Chapter 986 - 990: Li Yuanba

No one expected anyone to speak to Lin Kongxin in such a manner, and they all turned to look.

They saw an elder Taoist master with an appearance reminiscent of a celestial being, accompanied by his disciple; the speaker was his disciple.

This disciple was quite extraordinary.

The master, the elder Taoist, rode a donkey,

appearing ordinary, but the disciple was different; he was riding a horse. The disciple was only twelve years old, with a sharp mouth and sunken cheeks, his blond hair tied in the middle, wearing a black gold crown. His face appeared ghostly pale, and he was as thin as a skeleton.

He wore a black gold crown for his hair, with two short pheasant feathers, dressed in armor made from molten iron, which didn’t quite match.

And his horse, eight feet high at the back, twelve feet long from head to tail, with a wide chest and a small belly, tall hooves and large wrist joints, a mane and tail in disarray, its coat as black as satin, with gleaming gold at the tips of its fur, and a patch of white fur on its forehead with a yellow center.

A strange man riding a strange horse?

But when his eyes narrowed, a domineering presence emerged; none present dared to make eye contact with him.

This strange disciple of the elder Taoist master was none other than Li Yuanba!

"A talent, truly a talent."

Lin Kongxin would have been furious in the past, but after being beaten by Wu Tian, encountering Li Yuanba now evoked different thoughts.

Lin Kongxin considered that if he could subdue Li Yuanba, it would be easier to bully the good-hearted.

Li Yuanba only needed to glare, and who wouldn’t be afraid?

At the same time, Lin Kongxin glanced at Daoist Ziyang, shaking his head. In his view, this Taoist master was nothing remarkable, just a regular scripture-chanting Taoist.

The powerful Taoists from the Human Daoist Sect would all have robes embroidered with gold and jade,

but this elder Taoist? His robe was too cheap! It didn’t exude any cultivation.

Does Li Yuanba heed Ziyang’s words?

To Lin Kongxin, this seemed like a waste of talent.

Immediately, Lin Kongxin took money from the soldiers.

"I never bring silver when I go out; how much money do you have with you? Hand it over."

The soldiers didn’t know what Lin Kongxin intended, but they obediently produced their money.

... Ye Qingxian, practicing the Wind and Cloud Overbearing Scripture, had perception far superior to those of the same realm and could discern even those above her realm.

At this moment,

she finished her cultivation on the rooftop, furrowed her brows slightly, watching Daoist Ziyang and Li Yuanba on the street below.

First grade Mystic Sect Realm, Ninth Grade Martial Emperor Realm!

Capable of sweeping through this Human City,

... The innkeeper couldn’t help but emerge in horror of Li Yuanba’s domineering gaze but nevertheless asked, "May I ask if you are here for dining or lodging?"

"I, the humble Taoist, wish to go to the Unique Inn," Daoist Ziyang smiled, having calculated that the keeper of the Investiture of the Gods was at the Unique Inn, where he intended to bring Li Yuanba for a meeting.

The innkeeper fell silent; his inn indeed couldn’t compare to the Unique Inn.

"Make way, all of you."

Li Yuanba saw the crowd growing to watch, blocking the way entirely, so he snorted.

Immediately, everyone felt their hearts terrified and retreated one by one, not daring to disobey.

... On the rooftop, Ye Qingxian scrutinized Li Yuanba; his shout relied on physical power, not spiritual power.

"His physique is exceptional, truly a Great Venerable Arrogant Physique." Ye Qingxian thought to herself.

The Great Venerable Arrogant Physique is a type of special physique. Those with this physique would waste it without an arrogant heart and domineering behavior.

Conversely, the more arrogant one is, the more rampant this physique grows, and not even Heavenly Thunder can damage it.

... "Why is there so little silver?" Lin Kongxin demanded angrily at the soldiers, scolding in a low voice.

A dozen soldiers, their silver combined barely amounted to ten taels?

This little silver can achieve what?

Trying to buy someone?

Very difficult!

The soldiers looked at each other with grievances. Whenever they went out with Lin Kongxin, expenses incurred required no money; how could anyone dare ask Lin Kongxin for money?

Thus, they barely brought silver when venturing out.

Seeing Li Yuanba about to leave with Daoist Ziyang,

"Wait a moment." Lin Kongxin promptly called, then walked forward.

Li Yuanba glanced at the approaching Lin Kongxin, causing Lin Kongxin’s body to tremble violently.

Li Yuanba’s gaze emitted slight killing intent!

Li Yuanba, in past lives, loved to kill, feeling the urge to kill at times.

Upon awakening in this life, he retained memories,

reviving such killing intent within him, bluntly speaking, a mere glare from Li Yuanba could scare away a beast.

Despite being young in this life, Li Yuanba was already a Ninth Grade Martial Emperor, truly genius.

"I... I..."

Lin Kongxin originally had something to say,

but upon nearing,

his body trembled, dared not to approach, even speaking became incoherent.

The surrounding townsfolk also turned pale, feeling that this short person with the strange big hammer was terrifying, an opponent impossible to overpower, glance alone instilled that feeling.

"Child, don’t be afraid, speak slowly."

Daoist Ziyang swept his whisk through the air, immediately purging the killing intent, allowing the townsfolk to breathe easily, and Lin Kongxin to calm his mind, saying, "Esteemed Taoist master, here is my silver; I wish to purchase your disciple. If it’s insufficient, I can fetch more."

Ziyang immortal: "..."

Daoist Ziyang maintained a placid expression, a smile on his lips but contrary thoughts within.

Up yours,

I helped you,

and you want to buy my disciple?

What do you take me for?

Moreover, with such little silver, you intend to buy my disciple?

Dream on,

you brat.

Daoist Ziyang’s inner indignation was invisible to others while he earnestly looked at Li Yuanba: "Yuanba, what do you think?"

"Scram!"

Resisting the killing intent rising within, Li Yuanba bellowed.

Lin Kongxin’s mouth twitched.

What was today about?

Mere hours ago, Wu Tian beat him up, and now a small, scraggy boy insults him?

If the tiger doesn’t show its might, do you mistake me for a sick cat?

Lin Kongxin was about to issue a command when,

"You seek death?"

Li Yuanba had encountered many such arrogant youths, including Li Yuanji; to him, Lin Kongxin was very much alike. He could predict Lin Kongxin’s next move simply by his mouth’s twitching.

Now, raising the Drum Urn Golden Hammer,

startling Lin Kongxin into a pale expression, he blurted, "No, no, no—I’m sorry, I won’t buy anymore, alright?"

"Coward." Li Yuanba snorted and departed with Daoist Ziyang.

Lin Kongxin also left with the soldiers,

along the way,

"Why can’t I, a man of lineage and wealth, buy even one person?" Lin Kongxin unhappily asked the soldiers.

The soldiers looked at each other, not daring to say he was unworthy, had no qualification, nor insight, questioning whether such a strong person could be bought.

"Speak." With no soldier speaking, Lin Kongxin was displeased and casually pointed at one soldier: "Provide reasoning, or beware of my wrath."

The soldier’s legs trembled, pondering for a while until a thought lit up his eyes, saying, "Young master, in every aspect, you excel; whoever you wish to purchase, you’ll succeed."

"Is that so? Then why did he refuse me?" Lin Kongxin nodded, feeling the soldier’s words justified, believing as a young master, he excelled in all respects, should mandately have no problem.

"The key is... sincerity." The soldier, having read some books, continued, "Young master, do you know of the saying from the Immortal Emperor’s teachings about ’Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage’?"