Chapter Fifty-Two: Life And Death Arena Part 2

"Mmm."

Qingxue nodded slightly.

"Although I don't know why he got the Vision, there's no other explanation besides that."

"But, even though Li Wen probably has the Vision too, his chances against a seasoned holder like Shui Qiancheng aren't great. So, why did he agree to come here?"

"Can't stand insults? Or seeking revenge?"

Qingxue doesn't know the reason, and she doesn't have the Vision herself. She's clueless about their powers, thinking that Xianyu can only match but unlikely to win.

As for outsiders' thoughts and words, Xianyu would probably just smile them off.

The Vision indeed gets stronger the longer you have it, but that's if you use it consistently and have innate talent. According to Xianyu, Shui Qiancheng doesn't fit into either category.

If he doesn't use elemental power, some regular martial artists could probably defeat him. His strength is mainly reliant on his special elemental power, without which he'd be just trash.

Outsiders respect him for having the Vision, but in the eyes of other strong individuals, he's not even worth considering.

A gentle breeze brushes by.

In the eyes of the onlookers, Shui Qiancheng makes a move.

No chit-chat, no unnecessary moves, just straight-up elemental power attached to his fist, coming straight at them.

"Alright! Beat him up!"

This comes from a servant of the Shui family, but another middle-aged man gives him a look, and he falls silent.

Shui Qiankong glances at the man with his eyes and then turns to another person nearby, saying, "Lord Wu, what do you think the outcome of this fight will be?"

The person referred to as Lord Wu is Wu Dan, also known as the "Black Hand" according to Xianyu.

"The result? Shui Qiancheng is probably in for some bad luck. Your Shui family might be in trouble."

Upon hearing this, Shui Qiankong seems stunned, as if finding it hard to believe.

"Lord! This can't be possible. My younger brother has the Vision. How could he lose to an ordinary person?"

"Impossible, absolutely impossible..."

Wu Dan is indifferent to Shui Qiankong's disbelief, calmly responding, "Haven't you figured it out yet, or do you not even believe the other guy has the 'Vision'?"

"As the head of a family, you didn't even think of this possibility. It seems decline is inevitable."

While Shui Qiankong is still skeptical, the events unfolding on the battlefield force him to accept the harsh reality.

...

Let's rewind to the moment when Shui Qiancheng launched his attack.

Against Shui Qiancheng's assault, Xianyu didn't even need to dodge. Whether in body strength or elemental power, he surpassed his opponent. No need to evade at all.

The audacity of the attack was remarkable. Such a straightforward approach works if you've got the strength, but attacking without even assessing the enemy's power is just plain foolish.

Xianyu casually extends his hand, catching the fist effortlessly, giving it a firm squeeze.

*Snap!* The thin layer of ice on the opponent's hand shatters.

Looking at his now-held fist, Shui Qiancheng's eyes shift from shock to fear in an instant.

Unfortunately, before he can utter a word, he finds himself encased in ice.

Then, Xianyu exerts force with his right hand, delivering a solid smack to the chest. The ice starts to crack, accompanied by the breaking of Shui Qiancheng's flesh and blood.

Luckily, he's frozen, so the blood turns into ice particles. Otherwise, Xianyu wouldn't have been so considerate.

Glancing at the ice on the ground, Xianyu remains unfazed. If you're weak and foolish, especially in the wild, you might end up dead in some corner.

Taking a look around, he walks away.

As Xianyu leaves, the scene first falls silent, then erupts into chaos.

Watching Xianyu depart, Tartaglia sighs.

"Really dumb! Thought that guy could at least put up a fight, turns out he just charges in. Does he think Xianyu is still the old Li Wen?"

"You know, Xianyu is that guy who..."

Dadelia, about to say something, glances at Nonguang beside her and decides to keep quiet.

"Never mind, let's just enjoy the show after dinner. Not the most exciting, but better than nothing."

With that, she leaves the scene.

Ningguang, on the other hand, appears thoughtful.

Originally indifferent to such conflicts, she happened to have some free time today and joined the crowd out of curiosity. Encountering the Fatui's executive was an unexpected surprise, prompting her to stay.

A fight interesting enough for Tartaglia to watch must be noteworthy. The outcome didn't disappoint, and she knows about the two fighters given the reputations of the Shui family and the previous Li family. She had heard about the Li family's affairs but hadn't paid much attention.

Unexpectedly, the young master from the Li family now possesses the "Vision." Quite a twist.

Considering Tartaglia's actions and her previous words, there seems to be more to this than meets the eye.

"Fascinating. Looks like I need to keep an eye on this Li Wen. Getting so close to the Fatui's executive must mean something special."

For Ningguang, Xianyu has just become a tad bit more interesting.

Compared to her "Mora," Xianyu is utterly unworthy of attention. In the end, Mora is the most important thing in her heart. This bit of attention is only because of the Fool's Society.

From start to finish, Xianyu is just an ordinary person who gained some power.

Xianyu's performance indeed got quite a reaction from many, except for Ningguang and the young master. The most concerned party, however, is the Shui family. Although losing a significant figure won't immediately bring them down, it will impact their future business.

It's manageable within the harbor, but if they travel in the future, the risks increase. Pirate groups, Mutual Aid organizations, or other bandits – once they hear about this incident, it's like offering them a juicy piece of meat.

"Damn it! Should have been more cautious from the beginning, insisting on seeing the body if someone dies!"

"And that old fox, Wu Dan, thinks being a high-ranking member of the Liumoon means he can be carefree. My Shui family is in trouble now, and you just stand by. Do you think you can stay out of it?"

Shui Qiankong is quite disgusted with Wu Dan's indifferent attitude, but there's not much he can do except complain.

As for Wu Dan?

Does he care? Of course, he does. If Li Wen is dead, even better.

However much Wu Dan cares, it's not entirely clear. Apart from his own strength, being within Liumoon Harbor restricts him from acting recklessly.

Not to mention, from what he knows, Li Wen has quite a few connections with the Fatui's Society.

Considering all these factors, he's not eager to engage in a fight with the other party.

In short, Xianyu is like a hedgehog – not easy to mess with!

For Xianyu himself, all these troublesome matters are genuinely annoying. If no one comes looking for trouble, he wouldn't bother seeking revenge on anyone.

In the end, in the midst of worldly affairs, who can avoid getting entangled in some "fireworks"?