Chapter 281

Watching the three's movements, Lin Yang was not the slightest bit flustered.

Not to mention these people who haven't reached the Divine Realm; even if they actually had reached the Divine Realm.

Even in his own house, they would have to bow their heads!

"Did I say something wrong?"

Seeing the smile on Lin Yang's face, Gu Cheng stared at Lin Yang with unwavering eyes.

"You're quite confident in your own strength?"

"Killing you is like slaughtering dogs."

These words made Hou Yaoguo and Zhang Wei fly into a rage.

"Lin Yang, don't get overconfident!"

"With Grand Elder Gu Cheng here today, don't be arrogant!"

Lin Yang shook his head and said to them.

"I'm telling the truth!"

"In my eyes, you three are nothing special."

Now Gu Cheng couldn't hold back either.

He looked at Lin Yang and said in a deep voice.

"Mr. Lin, since you're so confident in your own strength."

"I don't know, do you dare to face us three alone?"

Upon hearing that, Lin Yang gave a light chuckle.

"Better forget it."

Hou Yaoguo heard it, let out a cold laugh, and said.

"How about it, are you scared?"

Lin Yang shook his head and said to Hou Yaoguo.

"I'm not scared; it's just that you three aren't worth looking at."

"If you really want to fight, then summon your Hall Master."

Gu Cheng, furious, let out a bitter laugh and said.

"Since you're so confident, let's have a match with us."

"Even if we lose, when we go back we'll at least have an explanation for the Hall Master."

"Then we'll say our skill is lacking and we can't invite you to Heavenly Martial Hall."

Gazing at the three's looks, Lin Yang sat on the sofa, legs crossed, and said.

"In that case, if you three can force me to stand up, then you win."

"If you win, I'll additionally give you Longevity Elixir."

"If you lose, then don't bother me again; I have no interest in Heavenly Martial Hall."

Upon hearing Lin Yang's words, Gu Cheng nodded and said.

"Good!"

"It's settled!"

As soon as the words fell, the three exchanged a glance, let out a great shout, and all rushed straight at Lin Yang.

Seeing them coming toward him, Lin Yang smiled.

He pointed his right hand forward.

The Formation was instantly activated.

The grand Formation started up, and a Qi Wall appeared before Lin Yang.

The three simultaneously thrust their palms, striking the Qi Wall, after which they could not advance even an inch.

Lin Yang looked at them and said with a chuckle.

"What's wrong? Keep pushing."

Gu Cheng let out a great shout, veins bulging on his body, and struck the Qi Wall with a palm.

But the Qi Wall remained ineffective.

Hou Yaoguo shouted.

"Lin Yang, this is a treacherous trick!"

"Do you dare to have a real fight with us!"

Upon hearing that, Lin Yang pointed a finger, and the Qi Wall instantly vanished.

At the moment the Qi Wall dissipated, Hou Yaoguo thrust a palm straight at Lin Yang's face.

"Your palm technique is too soft; it's okay for grappling, but it'll never amount to anything."

Having said that, he struck a palm at his Danzhong Acupoint.

Hou Yaoguo spat a mouthful of blood, his whole body flying backward and crashing to the ground.

Seeing this, Gu Cheng's eyes flashed with sharp light.

"Great opportunity!"

At that moment, Lin Yang's old strength had not yet faded and his new strength had not yet arisen—it was precisely his chance.

Zhang Wei also let out a great shout and rushed straight at Lin Yang.

But just as they got close, a Gang Qi blocked their attacks.

Upon seeing the Gang Qi, the three all cried out in alarm.

"Gang Qi released—Divine Realm!"

Lin Yang shook his head, seized Zhang Wei with one hand and punched Gu Cheng away with the other.

"You've said it, you're not worthy to watch."

"If you really want to fight, call your hall master."

The three pupils shrank sharply as they looked at Lin Yang.

"How could you possibly be a Divine Realm powerhouse? How could you be a Divine Realm powerhouse!"

Gu Cheng shouted loudly, unwilling to accept.

He had trained for decades, yet still hadn't entered the Divine Realm.

Lin Yang, barely over twenty, had already entered the Divine Realm!

He could not accept this, no matter what.

"Divine Realm?"

