Lin Wei led Ouyezi to a high-end apartment building near the guild.

The room was spacious, bright, and luxuriously decorated.

"Mr. Ouyezi, this is the residence arranged for you."

"If you have any needs, you can contact me at any time." Lin Wei respectfully handed over a business card.

Ouyezi took it and nodded slightly: "Thank you for your trouble."

After Lin Wei left, Zhou Huai immediately issued new instructions to Ouyezi's Smart Core AI.

"From today onwards, your task is to constantly forge equipment."

"Rest when you're tired, eat when you're hungry, and be sure to act like a normal person."

"Until the forging challenge task issued by the System is completed."

The instruction has been received, and the AI has started to execute the lifestyle forging mode.

A stream of data flashed in Ouyezi's eyes, then returned to a calm and profound state.

He walked to the window, gazing into the distance, as if contemplating something.

After doing all this, Zhou Huai's consciousness instantly shifted.

...

Yasuo!

At this moment, he was standing beneath the towering city gates of Tianhai City.

The challenge of the Trial Tower had long since ended.

To level up quickly, outside the city was the true Heaven and Hell.

In the wilderness, exotic beasts ran rampant, Secret Realms were abundant, and dungeons were numerous.

Countless Professional Players pursued power and wealth here.

But high rewards also meant high risks.

This was a true lawless land.

Besides bloodthirsty exotic beasts, one also had to guard against knives from fellow humans.

For a piece of equipment, for a resource, drawing swords against each other, killing and plundering, had long become commonplace.

The huge alloy gate divided the city and the outside into two completely different worlds.

Zhou Huai controlled Yasuo and walked towards the exit passage.

Several fully armed guards stopped him.

"ID card." A guard said expressionlessly.

Yasuo handed over the forged ID card.

The guard took it, scanned it on the instrument, and confirmed it was correct.

He looked up and sized up Yasuo: "Alone? Where is your team?"

Yasuo shook his head, his voice deliberately lowered, with a hint of vicissitudes of life: "No teammates. Just coming out to level up a bit, I'll be back soon."

The guard raised an eyebrow slightly, seeming a little surprised.

He reminded him as a matter of routine: "The exotic beasts outside the city are at least Rank 10. You're alone, so you'd best be careful."

He pointed to the notice posted on the nearby wall.

"There's an emergency rescue number on it, jot it down. You can call if you encounter trouble you can't solve. However, the rescue fee isn't cheap, at least ten thousand great xia currency per call."

Zhou Huai understood in his heart.

This price was indeed not low.

However, it was reasonable for others to risk their lives to save you.

"Thanks for the reminder, I'll be careful." Yasuo replied calmly.

"Buzz—"

The alloy gate in front slowly rose.

The guard took one last look at Yasuo's retreating figure and added: "Try to come back before dark. The wilderness at night is ten times more dangerous than during the day."

Yasuo did not look back and stepped out of the city gate.

A wild scent, mixed with grass and blood, rushed towards him.

Outside the city was an endless primeval jungle.

A mottled asphalt road stretched into the distance, with occasional vehicles painted with the emblems of various Adventurer Guilds roaring past.

Most Professional Players chose to join guilds or organizations to band together for warmth.

But Yasuo did not need to.

He walked a little further along the main road, confirming that he had completely left Tianhai City's surveillance range.

With a thought.

In the spatial ring, light flickered.

The four pieces of equipment from the Shadow Wind Set, and that Wind Breaker Longsword, were instantly equipped!

A surge of powerful strength welled up from within his body!

Clone Panel (Yasuo)

Profession: Unique Hidden Profession, S-Rank Thunder Sword Master

Rank: LV8

Health: 1720 / 1720

Mana: 1190 / 1190

Strength: 161+51

Agility: 311+105

Stamina: 172+55

Spirit: 119+38

Attack Power: 328

Physical Defense: 202

Magic Resistance: 95

Zhou Huai's lips curled into an arc.

At only Rank 8, these attributes were an explosive increase.

Enough to crush most B-Rank Professional Players around Rank 20!

The only problem was that the appearance of this Shadow Wind Set was a bit too flamboyant and didn't quite match Yasuo's Ronin temperament.

"Hide appearance."

Equipment appearance has been switched to default cloth attire.

With a flash of light, Yasuo returned to his simple hemp clothing, but the terrifying power contained within remained undiminished.

He gripped the Wind Breaker Longsword in his hand, its blade humming softly.

"Start hunting!"

Yasuo's figure flickered, darting into the dense jungle like a ghost.

He hadn't gone far.

"Awoo—!"

A wolf howl rang out!

Three muscular, grey-brown giant wolves sprang out from the bushes!

Jungle Dire Wolf LV10

Health: 1200 / 1200

Their crimson eyes stared intently at Yasuo, emitting a bloodthirsty glint.

The leading dire wolf was the fastest, opening its bloody maw, foul saliva dripping, its sharp claws glinting coldly as it pounced straight at Yasuo's face!

"Seeking death!"

Yasuo's eyes turned cold; instead of retreating, he advanced!

"Thunderous Strike!"

Swoosh—!

A dazzling bolt of lightning Sword Qi instantly erupted!

Fast! Too fast!

That dire wolf didn't even have time to let out a whimper before it was pierced by the violent power of thunder!

-372!

-341!

-362!

Terrifying damage numbers floated up one after another!

In an instant, the Jungle Dire Wolf in front of him was instantly killed.

The pouncing momentum of the other two dire wolves abruptly halted, a hint of fear flashing in their eyes.

But Yasuo's offensive did not stop!

His figure was like the wind, the longsword in his hand turning into streaks of afterimages!

The lightning power attached to his normal attacks continuously splashed out!

-354!

-43! (Splash Damage)

-377!

-51! (Splash Damage)

A moment later!

The remaining two Jungle Dire Wolves also followed in their companion's footsteps, turning into experience points and a few glowing Materials.

Killed Jungle Dire Wolf LV10, gained 100 experience points!

Killed Jungle Dire Wolf LV10, gained 100 experience points!

Killed Jungle Dire Wolf LV10, gained 100 experience points!

Obtained Materials: Wolf Skin x3, Wolf Fang x6.

Yasuo casually put the Materials into his spatial ring.

"The efficiency is decent."

The exotic beasts in the wilderness were indeed dense.

He could encounter a group almost every few steps.

After experiencing a period of exhilarating swordsman life.

Zhou Huai's consciousness withdrew from Yasuo's body.

"System, Yasuo, activate Smart Core AI, free leveling."

Instruction received, Clone 'Thunder Swordsman Yasuo' Smart Core AI System 1.0 has been activated!

A sharp glint flashed in Yasuo's eyes, then returned to the uninhibited look of a Ronin.

He shouldered his sword and continued deeper into the jungle.

Other Professional Players had to be cautious when fighting monsters to level up, needing to team up, and needing to use potions and rest.

But Yasuo did not need to!

Relying on the powerful recovery ability of the Shadow Wind Set, as long as he wasn't instantly killed, he could sustain combat almost like a perpetual motion machine!

Zhou Huai himself yawned and comfortably lay back on the bed.

Next, he would just wait for the experience bar to soar.