On the fighting grounds, Hao Ren and Nolan stood facing each other, surrounded by a ring of cheering mercenaries.
Hao Ren had no idea how things had developed to this point. To be honest, he did not like being watched by a crowd—he had already had more than enough of the limelight, and all he wanted now was to conduct his investigation in peace. But the Data Terminal was right. This girl named Nolan did have many strange aspects. Although she did not look as if she had been influenced by a Guardian, she clearly possessed abilities far beyond what suited her age and identity.
Direct contact was the best means of testing her. If Nolan had truly been affected by supernatural forces, Hao Ren was confident he could identify it instantly. After all, this was not his first time dealing with a "Guardian."
Yes, he planned to provoke her a little during the fight and see whether Nolan would use superhuman power under pressure.
Nolan extended one hand toward Hao Ren in an invitation. "You're the guest. You go first."
Hao Ren frowned. He was thinking about how to keep Nolan from noticing his abnormal abilities while still forcing out the girl's hidden power. The conclusion was that he first had to turn off his Rigid Shield. Once the fight began, he could not exactly explain the golden light flashing all over his body by saying he was ascending to heaven in broad daylight.
After turning off the shield, Hao Ren advanced cautiously but swiftly and threw an ordinary straight punch. He had never received any professional combat training, but the enhancement of his body allowed him to control every bit of his strength with the precision of the finest martial arts master. He also possessed reaction speed and