Snatching Spiritual Medicine, Killing Three People

"Senior Brother Li, we've really hit the jackpot this time! For just thirty silver taels, we managed to get so many spirit herbs, and even Purple Heart Grass among them.

If we just resell them elsewhere, without doing anything else, we could probably each earn several silver taels."

The others were also beaming with excitement, chattering amongst themselves.

At this moment.

They all seemed to have forgotten.

That the spirit herbs in their hands were forcefully taken from He An, relying on the prestige of the Great Fortune Martial Arts Hall.

Li Yan chuckled, "Junior Brother Zhang is right. Even if we do nothing, just reselling these spirit herbs will earn each of us several silver taels."

"Of course, if we give these to Master, he'll be very pleased too."

"Perhaps Master will even look upon us a little more favorably."

"Our status within the martial arts hall will also increase because of this. However... this depends on the choice of you junior brothers. Do you want to earn some silver, or strive for a better future for yourselves?"

Hearing this, everyone began to ponder.

"Senior Brother Li, are a few spirit herbs really enough for Master to remember us?" Junior Brother Zhang voiced his concern.

In the entire Great Fortune Martial Arts Hall.

There were seventy to eighty disciples.

And like Li Yan, there were five or six direct disciples.

In such a situation.

It was difficult for them to stand out!!

The others also wore troubled expressions. While they appeared imposing when out and about, they knew deep down that they were just ordinary people who were slightly luckier.

Becoming an Entering the Ranks Martial Artist was almost an impossible feat.

Reaching the Blood Circulation Realm would likely require them to offer prayers of gratitude.

From their words, Li Yan understood their thoughts.

"Since that's the case, let's convert them into silver. However, I will take the lion's share of the profits, as I took on more risk than all of you."

"Without me, you wouldn't have this windfall."

The others exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.

After the distribution.

They were now united, like grasshoppers on the same rope, and excitedly headed towards the west of the city.

Spirit herbs like Purple Heart Grass.

Could only fetch a better price in the wealthy west of the city.

At this moment.

Right behind them.

He An slowly materialized like a ghost.

"Finally found you. You dare to snatch spirit herbs from me and then openly distribute them? You truly don't take me seriously!"

"But this is good too, it saves me a lot of money. Ru'er is growing and needs money to buy meat to supplement her nutrition."

Having walked through the east of the city.

The sky had completely darkened.

However, because the surroundings were filled with wealthy households, they spared no expense with their indoor lighting, allowing faint, scattered lights to shine out from within the walls.

Even so, the streets remained deserted.

Thump, thump.

Footsteps sounded from behind Li Yan and the others.

"Who is it?"

Li Yan turned his head vigilantly.

Seeing this, the other junior brothers also turned their heads simultaneously.

"It's you?"

Upon seeing the attire of the person behind them, Li Yan and the others instantly recognized his identity. Who else could it be but He An.

"Why are you following us?"

Li Yan narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing He An, a faint killing intent appearing in his gaze.

He didn't believe He An was following them for no reason at this time.

Seeing He An tailing them, the other junior brothers also wore unfriendly expressions.

He An lowered his voice and said calmly, "Give me the spirit herbs. You can keep the thirty silver taels, and I can give you a chance to live."

Hearing this, the group burst into laughter as if they had heard a joke.

"You think you can get the spirit herbs from me? You must be dreaming."

"Kid, are you threatening us?"

"Brother, if you really want these spirit herbs, it's not impossible for us to hand them over, but it won't be thirty taels, it'll be fifty taels of silver."

He An remained still, staring intently at Li Yan, who felt a prickle of unease under his gaze.

Li Yan coughed lightly.

"Little brother, it was indeed wrong of us to try and snatch them away, but that's just how the market is. Your deal wasn't finalized yet, so what's wrong with us spending silver to buy them now?"

"You followed us, demanded thirty taels of silver for these spirit herbs right off the bat, and even threatened us. That's where you're in the wrong."

"However, considering we were in the wrong first, I can let this matter slide."

"So, if you have nothing else, you should leave quickly."

"While I'm reasonable, my junior brothers here are not. If they get murderous intent and decide they want the silver in your pocket, things could get complicated."

As soon as he said this.

The junior brothers behind him immediately bared their fangs, a glint of greed flashing in their eyes.

It was obvious he had deliberately mentioned the silver on He An.

Seeing through their intentions, He An let out a cold laugh.

"Are you trying to threaten me back? I didn't expect you to be so outwardly honest yet so dirty-minded inside."

"Since that's the case, this matter truly can't be resolved peacefully."

"Originally, I thought that if I handed over the spirit herbs, I could still spare a few of your lives."

"But now it seems I was overthinking things!"

"What nonsense are you spouting." Junior Brother Zhang barked, "Kid, you dare to block our path and threaten us? Today, we'll show you the consequences."

"Dozens of taels of silver, he has at least thirty taels on him. Brothers, we're rich!"

Li Yan no longer blocked the way.

He took two steps back, looking provocatively at the young He An.

"Little brother, you're the one seeking death, so don't blame my junior brothers for being too heavy-handed. Is it worth it for a few spirit herbs?"

The group charged forward like wild bulls.

He An's expression remained unchanged. "I'll say the same to you: is it worth risking your lives for a few spirit herbs?"

Li Yan was unconcerned. While his junior brothers weren't as skilled as him, they were all capable fighters from the martial arts school, and two of them were already in the Body Refining Realm.

Even if He An was a Martial Artist, at his age, he could be at most at that level.

Three against one.

They had the advantage.

"Kid, die!"

The group unleashed their killing moves, striking towards He An. They didn't intend to leave him any room to survive with any of their punches.

Seeing this.

He An also decided not to hold back.

Swish swish swish.

His blade moved like a gale. Before the group could even react, He An unleashed three swift slashes in a single second, each strike incredibly sharp and powerful.

Let alone Martial Artists in the Body Refining Realm, even those in the Bone Forging Realm would have to dodge under such an attack.

The group had anticipated He An would retaliate, but they hadn't expected him to be so fast.

To the point where no one had time to react.

Bang bang bang.

All three fell to the ground simultaneously.

"Now it's your turn!!"

He An looked towards Li Yan.