42: Deng family compliments, girly feelings

Lin Yuan recalled that in Luoxiao City, the Sun Family and the Liu Family were the two most powerful families, almost controlling all the city's resources.

Could it be that the Deng Family was attacked today because they infringed upon their interests?

Deng Fuxi saw what he was thinking and confirmed, "Our Deng Family obtained some Opportunity in recent years, and the Family Head's strength made a Breakthrough to the Condensing Core Realm, so the entire Family's status rose, catching up to the Sun and Liu Families, and becoming the third largest Family in Luoxiao City."

Lin Yuan understood, "So they didn't like the Deng Family and ganged up to target you?"

Deng Fuxi bit her lip, "Yes, the city's 'cake' is only so big. They certainly don't want a third party to come in and share it. Our long-distance purchase of supplies this time was to prepare for the possible battles ahead."

Lin Yuan expressed understanding, "Given this situation, you really should prepare well."

"Mm, I didn't expect the disputes between our families to involve Young Master. I'm truly sorry."

"No matter. I only killed a few mercenaries; it doesn't count as interfering. If the Sun and Liu Families don't like me and want to deal with me, I'm not afraid of them either."

Lin Yuan spoke calmly, his expression unwavering.

Luoxiao City is just a small city. The strongest Cultivator in the two major families is only at the Condensing Core Realm. With Ao Ling霜's help, he can easily kill them.

"Gulp."

Listening to the young man's arrogant words, everyone couldn't help but swallow.

They didn't doubt that he had the strength.

Being able to casually kill several high-level Pulse Opening mercenaries was enough to show that he had already entered the Condensing Core Realm, and his cultivation could rival that of the heads of the two major families.

Moreover, Lin Yuan was not like the two major families, who had large businesses and had to worry about the lives of their clansmen.

As a Sect Disciple with no ties, he didn't need to worry about anything when killing people. If he couldn't win, he would run, and then return for revenge when he had Cultivated further.

Family forces generally do not wish to offend such a person.

"Young Master's strength is extraordinary; this Young Miss is extremely impressed!"

Deng Fuxi cupped her hands again in praise, then turned to instruct, "Everyone, count the supplies and see if there are any losses. Also, deal with the body of that clansman; don't attract Yao Beasts."

Upon receiving the Young Miss's order, everyone began to act. First, they checked the supplies one by one, then dug a deep pit with shovels and buried the bloody corpse.

After doing all this, they stopped, gathered around the bonfire to rest, and quietly ate the prepared dry rations.

Lin Yuan didn't bring food and directly ate a Fasting Pill, sitting cross-legged by himself.

It was visible that no one dared to approach him. All the Deng Family members were filled with respect for him.

Deng Fuxi sat closest to Lin Yuan, holding a few thin pancakes in her delicate hands.

Although she was the Young Miss of the Deng Family, she couldn't afford Fasting Pill and ate dry rations like her clansmen.

"Young Master Lin, have you had dinner? I have some thin pancakes here; do you need any?"

She hadn't clearly seen what Medicinal Pill Lin Yuan had taken, and seeing that he hadn't eaten for half a day, she thoughtfully came up to ask.

"Thank you for Miss Deng's kindness, but I just ate a Fasting Pill, so there's no need."

Lin Yuan declined.

Fasting Pill!

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions changed again.

This Medicinal Pill is worth several yuan stones. It doesn't seem expensive, but buying food and meat only costs a few coins, with almost no consumption. However, if one takes Fasting Pill, it would consume dozens of yuan stones a month. Even a Condensing Core Realm Cultivator would be reluctant to eat like this.

The few Fasting Pill in Song Mian's Storage Pouch must have been Sect rewards. If he had to buy them himself, he would surely feel pained.

Lin Yuan could actually afford Fasting Pill! As expected of a high-ranking Sect Disciple!

At this moment, the clansmen's expressions became even more respectful.

The young woman thought of his identity and couldn't help but inwardly scold herself, "Deng Fuxi, oh Deng Fuxi, he's a Disciple of an inner Sect expert, how could he not afford Fasting Pill? It's laughable that you even asked him if he wanted dry rations; how embarrassing."

This action was like a maid asking a Young Master if he wanted to eat leftovers; others would surely think there was something wrong with her.

Quickly taking back the thin pancakes, she lightly coughed twice, "Cough, cough, I apologize, Young Master, I was being meddlesome. Please don't be offended."

"It's fine. I still need to Cultivate. You all should rest too."

"Alright."

Deng Fuxi returned to her original spot as if relieved, and after finishing her dry rations, she also began to Cultivate.

During this time, she occasionally opened her eyes to peek at the man, her expression a little resentful.

This bad guy, clearly possessing Condensing Core Realm strength and having money to eat Fasting Pill, why did he lie and say he was an Outer Sect Disciple?

He almost made me think you were really from a common background.

The young woman puffed out her fragrant cheeks, then couldn't help but find an excuse for him, "Perhaps it's inconvenient to reveal his identity when traveling."

"Sigh, so strong, so handsome. How wonderful if he were my husband..."

This thought suddenly popped into her mind, and she quickly shook her head to dispel it.

He was a high-ranking Disciple of a Cloud Ripple Sect expert, with a noble identity and extraordinary status. How could he fancy a small Family Disciple like her?

Perhaps this was fate without a bond.

She secretly sighed, cast aside her complex thoughts, and focused on Cultivating.

...

The next day.

A ray of morning light sprinkled across the sky. Everyone packed their luggage and embarked on their journey home again.

Inside the carriage, the man and woman sat opposite each other, quietly Cultivating on their own.

After last night's surprise attack, Deng Fuxi's attitude towards Lin Yuan became even more respectful, not daring to show the slightest neglect.

Even before getting into the carriage, she wiped the seat cushions clean, just to leave a good impression on him.

"Roar!"

Suddenly, an excited beast roar came from the forest, piercing everyone's eardrums.

"Ow!"

The galloping white horses were instantly startled and came to a sudden halt, whinnying loudly.

In the cramped carriage, due to the horses' sudden stop, Deng Fuxi's body was dragged by inertia and slammed forward.

Lin Yuan was Cultivating when he suddenly smelled a fragrant breeze. The young woman's delicate body had already fallen into his arms, pressing tightly against him.

It happened so suddenly that neither of them reacted for a moment.

"Ah!"

Deng Fuxi suddenly let out a soft cry, quickly pulled away from his embrace, and sat back in her seat, her pretty face flushed red.

This was her first physical contact with an opposite gender in over twenty years, so it was inevitable for her to feel flustered.

"I was actually so close to him just now..."

Recalling the man's firm and broad chest, the young woman was incredibly shy, her beautiful eyes fixed downwards for a long time, completely daring not to look up.

"This Miss Deng's body is quite soft."

Lin Yuan also savored the touch from just now, and a slight stir inevitably arose in his heart.

"I can't hold back after only one day away from Junior Sister and Mistress. My self-control still needs to be strengthened."

Shaking his head inwardly, he suppressed his desires, just as the voice of a clansman came from outside the window, "Young Miss, there was a Yao Beast roaring in the forest just now, which startled the horses. Were you not hurt?"