Chapter 490: Chapter 486 Xuanwu’s Weakness

The heavy steel plate weighs more than a hundred pounds.

Boom—-

The steel plate fell heavily.

Crunch—-

Their arms were smashed into a bloody mess.

Seeing this, Fang Xiaocao grinned.

Xuanwu, true to his reputation as a guy who can play alongside Taotie, used violent methods exactly the same way.

Xuanwu casually threw away the two knives.

He touched his abdomen, and a little blood oozed out.

For Xuanwu, it was neither painful nor itchy.

“Two scumbags, can’t even use a knife.”

“And they tried to stab me?”

Muttering curses, Xuanwu lifted the steel plate.

The heads of the two shopkeepers were crushed by the plate.

Although they weren’t dead yet, they couldn’t survive.

Xuanwu hurled the steel plate away, picked them up, and casually threw them to the ground.

He lifted his leg and stomped on one person’s chest.

Crunch—-

The person’s chest instantly caved in a large chunk.

He spat out a mouthful of blood and died on the spot.

Xuanwu stomped down hard again.

The other person was also directly dispatched.

“Princess Your Highness, it’s done.”

Xuanwu said nonchalantly.

Fang Xiaocao nodded, “Go inside.”

“Alright!”

Xuanwu responded, leaping up.

He jumped straight into the tunnel.

Unhappy also crawled in gloomily.

Finally, it was Tom.

Entering the tunnel, Tom quickly scanned the surroundings, ensuring there was no danger, before calling to Fang Xiaocao, “Princess Your Highness, come down.”

Upon hearing Tom’s call, Fang Xiaocao elegantly jumped in.

Since learning the Praying Mantis Fist from Mantis, although the time has been short, her physical fitness improved rapidly. This over-two-meter deep tunnel posed no hesitation, a gentle leap, and she landed steadily.

Inside the tunnel, it was brightly lit.

Not at all dark or damp.

Unhappy had already crawled to the distance, while Xuanwu and Tom stayed waiting for Fang Xiaocao. Fang Xiaocao was worried Unhappy might be in danger and immediately signaled Tom and Xuanwu to follow Unhappy.

She also quickly chased after Unhappy.

When Fang Xiaocao and the others caught up to Unhappy, Unhappy had already engaged in close combat with the guards left by the Pawnshop stationing in the tunnel.

“Xuanwu, go up and help!”

Fang Xiaocao shouted to Xuanwu.

“Got it!”

Xuanwu responded.

Immediately charging headfirst toward the enemy.

Those fighting with Unhappy were seven store managers and fourteen shopkeepers, each highly adept, far surpassing the previous rabble, and considered the elite of the Pawnshop.

It seemed the Pawnshop highly valued this newly established base capable of organ transplants.

Fang Xiaocao squinted her eyes, letting out a cold laugh.

This newly built base was indeed secretive.

If Fang Xiaocao hadn’t relied on Hot Noodles, foresaw the situation, and found it by searching, even considering Zhi Qi’s body was fed to sharks at sea, not even Taotie could find this base.

“Hehe…”

“If you don’t do something stupid, you won’t get in trouble.”

“You should never, ever have targeted my people. Zhi Qi is our dearly beloved friend, and you dared to touch her without extra pay?”

Fang Xiaocao repeatedly sneered inside.

Really wanted to ask which foolish big shot dared to accept the organ transplant of the only heir of the Zhi Family, let alone an illegal kidnapping, not a voluntary donation. Even if they kept that dog’s life, were they not afraid the Zhi Family would find out later and annihilate them, leaving no chicken or dog in their family alive?

Fang Xiaocao shook her head, looking at Tom.

“Xuanwu is better at defense, his offensive tactics are too poor. If you want to solve them, it’ll take too long; you should go too.”

Fang Xiaocao instructed Tom.

Fang Xiaocao’s observation skills were quite sharp now. After experiencing many encounters with top-tiers, and observing battles between them, she had trained her eye, reaching a top-tier level.

She could immediately see Xuanwu’s shortcomings.

The inadequacy wasn’t so apparent when dealing with those boosted to top-tier by elixirs, but once faced with truly skilled fighters, Xuanwu’s flaws were exposed.

In the current battlefield’s progression, Unhappy was the main attacker, while Xuanwu, although attracting many foes, spent most of the time being on the defensive, with few chances to counterattack, and could only inflict effective damage on the shopkeepers.

Seeing this made Fang Xiaocao anxious for Xuanwu.

Even among the top-tier, he’s among the more formidable, yet still practiced the turtle style, leaving such a big flaw.

Fang Xiaocao estimated Xuanwu wouldn’t improve further unless he abandoned his defensive-focused turtle style and switched to offensive tactics; his combat power might never advance again.

Ultimately making it hard for him to stay on par with Taotie.

Taotie’s current strength is just short of a catalyst. Someday, he might soar and reach Long Lie of the Ye Family’s level, becoming a Super Master, a walking weapon of peace in Jianghu.

Fang Xiaocao looked forward to that day.

Once Taotie takes off, achieving that, her influence will be solidified.

No one would dare disturb any force or territory under her name.

Even if Fang Xiaocao just drew a circle and claimed everything inside was hers.

As long as Taotie was alive, no one would dare to intrude.

Otherwise, why is the Ye Family so arrogant?

No one ever dares to mess with the Ye Family?

Because Long Lie was publicly supporting them.

Even in China’s vast land and abundant resources, there might be more than one Super Master, but only Long Lie is publicly known. Even those secretly harboring Super Masters wouldn’t foolishly provoke a family with a public Super Master.

After all, it’s easy to destroy a family, hard to kill a Super Master, and they can’t be sure if their Super Master can beat the opponent.

If they lose, wouldn’t they be doomed?

Gaining nothing and losing everything is minor.

But if they lose the family…

That would be a big joke.

While Fang Xiaocao was reflecting on the importance of having a Super Master under her command.

With Tom’s addition, the seven store managers and fourteen shopkeepers were all dead.

“Princess Your Highness, it’s all done.”

Tom walked over, reporting.

Fang Xiaocao snapped back, looking up at Tom. His attire was spotless as if he hadn’t just been in a fight, with a charming smile on his handsome face, very enticing.

Ahem–

Fang Xiaocao cleared her throat twice.

Nodding, “Very well, let’s proceed.”

“Yes!”

Tom responded, turning to lead the way with Xuanwu.

Seeing Tom leave, Unhappy willingly crawled to Fang Xiaocao’s side, playing the role of a bodyguard.

Fang Xiaocao glanced at Unhappy, slightly pulling a face, feeling a bit disdainful. Compared to Tom, Unhappy seemed so dirty, covered head to toe in blood, Fang Xiaocao almost wanted to call Tom back.

Unhappy didn’t realize his Princess Your Highness was finding him distasteful; he cracked a smile at Fang Xiaocao. If Unhappy had a tail, he’d probably be wagging it like a propeller.

“Let’s go!”

Fang Xiaocao couldn’t bear to hurt Unhappy’s pride.

She still found a blood-free spot on Unhappy’s big bald head, patted it, and forced a perfunctory smile.

Blessed with the Princess Your Highness’s affectionate pat, Unhappy was overjoyed, grinning so wide it reached the back of his head.