Chapter 212 - 211: It Turns Out the Arrow God and the Sword God Are Fellow Disciples

"That would be me."

In the courtyard, Qin Yang cupped his hands toward Liu Wushuang above and asked calmly, "Senior, may I ask why you’ve come looking for me?"

Since his opponent had come prepared,

why should he have the slightest fear?

’When it came to his disguises, Liu Wushuang couldn’t possibly see through them!’

’He probably thinks he’s on the fifth layer of understanding,’

’but in reality, he’s barely on the second...’

"Hmph. You, boy, Qin. You’ve got a few tricks up your sleeve."

Liu Wushuang descended into the courtyard, flicking his silk sleeves. He glanced sideways at the dissipating House Protection Array. "This Protective Array is quite profound. I was nearly tripped up and trapped by you. A fine technique."

"Senior, you flatter me."

Qin Yang tossed a Star Stone in his hand and shook his head slightly.

"It’s just something I’ve studied a little in my spare time. Nothing to write home about. It’s merely a precaution against sneak attacks from Cult Demons."

"Heh, a fine precaution indeed."

At these words, the corner of Liu Wushuang’s mouth twitched as he recalled the scene of him breaking the Array.

’If Qin Yang hadn’t shown himself,’

’I really was about to break this Array by force...’

As he was lost in thought,

"Senior, for you to grace me with your presence tonight, you must have something to ask."

Qin Yang bowed again, interrupting Liu Wushuang’s thoughts. He spoke in a low voice, "Please, speak freely."

"Hmph. Very well."

Liu Wushuang shot him a look. "You’re a sly one, boy. Clever as a monkey. You’ve certainly opened my eyes."

He then stated coolly, "I won’t beat around the bush with a junior like you. I came to ask about the Jianghai Arrow God... What is his relationship with your master?"

"The Jianghai Arrow God?"

Hearing this, Qin Yang’s brows furrowed slightly as his mind raced, trying to figure out how to play this.

’There isn’t much information,’

’but with a little deduction,’

’I should be able to piece together the general situation.’

’So this old geezer is here asking about the Arrow God, and he doesn’t know a thing...’

’Isn’t this the perfect opportunity to pull one over on him?!’

At this thought,

Qin Yang cupped his hands and, in a low voice, continued his practiced bluff. "The Jianghai Arrow God? Why are you looking for my martial uncle?"

"Martial uncle?!"

Liu Wushuang was stunned. "He and your master are from the same sect!?"

’The implications of that were huge!’

’It was enough to leave him completely bewildered.’

’The Jianghai Sword God isn’t a Loose Cultivator?’

’After all,’

’before I left, the Alliance Leader specifically warned me that he might be a Loose Cultivator, unaffiliated with any sect.’

’Even the Commander’s guess was identical!’

’But now, Qin Yang’s words had overturned everything...’

’So he’s not a Loose Cultivator...’

Liu Wushuang pondered. ’To be able to train both the Sword God and Arrow God of Jianghai, what Realm must their master be? Could it be a Celestial Venerable Realm expert?’

The more he considered it, the more curious he became.

"..."

Qin Yang watched his pensive expression, narrowing his eyes. He was a little speechless.

’I only said a few sentences.’

’How did this old man just freeze up and go silent?’

’His mental defenses are so weak!’

’If he has a complete breakdown... the system had better count it, right?!’

"Then where is your martial uncle now?"

At that moment, Liu Wushuang looked up at Qin Yang again. "I have urgent business with him..."

"You’re looking for him?"

Hearing this, Qin Yang pursed his lips. "But you still haven’t said what your business is. If you don’t explain clearly, this junior can’t act rashly."

"I told you to find him, so find him. Why are you making things so difficult?"

A hint of displeasure crept onto Liu Wushuang’s face.

’After all,’

’ever since the Vermilion Bird Earth Venerable died,’

’both the Beast God Sect and the Alliance Leader thought I was the one responsible. They’ve pinned the blame squarely on me.’

’If I don’t find that Jianghai Arrow God soon... the lie will become the truth, and I’ll really be stuck taking the fall for him.’

At this thought,

Liu Wushuang was fuming.

"Get your martial uncle out here! Stop playing these little games with me!"

He glared at Qin Yang, hissing through clenched teeth, "I’m going to teach him a lesson! How can a junior like you interfere in a feud between seniors?"

As his voice fell,

BOOM!

The surrounding Star Pressure surged. The flowers and plants in the courtyard were crushed as a gale swept through.

"?"

Qin Yang’s hair was a mess, his face a mask of confusion.

He was completely dumbfounded.

’Wait a second...’

’A feud?!’

’From start to finish, I only ever fired one arrow. When did I ever provoke him?’

’If I hadn’t acted back then, Elder Li and the others would have been on the list of casualties from the Beast Tide!’

At that thought,

Qin Yang quickly spoke up to placate him.

"Senior, please, calm yourself! I can definitely find my younger martial uncle, but before that, you have to at least tell this junior the whole story. The situation was critical back then; that’s the only reason my younger martial uncle made a move."

"If you are in the right, I will certainly lead you to him!"

His words were calm and reasonable.

Sure enough, the Star Pressure in the courtyard lessened slightly.

"Explain it to a junior like you?"

Liu Wushuang frowned, looking Qin Yang up and down. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to explain in detail, but the matter involved the Blood Spirit Contract.

’It involved too many things, and its scope was too broad.’

’The more this junior knew, the more danger he would be in.’

"Hmph! Why should I, a Venerable, have to discuss my affairs with you?!"

With this in mind, Liu Wushuang decided to simply continue acting fierce.

He directly unleashed his Star Force, gathering Star Pressure.

