148: Lin Fan, the blackmailer.

The two Yao Beasts didn't dare to act rashly now, watching the group whisper.

At the same time, they were full of dread for that Sword.

The air in the valley seemed to be frozen by the terrifying Sword Intent emanating from the Star River Sword.

The Fiery Lion and the Green Armored Unicorndragon, these two overlords who had roamed the Southern Sky Mountain Range for hundreds of years, were now like two startled quails, frozen in place, not daring to move an inch.

They could clearly feel that the ancient long Sword suspended in mid-air contained terrifying power capable of easily obliterating them.

That was not something they could contend with at their Realm! That was the power of a Martial Saint.

Lin Fan and the others no longer fled; they had already discussed a perfect countermeasure.

Yang Yi held the Star River Sword, his expression arrogant, perfectly displaying the demeanor of a Young Lord of the Roaming Dragon Mountain Villa.

"Sirs, now, do you still want to pursue us?"

The two Yao Beasts exchanged glances, seeing a deep dread and... unwillingness in each other's eyes.

That Purple Sun Dragon Saliva Grass was their only hope for a Breakthrough to a higher Realm! They were unwilling to give up just like that!

But if they didn't give up...

That Sword was too terrifying!

"Roar..."

The Fiery Lion let out a low roar, its voice actually carrying a hint of negotiation.

It wanted to say that as long as they handed over the Spirit Medicine, all past grievances could be forgiven.

However, before it could finish speaking...

"Ouch! My back! My leg!"

A mournful cry, full of pain and weakness, suddenly rang out.

Lin Fan's face instantly paled, and with a "thud," he collapsed onto the ground, one hand clutching his chest, the other his head, his expression as painful as could be.

"I can't go on, I can't go on, I feel like I'm going to die!"

"Being chased by the two of you for so long, my weak Soul has suffered immense trauma! My body has also been left with indelible hidden injuries!"

"I don't care! You have to compensate me!"

Lin Fan pointed at the two already dumbfounded Yao Beasts and yelled righteously.

Yang Yi and his three Dao Protectors all twitched at the corners of their eyes, looking speechless.

This... this acting, wasn't it a bit too exaggerated?

The two Yao Beasts were even more baffled by Lin Fan's sudden outrageous move.

They had lived for hundreds of years and had never seen such a shameless person!

"You two, listen up!" Lin Fan didn't give them a chance to react, extending two fingers.

"Mental damage fee, physical injury fee, lost work fee, fright fee..."

He counted on his fingers, muttering to himself, and finally, slapped his thigh hard, making an outrageous demand!

"One hundred stalks per person! Spirit Medicine of a thousand years or more! Not one less!"

"Furthermore, you must safely escort us to the exit of this Southern Sky Mountain Range!"

"Otherwise..."

He changed his tone, a sinister cold smile appearing on his face, "Brother Yang, I think this lion's hide is good; if we strip it off and make a coat, it'll definitely be warm. And that single horn, ground into powder, should be quite valuable."

Upon hearing this, the Fiery Lion and the Green Armored Unicorndragon both trembled, and two balls of fury instantly ignited in their lantern-sized eyes!

Too much bullying!

It was simply too much bullying!

They wished they could pounce on this ignorant ant right then and there and tear him to shreds!

But...

That Star River Sword still hung there, emitting a terrifying Sword Intent that made their Souls tremble.

They dared not gamble!

A hint of cunning flashed in the Green Armored Unicorndragon's single eye.

It spoke in human words, its voice muffled: "Human, do not deceive us into thinking we are ignorant. The power contained within such a divine weapon can probably only be used once now, otherwise, why would you waste so much time with us?"

It guessed correctly!

Yang Yi's heart instantly leaped to his throat.

However, Lin Fan sneered, a look of arrogance and disdain on his face.

"Once?"

"Heh, you can try."

"Let's see whose heads are harder, or if Brother Yang's Sword is sharper."

"Of course, you can also gamble that Brother Yang's Sword can only cut down one."

"But..." He slowly stood up, patted the dust from his clothes, his eyes full of playful mockery, "I just don't know which of you two is willing... to try first?"

These words were too vicious!

They directly poked at their weak spot!

Both the Fiery Lion and the Green Armored Unicorndragon were old monsters who had lived for hundreds of years and cherished their lives greatly.

No one was willing to be the one to stick their neck out.

For a time, both Yao Beasts fell silent, the atmosphere extremely awkward.

"Fifty stalks." In the end, it was the Fiery Lion who first gave in, its voice full of resentment, "Fifty stalks per person, no more! This is our bottom line!"

"Deal!"

Lin Fan agreed without thinking, as if afraid they would go back on their word.

Yang Yi and his three Dao Protectors watched from the side, dumbfounded.

It's just... done?

Extorting two Peak Martial Venerate Yao Beasts... and it actually succeeded?!

This operation was simply unheard of, unseen!

...

The next two days, the atmosphere was unusually harmonious.

Lin Fan and the others, as if on an outing, leisurely arrived at the exit of the Southern Sky Mountain Range under the escort of the two Yao Beast "bodyguards."

Along the way, any Yao Beasts that were foolish enough to cross them didn't even require their intervention; a single glance from the two large creatures would scare them shitless.

"Alright, this is far enough."

Lin Fan glanced at the plain not far away, estimated the distance, and confirmed that they could definitely escape the pursuit of these two Yao Beasts within half an hour.

He waved at the two resentful Yao Beasts, "Go, bring the Spirit Medicine, and we'll be even."

The two Yao Beasts dared not utter a single word of nonsense and could only resignedly turn and fly towards their respective lairs.

Another day passed.

When the two Yao Beasts, carrying a hundred stalks of thousand-year-old Spirit Medicine emitting a rich medicinal fragrance, appeared before Lin Fan and the others again...

Lin Fan and the others' eyes instantly lit up!

They struck it rich!

"Not bad, not bad, you keep your word." Lin Fan nodded in satisfaction, putting all one hundred stalks of Spirit Medicine into his possession.

Immediately, he showed a "kind" smile to the two Yao Beasts.

"Sirs, farewell!"

As soon as his voice fell!

He pulled the still somewhat bewildered Yang Yi and Lu Nuannuan, activated his Qi underfoot, turned into a streak of light, and bolted towards the outside of the mountain range without looking back!

The three Martial Emperor Dao Protectors also followed closely behind.

"Roar—!"

"Shameless humans!!"

Behind them, the roars of the two Yao Beasts, filled with endless fury and resentment, echoed, making the entire mountain range hum.

But they, after all, dared not pursue.

They could only watch helplessly as those few figures disappeared into the end of the horizon.

An hour later.

Yingping Town, a thousand li away from the Southern Sky Mountain Range.

Inside an inconspicuous inn.

Lin Fan and the others sat around a table, looking at the mountain of thousand-year-old Spirit Medicine piled on it, each grinning from ear to ear.

"Come, come, come! Time to split the loot!"