This had truly overturned their previous understanding.
Finally.
It was Mu Yiyi who spoke first.
Her large eyes, like black gemstones, looked at Ling Fan, her voice filled with unconcealed shock. "Brother Ling Fan, did you scare them too badly? I feel like that Jueya is as scared of you as he is of a ghost... Uh, I didn't mean you're a ghost, it's just a metaphor!"
Ling Fan chuckled, speechless.
He naturally wouldn't argue with Mu Yiyi.
He said lightly, "Just two cultivators at the Giant Spirit Realm, easily dealt with."
Ling Fan spoke with such casualness, yet his words struck everyone in Maplewood City like a tidal wave!
Those were quasi-Giant Spirit Realm powerhouses.
Without the presence of a Giant Spirit Realm Martial King, Jueya and Gu Jiu were invincible.
The two of them working together could completely annihilate their Maplewood City.
Yet Ling Fan told them that he could deal with Jueya and Gu Jiu with just a casual effort...
How could this not shock them?
The crucial point was.
They couldn't refute or question it.
Because they had all witnessed Jueya's attitude towards Ling Fan.
He truly acted like a mouse seeing a cat, or a grandson seeing his grandfather!
They had also seen Gu Jiu being blasted out.
From any angle, although Ling Fan's words might have sounded boastful, they were undoubtedly true!
The mere thought that the young man before them was an unfathomably powerful martial artist made everyone feel incredulous.
Mu Renmin said, "Congratulations, Young Master Ling. Your injuries should be recovering soon, right?"
Ling Fan shook his head. "It's not that easy. At most, I've recovered thirty to forty percent."
"Thanks to the hundred-year-old spirit herbs from your Maplewood City. Their medicinal effects are excellent. Without your spirit herbs, it would take who knows how long to fully recover just by absorbing spiritual energy from heaven and earth."
Ling Fan thanked Mu Renmin.
Mu Renmin shook his head. "Young Master Ling, you're too kind. If it weren't for you today, I fear our Maplewood City wouldn't know how to overcome this crisis!"
Ling Fan frowned. "This Four Symbols Sect extorts so ruthlessly. Aren't there any cities below that resist?"
Mu Renmin sighed. "How can we resist? The Four Symbols Sect's power is terrifying. Even among the many forces in the Upper Azure Realm, they rank within the top ten. Their sect has more than one Martial King. How can we small cities contend with them?"
As he spoke, a hint of worry appeared on Mu Renmin's face.
Ling Fan saw his worry and said, "You're worried that after these two return, they'll bring even greater retaliation from the Four Symbols Sect."
Mu Renmin nodded with a heavy expression.
The other powerhouses of Maplewood City also remained silent, as if feeling an immense pressure.
The Four Symbols Sect.
It was like an unshakeable mountain pressing down on their backs, making them unable to bear the burden.
Ling Fan thought for a moment and said, "I will stay in Maplewood City for a while. If the Four Symbols Sect comes, I don't mind sending them back without returning."
Upon hearing Ling Fan's words.
Mu Renmin managed a weak smile.
However, most of the people in the City Lord's mansion were somewhat disbelieving.
After all, the Four Symbols Sect had held immense prestige in their hearts for so long; how could it be so easily shaken?
Mu Liuliu and Mu Tianlang, the grandfather and grandson, also showed a trace of malice in their eyes.
If Ling Fan hadn't interfered today, they would have seized the opportunity to ascend and take the position of City Lord of Maplewood City!
Instead, they gained no benefit, and Mu Liuliu even took a slap from Jueya for no reason!
He had lost all face.
"Hmph, you can at most fight against quasi-Giant Spirit Realm cultivators. How can a mere child like you contend with true Giant Spirit Realm Martial Kings! You dare to speak such big words, let's see how you die then."
Mu Liuliu thought hatefully.
Mu Renmin seemed to have made up his mind and said to Ling Fan, "Young Master Ling, please waive this year's tribute. With so many hundred-year-old spirit herbs left, take as much as you need. Recover your injuries as quickly as possible."
Ling Fan glanced at Mu Renmin.
After thinking for a moment.
He didn't refuse.
He indeed needed spirit herbs with potent medicinal properties right now, and the more, the better.
"That won't do!"
"These spirit herbs belong to our Maplewood City, we can't give them to him!"
Mu Liuliu interjected with a stern face.
Mu Yiyi was very indignant and said, "You had no problem with all the spirit herbs being offered to the Four Symbols Sect, but you have a problem giving some to Brother Ling Fan for healing? Aren't you pathetic!"
