"So you're after the Qi Condensation Pills?"
Zhao Wan'er said with disdain.
She had long heard of the Wang family's shady dealings, but she had never personally experienced them. To think she would run into them today.
"If you know what's good for you, hand them over quickly. Otherwise..."
The man chuckled sinisterly.
He stepped closer to Zhao Wan'er, as their cultivation levels were higher than hers. Coupled with the Wang family's backing, they had nothing to fear even if they offended some powerful figures.
"I'm sorry, I don't have any," Zhao Wan'er replied, shaking her head.
She turned to leave, as they all seemed to understand the situation.
"What!"
"How can you not have any?"
The man was surprised. His gaze fell on Zhao Wan'er's storage ring, clearly suspecting something was hidden inside.
"Leave your storage ring here."
"Impossible."
Zhao Wan'er was not someone to be easily bullied. In the past, her timidity had led her to be constantly harassed. However, after becoming a disciple of Lin Ru Xue, she had been rigorously taught. Strictly speaking, the current Zhao Wan'er had undergone a complete transformation.
"Hand it over!"
A furious roar.
The man reached out to snatch her storage ring. But Zhao Wan'er was not unprepared; she swung a fist and struck his cheek.
"Ah!"
The man cried out in pain, flying backward.
"Hmph! You little brat, you dare to lay a hand on me!"
Seeing his companion being taught a lesson, the other man was enraged. When they followed Wang Long, they had never suffered such humiliation. Now that Wang Long was dead, they were reduced to this state.
"Teach her a good lesson!"
Outer disciples were not like inner disciples. Killing Zhao Wan'er would be acceptable. If questioned later, they could simply say she made the first move, as the Wang family had connections.
"Yes!"
Two men stepped forward. Both were at the fifth level of the Qi Refining realm. Facing them, Zhao Wan'er clearly felt overwhelmed. They had come with a clear purpose, and if things went wrong, no one would escape unscathed. This was why they were so determined, unsure of how to resolve the situation.
Whoosh!
Two gusts of wind struck towards Zhao Wan'er. She knew their strength was formidable and, instead of resisting, she dodged continuously. Even so, they showed no intention of letting her go.
"How dare you attack me? I am a disciple of Xue Ji Peak!"
"Haha, Xue Ji Peak?" The man sneered. To them, Xue Ji Peak was for inner disciples. They had also heard that Lin Ru Xue had stopped taking disciples. Zhao Wan'er, with no outstanding qualities, how could she have caught Lin Ru Xue's eye? This was why they were making things difficult for her, not knowing how to explain themselves.
Seeing this, it made things difficult, as they didn't believe her words. If things continued like this, she would surely perish at their hands.
"You are bullying me too much!"
"No, no, no! If you give us the Qi Condensation Pills, we will help you. Isn't that good?"
"Give me help." Zhao Wan'er scoffed. She had no intention of engaging with them, as they were all well aware of the consequences if any trouble arose. Everyone was in a difficult situation. If trouble arose in the future, it might not be like this.
"Tell me, what is your attitude?"
"This..."
Everyone was stunned. They hadn't expected that Zhao Wan'er, with her mere second level of Qi Refining, would speak with such arrogance.
"Stop wasting time, let's grab the storage ring first."
"Okay."
Her companion nodded and moved to attack Zhao Wan'er. But Zhao Wan'er would not let herself be butchered. The Zhao Wan'er of the past had already become strong.
Crack!
As the opponent was caught off guard, she directly broke the man's wrist.
"Ah!"
The man let out a pig-like shriek and stumbled backward. His companion was instantly stunned, completely taken aback by his reaction. If something went wrong, it could spell trouble for them; this was evident.
"How is it?"
"Kill... kill him for me."
The companion was furious, pointing at the innocent-looking Zhao Wan'er and roaring. Killing Zhao Wan'er was no small matter; if they were held accountable, none of them would escape.
"This..."
The man hesitated. However, Wang Yong slowly walked over, casting a disdainful glance at Zhao Wan'er. "You attacked first. If anything happens, don't blame others."
"You..."
The situation was clear. Wang Yong's brother had been dealt with by her. If he didn't get revenge, wouldn't he lose face? The more so, the more they would worry, as everyone's thoughts differed. If trouble arose in the future, it could threaten anyone; how could they not understand this logic?
"Damn it!"
"This has nothing to do with me." Zhao Wan'er explained. It was because of their actions that she had been provoked. If trouble arose again, no one would be able to bear it.
"Enough, I know all about it without you saying anything," Wang Yong said, shaking his head. They were the ones seeking death, and it had nothing to do with him. Otherwise, things would never have turned out this way.
"You..." Zhao Wan'er hesitated. She knew he was deliberately saying this to target her. But the situation had already escalated, and whatever he said was useless. When trouble arose in the future, someone would surely stand up for her.
"That's enough, stop the nonsense."
The situation was as it was; their words were all useless. Moreover, Zhao Wan'er had dared to confront them, so she was not worried about what they would do to her.
"Fine! In that case, let's see how I deal with you."
With that, she suddenly charged at them without the slightest hesitation. Zhao Wan'er knew their strength far surpassed hers, and even a slight misstep could lead to her death at their hands. They all felt conflicted, and no matter the circumstances, they began to feel anxious. If trouble truly arose, it was certain someone would step in to help.
"I'll do it."
The man stated. Seeing his companion injured, and considering their generally good relationship, he was naturally obligated to seek revenge for his comrade.