A Favor He Was Forced to Accept

"Extremely dangerous individuals. If the Heaven-Defying Society composed of such people, regardless of their true motives, they must be treated with the utmost caution."

Su Yingbo shook his head and turned to check on Xia Guanxue's situation. He had instinctively intervened when he saw a suspicious person, but he didn't actually know who the person he saved was.

"This is the Vast Cold Sword Qi. Its Sword Intent level is still a bit short of the Spirit Transformation. It seems that it was Ling Huanxi's disciple who made the move... Oh well, since she spared this boy's life, it proves that he is not an irredeemable villain."

Ultimately, out of compassion, Su Yingbo decided to take the person back first. He could always ask Yan Jinghong and the others for their opinions. If the other party was truly a heinous villain, it wouldn't be too late to deal with him.

Chapter 500: Favors Forced Upon Us

In response to Yan Jinghong's trap, three battlefields were set up, with the fight between Si Ming and Tang Jing undoubtedly being the most intense.

Ling Huanxi and Shentu Chuang on the frozen lake, leaving the fewest traces of their battle. They might even disappear completely once the ice and snow melt. Murong Qing and Xia Guanxue, on the other hand, engaged in the most brutal battle, but due to their cultivation levels, their environmental damage was confined to the valley.

The battle between Si Ming and Tang Jing truly demonstrated the terrifying power of Spirit Transformation. The battlefield stretched for more than twenty miles at its widest point, affecting an area of tens of millions of square meters. Fortunately, it took place in the suburbs. If the battle had taken place in the city, such destructive power would have been enough to destroy a small city. Moreover, it was only affected by the residual force of their battle, not by intentional destruction.

As far as the eye could see, the earth was ravaged, with countless huge craters and destroyed hills everywhere. Among them, the artificial basin created by Si Ming using the Vajra Dharma Form to unleash three thousand punches was the most conspicuous.

"The Son of Light, Si Ming, this is his true strength... No wonder that kid was so confident. He's definitely not an enemy I can afford to offend; the difference in their levels is too great."

Qin Wujun walked through the ruins. Even without witnessing the entire battle, he could understand the extent of the creators' strength just by looking at the traces of the battle.

After hearing the name "Si Ming" from Ying Zhou in Tange City, Qin Wujun began to investigate. The deeper he investigated, the more amazed he became. He felt that Si Ming was indeed extraordinary. Putting aside his identity as "Yan Jinghong's disciple," his own strength was unfathomable. He could easily defeat every opponent, especially after entering high school. It seemed that no one could force him to use his full strength.

If that were all, it wouldn't be a big deal. Qin Wujun would probably categorize Si Ming as a top-tier expert who hadn't yet reached the Nascent Spirit Transformation. He could handle a martial artist of that level. However, he soon discovered that some information had been deliberately concealed by the higher-ups of the Mohist Knight Guard. The level of secrecy was extremely high, far exceeding the capabilities of an unemployed social outcast like himself. Neither using his charm nor any surveillance program would allow him to obtain it.

So he decided to become a stalker.

Now, Qin Wujun was extremely grateful that he hadn't acted rashly. His cautious habit had once again saved him; otherwise, he would have become a victim of a horror movie, just like that Vicious Qi Evil Spider.

"I initially thought this kid was a variable in my plan, but now it seems I am the variable in his eyes, and a negligible one at that."

The reason Ying Zhou was sent to the Minggui Orphanage was because the place was sparsely populated, which would have the least impact on Ying Zhou 'Ying Zhou life and ensure that he would grow up according to the script they had prepared. Who would have thought that such an "anomaly" would emerge? It's like playing chess and encountering True Person show. You could have used your chariot to capture the opponent's cannon on your next move, but the opponent actually brought out a cannon to fire at you. This was not just about turning the game upside down, but about blowing the person and the chessboard to pieces.

If the script he set for Ying Zhou was a small stream, now it has rushed into a great river. No matter what route he originally dug, it has been swept away by the rushing water.

The disparity in military strength had reached such a point that it could no longer be bridged by scheming and plotting. The key to Xia Guanxue's ability to drive Yan Jinghong into a corner was, of course, that he hitched a ride on Su Yingtao's coattails and exploited Yan Jinghong's inner turmoil. But in addition, he also relied on the Blood Pupil Society's intelligence network; otherwise, he would not have been able to contact the Vicious Qi Evil Spider and the Remote Heaven Society.

As a released prisoner, Qin Wujun had long since severed all his social connections during his imprisonment. Although he had accumulated some wealth in the past six months, it Blood Pupil Society. Moreover, Si Ming was not Yan Jinghong. Using the same methods on him would only result in slapping the guy playing the role of "Su Yingtao" into the ground to plant radishes.

"It seems I need to find a powerful organization to leverage my strength, otherwise I won't be able to deal with monsters of this level, and even protecting myself will be a problem..."

Qin Wujun looked at his right arm, where there was a festering wound. It was from an assassination attempt a few days ago, where he was stabbed in the arm with a poisoned blade. He hadn't connected this to Si Ming, thinking that how could the disciple of the Startling Rainbow Beyond the Heavens use such despicable methods? After all, even someone like him hadn't hired an assassin!

