CHAPTER 170: CHAPTER 170: SMACK, SMACK, SMACK...

Underneath the moonlight, the lush and vibrant mountain forest appeared like a dreamscape.

WHOOSH!

A figure, nimble as a spirit ape, flashed and leaped through the dense trees, his speed entirely unhindered by the thick foliage.

After relentless training with the two men in black, Luo Feng’s Teng Dragon’s Step technique had significantly improved. The eight Qi Dragons swirling around him were now even more agile and responsive.

Now, when he casually executed the Teng Dragon’s Step, he could cover a hundred meters in an instant, his speed tearing an airy wake through the atmosphere.

If I continue training like this for a few more days, there’s a good chance my Teng Dragon’s Step will break through to the fifth level! By then, I’ll be able to use Teng Dragon’s Gang Qi. I wonder how powerful that will be...

As Luo Feng considered this, a pleased smile gradually appeared on his face.

While flitting through the trees, preparing to head back, Luo Feng’s brow suddenly furrowed. His eyes narrowed slightly, his sharp gaze fixing on the nearby woods.

WHOOSH!

Halting, Luo Feng stood proudly atop a tree branch. A cold smile touched his lips as he called out loudly, "Since you’re here, why bother skulking around? Show yourself!"

RUSTLE!

The leaves rustled, and a petite figure emerged from the shadows.

The figure wore a black, hooded robe, revealing only a pair of bright eyes.

Moonlight spilled down, revealing the slender, exquisitely curved body beneath the robe—it was clearly a woman!

Luo Feng squinted, observing the figure. He rubbed his nose and asked indifferently, "Who are you? Why were you furtively following me?"

"I heard you are very capable. I came today specifically to test your skills!"

The bright eyes stared at Luo Feng, a low, deep voice drifting from beneath the hood.

Hmm?

Luo Feng’s gaze flickered. This person was obviously a woman, yet she was deliberately speaking in a man’s voice.

Could it be someone I know?

Luo Feng pondered. Sensing no killing intent from her, his interest was piqued. He clasped his hands behind his head and said with a faint smile, "If you want to challenge me, you can go back. You’re no match for me."

The cloaked figure was a Martial Artist at the late-stage seventh level of the Essence Storage Realm. With Luo Feng’s current strength, he truly didn’t consider her much of a threat.

Hearing his words, a flicker of annoyance appeared in the cloaked figure’s bright eyes. She snorted softly, "I don’t believe it!"

SWISH!

Before her voice faded, the cloaked figure’s body arced sharply, her right leg whipping towards Luo Feng with a fierce gust of wind.

Luo Feng’s eyebrow raised. His figure elegantly drifted back several steps, skillfully evading her sweeping kick.

CRACK!

A strong gust brushed his face. The arm-thick tree branch the figure had struck shattered into countless fragments.

Luo Feng’s brow furrowed. "Since you insist on fighting, don’t blame me for not being courteous!"

The cloaked figure paid him no heed. Her first strike having missed, her slender legs kicked out in a rapid succession, stirring up chilling gusts of wind as they rained down on Luo Feng like a torrential storm.

Just as Luo Feng was about to teach her a lesson and see her true face, he recognized the leg technique she was using, and his eyebrows shot up.

Huh, this somewhat resembles the Purple Sun School’s Spirit Wind Leg Technique. Could she be a student from the Purple Sun School?

Though surprised internally, Luo Feng’s expression remained perfectly calm. He struck out repeatedly with his palms, neutralizing her offensive.

"Stop dodging and fight me properly!"

Seeing Luo Feng merely evade, frustration flashed in the cloaked figure’s bright eyes, and her voice inadvertently revealed some of its natural tone.

That voice... could it be...

Luo Feng’s heart skipped a beat. Looking at the petite cloaked figure before him, his eyes narrowed slightly, and a sly smile touched his lips.

I’ll know if I test her.

Luo Feng’s gaze, though leisurely, turned sharp. In an instant, his body shot forward, and he launched a powerful punch straight at the cloaked figure.

The cloaked figure’s expression changed abruptly. In that moment, Luo Feng seemed to transform from a docile sheep into a bloodthirsty wolf. She hurriedly met his strike with her palm, a faint purple Gang Qi glowing on her delicate white hand.

BANG!

As they collided, both staggered back several steps.

Purple Extreme Palm! It really is that girl Zi Yuan!

Although she did her best to conceal it, Luo Feng had instantly recognized the Martial Art the cloaked figure used as the Purple Sun School’s Purple Extreme Palm!

Combined with those large, expressive eyes and her cultivation at the late-stage seventh level of the Essence Storage Realm, Luo Feng immediately confirmed the identity of the cloaked figure before him.

What’s this girl up to?

Luo Feng observed the cloaked figure, feeling rather puzzled.

"Hmph! You were just bragging about how powerful you are, yet you still couldn’t defeat me."

Having blocked Luo Feng’s punch, the cloaked figure was delighted. A triumphant glint shone in her bright eyes, and beneath the black veil, her pretty face held an excited smile.

"You say I couldn’t defeat you?"

Luo Feng’s eyes narrowed, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

This girl had attacked him indiscriminately, nearly causing a disaster. Luo Feng decided to teach her a proper lesson.

"Of course."

The cloaked figure nodded. Just as she did, a sudden change occurred.

Eight Qi Dragons soared and coiled around Luo Feng, and the faint sound of dragon roars echoed through the woods.

SWISH!

With a faint whoosh, Luo Feng, who had been dozens of meters away, suddenly appeared right before the cloaked figure.

"AH!"

