Bang!
A low-pitched sound rang out when their fists collided, and the fierce force blasted the dust all over the nearby ground into the air!
Thump thump!
The fists touched and separated instantly. In everyone's incredulous gazes, Lin Yi stood firmly on the spot, while Lei Li was forced back five or six steps!
He actually repelled Lei Li...
Looking at Lin Yi standing steadily in place, whether it was the young generation of the Xie family, the Lin family, or the onlookers in the gravel square, shock surged into all of their eyes.
Lei Li's reputation in Qingyang Town was by no means small; it was said that he had already reached the Body Tempering Ninth Level long ago, and perhaps in just a few months, he would step into the Earth Yuan Stage.
Among the younger generation of Qingyang Town, Lei Li was the undisputed number one.
Yet today, this so-called number one was actually repelled by a single punch from Lin Yi, causing quite a few people's jaws to drop in shock.
The expressions of Xie Yingying and Xie Ting also shifted slightly.
If they knew that Lin Yi had still held back just now, who knew what kind of expressions they would wear.
The retreating Lei Li lost his original calm and unruffled air, and his face turned somewhat unsightly.
"You really do have some strength, no wonder you're so arrogant! However, I only used fifty percent of my strength just now. Next, I'm going to get serious. Your good luck ends here..."
As his voice fell, Lei Li's hands slightly curved into claw shapes. Rich luster bloomed upon his claws, and the fluctuations of Yuan Power also spread outward.
Judging by this appearance, he was clearly about to deploy martial arts to fight the enemy.
Hearing Lei Li's words and feeling the pressure emanating from him, Lin Xia and the others, who had just worn joyous expressions, saw the joy on their cheeks instantly dissipate.
Lin Yi, however, wore a calm expression. Lei Li, who was at the Body Tempering Ninth Level, posed no threat to him at all; what he needed to consider was the extent to which he should carry out this battle.
Heh heh, it sure is lively here...
Just as everyone was preparing to watch a good show, an out-of-tune laugh suddenly rang out.
Immediately, a dozen figures leaped down from the pavilion on the side and walked straight into the arena.
These dozen people who appeared were also youths around sixteen or seventeen years of age.
They all wore identical clothes, and on the chests of their clothes was an emblem embroidered with a giant saber dancing like a fierce wind.
"The people from the Mad Saber Martial Hall are here too. This is about to get even livelier!"
Seeing these people arrive, low murmurs inevitably sounded among the crowd.
In Qingyang Town, the Lei and Xie families were on good terms, whereas the Mad Saber Martial Hall maintained a closer relationship with the Lin Family.
Among this group of youths from the Mad Saber Martial Hall, the leader had a slightly slender figure, but his palms appeared unusually wide and were covered in calluses, clearly caused by practicing with a saber frequently.
At this moment, this youth first glanced sideways at Lei Li, then smiled and gave Lin Yi a thumbs-up. "You must be Lin Yi, who took first place in the Lin Family Clan Competition, right? To actually be able to force back Lei Li, you're awesome!"
"I was just careless for a moment just then," Lei Li looked at the grinning youth, his face turning gloomy. "Besides, this is a matter between him and me. Stay out of other people's business, Wu Yun!"
"How come I heard that it was originally a matter between the Xie and Lin families, and you're the one meddling where you shouldn't be?" Wu Yun rolled his eyes and said with a smile,
"Heh heh, Lei Li, if you like fighting so much, how about I accompany you to play for a bit?"
As his voice fell, Wu Yun's gaze suddenly stared fixedly at Lei Li with some heat, licking his lips with an eager-to-try look on his face.
Hearing Wu Yun's words, Lei Li's expression flickered uncertainly.
It wasn't that he couldn't beat Wu Yun, but this fellow was obsessed with fighting to the death; once a fight started, it would go on endlessly like a madman. Therefore, even he was unwilling to trade blows with this guy unless forced by necessity.
Moreover, if Wu Yun kept him pinned down, Xie Yingying would likely suffer losses facing Lin Yi.
