They had never suffered such humiliation and shame before.
What was even more suffocating was that,
Watching Qin Xuan leave swaggeringly, no one dared make a sound!
No one expected that this young man from the mountains, whose mysterious background was just a bubble, would get bigger and bigger...
Why did that person from Cloud Peak Mountain take the initiative to send someone to help Qin Xuan?
Where did Qin Xuan get the audacity to directly confront the Meng Family of Yangcheng and chop off a palm of Meng Xuekun?
These two questions kept lingering in everyone's minds, so much so that they completely dare not act rashly!
At this moment, Lu Zhan Tu leaned on the table with one hand, and despite trying to restrain his emotions, he still couldn't help trembling all over.
His face was already swollen like a pig's head, and with several missing teeth, he looked ghastly.
"Calm down."
Old Master Qi sighed and said, "We are all from prominent families, it's not just one person. In everything, don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the unexpected. Wait until the Meng Family of Yangcheng makes a move, then everything will be clear."
"That's right, maybe by then, we won't even need to make a move, and that kid will be killed directly by the Meng Family. Let's let him be arrogant for a while." Someone else chimed in.
Lu Zhan Tu took a deep breath, and his complexion improved a little.
Zhu Chenglei, who was standing in the corner, felt extremely bitter in his heart.
Subconsciously, he still wanted to curry favor with Qin Xuan, but forced by the situation, he could only make this choice. He hoped he didn't make the wrong decision!
...
In the middle of the night on the street.
Qin Xuan, Chu Zhenxiong, Qi Yonggui, and Qian Chenghu strolled down the street, with Lv Yingxin following closely behind.
Qin Xuan glanced at Qi Yonggui and said, "You'd rather be abandoned by the Qi family than stand by my side. I'm very curious what considerations you had in mind."
Qi Yonggui slowly said, "Most people think you refused that hunchback old man was a foolish act. But I don't see it that way. I feel you didn't even look up to that insignificant background."
"Just an intuition?" Qin Xuan asked with interest.
"One cannot be outstanding without being bold in their youth. I've lived too conservatively in the past, rarely making mistakes, but also didn't accomplish much. This time I want to live more unrestrainedly." Qi Yonggui laughed.
Chu Zhenxiong and Qian Chenghu both smiled.
Although there were clearly more people on Lu Zhan Tu's side, there was an especially relaxed feeling!
Abruptly.
A Range Rover suddenly blocked their way.
A middle-aged man in a striped suit, along with several men, quickly got out of the car and rushed toward Qin Xuan.
"What are you doing?"
Lv Yingxin took the initiative to step forward, looking very unhappy.
The middle-aged man coldly said, "I'm from the Meng Family of Yangcheng. According to Mr. Meng's orders, I've brought a message."
"Say it if you need to fart." Qin Xuan said.
"Take out 1 billion yuan as compensation for Kun losing his palm, then get to Yangcheng before the 15th of next month to apologize. This way we can spare your life."
The middle-aged man arrogantly said, "You can also refuse, but think it through. Next month, the Meng Family will likely dominate East of Yangtze River and become the underground king of the region. By then, if you want to use money to save your life, you will have missed the opportunity."
"What bullshit are you farting?"
Qin Xuan glanced at Lv Yingxin expressionlessly and continued walking forward, his voice cold as ice, "Waste him, but leave him alive to deliver the message back."
"!!!"
Chu Zhenxiong, Qi Yonggui and Qian Chenghu all stared wide-eyed, completely stunned.
Before they could react...
Lv Yingxin had wasted that middle-aged man in just a few moves, filling the midnight street with a strong smell of blood!
Looking down at the middle-aged man, Lv Yingxin sneered, "Although I haven't followed Mr. Qin for long, from my limited experience, those who threaten him never end up well. You're quite lucky to have had the chance to finish speaking."
"You, you guys..." The middle-aged man gasped weakly on the ground, with obvious incredulity in his eyes.
Lv Yingxin didn't bother to say anything more. He stomped on the man again and strode away.
Ahead.
Chu Zhenxiong sighed, "Mr. Qin, this Meng Family does have a good chance of dominating East of Yangtze River. They will surely come raging with fire. We still need to be careful..."
