The burly man, leader of the Evil Tiger Brothers, stood in front of Zhou Xinyue, a smirk playing across his face. His tiger-like eyes glinted with cold light as he reached out a hand. "Little lass, hand over the Divine Grass, and come with us. If you apologize and serve us three brothers well, maybe I'll spare your life."

Upon hearing his words, the other two of the Evil Tiger Brothers also revealed lustful glances in Zhou Xinyue's eyes. No matter what, Zhou Xinyue was a beauty.

The guests in the tavern looked at Zhou Xinyue with varying degrees of interest. Some showed a hint of pity, while most seemed eager to enjoy the spectacle. Clearly, if Zhou Xinyue fell into the hands of these three men, she was likely to suffer.

Zhou Xinyue's strength was only at an Intermediate Star Sea Level, far from being a match for these three.

"The Divine Grass has no owner. You claim it's yours, and it becomes yours?" Zhou Xinyue frowned delicately, unafraid as she stared at the three men. "I am a disciple of the Moonlight Sect in the Anlin Star System. If you're not sensible, the Moonlight Sect will ensure your Divine Souls are utterly destroyed."

"Anlin Star System? Moonlight Sect?"

These words caused a commotion in the tavern. Although they didn't know the Moonlight Sect, they recognized the Anlin Star System as part of the Dark Demon Domain, where only formidable beings could survive and thrive.

"Anlin Star System, Moonlight Sect we haven't heard of, but the Anlin Star System is incredibly far from the Klaka Star System. Even if you're from the Anlin Star System, what of it? Your sect can't reach you now!" the burly leader sneered.

Realizing the situation, Zhou Xinyue's previously calm face showed a trace of panic. She had been hunted by these three for three days and nights, barely escaping to Wood Wolf Star, only for them to catch up. In her panic, she'd entered the tavern and spotted Lin Mo sitting alone.

Although she couldn't gauge Lin Mo's strength, she instinctively felt he was strong. This intuition, she thought, might be a woman's sixth sense. She approached Lin Mo, hoping he would help her, only to find her beauty seemed to hold no sway over him.

Boom!

Zhou Xinyue frowned, contemplating her situation, when she suddenly unleashed a jade-like palm carrying a powerful True Yuan directly at the Evil Tiger Brothers.

"Little girl, you still want to run?" The burly leader punched out, shattering the Handprint, and then punched again. The sharp True Yuan condensed on his fist, aimed at Zhou Xinyue.

Clearly, the Evil Tiger Brothers had faced enough setbacks while pursuing Zhou Xinyue. Their plan was to subdue her first, without any thought of sparing her.

Zhou Xinyue, only of Intermediate Star Sea Level cultivation, was average among those of the same level and nowhere near a match for a High-level Star Sea Realm expert. Faced with his fierce True Yuan, she felt the surrounding Primordial Power congeal into a prison, leaving no escape.

Just as the fist was about to hit Zhou Xinyue, a figure suddenly blocked her view. A clang of metal resonated through the tavern, sending a True Yuan shockwave that shattered six wooden windows, scattering debris everywhere.

Simultaneously, Zhou Xinyue blinked her bright eyes, focusing to see Lin Mo standing in front of her, lightly blocking the burly leader's fist.

"Hmm?" The Evil Tiger Brothers hesitated, having noticed Lin Mo before but dismissing him as he remained silent. They hadn't expected him to suddenly help Zhou Xinyue.

The burly man, with a gaze like lightning, fixed his eyes on Lin Mo. In their brief clash, he realized Lin Mo's power was formidable—a stone wall, hard to challenge.

"Brother, we the Evil Tiger Brothers have a grudge with this little lass. Are you planning to oppose us?" the burly man asked coldly.

They had pursued Zhou Xinyue for days, knowing she had no allies. Clearly, Lin Mo was just an impromptu support.

"I'm merely moved by an unfair situation," Lin Mo replied calmly.

The Evil Tiger Brothers were notorious on Wood Wolf Star, infamous for their wicked deeds. As for Zhou Xinyue taking the Divine Grass from them, it was likely stolen by them in the first place. In this world, might equals right.

"It seems, brother, you're determined to oppose the Evil Tiger Brothers. Attack!" The burly leader was decisive, realizing Lin Mo wouldn't back down, commanding harshly.

The Evil Tiger Brothers, long accustomed to fighting together, understood their leader's command meant encountering a tough opponent, requiring a united effort.

The other two were no pushovers. As the leader spoke, their bodies erupted with True Yuan, forming armor on their surface, launching martial arts offensives from both sides aimed at Lin Mo.

The tavern patrons watched eagerly. Now that Lin Mo showed his True Yuan, everyone could see his cultivation realm: High-level Star Sea Realm.

Thud, thud, thud!

Three heavy sounds echoed as the attacks of the Evil Tiger Brothers hit Lin Mo, only to find he had already formed a solid True Essence Shield. Their combined assault clanged against it.

Yet, the next moment, the trio's faces showed horror. Their attacks hadn't broken Lin Mo's True Yuan barrier.

"Explode!" 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Simultaneously, Lin Mo's True Yuan surged like a raging python, hitting the Evil Tiger Brothers. They flew back, blood spraying from their mouths, their meridians shattered.

"If you don't want to die, leave now!" Lin Mo said coolly, looking at the trio lying on the ground.

This scene terrified the tavern's patrons. To defeat three men instantly, despite being only at High-level Star Sea Realm—clearly, Lin Mo's true strength was terrifying!

"He, he's Lin Tanyu, I saw him on Wuta Star..." someone exclaimed suddenly.

During the Klaka Star System treasure hunt, besides the major forces like Netherworld Sect and Refining God Pavilion, other powers were present, with Lin Mo as an 'ally,' drawing much covert attention.

"It's he who killed Qiu Huo, reportedly slaying Star System Level Early Stage Qiu Huo while at Intermediate Star Sea Level!" another added.

Meanwhile, the injured Evil Tiger Brothers exchanged glances, fleeing in disgrace. They realized today they'd hit a stone wall...