This feeling was very uncomfortable. With a "poof," Pei Yuan spat out a mouthful of blood. However, he felt much better after spitting out the blood. The pressure on his chest disappeared, and he returned to normal. The spitting out of blood did not cause him any damage.
Sun Miao didn't cough up blood, but he felt extremely weak and his face looked terrible. Activating the "Langya Jade Pendant" consumed a lot of his true energy, especially his mental energy, which was the main reason for his pale complexion.
Yi Fei stood blankly between the three, dividing them into two groups: Lin Yao in front of him, and Pei Yuan and Sun Miao behind him.
Just now, when he was blocking Pei Yuan and Sun Miao, Yi Fei also experienced the pressure. The feeling was the same as when he was facing the aura of the Great Elder Yi Potian, but with an added element of violence and ferocity, which shook his mind and forced him to resist with all his might.
The oppressive aura dissipated, and everything returned to normal. Apart from the pool of blood on the ground and most of the windows that had disappeared, it was as if nothing had happened. Lin Yao was still standing in the spot where he had left. Pei Yuan and Sun Miao's positions had changed slightly, but they were neatly dressed and showed no signs of a fight, except for a trace of blood at the corner of Pei Yuan's mouth.
However, this kind of mental struggle is a hundred times more dangerous than a physical confrontation, which makes Yi Fei feel a little scared when he thinks about it.
"This... I didn't mean to."
A soft voice broke the silence in the room. It was Lin Yao who spoke. All three of them looked at him. Even Pei Yuan and Sun Miao, whose view was blocked by Yi Fei, stared intently in Lin Yao's direction. However, all they could see was the back of Yi Fei's head, so they couldn't see Lin Yao's expression.
They wanted to see that expression, but it wasn't convenient for them to move around Yi Fei's obstruction. After all, they both represented their respective families, and they couldn't afford to lose face with their words or actions.
Lin Yao didn't know what effect the pressure he released this time would have on Pei Yuan and Sun Miao. He was a complete novice in this area, and his unique experience all came from Yi An. But Yi An had never said that it could cause such consequences.
In Yi An's experience, intimidation and aura are effective means that a martial artist can use when dueling with others. However, such means usually subdue the enemy without fighting, or weaken the enemy's aura, or make the enemy unable to control their actions and be at your mercy.
Lin Yao's pressure was close to a mental attack. This kind of unorthodox attack method was unknown even to Yi An, who had only heard of it, so he did not explain it to Lin Yao.
The main reason is that Yi An endured Lin Yao's pressure gradually. As Lin Yao improved, Yi An's resistance also improved. With the careful control of Lin Yao and Xiao Cao, Yi An never felt excessive pressure and therefore did not know that such pressure could cause substantial damage to a person's mind.
Now that Pei Yuan is spitting blood and has smashed the window in a frenzy, coupled with Sun Miao's aura, Lin Yao has to re-evaluate the pressure he is emitting. Could this really be a substantial attack method? Can it harm the enemy without the need for physical attacks?
Lin Yao felt no remorse for the harm he caused to Pei Yuan and Sun Miao unless there were serious consequences.
"Serves you right! Who told you to provoke us? We didn't do anything to you, and we've never even heard of these two people. If you challenge your temper, you should be prepared to bear the consequences!" Lin Yao thought to himself, his face returning to calm.
Since he started to thrive at Hongyuan Company, Lin Yao's way of thinking and behavior has begun to resemble that of an ordinary person. He no longer feels embarrassed or guilty after hurting others, unlike before.
The satisfying feeling of getting what you deserve is easy to generate, thanks in large part to the group of beautiful female office workers who preach to Lin Yao all day long, saying that this person deserves it and that person has only himself to blame, which unconsciously influences Lin Yao's thinking.
Pei Yuan and Sun Miao stepped forward almost simultaneously, appearing on Yi Fei's left and right sides respectively.
With clasped hands and bowed head, Pei Yuan said in a clear voice, "Brother Lin, thank you for your guidance. I will remember it forever and seek your advice again another day."
"Brother Lin's strength is admirable, and I dare not disturb you any longer. Sun Miao will take his leave!" Sun Miao's tone was more sincere, containing recognition and admiration for Lin Yao's strength, unlike Pei Yuan's resentment but forced acceptance of the outcome.
The two young talents took their leave in a swift manner, bowing to Yi Fei without saying a word. They needed to report to the family elders and patriarch immediately. The Yi family had produced an extraordinary figure, and what shocked them most was that Lin Yao was not yet 23 years old.
How did Lin Yao cultivate? Did he start practicing while he was still in his mother's womb?
Pei Yuan and Sun Miao were deeply shocked. They knew that as the family's key talents, in addition to their exceptional talent, the rare and precious materials consumed on them and the true qi of many elders used to refine their bodies had already placed a huge burden on the family.
How could this young man, Lin Yao, be so powerful? A year ago, the Yi family didn't have much strength. Even if they wanted to help him refine his true qi, it wouldn't be something that could be achieved overnight.
“Sir…” Yi Fei brushed away the shards of glass from the window and helped Lin Yao sit down on the hard wooden stool, not wanting to continue speaking.
