Chapter 182: Bear Encounter? (Bonus Update!!!)
Inside the Thousand Islands Lake Spirit Ruins!
A speedboat raced across the lake, kicking up waves over ten meters high!
Jiangnan floored it, checking the map, going full throttle!
Meanwhile, this scene was captured in its entirety by the Heavenly Eye System!
The live-stream comment section exploded!
"Whoa? Is that seriously a speedboat? Brother Nan, are you for real?"
"Can you not be this outrageous!"
"Mom! Mom! Someone's cheating!"
"Floral shirt, little sunglasses, snapback cap! All he needs is a big cigar!"
"Did anyone notice the fishing rod at the back of the boat..."
"How is this even possible? My dear mother, leave some room for the other contestants!"
"Doesn't this violate the rules?"
The moment the image of Jiangnan speeding across the lake in a speedboat appeared, it instantly blew up the live stream!
At this very moment, the students from Songjiang Spirit Martial Academy were utterly dumbfounded!
This was already pushing the boundaries to the extreme!
Brother Nan is incredible! (Screaming at the top of their lungs)
In the waiting hall, countless gazes focused on Shen Hong!
Shen Hong's face darkened: "Uh... well, the competition rules state that contestants must prepare all necessary supplies used within the Spirit Ruins themselves!"
"Strictly speaking, Jiangnan hasn't violated the rules!"
Contestants can bring whatever they want!
But!
Most people would at most bring half a month's worth of dry rations, a tent, weapons, and other survival essentials!
Any more and they wouldn't be able to carry it!
And yet you actually brought a boat?
Isn't that going too far?
If you keep this up any longer!
I won't be able to smooth things over anymore!
At this moment, Jiangnan passed by several small islands!
A team hunting spirit beasts on the shore looked utterly bewildered...
Why is there a speedboat in the Spirit Ruins?
Did you seriously find an airdrop or something?
Damn!
That's not even a thing, is it?
Immediately, their eyes reddened as they frantically filed complaints using their satellite watches!
"Report! Someone's cheating! He actually has a boat!"
"And it's a modified speedboat!"
"With flame decals!"
"The boat's name is actually 'Wave After Wave'! It's so arrogant!"
"Are you guys going to do something about this or not?"
In response, they all received a uniform reply!
"Competition rules allow contestants to use any tools, provided they prepare them themselves. This was already notified before the competition!"
Contestants: ???
The meaning was simple: anything can be used!
If you want, you could even bring a nuclear submarine, and no one would stop you!
The only catch is whether you can manage to bring it in!
Contestants: ...
So, jump out of a plane carrying a nuclear submarine?
That's just ridiculous!
Seeing the team by the shore, Jiangnan's eyes lit up!
He waved frantically!
Pulled out a megaphone and shouted, "Hey! Brothers! Need to switch islands? This island of yours is too small, not many spirit beasts around!"
"Want a ride? Fast and safe!"
"Only costs one Silver-level Spirit Pearl!"
"Go anywhere you want!"
[From Cui Xiaoye's Resentment Value +666!]
[From Wang Jun's Resentment Value +666!]
What?
Picking up passengers now?
A black-market boat captain?
Are you here for the competition or to make money?
Three minutes later!
The four-man team sat leisurely on the boat, fishing!
Enjoying the sea breeze!
Ah~
Comfortable!
So worth it!
Jiangnan held a Silver-level Spirit Pearl, secretly pleased, while his megaphone continued to blare...
"Island-switching service available! A four-person team only costs one Silver Spirit Pearl!"
"Small service guaranteed to satisfy!"
"Complimentary fishing activity! Making your journey full of fun!"
"Don't miss this opportunity, it won't come again!"
"No need to shout from the shore!"
"Just a look and I'll understand!"
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"On call anytime, satisfaction guaranteed, we'll take you to the skies!"
Cui Xiaoye: (≖_≖)
Wang Jun: 눈_눈
The megaphone's voice echoed endlessly!
Teams that heard it began to question their existence!
Are we really participating in an All-Star competition?
Why does the style differ so much from previous years?
You're actually running a business now?
Driving a speedboat is one thing! But you're even picking up passengers?
Fine, picking up passengers is one thing!
But you're including fishing activities?
Can you be any more awesome?
At this moment, Jiangnan was still en route on his boat!
...
