Translator: Anubis Translations
"What time is it for you to still be joking? These people..." Yan Xixi looked nervous.
"Where did this little girl come from? Body Tempering Realm seventh level? Aren't you afraid of being beaten to death?"
"She looks quite delicate; it would be a pity to damage her."
"Hahaha, don't worry, I'll go easy on her."
"..."
The crowd sneered. A seventh-level Body Tempering Realm ant was indeed brave, but also quite foolish.
Among those who had joined in the encirclement to kill Gu Feng, any one of them could kill him with a single punch.
"My... my sister is the Inner Sect's Yan Yexue. For her sake, let's talk peacefully today and not resort to violence!"
Yan Yexue? At the mention of these three words, everyone's expressions changed.
She was an Inner Sect prodigy on par with Qu Yanran, possessing immense strength. If she really stood up for the Masked Bandit, they would indeed need to reconsider.
"Everyone, her sister is indeed Yan Yexue. It's common for conflicts to arise during the assessment; fighting leads to acquaintance. How about we shake hands and make peace?"
Wu Qi also stepped forward with a smile, vouching for Yan Xixi.
What to do?
The hundred or so people frowned, looking at each other.
"Hand over all the stolen items, and we'll let you leave unharmed," Guo Renkai declared on behalf of the crowd.
"Great, Gu Feng, quickly give them the items. They won't hurt you."
Hearing this, Yan Xixi's eyes curved with excitement, almost jumping for joy.
She reached out to untie the Storage Pouch at Gu Feng's waist, but her hand was stopped the next moment.
"Thank you for your help, but it's unnecessary!" Gu Feng smiled slightly, untying all the Storage Pouches from his waist and placing them into Yan Xixi's arms.
"Keep them safe for me. Don't lose a single item; I have a notebook to keep track."
Under Yan Xixi's stunned gaze, Gu Feng stepped forward.
"If I remember correctly, I haven't robbed any of you!" His eyes were sharp, his tone firm.
"Robbing bandits is a righteous act, so you are the villains!"
"Anyone else want to take a shot? I'll take you all on at once." Gu Feng scanned the surroundings, his demeanor exuding boundless confidence.
"Big brother, should we make a move?" Xiong Er's eyes flickered, eager to try.
"Are you stupid? Our combined technique can unleash up to eighty thousand pounds of force, and we still got defeated!" Xiong Da gave him a hard smack on the head.
Has your brain been eaten by a dog? Such a terrifying person, and you're thinking of throwing your life away?
After being robbed by Gu Feng for the first time, the Xiong brothers felt increasingly aggrieved because they hadn't unleashed their full strength.
So—
They sought out Gu Feng again, this time using their family's secret combined technique from the start, but the result was just as bad.
After that battle, Xiong Da was thoroughly terrified. This man wasn't human; he was a devil, his strength absolutely terrifying, invincible in the Body Tempering Realm.
"There are so many people here, and we're not the main attackers. Engaging in guerrilla tactics shouldn't be too dangerous, right?" Xiong Er said defiantly.
"Open your eyes wide and look carefully. Among those participating in this encirclement, are there any cultivators who were previously robbed by this demon?
Don't they want to avenge their humiliation? The reason no one is joining in is that they've been thoroughly beaten.
Facing so many people, defeat is certain, but with his strength, it's impossible to defeat him unscathed.
Can you guarantee that you won't be the unlucky one he targets?" Xiong Da said, exasperated.
"Big brother is right. We've already robbed some stuff these past few days; no need to take risks. It feels like these people can't handle him anyway," Xiong Wu said, frowning.
Gu Feng narrowed his eyes, a cold glint flashing. The cultivators who met his gaze all lowered their heads.
"Then step back, lest you get blood on you. It's bad luck!"
Clearly, Gu Feng didn't place Guo Renkai and the others in his eyes, which greatly hurt the pride of these geniuses.
"Miss, since you're Yan Yexue's sister, we won't trouble you.
Leave this place, or don't blame us for being ruthless.
According to the Sunset Glow Sect's rules, Inner Sect disciples cannot interfere too much with Outer Sect matters. Don't be ungrateful."
Seeing Gu Feng adamant about facing them head-on, Wu Qi shook his head with a bitter smile and led Yan Xixi away.
Everyone held their breath. This was a rare battle, even in the assessments.
On one side was the powerful and mysterious Masked Bandit, who had swept through bandits, undefeated.
On the other side were at least a hundred geniuses from various cities in Cloud Prefecture, all at the eighth level of Body Tempering Realm or higher.
The clash between the two sides was bound to be a spectacular visual feast.
The commotion here couldn't escape the notice of the Sunset Glow Sect.
Half an hour earlier, the gatekeepers had noticed something unusual. Tomorrow was the sect's disciple recruitment assessment, and usually, the square in front of the sect would be packed with people by now, but today, there wasn't a single soul.
So, the gatekeepers went out to investigate, shocked by what they found, and quickly inquired about the details.
After understanding the situation, they hurried to report to the Outer Sect Elders.
Elder Liu, as the chief Outer Sect Elder and the primary person in charge of this recruitment assessment, would be the first to bear responsibility if anything went wrong.
Without further questions, he gathered a few Outer Sect Elders and rushed over.
"Old Liu, this Outer Sect disciple you specially recruited has quite the audacity!" At their level, their hearing was extremely sharp, and they had already grasped the situation from afar.
When Elder Meng learned that Gu Feng, the instigator of the conflict, was the Outer Sect disciple Elder Liu had specially recruited, he couldn't help but exclaim.
For one person to stand against over a hundred geniuses at the eighth and ninth levels of Body Tempering Realm was a rare occurrence in the history of the Sunset Glow Sect.
Regardless of the outcome, his audacity alone had earned Elder Meng's respect.
"Gu Feng? That name sounds familiar. Could it be him?" Another Elder frowned, murmuring.
"Indeed, it's Qu Yanran's ex, the one who swindled 4 million in breakup compensation from her!" Elder Liu said with a bitter smile.
He had expected Gu Feng to quietly enter the Sunset Glow Sect to find him, but instead, he had caused such a ruckus outside.
Robbing bandits, forcing most of them to turn to banditry.
Only someone as reckless as him could pull off such a feat.
But it was in line with his character, after all, he was the ruthless man who dared to swindle Qu Yanran!
"His realm is strange; he's clearly at the first level of Body Tempering Realm, yet the vitality of his blood rivals that of a ninth-level peak genius," an Elder skilled in body observation techniques remarked in surprise.
"His physique is somewhat special. At the first level of Body Tempering Realm, Old Liu, have you examined his body? Could it be that kind of physique?" Elder Meng asked doubtfully.
There are countless physiques in the world, some people are born special. According to ancient records, there are great beings who were trapped in the Body Tempering Realm their entire lives, yet they could slaughter all around, awe-inspiring the world, because their Body Tempering Realm had tens of thousands of levels.
Therefore, Gu Feng's special physique didn't overly surprise the Elders.
"Haha, you guessed it. He's that kind of physique, known as the king of trash."
"Pfft—Old Liu, I was quite envious of you before, but now, not so much."
"Nonsense! Even if he's trash, dominating the Outer Sect would be no challenge at all. As for the Inner Sect, forget it!" Elder Liu said with a laugh.
"Enough talk, the fight is about to begin!"
"A bunch of Body Tempering Realm brats, yet I feel a bit nervous."
"Hahaha, me too. I'm looking forward to the battle!"
"If it's that kind of physique, there's still a fight to be had, at least it won't be a one-sided affair."
(End of the Chapter)
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