Rebirth of the Innkeeper's Wife: She's Not to Be Messed With

Chapter 99: Can you withstand three moves?

Her voice is clear and melodious, as pleasant to the ear as a babbling brook, and seems to penetrate the depths of one's soul.

Seeing this, Xu Yan stepped forward without hesitation. "We have come here to search for the legendary Spirit Pearl. We hope that you will do us a favor and tell us the whereabouts of this Golden Spirit Pearl." After saying this, he stared intently at the man in front of him, his eyes revealing a hint of urgency.

The man narrowed his eyes slightly, raised one eyebrow, and looked at the group of uninvited guests with a half-smile, before slowly speaking.

"Hmph! You little brats and girls think you can take the Spirit Pearl from me? You're just dreaming!"

This spirit pearl is something I have personally guarded, and it has been through a full thousand years.

Countless powerful figures have tried to take it over the years, but they have all failed in the end. What makes you think you have the right to challenge me?

Hearing this, Wen Xingyu, who was standing to the side, felt a tightness in her heart.

But thinking of Huan Yuechu, who needed the Spirit Pearl to save her life, she mustered her courage and took a step forward, respectfully bowed to the man, and then spoke earnestly.

“Senior, we know that this is no easy task, but my friend’s life hangs by a thread, and only this spirit pearl can save her. We beg you to be magnanimous and have mercy on us and bestow this golden spirit pearl upon us.”

"If you can save my friend, I will do anything to help you in the future!" After saying this, she lowered her head deeply, waiting for the man's response.

The man glanced at Huan Yuechu, and after a moment, gently shook his head. "Everything in this world has its destiny. Your friend's life or death is a matter of fate. How can the rules be disrupted because of one person? If this Golden Spirit Pearl is given away so easily, wouldn't things fall apart?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yan and Wen Xingyu looked on in despair.

At this moment, Huan Yuechu took out an ancient book from his bosom, "This is a copy of the long-lost Beast Taming Manual. I am willing to exchange it for the Spirit Pearl."

A hint of surprise flashed in the man's eyes; this ancient book was indeed rare.

After a moment of contemplation, he said, "This ancient book is precious, but it is not enough to exchange for the Golden Spirit Pearl." As soon as he finished speaking, he changed the subject.

"However, considering your sincere hearts, I can give you a chance. If any of you can withstand three of my moves without falling, I will consider giving you the Spirit Pearl."

The three looked at each other, and Huan Yuechu spoke first, "I'll go first."

Wen Xingyu and Xu Yan said in unison, "No."

Huan Yuechu looked at them in confusion, "Why not? I'm the most likely to withstand three moves here."

Xu Yan stamped her feet anxiously, "Boss lady, you still have injuries that haven't healed yet, how can you be so stubborn?"

Wen Xingyu nodded in agreement, "Yes, Sister Yuechu, let me do it. Although my martial arts skills are not as good as yours, I have some finesse, so I might be able to dodge a few moves."

Huan Yuechu was about to retort when Xu Yan interrupted her, "Boss lady, Xingyu is right. You are injured and should not fight. Besides, Xingyu is agile and may really be able to create a miracle."

Huan Yuechu hesitated for a long time before finally sighing helplessly, "Alright, Xingyu, you must be careful."

Wen Xingyu took a deep breath, walked to the man, and clasped her hands in a respectful greeting.

"Senior, please give me your guidance."

The man's eyes were sharp as he carefully examined Wen Xingyu from head to toe, a hint of barely perceptible approval in his gaze.

He nodded slightly, as if he had made a preliminary assessment of Wen Xingyu's strength.

However, in the next moment, the man suddenly slapped out a palm without warning.

This palm strike was incredibly powerful, the wind howling as it swept in, raising clouds of dust, just like a sudden storm.

Faced with such a fierce offensive, Wen Xingyu did not panic.

She lightly touched the ground with her feet, her figure flashing past as nimbly as a swallow, skillfully avoiding the man's attack.

At the same time, the longsword in her hand shot out, drawing a graceful arc in the air, its blade gleaming coldly as it hurtled straight toward the man.

Upon seeing this, the man's lips curled up slightly, revealing a cold smile.

He quickly withdrew his hand, and then kicked Wen Xingyu.

The kick was as swift as lightning, accompanied by a whooshing sound, and arrived in front of Wen Xingyu in the blink of an eye.

Wen Xingyu reacted extremely quickly. She leaned back so that her body was almost parallel to the ground, narrowly avoiding the man's attack once again.

However, this man was clearly no ordinary person.

After failing to land two consecutive blows, his movements became increasingly rapid and ferocious.

When he unleashed his third move, his speed was already as fast as the wind, leaving no time for anyone to react.

Although Wen Xingyu tried her best to dodge, she was still a beat too slow.

Just as the man's fist was about to smash heavily into him...

Suddenly, a dazzling light flashed like lightning, swiftly and steadily blocking Wen Xingyu's path.

Huan Yuechu flashed, moving swiftly like a ghost, and in the blink of an eye, she took Wen Xingyu away from where they were.

The series of movements was so fast it was dazzling, as if time itself had frozen at that moment.

Upon seeing this, the man was instantly enraged. His eyes widened, and he roared furiously, "What do you mean by this?"

Faced with the man's questioning and anger, Huan Yuechu remained unusually calm and composed, responding neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"This young lady is simply unable to withstand your fierce attack. I hope you will show mercy and spare her."

Upon hearing this, the man snorted coldly and shouted authoritatively, "Since that's the case, then you'd better get the hell out of here! Don't let me see you here again!" With that, the man exuded a powerful aura that sent chills down everyone's spines.

Upon seeing this, Xu Yan's heart tightened, and she quickly stepped out, saying with a smile on her face.

"Senior, please don't be angry, calm down! You just said that as long as someone could withstand three of your moves, that would be enough. But we've only tested one person so far!"

As he spoke, he observed the changes in the senior's expression.

Immediately afterwards, Xu Yan stepped forward, clasped her hands in a fist and bowed to the senior, saying, "Senior, since that's the case, then I will give it another try. Please enlighten me!"

His eyes were firm, revealing a resolute determination.

However, at this moment, Huan Yuechu, who was supporting Wen Xingyu, suddenly spoke up. She only glanced at the man indifferently.

Then he said softly to Xu Yan, "Xu Yan, let me do it."

Although the voice was not loud, it carried an undeniable authority.