Surviving in the chaos of battle, I'm grinding for proficiency.

Although Wei Kai had decided to help Gao Bo, he was still angry at being manipulated by him.

He couldn't help but retort:

"Do you think Deacon Ren is an idiot? That guy disappeared while on duty with us last time, and now they're doing the same thing again..."

Gao Bo sneered:

"Why would Deacon Ren care about such trivial matters? Even if you died, he wouldn't care. He would just find someone else who can handle things properly."

"Besides, why did you have to use disappearance as an excuse this time, trying something new..."

"For example, what if you were swallowed by a monster? There are many monsters on the mountain, and it is common to die without warning."

"As long as Deacon Ren doesn't pursue the matter, the sect won't investigate it extensively, and it will eventually be left unresolved."

Wei Kai coldly reminded him:

"His willingness to accept the search team's mission shows he has considerable confidence in his fighting style; we must not underestimate him!"

Gao Bo laughed:

"Why would you try to fool me with something like this? I heard what you just asked him. He has no family background and has only been a member of the sect for a few days. What could he possibly learn?"

"With you at the peak of the Transformation Realm, and me joining forces, are you afraid we can't defeat someone who hasn't even ignited their spark?"

Wei Kai remained silent.

He didn't actually want Li Chuan's life; he just wanted to plunder his money.

But that one wrong decision led him astray, and Gao Bo caught him red-handed...

Getting back on the right path will be difficult.

Wei Kai sighed inwardly:

"If you have no power or influence, and your fists aren't strong enough, then you can only blame your bad luck."

After all, he had to choose between his future and Li Chuan's fate.

The result is beyond doubt.

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Thinking of this, his hesitation was gradually replaced by murderous intent.

……

……

After discussing their plan, the two returned to the search team.

Upon seeing Li Chuan, Wei Kai wore an even more gentle smile:

"Junior Brother Li, don't panic on your first mission. Gao Bo and I will look after you. As long as you stay away from the inner mountains, you'll be perfectly safe."

Wei Kai has a very accurate grasp of people's hearts.

He had adopted such a sinister demeanor when he pressured Li Chuan earlier.

After Li Chuan compromised, he became slightly more enthusiastic.

By combining kindness and severity, Li Chuan will surely be grateful for his enthusiasm.

As expected, a hint of excitement flickered across Li Chuan's usually calm face:

"Thank you very much, Wei Tou and Senior Brother Gao!"

Wei Kai and Gao Bo's eyes met unintentionally, and they both saw the smile in each other's eyes.

Wei Kai smiled and said:

"Just bring some poison repellent and insect repellent powder. The three of us will travel together; the outer mountains aren't too dangerous."

Li Chuan patted the cloth bag at his waist:

"Everything's here, Chief Wei."

Wei Kai nodded:

"There's no time to lose, let's head up the mountain immediately and try to gather enough Scrophularia fruits before nightfall!"

"Wei Tou, Gao Xiong, are you getting ready to go up the mountain? And who is this gentleman?"

Feng Junyi had just finished a task and stepped in from outside.

"This is Feng Junyi. He's usually in charge of assigning tasks. Try to build a good relationship with him," Wei Kai joked.

His words carried a subtle hint of 'concern'.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Feng," Li Chuan greeted warmly, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

But inwardly, a cold laugh had already begun.

If Xia Qiyuan hadn't told him that Wei Kai, Gao Bo, and Feng Junyi were a small group, he probably would have really thought that Wei Kai was genuinely looking out for him.

In an instant, Li Chuan's vigilance towards Wei Kai rose to a new level.

He looks burly and strong, but he is also very thoughtful and has a great grasp of people's hearts.

When a brute gets a brain, be careful.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the four parted ways again.

Watching the three figures walk away, Feng Junyi's eyes revealed a thoughtful expression.

On the way up the mountain.

Wei Kai chatted with Li Chuan with a smile, constantly inquiring about his family background and martial arts style.

But the more he inquired, the more frustrated he felt.

Although Li Chuan said he would respond to every question, it was as if he hadn't listened at all.

They couldn't grasp any key information at all.

Every time he tried to press for more information, Li Chuan subtly changed the subject.

After a while, Li Chuan asked in return:

"Hey Wei, what's your family like?"

Wei Kai was taken aback, not expecting that the situation, which was originally his to question Li Chuan, would suddenly turn into one of questioning him.

But he didn't want to ruin the good atmosphere that had been so hard to create, so he replied:

"I am no match for these disciples of great families and scions of prestigious clans."

