Beating Up Someone's Daughter
A large city like Ulan Batur was rare in the Exiled Grounds. The city occupied quite a large area, with tall buildings everywhere. However, compared to other regions in the Law Realm, there was a lack of order here. The majestic buildings seemed to have been constructed randomly, with no regard for the sunlight being blocked.
"That's how the Exiled Grounds is. Since there's no government to manage it, it's all talk with your fists. It's very simple to build a house in the city. All you need to do is grab enough land and hire people to start the construction. Aside from the hoodlums collecting protection fees, there's no need to pay any taxes. The more chaotic the city, the worse the situation.
"Normal citizens will find it very difficult to survive in the city without the protection of a powerful figure, so there aren't many cities in the Exiled Grounds. Most people prefer to live on remote planets. Though the facilities aren't convenient, they can at least preserve their lives. It's not uncommon to see a brother you were chatting with turn into a withered corpse after a night in the city."
Standing on a hill outside the city, Seth pointed at a huge building with a square roof in the distance. "That's where the mercenaries of Ulan Batar gather. It's not just merchants who hire warriors. Normal citizens will also hire one or two mercenaries to protect them when they go out. Though it's not very useful if they encounter a powerful person, at least they can seek peace of mind. In the Exiled Grounds, mercenaries have long infiltrated every aspect of life, and they're inseparable."
Xia Fei nodded. The Exiled Grounds was formed by the banished clans in the circle, and not everyone had the ability to become a warrior. It was very normal for normal people to seek protection from the strong.
"Head west and past that mountain is the bamboo forest. That top-notch impersonator I told you about lives there. Let's hope he's home today," Seth said.
Xia Fei wrapped his cloak around himself. The two peak races would often come to the Exiled Grounds to do business, reselling forbidden goods. Now that he had a bounty of a million on his head, it was best for him to avoid appearing in crowded places.
"What's the name of that impersonator?" Xia Fei asked.
"Hyacinth."
"Not a bad name, but it's too feminine," Xia Fei softly said.
"Hyacinth is just his code name. Because he's too good at disguising himself, no one knows his gender or age in the thirty years he's been around. All we know is his name," Seth explained.
Xia Fei smiled. "Such a mystical character? I'd like to see for myself today. "
…
The bamboo forest was lush, and the bamboo shoots had just sprouted, exuding a faint fragrance that was very appetizing. If Lil Pea were here, Xia Fei would surely get him to cook some stir-fried pork with bamboo shoots to satisfy his appetite. Unfortunately, Lil Pea was with Avrils, and Xia Fei, like most men, was not very good at cooking, so he could only look at the fresh bamboo shoots.
The winding path was buried under a thick layer of fallen leaves. The forest was quiet, with only the sounds of birds chirping and the rustling of leaves in the wind.
There were many forks in the road, and Seth had only been here once. He had lost his way after walking for a short while and was sweating profusely.
Xia Fei pointed in the direction of the setting sun. "Lets go from here."
"You know the way?" Seth asked in surprise.
"I don't know, just intuition."
Seth was rendered speechless. In his eyes, Xia Fei was already an expert, yet this expert liked to act on instinct. It was difficult to determine the direction in such a large bamboo forest just by instinct alone, let alone finding a person. Seth shook his head and followed behind Xia Fei.
A few moments later, Seth's eyes lit up. "I remember now! Hyacinth's home is nearby. Master, your intuition is quite accurate!"
Xia Fei softly said, "There are the auras of wild beasts in every other direction, and only this side is abnormally quiet. Since Hyacinth is an expert, these wild beasts will have to avoid him, which is why I've decided to take this path."
Seth nodded repeatedly, trying to flatter Xia Fei.
After making a few turns, a fence appeared in the middle of the forest. Pink morning glories were growing on the fence, and the gate to the yard was unlatched. There were three simple grass huts in the yard, made of bamboo, a well, and a set of stone tables and chairs.
"Master Hyacinth! I'm Seth. I had the honor of meeting you ten years ago! "
Seth went through the gate and searched everywhere for traces of Hyacinth. He went around the three grass huts before returning to Xia Fei's side with a disappointed look on his face. He spread his arms and said, "Hyacinth isn't around. Could he have gone on a mission?"
Xia Fei smiled as he stared at Seth. "As expected of a first-rate impersonator, master. Your skills are truly amazing."
"Master, what are you talking about? I'm Seth! How could you not recognize me after such a short time?" Seth panicked.
"I don't know who you are, but you're not Seth," Xia Fei said as he lit a cigarette.
"I'm really Seth. Didn't you tell me to wear a mask and an air purifier because of my bad breath? I'll take them off right now!" Seth was getting a little anxious. He tore off his mask, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth. That breath of air nearly caused the bamboo to bend and fall to the ground.
"You should believe me now, right? I'm really Seth. Hyacinth isn't home, so should we continue waiting for him or what?" Seth asked.
Xia Fei shook his head and slowly pulled out a dark red dagger from his spatial ring. It was the Blood Crystal!
"Seth, since you're my slave, you should be prepared to die at any moment. I suddenly feel like killing you right now," Xia Fei said with a smile.
"Master! Just what did I do wrong for you to suddenly want to kill me? I … I can't accept this! "Seth took two steps back, leaning against the fence as he looked at Xia Fei with a pale face.
