Reborn as the Candle Dragon, I became the strongest academy guardian beast.

Soon, the three of them had chosen their respective tasks.

Like Lin Fan, all three of them chose the Level 4 mission.

Xu Liyue's chosen task was to drive away a flock of Ice Feather Sparrows that had gathered outside Ningchuan City.

This flock of ice-feathered birds has lived in the valleys outside Ningchuan City for many years. They have always been relatively gentle and have never attacked humans.

However, recently, they have suddenly changed their temperament, and anyone who comes near the valley will be attacked, resulting in many injuries.

Chu Yunfeng's mission guide: A level 4 Corpse Clan dungeon.

The undead race is also one of the races that causes humans a great deal of trouble.

They possess an extremely strong ability to infect; people scratched or bitten by the zombies will quickly transform into zombies if the affected areas are not surgically removed in time.

In addition, the Corpse Clan has a long lifespan and extremely high defense; only lightning and fire attributes can cause significant damage to them.

This instance can be said to have been tailor-made for Chu Yunfeng.

Finally, Kong Bowen's task was to escort an elderly scientist to the mountains outside the city to collect rare medicinal herbs.

It is said that a recent research finding published by this elderly scientist has shocked the entire academic community.

The potion he developed could even give birth to martial spirits in animals and allow them to evolve extremely high intelligence!

The senior scientist has only released some videos and incomplete experimental reports so far, and their authenticity remains to be verified.

"Let's split up and proceed separately," Lin Fan said.

"Yes." The group nodded.

"Keep it up!" Lin Fan and Chu Yunfeng patted Kong Bowen on the shoulder in turn.

Xu Liyue also cast an encouraging glance at her.

"Don't worry, I guarantee I'll complete the mission!" Kong Bowen patted his chest heavily and said with a simple, honest smile.

……

Lin Fan has accepted a Level 4 quest; current progress: 0%.

[Xu Liyue has accepted a Level 4 quest. Current progress: 0%]

[Chu Yunfeng has accepted a Level 4 quest. Current progress: 0%]

[Kong Bowen has accepted a Level 4 quest; current progress: 0%]

Qinglong Academy.

Su Chen was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed, basking in the warm sunlight.

Just then, a steady footstep approached from afar and stopped in front of him.

Su Chen slowly opened his golden vertical pupils.

Standing before me was a familiar figure.

The man, dressed in a dark green military uniform, was burly and had a resolute face. He was Cao Yue, the city's captain whom Su Chen had saved from the clutches of the Gale Wolf King when the beast tide attacked the city.

Cao Yue

Age: 32

[Realm Level: Fourth Tier, Seventh Level]

[Martial Soul: Black Bear (Rank B)]

[Qualification: Excellent (Green)]

[Background: Squad leader of the southeastern war zone garrison in Ningchuan City; mediocre martial arts talent but strong will, with potential for growth]

[Total evolution points earned for the host: 4]

Compared to their last meeting, Cao Yue's strength had improved considerably, and his body was full of energy, clearly indicating that he had put in a lot of hard work during this period.

Why is he here?

Su Chen lowered the snake's head slightly, his gaze sweeping over the two newly added silver stars on its shoulder.

"It's been a while, did you get a promotion?"

Cao Yue grinned and scratched his head sheepishly: "Thanks to the guardian beast, I've been promoted from squad leader to platoon leader, and I'm in charge of over a thousand brothers."

"Congratulations!"

Su Chen nodded slightly and asked, "Why did you suddenly come to see me? Is there something you need?"

"Yes." Cao Yue's smile faded, and he said seriously, "We've run into some trouble lately, and after thinking it over, it seems only you can help us..."

As he spoke, Cao Yue took out a photograph from his pocket.

The photo shows a calm lake with crystal-clear water. Beneath the surface, a massive, unsettling black shadow can be vaguely seen slowly moving.

Based on the proportions of the film, this ferocious beast is probably tens of meters long, only a few sizes smaller than Su Chen.

"This is Jing Shui Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Ningchuan City."

"This used to be a very famous scenic spot, but a month ago, a huge water monster suddenly appeared in the lake, and a resident who was close to the lake was swallowed by it."

"Both the law enforcement bureau and our city defense forces have tried to capture him. This water monster has the ability to change its body shape, and once it senses danger, it immediately dives into deep water, giving us no chance at all..."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Su Chen's snake eyes lit up slightly.

The ability to change body shape?

After his [Devour] skill is upgraded to level 2, he can not only gain evolution points by devouring, but also gain some of the opponent's attributes.

Now, Su Chen's size has reached over eighty meters, making it extremely inconvenient for him to move around in the city.

This water monster happens to possess the ability he currently desires most.

but.

According to Cao Yue's description, this water monster is very intelligent.

If I were to reveal myself directly, it would definitely shrink and hide immediately.

It seems some preparations are needed...

Su Chen lowered his eyes to look at Cao Yue: "I can help you, but several of my students are taking their mid-term exams off-campus. I need to wait for them to return before I set off."

Upon hearing this, Cao Yue breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you, Guardian Beast. I'm relieved to hear you say that."

……

Ningchuan City.

In a typical family-style restaurant in the northern part of the city.

"Boss, how's business at your shop usually?"

A tall man wearing a baseball cap asked the apprehensive shop owner.

"Not bad...not bad at all," the boss said, his voice trembling.

"Why is the atmosphere so quiet today?" The man grinned coldly. "You bastard, you dared to report me to the law enforcement bureau? You're asking for it!"

After saying that, the man suddenly sprang up and punched the boss in the face.

Just then, several customers who were eating stood up at the same time.

"Zhao Yicheng, you dare to hurt someone!"

Several people simultaneously shot out silver chains, which wrapped around Zhao Yicheng's arms and body from all directions.

Zhao Yicheng's movements froze on the spot.

A plainclothes law enforcement officer strode forward and shouted sternly, "Zhao Yicheng, you are involved in multiple murders and seriously injured three law enforcement officers while on the run. Now, I am arresting you according to the law!"

"Heh, you think you can compete with me?"

Zhao Yicheng slowly raised his head, a maniacal grin flashing in his bloodshot eyes.

He exerted his strength suddenly, his muscles bulged, and the chains wrapped around his arms were torn off!

A powerful aura, far exceeding that of a third-tier cultivator, suddenly erupted from his body, overturning all the surrounding tables and chairs.

The law enforcement officer's pupils contracted sharply.

The intelligence clearly showed that just a few days ago, Zhao Yicheng's strength was still at the third tier, ninth level.

In just a few days, he actually broke through and reached the fourth level!

"Hahaha, you think it's that easy to catch me, Zhao Yicheng!" Zhao Yicheng sneered, punched the law enforcement officer to the ground, turned around, smashed the restaurant's glass window, and escaped.