Chapter 6

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"Wu Mu, don't try to talk your way out of this. I, the young master, naturally respect the laws of the Imperial Dynasty."

As Lin Yue heard Wu Mu's barrage of questions, his face turned pale, feeling as if he were facing a flood that was about to suffocate him.

What made him most frustrated was that Wu Mu kept talking about the laws of the Imperial Dynasty, leaving him no chance to refute. Now, he finally seized the opportunity to respond.

But as soon as his words fell, a cold expression appeared on Wu Mu's face. "Lin Yue, since you know the laws of the Imperial Dynasty, why did you still disregard them and force your way here? This is breaking the law knowingly. It's even more outrageous than not knowing the law, and you should be punished more severely. You are defying the Imperial Dynasty. Defying the law."

Each word was like an arrow, piercing Lin Yue.

Lin Yue's face turned pale, and his mind was involuntarily drawn into Wu Mu's continuous words. He wanted to refute but didn't know where to start. This feeling made him almost tremble with anger, pointing at Wu Mu and shouting, "Wu Mu, don't spout lies!"

"Hmph!! Spout lies?"

Wu Mu looked at him with a cold smile, mocking, "Are you just here to sightsee? Do you think everyone in Longmen Town is blind? You accuse me of spouting lies, but I think you are defying the law. In this world, even the royal family must abide by the law. Are you saying your Lin family is more noble than the royal family?"

Each word was like a dagger to the heart!!

Lin Yue's lips turned pale. He had been in the lead, with everything under control, but he never expected that Wu Mu, who had crawled out of nowhere, would become so terrifying, turning the situation around with just a few words.

The Great Yue Imperial Dynasty had existed for over three thousand years. A dynasty that could last so long and remain prosperous must have extraordinary governance. Its control over the world was evident. The power of the Imperial Dynasty was not something ordinary bloodline families could challenge.

Even the transcendent sects maintained a basic respect for the Imperial Dynasty, keeping a certain distance and not easily overstepping boundaries.

It was said that the royal family of the Great Yue Imperial Dynasty was one of the most powerful bloodline families in the world, with a bloodline of terrifying rank. The accumulated power over thousands of years was unimaginably formidable. The power of the Imperial Dynasty permeated every region, and the armies in each ancient city were often the strongest.

Ruling a great nation relied on the law. Only strict laws could ensure long-term stability.

The Great Yue Imperial Dynasty placed great emphasis on the law. In public, no bloodline family would dare to challenge the dignity of the Imperial Dynasty, as that would be courting death.

Even if the Lin family was powerful, they absolutely dared not openly defy the laws of the Imperial Dynasty. If it were rumored that the Lin family was more noble than the royal family, the Lin family would be in serious trouble.

Before coming, Wu Mu had been thinking about how to turn the situation around.

In terms of strength, he hadn't even reached the level of a martial cultivator, let alone the Skin Tempering stage. He couldn't possibly face the Lin family head-on. The only thing he could rely on was the law of the Imperial Dynasty. In public, at least with the Lin family's strength, they didn't dare to defy the law of the Imperial Dynasty.

Lin Yue himself was not a capable person. Now, under Wu Mu's continuous verbal attacks, he was almost completely defeated, with no ability to fight back.

The people around were stunned by how Wu Mu, with just a few words, had completely turned the situation around. They looked at Wu Mu in shock, as if they were not seeing a person at all.

Even Wu Xinlian was gaping in disbelief, thinking to herself: Is this really my brother? When did my brother become so powerful?

The entire front of the tavern was silent.

"Good!! What a sharp tongue!!"

Just as everyone was silent, a voice full of authority suddenly broke the silence, drawing everyone's attention.

As they looked, many people's eyes widened in shock, exclaiming, "It's the head of the Lin family!!"

"Father, why are you here?"

Lin Yue, who had been almost driven to the brink by Wu Mu's words, turned and saw his father, his eyes immediately filled with joy, and he called out.

"Hmph!!"

The middle-aged man was only in his thirties or forties, with a face that was about forty percent similar to Lin Yue's, but the authority he exuded was incomparable to Lin Yue's. One was the moon, the other a mere glow. He glanced coldly at Lin Yue and said, "Why am I here? If I don't come, my Lin family might be accused of treason and defying the royal family."

