Chapter 701: Claiming the Territory as King

Jiang Xiu’s eyes were filled with shock. Just now, he hadn’t even seen how Xiao Yufan had moved. That meant this man’s strength was far beyond his own…

Before he could recover from his astonishment, he suddenly heard the howl of a wolf near his ear. The man still in Xiao Yufan’s grasp had already fainted.

“Brother, don’t you think you’ve gone a bit too far!” Although he deeply feared Xiao Yufan, Jiang Xiu still questioned him.

“You should feel lucky that it’s not you lying here!”

Xiao Yufan naturally had no intention of showing mercy to such people. In this chaotic place, one relied solely on skill and strength. If he didn’t make a statement, these people would merely be cautious of their power rather than truly fear them.

This was precisely the effect Xiao Yufan desired. Only when they feared him would they dare not act recklessly.

Jiang Xiu’s eyes were filled with shock. He hadn’t even seen how Xiao Yufan had made his move earlier, which meant this man’s strength far surpassed his own…

Before he could recover from the shock, he suddenly heard a wolf-like howl beside him. The person still in Xiao Yufan’s hand had already passed out.

“Brother, isn’t this a bit excessive?” Even though Jiang Xiu was quite wary of Xiao Yufan, he still questioned him.

“You should feel lucky because it’s not you lying here!”

For someone like this, Xiao Yufan naturally wouldn’t show any mercy. In this chaotic place, it was all about strength and skill. If he didn’t make a statement, these people would only be cautious of their strength, not truly fearful.

And what Xiao Yufan wanted was precisely this effect—only when these people feared him would they not act recklessly.

For a moment, Jiang Xiu was at a loss for words. He knew this was a warning. This man dared to act in front of him, which meant he didn’t fear Jiang Xiu’s early-stage innate realm strength at all.

“He won’t die, but if you do something wrong, you must pay the price…”

Xiao Yufan only wanted to intimidate these people severely. He didn’t actually kill the guy because doing so might backfire. Even a cornered dog will jump over a wall. Dealing with these few people was simple, but he couldn’t guarantee that there wasn’t someone more powerful behind them.

He didn’t believe that someone who had just stepped into the innate realm would dare to lead a group to rob outside the ancient city. After all, those who came to this mysterious place were all young experts from the Guardian Temple and other transcendent forces.

“Then I can thank this friend for sparing his life!”

With a grim expression, Jiang Xiu snorted coldly and spoke in a lukewarm tone. Xiao Yufan was blatantly slapping him in the face. Even if he didn’t dare to act, he still had to express his inner dissatisfaction.

“If you really want to thank me, I won’t stop you!”

This guy is really foolish, Xiao Yufan thought. He knew what Jiang Xiu was thinking, but he didn’t care.

Turning sideways, Xiao Yufan walked past them. His interest in the ancient city far exceeded his interest in these people. He hoped they would know when to back off and not trouble him again. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be as simple as crippling one person.

“Brother Xiu, are we just letting them go like this?”

Seeing Xiao Yufan and his group leave without looking back, another innate realm expert beside Jiang Xiu spoke with clear dissatisfaction.

“If we don’t let them go, what better option do we have? Those two are both innate realm experts. If we fight, we won’t gain any advantage!”

If it weren’t for the orders from his three senior brothers, Jiang Xiu wouldn’t have mingled with these guys. But he had to admit, his senior brothers were quite foresighted. The things they had gathered these past few days would make anyone envious.

“We can go find Senior Brother. I don’t believe these little punks would dare to act so arrogantly in front of us again!”

Under Jiang Xiu’s cold gaze, the speaker’s lips twitched. Jiang Xiu was a genuine innate realm expert, so he didn’t dare to speak recklessly.

“Do you think Senior Brother has as much free time as you? I’ll report today’s events to Senior Brother, but if any of you dare to gossip, don’t blame me for disregarding our brotherhood!”

Jiang Xiu’s gaze swept over everyone, his stiff expression sending a chill down their spines. Even if they were given more courage, they wouldn’t dare to gossip.

As for Jiang Xiu, seeing their expressions, he nodded in satisfaction. His senior brothers were busy with important matters and couldn’t be bothered with such trivialities. However, the humiliation he suffered today would be repaid a hundredfold to Xiao Yufan in the future.

At this moment, Xiao Yufan had no idea what Jiang Xiu was thinking, and even if he did, he wouldn’t care about a petty thief.

“Hey, if we started robbing here, wouldn’t we make more than those guys? With an innate realm expert like you leading us, we wouldn’t be afraid of anyone!”

Thinking about those people’s faces, Xie Yuan couldn’t help but feel a bit smug. Although he hadn’t yet stepped into the innate realm, that innate realm expert didn’t even dare to fart in front of them. That was the advantage.

“Get lost! I won’t do such petty thievery. If you want to do it, go ahead yourself!”

Ye Kongxu kicked out, but Xie Yuan dodged it easily. He was just joking. If the elders of the Fantian Temple found out he was involved in such things, he’d be dead when he got back.

“The treasures in this mysterious place are even more abundant than I imagined. If you want them, go get them with your own skills. If you act shamelessly like them, you’re no better than scoundrels. I’m sure none of us would do that.”

Xiao Yufan knew Xie Yuan was just speaking impulsively, but he still felt the need to remind him. Otherwise, if he became too complacent, he might suffer in this chaotic place.

“I was just joking. If I really did it, those old fogies from the Fantian Temple would skin me alive!”

Xie Yuan coughed dryly, realizing his own shift in mindset. He quickly adjusted himself. Indeed, after witnessing Xiao Yufan’s strength, he had become more reliant on the team, which wasn’t a good thing for him.