"Is something big going to happen next month?" Qin Xuan asked.
"Yes."
Qian Chenghu quickly answered, "The underground forces across several provinces in East of Yangtze River are about to reshuffle. The original loose sand will be thoroughly integrated."
As one of the three giants of Cloud City's underground forces, along with Zhu Chenglei and Cao Donglai, Qian Chenghu was especially concerned about this matter. But with their capabilities, they were far from being able to dominate East of Yangtze River.
"There must be someone behind the scenes pushing this right?" Qin Xuan said.
"There should be. Everyone used to occupy their own corner. Even if they were ambitious, they didn't dare make big moves since it was all unseen... If someone is behind the scenes, everything makes sense."
Qian Chenghu murmured, "Specifically, the various parties will gather in Jin City next month to compete for the future underground king of East of Yangtze River. I also received an invitation!"
Qin Xuan had no interest in these matters.
So what if the Meng Family dominated East of Yangtze River?
From his recent cultivation, he noticed he was about to fully master Gathering Energy into a Sphere and become a top-level grandmaster!
By then, even bullets wouldn't easily hurt him.
The mere Meng Family was nothing to speak of.
Seeing Qin Xuan's lack of interest, Qian Chenghu gritted his teeth and said, "Mr. Qin, after all it's a grand event. Don't you want to go join in the fun? I heard Cloud City University is also about to have a week long break that lines up perfectly with it..."
"Cough, cough."
Qi Yonggui coughed twice solemnly and said, "Don't beat around the bush when you speak. Do you think Mr. Qin can't see your little attempt?"
"Sorry."
Qian Chenghu said awkwardly, "Actually I also know my own capabilities. I definitely don't have a chance at dominating East of Yangtze River. I'm just afraid that if I don't go, I'll be killed. But I also don't dare not go..."
"Fine, let's go join in the fun. I haven't gone out to play since coming down the mountain." Qin Xuan suddenly said.
Qian Chenghu was overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly!
At the same time.
The incident that happened on this street quickly reached the Lu family.
They all had strange expressions, not knowing what to feel.
First chopping off Meng Xuekun's palm, and now wasting the Meng Family's messenger?
Amidst the shock, it also made them somewhat excited.
The more Qin Xuan and the Meng Family were irreconcilable enemies, the more advantageous for them.
Everyone was waiting for the day Qin Xuan would be killed!
...
Clouds and seas around Mount Pan.
When Qin Xuan returned, it was already past 1am.
He saw Mo RuShuang wearing a JK uniform, holding a cup of milk tea, standing blankly by the floor-to-ceiling window, staring without blinking for a long time.
"Junior sister, what are you doing?" Qin Xuan asked in confusion.
Mo RuShuang's long eyelashes fluttered a few times as she took a breath, causing obvious undulation in that majestic area, "I'm a little bothered, go for a walk with me, senior sister is busy socializing and can't accompany me."
Sensing her heavy thoughts, Qin Xuan didn't decline.
They had agreed to go out for a walk, but as soon as they left the estate, Mo RuShuang clung onto Qin Xuan's back.
"Junior sister, tell me if something's on your mind." Qin Xuan said.
"Hmm..."
Mo RuShuang pondered for a while, leaning her face on Qin Xuan's shoulder. A puff of heat blew into Qin Xuan's ear, "I came down the mountain this time to find my birth parents. I've basically confirmed they are also looking for me."
"Isn't this good news? I and our sisters are all orphans. Only you had clues about your identity when master brought you back. You've always looked forward to this." Qin Xuan said.
"I feel conflicted."
Mo RuShuang sighed, "I used to look forward to it, but now I feel my peaceful life has been disrupted. I'm afraid of growing further apart from you all."
"That won't happen. The two matters aren't in conflict."
Qin Xuan smiled helplessly.
Finally knowing what was bothering her.
Junior sister had an innocent personality and could be silly at times, but she cherished feelings deeply in her heart!
"Not in conflict? I feel like after I leave this time, it will be a long time before I see you and senior sister again." Mo RuShuang said sadly.
"If feelings endure, we'll meet day and night."
Qin Xuan laughed, "Of course, it's the feelings between fellow disciples, don't think too much."
