Hua Yu knew.
Although the secret techniques were powerful, they all had time limits. Furthermore, the duration of the effect usually varied greatly depending on the level of the secret technique.
For a secret technique like the one Lin Hao used, which allowed him to suppress Hua Yu, it was undoubtedly a high-level one. After all, for those at the peak of inner energy cultivation like themselves, there weren't many secret techniques they could utilize. Especially not those that directly enhanced one's strength. Even Hua Xian, his master, possessed only one such technique, and it came with significant side effects, making it a last resort.
Therefore, Hua Yu had no doubt in his mind about the nature of Lin Hao's secret technique. If his guess was correct, Lin Hao's secret technique would last for a maximum of ten minutes. After ten minutes, Lin Hao would suffer the backlash of the technique. At that point, Hua Yu could defeat Lin Hao with a single move.
As Hua Yu smirked inwardly, contemplating these thoughts, Hua Chengyang looked at him and quickly said, "Senior Brother, should we go back and find Grandpa?"
"Don't worry, he can't last much longer," Hua Yu waved his hand, sneering, and then slowly moved towards Lin Hao. He had decided to stall for time. If he was stalling, he wouldn't attack. As long as Lin Hao didn't attack, he wouldn't retaliate. With these thoughts in mind, Hua Yu slowly moved while keeping his eyes on Lin Hao.
Lin Hao, seeing Hua Yu's movement, was taken aback. He felt that something was off about Hua Yu, but he couldn't pinpoint what it was. However, Lin Hao didn't bother to dwell on it. He clenched his right hand and sent a hand seal towards Hua Yu.
Seeing a giant hand seal flying towards him, Hua Yu's expression changed. He had been injured by a phantom image of a giant hand from Lin Hao earlier. Now that Lin Hao was using such a technique again, it seemed that Lin Hao's secret technique was indeed of this nature. Regardless, he had to dodge Lin Hao's attack. With this thought, Hua Yu activated his movement technique and began to flee.
However, after only two steps, the giant hand seal, which didn't appear to be moving fast, suddenly appeared behind Hua Yu. Hua Yu felt a prickle of fear and instinctively lunged to dodge. But it was too late. Lin Hao's giant hand seal, formed by the hand seal, struck Hua Yu squarely on the back.
"Bang!"
Hua Yu was sent sprawling to the ground by Lin Hao's giant hand seal. After a while, Hua Yu finally managed to get up. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, endured the pain that felt like his internal organs had shifted, and looked at Lin Hao, panting heavily.
"Heh, let's see how many more minutes you can last?" Hua Yu glared at Lin Hao with fierce eyes, a cold smile appearing on his lips. So what if he got hit? He could take it. Moreover, according to his estimation, Lin Hao's secret technique had at most three minutes left. As long as he endured these three minutes, Lin Hao would be at his mercy.
"Senior Brother, should we go back?" Hua Chengyang asked, supporting Hua Yu with a look of concern.
"It's fine, he has at most three minutes of arrogance left," Hua Yu said, looking at Lin Hao and sneering. "After three minutes, you'll see how I deal with him!" He added with an evil grin, "At that time, I'll make him kneel before me... You can't be angry then, alright?"
Hua Chengyang quickly nodded. "Senior Brother, don't worry, I won't be angry." He continued, his face blushing, "As long as we can deal with this Lin Hao, let alone make him kneel before you, I wouldn't mind if you took him directly. After all, I know your heart belongs to me."
"Naturally," Hua Yu smiled slightly, then collected himself and looked back at Lin Hao.
Lin Hao, looking at Hua Yu and Hua Chengyang, felt that something was still amiss. Although Lin Hao couldn't hear what Hua Yu and Hua Chengyang were saying, he noticed their demeanor. Lin Hao felt that their posture was problematic. However, he also felt he might be overthinking things. After all, it was broad daylight...
Lin Hao shook his head and asked Hua Yu and Hua Chengyang, "Do you still want revenge?" He continued, "If you still want revenge, then come. If you don't, then leave quickly and don't disturb my rest."
Upon hearing Lin Hao's words, Hua Yu instinctively wanted to say yes to revenge. But then he reconsidered and swallowed his words. Lin Hao's sudden statement, when he was clearly at an advantage, was a clear attempt to scare them away. Otherwise, with Lin Hao holding the absolute advantage, he wouldn't have acted this way. After all, Lin Hao had killed their junior brother, Zhou Renxiong. This was a deep-seated enmity, and there was no possibility of reconciliation. Yet, now, Lin Hao was acting as if he was letting them go. It seemed his estimation was correct; Lin Hao's secret technique was about to expire.
With these thoughts, Hua Yu couldn't help but feel excited. He took a deep breath, suppressed his excitement, and said to Lin Hao, "Regarding revenge, we were outmatched today, and we lost." He continued, "However, I have a few conditions. As long as you agree to them, we will leave immediately."
Lin Hao was stunned and then asked Hua Yu, "So, if I agree to your conditions, you won't seek revenge on me anymore?"
"That's right," Hua Yu nodded, and then, fearing Lin Hao would go back on his word, quickly added, "Don't worry, the conditions I propose are fair and just, and absolutely not excessive."
"Speak," Lin Hao nodded.
"My first condition is that you need to compensate my deceased junior brother, Zhou Renxiong, with one million yuan," Hua Yu said to Lin Hao.
"One million yuan?" Lin Hao was taken aback. One million wasn't an unacceptable amount. Although Zhou Renxiong had provoked him first, the deceased should be respected, and a compensation of one million yuan wasn't much. Thinking this, Lin Hao nodded and asked Hua Yu, "Anything else?"
"Also, on every future festival, you must visit Grandpa Zhou's family," Hua Yu said to Lin Hao.
Lin Hao was surprised, then nodded. "There's no problem with that, as long as he doesn't kick me out."
"Anything else?"
"Also..." Hua Yu feigned deep thought for a moment before looking up at Lin Hao and smiling slightly. "Also, use your life to mourn my junior brother, Zhou Renxiong!"