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Chapter 344: Kill the Chicken to Scare the Monkey

Chapter 344: Chapter 344: Kill the Chicken to Scare the Monkey

Qi Refiners are indeed rare, one in ten thousand.

However, in Longxia alone, with a population of over a billion, the number of Qi Refiners is quite significant.

Currently, there are 235 young challengers who have come to Yinfeng City to test him, a truly staggering number.

But lately, the profits have been overflowing.

"Qin Yi, things will really get out of hand if this continues. Someone’s already kicked over a trash can on the street today."

This was not the first time Duan Xinyuan had warned Qin Yi about this; he was genuinely concerned.

So many Qi Refiners gathered in one place — if something happens, it would be a huge incident.

"Wait three more days. I will address this."

Qin Yi swiftly disconnected the call.

"Liang Zhenming."

The corner of Qin Yi’s mouth lifted, a dangerous gleam appearing on his face.

"Thank you so much! I was just worried about how to intimidate these Qi Refiners, and here you came flaunting yourself. I’ll make an example out of you."

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The next day, as the first rays of sunlight hit the plaza, Liang Zhenming slowly opened his eyes.

The first sight he saw was a group of elderly men and women pointing at him.

What was going on?

Liang Zhenming’s head pounded — it felt like someone had whacked him hard.

Slowly, as his thoughts cleared, Liang Zhenming remembered that he had felt restless last night and went out for a walk, only to be knocked out as soon as he stepped outside.

Feeling a chill over his body, he looked down and felt his head explode.

A thumb-thick iron chain curled around a lamppost, with him stark naked except for a piece of white cloth covering his privates, bearing the words: "This is the consequence of breaking the rules."

Breaking the rules?

He merely kicked a trash can yesterday, violating the rules set by Qin Yi.

It must have been Qin Yi.

"Qin Yi..."

Liang Zhenming couldn’t help but roar in anger.

Goddamn, this was too much! Was there a need to bully someone like this? It was too sneaky, hitting him with a sucker punch!

"Stop looking, what’s there to see?"

"Stop filming, why?"

Liang Zhenming was so embarrassed his face could bleed.

"He’s quite fair-skinned, this young man is really handsome."

"Just a bit skinny, otherwise, he’d be perfect for my granddaughter."

"What’s up with this kid? Why is he tied to the lamppost?"

The elderly folks were fearless, eagerly taking pictures and discussing.

Liang Zhenming wanted to cry, his eyes turned red with shame and embarrassment.

Power welled up around him as he attempted to perform energy movement to break the chains, but he failed. He realized this was the Guardian Family’s exclusive Soul-locking Chain made of Cold Iron; he couldn’t break free.

Gradually, not only the elderly folks but also Qi Refiners who somehow got informed began to flock over to see the spectacle.

More and more people surrounded Liang Zhenming until no gap was left.

Though his modesty was covered by the cloth, his backside wasn’t, and with countless eyes on him, Liang Zhenming was dying from humiliation, wishing for a hole to crawl into.

"Liang, what’s going on?"

Several Qi Refiners who knew Liang Zhenming stared, dumbfounded.

Liang Zhenming’s eyes blazed with anger, "It’s Qin Yi, that shameless scoundrel. He ambushed me and knocked me out."

Everyone was stunned!

This Qin Yi was too depraved! No matter what, Liang Zhenming was an heir to a family; doing this would cause him to lose face completely.

Everyone felt a chill in their hearts.

This Qin Yi was indeed insidious and despicable.

"Mo, help me down!" Liang Zhenming said with tearful eyes; if the crowd kept gathering, he’d become notorious.

Mo Yang and a few friends stepped forward, trying to remove the chain, but it was all in vain.

"This is a special Soul-locking Chain from the Guardian Family. Unless you’re a Golden Core Stage expert, there’s no breaking it with our cultivation. It can only be opened with a key," Mo Yang said.

Liang Zhenming’s eyes welled with tears. Of course he knew it was a Guardian Family’s Soul-locking Chain; he just wanted to get out of there quickly.

"Mo, please help me think of a solution, I’m begging you!"

Mo Yang was helpless too; if Qin Yi was responsible for this, the key would definitely be with him.

Yet, nobody knew where Qin Yi was.

Just then, a man in a suit approached, "Gentlemen, I’m sent by Mr. Qin."

Everyone looked at him sharply.

Liu Zhanyuan remained unfazed. Though an ordinary person, he was protected by Qin Yi’s Death Replacement Talisman, unafraid of these people.

Liang Zhenming’s eyes flared with fire, "Bring that coward Qin Yi out here so I can tear him apart."

Liu Zhanyuan’s face darkened, "If you don’t watch your mouth, you can remain on display here indefinitely."

"You violated Mr. Qin’s rules first. You’re at fault! Mr. Qin said that since this is your first offense, acknowledging your mistake and accepting some punishment should be enough to release you. But it seems like you enjoy being watched by the crowd. Excuse me, farewell!"

As Liu Zhanyuan turned to leave, Liang Zhenming struggled violently, "Tell Qin Yi I won’t let him get away with this."

"Liang, a wise man doesn’t fight when the odds are against him. Get out now and come back during the challenge to regain your face."

Liang Zhenming panted heavily, his chest heaving like a bellows, his lungs about to burst.

"Wait!" Liang Zhanming gritted his teeth, nearly breaking his molars, "I was wrong! I admit my mistake! Release me."

Liu Zhanyuan turned with a smile, "That’s much better! A good child knows to correct their mistakes."

Mo Yang stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Sir, is the key on you?"

Liu Zhanyuan nodded slightly.

"Please give me the key, sir. You see, Liang knows his fault, and this punishment should suffice. Can we release him?"

Liu Zhanyuan said with a smile, "Mr. Qin mentioned that the trash can Liang kicked is valued at one hundred million. Just compensate for the trash can, and I’ll release him immediately."

Liang Zhenming and his friends were stunned.

A trash can worth one hundred million?

Liang Zhenming nearly exploded with rage, "A damned trash can, even if made of gold, isn’t that expensive. You’re just extorting money. Let that shameless Qin Yi come out."

Liu Zhanyuan’s eyes turned cold, "If you utter a single word of disrespect against Mr. Qin, I’ll leave right now. For the foreseeable future, you’ll remain here for everyone’s viewing pleasure."

Crack!

The sharp sound of a bone cracking left everyone stunned.

Liang Zhenming was so angry that he had broken his own molar.

"Liang, calm down! A wise man avoids immediate losses and swallows his pride. Remember, on the platform, the victor becomes the king while the defeated become nothing. Trample Qin Yi underfoot, and all your lost face will be regained."

Liang Zhenming knew Mo Yang was right, but he couldn’t hold back! His inner fury turned into tears streaming down his face.

"Fine, I’ll pay you one hundred million!" Liang Zhenming eventually capitulated.

If truly tied here for several days, viewed by countless people, it wouldn’t just be him; the entire Liang Family would become a laughing stock.

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