, a hundred kilometers away, to know that something had changed here. Blade lights and sword shadows, energy surging. The entire world trembled at this moment. Li Xiu and Huan looked at the Dragon Empire warriors fighting desperately, a slight smirk appearing at the corner of his mouth, revealing a hint of disdain. With a flick of his right hand, the thousand-meter blade shadow suspended in mid-air seemed to sense its masters. Will and began to tremble violently. In the next moment, countless tiny blade lights poured down like a torrential rain from the blade shadow. These blade. Lights, though only the size of a cow’s ear, were incredibly sharp, carrying a fierce killing intent, like a dense meteor shower, mercilessly crashing down on the warriors of the Dragon Empire. The sounds of screams, roars, and clashing weapons intertwined, forming a symphony of death reminiscent of the apocalypse. Moments later, everything fell silent. The desert plain was strewn with the bodies of Dragon Empire warriors, blood staining the yellow sand, and the air was thick with the smell of blood. Meanwhile, old Wang and Lin Lan remained in scathe. Li Xiong’uan’s attacks had deliberately avoided the two. The two commanders of the Dragon Empire lay on the ground, only groaning, although Li Xiong’uan had merely released some blade shadows, it was far beyond what they could withstand, and they were instantly gravely injured, losing their combat ability.At this moment, Li Xiong’uan was still standing on the hillside, not moving. An inch. Not to mention the warriors of the Dragon Empire were dumbfounded, even Lin Chen was a bit stunned. Is this the power of a king-level warrior? This was Lin Chen’s first time witnessing a king-level warrior in action, and he wasn’t even sure if Li Xuen Huan had truly made a move or how much strength he had used. In any case, the opponent had been completely annihilated and it was a large-scale group attack that distinguished between friend and foe. Seeing the fallen warriors of the Dragon Empire scattered on the ground, Li Xuen Huan shook his head slightly. Why bother? You really didn’t have to suffer. Like this, Li Xuen Huan’s intention was merely to have them surrender. Then they would be handed over to the Wangjiang army for handling. The Wangjiang army had long been in opposition to the Hangjiang fortress with frequent espionage activities on both sides. There were always special agents who infiltrated the enemy’s territory and got caught. So, in the absence of danger, they would generally prefer to capture the infiltrators first. After capturing them, they would exchange prisoners. This had become a routine as both sides were not in a state of war and there was no need to tear each other apart. They would. even agree on two or three fixed dates for exchanges each year. However, this group of Dragon Empire warriors did not understand the situation, and even, dared to bare their teeth upon seeing the king’s domain. So it was no wonder that Li Xiu and Huan taught them a lesson, easily inflicting heavy damage that left them unable to get back up, with injuries that wouldn’t heal in ten days or half a month. Li Xiu and Huan then looked at Lin Chen. Let’s go, gather your people. And let’s leave. Lin Chen nodded and quickly descended the mountain to stand before old Wang and the others. Brother, it really is you. Brother, woo. Woo woo. I thought I would never see you again. Lin Lan’s face had been somewhat dazed, surrounded by a group of kidnappers, suddenly taken down by a flurry of blades like falling stars. It wasn’t until she saw Lin Chen’s figure approaching that she hesitantly wiped her eyes. Her expression shifted from confusion to disbelief, finally transforming into immense joy. Hmm, with brother here, it’s no problem. Lin Chen smiled and ruffled her hair. Just moments. Ago, when Lin Lan recognized Lin Chen, she jumped onto him, clinging to him like a koala. Based on Lin Lan’s agility and the force with which she rushed at him, Lin Chen judged that this little girl was almost at the intermediate warrior level. Uncle Wang. I’m here. After comforting Lin Lan, Lin Chen quickly turned to old Wang. The latter couldn’t get up, sitting by the roadside, looking somewhat pitiful. No matter how much of a figure old Wang had been in the past, at this moment he was truly just a paralyzed, lonely old man. just an ordinary person at the bottom of the wilderness. Xiao Jing. Old Wang’s gaze. Towards Lin Chen was somewhat complex. There was a hint of nostalgia, some shock, and finally mixed with a bit of relief. Perhaps Old Wang hadn’t expected that the kid he casually taught for a few days could rise to such a level in such a short time. He could even protect himself in front of his enemies. Is this your friend? Old Wang’s gaze lingered on Lin Chen for only two seconds before he looked past him to see Li