Chapter 83

### Room 16

"Kōshi."

"Flea."

"And this one, you should recognize, right?"

Yuemeng introduced them one by one.

Lin Feng greeted each of them. Kōshi was a young man with an odd pompadour, grinning widely, clearly an outgoing and enthusiastic person; Flea was a slender young man, slightly shorter, with a gaze that was somewhat skeptical, but not without reason.

And the one in the middle...

"Dean Shi," Lin Feng said in surprise.

The middle-aged man with slightly graying temples and a commanding presence was none other than Dean Shi Shi of the Jiaoyang District Junior Genetic Academy.

He was the captain that Mentor Yue had mentioned?

It was quite unexpected.

"Welcome to the Ice Lion Adventure Team, Lin Feng. I'm the captain, Shi Shi, and everyone calls me Lion King." Shi Shi extended his thick hand and smiled.

"Hello, Dean!" Lin Feng seemed a bit nervous.

The man before him was a legend in Jiaoyang District!

"Dean?" Shi Shi was taken aback and glanced at Yuemeng.

"Lion King, don't you recognize him?" Yuemeng smiled casually, and Lin Feng felt a sense of helplessness. Clearly, Mentor Yue had not told the dean about his identity. Kōshi couldn't help but become curious, "Should the boss know him?"

"Of course," Yuemeng smiled meaningfully. "Lin Feng just graduated from the Jiaoyang District Junior Genetic Academy this year."

What!?

Not only were Kōshi and Flea surprised, but Shi Shi was also taken aback, suddenly bursting into laughter.

This... was his student?

"Ha-ha, that's really interesting!" Kōshi laughed heartily. "I haven't seen the boss flustered in a long time. I didn't expect the new recruit to be a student."

"Lemon, is he a genetic warrior?" Flea frowned.

"No, an ancient martial artist," Yuemeng replied.

This question made Shi Shi even more puzzled.

The Jiaoyang District Junior Genetic Academy never admitted ancient martial artists.

"It's a long story," Lin Feng smiled faintly. "I am indeed an ancient martial artist. Please take care of me in the future."

"Alright, no matter what, it's always good to have someone who surpasses their teacher," Shi Shi smiled contentedly. "Lemon told me you defeated the Crown Elite Academy's Huang Shang?"

"Luck," Lin Feng humbly replied.

"Hmm." Shi Shi nodded. "Our destination is the Wildlands. Without sufficient strength, going there is a death sentence, especially... since you and Lemon are close-combat fighters who will face elemental beasts head-on."

"I understand," Lin Feng said.

An adventure team is like a machine, requiring various parts to work together.

It needs a hunter skilled in reconnaissance, a sniper or a long-range attacker with the strongest firepower, a defensive tank, and ideally, a genetic warrior skilled in control. Of course, close-combat fighters are also essential.

Because in the Wildlands, they would not face just one or two elemental beasts.

But hundreds, even thousands.

"Don't get arrogant just because you defeated Huang Shang. There are many who can do that here," Flea said solemnly. "Academy-trained genetic warriors lack practical combat experience, unlike those who have been wandering the Wildlands for years."

"In the Wildlands, a moment's carelessness... could mean death."

"And the danger doesn't just come from elemental beasts."

Flea's gaze was deep.

"Thank you for the warning, senior," Lin Feng nodded.

"Alright, don't worry, I'll protect you!" Kōshi patted Lin Feng's shoulder and laughed. "Don't mind this guy, he always exaggerates."

"Flea is right," Shi Shi looked at Lin Feng, his graying temples reflecting a mix of strength and sorrow. "Often, danger comes unexpectedly, and even I... might not be able to avoid it." Kōshi and Flea exchanged glances and said nothing more.

The atmosphere became somewhat tense.

"It seems there's a story behind this," Lin Feng thought to himself.

It was clear that Dean Shi, Kōshi, and Flea had a closer relationship, while Mentor Yuemeng was somewhat distant from them. Without himself and Mentor Yuemeng, and with the absent deputy captain Ice Rose, the Ice Lion Adventure Team had only four members, which was clearly unusual.

"It seems some team members have died in the trials," Lin Feng quickly concluded.

