Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 692 - 690: Intimidation!

Luo Feng noticed the change in Lanyu’s expression and looked ahead. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

On the street ahead, six riders were galloping towards them.

All six were dressed in cool-colored robes. The leader, a robust Martial Artist, was riding a nearly four-meter-tall Green Scale Wolf, completely covered in green scales.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The six riders galloped on the street, their thunderous hoofbeats spurring the pedestrians to dart out of their way, causing a scene of chaos.

"Who are these guys?"

Luo Feng asked, a touch of curiosity in his eyes as he looked at the group.

Given the crowd’s silent but resentful attitude towards these riders, their identities were likely not simple.

"They belong to the Cold Origin Adventure Group, ranked third among the four major adventure groups. The one leading is Lengxiao, the captain of the Cold Origin Adventure Group,"

Lanyu explained. When her eyes landed on Lengxiao, a smear of disgust was evident between her beautiful eyebrows.

"The third of the four major adventure groups?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Feng’s eyebrows raised in intrigue.

Meanwhile, the members of the Cold Origin Adventure Group had already arrived.

The Green Scale Wolf was a high-grade Tier 3 Demon Beast. When running at full speed, it was like a thunderbolt. Its heavy footsteps hit the ground with a loud rumbling sound that seemed to shake the whole street, an impressive show of momentum.

Catching a glimpse of Lanyu, Lengxiao, sitting atop the Green Scale Wolf, curled a corner of his mouth up in ill-intent. He squeezed his thighs, urging the Green Scale Wolf to increase its speed and charge towards the trio.

WHOOSH!

The Green Scale Wolf halted just three feet away from the trio, its hot breath causing a gust of strong wind, making their clothes ripple violently.

"Heh, isn’t this the vice-leader of the Green Flame Adventure Group? Lanyu, it’s been some days, but you’ve only grown more beautiful."

Sitting atop the Green Scale Wolf, Lengxiao looked down at the trio, his lewd eyes fixed on Lanyu.

At his words, the other members of the Cold Origin Adventure Group behind Lengxiao burst into laughter.

Lanyu, the deputy leader of the Green Flame Adventure Group, was a well-known beauty in this region. They were all aware of Lengxiao’s desire for her. He had even invited Lanyu over several times but had been rejected each time.

Luo Feng’s brow furrowed, and the Yuan Qi in his body began to gather, preparing for a confrontation. However, a small, soft hand grabbed his.

Lanyu looked at Luo Feng and shook her head slightly.

Luo Feng hesitated for a moment before he let out a deep sigh.

Lanyu lifted her gaze to Lengxiao, smiling lightly as she said,

"Captain Leng, I didn’t anticipate running into you here."

Upon seeing Lanyu’s hand on Luo Feng’s arm, Lengxiao’s eyebrows twitched. His gaze finally landed on Luo Feng, and he sneered,

"I don’t believe I’ve seen this little brother before. Is he a new Martial Artist joining your Green Flame Adventure Group?"

Luo Feng shot Lengxiao a quick glance but otherwise ignored him. This man was only in the early Fifth Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. Luo Feng might have been cautious around him in the past, but times had changed.

After his battle with Blood Yin Sword Liu Yuan, Luo Feng no longer considered Martial Artists at the early Fifth Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm a threat.

Lanyu knew Luo Feng had a fearless nature—otherwise, as an academy student, he wouldn’t have dared to challenge Yi Tian. Worried that things might get out of hand, she introduced him,

"Captain Leng, this is Feng Luo, a distant cousin of mine. He just arrived in Red Valley City today."

"Cousin?"

Upon hearing this, Lengxiao scrutinized Luo Feng once more. He had long heard that Lanyu was an orphan; how could an orphan possibly have any cousins?

Lengxiao remembered how Lanyu had defended the young man several times before. A glint of suspicion flickered in his eyes. He had coveted Lanyu for a long time and would not allow the woman he had set his sights on to have any relationship with other men!

