Chapter 332: For Money!
“…”
Outside the small town, complete silence reigned!
All eyes instantly focused on the mysterious man’s damaged silver mask. What they saw was not mockery, but a blazing fire of determination and unyielding fighting spirit.
The experts from the three major factions were shocked. They stared at the mysterious man in doubt, unsure why he would dare to issue such a challenge at this time and place—one that few in the martial world would even consider.
They even wondered if he had come from Baokang…
“…”
Noticing no insignia on the man’s chest that could identify him, and seemingly having never heard of an expert wearing a silver mask, they instinctively showed signs of impatience.
Immediately, a disciple from the Cold Moon Palace stepped forward, speaking arrogantly and angrily, “What kind of person are you? You just say you’ll fight… Get lost!”
As soon as those vicious words left her mouth, the mysterious man turned slightly. His emotionless gaze passed through the cold holes in the mask, silently striking the speaker’s face.
At that moment!
Everyone felt a faint chill lock onto the speaker. Even Lu Mingyue, Evil Wolf, the Bearded Monk, and the members of the Lingxiao Palace all looked grave, their gazes toward the mysterious man filled with suspicion.
Murder intent!
Though it only lasted for a moment, the tangible sense of lethal intent made them feel as if the mysterious man had vanished from their sight. Like a double-edged sword standing tall between heaven and earth, its sharpness was terrifying—even they sensed a deep threat.
Huh.
Lu Mingyue was immediately moved. She stopped her subordinates and walked toward the mysterious man with a serious expression:
“Why should I fight you?”
“Money.”
A hint of unnatural gloom flashed across Silver Fox’s resolute face as he added, “For money, I’ll confront anyone who deserves it.”
“…”
The crowd was stunned. This answer was clearly beyond their expectations.
Lu Mingyue also hadn’t anticipated such a response. Frowning, she asked, “Hiring?”
“No.”
Silver Fox seemed reluctant to talk, his words so brief they were almost unbearable.
“If it’s not hiring, then why me? By fighting me, will you get money? Who will pay you?” Lu Mingyue looked utterly confused.
“As long as I defeat you, the authorities will accept my REP. Then, naturally, someone will pay me.” Silver Fox’s tone remained as cold and calm as ever.
Lu Mingyue and the people around her were completely stunned.
“A paid REP system…”
The paid system had just been launched, and yet some people already tried to take advantage of it, aiming to make money by defeating celebrities. It seems another person influenced by excitement.
Lu Mingyue couldn’t help but feel annoyed, but thinking of his own renowned status, he calmed down.
“Did you come here specifically to find me?”
Seeing that the other party seemed to have understood and accepted, Silver Fox replied indifferently, “That’s right,” while removing his weapon under the astonished gazes of everyone.
The Farewell Hook!
At the tip of the long sword was a strikingly curved edge, razor-sharp.
“Is this your weapon?”
“Silver Fox, please teach me.”
Without further ado, Silver Fox held the Farewell Hooks in reverse, his cold and resolute expression beneath the mysterious, incomplete silver mask giving him a striking appearance.
Evil Wolf and the Bearded Monk both frowned slightly.
Although they knew Lu Mingyue’s strength was enough to rank among the top ten on the Dragon and Phoenix List, with few rivals in the martial world, for some reason, facing this mysterious and cold Silver Fox, this man who stood upright with an unmistakable military aura, and his peculiar weapon, they felt that unexpected outcomes might arise in this duel.
Hmph!
Lu Mingyue was one of the most renowned warriors in the martial world at the moment, possessing extraordinary confidence and dignity. He wouldn’t abandon his authority because of some strange people.
Spreading his arms, amidst gasps of surprise from those around him, he unfurled a bright red robe, which floated weightlessly as if it belonged to a celestial being. He landed right above Silver Fox’s head, standing in midair.
The disciples of the Cold Moon Palace watched with satisfaction as Silver Fox grew solemn, letting out a disdainful hum.
In their eyes, this duel was utterly meaningless—the gap between them was too vast!
“As long as you can force me to descend, I’ll fight. Otherwise, you’d better choose another challenge target,” Lu Mingyue said coldly, demonstrating his arrogance through his actions.
Silver Fox frowned…
He discreetly tapped his belt.
A delicate and small boomerang flew onto the tip of the Farewell Hook. In the next moment, both the boomerang and the hook seemed to come to life—the boomerang tightly wrapped around the tip, spinning wildly, while the hook, seemingly imbued with endless magic, kept the boomerang stuck there with just the slightest movement of its tip.
“Go!”
The Farewell Hook shook, and the boomerang instantly turned into a blindingly fast whirlwind, shooting out…
With a glint of light, it streaked through the sky aimlessly before vanishing with a whoosh.
Lu Mingyue’s body trembled suddenly, as if disturbed, almost falling from the air.
The few people in the know, such as Evil Wolf and Thick-Browed Monk, all contracted their pupils in shock! So fast! The attack speed of the boomerang had even surpassed that of a top master’s flying knife, making it impossible to track its trajectory—it directly severed one of Lu Mingyue’s flying needle threads. However… Lu Mingyue reacted quickly, using a second flying needle to stabilize herself. Yet… Just as she stabilized herself and showed a look of relief, a flash of light suddenly appeared! Crack! Lu Mingyue was horrified—her newly launched flying needle thread had been cut instantly. Caught off guard, her body fell uncontrollably from the air to the ground. Buzz!!!! The boomerang returned to Silver Fox’s Separation Hook, spinning even faster… While the latter watched Lu Mingyue with an indifferent expression, he asked mockingly, “Now… do I have the right?” With a flicker of her eyelids, Lu Mingyue finally showed a serious expression at the opponent’s displayed strength. Staring at the boomerang in his hand, she hid her hands in her sleeves. Even the few experts watching were deeply shocked! The boomerang had clearly been out of their line of sight and beyond the maximum range of a flying knife, yet it still managed to return—and even precisely determine and control the trajectory of Lu Mingyue’s second flying needle thread. Just this ability was enough to pose a threat to the strong ones on the Dragon and Phoenix Ranking. As expected, this opponent was not friendly! Everyone became more vigilant, and the outcome of this duel became uncertain. Whoosh! The boomerang disappeared from the Separation Hook again. Lu Mingyue narrowed her eyes and shifted her body half a meter sideways, launching over a dozen flying needles in a scattered pattern. Seemingly harmless, each needle was under Lu Mingyue’s control. With the help of her Sunflower Aura, it could accelerate or change direction at any moment, making it unpredictable. This was the essence of the Needle Crossing Technique! But Silver Fox did something completely unexpected… He quickened his steps and charged forward! His left hand let go of the Separation Hook, and lightning-like speed struck at Lu Mingyue! The onlookers were stunned… Losing their weapon! Someone actually dared to do such a thing during a fight!