Chapter 67 of 100

Chapter 67

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Xu Dong could not confirm whether Yang Guang would obediently stay in place, but he still decided to go and check. In the silent Blood Helmet City, occasional subtle movements and short, sharp cries would come from some dark corners. The simple sounds indicated ambushes and fights, making one’s spirit tense, and one had to be as cautious as walking on thin ice.

Xu Dong and Qidao walked through the old streets and narrow alleys like two black leopards lurking in the dark. Before long, they arrived near the inn where Yang Guang lived.

The moon was bright and the stars were sparse, with a silver veil covering Blood Helmet City, allowing one to see the scenery clearly. Ten torches burned fiercely, the vigorous flames crackling clearly in the silent street.

In front of the inn, the atmosphere was intimidating. Xu Dong and Qidao exchanged glances, unsure what had happened, and they both observed the opposite street.

In front of the inn, there were about twenty people gathered. Seventeen of them wore the livery of a noble household, with a square “Yang” character embroidered on each of their chests, clearly indicating they were servants of the Yang family, a prominent clan in Blood Helmet City. Xu Dong naturally did not forget Yang Shaoting, whom he had met before. That guy seemed to be the third young master of the Yang family.

Xu Dong's lips tightened, secretly alarmed, "These seventeen people are all equipped with the standard patrol team gear. Each of them can activate the three equipment skills: Bear's Strength, Hawk's Eyes, and Fox's Feet! Moreover, from their positioning and actions, they are all proficient in coordinated attacks. The power these seventeen people can unleash can even kill a second-stage Awakened!"

Qidao nodded and said, "Since the Yang family is the top noble household in Blood Helmet City, obtaining low-level patrol team gear through certain channels is easy and common. I have even seen other city-states' noble households keeping hundreds or even thousands of warriors, trained in military tactics and equipped with mid-level patrol team gear. Quantity can lead to quality, and they can even wear down and kill second- and third-stage Armored Warriors!"

Patrol team gear is divided into low-level, mid-level, and high-level. Blood Helmet City, a small border town, produces the most low-level patrol team gear. As for mid-level patrol team gear, it is generally only equipped on the personal guards of the city lord. Mid-level patrol team gear can make ordinary people exert the power of a fully awakened individual, and if an Awakened wears it, the power they can exert is even greater.

In front of the seventeen people stood three individuals. These three were strong and imposing, with piercing gazes that far surpassed those of one-star Awakeneds. The leader was the youngest, about nineteen years old, and looked very similar to Yang Shaoting, whom Xu Dong had met before. They must be related by blood.

The presence and intimidation of these three at least two-star Awakeneds and seventeen well-equipped servants made Xu Dong feel his scalp tingle and his heart tremble from a distance!

In front of the Yang family, two people appeared. To be precise, one was Yang Guang, and the other was a woman dressed provocatively. Xu Dong had seen this woman before; she was one of the beauties who had embraced Yang Guang that morning. The two were pale-faced, trembling all over, and clearly terrified by the Yang family's presence.

The leader of the Yang family had his hands behind his back, his expression cold, evoking images of dark, stormy clouds. He said coldly, "Shishi, you know how I have treated you. I can't understand why you betrayed me and consorted with this scoundrel. I am very disappointed in you!"

Shishi was a young beauty with an angelic face and a devilish figure. At that moment, she was wearing loose clothing, her collarbone half-exposed, her long hair cascading down, covering half of her face. She looked both weak and alluring, and just one expression or a glimpse of her skin could make a man feel an overwhelming desire to protect her. No wonder she was the most famous performer in Blood Helmet City.

It was well-known that Shishi had been taken in by the Yang family's eldest son, Yang Shaoting, from the start of her career, and she was his exclusive possession. However, she had been seduced by the handsome, wealthy, humorous, and charming Yang Guang. The two seemed like dry wood meeting a raging fire, their emotions rapidly intensifying, and they spent a passionate night together, only to be caught in the act by Yang Shaoting, who dragged them out.

Unexpectedly, this beautiful woman, who had been reduced to a tool for satisfying desires, suddenly stiffened her neck and said with great resolve, "You keep saying how well you treat me, but what am I to you? I am a prostitute, a tool for your desires, a plaything you can summon and dismiss at will. You... can't even give me the most basic respect. What right do you have to say you treat me well?"

These words were powerful and resounding, and even Xu Dong and Qidao, who were outsiders, couldn't help but applaud. The simple word "respect" expressed the performer's grievances and desires so vividly that it left no room for argument.

