Ling Jiu did not know how to respond to Wang Chao's words, but he could not deny that he was telling the truth.
Although the Arcana Company was an Arcana organization, it was still a commercial company, and commercial companies inevitably aimed for profit.
For the sake of making money, many Arcanists were extremely utilitarian, which was incomparable to the army.
The military was strictly managed, and orders were strictly executed from top to bottom. Even the ability users had to obey orders absolutely.
In every Direbeast Tide, the military and its Arcanists were always on the front line, bleeding and sacrificing.
It could be said that the nature of both sides completely determined their standards of conduct, and it was impossible to judge right or wrong. After all, everyone's pursuit was different.
Ling Jiu was willing to hunt Direbeasts and contribute to humanity, but he preferred a free life.
So, he could only refuse Wang Chao's kindness.
...
In the next few days, Ling Jiu stayed at home and practiced his Arcana control during the day and the Sea of Hundred Rivers at night.
Every day was fulfilling.
His strength was steadily improving.
More than 20 days had passed, and on the morning of December 28, Ling Jiu received a call from Lorger and rushed to the company.
"Ling Jiu, I have reported about the Super Training Camp, and you have passed the first round of auditions. Let me congratulate you in advance!"
"Thank you, Ms. Luo!"
Ling Jiu thanked her sincerely.
"Don't mention it!"
Lorger smiled. "There is another reason why I called you today!"
"Ms. Luo, please tell me!"
"The safe passage between Lantian Base City and Hanzhong Base City was attacked by Direbeasts, causing the passage to be cut off!"
"So, the government has decided to destroy the Direbeasts and restore the safe passage!"
Lorger explained. "According to our reliable intelligence, the number of Direbeasts attacking the safe passage is huge, estimated to be about 30,000, and many of them are Class 4 and Class 5 Direbeasts!"
"So, it is difficult to open the safe passage, and the two base cities have decided to work together!"
Ling Jiu frowned. Although Direbeasts were rampant in the wilderness, many base cities maintained contact through the safe passage for the circulation of goods.
The safe passage was a man-made railway line. Through the safe passage, the base cities communicated with each other and circulated goods.
So the safe passage was very important!
Once the safe passage was attacked by Direbeasts or occupied by Direbeasts, the Direbeasts must be eliminated immediately to restore the safe passage.
"This operation will be jointly led by the two base cities. Each base city will send 200 Arcanists, and Pangu will send 10!"
Lorger continued, "I've decided to appoint you as the temporary captain of Pangu and lead 10 employees to carry out this mission. What do you think?"
"I have no objections!"
Ling Jiu agreed without a second thought. He had been bored to death staying at home for more than 20 days, and he had long wanted to go to the wilderness.
After all, he had promised his father that he was too embarrassed to go out. Now was the perfect time for him to go out.
"Very good!"
Lorgar was very satisfied with his answer. She then took out a list of personnel. "This is the list of employees participating in this operation. Take a look first. I will introduce you to them later. You will set off with the team early tomorrow morning."
Ling Jiu took the list and found that there were two wilderness teams on the list: the Windchaser team and the T-Rex team.
Windchaser Squad:
Captain: Chen Feng, 35 years old, Wind Manipulation, Rank 3 Arcanist.
Member 1: Zhang Yuan, 33 years old, Metal Manipulation, Rank 3 Arcanist.
Member 2: Meng Lijun, 39 years old, Tungsten Form, Rank 3 Arcanist.
Member 3: Fan Cheng, 31 years old, Fire Manipulation, Rank 3 Arcanist.
Member 4: Bai Le, 29 years old, Earth Manipulation, Rank 3 Arcanist.
"Tungsten Form?"
Ling Jiu's eyes fell on Member 2, Meng Lijun, and asked, "Ms. Luo, what kind of Arcana is Tungsten Form?"
"Tungsten Form is a very powerful Arcana. It is not a Metal Manipulation Arcana, but a Body Metamorphosis Arcana."
"In the state of Arcana, Meng Lijun can transform his body tissues into a super-hard alloy, tungsten alloy."
Lorger explained, "After Tungsten Form, Meng Lijun can not only increase his strength by dozens of times, but also have super strong defense."
"What a terrifying Arcana!"
Ling Jiu licked his lips.
"This Arcana is really crazy!"
Lorger exclaimed. "He is now a Level 3 Arcanist. Once he uses Tungsten Form, he can exert 30 times his normal strength."
"His defense is invincible. No one of the same level can hurt him, not even Direbeasts."
"What a great Arcana!"
Ling Jiu's eyes lit up.
"In terms of hand-to-hand combat ability alone, Meng Lijun is invincible among those of the same level. Unfortunately, his cultivation speed is too slow. He is already 39 years old this year, but he is only a Level 3 Arcanist. At most, he will be a Level 4 Arcanist in this lifetime. His potential is really mediocre."
Lorger lamented. "If he had your cultivation speed, his future potential would be unimaginable."
"What do you mean?"
"In theory, as long as Meng Lijun becomes a Level 9 Arcanist, he can exert 10000 times his normal strength. He will not be inferior to the founder of Pangu."
"What a pity!"
Ling Jiu said slowly.
"It is indeed a pity."
Ling Jiu continued to browse.
T-Rex Squad:
Captain: Huang Hailong, 34, Tyrannosaurus, Level 3 Arcanist
Member 1: Shi Hao, 31, Rock Manipulation, Level 3 Arcanist
Member 2: Zhou Dun, 37, Plant Manipulation, Level 3 Arcanist
Member 3: Yang Jiong, 32, Thunder Manipulation, Level 3 Arcanist
Member 4: Yang Tong, 32, Thunder Manipulation, Level 3 Arcanist
"Yang Jiong, Yang Tong, are they twin brothers?" Ling Jiu was stunned.
"You are right. They are twin brothers." Lorger nodded.
"Yeah."
"Are you done? If you are, we can go over now."
"Let's go."
The two got up and followed Lorger to the gathering place of the Windchaser Squad and the T-Rex Squad.
On the way, Lorger reminded them. "The Windchaser Squad and the T-Rex Squad are the most elite wilderness teams in the company. The members are all experienced Wild Hunters."
"Old people are naturally unruly. So if you want them to obey you, you have to show them your strength. Otherwise, it will be hard to lead them."
"I understand."
Ling Jiu saw the two squads in the training room on the third floor.
"Hello, Miss Lorger."
The two squads bowed and greeted Lorger. Lorger was the head of the company and a Level 5 Arcanist. They dared not disrespect her.
"Hello, everyone."
Lorger nodded slightly. "I have explained tomorrow's operation clearly. I will not repeat it here. What I want to say now is that I have found a captain for you. He will be in charge of this special operation. I hope you will obey orders."
"Captain Ling, say a few words to them." Lorger looked at Ling Jiu.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
The two squads looked at Ling Jiu in unison. Their eyes were filled with shock, suspicion, provocation, disdain, dissatisfaction, and displeasure.
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