Chapter 37

Many people gathered around to see what was happening, and Yefeng was no exception.

"What else can you do? Are you going to force a sale? Let me tell you, this is the Tianling Academy, and we won't tolerate your Guiyun Fortress's unruly behavior!" Lin Hai was indignant.

"What can the Tianling Academy do? It has long been at the bottom of the four families. You've already read half of this martial technique, so you must buy it. Otherwise, how will I, Gui Wugun, do business in the future?" This black-clothed man was named Gui Wugun, exuding a fierce aura as he grabbed Lin Hai's hand, forcing him to buy the martial technique.

"You're extorting people. This broken martial technique doesn't even reach the intermediate level, yet you claim it's a先天 martial technique and demand 500 spirit stones. If it were really a先天 martial technique, I'd buy it for 5,000 spirit stones, but this is just garbage."

After reading half of it, Lin Hai realized he had been deceived. Gui Wugun was holding a broken martial technique, claiming it was a先天 martial technique to trick people into viewing it. Once they viewed it, they had to buy it, a very domineering tactic.

Standing to the side, Yefeng roughly understood the situation. It seemed that Gui Wugun had told everyone he had a先天 martial technique, selling it for 500 spirit stones. Such a price was indeed tempting. A genuine先天 martial technique would cost 5,000 spirit stones, so many people rushed to view it, hoping to buy it. However, it turned out to be a scam, not a先天 martial technique at all, but rather a piece of garbage that didn't even qualify as an intermediate martial technique.

Lin Hai was a victim. He thought he could buy a先天 martial technique for 500 spirit stones, and Gui Wugun took advantage of people's greed, extorting and blackmailing them.

"I don't care. You must buy it today, or don't blame me for being impolite!"

Gui Wugun clenched his fists, ready to attack. Lin Hai was just an ordinary inner disciple, his strength only at the Sixth Level of the Later Heaven stage, while Gui Wugun was at the Ninth Level of the Later Heaven stage. The gap between them was significant. If they fought, Lin Hai would be instantly defeated.

The surrounding disciples murmured, none daring to intervene. Most were inner disciples, and even the elite disciples were no match for Gui Wugun. They could only glare at him angrily.

"Ha ha ha, so the disciples of the Tianling Academy are all cowards. You let yourselves be bullied like this, and no one dares to resist. How boring!"

Gui Wugun, seeing no one stopping him, became even more rampant. His followers from the Guiyun Fortress laughed loudly, their voices echoing through the valley.

Some people's faces turned purple with anger, and some even drew their weapons, ready to fight, as they were being bullied right in front of them.

"Boy, I'll give you one more chance. If you don't hand over the spirit stones, don't blame my fist for being merciless!"

Gui Wugun emitted a killing aura toward Lin Hai, his eyes flashing with a hint of red, licking his lips with naked malice. If Lin Hai didn't agree, he might attack.

"I told you, this garbage martial technique isn't worth 100 spirit stones. Take it and get lost back to the Guiyun Fortress."

Lin Hai's blood was boiling. What was most important to a person? Dignity. If he really spent 500 spirit stones to buy this, his dignity would be completely lost, and he would become a soulless zombie.

"Fine, since you won't buy it, I'll have to take 500 spirit stones worth of things from you. I'll cripple one of your arms." Gui Wugun's fist roared, pressing directly toward Lin Hai, completely overwhelming him, leaving him unable to resist.

Despite this, Lin Hai showed no fear. At this critical moment, avoiding the problem wouldn't solve it. He gathered all his true qi and resisted.

"Bang!"

A terrifying force rippled out in layers, like a tidal wave, pushing outward, making a thudding sound. The surrounding disciples, unable to stand firm, were pushed back by the force.

A figure flew out like a broken kite, landing heavily on the ground several meters away, making a dull thud.

Lin Hai slowly opened his eyes, finding himself still standing in place, his fist still in the air. In front of his fist was another fist, and a figure had blocked his path.

"It's Senior Brother Yefeng! Senior Brother Yefeng has acted!"

The crowd erupted in surprise. Someone had suddenly appeared, and the crowd began to cheer. Yefeng had blocked Gui Wugun's punch, saving Lin Hai.

Lin Hai's eyes were slightly moist. At this critical moment, Yefeng had saved him, sparing his arm.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Ye!" Lin Hai bowed to Yefeng.

Yefeng nodded. Since Mentor Li had asked Lin Hai to deliver something, Lin Hai must have some connection with Mentor Li. Plus, Gui Wugun was too domineering, so Yefeng had to act, sending Gui Wugun flying.

"Cough, cough!"

Gui Wugun, not seriously injured, climbed up from a distance, completely surprised that someone had ambushed him, sending him flying. The immense force had caught him off guard, and he flew straight out.

