Chapter 153 - 150: Killing, Kneeling

Alchemy Grandmaster Tan Jinglin was a top figure in Cyan Cloud Country.

As numerous eyes turned to look, they were all shocked.

"Who is that young man walking ahead of Tan Jinglin?"

A dignified Alchemy Grandmaster, a man of esteemed status, was actually walking behind a teenager?

"He’s probably just ignorant. Grandmaster Tan is magnanimous and won’t squabble with a junior," someone guessed.

However, more and more people noticed that something was off. Tan Jinglin walked behind Ning Jiang with his head bowed, like a junior, devoid of any of a Grandmaster’s bearing.

Anyone could see that Tan Jinglin held a kind of reverence for this young man!

’Just who in the world is this person?’

Even Young Master Soaring Dragon couldn’t inspire such awe in Tan Jinglin, could he?

Besides, many people had seen what Young Master Soaring Dragon looked like at the Feast of Geniuses.

"Ning Jiang."

Just as countless people were guessing the young man’s identity, Yan Shuangying recognized him at a glance, her beautiful eyes blooming with boundless surprise.

She hadn’t expected that just when she felt she had no options left, Ning Jiang would miraculously appear.

But after seeing the two great beauties behind Ning Jiang, this surprise immediately turned into a hint of resentment.

"This guy is never short of beautiful women."

Yan Shuangying muttered resentfully. Back in Luoyang City, Ning Jiang had known all Four Great Beauties, and even that femme fatale, the bewitching Yue Lianxi, seemed to have an ambiguous relationship with him.

Now, there were two more stunning women by Ning Jiang’s side, each vying for attention with their own unique charms. Yan Shuangying considered herself beautiful, but compared to them, she was merely on par.

"Hmph, so he’s the one you like?"

Seeing the look in Yan Shuangying’s eyes, a thick flame of jealousy ignited in Ji Hai’s heart.

As the young master of the Ji Family, born with a golden spoon in his mouth, what woman could he not have if he wanted?

Moreover, he had established a connection with someone like Wei Tianchen, elevating his status even further. Yet this Yan Shuangying from the insignificant Luoyang City had always been dismissive of him, causing him to be repeatedly rebuffed.

Now, Yan Shuangying, who had always been lukewarm towards him, was showing a jealous expression for that person named Ning Jiang. This caused a cold glint to flare in his eyes.

’Since you like that person, I’ll go and destroy him!’

Harboring such malicious thoughts, Ji Hai stepped out and strode toward Ning Jiang.

"Hehe, this is getting interesting. Young Master Ji is probably going to make that kid suffer," a young man said.

"This is bad."

Yan Shuangying’s expression changed.

"You foolish girl, shut your mouth! Didn’t you say he was very powerful? Now you realize he’s not so great after all?" Mrs. Yan scolded.

But how could she know that when Yan Shuangying said ’this is bad,’ she wasn’t worried about Ning Jiang at all, but about Ji Hai!

’You, Ji Hai, haven’t even reached the Innate Limit, yet you dare provoke Ning Jiang? You’re simply courting death.’

’An ant provoking an elephant?’

But even if she wanted to stop it, it was already too late.

Ji Hai strode in front of Ning Jiang, blocking his path, and said arrogantly, "You’re Ning Jiang, right?"

"Hm? Who are you?"

"You don’t need to know who I am, because you’re not qualified to know my name. Listen up: get the hell out of here now, or I’ll break your arms and legs and throw you out."

’This...’

Li Shiyu’s eyes widened. ’Where did this idiot come from, daring to cause trouble for Ning Jiang, the God of Slaughter?’

’Do you think you’ve lived for too long?’

Liang Xiyue, walking at the very back, also let her jaw drop. She had witnessed Ning Jiang’s power and knew he was not someone to be trifled with.

"How audacious! How dare you be disrespectful to Mr. Ning."

Tan Jinglin stepped forward and chided him without hesitation.

