The Prodigies War
chapter-23

When Lin Xun and the others returned to Feiyun Village with their bags stuffed with what they harvested, it immediately caused a huge sensation.

Snow spotted leopard!

One-horned lizard!

Many villagers had never seen such savage beasts and so they couldn’t help crowding around them.

Zhou Zhong and the others were also very proud of their gains. They had hunted for many years and had killed many wild beasts, but it was their first time bringing a savage beast body home. It was easy to imagine their level of happiness.

Lin Xun’s courtyard was piled with his goods, including various types of rune materials.

But the most eye-catching among them were the skin, bones, flesh and blood of the snow spotted leopard and one-horned lizard.

All of the villagers were filled with amazement and envy when they saw his harvest.

Although there were cultivators in the villagers such as Lian Rufeng, who was a third layer True Martial Stage expert, no one had ever hunted down a savage beast like the snow spotted leopard, let alone a one-horned lizard.

The villagers’ looks towards Lin Xun changed dramatically when they heard he killed the snow spotted leopard alone.

A thirteen-year-old boy killed an adult snow spotted leopard by himself!

This was like a legendary story to the villagers and they couldn't help but gain respect and awe for Lin Xun.

“Zhou Zhong, you’ve gathered so many treasures. What do you plan to do with them?” someone suddenly asked.

Lin Xun, Zhou Zhong and the others had already discussed what to do with the collected rune materials. A small portion would be kept for Lin Xun’s own use and the rest would be sold or exchanged for other supplies with the Qingyang tribe.

As for the two savage beasts, the snow spotted leopard and one-horned lizard, their parts would be kept for the village and wouldn’t be exchanged.

After all, it wasn’t easy to obtain such treasures. Who would have the heart to sell them?

Zhou Zhong cast a glance at Lin Xuan and seeing that the boy was smiling and nodding, he straightened himself and said, “Everyone, Little Brother Lin Xun and I have discussed this already. Although we were the ones who brought back the snow spotted leopard and one-horned lizard, we are all villagers of this village and are as close as real siblings. Therefore, everyone will be given a share of the two savage beasts’ blood and flesh.”

All of the villagers broke into cheers of joy. They had never thought something so good would happen.

It should be said that although they were all villagers of Feiyun Village, each family owned their own properties. No one had ever brought out something so rare, such as the two savage beasts, to share with others like Lin Xun did.

“Hahaha, since that’s the case, we will each take a share of the snow spotted leopard’s skin and blood and the one-horned lizard’s scales!”

Suddenly, the crowd parted and Lu Ting stormed through as he cast greedy looks at the snow spotted leopard and one-horned lizard.

Behind Lu Ting was Qian Qi, who looked slim and fierce. He coldly scanned around with his arms folded, but his eyes blazed with excitement as they swept across the harvest.

Suddenly, the atmosphere became tense, and many people knitted their brows together in a frown.

The things that Lu Ting was eyeing were the most valuable parts of the snow spotted leopard and one-horned lizard. The way he demanded them directly naturally drew disgust from the villagers.

Even Zhou Zhong’s expression wasn’t particularly friendly. He had said very clearly that he would share the blood and flesh of the two beasts and not other parts.

Lu Ting didn't seem to notice other people's gazes. He stepped forward and was about to take what he wanted.

Zhou Zhong couldn’t stand it anymore and snapped, “Stop! These aren’t yours!”

Lu Ting frowned, his face ferocious. “Idiot, you’re not a cultivator, how would you use such treasures? They can only fully show its value in my hands.”

While speaking, he arrogantly and aggressively grabbed a piece of the snow spotted leopard skin.

Clang!

An azure blade flashed in front of Lu Ting, causing him to freeze and his facial muscles twitched. He straightened his body and looked ahead to see Lin Xun standing in front with eyes filled with fury. “Do you want a fight?”

Before his voice faded, Qian Qi strolled over from a distance with his arms folded. His expression was unpleasantly cold.

The atmosphere immediately tensed further.

Lin Xun smiled. “I killed those beasts. Have I agreed to you taking some?”

Although smiling, he firmly pointed the short azure blade at Lu Ting.

“Yes, these are Little Brother Lin Xun’s spoils.”

“Lu Ting, you’ve gone too far.”

An intense discussion broke out.

The villagers had treated Lin Xun as part of them ever since he helped them exterminate worms in their fields. They wouldn’t watch Lu Ting bully him and do nothing.

Lu Ting’s face darkened as he shouted violently, “Shut up! What right do you have to intervene? If Big Brother Lian Rufeng and I hadn’t guarded the village, you would have died long ago! But you dare help an outsider instead of me. Do you not want to live anymore!”

The villagers’ faces blanched, but they were inwardly shocked and furious. However, they had to admit that they had indeed depended on Lu Ting to transport goods to the Qingyang tribe in exchange for the supplies they needed to live.

But in the past few years, Lu Ting and the others had brought back fewer and fewer supplies, and that had long sparked dissatisfaction and complaints among the villagers.