In this society, men were supreme. As a lowly ant at the bottom of society, Shishi's awareness and understanding were truly commendable in Xu Dong's eyes. The light in Qidao's eyes was proof of this.

Yang Shaoting's face turned red with anger, and he pointed at Yang Guang, "If he can give you dignity, then why are you cowering at my feet like a dog? Without strength, there is no dignity. If a mere one-star Awakened can give you dignity, then dignity must be too cheap, right?"

Although Xu Dong had no good feelings towards the Yang family, Yang Shaoting's words made him want to cheer. He had lived two lives. In his previous life, strength meant the ability to control wealth. Without enough ability, one didn't have enough money, and in the face of daily necessities, even heroes had to bow. In this life, in a world where the strong ruled, the feeling was even stronger. Without enough power, one couldn't even protect oneself, let alone maintain one's dignity.

Shishi's spirit broke, and she sobbed, turning to look at the man who had been caressing her just moments ago, "Yang Guang, you said you would protect me and love me no matter what, even if it meant dying with dignity..."

Everyone's gaze was fixed on Yang Guang, especially Yang Shaoting, who looked like he was ready to pounce.

Seeing this, Xu Dong couldn't help but ask softly, "What do you think Yang Guang will do? Will he defend his dignity to the death, or will he abandon Shishi's feelings?"

Qidao glanced at Xu Dong and then refocused on the scene. Every girl dreams of a sincere and romantic love, and deep down, she hoped Yang Guang would show the courage of a man, as Shishi had said, to protect love and defend dignity.

In fact... Yang Guang's reaction was completely unexpected by everyone!

He seemed like a child who had been frightened by thunder, suddenly bursting into tears, his cries filled with helplessness. Yang Guang crawled on the ground like a dog, reaching Yang Shaoting's feet, and suddenly grabbed his leg, crying and shouting, "Young Master Yang, I was wrong. I shouldn't have succumbed to Shishi's temptation, and I shouldn't have had any contact with her. Young Master Yang, please forgive me. Treat me like a fart and let me go!"

Yang Guang's behavior shocked everyone, including Xu Dong and Qidao. Xu Dong's face was expressionless, "This man's integrity is shattered!"

Qidao gritted her teeth, "Such a man should be castrated and thrown into a slave pen to suffer all kinds of torture and abuse!"

Yang Shaoting sneered disdainfully, not even looking at the man, and turned to Shishi, who was standing there like a wooden statue, "You see, this is the man who promised to give you dignity and protect you. I am ashamed to be a man, and you actually believed his words and betrayed me... Shishi, I am beginning to doubt your judgment."

At that moment, Shishi suddenly jumped up like a madwoman and slammed her head into the stone steps. No one expected such a dramatic action from the performer. It all happened in a flash, and by the time the dull thud was heard, the beautiful and charming first performer of Blood Helmet City was lying in a pool of blood, dead.

Yang Shaoting kicked Yang Guang, sending him sprawling, his handsome face covered in blood, and he flew out, his movements as swift as the wind, appearing in front of Shishi in an instant. He quickly squatted down, extended his fingers to check her neck, and his face turned purple with rage!

Yang Shaoting, like a ferocious beast ready to pounce, suddenly faced Yang Guang, his voice like a cold wind from the heavens, "You, deserve to die!"

As he spoke, he lunged forward, his arm slightly bent, and a fist tore through the air, roaring as it struck!

Facing the attack, Yang Guang instinctively crossed his arms in front of his chest to block. There was a loud boom, and his clothes exploded into pieces, and he was sent flying like a cannonball, crashing into the wall. The poor wall couldn't withstand the force, and with a loud thud, a large number of terrifying cracks radiated out from the point of impact, a sight that was truly shocking!

Such a powerful attack could only be delivered by a strength-type Awakened! Xu Dong knew that if he were to face such a punch, he would be seriously injured, if not killed.

Yang Guang's landing point was only about twenty meters away from Xu Dong in a straight line. Out of curiosity, he subconsciously used the Insight skill.

To his surprise, when the Insight skill was used on Yang Guang, it returned completely unknown information. Even the name field showed a question mark! In other words, Yang Guang's real name was not Yang Guang!

The only explanation for this was that either his strength was far beyond Xu Dong's level, or his identity was far beyond what Xu Dong could discern!

As if all the events had coincidentally converged at this moment, Xu Dong felt a slight tremor deep in his mind, a sign that a mission had been generated. He had already prepared to leave and abandon his original plan, but he was suddenly taken aback, staring in disbelief at Yang Guang, who was lying unconscious with blood streaming from his nose and mouth.

Side Mission: Protect!

Mission generated. Do you accept?

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