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Chapter 254: Meeting Gao Shun
Chapter 254: Meeting Gao Shun
September 25, 2017
After both men unleashed their full power, they could only exchange blows for a single round before being forced to stop.
The reason was simple: their strength was too overwhelming. In just one round of combat, the axes in their hands were shattered, leaving them no choice but to pause.
Fortunately, Lu Hai Kong was prepared for this, discarding the broken battle axe and taking out the Primordial Axe, he threw the Ghostly Masked Axe to Pan Feng on the opposite side.
When Pan Feng received the Ghostly Masked Axe, his eyes, as big as copper bells, lit up instantly. Although this wasn't the first time he had seen equipment of this caliber, it was the first time he had held an axe of such quality. His gaze was so gentle, as if he were admiring an old friend.
This directly improved his perception of Lu Hai Kong, and without wasting any more words, Lu Hai Kong, now armed with the Primordial Axe, resumed the intense battle.
Each of their clashes created a deafening sound, like thunder, reverberating throughout the entire camp after just a few exchanges.
However, this battle lasted only a few minutes, and Lu Hai Kong fought with great exhilaration. In contrast, Pan Feng on the other side was extremely cautious.
As soon as he got his hands on the Ghostly Masked Axe, he instantly fell in love with the weapon. Just like someone who had bought a new car, he held the axe with utmost care, especially after discovering that Lu Hai Kong's Primordial Axe was even more powerful and sturdy than his own. He was extra cautious, fearing that this precious item might be damaged during the sparring.
Despite Pan Feng's cautious state, the ultimate victor was him, after all, there was a significant gap between 73 and 80 points of strength.
Although Lu Hai Kong had activated Purple Aura Ascends, he still lost in the end. However, through the fight, his understanding of the Basic Axe Technique deepened, and he was just a step away from breaking through.
Even though Lu Hai Kong lost this match, Pan Feng's attitude towards him changed. Although Lu Hai Kong wasn't his match, Pan Feng admired his indomitable and domineering spirit.
More importantly, Pan Feng was deeply enamored with the Ghostly Masked Axe that Lu Hai Kong had given him. After the fight, Pan Feng hesitated and was reluctant to return the axe.
Seeing this, Lu Hai Kong knew that Pan Feng had fallen into his trap.
"Pan Feng, how about joining me? If you agree, this Ghostly Masked Axe is yours." Lu Hai Kong knew that straightforwardness was the best approach with such a rough character.
Upon hearing Lu Hai Kong's offer, Pan Feng was tempted, mainly because the axe before him perfectly suited his taste. However, Pan Feng was hesitant to sell himself just for an axe.
After much deliberation, Pan Feng eventually returned the Ghostly Masked Axe to Lu Hai Kong, and without a word, he retreated to his cell, or rather, his room, and sat down.
Lu Hai Kong was relieved that Pan Feng didn't harbor any inappropriate thoughts, such as escaping after defeating Lu Hai Kong. Although it was likely due to the presence of the formidable Dian Wei, Lu Hai Kong was pleased with Pan Feng's wise decision.
It was evident that Pan Feng was moved, and with a few more visits, he would likely succumb. After all, Lu Hai Kong hadn't broken through with the Basic Axe Technique yet. He planned to return and test Pan Feng again after digesting the experience from this battle.
After the intense battle with Pan Feng, Lu HaiKong's energy was depleted by nine layers. However, instead of leaving, he made his way to the room where Gao Shun was being held captive.
Speaking of which, the cells for these three individuals were modified from the barracks' dormitories, and the conditions inside were still quite decent. Through the window, Lu HaiKong could see that Gao Shun's cell was spotlessly clean. After a few days, Gao Shun seemed to have adjusted, and his overall aura appeared rather impressive. At this moment, he was practicing his inner strength within the room.
Lu HaiKong could tell that this guy wasn't actually cultivating. As he approached, Gao Shun already knew of his arrival; the commotion from Lu HaiKong's battle with Pan Feng was too loud for him not to notice.
"Can we talk?" Lu HaiKong asked casually, sitting outside with a sense of fatigue.
Gao Shun inside hesitated for a long time before opening his eyes. He opened his mouth but couldn't seem to utter a word. At this moment, Lu HaiKong spoke again from outside.
"Do you know why I didn't kill you in Shanyu County back then?"
"Why?" Gao Shun subconsciously responded without thinking, taken aback by the question.
"On one hand, I knew that you would become a formidable person in the future, and I wanted to recruit you to be a mountain bandit with me."
Lu HaiKong's sudden and mysterious directness caught Gao Shun off guard, and he opened his mouth but couldn't find the words to respond.
"There's also another reason. At that time, I suddenly felt pity for you. Do you remember that round of offense where I knocked you down? If it weren't just you and your soldiers attacking, I might not be sitting here right now."
"If they had trusted you a little and deployed a few hundred more soldiers, the walls would have definitely fallen. But they didn't; they only ordered you to launch the offense, so you were defeated."
"Do you know what this implies? It means that you and your soldiers' lives were never valued by them. In their eyes, you were merely cannon fodder. I suddenly felt a twinge of sympathy and confusion. How could such a talented person be used as cannon fodder?"
Lu HaiKong paused for a moment, found a more comfortable seat, and then spoke with a hint of ridicule in his smile, "At first, I thought those aristocratic clans were too despicable. They occupy high positions despite their lack of talent, and they use talented people like you as cannon fodder. But later, I realized I was wrong. The cause of all this, when you think about it, is actually just you."
"You know you're in the wrong environment, and you know there's something inside you that you're holding onto. You're aware that life shouldn't be like this, but you've never thought of changing anything. You meekly allow the aristocratic clans to bully you, merely clinging to that tiny bit of dignity you're unwilling to let go of."
"Do you know why you were so ostracized in Shanyu County? Do you know why the Zhang Clan looked down on you? It's entirely because your personality is too stubborn. You're dissatisfied with the status quo, yet you lack the courage to change anything, and you won't even give up your dignity to be trampled on. In an environment where people eat people, if not you, who else would be bullied?"
(End of Chapter)
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