Reigning Supreme in countless worlds With Beast taming-Chapter 394 - 391: Something that Makes the Old Family Master Cringe

Chapter 394 -391: Something that Makes the Old Family Master Cringe

Yu Hualong gave Zhuo Feifan an indifferent glance.

Although he had not been involved in worldly affairs for a long time, he was still a several-thousand-year-old oddity, seasoned and cunning, able to discern from Zhuo Feifan’s current emotional fluctuations what the young man was thinking, and he could not help feeling contempt.

However, since this disciple from Taiyi Mountain had not been easy for the sect to win over, coupled with his unusual identity, he might yield unexpected benefits in the future if handled well. Thus, he did not expose him but secretly transmitted a message to Qin Feng, “I have other matters to attend to and must leave now.

Also, caution this young man about the incident where you killed Chu Youhong. Make sure he doesn’t disclose everything, otherwise, Taiyi Mountain might secretly move against you, sparing no expense to eliminate you before you become more troublesome in the future!

Even if the sect could eventually avenge you and slay more of their talents, once you’re dead, you’re dead, and ultimately, you would be the one at a loss.”

Qin Feng nodded, “Rest assured, Ancestor Martial Uncle, I understand what I should do.”

“That’s good, but you can let this Zhuo fellow spread the word that I am your protector. This way, Taiyi Mountain will surely think twice before sending anyone to trouble you.”

“Thank you, Ancestor Martial Uncle.”

Qin Feng had previously told Zhuo Feifan that Yu Hualong was his protector, merely bluffing to provoke Zhuo Feifan.

In fact, even if the sect were to assign protectors to true disciples, they would not send a Primordial Spirit Realm great cultivator, especially not someone like Yu Hualong, who had little life left and was desperate for longevity. These cultivators simply did not have the time to waste on matters that held no benefit for them.

However, Zhuo Feifan, an outsider, did not know the details, and while such a declaration could damage Yu Hualong’s dignity—a peak Primordial Spirit Realm cultivator acting as guardian to a mere Golden Core Realm junior was indeed a loss of face—

Once the message spread, it would certainly cause the majority of those targeting Qin Feng to hold back, avoiding rash actions.

Yu Hualong said no more, his figure shifting and then disappearing without a trace.

Zhuo Feifan thought he had become invisible and was still protecting Qin Feng in secret, so he remained somewhat cautious in his speech, careful not to show any disrespect.

“Brother Zhuo.”

Qin Feng smiled, “Brother Zhuo and I are old acquaintances, and you are one of us. You don’t need to be so cautious. Ancestor Martial Uncle is protecting me, but he is broad-minded and wouldn’t strike at others without good reason.

Moreover, now that Ancestor Martial Uncle knows your identity, if by chance you find yourself in danger in the future, I believe he might also lend you a hand, so there’s no need for such precautions.”

“That makes sense,” Zhuo Feifan said.

Although he was still somewhat cautious, Zhuo Feifan did relax considerably.

Indeed, his partnership with the Beast Taming Sect made him one of their own, averting many risks for him, such as the recent situation where, without this affiliation, Yu Hualong would certainly have crushed him for his actions against Qin Feng.

Since Chu Youhong had first broken the rule by attacking Qin Feng, Yu Hualong crushing him could hardly be counted as wrongful—tit for tat, and even Taiyi Mountain could say little since they were at fault initially.

It was precisely because of his alliance with the Beast Taming Sect that he had turned peril into safety, which turned out to be greatly beneficial.

At the same time, he was quite satisfied with the confidentiality agreement promised by the Beast Taming Sect; even a great Primordial Spirit Realm cultivator like Yu Hualong was unaware of his identity. This showed that the Beast Taming Sect valued him highly, taking serious measures to prevent exposing his affiliation with them.

Considering all this, it seemed that deepening his collaboration with the Beast Taming Sect might be a good idea.

Zhuo Feifan was deep in thought.

Otherwise, seeing Qin Feng, who was once far inferior to him, had now grown so much stronger, how could he be content to settle into mediocrity!

