An attic room in the Qin residence.
Guards stood at the door and sentries were posted all around. Not even a fly could hope to get in.
Qin Wei walked to the entrance and spoke to the two security guards. "Has that bitch given in yet?"
"Reporting to the young master, she has not!"
Qin Weiâs face darkened. "Ungrateful wretch!"
The door opened to a dim room where a woman with an elegant silhouette was reading a book. She was so focused that she seemed not to notice Qin Weiâs entrance at all. The rustling of pages filled the air, but Qin Wei was growing impatient.
"Do you think you can hold out for long?" Qin Wei sneered. "Or do you think someone will actually come to save you?"
However, the woman didnât even glance at him, acting as if she hadnât heard a word.
"Hmph, youâd better behave!" Qin Wei said. "Remember, your parents are still in our hands!"
The sound of a page turning came to an abrupt halt.
The woman turned around, revealing a face of otherworldly beauty.
"Is this all the Demon City Qin Family is capable of?" Qin Luoli looked at Qin Wei calmly, a mocking smile on her lips. "Locking me up here while sending people to River City to force my man to agree to your shameless demands. Is this really the best the Demon City Qin Family can do?"
"You bitch! Donât you know whatâs good for you?" Qin Wei laughed in anger. "Instead of following a loser, you should just do as youâre told and marry into the Han Family. Then youâll enjoy endless wealth and luxury!"
"Itâs your Qin Family that wants to grovel, using me, a defenseless woman, as a bargaining chip, isnât it?" Qin Luoli said with disdain. "I finally understand why my great-grandmother left the Qin Family. A family so utterly without principles truly has nothing worth staying for."
Qin Weiâs expression changed. "You..."
"Hmph. No matter what you say, it wonât change the fact that youâre going to marry into the Han Family," Qin Wei sneered. "And let me tell you, once youâre married, your loser of a man is next! Did he really think he could survive after killing people from my Qin Family? Heâs completely delusional!"
"You will all regret this." Qin Luoli gave Qin Wei a look of pity.
"Hahaha, regret?" Qin Wei laughed aloud. "Bitch, you have no idea how powerful the Qin Family is. In Demon City, everyone respects us. Marrying you into the Han Family is just icing on the cake. If you refuse again, I donât know how much longer your parents can last!"
Rage appeared on Qin Luoliâs face. "Shameless!"
"Iâm giving you one day to think it over." Qin Wei turned and walked away. "Remember, you only get one chance!"
After Qin Wei left, Qin Luoli seemed a bit dazed.
You can handle this, canât you?
she whispered to herself.
Yes, Iâm sure you can!
ăMeanwhile.ă
The news that Lin Wudi was about to arrive in Demon City had already spread throughout the entire Martial Arts World.
Lin Wudi wants to destroy the Qin Family? When did the Demon City Qin Family provoke him?
This Lin Wudi really knew how to stir up trouble. He had just slaughtered countless international assassins, and now he was immediately moving to annihilate the Qin Family? This was truly... Everyone was at a loss for words.
But while they were shocked and puzzled, it didnât stop them from heading to Demon City to watch the show. The Demon City Qin Family! They were backed by a Martial Arts Grandmaster!
In the current Martial Arts World, besides the top ten experts, only Qin Chuan could possibly contend with Lin Wudi. No one knew who would prove stronger in a fight between the two.
As the situation developed, everyone finally understood why Lin Wudi was so enraged. It turned out the Qin Family had once sent a messenger demanding that he become their servant. To ask a Grandmaster to become a servant? Only the Demon City Qin Family would dare say such a thing. No wonder Lin Wudi was furious enough to vow to annihilate them!
ăThe Qin Familyâs Back Mountain.ă
An elder and a youth sat facing each other. Between them was not a chessboard, but a simple pot of clear tea.
"What are your thoughts on this matter?" the Elder Patriarch of the Qin Family asked, looking at Qin Chuan.
"My thoughts?" Qin Chuan held his teacup, slowly rotating it. "If he really dares to come, Iâll just kill him."
"Hahaha, excellent!" The old manâs complexion was rosy. "Spoken like the true Dragon of the Qin Family! Thatâs the kind of domineering spirit you should have!"
After pondering for a moment, the elder asked, "Is that girl truly so captivating that the Han Family would recommend you for the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion just to marry her?"
Qin Chuan nodded. "You havenât seen her. If you had, you would also agree that the Han Family is getting a bargain."
The old man said, "If you can truly enter the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion, our Qin Familyâs prosperity will be secured for more than a hundred years! Most importantly, with your current Cultivation Level, itâs not impossible for you to earn the title of a Worldly Walker once youâre inside!"
Qin Chuan, however, shook his head. "It will be difficult. All Worldly Walkers have been the unparalleled prodigies of these Ancient Sects. Even the current Shangguan Shiming is merely a candidate for the title."
The old manâs expression turned solemn as he sighed. "True. Itâs already as difficult as ascending to heaven just to enter one of these Ancient Sects, let alone becoming one of their Worldly Walkers."
Qin Chuan clenched his fists. "But as long as I can get in, thereâs a chance! The whole reason Iâm cooperating with the Han Family is that the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion backs them. They hold the power of recommendation."
"Correct." The elder nodded. "The one from the Han Family is an Inner Sect Disciple of the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion. He has emerged this time to protect that Worldly Walker candidate, and itâs said that his cultivation has reached a bottleneck and he is seeking an opportunity to break through."
"Yes," Qin Chuan said, his eyes filled with lament. "Disciples of these Ancient Sects must be at least Martial Arts Grandmasters to even be considered. That Han Feng was already a top-ten figure on the Heavenâs List years ago. Now that heâs on the verge of a breakthrough, thereâs no telling how powerful heâll become."
"Donât sell yourself short!" the old man said gravely. "On the path of a Martial Artist, one must possess the heart of a king. As long as you seize this opportunity, your future achievements will be immense!"
Qin Chuan said, "Donât worry. I have it under control."
"Therefore, over the next few days, you must ensure that girl marries Han Feng!" the elderâs face turned cold and hard. "If she dares to refuse, kill her parents first!"
"You donât need to worry about these matters," the old man said, rising to his feet and heading down the mountain. "Focus on your cultivation. If that Lin Wudi truly dares to show up, it wonât be too late for you to act."
After the elder left, Qin Chuan gazed at the floating clouds in the distance, lost in thought. The teacup in his hand, enveloped by a surge of Internal Energy, bobbed up and down in the air.
Perhaps this is an opportunity for me as well.
A faint smile touched Qin Chuanâs lips. "Lin Wudi, I hope you donât disappoint me."
ăAt the same time.ă
Two figures slowly walked out of Demon City Airport.
The man in the lead had a tall, straight posture and a sharp, intense aura that caused many people to turn and stare. The woman beside him was equally strikingâtall and willowy with golden hair and blue eyes, exuding a mature allure.
These two were none other than Lin Mu and Alice.
"Master, where are we going now?" Alice asked, a hint of confusion on her face.
Without turning his head, Lin Mu replied, "To kill."
Gazing out at the bustling metropolis, a chilling curve formed on Lin Muâs lips. "The Demon City Qin Family... This time, Iâll make you disappear from this world forever."