Ding Huan gathered all his True Yuan, and despite being injured, he had to protect Qi Xinyue from this attack.
The matters following could be discussed later, and if it came down to it, he would directly use the Genetic Poison Fog as a last resort.
"Boom!"
"Crack!"
Ding Huan stopped in his tracks, shocked as he looked at the man resembling an innkeeper in the distance.
At this moment, the man was spitting blood and had collapsed on the ground.
A huge wooden pillar on the first floor of the Rest Inn had also been broken by him, his whole body’s bones were shattered, and even his meridians were completely severed.
Fear was evident in his eyes, as he knew his life was not going to last much longer.
The guests at the Rest Inn, who were previously enjoying the spectacle, were now too scared to even breathe heavily.
The attendants, who were about to come out to intervene, dare not utter a single word.
Ding Huan stepped back a few paces, Lou Buzhi and Qi Xinyue also retreated to stand beside Ding Huan.
At this moment, Ding Huan had clearly seen that the person who had acted was one among the three previously standing at the entrance of the Rest Inn.
The three people from the entrance of the inn also walked over, two men and one woman.
The one in the lead was a middle-aged man, accompanied by an elder and a young woman who looked not much older than Qi Xinyue.
The young woman was the one who had just made the move.
The middle-aged man walked towards Ding Huan, and Ding Huan felt a heaviness in his heart, but he still proactively clasped his fists:
"Ding Huan has seen all the seniors, and thanks the seniors for their assistance."
The middle-aged man nodded at Ding Huan:
"Step aside for a moment."
Without waiting for Ding Huan to speak, he turned his attention to Qi Xinyue:
"Are you a God of the divine lineage that has strayed?"
Once this was said, Ding Huan instantly realized.
The people he had previously speculated about were indeed these three; any of them could easily kill him, which is why he had not been able to deduce the details through his calculations.
These three must also be from the God tribe, as previously Qi Xinyue had been forced by the people of the Zhan Shen Continent to search the vast universe for the resting place of the God tribe.
After such a long search without results, they had casually encountered a member of the God tribe in this place.
So, this place was indeed one of the resting places of the God tribe.
Heh, fortunately, they hadn’t found it. If they had found it earlier, those people from the Zhan Shen Continent probably wouldn’t even know how they died.
"Qi Xinyue has seen the seniors, and thanks the seniors for their assistance."
Qi Xinyue quickly stepped forward and bowed deeply.
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"Answer my question, are you a direct descendant of the God lineage?" the middle-aged man asked, not showing a hint of impatience.
Qi Xinyue nervously said:
"I indeed belong to the lineage of the God tribe, but as to whether or not I am from the direct lineage, I do not know."
"Indeed, that’s good, that’s good..." the middle-aged man excitedly repeated several times.
Seemingly recalling something, the middle-aged man took out a Jade Bottle and handed it to Qi Xinyue:
"Xinyue, take this Medicine Pill."
Qi Xinyue frowned slightly and did not reach for the Jade Bottle.
"Although I do not know who injured you, regardless of who it was, my God tribe will not let them off. This Medicine Pill is a Rejuvenation Pill, it can restore your appearance."
The middle-aged man hurriedly explained.
Hearing that it could restore her appearance, Qi Xinyue hesitated.
She also wanted her appearance restored; she always felt like she wasn’t worthy of Ding Huan.
This was also one of the reasons she had been so diligent in preparing for her Foundation Establishment; perhaps once she completed it, her appearance could be restored.
Ding Huan noticed Qi Xinyue’s hesitation and nodded, saying:
"Xinyue, since it’s a Rejuvenation Pill, you should take it."
In Ding Huan’s own thoughts, whether Qi Xinyue took the pill made no difference.
He believed he could find the same Medicine Pill for Qi Xinyue.
Ding Huan and Qi Xinyue had been together for such a long time, and he understood her well.
Since deciding to marry him, Qi Xinyue had become increasingly concerned about her appearance.
Each time he saw her, Qi Xinyue would always try to touch up her appearance carefully.
However, the damage to her face was too severe, giving Qi Xinyue an ongoing sense of inferiority.
Since Qi Xinyue so desperately desired it, not allowing her to take it would surely disappoint her greatly.
Moreover, Ding Huan did not feel any malice from these powerful members of the God tribe.
"Mhm." Hearing Ding Huan’s words, Qi Xinyue picked up the Jade Bottle and poured the Medicine Pill into her mouth.
Meanwhile, the elder slightly furrowed his brow.
Clearly, Qi Xinyue was too compliant with Ding Huan’s words.
In his view, the God tribe was the most noble race in the universe.
Anyone in the presence of the God tribe should appear with utmost humility.
The relationship between Qi Xinyue and Ding Huan did not align with the noble traditions of the God tribe.
Firstly, Qi Xinyue had not recognized her own noble status as a God tribe member; secondly, Ding Huan taking the lead over Qi Xinyue was an affront to the God tribe’s dignity.
The incident of fighting at the Rest Inn, which even resulted in a death, had not only brought the City Patrol Guard but also people from the City Lord Mansion.
However, seeing the three middle-aged men, they did not dare to continue inside but instead waited outside.
What shocked Ding Huan next was that the scars on Qi Xinyue’s face disappeared at a visible speed, then turned into a thin layer of scab that flaked off.
Even more shocking to him was that, after the thin scab fell off, Qi Xinyue’s face almost instantly regained its former healthy color.
Her fair skin radiated a slight rosiness, showing no traces of the dreadful scars that had once marred her face.
Ding Huan had always known Qi Xinyue must be beautiful, but only now that Qi Xinyue’s appearance had been restored did he realize he truly had no idea just how beautiful Qi Xinyue was.