"My parents passed away when I was very young, and I was raised by my two older brothers."

Li Chuan asked casually:

"Two older brothers?"

Wei Kai thought about it and felt there was no need to hide it from Li Chuan.

Anyway, all secrets will soon be buried in the ground.

Therefore, he laughed and said:

"Yes, my eldest brother and second brother are both practicing martial arts at Qianfeng Sect now."

You've probably never heard of this sect; it's a small force, not even comparable to the Five Sects or the Seven Sects.

The inherited skills are all incomplete; the highest level one can cultivate is to reach the stage of "embracing the elixir."

At this point, Wei Kai sighed somewhat:

My eldest and second eldest brothers originally had better futures.

But in order for me to learn martial arts, I gave up the opportunity to become a Core Formation Master...

"Let's not talk about this anymore, it's dangerous up in the mountains." Wei Kai stopped the conversation.

"Junior Brother Li, this is your first time in the Northern Wilderness Mountains, right? Let me introduce it to you."

"This northern wilderness mountain is mainly composed of dark brown basalt, with a rock as hard as iron. The mountain is steep with many cliffs, dark valleys, and caves."

"During the day, the mountain wind is like a knife, stinging the face; at night, the earth's energy surges, cold fog condenses into frost, and the temperature drops sharply."

"This is not the cold of the outside world, but rather a kind of yin energy that seeps into the bones. Even those of us at the Transformation Realm will feel uncomfortable."

Li Chuan nodded, agreeing with this statement.

Logically speaking, he had already reached the Transformation Realm, so even if he bathed in the icy lake, nothing would happen to him.

But when he arrived at the Northern Wilderness Mountain, even though it was daytime, he could feel the icy chill of the mountain wind.

On the way up the mountain, the three talked constantly, and their relationship seemed to become closer.

"This northern wilderness is divided into three areas: the outer mountain, the inner mountain, and the deep mountain."

"The outer mountains are mostly inhabited by demonic beasts with internal strength and external strength, and there are very few that have reached the core, because the resources in the outer mountains are relatively scarce and cannot meet the needs of demonic beasts that have reached the core."

"The inner mountain is different. It is a place where all kinds of precious materials grow. While the resources are abundant, the dangers are also much greater. Only core disciples can venture into it."

"As for the deep mountains, they are inhabited by powerful demons who are close to the Gang Jin level. I have even heard that there are powerful demons at the Gang Jin level, but I don't know if it's true or not."

Gao Bo interjected:

"Our search team, though we call it a search, actually only operates in the outer mountains of the Northern Wilderness."

"Even so, they can still make a lot of money."

"The people at the fish farms and ranches are similar; they're all incredibly wealthy, yet no one is willing to make room for them."

"There aren't many teams like ours that are so inclusive!"

Li Chuan smiled and agreed, but inwardly he gradually became wary.

Gao Bo and Wei Kai's conversation, seemingly casual, always subtly mentioned the benefits of the search team.

It seems there's always a desire to make him decide to stay inside.

After a brief conversation, they fell into a short silence.

"Junior Brother Li, how's your study of that Exploration Manual coming along?" Wei Kai asked casually.

"I'm ashamed to say that due to time constraints, I only skimmed through it briefly and didn't have time to read it carefully at all."

Wei Kai said indifferently:

"It's alright. You can take a look at it more after you finish the mission. We're searching the mountains for all kinds of medicinal herbs, and we'll rely entirely on the methods described above."

"After all, the Northern Wilderness Mountain is so vast that it's impossible to find it all with just a pair of bare hands and eyes."

"For example, the Scrophularia fruit we are looking for must be found using a type of six-winged insect."

"It feeds on Scrophularia fruit and has a keen sense of smell, able to find traces of Scrophularia fruit within ten miles."

After saying that, Wei Kai took out a small black insect from his pocket, which looked like a cicada.

Its entire body is covered with alternating white patterns, making it unforgettable.

Now, once released, this six-winged black-striped beetle first wandered aimlessly in the air for a while.

Then, as if it had found some direction, it slowly flew forward.

Wei Kai laughed heartily:

"Heaven is on my side! It seems the Scrophularia fruit is nearby; I don't have to wait until sunset."

Li Chuan walked beside them, a perfectly measured smile on his face.

But inside, it was ice-cold.

These are clearly the white-striped worms that are chasing the monster, the Rock-Splitting Bear!