"Wu Pinliang, what are you doing?" Jiang Miaoke was immediately furious when she saw Wu Pinliang lay hands on Ye Xiao.

Feng Hai, upon hearing Jiang Miaoke's words, didn't wait for Wu Pinliang to speak. He sneered and looked towards Jiang Miaoke, "Coco, why take it so seriously? I believe Liangzi was just having a little spar with Ye Xiao, just stopping at a touch. Don't take it to heart."

"Stopping at a touch?" Jiang Miaoke was immediately livid and wanted to argue with Feng Hai again, but was stopped by Ye Xiao once more.

"Coco, although I only know a smattering of martial arts, since he has issued a challenge, if I don't accept it, you would certainly look down on me, right? So, even though I know I'm going to be beaten, I still want you to cheer for me." Ye Xiao looked at Jiang Miaoke with an expression of naive innocence.

"Hehe, Ye Xiao is right. This is a matter between men; women shouldn't get involved." Wu Pinliang was extremely confident in his own skills, and said to Jiang Miaoke with a chuckle, "Could it be, you think your so-called boyfriend is just a coward?"

Naturally, Jiang Miaoke didn't want anyone to look down on Ye Xiao, after all, at this moment, Ye Xiao was playing the role of her, Jiang Miaoke's, boyfriend.

"Wu Pinliang, don't go too far." Jiang Miaoke was really annoyed looking at Wu Pinliang, wishing she could give him a good thrashing, to let Wu Pinliang know the consequences of offending her.

"Coco, what did I just say?" Ye Xiao said softly with a smile to Jiang Miaoke, "Leave everything to me."

Hearing Ye Xiao's words, Jiang Miaoke nodded slightly.

Ye Xiao looked at Wu Pinliang with a smile, "Are you suggesting we compete right here at the entrance?"

"Please, inside!" Wu Pinliang replied with a cold smirk.

Ye Xiao was nonchalant, and walked in with great fanfare, completely ignoring the threats from those around him.

Jiang Miaoke and Qi Xin immediately followed, with Wu Pinliang also intent on following, clearly wanting to show off in front of Feng Hai today.

However, after taking just one step, he was held back by Feng Hai.

Wu Pinliang looked at Feng Hai puzzled.

Feng Hai, looking at Ye Xiao entering Black Mood, spoke to Wu Pinliang in a low, sinister voice, "Don't hold back. If you accidentally kill him, I'll ensure you face no consequences."

Hearing Feng Hai's words, Wu Pinliang's mood greatly improved. Jiang Miaoke had also spoken quite harshly to Wu Pinliang, obviously because of that Ye Xiao. Moreover, Ye Xiao had even called him and Feng Hai dogs, so Wu Pinliang was eager to cripple Ye Xiao. Now that Feng Hai gave the go-ahead to kill the guy, Wu Pinliang felt even more relaxed and was without any scruples.

"Young Master Feng, rest assured, I will definitely make sure Ye Xiao doesn't leave here in one piece today!" Wu Pinliang was extremely venomous at this moment.

Feng Hai, listening to Wu Pinliang's words, was completely satisfied and then proceeded to walk into Black Mood with Wu Pinliang and the others.

Inside Black Mood, there was a large open space, originally meant for dancing, now it had become a martial arts ring.

At this time, Ye Xiao and Wu Pinliang were standing opposite each other in the open space.

"Remember well, my name is Wu Pinliang. Don't end up not even knowing who beat you, that would be a great embarrassment," Wu Pinliang's face was full of cold laughter.

Ye Xiao, smiling, said to Wu Pinliang, "You're right. However, I already knew your name just now. We're just sparring, and winning or losing isn't important, participation is what counts. Yes, let's stop at the first touch."

Seeing Ye Xiao say this, Wu Pinliang immediately thought that Ye Xiao was intimidated, afraid of being beaten by him. Instantly, Wu Pinliang's heart was filled with joy, for being able to show off here was certainly beneficial.

"Liangzi, go for it! If you fight well, I'll make you the best cocktail," the only bartender in the bar cheerfully said to Wu Pinliang.

Hearing the bartender's words, Wu Pinliang instantly burst into laughter, saying, "Then prepare a Seven-Colored Divine Dragon for me."

"Haha, if you win," the bartender said nonchalantly with a laugh.

Everyone present was surprised to hear the bartender's words, because the Seven-Colored Divine Dragon was the bartender's specialty, generally not revealed except when the bartender was extremely angry or overjoyed. Now that he promised Wu Pinliang a Seven-Colored Divine Dragon if he won, it was truly unexpected by all.

"Seven-Colored Divine Dragon? Hehe, if I win, could you make me a Nine Dragons Play Beads!" Ye Xiao said to the bartender with a smile.

When the bartender heard Ye Xiao's words, his casual smile froze, and then looking at Ye Xiao, he said, "We'll talk about it after you win."

