Chapter 218: Flicked Away!

"Hahaha, didn't anyone tell you that the first thing when entering the Earth Camp is to pay respects to our Senior Brother Zeng? If you want to get in, you have to see Senior Brother Zeng first!" said a person beside him.

This Senior Brother Zeng, named Zeng Yu, was a tyrant in the Earth Camp!

Of course, his tyranny was only directed at disciples weaker than him, or those newly entering the Earth Camp.

For disciples like Zhang Jing, he naturally kept his distance.

Zeng Yu looked at Ye Yuan leisurely and taunted, "If you want me to step aside, that's fine too. It just depends on whether you have the ability to make me move. If not, you can go live in that house over there—that's where you belong."

Ye Yuan followed his gaze and saw a thatched hut. If nothing unexpected, it was probably a woodshed or something similar.

Zhang Jing hadn't gone far and naturally saw this scene. But he had no intention of helping Ye Yuan; he also wanted to see what made Ye Yuan so exceptional that Senior Brother Mo had directly sent him into the Earth Camp.

If things really got out of hand, he would naturally step in and sweep away these flies for Ye Yuan.

But if Ye Yuan was utterly useless, then whether he would step in was another matter—it would mean Senior Brother Mo was purely messing with Ye Yuan.

Ye Yuan shook his head, sighed lightly, and said helplessly, "Is there no third option?"

Zeng Yu laughed heartily, "There is! Of course there is! I'm the fairest person!"

Ye Yuan said nothing, waiting for Zeng Yu to continue.

"Judging by your appearance, you must be a newcomer, right? As long as you hand over a hundred contribution points, you can stay here for tonight. How about that? Isn't the price fair? Not just today, but from now on. A hundred points per night. If you don't pay, then go live in the woodshed!" Zeng Yu said with a sincere face, looking like a philanthropist.

In fact, it was common for newly entered Earth Camp disciples to be bullied by this group.

By squeezing newcomers, Zeng Yu and his gang always had plenty of contribution points, living quite comfortably in the Earth Camp.

Of course, this kind of behavior was typical of those who didn't seek improvement and had little room for progress.

Zeng Yu, stuck between levels, chose this path.

In this regard, the sect's management wasn't much different from the Danwu Academy. As long as you didn't break the rules or cause deaths, being domineering was tolerated.

In the world of martial artists, strength always spoke.

Ye Yuan wasn't angry; on the contrary, Zeng Yu's words made his eyes light up. He asked curiously, "Can contribution points be transferred privately?"

"Of course! As long as you're willing, you can transfer the points from your identity token to mine using soul power. This action is one-way; you have to be willing. How about it? Ready to start?" Zeng Yu explained without thinking much.

Ye Yuan nodded, "Alright, let's start!"

Zeng Yu chuckled, took out his identity token, and smiled, "A wise man submits to circumstances. Kid, I appreciate you! For being so straightforward, I'll give you a twenty percent discount—eighty points a night!"

Zeng Yu had thought he'd need to put in some effort, but this kid turned out to be a coward and gave in directly.

But thinking about it, a Liquid Essence second layer facing him—one fight would leave him bedridden for half a month, so it was more cost-effective to just hand over the points.

Playing it safe was indeed a wise move!

However, Ye Yuan didn't take out his identity token. Instead, he smiled, "Senior Brother Zeng, right? I think you've misunderstood. I meant you all should transfer points to me. Hmm, I'm very fair—two hundred points a night."

Zeng Yu's face changed, realizing he had been fooled by Ye Yuan. He said coldly, "Kid, you've got some nerve, daring to mess with me, Zeng Yu?"

"Kid, you're asking for death. Don't blame Senior Brother Zeng for not giving you a chance!"

"So you're a tough nut. I misjudged you! Senior Brother Zeng, let me teach this kid a lesson!"

"Daring to toy with Senior Brother Zeng, heh, I think you won't even get to stay in the woodshed."

The others nearby also reacted, some gloating, others cracking their knuckles, eager to try.

Ye Yuan laughed, "I never said I'd start transferring to you; you just assumed that on your own. From today on, you all can sleep in the woodshed. Hmm, the woodshed costs a hundred points a night."

Everyone looked at Ye Yuan as if he were an idiot. Had this kid lost his mind?

But by now, everyone could see that today's matter couldn't be resolved peacefully.

Especially Zhang Jing, who had initially thought Ye Yuan was a coward surrendering directly. But unexpectedly, things took a one-eighty turn—Ye Yuan dared to collect protection money from Zeng Yu!

He didn't know if Ye Yuan really had some skills or was just brainless. Or perhaps he was just a spoiled young master.

"Heh, you won't shed tears until you see the coffin! Since you want to sleep under the stars, I'll grant your wish!"

"Wind Thunder Palm!"

Zeng Yu put away his token and struck at Ye Yuan with lightning speed!

He was fast, but Ye Yuan was faster!

Lingxu Pojing suddenly activated, and Ye Yuan's sword finger arrived before Zeng Yu in an instant, striking after the fact but arriving first!

Zeng Yu's palm missed, and Ye Yuan's sword finger directly tapped his chest!

Seeing this, everyone's pupils contracted!

This was stillness like a virgin, movement like a startled rabbit! A moment ago, Ye Yuan seemed as weak as a blade of grass swaying in the wind; the next, he transformed into a sharp sword!

It seemed that Ye Yuan's sword finger only lightly tapped Zeng Yu's chest, without much force.

Yet Zeng Yu's body flew backward as if hitting a spring, rolling on the ground for over ten zhang before stopping.

Ye Yuan glanced at his sword finger, frowned, and muttered to himself, "I need to hurry up and train. This finger didn't even break his protective Yuan force!"

Everyone was petrified upon hearing Ye Yuan's words.

A Liquid Essence second layer had flicked away a Liquid Essence sixth layer peak like Zeng Yu with one finger, and he was still dissatisfied with the result?

Although Zeng Yu was a scoundrel, his strength wasn't weak; otherwise, he wouldn't have stayed firmly in the Earth Camp.

In the Earth Camp, even being a bully required some skill!

Those who had just qualified to live in the Earth Camp weren't all pushovers. Without some ability, they might end up being slapped in the face instead.

And Zeng Yu had never failed when bullying newcomers!

He didn't bully everyone who came; he would first check their past performance. If the opponent was tough, he would decisively back off.

Who would have thought that today he would be flicked away by a Liquid Essence second layer with one finger!

"Hey, if you're not dead, get up. All of you, come at me together!" Ye Yuan said to Zeng Yu, who was playing dead on the ground.