The Unorthodox Tomb Raider

Upon seeing this, the woman could no longer contain her excitement and immediately changed her expression to look at Fang Yun: "Kid, you've got some nerve. Now that my master is here, your end is just around the corner!"

"Oh?"

Fang Yun was taken aback, not expecting that this woman had a master here.

"Then I'd like to see just how capable your master is."

Just then, a rather weathered voice suddenly came from outside.

"Who dares to harm my disciple?"

When the voice rang out, the woman exclaimed with even greater joy. This was her master, known as "Tu Hongzhi, the Master of Shouyang".

The title of "True Person" is not something that can be obtained casually in this world; one must at least be a master who has reached the half-step of cultivation.

Upon hearing the voice, Fang Yun could roughly guess that the person's strength was definitely above the half-step Celestial Master level, or that they had already cultivated to the level of a Celestial Master.

As soon as the sound rang out, all the lights in the inn instantly lit up. Countless guests rushed to the windows and looked around in surprise. When they saw the figure floating motionless in mid-air, they found themselves frozen, seemingly unable to move.

When they saw that person, it was as if that person was releasing a kind of magic, making everyone's blood feel like it was being frozen by a sudden chill.

Centered on the man in black, within a ten-meter radius, especially in the courtyard of the inn, the flowers, trees, and free-range poultry all seemed to have been injected with poison, remaining frozen in place and unable to move.

"This...it actually has its own spatial domain. Could it be that a Celestial Master-level True Person has arrived?"

Among the crowd were some people with broad knowledge, who, upon seeing this scene, immediately thought of the great masters they had encountered before.

What puzzled these people was why such a master would come to their small inn.

But considering the nature of this ancient city, everyone understood. Black markets are everywhere here; perhaps it was some dispute over goods that brought this person here.

"Everyone, please keep quiet, lest we attract the attention of that master and cause further trouble. That master will naturally not come after us insignificant people. Everyone, please remain silent and wait for the master to finish his business before leaving."

Once someone said that, everyone else wholeheartedly agreed; no one wanted to flinch in the face of such a terrifying being. Otherwise, they wouldn't even know how they died.

Such supernatural powers as those of a real person are far beyond what ordinary people like them can contend with; just thinking about it sends chills down one's spine.

When the man in black robes looked at the inn, many of the more timid people immediately knelt down, fearing that he might kill them on a whim, which would be too unjust.

Among them, a sharp-eyed person spotted the true face of the man in black robes and immediately shouted, "Welcome, Master Shouyang!"

Upon seeing this, others realized that the man speaking was a vice-master of the martial arts school, someone with a certain status in the ancient city.

Since he had already spoken, the others had no reason to hesitate and immediately bowed down one after another.

"We respectfully welcome the True Man Shouyang!"

Just then, the Master Shouyang nodded, then pointed to one of the windows. The wall above that window immediately shattered, and the wood of the window cracked and fell down.

Inside, a young man and a woman covered in blood were visible.

“What a little thief! How dare you bully my disciple! You're incredibly audacious and don't care about your life.”

When Tu Hongzhi said this, the other guests at the inn suddenly realized that this was the purpose of Tu Hongzhi's visit. They breathed a sigh of relief and looked curiously into the window.

And who exactly is this person who dares to bully Tu Hongzhi's apprentice?

When everyone saw Fang Yun's face, they could only scoff. He was just a greenhorn who probably took a fancy to someone's female disciple and tried to force himself on her, which led to this terrible outcome.

"Master Tu, this brat dared to bully your esteemed disciple! He deserves to die! We are willing to step forward and help you capture him!"

"I do too!"

At this moment, a chorus of condemnations rose up one after another, and everyone looked at Fang Yun with righteous indignation, as if Fang Yun had some deep-seated hatred for them.

"Ah."

Tu Hongzhi nodded in satisfaction, feeling a surge of pride as he saw his imposing presence.

"I'm pressed for time here and don't have much time to play around with this petty thief. I'll just wipe him out quickly. I appreciate your kindness, but you may all leave."

Chapter 746 Tu Hongzhi

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, everyone took their leave. They had already become acquainted with Tu Hongzhi, and perhaps could even build a closer relationship in the future, so they were in relatively good spirits.

Meanwhile, Tu Hongzhi's gaze also fell on Fang Yun.

"You actually managed to injure my disciple. It seems your skills are quite good. You're quite a talent!"

When Tu Hongzhi said this, the crowd that had just been fawning over him was stunned. Weren't they here to interrogate him? Why were they suddenly praising this kid?

To be praised by a real person, this kid must be no pushover.

"Just say what you want to say directly, there's no need to beat around the bush."

Fang Yun said coldly, clearly not implying that Tu Hongzhi said those words to praise himself.

"I see you seem to be hiding some kind of magical artifact. If that's the case, it's understandable that you could defeat my disciple. Here's what we'll do: hand over your artifact first, then come over and kowtow ten times to us, and I'll let you go. How about that?"

Upon hearing this, the crowd began to discuss it again. If they could buy their lives under a Celestial Master, it would be worthwhile, since everything else was just material possessions, but without life, they had nothing left.

