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Zhang Qing, Wang Feng, and Tang Rou were taken aback by Ye Xuan's claim.
"You're here to undertake the task? Are you sure?"
Wang Feng's face was full of disdain: "You seem to be a Dragon Control Master? As a Dragon Control Master who can't form a contract with a dragon, isn't that the most useless hidden profession in this world?"
Regarding this matter.
Zhang Qing's face also showed a hint of mockery.
This is the way of the world.
When Ye Xuan became a hidden profession, they were envious; but when they discovered Ye Xuan's hidden profession was of no use, their attitude changed.
That's just how people are, so realistic!
Tang Rou did not laugh at Ye Xuan.
She wasn't interested in any of this and was now curiously observing her surroundings.
Ye Xuan, however, had heard of Tang Rou.
Supposedly, she wasn't an ordinary person, with a wealthy and well-connected family.
Besides, there was no need for speculation!
Just from looking, the equipment on her was something a regular person couldn't afford.
The staff in her hand was probably a level 10 top-grade weapon!
Just this weapon alone would take an average person hundreds of adventure tasks to afford.
"Miss Tang, don't worry about him. Whatever task you want to do, with the two of us helping, there won't be any problem at all."
Wang Feng had a fawning expression.
It was quite clear...
Wang Feng and Zhang Qing were just a pair of sycophants.
But then...
What did it matter?
Ye Xuan just wanted to mind his own business now.
His system task was to slay the Netherworld Spirit Cat, so he was preparing to take on several tasks related to the Netherworld Spirit Cat in the lobby.
In this way, he could achieve multiple objectives at once.
After taking the tasks, he directly boarded the bus.
However, at this time, he discovered that Tang Rou, Wang Feng, and Zhang Qing were also on the bus, but behind them were three burly men following closely, seemingly with ill intentions.
Ye Xuan didn't pay them much mind.
The light rail swiftly traversed the city and soon arrived at Netherworld Forest.
In the blink of an eye, it was already 5 AM.
The Netherworld Forest, just like its name, was shrouded in darkness, resembling a place from hell.
In the valley, the distant and strange chirping of birds and insects sent shivers down one's spine.
Ye Xuan alighted from the bus and entered the forest directly.
At this time, after Tang Rou and her companions got off, the three men forcibly followed them.
"Don't be afraid, uncles are here to ensure your safety."
The three men's sleazy smiles made Tang Rou feel very uncomfortable.
She had no desire to team up with these three guys.
But Wang Feng and Zhang Qing, being the cowards they were, got intimidated instantly and agreed to it.
With no other choice, they had to enter the forest together.
Ye Xuan saw them from afar in the forest.
To be honest, he really wanted to warn Tang Rou and her companions.
Those three men clearly had ill intentions.
Teaming up with them was extremely dangerous!
Such individuals are usually up to no good, ruthless and capable of anything.
In the forest, in secluded places, ambushing or even killing teammates to rob their equipment and goods happens frequently.
After all, this world is one of profit.
For profit, some people are capable of anything!
The key point is...
Tang Lou, such a beautiful young girl, and a wealthy heiress at that.
In such a dangerous forest, those thugs might become even more treacherous.
Thinking of this, Ye Xuan couldn't help but shake his head.
But then he felt at ease.
Wang Feng and Zhang Qing didn't care about him earlier, so why should he care about these three classmates?
He's not a saint.
Afterward, he no longer thought too much about it, opened the map, and began searching for the location of the Netherworld Spirit Cat, while also planning his route.
In the forest, there are many powerful beasts, most of which he now has to avoid.
Of course, there are also some weaker beasts in this forest.
Such as Wind Chimes, Black Armored Boars, and Sharp-Horned Rabbits...
These beasts are not only weak but also make excellent ingredients, with tender meat.
However, since he had a task at hand, he wouldn't stop for these.
Completing the task was his main objective now.
Finally...
An hour later, he found a valley.
In the dark valley, he finally encountered the Netherworld Spirit Cats.
However, he didn't enter immediately.
Instead, he sought out a high point to observe the valley from above.
Using his identification skill, he examined the monsters within the valley.
[Netherworld Spirit Cat]
[Level: 11]
[Type: Beast]
[Quality: Black Iron]
[Note: A small creature in the Netherworld Forest affected by the shadow aura, proficient in using claws and teeth to rend and bite!]
...
Through identification, the information about the Netherworld Spirit Cats was quickly grasped by Ye Xuan.
Ye Xuan observed carefully again, and within this valley, there were at least fifty to sixty Netherworld Spirit Cats.
With so many beasts, unless one formed a team to enter, going in alone would be akin to throwing one's life away.
Such a task...
Frankly, it wasn't something ordinary students could complete.
Even for teachers at school, this task was quite challenging.
However, this was for ordinary people.
For Ye Xuan, it might be different!
Because he was a hidden profession Dragon Control Master!
He had a skill called Beast Affinity!
This was a super talent.
Although currently, his attributes couldn't tame these Netherworld Spirit Cats, with Beast Affinity, he had a way to handle these creatures.
However...
Even so, he was not complacent at all.
After all, getting caught off guard was something that has had too many examples throughout history.
He didn't want to suffer such a setback.
"Let's test it out first!"
With this thought.
Ye Xuan used a skill on himself.
This was a general skill prior to his career change: Cat's Hand.
[Cat's Hand: F-level skill, allows one to move stealthily like a cat, hiding all sounds when walking, jumping, or climbing for three minutes!]
Currently, skills in the world have evolved into three categories.
One is the talent skill, stemming from one's awakened talent.
The other is the class skill, innate to one's profession upon career change.
And then there is the general skill, which everyone can learn before changing careers.
For instance, identification is a typical general skill!
As is Cat's Hand, it's such a skill too.
But most students didn't take this skill seriously, thinking it was useless.
However, Ye Xuan truly liked this skill, believing there was no harm in learning it.
With the Cat's Hand skill activated, Ye Xuan approached a Netherworld Spirit Cat from behind without making a sound.
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