Jiang Yuan had no time to think too much.
Seeing Xiong Yong driving his car at high speed, the taxi driver was still in shock. Jiang Yuan didn't have time to think more.
He quickly leaned over, grabbed the driver's steering wheel, and frantically turned it to the left, aligning the front of the car with Xiong Yong's vehicle!
'Bang——'
A loud crash, the front ends of the two cars collided in a small area. Debris flew everywhere, the deployed airbags blocked all vision, and the cars spun around several times in place before stopping.
A huge impact force caused Jiang Yuan's body to collide back and forth uncontrollably. Fortunately, there were car seats in front and behind him.
Although the impact was strong, Jiang Yuan was no longer the same as before!
His strong physical fitness only made him dizzy for a moment before he recovered.
The love breakfast box on the side seat rolled to the ground again.
The driver in front had already fainted, but he wasn't dead.
Of course, even if he died, Jiang Yuan wouldn't feel guilty. They were all demon worshippers. It was impossible for him to feel guilty.
"Xiong Yong!!!"
Jiang Yuan's eyes instantly turned red. Thinking of the days of anxiety, thinking of Xiao Fengyu tightly holding onto the male and female bandits and being stabbed through the body again and again, a burning anger engulfed Jiang Yuan.
He didn't even have time to think about the relationship between the person who had been watching him and Xiong Yong.
He didn't have time to think about where the other person was.
He didn't have time to think about why Xiong Yong had suddenly appeared after hiding for so many days.
Now he just wanted to tear Xiong Yong into pieces!
With a roar, he kicked out, and the closed car door flew several meters away.
Jiang Yuan got out of the car with his straight knife, his killing intent boiling, and took the initiative to charge at Xiong Yong, who was also staggering out of the car with a curved knife in his hand.
"Jiang Yuan, don't be impulsive!"
"He's Initial Rank Second Grade. You just entered the rank and can't beat him!"
"We'll be there soon. Now that he's appeared, he definitely can't escape!!!"
This time, Chi Zhongyue was the first to shout in the earpiece, her voice anxious, trying to make Jiang Yuan not be impulsive.
"I know what I'm doing. I'm confident!"
Jiang Yuan responded, and he was already in front of Xiong Yong. Without another word, he drew his straight knife, and scarlet divine power poured into the blade. With an indomitable momentum, he fiercely slashed at Xiong Yong, whose eyes were as as water.
"Groza breed! Die!!!"
Groza?
A hint of confusion flashed in Xiong Yong's eyes as he blocked, but he didn't have time to think more. His expression also became , and he laughed wildly: "Heresy, die! Today I will kill you as a sacrifice, a sacrifice!"
"Jiang Yuan!"
"Quickly retreat, Jiang Yuan!"
"Damn it, you can't beat him!"
The teammates were anxious and shouted in the earphones. But now that Jiang Yuan was already fighting with Xiong Yong, they could do nothing but worry, only hoping that Jiang Yuan could hold off an experienced Initial Rank Second Grade fanatic.
But the next second——
'Bang——'
The collision of straight knife and curved knife.
An unbelievable scene appeared before the teammates' eyes.
They had thought that in this confrontation, Jiang Yuan would definitely be sent flying in defeat.
But what did they see?!
In the confrontation, both of them staggered back several steps!
Xiong Yong took five steps back before steadying himself, a hint of astonishment appearing on his face.
Jiang Yuan took four steps back, then his figure flashed and continued to charge forward at an extremely fast speed!
Chi Zhongyue couldn't believe it: "What?!"
Lin Le couldn't believe his eyes: "Wow!!!"
Hu Zhengfeng's eyes widened: "What's happening!!!"
Wang Rou was : "This, this..."
They were all shocked.
Looking at Xiong Yong opposite, he was also , with a hint of confusion in his . He didn't understand how Jiang Yuan, who had just entered the rank yesterday, could push him back five steps while only taking four steps back himself!
