Starting with the goblin extermination

Deep within the Ash Forest, moonlight falls upon the leaves covered with gray and white spots.

Swah——

Two lithe black shadows darted swiftly among the intricate tree trunks, without disturbing a single leaf.

Those were two shadow leopards, each as large as a bull.

Their charcoal-gray fur was covered with pale spots, a black and white interplay that eerily swallowed up the surrounding light, allowing them to blend perfectly into the darkness of the forest.

The forest at night is the hunting ground for these apex predators.

thump!

A shadow leopard suddenly turned back under the big tree, pinning down a giant goat that was trying to escape with its forepaws. Then, its sharp fangs instantly snapped off the goat's neck.

The Shadow Leopard is named for its ghostly speed.

Most challengers only see a blurry shadow before their throats are ripped open.

A sickening sound of bones and flesh shattering echoed in the darkness.

The two shadow leopards buried their heads in the warm abdominal cavity, tearing and devouring with large bites, making satisfied purring sounds from their throats.

However, just as they were enjoying their meal...

A shadow leopard suddenly stopped moving and abruptly raised its head.

Its black and white fur stood on end like steel needles.

abnormal.

call--

An invisible gale, like a deep-sea current, is slowly moving outward from the [Tallinn Ruins] in the center of the forest.

The leaves, which were originally half white, were violently shaken by the strong wind, making a rustling, mournful sound.

The shadow leopard let out an uneasy growl.

Ignoring the remaining flesh and blood on the ground, it tucked its tail between its legs and slowly retreated to the outer perimeter, following the direction of the strong wind.

The other companion immediately abandoned its food and followed suit.

In the deeper darkness behind them.

The grayish-white spots on the leaves are spreading slowly and quietly.

......

It was already dark, and even with the flickering light of the campfire, Logan could not make out the massive outline of the Guardian Stone in the distance.

got windy.

The temperature in the forest drops rapidly at night, and the air is filled with a chill.

Logan brought his hand close to the fire.

It was his turn to keep watch.

The sound of snoring rose and fell from across the campfire.

Kosca and Quintas slept like two talking corpses, except they were making unpleasant pig noises.

Quintas slept so soundly that he didn't even bother to clean the urine and mud off his pants; he fell asleep the moment his feet touched the ground.

This night was probably the most comfortable night Quintas slept during those nightmarish two days.

Elise and the half-elf ranger named Sylvie slept on the other side of the campfire, their breathing steady, seemingly asleep as well.

But in reality, she was still awake.

Ellis lay on her side, squinting, her gaze inadvertently drifting past the flickering flames.

Logan was sitting by the fire keeping watch.

The half-elf wanderer named Elsa, like a docile cat, was curled up, her head resting firmly on Logan's shoulder, fast asleep with her eyes closed.

"Stop staring, you're drooling." Sylvie, with his eyes closed, nudged Iris's ribs with his elbow, his voice low. "Didn't you see that wanderer over there? Be careful he doesn't sneak up on you in the middle of the night and slit your throat."

Sylvie naturally noticed the imposing aura of a professional emanating from Logan. For seasoned adventurers like them, encountering a professional was nothing unusual.

But if the professional is both young and handsome, then the situation is completely different.

Unexpectedly, they actually ran into Ellis, that arrogant and haughty tyrannosaurus.

Sylvie was both happy for her and worried about her.

After all, the adventurer community is a mixed bag, and one's character cannot be judged solely on appearance and strength.

She didn't want her sister to be scammed and lose both her money and her money.

"Shut your stinking mouth."

Ellis gritted her teeth, her eyes still glued to him. "I just wanted to take a look... Look at his physique, tsk tsk."

"What's wrong with your health?" Sylvie sighed.

Oh no, we've really fallen.

"Look at his posture." Ellis swallowed hard. "His core is so tight, his lower body is as stable as a rock, especially the hand holding the sword, those muscles... If you were to crash into him solidly, in that position, and have a real fight, it would be absolutely amazing!"

In the darkness, Sylvie gasped and suddenly opened her eyes.

"You...you better watch yourself! There are other people around, what kind of positions are you thinking about?!"

"What other stance could it be? A starting charge, of course, followed by a jumping slash!" Ellis replied matter-of-factly, her fists clenched so tightly they cracked. "Then I'd block his sword with a punch, and then land a straight punch... I really want to fight him right now and see who's stronger!"

Sylvie was utterly speechless, rolled her eyes, and turned away.

Tired, destroy it.

Damn battle maniac.

In the end, except for Logan, who was on night watch, the entire camp fell asleep.

Logan felt Elsa's steady breathing on his shoulder, his eyes fixed quietly on the flickering flames.

The forest was quiet, perfect for contemplation.

What he thought was just a simple escort job turned out to be a special job, and he also made a lot of unexpected money.

Koska's escort commission was worth 5 platinum coins, Quintus's promised life-saving money was worth 10 platinum coins, his father's 80% bounty was worth 12.8 platinum coins, plus the guild quest he picked up on the spur of the moment, and the gnoll hunt bounty...

The total earnings from this trip reached an astonishing 29.8 platinum coins.

This is even more money than he made from selling the staff last time.

Another stroke of riches.

Moreover, he had already become a professional who had truly stepped into the realm of the extraordinary.

Logan poked the fire with a twig, sending up a burst of sparks.

It seems it's time to consider raising the adventurer level of the team.

It is said that after reaching the Bronze rank, adventurers will gain more access to intelligence and benefits within the guild, and will also be able to accept more rewarding Bronze rank quests. This is extremely necessary for their subsequent strength improvement.

I'll go back and ask Kruger.

Logan turned his head and glanced at Elsa, who was fast asleep with her head resting on his shoulder. The firelight illuminated the half-elf girl's snow-white face.

He gently poked Elsa's cheek with his finger; it was bouncy.

She's still so clingy.

He smoothed the strands of Elsa's hair that had fallen across her forehead, then carefully moved her off his shoulder and laid her flat on the blanket.

Elsa seemed to sense something in her sleep, murmured a little in dissatisfaction, and frowned slightly, but soon fell into a deep sleep again.

Logan was just about to add a piece of firewood to the fire.

however.

He barely had time to raise his arm.

Swah——

My back was instantly soaked with cold sweat.

A palpable, chilling killing intent pierced towards the back of his head from the woods not far behind him.

Immediately afterwards, he sensed something silently approaching from the forest.

Beyond the firelight, in the darkness, it had already arrived.

Logan's pupils contracted sharply, and without the slightest hesitation, his right hand gripped the hilt of the sword.

"Enemy attack!"

When Elsa was awakened by Logan's roar, she groggily opened her eyes.

boom!

A crimson glow had already erupted beneath Logan's feet, the earth cracked open, and he was plunged headlong into the deep darkness.

......

"Hunter's Instinct"

Category: Specialty

effect:

1. Enhance the ability to perceive murderous intent.

2. Dynamic vision and night vision are significantly improved.

Introduction:

Before the blade was drawn, he had already foreseen the inevitable trajectory of the blood blossoms.