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Lu Feng handed over the gold soul coin without hesitation.
The old doctor gave him three silver soul coins and led him to an inner room, where he carefully applied a green ointment to the wound.
The ointment, upon contact with the skin, brought a comfortable coolness, relieving the burning pain.
Then, he brewed a bowl of thick, dark herbal soup and handed it to him.
The medicine tasted bitter, but Lu Feng drank it all in one gulp.
A gentle warmth spread from his stomach, slowly nourishing the damaged meridians.
For the next three days, Lu Feng went to Baicaotang to change and take his medicine on time every day, and rested in an abandoned warehouse at night.
As the medicine took effect, the bruises on his body gradually faded, the pain lessened, and his pale complexion finally regained some color.
On the third day at dusk, the old doctor removed the last piece of medicated cloth from his shoulder and nodded, saying:
“The external injuries are healed, but the internal organs will need some time to recover.
Remember not to get into any violent fights recently.”
Lu Feng stretched his muscles and bones, feeling much lighter and regaining his long-lost sense of strength.
He solemnly thanked the old doctor, then turned and disappeared into the streets and alleys of Di’ao City as the lights began to twinkle.
……
A few days later, at the Di’ao City Market
Lu Feng had just finished helping a grain shop owner carry several bags of wheat and received a few copper soul coins.
He was about to buy two hot buns to fill his stomach.
The physical labor of the past few days had made his growing body feel extremely hungry.
Just then, a commotion broke out at the entrance to the market.
The crowd was roughly pushed aside, and Barek strode in with his two henchmen, looking menacing.
Unlike last time, there was another person in front of them—
A young man of about sixteen or seventeen years old, wearing leather armor, with an arrogant look in his eyes and a curved knife at his waist.
The soul power emanating from his body was even stronger than that of Lu Feng.
Barek immediately spotted Lu Feng, who was buying steamed buns, and a sinister smile appeared on his face.
He pointed at Lu Feng and said to the young man:
“Brother Hughes, it’s that red-haired kid!”
[Ding!]
[Congratulations, host, you have triggered a new shocking mission: Defeat and shock the level 16 Soul Master, Hughes!]
[Reward for successful mission: 2 Mystic Water Pills]
[Punishment for mission failure: The age limit of the first Soul Ring is halved.]
Soul Ring age reduced by half?
Lu Feng was shocked; this punishment was extremely severe.
He immediately asked in his mind, “System, what is the use of the Mystic Water Pill?”
[Mystic Water Pill: It has the effects of cleansing the marrow and strengthening the body, enhancing soul power, and improving cultivation aptitude.
It is particularly effective for soul masters below level 20!]
Cleansing the marrow and strengthening the body?
Enhancing soul power?
Lu Feng’s heart skipped a beat.
This pill was undoubtedly a godsend for him, as it would allow him to increase his soul power more quickly!
‘This task is one I must accept!’
“Accept the mission!”
Lu Feng confirmed it in his heart without hesitation.
At this moment, Hughes and his group had already walked up to Lu Feng and blocked his way.
The bustling market fell silent instantly, and many vendors and customers stared at the scene with fear in their eyes.
“You little bastard!
Didn’t expect that, did you?
I’m back!”
Barek shouted defiantly, his spittle almost hitting Lu Feng’s face.
“Open your dog eyes and look carefully.
This is Lord Hughes of our Blood Wolf Gang, a true Soul Master!”
“If I don’t beat the shit out of you today, I’ll change my surname to yours!”
Hughes waved his hand, signaling Barek to shut up.
He sized Lu Feng up and down, his gaze sweeping over his still tattered clothes with undisguised contempt:
“So it was you who injured one of my Blood Wolf Gang members?”
His voice wasn’t loud, but it carried a condescending and oppressive quality.
Lu Feng swallowed the last bite of the steamed bun, patted the flour off his hands, calmly raised his head, and met Hughes’s gaze:
“It’s me.
What, you beat up the old guy, now the ugly one shows up?
