Chapter 78: 78 Dugu Kuangdao

Chapter 78: Chapter 78 Dugu Kuangdao

“What’s your name?” Shangguan Fei’er looked at Lin Feng and asked.

“Lin Feng!”

Shangguan Fei’er recalled if there was a “Lin Family” in True Martial Country. The Mercenary Association held many secrets of the country’s major families and great forces, and she was basically aware of all of them, but she found no information about the Lin Family.

This made Shangguan Fei’er somewhat puzzled. If he didn’t come from a prominent family, could he be from one of the Nine Great Academies?

It had to be said that Shangguan Fei’er was both beautiful and intelligent, or else she wouldn’t be able to hold the position of the head of a branch of the Mercenary Association at such a young age.

Lin Feng smiled at Shangguan Fei’er and asked, “Beauty, may I have the honor of knowing your esteemed name?”

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“Shangguan Fei’er.”

Lin Feng said, “A beautiful name for a beautiful person.”

Shangguan Fei’er was quite pleased with Lin Feng’s compliment about her looks, but she feigned indifference and huffed through her delicate nose, saying, “Daring to flirt with me, do you want to die?”

“To die under a peony flower is to be a romantic ghost, let alone to die at the hands of a peerless beauty like you, Fei’er,” Lin Feng said.

“Who allowed you to call me Fei’er?” Shangguan Fei’er said with some dissatisfaction. “I’m a few years older than you, you should call me Sister Fei’er.”

“Age often isn’t a barrier between men and women,” replied Lin Feng, his pitch-black eyes gazing at Shangguan Fei’er.

Seeing Lin Feng’s bright eyes, Shangguan Fei’er suddenly found her own heartbeat quickening considerably. Striving to remain calm, she said, “Since you have passed the Second Order Mercenary’s examination, you should now come with me to process your Mercenary Badge.”

“Thank you, Fei’er,” Lin Feng said with a smile.

“Hmph.” Shangguan Fei’er huffed through her nose again, still somewhat dissatisfied with Lin Feng’s manner of address, but this time she didn’t continue to argue with him.

Shangguan Fei’er took Lin Feng to another room where, after registering some necessary information, an old man helped Lin Feng obtain his Second Order Mercenary Badge, and then Lin Feng took his leave.

“Miss, who is this person? Sixteen years old, and he’s already broken through to the Martial Master Realm, even defeating you,” the old man said in shock.

“Narrowing her eyes, Shangguan Fei’er said, “He’s quite an interesting fellow. Uncle Qingyuan, please have someone follow him and keep an eye on his every move to report back to me. Also, find out where he is staying.”

“Yes, miss. Your servant will see to it right away,” the old man replied and promptly left.

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After leaving the auction house, Lin Feng headed back to his residence.

Now that he was a certified Second Order Mercenary, tomorrow Lin Feng planned to inquire more about the “Fire Kirin.” Hunting a Fire Kirin was a big deal, and Lin Feng was naturally very interested too. The entire body of a Fire Kirin was a treasure, especially its treasured blood. Just obtaining a single drop could cause one’s cultivation to skyrocket. Lin Feng was very much looking forward to this. If he could get his hands on a drop of the Fire Kirin’s blood, it would make his journey worthwhile.

“Hey, kid, stop right there.”

At that moment, a group of people approached from a distance, and a cultivator at the forefront spoke in a cold voice.

“Look, it’s Dugu Kuangdao.”

“Who is that kid? Dugu Kuangdao’s group doesn’t bode well for him.”

“He didn’t offend Dugu Kuangdao and the others, did he? No good end comes to those who cross Dugu Kuangdao.”

Many mercenaries looked over, pointing and discussing among themselves. Clearly, Dugu Kuangdao had an extraordinary reputation in Mercenary Town.

Lin Feng looked toward the group. The man at the forefront, holding a blood-colored longsword, was undoubtedly Dugu Kuangdao. Among these people, Lin Feng spotted “Zhou Hu.”

