Chapter 33: Hidden Dangers
SSS-rank?
How much is that, I don't know~?
Too bad even knowing is useless, no matter how much they offer, it's probably not enough for the liquidated damages, right?
Goodbye!
Qin Mu muttered a few words to himself before replying.
"Hmm, I'll consider it."
Wu Zhiming came to scope things out, at least to clearly state the advantages. The Martial Examination wasn't over yet, and signing a contract now would be a violation.
Because many martial artists only get a chance to show themselves in the Martial Examination.
Each organization also chooses people through the Martial Examination.
No matter what the reason is, if you haven't signed a contract before the Martial Examination, you can't sign one during the Martial Examination, or it would be against the rules.
"Hmm, there are still a few days left for the Martial Examination. The more you temper yourself in the wilderness, the more you'll understand how important resources and renowned teachers are." Wu Zhiming didn't waste any more words. After speaking, he stood up and returned.
Zhang Wei then spoke.
"Supervisor Wu, before this Martial Examination, didn't we do a sweep? This Vicious Beast group is quite big. For them to suddenly enter the examination grounds, I think we have to investigate."
"Hmm, it really should be investigated." Yan Zhen's brow furrowed. "It's a good thing they ran into Qin Mu this time. If it were another examinee, even with a sanctuary, they would have been torn to shreds by the time we arrived."
Wu Zhiming frowned.
I clearly gave you time just now, wasn't that enough?
"The Martial Examination isn't over. If there's any problem, it's not late to investigate the matter after it ends. Besides, the Golden-Beaked Vulture hasn't left. Staying here will only attract more Vicious Beasts."
Zhang Wei thought a while: "Then we'll take Qin Mu to the next sanctuary on our way. It's not safe to be targeted by the Golden-Beaked Vulture at night. This is a Vicious Beast that exceeds the Martial Examination's restricted level, so it won't count as a violation."
Wu Zhiming didn't say anything more upon hearing that.
"Alright, I'll take my leave first."
.Since Zhang Wei and the other person said it, they wouldn't go back on their word. Everyone was a high-rank Martial Artist; face was still important.
"Don't go out. Just use the sanctuary on the adjacent route. Tomorrow you can leave the sanctuary and return to your own route for the examination."
He looked at the map carefully.
Qin Mu cleaned the Golden-Beaked Vulture, took its feathers, claws, and skeleton, and packed them into his bag.
Then the three of them set off.
On my way.
Qin Mu spoke first: "Grandmaster Wu just said that Martial Artists in the wilderness have some rules, besides flying Vicious Beasts, are there others?"
Zhang Wei said directly:
"Actually, it's not complicated; it's all information you'll understand after spending a long time in the wilderness."
"The Martial Examination is a solo mission, but when Martial Artists leave the city, they always form teams. There will definitely be veterans to guide you in the team; that's when you'll learn these things.
Yan Zhen added, "Some things are useless to just talk about; they always need to be taught by example."
"Wilderness teams usually only deal with small-scale Vicious Beast groups, taking out the leader. Occasionally, when coming across Three-Eyed Wolves that share a leader, it's common to not get any spoils of war.
"In a word, be careful, and don't be greedy."
Just then.
Zhang Wei suddenly stopped and then flashed to the side of the road.
Qin Mu looked in the direction he was facing, and in the grass on the ground, there were two sets of tire tracks.
"Hiss?"
Yan Zhen was also startled at the sight: "Tire tracks, from when?"
Zhang Wei bent down to investigate, his expression serious: "This grass root is still very fresh; it was broken today!"
What's going on?
Qin Mu didn't understand, so he asked directly: "Is it not normal for tire tracks to appear here?"
Yan Zhen's brow furrowed and he nodded slightly.
"The Martial Examination is cleared seven days in advance, and City Gate 2A is not open to Martial Artists."
"And those in charge of area cleanup are all Martial General Ninth Rank. We operate in the vicinity of the city, but we don't drive; no need for it.
The area was cleared for seven days, with no other Martial Artists and those preparing for the Martial Examination, wouldn't drive in.
These tire tracks were definitely problematic.
Especially since the other party avoided the drone surveillance of the Martial Examination!
"The possibility of accidentally stumbling in is also not high." Zhang Wei stood up and looked afar following the tire tracks: "The Martial Examination schedule has been fixed for many years, the scope was announced in advance. Even if they wanted to return to the city, they wouldn't use this gate."
Yan Zhen shook his head: "The tire route is not in the direction of the city."
Zhang Wei felt that something was really wrong.
"They are not going back to the city, they passed by the drones, and arrived here. What are they doing?
Yan Zhen's eyes flickered, and suddenly he became sharp: "Report immediately! This group of Three-Eyed Wolves entering the examination grounds did not trigger an alarm-that hasn't happened in years."
"Now, I'm afraid someone intentionally led Vicious Beasts into the examination grounds…"
Thump!
Qin Mu suddenly felt uneasy when he heard this.
It wouldn't be targeting me, would it?
Just now, he thought running into the Vicious Beast group was luck.
Now it would appear.
It was only because he was strong enough that it was luck.
If he had been even a bit weaker, by now he would already have been in a wolf's belly.
"Brother Zhang…" Qin Mu began.
Haha.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Wei quickly waved his hand: "Just call me Old Zhang."
Qin Mu smiled: "Brother Zhang, I think this matter should be discussed with Supervisor Guo; he might know something."
Hmm?
Zhang Wei looked at Qin Mu in surprise.
Once this was said, anyone with a sound mind would think of the motive behind the Vicious Beast group not going anywhere else but directly towards Qin Mu's route, right?
Someone was not only leading the Vicious Beast group but even intentionally leading them towards Qin Mu's location!
If Qin Mu were an ordinary examinee, Zhang Wei wouldn't think this way.
But now,
As a Genius Mentalist and rising star of Jiangcheng Martial Arts Hall, Qin Mu absolutely couldn't be harmed!
If he died in the hands of a Vicious Beast during a mission, then there would be nothing to say!
But if he died at the hands of his own people, that would be too frustrating, and Jiangcheng Martial Arts Hall would never allow such a thing!
"Alright, I will suggest that you conclude the Martial Examination in advance."
Zhang Wei knew the Martial Examination would not be postponed; that would be unfair for all the other examinees.
"It's just that the results of your assessment this time will be void, and you will have to wait until next time.
Qin Mu really didn't want that much trouble. Waiting until next time would truly be a waste of time.
"No need, right?
"I'll just be careful. Besides, with increased vigilance, no Vicious Beast group should be able to get through, right?"
Hmm.
Zhang Wei saw that Qin Mu didn't want to give up, so after a moment's consideration, he also felt that the other party wouldn't make a second attempt.
"Alright then, we speed you over there and go back to investigate thoroughly."
Qin Mu stepped onto his shield, and his speed caught up with the two.
Before long.
They arrived at the sanctuary next door.
"We'll only see you off here. I'll notify you if anything happens."
Zhang Wei and the other person then left after having spoken.
Qin Mu turned to see that the door lock on the sanctuary indicated there was somebody inside. Just as he reached out to knock, the metal door opened itself.
Before him appeared a pretty Face.
"What the? How are you here?"
Ling Qianxue had something to say at first, but she rolled her eyes out of irritation and huffed: "Why can't it be me? Uh? Qin Mu thought about it and realized she had a point. "Aren't you coming in? Do you want me to invite you?" Ling Qianxue's brows suddenly relaxed, her Face blossomed, and she smiled: "Alright! Qin Mu, the first-place winner of the Jiangcheng Martial Examination, Esteemed Qin, please come in~"
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