At a private shooting range in the western suburbs, Wang Rui, the young master of Ningyun County, was testing a gun. Liu Yuan, who had initially guided him, stood beside him with a sullen face, looking uneasy.

Ahead, Wang Rui, a young man, and a shooting instructor were discussing a "double-barreled shotgun," exchanging smiles. This double-barreled shotgun wasn't a standard firearm, but a privately designed one, similar to a double-barreled shotgun. The only difference was that it had a silencer, an infrared sight, a magazine, and a bulging chamber.

It may look a bit ugly, but its main advantage is its power. Practicality makes it a man's favorite. It can be used for hunting in the mountains; its accuracy is excellent, hitting its target every time.

"Bang!"

A muffled gunshot rang out, and a round target 300 meters away was blown apart, the bullet having great power.

Wang Shao exclaimed with delight, laughing heartily, "Brother Liu, this thing is great!"

After trying it and seeing the results, Wang Shao became quite fond of it.

"Great marksmanship!" the coach praised Ji Shao, who immediately became somewhat proud.

"I'll take this model, two please!" Wang Shao said. One for regular use, and the other he could secretly keep for emergencies. "One thousand bullets!"

"One hundred thousand, but I'll give you a 10% discount, so I'll give you ninety thousand!" Brother Liu said with a slight smile.

This price isn't cheap. But because the gun is illegally manufactured, its origin is virtually impossible to trace. And the bullets aren't ordinary bullets, which makes it very expensive.

Ninety thousand. For Young Master Wang, that's not a huge sum. The main thing is buying guns here. He feels very comfortable with it. The money was definitely well spent.

"Haha, no need to look anymore. The effective range is 800 meters, and the maximum range is 1200 meters. That's enough, more than enough!" said Young Master Wang.

He paid promptly, and the two brand-new guns and a box of a thousand bullets were loaded onto the truck.

After watching Wang Shao leave, the instructor asked, "Boss, what does Wang Rui need a gun for?" "Don't ask what you shouldn't ask! For us, it's just business. As long as there's money, we don't care if they use guns to kill or rob people, remember that!" Brother Liu's tone turned cold as he spoke.

"Yes, boss!" the coach said in a panic.

Actually, Brother Liu was also a little curious.

He knew Wang Rui to some extent, through a friend, but their relationship wasn't deep. Buying two at once wasn't much, but it was a considerable amount of ammunition.

These bullets aren't like the many bullets fired per second by a submachine gun; they're fired one by one.

But then I thought, if I'm running a business, I'm only responsible for sales, not the destination or the purpose, so I simply stopped thinking about it.

"The goods have been moved, right?" Brother Liu asked subconsciously.

"They've been moved. Apart from the legally registered firearms, there aren't any extra ones here!"

"That's good!"

In the car, Liu Yuan was even more uneasy, glancing frequently at the three wooden crates beside her. There were two guns inside! Had Young Master Wang bought them right in front of her?

What are we going to do?

They're definitely going to do something bad! Murder? The thought of this insane act of murder made Liu Yuan's face turn even paler.

The driver was a taciturn man, but don't mistake him for an ordinary driver. This man, though not talkative, was Young Master Wang's bodyguard, a true bodyguard!

Those former, haphazard subordinates were alright for general chores, but they were no match for anything serious.

Wang Rui glanced at Liu Yuan and found her chubby face quite amusing.

"This car has air conditioning, Liu Da Nao, why are you sweating?" Wang Rui glanced at him, showing concern. "From now on, you'll be working with me. You've seen what you should and shouldn't have seen today; you should understand the consequences."

Liu Yuan was terrified of this. Hearing Wang Shao so bluntly offer to recruit him, he didn't know whether to be happy or frightened. He was just a nobody. Although he was usually shrewd and capable of great things, he lived a comfortable life.

Young Master Wang's father is the top official in Ningyun, meaning Young Master Wang can wield immense power there. Following him would drastically change one's status. Most people would naturally follow him; there's no risk. Where would they get all that money? All those women?

But Liu Yuan was different. This man was exceptionally cautious, or to put it bluntly, extremely timid. Last time, he led the way and earned a thousand yuan, thinking that everything was settled. Little did he know that Young Master Wang still "missed him deeply." Ah! This time, he even brought him along to buy guns; he couldn't refuse!

