Episode 97: Encounter with a Monster

  A lunch, can be said to be a happy occasion for both the host and the guest. However, as soon as they left the seaside hotel, Li Yan couldn't help but furrow his brow. The feeling of being spied on was real. Li Yan suddenly realized that he might have been targeted by some kind of existence, and this force was not weak at all, very professional.

  At the street corner when they were about to part ways, Li Yan glanced at a couple not far away and couldn't help but frown. He thought for a moment, then casually pulled out a jade pendant from his pocket and said with a smile: "Nurse Lin, I'll have to trouble you to take care of my mother's matters. This jade pendant is a small token of my gratitude, please don't decline."

  Lin Xiaoyun originally wanted to decline, but after hearing Li Yan's words, the refusal that had reached her lips could no longer be spoken, and she could only let Li Yan hang the jade pendant around her neck.

  Li Yan smiled and said: "This jade pendant has some special functions, it can calm the mind and soothe the spirit, it's very beneficial to people. If there's no need, you'd better wear it forever, don't take it off."

  "She hesitated for a moment, after all, she was a gentle girl. Lin Xiaoyun finally nodded silently and responded with a soft 'okay'."

  But little did they think, at this moment, a sudden voice of surprise and uncertainty was heard from the passersby on the side: "Huh?" Immediately afterwards, two figures, one tall and one short, hastily blocked the way in front of them.

  Li Yan looked around, but couldn't help but smile. It turned out that the two people who came were a man and a woman. The man was short and dark-skinned, while the woman had a tall and slender figure, with long black hair reaching down to her waist, wearing a bright red silk flower-patterned skirt, with two white and tender thighs and arms exposed outside, with a beautiful face and a flirtatious expression, a slim waist like a snake. The surprised cry just now came from this woman's mouth.

  That man was short and dark, but in his eyes, there was a flash of sharp light, seemingly dull, but actually revealing unparalleled astuteness.

  The two of them quickly blocked Li Yan and Lin Xiaojun's path, and the woman immediately raised her slender white fingers at the short black man beside her: "Dear, I like this jade pendant, no matter what, you must buy it for me!" The soft voice was as sweet as syrup, and her gaze was fixed tightly on the protective jade pendant around Lin Xiaojun's neck, with a greedy possessiveness in the depths of her pupils.

  Can't help but say, the woman's words were accompanied by a twisting waist and flying fingers, plus a tone that was sweet to the bone. It was as if she was exuding an inexplicable charm. At this moment, the short black man gently patted the arm of the woman beside him and smiled, saying with astonishing words: "Young man, how much is this jade pendant? I'll buy it!"

  As they spoke, the black dwarf's gaze inadvertently swept across Li Yan and Lin Xiaojun's bodies, a thread of subtle light flashing in his narrowed smile-filled eyes. Meanwhile, the beautiful woman beside him, with her enchanting eyes, was fixated on Li Yan throughout their conversation.

  "Huh? What's going on here? I thought the cultivation world of this realm had already completely declined, but it seems that's not the case after all. Even a low-level demon like you dares to run amok in the mortal world, aren't you afraid of being caught by those righteous cultivators who make it their duty to subdue demons and evil spirits?"

  The man and woman in front of him, to others' eyes, were no different from ordinary people. However, to Li Yan's eyes, they were distinctly different. Although these two demons had used the method of restraining their aura, unfortunately, their cultivation was too low. The demonic aura surrounding them, although hidden by many seals, fell into the eyes of a loose immortal like Li Yan, and it was more eye-catching than a lamp in the dark.

  "Truly a pair of things that don't know life from death, just a toad and a water snake that have become spirits after cultivating for less than 500 years, yet they dare to come looking for trouble with me? Unbelievable! Your audacity is even greater than those two guys!" Li Yan let out a cold snort in his heart, his gaze slightly shifting as he lightly swept over a certain spot beside him. There was a couple on the roadside there, affectionately whispering to each other while secretly keeping an eye on the situation here.

  At this moment, Lin Xiaoyun patted her arm lightly, and Li Yan let out a snort of laughter, saying calmly, "Sorry, this jade pendant is not for sale. Besides, even if it were, you wouldn't be able to afford it."

  "Is that so?" The short, dark man's eyes flashed with anger upon hearing this, and he said in a low voice: "You little brat, do you know or not? I have plenty of money. Whatever amount you need, just say it."

  "That's right, how much money do you want? Just say it!" The woman said with a coquettish tone, her voice becoming high-pitched and sharp, with a hint of provocative flavor in her words.

