Tang Ya sized up the young man blocking her path. He looked to be in his mid-twenties, with decent features. His complexion was poor, however, appearing yellow and dull, with dark circles under his eyes. His steps were unsteady, a clear sign of being drained by alcohol and women.
The Tang Sect was renowned on the continent for its poison techniques and hidden weapons. Since ancient times, medicine and poison were inseparable, and Tang Ya, while studying poison techniques, also had some rudimentary knowledge of medicine. From the young man's complexion and gait, she could tell he was clearly indulging excessively and was worn out.
Tang Ya was curious about what this man wanted by stopping her, but she didn't ask. Because her current appearance was that of a man, if she spoke in a female voice, what would people think? How would the many people on the street look at her? A pervert? A freak?
In contrast, the young man was a little embarrassed that Tang Ya didn't speak, but he had a thick skin and didn't care at all. "Brother, I have some affinity with your female attendant. I wonder if you could give her up? Here are five hundred gold soul coins. Let's be friends, how about that?"
What? This guy had taken a fancy to Huo Yuhao? Tang Ya was already laughing internally, her face struggling to contain it.
But in the young man's eyes, Tang Ya's face was twitching slightly, as if she was a bit angry. His smile immediately faded. "Brother, I am the son of the Lingbao Merchant Guild's president. Give me some face, how about that? More friends, more paths, right?" The young man's tone carried a hint of threat.
But he was disappointed. Tang Ya still didn't say a word. In the young man's eyes, this was disdain, blatant disdain, as if he wasn't worth considering. The young man's face instantly changed to another expression, arrogant and contemptuous.
He had been in Heaven Dou City for many years, and who wouldn't give him some face in this area? He knew all the prominent figures in Heaven Dou City, including their families. He could be sure that Tang Ya was not among them. Since he wasn't from Heaven Dou City, he must have come from some small city to see the world. He had seen plenty of people like this.
A bumpkin from the countryside, actually daring to be so unappreciative. Refusing a toast, eh? Then they'll get a penalty.
Pulling a cigar from his pocket, he lit it and took a deep drag, blowing out smoke as he savored the moment, a look of pure enjoyment on his face.
After showing off in this completely unskillful display, the young man roared, "Guards!"
As his voice faded, five people immediately surrounded him. Four Soul Grand Masters and one Soul Elder. The five of them bowed to the young man, "Young Master." Their voices were loud, and their movements were perfectly synchronized.
Seeing this display, onlookers immediately gathered, whispering amongst themselves.
"Isn't that the Lingbao Merchant Guild's chairman's eldest son? How did he get into a conflict with someone?"
"Heh, you even have to ask? He must have taken a fancy to some girl again and wants to force her." Someone spoke with mockery.
"Shh, keep your voice down. Don't you want to live?"
"Ugh, are you guys focusing on the wrong thing? Doesn't anyone notice that little girl is cute? It's the first time I've ever seen such a beautiful girl, no wonder this young master wants to snatch her. I'd snatch her too! For such a beauty, I'd be willing to live ten years less just for one night."
Seeing Tang Ya and Huo Yuhao weren't reacting, the youth thought they were scared stiff. A trace of disdain flashed in his eyes as he ordered his underlings, "That fatso, he's so ugly, it hurts my eyes. Cripple him."
Hearing this, Tang Ya nearly exploded with rage. So what if someone was ugly? Did it bother you? So what if someone was fat? Did they eat your rice?
Besides, I wouldn't look like this if it weren't for Huo Yuhao causing trouble.
However, before the youth could finish speaking, he shifted his finger to the right, pointing at Huo Yuhao. "This little chick, bring her back for me. It's the first time I've seen such a… pure one. It should be very… satisfying, hehe." The youth's lecherous expression was completely unhidden.
"What are you waiting for? Get going! Perform well, and after I'm done playing with her, I'll let you all have a taste, too."
"Yes." The nameless Soul Masters' eyes brightened at this, their Adam's apples bobbing involuntarily. They scrambled to pounce on Huo Yuhao.
Then, just when everyone was feeling sorry that another girl was about to be violated, the five Soul Masters flew back at an even faster speed than when they came. All five of them coughed up blood, their eyes filled with disbelief.
Following that, Huo Yuhao flashed in front of the youth. The youth knew he had provoked someone he shouldn't have, but still threatened with a blustering tone, "My father is with the Lingbao Merchant…"
Before he could finish stating his background, Huo Yuhao kicked the youth in the groin. This youth was only a Soul Master, pitifully weak, and no match for Huo Yuhao.
Of course, this wasn't over yet. Huo Yuhao's anger hadn't fully dissipated. He stomped down hard on the youth's crotch. The youth immediately let out a pig-like scream.
The men in the crowd watching couldn't help but take a step back, feeling a chill rise from their own crotches.
"Yes, that's it! Beat him up hard for me! He actually dared to have designs on me." In the Sea of Consciousness, Bing Di was directing Huo Yuhao. She had been infuriated by the youth long ago. If it were before, she could kill a whole bunch of trash like him with a single sneeze.
So, next, everyone saw Huo Yuhao beating the youth for a full twenty minutes. It couldn't even be called beating anymore because the youth's three legs were already broken.
Besides the youth and his five lackeys, there was another person who was beaten. That person was the one who had said in the crowd earlier that he was willing to live ten years less for one hit.
"You're willing to live ten years less, huh? Very good, I'll grant your wish. I'll beat you until you can't even live for ten years!"
Half an hour later, Huo Yuhao, whose anger had subsided, wiped his hands, straightened his clothes, and lightly uttered a word, "Satisfying."
Then, leading Tang Ya, the two of them left with a flourish.
During this time, no one dared to cause trouble. Those who had been eyeing Huo Yuhao earlier didn't dare to have any thoughts now.
In the distance, a patrol of guards witnessed the entire scene.
"Captain, are we just going to let them go like that?" a soldier asked the captain.
"Otherwise, what?"
"Shouldn't we arrest them?" The soldier was puzzled.
"Why arrest them?" the captain asked.
"They hit someone in the city," the soldier said, even more confused. Wasn't this obvious?
"Who said they hit someone? Who saw it?"
"Captain, I saw it. We all saw it," the soldier said.
"No, you didn't see it. They didn't see it either. They saw nothing. If you don't believe me, ask them," the captain said with absolute certainty.
The soldier felt his mind spin. What was wrong with the captain? He looked at the other team members, but they remained silent, seemingly in agreement.
"Little Li, you need to remember that some things aren't for us to interfere with. Don't go looking for trouble, and don't cause trouble for those above us," the captain said earnestly.
This was his survival experience. No other patrol team captain had lasted more than a year, while he was in his third. He didn't cause trouble for others, he didn't cause trouble for himself, and he didn't cause trouble for those above him. This was why he had been captain for so long without incident: because he was sufficiently smooth. And leaders liked subordinates who were smooth like him.
As the saying goes, when gods fight, mortals suffer. If you don't interfere, you're fine. But if you do, and they can't beat the others, wouldn't they still be able to beat a small patrol captain? What if they were vindictive?
Pretend to be deaf, pretend to be blind, pretend to be mute. This was the survival wisdom of a bottom-dweller captain.
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