"Buahahaha! Big bro! Big Bro! Look at that!" A man with a tiny frame and hair all over his body laughed while he pointed at Fu Tao and Mo Hua.
"Is that a show? What kind of idiot would pair a shield-user to fight?"
One by one, more people joined the fun while waiting for the queue.
'Since there is a show in front of them, why don't they just watch it?' was what each of them thought.
"WHO THE F*CK IS THIS PAIR OF MONKEY! SHOO THEM AWAY!" A big burly man shouted as he fanned his face. He had a wild air around him with a large wound on his body. He was wrapped with a dark-coloured fur, and his hair was messy and dirty. His body was bigger than his peers and his height was a little more than two metres.
If someone called him a gorilla, no one would be surprised since the big burly man was no different from a real gorilla.
"Heck! There is a smell of sh*t! Don't tell me that pair of monkey were sh*tting?"
"No wonder I smell a sh*t around here." The big burly man muttered to himself, but he deliberately said it loud for another to hear.
And the people in the surroundings laughed. No one refuted the big burly man's word since it didn't matter to them. With the tension between two parties, they couldn't wait for the main show.
Different from Mo Hua's timid personality, Fu Tao had a straightforward temper. If he could endure, he would endure it. And if he was angered, he would let his rage flow freely. Not losing his temper, but move along what he felt. Of course, with the exception of Liao Yun.
"I say we grease this gorilla-f*ck son of a b*tch right now." Fu Tao said to Mo Hua, but his gaze was clearly directed at the big burly man. And he also didn't lower his voice at all as all the people in the surroundings could clearly hear his word.
"Pffft. . ." One person couldn't hold his laugh, and another followed on.
"Oh damn! What kind of swearing is that! Hahahaha!"
"Damn! He said gorilla son, right? It is really hit on the marks!"
"Grease him? Really? Hahaha!"
Many couldn't hold their laughter as they heard the surroundings were filled with laughter.
The big burly man's face reddened as he couldn't hold his temper anymore. Trembled out of anger, he took a few steps forward as he pointed his rough finger toward Fu Tao
"YOU DAMN SCRAWNY BRAT! SEE HOW I WILL F*CK YOU!!"
The surroundings immediately took a few steps back and made a space for a show.
"F*ck me? F*ck you! F*ck the whole city and everyone in the city!" Fu Tao replied while he dragged Mo Hua to his behind. Since he was the one to reply the big burly man's taunt, Fu Tao wouldn't involve another in his matter. Moreover, Fu Tao wanted to use the big burly man's strength to gauge his ability.
The surroundings were stunned as they didn't expect that swearing. How could they accept it?
"Oh, my. Why people love to use such a bad word?"
"Heck! Why did you have to include us?"
"You said that you want to f*ck us? Show your capabilities!"
". . . Please, I am straight."
"Who taught you that words! That sentences! Do you believe that I will castrate you three times???"
But no matter how angered they were, the most angered man was unable to hold himself anymore. His eyes were filled with shame and anger. His hand was trembling as he held the handle of his weapon.
"YOU DAMN MONKEEEEY !!!!!!!" The big burly man rushed forward while swinging his large saber.
(Author's Note: Saber for a chinese saber, while sabre for the normal sabre.)
Not letting down his vigilance, Fu Tao raised his pair of tower-shaped shield to block the saber.
"DAAAK!" The saber was blocked, but Fu Tao was pushed back by two steps.
The surroundings were surprised by the big burly man's raw strength! Fu Tao's proficiency to negate the saber's raw strength also surprised some of the keen people.
But a saber's advantage was not on its heavy strike, but rather on the fluid and continuous attack.
Realizing that his attack was blocked, the big burly man continued his attack.
"Uoooh! It is big boss Lao, Chen Lao's Benevolent Strike!" The hairy man exclaimed as he explained to the audience. As the big burly, big boss Lao's underling, of course, he understood many things. "Look! He will show us his movement! That monkey will taste the redemption from big boss Lao!"
"Big boss Lao? Where have I heard the name?"
". . . Heck! It is Chen Lao!"
"Dude, who is this Chen Lao guy?" The man beside him asked because of his curiosity.
"You are not from this city right? Then it is normal for you to not hear his name."
"Chen Lao is a notorious name in this city. Either you lower your head, or you lose your head. As on of the four vice leaders of Red Rage Bear Mercenary group, he is not a name to be trifled with."
". . . Red Rage Bear Mercenary group? Red Rage Bear Mercenary! Is it the one that is led by an Elemental Warrior???"