As the saying goes, without unexpected wealth one does not become rich, and without night grass a horse does not fatten. Since normal cultivation at the sect could not provide him with more resources or help, he can’t be blamed for seeking strength through his own means.

In the past few years, the Beast Taming Sect had not pressured him, and if he did not actively contact the Beast Taming Sect, no cultivator from the sect contacted him either. This almost led Zhuo Feifan to lose himself in the joy of becoming a true disciple, almost forgetting that he still had a handle left in the hands of the Beast Taming Sect.

But now, seeing the achievements of Qin Feng was like a cold bucket of water waking him up.

Compared to Qin Feng, both being true disciples, he was indeed far behind.

“Brother Qin, after I return to the mountain gate this time, I fear there are some matters for which I need your help,”

Zhuo Feifan looked at Qin Feng and said in a low voice, “There are several elders in the mountains who don’t see eye to eye with me, particularly Chen Buqi’s father, who almost blatantly suppresses me and even wants to support others to become true disciples, weakening my influence in the sect. If this continues, my importance among the true disciples in Taiyi Mountain will diminish, so I thought…”

“Don’t worry, Brother Zhuo, leave these matters to us.”

Qin Feng readily agreed, saying, “Thus, don’t make any hasty decisions. Think it over once you get back. Remove those who won’t be suspected and can still benefit you the most. Just make a list and hand it to the person you’re in contact with.

If you can pinpoint those people’s whereabouts, that’s best. If not, it’s no matter; our people will gradually take care of them for you.”

This statement, while seemingly taking on everything, actually amounted to saying nothing.

He didn’t even care whom Zhuo Feifan wanted to deal with, letting the guy contact the arranged person from the sect after returning. After all, Qin Feng wouldn’t personally go and help him; these matters would be handled by people from the sect’s Dark Hall.

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“That’s good.”

Zhuo Feifan nodded at the words, instantly feeling relieved.

Since he was already on the Beast Taming Sect’s ship and couldn’t get off, why waver? It would be better to do as Qin Feng said, using every means to seek benefits for himself.

As long as he gained enough benefits and his cultivation ascended to a higher realm, even if his actions were exposed in the future, he would have the capital to not fear being hunted by Taiyi Mountain.

Conversely, if he remained a lukewarm true disciple as he currently was, even thinking about advancing to Purple Mansion would probably take decades, if not a century, and who knew how powerful Qin Feng would become by then.

“Brother Zhuo, your matter is not urgent. Think it over more in your mind later, and make full preparations.”

Qin Feng said with a smile, “However, I do have some matters here that I need Brother Zhuo’s help with.”

“Please speak, Brother Qin.”

Zhuo Feifan quickly said, “Whatever you need, just say the word. As long as I can do it, I will not refuse.”

“Rest assured, rest assured, it’s nothing difficult for you.”

Qin Feng smiled and said, “You have seen it, I now hold the Red Lotus Sword. My Uncle Martial Ancestor just told me that to refine the Red Lotus Sword, I must have the mnemonic of the Fiery Fire Red Lotus Sword Technique. Brother Zhuo, as a true disciple of Taiyi Mountain, do you know the introductory mnemonic of this cultivation technique?”

“I really didn’t know that.”

Zhuo Feifan glanced at Qin Feng, worried that Qin Feng might misunderstand him, and quickly added, “It’s not that I intend to conceal anything, it’s just that my lineage and the Red Lotus lineage cultivate different sword techniques. We follow different paths, so I haven’t learned that particular sword technique.

However, Brother Qin, rest assured, once I return to Taiyi Mountain, I will definitely find a way to obtain the beginner’s mnemonic for you.

After all, it’s just the beginner’s mnemonic, and the sect doesn’t guard it too strictly. Plus, being a true disciple, it really isn’t difficult to obtain.”

“If that’s the case, then I’ll have to trouble Brother Zhuo.”

“It’s a minor matter, not worth mentioning.”

Zhuo Feifan continued, “When I return, I’ll meet my contact and hand over the beginner’s mnemonic to him, and then ask him to bring it back to you.”

“Alright.”

The smile on Qin Feng’s face became even more cordial, “Brother Zhuo isn’t in a rush to return, is he? If you’re not, I have a small favor to ask of you.”