The next moment,

the Star Pressure that had just dissipated gathered once more, pressing down on Qin Yang with its full weight.

CRACK CRACK...

The ground collapsed and cracked!

A Star Pressure sufficient to make a Postnatal Realm cultivator faint descended!

"Now will you talk?"

Liu Wushuang raised an eyebrow as he looked at Qin Yang.

He saw him with a pained expression, veins bulging on his neck, struggling to keep his body upright in the courtyard.

’Good kid!’

Seeing this, Liu Wushuang felt a sliver of admiration.

’He can withstand the Star Pressure and remain standing.’

’This disciple of the Jianghai Sword God truly has some backbone!’

"Still not going to talk? I told you to do something, so just do it. Why make things so hard on yourself? The pressure will only get stronger. Even if it doesn’t injure you..."

"...No!"

Qin Yang hissed through his teeth, his expression still one of extreme agony, as if he were truly being crushed by the Star Pressure.

But in reality...

’This act is taking a lot of energy!’

’Pressure of this level is nothing. Postnatal level pressure is like a gentle breeze, Innate Realm Level pressure is like a strong gust, and only at the Grandmaster Realm would I even begin to feel it.’

’As for Venerable Realm Star Pressure,’

’this old man wouldn’t be so arrogant as to use that.’

’Using that level of power on a junior would be beneath his status and cause him to lose face. Qin Yang was counting on exactly that.’

’From the very beginning, Liu Wushuang had been completely taken for a ride.’

...

In the courtyard,

the two fell silent.

The Star Pressure around Qin Yang was maintained, but he still didn’t utter a peep.

"Hmph. What strong willpower. I’ll give you a little more!"

Liu Wushuang frowned, inwardly surprised. He flicked a finger toward Qin Yang again.

The next moment,

Star Pressure at the Innate Realm level descended.

The ground cracked. In Liu Wushuang’s eyes, the intensity of this Star Pressure was immense and should have far exceeded Qin Yang’s tolerance. No matter how talented he was, he had to be in unbearable pain now!

"Still not willing to talk?"

"...No."

Qin Yang’s knees buckled slightly.

His feigned expression grew more contorted as he glared at Liu Wushuang through gritted teeth, maintaining his look of agony.

’Putting in so much effort!’

’My acting skills have reached a new level!’

’If I keep this up, I could win an Oscar. At the same time, my opinion of this Liu Wushuang is getting worse and worse.’

’Pah!’

’Who said this guy was one of the good guys?’

’He’s just full of malice!!’

’Isn’t this going a little too far, treating a junior like this?’

As he was thinking,

the cracks on the ground widened. Qin Yang glanced down and understood that the pressure was approaching the Innate Extreme Realm. If he took any more...

’I’m afraid I’ll blow my cover.’

’It’s about time.’

At that thought, Qin Yang didn’t hesitate. His body went slack, and he began to sway as if he were about to collapse at any second.

And then,

WHOOSH—

the immense Star Force pressure around him suddenly vanished.

"So you finally couldn’t take it anymore."

Liu Wushuang’s timing was perfect. He swiftly withdrew the pressure and said coolly, "Well? Ready to talk? You’ve got a stiff spine, boy, to have held on for this long..."

As his voice fell,

"So... what?"

Qin Yang gasped for breath and plopped right down on the grass, supporting himself with his hands. "You think... that I’m some kind of coward who fears death?"

’The Heaven and Earth’s Longevity package is all ready to go.’

’Worst case, I’ll just run far away from the villa complex first!’

’Then I’ll take this Liu Wushuang down with me in a self-detonation. Even if the blast doesn’t kill him, I can use it to fake my own death and get away.’

’Everything is under control.’

’All planned out perfectly!’

"You’re just asking to die, boy,"

Liu Wushuang said, shaking his head. His words were harsh, but inwardly he was full of admiration.

’The Sword God’s disciple really has guts.’

As soon as he thought this,

BOOM!

An even more tyrannical Star Force descended, enveloping Qin Yang. It continuously increased the pressure, testing him, on the verge of reaching Grandmaster Level.

Just then,

Suddenly!

"Don’t you dare hurt my master!!!"

A small, white-haired girl leaped from the balcony. With a roar, she scrambled toward Liu Wushuang, baring her teeth and claws as she charged forward menacingly.

She rushed straight for Liu Wushuang.

"Hm?"

Liu Wushuang placed a hand on Xiaobai’s head, stopping her in her tracks. He watched her flail her fists wildly, a look of surprise on his face. "A King Level Star Beast?"

"???"

Qin Yang, still sitting on the ground, was also dumbfounded.

’Wait...’

’What is this silly fox doing out here?’

’Didn’t I tell her to just stay put inside!’

"You call him Master?"

Liu Wushuang glanced at Qin Yang, then back at Xiaobai. Recalling what she had called him, he began to understand. He placed his palm on Xiaobai’s forehead and pushed lightly.

The next moment,

the moment Xiaobai felt the force, she deliberately threw herself backward, landing precisely in Qin Yang’s arms. Their eyes met...

She blinked.

"Master, are you okay!?"

Xiaobai scrambled up and wrapped her arms around Qin Yang’s head. "Don’t worry, I’ll protect you!!"

As she spoke, she gave Qin Yang a wink.

’I was watching the fight from the balcony the whole time. I get it now.’

’It’s just an act, right?’

’This Fairy guarantees she’ll play along!’

"I..."

Qin Yang’s face was pressed against Xiaobai’s chest, so smothered he couldn’t speak.

"Hehe..."

Xiaobai giggled, holding Qin Yang close. Her mind was already hatching its own little schemes, and she was blooming with joy, already imagining the future.

’When this little show is over,’

’Master will definitely let this Fairy lick him as much as she wants!!’