"Who ambushed me? Come out!"

Gui Wugun scanned the crowd, finally fixing his gaze on Yefeng, his eyes filled with intense killing intent as he walked toward him.

"Boy, was it you who sent me flying just now?" Gui Wugun's voice was cold, his face almost twisted.

"This is the Tianling Academy. If you want to act unruly, go back to your Guiyun Fortress. If this happens again, I won't hesitate to kill you!" Yefeng sneered, finding the Guiyun Fortress's actions extremely repulsive.

"What are you, some nobody? My selling martial techniques has nothing to do with you. Since you're sticking up for him, it means you want to buy this martial technique." Gui Wugun swore and roared at Yefeng.

"Slap!"

Before anyone could react, Gui Wugun's face bore a clear palm print, and his body flew out again, this time even farther. Touching his left cheek, he looked incredulous, having been slapped by Yefeng.

"Senior Brother Ye, cripple him, kill him!" The surrounding disciples began to cheer, feeling very relieved, especially by that slap, which vented their frustrations.

"Boy, I'll kill you, I'll tear you apart! Do you know who I am? Gui Wuxue is my brother. You dared to hit me, I'll make you wish you were dead!" Gui Wugun finally felt Yefeng's strength. If the first time was an ambush, the second time was a clear slap in front of him.

"If you don't want another slap, get out of here now."

Faced with Gui Wugun's threats, Yefeng paid no attention. If he kept shouting, Yefeng wouldn't hesitate to slap him again, thoroughly punishing him.

Feeling the bone-chilling cold emanating from Yefeng, Gui Wugun shivered, not daring to stay, and led the Guiyun Fortress disciples away in disgrace.

"Everyone, disperse!"

Yefeng said, walking toward his courtyard.

In a guest house of the Tianling Academy, where outsiders were usually accommodated, several hundred guest houses were filled with people. In one of them, a voice of complaint could be heard.

"Brother, you must stand up for me. I was slapped in front of so many people, and I can't swallow this humiliation."

Gui Wugun, who had been so arrogant, now looked like a meek child in front of Gui Wuxue. Gui Wuxue's killing aura was so strong that even the guest house couldn't hide it.

"How dare they injure you? Who is the opponent? Could it be Kou Chenlong?" In the room, Gui Wuxue, dressed in a red robe, looked fierce, his entire body exuding a blood-red aura, even his hair was red, dyed with blood.

"It's not Kou Chenlong. I've investigated, and this boy is named Yefeng, the champion of the Tianling Academy's internal competition this time. I heard he injured Zhu Zequn of the Daluo Academy a few days ago, and he's very powerful." Gui Wugun had quickly investigated Yefeng's background.

"Your strength in the Tianling Academy is second only to the so-called 'Three Dragons and One Phoenix.' It's rare for anyone to defeat you in one move. When did this boy rise to power? We must investigate thoroughly. This time, our Guiyun Fortress must obtain all the Purple Lingcao!"

Gui Wuxue's robe fluttered as he sat down.

"I've investigated his background. This Yefeng was a waste who couldn't cultivate three months ago. Suddenly, his strength skyrocketed overnight. He won the internal competition a month later, defeating the highly ranked Yun Cai Shi, becoming an elite disciple. After a month out, he returned and defeated Zhu Zequn, his strength increasing even more."

Gui Wugun blurted out all the information he had gathered.

"Then this boy must have some secret. Did you find out if he's participating in the Tianxiang Valley trial?" Gui Wuxue asked.

"He is participating," Gui Wugun replied.

"That makes it easier. Once he enters the Tianxiang Valley, I can uncover his secrets." Gui Wuxue's eyes flashed with a hint of killing intent, his entire body bursting with blood energy, even his true qi was blood-red.

"But I received news that the Daluo Academy also wants to kill this Yefeng in the Tianxiang Valley. If they get there first, we won't know the secret of his rapid strength increase." Gui Wugun had gathered a lot of information, even infiltrating the Daluo Academy.

"Don't worry, I have a plan!" Gui Wuxue's face flashed with a sinister smile.

"Are you going to use...?" Gui Wugun didn't continue, knowing what Gui Wuxue intended.

"Alright, you can go. Tomorrow is the day the Tianxiang Valley opens, and we need to prepare."

Gui Wuxue waved his hand, dismissing Gui Wugun.

After Gui Wugun left, Gui Wuxue's eyes were filled with even more killing intent, his hands emitting a red gas, the blood energy of a man who had killed too many people.

The next morning!

As the sun rose, it was finally time to open the Tianxiang Valley. Yefeng changed into a new set of clothes, packed some important items into his storage ring, and brought enough food and water for the journey.