Before, Zhou Hu had tried to forcefully take from Lin Feng and ended up being taught a lesson by him.

Now, not only had this fellow not learned his lesson, but he had also brought back-up.

Lin Feng looked indifferently at Dugu Kuangdao and said, “What’s this? You all came to seek revenge? I’ve heard that mercenaries are all proud and strong men, but this brother of yours doesn’t measure up. After being taught a lesson by me, he calls for backup to seek revenge. What a coward, haha…”

Seeing Lin Feng laugh and mock Zhou Hu, many people’s mouths twitched violently.

Was this kid so ignorant of the extent of heaven and earth?

Perhaps he didn’t know how formidable the person opposite him was?

He’s laughing now.

But soon, he’s probably going to cry.

“You’ve got guts, kid. Hitting my brother and still daring to mock us,” Dugu Kuangdao’s eyes flickered coldly.

Lin Feng chuckled and replied, “It was your brother who tried to rob me, but since he was no match for me, sparing his life was already the epitome of both mercy and justice.”

“Hmph, kid, you’re too arrogant,” Dugu Kuangdao said. “I want to see what gives you the confidence to be so arrogant.”

Dugu Kuangdao’s expression darkened as he drew his blood-colored longsword.

“Why should big brother bother? This kid should be left to us.”

Several mercenaries said.

Dugu Kuangdao spoke, “Step back. Laozi hasn’t had a workout in a long time. Or is it that you still want to compete with me?”

“Who would dare? Just take it easy, big brother, make sure not to slice this kid in two.”

One of the mercenaries said with a laugh, clearly not taking Lin Feng seriously.

“Don’t worry, such a brat isn’t even worthy of dying at my hands!”

With these words, Dugu Kuangdao let out a long howl and, holding his blood-red greatsword, swooped towards Lin Feng.

“Dugu Kuangdao has made a move…”

“I wonder how many moves that kid will be able to take?”

“How many moves? Aren’t you overestimating that kid? He’s just a teenager, about fifteen or sixteen years old. How skilled can he be? I reckon it’ll only take one move for Dugu Kuangdao to split him in half.”

All around, a buzz of discussion erupted.

Dozens of mercenaries who followed Dugu Kuangdao shouted and cheered him on.

“Mad Blade Thirteen Cuts.”

Dugu Kuangdao howled again, his blade falling fiercely, leaving no room for ghosts nor gods.

Brilliant flashes of sword light shot out.

The sword energy shook the void.

The horrendous aura emanating from Dugu Kuangdao made many feel suffocated, unable to get near, all retreating continuously from the shock.

“Boom.”

Dugu Kuangdao’s powerful strike, akin to splitting mountains, instantly descended.

“Swoosh…”

At that moment, Lin Feng made his move.

He gripped the hilt of the longsword strapped to his back and abruptly drew his treasured sword.

Everyone felt a flash of cold light.

Then, the clanging sound of the sword clashing against the blade rang out.

Lin Feng was incredibly fast.

Drawing the sword, striking!

The treasured sword returned to its sheath!

Almost all completed in an instant.

“What happened?”

Many were still looking at Lin Feng and Dugu Kuangdao, somewhat confused.

Because Lin Feng’s drawn treasured sword was already sheathed!

And Dugu Kuangdao stood there, his expression one of dumbstruck disbelief, seemingly unable to accept what had happened.

“Look!”

Someone exclaimed. A lock of Dugu Kuangdao’s hair had been cleanly cut and was slowly falling to the ground.

Seeing this, everyone was filled with shock.

With one sword stroke!

Dugu Kuangdao, of the Martial Master Realm, was defeated!

Because everyone knew that had the young man wished, that one stroke could have taken Dugu Kuangdao’s life, but he had only chosen to cut a lock of Dugu Kuangdao’s hair.

Who was stronger and who was weaker?

It was clear at a glance!