With three days left in the Newcomer Trial, Jiang Kai's team was picking up speed, heading straight for China City.

Given the current strength of the team, there were no beasts in the Beginner's Trial area that could threaten them.

It's strange how things work sometimes. When you fear something, it always seems to jump out at you unexpectedly, but when you long for something, it becomes elusive.

On this journey, they hadn't encountered any beast attacks.

As they got closer to the Teleportation Array, Jiang Kai couldn't help but frown and tapped the head of the little mouse on his shoulder.

"Is it because you're too lucky that we haven't seen a single beast along the way?"

The little mouse had been cleaned by Jiang Kai, its blood-stained fur now a golden yellow, and its eyes bright and lively, looking much cuter than before.

Interestingly, the little mouse only acknowledged Jiang Kai, always snubbing the attentions of Su Nuannuan and Yuan Zhu.

Naturally, the little mouse couldn't answer Jiang Kai's question; it just curled up on his shoulder.

Watching from the side, Su Nuannuan was quite moved and said discontentedly, "Why does such a cute little guy like you?"

"Isn't it obvious? It's because I'm charming," Jiang Kai said smugly.

Yuan Zhu snorted disdainfully, "A single since birth guy dares to claim he's charming."

Su Nuannuan looked at Jiang Kai curiously, "You've never had a girlfriend?"

Exposed by Yuan Zhu, Jiang Kai punched him on the back and then said awkwardly, "Women only slow down my sword-drawing speed."

"Typical sour grapes," Yuan Zhu said, unfazed by the punch. "Nuannuan, from elementary to high school, he had crushes on nine girls but never had the courage to talk to them, always getting beaten to it."

With his past revealed, Jiang Kai's face turned red, "Zhu, do you believe I'll turn you into a porcupine?"

Yuan Zhu quickly hid behind Su Nuannuan for protection.

Su Nuannuan looked at Jiang Kai in surprise, "Nine? You liked so many girls? I didn't know you were so affectionate."

Recalling how Jiang Kai had stared at her chest the first time he saw her, Su Nuannuan thought Zhu's words were probably true.

Jiang Kai rubbed his forehead, "Nuannuan, you believe Zhu? I only mentioned girls to him, and he said I liked them."

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"Even if it's not love, it's definitely interest!" Yuan Zhu peeked out from behind Su Nuannuan and added another jab.

Unable to bear it, Jiang Kai charged at Yuan Zhu, brandishing his Venomous Sting, "Watch me not stab you!"

"Earth-Shaking Stomp, retreat!"

"Damn, you're serious! You can't hit me!"

Watching her two companions playfully fight, Su Nuannuan couldn't help but laugh.

Their antics were a sign of their relaxed mood.

They had faced many crises along the way, and now that they were about to complete the Newcomer Trial, even she felt relieved.

Finally, they were about to pass the Newcomer Trial, getting closer to her dream.

One day, she would stand amidst the ruins, facing the hell-level Beast God that killed her father!

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Su Nuannuan's face, and she quickened her pace to catch up with the two ahead.

However, after just a few steps, she found the two who had been playfully fighting now crouching behind some low shrubs.

Seeing Su Nuannuan catch up, Jiang Kai immediately gestured for silence, "It's a wolf pack!"

"Shadowless Wolves?" Su Nuannuan's eyes widened.

Jiang Kai nodded, "There are over thirty of them, and one big one, possibly the Wolf King."

"Wolf King?!" Su Nuannuan almost exclaimed.

It's said that each Beginner's Trial area has a Shadowless Wolf King, leading the largest wolf pack in the area.

Encountering a Shadowless Wolf King is akin to meeting death!

Even high-level teams like the Stowaways would avoid the Shadowless Wolf King!

Unexpectedly, just as they were about to complete the Newcomer Trial, they encountered a Shadowless Wolf King!

Suddenly, Jiang Kai turned to Yuan Zhu and Su Nuannuan, "We've killed quite a few Stowaways, but most of the beasts were killed by me, so you two don't have beast kill records."

"The Newcomer Trial has a points ranking, and rewards are given based on rank. The higher the points, the better the rewards! We're completing the trial on the last day, so we'll rank low unless we get more points."

"So?" Su Nuannuan looked at Jiang Kai incredulously.

"We didn't encounter any beasts on the way here, so this is our last chance. We need to kill the wolf pack!"

Sure enough, that's what he was thinking!

"But there are too many Shadowless Wolves here!" Su Nuannuan said worriedly.

Jiang Kai calmly analyzed, "I counted 33 Shadowless Wolves, including one Wolf King. If we can kill the Wolf King first, the others won't be a threat."

"Zhu, you'll charge in directly and make sure to repel the Wolf King."

"I'll attack with all my might. Once the Wolf King is dead, the Shadowless Wolves will scatter. Then, Zhu, try to repel as many as you can."

"Nuannuan, you stay here, and if anything unexpected happens, be ready to help."

Zhu hesitated, "I'm a bit nervous..."

Jiang Kai smiled slightly, "Nervous is good. If you're not nervous, how will you activate your potential?"

Zhu shook his head helplessly, realizing Jiang Kai didn't care about his own safety.

Jiang Kai looked at the little mouse on his shoulder, thought for a moment, then placed it on a nearby branch, "Little one, it'll be dangerous soon, so wait here."

With everything arranged, Zhu was ready to go. Seeing Jiang Kai nod at him, he charged towards the wolf pack.

His target was the largest Wolf King. Locking onto it, he leaped up and roared, "Earth-Shaking Stomp, retreat!"

Yuan Zhu appeared so suddenly that the wolf pack didn't react. When he landed, the ground within a three to four-meter radius sank sharply.

The Wolf King, with its deep blue fur and body over three meters long, was sent flying by Yuan Zhu's stomp.

Jiang Kai, already prepared, immediately shot Poison Arrows.

Three Poison Arrows flew out, accurately targeting the Wolf King...

However, to their surprise, the Venomous Sting hit the Wolf King's skin but didn't pierce it...

"What strong defense!" Jiang Kai's eyes widened.

Seeing the three Venomous Stings fall helplessly to the ground, Zhu looked up into the Wolf King's blood-red eyes, shivering in fear.

"Can't take down the Wolf King! We're done for!"

The Wolf King's skin could actually withstand the Venomous Sting's penetration!

As the Wolf King's retreat effect was about to wear off, Jiang Kai had a sudden idea. He threw the Skinning Dagger he had obtained earlier!

With a thud, the Skinning Dagger sliced through the Wolf King's skin, piercing its body!

The dagger wasn't poisoned, so it couldn't deliver a fatal blow. In a critical moment, Jiang Kai dashed out from the forest, lunging at the Wolf King.

"Die!" Jiang Kai wielded a long knife, Jakawa's weapon.

The long knife plunged into the Wolf King's side, and though it roared in anger, it refused to fall, reaching out with its claws towards Jiang Kai.

Jiang Kai pulled a poisoned arrow from his quiver and stabbed it into the Wolf King's eye, then quickly leaped away.

The surrounding Shadowless Wolves were closing in, and Jiang Kai shouted urgently, "Zhu!"

Zhu finally reacted, launching another Earth-Shaking Stomp.

Taking advantage of the knockback, Jiang Kai unleashed a flurry of steel spikes.

But even with Jiang Kai's fierce attacks, the relentless wolves, driven by momentum, pounced on the two, leaving countless claw marks on their bodies...

[Author's Note]: About the little mouse, keep reading. Let's just say this mouse is quite mischievous.