Recruiting Xu Feng

A terrifying surge of Great Strength suddenly emanated from the wrist Xu Feng was holding!

This power was so ferocious, far exceeding Xu Feng's prior estimation!

Under the enhancement of the Blood Dragon State, he was confident his Strength was enough to look down on the A-class domain, even able to briefly contend with weaker, low-tier S-class existences.

However, Bai Luhao's seemingly casual pull was like a dragon's tail whip, unstoppable!

The effect of the invisibility pearl shattered instantly under the impact of this Great Strength directly affecting his body, like a mirror struck by pebbles!

A ripple of distortion, like water waves, appeared in the air.

Xu Feng's complete form, standing at two-and-a-half meters tall and covered in grotesque, dark-red bio-armor, was completely exposed to everyone's sight!

"This Strength... worthy of an S-class Hunter!"

Xu Feng's heart grew solemn, his expression under the armor and mask darkening slightly.

"Normal state A-class mid-tier, with Blood Dragon State burst, my Strength definitely reached A-class high-tier, even touching the S-class threshold...

Yet before this guy, I was so easily pulled out of stealth?

It seems the gap between A-class and S-class is even greater than I imagined!"

He immediately realized his previous judgment might have been too optimistic.

Bai Luhao wasn't an ordinary S-class Hunter; he was S-class mid-tier, and his half-beastman form after transformation made Strength one of his most terrifying advantages!

"Everyone, alert!"

Almost the same instant Xu Feng's figure was revealed, Li Xuanbing's sharp shout rang out!

This experienced A-class ice mage reacted with extreme speed, his staff swinging rapidly as piercing cold air erupted!

Crack, crack, crack--!

Massive ice walls, several meters thick and exuding bone-chilling cold, rose from the ground at astonishing speed.

In the blink of an eye, they surrounded the area where Xu Feng and Bai Luhao were, forming an ice and snow cage about a hundred meters in diameter!

The surface of the ice walls was smooth as a mirror, reflecting the crimson of the lava and the deep blue of the frost, emitting powerful magic power fluctuations.

It was clearly not something that could be easily broken!

"Hand of Earth · Restraint!"

Jin Changpu followed closely, slamming his earth-yellow staff onto the ground!

The ground churned violently, and countless hands of quicksand, condensed from hard sand and stone, emerged from the ground within the ice walls.

They were dense, encircling Xu Feng and Bai Luhao, poised to strike.

As long as Xu Feng made the slightest move, attempting to break out or go invisible again.

These quicksand hands would instantly transform into the sturdiest rock cages, binding him tightly!

Piao Changfan, meanwhile, controlled countless needle-thin metal needles, which floated like a nebula above the ice walls.

All the needle tips pointed at Xu Feng, flashing with a deadly cold light.

The other melee team members also drew their weapons, spreading out in a semi-circle, blocking all directions of the ice walls, watching intently, their auras locked onto the scarlet figure in the center.

The entire expedition team had completed their encirclement of Xu Feng in a very short time.

Seeing that Xu Feng was completely trapped and his teammates' barriers were in place, Bai Luhao finally released his tiger-claw grip on Xu Feng's wrist and retreated a few steps, crossing his arms over his chest.

A curve filled with wildness and dominance spread across his ferocious half-man, half-tiger face.

His golden tiger eyes were like two searchlights, appraising Xu Feng's peculiar armor without any pretense.

"Kid," Bai Luhao's voice rumbled like muffled thunder, laced with amusement, "You followed us all the way, killed so many monsters for us, and snatched the finishing blows our brothers worked hard to set up... it's time we settled this score, isn't it?"

He paused, the ferocity in his eyes slightly receding, replaced by a burning interest, like that of someone appraising a rare prey.

"But then again..." Bai Luhao's tone shifted, a hint of admiration creeping in, "I see you've got good skills, and your stealth ability is top-notch. To snatch so many finishing blows right under my nose, you've got guts. Your destructive power is also quite potent, A-class high-tier level..."

He took a step forward, the invisible pressure intensifying.

"How about this, kid, I'll give you a chance. Join our White Tiger Guild! With your abilities, you'd be more than enough to be a captain of an elite team!

For your base salary each month, I'll offer you... twenty million! Mission commissions are separate! You'll have priority access to the guild's resources, equipment, and intel!

What do you say? Follow me, and I guarantee you'll have a much brighter future than hiding as a Wind Hidden One on your own!"

Although the surrounding team members maintained their alert stances, their gazes towards Xu Feng also shifted.

There was scrutiny, curiosity, and a hint of "you lucky bastard" in their eyes.

In their opinion, the conditions offered by their Guild Master were a tremendous gift for a lone A-class Hunter.

A monthly salary of twenty million, coupled with the backing and resources of the White Tiger Guild, was enough to make countless lone Hunters fight tooth and nail.

After speaking, Bai Luhao crossed his arms leisurely, waiting for Xu Feng's response.

He believed that as long as Xu Feng wasn't an idiot, he would know the right choice.

However, facing the encirclement and Bai Luhao's generous recruitment offer.

Beneath the armor, Xu Feng's eyes merely flickered slightly.

He quietly watched Bai Luhao's determined expression, listening to the words filled with superiority and condescension.

After a long pause, a faint, unreadable chuckle came from beneath the mask.

"Heh... 'A carrot and a stick,' indeed."

Xu Feng's disguised voice, filtered through the keratin mask, sounded somewhat low and hoarse, yet was exceptionally clear.

"President Bai, you've certainly planned this out well."

Bai Luhao raised an eyebrow, assuming Xu Feng was trying to bargain, and was about to add more incentives.

But then he heard Xu Feng's tone abruptly shift, a hint of undisguised mockery and fighting spirit entering his voice:

"However... you want to recruit me? Have me work for you?"

He slowly raised his right arm, covered in dark red armor, and flexed his wrist. The spot where he had been grabbed earlier hadn't even a trace left on it.

"You'll have to show me first... if you, this so-called S-class Hunter, are strong enough!"