That's illegal!

If caught, I could go to jail! Compared to my family, wife, and daughter, this matter seems shocking and terrifying; I can't deny it.

What should I do? What should I do?

Liu Yuan's cold sweat intensified with anxiety.

"It is indeed a bit hot. I've never seen a real gun before in my life, hehe, Young Master Wang, please forgive me!" Liu Yuan said.

"Of course, it's my honor to work under Young Master Wang, I couldn't ask for more!"

Wang Rui was immediately delighted. Flattery never fails. A skilled flatterer can never tire of it.

"I didn't realize you were such a talent, Liu Da Nao! Don't worry, if you work hard from now on, I'll make sure you live a life of luxury. Isn't that what life is all about?"

Liu Yuan smiled ingratiatingly, her expression softening slightly as she cautiously glanced at the delighted Young Master Wang. She then said, "Young Master Wang, you know I'm over forty and no longer a free man. So, Young Master Wang, I have a small request, and I hope you can grant it! If you agree, I will definitely work hard for you!"

"Speak!" Wang Rui frowned, his voice turning colder. This Liu Da Nao actually dared to make demands of him?

"I won't participate in anything illegal!" Liu Yuan gritted her teeth and finally said it.

Once I said it out loud, I felt much better.

"Haha, is buying a gun illegal?"

At night, the Ningyun Desert is unbearably hot, with heavy clouds and no wind, making it even more stifling. At this time, the desert is like a giant steamer! People sweat profusely and feel listless if they don't wash off.

People who live indoors are much more comfortable.

The solar power generated during the day was plentiful. The air conditioning had to be blasted at night, otherwise everyone would be suffering.

This solar power is indeed very useful. The solar energy absorbed in a single day is enough to meet the daily needs of every piece of land, and there's even more to spare.

Therefore, electricity consumption here is very extravagant.

"Boom!" The powerful engine was a few beats louder than usual, and two beams of light shone from a distance.

Who would still be in the desert right now? Even if they're in a car. That would definitely be torture!

Sure enough, the car suddenly stopped.

"Damn, it's so hot!" someone exclaimed as they quickly got off the bus, opened their collar, and cursed.

"Boss, this is a problem, the engine is too hot. Stop working! If we go any further, it'll probably blow up!" The driver immediately got out of the car and opened the hood, a wave of sweltering heat hitting him and making him take a few steps back.

The temperature of this gas is at least seventy degrees Celsius!

High temperatures prevent rapid heat dissipation, leading to increased gasoline consumption, much faster than anyone anticipated.

"What? How can it be so troublesome?" the person who got off the bus earlier said irritably.

Soon, three more people got off the car.

Everyone looked as if they had been pulled out of the water; their clothes were already soaked through. One car, five people—it was already becoming crowded.

"There are less than two kilometers left. Among the three old men, the one with the biggest head keeps fanning himself, panting and talking, and Zhou Zhanxin is talking about the straight-line distance."

Once the heat dissipated, the driver immediately checked the situation, then sighed and said, "There's not enough coolant!"

Everyone was stunned.

"We're all going to have to travel two kilometers?" the boss said angrily.

The driver nodded and said, "I'm afraid that's the case!"

"Grass!"

That single word encapsulates so much heartache! In this scorching desert, the sand itself radiates heat, making the temperature unbearable. And they have to walk. And it's estimated to be a round trip of four kilometers!

Four kilometers in the desert is a completely different concept from four kilometers on flat ground!

"Fine, we'll walk! Take your stuff with us!" The boss waved his hand, and the group had no choice but to get into the car, unload their things, and leave the car there.

The slogan is Sha Tin, a place of utter stillness.

During the day, everyone is busy, like farmers, rather than experts, professors, or researchers. With shares in "Shennong Holdings," they have no more worries and can fully enjoy life in the desert.

Of course, they enjoy this kind of life. The three older men have children who are grown up and have established their own families, so they don't have many worries. The three younger men are all still single. This kind of communal living brings them an unprecedented sense of comfort.

