36: Chapter 36 I hate being threatened the most

Dumbfounded.

Not only were the guests below the stage dumbfounded, but even the Huo Family members on stage were utterly bewildered.

Fire Qingrou’s small mouth was slightly agape. She was the only one present who knew Zhang Bufan’s strength, but she never expected him to win so easily.

That day, Zhang Bufan could easily kill Ye Yuanshan, and Fire Qingrou thought it was because Ye Yuanshan had underestimated him, allowing Zhang Bufan to launch a successful sneak attack.

But now, Zhang Bufan took on four opponents and instantly killed them without exception. How strong was he, exactly?

“You are the Huo Family Head, right? Was the raid on Tianhua Sect arranged by you?” Zhang Bufan did not even glance at the several corpses on the ground. From the moment they dared to raid Tianhua Sect and kill the Old Man that day, their fate was sealed.

Although Zhang Bufan was not a bloodthirsty person, those who provoked him would not have a good end.

Jiang Honglin shot up again, his eyes fixed on Zhang Bufan, and he stammered, “This is impossible! How can you be so strong? What is your cultivation level?”

To instantly kill four Late Stage Yu Ling Realm cultivators with a single Move—even Jiang Honglin, who was now in the Kai Shan Realm, wouldn’t dare to claim he could do it so easily.

Yet, Zhang Bufan did it, and how old was he?

Could he also be in the Kai Shan Realm?

An Kai Shan Realm cultivator in his early twenties—just thinking about it was terrifying.

Jiang Lili looked at Zhang Bufan with surprise, her brows slightly furrowed.

“I say, are you out of your mind? Are these corpses on the ground fake? I’m giving you a chance now: cripple your own cultivation, and then bring all the treasures of your Huo Family to me. Otherwise, die,” Zhang Bufan said coldly.

He came for revenge this time, so it wouldn’t be as simple as just killing a few people. Since he was already here, of course, he had to take some things; it was only proper reciprocity.

“Chirp, chirp, chirp!” Baldy on his shoulder also let out a few excited chirps.

“You…” Jiang Honglin trembled with rage, his eyes filled with killing intent.

“You what? I’ll give you one minute. If you don’t comply, your fate will be the same as theirs,” Zhang Bufan said, pointing at Jiang Honglin.

“Enough!”

Just then, Jiang Lili could no longer sit still. She stood up and said coldly to Zhang Bufan, “I don’t care who you are. You killed so many people from my Huo Family. Now, cripple your own cultivation and kneel before me, awaiting your punishment.”

Zhang Bufan looked at Jiang Lili as if she were an idiot and scoffed, “Are you out of your mind?”

“You audacious fool! Do you know who I am?” Jiang Lili’s chest heaved with anger, and her voice was icy cold.

“I don’t care who you are.” Zhang Bufan really didn’t want to waste any more time. He casually unleashed a Spiritual Qi attack.

“Lili, be careful!”

When Jiang Honglin saw Zhang Bufan make his Move, he immediately shielded Jiang Lili and struck out with a palm.

“Boom!”

Zhang Bufan’s attack was dispersed by Jiang Honglin, but Jiang Honglin also didn’t fare well. His body shook, and a trickle of blood escaped the corner of his mouth.

“What is your cultivation level?” Jiang Honglin wiped the blood from his mouth, looking at Zhang Bufan with a terrified expression.

He was now in the Kai Shan Realm, though he had only recently made a Breakthrough. Yet, a casual strike from Zhang Bufan had caused him internal injuries.

Jiang Lili, hiding behind Jiang Honglin, was also scared pale. When Zhang Bufan attacked her just now, she felt a deadly threat.

If Jiang Honglin hadn’t suddenly intervened, she would already be a corpse.

Fire Qingrou hesitated for a moment, then still went to Zhang Bufan’s side and whispered in his ear, “Zhang Bufan, that woman is called Jiang Lili. I heard she has now joined Tianjian Sect.”

