Making a Name
"None left now?"
The calm voice came from behind them again, and everyone paused.
Their mouths fell slightly open as the hundreds of people ahead and the hundreds around them all turned to look at the rather youthful-looking boy standing up high.
What? In just a few seconds, he had picked off another five Color-Changing Skeletal Centipedes from a distance?
"That's Brother Cao's son. What kind of gun is he holding? How did he spot those Color-Changing Skeletal Centipedes?"
"He never misses! Incredible!!"
"The Calamity Rats are coming. Deal with them first."
Before they could dwell on their shock, the swarm of Calamity Rats reached them. They came to their senses and hurried to meet it.
Thud!
Cao Fengqi jumped down from his family's vehicle and looked at his family, whose faces were full of shock.
Seeing Dabao and Xiaobao staring at him with their mouths wide open, looking adorably dazed, he couldn't help smiling.
"Well? Your uncle's impressive, isn't he?"
He asked with a smile.
"Impressive! Uncle, you're amazing!"
"Our uncle is the best!"
The two nodded, their faces full of admiration.
Cao Fengqi lifted his chin in satisfaction and looked toward the battlefield ahead.
The three to four hundred people in team area fifty-five had little trouble facing over a thousand Calamity Rats.
Anyone wielding a level 3 weapon could kill a Calamity Rat in a single blow.
However, only a quarter of these hundreds of people had level 3 weapons.
The battle ended as quickly as it had begun. The Calamity Rats were swiftly dispatched, and Cao Fengqi walked straight over.
He came to the corpse of a Color-Changing Skeletal Centipede and immediately used the Gathering Technique.
[Soul] *1 [Color-Changing Skeletal Centipede Bone] *1
"A soul. Not bad. But this Color-Changing Skeletal Centipede Bone is only level 3. No wonder it was so brittle."
Cao Fengqi nodded in satisfaction. Six bullets for six souls-a huge profit.
"Fengqi, was that a transcendent gun you just used? Amazing."
"More than amazing! He hit every shot from hundreds of meters away. Thank goodness Fengqi was here just now. And... Fengqi, how did you spot the Color-Changing Skeletal Centipedes?"
"That's awesome! That gun has to be at least a level 4 weapon, right? Cao Fengqi has changed so much in just a few days!"
"Old Cao, your Fengqi is formidable now. He's even more impressive than your eldest was back then."
When the people around them saw Cao Fengqi, their faces filled with amazement and envy.
Over the past few days, everyone had learned that the Cao family was on the rise.
They knew the Cao family's second son had been very lucky and gained a great deal in the Lost Land.
But judging by today, he was far more than just on the rise.
And it was far more than luck.
With a transcendent gun, he had easily and accurately shot six Color-Changing Skeletal Centipedes from hundreds of meters away.
He hadn't missed once.
His strength stunned them.
"Hehe, I was lucky, that's all."
Hearing the praise around him, Cao Fengqi responded modestly, remaining perfectly calm.
As far as he was concerned, killing those six Color-Changing Skeletal Centipedes was nothing to be proud of.
Compared with the evil spirits and evil beasts in Cangxuan Town, they were simply too weak.
"Our Fengqi has always been outstanding."
It was also the first time Cao Jiancheng had seen his son's strength.
He was shocked by his son's marksmanship and abilities.
Now he understood why his son could gain so much every day, and why he could hunt down a powerful creature like the Mystic Devouring Beast.
It wasn't just the gun. There was also his keen perception and his flawless shooting.
Hearing the praise from their neighbors, he was full of pride as a father. He puffed out his chest and spoke proudly.
This was exactly what every father hoped for his son!
"Outstanding doesn't even begin to cover it! If I remember correctly, Fengqi is only eighteen, right? With that strength, he'd stand out anywhere in Liangmin County."
"That's right. With that transcendent gun and his marksmanship, Fengqi is a capable fighter even by the standards of all Liangmin County."
Everyone around them wholeheartedly agreed with Cao Jiancheng's slightly smug remark.
In particular, seeing that he remained humble despite so much praise, they thought to themselves that the Cao family's second son had an extraordinary character and was destined for great things.
Some people even looked at him with a trace of awe.
In this era, the strong reigned supreme.
Of the hundreds present, not one dared claim they could defeat this young man.
Behind them, Liu Chunying looked at her brother-in-law ahead of her, somewhat dazed.
The boy who had once been so young and ignorant had brought her so many surprises and shocks.
"The county magistrate and the others have ordered us to keep moving and get out from under this thick cloud cover as soon as possible."
"To the families who have suffered casualties, please accept our condolences. We cannot stay here!"
A few minutes later, the county's law enforcement officers came over and announced the news loudly.
"Hm? There were casualties?"
"I think four people in the team ahead of us died, and another six or seven were injured."
"It was the Color-Changing Skeletal Centipedes. Their surprise attack killed quite a few people. Luckily, the Cao family's second son spotted them and shot them before they could attack us."
"Yes, thank goodness for the Cao family's second son. I think someone died in the team behind us too, even though they have experts from wealthy families there."
When the people around them learned of the casualties elsewhere, they felt even more relieved.
"Brother Cao, thank goodness for Fengqi today."
Chen Zhiwen, a well-known "expert" in team fifty-five, came over and thanked Cao Jiancheng and Cao Fengqi.
The other neighbors also thanked them one by one.
The Cao family responded politely.
In short... Cao Fengqi had made a name for himself in team fifty-five, and word of him was spreading to the surrounding teams.
"The Cao family's second son used to be obsessed with Wu Jiangming's daughter, Wu Qianqian. But ever since he separated from her, he's soared to new heights."
"I know about that. That girl nearly got Cao Fengqi killed not long ago. Afterward, he said she was a jinx. Now it looks like he was right."
"She's a jinx, all right, born to bring ruin to her husband! Any man who marries her will be unlucky!!"
As Cao Fengqi became famous, he also became a focus of discussion among many women.
His history with Wu Qianqian was a juicy piece of gossip. Originally, only a dozen or so neighboring households had known about it.
But now, the story had spread as well.
This also led many people to believe that Wu Qianqian was a jinx.
How else could they explain everything that had happened?
The people of Great Xia were strong believers in the metaphysical, especially now, during the Great Catastrophe, when science had collapsed.
Some people had vicious tongues, and their insults about Wu Qianqian were as nasty as could be.
Everyone chatted as they traveled. More than two hours later, the dark clouds overhead thinned slightly, and faint light filtered down.
The migrating group also came to a stop, and everyone set up their own shelters.
"Hehe, our Fengqi has really made a name for himself today."
Half an hour later, the family sat at the dining table. Liu Xiuxiu hadn't stopped smiling. She put a piece of meat in his bowl and said with a smile, "Auntie Liu just said she wanted to introduce Fengqi to a prospective wife."
"..."
Hearing that, Cao Fengqi nearly choked before he could swallow his mouthful of food.
He looked utterly speechless. "I'm going to buy some things after dinner."
As he spoke, he looked at his parents and sister-in-law.
All three were wearing level 2 armor. Its defense was only ordinary, and their vital areas, such as their heads and necks, had no protection at all.
"Let's all go to the market after dinner."
He added, "We'll buy some equipment."
"All right."
Cao Jiancheng thought for a moment and didn't refuse. "We don't know what lies ahead. We do need to make some preparations."