"Hmph."
Mo RuShuang suddenly pulled Qin Xuan's ear and said resentfully, "Why do you have to emphasize that I'm leaving tomorrow? I was going to say, let me eat you tonight as a farewell gift."
"..."
Qin Xuan's ear turned red from being pulled. "Can you please tell me why you all want to eat me?"
"Because you carry great karma..."
"Karma!!"
Qin Xuan's body trembled.
His master had always said that one day they would all leave the mountain, and they might take on all kinds of karma, bringing both blessings and misfortunes from then on...
Realizing she had let something slip, Mo RuShuang became tongue-tied. "N-nothing, you misheard."
"I didn't mishear. Little junior sister, please continue." Qin Xuan urged.
"Oh dear."
Mo RuShuang hemmed and hawed, "If you go towards the hotel now, maybe later I'll consider telling you clearly. Do you want to or not?"
"You're just trying to bait me. I absolutely won't let you have your way!" Qin Xuan said resolutely.
"Fine, if you don't want to then forget it. Anyway, the other junior sisters can't get it either, so thinking about it this way, I feel balanced." Mo RuShuang said resentfully.
"..."
Qin Xuan almost lost it.
After strolling for a while, the two returned to the villa.
Mo RuShuang suddenly became serious, "I'm leaving Cloud City tomorrow. I don't know when I'll be back again. Listen to your senior sister and don't go around causing trouble, understand?"
"Do I seem like the kind of person who likes to cause trouble?" Qin Xuan said self-righteously.
"After being down the mountain for a while, your skin has gotten thicker and thicker. Don't think I don't know what you've been up to. You've practically poked holes in the sky!"
Mo RuShuang sighed, "Forget it, forget it, I can't beat you or control you anymore. In any case, just remember to think of me, okay?"
As she finished speaking,
Mo RuShuang tiptoed and lightly kissed Qin Xuan's forehead, her eyes suddenly brimming with tears.
Qin Xuan felt something was not right.
Was this a normal farewell?
It seemed more like a final goodbye!!
s + Rent Collection Wealth】 At the start, he inherited a rundown house in the urban village from his grandfather. The house had no tenants, but the moment he was diagnosed with a terminal illness, a self-proclaimed empress from the Tianxuan Continent arrived as his first tenant. Ye Chuan soon discovered that with every new tenant moving in, not only did he receive massive daily payments, but he also obtained unique items related to their backgrounds. 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Tiger Strength Pill—dramatically enhances physical power!】 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Deer Blood Pill—significantly boosts vitality!】 …… From that day on, all sorts of bizarre tenants began appearing in the house: the empress from Tianxuan Continent, an apocalyptic sorceress from the Magic Realm, a mysterious scientific girl who fell through a spacetime rift… Every single day, he received strange, powerful items and endless money. Then one day, he suddenly realized—he had become invincible. Enough, enough! Stop giving me more!
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
nd fell into a coma while saving his younger sister from an out-of-control car. He became a vegetable. No one knew that his consciousness had crossed into a world of cultivation. Over the course of sixty years, he began as the lowest kind of mine slave, struggling to survive amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood. By sheer chance, he eventually obtained the complete memories of a fallen Immortal King. Alchemy, medicine, formations, feng shui, physiognomy, artifact forging… Every great inheritance of the cultivation world was now his. But when he opened his eyes again, he discovered that ten full years had passed in the modern world. To pay for his treatment, his father had sold the family’s shop and house, leaving himself covered in lasting injuries and illness. His mother had cared for him day and night, and more than half of her hair had already turned white. His younger sister, who had been only fifteen back then, was now twenty-five. To help repay the family’s debts, she had been forced to lower her head and put on a smiling face in places of glittering lights and endless revelry. Only then did Chen Xuan understand that what he had lost was not merely ten years. He had lost the life his entire family was meant to have. The good news was that he had brought back the memories of an Immortal King’s entire lifetime. The bad news was that his soul had returned alone—his cultivation had not come with him. Spiritual energy was scarce, resources were depleted, and the modern world still had firearms, surveillance, capital, and laws. If he wanted to protect his family, break free from everyone’s control, and become truly invincible beneath the heavens, he would have to start all over again.
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
