Return to the Wilderness

Walking through the town, looking at the twinkling stars in the sky, Luo Jun couldn't help but sigh. He had set off from Ningdong in the evening, and now, five or six hours later, it was already dark.

While in the water, Luo Jun kept his Gathering Origin Protective Qi, so the water didn't wet his clothes at all. He remained completely dry, and walking through the town, he looked like a tourist who had been staying there for many days. As for the mask on his face, this was a place where Cultivators gathered, and many people wore magical artifacts. Strange clothes were the most normal attire here.

Although it was late at night, and it was Gate Opening Day 24 hours a day, the Wildlands Hunter Guild went straight into the guild hall and applied to enter [Savage Wilderness].

The person on duty was a young girl yawning. Even if the store is open all day, people as clueless as Luo Jun are rare. Normally, leaving one window open is just in case, and usually no one would choose to venture into the Savage Wilderness at this time.

The girl was furious when she saw the Masked Man who had disturbed her nap.

Is this guy wearing a Half-Face Mask? Is he imitating Ye?

Since Night became famous, these Half-Face Mask have become increasingly popular. Even if they're not Noble Phantasms, many people wear similar masks and stroll around the streets, making girls a bit tired of seeing them... However, it's indeed rare to see someone applying to enter the [Savage Wilderness] wearing one of these.

"Is he an old hunter?" the girl asked routinely.

"I registered six months ago," Luo Jun answered honestly, handing over a gold badge.

"Oh oh?!"

The girl glanced at it casually, but when she saw the shimmering gold color, her eyes widened instantly, and her drowsiness vanished. "Champion... Champion-level?"

The impatience from before was gone from his tone.

Luo Jun nodded. After successfully rescuing the royal family last time, he had already been promoted to the Champion-level.

The girl was even more shocked. She recognized all the Champion-level, but the only one wearing a mask was the one who had risen like a comet six months ago...

The girl scanned the badge with her device to confirm her identity.

"Are you really Ye?!"

Luo Jun was somewhat surprised by the girl's reaction, but he didn't say anything more, just nodded.

"I'm your fan!" The girl's eyes widened as she held the gold badge in her hands, seemingly unwilling to return it to Luo Jun. "My forum ID is Under the Beneath the Night ·Anli, and I joined three months ago..."

Luo Jun blinked. He had seen this forum ID format before; there were indeed quite a few members using it.

"I never imagined I'd meet you here in person! I'm so incredibly honored and delighted!" The girl was almost incoherent with excitement. Then, a sudden idea struck her, and she hurriedly pulled a notebook from under the table. "Could you please sign this for me?"

Luo Jun shook his head. "I don't have the habit of signing... Can you give me back my badge?"

"Oh... sorry, sorry..." The girl handed the badge back, then watched Luo Jun walk to the backyard with hearts in her eyes.

"Such a decisive rejection... that indifferent tone, that cold silhouette, it's truly captivating..."

After storing his clothes in the Changing Room, Luo Jun arrived at the gate of the Wildlands Gate and took one last mental look at the progress of the Conscription Mission.

Eighteen people have already signed up; the process is progressing very quickly.

According to the instructions, the mission can be started smoothly if more than 30 people sign up, and a maximum of 50 people can be recruited... Once I enter the Savage Wilderness, the Chaos Mission signal should be blocked. If the number of sign-ups reaches the limit during this period, I'll probably miss this mission...

After thinking for a moment, Luo Jun mentally registered before passing through the Wildlands Gate.

Compared to before, when he only wore a mask and shorts, this time he also wore a tank top, so he was wearing more layers, but for some reason, he looked even more perverted...

After putting on the clothes he had stored in the locker here, Luo Jun walked into the Wildlands Hunter Guild hall. Compared to the other side, this hall was much more lively.

Wildlands Hunter often return late at night to report their catch due to various factors while hunting, so the office is still brightly lit at this time, and several hunters are carrying their prey and calculating their rewards.

At this hour, everyone except the staff on duty should have been resting, and Luo Jun didn't want to disturb their dreams, so he left directly.

"Hey? That person just now?" One of the hunters in line looked at Luo Jun's back and asked, "Could it be Ye?"