The cloaked figure hadn’t expected Luo Feng to be so fast. Startled, she no longer dared to hold back her strength, and her hands, shining with purple Gang Qi, immediately thrust out.

Luo Feng was prepared. He took a light step to the side, evading the cloaked figure’s attack.

The cloaked figure hadn’t anticipated Luo Feng could dodge at such close range. Unable to arrest her momentum in time, she lost her balance, staggered a few steps, and sat down hard on the ground.

How could Luo Feng let such an opportunity pass? His figure flashed, and his hands clamped around the cloaked figure’s delicate white hands like iron hoops, pinning her to the ground.

Pinned by Luo Feng, the cloaked figure’s eyes first trembled, then filled with shame and anger. She struggled fiercely.

Luo Feng possessed eighteen Meridian Wheels; his physique was incredibly strong. Her struggles were like a mayfly trying to shake a tree—completely futile, unable to move him in the slightest.

After several futile attempts, the cloaked figure had to stop. Panting heavily, she glared at Luo Feng with her large, watery eyes. "Let me go!"

A faint smile touched Luo Feng’s lips. "You lost. Shouldn’t you let me see who you are now?"

Saying this, Luo Feng reached out, intending to lift the black veil from her face.

"No, don’t!"

Hearing this, the cloaked figure’s expression changed drastically, and her voice, edged with panic, carried a hint of a sob.

She hadn’t believed Luo Feng’s strength surpassed her own. Secretly challenging him had led to this utter rout. If he saw her face now, she’d die of shame.

Seeing her on the verge of tears, Luo Feng was rather dumbfounded and paused his action.

However, if I just let this girl go, who knows what outrageous thing she might do next.

Thinking this, Luo Feng’s eyes narrowed slightly. He looked at the cloaked figure and chuckled, "Not looking is fine. But since you lost, you must accept your punishment, right?"

SLAP!

Before he finished speaking, Luo Feng’s right hand rose and fell swiftly, landing on the cloaked figure’s small buttocks. The crisp sound echoed clearly.

The cloaked figure had just breathed a sigh of relief when Luo Feng said he wouldn’t look at her face. This sudden development left her so stunned she froze. Her body instantly tensed and stiffened, her dark, round eyes staring blankly.

"Alright, punishment over. I have things to do, so I’ll be going."

Taking advantage of the cloaked figure’s stunned state, Luo Feng drifted away. With a few flashes, his figure vanished into the trees.

A few moments after Luo Feng’s figure disappeared, the cloaked figure slowly sat up from the ground. Her gaze was distant, as if she still hadn’t recovered from what had just happened.

After a moment, she reached up and removed the black veil from her face, revealing a pretty and charmingly innocent face. Two pigtails swayed gently on either side of her small head, making her look even more adorable. But those large, watery eyes were now filled with chagrin, shame, and fury.

"AHHH!!! JERK! JERK! JERK!..."

Zi Yuan bit her lip, shouting curses in the direction Luo Feng had departed.

Thinking of Luo Feng’s wanton actions just now, Zi Yuan felt both ashamed and furious, and was filled with immense regret.

If I hadn’t been so reckless as to come challenge Luo Feng, I wouldn’t have been taken advantage of by him.

"STINKY LUO FENG! YOU BIG VILLAIN! HOW DARE YOU HIT ME THERE! NEXT TIME I’LL DEFINITELY TEACH YOU A LESSON!"

BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!...

Zi Yuan vented her anger on the surrounding forest, shouting curses and snapping over a dozen trees with her palm strikes before her mood finally calmed somewhat.

Realizing that if she stayed away too long, others might become suspicious, she wrinkled her delicate nose, removed the black robe, tidied her somewhat disheveled clothes, and then employed her Light Martial Arts to hurry back the way she came.

Luo Feng, having left that particular grove, wandered around the forest for a while.

That girl Zi Yuan should have returned by now, right?

Luo Feng glanced in the direction of the woods where he had encountered Zi Yuan, a faint smile on his lips.

Let’s see if you dare to pull such a prank again...

Smiling faintly, Luo Feng estimated the time and headed towards the canyon.

Upon returning to the canyon, Luo Feng saw Zi Yuan with Xu Mei and the others. He breathed a sigh of relief and walked over.

When Zi Yuan saw Luo Feng, she remembered what had just happened. A charming blush crept onto her pretty face. She secretly gritted her teeth, but couldn’t very well lash out.

"Luo Feng, what took you so long?" Xu Mei asked, looking at him.

Zi Yuan’s hands clenched tightly, her expression tense as she kept stealing glances at Luo Feng. She didn’t know if he had realized that the cloaked figure was her.

Luo Feng glanced inconspicuously at Zi Yuan and chuckled. "Nothing much. On my way back, I encountered an overconfident Martial Artist who didn’t know his own limits and challenged me. I’ve already dealt with him."

"A Martial Artist wandering the Ghost Howl Forest this late? Could it be a Disciple of the Demon Sect?"

Xu Mei, ever meticulous, asked with a tense expression.

Luo Feng shook his head. "Unlikely. The Martial Arts he used weren’t from the Demon Sect. Probably a student from some academy out gaining experience."

Hearing this, Zi Yuan slowly let out a breath, and her large, watery eyes filled with joy.

It seems he didn’t realize it was me...

Xu Mei nodded, then frowned and said, "We should still be careful. Yang Hong, go scout the surroundings."

"Alright." Yang Hong nodded, and his figure vanished into the night in an instant.

Xu Mei glanced at Zi Yuan, then pulled Luo Feng aside and asked in a low voice, "Luo Feng, did something happen between you and Zi Yuan?"