Don't underestimate this small step.
At least it proves that in terms of strength, even though Jiang Yuan's redemption power was less in quantity and quality than his, the power of Jiang Yuan's physical body itself exceeded his!
How is this possible!!!
Then his pupils suddenly contracted, and he felt even more .
The speed at which Jiang Yuan charged was as fast as lightning, and the speed of his sword strikes made him feel a threat to his life!
No, impossible, this is impossible!!!
Xiong Yong seemed unable to accept this result. He gritted his teeth and also charged at Jiang Yuan.
'Bang——'
The two collided again.
Back and forth several rounds, Jiang Yuan was not at a disadvantage at all!
This scene shocked everyone.
Jiang Yuan was completely focused, fighting Xiong Yong with all his heart.
In fact, the three attributes of the two were not much different.
Xiong Yong's three physical attributes were indeed not as good as his own, but he was Initial Rank Second Grade, and with the blessing of stronger demon power, he wouldn't be worse.
He might even be slightly better.
The reason he took one more step back at the beginning was because he didn't expect Jiang Yuan's strength to be so strong and didn't use his full strength!
Moreover, Xiong Yong's combat skills were far beyond Jiang Yuan's.
But...
Jiang Yuan's soul perception was higher and more acute.
Lacking in combat skills, perception makes up for it!
Even when Xiong Yong just started a move, Jiang Yuan could predict the other person's next move and respond accordingly. Each had their own strengths and weaknesses, and for a time, they were evenly matched.
At this time.
Around the area where the two were fighting.
Before they knew it, all the members of the second team had arrived.
But they didn't step forward to help. Instead, they stood there dumbfounded, gaping.
As Jiang Yuan fought longer, their gaping turned to confusion, then confusion to silence, and finally silence to self-doubt.
So... is this the gap between ordinary people and super geniuses?
With an ultra-strong soul, even the nourishment of the body by redemption power is much faster than ordinary people???
But, but is this too fast???
Or perhaps...
In fact, Jiang Yuan had been hiding his strength all along???
Perhaps.
This is the most likely possibility.
"Um... should we still go up?"
Lin Le carefully asked Hu Zhengfeng beside him.
The cigarette in Hu Zhengfeng's mouth had long since turned into an extinguished butt, but he was unaware. His mouth twitched, and he hesitated: "I think... no need? Let him fight a little longer. This is a rare practical experience..."
Wang Rou, who had been silent for a long time in another direction, said: "Let him fight. Nothing will happen."
Chi Zhongyue didn't speak. Her beautiful deer-like eyes alternated between shock, madness, calmness, and scarlet.
But she forcibly restrained herself from making a move.
Further away.
Wang Dama's car had also stopped by the roadside of a rice field at some point, staring blankly at this side.
After watching for a long time, she frowned, turned the car around, and drove quickly back the way she came.
Jiang Yuan was completely unaware of the outside situation.
At this moment, he had completely entered a state of self-forgetfulness, fighting with abandon.
The more he fought, the more excited he became, the smoother he fought!
His practical experience increased rapidly, and he was covered in wounds, but he didn't care at all.
Looking at Xiong Yong, his injuries were much fewer, and he didn't show any signs of decline. His demon power was still abundant.
His eyes were extremely gloomy. Jiang Yuan's strength exceeded his expectations, and exceeded everyone's expectations.
Just then, because Jiang Yuan's redemption power was running low, he finally found a fatal flaw!
His eyes immediately lit up, a fierce look flashed across his face, and without hesitation, he swept his leg low, causing Jiang Yuan's body to stagger, and then slashed his knife fiercely at Jiang Yuan's throat.
Jiang Yuan's expression changed, but he wasn't afraid. He gritted his teeth, and with a thought, 100 survival points were instantly consumed, and his level 4 divine power immediately became level 5!
The redemption power that was about to dry up was like rain after a long drought. A surge of redemption power appeared in his body, resolutely blocking.
