Chapter 114: Chapter 114: The Power of a Single Step
At this moment, the Qin Family’s large courtyard in Luoxia Town was bustling with activity. Five young martial artists with extraordinary temperaments were gathered in the courtyard.
Among the five young martial artists, three wore purple martial robes; they were students from the inner courtyard of Wanluo School. The other two wore cloud-patterned brocade gowns and were obviously students of Floating Snow School.
"Everyone, three days have passed. Today is the day the White-faced Flying Fox is due to arrive. My daughter’s safety is at stake. I wonder if you all have any assurance of stopping that White-faced Flying Fox."
In the middle of the courtyard stood a middle-aged man in his forties with a worried face. He was Qin Nanhao, the Family Head of the Qin Family.
The Qin Family was merely a merchant family, and Qin Nanhao was just an ordinary businessman. When he encountered the peach blossom brand left by the White-faced Flying Fox, he was consumed by anxiety. In just a few days, a significant amount of his hair had turned white.
Hearing this, a long-faced student from Wanluo School beside him chuckled, "Family Head Qin, you can rest assured. It’s just a rapist. With us three brothers here, we guarantee that White-faced Flying Fox will not leave alive!"
Two other Wanluo School students also nodded in agreement, their eyes subtly revealing their arrogance.
Hearing these words, the male and female students from Floating Snow School immediately showed displeasure.
They had also accepted this task, and the words of the three Wanluo School students clearly showed a disregard for them.
Feeling the tense atmosphere, Qin Nanhao hastily said, "Thank you, fellow martial artists. As long as you can eliminate that villain, the White-faced Flying Fox, I, Qin Nanhao, am willing to add an extra one hundred thousand silver to each of your rewards as a token of gratitude!"
Qin Nanhao had heard of the White-faced Flying Fox’s atrocities and knew that his opponent was not weak. Naturally, he now hoped for as many experts as possible.
The five individuals’ eyes lit up at his words.
It was extremely rare for a task’s reward to be increased at the last minute.
Moreover, one hundred thousand silver was not a small sum.
"Then we thank Family Head Qin for your generosity," the tall girl from Floating Snow School said, smiling.
The long-faced Wanluo School student smiled faintly. "We at Wanluo School claim the head of this White-faced Flying Fox!"
"We students of Floating Snow School fear no one!"
The tall girl, hearing her opponent’s arrogant words, showed displeasure and hummed softly.
「At this moment」
The sound of footsteps echoed as two figures walked over.
"Family Head, this young man claims to be a student of Purple Sun School, here to accept the task," a Qin Family servant reported to Qin Nanhao, stepping forward.
The person following the servant was none other than Luo Feng.
He was unfamiliar with Luoxia Town and had wandered around for some time before finding the Qin Family, which was why he had arrived late.
Luo Feng glanced at the five people nearby, raising an eyebrow. Except for the young man from Floating Snow School, the other four are all experts at the peak of the God Bravery Realm’s Sixth Layer.
Averting his gaze, Luo Feng stepped forward and cupped his fist towards Qin Nanhao. "I am Luo Feng, a student of Purple Sun School. I have accepted this task. Greetings, Family Head Qin."
With that, Luo Feng handed over his Purple Sun jade token.
Qin Nanhao glanced at the jade token, returned it to Luo Feng, and chuckled. "So, it is a young hero from Purple Sun School. Welcome, welcome."
Before he could finish speaking, the long-faced Wanluo School student sneered, "Heh, Family Head Qin, you don’t need to welcome people from Purple Sun School. Regardless, they will only hold us back. Look at him, coming here alone. How could he be sincere about accepting the task? He probably just wants to take this opportunity to freeload a meal. I’ve seen plenty like him."
Luo Feng’s eyes flashed as he coldly retorted, "Rumor has it that people from Wanluo School are as timid as mice, and it seems to be true. A mere rtiad ruffian, yet it takes three of you to dare come forward? How laughable!"
"What did you say?"
"Insolence!"
"You’re courting death!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the three Wanluo School students erupted in fury. They stepped forward, surrounding Luo Feng and glaring at him wrathfully.
This Luo Feng actually dared to provoke three Wanluo School students at the same time. He has guts, though he is too reckless. These three Wanluo School students are all at the peak of the God Bravery Realm’s Sixth Layer. He will probably be the one to suffer now. The male student from Floating Snow School looked at Luo Feng and shook his head slightly.
The girl beside him looked at Luo Feng, a ripple in her beautiful eyes. Luo Feng, this name sounds familiar...
Seeing the escalating tension, Qin Nanhao, feeling bitter inside, stepped forward to mediate. "Everyone, it’s already dark. The White-faced Flying Fox could come at any time. For my sake, could you all please refrain from fighting for now?"
With that, Qin Nanhao gave Luo Feng a pleading look.
At this moment, Qin Nanhao also felt a headache brewing. The competition between Wanluo School and Purple Sun School was fierce, and students from the four major academies were each more arrogant than the last. When Luo Feng appeared, he had known there would be trouble.
However, seeing Luo Feng arrive alone, he had thought that even if an issue arose, Luo Feng would likely make compromises and endure it, allowing matters to pass.
What left him speechless was that this Luo Feng from Purple Sun School was so upright that he simply refused to back down!
The long-faced Wanluo School student paused, giving Luo Feng a contemptuous look, a cold sneer at the corner of his mouth. "Kid, I’m giving Family Head Qin face. Apologize to me, and I’ll let you go! Otherwise, I’ll break your legs and have you carried out of here. I’ve already taught two ignorant fools a lesson today; I don’t mind adding you to the list!"
