After all, he was someone who had reached the Extreme Realm of Foundation Establishment Peak.
The Codex had said so.
Those who reached the Extreme Realm could not only fight above their cultivation level while in that realm, but their strength would undergo a truly earth-shattering transformation once they broke through. They could even continue fighting above their level.
There was one catch, however: breaking through from the Extreme Realm was far harder than breaking through for an ordinary Foundation Establishment Peak Cultivator.
"You want to take the spirit herb?"
Fire Fox Daoist's pupils contracted slightly. He dared not be careless and signaled his disciples to guard the cave entrance.
He said bluntly, "If you take the spirit herb, or even destroy it, my master will absolutely kill you."
No sooner had he spoken than something happened.
He saw Lin Fan step forward again, the distance between them shrinking.
This left Fire Fox Daoist feeling uneasy, and he nearly struck first.
No!
Fire Fox Daoist remembered that Lin Fan worked for the higher-ups. If he attacked first, it would amount to declaring war on them.
Although his master had no need to fear the higher-ups.
There were certain unwritten rules in this world. Even the strongest Cultivators could not casually attack people working for the higher-ups.
"Someone as hotheaded as you can actually hold back."
Lin Fan smiled slightly. "I know what you're thinking. In fact, I can tell you plainly that if you leave with the spirit herb now, I won't attack you."
"Just let me restore the Dragon Vein."
Restore the Dragon Vein?
Fire Fox Daoist frowned. If he let Lin Fan restore the Dragon Vein, the thing his master had placed inside the Dragon Acupoint would naturally be unable to continue absorbing the Dragon Vein's essence.
Moreover,