Mu Yiyi had tolerated Mu Liuliu for a long time.
Now, she finally erupted.
Mu Liuliu was stunned by the scolding from this junior, not knowing how to respond for a moment.
The other young powerhouses of Maplewood City secretly felt immense satisfaction!
Mu Yiyi had spoken the words they wanted to say but dared not.
It was incredibly satisfying.
"Yiyi, how can you speak to an elder like that!"
Mu Renmin frowned.
Mu Liuliu's eyes widened in anger. "Mu Renmin! Look at the daughter you've raised. I am her third grandfather, and she actually cursed at me! Is there no respect for elders anymore? She's gone too far!"
"You deserve to be scolded!"
Mu Yiyi still retorted stubbornly.
Especially since she was still resentful of Mu Liuliu's previous betrayal of her father.
Mu Liuliu was so choked that he almost couldn't breathe.
He glared at Mu Yiyi through gritted teeth.
"You little shrew! So disrespectful, do you really think I dare not teach you a lesson!"
Mu Renmin frowned and subtly shielded Mu Yiyi behind him.
"Hmph!"
Mu Liuliu snorted coldly upon seeing this.
He said forcefully, "Mu Renmin, let me tell you, these spirit herbs are not yours alone, and you don't have the final say! In any case, I disagree with giving the spirit herbs to this outsider.
"Not only do I disagree with giving him spirit herbs, but I also advocate for expelling this jinx from our Maplewood City. He has completely offended the Four Symbols Sect. Harboring him will surely bring catastrophic disaster to our Maplewood City!"
His grandson, Mu Tianlang, also glared at Ling Fan with intense hostility. "Did you hear what my grandfather said? Maplewood City doesn't welcome you, so hurry up and get lost! Don't cling to our Maplewood City like a leech!"
"If you're going to die, then die far away from Maplewood City, don't implicate us!"
"Silence!"
Mu Renmin's expression changed slightly.
But it was too late for him to stop it.
Mu Tianlang's words had already been spoken.
He instinctively looked at Ling Fan.
He saw Ling Fan smile calmly.
"Who do you two, grandfather and grandson, think you are to dictate to me, Ling?"
As his voice fell.
Ling Fan casually drew his hand.
*Slap!*
A crisp sound rang out.
Immediately after, Mu Tianlang was sent flying like a falling leaf, skidding for more than ten meters on the ground before crashing into a wall and stopping.
Ling Fan's slap not only made Mu Tianlang's mouth bleed and his face swell like a pig's head, but it also shattered all his dignity and arrogance.
Mu Tianlang lay on the ground.
His gaze was vacant.
His face was filled with bewilderment.
"You dare to hit..."
Mu Tianlang, accustomed to arrogance, subconsciously started to curse.
However, Ling Fan drew his hand back again.
*Slap!*
Mu Tianlang's other cheek also swelled up high, and his head slammed into the wall, getting stuck inside, looking extremely comical.
This time, he was completely subdued.
He didn't even dare to move, and simply tucked his head into the wall, trembling.
"You brat, you dare to hit my precious grandson! I'm not done with you! Mu Renmin, do you see this? An outsider has hit your nephew, and you have nothing to say? You ungrateful wretch, I..."
Mu Liuliu, seeing Mu Tianlang beaten so badly, was furious to the point of his lungs exploding.
However, before he could even finish his threats.
*Slap!*
Another crisp slap sounded.
Mu Liuliu was also sent flying by Ling Fan's slap, falling next to Mu Tianlang.
His mouth was crooked from the blow.
His white hair was as messy as a bird's nest.
He was barely conscious!
The sight of the grandfather and grandson lying neatly by the wall caused others to gasp in amazement.
Mu Tianlang was one thing.
He was merely a young martial artist at the peak of the Profound Gang Realm.
But Mu Liuliu was a top martial arts master at the peak of the Heavenly Origin Realm!
In Maplewood City, he was second only to the City Lord, Mu Renmin.
Yet, before Ling Fan, he was as weak and vulnerable as an ant...
This allowed everyone to truly and directly witness Ling Fan's unfathomable and terrifying strength.
Amidst the shock.
Everyone also felt an immense sense of relief.
Many strong individuals in Maplewood City had long disliked this peculiar grandfather-grandson duo, Mu Liuliu and Mu Tianlang!
Well done.
Not only did they not find anything wrong with it, but they were also grateful to Ling Fan for venting their frustrations.