39: Chapter 39: Smiling one second, crushing the next.

Seeing Lin Yuan approach, the two looked at him in shock, mainly because Lin Yuan looked too young, making it hard to believe he possessed such immense strength.

"Th-Thank you, Brother, for saving our lives," Wang Hao clasped his hands together and bowed deeply.

"Thank you, Benefactor, for saving our lives," Xiao Qing also expressed her gratitude.

"No need to be so polite. I was just passing by and lent a hand," Lin Yuan waved his hand, then began devouring the soul bodies. After consuming five soul bodies, another fifteen hundred ability points were credited to his account.

From entering until now, he had already gained 5000 ability points; the harvest was quite good.

"What is a simple matter to Little Brother is a tremendous kindness to us. Could Little Brother leave your name and contact information? We two will surely repay you handsomely in the future," Wang Hao still said with clasped hands.

"It's nothing; no need for that. I am also here to hunt ferocious beasts. I just killed them when I saw them." Lin Yuan found it troublesome and turned to leave.

"Little Brother, you..." Xiao Qing still wanted to keep him back, but seeing Lin Yuan turn and leave, she felt this person truly hadn't taken them seriously, so she stopped speaking.

"Lin Yuan, someone is approaching," Chu Yunfeng reminded him in a deep voice at that moment.

"Hmm? They probably heard the commotion and came to help," Lin Yuan said casually.

"Doesn't seem like it. They look like they are searching for someone. Could they be coming for you?" Chu Yunfeng speculated.

"Let's see the situation. What is their strength level?"

"One person at the Second Order Mid Stage, and five at the Body Tempering Realm."

"Not worth worrying about. Let's see what they want." Lin Yuan stopped his steps and looked toward the dense forest ahead.

A moment later, six figures flashed out of the dense forest. The leader was a Middle-aged man, likely the Second Order Mid Stage expert.

When the man saw Lin Yuan, he immediately revealed a smile and slowly approached with the five people behind him.

"Are you Lin Yuan?" the Middle-aged man asked with a smile.

"Indeed. Who might you be?" Lin Yuan asked coldly.

"Heh heh... You certainly have guts. Seeing me and not running away. I don't mind telling you: you killed the Liu Family father and son, didn't you?" the Middle-aged man sneered.

"I killed them. Are you here to avenge them?"

"Good, good, good! You actually dare to admit it! Avenge them? That's not it. I'm just fulfilling a favor for the Old Family Head of the Liu Family. It's just that you were blind and offended someone you shouldn't have."

The Middle-aged man hadn't expected Lin Yuan to admit it so directly, but he didn't take it seriously. In his eyes, Lin Yuan was already a lamb to the slaughter.

"How dare you! I am the Young Master of the Wang Family, and this Little Brother is my savior. If you dare to touch him, you are opposing my Wang Family! Retreat quickly, and I won't pursue your responsibility!" Wang Hao walked over with Xiao Qing. His Wang Family was also a martial arts family in Spring City, and the Wang Family Head was an expert at the First Order Early Stage.

"Heh heh... The Wang Family? Which Wang Family? Could it be Wang He?" the Middle-aged man asked dismissively.

"Since you know my father, why don't you retreat quickly?" Wang Hao said angrily.

"Hahahaha--- You little bastard, even if your father Wang He were here, he wouldn't dare speak to me like that. You think your Wang Family can make me hesitate? You overestimate yourselves! Since you saw this, you can all die together!" The Middle-aged man pulled out a long saber from behind him, holding it in his hand, revealing the aura of a Second Order Mid Stage expert without a doubt.

"What? You are actually Second Order Mid Stage--- Little Brother, run!" Wang Hao was shocked. He hadn't expected this person to be stronger than his father. He immediately shouted towards Lin Yuan. Experts like this were not something they could handle.

Although Lin Yuan had just slain five ferocious beasts at the First Order Peak, in Wang Hao's eyes, he still couldn't contend with a Second Order Mid Stage expert.

"Run? Haha--- Too late!" The Middle-aged man laughed loudly, swinging the long saber in a full circle, cleaving towards Lin Yuan.

At this moment, Lin Yuan stood rooted to the spot without moving an inch, as if he were scared silly.

