"Puff puff puff!"
Rays of golden light shot out from Master Pang Qi's body, much like the water leaking from a tattered sack, riddling him with holes in an instant.
The momentum around him rapidly plummeted.
"Ah!!"
Master Pang Qi let out a miserable scream, horror, despair, and disbelief all emerging simultaneously.
He never expected that after a lifetime of dominance, he would meet such an end in his twilight years.
The incident happened too fast, catching everyone completely off guard, as there were no signs at all.
He couldn't believe someone dared to cripple him, and with such efficiency and ruthlessness!
"Master!!"
Bai Chen, the City Lord, turned pale and suddenly stood up from his seat, knowing something major had occurred.
Master Pang Qi was a highly renowned Alchemy Master with an extensive network and was the vice president of the Dynasty Alchemy Association.
An event like this happened, and there was no escaping the blame!
The retaliation from Master Pang Qi's friends or even the Alchemy Master Association might implicate him.
Swish!
In a flash, he had appeared in front of Qin Chuan, anxiously shouting, "Brother Qin, please show mercy!"
Bang!
Qin Chuan backhanded a slap, sending Master Pang Qi flying.
Bai Chen caught Master Pang Qi.
"When I first arrived, the City Lord's Mansion gave me a Pure Yang Spirit Sword. Today, I'll return you this favor."
Qin Chuan said playfully.
"Cough cough, thank you, Brother Qin."
Bai Chen's face was somewhat embarrassed, because when he had his son visit Qin Chuan before, it was with the intent to assert pressure, feeling somewhat superior.
But now, Qin Chuan's displayed strength was much more formidable, making him feel quite embarrassed.
At this moment.
Master Pang Qi stared at Qin Chuan with bloodshot eyes, but he bit his tongue, not saying a word.
"I know you now wish to tear me limb from limb, but you're wise enough not to talk tough."
Qin Chuan looked at Master Pang Qi and said mildly, "Because those who talk tough in front of me, die without exception."
"Since you've admitted defeat today, I don't mind letting you off, of course... an admission means submission to the end."
His lips curved slightly as he said, "How about this, apologize to my son, and today's events will be over."
Swish!
Master Pang Qi's eyes turned crimson, seemingly about to bleed. He gritted his teeth and said, "You! Don't push it!!"
"Heh, compared to some people who distort the facts and want to cripple the victim without reason, I'm quite decent."
Qin Chuan sneered.
"You!!"
Master Pang Qi was rendered speechless, then said aggressively but weakly, "Do you know who you're dealing with by treating me this way?"
"I don't care who you are!"
Qin Chuan smirked disdainfully, coldly saying, "In front of me, you're just half a dead man! Disregard your propriety, and I'll ensure you're fully dead!"
Swish!
A sharp killing intent spread out, chilling the surrounding air.
Master Pang Qi's momentum completely waned, he took a deep breath, as if swallowing all his pride and dignity.
A great man can yield or stand tall!
He pushed aside Bai Chen, then with his head lowered, shuffled to Qin Zi and solemnly said, "I... was wrong!"
The simple five words seemed to have consumed a lifetime of courage, and the fingernails of his right hand had already pierced his palm.
"Hmm, admitting your mistakes and correcting them is the greatest virtue."
Qin Zi nodded and said in a condescending manner, "Martial arts should prioritize harmony and follow martial ethics! Hope that you, afterwards, won't engage in such petty cleverness... contemplate thoroughly."
Master Pang Qi's face twitched!
He wished nothing more than to strangle this little brat on the spot.
However, at this moment, he dared not retort; to survive, he had to swallow this humiliation.
A gentleman's revenge is never too late, even after ten years!
"Hahaha, Old Pang Qi, seeing you is truly no easy task!"
At this time, a hearty voice came from the sky.
Soon, a massive sword light spanning hundreds of meters tore through the clouds, roaring its arrival.
It was a middle-aged man with inky-black long hair, about fifty years old, burly, but with a sharp presence.
"Another one is here!"
"Such terrifying sword intent!"
"It's over, the situation is getting increasingly complex..."
Many showed signs of fear, as Master Pang Qi had just been crippled, and now, someone from Master Pang Qi's past had arrived.
It seems an intense battle is inevitable.
If the gap in strength between the two sides is significant, it's fine, but if they are evenly matched, it will likely be a fierce fight, and they could get caught up in it...
"Brother Huai Ren!"