Because Zhang Guodong is a person who loves to create miracles!

Their occasional actions always brought them surprises.

They cultivated the land again, doubling the area to a total of [square kilometers], and everyone contributed. Zhang Guodong was generous this time, providing good wine and food so that everyone could feel the joy of participation even when they were exhausted. A unique environment, a special atmosphere, and a wonderful life.

After the meal, everyone was exhausted, including the operators of the heavy machinery. Zhang Guodong was standing nearby. Two temporary prefabricated houses had been set up, but thankfully both were equipped with air conditioning, and were for their lodging.

Suddenly, only Zhang Guodong and Xiao Jin remained in the entire Shatin area. Looking at the tableware and other items, Zhang Guodong gave a wry smile.

I feel like I've become the chef. These guys are taking this for granted!

However, these dishes that need cleaning are no problem for him.

As his magical power coalesced, it resembled countless tiny snakes. With a swift sweep across the tableware, the debris was flung far away. The entire action was executed in one fluid motion, demonstrating Zhang Guodong's significant improvement in his control over his magical power.

"Huh, it's so late, and someone's still coming?" Zhang Guodong put away the bowls, plates, and chopsticks. But then he frowned and looked in one direction.

After a few seconds of silence, Zhang Guodong's expression turned cold.

"Xiao Jin, your chance to shine has come. But don't disturb everyone's rest," Zhang Guodong said.

Under the coverage of his divine sense, a radius of ten miles was Zhang Guodong's territory. Everything that happened within this area, whether day or night, had nowhere to hide.

Xiao Jin suddenly stood up, though confused. Nevertheless, it obeyed Zhang Guodong's command and leaped forward, actually traversing a hundred meters and landing on the sand dune above.

"This guy's jumping ability is really amazing!" Zhang Guodong exclaimed in surprise. If he were to use his magic power, supporting himself with it, traversing a hundred meters wouldn't be a problem.

But this was just instinct for Xiao Jin! A hundred meters. He did it so effortlessly.

"These guys... they really won't give up until they're completely cornered! They actually have guns and are planning to kill Xiao Jin? Hmph. Today I'll give you a surprise! Firearms? It would be a miracle if they could even hurt Xiao Jin!"

Zhang Guodong ignored all of that and went into the room.

Little Gold is a level 30 monster, and ordinary firearms can't even scratch its skin, so I'm quite at ease.

Chapter One: Xiao Jin's identity was exposed.

"Heh heh, these few little bastards dare to act so arrogantly here?" Despite the darkness, Xiao Jin had excellent eyesight. After two leaps, he immediately saw five people sneaking around towards them.

Xiao Jin looked down on these mortals, who were less than 300 meters away. However, he had to complete the task assigned by his master.

Thinking of the cultivators' flesh and blood that Dahei and the others had devoured, Xiao Jin's saliva secretion intensified.

"Although you are not such powerful cultivators, you can still satisfy your cravings. I wonder what human flesh tastes like!"

Xiao Jin leaped with all his might, traversing over two hundred meters in mid-air! This brought them closer together once again. They could even hear each other's whispers.

But upon hearing this, it flew into a rage.

"Boss, will that damned Golden Lion come out tonight? What if it's in the room?" someone said.

"Hmph, that's impossible! It must be outside!" the boss said confidently.

The others exchanged glances, though in the darkness, they couldn't necessarily see each other's expressions clearly.

"You don't need to guess anymore. The boss said it won't happen. He's confident!" the driver said. "Listen to the boss. You'll be right!"

"We're almost there. Get your aim right now! Try to catch that bastard off guard and take him down. Then we'll retreat!" the boss said again.

"Don't worry, boss!"

"With this infrared sight, I refuse to believe I can't take down a beast!"

"What a pity. Look at that Golden Lion Zang Gong, it's very likely to be of pure blood, worth at least two million."

"I heard someone is raising a purebred Renzhi. Even when offered a million-dollar Mercedes and seven million in cash, the owner wouldn't sell!"

"Shut up, all of you! That beast has a keen sense of smell and hearing. From now on, except for Ah Bao and Ah Han, no one else is allowed to speak!" the boss shouted in a low voice.

