Chapter 4736: A Tough Nut to Crack The world is vast, and the strong prey on the weak—it is an unchanging truth. Such acts of robbery were not unprecedented, nor were they the first time they had witnessed such a scene. Yet, upon seeing it now, they still felt an inexplicable sense of urgency. After all, in her eyes, no matter how skilled the child might be, he would not be a match for those few individuals. However, as the elder had said, he was not a disciple of their sect, and thus was not under their protection. “However, if he is willing to give us half of his crystal core, we might be able to help him,” said the elder, narrowing his eyes. Hearing this, the young girl was taken aback and immediately stepped forward and shouted, “Hey, kid, our elder said that if you give him half of your crystal core as a reward, he will protect you and let you leave safely.” “What nonsense!” The elder glared at the young girl in embarrassment and said, “Come back, don’t meddle in other people’s business!” He did want the crystal core, but he couldn’t just take it like that. Otherwise, if he took the child’s crystal core today, his reputation would naturally be damaged tomorrow. What’s more, he didn’t know what sect this child belonged to, so why would he meddle in other people’s business? Hao’er glanced back without saying a word, just holding the dagger in his hand and looking at the two or thirty mercenaries in front of him: “If you want to die, come over here!” “Hahahaha! What a big mouth!” Seeing this, the mercenaries couldn’t help but look up and laugh loudly. One of them rolled up his sleeves, stepped forward, glanced contemptuously at the small Hao’er, and said, “I think you’re the one who wants to live too long. Even if you’re good at hunting fierce beasts, you want to fight us? You’re still too young!” As soon as he finished speaking, he took a step forward and grabbed Hao’er with his big hand, “Let me see how strong you really are!” Hao’er stared at his movements and saw his big hand reaching for his collar. A cold look flashed in his eyes, and in the next moment, he moved instantly and slashed upward with the dagger in his hand. A sharp cold light refracted, and a fierce air blade accompanied by a whistling sound and the mercenary’s scream rang out. “Arghhhh! My hand!!!!” The mercenary staggered backward, clutching his bleeding wrist, which was still twitching slightly. The smell of blood filled the air, and the mercenaries who smelled it and saw the scene were filled with a murderous intent. The leader of the mercenaries stared at Hao’er and said coldly, “I told you all, this little brat has some skills, don’t underestimate him, but you wouldn’t listen.” The mercenaries stared at Hao’er, becoming more and more angry the longer they looked at him. “Who would have thought that such a little brat would have such skills?” “You two go up there and be careful. I don’t believe it. It doesn’t take so many of us to deal with a little brat.” “Yes!” The two mercenaries who were motioned forward responded with a look of excitement on their faces. He stared at Hao’er and said with a hint of eeriness in his voice, “The skin on this kid’s body should be tender. I wonder if we can tear off his hands and feet first without killing him?” “He’s just a little brat, what can he do? Watch me, I’ll catch him in three moves!” As soon as he finished speaking, he quickly struck Hao’er with a fierce palm strike, and under the palm strike, a hidden weapon flew out with a whistling sound.