The Unorthodox Tomb Raider

Zhuo Yifan sat in his seat and slowly took a sip of tea, as if waiting for a subordinate to report to him.

Then, he suddenly raised his head and looked at Fang Yun, coldly asking, "Is what they said true?"

Fang Yun found it amusing and said, "So what if it is? This is a place to eat, and the seats are for people to sit in. If you can sit here, and he can sit here, why can't I?"

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After listening, Zhuo Yifan didn't say anything. Instead, he gently placed the teacup on the table and then slowly said, "Do you know the consequences of offending me? If you don't know, you can ask them."

"Today is a joyous day worth celebrating, and I don't want to get angry. If you know what's good for you, come over and apologize to me, and I might let you off the hook today."

"Let me off the hook?" Fang Yun said with amusement, "But I wonder to what extent you'll let me off the hook."

"Hmph, I was originally going to cripple at least one of your hands today, but I don't want to see blood. Just walk around here for a bit and kowtow to everyone to apologize."

Upon hearing Zhuo Yifan's words, the others looked at Fang Yun with mocking expressions. They hadn't dared to make a move before Fang Yun's fierce attack, but now that Zhuo Yifan was backing them up, their courage suddenly grew.

"Did you hear that, kid? What are you waiting for?" a skinny young man said first.

Chapter 418 Zhuo Yifan

"Hmph, I'm afraid you can't handle it!"

At this point, Fang Yun suddenly pointed his palm at the thin young man, who then fell backward as if he had been hit by something, coughing up blood.

"You audacious brat, how dare you commit violence on the spot!"

"Young Master Zhuo, you must teach him a lesson. This kid is far too arrogant."

“That’s right. Once you’ve got him under control, Young Master Zhuo, we’re going to give him a good beating.”

These people have learned their lesson. When they speak, they all intentionally or unintentionally move closer to Zhuo Yifan. If Fang Yun still wants to make a move, he will have to hold back.

Only Fang Yun sneered. These people really thought they could save their lives just by relying on Zhuo Yifan. How utterly ridiculous.

"Young Master Zhuo, please make a move. If we don't teach this brat a lesson, he'll really think he's invincible."

Just then, a man with a buzz cut and wearing green casual clothes was about to speak when Fang Yun suddenly uttered two words.

"Noisy!"

Suddenly, Fang Yun waved his hand, and the man was sent flying backward as if he had been hit by a stone. He finally stopped after crashing into the wall, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

The people around him all suddenly changed their expressions, looking at Fang Yun with some unease, while their expressions towards Zhuo Yifan were even more complicated.

Clearly, if Zhuo Yifan doesn't take action soon, these people probably won't dare to stay by his side any longer.

"This friend seems quite confident in his abilities? It's clear you do have some skill."

At this moment, Zhuo Yifan finally turned his gaze over again and said slowly.

"I admit I misjudged you a bit, but what does it matter? If you really think you can show off your skills in front of me, you're sorely mistaken."

Then, Zhuo Yifan continued, "If you don't know, I can introduce you. My Zhuo family is one of the most prominent families in Guangling. We have several servants with skills like yours."

"And that goes without saying, not to mention the high-ranking guards. As for my grandfather, he is the legendary person closest to the Celestial Master. After hearing this, do you still want to be my enemy?"

Zhuo Yifan's tone was very calm, and he didn't seem to want to ask Fang Yun, as if he already knew the answer without even thinking.

"Yeah, kid, I think you'd better kneel down and kowtow to Young Master Zhuo a few times. Maybe then he'll forgive you... As for us, we don't need much, a token gesture every two or three years will be enough..."

The one who spoke was Liu, the manager of the jewelry store. He hadn't said anything until Zhuo Yifan arrived, at which point he immediately became lively.

After all, the Zhuo family is one of his biggest clients. Being able to befriend Young Master Zhuo while also criticizing Fang Yun would be the best of both worlds.

So at this moment, he didn't hold back his words at all, but the only pity is that it may be more difficult for him to speak again in the future.

Fang Yun looked over coldly and said, "Who gives you the right to speak here?"

Enraged, Manager Liu was about to unleash a torrent of curses when Fang Yun slapped him again. Manager Liu felt as if the table had been overturned and smashed onto him...

Moreover, the force continued to press down. Manager Liu was already lying on the ground, but the invisible force on his back did not disappear. Instead, it became heavier and heavier. If it continued, he would probably be crushed into a meat patty.

The reason why Manager Liu dared to speak just now was partly because Zhuo Yifan was there, and partly because he actually had Qi Refining cultivation. Although Fang Yun and the others might not recognize it, he was already considered a top-notch expert among ordinary people.

Zhuo Yifan is only one level above Qi Refining, barely reaching the Bigu stage.

At this moment, Manager Liu was completely powerless against Fang Yun, which shocked many of the bystanders, as they knew Manager Liu's actual strength.

While everyone else was silent, Zhuo Yifan suddenly clapped his hands and laughed.

"I didn't expect Brother Fang to have the ability to abstain from grains. I misjudged him before. So even if you're a bit arrogant and beat them, it's really not a big deal."

Zhuo Yifan was a proud man. He had no sympathy for the weak, but what did it matter if a strong person like himself bullied the weak?