Unfortunately, the villagers had to suppress their anger and tolerate them because they still needed Lu Ting and the others to go to the Qingyang tribe to exchange for supplies to survive.

Seeing that no one objected, Lu Ting grinned triumphantly, but his expression darkened when he looked at Lin Xun.

“Boy, give me a straightforward answer, are you going to give me it or not?” Lu Ting evidently spoke in a threatening tone.

Qian Qi also stared at Lin Xun, his gaze cold and terrifying.

He originally didn’t plan to tear into Lin Xun’s face in the village so as not to arouse public anger, but when he saw the snow spotted leopard and one-horned lizard, he couldn’t suppress his greed anymore and didn’t care about anything else.

If Lin Xun dared to refuse to back down, Qian Qi didn't mind teaching him a lesson in front of everyone!

Lin Xun naturally noticed Qian Qi’s unfriendly gaze, and couldn't help but sneer inwardly. ‘These two are too arrogant. They even dare to snatch things so confidently and rightfully.’

“You want it? It's easy, beat me first!”

Lin Xun uttered casually, his expression relaxed and calm, and a hint of a smile played on his lips.

“You want to die!”

Lu Ting smiled sinisterly and shot an imperceptible furtive glance at Qian Qi. However, Qian Qi understood thoroughly and strolled forward, blocking Lin Xun’s way of retreat.

Seeing this, the villagers all fumed about how shameless and arrogant Lu Ting and Qian Qi were actingi.

Worried by this development, Zhou Zhong asked Lin Xun in a quiet voice, “How about...we just give them some?”

What he intended to say was the saying ‘a wise man knows when to escape from an unfavorable situation to avoid loss’. For the sake of his own life, Lin Xun should just tolerate them.

Lin Xun said in a resolute voice, “There is absolutely no room for negotiation on this matter.”

“Good! Since that’s the case…”

A loud voice rang as the village chief’s tall and burly figure appeared in the courtyard.

Xiao Tianren’s appearance stirred the villagers like they saw their supporting pillar. Lin Xun’s lips also curled in an imperceptible smile.

Lin Xun would have chosen to tolerate them at any other time and then find another chance to settle the matter.

However, it was different this time. Lin Xun dared to go up against Lu Ting and Qian Qi because he predicted that Xiao Tianren wouldn’t sit and do nothing.

Xiao Tianren’s appearance made Lu Ting and Qian Qi frown for a brief moment, but they soon returned to normal. Clearly, they attached no importance to Xiao Tianren.

Xiao Tianren wore an imposing expression as he swept his gaze over Lu Ting and Qian Qi. He then spoke in a deep voice, “You two have the guts to dare snatch others’ properties in the village! Do you think I, the village chief, do not exist?!”

After a pause, Xiao Tianren continued sternly, “You dare to snatch Lin Xun’s stuff today, then are you going to snatch someone else’s stuff tomorrow?”

All the villagers' hearts trembled. ‘Yes, Lu Ting is too arrogant, what if he snatched our stuff in the future?’

Suddenly, all the villagers looked at Lu Ting with the same bitter hatred.

Lu Ting frowned, inwardly infuriated. He pointed to Xiao Tianren and snapped, “Old man Xiao, we have respected you all these years but you won’t give us any face!?”

That one sentence made Xiao Tianren’s expression change.

Lin Xun snorted in his heart. ‘Lu Ting is really an idiot. His actions will only make the villagers disgust him even more.’

“Fine, let’s leave it. We made a mistake. Let's go.” Qian Qi suddenly interrupted and pulled Lu Ting away.

“What are you doing? Do you not want any snow spotted leopard skin? Do you not want the one-horned lizard’s scales? They can make top quality armor!” Lu Ting yelled as he resisted, but Qian Qi firmly dragged him away.

Xiao Tianren’s expression still didn’t look too good, but he evidently was relieved. Seeing that all the villagers were looking at him, he didn’t want them to worry and waved dismissively. “Good, everyone’s good. Go now.”

Everyone knew they shouldn’t stay any longer and left one after another. In the end, only Lin Xun, Xiao Tianren and Zhou Zhong remained.

Without any outsiders around, Xiao Tianren suddenly sighed, “I didn’t think they would be so arrogant.”

Lin Xun smiled and gave an irrelevant response, “Qian Qi is a smart person. He knew he couldn’t get anything after you arrived.”

Xiao Tianren shook his head. “This is only temporary. Since they didn't get what they wanted, they likely will find another opportunity.”

Lin Xun nodded, pondered for a moment and asked, “Uncle Xiao, what if they suddenly disappeared one day?”

The meaning behind his words was that if he had the chance to kill Lu Ting and Qian Qi, would you, the village chief, object?

Seeing Lin Xun’s clear and calm eyes, Xiao Tianren’s eyelids twitched. It was only after a long moment that he answered unwaveringly, “It's best for them to disappear. Their disappearance would only be beneficial to the villagers in Feiyun Village!”

Lin Xun immediately smiled. That was the exact answer he wanted to hear.