49: Bluffing, Lin Yuan appears

Sun Hu was not very surprised by the survival of the siblings.

A Family in the Condensing Core Realm like the Deng Family would generally prepare fast-moving Talismans for their direct descendants, enough to support them in escaping dangerous situations.

So he naturally assumed they had only survived by relying on Talismans.

Deng Rui snorted, “That must be truly disappointing for you. Not only were we not harmed, but we also sent all the supplies back.”

“What?”

Sun Hu frowned, “All the supplies sent back? You two Cultivators, merely in the Opening Meridian Realm, are lucky enough to have escaped yourselves. What did you rely on to protect the supplies?”

A flash of inspiration struck Deng Fuxi, and she feigned profundity, “My Deng Family was fortunate enough to receive help from a Senior, who killed all the mercenaries that night. Now that Senior is still in my Deng Residence. If you dare to cause trouble, we cannot be sure what bloody actions that Senior will take.”

As soon as these words were uttered, Sun Hu's expression changed instantly!

The Deng Family had actually latched onto a Senior expert?

Why had he never heard of it before?

Could it be an external helper invited from somewhere?

The person who could kill those Opening Meridian Realm mercenaries was most likely a Cultivator in the Condensing Core Realm.

What kind of leverage did the Deng Family use to make such a strong individual offer assistance?

With his thoughts racing, he was momentarily stuck in a dilemma, unsure how to act.

Seeing this, the three members of the Deng Family rejoiced inwardly.

They hadn't expected that a few fabricated words in a moment of desperation would actually bluff the other party.

As joy filled his heart, Deng Xuan regained his composure, clasped his hands behind his back, and said, “Brother Sun, as my daughter said, that Senior is resting in my residence. If you are sensible, you should leave as soon as possible. Otherwise, once the Senior discovers your intentions, he will surely strike you down on the spot, leaving blood flowing everywhere!”

Upon hearing this, a trace of fear flashed in Sun Hu's eyes, then he calmed down and snorted, “If your Deng Family truly has such a Senior overseeing it, why did you have to be so timid just now? In my opinion, you are merely feigning power and putting on a show!”

After speaking, he looked up, cupped his hands, and loudly declared, “Sun Hu of the Sun Family sincerely requests an audience. Could the Senior please show himself for a discussion?”

This action startled the three. Deng Fuxi immediately rebuked, “Presumptuous! How can a great figure like the Senior be someone a mere boor like you is qualified to see?”

Deng Xuan also said, “When the Senior Cultivates, he most dislikes being disturbed. Your rude behavior will surely offend him. It's too late to run now; just wait to collect your own corpse.”

Sun Hu's face was full of vigilance, and he retreated several steps backward, cautiously looking around, while simultaneously accelerating his Qi circulation, ready to flee at any moment.

However, after waiting for a while, he never saw the Senior's figure.

At this moment, he was finally certain that everything the other party said was false, merely a trick to deceive him.

“Phew…”

He quietly breathed a sigh of relief inwardly, then he burst into laughter, “Hahahahaha! Little brats of the Deng Family, you actually tried to deceive me with such lies, thinking that this Family Head would fall for them?”

Seeing this, the expressions of the three members of the Sun Family completely darkened.

Now that their lie had been exposed, they were bound to incur Sun Hu's wrath, and with the current strength of the Deng Family, it would be almost impossible to contend with the Sun Family.

“No choice, we can only fight with our backs to the wall.”

Deng Xuan sighed inwardly, circulated his Qi, and prepared to fight with all his might.

Noticing the other party's intention, Sun Hu showed disdain, “Just a waste at the Ning Wan Second Level, and you dare to bare your fangs before me? Watch as I pull out all your teeth right now!”

No sooner had he finished speaking than a clear, cold voice sounded from outside the house, “A mere ant at the Ning Wan Third Level, and you dare to come out flaunting your power and spouting nonsense?”

Upon hearing this, the faces of the four people inside the house all changed!

Someone actually dared to insult Sun Hu. Who had such confidence?

Deng Xuan was extremely curious inwardly.

And the siblings both recognized the owner of this voice, immediately showing expressions of joy.

It's Young Master Lin!

The chivalrous Young Master Lin has arrived!

Their Deng Family is saved!

Sun Hu immediately turned his head to look outside the house, only to see a young man in plain clothes appear in the courtyard, tall and extraordinarily handsome.

“Hahahahaha! I wondered who it was, turns out it's a junior who doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth. Now tell me where you are from. If you don't have a prominent background, today you'd better be prepared to leave your tongue behind.”

The moment he saw the other person, he couldn't help but laugh again, commanding arrogantly.

In his opinion, how much strength could someone so young possess?

The reason he dared to mock him was likely due to some background, which was why he inquired about his origins beforehand.

Deng Xuan had the same thought; if this young man truly had a great background, then perhaps he was the hope for saving the Deng Family.

Thus, as if grasping at a life-saving straw, he immediately cupped his hands and said, “I am Deng Xuan, the Family Head of the Deng Family. I earnestly implore Young Friend to lend a hand. Afterward, my Deng Family will surely offer a generous reward!”

Upon hearing their father's words, the siblings quickly spoke up, revealing the other person's identity.

“Father, he is the fellow countryman I told you about before, our benefactor who rescued us from the mercenaries.”

“Father, don't be afraid. Since Young Master Lin is here, he will definitely come to our rescue.”

Sun Hu stood by, and after hearing their words, he immediately understood that the mercenaries he had hired earlier had all been killed by this young man.

This meant that the other party's cultivation had very likely already entered the Condensing Core Realm.

Such a young Cultivator in the Condensing Core Realm, this was too terrifying, wasn't it?

Could this person be the heir of some major power?

Realizing that the other party had an extraordinary background, Sun Hu immediately put on a fawning expression, bowed and saluted, “So it is Young Master Lin who has graced my Luoxiao City with his presence. I, Sun, have failed to welcome you from afar, and I ask for Young Master's forgiveness.”

This sudden change of expression made Lin Yuan couldn't help but sneer, “Who was it just now who said they would cut out my tongue? How is it that in just a moment, you've forgotten what you said?”

Sun Hu knew that the other party was not to be trifled with, so he dared not retort, and could only say with a fawning smile, “I apologize, Young Master Lin, it was this humble one who was offensive just now. Please don't take my foolish words to heart.”

Lin Yuan stepped forward, saying indifferently, “Since you know you offended me, how do you plan to atone?”

Sun Hu bent his brows and bowed, “Whatever Young Master wishes of my Sun Family, I will try my best to fulfill, but I only hope you do not interfere in the matters between the Sun Family and the Deng Family.”

Lin Yuan feigned difficulty, “But what if I insist on interfering? What will you do then?”

The young man's words made Sun Hu's heart sink, and he frowned tightly, saying, “May I ask why Young Master wishes to help the Deng Family? What connection do they have with you?”

Lin Yuan denied, “We are merely strangers who met by chance; we have no deep connection.”

As soon as these words came out, the three members of the Deng Family immediately felt their hearts tighten, fearing that the other party would stand by and not care about their lives.

Sun Hu, however, was puzzled, “Then why do you want to interfere in this matter?”

Lin Yuan looked at the other party and stated directly, “Because your Sun Xiang provoked me, so today I'm here to settle the score with you.”