74: Chapter 74 Provocation and Gamble

The mocking voice was soft, yet it felt like a knife, precisely stabbing at the self-esteem of those few.

Han Ming turned his head to look at the source of the sound.

A few students wearing the Modu Martial Arts University uniform were standing not far away. The leader was a tall, slender youth with sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, possessing quite a handsome appearance.

It was just that the playful smile at the corner of his mouth made this Face look exceptionally punchable.

He was followed by five young people, each of them examining Han Ming and his group with the gaze of someone watching a monkey show.

"I don't know which backwater corner you crawled out of." The leading youth looked Han Ming up and down and sneered, "Have you heard of a Martial King? In the Magic City, Martial King-level Martial Artists are a dime a dozen. I advise you to pack up and go back early; don't embarrass yourselves here."

Lin Fan's expression turned cold instantly, his fists clenched tight, cracking audibly.

Li Xuewei bit her lip, her eyes slightly reddened. Although her Family background was ordinary, when had she ever been publicly humiliated like this?

Gong Shuting's expression was calm, but a layer of frost had already risen in her eyes.

Han Ming, however, remained composed.

He secretly summoned the System and scanned the group.

[Name: Ye Yunfeng]

[Talent: SS-Rank Wind-Thunder Spirit Body]

[Realm: 9-star Grand Martial Master]

[Cultivation Technique: Heaven Wind Thunder Formula (Heaven Rank Low Grade)]

[Martial Skill: Wind-Thunder Sword Technique (Earth Rank Low Grade, Major Achievement), Heaven Wind Step (Profound Rank High Grade, Major Achievement)...]

SS-Rank Talent, 9-star Grand Martial Master.

Han Ming raised his eyebrows slightly. Modu Martial Arts University was indeed full of hidden talents; the first new student he bumped into had talent and strength no worse than his own.

He glanced at the lackeys.

[Name: Zhao Tianci, Talent: S-grade, Realm: 5-star Great Martial Master]

[Name: Qian Wubing, Talent: S-grade, Realm: 5-star Great Martial Master]

[Name: Sun Haoran, Talent: A-grade, Realm: 2-Star Great Martial Master]

Five lackeys, two S-grade, three A-grade.

In Jiangbei, any one of them would be considered a top-tier Genius. But beside Ye Yunfeng, they could only serve as lackeys.

The students in the cafeteria heard the commotion and gathered around.

Someone recognized Ye Yunfeng and gasped: "Isn't that Ye Yunfeng of the Magic City Ye Family? SS-Rank Wind-Thunder Spirit Body, a top-tier Genius among this year's freshmen!"

"I heard he displayed the strength of a 9-star Grand Martial Master during the entrance test, and several mentors were fighting to take him as a disciple."

"The Ye Family is a major Family in the Magic City, with a Martial Saint guarding it. These people from small base cities are in for trouble."

"It's no wonder Ye Yunfeng looks down on them. What kind of Genius can come from a small base city? They probably don't even have an S-grade Talent."

The discussions rose one after another, all of them just watching the fun.

Listening to the surrounding discussions, Ye Yunfeng's gaze inadvertently drifted toward a beautiful figure not far away, and the smugness on his Face deepened.

The reason he came to the freshman cafeteria today wasn't to eat anything. With his status as the young Master of the Ye Family, he could go to the private rooms upstairs for a premium meal at any time.

He was here for Han Qingyue.

At a window seat not far away sat a young girl wearing light cyan clothes. Her Face was as exquisite as jade, and her brow carried a cold, ethereal temperament as she ate quietly, ignoring the noise around her.

Han Qingyue.

The apple of the Magic City Han Family's eye, SS-Rank Moonlight Spirit Body, 9-star Grand Martial Master.

The Han Family's influence in the Magic City was not much weaker than the Ye Family's, also boasting a Martial Saint. Han Qingyue herself was hailed as one of the most dazzling goddesses among this batch of freshmen at Modu Martial Arts University; her pursuers could line up from the school gate to the Trial Tower.

Ye Yunfeng had been pursuing her for three full years without success, not even receiving a kind look.

Hearing today that Han Qingyue was eating in the freshman cafeteria, he specifically brought a few lackeys to "coincidentally meet" her.

Just as he was worrying about not having a chance to show off his strength in front of her, these bumpkins from who knows where walked right into his trap.

Stepping on a few ignorant outsiders would not only establish his prestige but also let Han Qingyue see the strength of Ye Yunfeng; it was killing two birds with one stone.

His gaze swept over Li Xuewei and Gong Shuting's Faces, and his heart stirred slightly. These two chicks were quite pretty, but compared to Han Qingyue, they were still a bit lacking.

"How about it? If you really can't afford to eat, I can treat you."

Ye Yunfeng crossed his arms and said condescendingly, his voice deliberately raised a few notches to ensure Han Qingyue not far away could hear, "But, you two men must kneel and call me Brother Feng. As for these two beauties, just accompany my brothers behind me for a meal."

