Chapter 1033
And just then, Celestial Eye Master suddenly thought of something. "That brat’s only recorded information is from the battlefield at Tianqing City?"
"Exactly. This kid seems to be from outside the Secret Realm. After entering the Secret Realm, he was taken in by Tianqing City. Later he shone brilliantly inside Tianqing City and was finally fully recruited under Tianqing City’s banner."
Those disciples analyzed, "Maybe that’s precisely why he didn’t know Senior Brother Qian Yi’s identity, and ruthlessly killed him."
Celestial Eye Master narrowed his eyes and sneered. "If that’s the case, there’s a high chance he’ll return to Tianqing City once more. Arrange some people and send them to Tianqing City!"
In the blink of an eye, ten days later.
A hundred miles outside Tianqing City, in a city called ’Tianqing City,’ there was a city named ’覆海城’.
This city of Fuhai is a battlefield city specializing in logistics. Usually, when cultivators on the front lines are injured and retreat, most of them come here to recuperate.
So the number of cultivators inside the city is neither too many nor too few, roughly several thousand.
But just then, above the city, a streak of golden light flashed.
A bright, lustrous token appeared within everyone’s sight.
"That’s a Xuanmen Token?"
"People from Xuan Yi Sect issued some kind of order? Quickly, send your Divine Sense into it and take a look!"
Everyone looked at each other.
After this round of checking, they all drew in a sharp breath.
"Who the hell is this Qin Qi anyway?"
"I heard of him before. They say he shone brightly in both Tianqing City and Holy Wood City, and even slew an Elite Demon single-handedly!"
"But even if this brat has some strength, he still shouldn’t have killed Xuan Yi Sect’s genius. Now it’s over—since the Xuanmen Token has been issued, this kid is done for!"
"Once a Xuanmen Token is issued, it means Xuan Yi Sect will fully hunt him down. And the reward is a mid-grade Spiritual Treasure and a million Spirit Stones!"
The crowd buzzed with discussion, and when their eyes turned to the reward, they all showed a trace of greed.
Yet no one knew.
In a nearby alley, a young man with a concealed aura and hidden figure was quietly observing everything.
If there were a cultivator with extremely high cultivation who could pierce through this Invisibility Technique, he would definitely recognize his identity.
This person, of course, was Qin Qi.
Qin Qi probed the contents of the Xuanmen Token with his Divine Sense and sighed. "All along the way, I’ve passed through twelve cities, and every single one has this Xuanmen Token issued. They’re even offering a mid-grade Spiritual Treasure as bounty on me. Heh, Xuan Yi Sect really does think a hell of a lot of me!"
Celestial Joyful Witch chuckled. "After all these years, Xuan Yi Sect still acts so domineering. They can bully you as they please, but once you dare touch even a single hair on one of theirs, they’ll go mad like a Mad Dog!"
Qin Qi clasped his hands behind his back. "From the looks of it, they’ve probably issued this Xuanmen Token across the entire Northwest Region. The token records my appearance, age, and distinguishing features!"
"As long as I dare show my true face, I’m afraid that in less than half an hour, the news will reach Xuan Yi Sect’s ears!"
Thinking of this, the corner of his mouth twitched.
Celestial Joyful Witch drawled, "Qin Qi, have you ever blamed me?"
"Blamed you for what?"
"If I hadn’t made you oppose Mo Qianyi back then, maybe you wouldn’t have ended up like this now." There was a faint trace of self-reproach in Celestial Joyful Witch’s words.
Back then, she had only wanted Qin Qi to vent her anger for her.
But she hadn’t expected things to end up like this.
Qin Qi smiled. "Alright, you and I are already bound together in prosperity and in ruin. Back then Xuan Yi Sect treated you so miserably; even if you hadn’t said a word, I still wouldn’t have let Mo Qianyi off!"
"Besides, even if I were given another choice, I would still kill Mo Qianyi. Not just because of you, but because that’s simply how I’ve always done things."
"So you really don’t need to feel guilty or blame yourself."
Hearing Qin Qi’s words, Celestial Joyful Witch finally felt a bit more at ease.
Her soft lips parted slightly. "What are you planning to do next—head to the highest battlefield?"
Qin Qi said calmly, "No rush. I’ll go back to Tianqing City once first."
"Back to Tianqing City?" Celestial Joyful Witch asked in surprise.
Qin Qi stroked his chin. "You and I are already grasshoppers tied to the same rope. Sooner or later we’ll clash with Xuan Yi Sect anyway."
"So what I need to do now isn’t just staying alive; I also have to find a way to recruit troops and build up my own power!"
"After all, the Hehuan Technique you taught me is specialized in exactly this, isn’t it?"
The one he intended to recruit this time was none other than Bai Yirou.
That Bai Yirou is thoroughly an M at heart. Before he’s even fully conquered her, she’s already willing to give him treasures like the Golden Cutting Wheel.
Once he completely conquers her, won’t she just obey his every word?
𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂
Hearing Qin Qi’s words, Celestial Joyful Witch smiled in satisfaction. "Hehehe, it’s good that you’re thinking this way. But unless I’m mistaken, Xuan Yi Sect has most likely already filled Tianqing City with their people."
"Aren’t you afraid of danger if you go back to Tianqing City now?"
Qin Qi spoke slowly. "I know. But even if it’s dangerous, I still have to go. From the look in that Ming Tianhong’s eyes, there’s no need to guess at how dangerous the highest battlefield is!"
"At my current Fake Core Stage cultivation, going there is basically the same as going to my death. If I don’t prepare more on my own, how is that any different from walking to the slaughter?"
"I can’t just pin all my hopes on that one letter, expecting a Nascent Soul Stage expert to come shelter me!"
In this world, aside from Celestial Joyful Witch and the women he has conquered, he trusts no one!
"Still, I’ll have to make thorough preparations before returning to Tianqing City. With the amount of Mana I have now, the duration of my Invisibility Technique is much longer than before."
"But at most, it only lasts for about half an hour. During this half hour, my Mana will be consumed at an extremely fast rate; I have to carefully nurture and recover my Mana. Once I’m exposed, I’ll really be done for!"
Thinking this, Qin Qi quietly left Fuhai City.
Then, he found a nearby cave and began to rest and recover.
Just like that, after several more days of recovery, Qin Qi’s figure flickered and he swiftly set off.
On the surface he appeared calm, but inwardly he was still somewhat anxious.
All along the way, he was extremely cautious, keeping his Invisibility Technique active the whole time, moving in secret.
And Tianqing City is an important stronghold guarded by Xuan Yi Sect. Once he makes any mistake, as long as he’s exposed, getting away would be as hard as ascending to the heavens.
"Still, I can only gamble it all!!!!"
Qin Qi’s gaze grew heavy.
Over a hundred kilometers of road, which on an ordinary day would take him less than half an hour.
But this time, he walked for several whole hours.
Only when he arrived at Tianqing City did a hint of surprise flash in Qin Qi’s eyes.
"From the outside, Tianqing City looks just like before, as if nothing has changed at all..."