74: Chapter 74 Re-entering the Wilderness

"Awooo!"

[Boss, are you serious! We're going to the wild again!]

"There won't be any more accidents on Mu Xue's side. As for these two pieces of inner armor, just leave them at home with a letter for Mu Xue; she'll know when the right time is to give them to Aunt Zhao."

With that blood... that Blood Amber necklace, Aunt Zhao's health will improve day by day, and by then, she'll be able to wear this scale armor.

Well, if that doesn't work, I'll just get a better necklace later to nourish Aunt Zhao bit by bit.

"Let's go."

As the man and the wolf went downstairs, the neighbors who saw the massive Da Hei would instinctively step aside, their eyes filled with a mix of surprise and trepidation as they looked at Qin Ding.

It seemed hard for them to imagine that the child who used to be cheerful every day and loved running around the courtyard had now turned into such a cold and detached person.

This time, Qin Ding had learned his lesson and specifically called a van that specialized in transporting Beast Tamers. Only after the van drove away did the people in the residential complex's park gather together in small groups.

"Oh my, what species do you think that child Xiao Qin's beast evolved into? How did it become so big all of a sudden?"

"How would we, who aren't Beast Tamers, know that? But it looks like a wolf, right?"

"It's a wolf. When it walked past me, I saw those claws. They were jet-black, just like black steel. Look at this concrete floor; it even leaves marks just from walking."

"Sigh, that child Xiao Qin has had a hard life. It's fortunate he has a good aunt willing to raise him. In a few more years, that girl Zhao Min will be able to enjoy a comfortable life."

"Who's to say otherwise..."

An hour and a half later.

"Alright, young man, we've arrived at the East City exit. To be able to control such a large beast at such a young age, that's impressive."

"Thank you."

Qin Ding paid the driver and got off with Da Hei. With the experience from last time, Qin Ding didn't linger at all this time and walked straight toward the city exit.

While moving forward, Qin Ding caught sight of two familiar figures out of the corner of his eye.

"Hm? Those two are... that father and daughter I just saw at the Yangyang Weapon Shop?"

Almost the instant Qin Ding's gaze locked onto them, Chairman Cui Geng, who had sensed it immediately, also looked over. His eyes narrowed as he locked gazes with Qin Ding.

"This kid..."

"Dad? What are you looking at?"

Not understanding what her father was doing, Cui Yan followed his line of sight and saw Qin Ding, who was staring straight ahead and locking eyes with her father.

"..."

After a few seconds of silence, Qin Ding gave a slight nod in acknowledgment and didn't linger, a gesture that greatly surprised both Chairman Cui Geng and Cui Yan.

"He... isn't he afraid? No wonder he dares to go into the wild alone."

Cui Yan was somewhat stunned. Her father was no pushover; he had been famous in East City for his ruthlessness back when he was still in school, let alone now.

A thick palm gently patted Cui Yan's shoulder. "Alright, let's go too."

"You'll be studying here for the next six months. There's no need to go to the school's Spirit Beast Mountain; it's all just child's play. Later on, you can try teaming up with friends you get along with to come to the wild."

"Dad is taking you to get familiar with the spirit beasts here today. After school starts, you'll have to rely on yourself."

Qin Ding, having already left the city, was riding Da Hei and charging deep into the wild at high speed.

The last time he came, Da Hei was level eleven, so he didn't dare to go too deep. This time, Da Hei's strength had improved significantly, so he could try to go a little deeper than last time.

"Woo..."

[Boss, do you know those two people from just now? Why did you nod at them...]

At such high speed, Da Hei's whimpering seemed to be stretched out by the howling wind.

"Out of politeness, since I looked at them first. However, that man was able to react instantly and lock onto me; his Mental Energy level must be quite high."

"But none of that matters..."

The running Sha Jin Wolf suddenly smelled something. Its eyes widened, its pupils contracted, and as its muzzle curled up to reveal sharp teeth, a low growl like thunder rolled in its throat.

The Sha Jin Wolf turned its head slightly to glance behind it.

"Woo-roar..."

[Boss, something is following us, and it's not just one...]

Qin Ding's words were interrupted. Crouched low on the Sha Jin Wolf's back, he looked back, trying to find the spirit beasts tracking them.

[Spirit Beast: Claw-Tooth Wolf]

[Potential: Inferior - Ordinary]

[Element: Earth]

[Level: 12-14 (High Rank)]

[Abilities: Earth Fur, Sharp Claws, Wolf Pack]

[Bloodline: Wolf-Type (100%)]

[Evolution Path Wolf-Type: Requires reaching level 31]

[Potential Enhancement: ...]

[Description: A wolf-type spirit beast of plains and mountains with hard fur that acts as a form of armor. It understands teamwork, has no fixed lair, and has some cultivation value.]

Five Claw-Tooth Wolves, all High Rank, and the highest-level one was only one level lower than the Earth Dog.

"Understands teamwork..."

"This is a forest. Finding narrow terrain or terrain with lots of trees won't be easy in a short time... The battlefield is unfavorable. Earth Dog, accelerate."

Almost without overthinking it, as a lone wolf, one needs to think about unfavorable battles. If it really doesn't work, then run. That's not shameful; in the wild, staying alive is paramount...

However, in the current situation, with five High Rank enemies whose levels weren't much lower than his own Earth Dog's...

Then he had to use some different methods.

The Sha Jin Wolf was confused internally, but still followed Qin Ding's instructions to accelerate and dash.

"Woo?"

[Boss, why do we need to shake them off? I think I can kill them all by myself.]

"Maybe you can..."

As he spoke, Qin Ding looked back at the Claw-Tooth Wolves that were still chasing them. He noticed that the leader had started to fall out of formation slightly from the ones behind, and his tone became decisive.

"Accelerate a bit more..."

The Sha Jin Wolf seemed to sense something. In the depths of its mind, it seemed to know what its boss was planning to do. While doing as Qin Ding said, it also prepared to turn at any moment.

One minute... two minutes...

When he confirmed that the distance between the highest-level Claw-Tooth Wolf and the second one had stretched to about ten meters, he took his long spear out of the Storage Ring and gripped it tightly in his hand.

"Turn around, charge and kill that leading Claw-Tooth Wolf!"

While sprinting at full speed, the Sha Jin Wolf suddenly lowered its center of gravity, pushed off the ground laterally with its hind legs, and spun its body almost against the ground.

Instantly completing a 180-degree turn, the Sha Jin Wolf's hind legs exploded with power, catapulting it in the opposite direction while it let out a loud howl representing hostility and attack.

The entire process was done in one go, leaving only a crescent-shaped skid mark on the ground.

"Awooo!"

The Extremely Vengeful ability almost drove the Sha Jin Wolf's killing intent to push its physical functions to their peak, increasing its speed by a notch. The leading Claw-Tooth Wolf seemed completely unprepared for its level-15 kin ahead to actually turn around.

It couldn't even fathom where the other side's courage came from; it was only one level higher, plus one extra human.

You have to know that they were a small wolf pack, a total of five High Rank wolves!

Realizing this, the Claw-Tooth Wolf's face tightened, and a fierce look immediately appeared. It prepared to charge head-on at the Sha Jin Wolf, intending to dodge that sharp-looking object and pounce to kill the human on its back.