Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 275 My Promise Remains Valid
It was these two!

After Gao Yongsi and Liu Yue were clearly seen on the scene, there was an uproar.

Gao Yongsi, needless to say, is a strongman ranked eighth on the Earth Ranking and had already attracted much attention before he even entered the competition.

To the astonishment of everyone present, the woman invited by the Zhou family had just fought Gao Yongsi and was in no way at a disadvantage.

Many people turned their gaze to the Zhou family, only to find that the five members of the Zhou family also shared the same shock.

"Could it be that the Zhou family also doesn't know this woman's true strength?"

Listening to the words of a member of the Dan family beside him, Lin Chen had a smile on his lips. Before heading to the tomb of Senior Zhu Cangshan, Liu Yue had told him that apart from the patriarch, no one else in the Zhou family knew her true strength.

She entered this place by taking one of the Zhou family's spots, not to help the Zhou family win first place, but because the Zhou family owed a favor to an elder in her family, and she was using this spot to repay that favor.

"Hand over the Guiding Token, and I can offer you compensation!"

Gao Yongsi looked at Liu Yue with a sullen face. Liu Yue's pretty face showed a mocking smile: "What you said is really funny. This Guiding Token is something I obtained by passing the test. Why should I give it to you? Do you think you have me figured out?"

"If you don't hand over the Guiding Token, you won't leave here today."

"I'd like to see how you're going to keep me from leaving here."

Liu Yue raised a cold eyebrow, ready to confront him.

Gao Yongsi remained silent, but his aura surged continuously, his martial will erupting without reservation, sweeping across the surroundings and finally pressing down on Liu Yue.

“What a strong aura.”

"Gao Yongsi has probably reached the eighth rank."

Those present who sensed this imposing aura all paled, but Liu Yue simply chuckled: "Is this all you've got? You think you can force me to submit?"

Liu Yue took a step forward, and her aura also rose, no less than that of Gao Yongsi.

"What exactly is Liu Yue's background?"

"If she can rival Gao Yongsi's aura without being at a disadvantage, why isn't her name on the Hidden Dragon List?"

With such strength, he's worthy of being on the Hidden Dragon List; it's impossible for the Martial Arts Academy to ignore him.

"I heard that if someone actively seeks out the Martial Garden and doesn't ask to be listed or accept the rewards for being on the Hidden Dragon List, the Martial Garden will not register them on the list."

"How come I didn't know about this rule?"

"Because no genius can ignore the benefits of being listed on the Hidden Dragon List, which not only represents fame but also abundant resources."

The Martial Garden, in conjunction with the nine kingdoms, issued resource rewards for those who made it onto the Hidden Dragon Ranking. These rewards were so generous that even the top martial arts families were envious. Even if they didn't care about the empty fame, they couldn't help but care about these resource rewards.

"To be honest, I could give up other things, but I would never give up the 'Inspire Mandate'."

Gao Yongsi's face darkened, and the next moment his gaze swept towards the Zhuang and Xiang families: "Zhuang Qiang, Shen Tao... attack together!"

As Gao Yongsi finished speaking, two people each from the Zhuang family and the Xiang family came out, and everyone present was once again shocked by this sudden turn of events.

They could understand Zhuang Qiang stepping forward; Gao Yongsi was invited by the Zhuang family, so it was understandable that the Zhuang family would help Gao Yongsi.

But Shen Tao was invited by the Xiang family and is a powerful figure ranked 20th on the Earth Ranking. How could he listen to Gao Yongsi?

"I understand. Shen Tao and Cao Shan were not invited by the Xiang family. They were probably brought in by Gao Yongsi. They were just using the Xiang family's quota to lull our two families into a false sense of security. The two families have reached an agreement."

Dan Muqing's beautiful eyes shone with intelligence, but her pretty face turned ugly. It seemed that the Zhuang family and the Xiang family must have reached some kind of agreement in private.

