CHAPTER 40: CHAPTER 40, LEVELING UP WITH YOUNGER BROTHER _1

Inside the guild, Meng Zhenghao was drinking, with Vice Chairman Zhuang Xingguo sitting across from him. Meng Zhenghao’s father, the guild president, had already advanced to a First-stage class. Zhuang Xingguo, while not First-stage, was already a Level 40 Orc Warrior.

Zhuang Xingguo looked at Meng Zhenghao’s dejected expression. "There’s nothing to worry about. It’s just about not being able to attend a higher education institution, right? After I graduated from high school, I started making my own way in the world, and I’ve done fairly well for myself."

"Many people won’t go to university. It’s not that meaningful."

"Besides, you’re an S-grade Class powerhouse. There’s no need to mess around at school. Take people out for an adventure, and you’ll make your mark just the same."

Meng Zhenghao’s face was gloomy. "Zhuang Xingguo, can you help me kill someone?"

"Jiang Chen?"

"Yes. This guy is now ranked first and is very strong. He even has a complete Silver-grade Suit."

Zhuang Xingguo smoked thoughtfully.

A Silver-grade Suit was a real treasure. Even if its level was a bit lower, it didn’t matter. Selling it could earn several million, perhaps even more than ten million.

"How strong can a recent graduate be? Don’t worry. I’ll take care of it myself. Even if he’s a student, no one will care if he dies out in the wilderness."

"Good. Take me with you when the time comes. I want to deal with him myself, kill him."

Meng Zhenghao’s expression was fierce. Jiang Chen, I want you dead.

KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK...

"Hello, is this Jiang Chen?"

"Yes, it is."

"Hello, this is your parcel. Please check it."

"Thank you."

Jiang Chen closed the door and opened the parcel. Indeed, it was an admission notice from Shenlong Academy. He looked at the date on it.

He was to report to Shenlong Academy in just two days.

In two days, he would be able to see his sister, Jiang Liu.

First, I need to test my equipment’s abilities in the wild.

Jiang Chen walked out of the room.

He was preparing to enter the Naga Fissure to level up by farming monsters when Wang Gang called.

"Boss, I’ve received Shenlong Academy’s admission notice! I’ve been accepted by Shenlong Academy! I can’t believe I’m going to Shenlong Academy!"

"Congratulations, I received mine too."

"Let’s go celebrate! Call up your lady, and it’s my treat."

"No need. I’m preparing to go test my skills in the wild."

"Boss, you’re always so diligent, thinking of leveling up so quickly. True to being a leveling maniac! Take your cute and strong little brother with you."

"Fine, we’ll meet in Tattens Hills Village."

"Okay, I’ll be right there!"

Jiang Chen hung up the phone. With two days left, it was a good time to train and try to reach Level 21. After two days, he would be able to see his sister, Jiang Liu.

It’s been two years since I last saw her. I wonder how she’s doing. I’m really looking forward to it.

「Tattens Hills Village.」

Wang Gang was already waiting. Seeing Jiang Chen arrive, he immediately approached with a smile. "Boss, where are we going to level up?"

"Garna Rift."

"Level 20 monsters?"

"Obviously. I’m Level 20 now, so naturally, we’re heading to the Naga Fissure. You’re Level 15, a five-level difference, so you can still get experience if you team up with me."

"Heh heh... Boss, I must have been your woman in my last life; otherwise, I wouldn’t have met you in this one."

"Get lost. If you were a woman, you think I’d be into you? Let’s go, stop blabbering."

"Hold on."

Wang Gang took out a card from his pocket. "There are five million in here. You take it first, Boss."

"What do you mean?"

"Don’t get me wrong. This is a token of my dad’s gratitude for you helping me with the college entrance exams and getting me successfully into Dragon God Academy."

"Do we need to talk about this between us?"

"It’s from my dad, not me. You might as well take it. If you don’t, it’ll just end up in my pocket."

Jiang Chen took it, looking rather awkward.

"Boss, don’t feel awkward about it."

"No, I mean... it’s a bit on the small side..."

