After resting briefly at the safe location, Lin Yang and Chen Feng decided to return to the Lingxu Market. Lin Yang had a bold idea in mind: he would use the attack to establish his prestige in the Lingxu Market and pave the way for future business activities.
The two returned to the market, deliberately lingering near the spot where they had been attacked. Lin Yang's actions attracted the attention of some cultivators nearby, who speculated as to why Lin Yang and Chen Feng dared to remain there. Seizing the opportunity, Lin Yang stood in a higher position and loudly proclaimed, "Fellow cultivators, you have all surely heard what happened here. Someone attempted to seize what I possessed by force; this is utterly outrageous!"
The surrounding cultivators gathered around, whispering amongst themselves. Lin Yang continued, "This Spirit Ruins Market should be a place of fair trade, yet some people are wantonly breaking the rules. Although I, Lin Yang, am new here, I will not be bullied. Today, I declare here that if anyone dares to lay a hand on me or anyone around me, I will not let them off easily!" After Lin Yang finished speaking, he exuded a powerful aura, an aura that he displayed after fusing with the power of the mysterious light points in the Landing Coin space, which shocked all the cultivators present.
Just then, the burly cultivator with a scarred face who had attacked Lin Yang earlier reappeared with a group of people. His arm was wrapped in bandages, and his eyes were full of resentment. He said, "Boy, you still dare to spout nonsense here! Today I will let you know the consequences of offending my Black Tiger Gang in this Spirit Ruins Market!" With that, he waved his hand, and the people behind him prepared to attack again.
Seeing this, the surrounding cultivators quickly retreated, fearing they would be drawn into the fight. Lin Yang, however, remained fearless. Holding his sword, he coldly stared at the burly cultivator and said, "It seems you haven't given up. Very well, today I'll show you the price of reckless behavior!"
The battle erupted instantly. This time, Lin Yang took the initiative, perfectly fusing his spatial power with the power of the mysterious light points, making his swordplay even more ferocious. Each strike carried a powerful spatial-cutting force, as if to tear apart the surrounding space. Chen Feng also provided full support from the side, casting various spells to disrupt the enemy's movements.
Although the Black Tiger Gang members were numerous, they gradually found themselves unable to withstand Lin Yang's powerful offensive. The burly cultivator was filled with terror; he hadn't expected Lin Yang's strength to have increased so much in such a short time. He wanted to retreat, but he couldn't bring himself to do so, so he could only grit his teeth and continue fighting.
Just as the battle reached a stalemate, the manager of the Spirit Ruins Market appeared. He was an elderly man with white hair, dressed in a white robe, radiating a powerful yet peaceful aura. The old man shouted, "Stop! Fighting is forbidden in the Spirit Ruins Market!" Upon hearing the old man's voice, everyone unconsciously stopped what they were doing.
The old man walked between Lin Yang and the burly cultivator, looked at both sides, and said, "Why are you fighting?" The burly cultivator spoke first, "Elder, this brat doesn't know what's good for him! We just wanted him to hand over a secret manual, but he attacked us!" Lin Yang sneered and said, "Elder, it's not like that. They first followed me, then ambushed me in this secluded place, trying to steal the secret manual I obtained through legitimate means. I was just fighting back."
The old man's eyes were sharp as he looked at the cultivator with a face full of scars and said, "Black Tiger, our Lingxu Market has always valued fair trade and strictly prohibits extortion. As the leader of the Black Tiger Gang, you have led the way in breaking the rules. What is your punishment?" Black Tiger was afraid and quickly said, "Elder, I... I know I was wrong. Please be lenient with me."
The old man snorted coldly and said, "Considering this is your first offense and your injuries are severe, I will punish you by making you guard the Lingxu Market for one month as a warning to others. If there is a next time, I will not let you off lightly!" Black Tiger dared not object and could only nod in agreement. The old man then looked at Lin Yang and said, "Young friend, you are quite strong and principled. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can come to Lingxu Pavilion to find me." Lin Yang was overjoyed and quickly thanked the old man.
This incident greatly enhanced Lin Yang's reputation in the Spirit Ruins Market, and many cultivators came to know of Lin Yang, who was fearless in the face of power and possessed extraordinary strength. This laid a solid foundation for Lin Yang's future business activities in the Spirit Ruins Market, and more and more cultivators were willing to trade with him. Lin Yang was also thinking about how to further expand his business empire while continuing to improve his strength to cope with various challenges that might arise in the future.
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