I'm already invincible, and you're telling me I just logged in?

After defeating the final boss, Xu Yan received more than just the completion reward.

I also gained 100 experience points.

The level has been raised to level seven.

More importantly, the injuries sustained in the dungeon are not related to real-world damage.

Xu Yan is currently at his peak.

He was confident that if he encountered this group of bandits again, it would be even easier.

Xu Yan's words made Zhou Tong hesitate for a moment.

He paused for a moment before lowering his voice and saying, "Young Master Xu, I know Lord Chen has made empty promises to you, but Black Tiger Mountain is no joke."

He sighed, "You're still young, there's no rush to achieve anything."

"There are many wild animals inside, and the bandits could be hiding anywhere. If the two of us go in and run into them, we might really be doomed."

Xu Yan glanced at Zhou Tong helplessly.

He naturally knew Zhou Tong's temperament; he was the typical "just getting by" type of old hand in the government office.

If you can stay still, then stay still; if you can hide, then hide.

But I just came out of the dungeon, I know how to get there, and I've tested my own abilities.

Although the reward for clearing the level was an offensive martial art, what Xu Yan really wanted right now was a defensive martial art, and merit points were the only way to get it.

He had to go.

After a moment's thought, Xu Yan said to Zhou Tong, "Brother Zhou, wait for me here. I'll go ahead and scout the way first."

Having said that, without waiting for Zhou Tong to persuade him further, he had already turned and walked towards the mountain path he remembered.

"Young Master Xu!"

Zhou Tong called out, but only saw Xu Yan's figure quickly disappear into the woods.

He stood there, looking somewhat helpless.

During the time they worked together, he could tell that although Xu Yan was usually easygoing, he had an unyielding spirit deep down.

Before even entering the yamen, he dared to fight a fugitive alone; how could he be easily persuaded by a few words now?

"Why are young people so stubborn and unwilling to listen to advice?"

Zhou Tong was both anxious and angry.

It was true that he was afraid of death, but he also knew that if something really happened to Xu Yan, he would never be able to get over it in his life.

Zhou Tong sighed, finally made up his mind, and then followed.

"Fine, I'll just consider it a debt I owe you."

He believed himself to be much stronger than Xu Yan.

If the two of them go in together, even if something happens, they can hold on until someone comes to their rescue. It's better than letting that kid go to his death alone.

With that thought in mind, Zhou Tong no longer hesitated and quickly followed.

When Zhou Tong caught up, Xu Yan was indeed a little surprised, but he didn't say much.

After all, reality isn't a copy; unexpected things can happen.

With more people helping, he had no reason to push away the opportunity.

The two cleared out several mountain wolves and black tigers along the way, none of which were particularly troublesome.

Seeing that Black Tiger, whom he had been fighting for quite some time, was easily killed by Xu Yan with two punches.

Zhou Tong was starting to lose his composure.

Dude, what kind of stats are these?

After catching his breath, he asked, "Young Master Xu, have you mastered your fist technique?"

Zhou Tong remembered Xu Yan saying that he was in the Body Tempering Realm, but the strength he was showing now was completely unlike what an ordinary Body Tempering Realm cultivator should have.

In this world, while skill level is important, there is a world of difference between minor and major mastery of martial arts.

Xu Yan did not reply immediately.

He discovered that killing beasts outside the instance did not grant him any experience points.

After catching his breath, Xu Yan nodded, which was taken as acquiescence.

It's hard to hide one's cultivation level from a martial artist with a higher level of cultivation.

The best explanation is that he has indeed mastered the art of boxing.

Seeing Xu Yan nod, Zhou Tong finally breathed a sigh of relief.

This is a sure thing.

Before entering the mountains, the officers from the police station said that the most powerful of these bandits was only at the Cave Vein Realm.

Xu Yan comes from the Xu family, and his fist technique is of a high level. Now he has mastered it, and it is difficult for ordinary people in the Cave Meridian Realm to gain an advantage against him.

At least Zhou Tong believed he couldn't beat him.

These bandits are out of the question.

The two became increasingly intimate.

Xu Yan led Zhou Tong to the sentry post he remembered, only to find it deserted.

Reality and the instance are ultimately different; no one is on duty here.

These three people most likely gathered in front of the cave.

If one comes alone, one can manage to hold his own against two, but it's hard to say what will happen against three.

Xu Yan secretly rejoiced that he hadn't left Zhou Tong behind.

Zhou Tong didn't speak, but looked down at the messy, dense footprints on the ground, his expression somewhat solemn.

Upon arriving at the cave, sure enough, three people were sitting by the campfire.

Xu Yan discovered them, and naturally, others also discovered Xu Yan.

Because there are many wild animals in the mountains, they all bear some marks of being bitten or mauled by wild animals.

"Damn it, how did that corrupt official find his way here?"

A bandit stood up, knife in hand.

Now that they've come looking for us, there's no way we can run away.

Xu Yan pointed to the two lookouts, "You deal with them, I'll handle the leader."

Whether in the game or in reality, neither of these bandits has a strong stat, so Zhou Tong shouldn't have much trouble dealing with them.

"Should I play two?"

Zhou Tong glanced at the two men, then at Wei Xiong, and understood that Xu Yan had chosen the toughest one.

"Okay, I'll take two."

The war is about to start.

Because we've already fought once in the dungeon, and now my strength has improved even more.

When Xu Yan faced Wei Xiong again, he was much more composed than the first time.

After several rounds, Wei Xiong became increasingly alarmed.

The other party seemed to have seen through all his moves, and he couldn't break through them no matter what he did.

Just as he was about to change his move, he was punched squarely in the abdomen, the excruciating pain exploding instantly, even his breath caught in his throat.

Reality is not a copy-and-painted game. Xu Yan will bleed when he is injured, and so will these bandits. They will feel pain, fear, and want to back down when they are punched.

Wei Xiong covered his wound and took two steps back, the ferocity in his eyes softening slightly.

Seeing that Xu Yan was relentlessly pursuing him, Wei Xiong gritted his teeth, raised his saber, and slashed straight at Xu Yan's face.

Xu Yan dodged to the side, his heart skipping a beat.

"This trick again?"

Sure enough, the next moment, Wei Xiong's sword strike suddenly stopped, then he turned around and pulled back, sweeping a backhand sword at Xu Yan's waist and ribs with the sound of wind.

Fortunately, Xu Yan had anticipated this and, by misstepping, avoided it again.

Seeing Xu Yan dodge again, Wei Xiong's heart sank.

This move has always been his trump card; the swift and decisive strike is so powerful that few can evade it completely.

After the move, a clear gap in the rebound was exposed.

Xu Yan did not miss this opportunity.

He channeled his inner energy, and a punch struck Wei Xiong squarely in the chest.

With a muffled thud, Wei Xiong spat out a mouthful of blood, his body swayed, and his eyes were filled with astonishment and resentment.

He died unable to understand why this young constable was so familiar with his swordsmanship.

After that punch landed, Wei Xiong's strength had been greatly reduced, and even the fingers holding the knife were trembling slightly.

Xu Yan showed no mercy and delivered the finishing blow.

He threw another punch at Wei Xiong's face.

Congratulations to the player for successfully defeating the bandit "Wei Xiong"!

[Experience points +100]

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