Chapters 197 and 198 Strengthening

  Mainly basic stances and striking methods.

  From start to finish, Qiuqiu showed great interest and had a very quick ability to accept new things. Sometimes, even before Muxi'er could react, Qiuqiu had already taken the lead and done it first.

  At the same time, on the other side, Luo Xue Ning had already started preparing for the wilderness training, such as: under the accompaniment of Chai Sang, inspecting the venue, checking the wilderness armor and rules.

  However, in reality, behind the scenes, Luo Xue Ning was still maintaining an absolute advantage in suppressing the Weilin army. Within three days, she had already cleared all the red dots marked on the map given to her by Xiao Hong.

  Of course, there was also news that made Luo Xue Ning feel uneasy, which was that the whereabouts of Abtu were still unknown. Through various channels, no one had found out where he was, and this "big cleanup" action had only eliminated more than 400 people. The remaining 600 people were unaccounted for, as if they had evaporated in Tai Wu City.

  However, Luo Xue Ning could be certain that the Weilin army would not retreat. Obviously, they had an absolute protective umbrella, but what was this protective umbrella?

  According to Luo Xue Ning's calculations, only the three major powers of Tai Wu would have such a protective umbrella. If that's the case, then who could it be?

  Just as Luo Xue Ning had just walked out of the warehouse and finished checking the equipment, the communication talisman in her arms suddenly transmitted a vibration.

  The one who requested contact was indeed Ma Kao.

  She glanced slightly at Chai Sang beside her, and Luo Xue Ning came to a quiet corner, lowering her voice: "Ma Kao senior, what's the matter?"

  "I've just received news that there are signs of a group of Wehrmacht troops active in the northern part of Ta Wu City, with unclear intentions." Ma Kao said in a low voice.

  "Get close to them and take them out when you have the chance." Lu Xue Ning spoke up, "Also, what about the several Valin officers we captured? Have they talked?"

  "Not yet, but the Templars will find a way to make them talk." Mark replied.

  "It's better this way. Remember to seize the time and investigate the whereabouts of the black shadow by the way." Lu Xue Ning responded softly, then politely interrupted the connection.

  At the same time, Saishin Academy and its branch school have suspended classes three days in advance as usual to allow students to prepare. The number of participants from both schools totals nearly 2,000 people.

  Due to the rich rewards, some high-ranking students were even more eager to try, and whoever killed the most could obtain the beast gall of a variant spirit beast. For them, this was an opportunity to break through and become a Rider-level figure.

  This is a rare opportunity for any student, so the preparation is also extra sufficient and positive.

  Even some students have spontaneously formed teams, which will greatly enhance both their survival rate and combat effectiveness.

  Moreover, with the addition of branch school students, in the eyes of Xijin Mowen Academy students, branch school students are just a few movable points, whoever grabs more will have an absolute advantage in the subsequent pursuit or escape.

  Among these students, the most dazzling ones are Xue Jingyi and Xu Rui, the top two students in their second year at Xijin Academy.

  Xue Jingyi's front-end time had already broken through to the second level of Beastmaster, and he didn't have a variant spirit beast's gallbladder from the Beast Apprentice stage to the Beastmaster stage, directly breaking through. This is the legendary guy who possesses the Super Beastmaster Talent.

  Although his household is ordinary, due to his innate talent, since he entered the Rider class, he has been strongly wooed by the Hongbo Financial Group and is also very famous among second-year students.

  Xu Rui's natural talent is also not bad, with a good family background, and his progress is very rapid. Now he is also at the level of a second-class driver.

  It can be said that among the second-year students, there are nearly twenty people at the level of Yu Zhe, and they are basically all top students in each class.

  In contrast, among the first-year students, the level is actually a bit lower. After such a long time of training at Xijin Academy, there are only five people who have reached the rank of Rider, which is already quite good.

  They also have to play the role of being hunted, and the clever way is to hide, evade, and wait for an opportunity.

  As for the specific location of the wilderness training, it is now strictly confidential to prevent students from scouting out the area in advance or installing any cheating devices.

  Until six o'clock in the afternoon, Xiao Hong guided Muxi for an entire afternoon before returning home. For that one afternoon, Muxi's performance was still quite satisfactory to Xiao Hong.

  Compared with ordinary girls, Muxi'er's physical quality is much better, she can run and jump, and her body is more agile.

  Xiao Hong's guidance mainly focused on stances, striking methods, and evasive maneuvers to avoid injury, essentially a last-minute sharpening of skills.

  After returning home, the sky had completely darkened, but Xiao Hong's physical strength was still quite abundant.

  Taking advantage of this opportunity, Xiao Hong wanted to do something else besides cultivating, that is, to upgrade another permanent magic tattoo for himself.

