Seeing Lin Hao about to leave, Lin He hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Bai Sanshao's strength is mediocre, I can easily take on ten of him..."
Lin Hao looked at Lin He seriously and said, "If you can take on ten of him alone, he must be terrified of you."
Lin He felt a bit embarrassed. Although Bai Sanshao's strength was mediocre, he was the young master of the Bai family, a major force in the First Heaven, far surpassing the four great families of Liuyun City.
For the Lin family, a large sum of real gold and silver had to be paid to the Bai family every month as tribute, which was the gap between them.
"Brother Hao... Bai Sanshao is the young master of the Bai family... You know, the Bai family is a First Heaven force, and Liuyun City is one of the cities they control. Even if Bai Sanshao's strength is not great, he has the Bai family behind him. How can I possibly stand up to him?" Lin He sighed, feeling frustrated, regretting his impulsive actions the other day.
"Son of the Bai family..." Lin Hao frowned. To the Lin family, the Bai family was already a behemoth, and their disciples often moved around in Liuyun City, like Bai Qiu from the Alchemy Pavilion, who was also a young lady of the Bai family.
"How did you get into a conflict with the young master of the Bai family?" Lin Hao asked, wanting to know the whole story.
"Because... because... actually..." Lin He's face turned pale and red, his words hesitant. Finally, he gritted his teeth: "It was the other day at the Jiaoren Pavilion... Bai Sanshao was touching a woman inappropriately, and I couldn't stand it, so I taught him a lesson. Who knew he was the young master of the Bai family, and he has already invited me to the Xianshi Building tomorrow noon to talk about this matter..."
Upon hearing this, Lin Hao shook his head repeatedly. Involving the Bai family was not easy to resolve, and the Lin family might even be implicated.
"That young master of the Bai family is pampered and spoiled, but I heard he likes strange and unusual things, and is interested in some peculiar tricks. So I want to ask Brother Hao if there's any way to resolve this peacefully. If not, I'll let him beat me up to vent his anger..." Lin He was also forced by circumstances, as the Bai family's power was too strong, and even the Lin family couldn't afford to offend them.
"Tomorrow I'll go with you, come find me then." Lin Hao could only do this much. If it didn't work, he would try to ask Bai Qiu to intervene.
Lin He watched Lin Hao leave. He had no choice but to seek Lin Hao, as he was his only close friend in the Lin family.
After leaving the Bamboo Garden, Lin Hao headed towards the Martial Arts Pavilion. He didn't really care about Lin He's matter, after all, it was just a fight with the young master of the Bai family, and no one was injured, so it wasn't hard to resolve.
He wanted to exchange some martial arts techniques in the Martial Arts Pavilion.
The *Tian Gang Divine Formula* was just a cultivation method, and the *Yunfeng Step* was a light body martial art. The only offensive martial art he mastered was the *Heavenly Wind Palm*, which corresponded to the first level of the Earth Gate, and was no longer useful to him.
Lin Hao had already reached the second level of the Earth Gate, and naturally needed to learn martial arts that corresponded to the second level of the Earth Gate. Unfortunately, he couldn't find any suitable techniques in his mind.
...
"Where is Lin Hao!" Suddenly, several young men and women rushed into the Lin family compound, specifically looking for Lin Hao.
Seeing this, many Lin family disciples gathered around. One of them scanned the group and shouted angrily, "You Luo family disciples, what are you doing here in the Lin family compound!"
The Lin and Luo families were both among the four great families of Liuyun City, but their relationship was not harmonious, and they were always competing, both at the upper levels and among the disciples.
The leader of the group was Luo Peng, who had been taught a lesson by Lin Hao in the Tianrang Mountains a few days ago. He sneered, "Call Lin Hao out."
Lin Hao?
Upon hearing this, the Lin family disciples looked at each other, wondering if Lin Hao had offended someone from the Luo family.
"Why are you looking for Lin Hao?" a Lin family female disciple asked, puzzled. With Lin Hao's strength, how could he dare to offend someone from the Luo family?
"It's none of your business. Today we are only here for Lin Hao." Luo Peng coldly snorted.
"Could it be that Lin Hao is harboring resentment against Luo Yan'er... and since he can't take revenge, he's taking it out on the Luo family disciples?"
"It's very likely. It's said that Lin Hao's spirit root has been repaired, and he has re-entered the Earth Gate, even finding a spirit body. Seeking revenge on the Luo family disciples to vent his anger is understandable."
"Although he has reshaped his spirit root, he only found a common spirit body at the second level of the Earth Gate. When he had a treasure-grade spirit body, his strength was only ranked in the nineties of the outer gate. This time, with just a common spirit body, daring to provoke the Luo family is simply courting death."
The Lin family disciples looked at each other.
"Luo Xin and Luo Feng are elite disciples of the Luo family's outer gate. Luo Xin is ranked tenth, and Luo Feng is ranked ninth... They are very strong..."
"This time, Lin Hao is in big trouble! How dare he provoke the elite disciples of the Luo family!"
The Lin family members were indifferent, especially towards an ordinary disciple.
"Have the Luo family disciples become so strong that they dare to invade the Lin family headquarters to cause trouble?!" Lin Bai walked over from a distance, with Lin Yan'er following in front of him.
Seeing Lin Bai and Lin Yan'er, everyone moved aside to make way for them.
"Lin Bai, Lin Yan'er, this has nothing to do with you. We came to the Lin family not to cause trouble," Luo Peng said.
