High Martial Arts: Become a God by Spending Money, Start by Spending All Your Compensation Funds

At 11 a.m. the following morning, two dusty trucks were parked next to the checkpoint outside the occupied area of ​​Langcheng.

Zhou Kai and Zhou Chong each sat in the driver's seat, the windows half-lowered, and the wind blew in dust.

After finishing their martial arts exams, the two took their driver's license tests and, upon arriving in Langcheng, immediately went to a car dealership to purchase the two vehicles.

One of the carriages was open, with three high-powered generators and barrels of diesel fuel stacked inside, intended to provide power to the temporary outpost.

The other vehicle was a sealed box-type vehicle with a combination lock and an inner wall lined with heat insulation. It was specially used to transport materials from alien beasts to prevent them from deteriorating on the road.

Several people got off the car and lined up, showing their hunter licenses one by one.

The city defense soldier guarding the gate took the ID, glanced at it, and his expression immediately changed.

Lin Yun and Zhou Chong both have A-level hunter licenses, Qian Hao, Sun Feng, and Zhou Kai have B-level licenses, and even Gu Xiaoman, who has the lowest cultivation level, has a C-level license.

Such a young team, yet with an absurdly high rating, is extremely rare among the rogue hunters flooding into the occupied territories.

"Please be careful, everyone."

The soldier raised his hand to signal them to pass, his tone becoming much more polite.

As you pass through the heavy alloy gate, the scene before you changes instantly.

Most of the buildings on both sides of the street had collapsed, with shards of glass scattered all over the ground. The air was filled with the mixed smell of gunpowder and blood, and the occasional roar of a strange beast could be heard in the distance.

Except for Lin Yun, who remained calm, the others subconsciously tensed their backs.

Gu Xiaoman's hands were slightly sweaty. He had experience in hunting grounds, but had never been to a truly dangerous area.

Qian Hao and the other two were alright; having died once before, they adapted to the somber atmosphere very quickly.

Zhou Chong was even more excited, his aura as a second-level Martial Master was firmly suppressed, and he showed no fear whatsoever.

"Follow the original route to Huai'an Road in the south of the city."

Lin Yun unfolded the marked map and pointed his finger at a main road running east to west.

The disaster there was not too severe, and the density of strange beasts was moderate, making it a necessary route for low-level hunters to enter and exit the southern hunting area.

Their cultivation is limited; at most, they can only deal with early-stage second-tier alien beasts. There's no need for them to go to the disaster area.

Location selection has always been the top priority for establishing a base.

Back in Qingcheng District 33, Blackie fought tooth and nail to defend his territory because losing the stronghold would mean losing not only his business, but also his reputation within the hunter community.

Trying to regain a foothold is as difficult as climbing to heaven.

After walking for about forty minutes, the group stopped in front of a two-story supermarket.

"Right here."

Lin Yun looked up and surveyed the building, his tone resolute.

The supermarket is structurally intact, with its exterior walls made of reinforced concrete, and there has been no large-scale collapse.

Located in the middle section of Huai'an Road, at a major intersection, it is the only way for hunters to enter and exit the southern hunting area.

The area in front of the gate is spacious, with a view that can sweep across two streets, making it less likely to be attacked by strange beasts.

The interior is a spacious layout, without intricate partitions and pipes, so the strange beasts cannot be hidden.

There are only two entrances, one at the front and one at the back. The front entrance is used for business, while the back entrance can be converted into an emergency exit.

More importantly, this supermarket does not have an underground parking lot.

Having experienced the Shadow Spider's burrowing and ambush, Lin Yun was extremely wary of underground spaces.

Without a basement, the biggest hidden danger is eliminated.

"Clear the area in groups."

Lin Yun efficiently assigned tasks.

"I'll take Gu Xiaoman and Sun Feng to check the first floor. Zhou Chong, you take Qian Hao and Zhou Kaiqing to check the second floor. Don't be careless."

"clear."

Each of them drew their weapons and silently slipped inside.

The supermarket was covered in dust, the shelves were askew, and there were many expired products scattered on the floor.

Occasionally, one or two first-tier beasts would dart out from the shadows, but they were all swiftly dealt with by the group.

Two hours later, the entire supermarket was completely cleared out. A total of seventeen Tier 1 alien beasts were killed. Not encountering any Tier 2 beasts was a good omen.

Next came moving things and setting up.

