The Elder in Straw Raincoat’s eyes flashed with ferocity, and the Golden Core Realm spiritual energy swept through the entire room.
Zhang Yang grinned triumphantly.
This was a servant sent by his family—a Golden Core Realm cultivator, already considered a decent expert.
On the Heavenly Profound Continent, Yuanying Level was already a renowned powerhouse.
Though Golden Core was not as intimidating as Yuanying, its strength was still formidable, enough to attract various factions.
However, this time, Zhang Yang was in trouble.
Faced with Golden Core Realm spiritual energy, Qin Mu was no longer panicked like the first time.
Instead, he looked calm.
Steady.
What great scenes have I, Young Master Qin, not witnessed?
Just a mere Golden Core.
Mo Qiu sneered.
“How overbearing.”
Before the words fell, Mo Qiu’s figure vanished from his spot.
The Elder in Straw Raincoat’s eyes widened in shock.
Before he could react, a tremendous force struck his abdomen.
Then…
Bang!
In the blink of an eye, the Elder in Straw Raincoat’s body crashed through several walls.
The smile on Zhang Yang’s face slowly froze.
He turned his head stiffly, staring at the huge hole beside him, cold sweat pouring down his forehead.
This is bad.
He had kicked an iron wall this time.
Zhang Yang quickly composed himself and clasped his fists toward Qin Mu.
“I have offended you. Farewell.”
With that, he prepared to slip away, but Mo Qiu’s figure blocked his path.
“Young Master Zhang, after harming a fellow sect member, do you really think you can leave so easily?”
Mo Qiu drew out the Seven Star Sect Elder’s token, signifying his status.
Zhang Yang’s face turned grim.
He could suppress a Golden Core Realm Elder, but a Yuanying Level Elder was beyond him.
No matter how he calculated, Zhang Yang never expected to encounter a Seven Star Sect Elder here.
If this incident was truly reported upwards, even with his ancestor’s protection, it would be hard to escape.
Now, with Lu Sect Leader in charge, things would be even tougher.
***
Great Yu Dynasty, Imperial Palace.
A man dressed in a Dragon Robe scattered feed as he watched the koi in the lake.
“These fish are getting fatter lately. Lu Sect Leader, would you like to try some?”
After visiting her friend, Lu Qian happened to run into the Emperor, and they struck up a conversation.
Lu Qian gazed at the fish.
“There’s no need. However, these Precious Jade Koi are rare and exotic beasts. Where did Your Majesty acquire so many?”
“There are only the two of us here—no need for such formality.”
The Emperor finished feeding, dusting his hands.
“As for these, during the predecessor Emperor’s reign, someone happened to offer them in tribute, so they’ve been kept in the Imperial Palace since.”
“What does Lu Sect Leader think about that night?”
The appearance of Bloodhand Venerable was big news.
The Emperor had the strength to rush over immediately that night but chose not to act at once, wanting to see Lu Qian’s reaction.
Looking at the stunningly beautiful woman beside him, the Emperor couldn’t help but admire her beauty.
Yet this beauty was also deadly.
Lu Qian stared at the lake, her tone leisurely.
“Compared to Bloodhand Venerable, I’m more concerned about that youth named Jing Kun. He could summon Bloodhand Venerable—that can’t be ignored.”
The Emperor nodded.
“This Jing Kun… When Lin Scholar recommended him, I thought he was a genius youth. After that night, I pondered long and hard. Perhaps he’s from the Devil Path. In that case, it makes sense for Bloodhand Venerable to protect him.”
“What does Your Majesty plan to do next?”
“I’ve already sent people to investigate in secret. The appearance of a Devil Path giant in the Royal Capital is no small matter. It’ll take time.”
Lu Qian said nothing.
She had no intention of getting involved.
Lost in thought, a light flared at Lu Qian’s waist, and her heart sank.
It was the Yupei she had placed on Mu’er. If a strong cultivator appeared near Mu’er, she would sense it instantly.
If it was glowing, that meant Mu’er had been targeted by a powerful figure!
Thinking of this, Lu Qian quickly excused herself and disappeared.
The Emperor looked at the spot where Lu Qian vanished, silent.
Lu Qian, unlike past Sect Leaders, had little emotional attachment to the Great Yu Dynasty.
In fact, when the predecessor Emperor was alive, seeing Lu Qian’s cold demeanor, he even proposed a marriage alliance.
The Seven Star Sect Elders didn’t oppose it either.
Lu Qian absolutely refused, directly confronting the Seven Star Sect Elders with her sword, and eventually charged alone into the Imperial Palace, causing even the Grand Ancestor in the depths of the palace to appear.
Back then, everyone thought Lu Qian and the Great Yu Dynasty would fall out, but in the end, the Emperor abdicated and soon passed away.
Lu Qian remained the Sect Leader of Seven Star Sect.
After this, Lu Qian’s attitude toward the Great Yu Dynasty became frosty, only softening slightly after the previous Emperor’s death.
The Emperor felt no resentment toward Lu Qian for indirectly causing the predecessor Emperor’s death.
On the contrary, he was somewhat pleased.
If Lu Qian hadn’t caused such a commotion, he would have remained Crown Prince for hundreds of years—perhaps even risked being deposed.
But thanks to Lu Qian’s chaos, he comfortably took the throne.
Recalling the youth from that night, a member of Lu Sect Leader’s kin, the Emperor spoke.
“Qin Mu, was it?”
“Heh, the Young Master of the Qin Family. The world knows the Qin Family produced two peerless daughters, but no one expected there to be a Young Master as well.”
“The Qin Family… is a ticking time bomb.”
***
Back to Qin Mu.
Zhang Yang knew if the Sect Leader really learned of this, he’d be in deep trouble.
Gritting his teeth, he ruthlessly pulled out a piece of Blood Jade from his robes.
Qin Mu immediately recognized the object in Zhang Yang’s hand.
Blood Jade forged from essence blood—if crushed, a powerhouse would instantly arrive.
He himself had four such jades.
“Don’t, don’t, don’t! Brother, there’s no need to make this a big deal!”
Qin Mu had been quietly spectating the whole time—how had things escalated to pulling out a Blood Jade?
Zhang Yang knew he couldn’t let things escalate, but if this Yuanying Elder really reported to the Sect Leader, even if he survived, he’d be skinned alive.
After all, his ancestor wasn’t well-regarded by the Sect Leader.
“Young Master Qin, that’s not how this works. Harming fellow sect members violates Sect Ordinance.”
Mo Qiu’s expression was one of righteous indignation.
Oh dear.
How had he not realized before how stubborn Mo Qiu was?
From the earlier conversation, Qin Mu also realized this Zhang Yang was probably the author of .
If the Blood Jade was really crushed, Ghost Underworld Patriarch would actually show up.
Without Aunt Lu and Yan’er Aunt nearby, he couldn’t handle that alone!
Seeing Mo Qiu refuse to let him go, Zhang Yang pointed at Mo Qiu.
“I’m telling you, my grandfather is the Ghost Underworld Patriarch!”
“I know.”
Mo Qiu replied calmly.
“Good. Then you’d better pretend you didn’t see anything today, or I’ll crush it!”
“Hmph! Bullying others with power—go on, crush it if you dare!”
Zhang Yang grew anxious.
“You think I won’t?”
“Crush it!”
“I’m warning you, don’t push me!”
“Crush it!”
“You’d better consider the consequences!”
“Crush it!”
Watching Zhang Yang’s face turn red, Qin Mu hurriedly spoke up.
“Wait! Calm down! Calm down!”
Just as he finished, there was a crack, and crimson shards fell to the floor.
How childish 🥀