The relationship between the Luo family and the Lin family had always been poor. On a regular basis, when disciples went out for training, there were frequent frictions. However, today's outright robbery was a first.
Lin San was seething with anger. The precious herb was clearly discovered by him, and he was just about to pick it when Luo Qingqiu, relying on her superior strength, forcibly took it away. What was even more infuriating was that she had also struck him.
If it were any other day, such a situation would never occur between the two major families. However, the value of the precious herb was immense, and even in Liuyun City, it was hard to buy one with money, making it a rare commodity.
This precious herb had significant effects on Earth Gate martial artists, and even those who had opened the fifth Earth Gate could benefit from it. How could Luo Qingqiu not be tempted to take it, no matter the cost?
The Wang family members stood to the side, merely watching the spectacle.
"Luo Qingqiu, do you still have any sense of reason? This precious herb was discovered by me. Not only did you take it, but you also injured me. This is simply unjust!" Lin San stood up, glaring at Luo Qingqiu with intense hatred. She looked good, but her heart was so cruel.
Hearing this, Luo Qingqiu sneered, "What do you mean it's your precious herb? It grows in the soil. Has it ever belonged to your Lin family? Whoever has the ability to take it, it's only natural."
Many inner disciples of the Luo family nodded in agreement. Things that grow in the soil don't belong to anyone. Whoever has the ability to take them, they should. Lin San's abilities were inferior to Luo Qingqiu, so he deserved it.
"You... you are truly too much!" Lin San wished he could bite Luo Qingqiu to death.
"Ha ha, Lin family member, if you have time to complain, you might as well continue searching around. Perhaps you'll find another one." An inner disciple of the Wang family laughed.
"Easy for you to say. Luo Qingqiu took my precious herb, and you expect me to just let it go!" Lin San looked at the Wang family disciple who spoke, clearly displeased.
"You lack the skills, and being robbed is just bad luck." At this moment, Wang Yuzhou smiled, clearly siding with the Luo family.
Who in Liuyun City didn't know that Wang Yuzhou, the first among the Wang family's younger generation, had a crush on Luo Qingqiu and was pursuing her? He naturally would speak up for her.
"Do you... really think our Lin family has no one left!" Lin San's eyes were red as he glared at Luo Qingqiu and Wang Yuzhou.
Upon hearing this, the disciples of both families laughed. The first among the Lin family's younger generation was Lin Xiurui, who, compared to Wang Yuzhou or Luo Qingqiu, still lacked some experience.
Especially Wang Yuzhou, who had defeated Lin Xiurui in ten moves when Lin Xiurui challenged the Wang family. Apart from Lin Xiurui, the Lin family seemed to have no other talents. Lin Nangong seemed to have good strength, but he was quiet and rarely interacted with others, and wouldn't act rashly.
"Brother Lin Hao!" Suddenly, Lin San saw Lin Hao and his group finally arrive, and he was overjoyed, calling out.
If Lin Hao were willing to help him, Wang Yuzhou and Luo Qingqiu would be nothing!
Lin Hao had seen the entire scene and had his own thoughts. He had no good feelings toward the Luo family, especially Luo Qingqiu, who was just like her sister, Luo Yaner. If he were to help Lin San and teach Luo Qingqiu a lesson, it wasn't out of the question.
Lin San thought that he and Lin Hao didn't have much of a relationship, so it wouldn't be easy to get Lin Hao to stand up for him.
"Brother Lin Hao, the Luo family took my precious herb. This is clearly a sign that they think our Lin family has no one left, and they even don't respect you. Brother Lin Hao, please stand up for me!" Lin San said in a pleading tone.
Upon hearing this, Luo Qingqiu and Wang Yuzhou sneered. If Lin San had sought help from Lin Xiurui or Lin Nangong, it would have been understandable, but asking Lin Hao was laughable.
"Lin Hao, ha ha, with a treasure-grade spirit body, you are truly impressive."
"You are mistaken. His spirit root was broken in Shengtian Sect, and after reshaping his Earth Gate, he only obtained a common spirit body. Ha ha, Lin San, you actually seek help from Lin Hao. You really are something."
At this moment, several Luo family disciples mocked.
Though they said this, everyone knew that Lin Hao likely had a powerful backer. Otherwise, Xingchen Yu wouldn't have let it go so easily.
They wouldn't dare to attack Lin Hao, but they wouldn't be intimidated by him either. They wouldn't give up the precious herb.
"Luo Qingqiu, that herb was discovered by Lin San. It should rightfully be his. You not only took it but also injured him. Clearly, you think our Lin family has no one left." Suddenly, Lin Hao looked at Luo Qingqiu and spoke calmly, his voice icy.
"Ha ha, Lin Hao, I do think your Lin family has no one left. What can you do about it?" Luo Qingqiu laughed coldly.
"I don't want to waste words with you. Give the herb to Lin San, and I won't make things difficult for you today." Lin Hao said.
"Ha ha, don't think that just because you have someone backing you, you can threaten me. You should know that my sister, Luo Yaner, is now an elder's personal disciple in Shengtian Sect. If you want to threaten the Luo family, you are still too young. Even the powerful backer behind you wouldn't dare to do so." Luo Qingqiu's expression was disdainful.
