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Chapter 373: The Mad Lion, the Yin Snake
Chapter 373: The Mad Lion, the Yin Snake
Wu Dao's expression was filled with confusion: "How could a disciple of the Northern Mad Lion School appear on my turf? The first time could be a coincidence, but the second time..."
"Could it be that he has the item?" Wu Dao's expression turned uncertain.
He had willingly become a mere patrol officer, spending his days dealing with lowlife gangs, all for this item. The thought of it made him feel a deep sense of frustration.
If someone else had beaten him to it, wouldn't all these years of effort be in vain, and he would have been working for others' benefit?
"Go and test him out. If Li Xiang really has it..." A flash of ruthlessness crossed Wu Dao's eyes. He would naturally have to eliminate the threat.
The Mad Lion School was powerful, but this was not the North, and the Mad Lion School's secret martial techniques couldn't reach here.
The only concern was whether he could defeat Li Xiang.
"I need to prepare. Even the old turtle from the Pan Gui School couldn't handle Li Xiang, so he must be skilled. I'll have to use some underhanded tactics." Wu Dao thought for a moment, becoming more convinced that the item might be in Li Xiang's possession.
Otherwise, why would Li Xiang travel all the way from the North to this small place? Just to challenge the Pan Gui School?
If he wanted to challenge them, he would go to a big city. This local Pan Gui Martial Hall was just an insignificant branch, and they wouldn't bring a genius like Li Xiang here.
With all these doubts piling up, they became the last straw for Wu Dao.
He quickly prepared, not intending to make a mortal enemy. If the other party handed over the item, he would let them leave, giving the Mad Lion School some face. But if they refused, he would have to kill them and search their body.
After concealing his appearance, he silently followed Li Xiang.
Li Xiang, who was walking, suddenly stopped and said, "Come out. Your killing intent has already been exposed."
Wu Dao, hidden in the shadows and preparing to ambush, was startled. 'No wonder he's a genius from a major force. His perception is truly formidable.'
However, he didn't intend to reveal himself just yet and subtly adjusted his position.
He wasn't sure if the other party had truly detected him, so he wouldn't be tricked into coming out.
"Still hiding? Coward!" Li Xiang coldly snorted, his body tensing, and his blood qi surged like a tidal wave.
"Mad Lion · Roar!!!"
His windbreaker flared as a powerful gale erupted, making Li Xiang seem like a lion roaring in battle.
Wu Dao, hiding nearby, his expression changed as he felt the overwhelming force of the attack. He hastily crossed his hands to defend.
Their attacks collided, creating a violent shockwave that scattered everything around them used for cover.
"Such a vicious snake hand, I wonder which snake school you're from?" Li Xiang retracted his hand, retreating several steps, his hands trembling slightly. The opponent's move was far beyond what he had imagined, penetrating the skin and reaching the bone. It was definitely a true transmission.
Even if they were at the same cultivation level, the opponent's seasoned experience was enough to overwhelm him.
Wu Dao also inwardly cursed. His hands were not in good shape either. Under his long robe, the claw marks on his arms caused his blood qi to flow unevenly. No wonder the old turtle from the Pan Gui School had been defeated. This claw technique that penetrated the body was excellent at breaking through defenses. If not for his snake-like flexibility, his bones might have been shattered by the claw force.
"Hand over the item, and we can go our separate ways." Wu Dao spoke in a hoarse, old voice.
"???" Li Xiang was utterly confused. He hadn't taken anything, so he could only ask, "What item?"
He needed to clarify things to avoid any misunderstandings.
"The item you took from the convenience store!" Although Wu Dao believed Li Xiang was feigning ignorance, he still gave him a chance. He didn't elaborate on what it was, as this wasn't the time to be too specific. As long as he handed it over, everyone would understand.
Li Xiang's expression was one of disbelief. To attack him over two bags of bread? This guy must be crazy. He liked fighting, but he didn't enjoy meaningless confrontations. He had come to the Pan Gui Martial Hall solely to avenge his little junior brother.