“What is it?”

“It’s like this, a few days ago, I helped the family head subdue a White Crane and promised to teach it a few sword techniques and help enhance its cultivation. If Brother Zhuo doesn’t mind delaying your return by a day or two, could you help me guide the White Crane?”

“Um… okay.”

Zhuo Feifan hadn’t expected Qin Feng to ask him to instruct a spiritual beast in swordplay—a rather bizarre request.

But, to him, this wasn’t a significant issue. As a true disciple of Taiyi Mountain, he came across many sword techniques and could easily teach a few that were not exclusive to Taiyi Mountain.

“That would be much appreciated, Brother Zhuo.”

Qin Feng said cheerfully.

Then he looked up and saw that the Ghost-Faced Spider had cleaned up its residual traces. He was satisfied to store the Ghost-Faced Spider in the Demon Refining Pot. As for the White Dragon, it would stay outside.

Since the White Dragon had already been exposed in front of everyone, there was no need to hide it anymore. It could be used directly as a mount and to intimidate the surrounding forces, preventing any foolish enough to target the Qin family.

“By the way, Brother Zhuo, with regard to Elder Chu Youhong dying at my hands, please help keep it under wraps. You don’t need to lie to the elders in the sect, just avoid mentioning the Ghost-Faced Spider.”

Qin Feng said, “Chu Youhong bullied the weak by attacking me. Fortunately, my ancestor martial uncle protected my way secretly, and it was actually my spiritual beast that shattered her physical body and burned her Nascent Soul. If not for my ancestor martial uncle suppressing Chu Youhong at the critical moment, I would have been killed by her!”

“I will remember that.”

Zhuo Feifan nodded earnestly, “Elder Chu didn’t know that Senior Yu was secretly protecting you, acted rashly, and ended up inciting Senior Yu’s wrath, leading to her demise.

But after Brother Qin transformed, you possessed the power to contend with Purple Mansion cultivators, and having a Purple Mansion realm spiritual beast as a protector is indeed impressive.”

“Heh, well, that’s natural; a genius always has some extraordinary aspects.”

Qin Feng said somewhat immodestly, then chuckled and gestured for Zhuo Feifan to join him on the White Dragon.

Zhuo Feifan followed Qin Feng and mounted the broad back of the White Dragon, feeling even closer the formidable presence of the White Dragon.

Its massive size, tough scale armor, sharp claws, and teeth, and especially the dragon power that was faintly discernable despite its effort to conceal it, deeply impressed Zhuo Feifan.

This was a Purple Mansion realm spiritual beast, and here it was being used as a mount by Qin Feng, a former trivial cultivator, traversing heaven and earth with such a powerful beast—how enviable and desirable.

Of course, Zhuo Feifan harbored even greater aspirations for controlling an Immortal Sword and moving through Qingming.

He knew that several Immortal Swords were sealed at the Hidden Sword Cliff of his sect.

If he performed spectacularly as a true disciple, he might also have the chance to seek opportunities at Hidden Sword Cliff and possibly gain the approval of an Immortal Sword.

If he could become the sect leader of Taiyi Mountain, he would directly possess an Immortal Sword as his protective treasure.

That benefit had been passed down from generation to generation among the sect leaders, a legacy of the Immortal Sword.

Seeing everything Qin Feng had intentionally shown him incited in Zhuo Feifan an even stronger desire for power and status.

…

The White Dragon flew swiftly, with a hundred miles being a trivial distance for it, barely taking any time to reach the periphery of Qifeng Mountain.

Astonished by the speed of the White Dragon’s flight, Zhuo Feifan quickly took a black robe from his storage bag and put it on, then pulled out a mask capable of defending against Divine Sense probes and wore it on his face.

His identity was special and he couldn’t appear openly with Qin Feng, so he disguised himself.

This preparation came after a meeting with his contact from the Beast Taming Sect, and though this was the first time using it—since he rarely went to meet his contact in the market, and even if he did, he didn’t need these items—it was all for the sake of being cautious. It turned out that the first usage would be with Qin Feng.