"It's witchcraft. I accidentally used the pressure of witchcraft. Yi An tried it in Beijing, but I didn't expect it to have such an effect on these two guys." Lin Yao knew what Yi Fei was wondering about, so he simply told him the result without waiting for him to ask. Anyway, Yi An's information had already been reported to Elder Yi Potian, and Yi Fei would find out sooner or later.
"Impressive..." Yi Fei murmured, looking at Lin Yao as if he were looking at a three-headed, six-armed monster. This kind of pressure even surpassed that of the Grand Elder Yi Potian. He really didn't know how Lin Yao had managed to create it.
"Hehe." Lin Yao grinned and shook his head. "It's nothing special. Yi An plays this with me every day, and I've never seen him react. It must be that these two guys are just not good enough. They made such a big fuss. Look, they've broken the windows and dirtied the floor."
Lin Yao verbally slandered Pei Yuan and Sun Miao, but he didn't really think so in his heart.
Two top-tier Earth Realm experts in their mid-twenties would never be underestimated; these two were truly prodigies.
Lin Yao was very unhappy with their attitude, especially Pei Yuan's attitude, so he couldn't help but slander them in front of his own Yi Fei, just to have some fun.
"Elder Yi'an is amazing..." Yi Fei became a man of few words, still staring straight at Lin Yao, as if flowers were blooming on Lin Yao's face.
Lin Yao stood up, grabbed Yi Fei's arm, and pressed him down onto the wooden stool next to him. They were all brothers, and it wasn't good for one to sit while the other stood, especially since Lin Yao felt awkward looking up at Yi Fei, as if he were a child looking shorter.
"By the way, Fei-ge, tell me about the pressure. Yi-an's understanding is different from mine. Look, Pei Yuan even vomited blood. Could he be faking it?"
Lin Yao suddenly adopted the way Yi Guoguo addressed Yi Fei. After entering the world, he didn't care much about such things. He took the status of guest elder lightly, only remembering his high status in the Yi family when needed.
Normally, especially at Hongyuan Company, Lin Yao is the quintessential "Little Lin," someone anyone can tease, and he even gets taken advantage of by several female office workers.
At first, he blushed like a monkey's bottom when people took advantage of him, but now he feels uncomfortable if he doesn't get taken advantage of once or twice a day. He just hasn't dared to take advantage of others yet.
“I know as much about this as I do about Yi’an. Your situation is indeed different from the ordinary one. It’s very aggressive, a bit like the curses of Guizhou, but I can’t say for sure.” Yi Fei adjusted his posture, spreading his knees apart steadily and placing his hands on them, much like the way one would listen to a leader’s speech.
Seeing Lin Yao staring at him with some disappointment, Yi Fei continued, "I also felt it. Your aura is no less than that of the Grand Elder, and it's even more aggressive. I don't know how you produced it."
Lin Yao curled his lip, raised his left eyebrow, and said with a smug expression, "Of course, I am an elder of the Yi family, and I can't let down the reputation of our family."
Just as Yi Fei was starting to enjoy what Lin Yao was saying, Lin Yao's expression changed, returning to seriousness and earnestness. "By the way, I heard a crisp sound earlier, and then Sun Miao changed. I even felt an invisible attack rushing towards me, almost causing me to suffer a backlash. What was that? Did you hear the sound?"
Yi Fei pondered for a moment, then frowned slightly and said, "I didn't hear it. I think this might be the Sun family's 'Langya Jade Pendant.' The Sun family doesn't have many of these jade pendants. It is said to have been passed down from ancient times. By using the Sun family's 'Water and Cloud True Qi' in conjunction with a specific formation to infuse it, the wearer can have a clear mind and avoid going astray during practice. It can also keep the wearer calm when facing enemies, and it is especially effective against Guizhou's curses."
"I see..." Lin Yao lowered his head and thought for a moment, "I understand."
He secretly thought that he couldn't give up the pressure of using the power of his original witch power. This method was too effective. When fighting someone, he could suddenly release pressure and make the person lose their mind instantly. Just look at Pei Yuan, who was at the peak of the Earth level, and you would know the result. At that time, he could even be at Pei Yuan's mercy. He just didn't know if Pei Yuan would be beaten back to his senses.
Also, try to avoid the Sun family in the future. If the Sun family is around, don't use this method, otherwise you'll be in a lot of trouble.
“Yes, that’s right, Yaoyao is very smart,” Xiaocao immediately commented.
Afterwards, Yi Fei explained in detail the relationship between the Yi family and the Pei and Sun families. He also explained in detail the strength, status, location, and relationship between the Hong family and other second- and third-rate families and the Yi family. This information was something Lin Yao lacked. Previously, Yi Yang had only told him about the Jiang family, and he was not interested in the others, nor had Yi Yang mentioned them.
Now that his relationship with the Yi family is becoming increasingly close, even to the point of being inseparable, Lin Yao needs to know all relevant information about the Yi family. He no longer considers himself an outsider.
Often, even if you don't cause trouble, trouble will come to you. The realization that one is not in control of one's own destiny in the world is especially profound during this month and a half of experience. This is also thanks to the gossip of the women. Lin Yao, who is surrounded by women all day long, could not help but hear these worldly opinions and attitudes.