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Chapter 695: The Astonishing Young Man
Chapter 695: The Astonishing Young Man
2017-09-25
Bing Province, Beifeng City, Administrative Hall adjacent to the Hall of Gathering Righteousness.
Ever since Lu Haikong left, Xi Zhicai moved from the Talent Cultivation Academy to this hall. After all, with Lu Haikong's departure, Xi Zhicai took over the military and political power of Bing Province, so it was natural to change his workplace.
Lu Haikong had practically handed over all his authority to Xi Zhicai, and this was not the first time such a situation had occurred for Xi Zhicai. Even though it was sudden, he quickly got a handle on things.
As Lu Haikong was on his way to Wind Spirit Valley, Xi Zhicai was reviewing the materials related to Lu Haikong's trade with Unusual Individuals, familiarizing himself with what he needed to know.
On his desk, a cute little Gungun was holding a gold brick in its paws and chewing on it. Next to it, Silver Moon, a massive pet occupying nearly a third of the room, lay sprawled out. These two adorable pets, along with a pot of tea and some snacks, made Xi Zhicai's days incredibly comfortable.
As Xi Zhicai was reviewing the materials, the exquisite little wooden box on the corner of his desk suddenly shook.
This immediately caught Gungun's attention. The little guy casually tossed aside the gold brick he was chewing on and scurried over to the wooden box on his four short legs.
Just as Gungun approached, the wooden box shook again, startling the little guy. He took a few steps back, looking bewildered.
After a while, when the wooden box didn't show any more signs of movement, Gungun regained his enthusiasm and stood up. He walked over to the wooden box and picked it up.
Without hesitation, Gungun put the wooden box in his mouth. His teeth could easily bite through gold, let alone wood. He took a big bite, tearing off a corner of the box. After chewing for a few moments, Gungun's face displayed a look of utter confusion.
Something was wrong; the taste was off.
Gungun cautiously glanced at Xi Zhicai, then threw the wooden box aside. He scurried on his short legs to a small trash can in the room, specially prepared for him, and spat out the wood chips in his mouth. Then, he went to a basin of clear water nearby and started rinsing his mouth.
Gungun's skilled movements indicated that this wasn't the first time he had done this.
As Gungun was rinsing his mouth, Xi Zhicai smiled and reached out to retrieve the bitten wooden box. He opened it and took out a cyan token inside.
Just as Xi Zhicai picked up the cyan token, Lu Haikong's voice echoed.
"Zhicai, something strange is going on with Li Xiong. I need to go there personally. It'll take about seven to eight days, or maybe half a month if it's delayed. I'm leaving Bing Province in your hands."
The cyan token was obviously a telepathic item, capable of real-time communication. However, the price was steep; one minute of usage cost around 10,000 gold.
"Understood, be careful," Xi Zhicai nodded.
There seemed to be a slight delay in the telepathic communication. After Xi Zhicai's response, it took a while for Lu Haikong's reply to continue.
"By the way, I asked about your two friends. What's their situation? Are they visiting as friends or for something else? Do you think you can convince them to stay?"
"Them? I'll try, but the chances are slim," Xi Zhicai shook his head. He knew the chances of the Xun cousins staying were almost non-existent.
"Whether there's a chance or not, do your best to convince them. They've come all this way; don't let them idle. It's not easy to find two top-tier free workers. At the very least, let them contribute to your political achievements."
Xi Zhicai burst into laughter at these words, "Aren't you afraid you'll scare them away by doing this?"
"Me? I'm not the one exploiting their labor; you are," Lu Haikong replied with a laugh.
"Alright, I won't say more. I still have a long way to go. I'll hang up now. If anything comes up, contact me directly through this."
"Okay, be careful!"
"Don't worry!"
As Lu Haikong's last words faded, the faint light on the cyan token dimmed, and their inter-world phone call ended.
Xi Zhicai chuckled and placed the cyan token back into the wooden box. After a moment of hesitation, he called out to the Fire Battalion bodyguards waiting outside his office, "Please invite the two Mr. Xuns..."
...
In the Wind Spirit Valley of the Beyond Grasslands, outside a village, Zhao Er and the young man continued their battle.
Initially, Zhao Er hadn't taken the young man seriously, but after witnessing the young man's burst of aura, he realized he had underestimated him.
(End of Chapter 695)
That guy's Strength had already reached a staggering 89 points, not a bit less than Zhao Er's.
