Chasing Two People

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Qi Yuan faced two top-tier Qi training masters. If he didn't take the initiative, he would be the one to suffer.

Could he take them both down at once?

"Benefactor... cough, cough..."

Han Yunzhi coughed a few times, her voice weak.

Qi Yuan reached out, gently wiping the dirt from her face. His voice was soft yet firm. "It's okay. I'm here. Let's find a safe place to hide later."

As he spoke, the Green Dragon Flag appeared in his hand.

Taking on two opponents at once was reckless, and using both of his Heavenly Thunder Seeds in a single move was unrealistic. His spiritual sense told him that Han Tianya was still alive.

When the dust settled, only a pair of boots remained where Feng Yue had stood.

Cloud-Stepping Boots?

Qi Yuan's eyes lit up. A rare treasure—these boots would enhance his speed significantly. His gaze then shifted to Han Tianya, who stood in the distance, gripping the Green Dragon Flag in one hand while absentmindedly toying with a Heavenly Thunder Seed in the other.

Han Tianya's expression stiffened. He had assumed Qi Yuan had only one Heavenly Thunder Seed. Now, seeing the beads in his opponent's hand, his confidence wavered.

Heavenly Thunder Seeds? When did such rare treasures become so common?

There was only one choice—run.

Han Tianya made his decision instantly. Without hesitation, he turned and bolted, vanishing into the distance in a few swift flashes.

Qi Yuan wasted no time. He donned the Cloud-Stepping Boots, grasped the Green Dragon Flag, and turned to Han Yunzhi.

"Little girl, we'll meet again after the forbidden area ordeal is over."

Before she could respond, his figure blurred, already in pursuit.

Han Yunzhi stood there, stunned. She watched him disappear into the horizon, her thoughts lingering for a long time before she turned and left.

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**Above the Blood-Red Forbidden Land**

Two streaks of light tore across the sky, one chasing the other.

"Who is that? Why is he running so fast?" a black-robed cultivator muttered.

His companion squinted. "Han Tianya… and he's being hunted."

Han Tianya gritted his teeth as he glanced over his shoulder. Qi Yuan was still on his tail.

Damn it! If he didn't have those boots, I would have lost him long ago.

Even in death, Feng Yue was proving to be a thorn in his side.

With frustration mounting, he conjured two crimson blades and hurled them backward.

Qi Yuan sensed the attack and quickly cast a Wind Wall Talisman to deflect it. Without missing a beat, he tossed three more talismans, trying to block Han Tianya's escape route.

"This kid has too many high-level talismans," Han Tianya growled, maneuvering his blades to cut through the obstacles. His irritation grew—no matter how many times he tried to shake Qi Yuan off, the man's seemingly endless supply of talismans thwarted him.

Just how wealthy is Huangfeng Valley?

Qi Yuan pushed forward, but despite his speed, he couldn't quite close the gap. The Cloud-Stepping Boots were fast, but they alone weren't enough.

Suddenly, a white figure appeared ahead. A young woman in flowing white robes materialized, her delicate features marred by sharp, raised brows and a murderous gaze.

"So, she's the junior sister of Yanyue Sect," Han Tianya thought, a spark of hope flashing in his eyes. Without hesitation, he veered toward her, his movements quick and deliberate, as if they shared an intimate bond.

The woman in white frowned. Han Tianya hated women—why was he suddenly acting so familiar?

She sneered. "Senior Brother Han, you've changed."

Han Tianya ignored her sarcasm, keeping his voice light and casual. "Junior sister, let's join hands and kill this beast."

Duobaonu was no fool. Her eyes landed on Qi Yuan. His cultivation was decent, but his magical weapons were nothing extraordinary—except for the object in his left hand.

Heavenly Thunder Seed.

Her heart sank. No wonder Han Tianya suddenly clung to her like a lifeline. He was using her as a shield.

Qi Yuan, seeing another target enter the fray, waved the Green Dragon Flag. Light flared from the flag as it surged toward them.

One more enemy meant one more opportunity. If he could stall them for even a moment, the Heavenly Thunder Seed would finish the job.

Sensing the danger, Han Tianya made his move. He shoved Duobaonu forward, using her to block the attack.

"Despicable!"

Duobaonu cursed, flicking her hand to release two streaks of white light to counter the Green Dragon Flag. Their battle erupted in midair, evenly matched for the moment.

"Daoist friend, I was just passing through. I have no intention of becoming your enemy," she said, her tone carefully neutral.

Qi Yuan smirked, unconvinced. She was most likely Duobaonu, and her Qingning Mirror was a rare treasure he would love to claim.

To avoid damaging the Green Dragon Flag, he swiftly retracted it.

Seeing this, Duobaonu hesitated. She interpreted it as a gesture of goodwill and considered leaving immediately.

Then, a chill ran down her spine.

Turning around, she saw talismans floating in the air—dozens of them.

Her expression darkened.

Han Tianya, you bastard. You led me straight into a trap.

She poured magic into her flying weapon, cursing Han Tianya under her breath. The man had somehow attracted an opponent with more treasures than her.

A puff of smoke erupted, and her figure vanished in an instant.

Han Tianya was no fool. The moment she fled, he followed, hoping to shift the burden onto her.

Qi Yuan scowled. These people were all running faster than he could chase. Even Han Li would have trouble catching them.

Without hesitation, he activated his Cloud-Stepping Boots and took off after them.

Han Tianya and Duobaonu were both elite cultivators in their sects. Aside from whatever elixirs they had harvested in the forbidden area, their magical artifacts alone were top-tier.

Taking them down would mean a fortune.

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*** Somewhere in a Hidden Valley***

Han Li had just finished a battle and was recovering his magic power in the shadows. He had nearly gathered all the elixirs he needed and was contemplating his next move.

Suddenly, two streaks of light flashed overhead. Curious, he extended his spiritual sense to investigate.

His eyes narrowed. The two figures were top-tier Qi training cultivators—yet they were fleeing as if their lives depended on it.

"Daoist friend, I really don't intend to be your enemy!"

"Don't talk nonsense. You and that demon are as close as a pair of dogs. How can I believe you?"

"Junior sister, let's work together to kill him."

Han Li recognized the voices. His expression shifted.

Qi Yuan?

He scanned the area again, confirming that his senior brother was indeed the one giving chase.

One man, hunting down two top-tier Qi training cultivators?

A chill crept into Han Li's heart.

Senior Brother Qi was not someone to be trifled with.

For someone at his level, simply escaping such opponents would be impressive. But to chase them both down…

It was terrifying.

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Qi Yuan felt increasingly frustrated. He had spent most of the forbidden area pursuit without catching them.

With a flick of his hand, a white sword appeared—a top-tier magical weapon he had taken from a previous foe. It was meant for precision attacks, not overwhelming power, making it perfect for this situation.

"Go!"

The sword shot forward, followed closely by the spirit-binding rope.

Han Tianya saw the attacks headed straight for him and nearly cursed out loud.

"There are two of us, but he only targets me?!"

Duobaonu, sensing the shift, smirked. She planned to slip away alone and regain her dignity later.

But before she could act, talismans filled the air around her.

Qi Yuan wasn't letting either of them go.

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