My Job Is Quite Unique Chapter 23

The transport vehicle was already prepared outside the academy, glowing with an azure light and hovering fifty centimeters above the ground.

The massive metal carriage was filled with the smell of rust, and everyone took their seats.

Boom!

Gasps echoed, accompanied by a feeling of weightlessness, as they took off and merged into the three-dimensional air route above.

“Three things…” Hu Xiang walked back and forth inside the carriage, attracting everyone’s attention, his slightly hoarse voice carrying an absolute sense of killing intent:

“First, absolutely obey orders. Outside the city is not the academy, nor is it your home. I have the right to kill anyone who violates orders.”

“Second, only unity can ensure survival. Never act alone!”

“Third, accidents can happen at any time. Never try to be a hero!”

Su Chen noticed that as soon as these words were spoken, many people’s faces turned pale with fear.

These were also the words written in the precautions given to them, even highlighted in red.

He emphasized again, “Outside the city is not like inside. Even a single flower might contain deadly danger. Any anomaly must be reported. If your actions lead to the death of others, your family will be held responsible for compensation.”

These words, imbued with the mention of death and strong implications, had several people trembling. Hu Xiang shook his head discreetly, thinking that these fellows were truly too pampered.

His gaze subtly swept over Su Chen, but he found the young man’s expression unreadable, with no ripple of emotion in his eyes.

Indeed, a vagrant. These words wouldn’t scare him.

Hu Xiang had no prejudice against vagrants; in fact, he believed such unique experiences could be beneficial.

“Too bad he offended someone he shouldn’t have,” he thought, shaking his head.

Hu Xiang was a man of few words. After his warning, he fell silent.

The atmosphere was quiet, and no one spoke for a while.

Zhou Zong and others had already formed a small circle, including Shen Ying’er, the girl with the “endowed” chest, and a few other individuals who also seemed not to be simple. At least, Hu Xiang’s words hadn’t intimidated them.

Due to the seating arrangement, Bai Fengxi was either included or “detached,” it was hard to tell.

“…Zhang Yunqing will be organizing a Southwind Academy alumni gathering soon. I hear it might be related to Yingfeng…” Zhou Zong suddenly brought up a matter.

Although far apart, Su Chen’s senses were extremely keen, and he heard it clearly.

The people around him looked eager, and Shen Ying’er pressed close, frequently hinting that she hoped he could make introductions. Zhou Zong, however, merely skirted the issue with evasive answers.

Not long after, the transport vehicle stopped. As Su Chen stepped out, what greeted his eyes was a massive city wall.

It was over ten meters high, made of a black crystal, faintly shimmering with white light, extending left and right almost to the horizon.

This was the Morning Star Stone, Su Chen observed.

Hu Xiang was communicating with an officer at the city gate. Naturally, he wouldn’t open the main gate for them, leading them to a small side entrance.

Even this “small” gate was three or four meters tall.

“Get ready!” Hu Xiang shouted loudly. With a click, the small gate gradually opened, and a sudden chill permeated the air.

Everyone’s hearts tightened, and they couldn’t help but peek at the outside world through the gap in the door, Su Chen included.

It was daytime now, the “Day Mist” stage, and the overall color was still a hazy gray.

Desolate, withered, decayed.

Su Chen instinctively thought of these words, yet visibility wasn’t too low; he could see quite far.

“Go!” Hu Xiang shouted, leading the way. Everyone followed closely, filing out.

Boom!

A huge jolt came from behind, and everyone’s hearts leaped. The city gate had closed.

“Mommy…” Someone’s voice trembled. In the boundless mist, their fear seemed to be infinitely magnified. “Turn back every 10 to 15 steps. Report if anyone is missing or if you notice anything unusual.” Hu Xiang gave the first command.

Bai Fengxi suddenly retreated to Su Chen’s side, turning her head and whispering, “Zhou Zong shouldn’t be in this team. The incoming people are likely hostile. Be careful.”

Su Chen looked up at Bai Fengxi’s delicate profile. His spirit was very active, and he felt a strange sensation, somehow.

It wasn’t affection, but a kind of…

“It’s the feeling of a professional,” Su Chen’s eyes widened in surprise. This woman, had she advanced so quickly?

Amidst everyone’s panic and alarm, the team gradually moved deeper, and Southwind City behind them slowly disappeared into the mist.

The mist looked ordinary and had long been studied, confirming it had no danger.

However, it could block various communication devices and even suppress mental perception. Su Chen felt it; originally, he could roughly sense things up to ten meters away, but now it was only three or four meters.

Su Chen extended his hand, passing through the thin mist. Hu Xiang occasionally pulled out a virtual screen, anchoring their direction with special equipment.

“Careful…”

Suddenly, a loud shout came from the front, and the ground trembled slightly. Due to the characteristics of the Riftwalker Warrior, Su Chen acutely felt the mist’s flow speed up. In the mist before him, a dark shadow vaguely appeared.

Roar–

A deafening beastly roar. Everyone looked terrified. The dark shadow suddenly pounced from the mist, a foul wind assaulting their faces, its black mane daunting.

It was a giant wolf, Su Chen saw clearly. The students almost fled in disarray. The attack was too sudden; they had never experienced such a fierce scene.

Su Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly. From the corner of his eye, he saw Bai Fengxi’s solemn expression. She flicked her hand, and a metal disc unfolded from her arm, quickly forming a small shield.

Su Chen could hear her slightly hurried breathing, her expression growing more serious. His face twitched slightly, and he retreated behind Bai Fengxi.

Bai Fengxi, beside him, was momentarily stunned.

“Boom!”

Just then, a streak of fire sliced through the air, like a falling meteor, accurately striking the black giant wolf’s body. Flames rolled into the air, and the giant wolf twitched, pinned dead in mid-charge.

“Get back, all of you!” Hu Xiang jumped onto the giant wolf’s body and surveyed the crowd.

Another scare… Su Chen wasn’t surprised at all. With this person here, it wasn’t their turn to show off.

The city patrols had formed a defensive line at the first possible moment. The students were in disarray, some even trembling on the ground, but none had left their sight.

Hu Xiang observed covertly, noting that only a few people managed to keep calm. The only one noteworthy was that girl, whose eyes held a hint of madness, as if ready to fight.

An awakened one? He raised an eyebrow, grasped the red spear embedded in the giant wolf’s head, and with a flick of his hand, the metal spear contracted inch by inch, becoming arm-thick, and he slung it over his back.

The people around them gradually calmed down, their legs still trembling, not daring to look directly at the giant wolf’s corpse lying on the ground.

Zhou Zong only felt his heart pounding. It took him a great deal of effort to get himself moving.

Why did they use a mutated beast to scare them this time? Didn’t they always intentionally let a few get away before?

“Count heads,” Hu Xiang commanded. Bai Fengxi also put away her shield.

He then noticed Su Chen, peeking out from behind Bai Fengxi.

The cold-blooded tough guy’s eye couldn’t help but twitch slightly. He had clearly seen Su Chen hide behind Bai Fengxi.

Impressive, no wonder someone wanted him dead.

“You’ll have a feast tonight,” Hu Xiang said, calling people over to begin dismembering the giant beast.

“Boss, what’s going on? You’re using a mutated beast to scare these youngsters without telling us.” His subordinate grumbled in a low voice, “I was startled.”

“Can’t I see how much fight you’ve still got in you?” Hu Xiang squinted. His subordinate chuckled and left, but he looked worriedly into the distance, then down at the virtual screen in his hand.

No one informed him either.

(End of Chapter)