Chapter 189: Chapter 187: Courting Death
"Zhi Wen, don’t be so rude. We don’t want people saying the Thousand Kills Sect has no manners," the young man in the lead said placidly. He then smiled at Qin Li, doing a good job of concealing the desire deep in his eyes.
Unfortunately, Qin Li had seen the young man’s intentions from the start. So, even though he was putting on a polite and courteous act, Qin Li couldn’t muster any goodwill toward him.
’If they were truly disciples from a well-mannered Sect, why would they speak with such arrogance and aggression?’
’The Thousand Kills Sect? Never heard of it.’ Qin Li’s knowledge of the Noble Sects and families on Profound Island was limited to Shangguan Shiyu’s Sect, the Four Seasons Sect, and the Qin Family of that so-called father of his.
That’s right, his surname was Qin. For the longest time, many people had assumed Qin Li took his mother’s surname. No one would have guessed that Qin Hanyue’s man was also named Qin!
Qin Li knew there were hundreds of Sects of all sizes on Profound Island. The large Noble Sects had tens of thousands of disciples, while the smallest might only have three to five members.
"My friend, this must be your first time on Profound Island, isn’t it?" Although the young man’s words sounded gentle, an irrepressible, condescending attitude radiated from his very being.
Although he had no goodwill for these self-righteous youths and could take them down in a matter of minutes, Qin Li was unwilling to make enemies for no reason. He had only just arrived on Profound Island; provoking a group of enemies was the last thing he wanted.
Sighing softly, Qin Li felt helpless. ’Can’t you people stop being so full of yourselves? Does looking down on others really give you that much satisfaction?’
"Yes. So what?" Qin Li’s voice was flat, betraying no emotion. The group across from him, however, was not pleased with his attitude.
"Heh, since it’s your first time on Profound Island, is there anything we can help you with?" A gentle smile spread across the young man’s face, making him look like a model citizen who enjoys helping old ladies cross the street.
"Young Master, you still need to go to the Mortal Realm for your training. If you miss this chance, you’ll have to use Spirit Stones, or else wait until next year!" one of the men beside him urged.
"Yes, Young Master, let’s go. We shouldn’t waste any more time." A woman shot a hostile glance at Linghu Feiyue in Qin Li’s arms, cursing inwardly, ’Shameless hussy!’
"What’s the rush!?"
The young man they called Young Master waved his hand and declared magnanimously, "Helping others for the joy of it is a tradition of our Thousand Kills Sect! It’s just a small effort on our part! Besides, training can be done right here on Profound Island! This place is as vast as a country. Who says you have to go to the Mortal Realm, which is full of weaklings, for training?"
’Damn, helping others is a tradition of the Thousand Kills Sect?’ After the young man said this, the people beside him looked utterly ashamed. ’If any other Sect members on Profound Island heard that,’ they thought, ’they’d laugh their heads off.’
Everyone knew the Thousand Kills Sect was a Sect that would seek revenge for the smallest grievance. While they were considered a top-tier power on Profound Island, their reputation was probably at the very bottom.
At this point, however, they had all figured it out: the Young Master had most likely taken a fancy to the woman in the other man’s arms. And they had to admit, the young woman was a truly peerless beauty!
Even on Profound Island, a place teeming with geniuses, you would be hard-pressed to find more than a few women more beautiful than she was!
"Thank you, but I’m afraid we don’t need your help," Qin Li said flatly. He could feel that Linghu Feiyue’s condition had finally stabilized in his arms, though she still seemed a bit listless. Qin Li even had a feeling that if he hadn’t been constantly infusing her with his Innate Purple Qi, the Little Fox would have likely reverted to her true form, her Primordial Qi grievously wounded.
"Kid, you don’t know what’s good for you, do you?" The one called Zhi Wen, who had spoken earlier, glared and said coldly, "Our Young Master wants to help you. That’s a blessing you couldn’t hope for in eight lifetimes, yet you dare to refuse? I’d say you have a death wish!"
Seeing that their Young Master was dead set on obstructing the young pair, the others all chimed in to back him up.
"Exactly! Profound Island is nothing like the Mortal Realm. Danger lurks around every corner. Weaklings like you can’t survive here. Our Young Master is kind enough to help you, so you should know what’s good for you!"
"That’s right. The Martial Artists on Profound Island are incredibly powerful, beyond the imagination of a sheltered young man like you who’s never seen the world. You need to understand just how dangerous your current situation is!"
"That’s right, young man. A wise person submits to circumstances. And you should know that our Thousand Kills Sect is a formidable power on Profound Island..."
The young man in the lead smiled and waved his hand. "Don’t scare our new friends," he said. "Heh, I’m only trying to help out of the kindness of my heart. It would be a shame to be misunderstood. How about this: tell me which Sect you’ve come to Profound Island to find. Who knows, maybe we’re acquainted with them!"
This Young Master of the Thousand Kills Sect wasn’t so brain-dead as to be completely blinded by arrogance. Though the two of them didn’t look particularly strong, who knew if they had a powerful background? He had to test the waters before deciding on a strategy.