As he spoke, his gaze fell on Wu Mu.

The moment his gaze landed on Wu Mu, Wu Mu felt a pressure like a mountain, as if it would crush his entire mind.

His mind was almost overwhelmed!!

Wu Mu's heart tightened, feeling as if he couldn't breathe, thinking to himself: What a terrifying aura. This is the terrifying aura of a true strong person in this world. Power.

At that moment, he finally felt the terrifying aura of absolute power, and his desire to cultivate grew stronger than ever, his resolve more firm than ever.

Even with his mental strength, he couldn't utter a word under the pressure of the middle-aged man.

What intelligence, what wisdom.

In the face of absolute power, they were all nothing.

Under this pressure, his body trembled violently, his legs bending involuntarily, as if he were about to kneel.

No!!

Absolutely cannot kneel. My legs can only kneel to heaven, earth, and my parents. This head of the Lin family is trying to crush me with his aura. He wants to shatter my resolve.

If my resolve is destroyed, my life is over.

I once heard that no matter what you do, you must never lose your resolve. Especially for martial cultivators, if you lose your resolve, you are worse than a cripple, with no hope. At any time, resolve is the most critical. With strong resolve, even the weakest can be stronger than anyone.

Once you yield, you will never reach the pinnacle of martial arts.

Sweat beads poured down his forehead, covering his face, his body trembling, his legs bending.

But the determination in his eyes never wavered.

Ding!!

At that moment, Wu Mu suddenly heard a clear sound in his ear. Then, he saw the ancient bronze lamp on his left shoulder vibrate, and a bronze-colored light enveloped his entire body. The overwhelming pressure that had been like a tidal wave was forcibly pushed back by the light, repelled outside the light.

The faint light seemed about to go out at any moment, but it never did, steadfastly resisting the pressure outside the light.

"It's the ancient bronze lamp!!"

The moment the light enveloped his body, the pressure vanished, and his bent legs straightened, his body standing like a sword. Although others couldn't see it, he could see the bronze-colored light enveloping his body.

"This lamp is indeed a treasure. It must be protecting its master automatically!!"

Wu Mu thought to himself.

But the sudden release of pressure caught the middle-aged man's attention, and a look of surprise and coldness appeared on his face. To be able to resist his pressure, and this was just an ordinary person, it was indeed extraordinary to come back from the dead.

Thinking this, his face remained stern as he slowly said, "Wu Mu, although I don't know how you came back from the dead, no matter how clever you are, you can't frame my Lin family. Your tavern is mortgaged to my Lin family, and this is a matter of black and white, undeniable. With your abilities, you can't possibly pay off the mortgage and get the contract back, let alone treat your mother, in just three months. But I see you as a talented youth and am willing to give you a chance."

"If you agree to one thing for me, you will not only have a chance to get your tavern back but also receive this bottle of Heart Nourishing Pill."

Each word from the middle-aged man carried an unshakable authority. He was the strongest person in Longmen Town, the head of the Lin family, Lin Zhan.

"What is it?"

Wu Mu knew that relying on himself, he could quickly accumulate wealth, but the tavern would change hands in less than two months. Moreover, his mother was seriously ill, and even if he had money, he would have to treat her first. Without the Heart Nourishing Pill, it would be hard to sustain. He needed to get the Heart Nourishing Pill as soon as possible.

Lin Zhan clearly saw Wu Mu's weakness. His first words targeted the key point Wu Mu couldn't refuse.

"It's simple!! I will give you nine days. You will sign a contract with Yue and enter the arena, with no holds barred. If you win, you get the tavern and the Heart Nourishing Pill. If you lose, you die!!"

Lin Zhan glanced coldly at Wu Mu. Although the stakes seemed unfair, if Wu Mu died, what would happen to his mother and sister?

"Agreed!! Nine days later, in the arena, a life-or-death battle!!"

Wu Mu's eyes narrowed, and he decisively agreed.

Lin Zhan looked deeply at Wu Mu, then turned and walked away without another word. The Lin family entourage followed.

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