If Xiao San hadn't been utterly crushed by the opponent, would he have willingly allowed himself to be pinned down twice, given his temperament?
If the first time was an accident, then the second time was definitely not. However, at this moment, besides the two who were relatively clear-headed, everyone in the Dark Department, including Yi Long, was still operating under a preconceived notion.
It was impossible for them not to be disappointed about this.
Seeing their expressions, Yi Long finally reacted.
"Damn it, you mean this guy was playing dumb to catch a tiger?"
"Boss, it seems like he hasn't really done anything, has he?" Xiao Jin couldn't help but retort, but was immediately glared at by Yi Long.
"You brat, don't think I don't know what you two are thinking. If you're not convinced, I'll set up a match when we get back! Damn it, I was just too hot-headed, you really think I'm just a paper tiger!"
Hearing Yi Long's undisguised provocation and curses, the two were not angered but rejoiced. This was more like it, this was their awesome captain.
The two immediately grinned, and the rift in their hearts vanished. Men, it was precisely through such rough methods that misunderstandings were resolved.
At this moment, Li Chonglou also walked to the middle of the two teams with the effeminate man.
The effeminate man looked at the person who had once ignored him, his face filled with a mocking smile.
"I truly didn't expect heaven to favor me so much. You should still remember what I told you, it's best not to encounter me here."
Li Chonglou quietly looked at him, not saying a word. Anyway, what was needed now was to stall for time. Fighting was stalling, and bragging was also stalling, so let him brag.
The effeminate man, still in the dark, thought Li Chonglou was afraid, and the mockery on his face turned into pride.
"I originally planned to play around a bit, but unfortunately, I've promised someone now to take your dog's head within one move."
As the effeminate man spoke, he raised his right hand and extended a finger. His demeanor was as if he had Li Chonglou completely figured out. The people from the Dark Department watching this were extremely displeased.
"Damn it, this newbie doesn't even respond when he's provoked!"
"If he doesn't have the strength, how can he respond? A newbie is just a newbie. When we get back, I'll definitely teach him a good lesson."
"What's the point of teaching such trash? If it weren't for the sake of the Sacred Beast, I would have dealt with him long ago!"
The last person to speak was Xiao San, and his words drew several eye-rolls from those around him. A person who had been pinned to the ground twice by someone else had no right to say such a thing.
Xiao San's cheeks immediately flushed, and he stretched his neck to explain, "I was just caught off guard by his trick. If the captain hadn't stopped me last time, could this guy still walk now?"
The people next to him immediately moved their gazes away with disgust, but they didn't refute his words, seeming to think he had a point.
Seeing this scene, Xiao Jin and Winnie both shook their heads repeatedly. Indeed, once a person cannot step back from pride, they will eventually become arrogant.
Pride could still be considered a good quality, but arrogance was completely corrupted. This thing could easily kill people if one was not careful.
However, they themselves were not qualified to say such things, and the only one qualified was likely thinking of something else, remaining silent for now, only staring at Li Chonglou's figure.
What Xiao Jin and Winnie didn't know was that although Yi Long had now somewhat come to his senses, he still had some doubts about Li Chonglou's strength.
In his understanding, a true powerhouse would first definitely have a temper; it was unlikely he would remain unaffected when being called a newbie, openly or covertly. Secondly, Li Chonglou's behavior of trailing behind everyone earlier was also completely inconsistent with the demeanor of a master.
From beginning to end, Li Chonglou had been dodging, as if afraid to approach them. And every time he encountered danger, he was the first to retreat to the farthest distance, showing no sign of any desire to fight.
Hermits who sought no conflict were not unheard of in this world, but if they existed, they wouldn't be participating in the Iron Forest competition. Those who gambled their lives to participate in the Iron Forest competition, weren't they all after fame, after proving themselves?
Therefore, the people who would participate in the competition, by the moment they entered, it was already represented that this could not be that kind of hermit who sought no conflict.
It was precisely because of this that Yi Long still could not fully accept what Xiao Jin and Winnie had said until now, unless he saw it with his own eyes.
Therefore, at this moment, he ignored everything else. Whether the people behind him mocked or were angry, he paid no attention to it all. He just stared intently at Li Chonglou.
He wanted to see the clues, he wanted to reveal the truth of Li Chonglou!
Inside the arena, the effeminate man's face showed even more pride upon hearing the complaints from the Dark Department and others.
"But don't worry, I'll deal with it cleanly and quickly, but it might hurt a little. You'll have to bear with it, and it will be over soon."
The effeminate man stared at Li Chonglou's face and spoke word by word. Unfortunately, he was disappointed. He did not see the slightest hint of panic or fear on Li Chonglou's face.
"Newbie, what are you doing? Still not making a move?" The leader of the Light Department, Jin Long, couldn't hold back anymore and directly urged him.
The effeminate man's expression immediately darkened. He withdrew all his previous emotions and finally threw out a cold statement.
"Remember, my name is Fang Zhang, and you are the last person you will ever meet in this world."
As soon as he finished speaking, the effeminate man, Fang Zhang, suddenly charged towards Li Chonglou.
The specially made soil beneath his feet exploded the moment he moved forward, leaving a shallow pit in its place. His figure, like a hunting eagle, rapidly swooped towards Li Chonglou.
However, the moment he started, his expression slightly changed, because the powerful pulling sensation instantly slowed his speed. His imposing aura, like a hunting eagle, now resembled a sprinting little rabbit.
This huge contrast made Fang Zhang's face flash with shame and anger. But thinking that if even he was like this, the opponent would certainly be even more unbearable, Fang Zhang did not stop. He quickly rushed in front of Li Chonglou, forming his fists into claws, extending one towards Li Chonglou's neck and the other to grab Li Chonglou's chest.
Li Chonglou watched his movements, and only when he was about to touch him did he suddenly step back. His entire body dodged Fang Zhang's attack. It was a miss by a hair's breadth.
Because the reaction was so timely, to everyone present, Li Chonglou seemed to have been repelled. Only Fang Zhang knew that he hadn't touched the opponent at all!
However, such a clever dodge also stunned him, giving him a momentary illusion, making him doubt whether he had attacked at all.
Looking at his performance, Li Chonglou's eyes flashed with disappointment. If he were to make a move, in just this short amount of time, Fang Zhang would have died several times over.
At this moment, he could only retreat and create distance.