The generator was carried to the back door storage room, the diesel fuel was stacked up, the power cord was strung up, and the lights in the entire supermarket were quickly turned on.

After the freezers in the fresh food section were repaired and powered on, they were just the right size to store fresh exotic beast materials.

Gu Xiaoman also found a clean wooden board, intending to write a sign on it and hang it up to attract passing hunters.

As the group was busy at work, Lin Yun suddenly raised his hand, his eyes sharpening.

"alert."

Everyone stopped instantly and reached for their weapons.

Footsteps came from the main gate, unhurried, seven in total.

Soon, seven middle-aged men walked in.

The leader was a burly man with a crew cut and broad shoulders. He was wearing a low-level second-tier battle armor and carrying a mountain-splitting axe on his shoulder.

The six people behind him were also wearing Tier 1 armor, with calm expressions, clearly seasoned hunters who had been hunting for years.

The burly man with the crew cut glanced at the supermarket environment, then looked at the corpses of strange beasts scattered on the ground and the newly arranged supplies, and his eyes lit up.

"Brother, this is a great location, with a wide field of vision, easy to defend and difficult to attack. It's perfect for setting up a temporary stronghold, and we brothers can make a small fortune this time." His henchman rubbed his hands together, looking excited.

Gu Xiaoman quickly stepped forward, her face beaming with smiles.

"Sorry, gentlemen, we've already taken a liking to this place. We just finished clearing out the monsters and were planning to set up a base there. If you're looking for a place, why don't you look at other spots?"

He spoke politely, pointing to the pile of strange beast corpses beside him, indicating that they had already claimed the land.

"You've already set your sights on one?"

A shrewish-looking henchman sneered and sized up the group.

"A bunch of immature kids, trying to set up a base? Go home and play house!"

The other person's gaze swept over Qian Hao's robotic arm, Sun Feng's robotic leg, and then glanced at Lin Yun's right hand wrapped in protective gear, and he laughed even more unrestrainedly.

"You bunch of crooks, missing limbs, do you think you can survive in the occupied zone? Don't let the monsters come and you end up not only failing yourselves but also dragging down any brothers who happen to be passing by."

The group burst into laughter, their eyes filled with contempt.

The burly man with the crew cut raised his hand to suppress his laughter, his gaze falling on Zhou Chong.

He could sense that this young man had the highest cultivation level present, at the second level of the Martial Master realm. It was truly rare for someone so young to have such cultivation.

"Young man, you've already reached the second level of Martial Master at such a young age, you're quite something."

His tone carried a hint of arrogance.

"But the occupied zone is not a school. Take my advice and leave with your people. Don't go here to die."

He paused, then added, "If you really don't want to leave, you can come and work for me."

Zhou Chong smiled upon hearing this and took half a step forward.

"You think I'll just give way to you just because you tell me to? Don't I have any dignity?" He crossed his arms, his eyes gleaming with mockery. "You think you can just follow me? Who do you think you are? Don't you know about first come, first served? Go back to where you came from."

"Kid, you're pretty arrogant." The burly man with the crew cut frowned.

"It's just so-so."

Zhou Chong's tone was indifferent.

"High talent is a good thing, but youthful arrogance can easily lead to setbacks." The burly man with the crew cut cracked his knuckles, and the aura of a third-level Martial Master slowly spread out. "In the occupied territories, strength and experience matter. Your skills are no match for mine."

How do you know we lack the skills and experience?

Lin Yun walked over slowly and stood beside Zhou Chong, his expression calm.

The burly man with the crew cut glanced at him and, seeing that he was still wearing protective gear on his right hand and that his aura was only at the first level of the Martial Master realm, immediately sneered.

"You guys are probably just freshmen or sophomores at best, right? Just because your families gave you some resources and your cultivation progressed a bit faster, you dare to come to the occupied zone and show off? Experience? You have absolutely no experience!"

His underlings behind him joined in the laughter.

"I think they won't last more than three days before they'll be crying and running back to the safe zone."

"Why waste words with them? Just kick them out."

Lin Yun ignored the shouts and looked at the burly man with the crew cut, saying, "Since you think we're no match for you, let's see who's the real deal. One-on-one. If you lose, get out of here immediately."

The burly man with the crew cut chuckled: "If I lose to a brat like you, I'll not only get out of here, I'll be your lackey!"

"Be our lackeys? Sorry, that depends on whether you have the strength."

Lin Yun smiled.