Disturbing Someone While They're Eating Means You'll Get Beaten Up!

The newcomers were none other than Hu Liena and Chrysanthemum Douluo.

Hu Liena was worried that Yan might strike too heavily and injure Lin Ning.

Although...

Judging by their apparent strength, Lin Ning was far, far stronger than Yan.

However, Hu Liena believed that Yan had far more real combat experience than Lin Ning.

That kind of experience was enough to make up for the gap between their soul rings in the early stages.

Compared to Hu Liena's worries, Chrysanthemum Douluo was more concerned about Lin Ning's opponent.

Especially after seeing that move just now—it had given Chrysanthemum Douluo quite a scare. Fortunately, he had shouted in time.

Good heavens!

That move just now!

Even if a Soul King had come to take it head-on, they probably would have died beyond saving!

Not to mention Yan, a mere Soul Ancestor who had only just advanced.

Even Chrysanthemum Douluo could sense danger from that blood-red poison.

If it had truly touched someone, it would have been an enormous problem.

Fortunately, both sides had stopped in time, and Chrysanthemum Douluo had brought the situation under control. Otherwise...

Heh, Chrysanthemum Douluo seriously doubted whether anyone in that group would have survived.

Once both sides stopped fighting, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Hu Liena explained Lin Ning's situation to Yan.

After hearing Hu Liena's explanation, Yan cried out in disbelief.

"Her? Four Black Soul Rings? A six-year-old Soul Ancestor?"

Yan still found it hard to believe, so he turned to Chrysanthemum Douluo beside him and asked.

"Liena, are you sure? Lord Chrysanthemum Douluo, you know about this too?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo did not hide it and nodded.

"That is indeed the case. We are preparing to take her to Spirit City."

However...

Even with Chrysanthemum Douluo's confirmation, Yan still found it difficult to believe and pressed further.

"How could anyone have four Black Soul Rings? And still only be a Soul Ancestor?"

"Lord Chrysanthemum Douluo, could this person be disguised by someone, or perhaps possess some sort of inheritance?"

It had to be said that Yan's speculation made some sense.

In an era where theoretical knowledge was so firmly established, an inheritance seemed to be the only explanation for such a phenomenon.

Chrysanthemum Douluo did not say much about it. Instead, Hu Liena frowned and retorted.

"Yan, it's not like that. You're overthinking it."

Yan frowned and looked at Hu Liena seriously. "Liena, this is a reasonable suspicion. Besides, this matter isn't over yet!"

Hu Liena raised an eyebrow. "It's not over yet?"

Yan nodded without hesitation, pointing at Lin Ning, who was standing behind Hu Liena with her lips pouted, and said gravely.

"That's right. She entered the Soul Hunting Forest without a written permit from Spirit Hall. That is a serious violation of Spirit Hall's rules!"

Hu Liena's anger flared at once as she snapped, "Yan, you've gone too far! She's only a child, and besides, I was the one who brought them in!"

Seeing Hu Liena already angry, Yan was somewhat stunned.

He had not expected a child to provoke such an intense reaction from Hu Liena.

However...

Yan had no choice.

Eight of his men had just been taken down by Lin Ning. If he did not regain some face now, he would be utterly humiliated.

Moreover, Spirit Hall had rules regarding this matter, so Yan could not simply back down.

The next moment, Yan stared straight into Hu Liena's eyes and replied word by word.

"You do not yet have the authority to bring people inside. According to the ban issued by the Pope, anyone without a written permit is considered a poacher!"

Hu Liena clenched her fists, her eyes blazing with anger. "Yan, are you done yet?!"

Yan did not yield in the slightest. "These are Spirit Hall's rules. Everyone must obey them!"

Seeing this, Hu Liena immediately shouted, refusing to back down as well. "Then I'll go speak to Teacher personally. Is that acceptable?"

After receiving Hu Liena's response, Yan relaxed slightly, and his tone softened as well.

"If that is the case, then of course. Let's go. We'll first head to the nearest Spirit Hall for treatment."

"Liena, I did go a little too far with this, but those are Spirit Hall's rules. You can understand me."

He offered his goddess a slight apology, while conveniently finding something else to take the blame.

With that, Yan called to his subordinates and prepared to leave the area.

Hu Liena said nothing further, knowing that this matter could only end here.

Otherwise, since she was not yet truly the Saintess, it would be difficult for her to explain all this.

As for Chrysanthemum Douluo...

He was only worried that if this brat still refused to leave, that little lady might lose her temper, and then they might not even be able to leave.

Chrysanthemum Douluo had only just betrayed Spirit Hall. He had no desire to openly fall out with them immediately!

However...

Chrysanthemum Douluo clearly had the makings of a jinx.

The thought had barely crossed his mind when, before Yan could even walk away, a childish voice cut in.

"No! You can't leave!! Pay me back for the Lightning Deer I just picked out! That's my little brother's favorite food! I finally found one that tasted good, but it ran away because you stopped me! You have to compensate me!! Otherwise..."

Everyone turned toward the voice and saw Lin Ning pouting, looking as fierce as could be.

Seeing Lin Ning actually speak up herself, Yan could not help but sneer.

"Otherwise, what do you want to do?"

Lin Ning glared at him, her cheeks puffed out as she shouted angrily.

"Otherwise, I'll beat you up first, then punish you... punish you... You won't be allowed to eat for an entire day, and you have to say sorry to me a hundred times!!"

Hearing Lin Ning's words, Yan laughed disdainfully and turned to face her.

"Heh, come on! If Liena hadn't called out just now, you'd already be down!"

"I'm a true genius, one of Spirit Hall's Golden Generation!"

"You? You're nothing but an empty shell that received an inheritance!"

Hu Liena instinctively wanted to stop Lin Ning and tell her not to act rashly.

Clearly!

Hu Liena did not think Lin Ning could defeat Yan either.

However, before Hu Liena could speak, Lin Ning looked at her seriously and said.

"Sister! Father said!! It's wrong to disturb someone while they're eating!"

"He disturbed me while I was eating, so I have to punish him!"

The moment those words came out, Hu Liena was completely dumbfounded.

What the hell did disturbing someone while they ate have to do with beating them up?

Hu Liena truly had not expected such logic.

However...

What Hu Liena did not know was...

The reason for this rule was that Lin Ning and Lin An were far too spoiled.

Throughout the entire village, they could practically summon wind and rain. They got whatever they wanted, and disturbing others while they ate was an everyday occurrence.

That was why Lin Feng had set this rule for the two children, so they would not be too mischievous.

With that, Lin Ning turned directly toward Yan and gave a cold snort.

Yan paid her no mind. Instead, he looked at Hu Liena and said with a light laugh.

"Liena, don't worry. At most, I'll teach her a lesson. I won't hurt her. This is just a spar."

Lin Ning, however, waved her little fist without the slightest politeness.

"Hmph, a spar it is! I'll still beat you to a pulp!"