I Received Messages From Future Self!
Chapter 527 - 523: The Battle of Life and Death Begins

Chapter 527: Chapter 523: The Battle of Life and Death Begins

Qin Lan received the list sent by the pawnshop manager, and smiled while nodding: "The order in this list is the sequence of the life-and-death duel; if there’s no issue, the duel will officially begin in five minutes."

The store manager nodded: "Okay, no problem."

As the store manager turned to leave, Qin Lan gracefully walked up to Fang Xiaocao: "Miss Fang, the life-and-death duel will start in five minutes. Please prepare yourself; the order of names you submitted is the sequence of appearances in the duel."

After speaking, Qin Lan gave a slight smile to Fang Xiaocao: "I’ll take my leave first, you prepare at your leisure."

Watching Qin Lan’s figure fade into the distance, Fang Xiaocao blinked, internally grumbling: "Waiting until our list was submitted to tell us this, that woman is definitely doing this on purpose."

Fang Xiaocao was right; Qin Lan did it deliberately.

As for the reason, it started a few days ago,

when Fang Xiaocao and Taotie went to the Shu branch of the black market to buy weapons, Qin Lan had once gone to the fifth floor of the hotel, but her visit wasn’t to see Fang Xiaocao, it was to see Tom. To be precise, after receiving news that Fang Xiaocao left the hotel with Taotie, Qin Lan specifically went to invite Tom out for a walk.

To put it simply, Qin Lan was attracted to the handsome Tom and planned to take advantage of Fang Xiaocao’s absence to steal him away.

However, evidently, Qin Lan’s plan failed.

At that time, Tom was worried about Fang Xiaocao’s safety, having no Kung Fu to deal with Qin Lan who was throwing herself at him.

Tom immediately rejected Qin Lan.

And had Unhappy directly escort Qin Lan off the fifth floor.

Who is Unhappy?

A walking wild beast, who does not understand what cherishing fragrant jade means.

Qin Lan was directly forced into the elevator by Unhappy, embarrassing herself in front of her peers.

She was mocked by her girlfriends for several days.

This matter was naturally remembered by Qin Lan and was blamed on Fang Xiaocao.

Fang Xiaocao naturally didn’t know the reasons behind it, which is why she felt she was inexplicably plotted against.

Five minutes later!

"Time’s up, the life-and-death duel officially begins."

Qin Lan, who had been missing for five minutes, returned to the arena.

"Princess Your Highness, I’m going!"

Tom stood up and said to Fang Xiaocao.

"Alright, be very careful."

Fang Xiaocao nodded, giving a word of warning.

"Rest assured, Princess, your knight isn’t so easily sacrificed."

Tom said with a grin.

Fang Xiaocao rolled her eyes at Tom: "Scram!"

After teasing Fang Xiaocao for a while, making the Princess happy, Tom immediately walked quickly towards Qin Lan.

At the same time, a person from the pawnshop side also walked out, wearing a Zhongshan suit with black and gold patterns—the shopkeeper.

"Both sides of the life-and-death duel are in position, from the Phoenix Nest the person running is Head Steward Tom, and from the pawnshop is Shopkeeper Fish Gills."

"I announce, the no-rules life-and-death duel officially starts, both participants please feel free to perform."

Before the words even finished, Qin Lan flashed to one side.

Leaving the center of the arena to Tom and Shopkeeper Fish Gills.

Seeing the shopkeeper opposite him named Fish Gills, Tom was somewhat surprised.

This Fish Gills, although of unremarkable appearance,

from the aura alone, Tom could tell this was a master.

An authentic top-level master,

not like those at the pawnshop who were previously drug-induced.

Tom flicked his hand.

Clang clang—

The sound of weapons being drawn rang out.

Tom now held two daggers in his hands.

The daggers were pitch black throughout, even directly under the blazing sun, they did not reflect any light.

This pair of daggers was the custom weapon Fang Xiaocao purchased from the Shu black market branch.

After trying them out, Tom felt they were quite handy, and he was somewhat reluctant to part with them.

Fish Gills waved a hand, and a specially-made baton appeared in hand.

This baton was three feet long.

More like a sword without an edge.

"Fish Gills!"

The store manager coldly introduced himself.

"Tom!"

Tom politely replied.

Whoosh—

Fish Gills flashed, disappearing from the spot.

The next second!

Tom felt a gust of wind coming from his side.

Without thinking twice, Tom swiftly dodged, while thrusting his dagger toward the direction from which the baton was swinging.

Clang—

Sparks flew instantly.

Tom’s dagger had struck the baton.

Instantly, a shower of sparks was produced.

A glint of cold light flashed in Tom’s eyes.

His other hand brought the dagger up immediately,

aiming for Fish Gills’ carotid artery.

Fish Gills’ eyes darkened, glancing at the dagger.

His foot went to kick Tom in the stomach while leaning back just enough to dodge the approaching dagger.

Once the attack missed, Tom immediately withdrew,

putting distance between himself and Fish Gills.

With just one touch and retreat, Tom realized Fish Gills’ combat power was even stronger than he imagined. Head-on confrontation was definitely not an option; he could only rely on wit to win.

With that in mind, Tom maintained a distance from Fish Gills while searching for a way to defeat the enemy.

However, Fish Gills didn’t plan to give Tom many opportunities.

He kept launching aggressive attacks.

Yet Tom deftly dodged using his agile movement technique, creating sufficient distance.

Making Fish Gills’ several attacks result in nothing.

"All you know is how to dodge?"

"If you have no guts to fight me, why step onto the life-and-death duel platform?"

Fish Gills said coldly.

Tom merely smiled lightly, not losing his composure from Fish Gills’ provocations.

"Since I stepped up, it’s to kill you. If you have the skill, come and kill me."

Tom shrugs innocently.

Listening to Tom, Fish Gills’ expression grew even more sinister, his hand clenching the baton with visible veins, clearly indicating Fish Gills’ angry mood.

"Come on then!"

Seeing this scene, a thought crossed Tom’s mind, and he beckoned with his finger towards Fish Gills.

The heavens make one self-destruct by first driving them mad.

Fish Gills’ fury was exactly what Tom wanted.

Fury causes people to lose their sanity.

"Seeking death!"

Fish Gills snorted coldly.

His figure flashed, and the baton swung towards Tom.

Tom maintained his strategy of avoiding direct confrontation.

Not giving Fish Gills any chance for a head-on clash, dodging Fish Gills’ attacks while searching for an opportunity, occasionally flicking his dagger towards Fish Gills, not aiming to wound but simply to annoy Fish Gills.

Just hoping to irritate Fish Gills, speeding up his emotional outburst, getting Fish Gills angry faster.

"Bastard!"

"If you have the courage, fight me!"

Fish Gills roared in anger.

"Hehe—"

To this, Tom simply responded with a cold laugh.

Mockingly beckoning a finger towards Fish Gills.

"Come on over then!"

Tom’s tone was full of sarcasm.

"Courting death!"

Fish Gills roared, charging at Tom.

No technique, no frills.

Fish Gills charged straight at Tom.

Like a mad boar.

Tom squinted, letting loose a cold laugh.

The opportunity he wanted had arrived.

Now Fish Gills had lost his senses.

The next second!

Tom dashed towards Fish Gills.

Just as they were about to collide, Tom sidestepped and dodged Fish Gills, while extending the dagger in his hand.