The sound disappeared again, except for the crunching sound of the sand beneath our feet.

Little Gold overheard the entire conversation. These five mortals were actually plotting against it, trying to kill it?!

The extent of their anger is understandable.

Luckily, I managed to hold back my roar and remembered my master's instructions, otherwise I would have killed those people with a single roar!

"You five are dead."

A murderous aura permeated the entire Xiaojin County, radiating outwards to great distances.

"Why does it suddenly feel a bit cold? Is the wind picking up?" the shopkeeper asked.

"Boss, no! But it did get a little cold just now!"

"Everyone be careful." The driver, Ah Bao, looked around and warned. He then felt a chill run down his spine; was it just his imagination?

This made everyone tense.

The visibility is poor; if a wild animal is hiding there, it would be difficult to spot.

"Take out the gun, Leopard, use the infrared to check the surroundings!" the boss said.

That might be true.

The gun is ready-made and doesn't need reassembly; only the bullets need to be added. Adding them too early is risky, as it might accidentally discharge.

They opened the gun case and quickly loaded the bullets. The infrared sensor then came into play. But everyone overlooked one problem.

In such a scorching desert, everything appears fiery red even through infrared light, making it very difficult to find a target.

"Boss, there's a problem!" A few seconds later, Ah Bao's embarrassed voice rang out.

"What? Did Liu Yuan give us substandard goods?" The shopkeeper was immediately furious.

"No, it's an infrared camera. Although it can see at night, the temperature in this desert is too high. It's all fiery red from the heat. If there are people or animals hiding in it, they won't be able to see them clearly from a distance!" Ah Bao said.

He overlooked this matter as well.

The shopkeeper snatched one and peered closer, immediately understanding the problem. Beyond twenty meters, it became almost completely blurry. Also...

"Then what should we do?"

"Unless it's late at night!"

Later in the night, most of the heat in the desert will dissipate, and the temperature will drop significantly. That's when infrared technology will come in handy.

"Damn, I have to wait until late at night? More than six hours!" The shop owner was dumbfounded. Why is everything going wrong today?

No one else spoke, which was taken as tacit agreement.

What if we can't wait? Unless we withdraw.

The only person in charge here is the boss; everyone else is just there to obey.

"Or come back next time, a little later," a hesitant voice said.

"No way!" the boss refused flatly. "Six hours is nothing! Wait! I won't be satisfied until I kill that beast!"

These five people were naturally Wang Rui, Liu Yuan, driver A Bao, A Han, and Hei Zi. A Bao, A Han, and Hei Zi were the main combat personnel. However, there was only one gun, which A Bao, the driver, used, while the other two were auxiliary combat personnel.

"Aaaaaah, I can't take this anymore!" Little Jin, perched on the sand dune, looked down and was furious to hear the boss repeatedly call him a "beast." "Beasts" refers to those wild animals with little intelligence. I'm a dignified demon beast! I can speak! I can think! How dare they compare me to a beast!

The divination was performed shortly before the next day.

No one knew that a gigantic creature would suddenly appear in the sky above them. Forget its sharp claws, teeth, and tail—its instinctive attacks, not to mention its life-giving demonic energy attacks—its sheer size alone could crush a person!

"boom!"

ah"

"What is that? What is that?" Hearing the earth-shattering collision, the legs of the group went weak and they panicked.

"It's Kuroko's voice!"

That scream was Hei Zi's!

With his sheer weight, Xiao Jin landed directly on Hei Zi, making a cracking sound. Apart from a scream, the man fell silent.

"It's that Wu Gong!"

Now there's no need for infrared; just look with a flashlight, and you'll see a huge beast just a few meters away.

A few cries of "Oh my god!" escaped the four men. They didn't even glance at Hei Zi's four moves, and immediately scattered and fled.

"Quick, quick, gun, fire!" Wang Rui was terrified. He never expected that this beast would ambush them!

Little Gold, however, scoffed. With a turn of its head, it vanished from everyone's sight in an instant.

"Bang!" Suddenly, a person was sent flying, traveling more than ten meters away, leaving behind a trail of bloody stench.

"Weak, so incredibly weak!"

