Upon hearing Xiao Feng's words, Lai Si threw his head back and laughed heartily. His entire body tensed as his muscles bulged, and two fiery orbs of flame suddenly appeared above his clenched fists.
At that moment, White realized that there was no stopping Xiao Feng now. He leaned in and whispered into Xiao Feng's ear, "Lai Si is a level-three ability user, be cautious of his flames! If you can land a hit, it would be a major victory for us. If not, do your best to preserve your life. Lai Si isn't a complete brute—if he said he's giving us a chance, he'll keep his word."
Xiao Feng, with his thin and frail frame, was clad in nothing but a pale grey shirt, and the wind whipped his long black hair into disarray. His sharp gaze locked onto the arrogant Lai Si in front of him.
He clenched his fists, and suddenly, an array of martial arts techniques surged in his mind. These were moves that Luo Jin had never used before, yet they appeared in his thoughts unbidden, and he couldn't help but memorize every detail.
Xiao Feng, who had faced the F-grade beasts and Alliance envoy Kelly without fear, was now wholly focused on Lai Si. His mind was singularly intent on one thing—to land a crushing blow on Lai Si.
Without hesitation, Lai Si made the first move. His fist, enveloped in flames, swung at Xiao Feng's chin in a powerful uppercut.
Xiao Feng's eyes tracked Lai Si's every movement. With a swift motion, he dodged Lai Si's punch, and with a sudden surge of energy, he struck Lai Si in the abdomen.
If Lai Si's fire abilities were his strength, Xiao Feng's agility was his own superior trait.
Lai Si's abdominal muscles tensed in an attempt to absorb the impact, but Xiao Feng's punch landed with a resounding thud.
The force of the blow caused Lai Si to grunt in pain, clearly shocked by the immense strength behind Xiao Feng's strike.
However, Xiao Feng's true advantage wasn't just in his strength—it was in his speed. His punches came one after another, striking Lai Si's body with rapid precision.
Xiao Feng's movements were almost ghostly, leaving afterimages in the air as he continued to land blow after blow.
"Bang, bang!" His rapid combo ended with a stunning uppercut.
Lai Si grunted as his body lifted off the ground, sent into the air by Xiao Feng's force.
White, who had been holding his belongings, stared in shock. He knew Xiao Feng was quick, but he hadn't expected his punching technique to be so refined.
Lai Si was sent crashing to the ground, his body landing with a heavy thud. The surrounding mercenaries were momentarily stunned. Some even shook their heads in disbelief.
Xiao Feng shook his hand as if it pained him. He looked down at the mercenary captain Lai Si, gasping for breath on the ground, and sneered, "Firestorm Lai Si? Is that all you've got? Are you still going to fight?"
Lai Si remained silent, his entire body wracked with pain. He was unable to rise.
"Since you're not going to fight," Xiao Feng said with a smirk, "then we'll take our leave!" Turning to White, he added, "Uncle, let's go. This X Mercenary Group is truly pathetic!"
With that, Xiao Feng donned his leather jacket with an air of nonchalance.
"What? You dare speak ill of our X Mercenary Group?" One of the mercenaries shouted, his face red with fury.
"You brat, you're asking for death!" another sneered.
"Don't let him leave!"
"Kill him!"
The mercenaries surrounding the basketball court tightened their encirclement, showing no intention of letting Xiao Feng and White go.
White and Xiao Feng glanced around at the towering figures closing in on them. White's eyes betrayed a flicker of unease.
Luo Jin couldn't understand why the usually unshakable White seemed so intimidated. Perhaps it was his age catching up with him?
But Xiao Feng, despite his youthful appearance, radiated an aura of cold, murderous intent that belied his years.
At that moment, White no longer blamed Xiao Feng. He put down the things he had been holding, standing firmly behind Xiao Feng, his fists clenched. "Looks like we're in for a tough fight," White murmured.
Yet Xiao Feng paid no heed to the mercenaries closing in on them. He had just defeated a level-three ability user—what did these mere mercenaries mean to him? "Uncle, take them down, and we'll break out!"
White's expression darkened. He had never imagined that joining the X Mercenary Group would lead to this. At that moment, leaving the camp was no longer a certainty.
The mercenaries charged at them, their movements perfectly synchronized after years of working together. These mercenaries moved like wild beasts, eager to overpower and savage the two intruders.
But White's immense strength and Xiao Feng's sharp punches proved to be a deadly counterattack.
White struck out with a single punch, sending one of the burly mercenaries flying. Even when several blows landed on his body, the force behind them was nothing compared to White's resilience. Every punch White threw sent his opponent careening through the air.
Meanwhile, Xiao Feng darted through the chaos, evading punches and retaliating with blistering speed.
"Bang, bang!" His combination punches landed with precision, each one forcing another mercenary to fall.
The scene was pure chaos.
Minutes later, only two figures remained standing on the basketball court—White and Xiao Feng.
The rest of the X Mercenary Group's fighters lay scattered across the ground, clutching their wounds in agony.
White and Xiao Feng exchanged a brief glance. "Let's go."
As they were about to leave the court, a group of mercenaries wielding rifles surrounded them, the distinct sound of gun bolts being drawn echoed around them.
"Stop! Don't move!"
"You think you can attack our men and just walk away?"
"Put down your weapons, hands on your heads!"
"Move quickly, or we'll shoot!"
White looked at the mercenaries surrounding them, feeling a sense of defeat. If it were just a fight with their fists, perhaps they would still stand a chance. But facing the mercenaries with guns, White and Xiao Feng had no confidence in surviving.
"What are you all doing?" Lai Si's voice rang out from behind. The mercenaries parted, and Lai Si, his face bloodied and bruised, staggered forward.
The mercenaries looked at their wounded leader in confusion.
"Put the guns down! Do you want to rebel against me?" Lai Si roared, his voice booming.
Reluctantly, the mercenaries lowered their weapons, their expressions a mixture of disbelief and curiosity, waiting for Lai Si's next move.
White and Xiao Feng exchanged a surprised glance, both astounded by Lai Si's sudden change of heart.
Lai Si chuckled weakly as he approached White. "Apologies, White. I only wanted to test your combat ability. I didn't expect that after all these years, your strength is still so fearsome. And this little brother of yours... your boxing skills are truly astonishing! Haha, haha... Welcome to the X Mercenary Group! From now on, this will be your home."