The lackeys behind him laughed in cooperation.

A flash of killing intent appeared in Lin Fan's eyes, and he took a step forward.

A hand blocked him.

Han Ming pressed down on Lin Fan's shoulder, shook his head slightly at him, and then turned to Face Ye Yunfeng.

He looked Ye Yunfeng up and down, his eyes full of disdain.

"Kneel and call you Brother Feng? Are you worthy?"

The cafeteria went silent instantly.

Everyone thought they had misheard.

A bumpkin from Jiangbei dared to speak to Ye Yunfeng like that?

Who was Ye Yunfeng?

A direct descendant of the Magic City Ye Family, SS-Rank Wind-Thunder Spirit Body, 9-star Grand Martial Master! Among this year's freshmen, he was someone who could rank in the top ten!

Ye Yunfeng's expression sank instantly. He stared at Han Ming, a trace of killing intent flashing in his eyes.

"Say that again?"

Han Ming did not repeat it but tilted his head, his tone still flat:

"Not convinced? Then let's go to the challenge arena. If you win, I will kneel and call you Brother Feng, and I will be at your beck and call from now on."

"If you lose, I don't need you to kneel. Just perform a formal apprenticeship ceremony in front of everyone, say you are willing to take me as your Master, and call me Master."

The corners of Han Ming's mouth curled up slightly; this was his true purpose.

This Ye Yunfeng was arrogant, but his talent was genuine; it just so happened that he still had one binding slot left.

The crowd was in an uproar.

"Is this kid crazy? He's from Jiangbei, and he dares to challenge Ye Yunfeng?"

"Exactly, this kid probably isn't even a Great Martial Master! And he dares to challenge a 9-star Grand Martial Master with a Wind-Thunder Spirit Body? Isn't that seeking death?"

"Overestimating his capabilities, he's tired of living."

Ye Yunfeng stared at Han Ming for a few seconds, then suddenly laughed, a very cold laugh. He thought he had misheard; a bumpkin from a backwater corner actually dared to challenge him?

In his eyes, this was simply a huge joke.

"Are you sure?"

"Sure. I just don't know if you dare." Han Ming nodded, the expression on his Face unchanging.

Li Xuewei's Face turned pale, and she hurriedly tugged at Han Ming's sleeve, whispering: "Han Ming, are you crazy? He is a 9-star Grand Martial Master, how could you possibly be his opponent..."

She was so anxious that her eyes turned red, her voice filled with a crying tone.

Lin Fan also frowned. He knew Han Ming's strength was good, but a 9-star Grand Martial Master was no joke. He walked to Han Ming's side and lowered his voice: "Are you sure?"

Han Ming looked at him and nodded.

Coming to Modu Martial Arts University, he didn't need to hide anymore; only with strength could one have everything.

If you don't fight for it, how will you get points?

Lin Fan took a step back and said nothing more. Although he didn't know exactly how strong Han Ming was, he knew Han Ming was definitely not simple.

Giving him hundreds of millions in resources just like that—not everyone had that kind of boldness.

Gong Shuting stood to the side, and although she didn't speak, a trace of worry flashed in her eyes as she looked at Han Ming.

"Good! Since you want to die, I will grant your wish!"

Ye Yunfeng sneered and strode toward the cafeteria entrance. He looked back at Han Ming, his eyes full of mockery: "The challenge arena, let's go now. I want to see what kind of trash you are to have the courage to gamble with me."

"Brother Feng, go easy, don't kill him, hahaha!"

"Exactly, leave him some Face; after all, he's from a small place and hasn't seen the world."

Zhao Tianci and the others followed, jeering, looking at Han Ming as if he were a dead man.

The onlookers also followed, ready to watch this lopsided show. The cafeteria emptied out in an instant.

"Han Ming..." Li Xuewei gripped Han Ming's sleeve tightly, her voice trembling.

"Don't worry." Han Ming patted the back of her hand, his lips curling into the smile that Li Xuewei was so familiar with, "When have I ever done something I wasn't sure of?"

Lin Fan and Gong Shuting looked at each other and silently followed behind Han Ming.

Han Ming looked at Ye Yunfeng's back, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.

Just wait to be bound by me!

Although he was currently only at the Peak of an 8-star Grand Martial Master, having comprehended the Wind and Thunder True Intent, he wasn't worried about being Ye Yunfeng's opponent at all.

If he could obtain Ye Yunfeng's Wind-Thunder Spirit Body, his own Wind and Thunder True Intent would definitely go to the next level.

"Hmm?"

Han Qingyue in the distance also heard the commotion here. In her view, Ye Yunfeng using this method to attract her attention was still too childish.

In the world of martial arts, the strong are respected; everything else is empty.

It was just that when she inadvertently glanced at Han Ming, her brows furrowed slightly, and she gave a surprised exclamation.