Thuram was around the same age as Qin Mangs. Qin Mangs had already put on weight and was as fat as a ball, but Thuram was still in good shape. His shoulders were a perfect inverted triangle, and his legs were thick but not stiff. It was obvious that he was still training every day despite being over seventy years old.
* Whoosh! * His figure was as fast as lightning as he pounced at Xia Fei from above. His two arms were raised high, and his five fingers were as sharp as an eagle's claws.
The thick murderous intent mixed in with the wind was terrifying!
Xia Fei did not use his speed ability to dodge and instead charged right at Thuram!
Speed ability users were known for their dexterity. Going head-on with his opponent was basically using his weakness to fight against his opponent's strength. What was the difference between that and crippling his own martial arts?
Furrowing his brows, Xia Fei crossed his arms in front of him to protect his face. His two legs pushed off the ground, and his whole body flew forward like a cannonball, crashing toward Thuram's knees!
Hmm? Thuram let out a soft groan. His upper body straightened, and his body suddenly changed in mid-air!
In that instant, his body turned into an oblique stab, and his two feet stepped on Xia Fei like a dragonfly skimming the surface of the water. This attack was no longer as powerful as before, but Xia Fei would definitely not have it easy if Thuram's two feet were to touch him. It was obvious that Thuram's martial arts had far surpassed Xia Fei's.
Xia Fei was a speed ability user and had learned Crafty Approach, so he could change his attack style at any time. Thuram was not a speed ability user, nor had he learned Crafty Approach, yet he could still change his attack style in the shortest amount of time in mid-air. This could only mean that he was far stronger than the average person, able to make the impossible possible!
Such speed! Xia Fei was startled. He abruptly curled his body into a ball, and his speed also increased!
* Whoosh! *
The two passed by each other. Because Xia Fei had suddenly increased his speed in mid-air, Thuram's two feet missed, and he did not manage to touch Xia Fei.
Hahahaha! Interesting! Lets fight another three hundred rounds! Thuram laughed heartily after landing, his eyes gleaming with excitement, appearing very heroic.
Xia Fei was speechless. This old man did not even say a word before going all out. Not only did he exchange one move with him, he even wanted to fight again. What the hell was this?
Xia Feis mind was occupied with Avrils, so he was not in the mood to spar with Thurams. He cupped his fist and saluted the man with a smile. If you are interested, I am naturally more than willing to keep you company, but this time, I am here on behalf of old man Qin Mangs to deliver a letter to you. How about I spar with you some other day?
Uh …
Thuram harrumphed coldly. Xia Fei was now behaving like a junior, treating him with utmost respect. This way, no matter how excited Thuram was, he would be too embarrassed to continue bullying Xia Fei.
His surging fighting spirit had been neutralized by Xia Fei's humble attitude, which made Thurams very unhappy, but he had no choice but to act like a senior. After all, Xia Fei was indeed his junior.
You may leave first, Thuram told his secretary. Thuram said to his secretary. He wriggled his body back to his seat, looking very uncomfortable. Sparring with others was like taking drugs, addictive. Thuram felt like he hadn't had enough yet when the fight ended abruptly after just one move.
Is Qin Mangs alright? Thuram took the letter from Qin Mangs and placed it on the table. He did not open it and instead started chatting with Xia Fei.
Heh, the old man is in good spirits, but his cat, Old Black, is getting weaker and weaker. The old man is rather worried about it, Xia Fei said with a smile.
Oh, Old Black. That's Qin Mang's pet. He treats that cat like his own son. Thuram sighed and looked at Xia Fei. Why didn't you dodge and instead went for my knee?
Xia Fei did not bat an eyelid. "Don't joke around. That move of yours just now looked very powerful, but it was actually a feint. The real move was yet to come, so it didn't matter where I dodged. Using my real move to counter your feint was the only option I had at that time."
Thuram's eyes lit up. He pointed at the chair in front of the table and gestured for Xia Fei to sit down. Your master must've told you about my Falcon Illusions. Quick, tell me, how did that old thing Qin Mangs explain it to you?
Xia Fei was slightly taken aback. He shook his head and said, Old man Qin Mangs isnt my master, nor did he tell me about your move.
What? Thuram slammed the table and exclaimed in shock, Qin Mangs isnt your master?
Xia Fei nodded. The old man is the librarian, and I'm the librarian under him. Technically speaking, we're both superior and subordinate.
"Did you see through my moves and counter them?"
Not really. I only sensed that retreating or dodging to the left or right would put me in more danger, so I could only give it my all.
Oh, so that's how it is. Thuram leaned back, stroking his short white beard with one hand as he muttered to himself, So you're not Qin Mangs disciple. Then why did he send you to deliver this letter?
Reaching out, Thuram opened the letter on the table and read it. He laughed to himself as he read, but his expression turned serious when he reached the end.
Xia Fei had no idea what was written in the letter, so all he could do was wait quietly.
After reading the letter, Thuram casually tossed it into the drawer and furrowed his brows at Xia Fei. Youre going to Black Abyss? Are you going to look for that friend of yours?
