Chapter 67 – Accidentally meeting Zhan Hongling
When Zhan Hongling appeared, Lin Feng greeted her with a smile, "Oh, it's a half-colleague. Is there something you need?"
She responded with a commanding tone, "I've taken over this case. You can leave now."
Lin Feng sneered. How could he just hand over a cooked duck?
"This task was originally mine. It's not right for Miss Zhan to come and take the credit."
"I order you as your superior to leave immediately."
"Sorry, I'm not part of Department Six. At most, I'm just a mercenary working for your yamen. I have no reason to listen to you."
Zhan Hongling was a bit frustrated. Seeing that force wouldn't work, she tried a softer approach.
"Give me this task, and I'll arrange a better one for you. Plus, I'll throw in two bottles of Yellow Grade Elixirs and a property deed. How about that?"
However, Lin Feng was unmoved and refused bluntly, "A gentleman does not eat food offered with contempt. I just want to complete my own task, nothing else."
Zhan Hongling was a bit annoyed. How could this guy be so stubborn?
But she had to secure this task.
Reluctantly, she raised the stakes again.
"I'll add a Yellow Grade Martial Art manual."
"A gentleman does not eat food offered with contempt."
"Two manuals."
"A gentleman does not eat food offered with contempt."
"One Profound Grade Martial Art manual!"
"Is that real... Bah! A gentleman does not eat food offered with contempt."
This finally angered Zhan Hongling.
"I see you won't drink a toast, but insist on a forfeit! I must take this task!"
Zhan Hongling flew down, determined to take away the shadowy figure.
Lin Feng naturally wouldn't allow it, and she kicked without a word.
Lin Feng didn't dodge, willingly taking the hit and stepping back several paces. She hadn't used her true strength, so he wasn't hurt.
He did this just to have a reason, in case things got complicated later.
"Wealthy Gentleman Wang, you saw it, she struck first."
"Uh..." Wealthy Gentleman Wang was at a loss.
Lin Feng didn't care much, stepping forward quickly to approach Zhan Hongling, and countered with a palm strike!
"Hmph! Such a petty trick!"
Zhan Hongling saw that he hadn't even reached Third Rate strength, yet dared to strike her, and she looked down on him, raising her palm to clash with his.
Bang!
The two exchanged palm strikes, each taking a step back.
"How is this possible?" Zhan Hongling's expression was shocked, clearly not expecting Lin Feng to have such force.
Lin Feng was also quite surprised. Logically, neither of them used internal energy, only comparing force. His force had always been his strongest aspect, far surpassing the average Third Rate expert.
But against Zhan Hongling, he only managed a draw.
He quickly used the Qi Observation Technique and discovered she wasn't a weak woman.
[Chief Constable: Zhan Hongling]
[Level: 40]
[Strength: Mid Third Rate]
[Vitality: 8000/8000] [Internal Strength: 3500/3500]
[Physique: 455] [Force: 530]
[Defense: 419] [Agility: 480]
[Martial Arts: Profound Mid · Sunflower Acupoint Striking Hand (Minor Achievement), Profound Mid · Deadly Judge's Pen (Minor Achievement), Yellow High · Grappling Hand (Minor Achievement), Yellow Mid · Linked Mandarin Duck Kicks (Major Achievement), and a total of nine martial arts]
[Internal Energy: Profound Low · Simple Heart Sutra (Minor Achievement), Yellow High · Orchid Heart Method (Major Achievement)]
[Lightness Skill: Profound High · Treading on Snow Without a Trace (Major Achievement), Yellow High · Water Skimming (Major Achievement)]
[Weapon: Judge's Pen] [Equipment: Department Six Profound Grade Set]
[Weakness: Old injury on left shoulder]
...
A master, definitely a master.
Far stronger than Tiansheng Yi, whom Lin Feng had encountered before.
Except for defense, Lin Feng couldn't gain any advantage over her in other aspects.
This was the strength of a true expert, completely different from someone like Zhang Yong, who relied solely on level.
The difference between Zhang Yong and Zhan Hongling was like comparing 40 pounds of waste soil to 40 pounds of gold.