Lin Yan'er looked at Luo Peng, "If that's the case, then tell us why you came to the Lin family and which disciple you are looking for."
"We are looking for Lin Hao." This time, it was Luo Feng who spoke.
Lin Hao?
Upon hearing this, Lin Yan'er said no more. If they were looking for Lin Hao, it had nothing to do with her.
"What do you want with Brother Lin Hao?" Lin Bai asked, somewhat wary.
Luo Peng coldly snorted, "A few days ago in the Tianrang Mountains, my brother Luo Qi and I killed a 'White-bearded Savage Ape.' For some reason, it was stolen by Lin Hao. Today, we need Lin Hao to give an explanation!"
Upon hearing this, the Lin family disciples understood. No wonder Lin Hao sold two fierce beast corpses yesterday. With his strength, it would be difficult for him to deal with high-level wild beasts, let alone fierce beasts.
"I see." Lin Yan'er's lips curled into a cold smile. She had known that Lin Hao didn't have the ability to hunt fierce beasts, and it turned out he had stolen from the Luo family disciples.
Yesterday, Luo Peng had seen Lin Hao carrying the 'White-bearded Savage Ape.' He couldn't say much about the 'Ghost-faced Red Lion' since Luo Qi had lost to Lin Hao.
Luo Peng had long harbored resentment towards Lin Hao and finally found an opportunity, inviting Luo Xin and Luo Feng to intervene.
No matter how strong Lin Hao was, he wouldn't be a match for a mid-fifth-level spirit body of the second level of the Earth Gate!
Lin Bai frowned deeply. Lin Hao was in serious trouble this time, and he didn't know how to handle it, especially since they were in the wrong.
"Two of you, go find Lin Hao and bring him here to give the Luo family an explanation." Lin Yan'er looked at two Lin family disciples and said softly.
At this moment, Lin Hao was near the Martial Arts Pavilion. Before he could take a few more steps, he was stopped by two Lin family disciples.
"Lin Hao, you have some nerve, daring to provoke the Luo family. Let's see who can save you this time!" A slightly plump woman pointed at Lin Hao and sneered.
Lin Hao's expression remained unchanged. After hearing what the two said, he didn't bother to explain.
Since the Luo family had come, he might as well see what they wanted. He was not afraid.
...
"Lin Hao is here!" A disciple saw Lin Hao following the plump woman and quickly said.
Everyone's eyes fell on Lin Hao. Some were worried, while others were gloating, waiting to see the show.
"Lin Hao, you should know your own worth. I can beat you in three moves, yet you dared to provoke the Luo family. You are truly reckless and have disgraced the Lin family disciples." The plump woman walked in front, turned back, and looked at Lin Hao with disdain.
Upon hearing this, some Lin family disciples laughed, mocking Lin Hao for not only daring to challenge the Luo family disciples but also complaining to the grand elder. He was truly reckless.
Luo Peng, however, was puzzled. Lin Hao's strength was not weak, and even Luo Qi had praised him. If not, how could he have invited Luo Xin and Luo Feng?
The plump Lin family woman, however, boasted confidently, despite only having a fourth-level spirit body, claiming she could easily beat Lin Hao. This left Luo Peng baffled.
Of course, Luo Peng had seen Lin Hao's strength in the Tianrang Mountains, but the Lin family disciples were unaware of this, so they didn't know Lin Hao's true strength.
"Lin Hao, I found it strange yesterday. It turns out you stole the fierce beast from the Luo family disciples. This has disgraced the Lin family." Lin Yan'er stared at Lin Hao.
However, Lin Hao didn't even look at Lin Yan'er.
Feeling Lin Hao's coldness, Lin Yan'er raised an eyebrow.
At this moment, Luo Feng stepped forward and said coldly, "When I was still a branch disciple of the Luo family, you were already a main branch disciple of the Lin family, ranked ninety-third in the outer gate. Now I am a main branch disciple of the Luo family, ranked ninth in the outer gate, while you are still ranked ninety-third."
Upon hearing Luo Feng's words, many people laughed.
Upon reflection, it was indeed as Luo Feng said. Lin Hao was an old disciple in the Lin family, and many branch disciples who entered the main branch had higher rankings in the outer gate than Lin Hao.
Unfortunately, Lin Hao, this old disciple, had surprisingly poor strength, and his ranking in the outer gate had always been ninety-third, never advancing.
However, Lin Hao was indifferent. Whether he was ranked ninety-third or last, he didn't care.
"Did you come here just to discuss my ranking in the outer gate?" Lin Hao's expression remained unchanged as he said calmly.
"Hmph, you stole someone's fierce beast, and they are here to cause trouble. Didn't I already tell you? You have disgraced the Lin family!" The plump woman said with disgust.
"Stole?" Lin Hao's gaze fell on Luo Peng, "Oh... you mean I stole your fierce beast, right..."
Seeing Lin Hao staring at him, Luo Peng subconsciously moved closer to Luo Feng and Luo Xin and said, "Yesterday, I saw you carrying the 'White-bearded Savage Ape' that my brother Luo Qi and I killed. I saw it with my own eyes!"
Lin Hao nodded, "And then?"
"Tenfold repayment." Luo Xin said.
"I know you sold the 'White-bearded Savage Ape' for 45,000 taels of silver. You must compensate us 450,000 taels of silver." Luo Feng added.