Chapter 307: Chapter 305: Encountering an Enemy
Who among the guests at the Thousand Mechanism Sect for Shen Le’s wedding was weak? The tangible hatred in Leng Yao’s eyes immediately drew the attention of many.
The elder, of course, instantly felt Leng Yao’s stare. The moment he got a clear look at her face, a flicker of shock flashed in his eyes, but he quickly composed himself, his expression becoming one of pure innocence and confusion.
This scene stunned the members of the Xie Family and many others nearby. They couldn’t understand what was going on with the woman Qin Li had brought, or why she harbored such hatred for that elder.
Someone whispered, "Isn’t that an elder from the Han Family? The Han Family has never been particularly high-profile. When did they become enemies with the Qin Family?"
"The Han Family used to be quite close with the Cui Family. It’s not as clear in recent years, but during the last few Venerable tournaments, the Han Family and the Cui Family were always stationed together!"
"But that doesn’t make sense. The Cui Family has a feud with the Qin Family, but the Han Family doesn’t!"
"Who knows? Maybe there’s some inside story we’re not aware of!"
Leng Yao’s eyes were locked on the ruddy-faced elder, her body trembling slightly.
Just then, the Han Family’s Young Master, Han Feng, who was beside the elder, frowned. "What’s all this about? Does anyone know who this woman is? Why is she staring at an Elder of my Han Family like that? Heh, let me tell you, the Han Family doesn’t have a habit of loving and leaving women. Hahaha!" Han Feng laughed, clearly thinking he was being humorous.
However, no one laughed with him. Never mind that Qin Li’s reputation on Profound Island was growing by the day; even if he were just a disciple from an ordinary Noble Family, few people would be willing to offend someone for no reason.
"Leng Yao, what is it?" Qin Li asked in a low voice, ignoring Han Feng’s provocation.
"He... is my enemy!" Leng Yao said slowly, through gritted teeth.
BOOM!
The entire banquet hall erupted. Everyone who had been watching was stunned, and a buzz of discussion filled the air as they stared at the scene in disbelief.
As far as they knew, they had never seen this woman, Leng Yao, before, much less knew which family she belonged to.
Shen Le walked over, looking at Qin Li with some confusion. However, he didn’t ask any questions right away. He had already mentally prepared himself for a wedding that would not be peaceful. Besides, Qin Li was his brother, and no matter what, he would stand by his brother’s side.
"What—what nonsense are you spouting?"
The ruddy-faced elder looked as though he had been gravely insulted. His eyes widened, and he radiated the dense, imposing aura of a superior as he turned to Shen Le. "Young Master Shen, is this the honored guest your Thousand Mechanism Sect invited? This is outrageous! There’s no call for such slander, for dragging someone’s name through the mud like this!"
Shen Le smiled faintly and gave the elder a polite, cupped-fist salute. "Elder Han, everyone who has come to my wedding is an honored guest of the Thousand Mechanism Sect. As for any private grievances between you... well, please forgive me, but I’m afraid I’m powerless to help!"
"You!" Elder Han was furious, but he didn’t dare confront Shen Le directly. He could only turn back to Leng Yao, his eyes shooting daggers. "What family are you from, girl? How dare you speak like that? Are there no elders in your family to teach you manners? Do you have any idea what kind of important figures are gathered here today? If you want to make a spectacle of yourself, fine, but I refuse to waste my time with your nonsense!"
He spoke with such force that even Qin Li, using his Innate Purple Qi, couldn’t find a single flaw in his act. A sliver of admiration for the elder formed in his heart.
’To be able to feign innocence to this degree is a skill in itself!’ He never for a moment doubted the truth of Leng Yao’s words.
"You, with the surname Han! Do you remember Potala Holy Land?" Leng Yao was completely unmoved by Elder Han’s intimidation. Her eyes shot an icy glare as she stared fixedly at his face.
"Potala Holy Land? Where’s that?"
"Never heard of it! It’s probably not on Profound Island, right?"
"Potala Holy Land... Never heard of it! It’s completely unfamiliar!"
As the crowd murmured, Qin Li noticed that when Leng Yao said the words ’Potala Holy Land,’ Elder Han clearly froze for an instant before bursting into laughter. "Everyone, you are all people of status. You all saw it, didn’t you? This girl must be delirious! Potala Holy Land? Who here has ever heard of such a place? Hmm? What the hell! For decades, I haven’t even left Profound Island! The hell if I know where Potala Holy Land is!"
Just then, a calm, steady voice emerged from a corner of the banquet hall. "Potala Holy Land. I know of it. I was fortunate enough to visit once, years ago. It is indeed another Mysterious Land. Though much smaller than Profound Island, it certainly exists."
Now, the way everyone looked at Elder Han changed. It seemed the beautiful, cold woman at Qin Li’s side might not be lying after all.
"And who might you be? Just because you say the place exists, it does?" Elder Han sneered in contempt. "Besides, even if it does exist, so what? What does that prove? What evidence do you have that I’m a murderer?"
"I am Lin Zixiang. I wonder, do I have the qualifications to confirm the existence of Potala Holy Land?" The calm voice, devoid of any emotional fluctuation, spoke again, stunning nearly everyone present into silence.
