Oops, the princess is surrounded by the male protagonists

Chapter 597 Oh no, we didn't handle this opponent well this time.

His story is exactly the same as that of the man in the smiling mask: cheap, potent, like a windfall.

Tie Feng and his disciples, who had been on high alert with their hands on their weapons, were instantly replaced by greed upon hearing "three pills for one coin" and recalling the legendary miraculous effects of the "Ascending Heaven Pill." Their eyes were fixed on the hands of the man with the crying mask.

"Three pills... really only one penny?"

Tie Feng's Adam's apple bobbed, afraid he might have misheard.

For a single coin, you can't even buy a cup of cheap wine, but you can buy a miraculous medicine to enhance your skills?

"of course."

The person wearing the crying mask let out a strange, grating laugh.

"For just one penny, I will treat everyone fairly, young and old. My 'Ascending to Heaven Pill' is only meant to build good relationships, not to make a profit."

"Then we should each take three!"

Fearing the other party might change their mind, Tie Feng immediately waved his hand, and the disciple beside him quickly took out twenty or so coins and handed them over.

The man with the crying mask took the copper coin, flicked it lightly with his fingertips, and then tossed the oil paper packet over.

Tie Feng hurriedly caught it, opened it, and saw that it contained dozens of shiny black pills.

"Great, Sect Leader! With this 'Ascension Pill,' our Iron Palm Clan can dominate the battlefield tomorrow and no longer have to put up with the wrath of other sects!"

"If the sect leader takes this medicine, his power will surely increase greatly, and the position of martial arts alliance leader will be just around the corner!"

Just as the Iron Palm Gang members were immersed in their sweet dream, the man with the crying mask silently walked out of the room and disappeared into the darkness outside.

He raised his hand, looked at the dozens of cold copper coins in his palm, and then clenched his fist.

The copper coins instantly turned into dust, scattering in the air without leaving a trace.

The following day, on the martial arts tournament stage, Hua Mu'an and Ling Xuzi, dressed in martial arts attire, attracted even more attention than the day before.

The two were radiant today, their moves even more ferocious, each strike drawing thunderous applause and cheers from the audience.

"Not bad, not bad! These two lads are in superb form today, even better than yesterday!"

Ming Jingxing stroked his beard, watching with great interest and praising it repeatedly.

"Grandpa Ming, didn't you promise me the other day that you would let me conserve my energy and stay in good condition to face the competition?"

Just then, Bai Yue rubbed her aching back and spoke with a hint of helplessness.

"And what was the result? Why did you let Ah Da and Ah Er 'discuss martial arts' in my room, wasting a whole hour?"

Upon hearing this, Ming Jingxing scratched his head awkwardly, while Luocha leaned closer to her and said something.

"Oh well, anyway, our Alliance Leader Bai is the 'One-Punch Hero.' No matter which opponent you encounter, they'll be taken down with one punch. There's no need for you to exert any effort at all!"

"That's right. Since you're so capable, you should give your disciples some pointers so they can learn from your 'style' and bring glory to our People's Protection Alliance!"

Ming Jingxing quickly nodded and echoed Luocha's words.

"Ah!"

Bai Yue gave a helpless dry laugh, and just then, the announcements from the disciples of Zixiao Temple on the high platform came again.

"Protect the People's Alliance, step forward and draw lots!"

"One-Punch Hero, it's time for you to show your skills again!"

Luosha looked at Bai Yue and teased her with a smile, while Bai Yue stretched her stiff limbs and walked towards the wooden box for drawing lots.

"Bai Dazhuang from the Protectorate of the People, Arena Number Three!"

As soon as the results were announced, Bai Yue slowly walked towards the third arena. But as soon as she stepped onto the edge of the arena, a sharp and piercing killing intent rushed towards her.

Opposite them, a burly middle-aged man dressed in a brown short-sleeved shirt was already standing there.

His temples bulged high, and his hands were thick and calloused, clearly indicating that he practiced external martial arts.

The man stared intently at Bai Yue with his sinister eyes, as if he were looking at a dead man. His voice was hoarse and low, filled with undisguised hostility.

"You're Bai Dazhuang, the one who calls himself 'One-Punch Hero'?"

He clenched his fists slightly, his knuckles cracking, and his tone became increasingly arrogant.

"I am Wu Di, the 'Invincible Iron Fist'! I've come today to learn from Master Bai's skills and see if your so-called 'one-punch victory' is really that powerful!"

"Wu Di, the Invincible Iron Fist?!"

Upon hearing this name, the crowd below the stage erupted in an uproar.

"Could it be Wu Di, the one who even the Nine Gangs offered him a high salary but turned his nose up at him and who has been traveling alone for years?"

"That's right! It's him! I've heard that his iron fist can shatter stone tablets and break rocks, and even withstand divine weapons. He has never been defeated since his debut!"

"This is going to be interesting! Bai Dazhuang's victory the day before was too suspicious. Now that he's up against a tough opponent like Wu Di, he's probably going to be exposed for what he really is!"

At this moment, everyone started criticizing Bai Yue again. It was clearly Wu Di who rekindled their hopes. They all wanted to see if the mysterious leader of the Bai Alliance, Bai Yue's title of "One-Punch Hero" would be completely torn apart today!

Just then, a figure in cyan light gracefully landed in the arena like a startled swan. Bai Yue looked closely and realized it was Yuwen Cheng!

"Isn't this the junior brother of the Flying Cloud Manor Master?"

Someone couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

"He actually came to referee this match himself. It seems that Bai Dazhuang's reputation has spread even to the Upper Three Gates?"

Just as everyone was discussing and exchanging different glances, Yuwen Cheng, with a solemn expression, raised his hand to quell the commotion below and spoke loudly.

"The purpose of the martial arts tournament is to exchange skills and make it a grand event. In order to ensure fairness and impartiality and to prevent any dishonest behavior, a routine check must be conducted on both participants before the competition to see if they are carrying any prohibited items such as poison, anesthetic, or sedatives. If any are found to be concealing such items, they will be immediately disqualified from the competition!"

"Hmph, I would never stoop to such despicable and petty behavior!"

Wu Di snorted coldly, raised his chin slightly, and looked arrogant.

"Hero Yuwen, you may search me first! If you find even the slightest contraband on me, I will cripple my martial arts on the spot!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yuwen Cheng stepped forward and carefully searched Wu Di's clothes.

Wu Di obediently opened her arms, allowing him to examine her, but a disdainful sneer played on her lips.

A moment later, Yuwen Cheng finished his inspection, shook his head at the audience, and indicated that Wu Di had no prohibited items on him.

Then, he turned to Bai Yue and, mimicking her actions, reached out his hand, seemingly to carefully examine her sleeves and waist, but in reality, he was whispering urgently in a voice only the two of them could hear.

"This is terrible! This Wu Di is a lone wolf, stubborn and ruthless. We've never even met him before, so we can't make any arrangements in advance! This time... you'll probably have to rely on your own abilities to fight him!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Yue showed no panic, but simply nodded calmly.

“Okay, no problem!”

Seeing her so calm and collected, Yuwen Cheng was taken aback at first, then suddenly burst out laughing and teased her in a low voice.

"You silly child, why aren't you scared? Don't worry, I was just kidding! Since I'm the referee, I'll definitely help you!"