Chapter 706 - 804: Arrogant Thugs
Although Ye Tianfan didn't sense any signs of a cultivator, he still proceeded very cautiously toward the town. After all, as long as someone's strength was one major realm higher than his, they could still hide their spiritual power.
So at this moment, Ye Tianfan was being extremely cautious. After all, everything here was unfamiliar. In case a cultivator capable of easily killing him suddenly popped up, and moreover was unreasonable, he'd have to think of a way out.
Ye Tianfan encountered no incidents on the way, but still dared not relax. After all, this was a town in the Zero Plain. Without some skills, how could one survive here?
But then again, after entering the town, Ye Tianfan didn't feel any coldness. The temperature wasn't excessively hot either, just around twenty degrees Celsius.
Ye Tianfan was curious about what kind of place this was. How could it become a Peach Blossom Spring rich with milk and flowers in a plain filled with death?
Ye Tianfan continued walking, and gradually, more people appeared. His presence didn't seem unusual to them.
That's understandable. The Snow City covers an area of about six thousand square kilometers, with half of it, meaning three thousand square kilometers, being arable land. The remaining three thousand square kilometers are filled with towns, houses, and residents.
The population here probably numbers in the millions, perhaps eight to nine million, so there's no way everyone knows each other, which is why people didn't find Ye Tianfan's presence unusual.
Through his Divine Sense, Ye Tianfan was aware that the people in front of him had no spiritual power fluctuations.
Ye Tianfan wanted to find an inn to rest for a while. After three days of highly focused flying, he was utterly exhausted.
So he walked quickly through the town, searching for a hotel, to have something to eat and get some sleep.
At that moment, Ye Tianfan's haste caught the attention of a few people.
These people exchanged glances, then whispered, "This person isn't from around here, is he?"
"Probably not. Never seen him before!"
"Then he's from another area?"
"Yes, he must be from another area."
"What are we waiting for then? Let's go!"
"Go!"
As Ye Tianfan walked, he saw a few people blocking his path, and he frowned, asking, "What's the matter?"
The few people ignored Ye Tianfan's expression and instead laughed as they said to him, "Here's the thing, little brother. We saw you rushing as if you had something urgent. Why not tell us, maybe we can help you!"
Upon hearing their words, Ye Tianfan thought they might be right. After all, he was unfamiliar with the area and couldn't find an inn on his own, making it impossible to rest well. If these people were genuinely helpful, that would be welcome.
Moreover, he was unsure of the local currency; whether it was silver or gold. If it wasn't one of those, that could be troublesome.
"Alright, I'm looking for a place to rest, an inn. Do you know where one is?" Ye Tianfan asked.
"Of course, we're well-informed around here, and we know every place. Come, we'll take you there!" one of them said.
"There's no need for that. Just point me in the direction, and I'll go by myself. No need to trouble you," Ye Tianfan said a bit embarrassed. After all, having so many people escorting him was unnecessary, and he didn't want to interrupt them, so he declined their offer, asking just for directions.
"How can that be right!" They said as they pushed Ye Tianfan forward, "Besides, we have nothing else to do, just helping for the sake of it!"
"Really? Well, thanks then!" Ye Tianfan scratched his head a bit awkwardly, feeling that since they insisted, he should accept their help.
However, as they walked, Ye Tianfan sensed something was off. The place was becoming increasingly remote, with fewer people around.
He also noticed that earlier, several passersby instinctively avoided them.
Ye Tianfan initially thought it was because of their numbers that people were making way for them. But considering the situation now, he felt he might have encountered thugs!
Realizing this, Ye Tianfan stopped and asked them, "Where exactly are you taking me? It's so deserted here. How am I supposed to eat or shop?"
Those people surrounded Ye Tianfan tight. Seeing him stop, they halted too, then, hearing his question, they sneered, "Looking for a crowded and convenient place? Sure, but it'll cost extra, otherwise, you'll have to stay at our hotel!"
"Your hotel? What kind of hotel?" Ye Tianfan asked indifferently.
"Wilderness Hotel! Haha!" they laughed arrogantly after they spoke.
Ye Tianfan shook his head at the sight, not wanting to bother with them. To him, they were like ants, lacking the interest to bully the weak, especially since they hadn't harmed him yet.
He decided to retrace his steps back into the town to ask some locals for an inn.
Seeing Ye Tianfan was about to leave, the group's expressions darkened. They surrounded him again, pulling out small knives from their pockets.
The leading man brandished his knife and said to Ye Tianfan, "Hey kid, if you want to leave, fine, but fork over ten thousand yuan as a guide fee. Otherwise, I'll be leaving some marks on you, and with that tender skin of yours, those cuts might not look too good."
Ye Tianfan looked at them calmly, said nothing, and prepared to leave. The truth was, he had no interest in dealing with them, lacking even the desire to teach them a lesson. His previous battles were with formidable foes; confronted with kids holding toy knives, they failed to capture his interest.
"Oh! You still want to leave? Maybe a small cut will remind you!"
As Ye Tianfan tried to leave, they closed in again, aiming their knives at his face!
