Chapter 698: 491, Bear Roar Adventure Group, not worth mentioning

Three team members flushed red with anger and retorted loudly.

But in South Rock City, with the overwhelming number of people, a single spit from each person could drown them.

Monica’s explanations were like raindrops into a lake, disappearing without a trace.

“Don’t worry about them, the Knights Order will make a fair judgment.”

Lin Da comfortingly patted Monica on the shoulder, “Let’s head back to White Dove City.”

“Yes!” Monica felt wronged, her eyes brimming with tears.

“Hahaha, Captain Lin Da, do you really think you can come and go from South Rock City as you please?”

An untimely cold laugh spread, “Without giving Bear Roar an explanation, none of you are leaving today!”

Bear Ji, dressed in a suit, stepped out from the crowd.

He jutted his chin forward and suddenly, led by his brother Bear Xiong, twelve team members formed a horizontal human wall.

“This is Hu Li, as long as you can withstand her Illusion Technique interrogation, I will not only let you go but also apologize to you, ” Bear Ji provocatively said, “Do you dare?”

“Of course I dare. But, there’s no need.”

Lin Da calmly said, “Both of us are Sunrise Level captains, equals in rank, why should I obey your commands? The affair where your group chased me for thousands of miles a while back, that account hasn’t been settled yet.”

Seeing Bear Ji and the others blocking his path, Lin Da’s eyebrows twitched, then he showed no further emotional fluctuation.

A few jumping clowns, not worth mentioning.

“Taige, make this bunch vanish.” Lin Da instructed impatiently.

“Sure thing, watch me!”

Taige excitedly licked her lips.

Having acquired that Epic Five-Star Bracelet, she was eager to show off.

As soon as Lin Da gave the order, she felt energized.

Spitting into her palm, Taige clenched her fist, her tail swishing as she boldly walked towards the Bear Roar group.

Hmm? Who is this tiger?

Seeing Taige not afraid of him at all, Bear Ji’s brow furrowed in confusion.

Since when did Phoenix Tail Flower have a tiger?

She looked familiar, but he couldn’t recall where he had seen her.

“Hoho, coming towards me, huh? You’ve got guts.” Bear Xiong spread his arms wide, stood on his toes like a black bear on its hind legs.

A powerful aura, like a sudden tornado, surged upwards.

The rotting vegetables and rotten eggs on the ground were stirred up.

A fierce wind swept across the square, making it hard for the crowd to breathe and forcing them to gasp for air.

The onlookers were shocked.

“No wonder he is the vice leader of Bear Roar, I’m at level 39 Star Rank, and just feeling his ‘presence’ makes me want to kneel!”

“Impressive, Bear Xiong’s breakthrough to level 45 should be near.”

“Humph, Phoenix Tail Flower, see that? This is the expert who dominates the Triple Mountain area! Unlike you guys, who went to the First Heavy Mountain only to return beaten and bedraggled!”

The adventurers from South Rock City proudly puffed out their chests.

Ten meters, five meters, one meter.

Taige walked up to Bear Xiong.

Bear Xiong’s face changed.

The closer the distance, the more distinct the tiger’s aura became.

Bear Xiong’s hands shook like sieves.

If he was a small hill, Taige was a massive peak!

Bear Xiong raised his head and couldn’t even see the peak.

From where did Phoenix Tail Flower find such a formidable tiger!

“I remember now!”

Bear Ji finally remembered where he had seen Taige.

[Voice of the Empire], the monthly adventurer ranking list.

This short-haired girl dressed in a bandeau top, ultra-short shorts, revealing her full, long legs and strong abs, was none other than the leader of the Dark Flame Adventure Group, ranked 105 with the title “Bursting Tiger” — Taige!

A buzz sounded in Bear Ji’s head.

Why was the leader of Dark Flame mingling with people from Phoenix Tail Flower and entering the World Tree together?

Even the team emblem on Taige’s chest had changed to Phoenix Tail Flower’s.

Did she disband Dark Flame to join Phoenix Tail Flower?

For what purpose?

At Lin Da’s level 41, struggling to manage in the Second Layer Mountain, what qualifications did he have to recruit Taige?

Bang!

In the midst of his thoughts, Bear Xiong was sent flying.

With Taige’s Explosive Punch landing on Bear Xiong’s abdomen.

The bear-headed man rolled out three meters and kneeled on the ground in pain, forehead breaking out in cold sweat.

“Haha, turns out I’m not weak, it’s just that the boss is formidable.”

Taige thought with a laugh inside.

Yesterday when she sparred with Lin Da, he had “no trouble at all”, which really scared her.

