My profession is too unique.

Chapter 23 Scaring?

A transport vehicle was already prepared outside the academy, emitting a shimmering blue light and hovering fifty centimeters above the ground.

The huge metal carriage was filled with the smell of rust, and everyone sat down.

boom!
Exclamations erupted, accompanied by a feeling of weightlessness, as we took off and merged into the elevated motor vehicle lanes above.

“Three things…” Hu Xiang paced back and forth in the carriage, drawing everyone’s attention. His slightly hoarse voice carried an absolute chill:

"First, you must obey orders absolutely. The area outside the city is neither the academy nor your home. I have the right to kill anyone who disobeys orders."

"Secondly, unity is essential for survival; we must never act alone!"

"Third, accidents can happen at any time, so never try to be a hero!"

Su Chen noticed that as soon as these words were spoken, many people turned pale with fright.

This was also written in the notes for them, and it was highlighted in red.

He reiterated, "The area outside the city is not the same as inside. A single flower may contain deadly danger. Any abnormality must be reported. If someone else dies because of you, your family will be responsible for the compensation."

These words all carried the word "death" and strong implications. Several people were already trembling. Hu Xiang shook his head inwardly. These guys were really too well protected.

His gaze swept over the guy named Su Chen without making a sound, but he found that the other man was expressionless and his eyes were not shrouded in any emotion.

As expected of a refugee, these words couldn't scare him.

Hu Xiang has no discrimination against migrants; in fact, he believes that this unique experience can be beneficial.

"Unfortunately, I offended someone I shouldn't have." He shook his head to himself.

Hu Xiang didn't say much; after issuing his warning, he remained silent.

The atmosphere was silent, and no one spoke for a moment.

Zhou Zong and the others had already formed a small circle, including Shen Ying'er, the girl with the "gifted" chest, and a few other guys who didn't seem to be simple characters either; at least Hu Xiang's words hadn't scared them.

Due to seating arrangements, it's unclear whether Bai Fengxi is included, or rather, "detached" from the group.

"...In a while, Zhang Yunqing will be holding a Nanfeng College alumni reunion, which is said to be related to Ying Feng..." Zhou Zong suddenly brought up something.

Although they were quite far apart, Su Chen was extremely sharp-witted and heard everything clearly.

The crowd surrounding him looked on eagerly, with Shen Ying'er getting very close, repeatedly hinting that she hoped the other party would act as a matchmaker, but Zhou Zong just kept changing the subject.

Not long after, the transport vehicle stopped, and as soon as Su Chen got off, the huge city wall came into view.

It is over ten meters tall, made of a black crystal, faintly glowing with white light, and stretches out to the left and right with almost no end in sight.

"This is the Morning Star Stone," Su Chen examined it.

Hu Xiang was talking to the officers at the city gate, so naturally he couldn't open the main gate for them and went through a small side door.

Although it's called a small gate, it's still three or four meters high.

"Get ready!" Hu Xiang shouted. With a click, the small door slowly opened, and a chill suddenly rushed in.

Everyone tensed up and couldn't help but peek at the outside world through the crack in the door, including Su Chen.

It is currently daytime, which is the "day fog" phase, and the overall appearance is still hazy.

Dilapidated, desolate, decaying.

Su Chen subconsciously thought of these words, but the visibility wasn't too low; he could see quite far.

"Let's go!" Hu Xiang shouted, taking the lead and walking out, followed closely by the others who filed out.

boom!
A loud tremor came from behind, and everyone's heart skipped a beat as the city gates closed.

“Mom…” someone’s voice trembled, and in the endless fog, the fear in their heart seemed to be magnified infinitely. “Take 10 to 15 steps and turn around. If anyone is missing or you notice anything unusual, report it.” Hu Xiang gave the first order.

Bai Fengxi suddenly stepped back to Su Chen's side, turned her head and whispered, "Zhou Zong shouldn't be in this group. The newcomer is probably up to no good. Be careful."

Su Chen looked up at Bai Fengxi's delicate profile. He was very alert, and Su Chen had a strange feeling about him.
It wasn't just a flutter of the heart, but rather a kind of...

"She has the feel of a professional." Su Chen's eyes widened in surprise. This woman, she got the job so quickly?
Amidst the panic and confusion, the group gradually ventured deeper into the fog, while Nanfeng City behind them slowly disappeared into the mist.

The fog seems ordinary and has been studied for a long time to confirm that it poses no danger.

However, it can intercept various communication devices and even suppress mental perception. Su Chen felt this. Originally, he could sense the general situation within about ten meters, but now he could only sense it within three or four meters.

Su Chen stretched out his palm through the thin mist, while Hu Xiang occasionally pulled up a virtual screen to anchor the direction using special equipment.

"Be careful…"

Suddenly, a loud shout came from ahead, and the ground trembled slightly. Due to the characteristics of the Sky-Splitter Warrior, Su Chen keenly sensed that the flow of the mist suddenly accelerated, and a shadow vaguely appeared in the mist in front of him.

Roar--
A deafening roar erupted, and everyone looked terrified. A dark figure suddenly pounced from the mist, a gust of wind whipping at their faces, its black mane menacing.

It was a giant wolf, Su Chen saw it clearly. The students almost fled in panic. The attack came too suddenly; they had never experienced such a ferocious scene before.

Su Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, glancing at Bai Fengxi beside him with a solemn expression. He flicked his wrist, and a metal disc unfolded on his arm, quickly forming a small shield.

Su Chen could hear her slightly rapid breathing, and his expression grew increasingly serious. He subtly moved his face and stepped back to stand behind Bai Fengxi.

Bai Fengxi, standing beside him, was stunned.

"boom!"

Just then, a streak of fire flashed by, like a falling meteor, and accurately pierced the body of the black giant wolf. The flames surged into the air, and the giant wolf's body convulsed, pinning it to death in its pursuit.

"Get back here, all of you!" Hu Xiang jumped onto the giant wolf's body and looked around.

It's just another bluff... Su Chen wasn't surprised at all. With this person around, it wasn't their turn to show off.

The city guards had already formed a defensive formation at the first moment. The students were in a sorry state, some even lying on the ground trembling, but none of them escaped their sight.

Hu Xiang observed from the shadows and found that only a few people were barely able to remain calm. The only one who was worth noting was the girl, whose eyes held a hint of madness, as if she were preparing to fight.

A professional? He raised an eyebrow, reached out and grabbed the crimson spear stuck in the giant wolf's head. With a flick of his wrist, the metal spear shrank inch by inch, becoming as thick as an arm, and he flung it behind him.

The people around gradually calmed down, but they all felt their legs trembling and dared not look directly at the giant wolf's corpse lying on the ground.

Zhou Zong felt his heart pounding, and it took a lot of effort to get himself moving.

Why would they use mutants to scare people this time? Didn't they always deliberately let a few of them leave before?

"Take a headcount," Hu Xiang ordered, and Bai Fengxi put away her shield.

Only then did he notice Su Chen hiding behind Bai Fengxi, peeking out curiously.

Even the cold-blooded tough guy's eyes twitched slightly. He had just clearly seen Su Chen hide behind Bai Fengxi.

Wow, that's impressive. No wonder some people want him dead.

"You're in for a treat tonight," Hu Xiang called to his men, and they began to butcher the giant beast.

"Boss, what's going on? Using a mutant to scare these little guys without even telling us," the subordinate muttered, venting his frustration. "We were startled."

"Can't we see how much of a force you guys still have?" Hu Xiang glanced sideways as his subordinates chuckled and left, but he looked into the distance with some worry, then looked down at the virtual screen in his hand.

Nobody notified him.

(End of this chapter)