"Now that you mention it, it seems to be true?" His companions also discussed among themselves, watching Luo Jun walk away.

"What are you researching?" the staff member in charge of reception asked curiously, having just finished her calculations.

"I think I just saw Ye walk by."

"Night?" The receptionist paused slightly, "Are you sure?"

"It shouldn't be wrong," the Wildlands Hunter said. "A few months ago, Ye bought something from my stall, and I had close contact with him..."

"Not necessarily," a teammate said. "Legend has it that the face of the night has the ability to distort perception; the features you remember might not be accurate."

"No... the distorted perception of his mask should make it impossible to associate him with his true face, but the appearance while wearing the mask shouldn't change randomly." The Wildlands Hunter had seen him before shook his head and said, "In that town, he wanders around the market almost every day. I often see him, and he always looks the same."

"So... does that mean Night really has returned to the Savage Wilderness?" The receptionist looked surprised, her eyes darting around. "Wait a minute!"

After saying that, he turned and left the counter, running upstairs.

Luo Jun left the association and returned to the house he had previously rented.

Because the rent for the whole year had been paid in advance, this was still Luo Jun's residence. Moreover, when he left last time, he entrusted the guild to take care of this house, so the guild had been regularly arranging for people to clean it. Although Luo Jun had been gone for several months, there was still no sign of dust in the house, and the bed and bedding were clean, dry, and comfortable, obviously having been changed or aired out regularly.

Although he hadn't lived in this house for long, he had to admit that it was much more comfortable than the college dormitory he was used to. After a quick wash, Luo Jun lay down on the bed and drifted off to sleep.

The next morning, Luo Jun sat up in bed.

He didn't wake up naturally; although the house was still quiet, his senses were still awakened.

It's a feeling of being watched.

When Perception Ability becomes strong enough, the magnitude of external disturbances is no longer the highest standard for triggering alertness; rather, it is the directionality that makes one more sensitive.

For example, as long as the thief isn't targeting him, Luo Jun can sleep soundly even in a noisy market. But if a thief stealthily approaches, even silently, Luo Jun will become alert.

This is exactly the situation now. Even though it's quiet all around, Luo Jun can feel that there are many eyes focused on him at the front door of his house. This feeling of being watched makes him unable to sleep soundly.

However, he did not detect any hostility in these attentions; otherwise, it would have been more than just waking up.

What exactly is going on?

Luo Jun got up, changed his clothes, and leisurely went downstairs. He arrived at the door and opened it.

(ノ⊙ω⊙)ノ!

Although he was mentally prepared, Luo Jun was still startled by the scene outside the door. The doorway was densely packed with people, including staff members of the Wildlands Hunter Guild, members of the Great Adventurers' Group, but mostly scattered Wildlands Hunter.

As soon as Luo Jun opened the door, the previously quiet crowd suddenly became restless.

"They're out!"

"It's him!"

"Yes, it's night, no mistake!"

"Just like the legends say, he's wearing a mask."

"You haven't seen him? I witnessed his charm months ago!"

Faced with the eager gazes of the crowd, Luo Jun felt as if he were being observed as a rare animal.

Just as he was feeling somewhat at a loss, Ling Kai, dressed in the guild uniform, stepped forward and blocked his way. "Everyone, please don't gather together. Mister Ye is a distinguished guest of our guild. The guild has important matters to discuss with him. Please make way..."

Not only Ling Kai, but other staff members also followed, acting like bodyguards for a celebrity, parting the crowd to create a path for Luo Jun.

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It has to be said that the guild members are quite powerful in the Savage Wilderness, and the Wildlands Hunter quickly split into two groups. However, after Luo Jun walked out of the courtyard, these guys still followed behind him, unwilling to leave, watching Luo Jun while whispering and discussing amongst themselves.

If Luo Jun hadn't heard what they were saying, it wouldn't have been a problem. But the key was that his senses were extremely sharp, and he heard every single word of their so-called backbiting.

Do you think he was truly at his Peak?

"I don't think so, he's so young..."

"But the descriptions of his record on the forums are ridiculously exaggerated..."

"Maybe he only looks young under that mask; he's actually an old man when he takes it off..."

"An old man dressed as a teenager with a magic weapon? What kind of twisted sense of humor is that?"

