"This matter cannot be rushed. That brat doesn't put me in his eyes. I will make him pay one day!" Lin Zhe said coldly, "Does the alchemy room have to chop firewood in the back mountain every day?"
"Normally, the handyman room does that." A disciple said, "However, picking medicinal herbs in the back mountain is the responsibility of the alchemy room."
"Then it's easy. Find out his specific schedule, and we'll teach him a lesson in the back mountain!"
Lin Zhe nodded slightly, "In this outer sect, no outer sect disciple dares to disrespect me like this!"
"We will obey Senior Brother Lin Zhe's orders!" everyone present cupped their fists. They knew very well that offending Lin Zhe would lead to dire consequences. Lu Fan, ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth, would eventually be punished.
This matter quickly spread among the outer sect disciples, causing quite a stir. When Lin Zhe said he would act, he would never sit idly by. It wouldn't be long before there would be good entertainment.
Inside the alchemy room, Ling'er walked in yawning. Seeing Lu Fan organizing medicinal herbs, she said, "Don't go out for the next few days. I'll take care of picking medicinal herbs."
"According to the rules of the alchemy room, aren't we supposed to go pick medicinal herbs together?" Lu Fan asked in surprise.
"You probably don't know yet! You've offended Lin Zhe." Ling'er said with a wry smile, "He is the strongest among the outer sect disciples, and more importantly, he will enter the inner sect soon and is quite favored."
"I didn't offend him!" Lu Fan said with a wry smile, "He asked me to go to the back mountain, and I just didn't pay attention to him."
"And you still say you didn't offend him?" Ling'er said with a wry smile, "In the entire First Heaven, no disciple dares to defy his will. Moreover, I just received news that they are planning to make a move on you in the back mountain. If you go to pick medicinal herbs, it's uncertain if you can return."
"Thank you, Junior Sister Ling'er, for your concern!"
Lu Fan cupped his fists, his expression even more indifferent, "Even if they want to make a move on me, they might not be able to do anything."
"You've just arrived at the outer sect disciple courtyard and don't understand the situation here." Ling'er shook her head, "More importantly, if something happens to you, the Heavenly Fire Pavilion won't pursue it too much. The death of an outer sect disciple in an accident won't cause much of a stir."
"I see!"
Lu Fan nodded, "I understand. Thank you, Senior Sister, for telling me!"
"You don't need to thank me, I'm just telling you the truth!"
Ling'er shook her head, "Don't go to the back mountain these few days."
"How can that be? Since Lin Zhe and the others are waiting for me, if I don't go, won't I dampen their spirits?" Lu Fan shook his head.
"Are you pretending not to understand or genuinely not understanding?"
Ling'er was a little angry, "I'm trying to help you and keep you from harm."
"Thank you, Junior Sister Ling'er. Avoiding the first day of the lunar month doesn't mean avoiding the fifteenth."
Lu Fan smiled, "It's nothing. I'm going to the back mountain to pick herbs!"
Lu Fan carried the basket and headed towards the back mountain, his expression calm. He didn't take Ling'er's words to heart.
Seeing this scene, Ling'er was filled with helplessness. She had kindly reminded him, but Lu Fan didn't appreciate it. She couldn't say much more and could only let fate take its course.
In the back mountain, Lin Zhe and the others had been waiting for a long time. Since Lu Fan dared to ignore him, he would not let it go.
In the back mountain, many disciples were watching. Their purpose was simple: to see if this matter could escalate today.
"Here they come, that brat is here!"
With a shout, everyone looked over. Lu Fan was walking towards the back mountain with a basket in his hand, his expression even more indifferent.
Many disciples were also excited. They suspected there would be good entertainment today, and they had arrived at the right time.
As soon as he arrived in the back mountain, several people appeared behind Lu Fan, led by Lin Zhe.
"Senior brothers, is there something you need?" Lu Fan asked, "The back mountain is where medicinal herbs are found. You shouldn't be here!"
"You've got a lot of nerve, brat!"
Lin Zhe said coldly, "You should know my status in this First Heaven. Did you receive a letter yesterday?"
"I did receive one!" Lu Fan nodded slightly.
"I asked you to come to the back mountain, why didn't you?"
Lin Zhe said coldly, "Do you really think that by entering the alchemy room, you can be arrogant and not take us seriously?"
"I have no such intention!" Lu Fan chuckled, "Judging by the demeanor of you senior brothers, you intend to make a move on me."
"You guessed correctly. Having offended Senior Brother Lin Zhe, you probably won't be able to escape today!" a disciple beside him said coldly.
Upon hearing this, Lu Fan smiled, "I've only been in the outer sect for a short time. If something really happens, it might be difficult to explain. Why don't you senior brothers be magnanimous and spare me!"
"You're begging for mercy now?" Lin Zhe said smugly, "If you kneel down and kowtow three times, I might spare your life. Otherwise, your life might be in danger."
"That's probably not appropriate. I only kneel to heaven, earth, and my parents. How can I kneel to you?"
Lu Fan shook his head, his expression even more indifferent.
"What do you mean by that?"
Lin Zhe's voice turned cold, "Are you challenging my authority?"
"I dare not, I dare not!" Lu Fan waved his hand, "I don't want to offend you all. And I need to pick medicinal herbs. Please, senior brothers, proceed. I won't bother you."
"Trying to leave? It's not that easy!" Lin Zhe stepped forward, carrying powerful spiritual energy, and surged towards Lu Fan.
Boom...
At that very moment, a booming sound erupted. Lin Zhe was violently sent flying, while Lu Fan remained still, as if it had been within his expectations.
Everyone present was shocked by this, naturally not expecting Lu Fan to be able to repel Lin Zhe.
After all, Lin Zhe was a disciple on the verge of entering the Great Spirit Master realm, and was already considered a powerhouse among the outer sect disciples.
"Senior Brother Lin, are you alright?"
Many disciples beside him spoke out, their expressions becoming solemn. They never expected things to turn out this way.
"I'm fine!"
Lin Zhe, spitting blood from his mouth, his face extremely ashen, "How do you have such strength to easily repel me? You must be at least a Great Spirit Master!"
"Master, please don't misunderstand. I accidentally obtained a treasure that can protect its master, which is why Senior Brother Lin was injured!" Lu Fan quickly explained.
"I won't believe your nonsense!"
Lin Zhe cursed, and his figure shot up into the sky. He wanted to see how Lu Fan could resist.
Boom...
Another booming sound, and Lin Zhe was violently sent flying again, his face extremely pale, with blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.
Lu Fan made no move, as if he truly possessed some artifact that could withstand Lin Zhe's attacks.
"Senior Brother Lin, this brat is too strange. We can't continue fighting." a disciple reminded him.