They had given him the real item the first time, but when they chased after him the second time, they swapped it for a fake one that looked identical. Since Lin Yun had checked it the first time, he was careless the second time.
This scam wasn’t particularly sophisticated, but it was easy to fall for due to a moment of negligence.
Lin Yun moved at full speed, chasing into an alley.
“Captain Lin Yun, over there!” Old Black pointed ahead.
The bearded man’s figure flashed briefly before disappearing into a house. If they had been any slower, they would have lost sight of him completely.
“Let’s go after him!”
Lin Yun swiftly rushed toward the house.
In an instant, Lin Yun and Old Black arrived in front of the house.
The gate was tightly shut.
Lin Yun stopped at the door and asked, “Old Black, what’s the level of the top fighters in this city?”
After all, Lin Yun was new here and didn’t know the lay of the land. If there was a powerful figure backing this house, things could get tricky.
This wasn’t the Cultivation Continent but the ancestral land. Lin Yun knew he wasn’t an invincible top-tier powerhouse here.
Even if he was in the right, if he wasn’t stronger than others, it would all be for nothing.
Strength was the ultimate truth!
So, it was better to have some idea of the situation first.
“Captain Lin Yun, this is a major city. There should be some Saint Realm experts here, maybe even Transcendent Realm experts overseeing things. Some major forces in the city might also have powerful backers. But whether there’s a powerhouse in this house, it’s hard to say,” Old Black replied.
He continued, “However, we’re from the Heavenly Fire Temple. With this status, there shouldn’t be much of an issue. Even if there’s a powerhouse, relying on our identity, retreating safely shouldn’t be a problem. The Heavenly Fire Temple is close by, and its influence here is absolutely strong!”
“Alright, let’s go in!”
With that, Lin Yun kicked open the gate and charged into the courtyard.
Having the status of a Heavenly Fire Temple Lieutenant was a significant advantage and backing.
“Come out!”
As soon as Lin Yun rushed into the house, he let out a shout.
“Who dares trespass into my residence!” A white-haired old man stepped out from a pavilion in the courtyard.
“Where’s the scammer who just came in?” Lin Yun asked, looking at the old man.
“What scammer? This is a private residence. No one came in just now. Stop causing trouble and get out, or don’t blame me for being rude!” the old man said coldly.
Lin Yun’s gaze sharpened. “It seems you’re in on it. Hand over the person, or face the consequences!”
Lin Yun had seen the bearded scammer enter this house with his own eyes. The old man’s claim that no one had come in clearly marked him as part of the scheme.
“You dare cause trouble here? You’re the ones who’ll face consequences!” the old man snapped.
As he spoke, he released his realm aura.
Dominion Realm!
This realm was considered strong in the ancestral land, and it was clear these scammers had a powerhouse backing them.
But as long as the opponent wasn’t in the Saint Realm, Lin Yun wasn’t afraid.
“If you won’t hand them over, let’s fight!”
Unfazed by the old man’s Dominion Realm, Lin Yun drew his sword.
With a surge of inner force, channelled through the Ultimate Dragon Technique, it transformed into powerful dragon energy.
Lingyun Sword Technique!
Swoosh!
Lin Yun’s sword flashed with light, a golden dragon coiling around it, striking out instantly!
The Ultimate Dragon Technique and Dragon Emperor Bone erupted fully, with the immense power of the Indestructible Divine Body infused into the strike, sending the sword’s power soaring!
Seeing Lin Yun attack, the old man quickly drew a silver staff, its light bursting forth as he swung it.
Clang!
The sword’s shadow clashed with the silver light, unleashing a wave of force that exploded outward!
“What?!”
The old man’s expression changed drastically as he was thrown back by the ferocious power.
Clearly, he had underestimated Lin Yun’s strength.
The shockwave from the clash, under the cover of the world’s energy, dissipated rapidly but still sent the house’s roof flying, debris scattering!
Cloud-Piercing Strike!
Without pausing, Lin Yun’s sword surged forward at astonishing speed, his powerful divine sense merging into the blade.
This strike was even fiercer than the last.
“I’m not someone to be trifled with!”
The old man gritted his teeth, a powerful energy surging from within. His silver staff erupted with dazzling light, forming a silver torrent that coalesced into a giant beast, charging forward.
The sword’s shadow crashed into the silver beast’s body with a boom, causing it to tremble violently before exploding with another boom.
The old man’s attack was powerful!
But against Lin Yun’s ferocious assault, it was useless.
“It’s over!”
After breaking through the old man’s attack, Lin Yun’s sword drove straight forward, enveloping the old man.
Terrified, the old man raised his silver staff to block Lin Yun’s strike.
Clang!
The sword struck the staff, unleashing a surge of ferocious energy that sent the old man flying, crashing into the pavilion behind him and collapsing it.
“Pfft!”
Sprawled in the rubble, the old man spat out a mouthful of blood, his face filled with intense shock.
Such terrifying power!
Both in the Dominion Realm, he clearly felt that Lin Yun’s attack was overwhelmingly powerful!
But he didn’t know that Lin Yun hadn’t even gone all out and still had techniques he hadn’t used.
“Hand them over!” Lin Yun stood with his sword, shouting.
Old Black, standing nearby, also shouted, “You dare scam the Heavenly Fire Temple? Think carefully!”
As he spoke, Old Black donned his Heavenly Fire Temple armour.
“Heavenly… Heavenly Fire Temple?” The old man’s face turned pale upon seeing the armour.
They had kicked an iron plate this time!
“Speak or not!” Lin Yun pointed his sword at the old man, his aura imposing.
“I’ll talk! I’ll talk!” The old man nodded frantically like a pecking chicken.
He turned and shouted, “Come out!”
The bearded man who had scammed Lin Yun and the young woman who had acted with him emerged from the back courtyard.
“You two from the Heavenly Fire Temple, we didn’t mean to offend you! Please don’t kill us!” The bearded man, pale-faced, pleaded for mercy.
“Hand it over!” Lin Yun held out his hand.
“Yes, yes, yes!”
The bearded man quickly tossed a storage ring to Lin Yun.
Lin Yun caught it and checked inside, confirming it contained his seven hundred thousand Bright Moon Crystals.
“And the rest!”
Lin Yun held out his hand again.
“Sir, I’ve already returned your money!” the bearded man said in panic.
“I’m talking about the real Shadowless Jade Pendant!” Lin Yun’s tone was sharp.
“This…”
The bearded man’s face changed. He instantly understood Lin Yun’s intent. Lin Yun wasn’t just taking back his Bright Moon Crystals but also wanted the real Shadowless Jade Pendant.