Since Xie Yuan knew where he went wrong, Xiao Yufan didn’t say more. Looking at the ancient city just ahead, a smile crept onto his lips.

From the isolated island to the mainland, and from the edge to the heartland, the group had endured many hardships. Fortunately, they had arrived here and could finally take a breather. The mysterious land was vast, and even if Xiao Yufan wanted to obtain the inheritance, he could only take it step by step.

Outside the ancient city, there were quite a few people coming and going. It seemed many shared the same idea of finding a temporary resting place. However, when Xiao Yufan noticed several people dressed in the same attire at the city gate, his brow furrowed.

“It seems even in a place like this, many people can’t stay peaceful. They act superior wherever they go. I really don’t know where some people’s so-called arrogance comes from.”

After observing for a while, Xiao Yufan realized these people were demanding items from the young experts passing by, and they were doing so in an extremely domineering manner. Just from their attire, it was clear they belonged to the same faction. It seemed some people had acted quickly, claiming territory early on.

“He won’t die, but if one makes a mistake, they must pay the price…”

Xiao Yufan merely wanted to severely intimidate these people. He had no intention of killing that man, because doing so might backfire. After all, even a desperate dog would jump over a wall. Eliminating these few individuals was simple enough, but he couldn’t be sure whether they might have influential backers.

Jiang Xiu’s eyes were filled with shock. He hadn’t even seen how Xiao Yufan had made his move earlier, which meant this man’s strength far surpassed his own…

Before he could recover from the astonishment, a wolf-like howl suddenly echoed in his ears. The person still in Xiao Yufan’s hand had already passed out.

“Brother, isn’t this a bit excessive?” Even though he was somewhat intimidated by Xiao Yufan, Jiang Xiu couldn’t help but question.

“You should feel lucky because it’s not you lying here!”

For people like this, Xiao Yufan naturally wouldn’t show any mercy. In this chaotic place, it was all about strength and tactics. If he didn’t make a statement, these people would only be wary of their power, not truly fearful.

And what Xiao Yufan wanted was precisely this effect—only when these people feared him would they refrain from acting recklessly.

For a moment, Jiang Xiu was at a loss for words. He knew this was a warning. The fact that this man dared to act in front of him meant he didn’t fear Jiang Xiu’s early-stage innate realm strength at all.

“He won’t die, but he must pay the price for his mistakes…”

Xiao Yufan only wanted to intimidate these people severely. He hadn’t killed the guy because doing so would have backfired. Even a cornered dog will jump over a wall. Dealing with these few people was simple, but he couldn’t guarantee that there wasn’t someone more powerful backing them.

He didn’t believe that someone who had just stepped into the innate realm would dare to lead a group to rob outside the ancient city. After all, those who came to this mysterious place were all young elites from the Guardian Temple and other transcendent forces.

“Then I should thank this friend for sparing his life!”

With a grim expression, Jiang Xiu snorted coldly, speaking in a tone that was neither warm nor cold. Xiao Yufan was blatantly humiliating him, and even if he didn’t dare to act, he still needed to express his inner dissatisfaction.

“If you really want to thank me, I won’t stop you!”

This guy is truly foolish, Xiao Yufan thought, knowing exactly what Jiang Xiu was thinking, but he didn’t care.

Turning sideways, Xiao Yufan walked past them. His interest in the ancient city far outweighed his interest in these people. He hoped they would retreat and not cause him any more trouble; otherwise, it wouldn’t be as simple as crippling one person.

“Brother Xiu, are we just letting them go like this?”

Seeing Xiao Yufan and his group leave without looking back, another innate realm expert beside Jiang Xiu spoke with clear dissatisfaction.

“If we don’t let them go, what better option do we have? Both of them are innate realm experts. If we fight, we won’t gain any advantage!”

If it weren’t for the orders of his three senior brothers, Jiang Xiu wouldn’t have mingled with these people. But he had to admit, his senior brothers were far-sighted. The treasures they had gathered these past few days would make anyone envious.

“We can go find the eldest brother. I don’t believe these small fries would dare to act so arrogantly in front of us again!”

Under the cold gaze, the speaker’s lips twitched. Jiang Xiu was a genuine innate realm expert, and he didn’t dare to speak recklessly.

“Do you think the eldest brother has as much free time as you? I’ll report today’s events to them truthfully, but if any of you dare to gossip, don’t blame me for disregarding our brotherhood!”

Jiang Xiu’s eyes swept over each person, his stiff expression sending a chill down their spines. Even if they were given more courage, they wouldn’t dare to gossip.

As for Jiang Xiu, seeing their expressions, he nodded in satisfaction. His senior brothers were busy with important matters and couldn’t be bothered with such trivialities. But the humiliation he suffered today, he would repay Xiao Yufan a hundredfold in the future.

At this moment, Xiao Yufan was unaware of Jiang Xiu’s thoughts, and even if he knew, he wouldn’t care about a petty thief.

“Hey, if we started robbing here, wouldn’t we make more than those guys? With an innate realm expert like you leading us, we wouldn’t be afraid of anyone!”

Thinking of those people’s faces, Xie Yuan couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction. Although he hadn’t yet stepped into the innate realm, that innate realm expert hadn’t dared to make a peep in front of them. That was the power of their team.

“Get lost! I won’t stoop to such petty thievery. If you want to do it, go ahead yourself!”

Ye Kongxu kicked out, but Xie Yuan dodged it with ease. He was only joking. If the elders of the Fantian Temple found out he was involved in such activities, he’d be dead meat once they returned.

“The treasures in this mysterious place are even more abundant than I imagined. If you want them, go get them with your own skills. If you act shamelessly like them, you’re no better than villains. I’m sure none of us would do such a thing.”

