These bloodsucking bugs flapped their wings and flew toward Wilbur at an incredible speed. The dense swarm of bugs covered Wilbur's body like bees. Even so, countless more bugs continued to fly out from the layers of fallen leaves. Soon, these bloodsucking bugs clung to Wilbur, forming a large sphere around him. In the next second, a black sphere appeared, rapidly expanding and killing the bugs. Wilbur retracted the black aura after pushing them back, but right after that, countless more bloodsucking bugs flew toward him. Wilbur once again created a black shield with the power of destruction, a spherical barrier that surrounded him. The bugs outside continuously crashed against the shield and were shattered into pieces, scattering all over the ground. As the number of dead bugs on the ground increased, Wilbur finally noticed something amiss. Even though this area could have bloodsucking bugs, it was impossible for there to be so many. This indicated that these bugs must be comi

"The team that entered with you consists of eight people. They have all failed in life for various reasons and have almost reached the end of their wits. Now, they have learned that there is a treasure in the Vicente Primeval Forest. As long as they find the treasure, they will obtain a chest full of gold. This is their last hope to survive. I need you to help them, guide them out of their despair, and lead them here to find the treasure in this forest." Wilbur said, "That's easy. Why not tell me the content of the second test as well?" "It's not that easy," Josie replied, casting a strange glance at Wilbur. "It's easy for one person to escape despair because true despair doesn't exist in this world. True despair exists in people's hearts. Once someone falls into it, it's very difficult for them to escape. I want you to help all eight of them escape the despair in their hearts. Only then will you have passed the test." "That's easy too." Wilbur said confidently, "As long as I h

Wilbur and Mitch chatted as they walked out of the forest. Wilbur then drove back and forth twice, transporting all seven members back to Vicente City. In a luxurious restaurant, Wilbur handed the menu to Mitch and said with a smile, "Mitch, you let me experience the wonders of the primeval forest. It was a very enriching experience for me, so to thank everyone, I’m treating you all to a nice meal." "Oh? Really?" Mitch's eyes swept over the members of the exploration team with a smile on his face. Wilbur patted his chest and said, "You know the thrill of adventure. I found it very worthwhile, and I got to make some new friends like you guys." Hearing this, Mitch and the others smiled. Mitch said, "Actually, I wasn't a professional explorer initially. I later discovered the wonders of the primeval forest, which led me to become an explorer. As for what you said earlier, I totally understand." "Someone is really willing to treat us to a nice meal? That’s hard to believe." At th

Wilbur was lost in thought when he felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned and was met with a strong smell of alcohol. Mitch, looking very drunk, said, "Brother, you treated us to this meal, and now you see we've all had too much to drink. We can't get back on our own. Can you arrange a car to take us all home? Sorry for the trouble." Wilbur looked around and saw that the entire exploration team was indeed slumped over drunk. It seemed they had exhausted their savings over the years for their expeditions and had not had such a lavish meal in a long time. No one wanted to miss this opportunity. Everyone wanted to enjoy it fully, and most of the food on the table had been eaten. This scene reminded Wilbur of when he used to lead the Abyss Mercenaries. When people were hungry, nothing else mattered. They instinctively craved to be full. Wilbur felt a familiar sensation and smiled slightly. He snapped his fingers and said, "Okay, no problem. Leave it to me." Wilbur then called a

Wilbur said, "Mitch, first of all, you need to understand that the best exploration teams have only managed to go ten kilometers into the forest. Even if I lend you a million to upgrade your equipment, we might still struggle to go through the forest. We might not even reach ten kilometers. If we can't find the treasure, wouldn't that million be wasted? Wouldn't you feel even more guilty toward me?" Hearing this, Mitch looked up sharply at Wilbur. He was initially taken aback for a moment before he said excitedly, "No, I guarantee we can find the treasure. We're just one opportunity away." "Mitch, the primeval forest is full of unknown dangers. I don't know where your confidence comes from, but even basic threats like bloodsucking bugs are hard to deal with." Mitch looked seriously at Wilbur and said, "To be honest, after twenty-three expeditions, we've found the weakness of those bloodsucking insects. We can carve out a path that avoids them. Ten kilometers is not an issue for u