Her peerless beauty, endless charm, simply standing here, made all other women lose their color as if a goddess was among humans.
In the Rest Building, other guests who were drinking tea were too frightened to make a sound, yet they were all shocked by Qi Xinyue’s extraordinary appearance.
It was the first time Jihe City had seen such a beautiful woman. How could she be a mortal? She must be from the Immortal Realm.
The middle-aged man grew increasingly excited:
"Good, good, she truly is of the direct lineage of the God tribe."
Hearing the middle-aged man’s praise, Qi Xinyue showed no joy on her face; she even had a bad premonition.
This feeling was just as she had previously told Ding Huan.
The middle-aged man continued speaking:
"Xinyue, you can return with us to the God tribe now. You must certainly be a direct descendant who was previously lost. I just had a feeling before, but now I am sure."
Although he tried to restrain his excitement, his tone revealed his intense feelings.
Qi Xinyue shook her head:
"I will not go anywhere; I wish to stay with my husband."
She spoke these words with a naturally firm tone.
Although her relationship with Ding Huan did not have the fervor of lovers in the heat of romance, deep inside her heart, she cherished their encounter more than anyone.
True companionship didn’t need to be loud and flamboyant; a tranquil and gentle togetherness was sufficient.
Qi Xinyue had never been in love before, but she understood this truth.
"Your husband?" A flash of surprise appeared in the middle-aged man’s eyes as he looked at Ding Huan.
Ding Huan stated calmly:
"Yes, esteemed seniors, please understand that Xinyue and I will not be separated."
"Heh, do you know what beings the God tribe are?"
Sarcasm flickered in the eyes of the young woman standing next to the middle-aged man.
Perhaps in her mind, if she weren’t maintaining her decorum, she might have scoffed already.
Ding Huan lightly said:
"I don’t know what the God tribe is, perhaps they are lofty nobles. However, Xinyue and I are all about my family matters, which need no interference from outsiders."
The young woman seemed about to speak again when the middle-aged man raised a hand to stop her, then looked back at Ding Huan:
"I am known to have the best temper in the God tribe, though you may not believe it. I’m sure that anyone else would not be this negotiant.
Even slaughtering the entire Jihe City over this matter wouldn’t be off the table."
A sense of helplessness rose in Ding Huan; he had a feeling this man was telling the truth.
"Friend, this is true; if you continue to be obstinate, Jihe City might indeed be slaughtered by the God tribe. They...they..."
A message reached Ding Huan’s ear, but the words seemed to stop short as if from fear.
After speaking to Ding Huan, the middle-aged man turned back to Qi Xinyue:
"Xinyue, you should know we could forcibly take you, but I, Zhi Qi, will not because I respect your choice.
If it were just me today, I would even pretend nothing had happened. In fact, the moment I leave, God tribe powerhouses would arrive to take you away.
As for your friends around you, I fear none would survive; they don’t operate like I do."
Qi Xinyue gripped Ding Huan’s arm tightly, knowing well that his words were truthful.
Her master had hinted at something like this years ago; she had been too young to understand then, but now she did.
"Elder, I can go with you, but Ding Huan must come with me," Qi Xinyue resolved.
She realized that this wasn’t something her will could change.
Zhi Qi said with a bitter smile:
"Xinyue, this is only harming him. The God tribe does not allow any outsiders to enter, or else death.
I can empathize with your feelings, and if it were possible, I would wish for you and your friend to go to the God tribe together. Regrettably, it’s not my decision."
After saying this, he sent another message to Qi Xinyue:
"Xinyue, never mention again that Ding Huan is your husband, or else it will only hasten your friends’ demise.
It’s fortunate that you spoke in anger; if a human insect had tainted your divine status, do you know the consequences?
It would not only mean you’d die without a place to be buried, but your friends would meet the same fate at their burial places."
Ding Huan was surprised; despite his cultivation being much weaker than the middle-aged God tribe man, every word of his transmission clearly reached his ears.
This shouldn’t be possible.
Knowing there was no hope for reconciliation, Ding Huan said to Zhi Qi:
"Elder, may I have a moment to speak privately with Xinyue?"
"No." Before Zhi Qi could respond, the young woman beside him interjected.
Zhi Qi didn’t directly answer Ding Huan but spoke to the rest within the Rest Building:
"This matter doesn’t concern everyone here anymore, please feel free to leave."
All the anxious people frantically ran out of the Rest Inn, fearing they would be killed by Zhi Qi if they were too slow.
Even the severely injured monk, thin monkey, and that man staggered out with the crowd.
Once everyone had left, Zhi Qi finally said to Ding Huan:
"I can see you care deeply for Xinyue, but this is something beyond personal will; I’ll give you a few moments to say your goodbyes."
After saying this, Ding Huan received another message from Zhi Qi:
"I once felt the same as you, refusing to give up on a human woman, and as a result, the love of my life was killed by a God tribe powerhouse. Your situation is even graver than mine was.
If one day you have the power, you can always go to the God tribe to find Xinyue. If you remain powerless, seeking Xinyue would be pointless and only harm her.
I could even now take Xinyue to the Taoist Realm, and you could meet up there, but it would only harm you, alas!
Remember, the entrance to the God tribe is at Heartbreak Cliff; do not tell anyone this. Also, stay within Jihe City for half a month; my associates would kill you and your friend, but after half a month, I’ll take them away.
So, you don’t need to worry about Xinyue; she will gain supreme resources. As for yourself, hurry to the Taoist Realm. I can only help you so much; the rest is up to you.
Don’t ask me why; I trust my own eyes."
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