"Do you even deserve to remain in the Imperial Fighting Team!?"
Yu Tianheng spoke with absolute certainty.
He extended two fingers, pointing them at Ji Feng.
Ji Feng frowned.
He understood in an instant.
There was no need to think.
He knew that the soldiers outside the hotel, on the street, were the troops from the Earl Mansion.
The moment he stepped out, he would be held accountable.
"Stop!"
Seeing Ji Feng heading for the hotel entrance, Yu Tianheng acted with an air of superiority.
He spoke coldly and arrogantly: "Although Instructor Qin Ming is not here today, I represent the entire Imperial Fighting Team in kicking you out!"
After saying this, he made no attempt to hide his disdain, pointing directly at Ji Feng.
"Good!"
The Shi Mo brothers and the others were of one mind with Yu Tianheng, so they naturally felt pleased upon hearing this news.
Dugu Yan, however, looked at Yu Tianheng with some surprise, as he had never been one to bicker with others like this before.
It seemed that ever since this Ji Feng joined the team, he had been unhappy all day long, appearing much more narrow-minded than usual.
But any decision Tianheng makes is correct, and I will support him, Dugu Yan thought to herself.
Only Ye Lingling, who had remained silent, felt shocked to hear team leader Yu Tianheng announce Ji Feng's expulsion.
She raised her cold, clear eyes, looking at Ji Feng in disbelief.
"Kicking me out? Aren't you all supposed to participate in the Soto Great Soul Arena in two days? You..."
Ji Feng was not surprised by these words, but just as he began to speak, he was interrupted by Yu Tianheng: "That is not something a minor character like you needs to worry about. I am now level 39, Yanyan is level 38, and the lowest in the team is level 36; everyone's strength is higher than yours."
"So..."
Before he could finish his sentence, Ji Feng understood.
However, he was not angry.
Ji Feng was not one to hold onto bitterness; everything was for the sake of becoming stronger.
Remaining in the Imperial Fighting Team did not offer any significant benefits.
Therefore, after thinking it through, he nodded: "Fine, that works."
With that, he walked away, though he chose to exit through the back door.
"Hmm?"
Seeing that Ji Feng did not offer a single word of rebuttal, he simply left.
Yu Tianheng had not expected Ji Feng to agree so readily.
However, it was precisely this lack of resistance, this compliance with his wishes, that left Yu Tianheng feeling deeply displeased: "Hmph! He was always a piece of trash; even his soul rings were obtained with my help. Once he leaves the team, he is nothing!"
"It was only because he joined our Imperial Fighting Team that he was given the illusion of being strong!"
His tone was flippant.
After speaking, he shoved his hands into his pockets: "It doesn't matter. Under my leadership, the team will surely sweep through the entire Suotuo City in a few days!"
He said in a deep voice, wearing an expression of absolute determination.
Ji Feng left the hotel and slipped into the narrow alleys of Suotuo City.
He donned a long robe and pulled up a black hood, his entire head and body shrouded within the oversized garment.
To think I offended a count of the Heaven Dou Empire. Was I discovered, or was there an informant?
Thinking of this, Ji Feng's brows furrowed tightly.
Then, the image of that brat Tang San surfaced in his mind.
I only saw Tang San yesterday and wasn't spotted by anyone else. It seems it was him.
Fine, you little punk. I didn't provoke you, yet you dare to scheme against me!
Very well!
Ji Feng secretly marked Tang San.
At the same time, he thought about being kicked out of the Imperial Fighting Team by the self-righteous Yu Tianheng.
He sneered: "Kicking me off the team? I could lead a pack of dogs and still beat your so-called Heaven Dou Royal Team!"
With that thought, he composed himself, preparing to reach level 40 before returning to settle the score.
"Suotuo City has nothing worth playing for, but since both Yu Tianheng and Tang San have provoked me, I naturally have to give you both a little surprise before I leave the Heaven Dou Empire."
Ji Feng muttered to himself, a smile curling at the corners of his lips.
He would certainly attend the battle between the Imperial Fighting Team and Shrek Academy at the Great Soul Arena.
And he would overturn them in one fell swoop.
Swish!
"Who's there?"
Just as he reached the outskirts of the city, a sound rang out from behind him.
His nerves tightened, and he spun around abruptly, only to discover a graceful figure.
"Ye Lingling!?"
Ji Feng's expression shifted from suspicion to surprise.
If there was anyone in the entire Imperial Fighting Team who held no prejudice, it was her. After all, the two of them had once spent a night together in the Soul Hunting Forest.
"Come back with me."
Finally.
She spoke.
Ever since meeting Ye Lingling.
Communication with her had been zero.
A look of surprise appeared on Ji Feng's face, then he thought for a moment, but shook his head: "No, I still have matters to attend to."
After speaking.
Ye Lingling's expression froze instantly.
She had not expected.
That she would actually be rejected.
Looking up again.
She discovered that Ji Feng had left.
Whoosh!
Her expression returned to its cold indifference.
She actually chased after him.
Chasing over a thousand meters outside the city.
Finally.
She stood lost in the forest, looking at the dense woods.
She had lost Ji Feng's trail.
In the end, she sighed.
And chose to return.
"Gone?"
Who would have thought, after Ye Lingling's figure disappeared into the forest.
From a tree where she had just been standing.
A figure dropped down.
It was none other than Ji Feng.
"This Ye Lingling, it seems she wanted to keep me."
"She wanted to keep me yet didn't say a word, is her temperament really that cold?"
Thinking of this.
Ji Feng wore a strange expression.
On the other side.
Earl Mansion.
"My Lord Titled Douluo, I have already investigated the person, but he could not be found in the city, so you see..."
The high-and-mighty Earl rubbed his small hands together.
His face was full of sycophancy.
He was being as servile as possible to a middle-aged man in a black robe with a scruffy beard.
The man heard this.
He remained very calm.
But the heavy pressure he exerted made the Earl dare not speak, his breathing even becoming a bit labored.
"Get lost!"
Suddenly.
The man with the weathered face.
Spat out a single word.
The other party finally felt a sense of relief: "Yes, yes, yes, thank you, Lord Titled Douluo, I'm getting lost..."
Immediately.
The Earl took his household staff.
And scrambled away in a panic.
In the original spot.
On the high seat, the middle-aged man in the black robe had flickering eyes.
Behind him, red lightning flashed.
Releasing a terrifying pressure that even a Titled Douluo would find extremely daunting.
On the other side.
Ji Feng had no idea.
What had transpired at the City Lord Earl Mansion.
The second after he left.
After departing Suotuo City and entering the Star Dou Great Forest.
He was now a bowman shrouded in a black robe.
With his entire face hidden behind a black mask.
Swish!
Deep in the jungle.
A single arrow flew past.
And a century-old spirit beast perished.
"It is time to head to the Soul Hunting Forest and hunt that 4,000-year-old Three-Headed Demon-Devouring Spider I encountered before!"
Beneath the mask.
In Ji Feng's pitch-black eyes.
A glimmer of light flickered.
His killing intent was laid bare!
The Soul Hunting Forest.
Located in Fasinuo Province.
If traveling by carriage.
It would take seven days.
If using a flying spirit beast.
It would only take two days of travel to reach the Soul Hunting Forest.
"Once I break through to level 40, it will be time to make a trip to the Sunset Forest."