Wipe Them All Out

The sudden turn of events left everyone present stunned!

Though they had no idea what was going on, the two groups that had suddenly appeared were clearly standing with Gu Fang. And their leaders...

Were all Battle Masters!

Jia Liexiao and Jia Lieli looked at the two mercenary squads across from them, tightening their grips on their weapons as their expressions grew more solemn.

From their Battle Qi Gauze Robes, they could sense...

Only the captains on the other side were Battle Masters. The rest were merely Dou Zhes.

But that did not mean Dou Zhes were useless. As mercenary squads, they had gone through countless battles against magical beasts.

Their coordination with one another was incomparably seamless.

Under the leadership of five-star Battle Master squad captains, even a Peak Battle Master could fall at their hands with a single misstep.

"Just who is that kid? Three Battle Masters have stepped in for him one after another?"

"And they're willing to make enemies of the Jia Lie Family for him. What does that mean?"

"Could the family behind him be even more powerful than the Jia Lie Family?"

"The Jia Lie Family has really been humiliated this time!"

Amid the surrounding discussions, Jia Lie'ao's face turned increasingly livid!

He had never expected this...

The person he had assumed was merely putting on a front had now made so many people willingly act on his behalf.

Jia Lie'ao looked at Gong Si and Yong Chun, his face dark. "Are you sure you want to become enemies with my Jia Lie Family? It's not too late to leave now!"

"Heh, so what if we become enemies with your Jia Lie Family?"

Gong Si swung the massive axe in his hand. "We mercenaries didn't survive until today by looking at anyone's face. We earned it by fighting magical beasts to the death.

At worst, we'll leave Wutan City. Once we leave this place...

Who the hell does your Jia Lie Family think it is?"

Gong Si's blunt words drew roars from the surrounding mercenaries. Not a single person objected; all of them voiced their support!

Because Gong Si was telling the truth...

The plain truth for mercenaries like them!

The boiling clamor around them turned Jia Lie'ao and the others' faces icy. Jia Lie'ao knew that if things ended halfheartedly today, the Jia Lie Family's reputation would plummet.

From then on, the Jia Lie Family would become the laughingstock of all Wutan City.

"Uncle Lieli, Uncle Liexiao, attack! Hold those two mercenary squads back!"

Jia Lie'ao roared like a trapped beast, then turned to Liu Xi. "Brother Liu Xi, join forces with my family's men and hold back that bastard Diao Yu. I'll deal with that arrogant brat myself!"

Liu Xi heard Jia Lie'ao's roar, yet showed no intention of moving. "I came to your family to refine medicine. If you want me to fight...

You'll have to pay more!"

"Tonight, I guarantee those two women will be delivered to your room. And your share of the pill profits will increase by another half percent from the original agreement!"

"Deal!"

Liu Xi said, flicking his hand.

Jia Lie'ao had made no effort to hide their conversation, and every word fell into Gu Fang and the others' ears.

Gong Si and Yong Chun looked at each other, and in one another's eyes...

They saw both fear and strange, mocking amusement!

They would never forget that brush with death at the city gate. They knew very well that the young master, Gu Fang, was overwhelmingly stronger than them.

Yet now...

They had heard someone wanted to challenge that young master one-on-one.

They truly did not know whether he was fearless through ignorance or simply a hopeless idiot!

Gu Fang neither confirmed nor denied it, merely flicking his hand lightly. "It's time to put an end to this farce!"

After speaking, he swept his gaze over Gong Si and Yong Chun. "I'll remember what happened today. Later, contact Diao Yu.

Or come directly to the Xiao Family. For some time to come,

I'll be there!"

Gu Fang had seen these people at the city gate before. Moreover, each of the two mercenary squads had two peak Dou Zhes.

That made...

Their purpose abundantly clear.

They wanted him to help them break through to Battle Master!

Though Gu Fang had not asked them for help, the fact remained that they had acted. He would not be stingy over such an effortless favor.

"Thank you, Young Master!"

Upon hearing Gu Fang's words, Gong Si and Yong Chun were both overjoyed, roaring hoarsely.

Just as Gong Si and Yong Chun's voices rang out, Jia Lie'ao, Liu Xi, and all their lackeys charged together at Diao Yu and Gu Fang.

"They're coming!"

Gu Fang looked at them and spoke softly to Diao Yu at his side. "The small fry are yours. Give them a small lesson—one arm each will do!"

Diao Yu immediately nodded after hearing Gu Fang's words and rushed out without the slightest hesitation.

Then, Gu Fang was the only one left where he stood.

Gu Fang simply...

Watched Liu Xi and Jia Lie'ao rush toward him, quietly waiting for their arrival.

Meanwhile, seeing Gu Fang standing alone and remaining utterly calm, Jia Lie'ao and Liu Xi could not help feeling a wave of panic rise within them.

Could this brat have some hidden trump card?

Or was he actually stronger than Liu Xi—or himself?

But when they saw Gu Fang's face, they immediately dismissed that absurd notion.

At his age, if he were stronger than Liu Xi, he could only be a Battle Master!

This fellow was at most seventeen or eighteen. How could someone that age possibly reach the Battle Master realm? A Battle Master at such an age...

Simply could not exist!

With that thought, cruel smiles appeared on Jia Lie'ao and Liu Xi's faces at the same time.

They accelerated again and darted before Gu Fang. Jia Lie'ao clenched his right fist tightly as azure Battle Qi rapidly gathered over it, eventually forming a tiny vortex.

"Low-level Mysterious Rank Dou Technique: Azure Wind Vortex Fist!"

Then he drove it straight at Gu Fang's head!

At the same time, Liu Xi, who attacked alongside Jia Lie'ao, sealed off every possible route of retreat.

The moment Gu Fang dodged Jia Lie'ao's attack, what awaited him...

Would be Liu Xi's already prepared, storm-like barrage!

Jia Lie'ao's attack drew ever closer. The Battle Qi vortex condensed around his fist stirred up a fierce wind, whipping up Gu Fang's clothes and hair.

Yet even so, Gu Fang still made no defensive move whatsoever!

"What is he doing? Has he gone mad?"

Xiao Yu, who had been watching the battle all along, could not help shouting, "Or has he been scared stupid?"

He could sense that Jia Lie'ao had not held back at all in that punch. Even he would have to go all out to withstand it, and with the slightest carelessness...

He would be injured.

But that brat over there had done nothing to respond. If he took this move with his head...

At that thought, Xiao Yu could not bear to think further. His Battle Qi surged, and he was about to rush over to help.

But before he could move, Xiao Xun'er pulled him back again!

That brief delay had already cut off Xiao Yu's last chance to enter the battle.

"It's over!"

"It's finished!"

"That kid is dead for sure! I thought he had some trump card, but he's just some rich young master who has never fought before and froze the moment battle began!"

The surrounding spectators shouted noisily.

Hearing those cries, a smug smile slowly spread across Jia Lie'ao's face.

Though his attack had yet to land,

He already seemed able to foresee...

That if this punch struck Gu Fang squarely on the head, Gu Fang would surely die a miserable death, his blood splashing three paces away!

But just as Jia Lie'ao was feeling immensely pleased with himself, Gu Fang, who had remained motionless all this time, suddenly raised his head and looked directly at Jia Lie'ao.

He looked at the punch Jia Lie'ao had thrown at him.

The gale raised by the attack struck Gu Fang's face, but his expression remained as calm as ever.

Without a ripple!

When Jia Lie'ao met Gu Fang's eyes, he seemed to see...

Nothing but mockery in those black pupils!