Xiao Yufan knew Xie Yuan was just speaking impulsively, but he still felt the need to remind him. Otherwise, if he became too complacent, he might suffer in this mixed and dangerous place.

“I was just joking. If I really did that, the old fossils of the Fantian Temple would skin me alive!”

Coughing dryly, Xie Yuan realized his shift in mindset and quickly adjusted. Indeed, witnessing Xiao Yufan’s strength had made him overly reliant on the team, which wasn’t a good thing for him.

Since Xie Yuan knew where he went wrong, Xiao Yufan didn’t press further. Looking at the ancient city now within reach, a smile crept onto his lips.

From the isolated island to the mainland, and from the edge to the heart of the land, the group had endured many hardships. But now, they had finally arrived here, a place where they could temporarily rest. The mysterious land was vast, and even if Xiao Yufan wanted to obtain the inheritance, he could only take it step by step.

Outside the ancient city, there were many people coming and going. It seemed many shared the same idea of finding a temporary resting place. However, when Xiao Yufan noticed a few people dressed in the same attire at the city gate, his brow furrowed slightly.

“It seems even in a place like this, there are many who can’t stay peaceful. They act superior wherever they go. I wonder where some people’s so-called arrogance comes from!”

After observing for a while, Xiao Yufan realized these people were demanding items from the young elites passing by, and they were doing so in an extremely domineering manner. Just from their attire, it was clear they belonged to the same faction. It seemed some people had already staked their claim here, acting like kings of the land…

“In that case, I can thank this friend for sparing his life on his behalf!”

His face darkening, Jiang Xiu coldly snorted and said indifferently. Xiao Yufan had openly slapped him in the face. Even if he dared not retaliate physically, he still needed to express his inner displeasure.

“If you really want to thank me, I certainly won’t stop you!”

This guy was truly foolish, Xiao Yufan knew exactly what Jiang Xiu was thinking, but he didn’t care.

Stepping aside, Xiao Yufan walked past. His interest in the ancient city far outweighed his interest in these people. He hoped they would understand the warning and back off, or else next time, it wouldn’t be just one person being crippled.

“Brother Xiu, are we really going to let them leave like this?”

Jiang Xiu’s gaze was filled with shock. He hadn’t even seen how Xiao Yufan had made his move earlier, which meant this man’s strength far surpassed his own…

Before he could recover from the astonishment, a wolf-like howl suddenly echoed in his ears. The man still in Xiao Yufan’s grip had already passed out.

“Brother, isn’t this a bit excessive?” Even though he was quite wary of Xiao Yufan, Jiang Xiu couldn’t help but question.

“You should feel lucky because it’s not you lying here!”

For someone like this, Xiao Yufan naturally wouldn’t show any mercy. In this chaotic place, it was all about power and strength. If he didn’t make a statement, these people would only be cautious of their strength, not truly fearful.

And what Xiao Yufan wanted was precisely this effect—only when these people feared him would they refrain from acting recklessly.

For a moment, Jiang Xiu was at a loss for words. He knew this was a warning. This man had dared to act right in front of him, which meant he didn’t fear Jiang Xiu’s early-stage innate realm strength at all.

“He won’t die, but he must pay the price for his mistakes…”

Xiao Yufan only wanted to intimidate these people severely. He hadn’t killed the guy because doing so might backfire. Even a cornered dog would jump over a wall. Dealing with these few people was simple, but he couldn’t guarantee there wasn’t someone more powerful behind them.

He didn’t believe that someone who had just stepped into the innate realm would dare to lead a group to rob outside the ancient city. After all, those who came to this mysterious place were all young elites from the Guardian Temple and other transcendent forces.

“Then I should thank this friend for sparing his life!”

With a grim expression, Jiang Xiu snorted coldly, speaking in a tone that was neither warm nor cold. Xiao Yufan had blatantly humiliated him. Even if he didn’t dare to act, he still had to express his inner dissatisfaction.

“If you really want to thank me, I won’t stop you!”

This guy is truly foolish, Xiao Yufan thought, knowing exactly what Jiang Xiu was thinking, but he didn’t care.

He walked past them, his interest in the ancient city far greater than in these people. He hoped they would retreat and not cause him further trouble. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be as simple as crippling one person.

“Brother Xiu, are we just letting them go like this?”

Seeing Xiao Yufan and his group leave without looking back, another innate realm expert beside Jiang Xiu spoke with clear dissatisfaction.

“If we don’t let them go, what better option do we have? Both of them are innate realm experts. If it comes to a fight, we won’t gain any advantage!”

If it weren’t for the orders of his three senior brothers, Jiang Xiu wouldn’t have mingled with these people. But he had to admit, his senior brothers had foresight. The treasures they had gathered these past few days would make anyone envious.

“We can go find Senior Brother. I don’t believe these small fries would dare to act so arrogantly in front of us again!”

Under Jiang Xiu’s icy gaze, the speaker’s lips twitched. Jiang Xiu was a genuine innate realm expert, so he didn’t dare to speak recklessly.

“Do you think Senior Brother has as much free time as you? I’ll report today’s events to him, but if any of you dare to gossip, don’t blame me for disregarding our brotherhood!”

Jiang Xiu’s gaze swept over each of them, his stern expression sending a chill down their spines. Even if they were given more courage, they wouldn’t dare to gossip.

As for Jiang Xiu, seeing their expressions, he nodded in satisfaction. His senior brothers were busy with more important matters and wouldn’t bother with such trivialities. However, the humiliation he suffered today would be repaid a hundredfold to Xiao Yufan in the future.

At this moment, Xiao Yufan had no idea what Jiang Xiu was thinking, and even if he did, he wouldn’t care about a petty thief.

“Say, if we were to rob people here, wouldn’t we make more than those guys? With an innate realm expert like you leading us, we wouldn’t fear anyone!”

