Chapter 279: Self-Evaluation_2
Although she had repeatedly confirmed with Uncle Zhou, every time Diao Deyi used this move, it gave her a demon-like feeling, completely different from the usual Demon Martial Artists.
"Did you clearly see the battle just now, Lady Zhuo Xueer?" Suo Fengxiang asked with perplexity.
She was genuinely astonished.
She had thought Diao Deyi was formidable, but she had never imagined he could be so ferociously powerful!
Despite being so strong, why... why did he still... still love to cry...
An indescribable feeling surged in her heart, and Suo Fengxiang's face uncontrollably began to flush.
How could there be such a dreamy person in this world... No, that's not right! I have Senior Brother You! How could I entertain such wild thoughts...
Unbeknownst to her, Liu Ningran had also arrived by their side, along with the other members of Yangshen Hall.
First, she looked at Suo Fengxiang with a puzzled expression.
What's wrong with Senior Sister Suo today? She's been acting strangely all along.
Then, she turned to Zhuo Xueer.
"Sister Xue Er, how did Diao Deyi win? Did the Li Family covertly lend a hand?"
Upon hearing this, Zhuo Xueer just glanced back at her without saying a word.
Liu Ningran had also been present during the encirclement of Li Shisan.
She should be aware of Diao Deyi's exceptional talent; she probably just didn't realize that Diao Deyi hadn't reached his limit in the battle against Li Shisan.
Humans have blind spots in their thinking.
Liu Ningran herself was a genius, so even though she thought Diao Deyi was strong, she would not have imagined that Diao Deyi could single-handedly defeat someone as strong as Stone Elder.
So she merely thought the Li Family had secretly assisted.
In fact... that was definitely Diao Deyi's own strength!
This lad, if he continues to grow, I'm afraid even I won't be able to control him.
No, that's not it! Diao Deyi's usual strength isn't that great; what's truly outrageous is his power after demonization.
That strength after demonization is simply not on the same level as a normal Demon Martial Artist; his Demon Bloodline is probably extraordinary!
"Wonderful, truly wonderful."
Someone from high above gently applauded.
Beside him, He Bashan, with the Soul Stealing Hammer, who had been frowning, now turned to look.
"Did you see how that kid made his move?"
"I didn't see clearly; from such a distance, even with all my abilities, it's impossible to see clearly. But judging from the reactions of those two from the Li Family, this child has already demonstrated extraordinary potential and... strength!"
He Bashan felt his blood boiling, gripping his heavy hammer tighter, lightly licking his lips.
"Is it not yet time? I want to go down and try him out now!"
"No rush, no rush..."
As those words fell, a clamor rose from below.
Looking down, it turned out that the surrounding people, seeing no one in charge, were gradually raising their voices in discussion.
A group of disorganized crowd, of little concern to those in the Bonfire Gathering.
Suddenly, a troop of galloping cavalry from a distance caught his eye, and the corner of his mouth lifted slightly.
"Finally, it's about to begin."
As his voice petered out, the troop hurriedly pushed through the crowd on the street below.
"Make way for everyone!! Lord Lin Xiaoyun of the Lin Family is here!!"
The one shouting and dispersing the crowd was the Lin Family advance party's lackey.
But the name Lin Xiaoyun almost petrified those who heard it.
The crowd immediately parted to create a pathway.
At the end of the road, a troop of cavalry slowed their horses, strolling slowly forward.
With just a glance, Fang Yu could see the leader.
He was actually someone half-familiar.
[Lin Xiaoyun: 30000/30000.]
This guy, at the time of Brother Qing's molting night, had also appeared alongside the Shu Bird Demon.
After several exchanges, he left the scene with the Shu Bird Demon, off to persecute the Lin Family Patriarch.
At that time, I was worlds away in strength from such a Monster, completely unqualified to compete on the same stage.
Now, times have changed, and although I have not yet fully reached this height, I can handle a few moves without pressure, but winning is another matter.
Lin Xiaoyun, no doubt, is a demon.
What is this guy doing here?
Fighting against me and my people?
Fang Yu looked puzzledly at Brother Qing, who, however, did not turn around, still had his back to him, as if afraid that too much eye contact would make him lose control of his expression and reveal a flaw.
Seeing Brother Qing's appearance, Fang Yu somewhat understood.