The Seven-Colored Divine Dragon was not just the bartender's unique skill; there were probably no more than five people in the entire Bird City who possessed this technique. As the saying goes, rarity is the precursor to value; thus, anyone who could mix the Seven-Colored Divine Dragon was naturally considered skilled.

But to make this capable figure stiffen up in response, it was clear that the so-called "Nine Dragons Playing with Pearls" must also be something extraordinary.

At this moment, Wu Pinliang could hardly wait any longer. After all, having a drink mixed by a bartender was already a testament to his status. Of course, if he could win the fight, so Wu Pinliang had prepared himself to take action at any moment.

"Let's begin!" Wu Pinliang looked at Ye Xiao disdainfully.

With a smile, Ye Xiao responded, "Sure."

When Wu Pinliang heard Ye Xiao say "sure," he sprinted towards Ye Xiao with incredible speed, leaving behind only his afterimage for normal people to see.

Wu Pinliang was truly invincible in Black Mood, so when he took action again, everyone was very curious, as they knew Wu Pinliang seldom engaged in combat these days. Seeing him fight was a rare opportunity.

However, at this very moment, Wu Pinliang also felt strangely puzzled because, despite his fierce charge, his target remained unmoved, as steadfast as the towering Taishan, utterly unaffected by his presence.

"Die!"

It happened in the blink of an eye—Wu Pinliang's fist and his cry reached Ye Xiao's face almost simultaneously. He launched a direct punch at Ye Xiao's face, the strategy being simple: blind one of Ye Xiao's eyes, which would then make the rest of the fight easier.

But reality was a harsh contrast to his rich imagination!

He missed!

For the first time in Black Mood, he had missed.

Wu Pinliang's fist, swift as lightning, aimed for Ye Xiao's eye, but at the critical moment, Ye Xiao moved slightly, and Wu Pinliang's punch skimmed past his cheek, missing its mark. Surprised in his heart, Wu Pinliang reacted quickly, maneuvering his fist toward Ye Xiao's face again as it was already so close, following it as if casting a shadow.

At that moment, almost everyone saw Wu Pinliang's fist trailing closely along Ye Xiao's cheek, seemingly glued to it.

However, only Wu Pinliang himself knew that while his fist was almost brushing against Ye Xiao's cheek, it never actually touched. He exerted himself, aiming to land his punch on Ye Xiao's face, but he failed.

No matter how much strength he added, Ye Xiao's strength always seemed to be just a bit greater.

Suddenly, Wu Pinliang noticed Ye Xiao's other side seemed undefended, and Ye Xiao was rapidly dodging. Smirking inwardly, Wu Pinliang thought he'd found the weakness. "Die!"

Wu Pinliang's entire body twisted abruptly, his fist that had been shadowing Ye Xiao suddenly retracted, and he lunged downward headfirst while his feet shot upward towards Ye Xiao's head.

At that moment, Ye Xiao moved to dodge to the left, while Wu Pinliang's kick came from left to right. In the blink of an eye, the two would collide.

However, just then, Ye Xiao suddenly stood still.

Although Ye Xiao had stopped, Wu Pinliang's foot, like a powerful thunderbolt, kicked towards Ye Xiao's head.

But, when his foot was merely five centimeters from Ye Xiao's head, Ye Xiao's hand suddenly lifted and Wu Pinliang's foot kicked hard against Ye Xiao's arm. Internally chuckling, Ye Xiao pretended to be struck by Wu Pinliang and staggered back several steps, while Wu Pinliang performed a backflip and rose from the ground.

"Nice play, Liangzi!" At this point, some onlookers, seeing the scene, laughed and cheered for Wu Pinliang, apparently believing Wu Pinliang had the upper hand.

But whether or not he had the upper hand, only Wu Pinliang himself knew.

At that moment, Wu Pinliang could feel a burning sensation in his foot. Although the kick had made Ye Xiao retreat, it felt as though he had kicked against a steel plate. He was truly puzzled—how could Ye Xiao's arm be so hard? Could there be steel inside?

Ye Xiao looked at Wu Pinliang and said, with a smile, "Brother Wu is really strong, but your power is insufficient. Let's not fight anymore."

Hearing Ye Xiao's words, Wu Pinliang immediately felt even more infuriated. Ye Xiao dared to say his power was insufficient. Wu Pinliang, forgetting the unusual hardness of Ye Xiao's arm, looked at Ye Xiao with a cold smile and replied, "That was just a warm-up. The real fight is about to begin. Are you scared?"

"Since you want to continue, of course, I'm willing to accompany you!" Ye Xiao chuckled. He knew very well that the previous exchange was just a warm-up—or rather, it didn't even count as a warm-up.

Wu Pinliang had not really exerted his full strength. At least, he had only used his most basic physical power without utilizing his inner strength in the fight.

Wu Pinliang was a Martial Artist, moreover, a Yellow Rank Middle Stage Martial Artist.

That's why he was so formidable in combat. Although in front of Ye Xiao, a Yellow Rank Middle Stage Martial Artist wasn't worth mentioning, Wu Pinliang believed his strength was overwhelming, at least in Black Mood.

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