Chapter 421 - 420: Slap
A choice?
Heh. ’Do I only get a choice now?’
A bitter smile touched Huang Yanrou’s lips, her eyes filled with sorrow. But behind that sorrow was a deep, intense unwillingness and resentment!
’If I were strong enough, how could I let them push me around like this!’
She looked at her father, injured and on the ground by Lin Bei’s hand. She looked at her ancestor, who was caught in a dilemma yet stared at her with a hint of hope. She looked at Li Yunchun, his face full of derision.
Huang Yanrou felt as if a mountain was crushing her, so heavy she could barely breathe. If she agreed, her fate would be worse than death. If she refused, the entire Huang Family would face a great catastrophe. She was unwilling to make either choice.
Then there was only one option left!
She took a deep breath, her gaze turning as cold as frost.
’If there is a next life, I will never again be a weak, powerless woman!’
WHOOSH! The longsword at her waist flew from its sheath. She pressed it against her pale, slender neck and slashed hard. Blood sprayed forth, blooming in the air like a bewitching flower!
Everyone’s pupils contracted at the sight!
They never expected this woman to be so fierce, choosing death over submission.
"Yanrou!"
Huang Chuan’s eyes were bloodshot as he roared in grief and rage.
"What a pity," Li Yunchun said indifferently.
Just then, a white figure appeared like a Ghostly Charm. WHOOSH! It tore through the air, so fast that even Huang Ye and Lin Bei couldn’t react in time!
"Who is it?!"
"Such incredible speed."
Horror filled their eyes, their expressions changing drastically!
The figure appeared before Huang Yanrou in an instant, took out a milky-white Elixir, and fed it to her. Then, his palm flickered, and he tapped her body a few times.
In the span of a few breaths, the wound on Huang Yanrou’s neck stopped bleeding and began to slowly heal. The Elixir’s effects were immediate!
"What kind of Elixir was that?"
"With healing effects like that, it must be at least a Ninth-Grade Pill!"
"A Ninth-Grade Pill! To think the Huang Family had such a treasure!"
Bai Haichen and Li Yunchun stared at the white figure, a flash of shock in their eyes, and couldn’t help but exclaim, "It’s him! Qin Ya!"
That’s right. The one who saved Huang Yanrou was none other than Qin Ya!
But even more shocked were the two Half-Step Kings, Huang Ye and Lin Bei. They couldn’t believe that the speed from just now had been unleashed by this young man!
’Heavens, that kind of speed... not even a King could necessarily match that!’
Seeing Huang Yanrou’s injuries gradually recovering, the old steward and Huang Chuan’s faces lit up with joy. Then, they remembered what Qin Ya had said a few days ago.
Someone from Kunyun Palace. This young man was from Kunyun Palace.
Kunyun Palace was a Hidden Sect, an absolute behemoth. The Flying Snow Sect was insignificant in comparison. The Huang Family was saved at last!
Huang Yanrou’s eyelashes fluttered as she slowly opened her eyes. The first thing she saw was a handsome face. A look of confusion crossed her features as she whispered, "Young Master Qin?"
She slowly sat up, coming back to her senses. She touched her neck—it was smooth. Her hand was covered in a large patch of blood. ’I definitely tried to kill myself just now. Why am I fine?’
"Only by living is there hope. No matter how difficult the circumstances, suicide is always the most foolish and useless solution."
At that moment, Qin Ya’s indifferent voice slowly drifted into Huang Yanrou’s ears.
"Young Master Qin saved me," Huang Yanrou whispered.
"Mm. I owe you a favor. Let me handle today’s matter for you," Qin Ya said with a faint smile, his tone radiating immense confidence.
With that said, his figure flashed, and he appeared in front of Lin Bei.
Lin Bei’s pupils shrank, his eyes filled with apprehension.
"Who are you, and why are you meddling in other people’s business!" Lin Bei said coldly. "I am an Elder of the Flying Snow Sect. If you know what’s good for you, you’d best..."
SLAP...
