Chapter 131: Intimidating Yuan Yao

It’s like a demon crawled out of hell whispering gently to mortals.

Yuan Yao’s scalp tingled with fear, cold sweat dripping down his back. At this moment, the sharp pain inexplicably weakened a lot; he could actually straighten his tongue to speak:

"I, I was joking."

His awkward smile was filled with great fear and great confusion:

"I, I absolutely did not intend to threaten or kill you."

"Sigh."

Ding Ling sighed:

"You’ve already ordered Chen Lan to cut off my head. Telling me this now, do you take me for a fool, or do you think I’m deaf?"

"No, no. I wouldn’t dare."

Yuan Yao’s tongue began to knot, his whole body trembling and shivering in fear, even losing control of his bladder!

When had he ever experienced such terror?

Calling him a greenhouse flower wouldn’t be wrong.

He’s lived his entire life in flattery, sunlight, warmth, and glory.

How could he ever have imagined he’d end up like this? He was completely bewildered.

"Speak up."

Ding Ling’s voice was very calm:

"How will you make it up to me?"

"You, you can decide how to compensate."

Yuan Yao, as if hearing the voice of heaven, quickly said:

"As long as you don’t kill me. Anything can be discussed."

"Very good."

Ding Ling was very satisfied with Yuan Yao’s attitude:

"As long as you don’t play any tricks, sparing you is not a problem. But if you dare to act rashly, these people will be your fate."

He pointed with his halberd behind him.

Yuan Yao was scared again, shaking his head frantically, saying he wouldn’t dare.

[Achievement Medal Acquired: You intimidated Yuan Yao.]

[Note: As the only son of Yuan Shu in this Plane World, Yuan Yao, a direct descendant of the Yuan Family, has led a life without lack, cherished, respected, and loved by many.

He is outstanding in appearance, graceful and unrestrained, dashing and uninhibited!

Thus often intoxicated amongst beauties.

Such a person doesn’t know what fear is, nor does he know the hardships of the world.

Your arrival made him experience the creeping fear and terror of Death’s approach!]

Another achievement medal.

Ding Ling glanced at Yuan Yao.

He didn’t know how many sons the other Three Kingdoms World Yuan Shu had, but in this world, there was only Yuan Yao, showing his high status!

Killing Yuan Yao could only bring momentary pleasure.

Keeping him alive.

Could bring even greater rewards.

It was at the moment he was about to kill Yuan Yao.

Ding Ling suddenly remembered what Hua Tuo told him, ’The great medicines in the world have all been hoarded by powerful families!’

Ask yourself.

How many powerful families have more influence than the Yuan Family?

As long as you raid the Yuan Family’s treasury.

You might gain immense loot.

By then, your strength alongside Zhao Yun might achieve qualitative improvement!

Thinking of this.

Ding Ling’s heart burned with passion, making it impossible to kill Yuan Yao.

If he were to kill, it would be after reaping enough benefits first!

"Lead the way."

Ding Ling gestured for Yuan Yao to mount up.

Yuan Yao was a bit bewildered.

"Take me to your home!"

Ding Ling feared Yuan Yao might not understand, directly clarifying:

"Get the Great Medicine, Secret Manual, Divine Weapon!"

"..."

Yuan Yao was horrified, his eyes suddenly widening.

"Do you have any objections?"

Ding Ling smiled faintly.

Yuan Yao shook his head frenetically.

"Then why are you standing there?"

"I, I’m going now."

Yuan Yao endured the sharp pain in his shoulder, tremblingly mounted his horse.

His shoulder was bleeding; fearing he might bleed to death, Ding Ling specifically came forward to treat and bandage him.

Yuan Yao thanked him shakily.

Yet in his heart he wished to tear Ding Ling to pieces.

His acting was evidently not up to par.

The cruelty and madness occasionally flickering in his eyes completely exposed his true intentions.

Hua Tuo sighed, tried several times to speak, but in the end said nothing more, only suggesting burying these corpses to avoid causing an epidemic.

Ding Ling nodded, saying he would hire people to handle it.

He never bothered about such matters before.

Who would kill and purposefully bury the bodies?

He was not a warlord?

Nor was he pursuing conquests!

However, the burial reminded Ding Ling to loot the bodies.

He gave Zhao Yun a look. Zhao Yun understood, dismounted to search the bodies of Chen Lan and other key generals, but found nothing.

Ding Ling was somewhat disappointed, but he knew this was normal.

How could ordinary people possibly carry their family’s Martial Arts Secret Manual with them?

"Let’s go!"

Clippity-clop!

They journeyed towards the direction of Wan City.

At this moment, Ding Ling and his party were near Gaoling Mountain; originally heading towards Runan, the best routes were through Luyang City or Ye County.

But having met Yuan Yao.

Going through Wan City, then detouring into Runan worked too.

Anyway, they’re heading south.

With the Ferghana Horse as mounts, their pace was quick.

Even Hua Tuo had a few horses to rotate riding, so there was no worry of taking too long.

Midway.

Ding Ling stopped, went to a village, called the village chief, gave him some money, and asked him to help deal with the bodies.

The village chief naturally had no reason to refuse.

Burying the bodies meant all items on them belonged to them. Armor, weapons, if lucky, some horses, then they’d strike it rich.

And after Ding Ling pointed out they were all cavalry bodies, the village chief was overjoyed yet a bit anxious, asked a few questions, and only after confirming there’d be no major trouble, did he gather his men to swarm out.

Hua Tuo was pleased and said:

"You’ve thought ahead."

Ding Ling said it was the right thing to do.

"While we have time, I’ll pass the Qingnang Scripture to you."

Hua Tuo lagged behind, gesturing for Ding Ling to follow him further back.

Zhao Yun immediately moved forward to keep an eye on Yuan Yao.

Ding Ling then fell back and walked side by side with Hua Tuo, looking at him with some surprise:

"Senior, didn’t you say..."

"This time is different."

Hua Tuo had a complicated expression, speaking directly:

"You saved my life. Furthermore, your talent in the Medical Dao is extraordinary, and I would’ve taught you eventually. This journey might be turbulent, I fear something might happen unexpectedly, cutting off the inheritance, which would be a great pity."

He sighed:

"The Hua Family is now down to just me. I also haven’t found a suitable disciple. I hope you can carry forward the Qingnang Scripture."

He looked deeply at Ding Ling:

"The Qingnang Scripture contains techniques for keeping a calm heart, I see you’ve killed a lot, if you’re not careful, Evil Qi might enter your body. Learning the Qingnang Scripture can help you keep calm, protect your heart veins, and avoid being eroded by Evil Qi."

Ding Ling was invigorated, promptly expressing his sincere gratitude.

"No need for that."

Hua Tuo waved his hand:

"Although your talent is exceedingly high, it seems you are far behind Zhao Yun in terms of physique and resistance to Evil Qi. This is innate, and cannot be strengthened afterward. You can only practice specific techniques to resist and defend."

Ding Ling realized.

Now he understood.

However, he disagreed with Hua Tuo’s view; he felt there must be techniques to improve physique and resistance to Evil Qi! He just hadn’t found them yet.

"I know what you’re thinking."

Hua Tuo stroked his beard and said:

"Alright. I won’t waste words. Listen closely. This is where the Qingnang Scripture’s techniques, mysteries, and essence lie..."