Chapter 234: Backup Plan
Lin Feng's figure blurred. He first sprinkled the poison powder he'd acquired around Su Yanxue in the bedroom, then grabbed the Spirit Stones and other items before leaving the room.
The intruders were after his belongings. If he remained in the room, they would almost certainly go after Su Yanxue, who was just an ordinary person!
Just as he reached the stairwell landing, Lin Feng paused.
Three men were standing in the empty corridor before him.
Two were young men in their late twenties, impeccably dressed.
They were accompanied by a middle-aged man in a long, gray robe. He carried an extraordinary air about him and was clearly an expert in Martial Arts.
The third young man had a devil-may-care look about him.
"Kid, you're Lin Feng?"
When Lin Feng appeared, the three men stared him down. The one with the devil-may-care attitude, in particular, had a deeply mocking expression on his face.
"What is it? Are you here to kill me?"
Lin Feng's gaze swept over the three men as he spoke, his eyes ice-cold.
Though outnumbered, he wasn't the least bit afraid. In fact, he even showed a hint of eagerness for a fight.
"Heh. Killing you would be going too far. It's just that my young master has taken an interest in the items you possess."
The gray-robed elder spoke lightly, his attitude casual and unconcerned.
He clearly didn't see Lin Feng as a threat.
Hearing this, a sneer formed on Lin Feng's lips. "Oh? Your young master wants to rob me of my things? And you think you're the ones to do it?"
"Kid! Don't get too arrogant!"
The gray-robed elder's face instantly darkened as he bellowed in anger.
Then, his figure blurred, and in an instant, he was before Lin Feng, striking out with his palm.
The palm strike descended upon Lin Feng with the overwhelming force of an avalanche, its momentum ferocious.
Lin Feng had been aware of the old man the entire time; he'd simply chosen to ignore him.
Now that his opponent had made the first move, Lin Feng certainly wasn't going to show any weakness. He raised his own hand to meet the blow, clashing head-on.
BAM!
A dull thud echoed as the two immense forces collided, sending out shockwaves.
Both fighters were thrown backward.
The gray-robed elder's expression was grim, his gaze on Lin Feng growing sharper.
He had only struck casually, but he never expected a kid this young to completely neutralize the blow. He was astounded and immediately put on his guard.
"Hmph. It seems I won't be taking this kid down without showing some real skill."
After speaking, the gray-robed elder let out a long breath, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
"Kid, you're certainly a cut above that last batch of trash. But that's only because of your cultivation resources. When it comes to realm and actual power, you're no match for me!"
As he finished speaking, the gray-robed elder's aura suddenly swelled.
At this, Lin Feng's pupils contracted, and his gaze sharpened. He could clearly sense the gray-robed elder's cultivation had reached the Peak of Mid-Stage Innate!
'Looks like I'll have to take this seriously...'
Lin Feng muttered to himself, his expression growing serious.
He knew his opponent was an expert at the Peak of Mid-Stage Innate. While he could typically fight opponents a level above himself, that was only with the support of powerful martial techniques. Relying on brute force alone, the outcome was uncertain.
But Lin Feng felt no fear. On the contrary, he felt a thrill of anticipation.
He loved challenging powerful enemies; only by doing so could he find a path to his own breakthrough.
SWOOSH.
The gray-robed elder shot forward, his speed incredible. In the blink of an eye, he was upon Lin Feng, fists flying straight for his face!
Lin Feng let out a cold laugh and charged forward to meet him, their bodies colliding violently.
A flurry of fists and palms followed, each impact producing a deafening crack.
Lin Feng's attacks were domineering, his movements crisp and efficient, with no wasted motion. Every strike landed with the force of a thunderbolt.
A series of thunderous impacts echoed through the hallway.
The fight grew more and more intense, but neither could gain the upper hand. In a short time, they had already exchanged dozens of blows, yet they remained evenly matched.
'He's strong. I never thought this kid would be so troublesome. No wonder he acts so brazenly; it seems he's not all talk.'
The gray-robed elder was secretly shocked. Lin Feng's combat prowess was far more ferocious than he had anticipated.
But he wasn't about to stop his attack because of that.
The gray-robed elder let out a low roar. The muscles in his arms bulged like coiling pythons, radiating a dangerous aura. His speed suddenly exploded as he kicked off the ground, shooting toward Lin Feng like an arrow loosed from its bow.
His movements were as swift as the wind. In an instant, he closed the distance and lashed out with a whip-like kick.
"Hm?"
Lin Feng's eyebrows shot up. He crossed his arms in front of him, intending to block the elder's kick directly.
CRACK!
A dull thud rang out as they were each forced back half a step.
But Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. The force of that blow was much weaker than he had expected.
He was a little surprised, but then his fighting spirit flared. To Lin Feng, the gray-robed elder's attack was nothing special.
"Hmph. It seems I really can't take you down without using some of my true strength."
The gray-robed elder barked and lunged forward again, this time incomparably faster than before.
He threw a roundhouse kick that whistled through the air, a testament to both its speed and power!
And yet, Lin Feng stood his ground, perfectly still. He let the kick approach, then crossed his arms over his chest to block it.
THUD!
Another dull thud resounded.
The gray-robed elder's kick was packed with power, but it still failed to injure Lin Feng in the slightest.
"Hmph!"
The gray-robed elder frowned at the sight. He couldn't believe that even at full power, he was unable to do anything to Lin Feng. The realization sent a flush of anger and shame through him.
"Since you're so determined to die, then I shall grant your wish!"
As his voice faded, the blood and qi within the gray-robed elder's body began to boil. His speed suddenly accelerated, and he became a blur, appearing instantly before Lin Feng and smashing a heavy fist into his stomach.
The punch sent Lin Feng stumbling back three steps. He showed no signs of fatigue, but his breathing was slightly ragged.
"You're too slow."
Lin Feng slowly steadied his breathing, a frigid glint appearing in his eyes.
"Arrogant!"
the gray-robed elder snarled. He couldn't believe Lin Feng still had the energy to taunt him.
"No matter what, I will take you down today!"
The gray-robed elder seethed, completely enraged by Lin Feng's arrogance. He wished he could subject him to death by a thousand cuts.
"Is that so?"
Lin Feng sneered disdainfully. Then, a CRACKLING sound came from his bones as his entire aura surged, rising to a new level.
It was then that the gray-robed elder finally sensed something was wrong. Lin Feng's aura was climbing steadily, growing stronger by the second.
"Damn it!"