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Fortunately, Jiang Kai reacted quickly. Before anyone else could make a move, he bolted, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

With the group in tow, Jiang Kai dashed out of the main city and into the woods, finally leaving danger behind.

Hu Yan leaned against a tree, panting heavily. "Bloodthirsty Killer... Captain Kai, you've killed ten people?"

Jiang Kai, equally out of breath, bent over with his hands on his knees, stammering between breaths, "Yes... yes, ten... I didn't want to! They... they tried to kill me. What was I supposed to do, just stand there and let them?"

Yuan Zhu and Nuannuan were still processing what they had just heard.

They had entered Destiny Calling at the same time, yet while they were still leveling up, Jiang Kai had already killed ten people…

More shocking was the fact that the person they were waiting for turned out to be Jiang Kai.

Seeing the confused expressions of Hu Yan, Ruan Yu, Yuan Zhu, and Nuannuan, Jiang Kai adjusted his breathing, stood up, and addressed them. Finally, his gaze landed on Yuan Zhu and Nuannuan.

"I'll keep it brief. The two of you haven't been officially assigned to the military yet, as your evaluations are incomplete. So, I got Lu Jun to lend you to me."

Hearing this, Yuan Zhu and Nuannuan's lingering doubts were cleared.

Jiang Kai continued, "We'll be teammates for a month. After the Guild Challenge, you'll return to the military, where they'll reevaluate your performance during the competition."

"Let me introduce everyone."

"Hu Yan and Ruan Yu are my friends from the Newcomer Trial. Yuan Zhu, a martial artist, and Su Nuannuan, a barefoot doctor, are both trustworthy."

"Zhuzi, Nuannuan, these two are fortune-teller Hu Yan and drunkard Ruan Yu, members of the Fire God Squad. They've fought by my side countless times and can be trusted."

Yuan Zhu and Nuannuan were stunned. They had seen Hu Yan and Ruan Yu's strength before, but now they learned their professions—a fortune-teller and a drunkard?

How could their professions feel so vastly different from the norm?

"Since you're Captain Kai's friends, you're our friends too. Nice to meet you!" Hu Yan and Ruan Yu shook hands with Yuan Zhu and Nuannuan, completing their introductions.

Jiang Kai knew that mere introductions weren't enough.

Trust was essential, especially when dealing with wild beasts and entrusting teammates with your back. But trust couldn't be built overnight; it had to be forged in battle.

After the introductions, Jiang Kai got straight to the point. "This time, the Fire God Squad has assembled to participate in the Guild Challenge's Tier-2 Profession Team Battle."

"Captain Kai, are you really going to the Guild Challenge?" Hu Yan asked, worried.

Jiang Kai nodded. "I've made up my mind. The guy who tipped us off last time was likely from the Black Tortoise Guild. This year's Guild Challenge rules have changed—victory now requires killing opponents. They plan to use the challenge to deal with me."

"I wasn't planning on taking such a risk, but Huang Da dared to target my sister. Since he crossed the line, I'll confront him head-on."

Yuan Zhu's eyes widened. "What did he do to Yingzi? Is she alright?"

Jiang Kai's expression darkened. "Fortunately, two friends from the War God Hall were with me at the time, so nothing serious happened."

The others fell silent, realizing Jiang Kai was truly furious this time.

After a moment, Jiang Kai's tone softened as he looked at the group. "This year's challenge is brutal. We'll face significant obstacles. I haven't asked for your opinions yet—are you willing to join me?"

Yuan Zhu snorted. "Captain Kai, are you joking? With our relationship, do you even need to ask?"

Hu Yan spoke firmly. "Captain Kai, I told you before—no matter where you go, even through fire and brimstone, I'll follow you! Forget the Guild Challenge, even if you want to storm Black Tortoise's headquarters, I'll go without hesitation!"

Nuannuan looked at Jiang Kai seriously. Although they hadn't met since the Newcomer Trial, that short seven-day ordeal had left a deep impression on her.

The man who barely managed to enter Destiny Calling with cheap, defective materials had shown unparalleled determination and capability.

"Jiang Kai, I've learned so much from you. I've always wanted to team up with you again. I won't miss this chance!" she said resolutely.

Ruan Yu hesitated for a moment, then declared, "Me too!"

Jiang Kai's lips curved into a small smile. He had chosen his teammates well.

"Great. Now let's focus on leveling up. Our goal is to get everyone to Tier 2 before the challenge. We've got a month left. This is also a good chance for us to familiarize ourselves with each other's skills and improve our teamwork."

"Captain Kai, what's your level now?" Yuan Zhu asked curiously.

"Me? Level 20. My experience overflowed after the Eternal Frozen Island battle—it was a bit of a waste," Jiang Kai replied.

"Level 20… and you overflowed experience?" Yuan Zhu and Nuannuan stared in disbelief. "Are you kidding? You haven't been here that long…"

"We had Captain Li leading us, and we're only at Level 10!"

Jiang Kai chuckled. "Your Captain Li left a good impression on me. He even defended you in front of his superiors. He's a good leader. But when it comes to leveling… well…"

"They're too slow!"

Black Tortoise Guild's spies were everywhere. The Fire God Squad didn't linger in the safe zone. Jiang Kai upgraded his small card pouch to a larger one, then led the team under the cover of night toward King's Valley.

As they walked, Jiang Kai examined the map.

"Hu Yan, do you know where the wild beasts are densest?"

Hu Yan thought for a moment. "Dense… how dense are we talking?"

"About twenty to thirty in one spot."

"That's rare unless it's a herd of beasts. But herds usually have far more than thirty," Hu Yan explained.

Jiang Kai frowned. "If there are too many, my mental strength might not hold up."

Suddenly, Jiang Kai had an idea. "What about beasts near a Warlord-level one? They should have underlings nearby, right?"

"Warlord-level?" Yuan Zhu's eyes widened. "A Tier-1 team like ours can't handle a Warlord-level beast."

Nuannuan nodded. "Jiang Kai, I saw the Eternal Frozen Island battle. You killed a Warlord-level fishman, but there was definitely some luck involved."

Hu Yan added, "A Warlord-level beast's strength is equivalent to a Tier-3 martial artist with top-notch skills and talents. Plus, they'll have elite and regular beasts under them. It's risky for us to take one on."

Jiang Kai considered this and said, "Our goal isn't just to gain experience; it's also to improve our teamwork. Given what you've said, I think a Warlord-level beast is perfect."

"Without challenging battles, we won't grow as a team. The danger will push everyone to their limits."

"Besides, Tier-2 job advancement materials often drop from Warlord-level beasts or appear in their territories. If we find them, it'll save you the trouble of buying them."

"Some Warlord-level Ironclad Salamanders have been known to drop advancement materials for doctors and ascetics. Red, white, and purple salamanders might drop the Drunkard's Dreamcore, and black salamanders have a slim chance of dropping the Warrior's Blood of the Warlord. Let's start with the Ironclad Salamander territory."

With their goal set, the Fire God Squad headed straight for the Ironclad Salamanders' domain.

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