But now he's changed his mind; the other party is definitely involved in this matter.

"Oh, would you consider joining our Remote Heaven Society?"

A faint voice suddenly came from behind, startling Qin Wujun. However, he showed no sign of it on his face, maintaining a calm expression. He slowly turned around, rubbing his temples, and said, "The Remote Heaven Society, is that the mysterious organization that aims to destroy the Eternal Barrier? Well, I'd better not bother with that."

The Nether Master said, "Could it be that you also belong to the conservative faction, hoping to maintain the status quo and unwilling to let the world change?"

"I have no interest in changing the world; I simply don't have a positive outlook on your future. Although I don't know what you're thinking, choosing the Su State's Divine Pillar as the first pillar to be destroyed was undoubtedly a major blunder. From any perspective, provoking the Mohist School's hostility is never a good thing. Although destroying other Divine Pillars would still attract the attention of the Mohist Knight Guards, it's at least better than being the primary target for elimination. The greatest advantage of mysterious organizations is that they remain hidden while the enemy is in the open, undetected. Now that you've lost this greatest advantage, how long can you hold out against the Mohist Knight Guards ' pursuit?"

"Oh, what if we've considered all the scenarios you mentioned?" the Nether Master asked in a teasing tone.

Qin Wujun's expression remained unchanged as he slowly said, "That proves that France was just a decoy. Your real targets were other countries. Including your involvement in the assassination of Yan Jinghong, it was all to divert attention and make the Mohist Knight Guard focus on France, making it easier for you to launch a feint attack. Now you have undoubtedly succeeded. Yan Jinghong's serious injury will make the Mohist Knight Guard even more convinced that you are clearing away obstacles in order to cut off the Divine Pillar."

Applause erupted amidst the emerald light, followed by the question, "Then can you guess which country our real target is?"

"Given the formidable strength your organization has demonstrated, the only countries that could pose a threat to you are the Su State, Nation of Valor, and Germany. The Su State has already been eliminated. While Germany boasts numerous experts and powerful figures, its lax discipline and lack of any real discipline make it slow to react to unexpected events. With proper preparation, it wouldn't be difficult to defeat. Therefore, your true target should be Nation of Valor."

The Nether Master smiled and said, "Your reasoning is reasonable; you've passed."

Qin Wujun bowed slightly and said, "Is this your method of assessment? It's far too hasty."

"No, the questions and answers just now were only to determine your actual abilities. The real test was answered the moment we met—you exude a strong inhuman aura."

Qin Wujun frowned and said, "You mean...?"

The Nether Master interrupted, "I'm not referring to that Asura Bloodline, but to a person's awareness. You not only have the mentality of a strong person, but also disregard social order and morality. This is exactly the kind of talent we need."

"The Remote Heaven Society, defying heaven and earth, truly a dangerous organization..." Qin Wujun revealed a genuine smile, "For me, however, it's just right. I hope you can help me become stronger."

Si Ming and Cuan Er caught up with Yan Jinghong and his group. First, he removed the Netherworld Nether Ghost Qi from Murong Qing's body. Then, the two of them healed Yan Jinghong's injuries together. Blazing Sun True Qi devoured the toxins, and Glacier True Qi sealed the injuries. The two kinds of True Qi, one Yin and one Yang, entered Yan Jinghong's body and were quickly driven by his own True Qi. Yin and Yang were harmonized and nourished his body.

Half an hour later, Yan Jinghong opened her eyes and exhaled a breath of foul air with a bloody smell. Although her complexion was still terrible, she could move freely. The remaining injuries could be healed by her own care; it was just a matter of time.

I'm fine now.

Yan Jinghong nodded to Si Ming and Murong Qing, indicating that his injuries were nothing to worry about and that there was no need for them to thank him since they were family. His gaze then slowly shifted to Su Yingbo.

"W-what is it? Let me make it clear beforehand, I won't apologize to you. Being used was my own stupidity, and I will reflect on it. But my intention was also to teach you a lesson, just in a slightly different way. Besides, ultimately, it was your own fault for not seeing through the trap. You're supposed to be an old hand, yet you still..."

"Thank you," Yan Jinghong said, "For standing up for me and stopping them from killing me."

"You—" Su Yingbo choked on his words, not expecting the other party to repay evil with kindness. His good upbringing filled him with shame, and his face flushed red. "You are truly hopeless!"

He turned to leave, but after taking a few steps, he turned back and said, "Although an accident happened, our agreement still stands. From now on, I will never make things difficult for you because of my second sister, nor will I mention her in front of you. Our debts are settled... You owe no one anything. Don't fall into any more traps because of my second sister, or she will look down on you."

After saying that, he left in a hurry.

Murong Qing said admiringly, "Being able to let go of his inner turmoil so easily shows that he is still kind at heart. It's just that he's been too well protected and has developed a bit of the spoiled air of a playboy. But after this ordeal, I believe he will change."

Si Ming stroked his chin and pouted, "A man's arrogance is really not cute at all, especially an older single man."

Murong Qing her head and said, "Speaking of which, you arrived too late. Non-Self hadn't arrived in time, Senior Yan would have been in danger. Is your opponent really that troublesome, unable to even escape?"