Son, Put Your Father To The Test (FF)

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Streaks of golden light shot out from Master Pang Qi's body, like water leaking from a torn burlap sack, riddling him with countless holes.

The aura surrounding him rapidly diminished.

"Ahhh!!"

Master Pang Qi let out a blood-curdling scream, his emotions a chaotic mix of horror, despair, and disbelief.

He couldn't fathom that after a lifetime of dominance, his twilight years would end in such a tragic downfall.

It all happened too quickly, catching him completely off guard because there was no warning.

He never imagined that someone would actually dare to cripple him, and do it so cleanly and ruthlessly!

"Master!!"

City Lord Bai Chen's face turned pale as he sprang from his seat, knowing that a disaster had just unfolded.

Master Pang Qi was a renowned alchemy master with extensive connections and served as the vice president of the Royal Alchemist Association.

If something like this happened under his watch, Bai Chen knew he would be held accountable!

The retaliation from Master Pang Qi's friends and the Alchemist Association could very well implicate him.

Whoosh! In a flash, he appeared in front of Qin Chuan, desperately pleading, "Brother Qin, please show mercy!"

Bam! Qin Chuan casually waved his hand, sending Master Pang Qi flying through the air.

Bai Chen caught Master Pang Qi.

"When I first arrived, the City Lord's residence gifted me a Pure Yang Spirit Sword. Today, I'll repay that favor."

Qin Chuan said with a playful tone.

"Cough, cough, thank you, Brother Qin."

Bai Chen's face flushed with embarrassment. His initial intention in sending his son to visit Qin Chuan was to subtly warn him, maintaining a somewhat condescending posture.

But now, seeing Qin Chuan's display of overwhelming power, Bai Chen felt deeply humbled.

At that moment.

Master Pang Qi glared at Qin Chuan, his eyes bloodshot, but he gritted his teeth, not daring to utter a word.

"I can tell that you're dying to tear me apart, but you're wise enough not to spout threats."

Qin Chuan said coldly as he looked at Master Pang Qi. "Because anyone who threatens me ends up dead."

"Since you've decided to back down, I'll let you off the hook. But if you're going to back down, you'd better do it completely."

A slight smirk played on his lips as he added, "How about this—apologize to my son, and today's matter will be considered settled."

Whoosh! Master Pang Qi's eyes turned even redder, as if blood were about to seep from them. He gritted his teeth and growled, "You! Don't push me too far!!"

"Hmph, compared to someone who twists the truth and resorts to crippling others at the slightest provocation, I'd say I'm being quite generous."

Qin Chuan sneered.

"You!!"

Master Pang Qi was momentarily at a loss for words before barking out, "Do you even know who I am?!"

"I don't care who you are!"

Qin Chuan laughed dismissively, his tone icy. "To me, you're just a half-dead man! If you don't know what's good for you, I'll make you a completely dead one!"

Whoosh! A sharp killing intent spread through the air, chilling the surroundings.

Master Pang Qi's aura completely deflated. He took a deep breath as if swallowing all his pride and dignity.

A true man knows when to bend and when to stand tall!

He pushed Bai Chen aside and staggered over to Qin Zi, lowering his head as he said in a low voice, "I… was wrong."

The five simple words seemed to drain all his courage, and his right hand's nails had already dug into his palm.

"Mmm, knowing your mistakes and correcting them is a great virtue."

Qin Zi nodded, acting as though he were an elder, and said, "In the martial world, harmony is most important. We must uphold martial virtue! I hope that in the future, you won't try any more tricks like this… Reflect deeply and drink the juice of wisdom."

Master Pang Qi's face twitched! He wished he could strangle this brat on the spot.

But at this moment, he didn't dare to retaliate. To survive, he had to swallow his pride.

Revenge is a dish best served cold! "Hahaha, Brother Pang Qi, it's really not easy to catch up with you!"

Just then, a bold voice echoed from the horizon.

A massive sword light, spanning hundreds of meters, tore through the clouds, roaring toward them.

It was a tall, middle-aged man with ink-black hair, appearing to be in his fifties, broad-shouldered, and exuding sharpness.

"Another one!"

"Such terrifying sword intent!"

"It's over; things are getting even more complicated…"

Many people showed fear on their faces. Master Pang Qi had just been crippled, and now one of his old friends had arrived.

It seemed a fierce battle was inevitable.

