Invincible cultivation strengthens: my son is a troublemaker
Chapter 48: Who Is Climbing Up to Whom?

Chapter 48: Chapter 48: Who Is Climbing Up to Whom?

The mountains stretched endlessly, lush and verdant.

Within them, an obscure and tranquil little valley suddenly saw the intrusion of two disheveled figures.

"Pfft!"

As soon as they landed, Qin Zi coughed up a mouthful of fresh blood once more, falling to one knee on the ground with an exceptionally pale face.

"How are you feeling?"

Commandery Princess Chu Yun stood beside him, somewhat at a loss.

"Just some internal injuries, a little rest will fix it."

Qin Zi replied.

Then, he struggled to his feet, igniting a flame in his right hand, pushing it towards the towering stone wall ahead.

"Hissss..."

The solid stone wall, under such intense heat, melted like cheese, quickly forming a cave.

"Let’s go inside."

Said Qin Zi, limping his way in, and after a brief hesitation, Commandery Princess Chu Yun followed as well.

Qin Zi sat cross-legged, consuming half a bottle of self-refined healing elixir before beginning to heal his injuries with his techniques.

Meanwhile, Commandery Princess Chu Yun waited by his side.

She said nothing, merely watching Qin Zi curiously. Although she had countless questions in her mind, she didn’t dare disturb him as he healed.

Two hours passed.

Finally, Qin Zi’s healing was complete, his pale face gaining a rosy hue, and his body suddenly emanated a powerful aura, as though his strength had leveled up!

"So strong!"

Astounded, Commandery Princess Chu Yun realized that although Qin Zi’s cultivation remained at the Pure Yang realm, the strength of this aura indeed rivaled the Nirvana realm.

Who exactly is this guy?

His talent was scarily strong.

She wrestled with her thoughts for a long time before blushing and asking, "Who are you, and why... did you save me?"

In fact, she roughly guessed the answer, hence her blushing and pounding heart, albeit with a twinge of anxiety.

Qin Zi looked at her, answered truthfully, "My name is Qin Zi, and my father is Qin Chuan, the Honorary Elder of the Seven Martial Sect."

"I see."

Commandery Princess Chu Yun nodded, knowing of Qin Chuan since Prince Nan’s Mansion had sent someone to congratulate him at his conferring ceremony before.

But...

"Then why did you save me?"

The Commandery Princess asked, even more bashfully.

"My father instructed me to protect you." Qin Zi answered honestly, knowing full well that unnecessary hospitality is either treachery or theft.

Might as well speak the truth.

After all, he didn’t have any extra intentions towards Commandery Princess Chu Yun, so there was no need for him to purposefully curry favor.

"Your father? I don’t know him either, so why would he want you to protect me?" Commandery Princess Chu Yun asked with a frown.

"My father said that he and your grandfather were friends despite the age gap." Qin Zi looked sincerely into her eyes.

"I see..."

Commandery Princess Chu Yun suddenly understood and nodded, but a trace of wariness flickered across her beautiful eyes.

Not that she knew nothing.

As a branch of the Royal Family, Prince Nan’s Mansion wielded enormous power, attracting numerous people wanting to ingratiate themselves or establish connections.

And now, even though her grandfather has been deceased for many years, could a sudden claim of an old friendship truly be trusted?

Could it be that... this whole pursuit plot was merely a ruse jointly crafted by the man before her and his father?

Still, even though suspicious, she wouldn’t show it. After all, absolute certainty doesn’t exist; perhaps Qin Zi was telling the truth.

Thus, she smiled and said, "My grandfather indeed loved making friends, regardless of age or seniority, so old friendships like that do exist. Hmm, how did your father and my grandfather come to know each other?"

"That... I really don’t know because my father didn’t say much, as it is a matter of ancient history."

Qin Zi replied with a bitter smile.

Hearing this, Commandery Princess Chu Yun inadvertently furrowed her brows, a detail keenly noticed by Qin Zi.

Instantly, his expression darkened, looking at the woman, asking in a deep voice, "Are you suspecting me?"

"No, not at all!"

The Commandery Princess’ body suddenly tensed, smiling with evasion, and even subconsciously drew back a little.

Upon seeing her reaction, Qin Zi understood straightaway that the woman was indeed suspecting him.

Instantly, he felt his goodwill was taken as donkey’s liver and lungs, further fueled by anger, feeling unworthy for his father!

How could of such rank was his father?

Back then, his father lowered his stature to befriend Old Southern King, and now, out of respect for past relations, he cared for Old Southern King’s descendants, only to be suspected of aiming to curry favor with Prince Nan’s Mansion?

What nonsense!

Ungrateful!!