Thinking of those people’s smug faces, Xie Yuan couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction. Although he hadn’t yet stepped into the innate realm, that innate realm expert hadn’t dared to make a move in front of them. That was the advantage.

“Get lost! I won’t stoop to such petty thievery. If you want to do it, go ahead yourself!”

Ye Kongxu kicked out, but Xie Yuan dodged it easily. He was only joking. If the elders of the Fantian Temple found out he was involved in such things, he’d be dead once he left this place.

“The treasures in this mysterious place are even more abundant than I imagined. If you want them, go get them with your own skills. If you act shamelessly like them, you’re no better than scoundrels. I’m sure none of us would do such a thing.”

Xiao Yufan knew Xie Yuan was just speaking impulsively, but he still felt the need to remind him. Otherwise, if he became too complacent, he might suffer in this chaotic place.

“I was just joking. If I really did it, those old-timers from the Fantian Temple would skin me alive!”

Xie Yuan coughed dryly, realizing his own shift in mindset. He quickly adjusted himself. Indeed, after witnessing Xiao Yufan’s strength, he had become more reliant on the team, which wasn’t necessarily a good thing for him.

Since Xie Yuan knew where he went wrong, Xiao Yufan didn’t say more. Looking at the ancient city just ahead, a faint smile appeared on his lips.

From the isolated island to the mainland, and from the edges to the heart of the land, the group had endured many hardships. But now that they had arrived here, they could finally take a breather. The mysterious land was vast, and even if Xiao Yufan wanted to obtain the inheritance, he could only take it step by step.

Outside the ancient city, there were quite a few people coming and going. It seemed many shared the same idea of finding a temporary resting place. However, when Xiao Yufan noticed several people dressed in the same attire at the city gates, his brow furrowed slightly.

“It seems even in a place like this, there are those who can’t stay peaceful. They act as if they’re superior wherever they go. I wonder where some people’s so-called arrogance comes from.”

After observing for a while, Xiao Yufan realized these people were demanding items from the young elites passing by, and they were doing so in an extremely domineering manner. Just from their attire, it was clear they belonged to the same faction. It seemed some people had acted quickly, already staking their claim here…

Jiang Xiu’s gaze was filled with shock. He hadn’t even seen how Xiao Yufan had struck just now, which meant this man’s strength far surpassed his own…

Before he could recover from the shock, he suddenly heard a howl of pain. The man in Xiao Yufan’s grip had already passed out.

“Brother, isn’t this a bit excessive?” Even though he was wary of Xiao Yufan, Jiang Xiu couldn’t help but question.

“You should feel fortunate that it’s not you lying here!”

For someone like this, Xiao Yufan naturally wouldn’t show any mercy. In this chaotic place, it was all about strength and ruthlessness. If he didn’t make a statement, these people would only be cautious of their strength, not truly fearful.

And what Xiao Yufan wanted was precisely this effect—only when they feared him would they refrain from acting recklessly.

For a moment, Jiang Xiu was at a loss for words. He knew this was a warning. This man dared to act in front of him, which meant he wasn’t intimidated by Jiang Xiu’s early-stage innate realm strength.

“He won’t die, but he must pay the price for his mistakes…”

Xiao Yufan only wanted to intimidate these people severely, not kill the man. If he had resorted to killing, it might have backfired. Even a cornered dog will jump over a wall. Dealing with these few was simple, but he couldn’t guarantee there wasn’t someone more powerful behind them.

He didn’t believe that someone who had just stepped into the innate realm would dare to lead a group to rob outside the ancient city. After all, those who came to this mysterious place were all young elites from the Guardian Temple and other transcendent forces.

“Then I suppose I should thank you, friend, for sparing his life!”

With a grim expression, Jiang Xiu snorted coldly, his tone neither warm nor cold. Xiao Yufan was blatantly humiliating him, and even if he didn’t dare to act, he still had to express his inner discontent.

“If you really want to thank me, I won’t stop you!”

This guy was truly foolish. Xiao Yufan knew what Jiang Xiu was thinking, but he didn’t care.

Turning away, Xiao Yufan’s interest in the ancient city far surpassed his interest in these people. He hoped they would retreat and not trouble him again. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be as simple as crippling one person.

“Brother Xiu, are we just letting them go like this?”

Seeing Xiao Yufan and his group leave without looking back, another innate realm expert beside Jiang Xiu spoke with clear dissatisfaction.

“If we don’t let them go, what better option do we have? Those two are both innate realm experts. If it comes to a fight, we won’t gain any advantage!”

If it weren’t for the orders of his three senior brothers, Jiang Xiu wouldn’t have mingled with these people. But he had to admit, his senior brothers were far-sighted. The treasures they had gathered these past few days would make anyone envious.

“We can go find Senior Brother. I don’t believe these small fries would dare to act so arrogantly in front of us again!”

Under Jiang Xiu’s icy gaze, the speaker’s lips twitched. Jiang Xiu was a genuine innate realm expert, and he didn’t dare to speak recklessly.

“Do you think Senior Brother has as much free time as you? I’ll report today’s events to him truthfully, but if any of you dare to gossip, don’t blame me for disregarding our brotherhood!”

His gaze swept over each person, and Jiang Xiu’s stern expression sent chills down their spines. Even if they were given more courage, they wouldn’t dare to gossip.

As for Jiang Xiu, seeing their expressions, he nodded in satisfaction. His senior brothers were likely occupied with more important matters and wouldn’t bother with such trivialities. However, the humiliation he suffered today would be repaid a hundredfold to Xiao Yufan in the future.

