228: Chapter 228 Oppression, Threat

That Aura was like a faint, cold wind; wherever it passed, one felt their entire body being washed by a chill.

Surrounded by this pressure, the commoners nearby suddenly felt their breathing become labored, and several immediately clutched their chests and knelt on the ground.

Chen Ran also sensed this Aura; in terms of quality, it was actually comparable to an expert of the Innate Realm.

"Coming for me?"

He lifted his eyes slightly, and as that cold Aura touched his body, it was evaporated instantly by an invisible furnace of Qi and blood.

Lin Wan's expression was also not good. Facing the Aura of this 2nd Grade Innate Realm expert, even though the opponent wasn't using their full strength, she could still feel the circulation of her Qi and blood becoming obstructed.

Just at this moment, a hoarse voice came from the distant sky.

"Eunuch Cao, that is enough. Why must a dignified Senior bully these newcomers?"

As the voice fell, a middle-aged man with graying temples, dressed in a light gray robe, appeared silently in front of the two, and that cold, chilly Aura was blocked by another Aura.

The two Auras collided, sending out a circle of translucent shockwaves in mid-air.

Whoosh.

A violent wind surged wherever it passed. The horses were impacted, whinnying and tossing about in agitation.

Several members of the City Defense Army were caught off guard and shaken by this, ultimately having to struggle to hold onto their horses in a disheveled manner.

After a moment, the two Auras gradually disappeared, and the scene finally calmed down.

"Zhao Zhong?"

Cao Yong seemed to recognize this person's identity; he folded his hands and snorted coldly, taking no further action.

The scene was quiet for a moment. After Lin Wan saw the scene before her clearly, she was stunned for a moment, then spoke in surprise:

"Uncle Zhong?"

Zhao Zhong was a Guest Elder who had been stationed at the Lin Family for many years. His status and position were extremely high, and his true strength was unknown; even Lin Wan rarely saw his true face.

No one had expected that this Guest Elder had been following behind her all along.

"Young Miss, leave this to me."

Zhao Zhong did not turn back but whispered slowly, his gaze locked tightly on the eunuch with the official hat.

"Zhao Zhong, since you are here, convey my words to your Lin Family later."

Cao Yong's gaze swept over the middle-aged man and finally landed on the man behind him.

He had just noticed that this young man, facing the pressure he had deliberately released, had not changed his expression at all, and his breathing had not been disrupted in the slightest.

Such a situation was indeed extremely rare.

Cao Yong looked Chen Ran up and down, seeing that he was merely at the 6th Grade Inner Breath Realm.

For this prospective son-in-law of the Lin Family to be able to Cultivate to this point at such an age, his talent was actually quite good.

Cao Yong's heart stirred slightly, but he didn't pay too much attention to it.

Although the other party's strength was not bad, it was only in the context of the younger generation.

To experts like them, no matter how good one's Heart-Nature and talent were, if they hadn't grown up, they were nothing more than ants that could be crushed at will.

"Miss Lin, the winds and waves in this capital are strong, and the waters are very deep. Do not ruin the entire Family's life for the sake of some worldly possessions."

Cao Yong retracted his gaze, leaving behind a meaningful warning.

"The laws of Great Wei are not just for show. The Lin Family has a large business; I hope you behave yourself."

"Three days later, the Family tax will be promoted throughout the city. At that time, I do not wish to hear any bad news."

After speaking, he waved the silk handkerchief in his hand and turned his horse's head.

"Let's go."

The City Defense Army soldiers felt as if they had been granted amnesty; they hurriedly turned onto their horses and, in a grand procession, escorted Cao Yong away, disappearing at the end of the long street.

After that suffocating pressure completely dissipated, voices gradually returned to the long street. The commoners felt relieved and scattered like birds and beasts, fearing they might get involved in some unprovoked disaster.

This kind of clash between experts was not something ordinary people like them could get involved in.

...

Lin Wan turned around and looked at Chen Ran behind her.

Seeing that he was in good condition and had not been impacted by the Aura, she finally breathed a sigh of relief and said softly:

"Are you alright?"

Chen Ran's expression was calm, and his tone was indifferent.

"I am fine."

He naturally saw Lin Wan's intention to protect him just now.

After Lin Wan finished handling everything, she looked at the middle-aged man and asked in confusion:

"Uncle Zhong, what exactly happened?"

"Young Miss, the situation is complicated. Let us return to the Family first, and then we can talk in detail."

Zhao Zhong also withdrew his Aura and explained to Lin Wan.

He did not look at Chen Ran even once; his mission was to protect Lin Wan's safety, and as for everyone else, they had to be ranked behind that.

Zhao Zhong spoke very little, and after he finished speaking, his figure disappeared.

However, it was certain that he had not left and was still hiding somewhere, keeping watch.

After this incident, the date was interrupted and could not continue.

"It's getting late, I will see you back." Chen Ran looked at the sky and took the initiative to suggest leaving.

"Mm." Lin Wan nodded.

The two walked back along the original path.

Before they knew it, they arrived in front of the Lin Family residence.

"I'm here." Lin Wan stopped and looked at Chen Ran with some reluctance.

"Go in, get some rest early." Chen Ran let go of her hand.

Lin Wan did not go in immediately but stood in place, looking at him intently.

"What is it?" Chen Ran asked with some confusion.

"Be careful during this period and stay safe. Based on tonight's scene, there might be some turmoil later. If anything happens, come directly to find me..."

"Mm, I will."

He stood outside the door for a while, and only after hearing the sound of the door closing as Lin Wan entered the house from the courtyard did he turn and leave.