The people who had eaten the rabbit meat were complaining bitterly as they hurriedly ran toward the riverbank, chased by swarms of corpse worms. Soon, only Wang Wei was left. Just now he had been busy serving tea and water, and hadn't had time to eat the rabbit leg given to him by Purple Scorpion. Little did he expect that this would save his life. He was extremely grateful, yet also puzzled; although the roasted rabbit would have a smell, logically, it shouldn't attract so many corpse worms to suddenly appear.
It was at this time when he saw someone untying Ma Han and the others.
Lin Feng?
Wang Wei stood there dumbstruck, wondering when this guy snuck over without anyone noticing, and why the Hyena Star hadn't detected him. He then had a thought—could it be that these corpse worms were attracted by Lin Feng?
"Lin Feng, go, hurry and save Lu Keke, Lu Keke has been taken into the tent by Purple Scorpion!" Ma Han stood up and immediately said. Upon hearing this, Lin Feng's expression changed, and he rushed into the tent.
When Wang Wei saw their intent to kill Purple Scorpion, he immediately started to retreat towards the tent, shouting loudly, "Purple Scorpion, big brother, it's bad! Lin Feng has appeared, he's come!"
"Damn it, Wang Wei, you son of a bitch!"
Ma Han cursed furiously, seeing Wang Wei still alerting Purple Scorpion at such a critical moment. However, Wang Wei was quick on his feet and had already scurried into the tent.
Not long after, he appeared with Purple Scorpion, who had been alerted by the noise.
"Purple Scorpion, big brother, it's this guy, he killed Wang Dako. He somehow attracted a huge swarm of corpse worms just now, driving Hyena and the others to the riverbank. This bastard is seizing the chance to make a move on you!" Wang Wei stood behind Purple Scorpion, reporting in quick succession.
Purple Scorpion had just taken off his clothes and boots and was fuming upon hearing these words.
"Corpse worms? Good, Wang Wei, you've done a good job this time. Once I deal with this ignorant fool, I'll officially make you a member of the Purple Scorpion Team!"
"Thank you, big brother Purple Scorpion," Wang Wei said, his face brightening. This was exactly what he had been waiting to hear.
Purple Scorpion coldly swept a glance at Ma Han before fixing his gaze on Lin Feng.
"So, you have some skills, knowing to use such a method. But even if you've lured Hyena and the others away, do you really think you can contend with me?"
Ma Han whispered, "Lin Feng, this guy is a martial master, very tough. Zheng Han and I will hold him off, you go in and save Lu Keke."
Lin Feng shook his head, his gaze still fixed on Purple Scorpion, and spoke calmly, "You better pray that Lu Keke is unharmed. Otherwise, I swear, you'll die a miserable death."
"I'll die a miserable death?"
Purple Scorpion was taken aback, before bursting into laughter, tears nearly forming. Wang Wei sneered at the side, "Lin Feng, if I remember correctly, you are but a Seventh or Eighth Layer Martial Apprentice. Standing beside me here is the captain of the Wolf Fang Corps' Purple Scorpion Team, a genuine martial master. Do you understand what that means? Moreover, big brother Purple Scorpion is in communion with the Fifth Grade Beast Star, the Purple Scorpion Star, which is extremely formidable."
"Is a Fifth Grade Star that impressive?"
Lin Feng said undisturbed.
Purple Scorpion was almost amused by his response but was too lazy to talk nonsense. He simply said to Wang Wei, "You keep an eye on Ma Han and the rest. Don't let those two flies disturb me. I want to see what makes this audacious guy so confident."
On the other side, Wang Wei nodded and immediately unleashed his own Star. He was a Fourth Grade Soldier Star, a Bow and Arrow Star, which could be considered very strong. Combined with his bow and arrow, he was often a formidable force in a small team.
Purple Scorpion's cold gaze fell upon Lin Feng as he sneered, "Don't worry, greenhorn, I won't kill you—I have to take you back to the corps to claim my reward. But, rest assured, it'll only take one move to bring you down. Just one."
"Purple Scorpion Star, activate!"
Swish!
A massive scorpion phantom emerged behind him, its size daunting, particularly the venomous sting. As a martial master, the Purple Scorpion commanded a Star that instantly overwhelmed Wang Wei's Bow and Arrow Star.
"So strong, is this the aura of a martial master?" Ma Han remarked with a solemn face, then turned to look at Lin Feng.
"Lin Feng, do you have any strategy?"
Lin Feng's expression remained calm and unruffled as he responded indifferently, "No strategies, just fight head-on!"
Ma Han was stunned upon hearing this, no strategy?
He became grave in an instant, "If that's the case, then I'll take the frontal assault. Though I'm not at the martial master level, I've learned a Three-star Combat Technique with decent power. If I use it, maybe I can hold him off for a bit. You look for an opportunity to sneak attack from the side. As for Wang Wei, leave him to Zheng Han."
However, Lin Feng's next words completely baffled him.
"No need, you and Zheng Han fall back. I'll take on Purple Scorpion and Wang Wei alone, that's enough."
Having said that, Lin Feng took the initiative to walk towards the Purple Scorpion.
The Purple Scorpion was nearly laughing himself mad; it was his first time seeing someone so eager to die. Didn't this person know he was a Fifth Grade Star? Didn't he know he was a martial master?
"Interesting lad, it seems your mind is clouded by rage. Since you care so much about that little girl named Lu Keke, so be it. I'll give you a chance later – a chance to watch from up close how I torment her. Now get down on the ground!" The Purple Scorpion barked as he rapidly closed in. His Purple Scorpion Star boosted his speed as he swiftly approached Lin Feng, launching a fierce punch transformed by Star Body into the tail-sting of a scorpion, like a war spear that could pierce through everything, aimed at Lin Feng's thigh. This was the person Deputy Commander wanted captured; he dared not kill him.
"Get out of the way!"
Ma Han suddenly roared out.
However, Lin Feng was like a wooden statue, not dodging at all, leaving Ma Han anxious in his heart.
"Dodge? Why dodge?"
With a faint smile, Lin Feng suddenly moved. In that instant, a glint flashed in his eyes, and at the same time, dragon scales appeared on the forehead covered by his long hair. Though not many, and seemingly insignificant like fish scales, those were indeed the Dragon Scales of the Mo Yu Demon Dragon.
Facing that powerful punch from the Purple Scorpion, Lin Feng fearlessly threw out a punch of his own.
Bang!
A dull sound of impact rose, followed quickly by a cracking noise.
Ah!
With a hair-raising scream, Ma Han, Zheng Han, and Wang Wei saw a figure flying backward like a cannonball.
"Ha ha, overestimating yourself, Lin Feng. You, a mere Martial Apprentice, dared to clash forcefully with our great and invincible Purple Scorpion. You must be living in a dream, don't you know... how... how could this happen."
Before Wang Wei could finish his sentence, his smile froze solidly on his face, and even his eyes betrayed deep shock.
Because the one sent flying and screaming wasn't Lin Feng, but Purple Scorpion!