"I choose brute force."
Lin Que calmly stated, looking at Bai Xue Ji before him.
"Out of respect for White Yasha, I'll let you make the first move."
"Go all out directly, so you don't make excuses later about not being ready."
"Arrogant fellow!"
Provoked, Bai Xue Ji roared, and the calm water surface suddenly erupted with colossal water pillars, forming water dragons in mid-air.
Under Bai Xue Ji's control, these water dragons instantly descended from all directions, blocking all of Lin Que's escape routes.
"Since you want to die, I'll grant your wish!"
"Is that all?"
Lin Que's tone was filled with disappointment.
"I had a sliver of expectation after White Yasha boasted so much about you."
"Now it seems I was indeed thinking too much."
Raising his right fist, Lin Que casually swung it forward.
Boom—!
A terrifying roar sounded, and the water dragons approaching Lin Que instantly shattered.
After shattering the water dragons, the punch wind stirred up by this blow did not diminish in the slightest, striking directly at Bai Xue Ji.
Under Black Rabbit's dumbfounded gaze, Bai Xue Ji's massive body was swept away by the fierce wind, flying backward across the water.
In less than a second, she vanished from Black Rabbit's sight, leaving only a streak on the lake's surface.
"It's over."
Lin Que looked up, staring straight at the sky in front of him to the right.
"Get your divinity ready. I'll come for it later."
...
Hanma: "Holy crap! What just happened?!"
Ben Zi Na: "So amazing! Mr. Lin Que actually took him down with one hit!"
Flower Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps: "As expected, he's very strong. My confidence in defeating Kibutsuji Muzan has increased even more now!"
Nami: "I take back my doubts from yesterday. Lin Que is indeed very strong."
On the calm sea, Nami's face showed a thoughtful expression.
To be honest, the live broadcast just now scared her.
After so many years of activity at sea, it was her first time seeing such a terrifying existence.
Compared to Lin Que, Arlong and his mermen subordinates no longer seemed so frightening in Nami's eyes.
The battle ended, and the live broadcast was also closed by Lin Que, but Nami's thoughts gradually became active.
"Perhaps... I can also ask him for help."
Compared to Kibutsuji Muzan, who was nowhere to be found, her target was much easier to find.
...
Crack~!
Inside the Thousand Eyes Store, a clear sound floated up.
Dropping the broken folding fan in her hand, White Yasha lowered her head, emitting a terrifying low pressure.
White Yasha had indeed considered the possibility of Lin Que defeating Bai Xue Ji and winning.
But...
She was taken down without even enduring a single hit, what the heck was that!
Thinking of what she had said to Lin Que earlier, White Yasha couldn't help but feel a bit angry.
"Lived for hundreds of years, and her strength hasn't improved at all!"
"That stupid snake, I'm going to skin her!"
"White Yasha, please calm down."
In contrast to White Yasha, Leticia next to her was in a rather good mood.
"Although Bai Xue Ji's performance was indeed a bit poor, it can't be entirely blamed on her."
"I'm sure you've noticed that Lin Que's strength is not as simple as an ordinary five-digit number."
"Indeed, that kid's physical fitness is outrageously strong, several times higher than I expected."
White Yasha took a deep breath, recalling what happened in that instant.
For a powerhouse of her level, just by observing someone's every move, she could discern many things.
Lin Que's relaxed demeanor was not faked.
That strike just now was indeed something he casually threw out.
To defeat a five-digit number with a casual strike, even if the opponent was a weakling, this level of strength was still terrifying.
Not only that, but his perception was also very keen, able to detect her gaze.
"It's a pity, that stupid snake's performance was too poor, so I couldn't see more."
Watching Black Rabbit and the other person on the screen begin to sort their gains, White Yasha waved her small hand, canceling the water mirror.
After silently pondering for a few seconds, she turned her head to look at the golden-haired girl beside her.
"Leticia, you run an errand for me."
"An errand?"
Leticia was stunned: "But I..."
"You don't have to worry."
White Yasha casually waved her hand: "Although that mysterious client sent you to the auction as a commodity, the auction hasn't officially started yet."
"Before you are auctioned off, ownership temporarily rests with Thousand Eyes, so as long as I agree, you can act freely."
"...I understand."
...
"Lin Que~ Lin Que~! Look quickly~!"
After dragging Bai Xue Ji's massive body back from a distance, Black Rabbit pulled out a sapling from her, and bounced and skipped towards Lin Que.
"It's a water tree sapling! We actually got such a big water tree sapling!"
"This is great! With this, we won't have to buy water from other Communities, which will save a lot of expenses!"
"Calm down, it's just a water tree sapling."
Pressing down on Black Rabbit's head as she excitedly leaned in, Lin Que lazily yawned.
"This is just the beginning. If you keep getting so startled, I'm really afraid you'll die of happiness one day."
"There's no way I'd die such a stupid death!"
Black Rabbit retorted, then continued to grin foolishly.
"Hehe~ When we take this water tree back later, the children should be very happy too."
"Don't hide anymore."
Just as Black Rabbit couldn't stop smiling, Lin Que suddenly turned his head to look into the forest on his right.
"Since you're here, come out."
Black Rabbit subconsciously looked over: "Someone?"
"You noticed me as soon as I arrived."
A rustling sound came, and Leticia slowly walked out from the shadows of the forest.
"As White Yasha said, your perception is very keen."
Clang~!
The water tree, which Black Rabbit had just been holding like a treasure, quietly slipped to the ground.
Staring blankly at the familiar figure, Black Rabbit's face showed an expression of disbelief.
"Le... Leticia?!"
...