Xu Guang was unaware of the Zhu Family's disgraceful dealings.
He only knew that today was the day for his profession as an Elephant Envoy to upgrade.
As everything fell into place and food became plentiful, his body gradually filled out, no longer resembling the frail, stick-like figure he had upon first arriving in Qingshuo County.
And due to the presence of the "Elephant Contract" talent, he didn't have a clear understanding of his current strength.
However, he found it effortless to lift a fifty-pound water bucket meant for General Wei, even managing to string four buckets together with a rope and lift them at once when no one was around!
Truly divine power.
'With such immense strength, could it be considered a natural martial arts talent?'
Xu Guang thought joyously.
Besides the physical changes, his development of the Golden Finger was also stabilizing.
With an abundance of food, feeding General Wei and engaging in various small interactions daily gained him about six experience points each day, which wasn't much.
But thanks to the occupational talent of his first job, "beggar."
He now discovered that the "Famine Refugee" talent was truly extraordinary, allowing him to easily walk twenty to thirty kilometers a day.
The combination of the two professions ensured at least thirty experience points daily.
[Name: Xu Guang]
[Current Job: 1. beggar Lv5 (153/600). 2. Elephant Envoy Lv2 (153/300)]
[Professional Talent (Elephant Envoy): Enchantment (You have formed a contract with your closest giant elephant companion, gaining the elephant's favor and having your strength enhanced by the elephant)]
[Skills (Elephant Envoy): Elephant Friend Lv2 (1/30)+, Elephant Cuisine Lv2 (1/30)+, Elephant Traces Lv2 (3/30)+]
[Next career change requires Elephant Envoy Lv5 and above]
There's considerable improvement, judging by the current pattern, it requires 1200 experience points to level up to Lv5, which will take about forty days, so I have to put in some effort.
Setting a small goal, walking thirty kilometers every day!
Xu Guang thought to himself.
He was about to fall asleep when suddenly an unusual fragrance wafted through, not overly strong, but Xu Guang's face changed drastically, instinctively covering his nose and mouth with nearby clothing, his eyes turning sharp.
This is…
Something's wrong!
He didn't get up, just opened his eyes. There was moonlight outside tonight, and vaguely, he could see a shadow blocking a large patch of light.
Someone's outside!?
Xu Guang's heart sank suddenly.
The middle of the night, an uninvited guest.
Dangerous visitor!
This idiom flashed through Xu Guang's mind.
He felt nervous inside, unaware of the visitor's strength.
Whoosh!
A sound of something breaking through the air shot in through the window, aiming directly at Xu Guang's bed.
Xu Guang's heart spirit was always focused, and on hearing the wind, he instinctively rolled inward, falling off the bed.
"Huh? Not asleep?"
The shadow was surprised, then brazenly pushed the window open.
Creek~
Light-footed like a cat.
"No wonder they wanted me to do it in person. Although Unranked, with such keen senses, it's really not easy for an ordinary person to kill you."
The other muttered to himself, like a Soul-seeking Yama from the Underworld.
"Who are you?"
Xu Guang's slightly trembling, somewhat angry voice came from under the bedboard.
"Hehe..."
"That's something you don't need to know."
Scarface Three said these words not to show off, but to allow the poison to take effect.
As a professional killer, he should have retreated after a failed strike.
But according to the intelligence, Xu Guang was just an ordinary person, so he planned to strike again.
However, due to the previous failure, he couldn't gauge Xu Guang's abilities, thus planned to rely on the drug.
Xu Guang didn't know the other's thoughts, only thinking the person was showing off, secretly gritting his teeth.
"You're just showing off to me..."
He stopped speaking, just kept moving his body, completely hiding himself.
Scarface Three slowly advanced.
Five, four, three, two…
Xu Guang silently counted.
By the time he counted to three, he had already spoken.
Scarface Three was suddenly startled.
"You... you're fine?"
Confirming Xu Guang wasn't unconscious, he immediately decided to retreat, turning sharply, moving swiftly.
"One!"
Xu Guang's low whisper was like a demon's murmur.
Boom!
As Scarface Three reached the door, a massive force suddenly struck him!
The powerful trunk, with the force of ten thousand pounds, hit Scarface Three's chest almost instantaneously!
He was violently sent flying backward, accompanied by the horrifying sound of bones cracking, as if struck by a hundred-tonne train.
Bang!
The wall shattered, Scarface Three's body embedded deeply into it, the sturdy wall teetering precariously.
Spurt!
Scarface Three's internal organs shattered, blood gushing like a spring!
Xu Guang stared in shock at this scene, gaining a clear understanding of General Wei's strength.
From the way the other spoke, it seemed he was an Entry Grade Martial Artist.
But in front of General Wei, he resembled a rookie soldier.
He was quite sure that Scarface Three was dead.
It's... so fierce!
Truly living up to its name.
Just as he breathed a sigh of relief, he saw General Wei about to forcibly break in and hurriedly called out.
"Don't come in."
Glancing at Scarface Three, Xu Guang quickly stepped outside, leaning on General Wei, confirming there were no other assassins.
"General Wei, wait a moment, tonight we'll sleep together."
General Wei conveyed a sense of joy; after more than half a month's nurturing, it had become quite attached to Xu Guang, feeling very comfortable being with him.
Xu Guang quickly moved forward, pulling Scarface Three's body from the wall.
No awkward moments occurred, after all, he now also possessed great strength.
With the speed practiced on the famine trek, Xu Guang swiftly rifled through the body.
A pack of dry food, two pieces of broken silver, a bottle of elixir.
Penniless bastard.
Xu Guang thought to himself silently.
However, it's understandable, being a professional killer on a mission of murder shouldn't involve carrying all his valuables.
After frisking the corpse, Xu Guang quickly went outside, climbing onto General Wei's back, heading towards Steward Wang's room.
This must be reported to Steward Wang.
He didn't believe it was his enemies seeking revenge.
In fact, since General Wei charged out from the Elephant House, the Shepherd's Manor was already in chaos.
Steward Wang, protected by several Protectors, was rushing towards Xu Guang.
"Tributor Xu! Tributor Xu! General Wei is out of control..."
Before Steward Wang could finish, he saw Xu Guang riding on General Wei approaching.
He couldn't help but tremble inside.
Though it wasn't his first time facing General Wei directly, the immense pressure from General Wei's massive body still left him breathless.
"Someone tried to assassinate me, General Wei came to save me."
"What!?"
Steward Wang panicked, knowing how important Xu Guang was to the Zhu Family, he immediately grew anxious.
"That thief..."
"Was smashed to death by General Wei, have someone go and see if he is recognized."
Xu Guang didn't dismount from General Wei, remaining extraordinarily alert, not knowing who sent the assassin, but with someone able to infiltrate the Shepherd's Manor unnoticed, there's a high chance it was through Zhu Family's route.
He now distrusted even Steward Wang somewhat.
Unaware of Xu Guang's suspicions, Steward Wang promptly headed towards Xu Guang's room as instructed.
...
The next morning.
Zhu Cheng arrived at the Elephant House with Steward Wang.
"Xiaoguang!"
"Second brother, you're here."
Xu Guang remained less enthusiastic than before.
Being assassinated really pissed him off.
The dangers of last night, even during his famine journey, were rarely encountered.