However, some people are also discussing that this real person's appetite is really quite large. Magical artifacts are, after all, legendary items that seize the creation of heaven and earth, and their rarity is no less than that of a celestial master.

They came right up and tried to take away someone's magical artifact; that's pretty ruthless.

"You haven't even asked what happened before you expect me to apologize. Isn't that a bit too hasty?"

Fang Yun said coldly.

Tu Hongzhi was clearly not expected Fang Yun to ask such a question. His face darkened, and he said, "What, do you think I wronged you? You harmed my disciple, which is the greatest crime punishable by death."

Fang Yun said, "Harming your disciple is a capital offense? What if she were to kill and rob first? Would others just surrender and be slaughtered at her mercy?"

"What, are you questioning me?"

Tu Hongzhi snorted coldly, then flicked a wind blade from his sleeve and struck Fang Yun. However, because Fang Yun was very close to the woman, the wind blade did not strike Fang Yun directly, but instead cut into the wall next to him.

When the knife made its cut, the entire wall was smoothly split in two as if slicing tofu.

"As expected of a Celestial Master! Only a Celestial Master could condense such true qi into weapons."

The crowd below couldn't help but gasp in amazement. Even with divine weapons, they couldn't achieve such an effect, let alone with just true energy. The strength of Master Shouyang was truly astonishing.

"Boy, I don't want to stoop to your level. Here's what I'll do: if you sincerely apologize, I can spare your life. With your talent, you might even receive my guidance in the future."

"Give me pointers?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Yun almost burst out laughing, and his desire to take action intensified.

There are too many people around now, he just doesn't want too many people to know about his situation, otherwise he would have already taken action to capture this person.

"Of course, you young man, you are indeed very talented, but if no one guides you, you will inevitably go astray in the future. Wouldn't it be a waste of all your hard work then? Since I am in a good mood today, I can give you this opportunity."

The more enthusiastically Tu Hongzhi spoke, the stronger Fang Yun's murderous intent became. He naturally knew what Tu Hongzhi was thinking.

Tu Hongzhi only saw that my cultivation technique was unique and that I seemed to possess a great treasure, so he came up with this high-sounding reason. If I agreed, he could then openly demand that I confess my affairs.

After all, he's been trying his best to guide you, so you should at least tell him your background.

Those who were initially envious of Fang Yun now understood the situation: Fang Yun seemed to possess something extraordinary that Tu Hongzhi wanted but couldn't say directly, so he used this excuse.

Therefore, those who were just envious and jealous now felt more sympathy for Fang Yun.

"This kid's not bad. To be noticed by this real person means he's got some skills. But it would be too tragic if he were to be targeted and his efforts were cut short."

Some people gloated, some felt sorry, and many more looked back and forth between the two sides, wanting to see how they would continue to handle the matter.

Everyone was more interested in seeing if this young man could escape from the clutches of this real person.

"I wonder if this kid has any way to leave. At his age, he has such skill. Given time, he might very well become a cultivator."

"Hmph, do you think the Master is made of clay? People are right there watching, where are you going?"

Naturally, while many hoped for a miracle, the probability was extremely low, and all they could do was feel sorry for Fang Yun. After all, there was nothing he could do to help with other matters.

"Use whatever tricks you have up your sleeve."

Chapter 747 The Cage of the Ghosts

"What, with me guiding you, what are you still hesitating about?"

Tu Hongzhi was clearly very dissatisfied with Fang Yun's reaction, and his expression was somewhat displeased.

"Although you now possess extraordinary treasures, without guidance from anyone, your rudimentary skills will only lead to a waste of your talent. Don't hesitate any longer."

At this point, Tu Hongzhi's tone suddenly changed, his voice trembling violently, making it sound as if his head was exploding.

"There's real power in that voice, everyone quickly cover your ears!"

Someone shouted, but for those whose skills were already relatively weak, they could not withstand the true power attack in the voice. Many people bled from their ears, and their minds were shaken, and their expressions began to become dazed.

Tu Hongzhi showed no mercy, relentlessly increasing his power. When he saw that Fang Yun remained unfazed, he roared, unleashing his strongest attack. Many people who had thought they were well-protected were unable to withstand the blow, spitting blood and collapsing to the ground.

At the same time, everyone's eyes widened in shock, as this was the first time they had ever experienced the power of the Celestial Master so closely.

Fang Yun hadn't expected Tu Hongzhi to be so ruthless, willing to do anything to suppress him. Under Tu Hongzhi's full-force encouragement, he had put considerable pressure on Fang Yun.

"Kid, let's see how long you can last!"

Tu Hongzhi, as expected of a renowned Celestial Master, caused even Fang Yun's internal energy to become somewhat disordered when he unleashed his full power. It seems that Tu Hongzhi must have some special technique in his voice that triggered something else, affecting Fang Yun as well.

"Little tricks!"

Just then, Fang Yun also shouted out in response.

When this sound wave was transmitted, it collided with Tu Hongzhi's voice. The people who had just been suffering under the sound wave suddenly felt a sense of relief, as if a drowning person had been pulled out of the water.