Xia Fei did not say a word. His eyes were laced with killing intent as he slowly approached.
"If you kill me, who's going to bring you to Hyacinth? I don't believe it! I refuse to believe that master is such a heartless person! "Seth roared angrily, his fists clenched tightly as he glared at Xia Fei.
Xia Fei shrugged. "You better believe that I don't need a reason to kill."
Seth still did not believe it, thinking that Xia Fei was testing him, so he puffed up his chest and glared at him coldly.
* Whoosh! *
The dark red dagger stabbed right at Seth's chest!
The blade flashed, and Seth was completely dumbfounded. He originally thought that Xia Fei was testing him and was joking, but unfortunately, he did not understand Xia Fei at all. Xia Fei would never joke around when it came to taking someone's life. Since he said he was going to kill Seth, he would really do so!
Doubt, shock, and fear!
Extreme fear instantly caused Seth's eyes to widen. That dagger was headed straight for his throat!
Unreasonable! Completely unreasonable!
Even if Xia Fei felt that Seth was not the real Seth, there was no need for him to actually kill him!
At this point, Seth could not even cry even if he wanted to. His body rapidly plummeted, Seth used the Earth Escape technique! It was a combat technique of the Law of Matter for concealment!
The corner of Xia Fei's lips curled into a sinister smile. He was certain that the person in front of him could not be Seth! This was because Seth's proudest Crag Defense did not activate!
The reason why a defense-type Warrior was so powerful was because of their defensive special ability. The law itself had its own consciousness! It could actively coordinate with its master to attack or defend, yet Seth did not activate Crag Defense at this critical moment and instead used the Law of Matter to escape. This could only mean that he was not Seth!
"Crafty Approach!"
The fake Seth was half-submerged in the soil. It looked like he was about to escape, but unfortunately, Xia Fei's Crafty Approach was even faster than his escape speed!
* Kaboom! *
With a hook of his foot, Xia Fei single-handedly kicked away the soil, sending Seth flying out of it! His entire body was suspended in the air!
With both feet on the ground, Xia Fei leaped into the air and used his hand as a blade to strike Seth's chest!
This strike was not very powerful, but Xia Fei felt as if his palm had just touched two small steamed buns. They were soft and rather bouncy, and it felt very strange to the touch.
* Bang! *
Seth fell from the sky. It had just rained yesterday, so there was a puddle of mud on the ground. With a grunt, he plunged headfirst into the mud, looking as pathetic as a dog could get.
* Pa! *
As he landed, Xia Fei grabbed Seth by the collar and pulled him out of the mud, lifting him into the air like he was lifting a little chick.
When Xia Fei looked again, the mud-covered Seth had suddenly shrunk a lot. His limbs had also become slender, making him look like a half-grown child. His skin was smooth and delicate, showing a faint purple hue. That pungent smell had also disappeared, and what replaced it was a fragrance mixed with the stench of mud. It was a very strange smell.
"Little girl?" Xia Fei was shocked. Seth's true appearance was that of a girl who had yet to fully develop. Her two small hands hurriedly wiped away the dirt on her face, revealing a pair of big, watery eyes. Her pupils were also purple, a strange and mysterious color.
They were very close, and the little girl's breath smelled like orchids. Seth's stench was nowhere to be found!
"Oh no." Xia Fei could not help but think that it was not right to bully a girl no matter what, not to mention that she was still so young. He had accidentally touched her chest earlier, and he could clearly feel her development.
Seeing that the young lady was about to cry, Xia Fei hurriedly put her down. Just as he was about to say something to comfort her, Furball suddenly jumped out angrily.
Ever since Furball's body had shrunk, Xia Fei did not like him very much, spending his days sleeping in Xia Fei's bosom. When he woke up to find Xia Fei fighting an enemy, Furball immediately panicked.
Not only had she fought with her master, she had also disturbed Lord Furball's sleep. Furball's two greatest taboos had been taken by this girl. Furball was a Holy Beast, so how could he possibly understand what it meant to have tender and protective feelings for the fairer sex? He leapt out and roared at the girl!
"Awooooo ~"
No matter how small Furball was, it was still a Holy Beast, and its roar caused the young lady's hair to stand on end. The entire bamboo forest could clearly hear Furball's roar.
Xia Fei hurriedly covered Furball's mouth, but it was already too late.
The young lady was already scared silly by Furball. Never in her wildest dreams would she have imagined that this peanut-sized cute ball could be so terrifying when angered!
After blinking a few times, the young lady finally burst into tears. That heart-wrenching sound made Xia Fei very uneasy.
"Why are you so unreasonable? I was just joking with you, yet you actually want to kill me.
"How did I offend you? You're so annoying!
"Baddie baddie baddie baddie!
"Dad! Uncle! Where are you guys?! There's a baddie bullying my daughter! Are you guys going to do something about it or not?!
* Whoosh ~ *
In the thatched cottage, a black shadow flashed to the little girl's side and protected her. It was a youth, about fourteen or fifteen years old. His eyebrows were as thick as a landscape painting. Although he was extremely afraid, he still put on the posture of a little adult to protect the girl.
Xia Fei was speechless, not knowing what to say.
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