Is this all the Blood Wolf Gang is capable of?”
“you!”
A flash of anger crossed Hughes’ eyes, but he suppressed it and sneered.
“Sharp-tongued, kid.
I’ll give you a chance since you’re already a Soul Master at such a young age.”
He pointed to the ground, then to himself and Barek:
“Now, kneel down and kowtow ten times to me and Barek to apologize.”
“If you pay me another ten silver coins for medical expenses, I can pretend this never happened.
Otherwise…”
The grocer, Old Wang, cautiously approached, grabbed Lu Feng’s arm, and said urgently in a low voice:
“Xiao Feng!
Don’t be impulsive!
That’s a Soul Master from the Blood Wolf Gang!
We can’t afford to offend him!
Quickly apologize and pay some compensation; it’s better than losing your life!”
The vegetable vendor next to him chimed in:
“Yes, yes, little kid, the Blood Wolf Gang is ruthless.
You’re just a child, you can’t fight them.
Just bear with it for now and things will be peaceful!”
The whispers around him grew louder, all urging Lu Feng to back down.
Hearing these comments, Hughes raised his chin even higher, looking at Lu Feng smugly, as if waiting for him to submit.
Lu Feng gently pulled away from Old Man Wang’s hand, giving him a grateful look, but his gaze immediately hardened.
He looked at Hughes, his voice clear and cold, echoing throughout the marketplace:
“You want me, Lu Feng, to kneel?
You think you’re worthy?
If you want to fight, then fight!
Stop talking nonsense!”
“If you won’t listen to reason, you’ll have to suffer the consequences!”
Hughes was finally enraged; he hadn’t expected the boy to be so ungrateful.
“Since you’re courting death, I’ll grant your wish!”
Before he finished speaking, Hughes’s soul power surged.
A yellow Soul Ring rose from beneath his feet.
Although the yellow Soul Ring was slightly dim, the pressure of his level sixteen Soul Power was still terrifying.
Hughes roared, “Martial Soul, Possess!”
He hunched over slightly, his fingernails became sharp, and his pupils turned blood red—it was the Blood Wolf Beast Martial Soul!
“Kid, let me show you a real soul skill!”
Hughes grinned maliciously as he pounced, his wolf claws whistling through the air as he aimed straight for Lu Feng’s throat.
Lu Feng’s eyes narrowed, and a deep yellow soul ring rose from beneath his feet, instantly bringing the Flame God Halberd into his grasp.
When the halberd blade clashed with the wolf’s claws, it produced a sound like metal striking stone!
The two figures darted back and forth rapidly in the open space of the market, their halberds clashing and claws flashing.
“Good speed, but unfortunately, lacking in power!”
With his superior soul power, Hughes suddenly accelerated his wolf claws, leaving three bloody marks on Lu Feng’s shoulder.
Seeing this, Barek, who was watching, shouted excitedly, “Brother Hughes is awesome!”
Lu Feng used the momentum to retreat, holding the Flame God Halberd horizontally in front of him.
The burning pain in his shoulder actually made him more alert.
Hughes, not one to back down, pounced again:
“First Soul Skill: Blood Wolf Wind-Tearing Claw!”
The wolf’s claws conjured several bloody afterimages, blocking all escape routes.
“Good timing!”
Lu Feng took a deep breath, and the century-old soul ring shone brightly with yellow light.
“First Soul Skill – Blazing Slash!”
The Flame God Halberd swept out, and three crescent-shaped fire blades roared as they met the blood-red claw shadow.
Ding–!
The moment the fiery blade collided with the claw shadow, the crimson energy melted away like ice and snow!
The remaining fire blades continued their momentum, aiming straight for Hughes’s face.
“What?!”
Hughes hastily crossed his arms to block, and the flames from the exploding fire blade instantly engulfed him.
With a piercing scream, he staggered backward, his arms charred black and emitting a burnt smell.
“Brother Hughes!”
Seeing this, Barek yelled at his two henchmen, “Attack him together and cripple him!”
The three men attacked from different directions.