In the air, from afar, Qin Feng saw many cultivators from his family being led by Qin Yang, assembling in front of the Huang Family Mansion, confronting cultivators from the Huang family who were wielding magic artifacts.

Both parties were on edge, ready to strike at any dispute.

Under the leadership of Family Head Huang Tingyuan, the people from the Huang family were aggressively yelling at Qin Yang and the others.

Although Huang Tingyuan was grieved by his son’s death, he was aware of Elder Chu Youhong’s renown and convinced that with such an elder intervening, Qin Feng was bound to die. Thus, he was not frightened by the Qin family cultivators gathering around, but rather somewhat eager.

If not for the fact that his family had fewer Foundation Establishment cultivators than the Qin family, he would have led his relatives to crush Qin Family completely and seize their properties opportunistically.

“Qin Yang, you are merely a junior who has just established your foundation; I won’t stoop to your level. Leave immediately!”

Huang Tingyuan shouted coldly, “I am the head of a family, arguing with a junior like you would only lower my status. Go tell your family head, Qin Guanbao, that Qin Feng is undoubtedly doomed this time. If you are wise, relinquish your family’s properties and take your people out of Kun City while you still can. Perhaps you will have a chance to survive.

Otherwise, when Elder Chu returns, she will surely vent her fury on you all, and your entire Qin family might just be annihilated.”

“Shut your crow’s mouth!”

Qin Yang roared angrily, “If you dare to curse my Qin Family again, do you believe I would exterminate your Huang Family right here and now?”

“Heh, you think you can?”

Huang Tingyuan sneered, “You probably don’t know about Elder Chu’s reputation. She was a Purple Palace Late Stage cultivator who dominated the Cultivation World back in the day and now she even leads the Red Lotus Lineage as the Red Lotus Sword Master.

Sure, your family’s Qin Feng has a remarkable talent, despite his young age, and has not only become a true disciple of the Beast Taming Sect but also possesses the strength to challenge a Purple Mansion cultivator. But what of it?

No matter how powerful he is, can he really stand up to the leader of a lineage from Taiyi Mountain?”

Seeing how the words had caused the expression of every Qin Family member to change, Huang Tingyuan felt a surge of pride in his heart.

Although his son had failed to emerge from the Qin Family, it didn’t matter; he was still young and could have more children. As long as he could seize the Qin Family’s assets, the Huang Family’s strength could be greatly increased in a short time, and they would have access to many more resources, no longer needing to place all their reliance on a few low-level Artifact Refiners in the family.

Once they had absorbed the several hundred mu of Spiritual Fields of the Qin Family into their own assets, he could also emulate that old fellow Qin Guanbao and take several concubines to birth many descendants, not worrying about failing to pick out a child with excellent aptitude to cultivate.

“Ao…”

Suddenly, a loud dragon roar echoed through the sky, interrupting Huang Tingyuan’s daydreams.

Immediately after, a dragon power that swept across dozens of miles enveloped the area, causing not only the cultivators from both Qin and Huang families to tremble in fear but also the entire Wang Family in the west part of the city to lose their color.

Even the people inside and outside Kun City were thrown into chaos, as countless livestock either shivered and laid on the ground or ran wildly, trying to jump over fences to escape far away.

The scene everywhere was chaotic, making Qin Feng on the back of the White Dragon feel somewhat embarrassed.

He coughed lightly and quickly had the White Dragon withdraw its dragon power.

He had only been showing off previously but had forgotten about the people in Kun City.

“Brother Feng has returned…”

Suddenly, a shout came from among the Qin Clan members, immediately causing the Qin Family to erupt in cheers.

In contrast, the faces of the Huang Family members turned pale, panic-stricken.

Qin Feng had returned, and Elder Chu, whom the Family Head had lauded to the skies, hadn’t even shown her face.

Seeing the giant beast with a terrifying presence just made all the Huang Family members despair.

A Purple Mansion Level Spiritual Beast was not something they could contend with; probably a single breath from it could annihilate all the cultivators of the Huang Family.

Of course, Qin Feng would not resort to using the giant dragon to deal with a trivial Huang Family; that would be overkill and damage his reputation.

