Chapter 31 Crisis

"So, you mean the Ninth Squad set off that night, leaving the Sanctuary?"

Night Slayer Team's base.

A few sentries responsible for guarding the entrance and exit of the Sanctuary sat fearfully in the conference room of the base.

Opposite them, Li Yao's gaze was fierce, and he sat alongside Lei Wu, scrutinizing the sentries with an assessing look in his eyes.

"Was there anything unusual when they left?"

Until he scrutinized the sentries meticulously, causing them to tremble with fear and break out in a sweat.

Only then did Li Yao retract his gaze and casually continued to ask.

"Un-unusual?"

Upon hearing Li Yao's question, the sentries dared not be negligent, quickly frowning and recalling, but no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't think of anything particularly unusual about Yang Lie and his group.

"If I have to say, although they were tense, there wasn't much fear; they even seemed... a bit excited?"

After a moment of reflection, an older sentry carefully expressed his perception.

That was the third day after the Ninth Squad set out to hunt in the wilderness under the cover of night.

At this time, Li He had begun his final closed-door training, and all Night Slayer Team's affairs were left to his younger brother Li Yao and several deputy captains, including Lei Wu, to handle together.

In recent days, Li Yao and others had been busy preparing various Radiation Beast Materials needed for Li He's retreat, and only today did they take a short break when they received the news that the Ninth Squad had left the Sanctuary and re-entered the wilderness to hunt.

"It's one thing to go out hunting again after less than three days of rest, but to set off under the cover of night? Do they plan to try hunting at night?"

Li Yao's expression turned somewhat serious.

Lei Wu, on the other hand, seemed much more indifferent, and after hearing Li Yao's speculation, couldn't help but chuckle, shaking his head, "You think too highly of them, Young Master Li. Yang Lie and his team can hunt at night? You're overestimating them!"

Even the Night Slayer Team.

Without Captain Li He leading, night hunting requires at least three deputy captains, each reaching the two-star level, taking action simultaneously.

What about the Ninth Squad?

At best, they only have Yang Lie as a two-star Transcendent.

And he only reached the two-star level through Ant Poison; his strength may be strong enough, but when it comes to facing the same-level Extraordinary of Physical Body, Yang Lie, whose brain and spirit were affected by the Ant Poison, won't last long.

With such a lineup, night hunting in the wilderness is basically courting death!

"Don't underestimate Yang Lie and that... little mechanic!"

Li Yao paused, then gritted his teeth and brought up Su Yu, his eyes filled with deep resentment.

In his opinion, if only Su Yu had been wise enough to be his lackey.

He wouldn't need to go to such lengths to target the Ninth Squad.

Everything is caused by this troublemaker, Su Yu!

Upon hearing Li Yao mention Su Yu, a flash of iciness also passed through Lei Wu's eyes.

Recently, the Night Slayer Team has had a moment of glory.

Before closing off, Li He had instructed them to absorb and merge with several hunting teams ranked higher than the Ninth Squad.

Though the process had its twists and turns, the end result was satisfactory.

Of course.

It was only satisfactory for the Night Slayer Team.

Otherwise, if not for comparison, there would be no damage.

The members of these hunting teams became increasingly obsequious.

Lei Wu couldn't help but recall the day Su Yu held a gun and threatened him, intensifying his hatred for Su Yu, and he said coldly, "Young Master Li is right, hence I have a suggestion, not sure if Young Master Li agrees?"

"Oh?"

Upon hearing Lei Wu's words, Li Yao's eyes lit up with anticipation, "Please, Deputy Captain Lei, explain!"

"Simple."

Lei Wu confidently smiled, murderous intent evident in his eyes.

"They are clearly night hunting to kill more higher-star Radiation Beasts to silence those in administration and quickly complete their hunting list."

"Since that's the case, we'll happily assist them!"

"In this wilderness, higher-star Radiation Beasts drawn at night are not only numerous but far stronger than those during the day."

Lei Wu's smile grew colder, "Without the protection of a vehicle camp, I'm sure Yang Lie, Su Yu, and the others would be very 'happy' to see so many high-star Radiation Beasts coming for them!"

Imagining the high-star Radiation Beasts attacking at night and tearing Yang Lie, Su Yu, and their team apart.

A sick pleasure flashed in Li Yao's eyes, making him shiver all over, his eyes filled with infinite anticipation, nodding vigorously, "Good! According to Deputy Captain Lei's arrangements, whatever help you need from me, just say the word!"

...

In the wilderness.

While Li Yao and Lei Wu plotted against the Ninth Squad.

At the same time, Su Yu led the Ninth Squad, wandering in the wilderness, selecting suitable places to set up camp.

One drawback of night hunting is that their rest time must also be during the day, and finding a suitable campsite in broad daylight is not an easy task.

Of course, if they were less particular, they could camp directly in the wilderness, but without shade, even with special camping tents, a day's rest would leave the team severely dehydrated.

By then, forget about night hunting.

The whole team might have to return prematurely.

Although finding a campsite is also a busy task.

Members of the Ninth Squad, from Yang Lie to the logistical team, all wore smiles.

Because, in the past three days, the Ninth Squad had already hunted as many as ten star-level Radiation Beasts.

And half of those were two-star Radiation Beasts!

According to the Sanctuary's contribution point exchange rules.

Even if those in administration pressed on the exchange price of these Radiation Beasts, it would still be enough for them to fulfill this month's hunting targets and save up significantly for next month's goals!

They still had enough supplies to continue hunting for at least five more days!

"In five days, even with bad luck, we should be able to hunt at least another ten star-level Radiation Beasts?"

"By then, even if the Night Slayer Team tries to trouble us, they'll have to give up!"

Yang Lie clenched his fists, eyes bright with joy, subconsciously looking at Su Yu in the distance, who was scouting for a suitable campsite, his eyes shining even brighter.

At this moment, Yang Lie was incredibly grateful that he had invited Su Yu to join his team back then!

Yang Lie and others were incredibly excited.

And Su Yu, too, was in great spirits.

These past three days of hunting brought Su Yu not just a harvest far beyond the past.

The efficiency of gaining experience points had also significantly improved over daytime hunting.

At this speed, it might not even take a month—at most half a month—before he could upgrade his Gunsmith profession to the maximum level!

However.

That night, when the Ninth Squad woke from sleep and prepared to remove the vehicle camp to begin a new round of hunting.

Su Yu suddenly opened his eyes, looking southeast, with a cold gleam emerging!

"Uncle Yang, tell the logistics team not to remove the vehicle camp, maintain defensive posture, and send out a distress signal, light up the bonfire!"

"Hmm?"

Upon hearing Su Yu's words.

Yang Lie paused, and immediately, memories of leading the team during past wilderness hunts came rushing back—attacks by countless Radiation Beasts on their journey home, causing a chill to cover his eyes!

"Is it those Night Slayer bastards again?"