After settling Robben and his son in, night fell, and the cold sky was filled with countless stars, dazzling and beautiful.
After the first round of the Empire Ranking Competition concluded during the day, seven of the eight top fighters from Chambord City, besides Inzaghi, advanced to the next round. This was undoubtedly great news, so as was Sun Fei's habit, a celebration was a must. Soon, a bonfire blazed in the camp, and people began to sing and dance. The hot ladies from the most famous pleasure quarters in the capital once again appeared before the people with their fiery figures and captivating charm.
Such bonfire celebrations even attracted warriors and subjects from many other countries to gather outside the Chambord camp, watching the Chambord people's joyous scene through the fence.
Princess Tanasha, accompanied by her personal bodyguard Ziyan, made a high-profile appearance at the banquet.
The [ Female Literary Sage ] sat beside Angela the whole time, chatting and laughing with King of Chambord and King of Chambord, behaving very intimately. This scene was clearly seen by everyone under the bright red light of the campfire. Many people saw it and, through their mouths, it would naturally reach the ears of the person the princess wanted to know.
What was even more surprising was that after the bonfire banquet ended, the princess did not leave, but chose to stay overnight at the Chambord camp.
Sun Fei shook his head and smiled, ignoring it.
Night had fallen, and the deep winter of the empire was as cold as ice. Even a breath exhaled would rise into the air like white fireworks. Just a casual walk outside the tent would leave a thick layer of frost on one's eyebrows and beard. The howling wind made it even colder, as if an ice age was about to arrive.
This was Sun Fei's first winter on the Azeroth Continent.
After treating Robben's elderly father once again, Sun Fei switched to [ Assassin Mode ], silently left the Chambord camp, and disappeared into the twenty-mile-long affiliated state-run area, quickly arriving deep in the Moro Mountains.
The mountain forests were shrouded in a white mist in winter, and the branches were covered with white frost, as if they were carved from crystal. Under the bright and cold light of the demonic moon, it was like a crystal forest from mythology. If you removed the terrifying roars of the magical beasts, this place would be a legendary mythical land.
The Dou Qi Fist Intent Spiritual Imprint left by the two powerful figures during their duel in the [ Giant Pit Battlefield ] had thinned considerably compared to more than half a month ago, but it was still dangerous. Sun Fei easily passed through the outer protective magic array and saw the mysterious powerful figure standing in the turbulence.
Her slender figure, graceful as an angel, was as straight as a javelin; the hem of her flaxen long coat fluttered in the cold wind; her eyes were bright.
The mysterious expert always carried an aura that Sun Fei couldn't understand. He seemed to be otherworldly and detached from the world, possessing a unique personal charm that made Sun Fei feel close to him without realizing it.
Seeing the mysterious expert arrive as promised, Sun Fei felt a surge of joy.
Last night, after some grumbling, Sun Fei asked this mysterious powerhouse for the manual of [ Dragon Fist ]. At the time, the mysterious powerhouse didn't respond, and it was unclear whether this guy had actually brought the manual of [ Dragon Fist ]. Thinking that he might be able to see a martial arts manual that was said to be the best among the hundreds of empires around, Sun Fei suddenly felt a surge of excitement. Although his strength was built on the Diablo World, it would still be a blessing to even catch a glimpse of such a top-tier martial arts manual.
Whoosh!
Upon seeing Sun Fei, the mysterious expert flicked his wrist, sending a ray of azure light shooting over. Sun Fei reached out and grabbed a thick book, its texture soft yet resilient, quite exquisite.
Sun Fei was overjoyed.
Could it be that this mysterious expert actually brought the manual for the [ Dragon Fist ] technique?
Just as Sun Fei was about to open it for a closer look, the mysterious powerhouse suddenly waved his hand, stopping Sun Fei. He gave Sun Fei a strange once-over, then said, word by word, "Remember this: power exists for protection."
Before Sun Fei could react, the mysterious expert said again, "I have nothing more to teach you."
After he finished speaking, a soft whistling sound came, a flash of blue light, and the mysterious expert's figure had disappeared from the spot, vanishing without a trace in an instant, clearly having left.
This time, Sun Fei could vaguely make out the figures of some mysterious experts. It was a streak of azure light, moving with unparalleled speed, like a dream, and in an instant it had reached the distant horizon. Even though Sun Fei's strength was increasing rapidly, he could only vaguely catch a glimpse of that fleeting moment.
Did they just leave?
Sun Fei remained silent for a moment, understanding the unspoken meaning in the mysterious expert's words. Since there was nothing more to teach, it meant that the expert would never come here to meet Sun Fei again. This strange friendship had come to an end.
Surprisingly, even at the very end, the mysterious expert never revealed his identity to Sun Fei.
