"
You're so strong—how could I possibly dare to think about killing you?
I was actually planning to ask for your help to get through this crisis.
Besides, this is our first meeting. I have no motive to kill you."
Luo Feng sneered upon hearing Chen Xu's words. If he hadn't known Chen Xu's true identity, he might have actually been convinced by these excuses.
Luo Feng was now 100% certain—Chen Xu really did intend to kill him.
Earlier, Luo Feng had even considered whether to spare Chen Xu's life since he hadn't made a move yet.
But now, it was clear—one should never show mercy to an enemy.
Mercy toward an enemy is cruelty toward oneself.
No wonder the ancients often said, "Uproot the weeds, or they'll grow back."
There really was some wisdom in that.
With this thought in mind, Luo Feng smiled and said, "I believe you."
Then, his tone turned cold. "You have three seconds to take off the Ice Armor. If you don't, I'll make my move."
"My time is precious. I don't want to waste it here with you."
Chen Xu had barely let out a sigh of relief at Luo Feng's first sentence when the following words made him tense up again.
He had no intention of actually handing over the Ice Armor to Luo Feng.
But now, if he didn't surrender it, Luo Feng would attack.
The memory of the Ice-Fire Giant being frozen in an instant sent an involuntary shiver down his spine.
Even with the Ice Armor, he couldn't guarantee he'd survive that white mist.
"Three."
"Two."
"I'll give it to you! Don't attack!"
Luo Feng's countdown sounded like a death knell. Chen Xu hastily stopped him, stripping off the Ice Armor without hesitation and hurling it toward Luo Feng.
The Legendary Grappling Hook on Luo Feng's right arm shot out instantly, snatching the Ice Armor midair before retracting swiftly.
The Ice Armor landed in Luo Feng's grasp.
[Obtained one piece of the Undying Set: Extreme Cold Ice Armor +1]
A set equipment?
This was Luo Feng's first time encountering one.
But with the Ice Armor secured, he didn't bother checking its stats just yet. Instead, his gaze locked onto Chen Xu.
He'd deal with him first.
Under Luo Feng's watchful eyes, a thick layer of frost began spreading across Chen Xu's body.
In an instant, everything below his neck was encased in ice.
Realizing what was happening, Chen Xu's face twisted in horror.
"Shura, what's the meaning of this?!" he cried out in panic.
"I already gave you the Ice Armor! Are you going back on your word now?"
Luo Feng smirked at his reaction and replied casually, "Let me ask you something—if someone wanted to kill you, what would you do?"
Chen Xu froze.
What did Luo Feng mean by that?
Had he already figured out Chen Xu's earlier murderous intent?
There was no time to dwell on it. He quickly answered, "If someone tried to kill me… and I could defeat them, I'd give them a chance."
"I'd let them go. After all, survival in this oceanic world is hard enough as it is."
"We're all humans. If we can't help each other, at least we shouldn't kill one another."
"Otherwise, wouldn't we just be a laughingstock to outsiders?"
Apart from us, there are two Snowmen here.
Our enemies should be those two Snowmen.
Not each other, killing one another here.
Otherwise, if the Snowmen see us fighting among ourselves and attack us, it would be dangerous."
Luo Feng smiled upon hearing Chen Xu's words and said, "I didn't expect you to be quite the talker.
No wonder you managed to rally so many people to follow you in just a few days.
And even establish a large organization.
Indeed, there are many capable people in this world.
I'd heard of your reputation before, and seeing you today hasn't disappointed me.
Isn't that right, Chen Xu?"
As Chen Xu listened to Luo Feng's earlier words, he began to feel uneasy. By the time Luo Feng uttered his name in the final sentence, he fully realized that Luo Feng had known his identity all along.
He had thought Luo Feng was unaware of who he was, jumping around like a fool.
A phrase that was wildly popular online flashed through Chen Xu's mind:
"The clown was me all along!"
Now, his Ice Armor had been taken by Luo Feng.
His entire body was frozen solid by Luo Feng, leaving him no possibility of escape.
Despair rose in his heart, his face turning ashen, like a man on the brink of death.
But he didn't want to die.
Panicked, he hurriedly spoke: "Shura, I beg you, don't kill me. I can give you all my supplies.
And I'll even give you my pet Snow Mastiff.
Just spare my life—I'll do anything you ask."
Hearing this, Luo Feng smiled faintly and said, "That's not the tone you used when you said you'd kill me earlier.
People like you are just wasting resources by living.
You might as well go back to your brother now.
Maybe you'll catch up with him.
I don't know if you'll revive in the ocean world after death.
But if you do, I hope you'll stop doing evil.
Otherwise, I'll kill you every time I see you."
"I—" Before Chen Xu could finish, his last remaining head was completely encased in ice.
In the bitter cold, his life came to an end.
Though Xiao Huo Huo was busy digging, part of his attention remained fixed on the scene.
Watching Luo Feng kill Chen Xu sent a chill down his spine.
Would Luo Feng silence him too to cover his tracks?
Xiao Huo Huo's expression shifted rapidly as he pondered how to handle the situation.
Luo Feng had already demonstrated his formidable strength.
And Xiao Huo Huo, a fire wielder, was completely suppressed by Luo Feng's frost abilities.
Just then, Xiao Huo Huo noticed Luo Feng's gaze turning toward him, and his heart began to race.
After a moment's thought, he forced a smile and quickly said, "Uh, Shura, I didn't come here for the Iceberg Snow Lotus.
You do your thing—I swear I won't breathe a word about what I saw today.
And I promise, once I get what I need, I'll leave immediately without lingering."
Luo Feng listened, then after a brief pause, said, "I know what you're after.
Isn't it the Ice Fire beneath the iceberg?"
Both the Ice Fire and the Iceberg Snow Lotus are my targets.
Whoever can obtain these items will depend on their own methods.
With that, Luo Feng wasted no more time and had the Black Tortoise swiftly approach the Iceberg Snow Lotus.