  Mo Nai Fuwen can actually be upgraded during the second level of Yu Zhe, but Xiao Hong never had the chance until now.

  Compared with previous times, this upgrade is not simple because it's a cross-border upgrade, in other words, it means changing the load-bearing stone.

  This is absolutely a more difficult thing, requiring extremely strong control over the permanent magical tattoo on oneself, stripping it from its original carrier stone and then transferring it to another carrier stone.

  This link is also indispensable, because once the upgrade to Mo Nai's Yu Zhe level, the original white jade stone will no longer be able to withstand the powerful energy inside Mo Nai.

  After careful recollection of the method to upgrade permanent tattoos across borders that he had seen in a book, Xiao Hong took out a piece of golden sandalwood from his storage cabinet and carved out the pattern of Mo Nai Fuwen as accurately as possible on the wood.

  At present, the pattern of Mo Nai Fuwen is no longer complicated for Xiao Hong. It took only ten or so minutes to carve it out, and after carefully comparing it, he found that there was not much difference. He put it aside and began to make a substance called "magic glue", which he applied to the pattern on the golden wood grain stone.

  This adhesive is similar to transfer tape and is used to help transferred tattoos adhere better.

  Everything was ready, Xiao Hong's expression turned serious, and he immediately activated the Mo Nai Fuwen. In an instant, a orange-red light ring formed around his body. This was normal startup procedure. Next, what Xiao Hong needed to do was to separate the white jade stone from the Mo Nai Fuwen.

  It wasn't a simple matter, slowly, Xiao Hong raised his arms, with both palms facing each other, and respectively placed the fingertips of his left and right hands together, starting to adjust the driving force inside his body bit by bit.

  A moment later, looking at Xiao Hong's palm again, firefly-like light spots gathered and became brighter.

  Five minutes later, the light had begun to be somewhat dazzling, but at this time, the fall of the stone could already be vaguely seen.

  Plop.

  After a crisp sound, looking again at the white jade stone, it had already fallen onto the desk, however, between the textures, there was no longer any color, completely just simple textures.

  Looking at Xiao Hong's body again, the demonic pattern around him had become extremely unstable due to the lack of a loadstone to bear it, and the orange-red energy ring was shaking constantly.

  Xiao Hong's expression remained unchanged, still calm and peaceful, lightning-fast, grabbed the newly carved golden nanmu loaded stone, quickly placed it in his palm.

  Then all he saw was Jin Nan's stone in Xiao Hong's palm, like a candle, dissolving and dispersing bit by bit. Similarly, it took five minutes for Jin Nan to disappear without a trace. At this time, a thin layer of sweat had already seeped out on Xiao Hong's forehead, apparently, this was not an easy task.

  At this time, what Xiao Hong had to do was to make the transplanted loadstone merge with the energy pattern.

  As time passed bit by bit, the orange-red energy ring that had been wavering around Xiao Hong's body also gradually stabilized.

  Half an hour had passed, and Xiao Hong waited for the right moment to mature. Only then did Xiao Hong retrieve Mo Nai, at which point it was clear that Mo Nai's original texture had completely merged with the Jin Nan stone, seamlessly integrated.

  Xiao Hong just revealed a relieved smile, and then began to hold it in the palm of his hand, upgrading it. For Xiao Hong, this had become effortless.

  Another hour passed, and Mo Nai's auxiliary pattern was thoroughly upgraded, with performance also being further improved. The original percentage of energy-saving and increased magic pattern power had been raised from 11% to 12%, and it had become a second-class magic pattern that could allow eight companions to enjoy such effects.

  The Mo Nai Fu pattern in Xiao Hong's hand also changed into a second-class auxiliary pattern, which added a heavy weight to the safety coefficient of Xiao Hong's participation in the wilderness training.

  It's worth noting that Longxi's battle seal gets a 12% power boost, which is almost equivalent to the fourth-level seal of the Rider, especially since Xiao Hong has already thought of a way to match it with the dark blue magic bead.

  Similarly, after waiting for the 12% increase in power from the Hunting Bow's War Pattern, its power can also be significantly increased.

  With this discovery, Xiao Hong's face had already revealed a hint of a pleased smile, as he was making progress bit by bit, and everything he did was to survive.

  This goal is not far away, Xiao Hong comforted himself in his heart.

  Xiao Hong then got up and continued to cultivate his driving skills, which was indispensable. He worked hard all day, exhausting all his energy, striving not to waste a single bit.

  Chapter 198: Wilderness Training Begins!

  Time has come to Sunday, which is also the day when Xijin Mogu College's field training begins.

