Devouring demons, I attain immortality.

Wang Tianhao trembled and subconsciously took a few steps back.

Cold sweat beaded on his forehead; his heart was already overwhelmed by fear.

He never expected that this seemingly ordinary young man was actually a Golden Core Realm expert!

"escape!"

That was the only thought in his mind.

Wang Tianhao turned to run away, not even caring about his own guards.

However, would Lin An give him that chance?

Lin An's figure flashed, appearing in front of Wang Tianhao like a ghost.

He raised his hand and waved it, and a sharp blade of light instantly sliced ​​through the air.

With unparalleled momentum, it aimed straight for Wang Tianhao's throat.

"No--"

Wang Tianhao only had time to let out a desperate roar.

The next moment, a faint green light protected Wang Tianhao's neck.

Unfortunately, this shield of spiritual light only managed to block for a second before being pierced by the blade's edge.

The next moment, Wang Tianhao's head flew high into the air.

Along with the head, a jade-green safety buckle also fell to the ground, clearly Wang Tianhao's natal protective treasure.

Wang Tianhao's blood gushed out, staining the inn floor red.

The entire room fell silent; everyone stared wide-eyed, as if they couldn't believe what was happening before their eyes.

"The eldest son of the Wang family... was just... killed by an outsider?"

Someone muttered to themselves, their voice filled with disbelief.

It was as if they couldn't believe what they were seeing.

Lin An didn't care at all, as if he had just stepped on an ant.

He slowly walked back to his seat, sat down again, and continued eating.

His expression was so calm that it was as if he hadn't been the one to instantly kill the Core Formation Realm guard and Wang Tianhao with a single strike.

However, the others in the inn were far from calm.

The shopkeeper walked over shakily, his face full of fear and unease.

He whispered to Lin An, "Sir, no, Immortal Master, you...you'd better leave quickly. If we offend the Wang family, my shop might not survive..."

Lin An looked up at the shopkeeper and smiled faintly: "What's there to be afraid of? If the Wang family dares to come, I'll kill them without hesitation!"

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper's face turned even paler.

He opened his mouth, wanting to persuade him further, but seeing Lin An's calm expression, he swallowed his words.

The people outside looked at each other and whispered among themselves.

"Just who is this guy? How dare he be so arrogant!"

"Yes, the Wang family has three Golden Core experts guarding it. How could he possibly defeat them alone?"

"I think he's just bragging. Golden Core cultivators are powerful, but the Wang family isn't to be underestimated either. It's said that..."

……

Meanwhile, inside the Wang family's mansion.

A middle-aged man suddenly slammed his hand on the table and stood up.

His face was ashen, and his eyes were filled with a fierce, eerie fire.

He is none other than Wang Zhenshan, the head of the Wang family and Wang Tianhao's father.

"Tianhao was killed?!"

Wang Zhenshan's voice was like thunder, shaking the entire hall.

Wang Zhenshan and Wang Tianhao, being father and son, share a deep connection.

Wang Tianhao's natal protective treasure was shattered by Lin An, and Wang Zhenshan sensed the information immediately.

In addition, the entire city of Jinzhou is filled with the Wang family's spies.

The operative kneeling on the ground trembled, his voice shaking, "Yes...yes, Patriarch. I witnessed it with my own eyes, the young master...he was killed on the spot by a cultivator, right, right at the Cangran Inn!"

"A cultivator?"

"What kind of cultivator could kill my son?"

Wang Zhenshan found it hard to believe, as Wang Tianhao's bodyguards were all experts at the Core Formation Realm.

Ordinary people, even disciples from sects from all over the country, would keep their distance from him.

How could he be killed so easily?

"Judging from the spiritual energy emanating from him, he should be a Golden Core cultivator."

A sinister glint flashed in Wang Zhenshan's eyes. "Fine! He dares to kill my son? I'll see just how capable he really is!"

He whirled around and shouted at the door, "Pass on my order! Summon all the elders and come with me to the Cangran Inn immediately! I'll make that brat pay for his crimes in blood!"

……

Inside the inn, Lin An remained sitting quietly.

