Chapter 170 The Battle of Wits (1/2)

Xiao Bing was urgently in need of a breakthrough. Though he would always survive the danger after the strength in his body was sealed, he destroyed the Xie family because they were weak. And the reason why he was able to kill the Peony Fairy was that she overestimated her power and also because of some luck.

Xiao Bing once was able to solve any problem with his power, and now this was the first time he felt helpless. Hence, the only thing he could do before the power in him was unsealed was keep training himself.

Fortunately, he had been through it once already. He knew the process very well, so he advanced faster than ever. If he was determined to seek greater power, he needed to fight and learn on the edge between life and death. By doing so, the power inside him could be stimulated and enhanced.

He stepped into Long Xiaofei's attacking area. He was able to dodge Long Xiaofei's strike, but Xiao Bing was seeking his match. He wanted to practice with him. Hence, he chose to put himself in Long Xiaofei's attacking range, instead of running away from it.

Long Xiaofei struck with his fierce palms and found that Xiao Bing seemed to take the blow voluntarily. He felt disparaged and was afire with anger. ”What a brave man. Die under my palms then!”

The intention to kill was conspicuous in his eyes and his attack became fiercer. Even the crowd had a feeling that this blood-thirsty man was very eager to kill Xiao Bing with a single blow.

But Xiao Bing seemed to be a little boat floating on the surging waves. The bystanders all tensed as he shuttled through the edges of Long Xiaofei's attacks. It seemed that Long Xiaofei could not lay his palms on Xiao Bing after he tried every means.

One thing a mighty man can do is fool around with his enemy, just like how cats play with their prey. Long Xiaofei felt like he was the mouse that was being chased by Xiao Bing. This feeling greatly irritated him.

Long Xiaofei suddenly roared as he struck again with all his strength and focused his speed on his palms. However, he missed the target once more and spat out blood.

Xiao Bing appeared on Long Xiaofei's left side and gently placed his hand on Long Xiaofei's wrist and pushed him toward the direction he was heading. Long Xiaofei instantly dashed a few more meters forward uncontrollably, and finally, he fell on the ground.

”Complicated matters were handled with ease. What a smart, gifted man he is,” Zhuge Jiangnan murmured to himself.

Then he slowly walked downstairs with the cane in his hand. Long Xiaofei growled angrily after he restored his footing. ”You're not his match now. Let's go,” said Zhuge Jiangnan indifferently.

Long Xiaofei seemed unconvinced, but he still walked to the car with Zhuge Jiangnan. He opened the door and gestured for Zhuge Jiangnan to get in. Then he whirled around and took a glance at Xiao Bing before he got in the car.

Then the car was started. ”His power is beyond my expectation. We mustn't let him live!”

”We will talk about it when we return,” said Zhuge Jiangnan. ”He is a powerful man, as is his intelligence. You have learnt the Thunder Palm Swat from you adoptive father. It is fierce and as dominant as thunder, yet he exposed himself in front of your attack. What do you think of that?”

Seeming abashed, Long Xiaofei clenched his fists tightly and gnashed his teeth. ”He was definitely fooling around with me.”

”No, I don't think so. I believe that he was training himself by exposing himself to danger. Only when a man is standing between life and death can he make a giant leap.”

Long Xiaofei frowned. He contemplated the old man's words for a while and found them reasonable.

”A man of wisdom often appears to be a half-wit,” said Zhuge Jiangnan. ”Obviously, he can handle complicated things with ease. Let's go now. We need to return to the provincial capital before the next dawn.”

Long Xiaofei gasped. ”Before dawn?”

”Before dawn,” Zhuge Jiangnan said in a faint voice. ”Men like him will strike at the most unexpected time. Perhaps we can never leave this place if we postpone our return.”

”Old man, you have been traveling all this afternoon. The way back will take 3 to 4 hours. Are you sure that your body...”

”I'll be just fine.”

”All right.” Long Xiaofei stared at the driver and said, ”We should be on our way back to the provincial capital tonight.”

Applause descended after Long Xiaofei left with Zhuge Jiangnan. Then Xiao Bing returned to the noodle house with his staff. He was silent, thinking of that fearsome hint of light shimmering in the eyes of the old man. Then he took out his phone and walked into a room and called Master Hou. He asked directly after Master Hou picked up, ”Master Hou, do you know a man called Zhuge Jiangnan?”

Even the tranquil Master Hou sounded startled upon hearing that name. ”How do you know this man?”