Tianyun Lao Mao
Chapter 595 Terrifying Fine Wine
Shi Feng glanced at the Baiguo Jia Niang (Hundred Fruit Fine Brew) on the table, quite certain it was the same kind he had drunk before.
However, in his previous life, he didn't feel anything after drinking it, only that it tasted very good and was irresistible. But now, seeing Yi Jian Zhui Feng's (One Sword Chasing the Wind) sudden transformation, he refused to believe it had nothing to do with the Baiguo Jia Niang.
"Could it be that this Baiguo Jia Niang has an effect I don't know about?" The more Shi Feng thought about it, the more likely it seemed.
In God's Domain, in addition to satisfying appetite, some foods and drinks could temporarily boost a player's stats and other things, like Black Iron Beer. Drinking it could reduce the level of the monsters in front of you, a kind of item that could ignore a certain level difference.
Although the more Black Iron Beer you drank, the higher the level ignored, there were also side effects.
That was the drunken effect. Vision became blurred, the five senses became numb, reducing combat power. Drinking a little was fine, but drinking too much could leave you without any ability to fight.
Right now, Baiguo Jia Niang clearly had a similar effect.
"In my previous life, I only drank one cup of Baiguo Jia Niang each time, while Yi Jian Zhui Feng drank a whole bottle at once. The change must be from drinking an entire bottle." Shi Feng became more and more interested in Baiguo Jia Niang, then jumped onto the arena and looked at the already drunk Yi Jian Zhui Feng, saying, "Let's begin!"
Shi Feng intended to test Yi Jian Zhui Feng thoroughly.
To change a person's aura so dramatically couldn't just be a simple stat boost.
The Lionheart Bar's arena matches were a bit different from ordinary PKs.
Past arenas wouldn't limit a player's own stats, but the arena PK within the Lionheart Bar would restrict both sides' basic stats to the same level, so items that increased stats were meaningless; it only compared the difference in skills between the two.
As the countdown on the arena began ticking down, Qing Shuang and the others in the audience also smiled, each with different thoughts.
"Brother Qing Shuang, who do you think will win?" The third team's captain, Divine Oracle Qian Yue, smiled. "In this match, both sides have the same stats. Brother Ye Feng is a Swordsman, while Yi Jian Zhui Feng is a Berserker. Professionally, Berserkers have an advantage. Plus, Yi Jian Zhui Feng drank a bottle of Baiguo Jia Niang, greatly increasing his combat power. Even Brother Qing Niu wouldn't be able to handle it."
"Although I think Brother Ye Feng is very strong, with the same stats, Zhui Feng has a higher chance of winning, especially after drinking Baiguo Jia Niang," another Guardian Knight said.
The others nodded in agreement.
They knew Yi Jian Zhui Feng's skills inside and out. Among the first team's melee professions, only Qing Niu could overwhelm him. Defeating Grand Lords relied more on stats. Even if Shi Feng was as amazing as Qing Shuang said, they still thought he was only slightly better than Qing Niu.
However, Yi Jian Zhui Feng had drunk a bottle of Baiguo Jia Niang. Even Qing Niu would have to admit defeat, and Shi Feng was naturally about the same.
"Since you all don't think highly of Brother Ye Feng, why don't we make a bet?" Qing Shuang suggested.
"I love betting the most, but how should we bet?" The second team's captain, Bai Shi Lun Hui, suddenly became interested.
"It's simple. We'll bet on who wins. As for the stakes, let's use Soul Crystals. I'll be the banker. If Brother Ye Feng wins, the payout is 1:2. Yi Jian Zhui Feng is 1:1. You can only bet on one side." Qing Shuang could see that everyone doubted Shi Feng's strength. After all, they hadn't seen it with their own eyes. Even he would have doubts. He could take this opportunity to make a little profit and make up for the cost of treating everyone this time.
"Okay, I'll bet two Soul Crystals on Yi Jian Zhui Feng. That kid has improved a lot recently. Brother Qing Shuang, don't regret it."
"I'll also bet one Soul Crystal on Yi Jian Zhui Feng."
