The Deception That Left Him Crippled
Qin Gongzi, who had initially appeared indifferent, changed his expression upon hearing Lu Yang's words.
Whether Lu Yang is High Antiquity genius or a member of the Heavenly Court Sect, it has nothing to do with him, nor is it something he has the right to interfere with.
But Lu Yang's claim that he found Qin Haoran's reincarnation is unacceptable.
If the other party has found Qin Haoran's reincarnation, then what about me?
Young Master Qin has a very clear understanding of himself; his purpose in existence is to inherit Qin Haoran's estate in a proper and logical way.
Despite being the same age as Lu Yang and the others, he is already in the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, and his cultivation progress is faster than that of Lu Yang's junior brothers and sisters.
In reality, his cultivation talent was far less impressive than it appeared. This was a result of the Nine Nether Sect's higher-ups enlightening him and exaggerating his cultivation level in order to make him appear to have the same talent as Qin Haoran.
This is like pulling up seedlings to help them grow, which will lead to endless troubles. In the future, cultivation will be extremely difficult, and advancing to the Body Integration Realm will be as difficult as climbing to the sky. He may be stuck in the Void Refinement Stage for life, or even a lower level.
"Who are you calling my reincarnation?" Young Master Qin stared at Lu Yang in a deep voice, wishing he could devour him whole.
"Who are you?" Lu Yang asked, puzzled. Xiao Qi had said that for safety reasons, Master Mi always went alone. Why was he not only bringing a Foundation Establishment Late Stage but also hiding a Spirit Transformation stage bodyguard behind him?
Whose illegitimate child is this?
"I am Qin Haoran reincarnated, Qin Tian!"
"Oh?" Lu Yang looked at Qin Tian, initially slightly surprised, then a half-smile appeared on his face as he quickly understood the situation.
If we rule out the possibility that Qin Haoran's soul transformed into the Three Pure Ones, then Li Haoran is definitely Qin Haoran's reincarnation. Therefore, this person who claims to be Qin Tian is most likely a fake created by someone with ulterior motives.
Perhaps it was to inherit Qin Haoran's legacy, or perhaps it was the Nine Nether Sect's higher-ups trying to prove their legitimacy in advance in their struggle for the position of sect leader.
Neither of these is a cause for concern, nor will they affect the overall situation.
"You're talking nonsense!" Upon hearing Qin Tian's words, Qin Yanyan immediately bristled like a cat, pinching eight thunder talismans between two fingers and shooting them at Qin Tian like arrows aimed at the sun!
Although Qin Haoran is an extremely unreliable father, she will not tolerate anyone impersonating her father's reincarnation in front of her!
The talisman flashed instantly, and a thunderclap erupted from the ground. Milky-white lightning burst forth, like a flying dragon, crashing into the opponent.
Qin Tian had not expected Qin Yanyan to suddenly become enraged and launch an attack. He hurriedly responded, and the magic array beneath his feet spun rapidly, sending up beams of light to intercept the lightning. The lightning and the beams of light collided continuously.
Qin Haoran's forte is formations, and coincidentally, Qin Tian's forte is also formations.
The milky-white lightning transformed into plasma, unleashing a deafening explosion that nearly knocked Qin Tian off his feet.
Qin Yanyan pressed her advantage, attaching enhancement talismans to her body, instantly boosting her strength and speed to the limit of her physical endurance. She used the Seven Star Steps, her figure as elusive as a ghost, and swept her right foot across.
Qin Tian formed hand Hand Seals, and the formation beneath his feet suddenly changed, with a light barrier blocking his path.
"Hey!"
Click--
Qin Yanyan let out a soft shout, increased the force of her foot by three points, and actually shattered the barrier with a single kick.
Taking advantage of the moment the formation failed, Qin Yanyan bit her finger and drew a talisman in mid-air. A blood-red talisman appeared between the two of them. The talisman turned into a streak of light and reached for Qin Tian's neck. Qin Tian didn't have time to set up a formation. He reached out to block it and immediately screamed in agony as blood streamed down his palm.
Qin Yanyan stepped forward, closing the distance and engaging Qin Tian in close combat.