His little junior brother had been beaten to death while visiting his family. When his body was returned, it was incomplete, with marks left by the Pan Gui School. After extensive investigations, he finally found the culprit, now hiding in the countryside, teaching martial arts.
Indeed, it was the head of the Pan Gui Martial Hall in Qingwu City. This incident had taken place several years ago, and he had come here after registering with the Martial Arts Alliance. He had notified the other party in advance, as it was a legitimate act of revenge. The other party was aware and did not hide, instead choosing to confront him head-on.
He had been careful not to kill the other party, leaving them alive to maintain some semblance of respect for all sides involved.
As for the confrontation with the convenience store owner, it was a moment of hot blood that he couldn't control at the time. Now, after calming down, he found it absurd and thoughtless to have acted so rashly.
And now, he was genuinely confused. Why would such a powerful expert go to such lengths over two bags of bread, especially since he had already eaten them.
If he hadn't eaten them, he could have given them to the other party. It was just 1 yuan, which might be significant for someone at the bottom, but for a martial artist who spends thousands to tens of thousands of yuan daily on food and expenses, it was nothing.
"You mean the bread? But I've already eaten it," Li Xiang said truthfully.
But to Wu Dao, it was like a thunderbolt: "You ate it?"
His tone was heavy with suppressed anger as he repeated the question.
Li Xiang sensed the increasing hostility and the growing killing intent, like a volcano about to erupt.
"Yes, I ate the bread. I only ate the bread, nothing else," Li Xiang quickly explained, repeating himself several times. Lions and tigers fight, but they don't engage in pointless battles with mad dogs.
To Li Xiang, Wu Dao was nothing but a mad dog. There was no conflict of interest or ideology, no reason for a deadly confrontation.
But despite his words, his muscles were already tensed, and he knew this situation would not end well.
"Since you've eaten it, it probably hasn't been fully digested yet. I'll just have to cut open your stomach and retrieve it," Wu Dao said, not believing Li Xiang's explanations but seeing them as provocations. Why would he emphasize the word "bread" if he wasn't trying to taunt him?
Moreover, that item couldn't be digested so easily, so he had no choice but to act.
Even if Li Xiang was slow to react, he now understood that Wu Dao was not talking about bread but something else entirely.
But it was too late. Wu Dao, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, launched his attack, leaving Li Xiang no choice but to defend himself.
Explain? Explain to a mad dog? He would deal with it after he killed the other party.
Such a sneaky and hidden enemy, who lurked in the shadows, deserved to be eliminated.
"Yin Snake School? No, that's not right, it's the Yin Snake School. The techniques of the Yin Snake School are far more straightforward than yours," Li Xiang said coldly after pushing Wu Dao back.
Wu Dao did not deny it but attacked again with incredible speed, making Li Xiang feel like he was facing a snake with extremely fast strikes.
"I've got you!" Li Xiang withstood a snake hand attack, losing a large chunk of flesh from his hand, but to him, it was a minor issue.
His hands, like lion claws, swung through the air, the force of his blood qi causing a disturbance. He aimed directly for Wu Dao's neck.
If he could grab it, Wu Dao's entire neck would be torn apart by his claw strength.
The Lion Claw technique of the Mad Lion School was fierce and domineering, fitting the "Mad" in their name.
Wu Dao understood this but had no way to stop it. His hands were pinned, and it was too late to pull them back. His body was pulled by the force, clearly a killing move.
"Mad Lion · King Claw!"
A roar echoed in Wu Dao's ears, and at that moment, Li Xiang seemed like a giant blood-red lion swinging its claws.
'Such pure martial intent. I don't regret losing,' Wu Dao finally understood why the head of the Pan Gui Martial Hall had been defeated so decisively. He, too, was no match.
In both blood qi and martial intent, Li Xiang was superior.
Bang!
The lion claw tore through most of Wu Dao's neck, blood splattering and staining Li Xiang's windbreaker.
Wu Dao's body fell straight to the ground, his spirit shattered along with his body by Li Xiang's Mad Lion martial intent.
(End of Chapter)
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