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Chapter 170 A Satisfying Slap!

Lin Baxi observed the exchange with a calculating expression.

He wasn't surprised by the outcome—he had anticipated as much. Yet now, his curiosity only deepened.

"Stand down," he ordered the trio, his voice cutting through their hesitation.

Relieved to be spared further humiliation, the three men quickly retreated behind him.

Lin Baxi's sharp gaze locked onto Vincent. As far as he remembered, Vincent was only at the peak of Tier 1 not long ago.

And yet, this recently awakened Origin Warrior was already strong enough to withstand a group of Tier 2 (3?) Origin Warriors without so much as a scratch!

Even with his own B-rank talent, Lin Baxi had required considerable time to reach his current level.

Vincent, on the other hand, wasn't surprised in the slightest.

With his current Force points, the effects of his epic-grade skill, Impervious Silver Armor, and his epic-grade armament—Obsidian Aegis, it was obvious that their attacks would never break through his defense.

Impervious Silver Armor

Grade: Epic

Details: This passive skill creates an armor-like coating on the user's skin, imbuing them with the resilience and durability of sterling silver.

It increases the user's physical strength by 60%, allowing them to strike with greater force and withstand heavy damage. The silver coating also enhances speed, reflexes, and resistance to magical and elemental attacks.

Vincent still had a variety of skills in his arsenal that could further enhance his defense. If mere Tier 2 (3?) Origin Warriors and Tier 1 armaments could pierce his sky-high defenses, that would have been a real surprise.

Unfortunately, his opponents had no way of knowing this. If they did, they likely wouldn't have dared to provoke him.

At that moment, a purple-haired woman with a rough-looking appearance, Yasmine, spoke in a flirtatious tone.

"Ughhh! That was so hot! You're not just handsome—you're strong too! Ugh!"

The moment Vincent heard her voice, goosebumps ran down his entire body.

Her voice... It sounded like a big man desperately trying to sound like a woman.

"Hohoho~" Yasmine giggled, covering her mouth with a large, manly hand. "Are you feeling excited?"

She had completely misunderstood his reaction.

Turning toward Lin Baxi, she fluttered her lashes dramatically.

"Boss, I like him! I want him! Can you let me have him? He's exactly my type."

Lin Baxi considered it for a moment before making his decision. This was perfect timing—he had already planned to send Yasmine to test Vincent further.

With a casual nod, he responded, "Alright. Do what you want."

Yasmine's grin widened in excitement.

"Thank you, boss~! Love ya!"

She blew him a flying kiss, which Lin Baxi completely ignored.

The trio standing nearby shivered in disgust. No matter how many times they had witnessed this, they still couldn't get used to it.

Yasmine slowly stepped forward, swaying her bulky hips dramatically.

"Are you ready to have some fun, handsome?"

Vincent said nothing. He couldn't even look straight at her.

Naturally, Yasmine misunderstood this as well.

"Awww, are you shy?" she teased, waving her hand.

In an instant, a purple fan materialized in her right hand. She flicked it open, revealing an exquisite floral design.

Then, with a swift motion, she sent a purple wave of energy outward.

As it surged forward, the energy morphed into a glowing purple butterfly.

With another flick of her fan, a second purple butterfly formed.

She continued waving her fan, releasing dozens of purple energy butterflies that fluttered around her.

She smiled at Vincent and spoke in her forced girly voice, "Take this gift from me, handsome."

With a final wave, the purple butterflies shot toward Vincent.

Swoosh!

Swoosh!

Vincent remained motionless as the butterflies approached.

At that exact moment, Yasmine snapped her fan shut and shouted,

"This is my art—Explode!"

Boom!

Boom!

Multiple explosions erupted simultaneously, sending thick purple smoke billowing into the air, completely shrouding Vincent's figure.

"Shroud!"

Clauny exclaimed, shielding her eyes from the fierce winds caused by the explosion. A transparent energy barrier shimmered around her and Mochi.

"Haha! Nice shot, Yasmine!"

"Well done, Yasmine!"

"Haha! Serves him right!"

The trio, who had been humiliated earlier, cheered excitedly.

But Lin Baxi remained serious.

He refused to celebrate until he saw Vincent's corpse.

Meanwhile, Yasmine was already feeling proud of her actions. She was confident that Vincent had been critically injured—if not outright killed.

Of course, she held back at the last second.

"Forgive me, handsome~," Yasmine cooed, her voice dropping slightly.

"Don't worry, it'll only hurt for a moment. After that, you might even enjoy it. Hohoho~"

Just as she finished speaking, a voice rang through the smoke.

"Painful? Did you do something?"

The purple haze dissipated, revealing Vincent's completely unscathed figure.

