Beneath that expanse, in the dilapidated county seat, a silhouette darted forward like a black lightning bolt. Sometimes hugging the street, sometimes leaping across residential complexes... In mere moments, the figure reached the six-story building where the Fire Hammer Squad members were situated.

"Luo Feng is here."

"Hm, seems uninjured."

The Fire Hammer Squad members watched Luo Feng enter the building’s stairwell through binoculars. A moment later, Luo Feng appeared on the rooftop.

"Captain, Brother Chen." Luo Feng called out with a smile.

"Uninjured, good. How was it? Did you manage to hunt down that Silver Moon Fierce Wolf?" Captain Gao Feng, usually steady, couldn't help but bombard him with questions. Chen Gu, the Wei brothers, and even Zhang Ke, who was lying on the ground, all watched Luo Feng with eager anticipation. Chen Gu exclaimed with pleasant surprise, "Luo Feng's backpack looks considerably bulkier."

Luo Feng laughed heartily, "Brother Chen, your eyes are incredibly sharp. Yes, I was lucky enough to kill that Silver Moon Fierce Wolf just now! I’ve already dissected it; all the usable parts are packed away."

"You actually killed it?" The members of the Fire Hammer Squad stared, their eyes wide with shock.

The Silver Moon Fierce Wolf!

The royal lineage among wolves! Wolf-type monsters were rare enough, let alone this royal 'Silver Moon Fierce Wolf.'

"This time, I relied purely on luck," Luo Feng admitted with a sigh. "That Silver Moon Fierce Wolf's movement speed must have reached Mach speed! Its attack power was ridiculously high, and its fur was terrifyingly tough. If it hadn't been already severely wounded with a large gash in its abdomen when I found it, killing it would have been extremely difficult!"

"Movement speed reaching Mach speed?" Chen Gu’s eyes widened.

"That’s insane. Worthy of a wolf royal, comparable to a low-tier Lord-level beast," Wei Tie gasped out loud.

"Not good." Gao Feng’s expression changed drastically.

Luo Feng was startled by the captain's tone.

"Captain, what's wrong? What happened?" Luo Feng immediately asked.

"Since the Silver Moon Fierce Wolf was heavily wounded, it must have fought with human martial artists beforehand," Gao Feng said anxiously. "That squad fighting it might have left a tracking signal on its fur. If that team tracks it down and finds us, we'll be in serious trouble!"

Chen Gu was also alarmed by this: "Right, a martial artist squad capable of heavily wounding a Silver Moon Fierce Wolf is not one we can afford to cross. There might have been a War God level martial artist involved!"

Hearing this, Luo Feng finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Captain, don't worry. Although I lack extensive experience, I researched a lot of relevant information before my first foray into the wilderness, covering the basic common knowledge I needed to know. After killing the wolf, I checked it over, and sure enough, there was a signal left on its hide, but I made sure to cut off that specific tuft of fur," Luo Feng explained.

Only then did Gao Feng and Chen Gu relax. Their biggest fear was the rookie Luo Feng's inexperience; snatching a monster already near death was dangerous if the original hunters caught up.

"Zhang Ke is severely injured, and our squad can't linger in the wilderness. Everyone rest well here. We'll set off back to the supply base as soon as the sky begins to lighten tomorrow morning," Gao Feng instructed.

"Yes, Captain."

The group replied with smiles.

The next morning, as dawn barely touched the horizon, the Fire Hammer Squad quietly left County Seat 0201, proceeding along the dilapidated highway toward the supply base.

...

Military Zone, Supply Base.

"Brother Hei."

Zhang Zehu was in a corner of the supply base, smoking and chatting with a bearded man. "Have you seen anyone from the Fire Hammer Squad return lately? Damn it, that bastard Luo Feng from the Fire Hammer Squad cost me a hundred million. If I don't get some revenge on him, I won't be able to swallow this insult."

"Not yet. The entry logs show no record of the Fire Hammer Squad returning," the bearded man said with a casual smile. "Huzi, if that Luo Feng has offended you, you should teach him a lesson out in the wilderness. Fighting is strictly forbidden in the supply base."

