"Qiangqiang, go ask Elder Yao for help! We can't hold on!"

Yan Hu spoke again. He wasn't being arrogant. The clash of auras from before had made it clear that he and his opponent were not on the same level.

Containing one's aura so that it doesn't leak out is something one can achieve with a slightly higher degree of control over one's own power. However, to clash auras without allowing even the slightest fluctuation to spread requires immense strength. Yan Hu deduced from the fact that the wooden staircase and Lin Meng, who was next to him, were unaffected after the clash of auras, that this suddenly appearing old man was far too strong for him!

Lou Qiangqiang's complexion drastically changed, and he dashed out of the teahouse in a flash.

"Great-grandfather, stop that man quickly, they're together!" Lin Meng's face turned pale as he urgently spoke out.

A look of surprise had flashed across the old man's eyes when Yan Hu had Lou Qiangqiang clear the place.

Would troublemakers care about clearing the place?

The lad in front of him had obviously realized the huge gap in strength between them. Shouldn't he keep these commoners here to restrain my movements?

Why would he actively have his companion clear the place?

And... the old man glanced at the entrance. That kid hadn't shown any strength before, but then suddenly erupted with the aura of the Innate Peak. Is he an Ancient Martial Artist?

Why would an Ancient Martial Artist attack our teahouse?

After hesitating for a moment, the old man didn't stop Lou Qiangqiang but instead stared at Yan Hu and coldly said, "Lad, why have you come here to make trouble?"

"Make trouble? Hmph! Aren't you clear why we are here?"

Yan Hu scoffed coldly. Although he knew he was no match for the elder, his pride wouldn't allow him to run or beg for mercy. Moreover, Jiang Chen had sent them here to rescue Li Rui; even if Yan Hu and his partner were to die, they had to complete the mission.

Hm?

The elder suddenly frowned and looked up at the ceiling of the first floor.

"Not good!"

Yan Hu's face changed as he felt an aura of the Semi Venerable Venerable Realm leap directly from the third floor to outside the teahouse. He quickly turned to look at Zhang Wushang, "Wushang, go save Qiangqiang quickly, a Semi Venerable is after him!"

"You go!" Zhang Wushang stared directly at the elder and spoke in a deep voice.

He also felt the fluctuation of the Semi Venerable's aura. But he was very clear inside, whoever stayed behind would be in danger!

"You go!" Yan Hu shouted in a low voice and, with a swift movement, charged directly at the elder, trying to force Zhang Wushang to make a choice with this direct action. Was he to stay and tangle with the elder until death, or go and save Lou Qiangqiang!

Zhang Wushang's face drastically changed. With clenched teeth, he turned and dashed out of the teahouse. Lou Qiangqiang had to be saved!

"Great-grandfather, stop him, he's getting away!" Seeing this, Lin Meng's face changed dramatically and he called out again.

The elder frowned as he looked at the charging Yan Hu, a trace of contemplation in his eyes. Although he was known for being fierce, he was not foolish. He could clearly see the bond between Yan Hu and Zhang Wushang.

He had that kind of bond too, experienced during battles fought side by side with a few other old fellows.

This made the elder somewhat touched. He didn't stop Zhang Wushang from leaving, nor did he take lethal action. Instead, he flickered and appeared directly behind Yan Hu, grabbing his neck and lifting him as if he were picking up a chicken.

Yan Hu's expression changed drastically; he had no idea how the elder had vanished from before him, and then appeared behind him!

"Lad, I ask you one last time, who are you? Why come here to cause trouble? Why try to kill my great-grandson?"

The elder's frown deepened as he questioned, sensing that something wasn't quite right about this, but unable to pinpoint what it was.

"You don't know who I am? Do you f***ing think I believe that? Kill or scrape as you please, just stop playing your grandfather here!" Knowing he couldn't escape, Yan Hu hardened his heart and cursed out loud!

"Damn you! You dare to insult my great grandfather, I'll kill you!" Lin Meng saw that the elder had no intention of directly beheading Yan Hu, and his heart suddenly tightened. With a shift of his eyes, he kicked straight at Yan Hu.

Yan Hu's eyes flashed a ruthless gleam, and he fiercely kicked at Lin Meng's leg.

Bang!

With a muffled sound, a cold light flashed in the elder's eyes. He slapped his palm onto Yan Hu's chest, sending Yan Hu flying out and causing both Yan Hu's and Lin Meng's kicks to miss.

Thud!

Splash!

Yan Hu slammed hard onto the ground and spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

After wiping his mouth, Yan Hu struggled up from the ground, his face set with determination as he looked at the elder, a hint of madness flashing in his eyes.

Buzzing!

Yan Hu pushed his cultivation technique to the limit, and as he stood up, his momentum rose in leaps and bounds, quickly reaching a critical point.

"You think a breakthrough will allow you to defeat me? You're too naive!" the elder sneered coldly, standing with his hands behind his back as if he were waiting for Yan Hu to break through.

"Great grandpa, hurry up and kill him!" Lin Meng glanced at the door and saw that Zhang Wushang had already run out of sight. He called out anxiously.

"No hurry. With great grandpa here, rest assured, the kid won't hurt you!" The elder looked at Yan Hu with a playful eye, his mouth curving into a mocking smile.

Buzzing!

Subtle fluctuations of aura emanated. The elder glanced at the door and said with a light chuckle, "Kid, don't rush. Take your time breaking through. Your companion has stopped the one who went after him, your little ancient martial artist friend is safe. I'm curious to see who you can bring here. It's quite boring, so finding some amusement wouldn't hurt!"

Thump thump thump!

A series of footsteps sounded as a middle-aged man ran into the teahouse. Without a glance at Yan Hu, he went straight to the elder, bowed deeply, and said, "Supreme, the Law Enforcement Bureau has been dealt with!"

"Hmm." The elder nodded slightly and then waved his hand.

The middle-aged man bowed again and then walked out of the teahouse.

"Law Enforcement Bureau?!" Yan Hu, who was attempting a forced breakthrough, paused for a moment, looking at the elder in surprise.

The elder grinned: "What's wrong? Kid, you see me waiting for you to break through, and you keep stalling for time. Were you hoping the secular law enforcers from the Law Enforcement Bureau would come so you could use them to threaten me? Are you regretting letting all the patrons leave now?"

"Who are you?" Yan Hu felt something was wrong and furrowed his brows tightly.

"Me? I am..." the elder began with an air of pride.

"Great grandpa, stop talking so much to him. What if his companion captures someone from the secular world to threaten you?" Lin Meng blurted out, interrupting the elder with a worried expression.

The elder's expression changed, and he bellowed angrily, "Despicable!"

Buzz!

An overwhelming presence burst forth as the elder looked at Yan Hu with steely eyes, bearing down on Yan Hu with his aura: "Daring to harm the people of the secular world, you're simply seeking death! Those old fools told me to stay here and protect Dingyun Lake Villa as a way to cultivate my character. But since you push me to kill, then I will show you!"

"Wait!" Yan Hu's expression changed, and he shouted, "You're here to protect Dingyun Lake Villa?! Who on earth are you?"

"Go ask the King of Hell!"

The elder roared lowly, his figure flashed, and he struck down with a palm towards Yan Hu.

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