Upon hearing this, everyone was slightly shocked. They didn't expect that Luo Yaner had entered Shengtian Sect's inner sect and become an elder's personal disciple.
"Enough talk. Will you give the herb or not?" Lin Hao's brow furrowed; he was losing patience.
"Lin Hao, do you really think I won't do anything to you? I won't take your life, but I can still teach you a lesson." Luo Qingqiu's expression turned cold.
As soon as Luo Qingqiu finished speaking, Lin Hao lost all patience. The power of the realm of intent surged like a flood, transforming into an invisible, monstrous beast that instantly enveloped Luo Qingqiu.
"How... how can this be..." Luo Qingqiu's expression changed, her body feeling as if it were suddenly pressed down by a terrifying mountain. The profound realm of intent was terrifying beyond measure.
With a loud boom, the ground beneath Luo Qingqiu's feet suddenly cracked, and her body bent as if she were struggling.
"Kneel." Lin Hao said coldly.
With Lin Hao's words, Luo Qingqiu could no longer withstand the terrifying power of the realm of intent. She knelt in a large pit, cold sweat dripping from her forehead like broken pearls.
Seeing this, the disciples of the Luo and Wang families were completely stunned. No one knew what had happened, and they didn't understand why Luo Qingqiu had suddenly knelt, seemingly in great pain.
The Luo and Wang family disciples didn't know what had happened, but the Lin family disciples were clear.
They had seen this before. When Lin Hao and Lin Xiurui fought, Lin Xiurui's situation was identical to Luo Qingqiu's. Lin Hao's realm of intent was truly terrifying. The younger generation of the four major families in Liuyun City couldn't even withstand one of Lin Hao's intent charges. In fact, Lin Hao needed only a thought to crush them.
"Luo Qingqiu, what have you done to her!" Wang Yuzhou's icy gaze fell on Lin Hao. Luo Qingqiu was his dream girl, and he couldn't tolerate Lin Hao humiliating her in front of him!
However, Lin Hao didn't even look at Wang Yuzhou, and said to Lin San, "Go and take the herb."
Lin San's face lit up with joy, and he immediately nodded, quickly approaching Luo Qingqiu.
"Ha, Luo Qingqiu, you are too arrogant. You really think our Lin family has no one left. I forgot to tell you that Lin Xiurui was also defeated by Brother Lin Hao a few days ago. Now, which of the younger generation of the four major families can withstand one of Brother Lin Hao's intent charges? You are too arrogant!" Lin San walked up to Luo Qingqiu, coldly snorted, and prepared to take the herb from her.
At that moment, Luo Qingqiu was completely powerless due to Lin Hao's realm of intent. Even if Lin San wanted to take the herb, Luo Qingqiu couldn't resist.
"You are asking for death!"
Seeing this, Wang Yuzhou roared in anger. How could he tolerate the Lin family disciples humiliating Luo Qingqiu like this?
Wang Yuzhou's figure flickered like a gentle breeze, and he quickly leaped toward Lin San.
"Brother Lin Hao!" Seeing Wang Yuzhou attack, Lin San was frightened. Wang Yuzhou's strength was even higher than Luo Qingqiu's. Even Lin Xiurui couldn't withstand ten moves from Wang Yuzhou. Lin San was no match for Wang Yuzhou and instinctively looked to Lin Hao for help.
"Kneel." Lin Hao glanced at Wang Yuzhou, and in less than a moment, there was a 'thud' as Wang Yuzhou, like Luo Qingqiu, instantly knelt on the ground, his face pale and covered in cold sweat.
"This is... the realm of intent... level..." Wang Yuzhou was horrified. Lin Xiurui's realm of intent was already quite high, but compared to Lin Hao's, it was like a drop of water compared to the ocean. They were not on the same level.
This scene left the inner disciples of the Luo and Wang families completely stunned. When they came to their senses, they looked at Lin Hao with awe.
"Heaven... Is Lin Hao even human? From start to finish, he didn't even move, and the first among the younger generation of the Luo and Wang families were already defeated by him!"
"Is this Lin Hao the same Lin Hao from Liuyun City back then? I can't believe it. He doesn't seem like the same person at all. He is too terrifying!"
"Lin Hao is now a monster. Without even moving, he can make the young kings of Liuyun City kneel with just a thought!"
The inner disciples of the two major families in Liuyun City were shocked beyond measure. This was no longer a human; it was a monster!
Especially Lin Zhen and Lin Caiyi, their eyes wide open. Although they had already seen Lin Hao's power before, seeing this again still made them feel uneasy.
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"Hmph, you are too arrogant. Do you really think you can match Brother Lin Hao now?" Lin San glanced at Luo Qingqiu and Wang Yuzhou, sneering.
With that, Lin San raised his right arm and snatched the herb from Luo Qingqiu, who was still holding it tightly.
At this moment, many inner disciples of the Lin family were overjoyed, feeling an indescribable sense of pride. The first among the Wang family and the first among the Luo family, what could they do in front of their Lin family's first? With just a thought, Lin Hao made these young kings kneel before them!