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In a short while, the captains and vice-captains present had all bet on Yi Jian Zhui Feng to win, showing that everyone didn't believe in Shi Feng's strength. Only the priest Xi Lian, who was on Qing Shuang's side, bet on Shi Feng to win.
"Captain Qing Shuang, can I get credit first? I only have two Soul Crystals, but I want to bet ten on Brother Ye Feng winning." Xi Lian blinked her big eyes and asked pitifully.
Qing Shuang rolled his eyes and said firmly, "No way."
If he really let Xi Lian get credit, he wouldn't make any profit.
As the battle on the arena began, everyone's eyes focused on Shi Feng and Yi Jian Zhui Feng.
Yi Jian Zhui Feng immediately used Charge, turning into an agile cheetah and arriving in front of Shi Feng in an instant. Shi Feng didn't dodge or evade, allowing Yi Jian Zhui Feng's Charge skill to collide with him.
"Hmm, not parrying?"
Yi Jian Zhui Feng saw that he was less than 5 yards away from Shi Feng, but Shi Feng still didn't move, showing no intention of resisting.
Immediately, the greatsword in Yi Jian Zhui Feng's hand swung down violently.
Almost at the same time as he collided with Shi Feng, the silver greatsword fell towards the top of Shi Feng's head, the movement simple and swift.
*Whoosh*
The silver greatsword struck Shi Feng, landing directly on the ground and creating a deep sword mark.
"Afterimage?"
Yi Jian Zhui Feng immediately realized something was wrong and used Whirlwind Slash, which could deal heavy damage to enemies within 6 yards.
In Yi Jian Zhui Feng's hands, the silver greatsword was like a wooden stick, easily turning into a silver whirlwind, sweeping away everything around it.
*Boom!*
As the silver whirlwind rotated, it let out a loud bang, and a figure was blown away.
"That was close!" Yi Jian Zhui Feng was relieved to see that the figure flying out was Shi Feng.
If he hadn't reacted immediately and used Whirlwind Slash, the sharp sword in Shi Feng's hand would have already struck him.
"Such a fast evasion speed. I didn't even see it clearly. I thought Brother Ye Feng had been hit," the level 29 Shield Warrior Bai Shi Lun Hui said in astonishment.
"Such amazing evasion speed. No wonder Captain Qing Shuang praises him so highly. Just with this alone, it's difficult to hit Ye Feng. Only an Assassin would have a chance of touching him, right?" Others were also shocked by the skill Shi Feng displayed.
Although some of them could create afterimages like Shi Feng, they definitely weren't as silent. It was only after the strike that people were startled. The control and timing involved were simply perfect.
"Hehe, this is nothing. Brother Ye Feng hasn't even warmed up yet," Xi Lian covered her mouth and giggled.
On the way back, Shi Feng had used Void Steps multiple times to kill Elite monsters. That ghostly footwork was impossible to defend against. The skill of using afterimages to dodge was nothing in comparison.
The others laughed it off, not believing it at all.
In the arena, Yi Jian Zhui Feng was also completely serious. Every move and stance targeted Shi Feng's vitals and blind spots. The power of his skills was extremely high, especially when skill attacks were added to ordinary attacks. The execution was very smooth, as if all the Berserker's skills were custom-made for Yi Jian Zhui Feng.
"So that's how it is. I didn't expect Baiguo Jia Niang to have such wonderful properties. No wonder it's so rare," Shi Feng said, observing Yi Jian Zhui Feng's movements carefully as he dodged.
Although Yi Jian Zhui Feng had good basic control, he was far from being able to use his skills so fluently. In Zero Wing, only Huo Wu and Ziyan Liuyun could reach this level, but those two were only a step away from stepping into the Refinement Realm. In contrast, Yi Jian Zhui Feng was still far behind.
The only explanation was that Baiguo Jia Niang could greatly increase a player's affinity.
Thinking of this, Shi Feng couldn't help but tremble.
Increasing affinity was something countless experts dreamed of. Otherwise, they wouldn't go to great lengths to create weapons and equipment that suited them.