In the mountains and forests, as he watched Lin Ce kill the female fox demon, Hu Er actually revealed a satisfied smile on his face.
It was as if this was the result he had been hoping for.
Lin Ce was also somewhat confused by this situation.
Should we continue fighting?
Tiger Two smiled. "After that battle, I acknowledge your strength. How about we discuss a collaboration?"
"What qualifications do you have to talk to me about cooperation?"
Lin Ce stared coldly at Hu Er, who was in a ghostly state before him.
Previously, even though the opponent's massive body was formed from a large amount of flesh and blood, he still managed to defeat it. Now, only a ghost-like figure remains, yet it is trying to come and discuss cooperation with him.
"You're so cocky just because you defeated a little fox demon?"
A strange smile appeared on Hu Er's face. "I'll just stand here and let you hit me. Try and see if you can defeat me too?"
Judging from his composed demeanor, he probably has considerable experience and knowledge.
Lin Ce nodded, then clenched his fist, his blood and qi surging again, and threw a punch that was almost the same as before.
Since the other party is going to put on an act, why wouldn't he gladly accept such an opportunity?
"Buzz~"
A fierce aura emanated from the air as Lin Ce's punch landed squarely on Hu Er's body.
A different sensation came through him, and Lin Ce couldn't help but frown.
Before my eyes, Tiger Two's figure was still there, unlike the female fox demon before who had shattered directly.
"Can we talk properly now?"
Tiger Two shrugged. "I've said it before, I'm different from that little fox demon, and even more different from those evil spirits. I can't be defeated by the mere fiery aura of a martial artist."
"If I can't beat you, can't I beat someone else?"
Having failed in his first attack, Lin Ce did not linger in the fight and decisively retreated backward.
He went straight back the way he came, heading towards the group of caravan members.
"An interesting kid, but what does it matter?"
Hu Er smiled and shook his head, not stopping Lin Ce's actions.
Lin Ce, who quickly returned to the caravan, was essentially a tiger among sheep even without his giant iron club.
Whether it was a black giant wolf or a dead human warrior charging at him, he could kill them all with a single punch, without exception.
With the addition of Lin Ce's overwhelming power, the situation immediately turned one-sided, and soon all the black giant wolves and the dead human warriors were wiped out.
Lin Ce took a look and saw that although some of the members of the caravan were injured, there were no casualties. He breathed a sigh of relief.
He summoned Li Qingshan and Shang Shaofeng.
"You all take everyone down the mountain first. I have some things to take care of behind the mountain."
By this point, Lin Ce no longer felt that staying on Black Mountain was a good choice. Although the herb gatherers of the Hundred Herbs Sect were still lagging behind in their herb-gathering progress, they couldn't care less about that anymore.
"No, there are many demons on this mountain, which is perfect for my training. You all go down the mountain first, I will stay behind."
Li Qingshan was clearly reluctant. He held his sword in his hand and looked into the depths of the forest, eager to try.
"What's the point of training now? Wait until you can beat me first."
The situation was urgent, and Lin Ce couldn't allow the other party to act like a young hero.
He reached out and slapped Li Qingshan on the shoulder.
Li Qingshan's face turned pale, and he began to fully activate his martial arts.
However, Lin Ce slowly and firmly pressed his body down, and he could only squat on the ground in the end.
Even if they kept attacking with their internal energy, it was like throwing a mud ox into the sea, completely ineffective.
In a contest of strength, even as an eighth-rank martial artist, he was no match for Lin Ce.
"I'm going to use my swordsmanship now..."
With Lin Ce holding him down by one hand, veins bulged on Li Qingshan's forehead as he finally managed to speak with difficulty.
Even at this point, he still chose to offer a reminder first.
"Go ahead and try. If you can beat me, I'll let you stay."
The next moment, as if a sandstorm had blinded him, Li Qingshan swiftly thrust out his long sword, launching an extremely exquisite attack on Lin Ce.
Even when suppressed, he was still able to use such beautiful swordsmanship, which shows how deeply he has immersed himself in swordsmanship.
"Young hero, I've succeeded again!"
At this moment, Li Qingshan felt smug. If he hadn't been suppressed by Lin Ce and hadn't been holding his breath, he would have shouted it out.
Even in such adversity, his painstakingly cultivated swordsmanship made another breakthrough, directly advancing from the fifth level (Great Completion) to the fifth level (Perfection).
His exceptional talent is evident.
For him, who always prided himself on being a chivalrous young swordsman wandering the world, swordsmanship was indeed the martial art he put the most effort into.
Before joining the escort agency, he had already reached the fifth level (mastery).
If it weren't for his lack of internal strength, his swordsmanship alone would be considered exceptional, even among eighth-rank martial artists.
During his months at the escort agency, he made rapid progress in all aspects, and his internal martial arts skill, "Qingyan Gong," had reached the fourth level, thus making up for his shortcomings.
At this moment, as the longsword was thrust out, it made a "hissing" sound, and the internal energy contained within the sword gave off a faint feeling of overwhelming sword energy.
Lin Ce nodded inwardly, acknowledging Li Qingshan's progress.
However, with his current fifth level (perfect) of "Azure Rock Robe", even if such a sword technique were to actually pierce his body, it would still be impossible to harm him.
You can tough it out, but there's no need.
When Li Qingshan broke through in his swordsmanship, he received feedback from the system and naturally mastered the corresponding martial arts.
【Dust and Sand Sword Technique: Fifth Level (Perfect)】
At this moment, all the exquisite details of this sword technique were fully in his mind.
What Li Qingshan had practiced diligently for many years, he mastered in an instant.
Bend your finger and flick it gently.
"Ding ding ding ding~"
Each flick landed precisely on the tip of the thrusting sword, easily neutralizing the deadly attack.
Li Qingshan was stunned for a moment, and then a feeling of utter defeat welled up in his heart.
Having just completed his breakthrough, he believed this was the most powerful move he could currently unleash.
At a different time, I might not be able to unleash a stronger move than this.
And yet, this move was effortlessly neutralized by the opponent without leaving a trace.
So this is the true strength of the chief镖局 (bodyguard agency) leader?
"You also know swordsmanship? Or have you seen this move before?"
The next moment, Li Qingshan came to his senses.
There is no other explanation.
"Swordsmanship? I'd say I have a basic understanding."
Lin Ce smiled and released Li Qingshan.
"Now you can go down the mountain, right?"
"Yes, I will go down the mountain."
Li Qingshan, who had just been feeling defeated, suddenly became excited again.
"With you as my experience, why should I care about this mere mountain?"
He stared intently at Lin Ce, his gaze burning with boundless hope for the future.
"Work hard, Lin Ce. Only you are worthy to be my whetstone. When I reach the pinnacle of swordsmanship one day, you will have a share of the credit."
"I'm glad you like it."
"Remember, don't linger after you go down the mountain. Lead your team back immediately to hand over the goods."
After giving his orders, Lin Ce watched as the caravan returned the way they came. Then he turned to look behind him and asked the even larger figure that appeared in the woods:
Is this your purpose?
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