At this moment, Xiao Yufan was unaware of Jiang Xiu’s thoughts. Even if he knew, he wouldn’t care about a petty thief…

“Say, if we were to rob people here, wouldn’t we make more than those guys? With just one innate realm expert, they dare to act so arrogantly. With Captain Xiao here, we wouldn’t fear anyone!”

Thinking of those people’s faces, Xie Yuan couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction. Although he hadn’t yet stepped into the innate realm, that innate realm expert hadn’t dared to make a sound in front of them. That was their advantage.

“Get lost! I won’t stoop to such petty thievery. If you want to do it, go ahead yourself!”

Ye Kongxu kicked out, but Xie Yuan dodged it with ease. He was only joking. If the elders of the Fantian Temple found out he was involved in such activities, he’d be dead once they left…

“The treasures in this mysterious place are even more abundant than I imagined. If you want them, rely on your own abilities to obtain them. If you act shamelessly like them, you’re no different from villains. I doubt any of us would do such a thing.”

Xiao Yufan knew Xie Yuan was just speaking impulsively, but he still felt the need to remind him. Otherwise, if he became too complacent, he might suffer in this chaotic place.

“I was just joking. If I really did it, those old fossils from the Fantian Temple would skin me alive!”

Coughing dryly, Xie Yuan realized his shift in mindset and quickly adjusted. Indeed, witnessing Xiao Yufan’s strength had made him more reliant on the team, which wasn’t necessarily a good thing for him.

Since Xie Yuan knew where he went wrong, Xiao Yufan didn’t press further. Looking at the ancient city just ahead, a faint smile appeared on his lips.

From the isolated island to the mainland, and from the edges to the heart of the land, the group had endured many hardships. Fortunately, they had arrived here, a place where they could temporarily rest. The mysterious land was vast, and even if Xiao Yufan wanted to obtain the inheritance, he could only take it step by step.

Outside the ancient city, there were many people coming and going. It seemed many shared the same idea—to find a temporary resting place. However, when Xiao Yufan noticed several people dressed similarly at the city gates, his brows furrowed slightly.

“It seems even in a place like this, there are those who can’t stay peaceful. They act superior wherever they go. I wonder where some people’s so-called arrogance comes from!”

After observing for a while, Xiao Yufan realized these people were demanding items from the young elites passing by, and they were doing so in an extremely domineering manner. Just from their attire, it was clear they belonged to the same faction. It seemed some people had acted quickly, already staking their claim early on…

If it weren’t for orders from his three senior brothers, Jiang Xiu wouldn’t have associated with these people at all. However, he had to admit his seniors had shown great foresight. The resources they had gathered recently were enough to make anyone envious.

“We could go find Senior Brother. I don’t believe these little pests would dare to act so arrogantly in front of us then!”

Jiang Xiu’s eyes were filled with shock. He hadn’t even seen how Xiao Yufan had made his move just now, which meant this man’s strength far surpassed his own…

Before he could recover from the shock, he suddenly heard a wolf-like howl beside him. The person still in Xiao Yufan’s hand had already passed out.

“Brother, isn’t this a bit too much?” Even though he was somewhat intimidated by Xiao Yufan, Jiang Xiu still questioned him.

“You should feel lucky because it’s not you lying here!”

For people like this, Xiao Yufan naturally wouldn’t show any mercy. In this chaotic place, what mattered was strength and ruthlessness. If he didn’t make a move, these people would only be cautious of their strength, not truly fearful.

And what Xiao Yufan wanted was precisely this effect—only if these people feared him would they not act recklessly.

For a moment, Jiang Xiu was at a loss for words. He knew this was a warning. This man dared to act in front of him, which meant he wasn’t intimidated by Jiang Xiu’s early-stage innate realm strength.

“He won’t die, but he must pay the price for his mistakes…”

Xiao Yufan only wanted to intimidate these people severely. He didn’t kill the guy because doing so might backfire. Even a cornered dog would jump over a wall. Dealing with these few people was simple, but he couldn’t guarantee there weren’t others behind them.

He didn’t believe that someone who had just stepped into the innate realm would dare to lead a group to rob outside the ancient city. After all, those who came to this mysterious place were all young experts from the Guardian Temple and other transcendent forces.

“Then I can thank this friend for sparing his life!”

With a grim expression, Jiang Xiu snorted coldly, speaking in a lukewarm tone. Xiao Yufan was blatantly humiliating him, and even if he didn’t dare to act, he still needed to express his inner dissatisfaction.

“If you really want to thank me, I won’t stop you!”

This guy was truly foolish. Xiao Yufan knew what Jiang Xiu was thinking, but he didn’t care.

Turning sideways, Xiao Yufan walked past them. His interest in the ancient city far exceeded his interest in these people. In the end, he hoped they would retreat and not cause him any more trouble. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be as simple as crippling one person.

“Brother Xiu, are we just letting them go like this?”

Seeing Xiao Yufan and his group leave without looking back, another innate realm expert beside Jiang Xiu spoke with obvious dissatisfaction.

“If we don’t let them go, what better option do we have? Those two are both innate realm experts. If we fight, we won’t gain any advantage!”

If it weren’t for the orders of his three senior brothers, Jiang Xiu wouldn’t have mingled with these guys. But he had to admit, his senior brothers were far-sighted. The things they had gathered these past few days would make anyone envious.

“We can go find Senior Brother. I don’t believe these small fries would dare to act so arrogantly in front of us again!”

Under the cold gaze, the speaker’s mouth twitched violently. Jiang Xiu was a genuine innate realm expert, so he didn’t dare to speak recklessly.

“Do you think Senior Brother is as idle as you? I’ll report today’s events to Senior Brother truthfully, but if any of you dare to gossip, don’t blame me for disregarding our brotherhood!”

Jiang Xiu’s gaze swept over each of them, his stiff expression sending a chill down their spines. Even if they were given a few more guts, they wouldn’t dare to gossip.

