Yang Minghui truly could not understand why all other men harbored extraordinary feelings towards her, except for that fellow Lin Chen, who clearly knew she was a woman yet seemed to overlook her.
Looking at the men around her, Yang Minghui felt extreme disgust inwardly but dared not openly express it.
"It seems that you two truly do not plan to give me any respect, since that's the case, I need not invite you with gentlemanly manners anymore," Zhang Yuan spoke coldly, then approached Yang Minghui and Yu Weilian, extending a hand intending to impose restrictions on them and directly take them to the Earth Hall.
Seeing Zhang Yuan intending to use force, Yang Minghui bit her teeth tightly, feeling things were bad. With her and Yu Weilian's cultivation, facing someone like Zhang Yuan, an old student, they likely couldn't withstand even one move from the opponent.
However, just at this critical moment, a figure suddenly appeared, blocking in front of Yang Minghui and Yu Weilian.
"Senior Brother Zhang, Junior Sister Yu and Junior Brother Yang don't wish to go to the Earth Hall, why force them? Don't think our Yellow Hall is one you can bully at will," Wan Qiansan coldly remarked, looking at Zhang Yuan.
Having joined the Yellow Hall, Wan Qiansan and the two people behind him were now part of the same camp. Moreover, these two were friends of Lin Chen, and Wan Qiansan had received kindness from Lin Chen, naturally he couldn't stand by idly now.
"Wan Qiansan? Haha, don't assume I won't act against you just because you're one of the Top Ten Heroes. In my eyes, that Top Ten Heroes title means nothing. If not for the friendship between our families, I could slap you away easily. Recognize what's wise and step aside," Zhang Yuan scornfully reminded Wan Qiansan not to meddle.
The Earth Hall was collaboratively founded by the younger generations of the Zhang Family and Wan Family, where most members were descendants of these two families. In Dragon City, the Zhang Family and Wan Family were also allied among the Eight Great Noble Families.
Thus Zhang Yuan did not wish to conflict with Wan Qiansan to prevent affecting the relations between the two families. Though Zhang Yuan's cultivation was much superior to Wan Qiansan's, Wan Qiansan had the Top Ten Heroes title and was not an ordinary half-step to Creation Realm. If a real conflict erupted, it might hinder Zhang Yuan's plans.
Therefore, he used the name of both families to make Wan Qiansan back down, which was the best approach. If Wan Qiansan continued to be unwise and wanted to interfere, then for the sake of two beautiful women, Zhang Yuan wouldn't care much and would make Wan Qiansan suffer.
After all, Zhang Yuan was not alone; if he acted to stop Wan Qiansan, others from the Earth Hall could take Yu Weilian and Yang Minghui to the Earth Hall. And the martial artists from the Earth Hall were not to be underestimated; dealing with Yu Weilian and Yang Minghui was more than sufficient.
"Tsk tsk tsk, Wan Qiansan, you really are going to meddle in everything. Brother Zhang kindly invited them to the Earth Hall as guests, which isn't anything bad, yet you have to step in to obstruct, isn't this too much meddling?" Just as Wan Qiansan stepped up intending to stop Zhang Yuan, suddenly, a figure walked out, speaking to Wan Qiansan.
Wan Qiansan frowned immediately upon hearing this, turning to see Liu Yong walking out from the crowd.
Liu Yong was delighted seeing Yu Weilian and Zhang Yuan's conflict, after all, he had long held grudges with Lin Chen, and not long ago, his match with Lin Chen had caused him to lose face, making him always think about ways to retaliate.
But now a chance appeared before him, he naturally wanted to step in and assist Zhang Yuan.
"Liu Yong, since when did you become Zhang Yuan's lackey?" Wan Qiansan replied coldly, looking at Liu Yong with dissatisfaction.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yong's face immediately turned livid.
"Wan Qiansan, watch your words. I'm merely acknowledging Brother Zhang's well-intentioned invite, thinking these two shouldn't so rudely refuse him," Liu Yong coldly responded, then glanced at Zhang Yuan.
He knew the relationship between the Zhang Family and Wan Family, hence he didn't mind being this intermediary.
"Brother Zhang's kind intentions, these two truly shouldn't refuse. So if anyone dares to ruin Brother Zhang's good deed, my blade and I won't allow it," Liu Yong said indifferently, unsheathing his large blade.
Zhang Yuan smiled upon hearing Liu Yong's words. Although he didn't understand why Liu Yong, with whom he had no relationship, would help him out of nowhere, presently it was beneficial for him.
"In that case, I must thank Liu Yong," Zhang Yuan expressed gratitude, then without hesitation, reached out to seize Yu Weilian and Yang Minghui.
Yang Minghui's complexion changed drastically upon seeing this, intending to dodge, yet suddenly realizing a figure had appeared before her.
"These two are my friends; if they are unwilling, you shouldn't force them," the newcomer said coldly, looking at Zhang Yuan.
Having just robbed that fat man, Lin Chen was in a good mood and wasn't too irritable, simply reaching out with one hand to grasp Zhang Yuan's palm, lightly twisting it downward.
However, this light twist made Zhang Yuan feel as if his entire hand was about to break.
"Kid, let go," Zhang Yuan, not recognizing Lin Chen, felt the pain in his hand and was displeased that someone dared to ruin his plans.
"Letting go is possible, but before that, you should explain what you intend to do to my Junior Brother Yang," Lin Chen slightly increased the pressure in his hand, looking at Zhang Yuan expressionlessly.
Seeing the familiar figure arrive, Yang Minghui and Yu Weilian felt delighted and secretly relieved.
In the distance, Liu Yong's expression changed dramatically upon seeing Lin Chen's arrival. Upon Lin Chen's appearance, he had already decided not to interfere in this matter.
After all, with Lin Chen, the dangerous star, arriving here, wouldn't he be seeking trouble for himself if he continued to intervene? After Lin Chen had fiercely taught him a lesson yesterday, Liu Yong felt terrified of Lin Chen's frightening battle power.
Moreover, Lin Chen's cultivation had surprisingly advanced beyond a realm since yesterday; is this guy even human? Yesterday, Lin Chen could easily defeat him, and today with further advancement, his battle strength must be even more formidable, able to utterly crush Liu Yong?
Considering this, Liu Yong dared not stay here any longer; if Lin Chen knew he dared to hassle Yu Weilian and Yang Minghui, he'd surely be beaten badly by Lin Chen.
Thus, Liu Yong quickly sheathed his treasured blade and swiftly turned to flee.