Rui: Emmm... maybe we should hide and see what this kid can do.
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One minute later...
Lim He: My stamina should be enough now, and the paralysis doesn't seem to last much longer.
With that thought, Lim He slowly opened his eyes. His gaze turned toward the still-paralyzed demonic wolf in front of him.
Lim He: The paralysis is wearing off... Let's do it again! Concentrate my magic... imagine lightning forming in my hand...
Sizzle... sizzle...
Lim He: Here it comes.
He looked straight at the demonic wolf and smirked.
Lim He: Wanna become Pikachu, little dog?
Before the demonic wolf could react, Lim He hurled the small lightning orb in his hand toward it.
Demonic Wolf: ROAR!!
With a deafening howl, the lightning orb struck the demonic wolf squarely.
Lim He: My magic may be running out, but I still have stamina left. Pikachu—are you ready to be punished?
The demonic wolf's eyes dimmed, as if giving up resistance.
Lim He: Accept your punishment! Hahahaha!
Lim He slowly walked toward the beast...
Moments later, a miserable howl echoed through Ling Mountain.
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One minute later...
Lim He: Watch me... "I'll beat you to death, you little bastard!"
He shouted as he repeatedly punched the demonic wolf.
???: I think if you don't get her to a hospital soon, she's going to reincarnate.
Lim He: "Her"? Wait—who are you...? Rui?!
Lim He looked up in disbelief.
Rui: That's right, it's me. I didn't expect you could already use attributes—that's incredible.
Lim He: Of course! I'm Lim F. He. Doing something seriously? Piece of cake!
Rui: Hehehe... keep bragging like that, and this world will—
Lim He: Will what?
Rui: Be one person short.
Lim He: Who?
Rui: Her.
Rui pointed at Xuan Lan lying unconscious nearby.
Lim He: Oh crap! I need to—
Before he could finish, Lim He collapsed to the ground with a heavy thud, completely exhausted.
Rui: This kid... seriously...
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Outside Ling Mountain...
Rescue Team Member A: Sir! Why did we call off the rescue?
He asked over the walkie-talkie.
Rescue Team Leader: Didn't you say there's a barrier blocking the way? Besides, a mere F-rank isn't worth the trouble.
Rescue Team Member A: But—
Rescue Team Member B: The barrier's gone!
Rescue Team Member A: Captain!
Rescue Team Leader: Sigh... Fine. Move out—quickly!
Rescue Team Member A: Yes, sir! Everyone, move!
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On the street...
Wei Tian (thinking): Something's wrong... I can feel it. Something bad's about to happen. I should head home and check things out—maybe rest a bit.
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Ling Mountain...
A series of hurried footsteps and shouts echoed through the forest.
Rescue Team Member A: Hurry! We need to get there before anyone dies!
Rescue Team Member B: Look! Signs of a fight—claw marks, sword slashes... and even fist imprints?
Rescue Team Member A: Whatever it is, it means we're close.
Rescue Team Member C: Doesn't it seem strange, though? We're so close—so why isn't there any sound of fighting?
Rescue Team Member D: Look—up ahead! Two people... and a massive wolf!
Rescue Team Member A: A wolf...?
He walked closer and examined it carefully.
Rescue Team Member A: It's a demonic wolf... and it's dead.
Rescue Team Member B: Dead? This thing's at least D-rank, right? Don't tell me... they killed it?
He glanced at the two unconscious figures on the ground—Lim He and Xuan Lan.