"I don't know what kind of deal the Zhuang family and the Xiang family have made in private. What I'm curious about is why the Zhou family members are so indifferent."

Liu Yue was invited by the Zhou family, but the remaining nine members of the Zhou family stood there leisurely, showing no intention of helping Liu Yue.

"I'm fully prepared for the Sect Guiding Token. Hand it over!" Gao Yongsi spoke again, looking at Liu Yue. Liu Yue's expression also turned ugly. If it were just Gao Yongsi alone, she wouldn't be afraid at all, but with Zhuang Qiang and Shen Tao joining forces, she would definitely be no match for them.

Liu Yue's gaze couldn't help but fall on a figure. Seeing Liu Yue's gaze, Lin Chen sighed inwardly. He didn't want to cause trouble, but he could indeed renege on his debt.

But... there's no need for that.

"Young Master Lin, is our previous agreement still valid?"

Upon hearing Liu Yue's words and seeing her gaze fall on Lin Chen, everyone present turned their attention to Lin Chen at that moment.

When Gao Yongsi saw Lin Chen, his brows furrowed slightly; he had seen this person before.

This person had been with Liu Yue before, but he hadn't paid much attention to him because he was too inconspicuous compared to the sense of threat Liu Yue gave him.

"efficient."

Lin Chen nodded: "Apart from Gao Yongsi, if anyone else tries to attack you, I will stop them for you."

Wow!
Lin Chen's words caused an uproar in the room.

This person has quite the big mouth.
"Young Master Gu...?"

Dan Muqing looked at Lin Chen with a look of incomprehension in her beautiful eyes. She was so shocked that she almost let slip what she had just said.

Although Dan Muqing had only known Gu Fei for a few days, she could tell that he was someone who disliked trouble; otherwise, he wouldn't have directly rejected her invitation at the beginning.

If it weren't for the Gu family's interference, Gu Fei would probably have left Linhai County long ago.

How could someone who is afraid of getting into trouble get himself into trouble because of Liu Yue in just a few days?

Could it be that Gu Fei was seduced by Liu Yue's beauty?

Dan Muqing glanced at Liu Yue's face subconsciously, pursed her red lips. She might be less beautiful, but she was no less attractive than Liu Yue.

Why is Gu Fei completely unmoved when facing me?
They even refused the extra ten gold coins I offered, fearing they might take advantage of me and get involved with me.

"act recklessly!"

Dan Mufeng, standing to the side, curled his lip and said, "If you want to get involved in this, that's your own business. Don't drag my Dan family into it. It has nothing to do with my Dan family."

Are you sure I have no connection with the Dan family?

Lin Chen had no intention of getting involved with the Dan family, but Dan Mufeng's words made him narrow his eyes slightly.

"I can assure you that the Dan family doesn't care about the demon cores you obtained from the monsters you killed."

In Dan Mufeng's opinion, Lin Fei was blinded by beauty. How could an unknown person like him dare to interfere in the battle between the top geniuses on the Earth Ranking? It was utterly foolish.

Lin Chen nodded and looked at Dan Muqing. Seeing that Dan Muqing pursed her lips and remained silent, he knew that Dan Muqing did not want him to interfere in the matter between Liu Yue and Gao Yongsi.

"I'm sorry, the Dan family will not interfere."

Dan Muqing shook her head. If even the Zhou family chose to stand by and do nothing, then her Dan family had even less reason to stand up for Liu Yue.

"Well, that's understandable."

Lin Chen wasn't surprised by Dan Muqing's choice. He took out a token from his pocket and tossed it to Dan Muqing.

"Miss Shan, this is the promise I made to you."

Dan Muqing took the token and was about to speak when she subconsciously glanced at the dots on the token. When she saw the number of green dots, her red lips parted slightly, and the words she wanted to say were suddenly cut off.

Lin Chen didn't look at Dan Muqing's expression. He turned around and smiled at Liu Yue: "Miss Liu, you can make your move now."

(End of this chapter)