Upon hearing Zhuo Yifan's voice, everyone around him was shocked. They hadn't expected this unassuming young man to have the cultivation of abstaining from grains. They knew that among those present, only Zhuo Yifan possessed this ability.

Of course, even if Fang Yun has only just entered the Bigu (a state of spiritual cultivation), or even if he has only half a foot in the Bigu, it is still not something they can afford to offend.

After all, according to legend, once one enters a state of fasting, it's easy to teach someone a lesson through the art of feng shui.

Chapter 419 Shock

"He... he's really already at the stage of fasting? That's highly unlikely..."

"All the feng shui masters I've met have long beards, how could they possibly be so young and have such skill?"

The people around were astonished. If they weren't in this circle, they wouldn't know what those two words meant. But to them, those two words already represented the top level in the current Feng Shui world.

Masters who practice fasting are usually invited by others to oversee their practice.

If someone needs to check the feng shui of a house, or if a large tomb has been discovered and needs someone to assess its authenticity, then it is highly recommended to consult a master who has completed a period of fasting.

Even among those present, apart from Zhuo Yifan, no one dared to address a master in the fasting stage as a senior.

The reason why he was so respectful to Zhuo Yifan before was partly because his family background was indeed very impressive, but to a large extent it was because of his own formidable strength.

For example, when going out to find tombs or explore large tombs, what good is a good family background if you don't have the ability? So these people actually see things very clearly.

“Brother Fang, since you have this ability, I can talk to them about what happened before and let it go. Of course, there’s nothing more to say; they offended you, so it’s only right that they teach them a lesson.”

"But it seems like this is Brother Fang's first time in Guangling City, right? Did you usually live in the towns and villages before?"

Hearing Zhuo Yifan's question, Chen Xiaonan retorted irritably, "What's wrong? So what if you live in town? Do you look down on people from small places like us?"

Zhuo Yifan laughed and said, "That's not what I meant. I'm just lamenting that Brother Fang can't get any resources in town. It's a real shame."

The others agreed wholeheartedly, as many people's cultivation level relies on accumulating resources, especially during the fasting period, when they probably need to consume a lot of supplements every day.

Guangling City is, after all, a modern metropolis, while Wuliu Town is clearly incomparable. Its resources are too scarce and barren, which only suppresses people.

Fang Yun didn't speak, but just wanted to hear what else Zhuo Yifan wanted to say.

"How about this? My Zhuo family is quite hospitable, especially valuing talented individuals. If you join my Zhuo family and sign a three-year contract, then our Zhuo family will be responsible for your resource support during this period. What do you think?"

This might sound like the Zhuo family got a great deal off Fang Yun, but those in the know understand that it's not that simple at all.

The Zhuo family had a very good plan; otherwise, they wouldn't have developed to where they are today.

The three-year contract was actually very harsh, especially for a newcomer like Fang Yun. It was impossible for the other party not to squeeze every last drop of value out of him.

For example, if a group of ancient tombs is discovered, or if a dangerous area is found, Fang Yun might send someone there as a scout to explore.

Only in this way can we minimize the risk of injury or death to members of the Zhuo family.

Of course, someone like Fang Yun, whose strength has already reached the stage of abstaining from grains, can also be used as a temporary bodyguard. When going to dangerous places, according to the Zhuo family's rules, he must first ensure the safety of the Zhuo family members.

So, all things considered, although he seemed to have received many benefits from the Zhuo family, he didn't actually gain any respect from them. He was just a slightly higher-level servant.

Aside from highly skilled individuals who are extremely short of money, people generally wouldn't go to such families because there's no dignity involved.

"Haha, what if I say no?"

Fang Yun didn't even consider Zhuo Yifan's suggestion. Even if he were to be treated like royalty, it wouldn't be what Fang Yun wanted at all.

Not to mention that the Zhuo family wanted to use Fang Yun as a pawn.

"No? Brother Fang, I advise you to reconsider. This isn't something you can decide on a whim. Besides, I'm willing to give you a few more minutes to think it over." 740

Zhuo Yifan looked confident, as if he expected Fang Yun to agree, and it was only a matter of time.

"You don't need to say anything more. Now that I've made up my mind, I won't change it."

"Oh?"

Zhuo Yifan's words suddenly became more forceful, and he slammed his hand on the table.

"Do you think that just because you've reached the Bigu stage, you can put on airs in front of me? I respect you because I cherish talent, but if you don't listen to me, then I'll have to play the villain."

Most of the bystanders who heard Fang Yun's words still held a pessimistic attitude.

While those skilled in fasting certainly have reason to be proud, Fang Yun is, after all, from a small place, with no one to rely on. Joining the Zhuo family would be a very good choice for him.

After all, dignity, though seemingly important, can't put food on the table.

Chapter 420 Backhand Strike

"Don't forget, this is still Guangling, and you've done so many bad things, making so many enemies. If it weren't for my protection, do you think you could still stay here?"

Zhuo Yifan's tone suddenly turned much colder.

However, what he said was indeed correct, at least that's how it sounds to most people now.

Although they are not as skilled as Fang Yun and cannot cause him any harm right now, they can all be considered local bullies. No matter how strong Fang Yun is, he is just one person.

However, they at least have a certain influence in their own territory, and it is entirely possible for them to easily gather several carloads of people.

Even if Fang Yun is strong, how strong can he be? Can he possibly be stronger than these people?