It seemed likely that they were about to put on a show.
After all, the great battle between the Li Family and the Lin Family was actually instigated by the demons. Although there was some chaos now, it was just a minor skirmish. Only two people from the Lin Family had died, far from what one would call a great battle.
How would they cause trouble?
Fang Yu was puzzled.
At this moment, the Green Demon spoke leisurely.
"Just lost an old one, and now a young one has come. Is he here to collect the bodies?"
When the Green Demon spoke, Fang Yu suddenly noticed Zhuo Xueer was approaching him.
"Ha! Ha! Ha! Li Shidao, long time no see, didn't expect that you, Li Shidao, also learned to joke?"
Responding to the Green Demon was the Lin Family Patriarch's hearty laughter.
Immediately following, his expression became serious and he barked fiercely,
"What's the meaning of these two corpses on the ground? If you don't explain today, I'm afraid you won't leave easily."
The people around subconsciously looked towards Fang Yu, but suddenly realized their view was blocked by someone.
They saw that person stride forward to confront Lin Xiaoyun directly.
"I, the Li Family, do things our own way, and owe no explanation to your Lin Family. If it comes to it, then today, none of you may leave."
Watching Li Shidao approach, the people from the Lin Family were all frightened and stood ready, their expressions tense and their formation quietly set up.
Li Jiuxun also immediately led his people forward, stopping behind the Green Demon, facing off against these people from the Lin Family.
Both groups halted their steps, with their leaders standing at the forefront. The situation had turned inexplicably tense.
As for the person they had been discussing earlier, the one who killed Stone Elder Tie Shi and caused the death of Lin Kuanglong, no one was paying attention to him now.
Everyone's attention had completely shifted to the two groups from the Li Family and the Lin Family.
All could vaguely feel that the real highlight on Changping Street was just beginning!
Although not many were paying attention to him, Fang Yu's current position was still quite delicate.
He was, just like that, seemingly a subordinate of the Li Family.
In a sense, that was not wrong.
After all, he was on Brother Qing's side.
But certainly, he couldn't be considered so openly at this moment.
He wanted to get some directions from Brother Qing, but the latter was clearly busy with more pressing matters and couldn't afford to pay too much attention to him in such a public setting.
Hesitating, Fang Yu suddenly noticed Zhuo Xueer was leading her people towards him.
A thought struck his mind, Fang Yu, along with his companion Li Xunxue, retreated a bit to meet with Zhuo Xueer.
Li Xunxue was puzzled. With Li Shidao personally covering for her, why on earth was this young man retreating?
But before she could speak, a glance from Fang Yu shut her up.
Fang Yu couldn't directly kill her, but now, half of her body was gone, she couldn't do much on her own and was completely at Fang Yu's mercy.
She looked towards Li Shidao, that towering figure, hoping for his rescue once again.
Alas, nothing happened.
Fang Yu successfully met up with Zhuo Xueer and her group.
But then, Li Jiuxun suddenly seemed to sense something and glanced back at Fang Yu. But it was only a glance before he looked away again.
If initially Li Jiuxun had been somewhat wary of Fang Yu,
now, he was completely off guard, as if saying Fang Yu could do whatever he wanted, just don't be too ostentatious about it.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Li Jiuxun quietly approached the Green Demon and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear.
"The new person you promoted, he's quite something."
Seeing Fang Yu being mentioned, the Green Demon's face underwent a slight change, but he quickly reined in the proud expression, speaking in a subdued voice.
"Quiet, business first."
Though he said so, the subtle expression that had crossed his face had already betrayed him.
Fang Yu's maneuver had made the Green Demon gain full face! He was beaming with pride!
Li Jiuxun was a little surprised internally, as he rarely saw the Green Demon show such a change in expression.
At the Li Family, he was cold as ice, keeping people at a distance, not even giving Lord Shu Bird Demon any face.
He had thought the Green Demon was a stoic demon, devoid of feelings and expressions.
But unexpectedly... that Little Demon could make the Green Demon care so much?
The surrounding people, particularly those from the Lin Family, watched the interaction, thinking the two were discussing strategies.
Little did they know, the Green Demon and he were merely having a quiet chat.
After all, those opposite them were also their own people. There was no pressure at all.