If the two sides were evenly matched, it would be a brutal fight, and the bystanders would likely be caught in the crossfire…

"Brother Huairen!"

Master Pang Qi's eyes flashed with intensity upon seeing the black-haired middle-aged man, filled with sharp resolve.

But immediately, that resolve was replaced with a passionate joy at seeing an old friend again.

"It's been a while. Your sword intent has grown purer, Brother. I suppose you've broken through to the sixth level of the Nirvana Realm?"

The black-haired man hovered above the plaza, smiling as he replied, "I owe it all to the pill you gave me back then, Brother Pang Qi. Without it, I'd be a cripple with shattered meridians."

"What's going on here? The scene seems a bit chaotic. Could someone have caused trouble at the tournament?"

He looked around and asked.

Whoosh! Everyone held their breath.

Master Pang Qi's face stiffened slightly, and after a brief pause, he shook his head with a smile, "What are the odds of that? In the entire Nine Suns Kingdom, there aren't many who would dare cause trouble in front of me."

"I just had a mishap during cultivation today, which injured my foundation. It's rather troublesome."

"Brother, could you take me back to the Alchemist Association in the capital? With the resources there, they should be able to solve my problem."

He was being very cautious.

He said nothing about Qin Chuan.

Because he couldn't figure out Qin Chuan's background or how powerful this unexpected adversary might be.

Since he'd been spared, turning back now could only lead to his death if his friend also lost!

"Oh? What could be serious enough to harm your foundation?" Li Huairen frowned.

"I was watching the young ones alchemize when I suddenly had an insight. I tried something new and ended up going awry… It's embarrassing."

Master Pang Qi shook his head with a self-deprecating smile.

His performance was convincing.

"I see! Then we shouldn't delay. Let's head out immediately!" Li Huairen nodded in understanding.

He then cupped his hands toward Bai Chen and Qin Chuan, saying, "Everyone, we have urgent matters, so we'll be leaving first. Until next time."

With that, he waved his right hand, and a snow-white longsword flew out, expanding to dozens of meters like a small boat.

Whoosh! He and Master Pang Qi leaped onto the sword, which soared into the sky and quickly disappeared.

Everyone watched this scene unfold, exchanging bewildered glances.

They just… left?

Just like that?

"Father, that old man is such a coward," Qin Zi muttered as he watched the giant sword vanish.

"And if you were in his shoes, what would you do?" Qin Chuan asked in return.

"I would…"

Qin Zi was about to say he'd fight back, but then he thought about what it would be like to face his father, an invincible powerhouse… Fighting back would be suicide, wouldn't it?!

He fell silent.

Qin Chuan looked down at his son, his voice carrying a deeper meaning, "You'd back down too, wouldn't you?"

Qin Zi lowered his head in shame.

Qin Chuan patted his son's head, his tone softening, "Actually, it's not called cowardice; it's called wisdom. If you know you can't win and still charge ahead, that's just asking for death. It's only right that you'd die."

"I didn't kill him today because I wanted to show you how the older generation of strong men handle crises."

"After all, anyone who can make a name for themselves in a region must have something special… At the very least, they know how to survive to this age."

Hearing this, Qin Zi's body trembled.

Warmth filled his heart.

So, Father was always thinking of him.

Even though Father didn't directly provide him with massive resources, he was always teaching him the principles of life—this must be what it means to lead by example…

Seeing his son's eyes moisten, Qin Chuan's smile became even more "benevolent."

In truth.

The main reason he didn't kill Master Pang Qi was for safety.

If he had killed Master Pang Qi, the master's friends and family, and even the Alchemist Association, would surely come seeking revenge.

He'd be in a tough spot! But by sparing him, Master Pang Qi would likely be too cautious to seek revenge right away.

From the way Master Pang Qi had backed down earlier, it was clear he was someone who could endure and was extremely cautious.

Before fully understanding Qin Chuan's strength, Master Pang Qi wouldn't act rashly, and Qin Chuan's strength… was difficult to gauge.

This would buy him time.

And with enough time, once his power grew, he wouldn't fear retaliation from Master Pang Qi.

That's called strategy!

Of course, if he could also use the situation to teach his son a lesson, he was more than happy to do so. After all, it only took a few words…

The great chieftain is sick.

Dizzy, stuffy nose—everyone, dress warmly.