"Shroud!" Clauny sighed in relief.

Yasmine's confident expression stiffened.

"Hoh... You're quite tenacious, handsome."

Deep inside, however, she was shocked.

Frustrated, she snapped open her fan once again, sending another volley of purple energy butterflies.

But before they could even get close, a wave of mental energy surged outward.

Boom!

The butterflies exploded mid-air before they even reached him.

Yasmine's expression froze.

"You're quite the naughty one, handsome~" she cooed, retreating cautiously.

"Hoho… But I love you even more for that~. I'll make sure to teach you a proper lesson, hohoho~"

She closed her fan and took a stance.

In the next instant, a purple aura surged from her fan, enveloping her entire body.

Her eyes gleamed with a bright violet light as a pair of purple wings sprouted behind her. A set of butterfly-like antennae emerged on her forehead.

"Behold my true beauty~! This is my second gift to you! I'm coming, handsome~!"

With a sudden burst of power, Yasmine launched herself toward Vincent.

"Take my love punch, handsome~!"

Her arms doubled in size as she hurled a powerful punch forward.

"Haaa!"

A fierce wind followed the strike.

Vincent's expression darkened.

This was the most annoyed he had ever felt in a fight.

Not even when he fought Clark Boltor had he been this irritated.

His patience snapped.

With cold indifference, he slowly raised his hand—intending to block her attack barehanded.

Seeing this, Yasmine felt insulted.

"Arrogant, handsome!" she huffed, pouring even more strength into her punch.

Boom!

A powerful shockwave erupted upon impact.

"H-How can you block my atta--"

Before she could finish her sentence—

Pang!

A crisp slap struck her left cheek.

"Aghhh!"

Yasmine yelped, clutching her face.

"You dare to slap--"

Pang!

A loud, crisp slap echoed again.

Pang!

"Aghhh! W-Wait! Let me—"

Pang!

"L-Listen—"

Pang!

Yasmine's protests were cut off by another brutal slap.

Each time she opened her mouth, Vincent's hand flashed faster than her words, smacking her across the face.

Her purple aura flickered, her stance faltering with every strike.

The once flirtatious and confident Yasmine now looked utterly stunned, bewildered, and in pain.

The surrounding onlookers stood frozen, their expressions twisted in disbelief.

Even the trio, who had been celebrating earlier, now gawked in stunned silence.

Only Lin Baxi remained composed, but his eyes darkened with each passing second.

At that moment, the sharp hum of a sword rang through the air.

A surging wave of sword energy suddenly shot toward Vincent with deadly precision.

Vincent's gaze flickered. He sensed it instantly.

Without hesitation, he grabbed Yasmine and tossed her aside like a rag doll before vanishing from his spot.

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In the next instant, he reappeared beside Clauny, then vanished again, taking her with him.

The incoming sword energy missed its target entirely.

It shot forward, slicing through the air for several meters before slamming into a distant tree.

BOOOOM!

The force of the attack shattered the tree, leaving behind a deep fissure in the ground.

The earth trembled beneath their feet.

A suffocating silence followed.

Then, Lin Baxi's cold, furious voice broke through the tension.

"Hmph! Get back here, Yasmine. Stop humiliating me."

Yasmine, who had been lying on the ground, staggered to her feet, still dazed from Vincent's relentless slaps.

"B-But, boss—"

"Get. Back. Here."

Lin Baxi's tone was sharp and final.

Hearing the clear displeasure in his voice, Yasmine had no choice but to obey.

With one last venomous glare at Vincent, she reluctantly retreated to Lin Baxi's side, her face still red and swollen.

Lin Baxi stared at Vincent, his expression growing darker.

He had already assumed Vincent had grown stronger, but...

He had still underestimated him.

Yasmine wasn't just some lackey—she was a Peak Tier 2 Origin Warrior with a C-rank talent.

Yet despite that, she couldn't even leave a scratch on him.

Even more shocking—

Vincent had dodged Lin Baxi's surprise attack as if it were nothing.

In that short, ridiculous exchange, Lin Baxi had already gauged Vincent's strength.

And the conclusion?

Vincent was far beyond a Peak Tier 2 Origin Warrior.

It was almost unbelievable.

Vincent had only been Tier 1 a little over a week ago.

And yet, now, he had the strength to dominate a Peak Tier 2 B-rank talent holder without breaking a sweat.

Impossible.

There was only one explanation.

Vincent had a secret.

A massive, world-shaking secret that allowed him to grow at an unnatural speed.

Lin Baxi's lips curled into a smirk as his killing intent sharpened.

He spoke, his voice carrying a dangerous edge.

"I don't know what secret you're hiding, but I will uncover it… and make it mine."