"Of course I know that; I’m not looking to get killed," Zhang Zehu laughed.

The Base City and the Military Zone both had governmental military backing. No matter how deep the hatred between martial artists, they dared not fight within the military zone; the consequences would be disastrous. The supply base was merely a partitioned area within the military zone, with safety and other matters overseen by the military.

"Brother Hei, if Luo Feng returns, give me a heads-up," Zhang Zehu said with a smile.

"Deal, small matter." The bearded man nodded readily.

Zhang Zehu tossed his cigarette butt onto the ground, stomped it out, and laughed, "Then I'll be heading off, brother. Catch you later." With that, Zhang Zehu moved through the supply base, which, while called a base, had an atmosphere somewhat resembling a residential complex. Soon, he met up with two other team members beneath a large tree near the main gate.

"How is it, Huzi?" the one-eyed middle-aged man asked quietly.

"Haven't returned, not a word." Zhang Zehu offered a slight smile.

The burly, bald man next to him chuckled darkly, "None of them are back yet. In my opinion, they probably all perished among the beast hordes. It's better if the Fire Hammer Squad is wiped out; fewer problems for us." The Tiger Fang Squad wasn't afraid of the Fire Hammer Squad, but if any members survived, it would still be a slight nuisance.

"Fire Hammer Squad, hmph. They can blame Luo Feng for this," Zhang Zehu sneered coldly. "Daring to make me spend money. By the way, did you find out who stole our kill?"

"No," the one-eyed man frowned and shook his head. "Not a single clue. The Captain is inside right now smashing liquor bottles in anger."

"In my view, since we failed to chase them down on our way back, hoping to find out who stole our kill now is pointless," the muscular bald man shook his head. Suddenly, his expression shifted, and he stared intensely at the supply base entrance in the distance. The other two turned to look, and their faces also changed drastically!

There stood Gao Feng, Chen Gu, Wei Qiang, Wei Tie, Luo Feng, and even Zhang Ke, all gathered at the base entrance.

"A9, Old Gao, looks like you ran into some trouble this time?" the gate guard noted, seeing Zhang Ke’s severed arm bandaged up.

"Damn it, don't even mention it. The monsters didn't hurt us, but those sons of bitches from the Tiger Fang Squad played a dirty trick on us!" Gao Feng cursed vehemently.

"Captain, the Tiger Fang Squad is over there!" Chen Gu suddenly roared.

Instantly, everyone in the Fire Hammer Squad turned, spotting the three figures lurking in the shade of a large tree nearby. Upon seeing them, all members of the Fire Hammer Squad were filled with rage. Zhang Ke, pale-faced and only carrying a backpack, roared even louder: "Stop right there!"

Zhang Zehu and the other two had already felt a jolt in their hearts the moment they saw the six members of the Fire Hammer Squad, and they immediately tried to turn and flee. They were in the wrong here! But Chen Gu spotted them instantly.

"Trying to run?" Gao Feng roared.

All six members of the Fire Hammer Squad charged forward. This shout immediately drew the attention of many martial artists within the supply base. At this point, Zhang Zehu and the other two hesitated to flee further; running away outright would be an admission of guilt! Although they had acted, they absolutely could not admit it!

"Gao Feng, what are you shouting about?" the one-eyed middle-aged man turned and shouted back angrily. "What place is this? This is the military zone, the martial artist supply base—not the place for you to run wild!"

"If you're going to run wild, look at where you are," the bald man sneered coldly. No matter what, they couldn't lose the initial momentum.

"You're still acting arrogant," Gao Feng brought up both hands, grabbing a heavy hammer from behind each shoulder. His eyes red, he swung the twin hammers and charged forward fiercely. "You asked for a beating!"

The one-eyed middle-aged man and Zhang Zehu all changed expression. They lacked confidence, given they were in the wrong.

"Beep!" "Beep!" "Beep!" A piercing siren blared. A twelve-man detachment clad in combat gear rushed over swiftly from nearby. The squad leader at the front roared, "Drop your weapons! Fighting is prohibited in the supply base; otherwise, our Guard Squad has the authority to eliminate you."

— Chapter One complete! Today is Qixi Festival~~ What a fine day~~ .