Chapter 247: The Evil Have Their Own Jiang Lin to Grind!
Jiang Lin's physical cultivation level is so high that it causes ordinary human fighters with weaker bodies to instinctively feel alert when facing him. They enter a state of heightened tension, always ready to activate their Dou Qi armor at any moment.
Moreover, if Jiang Lin's cultivation continues to increase, just by standing among a crowd and letting his aura leak freely, it may trigger others' Dou Qi armor and clothing instinctively! It could happen so fast that they might not even realize it before their Dou Qi armor activates automatically.
"So it's you," Hai Bo Dong said, raising his head and looking at the giant blocking his door, his face twitching slightly, his murky eyes carrying a faint chill. As the Ice Emperor who once ruled over the Jia Ma Empire, he was always cold and domineering. The fact that a mere child had the audacity to provoke him made him feel a twinge of frustration. However, the coldness in his eyes quickly dissipated, and he turned to look at Xiao Yan with a smirk that didn't reach his eyes.
Both of the people in front of him had their peculiarities. Xiao Yan, that mysterious pharmacist, had fought him before. Though Xiao Yan seemed to be only at the Dou Master level, his true strength was deep and unfathomable, and Hai Bo Dong had gained no advantage over him.
Now, the person blocking his shop door was even stranger. Despite only being at the Great Dou Master level, his aura was incredibly dangerous, and Hai Bo Dong's body instinctively wanted to coat itself in Dou Qi, urging him to stay away from this physically terrifying man.
"I've already retrieved the Mandala of Sand you wanted," Xiao Yan said straightforwardly, looking at Hai Bo Dong. He was still hoping to exchange it for the fragment of the map and also to have Hai Bo Dong act as his bodyguard. The journey to Yun Lan Sect might have some risks, and although Jiang Lin would ensure his safety, having an extra bodyguard wouldn't hurt.
"You've encountered the Queen Medusa?" Hai Bo Dong's expression flashed with surprise as he felt a familiar, yet cautious energy emanating from Xiao Yan's body. The aura reminded him of something he'd never forget! Xiao Yan had survived the Queen Medusa's hands! That was unbelievable! The Queen Medusa, the bloodthirsty queen who killed without hesitation!
"Stop talking nonsense," Xiao Yan said, as he and Hai Bo Dong exchanged words, causing Jiang Lin, who was blocking the door, to feel a little headache. "Keep it simple. I'm here to make medicine, and I expect compensation, nothing more."
Jiang Lin glanced at both of them. Neither of them was taller than him, so they had to look up to see him standing in the sunlight, blocking the door, casting the shop in shadow.
Hai Bo Dong looked up at Jiang Lin, and at that moment, his fiery golden eyes looked down on him with a powerful pressure. In that instant, Hai Bo Dong felt that all his secrets were exposed, as if layers of his clothes were being peeled away, and he was standing before Jiang Lin without any defense. But that feeling disappeared in a flash, leaving behind an intense psychological pressure.
What Jiang Lin exuded was not just power, but an overwhelming presence that made Hai Bo Dong's body instinctively alarmed. He felt like he was in the presence of a dangerous creature. Jiang Lin's aura was a constant reminder of the danger he posed, making Hai Bo Dong's eyes narrow in wariness.
However, what made Hai Bo Dong even more wary was that he couldn't sense Jiang Lin's true energy. He could only feel the aura Jiang Lin allowed him to feel. This was terrifying! It meant that Jiang Lin controlled what Hai Bo Dong could sense!
"...Follow me." Hai Bo Dong retracted his thoughts and put down the map and tools in his hands. He opened the wooden door at the back of the room and led both of them inside. Xiao Yan silently gave Jiang Lin a thumbs up. When it came to acting like a villain and a bully, Jiang Lin was a natural! It was so well-done that it was hard to even notice it was an act.
He had dealt with this old man before, and everything was cautious, testing the waters, but now Jiang Lin came in and gave him a perfect performance: "First clear the area, then get down to business. If you don't want the trade, then goodbye."
Of course, goodbye wasn't an option because the map fragment was something he needed, no matter what. But with Jiang Lin's character, Hai Bo Dong would probably be the one to hand it over respectfully later.
Master had already warned Xiao Yan not to mess with the Spirit Tribe. Those guys had a mind as sharp as a needle, and once provoked, they could be relentless. You might wake up one night to find a fully armed Spirit Tribe youth standing next to your bed, muttering, "Still can't figure it out?" before they set off to find you.
Compared to Jiang Lin's "bully" approach, Xiao Yan was far more cautious. It had to do with his situation, as he only had Master to protect him, so he couldn't afford to act recklessly.
Of course, Jiang Lin couldn't afford to be reckless either. He only had a Dou Huang teacher protecting him, but that Dou Huang represented the entire Jia Ma Empire's Refining Master Guild. Jiang Lin knew his limits, and with his innate ability to read minds, he knew exactly how far to push in any interaction. With Master Yao Chen, Jiang Lin was a little mischievous because although Master Yao Chen grumbled, he didn't truly dislike him.
With Hu Lei, Jiang Lin was serious, because that's how Hu Lei liked to interact. And when facing Ice Emperor Hai Bo Dong, Jiang Lin was utterly arrogant. Because he saw through the old man immediately and knew he wasn't a good person.
Jiang Lin could sense the presence of evil intent, and in his eyes, Hai Bo Dong was just a naturally evil old man.
As the saying goes, evil people have their own Jiang Lin to grind them! Compared to Xiao Yan's "soft and gentle" approach, Jiang Lin went straight to the point, landing punch after punch to strike at Hai Bo Dong's core, making him feel the warmth of home.
"Compared to the pure hearted Yun Yun, this old man's mind is far more complicated," Jiang Lin mused as he closed the door behind him and followed after.
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