Chapter 23 First Hunt

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Chapter 23: Chapter 23 First HuntThe distant howling of wolves echoed, giving a jolt of alertness to the members of the Ninth Squad. Radiation Wolves, they were the most frequently encountered Radiation Beasts near the Sanctuary. Compared to other Radiation Beasts, these Radiation Wolves, not even meeting the star standard, were not only low in intelligence but also inferior to common wild animals. Even their strength was not vastly different from that of ordinary wild wolves. Typically, residents of Ruins Star could easily deal with them. However, Radiation Wolves were pack animals; once they acted in clusters, the situation was different. Moreover, when large numbers of Radiation Wolves gathered, true star-level Radiation Wolf Kings could emerge from battles and infighting. "Near the Sanctuary, there have even been appearances of wolf packs led by two-star, even three-star level Radiation Wolf Kings!" "Therefore, when encountering a pack of Radiation Wolves, one mustn't be careless. The reconnaissance team members must first scout out the size of the Radiation Wolf pack before deciding whether to fight or retreat!" Yang Lie quietly explained to Su Yu. Though Su Yu had already heard these facts from Li Mao, he still listened patiently to Yang Lie's explanation. This was because, as Yang Lie was explaining, Su Yu's experience bar for Reconnaissance Technique on his Profession Panel was also steadily rising. It stopped rising only when Yang Lie finished his explanation. As Yang Lie prepared to move forward to demonstrate a reconnaissance maneuver for Su Yu, Su Yu was already in motion. He quickly stepped forward, closed his eyes, tilted his head as if listening, but in fact, quietly activated his core ability as a Gunsmith. "Perception of Killing Intent!" With the support of his lv5 Perception of Killing Intent, within moments, Su Yu detected the scale of the Radiation Wolf pack. "The total number is approximately between twenty-three and twenty-six, as for the Wolf King, its strength should be around one star, making it a small-scale Radiation Wolf pack!" Listening to Su Yu's intelligence. Yang Lie was taken aback, unable to help but whisper, "Are you sure?" Su Yu nodded solemnly. "Good!" Searᴄh the nôvelFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There was a gleam of delight in Yang Lie's eyes. Sound location was the most important ability for the reconnaissance position. Previously, Li Mao had used this ability to help the Ninth Squad avoid several deadly traps set by the Night Slayer Team in their last hunt. After Li Mao was injured, The Ninth Squad's safety in the wilderness significantly decreased. But now, with Su Yu exhibiting this skill, how could Yang Lie and others not be elated? However, since this intelligence had not yet been verified, they dared not be too excited. Immediately, under Yang Lie's lead, several combatants adjusted their direction based on Su Yu's analysis to sidestep the wolf pack's route. Although the wolf pack had sensed Su Yu and his group, They had only caught their scent but not pinpointed their location, giving Yang Lie and his team the chance to approach the pack closely! "Now's the moment!" Circumventing a small dune, Yang Lie focused intently. Seeing that the wolf pack was indeed as Su Yu had described, a small group of just over twenty, he was reassured. The joy in Yang Lie's eyes was now unconcealed, and with a shout, "Bang!" He first raised his shotgun and fired at the wolf pack. Behind him, the other members of the Ninth Squad, each wielding their weapons, charged forward. Ammunition is a relatively precious resource for these adventuring hunters. It is reserved for dealing with larger and more valuable Radiation Beasts, capable of easily taking down one- or two-star level Radiation Beasts. For these Radiation Wolves, the hunters, including Yang Lie, were more used to close combat. Yang Lie only fired a shot in the beginning to intimidate the pack and then charged in with his Chain Saw, roaring. Unlike the other members, Yang Lie's target was much clearer. From the start, he had already locked onto his target—the Radiation Wolf King hiding within the pack, ready to retreat upon realizing the Ninth Squad's successful ambush! Despite being only around one star, This Radiation Wolf King had crossed into the Transcendent, wielding Spiritual Energy, with intelligence far surpassing its kin, and although Radiation Wolves were dumb, they bore grudges. If this beast escaped, the Ninth Squad's subsequent hunts would be troublesome! Yang Lie's thoughts flashed, and his gaze locked firmly on the Radiation Wolf King. With a roar and the Chain Saw, he hacked the blocking Radiation Wolf in front of him, spraying blood everywhere. The pungent smell of blood stirred the viciousness of surrounding Radiation Wolves, but upon seeing Yang Lie half-bathed in blood, gripping the Chain Saw like a god of death, they whimpered and scattered, turning to attack other members of the Ninth Squad. Clearing the way, making room for Yang Lie. Yang Lie coldly laughed, unsurprised by this outcome, growling as he dragged the saw and charged at the Radiation Wolf King. However, before he could swing his weapon, "Bang!" A gunshot rang out from afar, causing Yang Lie's step to instinctively pause! "Su Young Brother is still too young, this Wolf King isn't something a sniper rifle can easily hit..." Yang Lie did not turn back but had guessed there was no one else but Su Yu, the sniper left behind to shoot, hence he inwardly shook his head, thinking Su Yu was overconfident. To him, Su Yu should first try taking down some ordinary Radiation Wolves, gaining experience before aiming at the Wolf King... "Awoo...!" Before Yang Lie's thought was complete, a mournful howl interrupted his reflection, causing him to instinctively look up and his eyes widened! In his sight, the Radiation Wolf King's head was struck right between the eyes by Su Yu's bullet, its entire head pierced through, blood spraying! "Thud!" Accompanied by a dull sound, The nearly two-meter-long Radiation Wolf King fell heavily to the ground, catching the attention of surrounding Radiation Wolves. Upon seeing their king lying in a pool of blood, The previously ferocious Radiation Wolves suddenly tucked their tails, whimpering as they fled into the distance, panic-stricken. [You have successfully killed the Radiation Wolf King (one star, beginner)!] [Congratulations, you have gained 500 Professional Experience Points (Gunsmith lv5)!] [Congratulations, you have gained 200 Skill Experience Points (Basic Sniper Skills lv3)] [Congratulations, you have gained 300 Skill Experience Points (Basic Gun Mastery lv6)] [Congratulations, you have gained...] Viewing the string of experience point notifications on his Profession Panel, Joy appeared in Su Yu's eyes as well. Even though he had anticipated that, as a combat-oriented profession like Gunsmith, engaging in combat should bring in more Professional Experience, Shooting down a Radiation Wolf King and receiving over a thousand experience points in total, considering both profession and skills, was a delightful surprise to Su Yu. However, he quickly calmed down, raised his firearm again, and with the sniper scope aimed, targeting the fleeing Radiation Wolves! Having tasted success, the fleeing Radiation Wolves were no longer just trophies or Sanctuary contribution points to Su Yu. They were also his quickest path to becoming stronger, each providing hundreds of experience points! "Bang!" "Bang bang!"

Chapter 23 First Hunt

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