"Not good!"
The watching teammates also noticed that Jiang Yuan was running out of strength and was in danger. All of them changed color.
Chi Zhongyue and Hu Zhengfeng rushed forward the moment they saw Jiang Yuan's decline. Although Jiang Yuan was in danger, they had been watching closely and naturally wouldn't let Jiang Yuan really be in danger.
But...
When they had only run halfway, they suddenly stopped in their tracks, looking at Jiang Yuan's direction in extreme astonishment, their mouths wide open, as if they had seen a ghost.
They saw that Xiong Yong's knife, which had been , was easily blocked by Jiang Yuan. Jiang Yuan's straight knife still had momentum, and without deviation, the tip of the knife flashed across Xiong Yong's throat.
Xiong Yong's body trembled, his scarlet eyes Jiang Yuan, then his head drooped back, his body tilted, and he fell straight backward.
He was already dead beyond death.
Dead, dead?
Everyone swallowed hard, unable to say a word.
All of them looked at the dazed Jiang Yuan with eyes as if they had seen a ghost. This scene had too great an impact on them.
They never thought that Jiang Yuan, who had just entered the rank yesterday, would today rely on his own strength to kill an experienced Initial Rank Second Grade fanatic.
This incredible result was beyond their comprehension.
They didn't know how much time had passed.
Suddenly, a fat figure rushed over like a bolt of lightning, hugged Jiang Yuan, and shouted like a madman: "Wow! Wow! Wow!"
"Jiang Yuan! Brother Yuan! You're amazing! You're so fucking amazing!"
"Initial Rank Second Grade! You, you actually killed an Initial Rank Second Grade!!!"
"Teach me!!! You must teach me!!! I'll认 you as my adoptive father! As long as you're willing to teach me!!!"
Lin Le was like a madman, shouting excitedly, wantonly venting his inner shock.
Jiang Yuan didn't respond, allowing Lin Le to shout. He just frowned and looked at the dead Xiong Yong on the ground, not even paying attention to the redemption power that had just descended.
Perhaps in the eyes of others, he had easily blocked Xiong Yong's fatal strike and counter-killed him, performing an incredible feat.
But only he himself knew...
At that moment of life and death, Xiong Yong's blade suddenly stopped, allowing him to easily block his knife and slit his throat.
He didn't even need to use his stored survival points!
And at the moment Xiong Yong's blade stopped, Jiang Yuan clearly saw a flash of struggle, pain, and unwillingness in Xiong Yong's eyes, but it quickly turned to determination.
When his throat was slit by his knife, the look in Xiong Yong's eyes as he looked at him carried a hint of pity and mockery.
Although it flashed by quickly.
But Jiang Yuan saw it clearly.
He was certain he hadn't misseen!
That creepy feeling once again pervaded his entire body.
At this moment, he felt as if an invisible hand was manipulating all of this in the dark.
Unknown purpose.
Unknown identity.
But definitely not well-intentioned!
Chapter 28: Explosive Growth in Strength
Midnight.
Ninth floor, Jiang Yuan's bedroom.
Jiang Yuan waited quietly for the survival point settlement at midnight.
He didn't know how many he would get, but he thought it shouldn't disappoint him.
23:59
00:00
Congratulations on successfully resolving a crisis, killing a First Grade Initial Rank, and surviving for 24 hours.
Comprehensive calculation, reward: 1088 survival points
...
"1088 points?!"
Jiang Yuan had thought there would be quite a few.
But this number still far exceeded his expectations!
Jiang Yuan was overjoyed. This was unprecedented wealth.
Based on the calculation that each level of divine power requires 100 survival points, wouldn't he be able to immediately advance to Second Grade Initial Rank?
He smiled. The temptation was indeed great.
But Jiang Yuan definitely wouldn't do that.
Theoretically, rapid advancement doesn't work. The body can't handle it, the soul can't bear it.