"Haven't you heard? A man is a boy until he dies!"

"On the other hand, we can't be 100% sure he's a man, can we?"

"Don't talk nonsense. I don't care what people say on the forum, but I witnessed his abilities firsthand a few months ago!"

"You're calling someone an Common-level expert? Anyone at the Heart Refining Realm would be considered a top-tier master in your eyes..."

These guys not only watch the show, but they also gossip about people behind their backs...

"What exactly are they here for?" Luo Jun asked Ling Kai, who was standing beside him, with a frown.

"Nothing important, just came to watch the fun," Ling Kai laughed. "Night Brother, you haven't been back to [Savage Wilderness] for a while, I had no idea how famous you've become!"

"[The Savage Wilderness] is heavily polluted, and the monsters are very strong. Most Wildlands Hunter only stay for a month and then take a few months off. So, during the time you were active in [Savage Wilderness Savage Wilderness], most hunters weren't actually there. Therefore, when they returned and heard about your legend, they were naturally full of curiosity. And during this time, your fame grew, and you naturally received more and more attention."

"You wouldn't believe it, even while you were away, people were still loitering around your house almost every day, like they were visiting a famous person's former residence." Ling Kai shook his head and smiled wryly. "After all, your identity in the Main World is too mysterious. Nobody knows your origins. This house in Lingyun City is probably the only place you regularly frequent..."

"So you're saying they're all just idle people?" Luo Jun snorted coldly.

"You could say that," Ling Kai said softly. "If you find it annoying, I'll call the guards to disperse them."

"No need for that..." Luo Jun shook his head, then suddenly stopped, turned his head slightly, and showed half of his profile to the onlookers behind him.

Almost simultaneously, the people behind also stopped in their tracks. Although Ye didn't speak, the slight tilt of his head in his eyes revealed Killing Intent intent.

Then, a faint chill spread, and the onlookers involuntarily shivered. Some even had their lips twitch involuntarily, as if they had fallen into an ice cave.

Is this... Killing Intent? Intimidation?

Such powerful pressure! Even Cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Realm or even the Heart Refining Realm felt they couldn't withstand it and unconsciously activated their Qi to resist... Some even began to slowly retreat!

"Roll!"

When the pressure was pushed to its limit, Luo Jun uttered a single word.

This word was like a Great Hammer blow to everyone's hearts, completely shattering their mental defenses. The Wildlands Hunter turned and ran, their legs not quite nimble enough, tripping and crushing each other in chaos.

Luo Jun snorted coldly, then grabbed Ling Kai, whose legs were trembling beside him. "I wasn't talking about you!"

"Night after night... Night Brother..." Ling Kai was still a little stunned. "Your aura is too strong... I feel like you've improved even more since you left the Savage Wilderness last time?"

Luo Jun smiled slightly, "There has been a little progress, but it's not important. Let's get down to business first."

Taking advantage of the chaos, Ling Kai and Luo Jun went directly to the guild, went up to the second floor, and arrived at the rotating manager's office, where they met Ling Yi.

"Mister Ye, what a coincidence!" Ling Yi stood up to greet Luo Jun as soon as he saw him, "I never expected that you would return to [Savage Wilderness] while I was on duty. It's truly an arrangement of heaven."

"Fate's arrangement? It's the Ling Family's arrangement, isn't it?" Luo Jun sneered. "I came because I saw your signal."

Ling Yi smiled somewhat awkwardly, "Isn't it because I was worried that others hadn't worked with you before and might not have been able to take good care of you... I'm more experienced..."

"Since the code was used, it means the matter I entrusted to you has been completed, right?"

"Well... it's definitely taken care of..." Ling Yi touched his face, "But it might not be quite what you imagined..."

"Different?" Luo Jun was slightly taken aback. "What you finally made wasn't a hammer?"

"No, that's not it..." Ling Yi waved his hand. "Although the final product's design is somewhat different from the original, it's still essentially a One-handed Hammer ... but... it might not be very practical..."

"What do you mean?" Luo Jun was even more confused. "Whether it works or not, just let me see it and I'll know."

"That's the problem..." Ling Yi said, somewhat embarrassed.

"We're afraid we can't handle it..."

(End of this chapter)