Sun Fei had long planned to find out the identity of the mysterious expert, but he never expected that the actual parting would be so abrupt. Although the mysterious expert and Sun Fei had only known each other for less than a month, the mysterious expert was like a father to Sun Fei, acting as both a mentor and a friend. Not only had the mysterious expert saved Sun Fei's life from that mysterious and incredibly skilled assassin, but he had also devoted all his energy to cultivating Sun Fei in recent days. In the end, the mysterious expert clearly did not want to give Sun Fei a chance to ask his name, and after saying a few words, he left directly.
He accomplished his task and left without a trace, concealing his identity and fame!
Suddenly, the wonderful line from the poet of his past life popped into Sun Fei's mind, and he felt a sense of loss.
Once he was certain that the mysterious expert had left and would not be returning, Sun Fei's gaze returned to the book in his hand. On the cover of the book were two large characters: Dragon Fist.
Sun Fei was overjoyed. The mysterious expert had actually brought the manual for the [ Dragon Fist ]?
This is outrageous! Just who is this mysterious powerhouse? He actually produced the [ Dragon Fist ] manual, which even the imperial princes couldn't see! His abilities are simply too vast. Unless... unless the mysterious powerhouse's true identity is actually Emperor Yassin, how could he possibly obtain such a top-secret manual?
Sun Fei was startled by this sudden idea.
It was utterly absurd, yet perfectly logical, seemingly able to explain all the previous mysteries.
But why was Emperor Yassin so fond of him? Moreover, Emperor Yassin should have been terminally ill and even had difficulty moving around by now, so how could he be as vigorous as this mysterious powerhouse, showing no signs of illness whatsoever?
Sun Fei thought for a moment, but his thoughts were in complete disarray and he couldn't make sense of them at all. So he stopped guessing, opened the [ Dragon Fist ] manual in his hand, and prepared to see what was so special about the [ Dragon Fist ], which was known as the number one martial arts manual within a million miles.
However, the first part of the [Boxing Manual] contains no text, but instead features a drawing of a mountain peak.
This is a towering peak rising abruptly from the ground, like a Sharp Sword piercing the clouds. The painter used only a few strokes, yet he vividly depicted the mountain's proud, imposing, and solitary aura. Sun Fei looked at it repeatedly, only feeling that the painting faintly exuded an aura, but he could not glean any information about the martial arts from it.
After concentrating on his thoughts for a moment, Sun Fei continued watching.
This one look was quite alarming, almost causing Sun Fei to spit out his saliva and collapse on the spot.
Because on the second white sheet of paper, a line of words was written neatly—
"Greedy little fellow, you've been fooled. Actually, I've never seen the [ Dragon Fist ] manual either."
Returning to the Chambord camp with a mix of amusement and exasperation, Sun Fei still couldn't believe that the mysterious and taciturn expert had played such a huge joke on him at the last minute.
However, although it was a bit disappointing not to see the famous [ Dragon Fist ] manual, Sun Fei was actually a little happy. This was because the little joke and the phrase "greedy little guy" made Sun Fei feel the kindness in the mysterious expert's tone.
As for the origins of the mysterious expert, perhaps the information network of the Princess or the Witch Paris could be used to find out. Sun Fei believed that such an extraordinary expert could not be an unknown person. However, Sun Fei did not want to investigate further. Since the mysterious expert did not want him to know his identity for the time being, he must have his reasons. Otherwise, he would not have chosen to meet him in the deserted Moro Mountains every night.
The reason for saying "temporarily" is that Sun Fei firmly believes that he and the mysterious expert will meet again.
Moreover, the time when we meet again won't be too late.
After Sun Fei returned to the camp, his personal guard, Torres, reported that the princess had come looking for him several times but could not find him. In the end, she and the future princess had a pleasant conversation in the King's tent and even fell asleep fully clothed.
Standing guard at the entrance to the King's tent, Ziyan, with her strikingly beautiful face, wore a hint of unease. Behind her stood a line of about twenty armored swordsmen, all of considerable strength. Now that the princess was inside the King's tent, Sun Fei absolutely could not enter. Although it might seem like he was usurping her place, the imperial princess was of noble status, and how could she possibly share a room late at night with the King of a vassal state, especially a King?
Upon seeing Sun Fei's arrival, the armored guards visibly tensed up.
Everyone knew of King of Chambord's domineering nature. Even if the twenty of them were quite strong, and Ziyan's strength was unfathomable, they would still be no match for King of Chambord if they tried to force their way in. But Sun Fei simply nodded and smiled at Ziyan, then walked towards another small tent some distance away from the King's main tent.
Surprisingly, the rumored ruthless and unreasonable King of Chambord was actually quite easy to talk to. The dozens of armored swordsmen were all stunned for a moment, watching King of Chambord enter another small tent.
During the day, the Guluo Kingdom did not come to question [ Mad Recluse ] Baoye about his death. Sun Fei arranged for his soldiers to be on guard, then opened Teleport and entered the Diablo World, beginning another leveling journey.