Shock

"Aren't you Lin Xue's father, Lin Yi?" the archer asked in surprise.

Is there a problem?

Naruto turned his head indifferently, intending to find a long sword for close combat.

"No... no problem."

The archer saw Naruto's eyes and instinctively avoided meeting them.

Because Naruto's eyes were so sharp, completely unlike his previous listless gaze; they looked more like those of a strong warrior who had experienced many battles.

However, the archer remembered that Lin Xue's father was a Healing-type Awakened, and only at the early stage of level three, not even as good as his own mid-stage level three.

But.

The archer, however, sensed something was amiss.

Because of this, Lin Xue's father actually forcefully snatched the bow and arrow away. The strength he displayed was not like that of a level three beginner, but rather more like that of Level Four expert.

This left the archer somewhat bewildered, sensing that Lin Xue's father was not as dejected as he had seemed before.

Those around him were puzzled by what they saw. They didn't realize that Naruto had bought the bow and arrows by force, and thought it was a normal transaction.

Because of this, they guessed that Lin Xue's father was acting out of drunken madness, suddenly buying bows and arrows. You know, Lin Xue's father is a healer, so buying bows and arrows would be completely useless to him.

So they gathered together and started discussing it.

"What do you think is wrong with Lin Xue's father? Is he drunk again? Is he acting crazy?"

"Perhaps. I really feel sorry for Lin Xue. She has been working hard to earn money to support this father, but he drinks every day and spends money like water. It's truly despicable."

"Forget it, don't say anymore. Lin Xue's father probably saw that his daughter was in danger and wanted to help."

"Is it even useful? He's a Healing-type Awakened, what else can he do besides healing? He can't save Lin Xue at all."

"That's true."

Everyone started talking, shaking their heads as they looked at Naruto.

Ta-ta-ta!

Footsteps sounded again, Naruto, carrying his bow and arrows, walked up to a burly man, staring at the long sword in his hand and speaking coldly.

"Sell me the knife."

"A knife? Not for sale. What would a Healing Awakened like you need a knife for? To save your daughter? You'd better save your breath."

The burly man glanced at Naruto and refused without hesitation. He looked down on this Awakened drank heavily every day and was supported by his daughter, so his attitude was somewhat unfriendly.

"Not for sale?"

Naruto tilted his head to the side, grabbed the burly man's arm with his right hand, and then suddenly increased the pressure.

Boom!

A deafening roar erupted, sending plumes of dust billowing into the air. The burly man collapsed onto the city wall, his body piercing the rubble in excruciating pain.

Gaa!

Silence fell over the crowd as they stared in disbelief at the scene, utterly dumbfounded.

You should know that the burly man was a late-stage Level 3 Awakened, and Melee-type Awakened; most people wouldn't dare to mess with him.

But now.

The burly man was actually smashed into the city wall by Lin Xue's father, and it only took one move. Everyone who saw this result could hardly believe their eyes.

"I... I didn't see wrong, did I? Iron Tiger was actually defeated by Lin Xue's father? And only with one move?" someone exclaimed in surprise.

"You read that right, it's true, Iron Tiger really has been defeated."

"How is this possible? A level 3 early stage cultivator defeated a level 3 late stage cultivator, and even used a single move! This is simply unbelievable."

Everyone stared in astonishment at the scene before them, watching Naruto pick up the long sword, quickly prepare himself, and assume a battle stance.

"He wouldn't be thinking of going out of the city to rescue Lin Xue, would he? With so many Mutated Beasts, isn't that just courting death?"

"It seems so. It feels like he might really have to leave the city, but even with his Level Four strength, he'd still be throwing his life away in the beast tide. Didn't you see that even level six Feng Shaoyu didn't dare to leave the city?"

"Yes, I can't figure it out, I really can't figure it out."

Everyone looked at Naruto with strange eyes. Although they were surprised by Naruto's hidden strength, they still felt that leaving the city with such strength would be suicide, so they thought Naruto was overestimating himself.

Only.

Just as everyone was looking at Naruto with strange eyes.

Just when everyone thought Naruto was overestimating himself.

Under the watchful eyes of many, Naruto walked step by step into the air, heading towards the outskirts of the city.

His speed wasn't particularly fast, but his ability to walk on air astonished everyone, leaving them wide-eyed.

"My God, what am I seeing? Lin Xue's father is walking in the air? This is impossible!"

"I remember that after Hero Level comes Earth Level, and after Earth Level comes Sky Level. Only Sky Level can fly."

"Sky Level? Isn't that a legendary existence? Could it be that Lin Xue's father is a hidden super big shot?"

"Perhaps... it might be."

Everyone swallowed hard, staring in astonishment at Naruto rapidly disappearing into the sky, each feeling as if they were dreaming.

Far away.

Those who witnessed this scene rushed over to ask what had happened.

Even Feng Shaoyu rushed over. After all, the sight of someone Voidwalking was so Miracle that no one could remain calm, so everyone ran very fast.

"Quiet down, everyone. Listen to me. Here's what happened."

The archer loudly silenced the crowd, then began to explain in a booming voice.

Many people on the city wall began to listen intently, wanting to hear what was going on.

Not long after.

Those who learned the whole story were all horrified and dumbfounded.

"Sky Level? I never expected Lin Xue's father to be a Sky Level. I thought he was just a drunkard."

"I never expected this, it's unbelievable! Our base doesn't even have Hero Level, and yet a Sky Level has appeared. Are we dreaming?"

Everyone was utterly shocked and stared in disbelief in the direction Naruto had gone, unable to suppress the shock in their hearts.

The Feng Shaoyu from before now had a face as black as the bottom of a pot.

If he had known earlier how terrible Lin Xue's father was, he would never have been so afraid of death.

"Damn it, I really regret it."

Several of Lin Xue's suitors exchanged glances, all seeing regret and frustration in each other's eyes.

Unfortunately, there's no going back in this world; they can only regret it countless times.

Outside the base, countless Mutated Beast roared.

They come in various forms and are incredibly powerful, ranging from level one to Level Nine, and possess diverse abilities, making them a force to be reckoned with.

Naruto swiftly flew through the air, simultaneously reinforcing his bow and longsword.

"This is a bit of a problem. This body is too weak. It can only be strengthened from level three to level six at most. If it is strengthened any further, the body will collapse."

Naruto frowned inwardly. There were many flying Mutated Beast in the distance, including quite a few level seven or eight Mutated Beasts, which would take a lot of time to deal with.

But time is of the essence now; if we're too late, Lin Xue might die, so we must hurry.

"The powerful bow and longsword have been enhanced, enough to kill Level Seven Mutated Beast in one hit, but it will probably take some time to kill a level eight one, and there's also the troublesome Level Nine, and time is too tight."

Naruto quickly thought of a way to speed things up, and soon his eyes lit up.

"My Enhancement Ability can strengthen Mutated Beast. I can choose one of them to enhance, and it will inevitably be loyal to me. That makes things much easier."

Naruto quickly scanned the area, searching for Mutated Beast with relatively strong endurance, and soon he spotted a Red Lizard Mutated Beast.

This Mutated Beast is at the Early Level Six, and its overall strength is only average among Mutated Beast, but...

Naruto noticed something different; there was something unusual about this lizard.

"You're the one."

Naruto decisively chose the Red Lizard and quickly ran towards it.

Roar!!