Sister-in-law, Don’t Be Afraid

Translator: CinderTL

"Hehe…"

Xu Sanyan shook his head and chuckled. This old man was already halfway into the grave, yet he was still so naive.

He wanted to save his son's life but didn't want to pay the price?

Dream on!

Swish—

A sharp blade light flashed through the air as a sword and a saber clashed violently. Cui Jie, who had been kneeling nearby, could no longer stay put and quickly ran off into the distance.

The head of the Cui Family deflected the saber with his long sword and let out a cold laugh. "Hmph, Young Master Xu, it's good to be ambitious at a young age, but don't let it get to your head."

Xu Sanyan habitually narrowed his eyes but didn't respond.

At this point, there was no point in wasting words. With a flick of his saber, his attacks became even more ferocious.

Beside him, Yang Qizhu's pretty face turned pale. Even with her status, she rarely witnessed Celestial Realm Warriors going all out. Only now did she realize the vast gap between herself and the Celestial Realm.

It was simply too vast.

She couldn't even see the movements of the two men in the field, let alone think of intervening.

Cui Jie, standing nearby, had a fierce expression, silently praying in his heart: Keep fighting, don't stop. It'd be best if both sides suffered heavy losses and perished together.

Xu Sanyan bent his legs slightly and suddenly exerted force, his speed as swift as a falcon. A streak of green light could be seen passing through the air.

The head of the Cui Family tensed up, his wrist twisting as his thin sword transformed into a series of illusory sword flowers, making it hard to distinguish the real from the fake.

The clash of saber and sword produced a series of "clanging" sounds. Those with insufficient strength, like Cui Jie and Yang Qizhu, could only see a green and a white figure intertwining and separating rapidly.

Bang—

Xu Sanyan seized the opportunity and struck out with a palm. The head of the Cui Family hastily countered but lacked the strength to hold his ground. He was forced back seven or eight steps, crashing into a tree behind him before finally stopping.

With a soft "crack," the tree, as thick as a thigh, snapped in half.

The head of the Cui Family's expression turned grave. His arm, hidden behind his back, trembled slightly, and the Inner Qi flowing through his meridians was somewhat chaotic.

After this brief exchange, the difference in strength was clear. The head of the Cui Family was filled with shock.

He had broken through to the Celestial Realm nearly ten years ago and was about to step into the Mid Stage. Yet, this young man could fight him on equal footing, even gaining the upper hand. Such talent was truly unbelievable!

"Father!"

At that moment, a young man came running from the distance. Xu Sanyan glanced over and saw that the young man bore a striking resemblance to Cui Jie. He must be the Eldest Son of the Cui Family.

"Sheng'er, don't come any closer!"

The head of the Cui Family shouted, his eyes never leaving Xu Sanyan, fearing he might suddenly attack.

Xu Sanyan wasn't in a hurry to press the attack. Instead, he stood calmly in place, waiting for the Cui Family members to gather.

In the fight with the head of the Cui Family, he had only used fifty percent of his strength. The enhancement the Blood-Red Dagger had on his body far exceeded his expectations. Truly, it was worthy of being called a Heavenly Earth Treasure!

"Master!"

"Master, are you alright?"

"You scoundrel, how dare you cause trouble in the Cui Family!"

In a matter of moments, many who had heard the news rushed over, armed with swords and sabers, surrounding Xu Sanyan. Their faces were filled with anger.

For so many years, no one had dared to act so brazenly in the Cui Family!

Xu Sanyan glanced around. There were about thirty or forty people, all strong young men.

"Is this all the Cui Family has?" Xu Sanyan asked curiously.

The head of the Cui Family straightened his back with effort and spoke in a grave tone, "All of you, step back."

"Master, we…"

"Step back!"

Someone was about to speak, but the head of the Cui Family repeated his command with emphasis.

No one dared to disobey the family head's orders. They dispersed with fierce looks in their eyes, leaving space for the two.

"I never thought I'd live to see such a genius."