As for Jiang Xiu, seeing their expressions, he nodded in satisfaction. His senior brothers were probably busy with important matters and wouldn’t have time for such trivialities. But the humiliation he suffered today, he would repay Xiao Yufan a hundredfold in the future.

At this moment, Xiao Yufan had no idea what Jiang Xiu was thinking, and even if he did, he wouldn’t care about a petty thief…

“Hey, if we started robbing here, do you think we’d make more than those guys? With an innate realm expert like you leading us, we wouldn’t be afraid of anyone!”

Thinking of those people’s faces, Xie Yuan couldn’t help but feel a bit smug. Although he hadn’t yet stepped into the innate realm, that innate realm expert hadn’t dared to make a peep in front of them. That was the power of their team.

“Get lost! I won’t stoop to such petty thievery. If you want to do it, go ahead yourself!”

Ye Kongxu kicked out, but Xie Yuan dodged it easily. He was just joking, after all. If the elders of the Fantian Temple found out he was involved in such things, he’d be dead meat once they left…

“The treasures in this mysterious place are even more abundant than I imagined. If you want them, go get them with your own skills. If you act shamelessly like them, you’re no better than villains. I’m sure none of us would do that.”

Xiao Yufan knew Xie Yuan was just speaking on a whim, but he still felt the need to remind him. Otherwise, if he became too complacent, he might suffer in this mixed and chaotic place.

“I was just joking. If I really did that, the old fossils of the Fantian Temple would skin me alive!”

Coughing dryly, Xie Yuan realized his own shift in mindset and slowly adjusted. Indeed, after witnessing Xiao Yufan’s strength, he had become more dependent on the team, which wasn’t necessarily a good thing for him.

Since Xie Yuan knew where he went wrong, Xiao Yufan didn’t say more. Looking at the ancient city within reach, a smile appeared on his lips.

From the isolated island to the mainland, and from the edge to the heartland, the group had endured many hardships. Fortunately, they had arrived here and could finally take a breather. The mysterious land was vast, and even if Xiao Yufan wanted to obtain the inheritance, he could only take it step by step.

Outside the ancient city, there were quite a few people coming and going. It seemed many shared the same idea of finding a temporary resting place. However, when Xiao Yufan noticed a few people dressed similarly at the city gate, his brow furrowed slightly.

“It seems even in a place like this, there are many who can’t stay peaceful. They act superior wherever they go. I wonder where some people’s so-called arrogance comes from!”

After observing for a while, Xiao Yufan realized these people were demanding items from the young experts passing by, and they were doing so quite aggressively. Just from their attire, it was clear they belonged to the same faction. It seemed some people had already staked their claim here, acting like kings…

“Do you think Senior Brothers are as free as you are? I will report today’s events truthfully to them, but if any of you dare to spread rumors, don’t blame me for disregarding our brotherhood!”

Jiang Xiu’s eyes were filled with shock. He hadn’t even seen how Xiao Yufan had struck just now, which meant this man’s strength far surpassed his own…

Before he could recover from the shock, he suddenly heard a wolf’s howl beside him. The person still in Xiao Yufan’s hand had already passed out.

“Brother, isn’t this a bit too much?” Even though he was somewhat intimidated by Xiao Yufan, Jiang Xiu still questioned him.

“You should feel lucky because it’s not you lying here!”

For people like this, Xiao Yufan naturally wouldn’t show any mercy. In this chaotic place, it was all about skill and strength. If he didn’t make a statement, these people would only be wary of their strength, not truly fearful.

And what Xiao Yufan wanted was precisely this effect. Only if these people feared him would they not act rashly.

For a moment, Jiang Xiu was at a loss for words. He knew this was a warning. This man dared to act in front of him, which meant he didn’t fear his early-stage innate realm strength at all.

“He won’t die, but he must pay the price for his mistakes…”

Xiao Yufan just wanted to intimidate these people severely. He didn’t kill that guy because if he really resorted to killing, it might backfire. Even a cornered dog would jump over a wall. Dealing with these few people was simple, but he couldn’t guarantee there wasn’t someone behind them.

He didn’t believe that someone who had just stepped into the innate realm would dare to lead a group of people to rob outside the ancient city. After all, those who came to this mysterious place were all young experts from the Guardian Temple and other transcendent forces.

“Then I can thank this friend for sparing his life!”

With a grim expression, Jiang Xiu snorted coldly and spoke in a lukewarm tone. Xiao Yufan was blatantly slapping him in the face. Even if he didn’t dare to act, he still had to express his inner dissatisfaction.

“If you really want to thank me, I won’t stop you!”

This guy is really foolish, Xiao Yufan thought, knowing what Jiang Xiu was thinking, but he didn’t care.

He walked past them, his interest in the ancient city far greater than in these people. In the end, he hoped they would retreat and not cause him any more trouble. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be as simple as just crippling one person.

“Brother Xiu, are we just letting them go like this…”

Seeing Xiao Yufan and his group leave without looking back, another innate realm expert beside Jiang Xiu spoke with obvious dissatisfaction.

“If we don’t let them go, what better option do we have? Those two are both innate realm experts. If we fight, we won’t gain any advantage!”

If it weren’t for the orders of his three senior brothers, Jiang Xiu wouldn’t have mingled with these guys. But he had to admit, his three senior brothers were very foresighted. The things they had gathered these past few days would make anyone envious.

“We can go find the eldest senior brother. I don’t believe these little brats dare to act so arrogantly in front of us again!”

Under the cold gaze, the speaker’s mouth twitched violently. Jiang Xiu was a genuine innate realm expert, so he didn’t dare to speak recklessly.