"You've misunderstood, I am not in the Divine Realm."

Upon hearing this, the three let out a sigh of relief.

"I am the god in your eyes!"

As his words fell, a bolt of lightning appeared out of nowhere and struck beside Gu Cheng.

Seeing this, Gu Cheng's heart churned tumultuously!

The person before him is very likely a Xuánmén person!

At this moment, he no longer thought about pulling Lin Yang into their Heavenly Martial Hall.

Who among Xuánmén persons would enter the Heavenly Martial Hall?

Only the people of their Heavenly Martial Hall beg Xuánmén persons.

Thinking this, Gu Cheng gave a bitter laugh.

We admit defeat.

Seeing Gu Cheng admit defeat, Hou Yaoguo and the other naturally dared not say anything.

They too admitted defeat one after another.

Lin Yang rose, picked up his teacup, took a sip, then turned his back to the three.

Gentlemen, please leave.

Seeing Lin Yang turn his back, Gu Cheng suddenly felt the urge to ambush Lin Yang.

Such a young Xuánmén person possesses extraordinary strength.

As a result, he had offended them.

If he cannot obtain it, only destruction remains.

His hand rested on his waist, hesitating whether to act.

Just then, he felt a chill all over, as if a primeval ferocious beast had fixed its gaze on him.

His forehead kept beading with cold sweat.

A thought rose in his mind: the moment he drew the dagger at his waist, he would be killed.

This feeling was intensely strong.

His gaze swept around Lin Yang's room.

Finally, it came to rest at the center of the ceiling.

That chilling aura came from there!

Although there was nothing there, the Xuánmén people's methods are unfathomable.

He dared not gamble on this.

Gu Cheng exhaled a turbid breath and bowed his hands to Lin Yang, saying:

"Mr. Lin, we have disturbed you this time; I apologize."

Having said that, the three withdrew from the room.

Before they left, Lin Yang laughed and said:

"Good thing you didn't act; that was clever."

At that moment, Gu Cheng felt a chill all over.

His earlier moves were all seen through by Lin Yang!

If he had really acted, he would now be a corpse.

Thinking this, he turned and bowed his hands to Lin Yang, saying:

"Thank you, Mr. Lin, for sparing my life."

After they left, Hou Yaoguo couldn't help but ask:

"Grand Elder, is Lin Yang truly a Divine Realm expert?"

Gu Cheng sighed, shook his head, and said:

"Yes, and no."

The two exchanged a glance, with no further questions.

In the afternoon, Lu Linglong returned early.

Lin Yang asked her.

"Linglong, do the Four Surnames still have anyone unwilling to give up?"

"Yes, they have always wanted to liquidate part of their assets."

"Liquidate?"

Lin Yang exhaled a turbid breath and said:

I issued a notice to all merchants in the southwest: anyone who dares to contact the Four Surnames again will be my enemy.

This time, I'll make the Four Surnames go bankrupt.

Lin Ying'er's expression tightened upon hearing that.

She knew this was sounding the death knell for the Four Surnames.

The day of the Four Surnames' downfall is not far off.

She also knew that after the Four Surnames fell, Lin Yang would leave the southwest for a while.

She felt that before Lin Yang left, she must leave something behind.

She walked up behind Lin Yang, wrapped her arms around his waist, and spoke softly.

Can't you not go?

Lin Yang turned his head and saw Lu Linglong looking at him with eyes full of spring water.

Seeing her like that, Lin Yang felt a surge of heat in his chest.

This isn't good, what if they come back...

Upon hearing that, Lu Linglong spoke in a coquettish manner.

They went out to eat and won't be back until evening.

If you're going to leave, you should at least leave something behind.

Even after further cultivation, Lin Yang is still a man of vigorous blood and qi.

Seeing Lu Linglong look at him that way, Lin Yang gritted his teeth, gave her a princess carry, and lifted her up.

Then he walked to his own room and tossed her onto the bed.

Lu Linglong lay there, blushing as she looked at Lin Yang.

Seeing her like that, Lin Yang's heart burned even hotter.

Unable to hold back any longer, he lunged at her.

At that moment, a cold wind blew outside.

Inside, however, it was full of spring vitality.