Seeing this, the Middle-aged man's fierce glare intensified.

"What kind of so-called genius, what national top scholar, only has this much courage?" The Middle-aged man revealed a disdainful smile.

But the next moment, just as the long saber neared him, Lin Yuan slightly shifted his body, dodging the saber's attack, and then smashed a punch toward the Middle-aged man's heart.

"What? Not good!" The Middle-aged man knew he had been careless, but it was already too late to dodge.

Bang!

A loud bang echoed. The Middle-aged man leaned back, his chest cavity caved in, and he was sent flying backward, knocking over the five Liu Family retainers at the Body Tempering Realm behind him.

The Middle-aged man was already spitting blood wildly while in the air and had passed out. After landing, he rolled five or six meters away, lying on the ground like a dead dog, completely motionless.

"What? This--- How is this possible? He is a Second Order Mid Stage martial artist!" Wang Hao was suddenly startled, staring with wide, stunned eyes, and blurted out.

He had originally thought Lin Yuan was scared silly, but the next moment, Lin Yuan exploded into action, knocking out the Second Order Mid Stage expert with a single punch, leaving his life uncertain.

What kind of strength was that? It was too terrifying! How old was he?

At this time, Xiao Qing was also equally stunned, covering her small mouth with both hands, not daring to let out a sound, but her large eyes were full of disbelief.

The remaining five Liu Family retainers lay on the ground, constantly moaning in pain. It seemed they were hit quite hard and couldn't even crawl up to escape.

"Brother Wang, you saw it too. He wanted to kill us; I was merely acting in legitimate self-defense. You must be my witness," Lin Yuan said to Wang Hao with a slight, almost-smile.

Upon hearing this, Wang Hao quickly suppressed the shock in his heart, then said calmly:

"That's right. The Liu Family hired assassins; Brother Lin was merely acting in legitimate self-defense. Xiao Qing and I can both testify for you!"

"Very good!" Lin Yuan uttered two words, then walked in front of the Middle-aged man, raising a foot and stepping on his head.

Instantly, the Middle-aged man's head exploded like a watermelon with a 'bang' sound.

Ah—!

Xiao Qing let out a scream and buried her head in Wang Hao's arms, while Wang Hao was also trembling with fear. He hadn't expected that Lin Yuan, who looked harmless on the outside, could be so brutal.

This was simply a devil who killed without batting an eye—smiling at people one second, crushing someone's skull the next...

Lin Yuan ignored the fright of the two. floating snow was instantly unsheathed. With a flash of silver light, all five men fell to the ground, and blood immediately stained the earth red.

"A living hell--- What kind of person is this Brother Lin---?" Wang Hao had never witnessed such a scene. His stomach churned, and he could barely suppress the urge to vomit.

"Brother Wang, could you please go to the City Lord's Mansion and ask them to bring people over?" Lin Yuan said with a smile.

"Ah? Oh, oh, okay, I'll go right away..." After speaking, Wang Hao immediately grabbed Xiao Qing and ran towards the exit. He didn't want to stay with this god of slaughter for a second longer; the pressure was too great.

Lin Yuan was not bloodthirsty; he simply showed no mercy toward his enemies.

Because he deeply understood one saying: mercy toward the enemy is cruelty toward oneself.

Lin Yuan devoured the souls of the six men, gaining another 1500 ability points.

"This Liu Family is really something. They keep sending me ability points; I must thank them for their trouble," Lin Yuan secretly chuckled.

"Lin Yuan, your martial arts realm is First Order Peak, but your strength is quite good. If I'm not mistaken, your combat power has reached at least the standard for Second Order Peak. Your talent, placed in the starry sky, could barely be considered a minor genius," Chu Yunfeng commented faintly.

"Only a minor genius? It seems I still need to keep working hard," Lin Yuan nodded.

"However, given the situation on Blue Star, you are already very good. Three kilometers to the southwest, there is another group of people; they are probably looking for you too," Chu Yunfeng reminded him again.

"Heh heh--- Today, it seems the Liu Family is determined to capture me? Then don't blame me for being ruthless!" Lin Yuan chuckled lightly, and his figure disappeared from the spot, flashing toward the southwest...