Translator: Myriea_ActiasLuna Editor: Nou
This guy really wanted to fight him? Where did a Foundation Stage cultivator find such guts? The venerated youth was completely confused by Fang Xingâs inability to follow common sense, and he gave Fang Xing a peculiar look while remaining silent.
He was a Golden Core cultivator, and seriously taking on a Foundation Stage cultivator would not suit his status no matter whether he won or lost. Furthermore, he knew Fang Xing had a dragon with him, and if the two were to truly fight and the dragon came out, he wouldnât really be able to contend against it with only his early-Golden Core Stage cultivation. With thoughts like these, the venerated youth didnât want to get involved with Fang Xing whatsoever just in case things got out of hand.
No matter how he thought about it, he didnât understand; hadnât the Hentian clan been saying this Exalt was timid and useless? This bastard had actually aggressively provoked him; just where did the guts to challenge a Golden Core like him come from?
The venerated youth didnât say anything and folded his hands against his back. He looked at Fang Xing with a cold gaze, and although his expression was clearly that of someone unwilling to bully the weak, it didnât seem as though he intended to refuse the challenge either.
Fang Xing added even more oil to the flame when he saw this. âA mighty Golden Core like you is scared of your little grandpa bullying you? I am being nice to those from the Hentian clan, but youâre not a Hentian, right, you bastard? How dare you come and try to take my woman! You wonât know your place without someone teaching you a good lesson, huh? One on one, do you dare? If you lose, donât you ever get close to this courtyard!â
Such words steadily pushed the venerated youth closer to his limitâthe rude way Fang Xing behaved was truly infuriating.
Hentian Qing creased her brows before stomping her feet and scolding, âWho are you! Who are you to tell Venerated Big Brother to stay away from my courtyard?â
Fang Xing rolled his eyes and cursed, âAre you scared this adulterer is going to lose?â
âHow would Venerated Big Brother lose to you?â Hentian Qing angrily replied.
âThen why doesnât he dare to fight his little grandpa?â
Hentian Qing was left without words and turned to look at the venerated youth. She understood he had a proud temperament and that heâd naturally feel disdain towards fighting against such a clown, but so much had been said she started to wonder; would her Venerated Big Brother decide to teach a lesson on her behalf? With some slight hesitation, she softly asked, âVenerated Big Brother, I donât want to see this bastard anymore. Heâs alwaysââ
The venerated youth slightly raised his hand to stop Hentian Qing from continuing as he leveled a calm gaze towards Fang Xing. âYou are no opponent of mine. If I were to fight with you, it would without a doubt be seen as me bullying you. Iâd hope you have some self-awareness; donâtââ
âIf you donât want to fight me, why did you approach so close to me like a ghost? You think I wonât know just because you play dumb?â Fang Xing sneered. âMotherf*cker, you may be a pretty-boy, but your little grandpa likes this girl with big boobs and a perky butt, so Iâll tell you this: she is destined to be mine. Iâve even given the betrothal gift already, so stay the hell out of my way if you donât want to die!â
No matter how great his endurance, the venerated youth couldnât restrain himself anymore after such words and sternly replied, âI originally didnât want to bully you, but you are unexpectedly a person without a sense of propriety. Since that is the case, I shall teach you some lessons about lifeâŚ.â
Fang Xingâs eyes lit up and he quickly raised his Qi. âDonât forget our bet!â
The venerated youth still had his hands calmly settled on his back. âWhat a joke, how could I wager Sister Qingâer as a bet?â
Such a reply filled Hentian Qing with joy, and she was so elated her vision even blurred.
Fang Xing sneered. âThe way I see it, youâre scared of me catching you two together after youâve lost!â
The venerated youth suddenly realized that if he won, he would actually be able to restrict this little bastard from harassing Hentian Qing any further. In fact, the reason heâd come to see her as soon as he returned with the spirit-vein-searching team was because heâd heard about this person giving her gifts in such a shameless manner. Heâd rushed over out of concern sheâd be moved by it, only to see Fang Xing shouting from the door once he arrived. Heâd gotten a bit angry and decided to trip Fang Xing up, only to realize this person wasnât normal when Fang Xing noticed him in advance. The fact a mere Foundation Stage cultivator could detect him despite his effort to hide his presence meant this personâs spirit sense was extremely sensitive and powerful, and after realizing this, the venerated youth decided against causing trouble to avoid provoking him.
The more he thought about it, the more he realized that if he didnât restrict Fang Xing now, he would continue to annoy them and cause problems. He paused and considered it for a few moments before finally saying, âThen you remember your own words. Do not come anymore afterwards, else do not blame meâŚ.â
Fang Xing was immediately overjoyed to hear such words. âThen letâs do it!â The yell was extremely awe-inspiring, and even the venerated youth was caught off guard and waited in alarm. However, Fang Xing suddenly withdrew all of his Qi. placed his fingers between his lips, and let out a sharp whistle.