Hearing this, Luo Feng recalled the Purple Sun School students he had met earlier. His expression shifted as his gaze landed on the long-faced young man. "Are you Xu Fei?"
The long-faced young man was taken aback, then crossed his arms, nodding smugly. "I didn’t expect a kid like you to have heard my name!"
"So that’s how it is."
Luo Feng nodded, a fierce light flashing in his obsidian-like pupils as he looked at Xu Fei. "Then I’ll give you a chance too. Kneel and apologize now. Otherwise, I’ll break all four of your limbs!"
"What!"
This statement caused an uproar among the three Wanluo School students. Even the two observing students from Floating Snow School were startled by his audacity.
"Heh, good! Very good!"
Xu Fei looked as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world. He burst into laughter, the murderous intent in it undisguised, his rage palpable. "Kid, it seems you’re longing for death. Today, I’ll cripple you myself!"
Xu Fei’s gaze was icy as he advanced on Luo Feng, his aura intensifying with each step.
"Dad, what’s happening?"
Amidst the murderous atmosphere, a soft, gentle voice emerged, sounding exceptionally pleasant.
A young girl walked out from a nearby room. She wore a light-blue long dress, her waterfall-like black hair adorned with a flower accessory. Her beautiful face and graceful figure were a pleasing sight.
"Yu’er, didn’t I ask you to stay in your room? Why did you come out?" Qin Nanhao turned to look at the girl, his face showing affection and a hint of worry.
The girl’s face was somewhat pale, and she appeared slightly frail. She shook her head lightly. "Dad, I didn’t want to stay alone in the room."
A muscle in Qin Nanhao’s cheek twitched. He nodded and turned to introduce her, "This is my daughter, Qin Yu."
Everyone understood that this young girl was the one who had received the White-faced Flying Fox’s plum blossom brand.
Upon seeing the beautiful Qin Yu, with her delicate nose and cherry lips, Xu Fei’s eyes lit up. He cracked his knuckles and boasted loudly, "Miss Qin Yu, please rest assured. Once I deal with this insolent brat, I will protect you. With me, Xu Fei, here, nobody can harm a hair on your head!"
"Then I thank you," Qin Yu replied with a faint smile, her beautiful eyes resting on Luo Feng, a ripple of emotion within them. Based on the current situation, she had a rough idea of what was happening. However, she didn’t understand why Luo Feng could remain so calm, which sparked her curiosity.
"Young heroes, please, let’s talk things through. Right now, we should be focusing our efforts on dealing with the White-faced Flying Fox..." Qin Nanhao continued to persuade, seeing Luo Feng and Xu Fei still poised to fight.
"Family Head Qin, don’t worry. It will be over shortly," Luo Feng said indifferently, raising a hand.
Xu Fei, enraged by this, glared at Luo Feng and sneered, "Kid, you’ve got guts! But soon, you’ll be on the ground licking my boots!"
BOOM!
Unleashing a powerful aura, Xu Fei lunged at Luo Feng with the force of a thunderbolt, his fist, like a Jiao Dragon churning the sea, aimed straight for Luo Feng’s face.
The wind from his fist roared like thunder. As Xu Fei threw his punch, the airflow in the entire courtyard vibrated, drawing shocked gazes from the many Qin Family guards.
This punch, if it lands, will cause grave injury, if not death!
Luo Feng slightly raised his eyelids and sneered. He stood with his hands clasped behind his back, not moving an inch.
Huh, what is Luo Feng doing? That’s the Iron Rock Fist from Daluo School Xu Fei is using! It’s capable of shattering gold and splitting stone, yet he’s not even dodging! exclaimed the startled young swordsman from Floating Snow School.
The snow-robed girl beside him, her Daimei slightly knitted, also wondered why Luo Feng wasn’t dodging or evading. Even she wouldn’t dare to face Xu Fei’s full-powered punch head-on, as he was an expert at the peak of the God Bravery Realm’s Sixth Layer.
Seeing Luo Feng’s indifferent expression, Xu Fei’s rage flared. He pushed his fist’s power to the limit, roaring, "Die!"
THUD! THUD! THUD!
The violent force of his punch compressed the air around his fist into a visible, transparent film, and the resulting sonic booms made the ears of everyone in the courtyard ache.
Luo Feng remained standing in place, hands clasped behind his back, unmoving. Only when Xu Fei’s fist was about a foot away did he suddenly lift his right foot and stomp down heavily.
Wild winds roared in the courtyard. The air became as heavy as a solid, making it hard for anyone to breathe.
"Thunder Rush Shock Cloud Step!"
BOOM!
As his foot struck the ground, the earth within a five-meter radius of Luo Feng undulated like waves, and the entire Qin Family residence seemed to shake violently.
"Not good, retreat quickly!"
Those nearby paled and hastily retreated to avoid being caught in the aftermath.
As soon as Xu Fei neared Luo Feng, he felt an irresistible tremor surge up from beneath his feet. His clothes instantly burst apart, and a crisp sound of shattering bones emanated from his body.
SPLAT!
With a scream, Xu Fei was sent flying by the shockwave.
"It’s not over yet!"
Luo Feng had no intention of letting him off. With a cold shout, his figure vanished in a flash, reappearing half a meter above Xu Fei in mid-air.
"Thunder Rush Shock Cloud Step!"
Luo Feng looked down coldly at the terrified Xu Fei beneath him. His feet, carrying the momentum of a thunderbolt, suddenly stomped down.
"No!"
Xu Fei screamed, his body arching in mid-air as his naked form crashed to the earth like a comet.
BOOM!
Xu Fei slammed into the ground, burying himself three feet deep. He lay motionless, showing no signs of life.