Jiang Kai reacted quickly. While the others were still hesitating, he dashed away.

Jiang Kai led the four of them swiftly out of the main city and into the forest, finally escaping danger.

Hu Yan, panting heavily and leaning against a tree, asked, "Bloodthirsty Killer... Kai, did you kill ten people?"

Jiang Kai, also out of breath, bent over with his hands on his knees, replied intermittently, "Yes, yes, I killed ten... I didn't want to, but they were trying to kill me. What was I supposed to do, just stand there and let them?"

Yuan Zhu and Su Nuannuan were still in shock.

They had just entered their Callings and were still leveling up, while Jiang Kai had already killed ten people...

What surprised them even more was that the person they were waiting for turned out to be Jiang Kai!

Jiang Kai noticed the questions in the eyes of Hu Yan, Ruan Yu, Yuan Zhu, and Su Nuannuan after the tense escape.

He caught his breath, stood up, and looked at the four of them, finally focusing on Yuan Zhu and Su Nuannuan. "Let me explain the situation briefly. Your ratings haven't been confirmed yet, and you're not officially part of the military, so I borrowed you two from Lu Jun."

This finally cleared up the confusion in Yuan Zhu and Su Nuannuan's minds.

Jiang Kai continued, "We'll be teammates for a month until the guild challenge is over. Then you'll return to the military, and they'll reassess your ratings during the challenge."

"Let me introduce you."

"Hu Yan and Ruan Yu, these two are my friends. We teamed up during the Newcomer Trial. Martial Apprentice Yuan Zhu and Barefoot Doctor Su Nuannuan, both trustworthy."

"Zhu, Nuannuan, these two are Fortune Teller Hu Yan and Drunkard Ruan Yu, members of the Fire God Squad. They've been through a lot with me and can be trusted."

A flash of shock crossed Yuan Zhu and Su Nuannuan's eyes. They had seen Hu Yan and Ruan Yu's strength, but now they knew their professions.

A Fortune Teller and a Drunkard... Why are they so different from other Professionals?

"So, friends of Kai are our friends too. Nice to meet you!" Hu Yan and Ruan Yu shook hands with Yuan Zhu and Su Nuannuan, getting acquainted.

Of course, Jiang Kai knew they were just "acquainted" for now, but that was far from enough.

When facing beasts, you must trust your teammates with your back, so mutual trust is essential.

However, Jiang Kai also knew that there was only so much he could do. They wouldn't trust each other just because they were all friends of Jiang Kai. Trust needed to be built through coordinated battles.

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After the brief introductions, Jiang Kai got straight to the point, "This time, the Fire God Squad is gathering for the guild challenge's second-tier profession competition."

"Kai, are you really going to participate in the guild challenge?" Hu Yan seemed a bit worried.

Jiang Kai nodded, "I've already decided. The person who came to deliver the message last time was most likely from the Black Tortoise Guild. The rules of this guild challenge will change; you must kill your opponent to win. They plan to target me during the challenge."

"I wasn't planning to take this risk, but Huang Da dared to mess with my sister. Since he's gone this far, let's face him!"

Yuan Zhu's eyes widened in anger, "What did he do to Ying? Is Ying okay?"

Jiang Kai squinted slightly, "Luckily, I had two friends from the War God Temple with me at the time, so it was a close call!"

At this point, the four of them knew that Jiang Kai was truly angry this time.

After speaking, Jiang Kai looked at the four of them, his tone softening, "The rules of this challenge are different, very brutal, and we can expect significant resistance. I haven't asked for your opinions yet. Are you willing to participate?"

Yuan Zhu snorted, "Kai, are you joking? With our relationship, do you really need to ask?"

Hu Yan said solemnly, "Kai, I've always said that no matter what, as long as you don't mind, I'll follow you! Whether it's the guild challenge or taking down the Black Tortoise Guild, I'll go without hesitation!"

Su Nuannuan looked at Jiang Kai seriously. Since the Newcomer Trial, they hadn't met like this up close.

Yet, the short seven-day Newcomer Trial left a deep impression on her!

That guy who barely entered his Calling with cheap, incomplete materials showed a determination and ability that even she admired!

"Jiang Kai, I've learned a lot from you, and I've always wanted to team up with you again. I won't miss this opportunity!" Su Nuannuan said firmly.

Ruan Yu, with a righteous expression, hesitated for a moment before saying, "Me too!"

Jiang Kai's lips curled into a slight smile. They were indeed the people he had chosen.

"Great, now I'll take you to level up. It's best if we can get you all to second-tier. There's only a month until the guild challenge, and we don't have much time. It's also a chance for you to understand each other's skills and get the team in sync."

Zhu suddenly asked, "Kai, what level are you now?"

"Me? Level 20. Last time on Permafrost Island, I had an overflow of experience, which was a bit of a waste," Jiang Kai said. "What about you and Nuannuan?"

"Level 20... and you had an overflow of experience?" Yuan Zhu and Su Nuannuan's eyes widened, "Are you kidding? You've only been here for a short time..."

"We had Captain Li and the others helping us level up, and we're only at level 10!"

Jiang Kai smiled slightly, "I have a good impression of your Captain Li. He even spoke up for you two in front of the leaders. He's a good captain, but when it comes to leveling up... ahem,"

"They're too slow!"

...

The Black Tortoise Guild's spies were everywhere, so the Fire God Squad didn't linger in the Safe Zone. Jiang Kai only swapped his small card pouch for a large one, then led the team to King's Valley under the cover of night.

On the way, Jiang Kai checked the map as he walked.

"Old Hu, do you know where the beasts are more densely populated?"

Hu Yan thought for a moment and said, "Dense... how dense?"

"About twenty to thirty gathered together."

"Such a gathering is rare unless it's a pack of social beasts, but their numbers would far exceed that," Hu Yan said.

Jiang Kai shook his head, frowning, "If there are too many, my Mental Strength might not keep up."

Suddenly, Jiang Kai seemed to think of something, "Right, there should be a lot of minions around a warlord-level beast."

"Warlord-level?" Yuan Zhu's eyes widened, "Our first-tier team can't handle a warlord-level beast."

Su Nuannuan nodded, "Jiang Kai, I witnessed the battle on Permafrost Island. Before you approached the Murloc Lord, you seemed to have killed a warlord-level murloc, but honestly, luck played a part."

Hu Yan also said, "A warlord-level murloc's strength is roughly equivalent to a third-tier Martial Apprentice with top-tier talent and skills, and it has elite and ordinary beasts under its command. It's not safe for us to take on!"

Jiang Kai thought for a moment and said, "Besides gaining experience, it's more important for us to get the team in sync. Hearing what you said, I actually think a warlord-level beast is just right for us!"

"A kill without difficulty offers no improvement for the team. It's precisely because it's not safe that we need everyone to unleash their potential."

"Moreover, second-tier class change materials are dropped by special warlord-level beasts or found in their territories. If we can find them, you won't have to buy them."

"The Iron Armored Lizard Dragon's treasure chest has records of dropping materials for the second-tier class change for Doctors and Ascetic Monks. The red, white, and purple warlord-level Iron Armored Lizard Dragons have a chance of dropping materials for the Drunkard's second-tier class change, the Dream Brain Core, and the black Iron Armored Lizard Dragon has a slight chance of dropping the Martial Apprentice's second-tier material 'Blood of the Warlord.' Let's start with the warlord-level Iron Armored Lizard Dragon!"

With their target set, the Fire God Squad headed straight for the Iron Armored Lizard Dragon's territory.

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