Unlike the undercurrents flowing from all sides, actively preparing.
On the day before the duel, Jiang Feng was still training with Feng Yueji in the small park as usual.
Due to Feng Yueji's dedication and her extraordinary talent, she had now mastered five percent of the 'Phoenix Glaze Skill'.
What exactly did this five percent mean, Feng Yueji hadn't tested, but she was certain that she had made a tremendous leap forward compared to before. Even when facing master-level experts, she was confident in fighting them!
However, one thing hadn't changed, facing Jiang Feng, she was still as vulnerable as before... unable to withstand even a single move!
This inevitably made Feng Yueji feel an illusion, was Jiang Feng a human-shaped martial arts treasure?
Otherwise, why was his strength so unreasonable?
Every time she became a bit stronger, she found him to be even more unfathomable, often leaving Feng Yueji feeling utterly defeated...
After another round of training, Feng Yueji was as drenched in sweat as ever, but compared to the beginning, her body was much more adaptable.
Watching Jiang Feng just warming up simply without any sign of exertion, Feng Yueji couldn't help but ask, "Master, don't you need to prepare?"
Through these days of interaction, Feng Yueji's relationship with Jiang Feng had grown closer. She no longer addressed Jiang Feng as "Master Jiang" or with formal pronouns, directly calling him Master, which felt more intimate and natural.
"Prepare for what?" Jiang Feng asked calmly.
Feng Yueji was speechless!
Tomorrow's the day for the Death Battle Arena, how could he be so calm?
On the other hand, the Yan family had been intensively building momentum for this battle. If they knew Jiang Feng didn't even consider Guan Hao worth his attention, who knows what they'd think.
"Master, I've already bought the tickets for the Death Battle Arena. I'll be there to watch you take down Guan Hao!" Feng Yueji said after calming herself.
"No need, I have other tasks for you."
Jiang Feng shook his head: "Tomorrow morning, come home with me and help protect Qingcheng and the others. But don't mention anything about the duel, just accompany them and enhance your friendship."
"Is someone targeting them?" Feng Yueji asked sensitively.
"Just in case. I don't want anyone to make any sneaky moves when I'm defeating the Yan family," Jiang Feng narrowed his eyes.
Having learned from past incidents, he deeply understood the importance of protecting those around him, which was one of the reasons he meticulously trained such a talented disciple as Feng Yueji.
"Understood, rest assured, as long as I'm here, no one will touch them unless I'm dead!" Feng Yueji assured immediately.
"Not that serious." Jiang Feng patted Feng Yueji's fragrant shoulder: "With your current strength, not many in Binhai can challenge you. Have confidence."
"Isn't that thanks to you, Master?" Feng Yueji smiled sweetly. Even a simple pat on her shoulder from Jiang Feng made her seasoned and sensitive body flush, causing her cheeks to blush.
Thinking of those vivid dreams she'd had every night recently, Feng Yueji was even more bashful!
...
At the same time, Yan Family Castle, back mountain.
In a very secluded mountain pass.
Headed by Yan Zhen and Mo Chong, a group of people were patiently waiting before a dense forest with winding paths.
Yan Zhen looked at the gold watch on his wrist and said to Mo Chong, "Brother Mo, when is Brother Guan coming out? Wasn't it set for eight in the morning? Why isn't he here yet?"
"Brother Zhen, don't worry. Senior Brother said he'd come out today, and he'll certainly come out on time. Just two more minutes, let's be patient," Mo Chong consoled.
How could Yan Zhen not be anxious?
The duel's announcement was sent out a week ago, now everyone within Binhai's top circles knew about it.
If Guan Hao messed up now, Yan Zhen wouldn't be able to face the consequences. Let alone being impeached by the three great elders, those treacherous brothers would undoubtedly come at him harshly!
At this moment, Mo Chong suddenly lifted his eyes excitedly, looking ahead, and said, "Senior Brother is out!"
At once, Yan Zhen felt relieved, raising his eye line to see a bare-chested, burly man emerging coldly from the small path within the dense forest.
Even though it was late summer, the temperature in the deep mountains was still low.
The big man wore only a pair of hemp pants, showing no sign of shivering in the cold. His explosive muscles and eyes as sharp as a blade conveyed a dangerous signal like a mountain beast!
This was Guan Hao!
A top disciple of Yan Family's two chief tributers, Binhai City's most talented martial arts genius in decades, radiating intensity as soon as he appeared!
"Senior Brother! Welcome to your emergence!" Mo Chong immediately stepped forward, warmly greeting Guan Hao.
Yan Zhen hurriedly followed, congratulating with a smile: "Congratulations, Brother Guan, on your successful seclusion!"
Guan Hao, walking out from within, stepped with two large rough feet on the mountain's stones and fallen leaves without making a sound, illustrating how refined his inner strength was!
Mo Chong noticed this detail, delightedly said, "Senior Brother, have you successfully broken through to the Middle Stage Maestro?"
"No," Guan Hao said indifferently, "I'm just short of the final touch, but the two masters didn't give me more time, saying you encountered troubles and needed me to come out to solve it."
No wonder Guan Hao looked upset, being forced to emerge without reaching his anticipated realm, which would displease anyone. This was also why he came down the mountain with anger!
"Uh…" Yan Zhen felt awkward hearing this, quickly explaining, "Brother Guan, it's like this, all because of my foolish son Chen'er's troubles…"
"No need for unnecessary words!" Guan Hao coldly interrupted, "I'll ask just one question, will that Jiang dare to fight tomorrow?"
"For sure!" Yan Zhen hurriedly replied, "He's already agreed to the duel, surely he won't evade tomorrow. I'm waiting to see how Brother Guan will tear him apart!"
"How can tearing him apart ease my burning rage? I want to shred him to pieces, grind his bones to dust!" After finishing coldly, Guan Hao walked over Yan Zhen with imposing steps, full of dominance.
Seeing this, Mo Chong hurriedly followed, and all the elite members naturally cleared a path for them.
Yan Zhen was secretly delighted to see that Guan Hao hadn't launched into a rage due to his son's matter, but instead transferred his wrath entirely towards Jiang Feng!
After they walked far away, he called one of his confidants over and quietly questioned, "Is everything I asked you to prepare ready?"
"Rest assured, Family Head! I already selected reliable personnel and discovered Jiang Feng's residence! As soon as Jiang Feng sets out tomorrow, I will personally lead people to capture all those around him as leverage against him!"
This confidant named Luo Shien was an elite leader under Yan Zhen, serving as his right-hand man when Mo Chong wasn't around, his most loyal claw.
"Ensure nothing goes wrong! You've seen how arrogant Guan Hao is, no one should know about this! If anything leaks, there will be no forgiveness!" Yan Zhen coldly said.
"Understood!" Luo Shien nodded.
According to the intelligence he gathered, in the mansion where Jiang Feng lived, besides Jiang Feng himself who was an expert, there were only three girls, powerless to resist!
Even if one of them was Chu Feifei from the Chu Group, it wouldn't affect his kidnapping plan. He waited for tomorrow to capture the three girls closest to Jiang Feng, imprisoning them...