The Capital's Dragon Doctor

The Black-striped Snake opened its great maw, its fangs tearing directly into Lin Feng's chest as blood spurted out.

A wave of dizziness washed over Lin Feng. The clothes on his chest had been completely shredded, revealing his solid torso.

But the Black-striped Snake didn't seem satisfied. Its tail whipped around violently, lashing out at Lin Feng once more.

Seeing how frenzied the snake was, Lin Feng gritted his teeth and crossed his arms in front of his chest to block.

"BANG!"

A loud crash echoed out. The immense force sent Lin Feng staggering back several dozen feet. The pain in his chest made his forehead break out in a sweat, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

Although the blow didn't cause a major injury, it scattered a good portion of Lin Feng's True Qi. However, this didn't affect his judgment.

He immediately threw the Short Blade in his hand toward the Black-striped Snake's belly. At the same time, he pushed off forcefully with his feet, his body darting to the side. This was a habitual move of his—every strike aimed straight for a weak point.

This time, however, it failed. The scales on the Black-striped Snake's abdomen were too thick. The Short Blade didn't pierce the armor; it just scraped across the snake's belly.

Just as the blade scraped past, the Black-striped Snake brought its tail crashing down viciously. In that split second, Lin Feng planted his feet on a tree trunk and leaped up, narrowly avoiding the fatal strike.

"CRACK!"

The tail slammed against the tree trunk, instantly leaving a three-inch-deep gash. Lin Feng, now standing on a branch, watched the Black-striped Snake with an icy gaze.

Its tail blocked, the Black-striped Snake immediately changed its strategy. With a sudden turn, it charged toward Lin Feng.

Lin Feng was startled. He hadn't expected the snake to abandon the Short Blade and engage him in close combat. But he had no choice now. He had to kill the Black-striped Snake as quickly as possible, or he would be caught in a grueling battle.

'If you're looking for death, then I'll be happy to oblige!'

Lin Feng's right fist clenched with a crunching sound. The primal energy in his body surged, and as it poured continuously into his fist, the resulting fluctuations were terrifying. The Black-striped Snake was powerful, after all; he had to handle it with care.

The Black-striped Snake moved as fast as lightning, appearing before Lin Feng in an instant. Its tail swung violently, sweeping toward him with a whistling wind. The sharp tip seemed capable of piercing through space itself.

Seeing the snake's tail attack, Lin Feng didn't hesitate. He retreated rapidly, sidestepping just in time to dodge the sweep.

He threw out his right fist. Turbulent Inner Strength condensed on his knuckles, instantly gathering at the point of impact as an extremely powerful might erupted from his punch.

"BAM!"

Lin Feng's punch landed squarely on the Black-striped Snake's thick tail, sending it flying backward. The power of his fist was so immense that it knocked the snake's sturdy body back several meters.

"ROAR!"

The Black-striped Snake let out a pained roar, its hideous face contorting in agony. Its scarlet tongue flicked in and out, filling the air with a foul stench.

"WHOOSH!"

Lin Feng's figure shot forward like a meteor chasing the moon, charging toward the now-enraged Black-striped Snake. This time, he held nothing back, pouring all of his Inner Strength into a single punch. He was determined to make this blow count.

"BAM!"

Lin Feng's fist slammed into the Black-striped Snake's abdomen. He finally managed to send the snake flying, but its protective scales were simply too formidable.

He had only managed to leave a faint mark on its belly, failing to cause any serious damage.

"HISS!"

The Black-striped Snake lay on its back, panting heavily. Its massive body writhed, a picture of extreme pain.

"SPURT!"

A large mouthful of blood sprayed out. Lin Feng's punch had actually made the Black-striped Snake vomit blood.

The Black-striped Snake's eyes went wide. It could never have imagined that it had not only failed to kill Lin Feng but had even been wounded by him. This was completely beyond its expectations.

But that was nothing. A vicious glint flashed in the snake's eyes. It leaped up and lunged at Lin Feng once more, but Lin Feng was already prepared and easily dodged with a flicker of his body.

Just as Lin Feng dodged, the Black-striped Snake's dark tongue shot out again. It was covered in fine barbs; if Lin Feng hadn't been quick enough, he would have surely been struck.

The Black-striped Snake's venom was no laughing matter. It was incredibly potent; even a Martial Artist would not survive a bite.

Yet Lin Feng remained unhurried. He first dodged the snake's tongue attack, then his steps faltered for a moment.

With an uncanny sway of his body, he circled around to the Black-striped Snake's side. The Short Blade in his hand stabbed out once more, aiming straight for the snake's vital spot.

This time, the Black-striped Snake sensed it in advance. Its tail whipped out, aiming straight for Lin Feng's neck.

A chill went down Lin Feng's spine. He hadn't expected the snake to have such keen senses. With no way to dodge the tail, he was forced to cut his attack short.

"SHINK!"

The Short Blade still managed to dig into the Black-striped Snake's hide. Though it only pierced a fraction of an inch deep, the snake let out a miserable shriek, clearly enraged by the pain.

"HISS!"

Its black tongue traced a beautiful arc through the air, whipping toward Lin Feng's face like a lash!

Seeing this, Lin Feng's expression changed. He shot backward as the snake's tongue whipped past his nose, slicing off a lock of his hair that drifted in the air.

Lin Feng's face was now extremely grim. He hadn't expected this Black-striped Snake to be so troublesome.

The Black-striped Snake seized the opportunity to swing its massive tail, carving a deep pit into the ground and sending dirt flying everywhere. The force of the blow also forced Lin Feng to retreat.

Lin Feng steadied himself, his expression as dark as it could be. This Black-striped Snake was incredibly tenacious and difficult to deal with, but he absolutely could not let it escape today.

He believed that letting this snake go would be tantamount to planting a time bomb for himself.

"ROAR!"

The Black-striped Snake let out a low roar and its huge body shot toward Lin Feng. This time, its target was his neck. Its scarlet tongue flicked in and out, revealing its bloodthirsty and cruel nature.

"SWOOSH!"

Seeing the Black-striped Snake lunge at him, Lin Feng bent his legs and shot straight up.

The instant the soles of his feet touched the Black-striped Snake's tail, he used the immense repulsive force to launch himself into the air, landing squarely on the snake's back.