Chapter 13: Solo Affection Boost Card

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Chapter 13: Solo Affinity Boost Card

It’s over!

Seeing Qiao Feng suddenly strike at him, feeling that overwhelming pressure that made it hard to breathe, and hearing that despair-inducing dragon roar, Zhang Fang’s mind went completely blank.

Qiao Feng’s furious strike, accompanied by that dreaded dragon roar effect—who could possibly withstand that?

Not even the Sweeping Monk!

With Zhang Fang’s current strength, how could he survive such a blow?

Just as Zhang Fang was about to give up all hope, closing his eyes to await death, he saw Qiao Feng suddenly curl his five fingers on the outstretched palm. The surging aura that had previously pinned him down instantly recoiled, like an invisible giant hand firmly binding his body and flying straight toward Qiao Feng’s position.

The assembled heroes were shocked, but even Yun Zhonghe, who had seized the initiative earlier, was no match for Qiao Feng—how could anyone stop him?

By the time they realized something was amiss and tried to intervene, Zhang Fang had already been pulled several yards away by that invisible force, landing squarely in Qiao Feng’s waiting palm.

Feeling the oppressive force vanish suddenly and realizing he had suffered no harm during the process, Zhang Fang finally relaxed and let out a long breath.

It turned out that Qiao Feng had not used his signature “Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms,” but rather another famed technique: “Dragon Seizing Skill.”

Though equally formidable—and even rarer in the Jin dynasty martial arts world—this technique, according to the fifteen works of Master Jin, was uniquely wielded by Qiao Feng and no one else. However, fundamentally, it was a control skill lacking lethal force.

Of course, that’s not entirely true.

With Qiao Feng’s strength, if he truly wished to crush Zhang Fang with “Dragon Seizing Skill,” it certainly wouldn’t be impossible.

But the point was, if Qiao Feng really intended to kill him, he wouldn’t be using “Dragon Seizing Skill.”

Realizing this, Zhang Fang finally let his guard down. He was about to explain himself when Qiao Feng suddenly extended his left hand and pressed several points on Zhang Fang’s body, sealing his acupoints. Not only was he rendered immobile, but even speaking became an unattainable luxury.

This is unfair!

You may misunderstand me, but not even letting me finish a single word—that’s on you.

How am I supposed to unleash my unique “Oratory Divine Skill” if I can’t speak?

Qiao Feng’s sudden action of capturing Zhang Fang so swiftly left the assembled heroes feeling increasingly humiliated.

Though most had rushed off to extinguish the fire, those who remained were the highest-ranking and most skilled among them. Yet here, Qiao Feng had openly seized someone before their eyes, and not a single expert could intervene in time.

It was as if he had slapped them all across the face!

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Among them, “Iron-faced Judge” Shan Zheng was so enraged he leapt up, shouting, “Villain! Release Young Master You at once!” Swinging his single-edged blade, he struck fiercely toward Qiao Feng’s head.

Inwardly, Zhang Fang cursed Shan Zheng fiercely:

Shan Zheng, damn you!

I have no past grievances or present conflicts with you, yet you’ve schemed relentlessly against me, trying to kill me by proxy through Qiao Feng.

Your conscience is utterly corrupt!

While Zhang Fang silently noted Shan Zheng’s name in his mental blacklist, Qiao Feng waved his hand, raising a barrier of inner energy in front of him accompanied by a dragon roar. Shan Zheng’s blade struck the barrier and was immediately repelled, sending him and his weapon flying backward under the shock of Qiao Feng’s overwhelming internal force.

“A dragon seen in the field!”

With a single gesture, Qiao Feng repelled Shan Zheng’s attack, then grabbed Zhang Fang and moved swiftly toward the town outskirts. The heroes gave chase, but none could catch up, only watching helplessly as Qiao Feng’s figure disappeared into the distance.

At this moment, Qiao Feng’s voice carried back to the crowd: “The estate is on fire. I, Qiao Feng, intend to help. I believe everyone trusts me for that.”

“Please, Doctor Xue, take care of Miss A Zhu. I will also protect Young Master You’s safety. When I return tomorrow, I will see that he is sent back together.”

Having said this, Qiao Feng and Zhang Fang vanished from sight.

…

They traveled swiftly, neither uttering a word. Zhang Fang, of course, was silenced by the sealed acupoints, while Qiao Feng simply ignored the despicable man.

Qiao Feng had always been straightforward and honorable. Since he had dared to bring A Zhu to the Gathering Virtue Estate for medical aid, he never intended to leave alive otherwise.

Now that the lines between friend and foe were clear, facing the heroes of Central Plains, he maintained a proper mindset. Whether facing open or covert attacks, he would accept them all. While he would show no mercy in combat, he bore no grudges afterward.

But when you involve an innocent girl like A Zhu, even putting her in deadly danger, that crosses the line!

For such vile scoundrels, Qiao Feng did not even spare them a second glance.

If not for A Zhu’s frail condition, unable to endure the long journey, Qiao Feng would never have brought such a despicable man along.

After nearly an hour, Qiao Feng finally arrived at an inn in a small town.

Zhang Fang thought normal communication might resume, only to find that after securing a room, Qiao Feng tossed him—still sealed and helpless—onto the bed, then sat quietly on a nearby chair, cultivating to restore the energy spent earlier saving A Zhu’s life.

Well, now that we’re here, can you please unseal my acupoints?

Obviously, Qiao Feng couldn’t hear Zhang Fang’s desperate pleas. With his eyes closed in cultivation, he didn’t bother to glance at Zhang Fang’s resentful little eyes.

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After glaring at him for a while, Zhang Fang’s eyes began to dry, and he gave up the futile effort. Instead, he summoned the system interface to check the notification he had just received when Qiao Feng dragged him out of the estate:

[You successfully delayed the Gathering Virtue Estate conflict—which was on the verge of eruption—by setting the fire, postponing the clash between Qiao Feng and the Central Plains heroes by one day. This precious buffer time helps prevent a devastating civil war that would sap the martial world’s vitality.]

[Plot impact: 10%]
[Plot impact nature: Positive]
[Reward received: 2000 points, Solo Affinity Boost Card (Beginner)]

Ding! Critical reward activated! The host’s rewards are doubled by 100%!

Reward received: 4000 points, Solo Affinity Boost Card (Intermediate)!

Solo Affinity Boost Card (Intermediate): Can be used on a specific character in the storyline. For one hour after use, all affinity gained from that character is increased by 100%!

Holy crap!

4000 points!

Adding the 3000 points he hadn’t yet used, that’s a total of 7000 points!

Seeing such a massive score balance, Zhang Fang decisively abandoned any plans to upgrade “Thirty-Six Heavenly Shield Technique” or “Regret of the Arrogant Dragon.”

With so many points on hand, why waste them on martial skills?

Better to wait until he accumulates another 3000 points and then upgrade “Sacred Vitality of Longevity”—isn’t that far more worthwhile?

Calming his excitement, Zhang Fang turned his attention back to the intermediate “Solo Affinity Boost Card.”

Upon reading its detailed attributes, his eyes sparkled with anticipation.

The next moment, he couldn’t help but fix his hopeful gaze once again on Qiao Feng.

Seeing that Qiao Feng still showed no interest in interacting, Zhang Fang gave up on communicating through looks to regain his voice and instead closed his eyes to try channeling the Sacred Vitality of Longevity in his dantian to break the sealed acupoints.

To his surprise, it actually seemed to work!

(End of chapter)
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