Chương 29: Fire Energy Hunting Competition

Xiao Yao was quite satisfied with this number. Although he would become a fat sheep in the eyes of others, he was not afraid!

"Gold coins are useless in the academy, but the more fire energy the better, so let's steal some! Hehe..."

At this time, the children had already started forming teams, either two or three, or ten or more, but it was clear that he could only team up with Grape, and no one came to ask him to team up!

"Looks like we're going to become prey! Nobody wants to team up with us!" Xiao Yao shook his head helplessly and said to Grape.

"What do you mean, brother? Look!" Grape pointed ahead, where a graceful girl was slowly walking towards them!

Jiang Qing'er!

"Xiaoyao, can I team up with you? You two are the only two people I know here!" Jiang Qing'er asked timidly.

Although she knew that Xiao Yao always treated her coldly, she had no other choice but to bite the bullet and give it a try.

Jiang Qing'er's arrival naturally made Grape extremely happy. She was about to answer first, but when she turned her head and saw Xiao Yao's gloomy face, she immediately deflated like a punctured balloon and dared not speak.

Xiao Yao frowned: "Now I'm the target of everyone's criticism, teaming up with me isn't a smart idea!"

"I believe you! My cousin once said that there's also a team sent by the academy here, and those people can't stop them!" Jiang Qing'er said firmly.

"Do you know what's going on inside?"

"Yeah! My cousin always talks to me about college!"

"Since that's the case... then let's go together! But let me make this clear beforehand, you two have to listen to me, otherwise don't come with me."

Jiang Qing'er nodded in agreement with Xiao Yao's words.

Xiao Yao led the two to the entrance, feeling somewhat puzzled. He had wanted to ask someone for help, but his condition didn't allow it. People avoided him whenever they saw him, treating him like a plague.

Jiang Qing'er, who was standing nearby, immediately voiced her question: "Isn't this Fire Energy Hunting Competition only for those entering the inner courtyard? Why do we have to participate as soon as we enroll?"

"Inner Courtyard? Oh! I remember now!" Jiang Qing'er frowned slightly and explained, "My cousin said that because the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower has been rebuilt and its area has become larger, it can accommodate more people, so the distinction between the inner and outer courtyards has been abolished, and everyone can enter the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower to cultivate."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yao was immediately delighted: "It seems that Canaan Academy has undergone reforms. Not only have the rules of the Fire Energy Hunting Competition been changed, but students can also directly enter the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower for cultivation upon enrollment. This is quite good news!"

Let's go!

"Let's find a place to settle down first. How much is your Crimson Fire Crystal Card?"

"Fifty!"

Fire Energy Crystal Cards are divided into purple, red, cyan, blue, and black levels, with the highest level being in their team.

Each new student will be allocated fire energy based on their talent, ranging from the lowest level of five days to the highest level of over three hundred.

Soon! Xiao Yao and his two companions disappeared into the dense forest, leaving no trace!

The hunting forest is very large. Xiao Yao and his two companions have been in it for a while now and have only encountered three groups of people. Perhaps out of caution, they have not had any conflicts with them.

"There are still seven days left in the hunt. The best option now is to remain hidden, but some guys won't sit idly by and will take the initiative, like the academy's team..."

"Let's lay low for a while and wait for others to stir things up!"

Having made up his mind, Xiao Yao led the two men to quickly fade from the enemy's sight and quietly hide away.

They then found a relatively secluded hillside to use as a temporary base. The location was high with a good view, and the surrounding bushes provided excellent cover, making it a decent spot.

Xiao Yao was quite satisfied with this place, and then he rested.

"This is a relatively safe location, so let's just wait for the last day."

"We can't make a fire, let's eat some dry rations first. Luckily I have enough to stay here until the hunt is over."

Xiao Yao took out some dry rations and distributed them to them to replenish their energy. They had been running for half a day and were quite tired.

"Do you know the strength of the academy's team?" Xiao Yao asked after eating a few bites of dry rations.

"Hmm... There are ten teams in total, with five people in each team, led by a one-star Dou Shi captain, and the rest of the team members are nine-star Dou Zhe."

"But the most powerful is the Black and White Duo, which is entirely composed of Battle Masters!" Jiang Qing'er replied.

Xiao Yao was also surprised by the academy's team composition: "Battle Masters! If we encountered these guys alone, we'd have no choice but to surrender. They're really treating freshmen like food!"

"Based on the current situation, it is estimated that about 60 to 70 new students enter the hunting grounds each day, with a total number roughly estimated at around 500!"

"Let's rest here tonight!"

After giving some instructions, Xiao Yao got up and set up some traps not far away.

He only went to rest after he finished doing all that.

The first day passed peacefully, and for the next few days they did not move. Xiao Yao was happy with this outcome and began to cultivate his fighting skills.

But the situation quietly changed on the third day after they arrived.

"Brother, look! Someone's coming this way!" Grape, who was in charge of guarding the area, called out to warn him!

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yao immediately stopped cultivating, leaped to the treetop, and looked in the direction the grape was pointing.

A team of ten freshmen is rapidly advancing towards them!

"Looks like this place isn't safe anymore. This is the fifth group of people to appear in the vicinity today!"

"Qing'er! Climb the tree! Hide your body!" Xiao Yao remained calm and guided Jiang Qing'er to hide!

"Ten people, at least fifty or sixty fire-elemental beings. Since they've been delivered right to our doorstep, how can we not take advantage of them..." Xiao Yao was already planning how to devour this lucrative opportunity.

Xiao Yao used the "Treading Snow Without Leaving a Trace" technique to completely eliminate his aura. After several days of training, he had fully mastered this move.

As for Grape, Xiao Yao was not worried at all because he possessed a secret technique that even a Dou Huang powerhouse could not detect.

Jiang Qing'er's talent was also considerable, and she hid it very well; it was impossible to discover her without a careful search.

They didn't have to wait long before the ten people arrived and stopped where they had just been resting.

"Boss, there seem to be signs that someone has been here!"

"Hmm! If we were able to discover this hidden place, others could too."

"Besides, with so many queues passing through here every day, it's not easy to find a secluded spot."

"We'll take turns on guard duty and stay here for now. In three more days, we can head for the final checkpoint!"

"yes!"

One of the older boys listened to their conversation and began to give orders to his men.

"Boss, have something to eat first. You're our backbone, you can't get tired!" The young boss had barely sat down when someone immediately started flattering him.

"Heh! You're quite the smooth talker, kid. Don't worry, as long as you listen to me, you'll all be able to preserve your fire power in the end!"

"That's for sure. We've snatched quite a few these past few days. With Boss's five-star Dou Zhe strength, it's effortless for us."

"Yeah, with your strength, you definitely deserve to be on the freshman list. We'll still have to rely on you when we get to the academy. I heard there's a Panmen in the academy, let's form a Tianmen."

"Tianmen? Hahaha, not bad, not bad. With my S-rank talent, setting up a gang is a piece of cake. Don't worry, I'll protect you from now on, and I won't mistreat you!"

"However, we'd better recruit some more people!"

Listening to his subordinates' compliments, the young leader even touched the fuzz that had just grown on his lip, putting on a mature air.