  Upon hearing this, Li Yan couldn't help but furrow his brow. The arrogance of these two little demons was beyond his imagination. To be honest, he really looked down on these small demons who had cultivated for less than 500 years. Even the ones he had encountered before were not all like the scattered immortals Li Lingfeng and Jin Peng Yao Wang, but they were all top-notch experts, not ordinary people. Although he didn't want to stir up trouble at this critical moment when his mother was unconscious, as a top expert, he naturally had a temper.

  At this moment, the two little monsters' provocation in front of him was indeed making Li Yan's heart flash with anger, and a cold killing intent was emanating from him. At the same time, a divine thought flashed, instantly enveloping the surrounding space. By now, Li Yan had already subconsciously made preparations to take action, waiting for this pair of little monsters to not know what's good for them, and immediately use the Mahavairocana Boundary to turn this place into a battlefield unknown to ordinary people.

  "Huh? Ziyan, have you noticed that there's something wrong with that couple?" Seeing the pair of little demons facing off against Li Yan and Lin Xiaoyun, the two people who had been watching from a distance couldn't help but change their expressions slightly. The handsome young man couldn't help but speak up involuntarily.

  In the depths of Zi Yan's eyes, a hint of sharp light flashed and disappeared. In a low voice, he said: "They are monsters, both of them. It seems that Captain has hit the nail on the head. Indeed, people from the Wan Yao Alliance have been quite restless lately! Moreover, judging by their appearance, they seem to be targeting Li Yan and Nurse Lin Xiaoyun. What should we do?"

  "What to do?" Zero's face, involuntarily flashed a faint smile, and softly said: "Yanran, don't you think this is a very good opportunity now?"

  "But don't forget, Captain said that we shouldn't provoke the demons of the Wan Yao Alliance. They should be handled by the high-ranking experts from the Tian Long group." Zi Yan spoke out with some hesitation, knowing that demons usually had special divine abilities and were not easy to mess with.

  "Heavens, you really listen to the captain's words." Ling couldn't help but rub his own forehead and said: "If it were those powerful demons, we naturally wouldn't be able to provoke them. However, these two in front of us are just small demons with a cultivation of nearly 500 years. With our combined strength, dealing with them should be more than enough."

  Seeing Zi Yan's hesitant expression, Ling hurriedly continued: "Besides, think about it, as long as we help them out in this world, we can easily catch his attention and gain his favor. When the time comes, taking action will be much more convenient. Don't forget, our mission is not only to confirm Li Yan's identity but also to win him over. Taking the lead at this moment is perfect timing. Moreover, I reckon those two little demons, constrained by the cultivation world's rules, wouldn't dare openly harm mortals in public. As long as we discreetly reveal our identities, it should be enough to intimidate them."

  "That's also true" Although she still had some doubts in her heart about whether to disobey the captain's orders, Ziyuan was confident in the ban of the cultivation world and the power and deterrent force of the Security Bureau. Moreover, no one dared to lightly violate the ban of the cultivation world, after all, this world was dominated by the mortal realm, and within the mortal realm, neither human cultivators nor demons were willing to be enemies with the secular government. Furthermore, the Security Bureau not only had the joint support of the three major alliances but also recruited many cultivators and demons to join its ranks, making it a place where experts gathered, and it was always others who feared them, never the other way around.

  Thinking of this, Ziyan nodded and replied: "Alright, let's do it as you said."

  "In that case, what are we still doing here? Let's not wait until a conflict really breaks out, it won't be easy to end it then." Ling Hehe smiled and immediately pulled Ziyan's hand, taking big strides towards Li Yan and the others.

  Unbeknownst to them, the surrounding space had long been shrouded by Li Yan's Great Mustard Seed Boundary. Within this boundary, as long as Li Yan willed it, almost no change could escape his mental perception. Thus, their conversation naturally fell into Li Yan's ears at the same time. At that moment, Li Yan couldn't help but smile, and the killing intent that had just surged up was instantly retracted: "Each has their own purpose, some coveting treasures, others eyeing this body's strength, but it's all just a matter of degree. I'll let it be, I want to see how this situation develops."

  Since it has been decided to wait and see, Li Yan's face sank, and he spoke solemnly: "You two, I've made it very clear that this jade pendant is not for sale. Are you daring to force a purchase on the street?"

  It seemed that Li Yan's words had enraged him, and the short, dark man immediately spoke out: "That's right! I am going to force a purchase, what are you going to do about it?"