Chapter 99: Revealing Strength, Terrifying Song Qing

Lin Yan and Lin Dong quickly made their way to Flame City.

Upon their arrival, they were met with a commotion in the hall of the Ten Thousand Gold Chamber of Commerce regarding the allocation of Lin Yan's spot.

"I've already said that we have better candidates for the Dan Immortal Pool competition this time, so you don't need to participate," said Xia Zhilan coldly as she looked at a young man in blue attire.

"Zhilan, I know you have prejudices against me, but the Dan Immortal Pool competition is crucial. Among the younger generation, I, Song Qing, may not be at the top, but I'm outstanding. I hope you can consider the bigger picture," retorted the soft-looking young man in blue attire. He then revealed a smirk, glancing at Xia Zhilan's figure with a hint of lewdness in his eyes.

This man was Song Qing, whom Xia Zhilan refused to collaborate with due to his notorious history of misconduct. Compared to Lin Yan, he had a long list of misdeeds, making even a simple conversation with him nauseating for Xia Zhilan.

Xia Zhilan didn't hide her disdain for him at all.

On the other side, Xuan Su frowned and said, "Song Qing, let's forget about this matter. I'll explain it to your father."

Song Qing's eyes turned cold upon hearing this. He lowered his head for a moment and couldn't help but let his gaze linger on Xuan Su's slender legs. Then, he shifted his gaze toward two elderly men sitting on the side.

"Xuan Su! Didn't we agree earlier? Let Song Qing replace the last spot. We can't just find someone random to fill in. What if that person ends up losing the claim to the Dan Immortal Pool? It would be difficult to explain," one of the elderly men said.

"Yeah! Let Song Qing participate. At least everyone knows his strength," added the other.

Seeing this, Xuan Su and Xia Zhilan exchanged glances and could see a trace of amusement in each other's eyes. They were confident in Lin Yan's abilities. Xuan Su chuckled lightly, "Gentlemen, replacing someone temporarily is not due to personal grudges. As you've said, this competition is about the Dan Immortal Pool. Since I already have a better candidate, why not use him?"

Continuing, she said, "If you two gentlemen are still concerned, you can wait here a little longer. That person should arrive soon, and you can witness my choice for yourselves."

With that, the two elderly men found it difficult to continue arguing.

After all, Xuan Su had made her position clear. If the new candidate failed to satisfy them, they could discuss it later. Continuing to argue at this point would make them seem petty.

So, the two chamber stewards reluctantly nodded and said, "Then we'll wait, as Miss Su suggests."

Song Qing withdrew with a cold look on his face. After this ordeal, he felt increasingly annoyed. He was determined to perform exceptionally well to gain recognition from Xuan Su and Xia Zhilan, those two "bitches."

Xuan Su and Xia Zhilan exchanged another glance, both displaying a hint of anticipation. They looked forward to Song Qing's crushed appearance after Lin Yan's performance.

Meanwhile, Lin Yan and Lin Dong arrived at the scene.

Upon their arrival, Lin Yan immediately sensed the strange atmosphere. Xuan Su and Xia Zhilan approached them and quickly explained the situation.

After hearing the whole story, Lin Yan looked at them and said, "Don't worry, sisters. I'll handle this."

He approached the situation confidently.

Following that, the attention of Song Qing and the two chamber stewards turned to Lin Yan.

Song Qing sneered with a hostile tone, "Miss Su, is this the better candidate you mentioned? I don't see anything remarkable about him."

Although he didn't know Lin Yan, he regarded him as an enemy since Lin Yan had taken his spot. Therefore, he didn't intend to show any respect to Lin Yan.

"Oh? So, you think you're remarkable?"

What he didn't know was that Lin Yan wasn't someone to be underestimated. Upon hearing Song Qing's words, before anyone else could react, Lin Yan unexpectedly replied.

Then, in an instant, Lin Yan's tall figure flashed forward and arrived right in front of Song Qing.

"So fast!" Song Qing's eyes widened, deeply shocked by Lin Yan's speed.

Before he could express his amazement, Lin Yan's hand was already around Song Qing's neck, lifting him off the ground.

Lin Yan's aura as a Yuan Dan Realm martial artist surged unreservedly from his body.

With his other hand, Lin Yan conjured a vivid green flame that burned intensely. He moved the flame closer to Song Qing's face, and the overwhelming heat scorched the surrounding air. Song Qing's eyes grew increasingly fearful as Lin Yan's terrifying flames approached.

"Who gave you the courage to speak to me like that?"

"Now, do you understand what makes me remarkable?"

Lin Yan calmly addressed Song Qing, with his fiery hand approaching Song Qing's face.

Keen observers could see that the temperature of the flame was extraordinarily high. Although Song Qing had considerable strength, if that flame touched his face without any protection, he would be seriously injured or worse.

Song Qing's face turned ashen, and the two chamber stewards hastily spoke up, "Sir, please show mercy!"

Lin Yan's hand, which was about to press the flame onto Song Qing's face, paused for a moment. He then turned his gaze towards the two chamber stewards. With just a glance, he emanated an aura that sent shivers down their spines.

"He provoked me first."

"If I kill him here, it's reasonable and justified."

"Do you both have any objections?"

The two chamber stewards couldn't help but twitch at the corners of their mouths. They clearly hadn't expected that the person Xuan Su had brought would be such a ruthless character. They dared not offend Lin Yan and instead cast pleading glances at Xuan Su.

"Brother Lin Yan, please give Sister a face and spare him a way out, alright?"

Xuan Su finally spoke, her voice gentle as she tried to persuade Lin Yan.

"Since Sister Su has spoken, I'll consider you lucky."

Lin Yan smiled lightly.

He then released his grip on Song Qing's neck, and with a smile on his face, he said, "I'll give you a chance. Disappear from my sight within ten seconds."

"Otherwise, I'll take care of it myself."

Song Qing, thoroughly frightened, didn't dare to linger any longer. He immediately turned and fled, disappearing without a trace.

As for the two chamber stewards and other staff of the Ten Thousand Gold Chamber of Commerce, after witnessing this scene, they looked at Lin Yan again, and their eyes were filled with a deep sense of apprehension.

This man was incredibly terrifying!