His gaze drifted out the window, looking into the distance.

His eyes gleamed with a deep light.

"The Wang family, three Golden Core experts?"

He muttered to himself, a faint smile playing on his lips, "Then let me see just how strong you really are..."

Not far away.

The shopkeeper still looked worried, his hands tightly gripping the hem of his clothes, as if he was thinking about something.

After thinking for a moment, he finally made a decision.

Approaching Lin An, his voice trembled slightly: "Sir, you...you'd better leave quickly! The Wang family is incredibly powerful. If they come looking for us, our small shop really can't afford it! Please have some understanding for us ordinary people..."

Upon hearing this, Lin An frowned slightly.

My gaze fell on the shopkeeper's wrinkled, aggrieved face.

He pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Indeed, shopkeeper, I'm sorry to have bothered you."

Lin An felt that the shopkeeper was right; he couldn't implicate innocent people.

As he spoke, he took out a heavy bag of gold from his pocket and gently placed it on the table: "This is one hundred taels of gold, as compensation for you. I apologize for what happened today, as I did not think things through."

Upon seeing this, the shopkeeper was first taken aback, then his eyes reddened slightly, and he waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "This...this is too much, I dare not accept it!"

"Please accept this; it's a token of my appreciation!"

Lin An waved his hand, his tone leaving no room for argument.

Then, he turned to Su Yichen and the others, his face apologetic: "Everyone, I'm really sorry, I've made it so that you can't stay at the hotel either."

Su Yichen laughed heartily and patted Lin An on the shoulder: "Brother Lin, what are you saying? That Wang Tianhao was arrogant and domineering, he deserved to die! We admire you for ridding the people of this scourge!"

"That's right! Brother Lin, don't feel bad about it. We cultivators roam the martial world, and we believe in settling scores and seeking revenge! That young master Wang committed many evils; he deserved to die!"

Zhu Ling'er also came over with a smile, her eyes curving into crescents.

Zhou Yu scratched his head sheepishly and chimed in, "Brother Lin, you did the right thing! We support you!"

Although Chen Yao didn't speak, her eyes were full of agreement, and she nodded slightly.

Just as everyone was preparing to leave the inn, a clear voice came from the doorway: "Fellow Daoists, wait a moment!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young man dressed in brocade robes walking slowly towards them.

He had a handsome face and exquisite features.

Her every move exudes an elegant charm.

Behind him followed two guards with composed demeanors, clearly of extraordinary status.

Using the Devouring System's perception ability, Lin An sensed that the young man in the middle possessed a cultivation level no weaker than the mid-stage Core Formation realm, while the other two guards were also experts at the mid-stage Core Formation realm.

The young man walked up to the group, smiled slightly, and cupped his hands, saying, "I am Liu Mingxuan, the young master of the Liu family in Jinzhou City. I have just witnessed the extraordinary demeanor of you fellow Daoists and have come to make your acquaintance."

Upon hearing this, Su Yichen and the others immediately became wary.

The Liu family?

One of the four great families of Jinzhou City?

They just offended the Wang family, and now the Liu family has appeared.

Who knows if the other party is friend or foe?

Lin An remained calm and asked indifferently, "What advice does Young Master Liu have for me?"

Liu Mingxuan seemed to sense everyone's wariness.

He chuckled lightly and cut to the chase, saying, "Gentlemen, there's no need for your worries. To be frank, the Liu family and the Wang family have never been on good terms. I just heard that you had a conflict with the Wang family, and even killed Wang Tianhao, which is truly admirable! Therefore, I have come to invite you to the Liu residence as guests. What do you say?"

Upon hearing this, Su Yichen and the others breathed a sigh of relief.

That's it!

The Liu family and the Wang family are mortal enemies. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. No wonder Liu Mingxuan would take the initiative to make amends.

Lin An pondered for a moment and nodded: "In that case, I'll trouble Young Master Liu."

Liu Mingxuan's face lit up with joy.

He quickly stepped aside and gestured for them to come in: "Please follow me, gentlemen. The Liu residence has prepared wine and dishes to welcome you and wash away the dust of your journey!"