Xia Fei felt a little awkward. It was one thing for Qin Mangs to tell Thuram that he was going to Black Abyss, but why did he even tell him about Avrils matter? That was too disrespectful of someone else's privacy.
It's like this, Xia Fei said plainly. Xia Fei plainly said, If there's nothing else, Ill be taking my leave. The old man said that you also like to drink tea, so I brought some tea leaves from my hometown for you to try.
Xia Fei took out three jars of tea from his spatial ring and placed them on the table. The jars were not big, and each one contained about half a catty of tea leaves.
These three jars are Tieguanyin, Yunwu, and Mingqian Longjing. If you like them, Ill give you more later, Xia Fei said.
With that, Xia Fei got up to leave, but Thuram waved his hand, gesturing for him to sit down. Though Xia Fei wanted to see Avrils as soon as possible, he did not want to reject Thuram's request, so he sat back down.
Do you know what Qin Mangs said in the letter? Thuram asked.
Xia Fei shook his head. No, the old man didnt tell me.
Thuram chuckled. I've known Qin Mangs for decades, and this is the first time I've seen him treat someone so well. Do you know what his nickname was when he was younger?
Nope.
The old man you speak of was known as the Living Hades when he was younger. Anyone who offended him would at least lose a layer of skin even if they didn't die. He's famous for being unreasonable and ruthless. You're the first person in all these years who dares to call him old man. Even I only call him Old Qin at most, and I have to do it when he's happy, or else that stubborn old man will definitely get angry. Thuram said with a lingering fear. After observing him, Xia Fei realized that Thuram was not lying. Was Qin Mangs really that scary?
Xia Fei shook his head slightly. In his mind, Qin Mangs character was just a fat, eccentric old man. He was used to fooling around with him, so he could never imagine Qin Mangs character to be so aggressive.
Xia Fei's interest was suddenly piqued. Qin Mangs mysterious past had deeply attracted him. The old man has never told me anything about him. Ever since I met him, he's always been kind and good-tempered.
He's good-tempered! Thuram pursed his lips and rolled up his right sleeve to reveal a frightening black scar. See this? This is what the good-tempered old man left for me. Do you know why we fought?
Nope.
"Just because I glanced at him!" Thuram said unhappily.
Back when we were studying in the same training camp, I thought that fatty Qin Mangs was quite cute, so I looked at him a few more times. Well, your old man didn't say a word and immediately went for the kill. We fought hundreds of times in the two years we were in the training camp, and half of the scars on my body are from him. Of course, Qin Mangs didn't get off easy either; I ripped off half of his left buttocks with that move.
In the end, neither of us could beat the other, and since we fought so many times, we became friends. I really miss the days when I fought with him every day. We're both old now.
As he spoke, Thuram's eyes actually looked a little lost, as if he was reminiscing about his youth.
Xia Fei did not say a word. He was trying to picture old man Qin Mangs fighting with others, but no matter how hard he tried, he could not imagine how a fat man like him could fight with others.
As for Qin Mangs fierce look, Xia Fei could not even imagine it. Just how hot-tempered did he have to be to go for the kill just because someone looked at him?
Letting out a sigh, Thuram collected his thoughts and looked at Xia Feis face to face. Though youre not his disciple, he treats you better than any of his other disciples. I really dont know how you managed to get on his good side, kid.
Xia Fei was speechless. He did not have anything special to Qin Mangs other than giving him some tea and snacks from time to time, chatting with him when he was free, and helping him take care of Old Black, who was as fat as him. Aside from that, there was nothing else.
Probably because the two of us are kindred spirits, Xia Fei vaguely said.
Thuram stared at Xia Fei for a long time. His eyes were very sharp, and it made Xia Fei very uncomfortable.
You do look a little like Qin Mangs when he was young, but you're much more sensible than him. He was a bastard when he was young.
Qin Mang wanted me to help you prepare a suitable warship for your trip to Black Abyss. I don't have the authority to approve the Union's warship reserves and warships currently in service, but I can help you with the decommissioned warships if you need them. Just tell me what you need. Since Qin Mang asked, I can't just refuse, Thuram said.
Xia Fei was stunned. It turned out that Qin Mangs wanted to help him get a new warship.
Actually, Xia Fei did not really need a new warship. Vampire's performance was already quite impressive, so it should be able to deal with Black Abyss. Did Qin Mangs think that Vampire was still not enough to explore the Death Trio Star Region?
While he was thinking, Thuram said, Qin Mangs said you have an Anathema-class special ops frigate?
Xia Fei nodded. That's right.
The Anathema-class is decent, but it's still a frigate, so its firepower and defense aren't particularly strong. Though it won't have a problem dealing with warships of the same rank, it'll inevitably be at a disadvantage against larger warships. Qin Mangs wishes to get you a cruiser as your main warship, while the Anathema-class can be parked in the hangar as a backup.
How rare for Qin Mangs to be so considerate of you. You should really thank him when you get back, Thuram said.
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