“I know.”

“You know and you still dare to make a Move? Tianjian Sect is a major Sect in the Eastern Region. It is said to have King Sealing Realm powerhouses. How about we just let it go?” Fire Qingrou didn’t want Zhang Bufan to go too far and provoke Tianjian Sect, so she spoke up.

“Alright, silly girl, go stand aside. I haven’t finished dealing with my business yet,” Zhang Bufan waved his hand dismissively.

Fire Qingrou stamped her foot in frustration but still obediently walked to the side.

Actually, she didn’t know why she was trying to persuade Zhang Bufan. Perhaps she was worried about Zhang Bufan, or perhaps she was afraid of implicating the Huo Family.

“Forget it, I don’t care. Let him do whatever he wants. Anyway, I’ve already indirectly died once. As for agreeing to his request, at worst, I’ll just…” Fire Qingrou’s mind wandered.

Zhang Bufan looked at Jiang Honglin with disdain and snorted, “My cultivation level is none of your business. Since you’ve chosen to seek death, then I’ll just grant your wish.”

“Wait!” Jiang Honglin no longer cared about his Face at this point. Through their recent exchange, he had deeply realized that he was absolutely no match for Zhang Bufan.

“Oh, so you’re going to do as I say now?” Zhang Bufan sneered.

“Fellow Daoist, I advise you to stop. Do you know who the person behind me is?” Jiang Honglin said, noticing Zhang Bufan’s expression growing colder, and he quickly sped up his words, “Jiang Lili of my Huo Family has already married into Tianjian Sect. Her husband’s master is even an Elder of Tianjian Sect, a King Sealing Realm powerhouse.”

“And then?” Zhang Bufan raised an eyebrow, asking faintly.

“Then…”

“Are you f*cking kidding me? I gave you a chance to speak, was it so you could threaten me here?” Zhang Bufan cursed loudly, then struck out with an empty palm towards Jiang Honglin.

A tangible Spiritual Qi palm flew like lightning towards Jiang Honglin.

Jiang Honglin felt the threat of death, his Face instantly changed dramatically, and he hastily unleashed his strongest Move, intending to block Zhang Bufan’s attack.

Boom!

Zhang Bufan’s Spiritual Qi palm directly shattered Jiang Honglin’s Move and passed straight through his abdomen.

“Pfft!”

Jiang Honglin’s entire body flew backward, crashing heavily onto the ground.

Zhang Bufan’s single strike not only crippled his cultivation but also severely wounded him; he clearly wouldn’t survive.

“You…” Jiang Lili trembled all over. She had originally thought that after bringing up Tianjian Sect, Zhang Bufan would obediently kneel before her, or at the very least, he wouldn’t dare to make a Move.

But she never expected Zhang Bufan to be completely fearless, crippling her grandfather Jiang Honglin in the blink of an eye.

“Don’t you know? I hate it most when people threaten me.” Zhang Bufan unleashed a Spiritual Qi attack, crippling Jiang Lili’s cultivation.

Jiang Kun witnessed with his own eyes that Zhang Bufan not only crippled his grandfather but also his sister.

At this moment, he was trembling all over, and he slumped onto the ground, a strong smell of urine wafting up.

Zhang Bufan looked at him with a disgusted expression, then pointed a finger at an Old Man on a seat, “You, go bring all the Huo Family’s treasures to me, or die.”

The Old Man, named Jiang Xingye, was the Huo Family’s head steward. Now, being pointed at by Zhang Bufan, he was so scared he almost fell to the ground, nodding his head like a rattle-drum as he frantically ran towards the Huo Family’s treasure vault.

“Why are you all looking at me like that? Aren’t you here for the banquet? Eat and drink as you please, don’t mind me.” Zhang Bufan waved his hand at the guests below the stage, then walked towards Fire Qingrou.

Zhang Bufan removed the Restriction from Fire Qingrou and said, “That guy who wet his pants is yours to deal with.”