As The Most Powerful Mage, I’m Back

Chapter 11: You Are Called Lin Feng Too?

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“This is our first time meeting. There’s no need to be so enthusiastic, is there?”

The young man in black stared bitterly at her.

He… He dodged the sword… Nothing happened to him?

Xiao Xiyue stared blankly at the black-robed youth. After a few seconds, she finally reacted. A rare blush appeared on her cheeks. She bowed slightly and sincerely apologized.

“I’m sorry to have offended you. I apologize for my rudeness…”

She was so close to killing this person in front of her…

It almost caused a disaster.

At that thought, her limpid eyes filled with a strong sense of guilt and self-blame.

Xiao Xiyue’s red lips parted slightly. Just as she was about to continue, her thoughts surged and her words were caught in her throat. She did not know how to express herself.

“It’s okay. This sword is too slow. I could have dodged it even if it was a little faster.”

Seemingly seeing through her difficulties, the black-robed young man spread his hands and said with a smile. He appeared to have not cared at all. Immediately, his expression became serious as he patted his chest and spoke in a deep voice.

“Don’t worry, madam. I’m an understanding person. I won’t blame you.”

Xiao Xiyue was speechless.

Was he really that considerate?

There was a huge question mark in her heart.

As if choked by his words, Xiao Xiyue’s breathing could not help but quicken. She looked deeply at the black-robed young man and seemed a little angry. Then, she turned around and ignored him. The guilt she originally felt had also weakened a lot.

If she didn’t know how to speak, she would choose not to.

Other than her idol, Lord Lin Feng, none of the men were good.

Of course, she did not say this out loud. Instead, she complained silently in her heart.

“It’s good that you’re fine. Brother, how should I address you?”

At this moment, the other members of the team also gathered around. Captain Xiao Yun sized up Lin Feng’s attire, his eyes filled with suspicion.

“Also, why are you alone? Where’s your team?”

“Me? Solo combat mission,” Lin Feng replied truthfully.

“Fighting alone? Are you courting death? This kind of suicidal battle aversion was abolished a few years ago. Now, almost all the methods of conquering are based on adventure teams. It’s safer.”

Xiao Yun could not help but exclaim in disbelief.

“You still want to fight alone? Ridiculous. Who do you think you are? Lin Feng?”

Lin Feng smiled but said nothing. He naturally knew the various drawbacks of fighting alone.

After all, he was the one who first proposed the abolition of solo combat. He was also the one who created the standardized combat mode of the adventure team, which greatly increased the survival rate of the adventurers.

Until now, Lin Feng was still the only adventurer who fought alone. As his strength was different compared to others, the ones he challenged were all Mythical-level magical beasts above Level 80. The others were completely unable to participate in battles of this level, let alone form a suitable team.

Hence, Lin Feng could only fight alone, entering and exiting the high-level dungeons of the Buried City to deal with the troublesome bosses one by one.

This combat method was tailor-made for Lin Feng. He could not be more familiar with it.

“I really am Lin Feng.”

The black-haired youth blinked and said seriously.

“You are called Lin Feng too? So you have the same name as the Archmage. He often conquers dungeons alone. Are you deliberately imitating his behavior?”

Denying him, a mocking smile appeared on Xiao Yun’s face. This black-haired young man seemed as if an imitator of Lin Feng. He was also learning from his seniors, overestimating his own abilities and challenging the dungeon alone.

“You have to be careful. While you can imitate him, you mustn’t worship him. After all, the shocking news released a few days ago said that Lin Feng was no longer a hero but a war criminal. As long as he is a normal person, we shouldn’t support him.”

He did not associate the young man in front of him with the famous Archmage. After all, from his understanding, the Archmage was already dead. It was impossible for him to come to this small dungeon.

In addition, the name Lin Feng was not rare. It was very normal for there to be people with the same name. Furthermore, the black-haired young man before him did not look one bit like the Archmage. He was even younger.

Xiao Yun stared warily at Lin Feng. The latter was unarmed and dressed in light clothing with a carefree appearance.

Coming to a Level 2 dungeon alone without any defensive equipment, could he be a high-level fighter?

That would be terrible. If he were a high-level class changer, they might have to split the rewards equally with this young man called Lin Feng. To Xiao Yun, this was not good news.

A hint of hostility appeared in his eyes as he asked hesitantly.

“Forget it. Since you dare to challenge the dungeon alone, your strength must be quite good. May I ask what your class is? What level are you…?”

At this point, Xiao Yun hesitated on whether he should continue. After all, the class level was the privacy of a class changer. If he asked rashly, he might anger the seemingly powerful “big boss”. That would be troublesome.

However, when he thought of this, Lin Feng only scratched his head and revealed a naive and amiable appearance as he happily replied.

“Me? I’m an ordinary person without a profession. I’m only a Level 3.”

“What? Level 3? Are you here seeking death?”

Xiao Yun’s eyes widened in disbelief.

“Brother, which academy are you from? Where are your family and friends?” Xiao Yun continued to ask.

“I didn’t go to school. I have no relatives or friends. I’m all alone.”

“Then how did you get in? The Adventurer’s Association won’t allow an ordinary person like you to raid a dungeon alone.”

“I don’t know. It’s their negligence, but I’m confident I can clear it.”

“Confident? Ha…” Xiao Yun shook his head. The hostility and wariness in his eyes had disappeared, leaving only a trace of pity and coldness.

“Then you’re on your own. You can choose to stay where you are, or follow our team and leave with the teleportation array.

“You may follow us, but don’t expect us to save you. I hope you won’t become a burden and drag us down.

“Let’s go. Ignore him and let him fend for himself.”

Then, Xiao Yun turned around and left. He did not even turn his head back and continued to head into the depths of the cave. The rest of the team members followed closely behind, obeying the orders of their captain to completely ignore Lin Feng and leave him far behind. The attitude of the entire team towards him was clearly very cold, with no care for his life.

After all, in an instance dungeon, danger could happen at any time. If they were to show their goodwill and bring along a complete burden, it was possible that one person would drag down the entire team and cause irreparable losses.

Hence, the reason why the team refused to bring Lin Feng along was not because they were intentionally hostile toward him but because it was human nature. No one wanted a burden they had to take care of at all times on the team.

The five-man team advanced as usual. No one wanted to pay any attention to Lin Feng.

Though… at the end of the group, Xiao Xiyue hesitated. Then, she turned and stared at Lin Feng’s thin equipment. When she thought of his pitiful background, a trace of worry appeared in her eyes, and she could not help but pity him.

After that, Xiao Xiyue pointed at her longsword and nodded at Lin Feng, indicating that she would protect him.