Meanwhile!
On Calabash Island, Zhong Yingxue's group walked through towering ancient forests!
The three had reunited long ago!
And already had considerable gains.
Wu Liang wielded a horse-slaying blade, clearing the path ahead, while Xia Yao poked around with a wooden stick here and there!
Zhong Yingxue looked around in all directions!
Xia Yao pouted: "When is little Nan coming to find us? It's been the whole morning!"
Zhong Yingxue worried: "Could Qi Feiyu have caused him trouble?"
Xia Yao: "You've known little Nan this long. Have you ever seen him lose out?"
Zhong Yingxue covered her face. True, never!
Wu Liang grinned: "Don't worry! Brother Nan will definitely come! Before the signal area adjusts, let's just wait for him here!"
Just then!
A large black bear suddenly burst out of a nearby bush!
It stood nearly five meters tall and was at the peak of Bronze rank!
At that moment, it spread its arms and roared at Wu Liang!
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An imposing presence!
Zhong Yingxue and Xia Yao were also startled!
What's going on?
Wu Liang: !!!
"Damn! Who are you trying to scare?"
Without hesitation, he fully beast-transformed into a five-meter-tall black bear!
Black Bear: ???
Its dark, beady eyes were full of confusion!
Wait!
Why does this guy look just like me?
Zhong Yingxue and Xia Yao were also stunned!
This... this is way too similar!
Even the body shape and fur color are identical!
A bear encounter?
Wu Liang glared!
I heard someone is imitating my look?
That's unacceptable!
He swung his horse-slaying blade straight at the black bear!
With a fierce wind, the black bear quickly ducked!
It instantly felt a cool breeze on its head!
The fur on top had been shaved off as the blade grazed its scalp!
It had become a Mediterranean!
Xia Yao saw this: "Pfft hahaha! Wu Liang! You... hahaha!"
The sight of the black bear immediately reminded Xia Yao of the time at school when Wu Liang drank the Strength Potion and went bald!
It was exactly the same!
The black bear was furious, raising its paw to strike Wu Liang!
Wu Liang directly blocked it with his Bear King Shield!
Zhong Yingxue's hand blazed with flame!
"Spirit Technique: Red Lotus Explosive Flame Bullet!"
She slammed it fiercely into the black bear's chest!
It was blasted back seven or eight meters, its fur scorched!
The air was filled with a burnt smell!
The black bear quickly got up, patting out the flames on its body, glared hatefully at Wu Liang and the others, then turned and ran!
Wu Liang wanted to chase!
Xia Yao grabbed him, wiping tears from her eyes: "Forget it, forget it! Don't chase! You already shaved its hair off, poor thing!"
"Besides, even if we caught it, I couldn't bear to strike!"
Zhong Yingxue covered her mouth: "Pfft..."
Wu Liang's face darkened. He was speechless!
By nightfall!
Jiangnan finally arrived at Calabash Island. He stowed away the speedboat and hummed a little tune as he went ashore!
The moonlight was enchanting. Jiangnan walked through the forest, looking around.
"Hmm~ Where are Xuexue and the others? Did they leave any markers for me?"
Just then!
A large black bear rushed out from the bushes!
Five meters tall, arms spread, roaring at Jiangnan!
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Jiangnan: !!!
Under the moonlight!
The bald spot on the black bear's head reflected the moonlight!
Jiangnan's eyes lit up. He walked over and punched the bear's chest!
"Nice! Been waiting here for me all this time?"
"How old are you, still playing the scare game?"
The black bear stood there: ???
I was going to eat you!
What are you even talking about with me?
"Damn? Where's your underwear? Lost its elasticity?"
"Tsk tsk tsk! You unlucky thing! I'll give you another pair! Still prefer the triangle style?"
With that, he pulled out a leopard-print little triangle and shoved it into the black bear's paw!
"Put it on! It's your type!"
The black bear stared at the underwear in its paw, dumbfounded!
What the hell!
This human is really weird!
Why are you giving me a piece of rag?
Jiangnan saw the bear standing still. He raised an eyebrow: "What? Do I need to help you put it on? Hurry up!"
"Wandering around at night with nothing on! Aren't you embarrassed?"
Black Bear: ???
(Ahem! Our bear baby that specializes in lurking by the roadside to scare people has appeared! Remember to give it some extra care!)