47: Enforcement team

“My five senses range has increased to thirty meters, which seems like ten meters more than before. My strength has also increased significantly, and my speed when running just now has also improved.”

Pondering the changes in his body, Lin Xiu turned and walked back.

Previously, he had attribute points, but unless needed for combat, he never allocated them to Physique or spirit.

After all, as his strength increased, his Dou Qi would continuously strengthen his body, improving his Physique.

Secondly, how strong his combat power was depended more on the Cultivation Technique and Fighting Skill Rank.

“Every 10 points is a threshold; reaching it will cause a qualitative change. I feel my Physique and spirit can still be increased.”

Lin Xiu thought for a moment and chose not to add them for now. He had attribute points, so he could add them later when needed, which would only take a thought and wouldn't waste time.

Becoming stronger in the heat of battle could also catch enemies off guard.

“Brother Xiu, are there enemies?”

Ahead, a torchlight flickered, and Lin Dun, holding a torch, rushed over.

“I had a Breakthrough; I'm just feeling the changes,” Lin Xiu said with a smile, putting an arm around Lin Dun's shoulder.

Back at the camp, Lin Xiu took over from Lin Dun for the night watch.

Having just had a Breakthrough, Lin Xiu was in excellent spirits. With his Dou Qi now able to circulate on its own, he immediately began practicing Fighting Skills.

“The Cultivation Technique runs automatically, meaning I can gain 384 points of Realm experience in one day.”

Holding a wooden stick, Lin Xiu squatted on the ground to calculate. After getting the number, he was startled.

Taking his Breakthrough to a six-star Fighter as an example, it required 500 experience points, so he could advance in just over a day.

“It's a good thing I didn't raise my spirit earlier; otherwise, my Cultivate speed would be even more terrifying than the Sky Burning Qi Refining Tower in the Inner Academy.”

By dawn, Lin Xiu had not encountered any lost wild beasts or Demonic Beasts, and a hint of regret flashed across his face.

Without Lin Xiu needing to call him, Lin Dun woke up on his own, quickly lit a fire, set up the pot, and prepared breakfast.

After eating, the two continued their journey.

“Brother Xiu, aren't we supposed to be training? Why do I feel like you've been rushing all this time?” After walking for a while, Lin Dun took the opportunity to rest and asked the doubt in his heart.

The gap in strength between him and Lin Xiu was too great. Although Lin Xiu had taught him a movement Fighting Skill called Gale Step yesterday.

It was still difficult to keep up with Lin Xiu's speed. It took Lin Dun an entire day just to get a slight grasp of it, and he couldn't use it flexibly yet.

“I took on a mission to get the Red Bee King's stinger. Red Bees only leave their hive when the winter sun flower blooms, and the winter sun flower is about to bloom in the next two days.”

Lin Xiu was reminded about the winter sun flower blooming by a senior student after he accepted the mission.

Therefore, he knew time was tight and planned to complete this mission first before taking on other tasks.

“Brother Xiu, why don't you go ahead?” Fearing he would delay Lin Xiu, Lin Dun proactively suggested.

“No,” Lin Xiu refused. He had brought Lin Dun out, so he definitely had to bring him back safely.

Lin Dun was about to speak when he suddenly saw Lin Xiu raise his palm towards him.

“Someone's here,” Lin Xiu whispered, taking out his longsword from his naring in advance.

Why didn't I hear anything? Lin Dun wondered.

Before long, Lin Dun indeed heard footsteps. He looked at Lin Xiu with shock in his eyes. Is Brother Xiu's perception so much stronger than mine?

“Big Brother, we've encountered two students from Canaan Academy.”

Soon, six figures emerged from the front of the forest. One of them, seeing Lin Xiu and Lin Dun, exclaimed in surprise.

The six men looked a bit disheveled, their clothes dirty and riddled with holes.

“You two, hand over all your valuables,” the bald man said ferociously.

“Stop talking nonsense. It'll be troublesome if they catch up to us. Let's move quickly.”

Another man in a blue shirt spoke. Before he finished his sentence, he had already pounced towards Lin Xiu.

With Dou Qi faintly glowing on his hands, the blue-shirted man's eyes were filled with undisguised killing intent.

However.

The next instant, a cold light flashed past.

Clang!

All they heard was a crisp hum, and the blue-shirted man's head was directly severed from his neck by Lin Xiu.

“No good, they're not new students! Run!”

The others, seeing this scene, decisively chose to flee. It seemed as if something terrifying was chasing them from behind, and even a second's delay would put them in danger.

“See if there's anything useful on him. We need to leave immediately too.” Lin Xiu flicked the blood beads off his sword and sheathed it.

Lin Dun seemed to be seeing a dead person for the first time; his hands were trembling as he touched the blue-shirted man's corpse.

Standing by, Lin Xiu had no intention of stepping forward to help.

He had witnessed several killings at the Lin family mine before, so he was not surprised by this.

“Only some gold coins.” Lin Dun walked to Lin Xiu's side, holding a bag.

“If you want to throw up, I can wait for you for a bit.” Lin Xiu took the bag and put it into his naring.

“No need, Brother Xiu. Let's just leave first.” Lin Dun shook his head, his face somewhat pale.

The two continued to rush towards the winter sun flower's location.

Not long after they left, a ten-person team emerged from the forest.

They wore uniform clothing and badges on their chests, clearly members of the Enforcement Team.

“One dead?” A young man walked to the blue-shirted man's corpse and looked down.

“Was it done by someone from the Academy?” another short-haired young man asked.

“Doesn't seem like it. Senior students of the Academy should know that these trash don't carry anything valuable,” the first young man shook his head.

“So that means we've encountered another group of outsiders?” The short-haired young man turned to his team members. “Wu Hao, you come with me. The others follow the vice-captain.”

“We'll split into two groups and kill them all,” the short-haired young man commanded.

The Canaan Academy Enforcement Team's mission was to eliminate outsiders who trespassed near the Academy. These guys were mostly trash from the Black-Corner Region.

They usually harbored ill intentions and deserved to die.

“Captain, what if it was done by new students from the Academy?” On the way, Wu Hao couldn't help but ask the doubt in his heart.

“Do you think everyone is like you? By now, new students are mostly still in the Academy consolidating their foundations, and even if they come out, they'll be accompanied by senior students.”

The short-haired young man smiled faintly.

“Captain, in a couple of days, I'd like to ask for leave to return to the Academy,” Wu Hao took the opportunity of being alone to make his request.

“What for?” the short-haired young man asked.

“I need to go back and teach someone a lesson.” Lin Xiu's face flashed across Wu Hao's eyes.

More than half a month had passed; that guy should have had a Breakthrough to Fighter by now. If I fight him now, it won't count as bullying him.

“When did you make an enemy?” The short-haired young man showed a hint of surprise. Wu Hao had joined the Enforcement Team since the end of the entrance examination.

“During the entrance examination, a guy named Lin Xiu snatched my first place.” Wu Hao subconsciously clenched his fist. He believed that if he hadn't been careless back then, he would never have been pushed off the arena.

Then he wouldn't have lost first place!

“Interesting. Approved, but don't waste too much time. Uncle Wu sent you to the Enforcement Team to focus on the Inner Academy, not to be distracted by insignificant people.”

The short-haired young man reminded him, “Next year, I'm going to take the assessment and will likely enter the Inner Academy. During this time, I'll do my best to look after you. Work hard and strive to take over my captain's position.”

“I know.”