Former Interstellar Mercenary In Urban Cultivation World
Chapter 1246: Lesson in Power

Chapter 1246: Lesson in Power

This was one of the reasons why a recommendation was required to enter the Underground City—having a guide could help newcomers avoid many pitfalls.

"Consider today a lesson from me. Remember it well, and let the pain of this experience teach you not to trust strangers so easily. In this world, even your own parents and siblings may not be trustworthy." Lagan let out a sinister chuckle. "One more thing—information about the Holy Gate of the Heaven and Earth is indeed expensive, but it usually doesn’t cost a hundred million. The only reason I quoted that price was because you two looked like newcomers. I never expected you to agree so quickly."

Since they had accepted without hesitation, it was only natural that he would exploit them to the fullest.

If these two could throw around a hundred million without blinking, they must be extraordinarily wealthy.

"I’ll give you two choices: One, return the remaining fifty million, and I’ll let you leave unharmed. Two, you can refuse—and leave here in pieces. Planet Omicron is vast, and death is an everyday occurrence. In the Underground City, no one will investigate a missing person. That’s just how things work."

After making his threat, Lagan continued, "But don’t take me for an unreasonable man. Ask around—if you had run into the Void Serpent gang today, you’d be in a much worse situation. They love preying on wealthy fools like you."

"People like you—no matter how many mines your family owns on other planets—you don’t have the power to do as you please on Planet Omicron. Take my advice and swallow this loss. It’s the best outcome for both of you."

Lagan observed their luxurious clothing and strikingly good looks—clear signs that they were wealthy heirs from another planet.

If they had been true Planet Omicron natives, he would have recognized them immediately.

As Darsh had said earlier, no one could visit the Underground City and remain unrecognized.

Moreover, the true elite of Planet Omicron all knew about the Underground City and had, at some point, dealt with its denizens.

However, true power players never entered through this kind of entrance.

The Underground City had countless entry points, each suited to different social classes.

Anyone unaware of these alternative routes clearly lacked influence.

Based on this, Lagan and his men concluded that Amalia and Kenny Lin were wealthy but lacked any real power on Planet Omicron.

"You have five minutes to decide. After that, it won’t be as simple as a beating and getting thrown out. The fifty million you owe will double—or triple, if I feel like it. I’ve seen this play out too many times before."

"Are you done talking?" Kenny Lin asked with a bright, amused smile.

Lagan frowned.

He hadn’t expected such a calm response. "What’s this? Refusing the easy way out?"

"And if I am?" Kenny Lin took a step closer, casually glancing at the thugs surrounding them. "Are you planning to let this trash take us on?"

Lagan’s pupils shrank.

One moment, the man had been standing in front of him—now, he had vanished and reappeared right beside him.

That wasn’t something an ordinary person could do.

Panic surged through Lagan as he scrambled backward, stumbling in his haste.

Furious, he roared, "What the hell are you all standing around for? Take them down—make them suffer!"

It was only then that the gang snapped out of their daze.

A hundred men surged forward all at once.

Amalia could have easily suppressed them with sheer presence alone, but she chose not to.

Instead, she stepped forward and threw a punch.

The force of her strike sent a powerful gust howling through the air—instantly knocking down an entire row of enemies.

These men had committed murder and arson countless times for Lagan.

Their hands were stained with the blood of the innocent, so Amalia showed them no mercy.

The sight of a hundred people collapsing simultaneously and spitting blood was nothing short of spectacular.

Outwardly, it appeared as if they had merely been struck by the force of her punches, but hidden within the gusts of wind were razor-sharp blades of energy.

Amalia’s spiritual power had long since evolved to the point where she could effortlessly transform it into fierce, cutting energy.

Once inside the body, it rampaged without restraint.

Though the external wounds seemed minor, their internal organs had already been shredded.

The agony made them wail in terror.

These men were at the lowest ranks of cultivators—weaklings with only first- or second layer of Qi Gathering stage, with the strongest barely reaching the fourth layer.

They were far from powerful, but they were still useful as thugs.

Now, to their horror, they realized their spiritual energy was draining from their bodies uncontrollably.

The hunter had become the hunted.

With a loud thud, Lagan dropped to his knees, his entire body drenched in cold sweat.

In mere moments, he looked as if he had just been dragged out of a river.

His once-arrogant face was now twisted in pure terror.

"Two Immortals, please spare me! I was blind—I didn’t recognize your greatness! I’ll return the fifty million right away! Please, just let me go! I swear I won’t do this again!" he begged desperately.

"Oh? Weren’t you so arrogant just a moment ago? Come on, keep up that attitude—I’d love to see it," Kenny Lin said with a smirk, pressing his foot down on Lagan’s face as if enjoying himself.

"I was wrong! I was wrong!" Lagan didn’t even dare to struggle.

He lay there obediently, letting Kenny Lin stomp on him like a dog, even forcing an ugly smile onto his face.

He didn’t dare to move—not even a twitch.

He had seen what happened to Darsh.

That was a fate he couldn’t risk.

The moment Kenny Lin had made his move, Darsh had sensed disaster and tried to flee.

Amalia didn’t even glance at him.

With a casual wave of her hand, she focused on dealing with the rest of the thugs.

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