This time in the Light God Domain secret realm, the rewards were exceptionally abundant. Just the fact that everyone got at least one piece of equipment was already worth more than expected.
Of course, Jiang Kai didn't forget about the secret realm treasure chests.
But what disappointed Jiang Kai was that most of the treasure chests contained materials.
Although they were rare and high-quality materials, and even included complete Tier 4 job advancement materials for warriors and soldiers, it was a pity that there was nothing they needed.
"Even a Thunderstrike Wood would've been nice…", Hu Yan said somewhat regretfully, "It's also because we were too greedy. Getting four pieces of equipment is already outrageous. If the treasure chest gave us top-tier stuff too, that would be unfair."
"Forget it, Captain Kai, you better sell it for money," Ruan Yu said.
"Mm, if it weren't for Captain Kai, we wouldn't even have been able to enter the secret realm, let alone get this equipment. The gains from this secret realm, I didn't even dare imagine before," Shen Yi was still focused on looking at his Asura Mirror.
Hu Yan and Ruan Yu hadn't forgotten their original agreement—they never took more than their share of the loot.
Just as Jiang Kai was about to refuse, Hu Yan said, "Captain Kai, don't forget that Black Tortoise is targeting you. You need to start accumulating wealth, or you won't be able to fight them."
That sentence reminded Jiang Kai.
This time, Jiang Kai didn't decline again and put away the treasure chest.
There were still thirteen days until they went to the Lost Lands. Jiang Kai and the others didn't want to return to the safe zone yet, so they planned to lead the team to level up again.
Shen Yi was already max level at Tier 1, and with the Asura Mirror he had obtained, he planned to stay at the waterfall to cultivate and see if he could break through to Tier 3.
Jiang Kai and the others once again came to the green plain.
Hu Yan couldn't wait to test the power of the Wind and Thunder Staff.
To summon heavenly thunder, there needed to be thunder and lightning in the sky, but for Hu Yan, this wasn't difficult at all.
He only needed to cast Rain Prayer first, and the thunder and lightning in the sky would be inexhaustible.
The Thunder Summon triggered heavenly lightning, but during its descent, the energy was severely diminished. According to the description, in the end, it could only deal one ten-thousandth of its original damage.
Originally, everyone thought that even one ten-thousandth of the damage would be enough to instantly kill a powerful unit.
However, the final result was unexpectedly disappointing.
The Thunder Summon didn't manage to kill even a single Water Absorbing Ghost Cow.
Although the Thunder Summon's attack wasn't as expected, Hu Yan discovered another effect of the Thunder Summon.
Paralysis.
After being struck by lightning, though not fatal, it would cause a temporary full-body paralysis and slightly reduce defense.
With this, even if the Thunder Summon couldn't directly kill the enemy, combined with Jiang Kai's high attack power, it could still pose a significant threat to the enemy.
In addition, Hu Yan also developed a casting method for Wind Whisper Spell. He could use wind power to make himself float.
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[Seventeen Days Later]
Ruan Yu and Jiang Kai looked at Hu Yan floating in mid-air, currently casting Rain Prayer.
Amid the raging wind, they saw Hu Yan standing in the air, dark clouds gathered above his head, with flashes of lightning and thunder.
Suddenly, RUMBLE RUMBLE RUMBLE, a loud boom sounded, and a bolt of lightning fell from the sky, striking a Water Absorbing Ghost Cow.
"Captain Kai, still didn't kill it, hurry up!", Hu Yan saw the enraged Ghost Cow charging madly at him and shouted anxiously at Jiang Kai.
Jiang Kai casually threw a Nine Tribulations, piercing the head of the Water Absorbing Ghost Cow and killing it.
"Captain Kai, not gonna lie, Old Hu's skills combined like this, the cool factor is maxed out," Ruan Yu muttered from the side.
"To someone who doesn't know better, it looks like he's cultivating immortality, but in reality, he can't even kill a single thing."