Before she left, Qin Hanyue had told Qin Li about the Qin Family on Profound Island, saying they were probably a mid-tier power... Thinking about this, Qin Li gave a cold, inward smile and said nonchalantly, "I’m here to join the Qin Family."
"The Qin Family?" The group exchanged glances. One of the women thought for a moment and asked, "You mean the Qin Family from Fengsha City?"
Another woman added, "That must be it. There are lots of Noble Sects and families on Profound Island, but they seem to be the only one with the surname Qin!"
Knowing smiles spread across their faces. The Qin Family... in their eyes, they were just a mediocre Noble Family. A little pressure was all it would take to make them fold.
And so, in the eyes of Pangqi, the Young Master of the Thousand Kills Sect, the peerless young woman was as good as his. Now, seeing Qin Li holding her made his stomach turn.
"The Qin Family, ah, I believe I’ve heard of them." Pangqi’s eyes flickered. He then offered Qin Li some "friendly" advice. "Your companion seems to have mostly recovered. Passing through the Seven-Colored Dazzling Light Sect should have strengthened her, so why has she become so weak? Was her original strength just not that high? No matter. Just put her down and let me take a look. The medical Skills of my Thousand Kills Sect are second to none..."
As Pangqi moved, the others naturally followed, spreading out slightly to subtly surround Qin Li.
Although Linghu Feiyue was quite innocent, as a Spirit Beast, she possessed a sixth sense that was naturally stronger than a human’s. She instantly sensed their ill intentions. Stretching languidly in Qin Li’s arms, she murmured with a blush, "You can put me down."
Qin Li knew, of course, that the Little Fox had already recovered. She was just enjoying being in his arms and didn’t want to get down.
Little did anyone know just how terrifyingly alluring that languid stretch was to a man. Paired with the lazy expression on her face, it made Pangqi, the Young Master of the Thousand Kills Sect, stare, his eyes practically popping out of his head.
Linghu Feiyue’s contentment stemmed from the nourishment of Qin Li’s Innate Purple Qi. All the discomfort in her body had vanished without a trace. Not only that, her strength had improved by leaps and bounds!
Because of this, she finally confirmed one thing: this human’s Cultivation Technique was immensely beneficial to her own advancement!
If possible, she hoped to stay by Qin Li’s side forever. That way, she might just become the most accomplished member of the Fox Race since Ancient Times!
"Little sister, don’t be afraid. Let me take a look at your injuries. I have some of the finest Elixirs right here!" A warm smile on his face, Pangqi slowly walked toward Linghu Feiyue, completely ignoring Qin Li, who stood right beside her.
Qin Li couldn’t help but feel a bit of pity for Pangqi. ’Do you have any idea,’ he thought, ’what kind of terrifying existence this delicate young woman standing before you really is?’
Just as he was thinking this, he saw Linghu Feiyue lean back against him with a nervous expression. She asked in a fragile voice, "Big brother, who are they? What do they want?"
"Big brother?" Pangqi stopped in his tracks. His gaze darted back and forth between Qin Li and Linghu Feiyue. "You’re siblings?" he asked suspiciously.
How could Qin Li not know the Little Fox was doing this on purpose? He was getting annoyed. ’These guys use their bit of strength to swarm around any beautiful woman they see like flies. It’s absolutely disgusting.’
He couldn’t be bothered to waste any more words on them. "Get lost," he said bluntly. "This is my wife! Don’t get cocky just because you have a little bit of power. Stay away from me!"
"You’re courting death!"
"Kid, how dare you speak so brazenly!"
"Young Master, let me teach this brat a lesson!"
The two female disciples from the Thousand Kills Sect shook their heads indifferently. ’This arrogant kid from the Mortal Realm is finished,’ they thought. One of them sighed with a look of pity, "Sigh. All for a woman. Is it really worth dying for?"
Pangqi, the Young Master of the Thousand Kills Sect, gave a smirk that didn’t reach his eyes and looked at Qin Li as if he were an idiot. "Kid, you really don’t know life from death! A heavenly beauty like her... is she someone that trash like you is worthy of possessing?"
Pangqi was furious. He had clearly seen the flash of pleasant surprise in the peerless beauty’s eyes when the young man had called her his wife.
He was jealous.
"So, little lady, are you going to deal with them, or should I?" Qin Li’s complete disregard for them was a deep provocation to these proud young cultivators.
"You’re the man, so of course you should do it!" the Little Fox said, looking at Qin Li as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. She then added, "And... I’m your wife, you know!"
"Young Master, I’ll teach this ignorant bastard a lesson!"
The one named Zhi Wen shouted, his hands empty as the aura of a Celestial Level Martial Artist erupted from his body. He charged toward Qin Li, leaving only an afterimage in his wake.
Qin Li’s expression was nonchalant. He raised an arm and swatted with the back of his hand, as if shooing away a mosquito.
"He’s asking to die!"
"Reckless fool!"
"Zhi Wen, smash him to death!"