Lin Zixiang! He was the Patriarch of the Lin Family! A legendary, genius-level figure said to appear in the Lin Family only once every eight thousand years! In terms of both character and Martial Arts, he was considered flawless.
At over two hundred years old, he had already reached the peak of the Human Venerable Realm!
Furthermore, as the head of one of Profound Island’s Seven Great Superpowers, the name Lin Zixiang alone was enough to make most people’s expressions change dramatically.
Elder Han’s imposing aura faltered. He forced a smile onto his face. "What Patriarch Lin says is, of course, to be trusted. However, young lady, on what grounds do you claim I am your enemy? If you don’t give me a proper explanation today, I believe it won’t just be me who finds it unacceptable, but everyone of status here as well!"
Lin Zixiang gave Elder Han a deep look, then turned to Qin Li with a smile. "Young Master Qin, I’ve long heard of your great reputation. We should have a proper chat when we have the chance."
"This junior is a friend of Lin Heng. Patriarch Lin, you don’t need to be so formal," Qin Li replied with a smile.
At this, everyone couldn’t help but take a few steps back. With Qin Li clearly backed by both the Thousand Mechanism Sect and the Lin Family, who would want to get involved in this mess?
Leng Yao’s eyes remained fixed on Elder Han, unmoved by the surrounding attention. "I remember your voice. I could never forget it—especially your laugh! My Leng Family in Potala Holy Land, thousands of us, all slaughtered in a single night. You, Han, and that pack of animals from the Cui Family... do you still dare to deny it?"
"Hahaha! Little girl, I think you’ve lost your mind! A voice? What good is a voice? I’ve never heard of any Potala Holy Land, nor do I know of any Leng Family. As for the Cui Family, why would they tell the Han Family about their business?"
Han Feng chimed in coldly from the side, "After all this time, we still don’t even know which family this aggressive woman belongs to. When did Profound Island sink so low that someone like her gets to speak? How pathetic!"
Leng Yao’s body trembled, her face pale with rage. Qin Li understood now. The only thing Leng Yao remembered was the sound of their voices; she had no other evidence.
It was no wonder. It had been a stroke of incredible luck that she managed to escape Potala Holy Land with her life. How could she possibly have gathered any evidence?
It was clear now that Elder Han would rather die than admit to what happened that year.
Qin Li narrowed his eyes and suddenly unleashed a heaven-shaking aura that enveloped Elder Han. The elder’s Primordial Power fluctuations were around the peak of the Celestial Embracing Realm, not yet at the level of a Venerable. He never expected Qin Li to strike so suddenly. He froze for a second and was immediately suppressed.
Qin Li activated his Nine Heavens and Ten Lands, Only I am Venerable combat technique. A piercing wave of Spiritual Power, like a tidal wave, instantly engulfed Elder Han.
It all happened in the blink of an eye, so fast that no one had time to react. They all stared at Qin Li in horror, unable to believe that he would actually dare to make a move on Elder Han in a setting like this, without a shred of evidence.
"Qin Li! You’re too audacious! Do you think this is your Qin Family’s estate in Fengsha City? Release the Elder of my Han Family, or don’t blame us for taking your life!" Han Feng no longer pretended not to know Qin Li. He shouted his name, his voice sharp and menacing.
Several other Han Family elders, their eyes glinting menacingly, also began to close in on Qin Li, their expressions hostile.
Several Supreme Elders of the Thousand Mechanism Sect, who had been sitting in a corner, suddenly appeared, subtly positioning themselves between the Han Family elders and Qin Li.
At a signal from Lin Zixiang, several Supreme Elders from the Lin Family also moved to subtly shield Qin Li, surrounding him.
This was the mettle of a superpower!
Once they decided on an alliance, they would never be half-hearted. When an ally needed them most, they would never disappoint or retreat even half a step.
"What is the meaning of this?" the faces of the few Han Family elders turned incredibly grim.
Just then, Qin Li’s thunderous voice was heard. "Speak! Tell me how you committed those atrocities in Potala Holy Land!"
"Hehehe... The Cui Family obtained a map that marked many Mysterious Lands, and one of them was Potala Holy Land! The Han Family was merely following behind the Cui Family to pick up the scraps! That time, I was the only one from the Han Family to go, but the rewards... they were staggering! The Leng Family of Potala Holy Land was an Alchemy Family. Hehe... after slaughtering their entire clan, my Han Family obtained two Pill Formulas. The Elixirs we can create from them are all Top-Grade!"
As Elder Han’s sinister laughter echoed, Leng Yao’s eyes instantly turned red. At the same time, nearly everyone else in the banquet hall was frozen in shock.
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Sickness really does come on like a landslide. I’m about to pass out. The temperature dropped a few days ago, and I didn’t think much of it. We have heating at home, so I didn’t wear much at night. Yesterday evening I started to feel off, and by today it’s a total collapse. Cough, high fever, sharp chest pains... I took a ton of medicine, then slept for three or four hours bundled up in blankets. The splitting headache and cough have finally eased up a little.
I’ll do my best to write today’s update... This is so miserable. Please cheer me up with some recommendation votes, monthly passes, and what have you. (To be continued. If you want to know what happens next, please log on to www.qidian.com for more Chapters and to support the author and authentic reading!)
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