“Do you think the eldest senior brother is as idle as you? I will report today’s events to them truthfully, but if any of you dare to gossip, don’t blame me for not caring about our brotherhood!”

Jiang Xiu’s eyes swept over everyone subtly, his stiff expression sending a chill down the others’ spines. Even if they were given more courage, they wouldn’t dare to gossip.

As for Jiang Xiu, seeing their expressions, he nodded in satisfaction. His senior brothers were probably busy with important matters now, so they couldn’t be bothered with such trivialities. But the humiliation he suffered today, he would repay Xiao Yufan a hundredfold in the future.

At this moment, Xiao Yufan had no idea what Jiang Xiu was thinking. Even if he did, he wouldn’t care about a petty thief…

“Hey, if we were to rob people here, wouldn’t we make more than those guys? With just one innate realm expert, they dare to act so arrogantly. With Captain Xiao here, we wouldn’t fear anyone!”

Thinking of those people’s faces, Xie Yuan also felt a sense of satisfaction. Although his strength hadn’t yet reached the innate realm, that innate realm expert didn’t even dare to make a sound in front of them. That was the advantage.

“Get lost! I won’t do such petty thievery. If you want to do it, go ahead yourself!”

Ye Kongxu kicked out, but Xie Yuan had already anticipated it and dodged. He was just joking. If the elders of the Fantian Temple found out he dared to do such things, he’d be dead once he got out…

“The treasures in this mysterious place are even more abundant than imagined. If you want them, go get them with your own abilities. If you act shamelessly like them, you’re no different from villains. I’m sure none of us would do such things.”

Xiao Yufan knew Xie Yuan was just speaking on a whim, but he still felt the need to remind him. Otherwise, if he became too frivolous, he might suffer in this mixed and chaotic place.

“I was just joking. If I really did it, those old fogies from the Fantian Temple would skin me alive!”

Xie Yuan coughed dryly, realizing his change in mindset, and slowly adjusted. Indeed, after witnessing the strength of Xiao Yufan and the others, he had become more dependent on the team, which wasn’t a good thing for him.

Since Xie Yuan knew where he went wrong, Xiao Yufan naturally didn’t say more. Looking at the ancient city within reach, a smile appeared on his lips.

From the isolated island to the mainland, and from the edge to the heartland, the group had gone through a lot of hardships. Fortunately, they had arrived here and could take a temporary rest. The mysterious place was vast, and even if Xiao Yufan wanted to obtain the inheritance, he had to take it step by step.

Outside the ancient city, there were quite a few people coming and going. It seemed many had the same idea as them, wanting to find a temporary resting place. However, when Xiao Yufan noticed a few people dressed in the same clothes at the city gate, he couldn’t help but frown.

“It seems even in a place like this, many people can’t stay peaceful. They act superior wherever they go. I really don’t know where some people’s so-called arrogance comes from!”

After observing for a while, Xiao Yufan realized these people were demanding things from the young experts passing by, and they seemed extremely domineering. Just from their attire, it was clear they belonged to the same faction. He hadn’t expected some people to act so quickly, already claiming territory so early…

As for Jiang Xiu, seeing their expressions, he nodded in satisfaction. His seniors must be busy with important matters and certainly wouldn’t concern themselves with such trivialities. However, he would definitely repay Xiao Yufan a hundredfold for today’s humiliation.

At this moment, Xiao Yufan had no idea what Jiang Xiu was thinking. Even if he did know, he wouldn’t bother with such a petty person…

Jiang Xiu’s gaze was filled with shock. He hadn’t even seen how Xiao Yufan had made his move earlier, which meant this man’s strength far surpassed his own…

Before he could recover from the shock, he suddenly heard a wolf-like howl beside him. The person still in Xiao Yufan’s hand had already passed out.

“Brother, isn’t this a bit excessive?” Even though he was somewhat intimidated by Xiao Yufan, Jiang Xiu still questioned him.

“You should feel lucky because the one lying here isn’t you!”

For people like this, Xiao Yufan naturally wouldn’t show any mercy. In this chaotic place, it was all about power and strength. If he didn’t make a statement, these people would only be wary of their strength, not truly afraid.

And what Xiao Yufan wanted was precisely this effect—only when these people feared him would they refrain from acting recklessly.

For a moment, Jiang Xiu was at a loss for words. He knew this was a warning. This man dared to act right in front of him, which meant he didn’t fear Jiang Xiu’s early-stage innate realm strength at all.

“He won’t die, but if you do something wrong, you must pay the price…”

Xiao Yufan only wanted to intimidate these people severely. He hadn’t killed the guy because doing so would have backfired. Even a cornered dog would jump over a wall. Dealing with these few people was simple, but he couldn’t guarantee there wasn’t someone more powerful behind them.

He didn’t believe that someone who had just stepped into the innate realm would dare to lead a group to rob outside the ancient city. After all, those who came to this mysterious place were all young experts from the Guardian Temple and other transcendent forces.

“Then I suppose I should thank this friend for sparing his life!”

With a grim expression, Jiang Xiu snorted coldly and spoke in a lukewarm tone. Xiao Yufan was blatantly slapping him in the face. Even if he didn’t dare to act, he still needed to express his inner dissatisfaction.

“If you really want to thank me, I certainly won’t stop you!”

This guy is really foolish, Xiao Yufan thought. He knew what Jiang Xiu was thinking, but he didn’t care.

Turning sideways, Xiao Yufan walked past them. His interest in the ancient city far exceeded his interest in these people. In the end, he hoped they would know their limits and stop causing trouble for him. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be as simple as crippling one person.

“Brother Xiu, are we just letting them go like this?”

Seeing Xiao Yufan and his group leave without looking back, another innate realm expert beside Jiang Xiu spoke with obvious dissatisfaction.