  The entire field training is limited to three days. If the outcome cannot be determined within three days, then the first-year students will be declared the winners and receive an encouragement award, even if no one is eliminated.

  Of course, in the wilderness training, even with protective measures, there will be students injured or even killed every year, but this has not stopped Xijin Mofeng Academy from continuing such training or activities.

  The reason is simple. Only through tempering that is close to actual combat can one become a true master, otherwise everything is just empty talk.

  This point can reflect that although Xijin Academy is now plagued by all sorts of problems, it has its own reasons for being able to stand proudly in the city of Taowu.

  As for the rules of field training, it is strictly forbidden to engage in maliciously harmful behavior. When one side loses the ability to resist, the other side must immediately stop attacking, otherwise they will be immediately expelled.

  Of course, if one party attempts to cause malicious harm, then the other party can make an unlimited counterattack and is considered justifiable self-defense.

  The equipment carried during field training has no restrictions and is entirely up to personal discretion.

  At 8 o'clock in the morning, Xiao Hong got up from bed and began to tidy up. The driving force inside Xiao Hong had now reached 2925 shares, which could be said to have unlimitedly approached the fourth level of driver. Although he hadn't reached the fourth level of driver, this was also the greatest extent to which Xiao Hong had been promoted in these days.

  As for the things to carry, Xiao Hong was extremely particular. If there were too many things, it would affect action and excessively consume physical strength. If there were too few things, effective nourishment could not be obtained, and the consequences would either be withdrawal or suffering in the forest.

  Since Xiao Hong grew up in the forest as a child, he also has the most realistic evaluation of the outdoor environment. In non-combat situations, putting aside magic tattoos, the most important thing is the knife. Two knives should be carried, one machete and one short knife.

  Secondly, it's the rope, then the living tools, water bottle, and emergency rations. The rations can't be carried too much, otherwise, before eating, they are just a burden. After all, this is wilderness training, not a picnic.

  Everything was ready, and the things he carried were just enough to fill a backpack. After weighing it with his hands, Xiao Hong put on the backpack and turned out the door.

  Even now, it can be said that Xiao Hong still does not know where the wilderness training is located. The confidentiality work can be said to have been done quite well.

  Arriving at the main playground of Xijin Branch School, Xiao Hong could clearly see that a sea of students were already standing there, wearing five-color badges and carrying large bags and small packages, looking as if they were going on an outdoor excursion. Some students from wealthy families even brought along small portable storage devices filled with supplies, including luxurious tents.

  As for the second-year students, since they had already done it once last year, this time's experience was much richer, and they only brought necessary equipment.

  Soon, Xiao Hong arrived at the Xijin Branch School and stood in an inconspicuous corner. Through observation, Xiao Hong could clearly see that the students of the branch school looked extremely nervous one by one. Although the strength of the branch school students was average, it could be foreseen that their future would become a tool for brushing scores for the second-year students of Xijin Magic Academy.

  The prize is rich, but they are very clear that it does not belong to them. They just hope to be lucky and slip away. Even a large number of branch school students have chosen to withdraw voluntarily.

  Suddenly, Xiao Hong, who was in an inconspicuous corner, slightly moved his expression, and saw that more than a dozen people were walking towards him from the direction in front of him to his right.

  One of them, slightly chubby and somewhat goofy-looking, but with a sharp glint in his eye, was walking in the middle, gesticulating as if he were really saying something, while the people around him wore flattering smiles on their faces.

  This slightly chubby guy with a middle parting, is precisely Xu Rui. His relationships in school are pretty good and his temper is fine, as long as you don't provoke him or try to snatch food from his bowl.

  Seeing Xu Rui's appearance, looking at the students of Xijin Magic Academy Branch School, the expressions on their faces have already begun to change, with admiration, envy, and full of hostility.

  These people filled with hostility were all students of Xijin Academy who possessed a certain amount of strength, and had been competing with Xu Rui for a long time, but were repeatedly trampled by Xu Rui.

  With Xu Rui's appearance, looking around the playground again, all the students had already focused their attention on Xu Rui. Some unknown students even tried to greet Xu Rui and get close to him.

  Xu Rui, on the other hand, seemed calm and composed, slightly waving his hand in a perfunctory manner, with an air of arrogance hidden beneath his tranquil expression.

  It can be said that among second-year students, his only enemy is Xue Jingyi, who has risen to the top like a rocket.

  With this idea, Xu Rui's gaze was slightly fixed on Xue Jingyi, who stood upright in the center of the playground. Xue Jingyi had a strong physique and sharp facial features. Behind him stood a group of people, not as many as Xu Rui's, but mostly high-ranking students from the second year.

  Suddenly, a faint smile appeared on Xu Rui's face, and then he walked towards Xu Rui with an expression that seemed to be playing along.