Xuanzuan approaching. Old Wang immediately. recognize Li Xiuanuan’s king-level warrior status, causing his expression to become serious and complex. Yes, Uncle Wang. I feel a bit ashamed, I don’t have enough strength to ensure you’re in Lin Lan’s safety while subduing them. Just now, it was senior brother Li from the Elder Council who made a move. With this, Lin Chen introduced Li Xiuanuan’s identity. Then, Lin Chen quickly asked, Uncle Wang, what exactly is going on? Why did these warriors from the Dragon Empire want to capture you? And why did they want to capture my sister? Lin Chen thought this was a simple question, but to his surprise, when he asked, old Wang hesitated for a moment. He did not immediately answer Lin Chen’s question. At this moment, Li Xu and Huan spoke up. There’s no rush to discuss this now. I see that the activity over at Hangjiang Fortress is increasing. Lin Chen looked towards the distant horizon upon hearing this, where the tornado clouds had become even more violent. Could it be that Prince Hangjiang really intends to cross the river? Lin Chen found it hard to believe. Li Xu Nguan, with a knowing glance at old Wang, whispered, that depends on how important your uncle Wang is to Prince Hangjiang. Let’s head towards the interior. Towards the central and eastern parts of the alliance, after all, this isn’t their home ground. Even if they do send someone over, it won’t be easy. To pinpoint our whereabouts. Lin Shen understood the urgency of the situation and didn’t hesitate any longer, promptly carrying old Wang on his back. The. Group avoided getting close to Wangjiang military town and directly ran southeast. Halfway through, Lin Chen suddenly turned to Li Xuanhuan. Where exactly? Are we going? On the way, Lin Chen thought a lot. It seemed that the Dragon Empire was quite invested in finding old Wang. Under such circumstances, Lin Chen wouldn’t dare to take old Wang back to Lin family village. Even placing him in any city in the southwest region felt unreliable as the martial strength. Here was too weak. If martial artists from the Dragon Empire infiltrated and attacked, they wouldn’t be able to stop them at all. Li Xuanhuan understood this. As well, after a moment of thought, he said, let’s go to Hangshan City first. It’s suitable to settle them there. That’s my old employer, and I’m familiar with the environment. Moreover, the lord of Hangshan City is also a quasi -king martial artist, so there’s some assurance of safety. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen recalled some information about Hangshan City. It was a major city in the central part of the Hundred Cities Alliance, consistently ranking just above the top 10 in overall strength. With such a good destination, Lin Chen immediately expressed his satisfaction and quickened his pace. Ahem. The old man appreciates the kindness of this young friend. However, since Wang Xiu Tian and Wang Hangjiang know I’m still alive taking me in at this, time might bring danger to your Hangshan city. Old Wang, who was on Lin Chen’s back, suddenly spoke up. Lin Chen was somewhat puzzled by this. Li Xiu Wenhuan, however, showed a thoughtful expression and looked seriously at old Wang. So your enemies are indeed Wang Xiu Tian and Wang Hangjiang. Old sir, could it be that you are the Prince Ba from four years ago? Old Wan gently nodded. Li Xuanyuan’s expression changed, and he suddenly stopped facing Old Wang. With seriousness. At that moment, although Old Wang was still a paralyzed old man needing Lin Chen’s support, in Li Xuanyuan’s eyes, he seemed to transform into an elder deserving of solemn respect, with a hint of veiled taboo in his gaze. So it is Prince Ba in person. I, Li Xuanyuan from the Hundred Cities Alliance, have met Prince Ba. After speaking, Li Xiu and Huan couldn’t help but glance back at the horizon towards Hangzhou fortress. Since Prince Ba is here, then the actions of the Dragon Empire make sense. Moreover, under these circumstances, we indeed cannot go to Hangshan City. I need to report to the elders. Meeting before making a decision. The last sentence was directed at Lin Chen. Lin Chen was left bewildered and quickly asked, wait, are you two using some kind of code? What Prince Ba? I don’t understand a word. Li Xu and Huan blanced at Lin Chen and explained, you don’t know? Eight years ago, during the Great Beast Tide, the Dragon Empire also suffered heavy losses and the old emperor even went missing in a foreign land. In the following years, several princes vied for the Dragon Emperor’s throne. Among them, a highly regarded Prince Ba went missing and only then did the dust settle into the current situation. Lin Chen was astonished upon hearing this and couldn’t help but look back. However, with old Wang on his back, he couldn’t see old Wang’s face. Lin Chen never expected that his master, Old Wang, had such