A cruel smile touched the corner of his mouth. Lengxiao patted the Green Scale Wolf beneath him and said,

"Since he has just arrived in Red Valley City, he is a guest. Go, greet this young brother."

ROAR!

The Green Scale Wolf roared furiously, its eyes full of savagery. It started pacing towards Luo Feng, step by step.

"Lengxiao!"

Lanyu’s expression changed slightly, her right hand moving to her sword hilt.

SHING! SHING! SHING! SHING! SHING!

An array of cold gleams flashed across the street. The five Martial Artists behind Lengxiao simultaneously drew their swords, their cold gazes all directed at Lanyu.

Though the sun blazed high overhead, an inexplicable chill began to fill the air of the street.

Lanyu’s Daimei furrowed slightly. Lengxiao was an expert at the early Fifth Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. His five underlings, the Cold Sword Five Tigers from the Cold Origin Adventure Group, were all Martial Artists at the Fourth Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. Even with the three of them combined, they were no match for their opponents. Furthermore, this would drag their entire Adventure Group into the conflict.

For a moment, Lanyu was caught between a rock and a hard place, silently cursing her bad luck. Why did we have to cross paths with that troublemaker Lengxiao at a time like this?

Facing the advancing Green Scale Wolf, Luo Feng stood his ground, licking his lips. The count of Tier 3 Demon Beasts that had died by his hands was well over a thousand; among them, the number of Green Scale Wolves was countless.

Seeing Luo Feng’s nonchalant expression, Lengxiao assumed he was stunned by fear and sneered inwardly. Wanting to make Luo Feng embarrass himself in public, Lengxiao signaled the Green Scale Wolf.

ROAR!

The Green Scale Wolf roared, its blood-red eyes locked onto Luo Feng. Its massive, drooling mouth was now less than a foot away from him.

Just then, Luo Feng’s gaze suddenly changed. He looked at the Green Scale Wolf, and deep within his pupils, a hidden, blade-like cold light flashed briefly.

WHIMPER...

The Green Scale Wolf, menacing just a moment ago, whimpered as if it had seen something terrifying. Its fur stood on end, and it began backing away in fright.

This unexpected turn of events left every spectator in shock, their mouths agape with disbelief.

Lengxiao’s Green Scale Wolf was infamous for its tyrannical streak in the west of the city, notorious for injuring many. To see it frightened off by a mere teenager was simply unfathomable.

"Beast, stop!"

Lengxiao felt he was losing face and shouted in a low voice.

However, the Green Scale Wolf trembled violently as it looked at Luo Feng, its retreat quickening.

Luo Feng, looking at the flustered and exasperated Lengxiao, gave a faint smile.

"Leader Leng, your mount seems a bit shy."

At his words, the crowd nearby almost laughed out loud. The Green Scale Wolf was a Tier 3 Demon Beast; how could it possibly be shy?

Lengxiao’s face turned various shades of pale and green. He had acquired this Green Scale Wolf in the Red Chain Mountain Range, and since taming it, the beast had obeyed his every command. Yet today, it was scared of a mere boy.

"Die!"

A ferocious expression flitted across his face as Lengxiao shouted, slamming his palm down.

SPLAT!

The Green Scale Wolf’s massive body shuddered, and black blood poured from its seven orifices as it fell to the ground, dead.

THUMP!

Landing on the ground, Lengxiao glanced at Luo Feng, then looked to Lanyu beside him and said, "I have an urgent matter to attend to today and must leave first. Lanyu, prepare the Yuan Stones. If even one is missing, you know the consequences."

As his words fell, Lengxiao shouted, "Go!"

The five Martial Artists of the Cold Origin Adventure Group glanced at the Green Scale Wolf’s corpse on the ground and followed Lengxiao, departing resentfully.

Only when Lengxiao’s figure disappeared did Lanyu and Manager Xu breathe a sigh of relief.

Manager Xu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, looking at Luo Feng in surprise.

He had heard that Luo Feng was the one who rescued Lanyu and Lu Qing in the Red Dragon Mountain Range but had been skeptical, given Luo Feng’s youth.

However, the scene just now dispelled his doubts.

