Chapter 347 - 196: North Region Squad 3! Pseudo-Transcendent Li Fan! Bestowing a Reward

Chapter 347: Chapter 196: North Region Squad 3! Pseudo-Transcendent Li Fan! Bestowing a Reward

The gymnasium’s second floor conference room.

Chen Chong sat at the head of the table, flanked by core members Xu Jun, Wang Biao, Zhong Fang, and Jia Wen.

Across from them stood about ten people.

From their tanned skin and unique attire, it was clear that these were members of the hunting team.

Seven men and three women, all with resolute expressions. Even the women had cut their long hair short, giving them a capable and sharp look.

"Brother Chong, this is the North Region’s Squad 3 from the hunting team," Zhong Fang introduced from the side.

"Brother Chong!"

The ten or so people spoke in unison. Their voices were steady, yet held a hint of admiration.

Chen Chong nodded slightly.

He had heard of this squad before.

Their name had come up when Jia Wen previously reported on the hunting team’s most successful squads.

This squad, assigned to hunt in the most resource-barren northern part of the Primitive Jungle, had not only avoided falling behind due to their environment’s limitations but had actually become the squad with the most resources harvested.

In the subsequent daily reports on the hunting team, the top three positions were frequently contested by different squads, yet this one had almost unbreakably held a spot in the top three.

Even on their worst days, they managed to secure third place.

And this was in the most resource-deprived northern area. It was a testament to how strong their survival skills were; throughout the entire school, few could likely match them.

Chen Chong had also learned about their background from Zhong Fang. Before joining the main group, they had been a "lone wolf" squad at school, always numbering around six or seven members.

It was only after joining the main group that their numbers were filled out to ten.

Furthermore, the members of this squad were themselves avid fans of extreme sports like wilderness survival, rock climbing, street racing, and bungee jumping.

Although they hadn’t formed an official club at school, they would go out into the wild to hike and rock climb whenever they had free time during breaks. Their physical fitness and survival knowledge were extensive.

Perhaps that was why they were able to adapt so well to the Primitive Jungle environment after the transit, demonstrating survival skills far beyond those of ordinary students...

"Which one of you became a Transcendent?"

As Chen Chong’s voice faded, the buzz-cut young man at the front stepped forward.

"Brother Chong, that would be me. My name is Li Fan, and I’m the captain of North Squad 3."

"Li Fan?"

Chen Chong sized up the young man with the buzz cut.

He was about 1.8 meters tall, with a clean and simple look, and a well-proportioned yet lean and strong build.

While he didn’t have bulky, conspicuous muscles, his functional physique was perfectly suited for an extreme sports enthusiast who enjoyed activities like rock climbing.

His hands were broad and covered in calluses, clear signs of frequent outdoor activity.

A quick-dry shirt, cargo pants, hiking boots, a climbing pack, and a short knife strapped to his leg—nearly all his gear was prepared for the wilderness...

Chen Chong used his Identification Skill.

[Name: Human · Li Fan]

[Type: Pseudo-Transcendent]

[Rating: C-Class]

[Abilities: None]

[Description: A human who became a Pseudo-Transcendent through the fortuitous consumption of the flesh and blood of Extraordinary Creatures. His physical attributes far exceed those of a normal person. Continued consumption of flesh from Extraordinary Creatures may allow for further advancement into a true Transcendent.]

’A Pseudo-Transcendent, huh?’

’He became one by eating the Blood-tooth Python meat...’

Chen Chong instantly understood how he had done it.

It had to be said, Li Fan was the first person to become a Transcendent by eating the meat of the Blood-tooth Python.

Chen Chong had originally thought that even if eating the Blood-tooth Python meat offered a chance to become a Transcendent, it was still a distant possibility.

He expected it would take at least half a month for the first one to appear, but to his surprise, one had emerged in just over a week...

’It seems Li Fan is highly compatible with the Blood-tooth Python meat. His luck is also exceptionally good.’

Although he was only a Pseudo-Transcendent, Chen Chong was still very happy. After all, this was a good start, proving that becoming a Transcendent by consuming the flesh of Extraordinary Creatures wasn’t as difficult as he had imagined.

Moreover, Li Fan could serve as a role model for all the members, motivating them to strive even harder...

"You’ve done well..."

Chen Chong gave his assessment.

Who would have thought that this simple sentence would make the squad members so excited? Even the seemingly composed Li Fan broke into a bashful grin.

Before coming here, they had always thought Chen Chong was a terrifying figure.

After all, they had only seen him a total of three times.

The first time was in the plaza, when he violently slaughtered the Parasites.

The second time was from a distance, when they had just joined the group and were filling out their information for squad assignments.

The third time was at the last banquet, and they hadn’t gotten a good look at him then, either.

Even though they had been in the group for a while and knew Chen Chong wasn’t a cold, unreasonable, or unpredictably violent person...

On the contrary, he was very considerate of his subordinates, establishing a series of rules designed to help the group’s members survive and thrive.

But to be honest, the sight of him brutally killing the Parasites in the plaza had been too impactful. Even though their impression of him had improved since then, having never interacted with him up close, the members of North Squad 3 still felt very uneasy.

They were especially nervous this morning when they heard that Zhong Fang was taking them to meet Chen Chong in person.

But now, hearing Chen Chong’s praise with their own ears, they relaxed considerably.

At least their rarely seen "boss" wasn’t as terrifying as the rumors made him out to be.

"Thank you, Brother Chong."

Led by Li Fan, the members of North Squad 3 spoke in unison, their voices still full of admiration, but now also tinged with unconcealable excitement.

Chen Chong raised a hand slightly. "No need to be so formal. The fact that you’re able to rank at the top of the hunting team and become a Transcendent through your own efforts—that’s all your own merit."