If he were just an ordinary warrior, and his Strength was on par with Zhao Er's, Zhao Er wouldn't be the least bit afraid. After all, that guy's Warrior Trait was right there, boosting his Strength by 5 points. At this moment, Zhao Er's Strength had actually reached 94.
Although Zhao Er's Strength of 94 seemed inflated, dealing with a Strength of 89 shouldn't be too difficult, should it?
However, when they actually fought, Zhao Er realized something was amiss. The situation was very strange; when facing him, the opponent showed no signs of being at a disadvantage.
Zhao Er found that when facing others, the boosted Strength seemed to have no effect against this youth. It was as if his Warrior Trait had been erased, and this was the first time Zhao Er had encountered such a situation.
This situation made the battle between Zhao Er and the youth even more intense.
The two, with Strength values hovering around 90, clashed with formidable power. After just twenty exchanges, both dismounted from their warhorses, engaging in a ground battle to avoid harming their beloved steeds.
"Han, you are indeed powerful!" The youth dismounted, his face filled with excitement as he looked at Zhao Er.
"You're not Han? Are you Xianbei or Wuhuan?"
Hearing the youth call him Han, Zhao Er's eyes flashed with a hint of killing intent.
"Me? If you beat me, I'll tell you!"
The youth spoke, his long spear trembled in his hand, and he lunged at Zhao Er once more.
The youth's spear technique was exceptionally fierce, as if created for the battlefield. His moves were grand and powerful, exuding a strong aura.
However, his spear technique gave Zhao Er an odd feeling. It was clearly a Han technique, but in some usage habits and details, it differed slightly from the Han style. Nonetheless, its combat effectiveness was unquestionably formidable.
The youth's spear technique was not at all inferior to Zhao Er's "Vermillion Bird Spear Technique." In fact, it seemed a level or two higher.
Speaking purely of martial skills, Zhao Er might be slightly inferior to the youth.
After all, Zhao Er had only studied martial arts for three years. In that time, he had skyrocketed from nothing to a Strength of 89, thanks to his natural talent, Lu Hai Kong's Talent Halo, and their disregard for costs.
In contrast, Zhao Er's opponent had clearly started training from a young age. Although he might lack a bit of practical experience compared to Zhao Er, his mastery of martial skills and solid foundation far surpassed Zhao Er's.
This was why Zhao Er found himself at a disadvantage when they fought on foot.
The youth watched with excitement as Zhao Er retreated under his attacks. This kid was clearly a Martial Zealot, and defeating an opponent of Zhao Er's caliber was a source of great pride for him.
Just as he was about to deliver a finishing blow to Zhao Er, a sudden surge of murderous aura erupted.
The youth was dazed by this intense killing intent, and then he felt as if his opponent had transformed into a completely different person.
"Sorry, I underestimated you. From now on, I'll fight with the determination to kill you. If you don't want to die, you'd better be careful!"
As a cold voice rang out, Zhao Er seemed to transform into a killing god in an instant. His spear tightened, and he lunged forward.
Initially, Zhao Er had only intended to defeat his opponent, not using his full strength. Unexpectedly, his opponent's strength was not inferior, forcing Zhao Er to unleash his full power.
Zhao Er's sudden burst of strength stunned everyone.
In this state, Zhao Er was in a killing frenzy, each strike aimed to kill. His attacks became incredibly ferocious.
This Asura-like state, honed on the battlefield, was terrifying. The youth had never witnessed such a scene, and after Zhao Er's burst of power, the youth's mind was seized by this formidable aura, only able to exert eight-tenths of his strength.
At this moment, Zhao Er was unleashing a hundred and twenty percent of his combat power, and the tide of battle instantly reversed.
After just twenty or thirty moves, Zhao Er thrust his spear into the youth's abdomen, sending him flying.
Zhao Er pressed his advantage, chasing after him. His eyes reddened, and he aimed his spear at the youth's neck, ready to strike with all his might.
In this state, Zhao Er's eyes were bloodshot, and he wouldn't stop until he drew blood. Facing Zhao Er's fatal strike, the youth's mind quickly cleared. At this critical moment, he forcefully twisted his body, spinning around, and his spear clashed with Zhao Er's.
The impact of the clash sent the youth flying ten meters away, looking disheveled. However, he managed to escape with his life...
(End)
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