  "Hey, brother, standing so straight, reviewing the troops?" Xu Rui rubbed his slightly chubby chin, with a hint of a smile, and said that among the second-year students, only the two of them were worthy opponents, and also the top-notch ones.

  As for Chai Feng, they had never really compared him before. The title of "Heaven's Favorite Son" that Chai Feng was known by, to them, seemed like nothing more than a joke, and they didn't bother to evaluate it.

  Similarly facing Xu Rui's teasing, Xue Jingyi just looked at him and slightly curved the corners of her mouth.

  "Last time, I recall we were still prey, your performance was dazzling, how about this time? And the prize for this time is quite generous." Xu Rui didn't stop talking because of Xue Jingyi's coldness.

  "It's still mine first." Xue Jing responded, he was such a person, who would stop at nothing to achieve his goal.

  "That's not necessarily the case, first of all, I'm not sure you can win, and besides, some students from the branch school may be hiding among the 'prey', so be careful not to get choked by the 'prey'." Xu Rui said slowly, but his words were full of provocative and warning flavors.

  "Are you kidding me? Do I look like a pushover to you? Even if one-on-one isn't her match, take a look at the people behind me. With this many of us together, we can definitely take him down." Xue Jingyi fixed his gaze on Xu Rui and responded.

  "Confidence is full, that's good. Alright, next let's see who can hunt down a certain student from the branch school first." Xu Rui continued to say in a low tone, then turned around and casually walked away in a direction. His thoughts were actually similar to Xue Jing's. Last time, they saw Xiao Hong take action, his strength was very strong, like a fierce bull, but in Xu Rui's opinion, this didn't mean he couldn't be subdued.

  As for others, those who have reached the level of Yu Zhe but did not mix with Xue Jingyi and Xu Rui are also in groups of three to five, each planning their own plans.

  Soon, staff from various colleges drove in with magic fabric trucks and slowly entered the main training ground, distributing armor.

  To make it closer to actual combat, the armor is very thin and made of black spider silk, milky yellow in color, which can protect vital parts such as the head and heart. There is also a device similar to a watch, which is a lifesaver. Once pressed, it declares "death" and the magic mark on the top of the head will light up, no longer subject to attacks from other students, and will be rescued and leave at the first time.

  In addition, there are also wild training numbers, which is the only identity identification in the wild training.

  In the end, Xiao Hong got the number 845, an inconspicuous and low-ranking number. Xiao Hong didn't show any expression, casually putting the number plate into his backpack. He didn't want to let others see his number at this time.

  At this moment, Chai Sang, Miao Dongsheng and even Luo Xueni were staying in the main control room of the Western Magic Academy, where rows of seats were lined up in front, with a dozen or so surveillance screens being debugged.

  Luoxue Ning, who was sitting on the side, had not changed her expression much, although most of the precious prizes this time were provided by her, and it could be said that she sponsored this wilderness training, but Luoxue Ning's interest could only be described as ordinary.

  "It should be about time." Lu Xue Ning said softly, glancing at the Time Seal.

  Luoxue Ning said so, Chai Sang nodded slightly respectfully and immediately ordered the wild training to enter the final preparation phase.

  Just a few minutes after Chai Sang issued the order, six helicopters took off from another apron and headed east towards Taiwu City. The purpose of these helicopters is twofold: one is surveillance and the other is rescue.

  Xiao Hong stood on the playground, gazing slightly at the helicopter flying towards the east, a faint smile flashing across his mouth. The direction was exactly where Donglin Quarry was located. The helicopter flew in that direction, apparently the location of the wilderness training. Xiao Hong was also very familiar with that place, after all, he had lived there for some time and often went there to collect herbs.

  Soon, the wild training officially entered the starting step, which is also the last step before departure, that is to detect the level of students, especially freshmen. The main purpose of this is for recording purposes.

  All students who enter the Magic Bus and prepare to depart will press their magic patterns in the hands of Officer Bero, detecting the level of their magic patterns.

  For this step, Xiao Hong had long been prepared. He took out a tea-colored eye mask that Muxi'er had bought for him not long ago and put it on his face, then took out seven or eight solid-pressed magic patterns from his backpack and hung them in his jacket.

  In an instant, Xiao Hong only felt the pressure around him increase exponentially, his nearly fourth-level driving force being suppressed to only seventh-level strength. He then slowly walked over to stand beside Officer Bello, who was standing next to the magic-patterned carriage, and pressed a button on it before turning around and directly entering the carriage.

  As for the driving force level of the seventh level, it is really not impressive for those students who have been in Xijin Academy for a period of time. Even if they are divided into schools, some excellent school students can also reach the level of driving seven or eight levels.