Xing Xing lowered her voice and leaned closer to Lin Feng.
"This is my advice to you, leave here as quickly as possible!"
"Otherwise, you won't be able to leave if you want to!"
Her message indicated that a group of raiders had arrived at the transit star and were heading towards the bar.
She could already imagine that if Lin Feng didn't leave, the roof of her bar would be torn off!
"Look, they're so enthusiastic! How can I leave!"
Lin Feng smiled, spreading his hands innocently! His words were laden with meaning.
"Yes! Friends don't need to leave! All of this friend's expenses today will be on me!"
Seeing that Lin Feng had no intention of leaving, the anglerfish with scales on its body let out a loud laugh and generously offered to pay for Lin Feng's tab.
"Oh?"
Lin Feng's eyes lit up.
"Thank you, Mr.... Fish?"
Lin Feng was not one to refuse.
"Bartender! Give me a bottle of your most expensive liquor!"
After a moment's thought, he added, "...Make it two bottles!"
Xing Xing's chest puffed up with anger, and her tail swished back and forth.
She let out a cold laugh, exuding a restless allure even when生气.
"I hope you can afford the bar's damages later!"
"Oh? Isn't that wrong!" Lin Feng grinned and leaned forward, revealing a set of pearly white teeth.
"If I recall correctly, isn't it the losing party that pays for the damages?" Lin Feng stated plainly.
Xing Xing grew even more infuriated!
"Serve him the drinks!"
With that, Xing Xing turned and walked away, her hips swaying.
A fight was bound to break out here soon, and she intended to find a safe spot in the back!
Today, blood would be shed in the bar!
Not long after, the most expensive liquor Lin Feng had ordered was brought up!
The anglerfish looked at the two large bottles of blue liquid with a pang of regret.
These things were outrageously expensive!
He was beginning to regret his earlier impulsive offer.
But it didn't matter. Infinity Stones were already astronomically priced on the trading market, with transactions reaching billions.
Watching Lin Feng limit his drinking, the anglerfish sneered.
Consider it a farewell gift. Compared to an Infinity Stone, a mere bottle of liquor was nothing.
He shifted his gaze back to his comms device and urged his subordinates.
The music continued to play, and screams erupted from the dance floor once more.
The bar returned to its previous boisterous state.
*BANG!*
The bar door was forcefully pushed open.
Striding in from outside were several people dressed in sleek, form-fitting attire.
They wore identical combat suits, emblazoned with fiery insignia on their chests.
Leading them was a muscular man with a rugged, Western-hero appearance.
His expressionless, broad face suggested he was not to be trifled with.
Behind him followed a translucent, crystal-like creature and a burly, blue-skinned man reminiscent of Yondu.
Lin Feng's hand, holding his drink, paused.
The universe truly held all sorts of beings; Lin Feng couldn't even name their species!
The anglerfish's subordinates hadn't arrived yet, but the raider Stakar had.
"Turn off the music!"
"Everyone, get out!"
Stakar, with his Stallone-esque features, issued these commands the moment he entered.
The music abruptly ceased once more.
The dazzling stage lights also went dark.
The patrons who had come for a good time all rushed towards the exit.
Everyone understood that a confrontation was imminent.
The anglerfish cursed under his breath, a scowl on his face, and retreated to a hidden corner.
His subordinates hadn't arrived yet, and he had no desire to face these raiders head-on!
Following the crowd, the woman, Mo Yi, who had been tracking Lin Feng, quickly approached Stakar.
"It's him!"
Mo Yi pointed at Lin Feng and said to Stakar.
Stakar followed her gaze and surveyed Lin Feng.
Undoubtedly, Lin Feng was also a muscular man, though his physique wasn't as bulging and knotted as Stakar's. Instead, it possessed a fluid, flowing line that hinted at explosive power.
While not as intimidating as Stakar's, one could instantly sense the immense strength contained within.
Lin Feng had short black hair and was calmly sipping the blue liquor with a composed expression.
He didn't even glance their way, appearing utterly unfazed.
Stakar did not choose to attack impulsively.
He walked over to Lin Feng's table and sat down opposite him.
"You're Lin Feng?!"
Lin Feng looked at Stakar, whose resemblance to Stallone was uncanny, and nodded.
"I am Lin Feng."
"What is it, the renowned raider Stakar, looking for me?" Lin Feng asked, feigning ignorance.
"You know me?!"
Lin Feng glanced at Stakar.
"Yes, I know you."
He was merely a supporting character in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
But given that he was played by Sylvester Stallone, it was hard for Lin Feng not to remember him.
"Planet Earth, that technologically backward planet, should not possess the ability to receive cosmic information," Stakar said in a low voice.
"You remind me of a woman!"
"She also came from Earth."
"It seems Earth is not as completely isolated a planet as we thought!"
That golden-haired woman, shimmering with radiance like a golden star, had left a deep impression on Stakar.
She, too, hailed from Earth but possessed immense power rarely seen in the universe.
Their conversation lacked any trace of animosity; it was more like old friends catching up after a long time.
Hearing Stakar's words, Lin Feng pondered for a moment.
"Are you perhaps talking about Carol..."
The only one from Earth who had ventured out and was known to Stakar was Carol, who roamed the cosmos.
Lin Feng had no idea why she constantly traveled the universe, helping weak lifeforms.
Perhaps it was penance? After all, Carol had done some misguided, pseudo-righteous deeds due to misinformation.
Or perhaps she was embodying the creed that with greater power comes greater responsibility.
"She should have left Earth long ago. For someone your age to know Carol?"
Stakar sounded somewhat confused.
If Lin Feng were from some long-lived cosmic race, Stakar wouldn't be surprised.
Lin Feng appeared to be in his early twenties.
Carol had likely just been born when she left Earth.
"Of course, I know her."
"We had a fight not too long ago," Lin Feng stated calmly.
"A fight?" Stakar narrowed his eyes.
"Yes, a fight, and she initiated the conflict."
"As for the reason."
Lin Feng placed his wine glass on the table, a knowing smile playing on his lips.
"It's similar to why you've come here to find me!"
"..." Stakar fell silent, likely taken aback by Lin Feng's directness.
But he understood.
Since Lin Feng could leave Earth and appear here, it proved he was also aware of the spread of the Infinity Stones.
And to be able to swagger into a bar for a drink under such circumstances meant he was either a fool or an incredibly powerful madman.
This was also why Stakar hadn't attacked directly.
He could sense that the person before him was extremely dangerous.
He trusted his instincts.
"Name your price!" Stakar said.
"No matter how much it is, I'll pay."