Although Yu Lingling cultivated a special technique and was not skilled in combat,
the absolute suppression of her cultivation realm was more than enough to deal with a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator.
Faced with the overwhelming pressure, Steward Jin retreated again and again, his body trembling uncontrollably. Clearly, he could barely withstand it.
"Senior Yu, this is Bai Zhang Market's territory. Even as a member of the Duobao Merchant Guild, you are still bound by Bai Zhang Market's rules. If you make a move here, you should think carefully about the consequences."
He could refuse to give Yu Lingling face, but if she truly attacked, he would never be able to stop her.
Steward Jin was panicking inside, yet he put on a composed front and repeatedly spoke up to remind her.
But Yu Lingling was in the throes of anger. She had no mind to consider what consequences attacking Steward Jin might bring.
Before Yu Lingling could make a move, Nangong Yi hurried forward and pulled her back.
"Senior, please do not act rashly. This is Hundred Treasures Pavilion's affair. Leave it to this junior to handle."
Bitterness welled up in Nangong Yi's heart, yet she still spoke with a resolute expression.
Yu Lingling was an Out of Body Stage cultivator from the Duobao Merchant Guild. Though she had no authority to interfere in Bai Zhang Market's affairs, they both ultimately belonged to Bi Tao Mountain Villa.
Nangong Yi had thought that inviting Yu Lingling over would at least be enough to curb Jin Manor's arrogance.
Yet she had never imagined that even a mere steward from Jin Manor would dare act so arrogantly before Yu Lingling.
Yu Lingling's strength utterly crushed his, but the fact that she had been provoked to the point of resorting to force also