42: bolenas family

At noon that day, Chen Fan and the martial artists who had gone to provide support returned to the Ninth Army supply base in vehicles.

Compared to the number of martial artists who went to support the War Dragon Group that morning, the returning personnel were significantly fewer.

Nearly one-third of the martial artists remained on that land forever, defending the front line with their lives and blood.

"Everyone, we're almost at the base. Please take your brothers and go home together!"

At the same time, all the martial artists serving as drivers said these words in unison.

Chen Fan's expression tightened; he knew the meaning behind these words.

This was a custom for those returning from the Wilderness Area; almost every time a martial artist returned to the supply base, they would say something like this.

Because no one knew which time they left the supply base, they would never return.

Every day was worth cherishing.

Everyone remained silent.

Screech!!

The truck stopped in the designated parking lot outside the base.

Rows of martial artists stood by the truck, looking solemnly towards the north.

They seemed to be bidding farewell to their fallen brothers with their eyes.

Chen Fan was no exception.

"The sun is just right, life is meant for striving!!"

"Since you're alive, live without regrets, live bravely, even if tomorrow is the end of the world!!"

Chen Fan looked at the many martial artists, vibrant like the midday sun, and couldn't help but utter these words.

Almost instantly, Chen Fan's words stirred up a thousand waves, as if they had opened the emotional floodgates for many martial artists.

Sorrow, anger, anticipation, doubt, hope... countless emotions were vented at this moment!!

"To hell with the Beast Tide! I'm going to train hard, become stronger, and kill those hateful monsters!!!"

"Xiao Qiufeng, rest assured, I will take good care of your wife and children for you. This is my promise as your brother."

"When will they be able to research large-scale weapons of mass destruction against monsters? I'm already tired of this feeling of being willing but powerless. Why am I not a God of War martial artist!"

"..."

Looking at the many martial artists in the midst of emotional release, Chen Fan patted Wang Teng beside him and asked,

"Young Master Wang, after experiencing this life-and-death battle, do you have anything to say?"

Wang Teng was stunned upon hearing this and said, "My thoughts?"

"Actually, I don't have many thoughts. I just want to become stronger. Since I was born, my family has told me that I am exceptionally talented and destined for great things in the future."

As he spoke, Wang Teng looked down at his crotch: "But, mine is indeed very big!"

This time, it was Chen Fan's turn to be shocked.

He was talking serious business with Wang Teng, but he didn't expect this guy to be able to drive a car down such a narrow road, with the wheels practically running over his face.

"Do you have anything else to say? If not, I'm leaving."

Chen Fan urged; he was busy trading monster materials to see if he could buy the seventh level of Thunder Blade.

After all, the Ninefold Thunderblade, which originally had only seven layers of hidden force for the first six levels, was used by Chen Fan to unleash eight layers of hidden force.

Therefore, Chen Fan was very eager for the remaining three levels of the Ninefold Thunderblade.

The reason was simple: mastering the Ninefold Thunderblade could greatly improve his power output and strength.

Only with strength would he have more safety traversing the Wilderness Area.

And only with powerful strength could he kill more monsters, achieve greater improvement, and continuously become stronger.

This would form a positive cycle.

"No more to say, let's go!!"

Wang Teng shook his head; he indeed had nothing more to say.

The two walked side by side into the supply base.

At this moment, a dense crowd of waiting martial artists had gathered at the two entrances of the base.

Chen Fan glanced at their anxious expressions and immediately understood.

They were waiting for the heroes returning from defeating the Level 3 Beast Tide.

In this battle, relying on the bloody fight of the War Dragon Group and many martial artists, humanity defeated the Level 3 Beast Tide, known as the 'Death Beast Tide,' bringing new excitement and hope.

Looking at every low-level martial artist and prospective martial artist with excited eyes, Chen Fan's heart was deeply touched.

So this was the mutual aid during the Great Nirvana period.

Thinking of this, Chen Fan's lips curved into an arc, and he then waved towards the people in the base.

"We won!!"

"We repelled the Level 3 Beast Tide and achieved the final victory!!"

At this moment, Chen Fan shouted with all his might, expressing all the joy in his heart.

As if infected by Chen Fan's words, Wang Teng also waved to the crowd, saying excitedly, "We defeated the Level 3 Beast Tide!!"

"Humanity will triumph!!"

Amidst the immensely worshipful gazes of the crowd, Chen Fan and Wang Teng walked into the base with their heads held high.

Returning warriors should receive such honors.

Upon entering the gate, Chen Fan immediately saw rows of familiar figures, hundreds of them, quietly waiting in a corner.

Those were his comrades from the recruit camp—Fang Yan, Ling Chen, Yun Feng, Xiao Han, and many 'students' from the recruit camp.

The sharp-eyed Fang Yan was the first to spot Chen Fan. Since there weren't many returning martial artists, he immediately saw Chen Fan and Wang Teng.

"Big Brother Chen Fan!!"

"Brother Chen!"

"Instructor Chen!!"

"Sir Chen!"

"..."

Following Fang Yan's call, various titles were shouted by the new recruits.

Listening to these diverse appellations, Chen Fan showed a relieved wry smile and said lightly,

"Everyone, long time no see. I'm back again."

"Welcome back!"

...After a brief farewell, Chen Fan and Wang Teng went to the supply base's trading market together.

Chen Fan, familiar with the routine, quickly found Manager Zhang from last time.

After an inspection, Chen Fan sold him all the materials from twenty-five Beginner Beast Generals, thirteen Intermediate Beast Generals, and four Advanced Beast Generals.

Since they already had a foundation for cooperation, this transaction also went smoothly.

"That's a total of 2.10673 billion. Chen Fan, please confirm it first."

Bald Manager Zhang took the card from the POS machine and handed it to Chen Fan, filled with curiosity about this extremely powerful young martial artist.

How much time had passed, and he already had so many high-grade materials again.

Such a harvest was enough to equal the entire year's income for an ordinary Warlord Squad.

Amidst Wang Teng's stunned expression, the transaction was completed.

Chen Fan put away his bank card and immediately took his leave.

He still had things to do.

Beep beep beep!!

Just then, Wang Teng's phone rang at an inopportune moment.

Wang Teng answered the phone, and his expression became increasingly complex.

Hanging up the phone, Wang Teng said excitedly to Chen Fan, "Fan-ge, my family has sent someone to pick me up."

"If they're here to pick you up, then go back," Chen Fan said calmly, glancing at Wang Teng.

"It's not about that. It's that my family elders are accompanying the head of the Polenas Family to this base. It seems they are preparing to build a trading market belonging to the HR Alliance here. My elder is accompanying them."

To avoid misunderstanding, Wang Teng quickly explained.

Chen Fan nodded, indicating understanding.

Immediately after, his mind began to race, recalling some plotlines from the original work—

The Polenas Family, Poison Scorpion Venina, Vulture Li Yao... "Venina, little auntie!??"

Chen Fan suddenly remembered something and murmured softly.