Silently upgraded, indestructible for 100 million layers!

Jiang Lan took a deep breath to calm her excitement.

He turned around and walked back towards the group.

A moment later, Jiang Lan returned to the group.

Shen Qingqiu glanced at Jiang Lan, a hint of relief in his eyes.

Zhao Gang then leaned closer, smiling broadly, and said:

"Hey bro, how's it going?"

Jiang Lan knew that Zhao Gang was asking him about his experience hunting the Ironback Wolf.

Jiang Lan smiled and said, "It's pretty good."

Zhao Gang said with no small amount of envy:

"It's infuriating to compare yourself to others. You've only just awakened, and your defensive capabilities are already this strong. Even the Ironback Wolf can't break through your defenses."

Jiang Lan smiled but didn't say anything.

He wasn't really interested in showing off this kind of thing.

He's quite easy to talk to as long as no one bothers him.

The team continued onward, and after nearly two hours of searching, they had a good haul.

Besides hunting down a few ferocious beasts, I also picked up quite a few other odds and ends.

Just then, Li Hu and his group appeared not far in front of them.

Upon seeing Shen Qingqiu, Li Hu led his second squad over.

"Captain Shen, how's the harvest?"

"Not bad." Shen Qingqiu nodded slightly. "How about you guys?"

"It's alright, I killed a few Ironback Wolves."

As he spoke, his gaze fell on Jiang Lan, and his tone was full of teasing:

"Why are you covered in blood? Did you get chased by a ferocious beast again? I'm telling you..."

Before Li Hu could finish speaking, Li Ming's sour voice rang out from the side.

"Tsk... Tiger, don't mess with Jiang Lan. Now that he's awakened a defensive special talent, he's not someone you can mess with casually. Be careful, or he'll deal with you."

Jiang Lan silently turned around and glanced at Li Ming.

Jumping around like a clown.

"Oh?" Li Hu's eyes flashed. "Awakened a special talent?"

"That's great news! Congratulations!" Li Hu said, then leaned over to Jiang Lan, extended his hand, and shook hands with him. "Young man, I've offended you before, please don't take it to heart."

Jiang Lan looked at Li Hu's outstretched hand, remained silent for a while, and then extended her own hand.

"It's alright."

Despite saying that, what Jiang Lan was really thinking was, "This son of a bitch slid down to his knees so fast?"

You've really mastered the art of tailoring your approach to different people.

Li Hu had a big smile on his face.

"Now that you've awakened your special talent, you'll be a key player in the team from now on."

"We can't call ourselves a main force; we're far from it."

"You're being modest, aren't you?" He looked at Jiang Lan, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. "By the way, since it's a defensive special talent, how strong is its defense?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingqiu frowned and asked:

"Li Hu, what are you trying to say?"

Li Hu waved his hand and said:

"Captain, don't misunderstand, I was just asking out of curiosity. Besides, since we'll be going out of the city together in the future, it'll be easier to coordinate if we get to know each other's strengths."

He looked at Jiang Lan and continued:

"Brother, how about letting my men spar with you? Consider it an exchange of experience."

Shen Qingqiu's face darkened: "This is the wilderness, not a martial arts arena."

"It's just a simple spar, nothing serious, no one will get hurt." He looked at Shen Qingqiu, "Captain, you're not worried about Jiang Lan losing, are you?"

"you……"

Just then, Jiang Lan suddenly reached out her hand.

"Can."

"Jiang Lan!" Shen Qingqiu turned around and glared at Jiang Lan.

What Li Hu was planning, others might not know, but how could she not know?

That bastard, he's clearly trying to set a trap for Jiang Lan.

Jiang Lan then said:

"It's nothing, Auntie, it's just a friendly spar."

After saying that, he turned his gaze to Li Hu.

"However, before we spar, I have one request."

"What are your demands? Tell me."

Jiang Lan said, "Forget about being under your command. How about this, I'll spar with you directly. What do you think?"

As soon as Jiang Lan spoke, the entire room fell silent.

Li Hu's smile froze, and the team members behind him were all stunned.

Shen Qingqiu stared wide-eyed at Jiang Lan.

No matter what, Li Hu was a martial artist at the Qi Opening Realm.

Is this kid crazy?

Li Hu was silent for a while, then suddenly grinned.

"Dude, you're not kidding me, are you?"

Jiang Lan raised an eyebrow slightly and said, "Do I look like I'm joking?"

Li Hu's face darkened.

"Jiang Lan, I'm only at the early stage of the Meridian Opening Realm. Are you sure you want to spar with me?"

"What, you don't dare?" Jiang Lan retorted without backing down.

What Shen Qingqiu could see, he could naturally see as well.

I thought it was a fast knee slide, but it turns out it was a trick.

Since he wanted to suffer, he might as well just grant the other person's wish.

"Perfect timing. Captain Li wanted to test my defense, right? You can try it yourself; it'll save you the trouble."

Li Hu took a deep breath.

"Alright, since you've put it that way, I won't stand on ceremony." He looked at Shen Qingqiu and said, "Captain Shen, you don't have any objections, do you?"

Shen Qingqiu frowned and looked at Jiang Lan.

Jiang Lan gave him a reassuring look.

"You two... stop here."

"That's natural."

Li Hu walked up to Jiang Lan and flexed his wrists.

"Jiang Lan, I'm going to test your quality, be careful."

"Just come on over."

Without further ado, Li Hu unleashed a punch.

"Bang!"

That was a powerful blow.

Jiang Lan took a half step back, feeling a slight numbness in her chest, but that was all.

Upon seeing this, a look of horror flashed in Li Hu's eyes.

He used 70% of his strength in that punch, so how come this kid is acting like nothing happened?

However, he quickly adjusted his mindset and sneered:

"Good! You have energy! Let's try again!"

As he spoke, he concentrated all his strength into his fist and slammed it towards Jiang Lan's chest.

Upon seeing this, Shen Qingqiu's expression changed drastically.

Others might not be able to tell, but she could.

Li Hu had already used all his strength in this move.

A full-force attack in the initial stage of opening the meridians...

Before she could react and stop him, Li Hu's fist had already landed on Jiang Lan's chest.

"Bang!"

This time, Jiang Lan took two steps back, feeling a tightness in her chest.

Injured? Not at all.

Li Hu was completely shocked.

He attacked with all his might, yet Jiang Lan was still standing?

But before he could be surprised for long, Jiang Lan stretched his shoulders and grinned maliciously:

"Captain Li, the fighting is over. Since this was a friendly sparring match, isn't it my turn?"

Li Hu's expression changed.

"you……"

Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Lan threw a punch that landed squarely on Li Hu's face.

"Bang!"

With a muffled thud, Li Hu flew backwards like a kite with a broken string, flying a long distance before crashing to the ground with a thud.

"Cough cough..." He coughed twice, his pupils widening in shock, completely unable to comprehend it.

How can someone who wasn't a martial artist before, but just awakened a special talent, directly overpower him?

It took him fifteen years to advance from the Body Tempering Realm to the Meridian Opening Realm.

Fifteen years of time can't even compare to a little kid who's just awakened?

How is that possible?