Who was Ning Jiang? A Pill King of his generation. His own disciple, Yan Ziling, had offended Ning Jiang and been killed by him, yet he had never even thought of revenge.

Because a Pill King cannot be insulted!

"Senior Tan Jinglin, what is the meaning of this? He’s just a junior. Do I have to be reverent and respectful to him?"

Ji Hai snorted coldly. Normally, he would be wary of Tan Jinglin, but now he was consumed by rage. Thinking of the support he had from the Young Alliance Leader, Wei Tianchen, he cast aside all restraint.

Besides, he knew that his family’s own Grandmaster had always been on bad terms with Tan Jinglin, so there was no need to give Tan Jinglin any face.

"Tan Jinglin, step down," Ning Jiang said lightly.

"Yes."

Hearing this, Tan Jinglin retreated to the side.

Ji Hai’s pupils constricted. He sensed that something was wrong.

"Told me to get out, or you’ll break my arms and legs? It’s been a long time since anyone dared to speak to me like that."

Ning Jiang’s eyes were indifferent, devoid of joy or sorrow. "I’ll give you a choice, too. Kneel and kowtow right now, and I might spare your life."

"Kowtow and apologize? Who the hell do you think you are? If I don’t, you dare to kill me?"

Ji Hai was so angry he laughed instead. He refused to believe that Ning Jiang would actually dare to kill him here in Pill King Valley.

If that happened, Pill King Valley would never let Ning Jiang go.

"What wouldn’t I dare!"

Ning Jiang’s eyes flew open, his killing intent exploding forth.

SHIING!

A bolt of Innate Gang Qi shot out.

"Ning Jiang, white hair... could it be... that White Head Sword Sect!"

At the same time, Wei Tianchen finally recalled the name Ning Jiang.

Although he had never met Ning Jiang, he certainly remembered when the White Head Sword Sect was ranked first on the Famous Family List, looming over him.

"Ji Hai, get back here!"

Wei Tianchen was about to call Ji Hai back, but before the words could leave his mouth, he saw a bolt of Innate Gang Qi pierce through Ji Hai’s forehead, leaving a bloody hole that went straight through.

In an instant, the entire area fell silent.

Ji Hai was killed.

Killed mercilessly in Pill King Valley, in front of everyone.

One must remember, Ji Hai was the young master of the Ji Family, of noble birth, and was close to Wei Tianchen.

Furthermore, this was Pill King Valley, and Pill King Valley had its own rules. Here, even two people with a Sea of Blood feud were not allowed to kill each other.

"That madman! What has he done!"

Mrs. Yan’s body trembled, her eyes filled with terror.

"He dared to kill someone here! Neither the Ji Family nor Pill King Valley will ever let him go. Shuangying, you must distance yourself from him later. Don’t have any contact with him, do you understand?"

"Mother, you don’t understand him at all. The fact that he dared to kill means he isn’t afraid of Pill King Valley in the slightest."

Yan Shuangying shook her head and, ignoring her mother’s attempts to stop her, walked up to Ning Jiang. "Young Master Ning, what a coincidence."

"It is."

Ning Jiang hadn’t expected to meet an acquaintance from Luoyang City here either.

"Ji Hai came to provoke you, Young Master Ning, because of me..." Yan Shuangying explained guiltily.

Ning Jiang wasn’t bothered. He said nonchalantly, "So that’s how it is. It seems your mother’s judgment isn’t very good, for her to have taken a liking to him."

Yan Shuangying didn’t try to argue.

Was her mother’s judgment really that bad? In fact, as the young master of the Ji Family who also knew Wei Tianchen, Ji Hai was an outstanding figure of the younger generation. He wasn’t a poor choice.

It was just that compared to Ning Jiang, the difference was like that between a firefly and the bright moon.

"My grandson!"

Just as the two were catching up, a furious, thunderous roar erupted. A red-faced old man rushed to Ji Hai’s side and cradled his corpse.

"You little bastard! You dare kill my grandson! No matter who you are, I’ll make you pay!"

The red-faced old man’s eyes were filled with murderous intent.

