With a starting talent that's practically top-tier, even an old man can go against the heavens!

"It's simple. Whoever gets to the city gate first wins!"

Dean crossed his arms and said with an arrogant expression.

He has a skill that can temporarily increase his movement speed by 20%.

I didn't have a chance to use my skills earlier, but this time I'll definitely teach this old man a lesson!

"Okay, but wait for me a moment."

Chen Beixuan returned to the general store he had just visited, spent all his savings, and bought a bunch of medicines, which he put in his bag.

Since he was already at the city gate, he didn't want to go through the trouble of coming back, so he decided to buy the goods first.

After finishing up, he nodded to Dean with a relaxed expression, indicating that they could start anytime.

"start!"

Dean suddenly shouted out, and the moment he opened his mouth, he darted out!

Seeing this, Chen Beixuan smiled and shook his head.

"He gave the order himself and then jumped the gun; he has no sportsmanship."

While speaking, he moved his feet quickly, covering several meters in a single step.

Both sides were running at full speed, one of them giving it their all.

The other one strolls leisurely, relying entirely on numerical values ​​to catch up.

Chen Beixuan's feet moved as if he were gliding through space, yet his speed was so fast that he flew up.

This absurd scene actually happened, and they quickly caught up with Dean ahead.

Seeing this, Dean suddenly accelerated and activated his active skill to create distance.

The whistling wind rushed past his ears, and a smug smile appeared on his lips.

"Trying to catch up with me? Not so easy... Hey, holy crap!"

Dean's smile froze instantly as he watched helplessly as Old Man Chen passed him by.

What's most infuriating is that he kept turning back to look at me with a meaningful gaze!

Although no words were spoken, the sarcasm was palpable.

"what!!!"

Dean couldn't stand his gaze and roared as he desperately sped up!

The veins on his forehead and neck were bulging, and his face was flushed.

But even after he practically wore out his shoes, he still couldn't catch up with the other person.

Seeing this, Chen Beixuan yawned and said casually, "I'll wait for you at the door, hurry up."

After saying that, he glided away and disappeared into the crowd like lightning...

Dean felt a sense of despair upon seeing this scene and realized the gap between the two of them. He slammed on the brakes and came to a stop.

Looking down at my five toes exposed to the air, I felt a sudden pang of sadness.

"Waaaaah, my new shoes..."

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While waiting at the door, Chen Beixuan took out the Chaos God Stone from his bag.

"Hopefully it won't be too difficult..."

He took a deep breath and chose to use it!

[Ding! You have used the job change item [Chaos Stone] and successfully started the job change quest [Prove Yourself]!]

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[Prove Yourself]: Job Change Quest

Mission condition 1: Kill 50 monsters that are 5 levels or more higher than yourself on your own.

Task condition 2: Clear any dungeon of level 10 or higher solo once.

Mission condition 3: Defeat a Bronze-level or higher boss of the Light faction solo.

Mission condition 4: Defeat a Dark Faction Bronze-level or higher boss solo.

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After reading the mission, Chen Beixuan was completely stunned.

"Is this something a human could do?"

Condition 1 is the simplest one, but that's only true for him.

This would be an impossible task for anyone else as well.

You can't level up without changing jobs, and without leveling up, your strength will be limited.

With limited strength, how could they possibly complete this job change quest!

It's a complete vicious circle.

"Fortunately, my talent is freakish enough that I might still have a chance to succeed..."

Chen Beixuan narrowed his eyes and muttered to himself.

At this moment, Dean walked over dejectedly and shoved a skill book into his hand.

[Ding! You have completed the C-level hidden quest [Contest], and have been rewarded with the skill book [Swift as the Wind]!]

Chen Beixuan chuckled to himself as he looked at him.

It seems that losing the competition dealt him a significant blow.

After thinking it over, he decided not to say anything further to provoke him.

Instead, he lowered his head and used the skill book in his hand.

[Ding! You have learned the passive skill [Swift as the Wind]!]

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Swift as the Wind ★

Description: Increases movement speed by 20%. Running at full speed increases proficiency. Passive skill takes effect automatically.

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Skills that increase movement speed are extremely useful; sometimes, when kiting jungle monsters, you're just a little bit short of movement speed.

The conditions for triggering hidden missions are relatively strict.

If he fails to catch up with Dean on his first attempt, the competition mission will not be triggered.

Moreover, judging from Dean's condition, this might be a one-time hidden mission, unique to this group.

"Hey, are you heartbroken?"

"Huh? What do you mean..." Dean looked bewildered.

"Never mind...it's nothing."

Chen Beixuan pursed his lips, realizing he couldn't keep up with the NPC's jokes.

"Alright, kid, the competition is over, I should be going."

"Wait a minute, grandpa, could you... do me a favor?"

Dean suddenly called out to him, and a pleading look flashed in his usually resolute eyes.

This old man is so fast, he must be very strong. Maybe I can help him.

At the same time, Chen Beixuan received a mission notification.

[Ding! Dean has issued you a hidden B-rank quest: "Rescue Your Friend." Accept?]

Chen Beixuan was stunned; it was another hidden mission.

Could this kid be part of a series of hidden quests?

Such tasks often become increasingly difficult as they progress, but the rewards also become more substantial.

If it doesn't conflict with my job change quest, I definitely can't let it go.

With that in mind, he clicked on the task to check the details.

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[Rescue a Friend]: B-Rank Hidden Mission

Mission details: Dean's friend Kaya has been kidnapped by bandits. They need your help to rescue her. Coordinates: xx, xx.

Mission objective: Rescue Kaeya from his captivity.

Task Reward: 20 Gold Coins.

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"20 gold coins!?"

Chen Beixuan was genuinely shocked.

That's equivalent to 20!

I never would have guessed this kid was so rich!

You've stolen quite a bit...

The coordinates are located outside the city, quite far away; it would probably take half an hour to traverse the map.

According to the map, that area corresponds to the level 15 monster zone.

If the requirements are met (five levels higher), then condition 1 of the job change quest is completed.

He nodded in agreement.

"I'll help you with this. Let's get going and set off immediately."

"Great! I'll go with you!"

Dean was overjoyed, and the gloom brought on by his defeat in the competition was swept away.

Without wasting any time, the two set off immediately.

During the map exploration, Chen Beixuan learned the whole story from Dean.

He and Kaiya grew up together in an orphanage, and they did odd jobs in Radiant City. Their lives were passable.

Six months ago, they received a large order to transport a batch of special stones to a place called Fengshi Village.

Although the distance was far, the reward was very generous, and the two accepted the commission without much thought.

But just as they were about to reach the village, they were attacked by bandits who suddenly appeared.

Kaeya was captured along with the goods, and they deliberately let him go, making him raise 500 gold coins to ransom him.

During the ransom fundraising, he asked many people to rescue him, but they all eventually disappeared without a trace.

Both of them grew up in an orphanage and couldn't borrow any money.

In desperation, they went astray.

This is why he became a thief.

After listening to the whole story, Chen Beixuan seemed to be deep in thought.

Something just doesn't feel right...

Having no clue what to do, he could only take it one step at a time and act according to circumstances.

After a long journey through the map, the two finally arrived at their destination...

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