Jiang Kai nodded, "Yeah, in the future if we're in a fight, just let him pose, but absolutely no actual attacks."
"Yeah, not attacking seems even more effective than attacking," Ruan Yu heavily nodded in agreement.
"Right, Captain Kai, after we return from the Lost Lands and grind for another half a month, Old Hu and I will both be maxed out at Tier 2. We both have Tier 3 materials. Have you found your Tier 3 material yet?"
Jiang Kai shook his head, "Who knows where it is."
Last time, his job advancement recipe was found in a BOSS secret treasure. Under normal circumstances, he had no chance of getting another secret treasure.
"Captain Kai, do you want to try looking for a map BOSS's secret treasure?"
"It's not that easy," Jiang Kai shook his head helplessly, "The chance of finding a secret treasure is already very low, and even if you do find it, there's no guarantee you can open it."
"Besides, our main god has their own mission. We don't even have the chance to get close to a map BOSS."
Ruan Yu also sighed, "I really want to see what your Tier 3 job actually looks like…"
Jiang Kai smiled, "The military has invited me several times to join them. If I had high-tier job materials, I would've joined long ago. But because I haven't gotten the materials, I know they won't keep spending time on me forever."
"That guy named Weiss told me, Transcendence is the true beginning, no matter how strong a mortal job is, it's useless."
After a moment of silence, Jiang Kai looked at Hu Yan summoning wind and rain and said quietly, "Maybe this is the fate of a gambler, never knowing what the future holds."
Ruan Yu said, "Captain Kai, that Weiss gives off a pretty mysterious vibe. How about when we get to the Lost Lands, ask him how to open that letter?"
Jiang Kai nodded. He felt the same way.
"Good idea."
"Old Hu, come down. We're heading to the Lost Lands tomorrow. The military will definitely take us there. Let's go back to the safe zone first," Jiang Kai shouted to Hu Yan.
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The day after Fire God Squad returned to the safe zone, Lu Jun personally came to find Jiang Kai and the others who were resting at the camp.
He also brought along Zhuzi and Nuannuan.
The group, under military escort, headed to the portal connecting to Taiping Mountain Path.
Standing in front of the portal, Lu Jun said to Jiang Kai, "Jiang Kai, your brother asked me to pass on a message. If you have time, he hopes you'll go see him. He has something to tell you."
"How's my brother's recovery?"
"Pretty good. He could've been discharged already, but the General said he should stay another month."
"Someone really wants your brother and sister to leave the military hospital quickly," Lu Jun said this with a meaningful tone.
Jiang Kai slightly narrowed his eyes. Clearly, he already knew who wanted his big brother and third sister to leave the military district.
Seeing Jiang Kai's serious expression, Lu Jun smiled faintly, "Don't overthink it. With the General around, even if your brother and sister leave the military district, they won't be in danger."
"But I still have to remind you, the General always told me not to tell you this, but I think it's better you know."
"Black Tortoise Headquarters has been putting pressure on the General, and the pressure on his side is quite heavy. So you have to learn to restrain yourself."
Jiang Kai furrowed his brow and said angrily, "Black Tortoise's putting pressure on Old Wei? If they want to deal with me, come at me directly."
Lu Jun smiled slightly, "If you really end up in danger, do you think the General would just watch and do nothing? If they want to deal with you, they'll definitely settle things with the General first."
"They can move the General?", Jiang Kai found it hard to believe, "Jiangzhong City was defended by the General."
"Higher-ups are already discussing whether to transfer the General from his position," Lu Jun said calmly, "The influence of Black Tortoise Military-Industrial is beyond your imagination."
Jiang Kai clenched his fists and said coldly, "Brother Lu, who in the military is going to connect with me about the gains in the Lost Lands?"
"If there's anything above Transcendence, then it'll definitely be someone from Headquarters."
Jiang Kai snorted coldly, "Fine, don't worry, the General's position won't change."
With that, Jiang Kai led Fire God Squad into the teleportation array.
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