37: Young people who lack martial ethics?

Over the weekend, Xie Ning went to the City Defense Bureau to meet with the one-armed General Bian Hu. Under the watchful eyes of several high-ranking officials from the City Defense Bureau, Breeders, and a group of Soldiers, he evolved his Demon Tamers Beast. Thus, the Excellent Rank Anti-Insect Evil Heart Tree and the Transcendent Level Evil Heart Treant were born before them.

As Xie Ning had said, these two tree monsters were a qualitative leap forward in countering Iron-Eating Ants compared to the Trapping Vine Tree.

Looking at the two new tree monsters, General Bian Hu no longer had a frown on his face. Not only him, but the Soldiers on the field were all full of excitement. At this moment, they couldn't wait to take the tree monsters and have a fight with the Iron-Eating Ants.

This time, they would surely leave none of them alive!

After finishing the evolution of the tree monsters, Xie Ning bid farewell to General Bian Hu and left the City Defense Bureau as everyone saw him off.

Although evolving the Trapping Vine Tree monsters this time had consumed over four hundred evolution points to unlock the evolution paths, he didn't feel bad about it. Correspondingly, these evolution paths could help him earn 20 credits.

Evolution points could be earned again if they were gone, but if he failed the Gaokao this time and couldn't enter Lingnan Academy, that would be a truly massive loss.

However, because of this incident, Xie Ning lamented even more how quickly evolution points were spent.

He rode the Poison Flame White Wolf, galloping along the suburban Demon Tamers Beast Dao. This was an improvement from the original highway, with a hard surface that could support the running of most Demon Tamers Beasts without being damaged.

The Poison Flame White Wolf was galloping on the high-speed Demon Tamers Beast Dao when a White Ape suddenly flipped up from about a hundred meters ahead, blocking the white wolf's path. Then, a Green Bone Weasel slid down from the sky, blocking the Poison Flame White Wolf from behind.

The Poison Flame White Wolf slammed on its brakes, leaving several grayish-black marks on the ground. Its wolf eyes stared at the White Ape in front of it, glinting with a fierce light.

Xie Ning looked around and shouted loudly, "Who is it?"

"Hehe~ So the so-called Mantis King is actually just a green boy." An elderly voice sounded, and then from behind the figure of the White Ape, a white-haired Hunchbacked Old Man emerged.

Thinking of the old man's words, Xie Ning narrowed his eyes and asked, "Are you from the Black Market Arena?"

"Black Market Arena—listen to that, what an unpleasant name. That's just a vulgar name you people gave it; we prefer to call ourselves the Monster Hunting Ground." The old man leaned on his cane, walked to the railing, jumped up to sit on the not-so-low railing, and pointed his cane at Xie Ning.

"Originally, your potential was decent, and you were qualified to become an assassin for our branch. Unfortunately, you're also connected to the Garrison Commander, so we could only let you tactfully get lost on your own. I didn't expect you, kid, to be such a tough character who wouldn't take the slightest loss. Not only did you kill our Devil Mantis, but you also burned the guy guarding the gate to death."

Xie Ning looked at the two Demon Tamers Beasts blocking the road ahead and behind and asked, "So you're here to settle the score today?"

"Something like that. I certainly wouldn't dare kill you; killing someone in this city is a very troublesome matter. But we'll gladly take your two Demon Tamers Beasts."

As the old man's voice fell, the Green Bone Weasel and the White Ape rushed toward Xie Ning.

Without a second thought, Xie Ning flicked his hand, and a secretly prepared summoning array was released. The Supersonic Mantis blocked the Green Bone Weasel, while Xie Ning leaped down and landed on the ground, leaving the White Ape in front to be dealt with by the Poison Flame White Wolf.

While the Poison Flame White Wolf pounced on the White Ape, the Supersonic Mantis and the Green Bone Weasel had already engaged. The two speed-type Demon Tamers Beasts were temporarily evenly matched. The Supersonic Mantis was fast and had comprehended Vibration Strike, while the Green Bone Weasel had a high Rank, reaching Silver Level 1.

Silver Level 1 was the limit for the Supersonic Mantis to fight without using its talent. If it encountered a Silver Rank speed-type Demon Tamers Beast, it would be in danger.

