LIGHTNOVELSTORY Chapter 14: Robbery?
The cafeteria waiter left with the black card and returned a short while later, now accompanied by a middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man, the manager of the cafeteria, approached Ye Feng respectfully. Holding the black card in both hands, he handed it back and said with a smile, "Young Master, please accept this."
"Young Master?"
Xiao Chenyu stood there, stunned. He stared blankly at the cafeteria manager. The shock wasn't limited to him; all the teachers and students in the area looked at Ye Feng with astonishment.
"It's real?"
"That black card is authentic? How does someone like him have such a thing?"
"Could he be from one of the major clans or sects, sent here to experience life? I've heard they sometimes do that to teach their heirs humility."
The Crowd buzzed with speculation, their eyes fixated on Ye Feng. In a single moment, the young work-study student became the center of attention because of the mysterious black card.
As a soul beast in human form, Xiao Wu didn't grasp the significance of white or black cards. Puffing up her chest, she put her hands on her hips and yelled, "Well? Are you convinced now, Xiao Chenyu?"
Unable to respond, Xiao Chenyu waved his hand dismissively. With his face flushed, he turned and left the cafeteria with his two lackeys in tow, defeated.
Later, after Ye Feng finished his meal and was walking along a quiet path outside the cafeteria, Xiao Chenyu and his group reappeared, blocking the way.
Emboldened by Ye Feng's earlier display of wealth, Wang Sheng, who had been meek and often bullied, found his voice. He mocked, "What now, Xiao Chenyu? You already lost the contest over wealth. Don't tell me you're still not satisfied!"
Xiao Chenyu ignored Wang Sheng and instead focused on Ye Feng. "You're their boss?" he asked incredulously.
"That's right," Wang Sheng said firmly. "Ye Feng is the boss of our Qishe."
Xiao Chenyu sneered. "Wang Sheng, you must be delusional. How could you recognize a new student as your boss? I've already looked into it. Ye Feng isn't from some great sect or noble family. He's just a commoner from Holy Soul Village!"
Turning to Ye Feng, Xiao Chenyu's eyes narrowed, and his tone became sharp. "Hey! Hand over that black card you picked up. Save yourself some pain."
Ye Feng raised an eyebrow. "Robbery? Really?"
"Call it whatever you want. Just hand it over!" Xiao Chenyu barked.
"If you want it so badly, come take it." Ye Feng's voice was calm, almost mocking.
"Get him!" Xiao Chenyu ordered, and one of his followers stepped forward.
This follower, Liu Feng, summoned his martial spirit, manifesting a staff wreathed in faint soul power. With a shout, he charged at Ye Feng and swung the staff toward him.
Ye Feng reacted instantly, grabbing the staff mid-swing. Liu Feng smirked and dismissed the weapon, causing it to disappear, only to summon it again a moment later. But before Liu Feng could attack, Ye Feng struck first, kicking him squarely in the abdomen. The force sent Liu Feng flying backward, where he landed in a heap, unmoving.
Xiao Chenyu's expression darkened as he watched his follower fall. He was surprised by Ye Feng's sheer strength despite his young age.
Ye Feng's Stats:
Name: Ye Feng
Spirit Power: Rank 30
Martial Spirits: Xuanyuan Sword, Nine-Heart Mysterious Vine, Hell's Eye
Spirit Rings: None
Soul Skills: None (in the stage of mastering human-weapon unity)
Attributes: Strength 54 | Agility 40 | Spirit 10 | Defense 10
Years of refining his attributes had made Ye Feng a formidable combatant, particularly in strength and agility. His raw power now rivaled that of an assault-type Soul Master, despite not relying on spirit skills.
"Ling Feng, take him down!" Xiao Chenyu barked.
Another follower stepped forward, this one clearly an agility-type Soul Master. With a burst of speed, he leapt toward Ye Feng, striking with a swift and precise punch aimed at his chest.
"Boss, be careful!" Wang Sheng cried out, clearly recognizing Ling Feng's skill.
Unfazed, Ye Feng intercepted the punch with his palm, gripping Ling Feng's fist tightly. With a well-timed kick to the abdomen, Ye Feng sent Ling Feng flying backward, leaving him sprawled on the ground, unconscious.
"Wow!" Wang Sheng exclaimed, stunned by Ye Feng's strength.
"Our boss didn't even use his martial spirit!" Wang Sheng mocked. "Xiao Chenyu, your guys are dropping like flies. You should just give up now before you get hurt."
Xiao Chenyu growled, stepping forward. His white soul ring materialized around him, and a crimson aura of soul power formed the silhouette of a wolf behind him.
"I'm Xiao Chenyu, sixth-grade student, Martial Spirit: Wolf, Spirit Power: Rank 11, One-Ring Battle Soul Master. Let's see how confident you are now!" Xiao Chenyu declared.
"Come at me," Ye Feng said, his tone calm but commanding.
"Why won't you summon your martial spirit?" Xiao Chenyu asked angrily.
"There's no need for that to deal with you," Ye Feng replied casually.
"You'll regret underestimating me!" Xiao Chenyu roared as he launched forward, activating his first soul skill. His wolf claws glowed with soul power as he swiped at Ye Feng.
Ye Feng didn't back down. Meeting the attack head-on, his fist collided with Xiao Chenyu's claw. Though Ye Feng's hand bore a faint claw mark, he remained standing. Xiao Chenyu, on the other hand, was thrown backward by the sheer force of Ye Feng's punch, leaving a long skid mark on the ground before collapsing.
Xiao Chenyu spat out blood, trembling as he stood up. "You win... We'll go!" he said weakly.
Turning to leave, Xiao Chenyu's eyes burned with fury. He still coveted Ye Feng's black card and vowed to claim it for himself. But as he took two steps, a shadow flashed in front of him.
It was Ye Feng.
"What... what do you want?" Xiao Chenyu stammered, fear creeping into his voice.