The Wasteland World was already quite dangerous, let alone the Wildlands, filled with unknown and terrifying dangers. The challenge was like dancing on the edge of a blade, accompanied by numerous dangers.

But this was the path of true strength.

At that moment—

"Whoosh!" The door was pushed open, and the cold atmosphere dissipated instantly.

Lin Feng's gaze fell on a woman in a red elemental battle suit, with phoenix eyes and an oval face, carrying a transparent ice bow taller than herself and a bright red quiver at her waist. Her presence, while easing the tension, brought a sense of unusual coldness.

Ice Rose!

Lin Feng's heart stirred.

However, the next moment, a purple figure flashed into the room, a face as delicate as jade, with a fairy-like smile. It was none other than...

"Ling'er?" Yuemeng exclaimed in surprise.

"Pervert!" Xia Ling's sweet smile turned to shock upon seeing Lin Feng.

Whoosh! Lin Feng's spine tingled.

It was the cold gaze of the red-suited woman, Ice Rose, that followed Xia Ling's shout.

"What's going on, Ice Rose?" Shi Shi asked, puzzled. "Who is this girl?"

"Xia Ling, Dean Xia's granddaughter," Ice Rose's gaze fell on Xia Ling, and she rarely showed a tender expression. "She's been pestering me, so I had no choice but to bring her along."

Yuemeng's expression changed.

Lin Feng also felt a sense of foreboding.

Could it be...

"Uncle Lion King," Xia Ling came to Shi Shi's side and pleaded, "Grandpa said you would take care of me, right?"

Shi Shi smiled bitterly.

"Ling'er, no, your strength isn't enough to enter the Wildlands!" Yuemeng frowned.

"But he can go!" Xia Ling pointed at Lin Feng.

Oh!

Lin Feng felt a headache coming on.

"Lin Feng's strength is evident; he... is even stronger than me!" Yuemeng said seriously. "But you are only a junior genetic warrior."

Xia Ling turned to Ice Rose with a pitiful look.

"Bring her along," Ice Rose said. "She'll be safe with me, and besides, Ling'er has already mastered the special ability 'Niobium Power.' In terms of survival and escape, she's second to none, and no one here can claim to be first."

"Survival and escape... skills?" Kōshi laughed in a somewhat ridiculous manner.

"Ice Sister!" Xia Ling's face turned red, and she pouted.

...

In the team, strength equaled speaking power.

With the strongest, Shi Shi and Ice Rose, agreeing, Xia Ling was smoothly admitted, and Lin Feng felt a heavy pressure.

Fortunately, after he saved her during the school selection competition, Xia Ling's attitude toward him had changed significantly. While they weren't exactly friendly, at least... she wouldn't shout to fight or kill him anymore.

That was enough.

Thus, the new Ice Lion Adventure Team, with seven members, was officially formed.

Flea, Hunter, Senior Ancient Martial General.

Kōshi, Electromagnetic Cannon Operator, Junior Genetic Warrior.

Captain Shi Shi, the strongest tank, Intermediate Defensive Genetic Warrior.

Deputy Captain Ice Rose, the strongest sniper and controller, Intermediate Ancient Martial Master, and the only eight-star adventurer.

Yuemeng, Close-Combat Attacker, Senior Genetic Warrior.

Lin Feng, Close-Combat Attacker, Junior Genetic Warrior.

Xia Ling...

"Alright, from now on, we are a team, looking out for each other and sharing hardships together," Shi Shi's sharp gaze swept over everyone. "The Ice Lion Adventure Team has no cowards or deserters. In the Wildlands, we must absolutely trust our companions. If we leave as seven, we return as seven!"

The team members were filled with fighting spirit, forming a circle and placing their hands together in the adventurer's vow.

"Next, I will announce our destination—" Shi Shi's eyes shone brightly as he spread out a large map.

"Qinling!"

...

(Strong push begins, Xiao Xiao is already in battle mode. During the strong push, there will be two updates daily, and after going live, there will be a big burst until the end of the month. Regardless of whether I can make it into the top ten of the new book monthly votes, I will fight to the end. Although I am a little pig, I am absolutely not afraid! Roar~)

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