On the other side, the Poison Flame White Wolf and the White Ape were of similar Rank, both at Bronze Level 1, and for a time, neither could do anything to the other.

"What a powerful mantis, to actually comprehend Vibration Strike and fight 7 levels above its own without being disadvantaged. Kid, how about we make a deal? You give this Demon Tamers Beast to me, and I'll help you settle this matter, how about it?" The old man looked at the Supersonic Mantis, a greedy light appearing in his eyes.

"You disrespectful old geezer, in that case..." Xie Ning cracked his neck and walked toward the old man, "Let me teach you how to be a peaceful old man."

"What do you want to do!" The old man felt his body go light; he had actually been lifted up by Xie Ning with one hand, and he immediately panicked.

"What are you doing! Young man, you can't have no martial virtue!"

"Hey, hey! Behave yourself, young man! I can sue you for this!"

A fist the size of a casserole dish enlarged in front of the old man's face.

For the next few minutes, the sound of an old man's miserable screams echoed on the high-speed Demon Tamers Beast Dao.

After finishing the job, Xie Ning lifted the old man from the ground again. After helping him stand steady, he patted his twitching shoulder and said softly, "Old man, you're at such a grand age, it's time to retire. In my opinion, you're not suited for robbery, so why don't you quit? Otherwise... I'll hit you again."

By now, the old man had been beaten into a daze, so how could he care about talking back? He nodded his head like a chicken pecking at rice.

On the other side, the battle between the Demon Tamers Beasts had long since ended. The Green Bone Weasel and the White Ape couldn't break through the defensive circle and could only dejectedly watch their master get beaten, having lost all will to fight.

At this time, the roar of a car engine came from the lane behind them, gradually approaching.

The sound of brakes screeching rang out, and fully armed Soldiers rushed over to control the scene.

"Little Xie, what's going on here?"

This was a team from the City Defense Bureau, and the one leading it was an old acquaintance of Xie Ning's, Captain Wang Biao, who had once been in the Hope Forest.

"This old man is from the Black Market Arena, a Bronze Peak Demon Tamer, and one of his Demon Tamers Beasts has already made a Breakthrough to the Silver Rank..." Xie Ning explained the events that had just occurred to Wang Biao.

Wang Biao knew Xie Ning's mantis was very powerful, so he wasn't surprised. However, seeing the Poison Flame White Wolf Xie Ning was riding, he couldn't help but lament, "I haven't seen you for just a few days, and you've actually become a genuine Bronze Demon Tamer. I'm really envious."

"Brother Wang, you flatter me. I just had good luck," Xie Ning replied with a smile.

Afterward, the two chatted briefly. After asking about the details of the incident, Wang Biao waved his hand, and the old man and his two Demon Tamers Beasts were locked up with special handcuffs.

To prevent Xie Ning from having another accident, Wang Biao also arranged for a military vehicle to escort him back.

Before leaving, Wang Biao pulled Xie Ning aside and whispered, "Be careful of the people from the Black Market Arena. This organization is not simple. You should lie low for a while."

"Yes, I'll remember. Thank you, Brother Wang." Xie Ning nodded seriously. He was not an arrogant person; he would avoid trouble when he should.

Afterward, Wang Biao escorted the old man back, and Xie Ning also retracted his two Demon Tamers Beasts, heading home in the City Defense Force's vehicle.

On the way, Xie Ning suddenly received a call from Lu Bingyun.

"Hello, is this Xie Ning?"

Xie Ning replied, "It's me, classmate Bing Yun. What's wrong?"

"I heard a piece of news. The Madman Hunter Group is coming back tonight. You need to be careful." Lu Bingyun's tone was full of concern.

Hearing this, Xie Ning's brow furrowed, not knowing what he was thinking.

"Xie Ning? Are you listening?" Lu Bingyun's voice on the other end of the phone was a bit anxious.

Xie Ning snapped out of it and replied, "I'm listening. Sorry, I accidentally Divided Soul just now. Don't worry, I'll be careful. Don't worry."

After chatting about a few other things, he had just hung up the phone when Mo Yu's call came through again with the same content.

Xie Ning replied briefly and then hung up, beginning to think about what would happen next.

The Madman Hunter Group is back, and Uncle Wang should also be tricking them into killing me. But can a Hunter Group leader really be tricked that easily?