Upon seeing this black-haired middle-aged man, Master Pang Qi's eyes shone with a fierce brilliance.
But then, that brilliance retracted, leaving no trace of hatred, only the enthusiasm of reuniting with an old friend.
"Long time no see, little brother's sword intent has become more pure, perhaps your cultivation has broken through to the sixth level of the Nirvana state?"
The black-haired man hovered in the air above the square, smiling as he said, "Thanks to the pill you gifted me back then, otherwise, I would have been just a cripple with shattered meridians."
"Huh, what's going on here? The scene seems a bit chaotic; could someone be causing trouble at the gathering?"
He looked around and asked.
Wow!
Instantly, everyone held their breath.
Master Pang Qi's face stiffened slightly, and after a brief thought, he shook his head with a smile, "What a coincidence! Across the entire Nine Suns Dynasty, there aren't many who dare to cause trouble in front of me."
"It's just that today's practice had a mishap, which hurt the foundation, that's a bit troublesome."
"I request little brother to take me back to the Imperial Capital's Alchemy Association, with the manpower and resources of the Alchemy Association, they should be able to solve my problem."
He was very cautious.
He didn't mention Qin Chuan at all.
Because he wasn't sure of Qin Chuan's background and didn't know how strong this unexpected intruder was.
The other side had already spared his life; if he turns back now and Brother Huai Ren also fails, he would have no way out!
"Oh? What happened that could hurt your foundation?" Li Huairen frowned.
"Just now, while watching the young people doing alchemy, I suddenly had an insight, tried it a bit, and unexpectedly went astray... shameful indeed."
Master Pang Qi shook his head with a bitter smile.
His performance was incredibly convincing.
"I see! Then there's no time to lose, let's set off immediately!" Li Huairen realized.
After speaking, he cupped his hands to Bai Chen and Qin Chuan and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, we have urgent matters today, so we will take our leave first, see you another day."
With that, he waved his right hand, a snow-white long sword flew out, expanding dozens of meters against the wind, resembling a leaf boat.
Wow!
He took Master Pang Qi on the flying sword, then the sword soared into the sky, quickly disappearing into the sky.
Everyone watching this scene, their eyes widened.
They're just leaving like that?
Just like that, they've left?
"Dad, isn't that old man too cowardly?" Qin Zi muttered softly, watching the giant sword disappear.
"Then if you were in this situation, what would you do?" Qin Chuan asked back.
"I would..."
Qin Zi was about to say he would fight back, but suddenly thought, if he were in Master Pang Qi's position and the enemy was an invincible strongman like Dad... fighting back would just be courting death, wouldn't it?!
He was speechless.
Qin Chuan looked down at his son, and said meaningfully, "If it were you, you'd be cautious too, right?"
Qin Zi lowered his head in shame.
Qin Chuan patted his son's head, his voice softened, "Actually, this isn't called cowardice, it's wisdom. If you know you don't have a good chance, yet still charge forward recklessly, that's seeking death, dying without a sound."
"I didn't kill him today because I wanted you to see how these elder strongmen handle crises."
"After all, anyone famous in a region has something extraordinary... at least they live to this age."
Qin Zi trembled upon hearing this.
A warm current surged in his heart.
So, Dad always thinks of him at every moment.
Although Dad didn't directly give him a pile of resources, he constantly teaches him how to be a person; this is what it's called teaching by example, right...
Qin Chuan saw his inexpensive son's eyes getting a bit moist, and the smile on his face became more "benevolent".
Truthfully.
He didn't kill Master Pang Qi, mainly for safety considerations!
If he directly killed Master Pang Qi, many of Master Pang Qi's friends and family would surely come for revenge.
Even the Alchemy Master Association might take action.
He would be very constrained!
But if he only maimed Master Pang Qi, without killing him, after escaping, Master Pang Qi likely wouldn't dare retaliate directly.
From just now when Master Pang Qi bowed his head and admitted wrong, he had already seen through it, this is a person who can yield and endure, and is very cautious.
Before thoroughly understanding his strength, Master Pang Qi wouldn't make a move, and his strength... is hard to discern clearly.
This can buy time.
And as long as it drags on for a while, when his strength improves a bit more, even if Master Pang Qi retaliates, he wouldn't be afraid at all.
This is called strategy!
Of course, no matter when, if he could fool his cheap son a bit in passing, he wouldn't mind it, after all, it's just a matter of a few words...