Bai Shasha was fierce!
Back at the gathering point, when he’d heard the class monitor’s description, Li Heng already knew that this flat-chested loli was a ruthless person.
But Li Heng had never imagined that Bai Shasha couldn’t be described with the single word "fierce." She was so ridiculously fierce it defied all reason!
After leaving the tent together, they headed straight for the outskirts of Wild Wolf Valley to kill wild wolves. After wandering for an hour, they finally found one that had been separated from its pack.
Thanks to the deterrent effect of the Wolf Fang Bracelet, plus the fact that there were two of them, the wolf didn’t attack first. Li Heng was the one to make the first move.
With his previous experience, Li Heng didn’t try to hack at the wolf’s head again. Instead, he found an opportunity and struck its neck and abdomen each with his sword, securing a clean kill with a follow-up strike.
Li Heng had originally thought that after he killed a wild wolf and proved his strength, the two of them would head back to the gathering point, grab a bite to eat, and discuss their upcoming "forest expedition."
But Bai Shasha didn’t agree to return to the gathering point right away. Instead, in a rare turn of events, she spoke to Li Heng at length.
"You have plenty of strength, and your basic Swordsmanship isn’t bad. We can go into the forest together. But choices are mutual and fair. You chose me as your teammate, and I appreciate your trust. I’ve now acknowledged your strength. As my teammate, it’s essential that you see my strength too!"
An hour and a half later, they came across a second lone wild wolf, leading to the scene before him now.
The moment she saw the wild wolf, Bai Shasha pulled a dagger from its sheath on her leg, lunged forward, and the wolf was instantly decapitated.
She had decapitated it with a dagger!
In a single exchange!
Without even a word of warning...
"Sorry, I forgot to leave the finishing blow for you." Bai Shasha flicked the wolf blood from her dagger before sliding it back into its sheath on her leg.
Li Heng glanced at Bai Shasha’s petite figure, incredibly curious where she got that explosive strength and speed.
As if sensing his confusion, Bai Shasha concisely uttered five words: "Level 5 Basic Short Weapons."
Level 5 Basic Short Weapons!
The highest level for a basic skill during the Alliance’s compulsory education stage!
’It must be that all of Bai Shasha’s normal development points went into her talent and perseverance; her figure and everything else were no longer important.’
’My teammate is incredibly strong. For now, I think she’s reliable. I might even be able to ride her coattails a bit. I just don’t know how this forest expedition will actually turn out.’
After finding two wild wolves and proving their respective strengths, the pair returned to the gathering point. They began to discuss their next steps and also used their points to purchase some items from the teacher.
Li Heng sold a Wild Wolf Hide for fifteen points and used ten to buy an examination-grade Longsword. His training Longsword was already chipped, so it was necessary to replace his equipment.
The examination-grade Longsword was of much better quality than the training one and was also much sharper.
With his remaining five points, Li Heng bought a small bottle of medicinal pills that could quickly restore stamina and vitality.
Aside from that, Li Heng still had 70 evaluation points, which he didn’t plan on spending for the time being.
After all, Teacher Wang Guodong had let it slip that the final results of this placement exam were extremely important. Li Heng didn’t plan on fighting for first place, but he still wanted to aim for one of the top spots.
Bai Shasha also used some of her points to replace her equipment and bought a small bottle of medicinal pills as well.
After all this running around, it was nearly noon. Once they were fully prepared, the two slowly walked into the Wild Wolf Valley forest.
Li Heng suggested that they be more cautious inside the forest. They shouldn’t rush deep inside, but instead try to circle along the edge and scout out the situation before deciding to go further in.
Anyone who’s played battle royale games understood the simple but profound principle of ’laying low,’ and he had grasped its essence.
Bai Shasha agreed with Li Heng’s proposal.
After all, anyone with a modicum of intelligence wouldn’t be too reckless or court death. Steady development was the proper path.
The moment they entered the Wild Wolf Valley forest, it gave them a very primitive feeling. With its lush, green atmosphere, this forest could have definitely been considered a natural oxygen bar at another time or place.
But here in the secret realm, this lush atmosphere only added a sense of terror and deathly silence.
Neither Li Heng nor Bai Shasha spoke. They moved slowly, hugging the edge, their weapons already in hand. They took every step with extreme caution.
"Wait!"
They had only been walking for a few minutes when Bai Shasha suddenly stopped.
Hearing Bai Shasha speak, Li Heng immediately went on alert. He didn’t ask why they had stopped; he simply began scanning their surroundings, ready to deal with any potential situation.
"Wolf Blood Grass!" Bai Shasha pointed in a certain direction.
Following her pointed finger, Li Heng saw it too: a small, blood-red blade of grass beneath a tree. The system immediately provided information on the Wolf Blood Grass.
Name: Wolf Blood Grass
Category: Soul Energy Items
Value: Common
Use: Main material for crafting a Wolf Blood Pill.
Although the Wolf Blood Grass had the same value as the excellent-grade Wolf Fang Bracelet on his wrist, Li Heng wasn’t tempted. On the contrary, he activated his basic Body Technique, raised his sword, and assumed an attack stance.
There were two reasons for this.
1. Before entering the forest, Li Heng had made an agreement with Bai Shasha: he wouldn’t take any of the Soul Energy Items.
2. Wolf Blood Grass was a spiritual herb, a Soul Energy Item. Although it was far from being a heaven-defying treasure, it was more "spiritual" than ordinary herbs. Near this kind of herb, there were bound to be other Hunters.
This was knowledge the teachers at school had mentioned. Though it was only brought up occasionally, Li Heng, who had always been fascinated by secret realms, had committed it to memory.
Seeing Bai Shasha assume the same alert posture meant that she also knew there were other "Hunters" near the Wolf Blood Grass!
This was an opportunity, but also a challenge!
The two of them said no more, simply tensing their nerves, their hands gripping their weapons tightly.
CRACK~SNAP~
CRACK~SNAP~
...
Just a dozen or so seconds later, Li Heng heard numerous sounds of dry branches being snapped underfoot.
And as the sounds grew, one wild wolf after another began to poke its head out from between the dense trees.
Five wild wolves!
And their bodies were much sturdier than the lone wolves on the outskirts!
Wild Wolf: Healthy
Level: 6
Tier: Unranked
Strength: 5
Agility: 5
Spirit: 2
Soul Energy: 6
Level 6 wild wolves, two Levels higher than the ones on the outskirts!
For the first time since entering the secret realm, Li Heng felt the pressure. He was also extremely glad that he hadn’t rashly entered the forest alone.
’Otherwise, if I’d run into this situation, I’m afraid I would have had to tear up my Teleportation Talisman immediately.’
Li Heng didn’t have time to tell Bai Shasha about the wolves’ Levels. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw that she had already brandished her dagger and was charging at one of them!
And the instant Bai Shasha moved, the five wild wolves launched their attack at almost the same time.