Storm Team

In the evening, Wang Yi was sitting in a chair in his study, video chatting with Lin Youyu, who was wearing white pajamas, her long black hair flowing over her shoulders.

Her sleek, black hair contrasted with her delicate, lace-trimmed nightgown, revealing her graceful figure and milky-white, smooth skin.

"So, you're going to the wilderness tomorrow?" Lin Youyu bit her pink lips, concern evident in her wide, watery eyes. "I heard that the wilderness is full of dangerous monsters. Are you sure you'll be okay?"

This was typical of Lin Youyu—always concerned about Wang Yi's safety without considering anything else. Shen Yan or Gao Yurong, on the other hand, would have tried to convince Wang Yi not to go, although that didn't mean they weren't worried; they just had different ways of expressing it.

"Don't worry, I'll be fine. The Extreme Martial Arts Hall has arranged a strong team of warriors to accompany me. We'll stay close to the city, only venturing into safer areas, and I'll be back in half a month at most," Wang Yi reassured her.

In reality, even when he returned, he'd have only a few days before reporting to the Extreme Martial Arts Hall's global headquarters. He wouldn't be able to spend much time with her, a thought that filled him with guilt.

But Wang Yi had already chosen this path, and he had no choice but to move forward, even though he wished he could spend more time with Lin Youyu and the others. Both of them would soon be attending university, so their time together would naturally become scarce.

"I need to get stronger quickly..." Wang Yi thought, feeling a growing sense of urgency. For both his sake and theirs, he had to improve his strength. "If I can buy a smart fighter jet, traveling will be much easier."

The next morning:

"Son, be careful out there."

"Take care."

Wang Yi, dressed in a close-fitting gray-black combat uniform that accentuated his strong figure, strapped two blades to his back and carried a combat backpack. Fully equipped, his demeanor was sharper, more refined, and cool. With his family watching him, he began his journey to Jiangnan Base City.

Lin Youyu and the others had wanted to see him off, but Wang Yi had declined.

However, when Wang Yi stepped out of the warrior community and saw a thin figure standing outside, he was taken aback.

Shen Yan, her lips trembling, softly said, "I was worried about you..." Before she could finish, Wang Yi embraced her tightly. The unexpected warmth and closeness left her breathless, her mind going blank.

Wang Yi held Shen Yan's petite, soft body, feeling a deep wave of emotion.

Time seemed to stand still as the two of them remained motionless in each other's arms. Even the soldiers at the community gate kept quiet, watching the scene unfold in respectful silence.

…

At the Extreme Martial Arts Hall in Jiangnan Base City, in the first-floor lobby:

"Wang Yi, let me introduce you to the Storm Squad, one of the elite warrior-level teams in Jiangnan Base City," said Zhuge Tao, one of the four leaders of the Jiangnan Assembly Hall, with a smile.

Opposite Wang Yi sat five well-equipped warriors, all men, exuding a powerful aura.

"This is the captain, Jiang Feng."

Jiang Feng, the tallest of the group with a scar on his left cheek, smiled as he introduced himself in a yellow combat uniform.

"Wang Yi, I've heard from Supervisor Zhuge that you're an exceptional talent from Jiangnan Base City. Seeing you now, I can tell you're a promising young man. Makes me feel old!" he chuckled.

"Hello, Brother Jiang," Wang Yi replied politely. "I'm still young and have a lot to learn from you all."

Wang Yi's humility and respectful demeanor immediately earned him favor with the Storm Squad. Originally, Captain Jiang Feng had been reluctant to accept the mission, having dealt with many arrogant young geniuses in the past. But after meeting Wang Yi, he felt at ease.

After a bit more conversation, the Storm Squad members exchanged glances and nodded approvingly.

Satisfied with how things were going, Zhuge Tao stood up. "All right, everyone. Wang Yi is in your capable hands."

Captain Jiang Feng nodded solemnly. "Don't worry, Supervisor Zhuge. We're only heading to a few low-risk wilderness towns. Unless we encounter high-level beast monsters or large-scale beast hordes, we'll be fine."

Jiang Feng's team was indeed well-qualified. All members were high-ranking warriors, with Jiang Feng himself being a senior general-level warrior. He was experienced and well-known in the martial arts circle for hunting high-level beast monsters. This made him the perfect choice to lead the team.

Jiang Feng glanced at Wang Yi, thinking, "For the Extreme Martial Arts Hall to assign us to guide this newcomer, he must be someone special."

Of course, Jiang Feng didn't yet know the full extent of Wang Yi's talents.

"Time to go," Jiang Feng said, checking his watch. "Wang Yi, are you ready?"

"Yes, Captain," Wang Yi replied.

"Good. Let's move out!" Jiang Feng ordered, leading the way as the Storm Squad, along with Wang Yi, left the hall and headed off in a military off-road vehicle emblazoned with the "Extreme Martial Arts Hall" logo.

Inside the vehicle, Jiang Feng turned to Wang Yi. "We'll head to the train station first, then take a train to the military base in the wilderness area. Since this is your first time in the wilderness, remember to be cautious—not just of monsters, but also of... people."

"Understood, Captain," Wang Yi said, feeling the weight of those words.

The wilderness was filled with dangers—monsters and humans alike. There were no laws in the wilderness, and clashes between warriors over various reasons were not uncommon. Everyone understood this reality.