Last night, Li Haoran had nothing to do, so he refined Qin Yanyan's clothes from head to toe. Qin Yanyan's clothes looked light and flimsy, but in reality, they had become a suit of armor that would be difficult for the Foundation Establishment Realm to penetrate.
Li Haoran had originally suggested that Qin Yanyan follow his example, shave her head, and turn it into a wig, which would be surprisingly effective in battle, but Qin Yanyan firmly refused.
Seeing that things were going badly, Lord Mi was about to intervene when Lu Yang swiftly grabbed his wrist.
"Lord Mi, do you have so little faith in the reincarnation of Master Qin?"
Qin Tian and Qin Yan Yan quickly exchanged blows. Although Qin Tian's formations were quite ingenious, he was ultimately not good at close combat. Under Qin Yan Yan's powerful offensive, he gradually fell into a disadvantageous position.
Qin Yanyan is skilled in using talismans, and like her mother, she enjoys close combat.
Qin Tian coughed up blood incessantly, retreating repeatedly, his whole body trembling uncontrollably, his internal organs feeling tangled. This was the hidden force Qin Yanyan had injected into his body during the battle. Qin Tian pressed his palm against the tree, causing it to explode, thus neutralizing this strange hidden force.
"Who are you!" Qin Tian suffered a great loss in the brief exchange. He did not expect that there would be such a big difference in combat power between two people who were both at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.
"Qin Yanyan." Qin Yanyan coldly uttered her name without saying another word.
Seeing that Qin Yanyan still wanted to fight, Lu Yang sent her a telepathic message, telling her that there was a Spirit Transformation stage cultivator hiding at the scene, and if she continued to fight Qin Tian, this Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivator might make a move.
Qin Yanyan finally gave up and went back to the back in a huff. Li Haoran kindly comforted his ex-daughter, telling her not to be so angry.
Meng Jingzhou transmitted his voice to Qin Yanyan: "Niece, why are you giving your real name? Didn't we agree to use a fake name?"
Last night, when discussing countermeasures, Lu Yang suggested that to deal with the Demonic Sect, we should not use our real names and faces, as it would easily leave behind troubles. Therefore, the four people standing in front of Lord Mi today, including Lu Yang, were all disguised and would not be detected by anyone.
"I was too angry just now and forgot." Qin Yanyan was a little embarrassed. She didn't have much experience in the world and was easily controlled by her emotions.
Lu Yang looked at Qin Tian with a smile, "You say you are the reincarnation of Sect Leader Qin, what proof do you have?"
Qin Tian, still shaken from Qin Yan's beating, was completely devoid of his previous arrogance, but he still stubbornly insisted, "I have achieved success in comprehending reincarnation and have recalled clues to the treasure hidden in Ancient Locust Town."
"Let me guess, could it be that it's related to the locust tree and the place where Master Qin buried his treasure?"
Lord Mi, Qin Tian, and the Nascent Spirit Transformation behind Qin Tian were all shocked.
How did the other party know this?
Could it be that the other party really is the Heavenly Court Sect, and has found the reincarnation of Sect Leader Qin?
Lu Yang wore a mysterious smile, leaving the three of them bewildered and uncertain.
This is actually quite easy to guess. If the Nine Nether Sect really knew where the treasure was, they would have sent people to take it away long ago. Why would they wait until today?
The only explanation is that the Nine Nether Sect knows the clues, and the clues are quite vague.
The clue is nothing more than the locust tree.
Even if Lu Yang guessed wrong about the clues held by the Nine Nether Sect, the clues he revealed were still true.
Seeing Qin Tian's reaction, Lu Yang knew he had guessed correctly.
Master Mi is a seasoned veteran; his expression doesn't easily betray him. Qin Tian, on the other hand, is inexperienced and easily fooled.
Master Mi feigned composure. "This proves nothing. The most famous thing about Ancient Locust Town is its locust trees. If the clue isn't related to the locust trees, could it be related to the female ghost? Anyone with a little thought can figure out this kind of clue!"
"It seems that's all the clues you know." Lu Yang shook his head regretfully. "I never imagined that the Nine Netherworlds, which were once on par with the Heavenly Court, would have fallen so low."
"As I said, our Heavenly Court Sect has found the reincarnation of Sect Leader Qin, and we already knew the location of the treasure from that reincarnation."
"What!!"