"Stop fooling around!" x2

Hang Xing and Chang Shilian said in unison.

Just a first-year freshman, yet you want to confront the storm wolf pack head-on. What makes you so overconfident?

"Don't forget the promise you made before we set off."

Especially Hang Xing, who was already starting to look a bit stern.

Initially, he was actually reluctant to participate in this journey to the East Wilderness Ridge.

After all, who wants to take a few smelly junior brothers on a trip, especially when they're not cute junior sisters?

He wouldn't have come if all three hadn't drawn the bear tail grass during the "Material Collection" class.

So outside the east gate, he had made a pact with the two junior brothers.

That is, they had to promise to 100% follow the arrangements made by Jiang Guiju and Chang Shilian, the ones who brought them along.

Therefore, both Hang Xing and Chang Shilian turned their eyes to Jiang Guiju.

It was obvious: the people you brought along, you should manage.

"..."

After a moment of contemplation, Jiang Guiju surprisingly said, "Let him stay."

"Huh?" x2

The unexpected answer left Hang Xing and Chang Shilian stunned.

To be honest, Jiang Guiju had never witnessed Li Pu's combat abilities firsthand.

But the Thorn Rat had seen it, and that was equivalent to her seeing it.

Besides, from what she learned about this junior brother during this time, he didn't seem like someone who acts recklessly.

If he's daring to stay, then it's very likely he has confidence in himself.

After all, he knows "Sprint," and she had seen his full speed.

If he really runs, he could leave the storm wolves eating dust in no time.

"I'll take responsibility."

Understanding this point, Jiang Guiju quelled her companions' objections.

Seeing that Li Pu could stay, Chang Shoushang suddenly wavered as well.

His hesitation had a basis (?).

Today he had already exceeded his daily injury quota by hurting his head and burning his mouth.

If he stays, there shouldn't be much danger.

"Sis, I want to stay too."

So he looked at Chang Shilian.

"Hmm?"

This request made Chang Shilian frown.

"What nonsense are you adding now? Get lost."

She wouldn't be so polite to her cousin brother.

"I..."

The shadow of being oppressed since childhood left Chang Shoushang somewhat speechless.

"I'll stay, even if just as a spectator!"

But he gritted his teeth and threatened, "If you don't let me stay... I'll kneel to you!"

Everyone: "..."

"Fine, fine, let everyone stay."

"I'll stay too."

"Allowing you to experience facing the storm wolf pack firsthand won't make this trip in vain."

Unexpectedly, the first to compromise was Hang Xing.

Li Pu thought to himself, now this trip is already worthwhile for me.

Still, it's good that everyone has reached a consensus.

"You two brats, don't expect me to protect you later."

Hang Xing added.

Despite saying that, his position was already subtly in front of Chang Shoushang and close to Li Pu.

This way, those two girls owe me a favor, and it shouldn't be too much to ask them to introduce me to a few sisters later, right?

[Awooo~!] xN

Soon, the storm wolves were getting closer and closer.

Their silhouettes finally appeared in the distance within everyone's line of sight.

Their appearance was almost identical to what Li Pu had seen at the card table before.

With fur like flowing clouds, uniformly the color of storm clouds, and a few wisps of electric currents flickering over their bodies.

Yet there were slight differences between each one.

They varied in size, and some had multiple old scars, like medals proving their valor and bravery.

"Good news, there's no big wolf."

Before colliding with the pack, Hang Xing finished using "Detect."

A big wolf was the nickname they gave to a certain storm wolf.

Bigger than a usual storm wolf and half an order higher.

Generally, a big wolf in a storm wolf pack would take on the role of a leader, giving the entire pack more cohesion.

A pack with a big wolf is far more threatening than one without.

"Bad news, the pack numbers 39 in total."

But then he added a note.

Considering the trio's current state and skill level, the wolf pack's numbers were pushing their limits.

But the die was cast, and they had no choice but to engage.

At this point, it wasn't easy for everyone to retreat completely unscathed.

"They're coming. Prepare for battle."

With less than 50 meters between them and the wolf pack, Jiang Guiju looked at Li Pu.

This time, she wanted to see with her own eyes what this kid was capable of.

Unexpectedly, in her gaze, Li Pu retreated, standing beside Chang Shoushang.

[Bloody hell!]

Instead, the scarecrow stepped forward, moving to the front of the line.

A summoner avoiding while their summoned creature engaged was a normal strategy.

Truthfully, just as Jiang Guiju suspected, Li Pu was confident in himself.

Having "Sprint" equipped, he could easily carry Chang Shoushang and escape.

This battle was a chance to test the scarecrow's combat power.

Since reincarnating, it hadn't really fought against a beast horde.

(Oh, just the scarecrow?)

In Jiang Guiju's eyes, this scene was puzzling, but in Hang Xing's view, it carried a different meaning.

(At least he had the sense to not foolishly stand at the forefront himself.)

(Though with just a scarecrow, I doubt it'll be much in terms of combat strength.)

He held no expectations regarding the scarecrow's performance.

Despite being called storm wolves, their physiques weren't really as soft as storm clouds.

On the contrary, their fur was like hard spikes, capable of resisting a lot of damage.

A truly soft, gentle grass fist probably wouldn't pose any threat.

[Roar...] xN

Finally, this group of storm wolves arrived within 5 meters of everyone.

They were all in low, ready-to-attack stances, with a hum bubbling in their throats.

The seniors' summons stood their ground, confronting the storm wolves.

"Observe carefully, storm wolves aren't just adept at group tactics; their individual combat strength is formidable too."

"The trickiest part is that they can briefly tap into the power of thunder to greatly boost their speed."

"Be extra vigilant; watch out for any suddenly breaking through our defenses to attack us."

Taking advantage of the remaining time, Chang Shilian quickly briefed Li Pu and Chang Shoushang.

"She's right."

Next to them, Hang Xing nodded, adding, "So the best strategy against storm wolves is to first find a way to limit their movement, and then..."

[Grass!!!]

Before he could finish, the scarecrow pointed forward, roaring.

Swoosh, swoosh!

A massive number of vines suddenly erupted from the ground.

Immediately binding half, nearly twenty storm wolves.

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