At night, after the sky darkened, Lin Yang stood in the kitchen cooking.

Huh, brother, why are you cooking?

Can't I be in a good mood?

Returning, Lin Ying'er looked at the cooking Lin Yang with a puzzled expression.

Hearing Lin Yang's words, Lin Ying'er gave him a white-eye and said.

You actually took the initiative to cook—really, the sun must have risen in the west.

At that moment, An Ni Shang swept the interior and spoke with some doubt.

Linglong, didn't she come back early?

She helped me handle some matters, now she's a bit tired and is sleeping.

Hearing Lin Yang's words, An Ni Shang rolled her eyes.

What matters, making you so tired?

It's about handling the Four Surnames' assets; it's quite taxing.

Upon hearing Lin Yang's words, An Ni Shang gave him a white-eye.

At that moment, Lu Linglong walked out of the room.

I've woken up, just a little hungry—do we have anything to eat?

Lin Yang heard that and laughed.

I'll have it ready soon.

Huh, Sister Linglong, why are you limping when you walk?

Lu Linglong's face turned red at once upon hearing that.

She tried to act natural as she spoke.

I sprained my ankle; Lin Yang helped me rub it.

Then why is your face red?

My throat also feels a bit hoarse.

Hearing Lin Ying'er's words, Lu Linglong was so embarrassed she didn't know what to say for a moment.

She could only look to Lin Yang for help.

Lin Yang coughed once and said to Lin Ying'er.

I massaged a few acupressure points on her; they're quite sensitive, so her face turned red.

Lin Ying'er heard that and looked suddenly enlightened.

Oh, I see—you're taking advantage of Sister Linglong.

Good thing we came back late today.

An Ni Shang's face fell with displeasure upon hearing that.

She felt she had missed out on something!

Hmph, from now on I won't be greedy for food again.

Then she looked at Lu Linglong.

Linglong, did she take advantage of you? Tell me!

I'll vent your anger for you!

Lu Linglong, upon hearing that, immediately denied it outright.

No, nothing happened.

Don't worry, you guys.

Just as An Ni Shang was about to press further, Lin Yang shouted.

The food is ready.

As Zhao Feiyan went to serve the dishes, she stood beside Lin Yang, smiling and teasing.

You must have eaten a big meal today; you're not hungry, are you?

Ah, did my brother go eat while carrying Linglong sister on his back?

Linglong sister is so pitiful, my brother is so hateful.

Lu Linglong blushed, not daring to look at Zhao Feiyan.

An Ni Shang, who had always wanted to devour Lin Yang, sensed something.

She instantly widened her eyes, glanced at Lin Yang, then at Lu Linglong.

You guys...

Lin Yang hurried forward, stopping her from saying more.

Otherwise, who knows what shocking words this female hooligan will blurt out.

Eat, eat.

An Ni Shang snorted.

I'm already full; you guys eat.

Then she went back to her room.

As time passed, the weather grew warmer.

Spring is supposed to be the season when warblers fly, grass grows, and all things revive.

But now, the entire southwest center is suffused with a stern, killing aura.

Everyone knows that the day of reckoning for the Four Surnames is near.

When the time comes, the Four Surnames, who have risen from flat ground to towering buildings over six years.

They will collapse before everyone's eyes!

On the Four Surnames' side, they are also constantly terrified.

In the Yang household, Yang Kaitai gazed at his father, who had grown much older.

Dad, let's flee the southwest!

Sneak away, no one will know!

Hearing his son's words, Yang Guobin gave a bitter smile.

Flee? How can we flee? Now the entire southwest reveres him; do you think I can escape?

Yang Kaitai gritted his teeth and said: 'We can find a private car to go to another province!'

As long as we give him some money, he can take us away.

I don't believe Lin Yang can still monopolize power in the southwest, can he?

Hearing his son's words, Lin Guobin's eyes sparked with hope.

Exactly, you're right!

Even if Lin Yang is formidable, can he still monopolize power? The southwest is so vast; can he still know how we'll go?

As long as I make it out alive, there will be a chance for revenge!

Yang Kaitai, upon hearing that, also nodded and said: 'Exactly, as long as the green hills remain, we need not worry about lack of firewood.'

The father and son seemed to see hope.