Wang Gang was dumbfounded.

「Naga Fissure Town.」

Jiang Chen said, "Be careful. We don’t have a Priest with us. If you get hurt, we can only go back to town for treatment."

"Boss, I know my limits. I’ve got Potions with me."

"Good. Let’s go!"

The two left town and headed deep into the forest, searching for a Goblin hideout. Right now, Goblins were the best hunting targets, being just Level 20.

Apart from the Level 20 Goblins, Naga Fissure also contained other Goblins who were Level 25. To reach the grinding spot for these Level 25 Goblins, they had to pass through the forest of the Level 20 Goblins.

"Boss, why not take the main road?"

"Taking the small path is better. The monsters on the main road have been wiped out by others. On the small path, there are plenty of Goblins, even packs of them. You just hide at the side; no need to lift a finger."

Wang Gang, only at Level 15, simply couldn’t handle Level 20 monsters.

As they searched, they found a Goblin settlement.

There were twenty Goblins inside.

Jiang Chen didn’t hesitate to charge in, striking down a Goblin creature with a flash of his sword.

Wang Gang watched his experience points shoot up.

He was thrilled beyond words.

Boss is incredible! Killing one monster with each sword strike. His killing speed is insane, definitely top-tier in the monster-hunting world!

After killing a Goblin, Jiang Chen saw some essence being absorbed by his Bloodthirsty Sword and transformed into a red shield enveloping him.

[Skill: Bloodthirst. When attacking, absorb 100% of the damage dealt to the enemy. This absorbed HP is converted into a personal shield. Then, 100% of this shield’s HP can be converted into the user’s own HP.]

The Goblins had 12,000 HP, so the shield also gained 12,000 HP. If he were injured, he could absorb the shield’s power, instantly restoring his own HP.

Jiang Chen tested it out, letting a Goblin hit him. The Blood Colored Shield instantly dropped by one thousand HP.

It could withstand 12 hits.

Jiang Chen also discovered with surprise that the shield’s effect could stack. Killing one Goblin resulted in 12,000 HP for the shield. For twenty Goblins, that was a shield with 240,000 HP!

These terrifying numbers are simply outrageous! An increase of a hundredfold is indeed monstrous!

[Blood Colored Shield: HP: 240,000]

Now, whether in close combat or at range, I fear nothing. Who could possibly have more HP than me? I could even solo a Level 50 monster!

Jiang Chen said, "Let’s go."

"Boss, you’re too awesome, leveling up at such a terrifying rate!"

"Enough with the flattery. Let’s go kill those other Goblins. The Level 20 Goblins are no longer my concern."

"But those are Level 25 Goblins! They’re truly fearsome."

"That’s why you need to be extra cautious."

The two made their way across mountains and valleys, taking shortcuts toward Goblin Territory.

Just as they left, a figure appeared where they had been, looking at the strewn corpses. This guy is worthy of his first-place rank, truly impressive. To kill him, it looks like we’d need several Archers at least, using long-range attacks to finish him off.

The Thief returned.

Zhuang Xingguo asked, "How did it go?"

"The enemy is strong and capable of long-range attacks. We’ll need at least ten Archers using ranged attacks to take him down. His gear is clearly a set. Although it wasn’t displayed, I’m certain it’s a Silver-grade Suit."

Zhuang Xingguo nodded. "Good. Immediately rally the Archers to surround and kill him."

"There’s another person with Jiang Chen."

"Who?"

"Someone from the Wang Hua Guild, son of Wang Zhan."

"So what? If he dies out there, not even his father or the King of Heaven can do anything about it."

Meng Zhenghao said darkly, "Kill him too."

Jiang Chen continued to hunt Goblins.

Wherever he passed was a trail of slaughter.

[Blood Colored Shield: HP: 600,000]

Jiang Chen looked at the Blood Colored Shield with a smile. At this rate, the Blood Colored Shield could probably reach millions in HP. Who could possibly be my opponent then?

My only regret is that the Blood Colored Shield’s strength isn’t boosted by my gear’s defense; it’s considered to have no defense of its own.