Targeted

In the abandoned building, many disciples were still asking questions about the interior of the deep mountains. Commissioner Lu Chuan answered as much as he could, even providing answers that violated Di Hua's rules. In Lu Chuan's opinion, this physical training had gone a bit too far. He didn't believe that a group of newcomers who knew nothing could perform exceptionally well in front of real ghost creatures.

Of course, many disciples had already started looking for strong individuals among the newcomers or people of similar strength to form teams and increase their chances of passing the physical training.

Jiang Pengyu, a newcomer from the Physical Training Academy who was initially looking for Yu Jing, had currently formed a four-person team. He had intended to see if Yu Jing was willing to join them, but he found Yu Jing already grouped with the troublesome Yu family. Thus, he gave up on trying to recruit Yu Jing.

Here, many people knew that Yu Xiaoxiao was unusual, so no one approached her to form a team.

Until finally, one person actively walked towards Yu Xiaoxiao. It was the white-haired newcomer who had asked a chilling question earlier, making Yu Xiaoxiao feel a sense of danger.

"Miss Yu, are you interested in teaming up with me? I believe it shouldn't be a problem for the two of us to kill two ghost creatures within seven days and each get ten points in advance."

"Not interested." Yu Xiaoxiao didn't even glance at him.

"What a shame. Since Miss Yu is so stubborn, I won't force it. See you next time."

This white-haired newcomer didn't insist. Before leaving, his gaze fell upon the inconspicuous Yu Jing standing beside Yu Xiaoxiao. He noticed the Research Institute ID tag hanging on Yu Jing's neck and showed a slightly interested expression.

As the white-haired newcomer left, Yu Jing asked, "Do you know this guy?"

"No, he's a very annoying person. We need to be careful. If we're unlucky enough to encounter him during the physical training, he might make a move against us," Yu Xiaoxiao replied.

"Mm."

Because Yu Xiaoxiao was not accustomed to interacting with others, Yu Jing took their team registration list and handed it to Lu Chuan, who was standing in the center, while there were many people around. As he handed over the list, Lu Chuan looked at Yu Jing, who was teamed up with a descendant of the Yu family, with some surprise, and then shifted his gaze to Yu Jing's right arm, which was hidden in his sleeve.

"Plant modification?" Lu Chuan asked Yu Jing, disregarding the disciples queuing behind them.

"Plant gene grafting technology," Yu Jing immediately replied using the professional terminology from the materials provided by Special Commissioner Liang.

"What kind of plant?"

"Ivy."

"The plant's abilities seem to match your personality. Are you a disciple of Special Commissioner Liang?"

"Yes, my work at the Research Institute is all thanks to Special Commissioner Liang's care."

Yu Jing's responses were direct and to the point, and Lu Chuan didn't notice anything amiss.

"Although Special Commissioner Liang wasn't a commissioner for the Mechanical Academy when I was a disciple, he provided me with fundamental help. Since you are his disciple, remember to be at the back of the line when entering the teleportation point later. I'll share some inside information. It might cost me half a month's salary, but it's a small favor to Special Commissioner Liang."

Lu Chuan's words were conveyed only to Yu Jing through a special method. After all, many newcomers were still submitting their team lists, so it wasn't ideal to talk for too long here.

As the time struck midnight, the circular platform in the center, which was used for registering point cards, automatically descended into the ground. It was replaced by a precise circular teleportation device, signifying the official start of the physical training.

Everyone, grouped by teams, lined up in order. After their belongings were confiscated, they entered the teleportation array to the deep mountain area where the physical training would take place.

"Miss Yu, I'll go ahead."

The white-haired newcomer, alone, deliberately greeted Yu Xiaoxiao as they parted ways. With his hands in his pockets, he entered the teleportation device with a relaxed demeanor. As per Special Commissioner Lu Chuan's instructions, Yu Jing and Yu Xiaoxiao's two-person team stayed at the back.

As the two walked towards the center, Lu Chuan transmitted a message in a low voice:

"Each commissioner from every department has chosen a lowest-level ghost creature and placed it in the mountains. Most people, considering the number of newcomers this year, have chosen creatures that are easy to deal with and not very intelligent, and whose abilities are suppressed by us to some extent. However, there is one stubborn individual among us who did not do so, resulting in a creature with intelligence existing in the deep mountains, which is extremely deadly to you."

"If you two find a building resembling an inn in the mountains, do not hesitate at all. Escape the scene as quickly as possible, the faster the better. Everything I'm doing is being monitored in the current building. If I say any more, Di Hua will accuse me of favoritism towards my disciples. In short, try to survive."

Lu Chuan finished speaking and placed his hand on Yu Jing's shoulder, noticing Yu Jing's solemn expression.

"Deep Mountain Inn? And the bell..." Yu Jing inadvertently uttered four words.

"Did Special Commissioner Liang tell you?" Lu Chuan was slightly surprised that Yu Jing knew these things.

"No, I experienced it on the way to Di Hua..."

At this moment, the alarm in the abandoned building sounded, interrupting Yu Jing's conversation. "Lu Chuan, the person in charge of physical training, is suspected of violating rules and is given a warning."

Lu Chuan's expression was not good. He waved his hand, signaling Yu Jing to enter the teleportation point quickly.

As the teleportation began, Lu Chuan transmitted his last message: "Have you already been targeted? If you can survive, Di Hua will value you highly. Go and strive to change your destiny."

"Buzz!"

The sound of spatial teleportation disturbed his ears. It was Yu Jing's first time using this kind of spatial teleportation array, and his body felt like it was being torn apart. He endured it and did not cry out.

The teleportation ended. Before him was a dark, deep mountain forest. The torrential rain that had started at noon continued in the sky, as if it would never stop, perhaps even lasting for the entire seven days of the physical training.

"Where is this?!"

Yu Jing's hand supported himself against a tree that took five people to encircle. When he looked back, he saw lights emanating from a location on the mountainside a few hundred meters away. The firelight also made wisps of smoke visible in the dark night. This scene perfectly matched the scene in Yu Jing's memory, the only difference being that Yu Xiaoxiao was now beside him.

"Let's go up to take shelter from the rain," Yu Xiaoxiao said in a low voice.

"Up there is..."

"The inn Special Commissioner Lu Chuan mentioned, right? Human limits can only be broken through in danger. I must become stronger than my mother."

As Yu Xiaoxiao was about to walk up, Yu Jing grabbed her arm.

"Wait, I didn't say we aren't going. I just want to conduct a test. Judging from the tone and content of Special Commissioner Lu Chuan's last words, I probably can't escape all of this, so I want to use this as a test."

"Okay, I'll go with you." Yu Xiaoxiao showed no resistance to Yu Jing holding her arm.

Yu Jing walked in the mountain forest, parallel to the direction of the inn. He left marks on the trees every five meters or so.

The current time was midnight. Although there was a faint light coming from above, there was still a sense of being enveloped by darkness and being swallowed at any moment. The cold rain dripped onto his body, and Yu Jing forcefully suppressed the fear in his heart.