Even without these reasons, someone who advances quickly might not even be able to defeat someone a small realm lower.
A paper tiger, as they say.
Moreover, if he wanted to become stronger in the future and climb to higher realms, he had to be steady and solid, first consolidating his current realm before considering the next one.
Putting aside this tempting thought, Jiang Yuan planned how to use these survival points.
Adding the original 4 points, he had a total of 1092 survival points.
He definitely had to increase his soul first!
Immediately, he began frantically adding to his soul.
25...
26...
27...
Until he was about to increase from 30 to 31, he suddenly discovered that each additional point now required 20 survival points.
After thinking about it, he temporarily stopped adding.
With 1042 points remaining, he would improve his strength, endurance, and speed!
His strength was 10 points. Jiang Yuan increased it by 20 points at once, consuming a total of 200 survival points.
When he tried to increase it further, like with his soul, each point now required 20 survival points.
Jiang Yuan roughly understood the pattern.
He stacked his 11 points of endurance and 10 points of speed all the way up to 30!
This consumed a total of 390 survival points.
452 points remaining!
At this moment.
Jiang Yuan felt an earth-shattering change in himself.
It was even more significant than the change when he entered the rank!
In fact, each point increase in strength, endurance, and speed brings considerable changes.
Not to mention increasing them by 20 points at once.
The massive improvement was not just a multiple of the numbers.
To describe it...
Let's put it this way.
This afternoon, Jiang Yuan had a spar with Lin Le.
They both entered the rank on the same day, but Lin Le had trained earlier. No matter how lazy Lin Le was, Jiang Yuan couldn't beat him.
But now!
If they fought again now, not just one Lin Le, but three, five, or even more Lin Les wouldn't be his match!
Jiang Yuan's biggest shortcomings now were only combat skills and practical experience.
If we were to describe the current improvement in a more intuitive way...
The current Jiang Yuan was equivalent to a Second Grade Initial Rank with insufficient divine power!
In fact, some Second Grade Initial Rank might not even match Jiang Yuan in terms of strength, endurance, and speed!
This.
Is the importance of these three attributes and the necessity of improving them!
Too important.
A person's strength is not just reflected in their realm.
After being excited for a while, Jiang Yuan continued adding points.
With such a large improvement in the three attributes, he needed time to adapt, so there was no need to improve them further.
The same applied to divine power. It was best to improve divine power after fully adapting and consolidating his current strength.
As a disguise agent, the importance of soul strength is self-evident.
What's more, in more than ten days, he would have to go to the provincial capital to participate in the Faith Ceremony.
Immediately, he began frantically adding points to his soul again.
This time he directly increased it by 17 points, bringing the total to an astonishing 47 points, consuming a total of 340 survival points.
The remaining 112 survival points were kept as backup.
After all, now that he had discovered that his soul could recover, he definitely had to keep enough survival points for emergencies.
Opening his attribute panel again, all the data had undergone earth-shattering changes.
Name: Jiang Yuan
Strength: 30
Endurance: 30
Speed: 30
Soul: 47
Divine Power: lv4
Strength: Third Grade Initial Rank
Survival: 112
...
The Divine Power column had moved down, above the Strength column.
This was another small feature Jiang Yuan had discovered. He could freely adjust the display position of each attribute on the attribute panel.
This adjustment made it feel much more comfortable.
Compared to the shabby state at the beginning, the current attributes were much more impressive.
His strength was already incomparable to before.
Even if Xiong Yong launched a sudden attack on him now, Jiang Yuan didn't know if he could defeat the opponent, but it would be almost impossible for the opponent to kill him...
If he couldn't beat him, he could still run!
Unless Xiong Yong was a Second Grade Initial Rank with all three attributes at the peak of this realm!
Or even beyond the current realm!
But the possibility was really low. This required a lot of time, a lot of energy, and most importantly, talent.
Xiong Yong definitely had enough time, given his age.
