A few days later.
After successfully hunting down the third Warlord-level monster, the Black Ice Squad left the 0174 District and returned to the base city.
As the train arrived at the station.
A large number of people streamed out.
"We're back!"
"We're back safely!"
Wang Zhan and Li Zi smiled with relief.
Shen Ping looked at the large number of travelers around him and couldn't help but think, "Huazhong Base City, the most populous base city among China's six major base cities!"
"Let's go, we'll head to the HR Alliance Mall for a drink first, then relax properly!"
Bai Feng said, stepping out.
Every time they returned from the Wilderness Area, the Black Ice Squad would relax at the HR Alliance Mall. After all, they had to remain vigilant at all times in the Wilderness Area, and only by returning to a human base city could they truly relax.
Before long, Shen Ping and the others arrived at the plaza in front of the HR Alliance Mall lobby in their specialized off-road vehicle.
After getting out of the car, Shen Ping looked up at the 88-story skyscraper, with the two letters "HR" prominently displayed on it.
This was a force composed of Global super Families and consortiums, possessing the most wealth. Besides staff, only Martial Artists could enter here; ordinary people would never be able to enter in their lifetime.
Although this Transmigration body had visited the HR Alliance Mall before going to the Wilderness Area, it was Shen Ping's first time here.
Walking into the lobby, the interior decoration was extremely luxurious. The floor alone was made of a special Material, as bright as crystal.
And the surrounding service staff, managers, etc., were all social elites; the beauty of some female service staff, if placed outside, would attract a large number of suitors.
The group arrived at the bar counter.
Bai Feng and the others ordered tea and wine. Before going to the Wilderness Area, they naturally couldn't drink alcohol, but upon returning to the base city, there was no such restriction.
Wang Zhan and Li Zi, for instance, directly ordered two bottles of wine.
After drinking, the group went to entertain themselves for a while, and then they separated.
"We'll rest for a month and a half this time. Next time we enter the Wilderness Area, we'll be venturing into the city center of the 0174 District. Everyone, be mentally prepared."
Before parting, Bai Feng reminded them.
In the city center of the 0174 District, there were many Warlord-level monsters, and even dozens of Advanced Warlord-level monsters. It was said that there was a monster close to a Lord in the very core.
In the past, the Black Ice Squad didn't even dare to approach.
Wang Zhan, Li Zi, Chen Ying, and others, upon hearing this, were not afraid but rather very excited.
An hour later.
At the entrance of Yinhui Community.
After inspection by the guard soldiers, Shen Ping and Chen Ying safely entered.
"Xiao Shen, come over to my place when you have time. It's just me at home, you know." Chen Ying teased.
"Cough, cough, I'll go when I have time!"
Shen Ping chuckled a few times and hastily left.
As he approached his villa in the community, he couldn't help but feel nervous, because although this Transmigration body had no parents, he still had an older sister.
In his memories, this Transmigration body, even as a Martial Artist, was somewhat afraid of this older sister.
"I'm a Transmigration, after all. I've accepted my parents in reality, so having another older sister in this High Tower World isn't a big deal!"
Shen Ping comforted himself, quickly stepping into the villa courtyard.
Arriving in the living room, he cleared his throat, "Sister, I'm back!"
There was no reply.
Only then did he slap his head, "I almost forgot, it's working hours now!"
Shaking his head, Shen Ping darted into the bathroom, took a comfortable shower, and then went to the Cultivation hall next to the audio-visual room on the second floor; he hadn't done today's Cultivation yet.
Five or six hours of Cultivation passed.
The sky had already darkened.
Hearing footsteps outside the villa entrance, Shen Ping knew his sister was back.
Soon, a woman wearing a white and blue professional OL suit appeared at the transparent glass living room door.
She had neat, short hair, a tall and slender figure, and her legs, especially those wrapped in white velvet trousers, were captivating.
This was his older sister, Shen Xue.
Her name was very ordinary, but Shen Ping knew that before this Transmigration body became a Martial Artist, this Family had been painstakingly maintained by his older sister.
Taking a deep breath, Shen Ping quickly went to meet her.
"Sister."
The words came out.
Shen Xue froze, then looked at Shen Ping, and joy instantly welled up in her tired eyes. She pushed open the door and rushed over, embracing Shen Ping tightly.
"Xiao Ping, you're back? It's good that you're safe, it's good that you're safe!"
The Wilderness Area was extremely dangerous; countless Martial Artists entered and never returned, especially newcomers who entered for the first time, as their death rate was very high.
Therefore, ever since Shen Ping went to the Wilderness Area, Shen Xue had been constantly worried and concerned.
Now, it was good, her younger brother was back safely!
Shen Ping, unaccustomed, pushed Shen Xue away and said with a smile, "Sister, I didn't call you when I came back because I wanted to give you a surprise. You won't blame me, will you?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Xue feigned anger and put on a stern face, "You still say that! You didn't even call when you came back. Do you know how worried I've been these past few days? Don't do it again next time!"
Shen Ping shrank his head and hastily said, "Got it."
Shen Xue chuckled, "Alright, I'm not blaming you. It's just that next time you go into the Wilderness Area, if it's convenient, remember to occasionally report your safety to me."
Saying this, she placed her shoulder bag on the sofa, then walked to the living room door, "There's no food Ingredients at home. I'll go buy some and cook you a good meal tonight!"
8 PM.
A sumptuous meal was ready.
Shen Ping looked at it with great appetite. After more than half a month in the Wilderness Area, his mouth had long since grown bland. At this moment, he devoured the food without regard for his image.
"Slow down, no one's snatching it from you!"
Shen Xue continuously put food on her brother's plate, a smile on her face.
After eating, Shen Ping patted his chest grandly and said, "Sister, I earned nearly ten million China coins in the Wilderness Area this time. Our Family won't be short of money anymore, so don't be so frugal normally!"
Shen Xue's lips slightly parted. She knew Martial Artists earned money quickly, but she hadn't expected her brother to earn so much on his first trip to the Wilderness Area.
One had to know that her annual salary was less than a hundred thousand.
"My younger brother has finally grown up and can support the Family. If Mom and Dad knew, they would definitely be very happy!"
Shen Xue was filled with joy, "Alright, I'll listen to you, but all this money was earned by your hard work, so don't spend it recklessly."
"I've heard that various equipment and Secret Manuals for Martial Artists require a lot of money, so the money must be spent on these aspects, at least to ensure your own safety first."
Shen Ping nodded, "Don't worry, Sister, I know."
…
The next morning.
Second floor, audio-visual room.
"You took a deep breath and gained 1 point of Comprehension Ability."
Three consecutive times.
A voice echoed in his mind.
Shen Ping's expression was calm. Then, he opened the video recording of the first three stages of the purchased Flowing Wind Secret Manual and began to watch it.
He had watched the video recording of these first three stages countless times in his descended body, and they were already deeply ingrained in his mind. However, reviewing old knowledge helps one learn new things. Even with the Golden Finger that allowed for Epiphanies, he still felt it was necessary to watch and study frequently, as reviewing old knowledge helps one learn new things.
Just then, a voice suddenly echoed in his mind: "You watched the Flowing Wind blade technique and gained 1 point of Comprehension Ability."