However, he had no intention of letting the Huang Family off either. Standing majestically on the back of the White Dragon, he addressed Qin Yang, “The Qin and Huang families have been mortal enemies, battling each other for three hundred years, with countless cultivators from both sides perishing. Especially over a hundred years ago, the Huang Family nearly annihilated our Qin Family when our power weakened; that enmity is irreconcilable.

Just before, Jiang Yinghong ordered the extermination of my entire Qin Family, and Huang Yulang personally participated in it, an unforgivable crime.

Now that the Qin Family is strong and influential, today is the day for revenge. Why are you not taking action? What are you waiting for?”

Hearing these words from Qin Feng, the Qin Family members became thrilled as though injected with adrenaline, hollering as they raised their Magic Artifacts and charged towards the Huang Family Mansion.

Qin Yang led the charge, raising the two big hammers in his hands and with a thunderous noise, shattered the entire gatehouse and doors of the Huang Family into pieces.

“Run, scatter and run!”

Huang Tingyuan was shocked and desperate, but as the Family Head, he still needed to make decisions during this family crisis. Even though his heart was filled with immense fear, he knew that all was lost, so he could only instruct his family members to abandon everything and flee as quickly as possible.

Fortunately, Qin Feng was conscious of his stature and did not intend to personally attack them, which gave him a glimmer of hope that he might be able to lead some family members away.

“Family Head!”

The Great Elder brandished a large hammer used for Artifact Refining and stepped forward, facing Qin Yang while shouting, “I will cover our retreat. Family head, lead our family members away quickly.”

“Great Elder…”

Huang Tingyuan looked at the Great Elder’s white hair, filled with reluctance.

The Great Elder had devoted his life to the family and was now the first to stand up and cover their retreat, clearly ready to die, using his life to buy time for more family members to escape.

After all, staying behind to cover was not just facing Qin Yang, a Foundation Establishment cultivator; Qin Guanbao and Qin Long were both rapidly approaching from afar.

In the face of these three Foundation Establishment cultivators, how could the Great Elder escape?

“Are you not leaving yet? Do you want to wait for death with me?”

The Great Elder roared furiously, “I am already old, barely having a few good years left; you are young, and the family cannot afford to have no Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Go now, hurry, lead our people to Taiyi Mountain to seek a living. Although we have no assets there, as long as we lower our standards, we can always find a way to survive.”

With those words, the Great Elder swung his large hammer and charged at Qin Yang, “Junior, don’t take another step forward!”

Qin Yang sneered, “Old man, since you seek death, I will grant it to you.”

“You think you can?”

The Great Elder’s aura surged, his Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivation fully revealed. “Although I am old, I have cultivated for nearly two hundred years, and my cultivation is not something a young man like you can compare with.

So, you stay right here!”

As they spoke, their hammers collided fiercely.

Then, with a thunderous sound, the once-formidable Great Elder screamed and staggered back.

Because, when Qin Yang collided with him, knowing his cultivation was inferior, he instantly activated the magic contained in his hammers. A shockwave, along with the black Demon Flame, surged from the Great Elder’s Artifact Refining hammer into his body.

“What is this Spiritual Artifact you possess, its power is so formidable?”

In his cries of pain, the Great Elder couldn’t help but ask in wonder.

“Hmph, the treasures on me are not limited to just this pair of hammers.”

Qin Yang raised his hand, the magic ring on his finger suddenly erupted with light, consecutively activating several magic rings, immediately launching spells such as fireballs, ice spurs, soaring spears, and wind blades toward the Great Elder.

Originally still channeling his True Yuan to resist the scorching of the Demon Flame, the Great Elder was unable to withstand so many high-level spells and was instantly killed on the spot.

Huang Tingyuan, who had just instructed his clan members to run only a few dozen meters away, was dumbstruck upon seeing this.

Hadn’t we agreed to cover the retreat, yet he was annihilated by the enemy in one encounter?

How… How are we supposed to run now?

Qin Yang hehe smiled; he genuinely understood the benefits of possessing a multitude of equipment.

Without saying anything else, given the equipment on him, apart from a few exceptionally talented demons, it was impossible for any Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivator to be his match.

