A Sudden Turn of Events

"Ha ha!"

Bami let out a laugh brimming with delight.

Yet in direct proportion to that innocent laughter, a terrifying pressure continuously surged from Bami's body, making the air throughout the entire hall seem to grow heavy.

Under such circumstances, everyone present stiffened, cold sweat streaming down their faces.

Only Fang Li continued walking forward as though he felt nothing at all, beneath Bami's cheerful laughter and delighted smile.

Seeing this, Zhuge Jinghuan narrowed his eyes slightly and quietly spoke to the Kekes gathered around him.

"Just in case, bring Sun over."

At those words, the Kekes all turned their gazes toward Zhuge Jinghuan.

Among them, the more cautious Machine Girl responded to Zhuge Jinghuan.

"Is that really a good idea?"

The abrupt remark only earned Zhuge Jinghuan's unhurried response.

"It's fine." Zhuge Jinghuan smiled. "Sun hasn't had enough of his fight with Fang Li yet, so he probably hasn't 'gone back' yet."

Only then did Machine Girl ponder for a moment before nodding and exchanging glances with her sisters.

However, just as the Kekes were about to bring Sun over, Fang Li, who had been walking toward Bami, suddenly stopped.

Then, without any warning, he said something utterly unexpected.

"Forget it." Fang Li said, "We won't fight today."

Those words left Bami stunned.

Not just Bami—even Zhuge Jinghuan and his group froze where they stood.

"Not fighting?"

Yan and the other Oni members were likewise taken aback, their faces filled with astonishment.

In the end, out of everyone present, only Fang Li remained calm.

"Because wouldn't this be unfair?" Fang Li said to Bami. "You've been eating and sleeping well, while I've been riding Fugaku all the way here since yesterday. Then, after arriving, I fought Sun. I'm not only exhausted, but starving too. No matter how strong someone