[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-love-life-begins-in-new-eliad":3,"chapter-love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-chapter-261":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Love Life Begins in New Eliad",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2330348,4557,"Chapter 261: Sparring","love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-chapter-261",261,"\u003Cp>“Actually, I don’t know how to fight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng shrugged, then smiled expectantly and beckoned with his finger toward Leikain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wanna try?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this gentleman wants to spar?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Delighted!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leikain bowed gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found no reason to refuse: emotionally, he couldn’t watch Ye Qingfeng walk to his death; rationally, he’d been seeking just such an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone who can catch Ai Lian’s blade bare-handed must be at least Level Four?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If true—this is monumental!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level Four and Level Three are the difference between elite and boss, the dividing line among elites—in short, ordinary people reach Level Three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s already a rare existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng gripped his neck, tilted his head, and heard a series of cracks as he silently activated bullet time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t rush to attack; instead, he began to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength earns respect, but not too much—Ether manipulation clearly couldn’t be used.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How frustrating—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling restrained is awful; this is the one time I really need a weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under bullet time, Ye Qingfeng struck with lethal precision, yet still gave face—he couldn’t let too many people see him humiliate Leikain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So first, exchange a few blows, then seize the opening for a decisive strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Show enough strength without making Leikain lose face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm. That’s how it’ll be done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You strike first,” said Leikain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng responded, lunging forward with a swift, straight punch aimed at Leikain’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So fast! Almost as fast as a physical augmentation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leikain barely tilted his head to dodge, a bead of sweat forming on his forehead; he immediately launched a powerful spinning kick, his foot device activating instantly, tracing a graceful arc in the air as the surrounding temperature dropped several degrees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His near-maximum kick, fast enough to tear the air, was effortlessly sidestepped by Ye Qingfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Leikain’s foot device with faint excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So cool~! I want one!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Ye Qingfeng’s brightening eyes, Leikain’s gaze held a flicker of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leikain’s Ether device granted him powerful propulsion and could convert Ether into ice elements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with the Luanxi’s innate advantages, he could even escape from a Void Hunter-level opponent—if he didn’t escape, he’d likely be Yidaomiaole ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d guessed he might dodge—but seeing it happen still shocked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leikain stopped thinking and launched a relentless barrage of attacks, yet Ye Qingfeng slipped left and right like an eel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath and silently accelerated his pace; each strike was swift and powerful—a Level Two Yihai hit by one would barely draw breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng dodged with calm ease, even feeling a hint of boredom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since gaining bullet time and Ether manipulation, all his opponents were low-level Yihai—he never needed to fight himself, just pull out his gun and fire a peanut bullet, ending battles effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt zero combat pleasure—this wasn’t even combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like when he sparred with Anbi in the park back then—he was barely Level Two, and she, relying on brute strength and a touch of technique, made him struggle (and get beaten) for one or two minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s what happens when combat power skips a level—the fight is like an adult beating a child, the outcome never in doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Ye Qingfeng truly felt how strong he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Round it off—he could take on a thousand Nicos without trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clash of blows continued, quickly drawing attention; Lina, Ai Lian, and Kelin all gathered nearby, confused, staring blankly at the central figure—Ling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“S-s-s-s—Master Jiang, why are Mr. Leikain and Lord Ye Qingfeng fighting?! Do you need my help? Kelin will do her best!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelin looked anxious, asking first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling blinked slightly—normally timid Kelin had spoken up first? Clearly, she cared deeply about Ye Qingfeng and Leikain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right, Master Jiang, what’s going on?” Lina followed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ai Lian had none of their patience; she lifted her shears—taller than herself—and charged forward aggressively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling saw the danger and quickly blocked her path, explaining the whole situation in rapid fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three listened while keeping their eyes locked on Ye Qingfeng and Leikain; Ai Lian gripped her weapon tightly, ready to intervene at the first sign of trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng noticed the spectators near Leikain and thought: constantly dodging won’t do—others might misunderstand him, think he’s just playing with a dog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he really had no choice!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which man doesn’t love the sound of clashing blades? The problem is Leikain uses his legs, and he has no weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who spars by pulling out a gun?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it… end this quickly. This spot isn’t far from the Hollow—he should be able to manipulate some Ether energy, just enough to wrap his limbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides… there’s no need to hide his strength anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had no intention of revenge or other ulterior motives, and simply wanted a better life, joining the openly righteous side was the wisest choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t believe all the high-ups were monsters—even if they were, with his power, he could at least protect himself without issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could choose, he’d prefer to become Zhu Yuan and Qingyi’s direct superior—or at least a nominal one—ideally one where he could just lie back and collect pay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Assuming Leikain recognized it, Ether manipulation was still too conspicuous; drawing in Ether energy for personal use might be a better way to end this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng exhaled, and a faint purple glow appeared around his limbs; he shifted from defense to offense, prioritizing evasion but still forcing Leikain into retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leikain gasped, his rhythm shattered by Ye Qingfeng’s sudden assault; he barely raised his arms to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew full well the true purpose of this sparring: winning or losing was least important—he wanted to observe Ye Qingfeng’s real strength and that same purple energy from before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At such close range, Leikain couldn’t miss it—even if the concentration was low, it was undeniably real Ether energy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How is this possible? Unbelievable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leikain’s inner astonishment was immense, but his expression remained unchanged—on the surface, nothing seemed amiss. Too bad Ye Qingfeng had a cheat: he simply opened Leikain’s panel to check.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the emotion section, several new words appeared, all variants of “astonished.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng knew his plan had succeeded—among Victoria’s household, everyone except Leikain now had a close bond with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, Leikain had to either pretend ignorance or join his ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he went ten thousand steps back, after this period of observation, Leikain clearly belonged to the righteous or neutral side—if his brain wasn’t broken, he’d never pass up a powerful ally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, so far, the system’s identified targets had never included any villains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plan was complete. Ye Qingfeng no longer needed to prolong the fight—he swung a powerful punch, knocking Leikain back and withdrawing his assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: Tap to request updates. If you’re not commenting, leave a good review? (??????????????)?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hungry~~ Food~~ (｀Δ′)!\u003C\u002Fp>",1136,"2026-06-20T20:13:18.411Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","1c7fbaf3e32a2c3893dc2e7646d0c77b45e4a5982201001b536cfbf91dffe44c","love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-chapter-262","love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-chapter-260",280,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flove-life-begins-in-new-eliad-cover.jpg"]