The head of the Cui Family's voice was filled with melancholy. It was a pity that such a talented individual wasn't a member of the Cui Family.

"You flatter me, Elder Cui. Now, shall we discuss the matter from earlier?" Xu Sanyan said politely.

The head of the Cui Family slowly shook his head. "It's impossible to give it to you. This was bestowed upon the Cui Family by an immortal. It absolutely cannot be handed over to an outsider."

Xu Sanyan tilted his head and looked toward Yang Qizhu, who was standing outside the crowd. He remembered that Yang Qizhu had once said that those things weren't specifically provided by Cui Yousheng to help her compete for the throne.

When had they become a gift to the Cui Family?

Who they were given to no longer mattered. Xu Sanyan wasn't interested in finding out. At this point, no matter what, he had to get his hands on those things!

Xu Sanyan was never afraid of offending people, even if the Cui Family had Cui Yousheng backing them.

The path to immortality was destined to be filled with strife. If he hesitated and looked back, why even cultivate immortality? He might as well go home and raise pigs.

In his understanding, the phrase "attaining immortality and enlightenment" could also be interpreted as "fighting for immortality and seizing the Dao." Without struggle and contention, one was destined to never reach the end.

Xu Sanyan steadied his mind, a faint smile playing on his lips as he revealed a mysterious expression. "What if… I add the lives of your forty-plus family members to the equation?"

The head of the Cui Family was stunned. "Do you know what you're saying?"

He admitted that Xu Sanyan's strength surpassed his own, but it wasn't as if he couldn't put up a fight. Moreover, the Cui Family still had over a dozen Inner Qi Realm warriors and more than twenty Qi Refinement warriors. By all accounts, the advantage was still on his side.

Xu Sanyan didn't argue. He glanced at Cui Jie and spoke indifferently, "I want your second son's left arm. Make sure to protect it well."

The head of the Cui Family was baffled. Had this kid lost his mind?

As soon as the thought crossed his mind, a heart-wrenching scream pierced the sky.

"Ah! My hand!"

Cui Jie clutched his bloody arm, howling in agony.

Before anyone could react, Xu Sanyan had already appeared beside Cui Jie, holding an arm in his left hand.

"…"

The scene fell into complete silence. Everyone was bewildered, except for Cui Jie, who was kneeling on the ground, wailing.

Yang Qizhu's pupils constricted sharply as she looked at Xu Sanyan before her, her heart filled with overwhelming shock.

Cui Jie had been standing right beside her, and in the blink of an eye, Xu Sanyan had already thrown the severed arm in front of her.

And he was even… smiling at her?

Yang Qizhu's body trembled uncontrollably. Being so close to Xu Sanyan gave her the feeling of standing beside a ferocious tiger, leaving her with no sense of security.

She wanted to ask, is this what the Celestial Realm is like?

Is this… normal for the Celestial Realm?

In contrast, the head of the Cui Family had long lost his earlier confidence. His heart was filled with nothing but shock, his lips pale from tension, his mind blank. He didn't even react to his son's cries.

At this moment, only one thought occupied his mind.

Why was his Celestial Realm different from Xu Sanyan's?

As for the surrounding Cui Family members, they had no idea what had just happened. All they saw was Xu Sanyan disappear from their sight, and when he reappeared, Cui Jie was already clutching his arm and crying.

Without the cultivation of the Celestial Realm, it was impossible to see Xu Sanyan's movements.

Even with the cultivation of the Celestial Realm, one's eyes might barely keep up, but their body couldn't react in time.

If Xu Sanyan had gone all out earlier, the head of the Cui Family probably wouldn't have lasted three moves.

Even within the Celestial Realm, there were differences!

Sensing Yang Qizhu's tension beside him, Xu Sanyan reached out and gently stroked her smooth cheek, smiling as he comforted her, "Sister-in-law, don't be afraid. I won't hurt you."

Yang Qizhu was startled by the sudden touch but didn't dare to avoid it. She could only nod mechanically.

(End of the Chapter)

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