Moreover, they did not make a direct move against Lin Yun at the beginning, but instead used their advantage in force and numbers to threaten.
They even quoted different amounts for each target. Seeing that Lin Yun had spent ten million to buy something, they demanded twenty million in extortion. For those with less money, they would certainly lower the amount to ensure the other party could pay it out.
Most cultivators whose realms were inferior to theirs would probably have no choice but to obediently hand over the money when facing this group’s robbery, in order to preserve themselves.
In this situation, they succeeded in swindling money most of the time without even needing to truly fight.
Someone like Lin Yun, who had the strength and dared to resist, must certainly be in the minority, and encountering a situation backed by a Void Dao Realm was even rarer.
After all, the proportion of Void Dao Realm cultivators was already small, and moreover, before making a move, they would first observe whether the target was alone, which further reduced the chance of encountering a situation backed by a Void Dao Realm.
Lin Yun felt quite angry towards this group in his heart.
Unfortunately, in this Heart City, Lin Yun did not possess the ability to turn his hand to make clouds and cover them to make rain, or rather, Lin Yun was comparatively insignificant. Some things, Lin Yun could not accomplish.
Manor Lord Wu said: “Fellow Daoist Lin Yun, although Heart City appears prosperous on the surface, there are all sorts of dangers and tricks behind the scenes. Still that phrase, the waters of Heart City are very deep. There are even quite a few matters that I cannot resolve, that I am powerless to handle. In short, in the future in Heart City, you must be extra careful.”
“Mm.” Lin Yun nodded solemnly. Today’s events had indeed rung another alarm bell for Lin Yun.
“By the way, Father, earlier you told that fellow that you were not without background or support. Could it be that Father, you have some unknown background and secrets?” Wu Chengtian asked with curiosity.
“Haha, I was merely putting on a show, deliberately trying to scare him a bit.” Manor Lord Wu laughed.
“Haha, I thought so in my heart as well.” Wu Chengtian laughed.
Wu Qing and Wu Yue, the two brothers, also burst into laughter.
“Little Friend Lin Yun, you strolled around the square for three hours earlier. Did you have any gains?” Manor Lord Wu looked towards Lin Yun.
“Not bad, it was not a wasted trip. I bought two items.” Lin Yun smiled faintly.
…
Lin Yun and the four from the Wu family father and sons made their way back to North Street along the road.
North Street was the main area where the human race usually conducted activities. The entire North Street road was basically all humans.
Manor Lord Wu found a grand inn on North Street, and the five of them checked into this inn.
Now, with more than three months still until the Treasure Appraisal Conference, they were certainly going to stay in Heart City for a period of time.
On the third floor of the inn, the five each had their own room, connected together.
At the room doors.
Manor Lord Wu looked towards Lin Yun and said: “In the coming months, we will have to wait in Heart City. As the Treasure Appraisal Conference draws nearer, more and more people will come to Heart City, and the entire Heart City will become increasingly lively. The various resources sold within Heart City will also increase. So, Little Friend Lin Yun, if you usually want to go out and stroll, or go out to select and purchase supplies, that is fine, but pay attention to safety. Remember to act low-key in Heart City.”
This was already Manor Lord Wu’s repeated admonition.
“Mm, I understand.” Lin Yun nodded in response.
“Even if careful, it is still possible to have trouble come knocking, just like today’s matter. It is not that you want to stir up trouble, but rather that you are targeted as an objective.” Manor Lord Wu said.
Then, Manor Lord Wu flipped his hand and produced a jade slip: “Take this jade slip. If you encounter any danger that you cannot resolve, crush it to notify me, and I will rush over at the fastest speed.”
As Manor Lord Wu spoke, he handed the jade slip to Lin Yun.
Lin Yun received the jade slip: “Manor Lord Wu, rest assured. I will act low-key and carefully.”
“Mm, everyone return to your rooms to rest.” After Manor Lord Wu finished speaking, he walked towards one of the rooms.
Lin Yun also turned and entered the inn room.
This third floor consisted entirely of superior guest rooms, with large room areas, including a living room and a cultivation chamber.
After entering the guest room, Lin Yun sat down on a chair in the living room.
“I still need to seek a method to解除 the soul contract.” Lin Yun murmured.
This was the main purpose of Lin Yun’s trip to Heart City this time.
In addition, the spoils of war that Lin Yun had obtained in the border mountain range before also needed to be sold off and exchanged for spirit crystals. Only then would he have sufficient funds to compete if he encountered something of interest at the Treasure Appraisal Conference.
So Lin Yun still needed to go out once more.
“The sky outside is already late today, so I’ll go tomorrow.” Lin Yun murmured.
Immediately after, Lin Yun went to the cultivation chamber in the guest room and continued to comprehend the sword arts.
…
The next morning.
“Knock knock.”
“Lin Yun, it’s me.”
The room door was knocked on, and Wu Chengtian’s voice came from outside the door.
“Come in.” Lin Yun responded towards the door, then rose from the cultivation chamber and walked to the living room.
Immediately, the room door was pushed open, and Wu Chengtian walked in from outside the room.
“Brother Wu, is there something the matter?” Lin Yun asked.
“Brother Lin Yun, today the weather outside is sunny and bright, a fine day. Would you like to go stroll around Heart City? Yesterday Father only took us to the central square, but there are still many places we have not visited.” Wu Chengtian said.
