Chapter 115: Ultimate Skill

Zhaotong then gave a detailed introduction, just like Song Yu initially; when Chen Mu asked about the location and some specifics, the other party also acted as if they had nothing to say, only willing to tell after they joined.

Chen Mu naturally knew this would be the result, but still pretended to look regretful and said, "Sorry, our understanding of Qingbei is really shallow; why not wait until we have a chance later to talk?"

"Since that's the case, I won't push further." Zhaotong's regret was completely sincere.

"Then can we leave?" Chen Mu asked.

Zhaotong sighed, "Originally, even if you didn't join Qingbei, we wouldn't make things difficult for you two, but the situation is a bit special now."

"Hmm?"

"This place can be considered one of Qingbei's secret strongholds; if outsiders discover it, I'd have trouble explaining to the organization. Fortunately, the supplies here should be moved out in about three days. How about this: you two stay here for three days, with all food, drink, and necessities provided by us; after three days, you're free to stay or leave—what do you think?"

Chen Mu furrowed his brows.

Honestly, if that's true, Qingbei as a major power wouldn't really be bullying anyone.

But for Chen Mu, staying here for three days is clearly impractical.

At most another half hour, Wei Dalei and the others will definitely grow impatient and come to check, making things even more troublesome.

However, before he could speak.

Zhaotong continued, "I know this request is a bit unreasonable; personally, I bear you no ill will, but as a member of Qingbei I also need to consider the organization, so I'm willing to give you two a chance."

"A chance?"

"Exactly." Zhaotong pointed to Xiao Yang beside him and said, "If you can defeat Xiao Yang, you may leave freely; but if you lose, please follow my suggestion and stay here peacefully for three days—how does that sound?"

This so-called chance is actually no different from not saying anything.

But it seems Zhaotong himself doesn't intend to make a move.

It's unclear whether he's supremely confident in Yangbu'an or has another plan.

Upon hearing this, Yangbu'an straightened his waist even more.

Chen Mu hesitated a moment and asked, "Can we go up together?"

"Well..." Zhaotong didn't quite know what to say.

"Haha, just joking."

Chen Mu looked at the youth beside Zhaotong: "Yangbu'an?"

"That's me!"

"The man destined to become the strongest Special Ability user?"

"Exactly." Yangbu'an beamed with high spirits: "Has my fame really spread that far?"

"Yes, I've heard of your name for a while, but I've always had a question." Chen Mu showed doubt at the right moment.

"Please go ahead." Yangbu'an was in a great mood, finding Chen Mu increasingly pleasing to the eye.

"May I ask, who exactly is the strongest Special Ability user, and why must you become his man?"

"Huh?" Yangbu'an's face stiffened.

At that moment, Chen Mu had already rushed over in a flash.

"Wow, so dirty." Yangbu'an realized he'd been tricked and jumped up shouting.

"I'm learning from you."

Chen Mu also laughed and replied, but his speed kept increasing, closing half the distance in the blink of an eye.

Zhaotong had already stepped back to the side before Chen Mu even started moving; Chen Mu noticed the detail and kept it in mind.

"No, this isn't the same."

In this situation, Yangbu'an still couldn't bear to give up bragging, wearing a typical manga character's contemptuous expression, he boasted:

"You think my ability is long-range attack, so you plan to engage in close combat? Hmph, you'll pay for your stupidity."

To say those few lines, he'd rather waste some preparatory movement time.

However, Chen Mu dared not be careless.

Yangbu'an's ability is what he himself claims; whether it's true or not is still unknown.

Launching objects is indeed a very practical ability; given the scarcity of combat-type ability users, it's no wonder he became a main member of Qingbei—even if he's a bit chuunibyou.

But if that's all there is, Chen Mu isn't particularly afraid.

Because from that earlier strike, Yangbu'an's force seemed decent and his accuracy wasn't bad, but the problem is his ability doesn't directly control objects; once launched, they're no longer under his control.

And Chen Mu's ability can to some extent counter him.

Seeing the opponent draw nearer, Yangbu'an gave a slight smile and suddenly extended his right hand.

"Ultimate Skill: Three Stars Chasing the Moon!"

Along with these nonsensical words.

The three pebbles pinched between his fingers suddenly shot forward.

Chen Mu had been prepared.

This time he didn't dare rely solely on dodging; he decisively reached out and summoned his shield.

The three pebbles shot forward in a triangular formation, straight for Chen Mu's face.

When…

They almost simultaneously struck the shield, producing a clear crisp sound.

"Huh?"

Yangbu'an looked curiously at Chen Mu's shield: "Sure enough, you've got some skill; is your ability just to suddenly produce a shield?"

"What does that even have to do with anything?"

Chen Mu paid no attention at all and kept charging toward him.

His running speed wasn't much faster than peers his age, so he couldn't threaten the opponent all at once; moreover, his steps slowed from the earlier attack's impact.

Yangbu'an still shouted loudly there: "But if it's just like this, you still can't escape defeat today—take this!"

Ultimate Skill: Three Stars Chase Each Other!

Just like before, he fired three stones again from between his fingers.

However, this time they were shot out in succession.

The first stone was not fast, and its aim was terrible, grazing past a point one body length away from Chen Mu.

Chen Mu thought he had made a mistake, so he didn't think much of it.

However, the second stone still shot out along the same trajectory as before, although it was much faster, it still posed no threat.

After two consecutive misses, Chen Mu also sensed something was off; just as he was hesitating whether to look back, he heard a clear sound from behind.

That was the sound of the stones colliding with each other.

Chen Mu's thoughts raced, and then he suddenly lowered his head.

A stone grazed past his hair.

Moreover, the third stone from the front arrived as expected, aiming at Chen Mu's lower stance.

Although he could still clearly see the stone's trajectory, because he was bent over, both jumping up and raising his shield felt extremely awkward.

In the end, he could only roll sideways with the momentum.

Just like that, Chen Mu's forward momentum came to an abrupt halt, and he broke out in a cold sweat from fright.

He was careless.

This guy really has some skill!

And Yangbu'an's surprise was no less than Chen Mu's; he shouted, "Wow, indeed impressive, this move didn't even land—no wonder he's a man qualified to fight me; looks like I'll have to bring out some real skill."

Speaking, he slightly squatted, left hand gripping his right forearm, right hand palm extended forward, and between his fingers, unbeknownst when, several more stones had been loaded.

Ultimate Skill: Five Stars Compete in Brilliance!