Moreover, Lin Feng glanced at her martial arts list and found that she also knew Sunflower Acupoint Striking Hand and Treading on Snow Without a Trace. No doubt, it was taught by her first love, Bai Zhantang.
Besides attributes and martial arts, Lin Feng unexpectedly discovered her weakness.
This was a function of the Qi Observation Technique, which had a 20% chance of revealing an opponent's weakness.
Seeing Lin Feng withstand her palm strike, Zhan Hongling's competitive spirit was aroused, and she swiftly swept her leg towards Lin Feng.
With a master actively initiating a PK match, Lin Feng was immediately interested. He didn't dodge but chose to meet it head-on, throwing a punch to shake off his opponent.
Zhan Hongling was not to be outdone, launching another attack, her kicks now much more fierce and fast, dazzling the eyes.
"Linked Mandarin Duck Kicks!"
Lin Feng kept retreating, dodging one kick after another. Seeing the moment she retracted her leg, he decisively gathered strength and unleashed the fifth form of Raging Waves Palm, Sea Boiling and Mountains Shaking!
Zhan Hongling didn't expect Lin Feng to time his attack so well. To avoid injury, she used her lightness skill, gracefully leaping into the air and flipping to evade the attack.
Upon landing, she didn't pause for a moment, quickly flashing like a nimble cat, instantly closing in on Lin Feng, then pointing her fingers like a sword, striking towards his chest with the speed of a gale.
"Sunflower Acupoint Striking Hand!"
Lin Feng was struck on the spot, frozen in place.
Zhan Hongling smiled smugly, clapping her hands, "Trying to fight me? Reflect on this for a while."
With that, she was about to take the shadowy figure away.
Unexpectedly, Lin Feng suddenly broke free from the restraint, also pointing a finger! Striking her chest.
Now, it was Zhan Hongling's turn to be immobilized.
Lin Feng laughed heartily, "You're not the only one who knows this move."
Not only did he know Sunflower Acupoint Striking Hand, but with the Turtle Shell Divine Art, he could also defend against acupoint strikes.
Although Zhan Hongling was immobilized, she could still speak, even ignoring how Lin Feng was immune to her acupoint strike.
"How do you know Sunflower Acupoint Striking Hand?"
"A friend taught me."
"Who?"
"Bai Zhantang."
"What? You know Bai Zhantang?"
Zhan Hongling was even more surprised, not expecting him to know her first love.
Lin Feng nodded, "I'm good friends with Brother Bai. Before parting, he knew I was heading to the Capital City and specifically asked me to send his regards to you."
Zhan Hongling's anger immediately dissipated, replaced by a smile.
"So you're a friend of Brother Bai. It's a misunderstanding, little brother."
Lin Feng didn't make a move, then pointed again to release her acupoints.
Sunflower Acupoint Striking Hand could both seal and release acupoints. Just pointing at the same spot could release them.
After regaining her freedom, Zhan Hongling was very happy, clasping her fists towards Lin Feng, "I'm really sorry for earlier, almost hurting you. Little brother, don't hold it against your sister."
"No worries, no worries."
"Little brother is really nice, haha. In that case, I'll take this person away and treat you to a meal tomorrow."
Zhan Hongling said as she prepared to leave with the person.
Unexpectedly, Lin Feng didn't give her any face.
"I didn't say you could take her. She's my task target. Miss Zhan, you're making it difficult for me."
"What's wrong with you? I already said I'd compensate you for this task. Completing it would only get you a Yellow Grade Elixir and a property deed. I even offered you a Profound Grade one. What more do you want?"
Zhan Hongling frowned, impatiently.
Lin Feng maintained his stern expression, replying, "A gentleman does not eat food offered with contempt."
Zhan Hongling was exasperated, "What will it take for you to agree?"
Lin Feng raised two fingers, "Unless you help me complete another task, I'll agree."
"Deal!"
"Deal, hehe, this task is yours."
Lin Feng grinned like a fox.
Zhan Hongling rolled her eyes. All that talk about not eating food offered with contempt was nonsense!
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