With the sound of that whistle, inside the western mountains over some ten miles away where Fang Xingâs courtyard was, a red dragon thirty or so feet long suddenly rose into the air. Its speed was so great it was as if it rode on lightning, and after only a flash in the sky, the dragon arrived right in front of them.
Fang Xing waved his hand. âBite him dead⌠but leave one breath behind!â
The red dragon was a bit surprised at first, but it quickly understood Fang Xingâs command. It growled before rushing towards the venerated youth without holding back, its giant mouth open wide. The densely packed fangs within its maw was extremely terrifying, and the expression on the venerated youthâs face changed completely as he finally lost his cool. He quickly flashed backwards onto a hilltop three miles away, but the red dragon didnât give him the chance to flee; it thrashed its head and tail before chasing over while its violent aura spread out in all directions.
Hentian Qing had been completely caught off guard by the red dragonâs abrupt arrival, and it took a few moments for her to start anxiously screaming, âHow⌠how shameless! Didnât you say one on one?â
âIt is one on one; I havenât attacked, right?â Fang Xing replied as though it was completely normal.
It took some time before Hentian Qing was able to process and understand what Fang Xing had done. This little bastard had actually used sophistry against the venerated youthâthis was the first time sheâd seen someone so shameless.
Faced with the dragonâs maddened attacks, the venerated youth could only continuously cry out in fury. His black robe was torn, and as pieces of tattered cloth fell from the sky amidst splatters of blood, he suddenly shouted and pointed his sword at Fang Xingâs chest. âIâll kill you, you shameless little thiefâŚ.â
When Fang Xing called the dragon over, heâd noticed a few very powerful spirit senses sweeping past the Hentian clanâs area. Those powerful old guys had all clearly been alerted, but their spirit sense only swept across the area before they all focused on the venerated youth that was being chased by the crazed dragon. Since nobody was paying much attention to him or Hentian Qing, Fang Xingâs guts only grew larger.
Pah, Fang Xingâs hand was as fast as lightning as he directly broke the longsword in Hentian Qingâs hands. His body moved close, and the broken blade in his grip was placed right up against Hentian Qingâs throat. âWant to kill me?â he whispered. âYou almost did before back in that cage, but you only had one chance. Now all you can do is wait for the day your little grandpa kills you insteadâŚ.â
His words were extremely cold, and they stabbed at Hentian Qingâs heart like a knife made of ice. Although she was at the peak of her anger, she couldnât help the tremor that formed at the bottom of her heart and she looked at Fang Xing in disbelief.
Fang Xing abruptly reached forward to grope her chest before laughing and retreating with the broken sword blade still in his hand. âDonât be angry, Young Master Qingâer. This bastard is trying to force me to never get close to you, but IâXing Fangâwill say it openly today: I will marry you!â he shouted while retreating over ten feet away, his face filled with affection as though he hadnât just threatened her life. âWhoever wants to compete with me, I will kill them, and no one can persuade me away from it!â
âWhatâs all this nonsense?â
Just at that moment, a great and mighty aura rolled over. The Hentian clan master appeared above Fang Xing and Hentian Qing, and his head lowered to look at them. âWhat are you all doing? This is where we clansmen gather; is this a place suited for battle?â
Fang Xing leapt into the air and stepped onto the cloud the clan master was standing on. His expression was filled with fear, as though he was frightened Hentian Qing would chase after to kill him. âClan Master, come and preside over this. I came here today to personally apologize to Young Master Qingâer, but I bumped into this black-clothed bastard and he actually threatened me, telling me to stay away from Young Master Qingâer or else he would kill me. He even said the Hentian clan only placed importance on my red dragon and that my position wasnât suitable, that he was going to show me my true worth and that I shouldnât act like a toad trying to get a taste of a swan. He said I am not worthy of Young Master Qingâer or Little Miss Ningâer⌠and that itâs all his!â
His words came out nonstop. In mere moments, black and been turned to white and white turned to black, all while he looked as innocent as innocent could be.
âHow dare a thief like you cry thief!â Hentian Qing had originally been left dumbstruck by Fang Xingâs earlier words, but when she heard all of this and saw how he intended to pull her father to his side, her eyes reddened and anger and she leapt into the sky as well. âDaddy, donât believe him! He doesnât have any good intentions! He clearly agreed to a one-on-one fight with Venerated Big Brother and agreed the person who lost couldnât come near my courtyard. Then he called out the red dragon to attackâŚ.â
âA one-on-one duel between me and him?â Fang Xing yelled back, âHe is a Golden Core, do you think Iâm stupid? Miss Qingâer, even if you donât like me, please donât frame meâŚ.â
Fang Xingâs words sounded filled with genuine indignation, making it difficult for the clan master to distinguish truth from falsehood.