Chapter 220: The Cost_2
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"You want to fight with me?" Jing Hongkun was slightly taken aback and looked at Liu Wentian with a somewhat amused expression.
Liu Wentian nodded, "That's right."
Jing Hongkun was almost laughed by anger. He was 32 years old and already possessed the strength of the Postnatal Peak stage. If everything went as expected, he could step into the realm of King Martial before the age of 40. Even in the monster-filled Blood Night, he was a talent among monsters. And now, this fellow actually dared to challenge him.
Previously when Liu Wentian had helped Zheng Hongtao heal his injuries, Jing Hongkun had also taken a brief look at Liu Wentian's information.
Knowing that Liu Wentian was an Ancient Martial Artist at the Subsequent Enchantment Late Stage and in his early twenties, one could say he had a limitless future. However, to compare himself with Jing, he was simply a mayfly shaking a mighty tree, laughably overestimating himself!
"Since you understand the strength of a Blood Night Earth Level member, don't you think your challenge is quite laughable? I'm asking again, do you really want to fight me?" Jing Hongkun asked again, his face already showing some frost.
Liu Wentian still nodded, "Come on, enough talk."
Enough talk?
Even though Jing Hongkun felt his temper was quite good, at this moment, anger was rising from the bottom of his eyes. This guy really needed to be taught a lesson!
If that was the case, he would just have to give him a taste of hardship, to let him understand the principle that there are always people better than oneself, and that there are heavens beyond this heaven! Experience new tales on My Virtual Library Empire
Jing Hongkun's figure moved so quickly that people could barely see clearly. By the time the Human Sect could react, Jing Hongkun had already appeared on the stage.
A real master, this is what a true master is!
The crowd was incredibly excited, and some were even somewhat thankful for Liu Wentian's arrogance. If not for him, they wouldn't have the chance to witness a member of Blood Night in action.
They just hoped the guy wouldn't be instantly killed and would be able to last a few rounds.
"Let's begin, there's no need to waste time. I still have things to do later. You're also quite promising, but you're too arrogant. I hope that after today, you will understand that there's always someone better out there, and if so, you might actually become a true powerhouse in the future," Jing Hongkun said, his gaze indifferent, embodying the demeanor of a master, yet his tone was also sincere, showing that he did indeed have a heart that appreciated talent.
"Wait a second," Liu Wentian shook his head, looked toward Feng Sima with a gleeful look in his eyes, and then, pointing at him, said, "I have something to tell this guy first."
Feng Sima, somewhat impatiently asked, "What do you want?"
"I want to tell you that if there's anything in the future, come at me directly. I'll take it on. If you lay a hand on my people, no matter what status you have or who you rely on, I will kill you. And also, release Li Kaishan's wife immediately," Liu Wentian said with an icy tone.
Feng Sima's pupils contracted, then he scoffed coldly, "I warn you not to threaten me! Also, what about Li Kaishan's wife? What are you even talking about?"
"Being despicable is one thing, being ruthless is another, but to act without owning up, you really are despicable," Liu Wentian scoffed.
Li Kaishan's Achilles heel was none other than his wife. Without even thinking, one could tell she must be in Feng Sima's hands if Li Kaishan had gotten on stage to compete.
"Sima, did you really kidnap Li Kaishan's wife?" Jing Hongkun frowned at Feng Sima.
Although he was Feng Sima's cousin, he also had his own principles. No matter the grievance between Feng Sima and Li Kaishan or Liu Wentian, one should not involve family members, and keeping someone's wife hostage was something he found distasteful.
"I..." Feng Sima moved his mouth, facing Jing Hongkun's sharp gaze, and ultimately couldn't say anything.
Jing Hongkun was from Blood Night, upright and principled. In front of Elder Feng of the Feng Family, he too held significant weight when he spoke, and he did not wish to upset his cousin.
Just as Feng Sima felt trapped, Qin Keqing spoke with a cool tone,
"Young Master Feng, Li Kaishan's wife is indeed in your hands. You don't even have the courage to admit it, which is rather disappointing. Being unscrupulous doesn't matter, but not owning up to your acts is truly not the behavior of a man."
Qin Keqing's words echoed Liu Wentian's earlier ones, making Feng Sima feel as if he had been slapped in the face. He also realized that his evasiveness was indeed foolish.
But being so openly denigrated by the woman he liked, that truly angered him.
He glared fiercely at Liu Wentian and said, "I will have Li Kaishan's wife brought here now. Since you're standing up for Li Kaishan now, I naturally won't trouble him anymore. As for you, start your match with my cousin now, and don't delay any longer. Let's see how you make a fool of yourself later!"
"As you wish," Liu Wentian laughed, feeling somewhat conflicted inside. Did Qin Keqing say that to help him?
Or was it purely because she looked down on Feng Sima's actions?
This woman was really hard to figure out, and Liu Wentian felt a wave of irritation in his heart, wanting to vent it out.
He looked at Jing Hongkun, his eyes brimming with fighting spirit.
He had reached the absolute pinnacle of Postnatal Peak and felt he could break through to King Martial at any moment. But that final step remained elusive, as if something was still missing.
He had asked Jing Hongkun if he wanted to fight not because he was looking for trouble or deliberately provoking, but in hopes of a spirited fight that might lead to a breakthrough during the battle!
Below the stage.
Nobody saw Qin Keqing's soft, pale fists clenched tightly.
She had considered for a long time whether to speak up and ask Jing Hongkun to be merciful. In the end, she stayed silent, understanding that Jing Hongkun wouldn't intentionally hurt Liu Wentian without a reason. Moreover, she shouldn't entangle herself with Liu Wentian anymore at the present time.
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