He had never before seen anyone remain so calm when facing Leader Lengxiao of the Cold Origin Adventure Group.

Setting aside strength, this courage alone was enough to earn his heartfelt admiration.

Seeing that the crowd around them was gradually growing, Luo Feng said to Lanyu and Manager Xu,

"Let’s leave here first."

"Yes."

Coming to her senses, Lanyu agreed. The three of them turned and left, leaving the stunned crowd behind.

「On the way」

Lanyu studied Luo Feng, finally unable to suppress her curiosity, and asked via voice transmission,

"Luo Feng, what... what just happened?"

A smile touched Luo Feng’s lips. "You should know."

Lanyu was taken aback. She thought for a moment, then suddenly realized, "The Grand Momentum! So that’s how it was!"

At this moment, she remembered that Luo Feng was a one-in-a-million genius who had comprehended the Grand Momentum.

The Grand Momentum could cut through the void. It was said that Martial Artists who truly comprehended it could kill with a mere glance or thought. Thus, it wasn’t impossible for Luo Feng to scare away a Tier 3 Demon Beast.

Luo Feng didn’t explain further. His Grand Momentum was still only at the Small Success level; scaring off a high-grade Tier 3 Demon Beast was still a bit of a stretch.

However, during this period, he had been refining his Grand Momentum with the Sword Heart Heaven Jade, thereby invisibly fusing it with a trace of sharp aura, greatly increasing its deterrent power. As long as he wished, Demon Beasts below the fourth tier wouldn’t dare approach him.

"By the way, what did Lengxiao mean about the Yuan Stones?"

Luo Feng remembered Lengxiao’s parting words and asked.

A bitter smile appeared on Lanyu’s face.

"Adventure groups like ours must rely on the four major adventure groups. Our Green Flame Adventure Group is affiliated with the Cold Origin Adventure Group, so we have to pay them some Yuan Stones every month."

Manager Xu, standing nearby, grimly added,

"In the past, the Cold Origin Adventure Group was kept in check by the Blood Roar Adventure Group. Now that the Blood Roar Adventure Group has been destroyed, they’re becoming more and more audacious. The Yuan Stones we hand over each month have doubled!"

Hearing this, Luo Feng frowned and asked,

"Is it not possible to avoid relying on the four major adventure groups?"

Manager Xu sighed and said, "The world of adventure groups is a cruel one. Only those with great power have the right to negotiate. Unless an adventure group has a Fifth Level Spiritual Rotation Realm expert, they can only rely on the four major adventure groups for protection."

Luo Feng nodded. "Strength reigns supreme; it’s the same everywhere."

The three conversed as they hurried along, soon leaving the western district of the city and arriving in the bustling eastern district.

"Ahead is the Return to Qing Pavilion, the largest spiritual medicine shop in Red Valley City."

Lanyu pointed to an antique-looking building about fifty steps ahead.

Luo Feng nodded, and the three of them walked towards the Return to Qing Pavilion.

Outside the Return to Qing Pavilion stood a giant bronze cauldron, about three men tall. It was greenish-red, round, and carved with myriad rivers and flowers. From nine small holes on top, wisps of green smoke emerged.

Luo Feng took a breath. A faint fragrance entered his nose and mouth, permeating his lungs and making his whole body feel comfortable. Surprise flickered in his eyes. "This is Mysterious Spirit Clear Mind Wood."

The fragrance produced by burning Mysterious Spirit Clear Mind Wood could clear a Martial Artist’s mind and help them focus their thoughts. It was a first-grade spiritual medicine.

Lanyu nodded and smiled, "Correct. This Nine Apertures Hundred Rivers Ding burns Mysterious Spirit Clear Mind Wood day and night."

"That’s truly a grand expense,"

Luo Feng remarked with feeling.

Stepping into the Return to Qing Pavilion, they found it bustling with people. There were Martial Artists in sturdy martial attire, as well as young masters and ladies from wealthy families.

"The first floor sells ordinary elixirs. Let’s go to the second floor,"

Lanyu said.