If anyone should curry favor, it should be Prince Nan’s Mansion sucking up to my dad! No, Prince Nan’s Mansion isn’t even worthy to carry my dad’s shoes!

"Hmph! You know well enough. If you doubt me, just leave, I won’t stop you!"

The more Qin Zi thought about it, the angrier he got, and he said coldly, "Don’t think that just because Prince Nan’s Mansion is so glorious, everyone wants to associate with you. This world is not just the Nine Suns Dynasty; some people... even your Prince Nan’s Mansion cannot reach!"

"You... you!"

Commandery Princess Chu Yun had never been questioned like this to her face before. Her fiery temper flared up, angrily pointing at Qin Zi, her whole body trembling.

Anger! Trembling! Coldness!

From childhood to adulthood, she had always been a cherished little princess, never subjected to such rebukes. She simply couldn’t bear it.

Finally, she swung her sleeves, lifted the hem of her gown with both hands, and angrily walked towards the cave entrance.

"Hmph! Go if you want to go. Do you think I desire to stay with you? Rest assured, when I return, I will send a gift of thanks, whether it’s for saving your life or for the mercy of not killing you, only you know!"

With those harsh words dropped, she left.

And Qin Zi sneered, turning his head aside—huh, really thinks because of her looks that she’s desirable?

I won’t serve her anymore!

"Ah—"

And at this moment, a shrill scream rang out from outside, accompanied by earth-shaking explosions.

"Not good!!"

Qin Zi’s face changed dramatically, instantly rushing outside.

Though he didn’t want to care for this woman, if she were to be killed, how would he explain it to his father when he returned?

Qin Zi lived his life without needing to explain to anyone, but his father’s words were more important than anything!

Whoosh!

He sped like the wind toward the source of the sound and soon saw the distressed Commandery Princess Chu Yun.

"Boom boom boom!"

One attack after another swept past, with the rocks and trees around Commandery Princess Chu Yun continuously exploding as if sketching around a figure.

But even if none of the attacks hit her directly, the aftermath of the explosions still shook her, causing her blood to surge and her face to turn pale.

Even her luxurious gown was torn and charred in places, with some spots showing blood from where debris struck her.

Not far away, the five assassins hovered in mid-air, attacking leisurely like cats teasing mice.

"Whoosh!"

An assassin’s hand trembled for a moment, seemingly unable to control the technique perfectly, and a golden light shot straight towards Commandery Princess Chu Yun.

"This!!"

The faces of several assassins slightly changed. However, in the next moment, a figure stood in front of Commandery Princess Chu Yun.

"Pfft!!"

A muffled sound was heard, with blood splashing out, not far, but just enough to spray on Commandery Princess Chu Yun’s face...

"This..."

Commandery Princess Chu Yun stared at the figure whose shoulder had been pierced by the golden light, the whole situation left her stunned, with her eyes dazed.

"What are you standing there for, get out!!"

Qin Zi turned his head; a few spots of blood stained his pale face, making it appear fierce, like an enraged beast.

"Don’t you think I wanted to climb up to you? I’m telling you now, no matter how flourishing Prince Nan’s Mansion is, my father and I, the Qin Family, will have no further dealings with you in our lifetimes! Get out!!"

After speaking, he pushed her with his right hand, a gentle yet forceful energy sending her to the distant.

As for himself, he let out a low roar, as fiery light burst from around him, charging towards the five assassins.

"Hell Red Lotus!"

Raising his hand, he unleashed the powerful divine technique his father had taught him. Though he had only learned a fraction, its power was not to be underestimated.

"Boom!!"

The flames overwhelmed the area, covering a radius of hundreds of meters, the powerful shockwaves ripping through, snapping and even uprooting many large trees!

This strike wasn’t enough to eliminate the five Nirvana-level experts. In fact, whether it hit or not with their speed was hard to say.

But the brilliance and shockwaves created by this move were enough to obscure the assassins’ vision, buying time for Commandery Princess Chu Yun to escape.

In the distance.

Commandery Princess Chu Yun watched the dazzling firelight and the small, dark figure before it, suddenly feeling a pang of sadness.

She knew she had wronged him.

If it hadn’t been for him standing in front of her just now, she would have either been dead or injured; these assassins weren’t here to put on a show.

They truly intended to kill her!

And this young man, who had been so unkind and even scolded her harshly, truly risked his life to protect her.

"I cannot help him, and going back would only hinder him. I must escape quickly to ease his worries!"

She bit her lip, accelerated, and flew towards the distance.

"Rumble!"

"Boom!!"

Back there, Qin Zi and the five assassins were locked in an intense battle, with debris flying, and the earth shaking.

A Pure Yang against five Nirvana realms was already as difficult as ascending to heaven, let alone one versus five? This battle is destined to be exceedingly brutal...

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