71: Chapter 71 The Silver Wolf Squad Attacks

In a hotel room at the Silver Pine Forest Exchange, Chen Xing sat on the sofa with his legs crossed, a red wine glass in his left hand and a cigarette between his right fingers.

His two lackeys stood on either side of the sofa, and another person stood before him—a scarred Middle-aged man.

"Young Master Chen, I am the captain of the Silver Wolf Mercenary Squad, code-named Silver Wolf Number One. Lord Wild Wolf sent our squad here to follow your orders."

The scarred face cupped his fists and spoke plainly, with no hint of respect on his face.

"Hmm, good. Silver Wolf Squad, this time when you enter the Silver Pine Forest, I want this person dead!"

Chen Xing waved a hand toward a lackey, who immediately took out a phone, and a photo of Lin Yuan appeared on the screen.

Silver Wolf Number One glanced at the screen and nodded with some dissatisfaction.

Clearly, he was very disappointed with the target. He thought it would be some powerful figure, but it turned out to be a young man who looked only eighteen or nineteen years old.

Although the youth looked handsome and determined with a sharp aura, how strong could someone so young be?

Why would the Silver Wolf Squad need to act? Any random mercenary could easily crush him to death.

"Silver Wolf Number One, don't underestimate the enemy. Although this person is a New Student at Qing University this year, his strength is still very formidable. When you strike this time, you must ensure a one-hit kill!"

Chen Xing noticed Silver Wolf Number One's disdain and cautioned him.

"Rest assured, Young Master Chen. My Silver Wolf Squad will definitely not let him leave the Silver Pine Forest alive. Farewell!"

Silver Wolf Number One cupped his fists and, without waiting for Chen Xing to speak, turned and left the room.

"Young Master Chen, this Silver Wolf Number One seems quite arrogant," one of the lackeys said snidely.

"Hmph! These mercenaries are all rebellious. Once they kill Lin Yuan, I have plenty of ways to deal with him."

Chen Xing spoke dismissively, but his eyes narrowed unconsciously. Clearly, he was also very dissatisfied with Silver Wolf Number One's attitude...

...

Lin Yuan and the other person began exploring the outskirts of the Silver Pine Forest. The lowest-level fierce beasts in the outskirts were at the Body Tempering Mid-stage, with most being at the Body Tempering Peak. From this, it was clear that the difficulty here was definitely not low.

Lin Yuan devoured many soul bodies along the way, which made him feel very joyful.

There was nothing more wonderful than the feeling of devouring soul bodies.

Throughout the journey, Lin Yuan didn't make a move; all the fierce beasts they encountered were killed by Tang Wanrou.

Tang Wanrou looked soft and weak, but she was very fierce when she fought, not at all like a gentle lady.

Moreover, she actually had a poison-attribute ability. She held a small leather whip in her hand, which glowed with a faint green light as she swung it with incredible speed.

Any fierce beast that dared to provoke her was whipped until its flesh was torn and its head was severed from its body.

After all, Tang Wanrou was the daughter of the Martial Artist Alliance's General President; a tiger father does not have a canine daughter.

When Lin Yuan first saw her fighting style, he couldn't help but shudder, thinking to himself that this girl was not to be trifled with—

Neither of them collected the materials from these fierce beasts. They were low-level materials and weren't worth much, so they only took the beast crystals.

They also encountered some Spiritual Plant on the way, all of which Lin Yuan collected. He recognized most of them from high school textbooks, and for those he didn't know, he checked the Silver Pine Manual.

This manual was obtained at the entrance; all martial artists who entered could receive a copy for free.

The two practiced in the outskirts for over two hours before gradually moving into the next area.

In this area, they began to encounter fierce beasts at the first order initial stage. Tang Wanrou could still handle them, but when they met fierce beasts at the First Order Mid Stage, she clearly began to feel overwhelmed.

Lin Yuan naturally wouldn't let her get hurt. Whenever Tang Wanrou was in danger, Lin Yuan would step in to kill the fierce beast.

He was somewhat like Tang Wanrou's bodyguard. There was no choice, as he had agreed to come with this young lady—

If they went deeper and encountered higher-level fierce beasts, Lin Yuan could have Tang Wanrou leave the Silver Pine Forest first so he could go deeper alone.

Sure enough, a fierce beast at the First Order Peak rushed out, and Lin Yuan decisively killed it.

...

Meanwhile, a five-man squad was moving through the Silver Pine Forest, led by Silver Wolf Number One.

"Captain, is our target this time really just an eighteen-year-old youth?" one of the members asked.

"Mm—"

Silver Wolf Number One grunted with a somber expression.

"Captain, why would Lord Wild Wolf give us this kind of mission? He's looking down on our Silver Wolf Squad too much—"

"Sigh—you can't blame Lord Wild Wolf. This was requested by the President's young son," Silver Wolf Number One shook his head.

"I heard the President's young son is the number one genius in Kyoto. To think there's a young man even he can't handle; it seems this guy has some skill."

"Skill my ass. If he can't handle him, the guy is at most at the First Order Mid Stage. How strong can he be? Any random mercenary could easily crush him. To actually have our squad act is giving him too much face."

"Alright, stop talking. Let's find the target quickly and get it over with," Silver Wolf Number One interrupted the discussion.

"Yes, Captain!"

...

Tang Wanrou was shocked when Lin Yuan killed that First Order Peak fierce beast. In her mind, although Lin Yuan was strong, he was at most at the First Order Mid Stage.

But now, he could actually kill a First Order Peak fierce beast with ease. It seemed she had still underestimated him.

"Tang Wanrou, if we go any deeper, the fierce beasts will be beyond your ability to resist. You should head out first; I'll go a bit deeper on my own to take a look."

Hearing this, Tang Wanrou looked at Lin Yuan nervously. "Lin Yuan, don't go deeper. We've already encountered First Order Peak fierce beasts. If a second order fierce beast appears further in, it will be very dangerous."

"It's fine. If I can't win, I can run. You go out first; I might not be able to look after you later."

Lin Yuan insisted on continuing deeper, and Tang Wanrou had no choice. She also knew that following Lin Yuan would only make her a burden.

"Alright then, be careful. If you encounter danger, run fast. I'll wait for you outside. You must come back safely."

Tang Wanrou said seriously, her eyes full of deep concern.

Lin Yuan felt a warmth in his heart. Although this woman was a bit annoying, she truly cared for him.

Lin Yuan smiled slightly and patted her shoulder. "Don't worry, I'll be out in two days at most."

"Mm-hmm"

Tang Wanrou felt the slight change in Lin Yuan's attitude and was delighted.

But just then, a discordant voice rang out—

"You won't have the chance to get out!"

Five figures suddenly dashed out from behind the silver pine trees. It was the Silver Wolf Squad.

The five of them released their auras without concealment, clearly revealing the presence of second order martial artists.

Lin Yuan stepped forward, blocking Tang Wanrou, and looked coldly at the five people.

"Don't want me to get out? Do you have the strength for that? —"