Ye Feifei was a One Vein Seventh Layer Martial Artist, so dealing with a few at the One Vein Fourth or Fifth Layer was a simple task. Ye Tian wasn't worried in the slightest.
A powerful wave of Sword Qi instantly shot toward one of the men. Ye Feifei was incredibly fast; in a flash, several gashes deep enough to expose bone appeared on her target, and dark red blood began to gush out.
But she wasn't finished. With another slash of her sword, a second man suffered the same fate. The remaining two scrambled to escape, knowing that to stay was to wait for death.
Ye Feifei had held back, using only sixty percent of her strength. After all, the Qin Family was also a major power. If this incident sparked a feud between their families, it would throw all of Lisha City into turmoil.
The two men Ye Feifei had injured collapsed, wailing on the ground. All traces of their usual arrogant, bullying attitude had vanished. No one pitied them; on the contrary, everyone felt they got what they deserved.
"Ye Feifei, you dare injure my men? If I don't teach you a lesson today, you'll really start to think my Qin Family is a pushover!" Qin Li roared upon seeing his two underlings wounded.
"This young lady was just helping you discipline them, letting them know that some people are not to be trifled with. If you want to end up like them, this young lady can oblige you as well," Ye Feifei said.
Ye Feifei's strength at the One Vein Seventh Layer was common knowledge among the three great families. Qin Li, at only the One Vein Sixth Layer, was clearly no match for her. However, he had already spoken, and it was impossible to take back his words.
He couldn't lose his own face, and he certainly couldn't lose face for the Qin Family. He glared at Ye Feifei and snarled, "A Seventh Layer Martial Artist like you bullying usāhave you no shame? If you've got any guts, let that piece of trash next to you fight me. If he can beat me, then we'll let today's matter slide.
"Otherwise, from now on, I'll take his life whenever I see him in Lisha City. I'm sure you can't be by his side every second of every day, can you!" Qin Li said.
Ye Feifei truly wanted to cripple this brat on the spot. 'How dare he call the man I admire a piece of trash?' Her exquisite face was now covered in a layer of frost. If not for her veil, the sight would have surely terrified the onlookers.
"Feifei, come back! Since he wants to teach me a lesson, I might as well give him the chance. Let's let everyone see how a 'piece of trash' bullies a 'genius'!" Ye Tian said, walking to Ye Feifei's side.
Ye Feifei glanced at Ye Tian and whispered, "Brother Tian, he's a One Vein Sixth Layer Martial Artist. It might be dangerous for you to fight him. I'm worried. Let me teach this arrogant fool a lesson!"
Ye Tian knew Ye Feifei was worried about him, so he smiled. "Have you so little faith in your Brother Tian? I'm more worried I might accidentally kill him in one blow. Don't worry. Just let this brat be my sparring partner."
Ye Feifei rolled her eyes at Ye Tian. "I know you've improved a lot recently, but Qin Li is a One Vein Sixth Layer Martial Artist. He's nothing like that waste, Ye Feng. You still need to be careful."
"What? No confidence in me? Relax! I don't do things I'm not sure about!" Ye Tian chuckled, his face brimming with confidence.
Seeing Ye Tian and Ye Feifei conversing, the distant Qin Li grew even more furious. "Brat, are you a man or not? Do you dare fight me? Stop being so wishy-washy. What kind of man lets a woman fight his battles?"
"Heh, why wouldn't I dare? Since you want to witness the power of a 'piece of trash,' I certainly won't disappoint you!" Ye Tian laughed and drew his Black Glaze Sword.
"Brother Tian, you should use my sword instead. This Black Glaze Sword is clearly a Divine Weapon. I'm afraid you might accidentally kill that brat, and then the Qin Family will raise hell," Ye Feifei said with a laugh, her voice loud enough for everyone around to hear clearly.
Ye Tian had wanted to test the power of the Black Glaze Sword, but he didn't want to spoil Ye Feifei's fun. He smiled, "Alright, I'll listen to you. Here, you hold the Black Glaze Sword!"
Ye Feifei took the Black Glaze Sword, and the moment it was in her hand, she nearly dropped it. Its weight was terrifyingāmore than a hundred times heavier than her own sword.
Ye Feifei rested the sword's tip on the ground, using her hand to steady the hilt. It was the only way to hide her struggle. 'How can Ye Tian wield this Black Glaze Sword so effortlessly?' she wondered.
The expression on Ye Feifei's face was fleeting, but despite her veil, Ye Tian caught it. He didn't ask her about it, though. His focus was on teaching the arrogant Qin Li a proper lesson.
"Brat, if you can beat me, we'll call it even for you injuring my family's disciples. If I kill you, you can only blame your own inadequate skills. And that Black Glaze Sword will be mine," Qin Li declared loudly.
His motive was obvious: he wanted everyone present to witness that he hadn't stolen the Black Glaze Sword, but had won it fair and square. How despicable.
"I accept. But what if I seriously injure or kill you? Is your Qin Family going to come knocking on my door for revenge? You can't have all the advantages. We have to be fair," Ye Tian said with a nonchalant smile.
"Hilarious! A One Vein Fourth Layer ant like you thinks you can hurt me? Since you've offered such great terms, wouldn't I seem ungracious if I didn't accept? Come on! Let me see the ultimate techniques of your Ye Family!" Qin Li laughed loudly, not taking Ye Tian seriously in the slightest.
After drawing Ye Feifei's Fine Steel Sword, Ye Tian stared down his opponent. The Dragon Spiritual Power within him began to circulate wildly. 'I wonder how strong my Attack Power is now,' he thought. 'Can I seriously injure him in a single strike?'
If Qin Li knew what Ye Tian was thinking at this moment, he would probably have coughed up blood from frustration. A mere Fourth Layer ant dreaming of defeating him in a single blow? It was utterly preposterous.
Ye Tian's figure flashed as he executed the Third Form of the Flowing Cloud Step, leaving an afterimage as he charged toward Qin Li. Simultaneously, he unleashed the Fourth Form of the Flowing Cloud Sword Technique with the Fine Steel Sword.
A potent wave of Sword Qi shot toward Qin Li. He hadn't been taking Ye Tian seriously, but the sheer power of this attack left him utterly stunned.
He hastily executed a defensive move, but how could he possibly withstand Ye Tian's attack?
BANG! A loud crash echoed as Qin Li was sent flying several dozen meters before hitting the ground. He lay there motionless, drenched in his own blood, though he was still breathing.
A One Vein Fourth Layer defeating a One Vein Sixth Layer Martial Artist in a single strikeāsuch a thing was unheard of in Lisha City. For a moment, everyone was simply dumbfounded.
They all stared at Ye Tian in disbelief, unable to comprehend what he had just done. Ye Feifei's heart, however, was in turmoil, because the Fourth Form of the Flowing Cloud Sword Technique Ye Tian had just displayed had already reached the Perfect Realmā¦