Chapter 103: Showing Off Comes at a Price 2
Zhou Han instantly went from being ignored just moments ago to becoming a hot commodity, with everyone scrambling to curry favor with him.
With such overwhelming strength, who wouldn't want to get on his good side?
However, Zhou Han paid them no attention. Instead, he focused his gaze on the group that had come along with Nie Tian.
"So, you're here to cause me trouble too?"
Zhou Han's eyes were sharp, and no one dared to meet his gaze.
"How could that be? We heard that Brother Han came to report to the Demon Suppression Division, so we came specifically to welcome you!"
Everyone trembled, lowering their heads submissively. One of them quickly spoke up in a flash of inspiration.
"That's right, that's right! With Brother Han joining, the Demon Suppression Division is truly honored!"
"With Brother Han here, the Demon Suppression Division will flourish like a fish in water!"
"We've been waiting day and night, finally waiting for Brother Han to arrive!"
The others hurriedly chimed in. If Zhou Han decided to target them, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Oh? And you came empty-handed to welcome me? That doesn't seem very sincere."
Zhou Han stroked his chin, a dangerous glint flashing in his eyes.
Everyone froze. He was blatantly asking for money!
But right now, they were completely at his mercy.
They had been overly confident in Nie Fei, and none of them had expected Zhou Han to be this powerful.
With no other choice, they could only pay to avoid disaster.
"How could that be? Of course we prepared something!"
"Brother Han, I have 1,000 gold coins here. Just a small token of respect!"
"Brother Han, I also have 1,000 gold coins. I had already prepared it, just forgot to take it out earlier!"
…
They could only grit their teeth and hurriedly take out their money.
Zhou Han's eyes lit up. He hadn't expected to make money this way.
Hopefully more people would come provoke him in the future.
Moreover, these NPCs from major factions all seemed quite wealthy.
That meant 1,000 gold coins definitely wasn't their limit.
He had to squeeze more out of them!
"Smack!"
Zhou Han directly knocked the gold coins they handed over onto the ground.
Everyone was stunned. What was going on?
Could it be that Brother Han was a man of integrity who disdained such vulgar things?
But soon, they realized they had overthought it.
"You're looking down on me, Zhou Han! With such a small amount, I seriously doubt your sincerity!"
Zhou Han drew his Golden Serpent Sword and lightly wiped it, speaking with clear displeasure.
Under the sunlight, the sharp blade gleamed with a chilling light.
Everyone broke out in cold sweat and dropped to their knees, wailing.
"Brother Han, I have 5,000 gold coins here, that's all my savings!"
"I have elders to support and children to raise, these 4,000 gold coins—please don't嫌弃, Brother Han!"
"Brother Han, please don't kill us! Just tell me how much you want, I'll give it!"
"Brother Han, could you put the sword away? I'm getting really nervous!"
…
[You obtained 126,000 gold coins.]
After the gold was credited, Zhou Han nodded in satisfaction, sheathed his sword, and slung it behind his back.
"That's enough. Get lost."
Everyone felt as if they had been granted amnesty and hurriedly fled.
They were filled with regret—today they had not only lost money, but had nearly lost their lives as well.
"Wait. Go carry Nie Fei over here."
Everyone's hearts skipped a beat again, and they quickly obeyed.
Zhou Han hadn't seen any system notification indicating Nie Fei's death, so he concluded that the other party was still alive.
Since Nie Fei had been sent flying several hundred meters, it took a few minutes to bring him back.
"Who's got yellow urine? Splash it on him to wake him up!"
Nie Fei was still unconscious as Zhou Han spoke.
"Let me try!"
"I'll do it, I'll do it! I've been overheated lately!"
Everyone rushed forward, eager to take on the task.
Because Nie Fei's defeat had caused them heavy losses, they naturally vented their anger on him.
Although Nie Fei was a prodigy and they didn't dare offend him openly, they were more than willing to mess with him in secret.
"No need to argue. All of you, do it together."
Seeing how enthusiastic they were, and since he had taken their 'welcome gifts,' Zhou Han decided to grant their little wish.
"Damn, what is that smell?!"
Nie Fei jolted awake, but upon seeing Zhou Han, he immediately lost his nerve and hurriedly begged for mercy.
"Brother Han, I was wrong. Please spare me!"
"I already said—showing off comes at a price. You must face the punishment you deserve."
Zhou Han stood with his hands behind his back, his face cold.
"Plunder his luck!"
Zhou Han silently commanded in his mind. His three daily plunder attempts had just refreshed today.
[Plunder successful. You obtained the technique 'Iron Body Skill'.]
Huh!
It actually succeeded on the first try. That's some great luck!
Nie Fei shrank back, watching Zhou Han. Seeing that Zhou Han didn't make a move, he couldn't figure out what kind of punishment awaited him.
Suddenly, an irresistible force surged into his mind.
To his shock, he discovered that the Iron Body Skill he had mastered was becoming increasingly vague.
From familiarity, it gradually turned into unfamiliarity.
"What the hell? What's happening?!"
He screamed loudly, but no one could answer him—after all, no one knew what was happening to him.
And the change didn't stop.
"Ah! My technique! No! Don't do this!"
He was horrified to find that the technique had completely disappeared, leaving not even a trace of memory.
Ten years of hard work—gone just like that.
Even if he tried to relearn it, it would take years to achieve any results.
"It's Zhou Han! It must be Zhou Han!"
His eyes burned with rage as he lost all reason and charged forward, determined to settle the score.
"Give me back my technique! Damn it, I'll fight you to the death!"
Zhou Han frowned as he caught a whiff of urine in the air.
He casually stepped on a stone and kicked it forward.
"Bang!"
Nie Fei was knocked to the ground like a dead dog.
Without the Iron Body Skill, his body had become extremely fragile.
A small stone was enough to knock him down, leaving him unable to move for a long time.
"Please… give it back to me!"
"I was wrong, I really know I was wrong! Please spare me!"
That simple strike brought Nie Fei back to his senses. The gap in their strength was simply too great.
Now he could only crawl on the ground, begging in pain.
"If I had lost, would you have spared me? Not taking your life is already my greatest mercy. Don't push your luck."
"And let me give you a piece of advice—don't show off so easily. Showing off comes with a painful price."
After saying that, Zhou Han ignored him.
Instead, he began to examine the 'Iron Body Skill' technique to see what abilities it contained.
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