As Kuan saw the creature's body, they immediately identified it as a soldier-tier sawtooth wolf-beast. Its massive form lay inert, evidence of a recent defeat.
Their eyes widened, nearly popping out of their sockets. Pointing at the beast, they turned to Danwu and asked in astonishment, "Did you take down this creature?"
Danwu nodded confidently, "Yes, I knocked it out with just one punch, and it's still warm!"
Kuan crouched down to examine the lifeless creature and confirmed its recent defeat.
The surprise and shock overwhelmed them, causing a sudden dizziness and a rush of emotions. "Wait... let me gather my thoughts…"
Supporting their forehead, they pretended to be dizzy. However, it was a buildup for something else. Suddenly, they launched an attack at Danwu.
Whoosh!
They threw a punch, imbued with fierce force, aimed at Danwu's chest.
This strike's speed was extremely fast, yet it wasn't their true strength. They were simply testing Danwu's capabilities using the power of a second-tier martial artist.
When a martial artist reached the martial artist realm, and the seed of fire ignited in their dantian, their body underwent changes. Strength, speed, and resistance to attacks all experienced significant transformations due to the flame seed in the dantian.
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"Yay, Brother Fairy! You're back!" Ethan, catching sight of a familiar figure approaching from the village entrance, instantly brightened, leaving his work behind to dash towards them.
The young boy joyously circled around Kuan, concerned about Danwu's sudden departure yesterday along with that strange letter, fostering Ethan's worry about Danwu's well-being.
So, seeing Danwu return safely made Ethan immensely happy.
However...
What the young boy didn't know was that while the outward appearance remained the same, the soul within had completely changed.
"Brother, last night… No, it's nothing. I'll go inform Brother Danwu!" Just as Ethan was about to inquire Kuan about what happened yesterday, the young boy recalled Danwu's instructions.
Do not mention the envelope to anyone. Even Danwu.
Watching the young boy sprinting away, Andrew remained in place, observing the surroundings of the gathering place. From the faces of the villagers, he discerned hope and determination, shattering the academy's lies.
A ruler who can ensure their subordinates' happiness and comfort, regardless of their methods, is a competent leader.
As for the "Danwu" Ethan just mentioned, that person should be the one he sought, right?
Kuan waited quietly.
He was eager for the forthcoming conversation.
Soon, not prolonging the young boy's wait, a figure of a black-haired youth appeared within Kuan's sight. Upon seeing his current fairy-like appearance, the youth displayed a distinctively unusual expression.
"Come to my room."
"Mm."
Both understood something about each other, hence their conversation was exceptionally brief, leaving Ethan puzzled, darting his curious eyes between Danwu and Kuan.
Creak...
The door opened, and Danwu walked in, shaking his head. Unexpectedly, after the first of the three beta testers visited yesterday, all three had turned up the next day one after another.
Danwu didn't know whether to thank the academy or question it.
"Please, sit. It's a bit crude here, and I can't offer you anything. Sorry." Danwu handed a chair to Kuan, taking a seat opposite him.
From the information gathered through Lin Huan yesterday, Danwu had a general understanding of the three beta players. He was particularly attentive to this player who landed on Kuan, whom Lin Huan vaguely mentioned was weak, almost dismissible.
How could a complete novice receive three valuable beta slots?
Other than privileged connections, Danwu couldn't think of any other possibility.
And a significant tech giant like "Prayer Point" offering beta slots for privileged connections...
Could it be the "Real Game Company Owner's Biological Son"?
"Do you know who I am?" Kuan tilted his head, staring at Danwu with his verdant eyes blinking.
"Not exactly, but I know you're not the Danwu I knew."
Danwu answered casually, but inwardly, he felt somewhat speechless about Kuan. This player seemed exactly as Lin Huan described: uninterested in the game content and more focused elsewhere.
The player neither initiated reconnaissance skills nor showed any hostility towards him in the academy mission, seemingly just probing each other as strangers.
"Is that so..." On the other side, Kuan nodded in response to Danwu's answer.
Next, he took Danwu's diary from his backpack and handed it to him.
"The game prompt says, by giving you this, you can help me awaken Danwu."
Kuan explained matter-of-factly. However, Danwu didn't accept the notebook she offered.
He looked straight into the boy's eyes, showing a serious, solemn demeanor.
"Game prompt?" Danwu mentioned a word that should never have appeared in their conversation, considering that he should only be an NPC in his eyes. This term should not be part of their dialogue.
He wasn't sure if she inadvertently spoke or deliberately...
Meanwhile, Kuan seemed entirely oblivious to Danwu's hint. He cast a puzzled glance at him, furrowing his brows slightly as he asked:
"Why can't I send you a message?"
"You... You're not a player, are you?"
The small wooden cabin fell into a brief silence. The air seemed frozen as Danwu and Kuan looked at each other, neither speaking.
Until a long while later, Danwu finally spoke up:
"Why do you think so?"
"It's simple. The note says the academy used your hair as a medium to summon us players. Although I don't quite understand the magic in this world..."
"But fundamentally, only kin can be a medium for kin, right? So, your existence is like a coordinate, enabling the academy to locate Earth."
Kuan analyzed earnestly.
After finishing, he blinked and looked at Danwu, seemingly seeking confirmation of his words.
Unfortunately...
"Sorry, Danwu. I don't quite understand what you're saying." Danwu straightforwardly denied Kuan. He wasn't foolish enough to accept someone else's words so easily.
On the other hand, the boy opposite him appeared troubled, seemingly contemplating how to stop concealing from Danwu.
He propped up his chin, lost in thought for a while. Suddenly, Kuan stood up from his chair, walking straight to Danwu's side.
In the quiet early morning, within the nearly empty small cabin, the sudden closeness made them almost face-to-face, rendering the already cramped space even tighter.
The silent atmosphere was finally disrupted. Kuan stared into Danwu's eyes, enunciating each word:
"Let's... quit!"
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