Triumphant Return (New Year's Eve Bonus Chapter)

Five or six thousand breaths of vital energy might seem like a pipe dream to most people, but in Luo Jun's eyes, it wasn't out of reach.

But there's no use saying all this now. Having learned about the properties of the River-Sinking Stone, he wasn't in a hurry to forge a treasure. He put away his hammer and said, "I don't want anything else. Just help me apply for the Divine Smithing Furnace. Whether it succeeds or not is entirely up to fate."

Ling Yi nodded in agreement.

Just then, a staff member pushed the door open and came in. "Manager, the Special Extermination Team is back!"

"Oh?" Ling Yi stood up excitedly. "How's the battle going?"

"They're all so spirited! And they're even dragging a huge Flesh Worm behind them!" the staff member said. "Looks like they've Triumphant Return!"

"Really?" Ling Yi couldn't hide his excitement. He turned to Luo Jun and the others and apologized, "Excuse me for a moment. Huai An is still calculating the rewards and merits for killing the monsters. Please wait a moment..."

"No need..." Father Qin said, "Manager Ling has something to attend to. We can just go to the front desk to collect the money ourselves."

"Very well..." Ling Yi apologized again, "I'm sorry for neglecting everyone..."

After Ling Yi left, the group went downstairs to the front desk to collect their prize money.

According to the bounty, a single Violetgold War Ant is worth 20,000. Based on the on-site inspection by the staff, Luo Jun's side killed 23, which is 460,000. As for the flying stag beetle, it was eventually named the Scarlet Devil Ant by the guild, judged to be level six, and had a bounty of 200,000. Together, the total is 660,000.

Luo Jun received the reward all by himself, while the other reward was split equally among the three of them.

Now that we know the expedition has completed its mission, everyone wants these receipts for over 600,000.

Of course, the completion status of the mission still needs to be confirmed, and the guild will not be able to redeem the double rewards until tomorrow at the earliest. Luo Jun first deposited the two million he had received, put the receipts away, and walked out of the guild's door.

By this time, the area in front of the guild gate was already crowded with people. From afar, a group of people could be seen walking along the main road from the southeast gate, which must be the Special Extermination Team.

The Frost Moon Troupe, along with dozens of elite hunters from other teams, totaled over a hundred elites—almost all of Lingyun City's high-end Combat Power. Luo Jun, curious about who they were, squeezed into the crowd to watch the spectacle.

Leading the group were a man and a woman riding Fire Tyrant Dragon.

The Fire Tyrant Dragon is a carnivorous dinosaur that is over eight meters long. It is named for its volatile temper and the red flame-like patterns on its body. Originally, it was just a Savage Wilderness monster of hunting level five, but its outstanding speed, stability and endurance when running attracted people's attention. As a result, many powerful hunters began to try to capture Fire Tyrant Dragon and raise them as mounts.

However, the cost of raising such a large carnivorous beast is very high, and its formidable strength and ferocious nature make it extremely difficult to tame. Therefore, very few people in the entire Savage Wilderness have actually succeeded in riding Fire Tyrant Dragon. And these people don't need such a mount to keep up with their speed.

Therefore, riding Fire Tyrant Dragon is less about transportation and more about displaying strength and status.

And this couple is the most famous of them.

The man appeared to be in his mid-thirties, tall and imposing, clad in finely crafted blue armor. His square face was stern and unsmiling, exuding a calm and Killing Aura.

The woman walking beside him looked to be in her late twenties. She wore red armor, had sharp eyebrows and phoenix eyes, and exuded a powerful and imposing aura. Her features were exquisite yet radiated a heroic spirit.

The man's name was Guan Tianshuang, the leader of the Frost Moon Troupe. The woman beside him was Guan Hongyue, his sister, the deputy leader of the Frost Moon Troupe. The Frost Moon Troupe's name was taken from this brother and sister.

During his time in the Savage Wilderness, Luo Jun had heard of the Frost Moon Troupe for a long time, but this was the first time he had seen True Person.

Behind the two was a gigantic horned dragon, similar in size to a triceratops but several times larger. Walking down the streets of Lingyun City, it resembled a small mountain. Its massive head did not have three horns; instead, a single, huge, sharp horn grew from the center of its eyes and the tip of its nose.

This is Unicorn Dragon. It is bulky and is also a level 5 monster, but it is very strong and has a relatively gentle temperament. Powerful groups usually tame it to move heavy objects.

The Unicorn Dragon was equipped with a saddle and bridle, and dragged a huge, makeshift cart behind it, loaded with its spoils: a giant Flesh Worm nearly twenty meters long and four or five meters thick. The creature was slowly dragged down the street, like an extended double-decker bus, drawing gasps of amazement from the onlookers.

If you look closely, you'll find that the Flesh Worm has a body segment more than three meters long at the front end, which looks similar to an ordinary ant. However, a long thorn is stuck in its thorax, piercing through its vital organs and pinning it to the cart.

So this is the Ant Queen!

The huge fleshy worm behind it is just the Ant Queen's enlarged abdomen, which makes it easier for her to lay eggs!

They really succeeded; the anthill is no longer a threat!

Having witnessed the ants' power, Luo Jun breathed a sigh of relief and looked towards the rear of the group. Behind the Ant Queen's corpse followed a large group of about a hundred hunters, presumably ordinary members of the Frost Moon Troupe, as well as other hunters participating in the expedition.

It's said that even the menial workers in the Frost Moon Troupe are Senior-level, and those sent out this time are all Elite-level warriors. Judging from their equipment and demeanor, they are indeed extraordinary, not on the same level as those left behind in the city.

This is only half the strength of the Frost Moon Troupe.

The Savage Wilderness cannot be a permanent residence, but the affairs of such a large group are very busy and cannot be stopped for even a day. Therefore, the Frost Moon Troupe split into four teams and entered the Savage Wilderness in several shifts. This time, for the Ant Nest mission, they adjusted the time and only ensured that half of the main force participated. Apart from the Frostmoon siblings, the other three Champion-level of the team are currently cleaning up pollution in the Main World.

Truly worthy of being the largest clan in the Savage Wilderness...

Luo Jun shook his head. If those elites had been in the city at the time, he wouldn't have had to fight so desperately... But then he thought that the two million reward would have been lost, and he felt much happier.

Luo Jun left the crowd and returned to his house... which is now a pile of charred remains...

He gathered up whatever else he could find in the house, packed it up, and carried it on his shoulder.

The Housing Guild promised to rebuild the houses and arrange accommodation for him until then. However, there are too many burned-down houses and wounded people in the city who need space to rest, so it's not easy to adjust in a short time.

Considering that Lingyun City had just suffered a disaster, Luo Jun decided not to trouble the guild. He figured tomorrow was Gate Opening Day, and since it was just one night, he could just find somewhere to make do.

Luo Jun stored all the valuables, including the River-Sinking Stone Hammer, in the guild's safe; the rest were just some daily necessities.

Dong Huicheng's team went back to the Main World when they opened the door last time, and now the door is locked. After thinking for a moment, Luo Jun packed his things and went back to the dormitory.

The guild provides each newly registered hunter with a month's accommodation. Luo Jun's stay hasn't expired yet, so they've reserved a bed for her.

The other three beds still showed signs of habitation. Luo Jun remembered that three young people moved in a month ago, but he didn't know if the people had changed since then.

After dusting off his luggage and placing it on his bed in the dormitory, Luo Jun went out and headed towards the Commercial Street.

Having money gives him confidence. It's the last day, and he doesn't want to do any more missions. He wants to give himself a break and rest...

This is the third update for New Year's Eve, and there's more to come!

(End of this chapter)