Chapter 74

Halfway through, they encountered a robbery, and with the trade zone being so bustling, it was hard not to attract attention.

Just as Iron Sword Rampant Lion finished speaking, a crowd of onlookers gathered around.

"Hey, isn't that Iron Sword Rampant Lion from the Wu Lin Alliance?"

"Is he that impressive?"

"Of course, just look at his level and equipment. He's one of the rare Level 5 experts, with at least six bronze pieces of gear. The weapon he wields, the Knight's Longsword, is top-notch among Level 4 bronze weapons. He's also killed many players in the wild, earning a fearsome reputation."

"Pfft, he just relies on numbers, bullying the few with the many. What skill is that? If he had any real talent, he'd go up against other major guilds. They only bully new players here, demanding twenty silver coins, which is outrageous. Even top players might only have three or four silver coins, let alone twenty. This is clearly a way to make life impossible for others."

"Shh, keep it down. He's not just a bully; he's genuinely skilled. He was a top expert in the virtual martial arts game and was forced to switch to this one. Yesterday, in the wild, he single-handedly took down four players. They weren't rookies but experienced players, stronger than us. If he hears you, you'll be in trouble if you ever leave the town. Your only option will be to delete your account and start over..."

Hearing this, the onlookers all drew in a sharp breath, afraid to speak out of turn. They looked at Shi Feng with pity, wondering why he had to provoke such a powerful expert, especially one who was known for being protective of his own. The twenty silver coins were a sure loss, unless he deleted his account and started over. But reaching Level 4 wasn't easy, and deleting his account would waste over two days of effort. Most people would rather pay the money than delete their accounts.

"This guy is really having a run of bad luck. Normally, he could have gathered twenty silver coins with some money, but now game currency is expensive and hard to come by."

"Who's to say? With such high prices, I'm tempted to sell mine, but with the trend, it will only go up. I'll stock up more and sell later."

As the onlookers lamented Shi Feng's bad luck, a few players in luxurious gear at a small stall on the street watched him quietly, each with a smile.

"Big Brother Heartpiercer, should I go help? This way, we can also get a favor from Night Edge," a male priest asked Heartpiercer, who looked like a skinny monkey.

Heartpiercer pondered for a moment, finding the idea reasonable. Although Shi Feng was skilled and knew a big shot like the Snow Goddess, facing a brute like Iron Sword Rampant Lion, backed by a guild, would be disadvantageous. If he helped Shi Feng, Shi Feng would surely be grateful.

Favors from top experts were very valuable. Sometimes, a major dungeon required such experts, but without a good relationship, they wouldn't even acknowledge you, let alone help. They might even look down on you, thinking you had no manners and no idea who you were.

"We will definitely go, but let's wait for the right moment. We need to show our value and teach those minor guilds a lesson," Heartpiercer said softly, a cold glint in his eyes.

After years in the virtual game world, Heartpiercer knew that befriending a top expert opened many doors. Shi Feng, being a hermit expert who knew the Snow Goddess, was worth cultivating, not antagonizing. Minor guilds were destined to remain minor, and without the necessary discernment, they would be eliminated soon.

By using the Wu Lin Alliance as an example, the Assassin League could solidify its position in Red Leaf Town.

"Little punk, you were so tough, weren't you? I told you I'd be back, and when I do, it's your end. Now, hand over twenty silver coins, and you can keep playing. Otherwise, delete your account and start over," Ximen Piaoxue said arrogantly, standing behind Iron Sword Rampant Lion, thinking Shi Feng was afraid. But it made sense; Iron Sword Brother's strength was unfathomable, and ten of him wouldn't be a match. A mere solo player would be terrified by the mighty and imposing Iron Sword Brother.

"Alright, Piaoxue, I don't want to cause trouble. I'm not a bully. These twenty silver coins will teach him a lesson, to know who he shouldn't provoke," Iron Sword Rampant Lion glanced at Ximen Piaoxue, then turned to Shi Feng and said arrogantly, "You don't need to worry. I, Iron Sword Rampant Lion, keep my word. Hand over twenty silver coins, and as long as you don't provoke the Wu Lin Alliance, we won't bother you."

Hearing this, Shi Feng really took out twenty silver coins from his backpack, their silver glow enticing.

During this critical period, twenty silver coins were hard to come by, even with credit points, let alone all at once.

"Damn, you really are rich. Piaoxue was right; you're a tycoon. How about we be friends? I'll protect you, and anyone who bothers you will be dealing with the Wu Lin Alliance," Iron Sword Rampant Lion was shocked, swallowing hard. He didn't even have twenty silver coins on him, and he never expected a solo player to have that much. With this much money, his chances of obtaining the Faint Light Blueprint would increase.

The onlookers were stunned, their mouths hanging open.

Shi Feng was incredibly wealthy, a true tycoon.

Some high-ranking members of major guilds were envious. Iron Sword Rampant Lion's luck was incredible; he found a tycoon just by picking on a random player.

"How could this be?" Heartpiercer, watching from a distance, was shocked.

But Heartpiercer was not shocked by the money; he was shocked by Shi Feng's unexpected move. Even if he couldn't win in a direct fight, this was a safe zone, and no one would dare attack. In the wild, with Shi Feng's skills, escaping would be easy. Why would he submit and hand over twenty silver coins?

"Do you want twenty silver coins?" Shi Feng smiled at Iron Sword Rampant Lion.

"Sure, let's make the deal," Iron Sword Rampant Lion, realizing his mistake, quickly regained his composure and prepared to trade.

Just as everyone envied Iron Sword Rampant Lion's twenty silver coins...

A pitch-black longsword pierced Iron Sword Rampant Lion's heart, instantly draining over a hundred health points. Just as he tried to resist, he found himself bound by chains, unable to move.

Shi Feng calmly pulled the Abyssal Blade from Iron Sword Rampant Lion's chest, delivering a Slash and a Ground Splitter. Iron Sword Rampant Lion's health plummeted, showing no signs of stopping.

The power of the magic weapon was astonishing, especially with a Level 6 Slash and a Level 4 Ground Splitter. Killing a Level 5 swordsman in bronze gear was easy, let alone with a surprise attack. Even experts could fall.

These two strikes took away all of Iron Sword Rampant Lion's health. He couldn't even resist, only to let out a scream and lie motionless on the ground, turning into a burst of starlight and leaving behind a piece of equipment.

"Who else wants it?" Shi Feng looked at Ximen Piaoxue and the other Wu Lin Alliance members, smiling.

The entire street fell into a dead silence, no one daring to speak.