“If we don’t let them go, what better option do we have? Those two are both innate realm experts. If we fight, we definitely won’t gain any advantage!”

If it weren’t for the orders from his three senior brothers, Jiang Xiu wouldn’t have mingled with these guys. But he had to admit, his three senior brothers were very foresighted. The things they had gathered over the past few days would make anyone envious.

“We can go find the eldest senior brother. I don’t believe these little troublemakers would dare to act so arrogantly in front of us again!”

Under the cold gaze, the speaker’s lips twitched. Jiang Xiu was a genuine innate realm expert, so he didn’t dare to speak recklessly.

“Do you think the eldest senior brother is as idle as you? I’ll report today’s events to them truthfully, but if any of you dare to gossip, don’t blame me for disregarding our brotherhood!”

Jiang Xiu’s eyes swept over each person subtly, his stiff expression sending a chill down their spines. Even if they were given more courage, they wouldn’t dare to gossip.

As for Jiang Xiu, seeing their expressions, he nodded in satisfaction. His senior brothers were probably busy with important matters and wouldn’t care about such trivialities. However, the humiliation he suffered today would be repaid a hundredfold to Xiao Yufan in the future.

At this moment, Xiao Yufan had no idea what Jiang Xiu was thinking. Even if he did, he wouldn’t care about a petty thief.

“Hey, if we started robbing here, do you think we’d make more than those guys? With an innate realm expert like you leading us, we wouldn’t be afraid of anyone!”

Thinking about the faces of those people, Xie Yuan couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction. Although he hadn’t yet stepped into the innate realm, that innate realm expert hadn’t dared to make a peep in front of them. That was the power of their team.

“Get lost! I wouldn’t stoop to such petty thievery. If you want to do it, go ahead yourself!”

Ye Kongxu kicked out, but Xie Yuan dodged it easily. He was just joking anyway. If the elders of the Fantian Temple found out he was involved in such activities, he’d be dead meat once they got out.

“The treasures in this mysterious place are even more abundant than I imagined. If you want them, go get them with your own abilities. If you act shamelessly like them, you’re no better than villains. I’m sure none of us would do such a thing.”

Xiao Yufan knew Xie Yuan was just speaking impulsively, but he still felt the need to remind him. Otherwise, if he became too careless, he might suffer in this chaotic place.

“I was just joking. If I really did something like that, the old-timers at the Fantian Temple would skin me alive!”

Xie Yuan coughed dryly, realizing his own shift in mindset. He quickly adjusted himself. Indeed, after witnessing the strength of Xiao Yufan and the others, he had become more reliant on the team, which wasn’t necessarily a good thing for him.

Since Xie Yuan knew where he went wrong, Xiao Yufan didn’t say more. Looking at the ancient city just ahead, a smile crept onto his lips.

From the isolated island to the mainland, and from the edge to the heartland, the group had endured many hardships. Fortunately, they had arrived here, a place where they could temporarily rest. The mysterious land was vast, and even if Xiao Yufan wanted to obtain the inheritance, he could only take it step by step.

Outside the ancient city, there were quite a few people coming and going. It seemed many shared the same idea of finding a temporary resting place. However, when Xiao Yufan noticed several people dressed in the same attire at the city gate, his brows furrowed slightly.

“It seems even in a place like this, there are many who can’t stay peaceful. They act superior wherever they go. I really don’t know where some people’s so-called arrogance comes from!”

After observing for a while, Xiao Yufan realized these people were demanding items from the young experts passing by, and they were doing so in an extremely domineering manner. Just from their attire, it was clear they belonged to the same faction. It seemed some people had acted quickly, already staking their claim here…

“Get lost! I’d never stoop to such petty crimes! If you want to do that, go do it yourself!”

Ye Kong playfully kicked out, but Xie Yuan had been prepared and dodged in time. He himself had only been joking anyway. If the elders of the Phantom Heaven Sect discovered he had done such things, he would be doomed once he returned…

“The treasures in this mysterious land are even more plentiful than I imagined. If you want something, you should obtain it through your own abilities. If you act shamelessly like them, you’re no different from villains. I believe none of us would do such things!”

Xiao Yufan knew Xie Yuan had only been speaking impulsively, but he still thought it necessary to remind the fellow. Otherwise, if he developed a frivolous mindset, he might easily suffer losses in this chaotic place.

“I was only kidding. If I really did that, those old fossils in the Phantom Heaven Sect would surely flay me alive!”

Coughing dryly, Xie Yuan realized his own mental shift and slowly adjusted himself. Indeed, after witnessing Xiao Yufan and the others’ strength, he had become overly dependent on the team, which wasn’t necessarily a good thing for him.

Since Xie Yuan understood his mistake, Xiao Yufan naturally had no intention of saying more. Looking at the ancient city just ahead, a faint smile appeared on his lips.

From an isolated island to the mainland, then from the outskirts to the heartland, the group had endured many hardships. Fortunately, they had now arrived here and could temporarily rest their weary feet. This vast mysterious land meant that even if Xiao Yufan wanted to obtain the inheritance, he would have to proceed step by step.

Outside the ancient city, many people were coming and going. It seemed many shared the same idea as them, wanting to temporarily find a place to rest. However, when Xiao Yufan noticed several people wearing identical clothes at the city gate, his brows involuntarily furrowed.

“It seems even in a place like this, there are still many who can’t remain peaceful. Wherever you go, they act as if they’re superior to others. I really don’t understand where some people’s arrogance originates!”

After observing for a while, Xiao Yufan finally noticed these people demanding things from passing young experts, behaving extremely domineeringly. Judging merely from their attire, they clearly belonged to the same faction. He hadn’t expected some people to move so quickly, establishing themselves as rulers so early on…