Mercenary Harem in Murim Novel

Chapter 172 – Moving in Earnest

"Don't worry, I have prepared food for you. Follow me."

"Great!"

The two walked out of the arena and entered the small room nearby. A large feast was waiting on the table, composed mostly of meat, and Lee Hae-In didn't waste time and started eating. She was like a savage, stuffing her mouth and chewing loudly.

Sherly sat opposite her, drinking wine and eating slowly. Her expression was calm, and she was happy that Lee Hae-In was able to kill the beast and earn them a lot of money.

But they had to move on to their real goal now.

'It's almost time.'

Lee Hae-In was famous in the underground arena now. Every bet including her would tip in the scale. Her name was known, and every fight was a big show.

And this fame would attract the attention of the top brass of this ring.

'Let's start right away. These two who went to the Capital had also returned, and Leo would also return soon. If we make no progress before he returns, I will be embarrassed.'

In a way, this was Sherly's first mission. She was a rookie compared to the other members of the Hallowed Insect, and she didn't want to embarrass herself. Failing was normal, she knew that. However, if she could succeed, why not?

"Lee Hae-In, are you ready for the battle? Your opponent will be a dangerous guy, a 6 Stars martial artist, bordering 7 Stars, who enjoyed killing. From the rumor, he's not a person who can be reasoned with. And, his ability to control his Qi is strong. He can even make his Qi a weapon."

"It's fine. I will kill him."Nôv(el)B\\jnn

While munching on some meat, Lee Hae-In didn't seem bothered at all. In fact, she was smiling, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Maybe you think I am stupid, and maybe I really am. But don't underestimate me. I can feel that my enemy is here, near the arena. Just a bit more, and I can have him." She licked her lips and laughed, a crazy and wicked sound that made the other shiver. "If I kill this opponent, I will get closer to that guy, right?"

"Yes, that's the plan."

Sherly nodded, surprised by Lee Hae-In's intuition. The barbarian girl was a lot sharper than she thought, and she was ready to use everything to find the target.

"Good."

With a chuckle, Lee Hae-In finished her food and stood up, ready to leave.

"Let's go. There is no time to waste. And I want to see this 7 Stars guy and kick his ass." "Let's go. There is no time to waste. And I want to see this 7 Stars guy and kick his ass."

"You're a crazy bitch, Lee Hae-In. That's why I love you."

Sherly shook her head and followed the barbarian, a smirk on her face. As they walked out of the room, she didn't forget to remind Lee Hae-In.

"And your opponent is 6 Stars, not 7. You're a realm higher than him right now. But don't underestimate him and be careful. We can't afford to lose you."

"Don't worry. I will take him down."

Brown and red Qi rose from Lee Hae-In and Gwon Yong-Guk's body respectively, reflecting their element.

As someone lived in a vast plain, the barbarian girl's element naturally became Earth. A rare and powerful Qi that could control the ground and the rock, making it an advantage in a fight.

On the other hand, the man was from the north and had lived in the cold and snow for most of his life. He longed for warmth and awakened a Fire Qi, a hot and fiery element that could burn his enemy.

"Fuck, die!"

"Die, fucker! Die!"

The two were growling and roaring, and their strength was increasing.

Lee Hae-In stomped her feet, and the ground around her shook and exploded. The stone and earth were flying, and her axe was glowing with a metallic light.

Gwon was not backing down either. He swung his bastard sword, his Qi was burning hot and his body was shining with a bright red glow. The stone making contact with his sword was turned into molten liquid and exploded, spreading everywhere.

The two were at a standstill, their strength equal and their power unmatched. They were like a volcano and an earthquake, fighting for dominance and refusing to yield.

"You're not half bad." Gwon smiled, his face was sweaty and his clothes were dirty. "But it's not enough. I will still win!"

"Don't count me out yet, fucker. I will kill you."

In terms of raw strength, they were on par, and their ability was similar. And because of their power and talent, neither could push the other.

It was a stalemate, and they couldn't go further.

However, that was it.

No matter how strong Gwon Yong-Guk was, in the end he was still an underground fighter. His experience at fighting and his control over his Qi couldn't compare to Lee Hae-In, a true Martial Artist with a powerful heritage and training.

"You're not bad, fucker. But, you're too weak for me. Your opponent so far has been a joke. I will teach you what it means to fight a real warrior."

Lee Hae-In was grinning, her eyes narrowed and her aura was fierce. With a shout, her axe glowed, and her Qi was exploding, making the ground shake and the air tremble.

"You're a joke!"

With a roar, she raised her axe and brought it down, creating a massive crater and sending a shockwave that sent the audience and the people watching from afar flying. The arena was destroyed, and the audience was screaming and running away.

Even the table where the bets were counted was broken and shattered.

"Ah!"

Dust and smoke covered the scene, and the audience was excited. They wanted to know who won this fight despite the danger. And when it cleared up...

Lee Hae-In was standing there.

"Yoosshaaaaa!" The Crazy Bitch was laughing and dancing,