Chapter 91 of 100

Chapter 91

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This chapter is to make up for yesterday's.

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Li Wenjun pounced on Liu Zhiyun, attacking him while both were in mid-air. Although Liu Zhiyun's legs were supported by a wind charm, the charm had its limits. Supporting one person was fine, but supporting two was problematic.

The two of them spiraled downward. Although their descent was relatively slow, far from the speed of free fall, it wouldn't take long to reach the pool below the waterfall—perhaps a hundred or two breaths at most.

Once they hit the water, Li Wenjun couldn't guarantee he could still hold onto Liu Zhiyun. The moment they landed, the water would likely push them apart. Even if it didn't, the buoyancy and resistance of the water would greatly hinder Li Wenjun's continued attacks on Liu Zhiyun.

Of course, the most critical issue was that the water could drown them. Li Wenjun had found a way to kill Liu Zhiyun but didn't want to die with him.

Liu Zhiyun didn't have Li Wenjun's willingness to risk his life, but he realized that if they fell into the water, he might break free from Li Wenjun's grip. Once they were separated, he had plenty of ways to finish off Li Wenjun.

When Liu Zhiyun found he couldn't shake off Li Wenjun's hold and Li Wenjun kept attacking his head like a thug, he made the right decision. He protected his head with his hands, endured the dizziness, and forced the wind beneath his feet to carry them both toward the water.

"Damn you, Li Wenjun! I've practiced for so many years and never met anyone as despicable and thuggish as you. To cultivate to this extent is a disgrace to the cultivation world. You want to play dirty? Fine, I'll play along. We'll see who's more despicable. Once we fall into the water and separate, you'll see how I play dirty."

Liu Zhiyun was so angry that he spoke without thinking.

When Li Wenjun noticed their descent speeding up, he quickened his attacks on Liu Zhiyun. However, Liu Zhiyun was protected by a charm that formed a defensive shield around his head. Even though the charm didn't provide complete protection, it still significantly weakened Li Wenjun's attacks.

If not for this, Li Wenjun's palm, capable of shattering stone, would have already smashed Liu Zhiyun's head.

Li Wenjun was fast, but Liu Zhiyun was faster. Li Wenjun had to use one hand to hold onto Liu Zhiyun to prevent him from shaking him off, so he could only attack with one hand and his head. But after a few headbutts, Li Wenjun was bleeding and dazed. Unlike Liu Zhiyun, who had the protection of the charm, Li Wenjun's right hand was his main weapon.

In contrast, Liu Zhiyun's two hands were free. After the initial panic, he improved his speed and accuracy in blocking Li Wenjun's attacks, making most of the attacks on his head miss.

To be honest, if Liu Zhiyun had trained his body as rigorously as Li Wenjun, Li Wenjun might not have been able to threaten him for so long.

Without the charm's protection, Liu Zhiyun's arms would have been broken by Li Wenjun long ago. He realized that in a physical struggle, he would be at a disadvantage. Once the charm's effect wore off, not only his arms but even his head could be smashed by Li Wenjun.

Liu Zhiyun quickly focused most of his attention on controlling the wind charm. If they could fall into the water sooner, he could regain the upper hand. Perhaps just one fireball charm would be enough to send Li Wenjun to the afterlife.

With Li Wenjun's continuous efforts, the two of them got closer and closer to the water's surface.

In a moment, they were just three or four feet above the water. With a little more effort, Liu Zhiyun could drag Li Wenjun into the water. Then, the tables would turn, and he could kill Li Wenjun as easily as slaughtering a chicken or a pig.

However, just as they were about to hit the water, Liu Zhiyun heard a "snap." He felt a sudden lightness, and Li Wenjun unexpectedly detached himself and landed in the water first.

Liu Zhiyun's heart sank. Although this was their first encounter and the fight hadn't lasted even the length of a stick of incense, he knew Li Wenjun was not someone who gave up easily. Normally, Li Wenjun wouldn't let go, and the most likely scenario was that he would hold on even in the water, pulling Liu Zhiyun down with him.

Why did Li Wenjun let go?

Liu Zhiyun suddenly remembered the "snap" he had heard. His heart raced, and he quickly felt his body, letting out a cry of anguish. "Li Wenjun, you despicable thief! Give me back my charm bag!"

When Li Wenjun realized that killing Liu Zhiyun with physical strength was becoming unlikely, he adjusted his strategy. Liu Zhiyun's advantage wasn't his own strength but the numerous charms he carried. Without the charms, Liu Zhiyun might not be able to match Li Wenjun in a real fight.

Naturally, Li Wenjun thought of leveling the playing field by taking away Liu Zhiyun's charms. The method was obvious: steal Liu Zhiyun's charm bag. Each time Liu Zhiyun attacked, he grabbed a charm from the bag, a detail Li Wenjun had noticed.

Li Wenjun took advantage of Liu Zhiyun's focus on protecting his head and dragging him into the water to steal the charm bag just before they hit the water.

Li Wenjun didn't care whether this was considered stealing or robbing. He wasn't that naive about morals in a fight.

Li Wenjun tucked the charm bag into his chest, released his grip on Liu Zhiyun, and dived into the water first. He had dropped his Dragon-Headed Goose Feather Blade in the pool and now needed to retrieve it. With the blade in hand, he was confident he could kill Liu Zhiyun.

The pool below the waterfall wasn't large, and the water wasn't deep. The river flowed out from the eastern side of the pool.

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