One person: After starting with the academic atmosphere, I'll take down Xia He!

Feng Zhenghao's words stunned Ma Long!

"President Feng, you're really pushing me into a fire pit!"

I've only incurred the wrath of the Wang family.

"If I join the Quanxing Sect, anyone in the world can kill me!"

Ma Long stared wide-eyed at Feng Zhenghao.

"Alas! A man who isn't ruthless and vicious isn't a true man!"

You don't have any other options right now!

I remained in the shadows, feigning compliance with the Wang family, constantly eroding and numbing their senses.

"You stay out of the way, drawing the Wang family's attention. We can then work together from the inside and outside, and sooner or later we'll bring down the Wang family!"

Feng Zhenghao's face was resolute as he spoke with resentment.

"Hey! Wait a minute!"

Are you trying to make me do your hard labor?

Why should I help you?

Ma Long understood the implication: he was going to become a target and draw the Wang family's attention—wasn't that courting death?

"The Wang family will not let you off the hook; we must join forces!"

Fine, I'll tell you everything!

Why is the Wang family able to command spirits and generals, and why are they stronger than our Feng family?

Because my grandfather, Feng Tianyang, was captured by the Wang family after he mastered the art of binding spirits and commanding generals!

They were too powerful, so my grandfather had no choice but to compromise and hand over the complete art of summoning spirits to them, vowing not to pass it on to his descendants.

The goal was to ensure that the Wang family would always be superior to the Feng family, thus preserving this lineage's survival!

After listening, Ma Long became serious. The Wang family was indeed ruthless.

"Do you understand now? The Wang family is ruthless!"

If you offend them, you absolutely cannot escape.

Why not join the Quanxing Sect and become a lawless outlaw!

Feng Zhenghao tried to persuade him earnestly, hoping that Ma Long would make some big moves to attract the Wang family's attention.

"Sure! I'll be frank!"

Give me a copy of your spirit-summoning technique!

Ma Long knew his purpose, and he also restrained himself, because mutual benefit is the only way to coexist!

"It's not that I don't want to give it to you, it's just that my family doesn't have all of them!"

Feng Zhenghao looked troubled, not expecting Ma Long to be so direct, wanting to summon spirits and generals on the spot.

"Hahaha! President Feng!"

You're such a generous person! Why are you being so fussy?

"Fine, don't give it to me now. Wait until I make a scene, then you can give it to me!"

Ma Long saw right through him. He was just asking for something in return for doing nothing, and Feng Zhenghao was naturally unwilling to give it!

"But! I don't want to join Quanxing!"

I want to build my own power!

"Oh, I knew I hadn't misjudged you!"

That would be best, so you can make the decisions yourself!

In that case, when your faction is first established, you can always come to my World Society for help. I will support you with both manpower and financial resources!

……

After reaching an agreement with Feng Zhenghao and exchanging contact information, Ma Long lay back down on the bed.

Phew... finally done, I'm so sleepy!

Just as Malone closed his eyes, the locked door opened silently.

A woman with clear eyes entered and skillfully closed the door.

He walked toward Ma Long, who had just fallen asleep.

It was eerily quiet, eerily quiet!

She gently climbed to Malone's left side, hugged his left side tightly, rested her head on his arm, and slowly wrapped her legs around him.

Malone dreamt of an octopus while he was sleeping!

This octopus is extremely ferocious.

He struggled to resist, but ultimately could not break free and could only let her entangle him.

Leo was out of breath, his heart was pounding wildly, and a thin layer of sweat appeared on his forehead and body.

Suddenly, his body trembled violently a few times, followed by a few convulsions.

It was just a dream! Malone gradually regained consciousness.

I vaguely felt something wrapping around my left side, but it must be my imagination!

No! It's real!

He felt a slight warmth, and the sticky feeling of sweat against their skin made him very uncomfortable.

Ma Long forced himself to open his eyes again.

Holy crap!

What is this thing? Is the octopus from my dream possessing me again?

He felt his body being restrained and began to struggle, shaking violently, which woke up Feng Baobao who had her eyes closed!

"What are you doing!"

She looked up, and Malone saw her face clearly. His wildly beating heart slowly calmed down. This fright was truly terrifying!

"Phew... Holy crap!"

First, loosen your grip on my arm; it's making it hard for me to breathe!

"Open your legs too, you're squeezing me so tightly I can't move!"

Having freed himself from Feng Baobao, Ma Long rolled over and let out a long breath.

I gently touched my heart with my hand, and the sweat on my skin gradually subsided.

"Phew...my great-aunt!"

What are you up to?!

Are you trying to scare me to death?!

Malone was genuinely frightened, and his tone was full of resentment.

Feng Baobao, who was lying to the side, stared blankly at him, somewhat lost in thought!

"No...no, I don't know..."

I'm leaving now!

Feng Baobao looked flustered and was frightened by Ma Long's attitude. She was at a loss and tried to run away.

Seeing her like this, Ma Long realized he had spoken too harshly, so he hurriedly sat up and grabbed Feng Baobao, who was about to leave.

He pulled her into his arms.

"That's not what I meant, I was just still half asleep!"

I'm sorry, I misspoke!

Ma Long spoke gently, trying to soothe Feng Baobao's frustrated spirit.

"Oh! It's nothing!"

To everyone's surprise, Feng Baobao wasn't discouraged at all!

Ma Long felt a huge weight lifted off his shoulders. It's so easy to coax a baby!

If it were Xia He... I don't even want to think about it!

"By the way, why are you here again!"

"Um... I can't sleep, I'm thinking about what happened during the day."

I feel comfortable being near you, so I came to find you!

After hearing this, Malone guessed that was the case.

"Alright! Let's stay here for a while, it'll be dawn soon!"

……

As dawn broke, Longhu Mountain witnessed the climax of the Luotian Grand Ceremony: the semi-finals.

Ma Long versus Zhang Lingyu, Zhang Chunan versus Feng Baobao.

Of course, the audience has not yet realized the seriousness of the matter.

"Brother Long!"

It's up to you to take down Zhang Lingyu!

Let's end this farcical match early and see if we can get any clues!

Ma Long nodded, parted ways with Feng Baobao, and entered the competition venue.

"The semi-finals: Ma Long vs. Zhang Lingyu!"

The contestants have entered the arena, and the competition has begun!

Zhang Lingyu had been waiting for a long time, and saw Ma Long looking sleepy and listless.

"What's wrong, Master Ma Long? Didn't you sleep well last night after such a fierce battle?"

Indeed, your opponents are all so formidable, Zhuge Qing and Wang Bing, neither of them are easy to deal with!

I'd have to fight tooth and nail if I encountered that situation!

Zhang Lingyu spoke politely, acknowledging Ma Long's strength.

Sigh! I didn't just sleep well!

I didn't sleep at all!

"Master Lingyu, I'm so tired, could you please give me some water?"

Let me get away with this!

"Hehe! Master Ma Long is joking!"

Your strength is not to be underestimated; I'll have to be on my best.

After defeating you, I will have to face the winner between Zhang Chunan and Feng Baobao.