The butcher suddenly struck, and his huge fist struck Ivan's head with the sound of breaking wind.

Ivan also stepped forward without giving in.

"boom!"

The two fists collided, and the turbulent air flow also produced a strange sound.

After a while, the butcher remained motionless, but Ivan retreated three or four steps away.

"It's quite surprising that a magician doesn't practice magic but instead learns physical skills."

The butcher's voice was full of disdain. Just like what Wood said, people who practice swordsmanship and magic are the common perception in mainland China that they are the typical examples of those who bite off more than they can chew, and ultimately fail to achieve high or low results.

Ivan pulled out his long sword. Just the collision made him realize that he and the Butcher were not on the same level at all. The chance of defeating each other with bare hands was infinitely close to zero.

The reason why I did not choose to use magic here is because Ivan judged that he would probably not have time to chant magic in front of a warrior who had truly reached the third level.

"Oh? Swordsman?"

The butcher grinned widely. After the test just now, he already understood the level of the young man in front of him. Although he was considered to be the best among his peers, at least he was not enough to compare with him.

Ivan first took a stance, then pointed his sword straight at the butcher.

"The first secret sword, Wuying!"

The young man disappeared on the spot, leaving only countless afterimages.

"too slow."

The Butcher's seemingly tall and bloated body possesses an incredible flexibility. The "instant flash" thrust did not pose any threat to him. Instead, Ivan, who was in a straight thrust state, was exposed to the opportunity.

A whip kick came from the side, and Ivan quickly raised his sword in front of him. The surging sword energy blocked the "force" transmitted from it, and Ivan quickly distanced himself.

I have to say that this kind of opponent is the strongest Ivan has ever encountered!

"If it's only to this extent..."

The butcher stepped forward, and the ground seemed to shake slightly. He took a step forward, his body muscles bulged, his feet exerted force, and he pounced on Ivan ferociously like a tiger.

You must not resist forcefully! Ivan made a judgment instantly.

It just doesn’t seem easy to avoid the other party...

Ivan concentrated and held his breath. The moment the opponent launched his attack, his whole figure suddenly became a little blurry.

"Moonstep!"

This was already the fastest speed Ivan could achieve, but it only narrowly avoided the butcher's fist, and the wind from his palm hurt Ivan's face.

"Want to run?"

The butcher shouted loudly, his temples obviously bulged, and his aura became extremely ferocious. He seemed to be a little taller. The punch he pulled back was swift and powerful, and the wind of the punch seemed to have the power to tear everything apart!

Fortunately, Ivan was prepared!

"call."

Ivan took a deep breath, adjusted his center of gravity, and then faced the butcher's powerful and heavy blow head-on!

boom!

As soon as the punch collided, Ivan felt an unstoppable force. The hand holding the sword felt a burning pain, making him almost unable to hold the sword.

Normally, being beaten like this is basically in danger, but Ivan is different. In a sense, he can be said to have done it on purpose, so he still retains his focus.

Of course, Ivan didn't expect to be able to withstand the opponent's punch. He tightened his back and took the initiative to pull away the sword in front of him. He jumped back with both feet. His body actually relied on the majestic strength of the butcher, like

A kite with a broken string usually flies backwards.

"Oh? I didn't expect to have such ability..."

The butcher looked down at his arm where blood was slowly flowing out. Although his tone was smiling, everyone present knew it clearly.

The butcher is angry!

He stretched out his hand to catch the scimitar thrown to him.

"I hope you won't die too soon."

Ivan looked at the butcher's posture carefully, knowing that now was the most difficult moment.

After all, he hasn't been able to find a way to defeat the Butcher until now.

Charlotte nervously clenched the things hidden under the counter. As long as Ivan was in danger, no matter what the consequences would be, she could only do this.

The butcher's knife is open and closed. Although he has not systematically learned how to use the knife, decades of experience in licking blood from the knife edge and the body of a third-level professional warrior are enough to make Ivan feel better.

I have a headache.

The force of each knife was surprisingly strong. After several consecutive rounds, Ivan's arms were trembling slightly, and it was impossible to dodge every time with his flexible body. As time went by, Ivan's

There were already several more wounds on his body.

"Huh...huh..."

After distancing himself from the butcher again, Ivan gasped for air. The difference in level was still too obvious. He had only reached the peak of a low-level swordsman in swordsmanship (that is, around the third level).

All qualities are still incomparable to those of a true third-level warrior.

"Is that it? Then we can end it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ivan suddenly rushed towards the butcher on his own initiative. This was his first active attack since just now.

However, the level gap also allowed the Butcher to catch Ivan's attack quite easily.

"Use whatever means you have!"

"The fifth secret sword, Yan Hui!"

Ivan's attacks were so pale and weak that even his special skill "Yan Hui" was successfully neutralized by the opponent. Ivan, who was somewhat out of strength, half-knelt on the ground holding his sword.

"It seems that's the end of it..."

The butcher raised his knife and was about to chop off Ivan's head!

The corners of Ivan's mouth suddenly rose: "I'm indeed done here, but that doesn't mean you're fine!"

The butcher was startled and looked around privately, but in the end he was unable to avoid the dagger that suddenly rushed out of the darkness.

Seeing the girl in front of him, Ivan finally felt confident in defeating the butcher.

This girl is always so timely at critical moments and has never let herself down.

Xia Luo finally breathed a sigh of relief behind her, but she felt that there was still someone hiding around her. She had been holding back and did not choose to explode at that time. It seemed that there was nothing wrong with her judgment just now.

"well enough?"

Hill stretched out his hand and helped Ivan stand up again.

"It's okay, why are you here?"

At that time, Hill relied on the characteristics of the shadow lurker to ambush around and sent a hint to Ivan that he was here. Then Ivan immediately decided to take the initiative and let him attract attention, and then Hill came from the dark.

Attack him sneakily.

The tacit understanding between the two at the critical moment saved Ivan's life.

The butcher frowned. He didn't expect that there would be someone ambushing him. Although the short knife just didn't hit his vital part, it did injure him.

The butcher clapped his hands, and a fierce expression gradually appeared on his face: "You are all going to die!"

This time Ivan is no longer the only one to resist the Butcher. When he and Hill are together, the efficiency is far from as simple as one plus one equals two!

Amidst the flash of swords and shadows, the victorious Libra is gradually moving closer to Ivan and Ivan!

The deepening of the injury made the Butcher want to make a quick decision, but the involvement and switching between the two people were so good that he really had no chance to make a move.

Of course, it would be difficult for Ivan and the others to break through the Butcher's defense.

Therefore, after a series of strong attacks to no avail, the butcher had no choice but to retreat.

Finally, he glanced at the three people in the store with a fierce look, and then left with them.

"It's finally over..."

Ivan could finally relax his tense spirit.

He looked at Hill and found that the girl's eyes were strange at this moment.

"What's the matter?"

"Hmph! You know it yourself!"

Then, the girl ran out of "Spice and Wolf" without looking back.

Ivan touched his head inexplicably.

Charlotte stepped forward to check on Ivan's injuries. She held a light green potion in her hand for him to take.

"Thanks for your hard work."

"It's fine."

After being silent for a while, Xia Luo continued: "Actually, it's not necessary..."
To be continued...