Xiao Jin killed two people, but these mortals seemed incredibly weak. Cultivators were much better. Their flesh and blood were incredibly nourishing.

But then he thought about how most cultivators outside were now above level 30, and they also possessed magical artifacts. He immediately had a sudden realization and decided against it.

It can easily take on a cultivator above level 30 in a one-on-one fight, but the problem is when it's attacked by a group.

A gunshot pierced the night sky. It startled Xiao Jin, but with danger looming, he quickly dodged.

The host said not to disturb everyone, but now things are in trouble. The gunshots weren't very loud, but in such a quiet environment, they were loud enough.

"Roar!" Xiao Jin roared angrily at A Bao, who had fired the shot. His deep voice struck the panicked A Bao like a cannonball.

Xiao Jin started using his innate skills, or rather, his innate supernatural abilities.

Of course, this supernatural power is merely an enhanced skill resulting from its evolution; it is not a great supernatural power involving laws. The two are not the same.

But even with only a fraction of this enhanced skill, its power was immense. Even the fiercest leopard could never have imagined that this roar would cause his blood vessels to burst, blood spurting from his skin, mouth, and nose, as a large amount of his power was lost.

In just a few seconds, Ah Bao collapsed to the ground.

That gun. It was slightly bent.

Wang Rui and Liu Yuan actually ran together, covering dozens of meters, shouting for help.

But in such a quiet, empty desert, if you shout for help, it's really hard for others to hear you.

"Boss, what do we do?" Liu Yuan asked in terror. That body full of fat seemed to have become an energy source; it was running just as fast as a normal person.

Wang Rui ran even more easily! It seemed like he wasn't using his full strength, which surprised Liu Yuan.

"Do you think I know what to do?!" Wang Rui roared in frustration. "Run if you don't want to die!"

Talking while fleeing for your life is a major taboo.

After dealing with the three people, Xiao Jin glanced disdainfully at the two people dozens of meters away, and with a leap, caught up with them.

"The masters have probably been woken up. They'll definitely be punished when they get back. It's all because of these little brats!"

Just then, a figure moved even faster than Xiao Jin, and a claw collided with a sharp object, unleashing tremendous force.

"A magic weapon!" Xiao Jin exclaimed in shock. He withdrew some of his strength and quickly retreated, flying back more than ten meters before narrowly avoiding the attack of the magic weapon. What a close call!

That claw felt burning hot; it was clearly injured by accident!

The figure landed, exclaimed in surprise, and said in astonishment, "It's actually a demon beast, and its cultivation level isn't low?!"

What happened next left everyone speechless.

"Grandpa! What brings you here?" Wang Rui stopped and exclaimed in surprise, "Grandpa?!"

"You little rascal, you're too reckless! If I hadn't heard you mention this last time, and I had arrived a step too late, you would have been in danger!" The newcomer was an old man. He looked at Wang Rui with a kind expression and gently scolded him.

"However, tonight was not bad; I actually managed to catch a monster of a fairly high level!"

The old man, exuding the aura of a powerful figure, spoke casually, which infuriated Little Gold. But Little Gold also knew that the old man's aura was unsettling, and that using a magical artifact from such a distance had actually injured it! His strength was at least equal to, if not greater than, its own.

This person is at least level 40!

"You stand aside and wait for Grandpa to subdue this monster!"

Wang Rui immediately retreated dozens of meters. Liu Yuan was a little dumbfounded, but she also knew that it was dangerous here, so she followed Wang Rui and moved aside.

Before they could even ask, the old man unleashed his full power, shouting, "Little Golden Lion Beast, if you don't submit, when will you?"

Bi: Little Jin is in danger! Who can predict what will happen next? Hehe.

I apologize for what I said today; I made a promise I couldn't keep. I originally thought I could easily write 8,000 words this morning. However, I went out to make a remittance and visited five or six Agricultural Banks. I don't know what happened today. Some only accepted deposits, not remittances, and some had long queues, so I didn't have enough time. They close at 4 PM, but the last Agricultural Bank I visited did. The staff said it was a special day; they could only remit amounts under 10,000 yuan, and even that wasn't allowed.

Today's figure is 6,000, so Heaven owes everyone 2,000.

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