After punching Bear Xiong, he finally felt at ease.

She is quite formidable.

“Who else is not convinced?”

Taige delivered a punch with his left and a kick with his right.

The fighter’s striking speed was swift, like a hummingbird skimming the ground, members of Bear Roar couldn’t see clearly.

Two level 43 beastmen were also knocked to their knees, crying out in pain.

“Hiss.”

The members of Bear Roar who stood a bit farther away gasped, instinctively retreating.

This tiger was too formidable.

Even the Deputy Leader Bear Xiong was knocked down with one punch.

If they forced themselves to come forward, it would be a humiliation.

Seeing the people of Bear Roar with a look of horror, avoiding them wherever possible, Taige finally returned to Lin Da’s side with satisfaction, seeking approval,”Boss, the way has been cleared.”

“Well done.” Lin Da petted the tiger’s ear.

“Hehehe.” Taige comfortably swayed his tail.

Tasya glanced at the trembling members of Bear Roar and taunted,”Truly a bunch of incompetent beastmen, possessing no skills yet daring to oppose their master.”

Anna said with a smile,”Oh, this kind of scenario is quite common in comic books, the protagonist group increasing their strength and naturally slapping the face of the antagonist. Without even this much worth, the villain is really pitiable.”

“It seems… reasonable.” Tasya suddenly realized.

This sarcasm infuriated Bear Ji, making his face turn red, clenching his fists tightly.

He was the venerable Sunrise Level leader, [Sage] Bear Ji, to fall so low as to be ridiculed by several women?

Now, being in the city and under Imperial supervision, he had to endure it.

Bear Ji kept convincing himself in his heart, not to let anger take over and strike at Lin Da.

Yet Lin Da walked by the Bear Roar Adventure Group with a group of beautiful female members, appearing indifferent.

The people in the square were both shocked and angered.

Who would have thought that the real reason behind Lin Da’s rashness was backing from Taige?

Bear Xiong knelt on the ground spitting blood, teeth clenched with hatred, glaring at Lin Da.

That gaze made Lin Da uncomfortable.

Lin Da slowed his steps slightly and said,”Next time before you strike, weigh yourself to see what you’re made of, so as to not embarrass yourself.”

During the Tri-Group Council in South Rock City, Lin Da was assaulted by this Bear Xiong.

Had it not been for the Legendary Weapon by his side, facing level 44 Bear Xiong, he wouldn’t have been hurt but would have likely been embarrassed.

For this beastman, Lin Da had long lost all patience.

Hearing that, Bear Xiong’s eyes bulged, bellowing,”Aside from having a decent appearance that attracts beautiful team members, what other skills do you have?

You just hide behind women, don’t you?

I admit defeat to Darkflame Team Leader,

But what are you?”

The rage in Bear Xiong’s heart erupted like a volcano.

The beastman’s pride would not allow him to accept Lin Da’s insults.

Losing to Taige didn’t completely ruin Bear Xiong’s composure; that tiger was the former leader of Dark Flame, objectively stronger than him.

But Lin Da, a mere adventurer from First Heavy Mountain, who fled from Demons in disarray and only had a notorious reputation, what right did he have to taunt him?

“You’re just a pretty boy who only knows how to hide behind women!” Bear Xiong cursed.

Lin Da glanced at the fiery beastman and said,”Yes, I’m hiding. What can you do about it?

If you’re capable, go recruit powerful team members as well.

Bear Xiong, I heard that in three years, your Battle Qi hasn’t improved at all, it’s even decreased.

Is it maybe because the Magic Spirit in the ring sucked it away?

Unfortunately, if this happened in comic books, it would be a treatment for protagonists, but happening to you, it’s purely pathetic.”

These continuous insults were like a series of unseen heavy punches, hitting Bear Xiong right in the face.

He spit out a mouthful of fresh blood.

“Bear Xiong, this guy is provoking you, don’t fall for it!” Bear Ji said anxiously.

But it was too late.

With his veins popping out in rage, Bear Xiong’s sharp nails lunged towards Lin Da’s neck.

Rare Technique, [Cold Wind Claw]!

“You a pretty boy, dare to insult me as useless? Die!”

Lin Da’s mouth twisted into a smirk, waiting just for this moment.

“Taige.” he said calmly.

“Yes, boss!”

Taige had been on guard against this beastman, chuckling softly, making a stance.

Her right fist ignited with bright flames, blasting out toward Bear Xiong’s lunging beast claw.

Bang!

The sound of flesh exploding and bones breaking mixed together.

The noisy square fell abruptly silent.