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Date: October 7
Upon hearing John's words, Fia and her subordinates displayed extreme surprise on their faces, while Weimar even forgot to chew the piece of cake in his mouth.
John was a seasoned veteran who had participated in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and he was quite renowned in the Mercenary World. Many newcomers specializing in Sniping viewed John as an idol and a goal to strive for.
Everyone present had absolute confidence in their respective fields, whether it was close combat or demolition; each person was proud to the core, and only peers of equal caliber could pique their interest and respect.
Without a doubt, John had already earned the recognition of everyone in his area of expertise.
However, it was shocking that someone whose abilities were not inferior to theirs, and whose reputation even surpassed theirs, openly admitted to feeling 'fear,' a word that should have vanished from their vocabulary.
This completely exceeded the bounds of their understanding.
The news was even harder to accept than hearing about Yang Xiaoyou's confrontation with that terrifying entity.
So much so that before Yang Xiaoyou could speak, the usually taciturn Vietnamese voiced his dissatisfaction, saying, "John, you've gone too far. Fear? Come on."
For those who lived on the edge of danger, the word 'fear' hadn't appeared in a long time. As a partner they recognized, hearing such words from him made them all feel uneasy. No matter how strong an opponent was, losing meant death at worst.
The mysterious powerhouse who pursued them was indeed formidable, but to feel fear was simply too much.
A warrior who had lost his courage could no longer be considered a qualified warrior.
Hearing the discontent in their voices, John couldn't help but smile wryly. He himself had long forgotten what fear felt like. However, encountering the clash of those two monstrous forces on the street had truly made him experience that long-lost sensation once again.
Now, provoking this dissatisfaction among his comrades likely stemmed from the fact that Bai's pursuer had not fully revealed his overwhelming presence.
This was purely a psychological pressure; it did not strike at him physically at all. In fact, the higher one's abilities, the more sensitive one became to such pressure, leading to an even greater sense of oppression.
If he were truly locked onto by such a force on the battlefield, he would probably have to risk everything just to unleash half of his combat potential. Even if he fought desperately, he might only manage to exert seventy or eighty percent at most.
The mental state of a warrior is undeniably important; a heightened spirit can push one beyond their limits, while mental suppression can lead to a breakdown in performance. More seasoned warriors have their own ways of stabilizing their emotions, and relying solely on killing intent or overwhelming pressure is hard to imagine.
However, when faced with such an overwhelming force, a sense of helplessness can arise, akin to confronting a well-trained army.
Yang Xiaoyou, who was listening to their conversation, felt somewhat surprised. At that moment, he indeed had no time to pay attention to his surroundings.
As for the debate between Both Sides about fear and bravery, it held little significance for him. Given the current environment, Yang Xiaoyou did not consider himself a qualified warrior; there were many things he feared. If he were to share the same obsession as Luo Guohui and the others, he too had his own—he wanted to protect his loved ones from experiencing the kind of trauma that memories could bring.
Yet, there is a significant difference between the obsession of protection and the obsession of struggle. Luo Guohui and Liu Lianyue would actively fight for something with all their might, while Yang Xiaoyou would only act when his bottom line was crossed.
When the incident at the airport occurred, if it hadn't been Huang Jing involved, Yang Xiaoyou would have likely abandoned the mission midway due to the significant implications tied to George Osborne. He would have chosen self-preservation first. However, once he discovered that it touched upon his fundamental bottom line, he would suppress his own life and death concerns like hiding a precious treasure within himself.
In some ways, Yang Xiaoyou was fundamentally different from these fellows.
"Alright, enough arguing. I'm not that strong. If that fellow really comes after us, don't expect me to hold my ground," Yang Xiaoyou said as he waved his hand to interrupt their conversation, noticing the standoff in front of him.
Although those present were dissatisfied with John's seemingly submissive attitude, hearing his words made them realize that the person before them likely possessed strength far beyond their own. With John stepping in to mediate, they unconsciously eased up a bit.
The Mercenary World has always been one where strength reigns supreme. Regardless of circumstances, the fact that someone could provoke such a change in John's demeanor left several members of Heart deeply shocked. Even if they didn't believe they would feel such emotions themselves, they were still astonished.
However, just because they were quiet didn't mean Fia would stop. Upon hearing that Yang Xiaoyou couldn't handle Luo Guohui, she exclaimed with an exaggerated expression, "What’s going on? You’ve caused all this trouble and still can’t manage? What if they come after us?"
"Tsk, how can you not understand? I truly can't handle him if he comes after me. But others can manage him just fine. As for that white-haired one—although I can't deal with him directly, he does have some concerns now. You don’t need to worry about him making a move," Yang Xiaoyou had no choice but to clarify his capabilities briefly.
Otherwise, if Fia misjudged his strength and devised some reckless plan based on that miscalculation, it wouldn't be pleasant at all. His principle was simple: do only what he was paid for.
Meanwhile, John took Yang Xiaoyou's words at face value and considered him as someone with reservations. After all, for an ordinary mission to warrant such a character's full effort against someone of equal or greater strength was clearly unrealistic; this person wasn't one of his subordinates.
Just like that powerful figure who withdrew midway; they likely shared similar concerns.
However, due to the current mysterious figure's intimidation factor temporarily driving back their opponents had already provided significant benefits for them. If such a formidable force were to come directly at them intending to deal with John, aside from this newly hired individual, it would be difficult for anyone else combined to stop them.
As for the dissatisfaction of the other partners regarding his presence, John didn't take it to heart. Once they truly witnessed that kind of terror, they would naturally change their views.
"If it weren't for beings of that level, things would be much easier," Weimar said, stuffing a piece of cake into his mouth, trying to ease the atmosphere.
Although he didn't quite agree with John's weak remarks, after all, they were old partners, and it wouldn't be good to strain their relationship.
"Don't underestimate the 'Revenant.' Although it's not the top-tier assassination order, its level is already quite high. Moreover, they are completely ruthless; it's not just about being stronger in terms of power. Some assassination methods are nearly impossible to defend against," Yang Xiaoyou said calmly.
He remembered being targeted by the 'Revenant.' Although he had managed to kill many in retaliation, the sense of pressure was still fresh in his memory. Even in his peak state, he could feel that kind of pressure, which made him understand the true strength of the 'Revenant.'
"For example..." After finishing his sentence, Yang Xiaoyou picked up a knife and suddenly threw it backward. The knife sliced through the air at high speed, producing a sharp whistling sound.
It plunged deeply into an assassin's arm. The injury caused him to drop the plate he was holding, revealing a black pistol equipped with a silencer underneath.
The sudden turn of events made the dining guests scream in shock!
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