“I bought the item with my own money. Before I purchased it, it was an auction item. How does that make it Nether Palace’s property?” Lin Yun said coldly.
“Anything Nether Palace sets its sights on naturally belongs to us. You dared to challenge our authority, so today, your death is certain! Once I destroy you, I’ll hang you on the city wall to show the world the consequences of defying Nether Palace!” the green-faced old man said sharply, his tone domineering.
He didn’t even mention sparing Lin Yun if he handed over the item, instead declaring outright his intent to kill him.
Lin Yun wasn’t surprised by such arrogance, as in the Ancestral Land, strength was the only logic.
At the northern city gate, a crowd of human cultivators had gathered to watch the commotion.
“Master Wu, you all go first. They’re after me. I’ll handle this,” Lin Yun said, turning to Master Wu.
Lin Yun knew how serious the situation was. Master Wu and the others staying would be futile and might even get them implicated.
Just as Lin Yun spoke, another booming voice rang out from inside the city gate.
“Nether Palace, you’re going too far! Do you really disregard Silent Moon Valley’s warning?”
At those words, the green-faced old man from Nether Palace’s expression changed instantly.
Lin Yun, hearing the voice, was equally shocked.
Silent Moon Valley had actually come?
Although Silent Moon Valley had spoken up for Lin Yun at the treasure appraisal event, he was very clear that he had no connection with them, let alone any relationship. They might have just spoken out against injustice at the event.
But for Silent Moon Valley to now rush over to help him was absurd! What was going on?
With doubts, Lin Yun looked up.
He saw an elder leading a group of people coming out from the northern city gate.
Behind the elder followed two young, beautiful women.
“It’s… it’s them?”
Lin Yun immediately recognised the two women following the elder.
Weren’t they the sisters Yu Rou and Yu Qing?
Upon seeing them, all of Lin Yun’s doubts and confusion vanished in an instant.
Lin Yun finally understood why Silent Moon Valley had spoken up for him at the event and why they had now come to his aid.
The elder from Silent Moon Valley, leading the group, soon reached Lin Yun and the others.
“Benefactor Lin Yun!”
Yu Qing, the younger sister, rushed excitedly to Lin Yun, with Yu Rou closely behind.
“Benefactor Lin Yun, I’m so thrilled to see you! Did you know, my sister and I always thought you were dead!” Yu Qing said, excitedly grabbing Lin Yun’s arm.
Yu Rou added, “Back then, you protected us so we could escape. We felt so guilty. Knowing you’re alive makes us so happy!”
Yu Rou’s eyes reddened, tears of excitement welling up in her beautiful eyes.
“I never thought I’d see you two again either,” Lin Yun said with a smile, filled with emotion.
When Lin Yun had saved the two sisters, he never expected to see them again or thought of any reward.
He certainly didn’t expect them to be the young ladies of Silent Moon Valley.
Perhaps this was karma.
Sometimes, planting a seed of kindness unintentionally could yield unexpected rewards.
“Benefactor Lin Yun, you risked your life to protect us back then. Today, let us sisters protect you!” Yu Rou said firmly, biting her red lip.
Yu Qing, with her light and spirited voice, immediately chimed in, “Exactly! Anyone who dares harm you will have to deal with us!”
Seeing this, Wu Jun and his father’s expressions changed drastically.
“This kid is actually so close to Silent Moon Valley’s people?” Wu Jun’s face darkened.
His father’s expression also grew heavy. “It seems this guy does have some powerful backing. Otherwise, Silent Moon Valley’s people wouldn’t be so close to him!”
“Father, what… what do we do now?” Wu Jun asked anxiously, worried.
This was exactly the situation they feared most.
Silent Moon Valley was a top-tier force with a Supreme, far beyond what their Wu Clan could compare to.
“We can’t wade into this mess any further. Let’s go!” Wu Jun’s father said resolutely.
Their initial plan had been to test Lin Yun’s background.
Immediately, Wu Jun’s father led the Wu Clan members to turn and leave quickly.
“Stop! Sixth Grandpa, stop them!” Yu Rou called out sharply.