Energy was unlikely. He had to work every day. Talent was even more impossible.
If he had such powerful talent, why would he be a security guard? He would have long held a position in the Zhengyong Demon Cult he believed in.
At least a Hunter position would be guaranteed.
Looking at his attributes with satisfaction, Jiang Yuan couldn't seem to get enough of them.
Especially his mind and even his senses had become more clear and acute than ever before.
"After my soul strength increased, even my perception became so acute?"
Jiang Yuan was very happy: "In that case... when fighting people with low soul strength, I have an even greater advantage!"
This was definitely another pleasant discovery.
Not only that.
His thinking had also become exceptionally agile.
This had nothing to do with intelligence; it just meant his brain reacted faster.
...
Early the next morning, Jiang Yuan went to the kitchen energetically to make a love breakfast.
Yesterday's love breakfast was ruined, so he would make it again today.
Life had to go on.
Disguise training naturally had to continue as well.
When he came back last night, he had bought a new lunch box at the supermarket, a cute pink one.
The breakfast was rich and carefully prepared.
Homemade sandwiches, heart-shaped ones, two pieces.
Seafood porridge cooked before going to bed last night.
Jiang Yuan had discovered that Chi Zhongyue quite liked seafood.
Taking the carefully prepared love breakfast, he strolled out the door.
As soon as he stepped out of the first-floor elevator and onto the outside of the building, Jiang Yuan suddenly felt something, his expression stiffened for a moment, then immediately returned to normal.
But he was extremely vigilant in his heart.
Just now, the moment he walked out of the building, that feeling of being watched that he had experienced before came again!
And there was more than one!
A total of seven pairs of watching eyes were on him!
Jiang Yuan was instantly terrified, his whole body cold.
He knew who five of those watching eyes belonged to.
Wang Dama, Hu Zhengfeng, Wang Rou, Chi Zhongyue, Lin Le!
But what about the other two?
Assuming one of them was from Xiong Yong, then... who did the other watching eye belong to???
Or maybe...
Like yesterday, were they gangsters or killers hired by Xiong Yong???
It was even possible that Hu Zhengfeng and the others weren't watching him the entire time.
Jiang Yuan was numb.
One wave had not subsided, another wave arose. Just one Xiong Yong had caused him and the second team so much trouble. If there was another hidden mastermind, Jiang Yuan would really be at a loss!
He had to find out!
Thinking of this, Jiang Yuan suddenly frowned, clutching his stomach, pretending to have a stomachache, and turned back into the building.
As soon as he entered, that feeling of being watched disappeared.
At the same time, Wang Rou's voice came through the hidden earpiece: "Jiang Yuan? What's wrong? Do you have a stomachache?"
Jiang Yuan exhaled, with a hint of gravity: "No, I might... have discovered Xiong Yong!"
There was an immediate silence in the hidden earpiece.
The next second, Wang Dama's slightly excited voice immediately sounded: "That old bastard finally showed up!"
"Where is he? Did you sense him???"
"Wait... Did your soul break through???"
There was no one in the elevator. Jiang Yuan whispered: "After entering the rank yesterday, my soul did have a significant breakthrough."
"But... I can't be sure if it's him. I just sensed someone watching me in secret."
"First tell me your locations, and then tell me if all your eyes were on me when I walked out of the elevator just now?"
There was another silence in the earpiece.
Wang Rou asked gravely: "Do you mean... you sensed more than just Xiong Yong and us?"
"Wait, you... you even sensed Team Leader Wang's presence???"
"Your soul strength..."
By the end, Wang Rou's tone was filled with incredulity.
She wasn't surprised that he could sense them.
Jiang Yuan was a disguise agent with super strong soul strength. If he couldn't do this, what kind of disguise agent would he be?
But the key point was, Wang Dama was a Middle Rank powerhouse!
And a Middle Rank Second Grade at that!
Wasn't this soul strength a bit too exaggerated!?!