"Yeah, that is the one. And the bad news for you, there is not only one Elemental Warrior, but also many high-grade Battle Warriors in their disposal. And this Chen Lao is one of the many experts in the Red Rage Bear Mercenary for sure."
"Damn. . . It is scary."
"Yeah. That man will end up dead no matter he will do."
The man understood the existence of the Elemental Warrior was the core of the Grade 1 Mercenary City. As long as it didn't go against the Mercenary City's interest, that Elemental Warrior was free to do anything he/she wanted. Thus, the Red Rage Bear Mercenary was able to become a little tyrant in the Black Iron City. He continued his gaze toward the fight as he was interested in the outcome.
The saber was swung in seven continuous slashes without any delay and each slash pushed Fu Tao backwards.
Indeed, the swung saber's rhythm changed and Fu Tao could even feel the pressure from each the swings. But unlike its name, each of the strikes was a killing and deadly move. There was no 'benevolent' at all.
It sure was a fraud.
Keeping his cool, each of Fu Tao's parries was able to protect him. The more he parried, the lesser pressure he had to endure. Each of his movement was polished in short time.
Chen Lao understood that, hence he kept continuing his saber in hope that Fu Tao would tire himself.
Many were spirited as they watched the fight. It was an exciting fight; each side didn't have any advantage or disadvantage.
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"Damn! I never thought a Battle Fighter's fight will be this exciting!" A young man beamed an admiration gaze toward the pair Fu Tao and Chen Lao.
This young man was one of the guards at the city's gate. He was also the newest recruit.
When the fight broke earlier, the guards didn't care about it since it was normal for fellow mercenaries to fall in conflict. As long as it was not inside the city, there was no need for them to make a move. But they couldn't blatantly enjoy the fight like any other people, or else they would be punished by City Guard's regulation.
"Don't be stupid." The other guard that was older rolled his eyes.
"Bu- but. . . Look, their fight is so great. If I am to replace any of them, I will not be able to replicate the same feat!" There was a reluctance in his tone because he believed that his skill was inadequate for a City Guard.
The older guy shook his head and said, "This is only a probing move. The real fight hasn't even begun yet."
"What?"
The young guard didn't believe that he just heard. He refocused his attention toward the fight even if after receiving the reproachful gaze from the older guard.
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Three moves. . .
Ten moves. . .
After exchanging for a few tens moves, Chen Lao leapt back.
He wasn't tired at all even after all of that moves. And on the other side, Fu Tao was the same. There was no significant wound on each other party.
Chen Lao lowered his saber, but he didn't let go of his grip as he eyed Fu Tao from top to bottom.
"Humph brat. You are quite strong." Chen Lao narrowed his eyes at Fu Tao.
Fu Tao didn't answer as he looked back at Chen Lao.
"Follow me. Be my subordinate, then I will show you the world of the strong."
Seeing no answer, Chen Lao thought that Fu Tao wavered. Thus, he continued to push on.
"In my place, in our leader's leadership, we have become the strongest. We grow stronger each day, and of course, it is a good environment for you. Rather than sparring with such a wimp." Chen Lao didn't disguise his contempt as he swept his gaze toward Mo Hua.
Realizing the contempt from Chen Lao, Mo Hua could only lower his head in shame.
Mo Hua knew not only that Fu Tao was strong, but also had a high proficiency in using a shield. Fu Tao's fighting style was different from what he knew. But Mo Hua realized that he was the only one gained the merit, while Fu Tao didn't receive anything in return.
It was not an equal exchange.
"But no matter what, you have done an offence toward me." Chen Lao spoke with dignity as he puffed his hairy chest. But he had a wicked smile pasted on his face. "But I will give you a chance to redeem yourself. Kowtow to me while shouting 'big boss Lao is the best!' three times, and then lick my feet. No need to worry, I will not make it hard for you after you have joined."
Even if he tried to recruit, Chen Lao would definitely make Fu Tao paid for his insolence earlier.
[I believe that he will join Red Rage Bear Mercenary. Who has never heard of this name before? Hahaha, I will definitely savour the scene of him grovelling and licking my feet.]
But contrary to Chen Lao's expectation, Fu Tao only shook his head a little.
Chen Lao's expression darkened, but he made a little compromise. "Hoo? Then there is no need to lick my feet. That is my bottom line."
[And when you are grovelling in front of me, I will make sure to stomp on your head before I am satisfied.]
Shaking his head slowly, Fu Tao sighed and said, ". . . It is hard to talk with a crazy nuts. Make your move or I will do."
But for anyone in the Wind Chasing Tribe, they understood that Fu Tao was thoroughly enraged.
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