a significant background. When Lin Chen was a junior martial artist, he thought Old Wang might have been an intermediate martial artist in his youth, at most a high-level one. When Lin Chen became an elite martial artist, he decided that Old Wang might only be a deputy commander at best. Now that Lin Chen had become a commander-level martial artist, the mystery was unveiled, Old Wang was actually suspected to be Prince Ba of the Dragon Empire. Prince Ba might just be a title, which itself did not represent a martial arts realm, but there is still a premise. Even the Prince of Hangjiang, who guards the Hangjiang fortress for the Dragon Empire, is a heavenly king-level powerhouse. Moreover, Li Xuanyuan’s words indicated that the Prince of Ba had a chance to become the Dragon Emperor of the Dragon Empire four years ago. This means, the baseline is a heavenly king. Lin Chen’s mind raced as he recalled when Old Wang first taught him. In fact, Old Wang’s background had already shown some signs. Previously, when Lin Chen was at the Lan Fan company, he had learned that martial artists’ techniques and combat skills all had bottlenecks and were graded. This means that the elite martial artists’ self-improved techniques, in theory, could only reach the elite realm after others practiced them. Because the founder of the technique was at that realm, they wouldn’t know how to practice further. The same goes for combat skills. Elite -level combat skills could only resonate with elite martial artists at most. the power elite martial artists would gain later wouldn’t be understood by them as they had never possessed it. Could one still expect elite martial artists to improve combat skills to the commander level? However, the body refinement technique and the overlord spear technique that Old Wong taught Lin Shen did not have this bottleneck. Lin Shen had practiced both to the peak stage, reaching the commander realm. It seemed that there was no bottom limit as long as the proficiency and potential points were sufficient, one could keep upgrading. This means that just Old Wong’s techniques far. surpassed the commander realm. Lin Chen’s eyes suddenly flickered. He remembered a detail. The fact that old Wang was the prince of Ba and even the incident of the dragon emperor losing the throne and ending up in Lin family village had already shown some traces. When Lin Chen first practiced the overlord spear technique he had inadvertently blurted out the name of the technique. At that time old Wang appeared very nervous with a hint of vigilance against enemies in his eyes. Now that Lin Shen thought about it, perhaps the overlord spear technique itself was the signature technique of the Prince of Ba. That’s why old Wang seemed so anxious, perhaps fearing that the martial artists of the Dragon Empire would come after him. After running for a long time, Li Xiuenhuang requisitioned two cars midway. A few days later, they finally arrived at Hengshan City. Li Xiuenhuang reported old Wang’s existence to the Elder Council. This was a significant matter and even the Elder Council couldn’t make an immediate decision whether to take in old Wang or not. Even someone as strong as Li Xuanyuan’s master, the Blade King, couldn’t make a unilateral decision. It might require further discussion. Hangshan City is located in the low-end central part of the wilderness hidden among a continuous mountain range. Lin Shen knew this city, it ranked 13th in the last Hundred Cities League. There are no other official power rankings in the Hundred Cities Alliance, so the results of the Hundred Cities League are generally considered an important reference. Therefore, Hangshan City is a mid-level power in the Hundred Cities Alliance. It is probably a bit stronger than the Sanyang city where the last incident occurred. Lin Shan had learned through his exchanges with Li Xuinhuan that the latter was indeed from Hongshan city. Li Xuinhuan had squeezed into the top 10 of individual points in earlier editions of the Hundred Cities League, which drew the attention of the Elder Council. Additionally, since Li Xuinhuan used flying knives, which are considered unconventional weapons, he was valued and cultivated by the Blade King of the Elder Council. This means that Hangshan City is Li Xiuenhuang’s birthplace, his old home. Returning to Li Xiuenhuang’s hometown, temporarily arranging for Old Wang and Lin Lan was not a difficult task. In the urban area of Hangshan City, there was a residence. Lin Chen was shocked, looking at Old Wang in front of him. Li Xiuenhuang rarely returned home and was pulled away by some acquaintances in the city for socializing, while Lin Chen found Old Wang to understand his background and the truth about. The Dragon Empire’s Martial Artists Pursuing Old Wang With no outsiders around, old Wang did not hide anything from Lin Chen and shared