Of course, without his magic equipment, he would still just be a rookie at the initial stage of Foundation Establishment.

Seeing Qin Yang aiming his hands, which were filled with magic equipment, at him, Huang Tingyuan’s heart sank into despair, and he suddenly shouted, “I’m going to fight it out with you!”

Saying so, he suddenly turned around to evade Qin Yang and rushed towards the ordinary members of the Qin Family.

Qin Yang was alarmed and hastily called out to his clansmen, “Move back, don’t clash with him head-on!”

Now that they were assuredly beyond victory, there was no need to lose a few clansmen to Huang Tingyuan in a desperate fight at the final juncture.

However, contrary to everyone’s expectations, after the Qin family members had moved aside, Huang Tingyuan didn’t continue to pursue them but instead took the opportunity to flee along the path they had cleared.

“Family Head…”

Several members of the Huang Family were somewhat stupefied.

Huang Tingyuan, as if deaf to his clansmen’s calls, thought solely of survival. With the situation irreversibly dire, better to escape alone. As long as Qin Feng didn’t personally pursue him, there was still a slight chance he could escape.

However, just as he hadn’t run a hundred meters, a Shadow Leopard suddenly pounced at him from the shadows of a large tree ahead.

“Damn!”

Huang Tingyuan cursed under his breath.

He knew this Shadow Leopard was Qin Guanbao’s Lifebound Spiritual Beast, but what shocked him more was that the beast exuded a late stage Foundation Establishment aura. It seemed Qin Guanbao had long cultivated his Lifebound Beast to the late stage of Foundation, just never revealed it.

Huang Tingyuan took out several Spirit Talismans from his Storage Bag, activated them all at once, and launched them at the Shadow Leopard, while he himself attempted to sidestep the beast and enter the forest behind it.

He dared not use a flying Spiritual Artifact for it would be too conspicuous in mid-air; only by entering the thicket did he have a chance to shake off pursuit.

However, his path was swiftly blocked by a Green-Eyed Spiritual Snake, sinking Huang Tingyuan into despair.

“Qin Long, don’t push me!”

With bloodshot eyes, he gazed at Qin Long standing atop the Green-Eyed Spiritual Snake and hysterically shouted, “Let me go, or I’ll use a Secret Technique and take you down with me!”

“As if you could!”

Qin Long scoffed coldly.

He then extended his hands, which were even more dazzling than Qin Yang’s. The magic rings on his hands not only shone brighter but the spells they cast were also far stronger.

After all, Qin Feng had reserved many good items for his old man.

“Ah…”

After a final scream of despair, Huang Tingyuan was obliterated into nothingness by a series of high-level spells.

Seeing this after just catching up, Qin Guanbao couldn’t help shaking his head repeatedly and said, “What a pity, what a pity!”

“Uncle Nine, are you feeling pity for Huang Tingyuan?” Qin Long asked.

“No, I’m lamenting the treasures he had on him. That fellow was the head of a family, after all. Those Spiritual Artifacts and magic items were worth quite a few Spirit Stones; it’s a shame they were destroyed by you.”

“…”

Qin Long was speechless; at this point, shouldn’t his elder be happy that revenge had been achieved instead of pitying some common magic items?

“Now that Feng’er has returned, not only did he bring back many treasures, but he has also secured Qifeng Mountain and discovered a Red Copper Vein. Uncle Nine, isn’t it—”

“What is it?”

Qin Guanbao glared, “Remember, just because the family has a larger source of livelihood, we should not adopt the mentality of the newly rich. If we develop the habit of wastefully squandering resources, how could I trust you to take over the family in the future?

Even the largest of estates could not withstand a wastrel; even if you can manage, what of the future generations? If they all develop this attitude, it will eventually lead to the ruin of our family.”

“Yes, Uncle Nine’s lesson is well learned.”

Qin Long humbly accepted the teaching.

“Good, that’s right.”

Qin Guanbao nodded, then glanced at the destroyed artifacts on the ground, feeling another pang of loss, “If these treasures had been sold, they would surely have brought in quite a few Spirit Stones, enough for me to make many trips to Baihua… cough cough, it’s done, Huang Tingyuan is dead, let’s go back.”