C6 Opponent Quick Passing Group

In the car, Ye Hua looked at Yang Wei, still shaken.

"They... They were driven off by you?"

"Yeah, how about that? I did pretty well, right?"

Relieved, Ye Hua realized she hadn't misjudged him. If Yang Wei had managed to fend off a killer yesterday, surely he could handle these thugs today.

With a smile, she asked, "So why did that fat assassin have you rolling on the ground earlier?"

Scratching his head, Yang Wei chuckled. "I was just pretending at first, haha."

Yang Wei kept to himself the fact that he had a secret advantage; he had struggled before because his abilities were not yet fully developed.

Ye Hua chuckled at his response, choosing not to press further.

The atmosphere in the confined space grew slightly awkward until Yang Wei broke the silence.

"Director Ye, who were those people from yesterday and today? What kind of grudge do they have against you to send people after you repeatedly?"

Ye Hua shook her head and replied slowly, "I'm not sure."

Yang Wei gave a wry smile and probed further. "Have you crossed anyone recently?"

"Who might I have offended? Let me think..."

After a moment, Ye Hua exclaimed, "Quick Passing Group! Lee Da! Our longstanding rival, Quick Arriving, and we had a serious disagreement a few days ago. I've heard that Quick Passing Group has a powerful backer. It must be them."

Yang Wei was familiar with the Quick Passing Group, another giant in the food delivery industry. But with Quick Arriving and Quick Passing operating in the north and south respectively, he wondered what had sparked their conflict.

It had to be a matter of competing interests; otherwise, Quick Passing Group wouldn't repeatedly send hitmen after Ye Hua.

Deciding not to dwell on it, Yang Wei knew that he would face whatever challenges came his way. He reassured Ye Hua with a confident pat on his chest.

"As long as I'm around, they won't stand a chance."

At his words, Ye Hua's face lit up with a mischievous grin, teasing in response.

"Great Hero Yang, I'm going to have to count on you."

"Uh..."

Seeing Yang Wei's face turn beet red, Ye Hua couldn't help but laugh again.

"Hahaha, you're so adorable. Okay, I'll stop teasing you now. Let me take you home."

Yang Wei replied, a bit sheepishly,

"There's no need, Director Ye. I can get home on my own."

"That's not acceptable. You made a promise to protect me. What if they come back to ambush me after you've gone?"

'Darn, I've been roped into this. I should have kept out of it. Why did I foolishly assure Director Ye I'd be fine for the next couple of days?'

Back at his rental, Yang Wei grabbed a Coke from the fridge and slumped onto the couch.

With a mere thought, the familiar Light Screen materialized before him.

Host's name: Yang Wei

Level: Level 2 (80/200)

Late stage of body transformation...

Yang Wei spoke to himself while looking at the Light Screen.

"Those six Armor Piercing Beasts boosted my Experience Value significantly. Each one I take down adds 30 points to my Experience Value."

"By my calculations, I need another 120 Experience Value points, which means I have to defeat four more Armor Piercing Beasts to level up."

"In the coming days, the Quick Passing Group will likely send even stronger assassins, so I need to level up quickly. I can't just stick to the mandatory daily tasks."

In another moment of focus, Yang Wei experienced a dizzying spin, and the scenery shifted back to the Cultivation World.

Everything was as familiar as ever, unchanged.

Yang Wei stretched out his limbs, and the fatigue vanished in an instant, leaving him feeling much more alert.

"It looks like this world is not only good for leveling up by fighting monsters but also for refreshing myself. Since time stands still here while I'm in this world, I can always pop in to rejuvenate before continuing the grind."

Pleased with his realization, Yang Wei couldn't help but feel a surge of self-congratulation.

"I am truly a genius."

After a few moments of self-mockery, Yang Wei picked up the Black Bone Sword and set off on his monster-hunting adventure.

Yang Wei thrust the Black Bone Sword into the sand with force. As anticipated, a sound echoed from beneath the sand—his method had proven effective.

He quickly retrieved the Black Bone Sword and dashed toward stable ground.

In an instant, dozens of Armor Piercing Beasts emerged from the sand. Spotting Yang Wei, they charged at him en masse.

"I'm not particularly scared of these slow-moving creatures, but a whole group of them is a different story... No matter, let's get to work!"

Gripping the Black Bone Sword tightly, Yang Wei swiftly attacked the leading beasts.

"The nail that sticks out gets hammered down!"

With one swift strike, three Armor Piercing Beasts toppled over, transforming into orbs of green light that absorbed into Yang Wei's body.

Host's name: Yang Wei

Level: 2 (170/200)

Late Body Refining stage

...

"Excellent, just three kills and I'm close to leveling up."

Excitement surged within Yang Wei.

He lifted his sword!

He slashed!

He delivered a horizontal cut!

After dispatching several Armor Piercing Beasts, Yang Wei quickly backed away, evading their sluggish assault before lifting his sword for another strike.

This pattern repeated dozens of times until every Armor Piercing Beast lay defeated, their essence coalescing into green light that flowed into Yang Wei.

With a mere thought, the Light Screen appeared once more.

Host's name: Yang Wei

Level: 6 (680/1000)

Fourth Body Refining stage

...

After reviewing his attributes, Yang Wei felt invigorated, his body brimming with potent energy.

"It's true, the earlier I level up, the stronger I become..."

Before he could finish his thought, Yang Wei collapsed to the ground, agony coursing through him as if his heart were engulfed in flames, forcing his hands deep into the sand.

Enduring the excruciating pain, Yang Wei managed to speak.

"System... What's happening? Why... Why does it hurt so much?"

Immediately after his plea, the system's voice echoed in his mind.

"Host, you must realize that with great power comes great sacrifice. But consider yourself fortunate; you won't die from this. Just bear it a little longer, and it will pass."

Using his willpower, Yang Wei attempted to return to the Real World, believing that the distinct sensory experiences between the two realms would allow his pain to dissipate instantly.

With a single thought, Yang Wei opened his eyes only to realize he was still sprawled across the desert, his body searing with intense pain.

"What's happening? Why can't I return to the Real World?"

The system's voice echoed in his mind once again.

"I neglected to inform you, host, that world-switching is impossible during a backlash from power. Therefore, I hope you take this lesson to heart: upgrade gradually, for haste does not bring success when eating hot tofu."

As the system's voice faded away, it left no trace behind.

"What a rip-off!"