Lin Bei had intended to use the Flying Snow Sect’s prestige to intimidate Qin Ya, but before he could finish his sentence, a sharp, searing pain erupted on his right cheek. A crisp, loud slap echoed.
Silence. The air suddenly fell silent!
Everyone stared blankly at the scene, their minds reeling in shock!
A dignified Half-Step King had just been slapped in the face!
Standing right beside Lin Bei, Huang Ye felt it most deeply. A sense of dread gradually enveloped his heart. He hadn’t perceived that slap at all!
’If that hadn’t been a slap, but a blade...’
He was horrified, a chill running down his spine. He didn’t dare to think about it any further.
"Bastard! Do you know..."
Nearby, Li Yunchun’s face contorted with rage. Just as he was about to berate this madman for defying the Flying Snow Sect’s authority, he saw Qin Ya’s figure vanish again!
SLAP...
Immediately after, the crisp sound of a slap rang out once more.
"Damn you! I’m..."
SLAP...
"A True Inheritor of the Flying Snow Sect..."
SLAP...
Three consecutive slaps left Li Yunchun’s face red and swollen, with broken teeth scattered on the ground. Bloody foam frothed from his mouth. His eyes were filled with terror. He hadn’t been able to react to any of the three slaps. He was supposed to be the number one talent of Chu Province! A True Inheritor of the Flying Snow Sect Leader! When had he ever been treated like this, let alone been humiliated so thoroughly by a mere youth?!
At this thought, the venom in his eyes was so intense it seemed ready to burst through his pupils and devour Qin Ya. But that very gaze made Qin Ya’s eyes turn cold. He raised his hand again, and seeing this, Li Yunchun immediately lowered his head.
Bai Haichen, watching from the side, was dumbfounded. The high-and-mighty Li Yunchun of his imagination was being humiliated to this extent! Suddenly, his heart trembled as a thought struck him. ’I’ve been targeting Qin Ya this entire time. Does that mean I’m...’
SLAP...
The sound of a slap rang out. Bai Haichen’s heart practically stopped. ’Sure enough, it’s my turn.’
"Brother Qin, don’t..."
SLAP... A slap cut off Bai Haichen’s plea for mercy.
"Qin Ya, my father is..."
SLAP... A slap cut off Bai Haichen’s attempt at a threat.
The continuous sound of slapping echoed as the members of the Huang Family watched, utterly dumbfounded. Huang Yanrou, in particular, covered her mouth, her face a mask of disbelief.
’Young Master Qin... is so savage!’
She had originally thought Qin Ya was just a talented Martial Artist down on his luck. She had helped him simply to form a good bond. She never imagined he possessed such terrifying strength!
The son of the Heifeng City Lord was utterly powerless before him.
Li Yunchun, hailed as the number one talent in Chu Province, was being toyed with like a piece of clay.
Even an expert at the Half-Step King realm was intimidated by him!
"Heavens, is this the power of a Kunyun Palace disciple?"
Huang Chuan and the old steward exchanged a glance and swallowed hard. Their respect for the power of a so-called Hidden Sect deepened, mixed with a hint of yearning!
"Brat, die!"
At that moment, a furious roar sounded. The Half-Step King, Lin Bei, having regained his senses, suddenly thrust out his palm. Boundless Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi gathered before him, condensing into a massive Fist Seal that blasted toward Qin Ya with unparalleled might!
Huang Ye’s gaze sharpened, his expression turning solemn.
Even he would find it extremely difficult to withstand that palm strike head-on.
"Alas, he may be fast, but he’s only a Martial Artist at the Celestial Human Realm. How can he possibly resist a powerful blow from a Half-Step King?"
But the words had barely left his mouth when Qin Ya’s figure moved. The Four Symbols Mysteries manifested, augmented by the Power of Destruction, forming a Power of Natural Destruction as he thrust out a palm strike!
Fist met palm, and two waves of energy swept outward!
Everyone couldn’t help but retreat hundreds of yards. Amidst the collapsing houses and billowing dust, a figure burst through the smoke, heading straight for Lin Bei.
SLAP...
The incomparably crisp and loud sound of a slap rang out once again!