"All right, I say you little brats, you've made enough of a ruckus. You'd better head back respectively, there's still business to be conducted here."
Just at that moment, a helpless voice came from the pavilion.
Everyone looked up and saw a middle-aged man glaring down at them from a commanding height, followed by a group of burly men behind him.
"That's the manager of this Trading Guild, an expert at the Earth Yuan Stage," Lin Xia introduced from behind Lin Yi.
Seeing the manager show his face, Lei Li's eyes flashed slightly. He dismissed the Yuan Power fluctuations in his palm, glanced at Lin Yi, and said indifferently,
"I'll count you lucky today. At the Hunting Competition, I'll take good care of you!"
"And Wu Yun, at the Hunting Competition, I'll let you fight to your heart's content. When the time comes, just don't run away..."
With that, Lei Li sneered, turned around directly, and left with Xie Yingying and the others.
During this period, as long as he broke through to the Earth Yuan Stage, he would have the confidence to deal with Lin Yi and Wu Yun even if they joined forces!
Watching Lei Li and his party leave, Lin Yi narrowed his eyes and did not continue to press the issue.
When the Hunting Competition arrived, he would give the other party a huge surprise!
"Heh heh, Lin Xia, it seems your Lin Family has finally produced an extraordinary fellow," Wu Yun watched Lei Li and the others depart before turning back, sweeping his gaze over Lin Yi, and then smilingly speaking to Lin Xia.
Lin Xia patted Lin Yi's shoulder and said proudly, "That goes without saying. With Lin Yi's cultivation speed, I believe he'll soon become the new number-one youth of Qingyang Town!"
After exchanging a few casual remarks, Wu Yun took his people and bid farewell.
"Let's head back too," seeing the scene disperse almost completely, Lin Xia suggested to the others.
"You guys go back first, I have some matters to attend to," Lin Yi pondered slightly and said to Lin Xia and the others.
Qing Tan said, "Brother Lin Yi, I'll go with you."
Lin Yi shook his head. "Be good, go back with Sister Lin Xia and the others first. I'll be back very soon."
"All right," although Qing Tan felt somewhat reluctant, she still nodded in agreement.
After Lin Xia, Qing Tan, and the others left, Lin Yi also exited the pavilion, found a secluded little shop, bought a cloak, put a black robe on over it, and then hurried toward the Underground Exchange.
This wasn't Lin Yi's first time visiting the Underground Exchange. Skirting around the streets twice, he quickly reached his destination.
Lin Yi had come to the Underground Exchange naturally to trade the Stone Talisman Spirit Liquid for Spirit Medicines.
What left Lin Yi somewhat regretful was that he failed to find any Spirit Medicines of the fourth grade or higher, and in the end, he could only exchange for a few third-grade Spirit Medicines to take back.
Additionally, Lin Yi had originally intended to purchase a Universe Bag to hold a portion of the Yang Yuan Pills for his father Lin Xiao's cultivation, but unfortunately, the entire Underground Exchange lacked any Universe Bags for trade.
He had already secretly decided in his heart to make a trip to Flame City in a few days.
Upon returning home, however, Lin Yi was called to attend the end-of-month Family Gathering.
Lin Zhentian, Lin Ken, and the others learned that Lin Yi had repelled Lei Li at the marketplace that afternoon, and they were immediately struck by a mixture of surprise and joy.
"That Lei Li stepped into the Body Tempering Ninth Level long ago, and you were actually able to force him back. Truly remarkable," Lin Ken praised Lin Yi with a smile.
Lin Zhentian also wore a beaming smile at this moment. "Lin Yi must have advanced to the Body Tempering Ninth Level as well, right?"
Qing Tan, standing to the side, said rather proudly, "Brother Lin Yi has already broken through to the Earth Yuan Stage!"
What? The Earth Yuan Stage?!
Hearing this, Lin Zhentian, Lin Ken, Lin Xiao, and the others were utterly shocked, staring fixedly at Lin Yi.
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