Thunder

Because Li Hanyi had awakened the high-rarity profession, Demon Enslaver, the entire Li Family attached great importance to her. After all, if she became H City's top scorer in the college entrance exam, it would be a huge boost to the family business's publicity.

When the news reached them, the Li Family's Grand Elder personally made the decision to spend a fortune acquiring two Succubi from dungeons and have them airlifted over overnight for her to contract.

Though Succubi were only Black Iron rank, their growth rate was astonishing. If their aptitude was sufficient and their master knew how to nurture them, they could very likely reach Platinum rank in the future.

Moreover, due to the unique traits of these demons, Succubi generally commanded high prices on the market. Sometimes, they were simply unavailable at any price.

After all, there was never any shortage of lechers in this world.

Thus, the two demons had cost the Li Family a full five hundred million, nearly draining one-third of the family's cash flow.

After Li Hanyi successfully formed her contracts, the Li Family arranged for five high-level Bronze guards to accompany her as she leveled up. They would spare no expense in helping their young lady level. If they were not worried that the military would object, they would have even sent higher-level professionals!

"Miss, after we enter the Dark Forest, most of the monsters will be Goblins and the like. If we encounter Darknight Cat Demons or Minotaurs, leave them to us. We'll scout ahead for you."

"If you encounter any danger, we'll buy you time. Return by teleportation immediately."

"I understand."

Li Hanyi furrowed her brows slightly. She was actually somewhat dissatisfied with the guards' arrangements, as she did not want to be a mere pretty face.

In Li Hanyi's heart, only things she experienced herself could become valuable experience of her own. Only then could she truly grow.

Yet she could not reject such arrangements, since they were ultimately for her own good.

"Since you understand, Miss, we won't say any more. Let's head in first."

Buzz, buzz, buzz!

Screech!

[Ding, Experience +20]

[Lv. 4 (20/400)]

Amid terrified screams, another Goblin tribe was reduced to a pile of dry bones.

This was already the third tribe Cao Xiaochun had slaughtered, and he had successfully reached Level 4.

Looking at his status panel, Cao Xiaochun smiled faintly. Perhaps his luck was good. Not long after encountering those two Cat Demons, he had run into three Goblin tribes in a row. One had even been an enormous tribe, providing him with more than eighty experience points.

At this rate, he should be able to gain four levels over the next few days!

Cao Xiaochun glanced at the sky and decided to rest first. Though controlling Gu did not require much physical strength, he had practically slaughtered everything within a radius of twenty miles, and he had deployed a great many Gu insects.

Nearly eighty percent of his mental power had been consumed. If he continued, he probably would not be able to endure it.

He opened his backpack and took out bread and beef, then began wolfing it down without ceremony.

After eating and drinking his fill, he took out a bottle of mental recovery potion and gulped it down. Looking at the empty bottle in his hand, Cao Xiaochun began to wonder whether he could get into that business too if he managed to refine a Bronze-rank Wine Pouch Flower Gu.

[Wine Pouch Flower Gu] (Tier 2, Bronze Rank): A naturally occurring plant-type Gu insect. It can only grow when infused with true essence. Once mature, its flower core secretes honey wine.

Honey wine can greatly restore mental power and strength. Though it can only restore strength up to Silver rank, compared with these potions, it is still an incredibly powerful item!

Thinking of this, Cao Xiaochun opened the system shop and checked the price of the Wine Pouch Flower Gu. Upon seeing its price tag of fifty thousand souls, he snorted and slowly swiped it away.

"Are you kidding me? You dare charge fifty thousand souls for a Bronze-rank Gu insect? I worked myself to death all day and only saved up two hundred and eighty. Once I'm strong enough, wouldn't it be better to refine it myself?"

"This system is practically a profiteer."

Cao Xiaochun cursed bitterly.

[Ding, monthly limited-time sale in the shop. Slave Gu x3, limited-time price: 280 souls!]

[Slave Gu] (Tier 2, Black Iron Rank): Has a chance to control monsters at Silver rank or below for personal use. The more severely injured the monster is, the higher the chance of success.

"Get lost! That's my hard-earned money!"

Hearing the system's sudden notification, Cao Xiaochun was furious. What limited-time sale? It was obviously trying to tempt him into spending!

After resting for an hour, Cao Xiaochun summoned his three Gu insects again and continued onward. As he went deeper, however, he encountered fewer and fewer monsters. Just as he was wondering why, a clap of thunder instantly caught his attention.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Cao Xiaochun frowned and directed Xiao Qiang to slowly approach the sound. Before long, he found an open clearing.

A snow-white Goblin wielding a golden scimitar appeared before Cao Xiaochun.

The Goblin glared viciously at Cao Xiaochun, its eyes seemingly filled with endless fury!

[Lv. 10 Thunder Keno]

Strength: 88

Agility: 62

Mental Power: 42

[Skill] Lightning Strike: Marks a target and draws thunder from the sky to strike it.

[Cross-Blade Art]: The golden blade in its hand contains faint lightning power and carries a paralysis effect.

[Description]: A minor leader among Goblins and guardian of its tribe!

Seeing the information returned by the Eye of Truth, Cao Xiaochun instantly understood why there were three tribes nearby. It was because of this fellow.

But even if it was a leader, it still had to die in Cao Xiaochun's eyes!

Cao Xiaochun rapidly formed hand seals with both hands. The Locust Gu and Killer Bee Gu circled through the air before shooting toward Keno!

Buzz, buzz, buzz!

The overwhelming swarm of Gu insects formed an indestructible net. At such density, no matter how Keno tried to evade, it was futile!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Though Keno was not very intelligent, it could still sense the threat posed by the dark mass in the sky. Raising the scimitar in its hand, it summoned bolts of lightning that crashed down from the air, violently exploding amidst the Locust Gu swarm in huge bursts of flame!

In an instant, the stench of charred flesh filled the area, while the Locust Gu and Killer Bees fell like fiery rain!

Cao Xiaochun showed no panic at the sight. Instead, a cold smile curved across his lips.

Because while all of Keno's attention was focused on the sky, nine Flying Head Gu had already quietly slipped close to its side!

Roar!

The Flying Head Gu shot forth like bolts of lightning, biting into Keno all over in the blink of an eye. Their sharp fangs easily pierced its skin, and the loss of blood and excruciating pain made it cry out in agony!

Lightning power was the natural nemesis of the Flying Head Gu. Even though they were already Bronze rank, taking a hit would not feel good.

Therefore, Cao Xiaochun had not chosen to attack head-on. Instead, he used the Locust Gu and Killer Bee Gu as bait to draw Keno's attention, then let the Flying Head Gu easily finish the battle!