everything with him. After all, how to proceed on the road ahead and how to handle old Wang would require Lin Chen to make a decision. In a sense, Lin Chen’s opinion mattered. More than that of the Hundred Cities Alliance and more than any Heavenly King Elder’s opinion in the Elder Council. Uncle Wang, you really are the dominant prince of the Dragon Empire from four years ago, Wang Badian, the rightful heir to the throne of the Dragon Empire, right? A Heavenly King level. expert who lost in the struggle for the path and position against the former emperor of the dragon empire and ended up in the heart of the southern hundred cities alliance ended up outside our lin family village if it weren’t for my dad picking you up you would have almost been eaten by some lowly beast the situation was clear the dragon empire was coming for old wang as for lin lon she was just one of the leaders who saw that the little girl was so young and was about to become an intermediate martial artist they thought she was a piece of uncut jade wasted in the wilderness So they had the idea. To take her back for training. It was even said that it was originally Lin Lan’s opportunity, a scenario of a genius meeting a great master. However, Lin Chen himself was even more formidable than that thick-browed leader, so naturally, he didn’t need this opportunity. Old Wan’s expression was complex as. He nodded, acknowledging Lin Chen’s summary. Xiao Jing, I didn’t intentionally hide this from you. First, even if I told you, you wouldn’t believe me. You’d definitely think I was out of my mind. Second, the consequences are too great, telling you wouldn’t be of any use. Even now, although Xiao Jing, your martial path is flourishing, I never intended to tell you. If it weren’t for Wang Hangtian’s people finding me this time, sigh. Old Wang. Sighed. Even though Lin Chen had just reported good news to him, stating that he was already a leader-level martial artist, the youngest leader in the hundred. City’s alliance, valued by the elder council’s knife king, and directly accepted as a disciple. But old Wang felt that Lin Chen’s current strength was. still insufficient to protect himself not enough to bear this consequence letting lin chen know the truth now might not be a good thing lin chen however didn’t think about these things nor did he consider the weight of any great consequences after all he had been in the martial world for so long one word was to fight ah uncle wang do you have a daughter or son do you have descendants lin chen suddenly asked his mind racing old wang was taken A back for a moment but shook his head, I devoted the first half of my life to martial arts and did not start a family or leave any offspring. Normally, if nothing unexpected happened, martial artists are vigorous and tend to start families and establish careers a bit later. Upon hearing this, Lin Chen’s eyes flickered with a strange light. He suddenly said, if that’s the case, you are still the rightful heir of the dragon empire. If you become the dragon emperor in the future and have no descendants, since we are master and disciple, once a teacher, always a father. Can I also snag a Dragon Empire heir? To be for a while? The Dragon Empire values lineage, royal status as the highest manifestation of position. If he still held the identity of a royal heir, as well as the status of a rightful heir, that would be a full stack of buffs. As long as his strength was sufficient, he could naturally take over the throne and enjoy the worship of the people. Enjoy the loyalty of countless imperial warriors. Old Wang’s expression turned strange upon hearing this, and, even so, he couldn’t help but roll his eyes at Lin Chen. What are you thinking, kid? It’s true that I’m a rightful heir, and if my martial arts strength were still intact, I would have the qualifications to inherit the Dragon Emperor. But you don’t think about it. Now I, the old man, have already failed. In the struggle for the path and become a useless person. And in failing the struggle for the path, I also lost my army and territorial power. At this time, Wang Shirtian has been in control of the Dragon Empire for many years. He must see me as a thorn in his side, wanting to eliminate me at all costs. As old Wang spoke, his eyes dimmed and he seemed somewhat disheartened. At this point, you should be hiding from the old man, not coming over to be a disciple. And calling me father, not afraid of Wang Shirtian wiping you out. He’ll write your name down in his little notebook. Old Wang’s words were not without reason. If he were still in his prime, his identity would be his capital in the struggle for the world with roots deep and pure. Commanded by heaven, he. would enjoy longevity and prosperity, but old Wong has already failed, becoming a useless person, being hunted down is merely an attempt to eradicate him.