"Seems like youâre quite confident in your strength, arenât you?"
"I donât know which Sect youâre from. Why arenât you daring to reveal your Sect Token?"
Hua Runâs expression twisted slightly as he looked at Qin Chen.
Qin Chenâs remark had not spared him the slightest bit of face.
This naturally caused him considerable embarrassment.
His words were saturated with profound sarcasm.
The meaning behind Hua Runâs words was clear.
He was mocking Qin Chen for belonging to such a low-level Sect Force that he would feel too ashamed to even show his Sect Token.
"Iâm afraid if I show it, it might scare you," Qin Chen said coolly.
That was, in fact, the truth.
That battle had made the Thunder Sky Sect renowned across the Forest Demon World.
Although the Thunder Sky Sect was just a One-star Sect Power, after that battle, no one dared to underestimate the people from Thunder Sky Sect.
"Hahaha!" Hua Run burst into frenzied laughter upon hearing Qin Chenâs words.
The people in the group also sneered once, then shook their heads.
Their judgment of Qin Chen was now unshakeable.
Earlier, by ignoring them, they thought Qin Chen was simply too scared.
Then later, Qin Chenâs arrogant words made some of them waver, wondering if Qin Chen really did possess great strength.
Otherwise, how could he dare speak to Hua Run with such brazenness?
But now,
Having heard Qin Chenâs statement,
Those who had wavered were no longer indecisive.
In their minds, there was only one reason for Qin Chen not showing his Sect Token,
He felt it was a disgrace, thatâs why he wouldnât reveal it.
Now, Qin Chen bluntly said he was afraid it would scare Hua Run.
In their eyes, this was an utterly ludicrous statement.
It only further convinced them that Qin Chen was an arrogant fool, spewing wild words blindly.
Little did they know, what Qin Chen said was, in fact, the truth.
Hua Run watched Qin Chen with his eyes brimming with disdain, as if he were looking at an inconsequential ant.
"Come on, show it."
"I really do want to be scared by you," Hua Run said with a tone laced with sarcasm.
Qin Chen remained unmoved.
The Sect Token was related to his identity; of course, he wouldnât produce it just because of Hua Runâs provocation.
Otherwise, attracting attention from Moon Howling Heavenly Sect and Burning Moon Nether Sect could prove to be extremely dangerous.
"Whatâs the matter? Youâre not going to tell me youâve lost your Sect Token, are you?" Hua Run mocked upon seeing Qin Chen make no move.
Martial Artists, unlike ordinary people, basically never lose things.
Hua Runâs words were clearly meant to provoke Qin Chen, making him the object of everyoneâs scorn.
Dao Xiaoyao watched Qin Chenâs lack of reaction without the slightest surprise, because she knew very well why he wasnât responding.
She looked at Hua Run and coldly spat out a single word: "Scram!"
Hua Run glanced at Dao Xiaoyao, his eyes narrowing slightly.
Dao Xiaoyaoâs repeated attitude infuriated Hua Run somewhat.
However, after a look, he shifted his gaze back to Qin Chen.
With so many people present,
He certainly didnât want to do anything to Dao Xiaoyao, a woman.
But Qin Chen, he clearly did not intend to let off.
Just as Hua Run was preparing to continue speaking and mocking Qin Chen,
Dao Xiaoyao, seeing her warning ignored, also let a surge of anger rise in her beautiful eyes.
"Iâll say it one last time,"
"Get lost!"
Dao Xiaoyao spoke, her voice as cold as ice.
Immediately, Hua Runâs gaze turned to Dao Xiaoyao.
"Although youâre a woman, I, Hua Run, have never laid a hand on one,"
"But if you speak like that again, you will be an exception."
There was a thick killing aura in Hua Runâs eyes.
Under normal circumstances, he would have already attacked Dao Xiaoyao.
In his heart, how strong could a combat disciple from a One-star Sect be?
To overpower first and kill afterward, wouldnât that be joyful?
However, with so many people around, he obviously wouldnât do that.
Swoosh!
Almost as Hua Runâs words fell, Dao Xiaoyao suddenly struck.
In her hand, unbeknownst to when, appeared a black, thin needle.
The appearance of this thin needle, only perceived by Qin Chen with his strong perception, went entirely unnoticed by Hua Run.
The next moment, Dao Xiaoyao waved her jade hand, and the thin needle shot straight into Hua Runâs body.
Boom!
The black thin needle that pierced into Hua Runâs chest exploded the moment it entered, instantly blowing open a bloody hole.
Spurt!
Hua Run, as if struck by a heavy blow, spat out a mouthful of blood, covering his needle-pierced chest, blood pouring out.
"What?"
This scene stunned everyone present.
The looks everyone directed at Dao Xiaoyao were filled with unmistakable surprise.
Many among them didnât even see when Dao Xiaoyao had made her move.
Then they just saw Hua Run, as if struck by a severe blow, directly spitting out blood.
Even Qin Chen was slightly shocked.
"Was that... a hidden weapon?"
Qin Chen thought to himself.
That black needle, swift and shadowy, would be difficult to detect if not for someone like Qin Chen.
And that black needle exploded upon entering the body.
What if it had hit the heart?
Wouldnât it mean that Hua Run would have died by now?
He had never known Dao Xiaoyaoâs methods before.
Today was also the first time he saw Dao Xiaoyao strike.
"If I wanted your life, it would have been easy."
Dao Xiaoyaoâs beautiful eyes coldly fixated on Hua Run.
Her repeated warnings had until now been dismissed by Hua Run as nothing.
And now, although she had directly injured Hua Run without taking her life.
But as Qin Chen thought,
If Dao Xiaoyaoâs needle had pierced Hua Runâs heart or Dantian,
The former could have resulted in immediate death for Hua Run, and the latter could have turned Hua Run into an incapable cultivator, a useless person.
Both outcomes wouldnât have been good.
Hua Runâs eyes, looking at Dao Xiaoyao, revealed a deep fear.
At the same time, he also glared hatefully at Qin Chen.
Then, he left in an extremely sorry state, returning to his original female companionâs side.
His original female companion, seeing Hua Runâs sorry return, immediately frowned and sneered, followed by a cold huff, but she did not leave or say much more.
From the looks of it, these two were unlikely to be real spouses, merely partnering up to Enter Love Valley.
Hua Run then fixed his gaze fiercely on Qin Chen, his eyes flashing with murderous intent before quickly disappearing.