Everyone around was scared into silence.

This was the Ji Family’s Alchemy Grandmaster, famous throughout Cyan Cloud, and the Ji Family held the reputation of being the number one family in Dan City.

With such a powerful and high-status figure enraged, Ning Jiang was definitely in for a world of trouble.

"Grandmaster Ji, rest assured. I, Wei Tianchen, will also give you an account for this matter."

Wei Tianchen walked over, his expression grim. Ji Hai was his man and had always worked for him. Now that he had been killed by Ning Jiang, it was a direct slap to his face.

As Wei Tianchen spoke, the atmosphere in the area grew even more oppressive.

After all, Wei Tianchen represented Pill King Valley!

"If I’m not mistaken, you’re the White Head Sword Sect from half a year ago, Ning Jiang," Wei Tianchen said.

As soon as these words were spoken, a commotion erupted in the surroundings.

"The White Head Sword Sect? The one who was number one on the Famous Family List half a year ago? Weren’t there rumors he was dead, killed by a mysterious Spirit Realm Powerhouse?"

The news of a Spirit Realm Powerhouse appearing back then had been too shocking. Now, half a year later, although few people brought it up anymore, no one had forgotten such a momentous event.

"Half a year ago, you took my person. Today, I’ve come to demand an explanation from you!" Ning Jiang’s sharp intent was on full display.

"You killed my man, and you dare demand an explanation from me?"

Wei Tianchen’s face was ice-cold. The Alchemy Alliance had just been established, and he had been honored as the Young Alliance Leader. If he couldn’t handle this matter properly, his prestige would surely plummet.

"I not only killed him, I would dare to kill you too. Believe it or not!"

Ning Jiang’s words left everyone dumbfounded.

Wei Tianchen’s status was more than ten times more valuable than Ji Hai’s. Behind him stood a Top Level power like Pill King Valley. And Ning Jiang actually said he would kill Wei Tianchen?

One must know that the current Pill King Valley, having established the Alchemy Alliance, possessed overwhelming might and was unstoppable.

Only Li Shiyu and Yan Shuangying knew that Ning Jiang was absolutely not joking.

There was nothing he wouldn’t dare to do.

"You’re courting death!"

A thick killing intent appeared in Wei Tianchen’s eyes.

"Young Alliance Leader, allow me to capture him."

Behind Wei Tianchen stood an Innate Limit Strong Person. He was the one who had followed Wei Tianchen to Luoyang City and captured Wei Yanran.

At this moment, he took a step forward, his aura surging to the heavens, and instantly rushed out.

BOOM!

He threw a punch, unleashing a burst of Gang Yuan that made many people present pale.

"That kid killed the Innate Late Stage Ji Hai with a wave of his hand. I reckon his Cultivation is around the Innate Peak. He’s strong, but to dare act so atrociously in Pill King Valley with just that much power, he’s truly courting death."

Someone commented, shaking their head. But before his voice had even faded, Ning Jiang slapped out with his palm.

WHOOSH.

A great wind rose.

The Innate Gang Qi formed an iron palm that blasted through the air as it slammed forward.

BANG—

Under the utterly horrified gazes of everyone present, the great expert at the Innate Limit had his entire body smashed into a mist of blood.

"Uncle Wang!"

Wei Tianchen’s composed expression changed drastically in an instant. While this Uncle Wang couldn’t compare to the experts on the Innate List, he was still at the Innate Limit. And he was slapped to death by Ning Jiang with a single palm strike?

’What kind of power is this?’

The countless people around felt their scalps tingle. They were terrified, so horrified they could barely stay on their feet.

"You can kneel too."

Ning Jiang snorted coldly, and his Innate Gang Qi surged out.

Although Wei Tianchen was also at the Innate Limit, he had only broken through recently. How could he possibly withstand Ning Jiang’s might?

THUD.

Unable to bear it, his knees buckled, and he knelt on the ground in humiliation. Under the immense power, the ground beneath him cracked with a "KACHA."

The entire area... fell silent!