Ye Luo had already deployed the True Qi from the two great meridians, his entire body permeated with Nine Yang True Qi, executing move after move of the Nine Yang Mystic Art. He tread the Wandering Dragonâs Hundred Steps, circling around Xue Tu, with countless fist shadows hurtling towards him for the kill.
However, Xue Tuâs fighting strength was indeed terrifying, even stronger than a martial artist at the Innate Middle Stage. Despite Ye Luoâs punches landing on him, Xue Tu neither retreated nor defended.
Instead, he counterattacked with a life-for-life approach. If it werenât for the Gold Silk Soft Armor he was wearing, his body likely would have suffered serious damage by now.
"Ha!"
With a fierce shout from Xue Tu, intense Blood Fiend Qi surged through his body. Taking a step forward, he straightened his right fist and smashed it towards Ye Luo with great ferocity. As this punch was launched, all the blood energy in his body condensed frantically and bore down on Ye Luo.
The punch, carrying the overwhelming Blood Fiend Qi, came crashing down, bringing a terrifying gust of wind in its wake.
Ye Luoâs eyes narrowed, his Qi sinking to his Dantian, and the Nine Yang Mystic Art began to operate. A formidable stream of Nine Yang True Qi gathered in his right fist, and he too unleashed a punch. His fist was wrapped in a yellow glow, his whole being exuding an aura of soaring dominance.
Boomâ
The two fists collided, like a meteor crashing into Earth, with terrifying True Qi forces clashing against each other, setting off a series of explosive sounds.
Under the impact of this punch, where both had gathered their full strength, the entire arena shattered completely, collapsing with a rumble. The huge commotion startled everyone in the underground fighting ring.
The arena collapsed, and dust and smoke obscured everything.
"Ye Luo!"
Ling Qingya and Qin Yuru both changed their expressions, calling out with worried looks, before glancing at each other.
Qin Feng and Leng Pengyu, among others, also had their eyes fixed sharply, taken aback in their hearts.
"This guy is actually this terrifying!"
Qin Feng muttered in shock, clearly having greatly underestimated Ye Luoâs strength. He thought that with Xue Tuâs terrifying strength, he could easily dispose of Ye Luo, but he did not expect it to cause such a commotion.
As the dust and smoke cleared, the figures of Ye Luo and Xue Tu were revealed, causing everyone to look on with astonishment.
Ye Luo stood there quietly in the midst of the ruined arena, while Xue Tu was half-kneeling on the ground, his entire right arm covered in blood, his face deathly pale, and blood was dripping from the corner of his mouth, clearly having sustained serious injuries.
"This..." Seeing the outcome like this, Qin Fengâs face instantly darkened, turning an ugly shade of iron blue.
"It seems like your man is not up to much, Young Master Qin," Leng Pengyu sneered, his eyes sweeping over Ye Luo one more time before leaving the underground fighting ring.
"I lost!"
Xue Tu knelt one knee on the ground, speaking in a low tone, the Blood Fiend Qi around his body also dissipating.
"You are the strongest existence I have seen among those at the same realm. However, I am quite curious as to how someone with your strength would end up fighting in these underground boxing matches," Ye Luo said, his eyes sparkling with sharpness as he gazed at Xue Tu. For someone at the Innate Early Stage to have the strength to kill someone in the Innate Middle Stage, staying in an underground boxing ring didnât quite add up, as such an individual could receive great treatment just about anywhere.
"I only have an interest exchange with Qin Feng. He treats my sisterâs illness, and I help him guard the place and fight in the boxing matches," Xue Tu said coldly.
"So thatâs how it is!"
Ye Luo narrowed his eyes, a flash of surprise crossing his features, before leaping forward to Qin Fengâs side, a wicked smile on his lips as he said, "Young Master Qin, it looks like Iâve won again."
"Congratulations, Mr. Ye, your strength is indeed formidable," Qin Feng replied with a dark look in his eyes, a forced smile on his face as he regarded Ye Luo.
"Young Master Qin, Iâm still waiting for my twenty billion, when will you give it to me?"
Whoosh!
Qin Fengâs expression shifted, his eyes flickering, at a loss for words. He had never considered Ye Luo might win, so he didnât object when his opponent raised the bet to twenty billion. Against all expectations, it ended up being Ye Luo who won, and for him to produce such a sum was not an easy feat.
Although the Qin Family might be considered the wealthiest in all of Huaxia, the entire Qin Clanâs wealth was in the hands of Qin Yuru. As the eldest young master of the Qin Family, he couldnât lay claim to much of the money.
Even relying on the profits from the Tianyu Club and this underground match, he had only around ten billion at hand. He couldnât come up with twenty billion on the spot, and even if he could, his pockets would probably be cleaner than his face.
Qin Fengâs face took on an unpleasant look as his gaze involuntarily shifted to Qin Yuru.
"Iâm sorry, this is the wager you decided on yourself, donât even think about the Qin Family or Qin Clan contributing a single penny," said Qin Yuru with an icy voice, decisively crushing Qin Fengâs hopes and leaving him looking extremely embarrassed, a hint of frost in his eyes as they fixated on her.
"Young Master Qin, youâre not out of money, are you? Itâs quite laughable that the esteemed eldest young master of the Qin Family canât even produce twenty billion," Ye Luo said with a cold laugh.
"Mr. Ye, you must be new in the Capital City. I, Qin Feng, am also the eldest young master of the Qin Family. How about we take this opportunity to become friends?" Qin Feng said nonchalantly.
"Iâm sorry, Young Master Qin, but your friendship is too expensive. I, Ye Luo, a commoner, canât afford it. Youâd better just pay up," Ye Luo responded directly.
Suddenly, a glint of anger flashed through Qin Fengâs eyes as he thought to himself, what a blind, wretched fool; Iâm willing to lower myself to befriend you, and yet you dare to be so arrogant.
With anger stirring inside, Qin Fengâs face grew colder as he said, "Ye Luo, are you truly intending to become enemies with me, Qin Feng?"
"Whatâs that supposed to mean, Young Master Qin? Are you planning to renege on the debt?" Ye Luo asked with a sneer.
"Ye Luo, letâs just drop it. Young Master Qin doesnât need to pay the twenty billion. Letâs just be friends," Ling Qingya hurried over and interjected.
"Miss Ling sure knows how to speak," Qin Feng remarked with a smile, looking at Ling Qingya.
Yet Ye Luo scoffed, "The illustrious young master of the Qin Family reneging on a debt? Arenât you afraid of losing face for your family?"
"Qin Feng, since youâve made this bet, you should accept the loss willingly. I donât want the Qin Familyâs reputation to be tarnished," Qin Yuruâs voice rang out, serene yet crisp.
Qin Feng clenched his fist unwittingly upon hearing those words, cursing in his heart, damn that wretched woman.
After taking several deep breaths, Qin Feng looked at Ye Luo and said, "Hereâs what weâll do, Iâll give you ten billion now, and Iâll give you the remaining ten billion another day."
"Forget the ten billion. But I want him!"
Saying so, Ye Luo pointed at Xue Tu, who had just stood up.