"Looks like the Nan Family is completely done for this time!" someone in the corner sighed.
"One Su Lie is already more than they can handle, let alone a Fifth Realm Sword King who can crush an entire force!"
"Look at Qin Guan. He's so scared he doesn't even dare speak, right? A few days ago, he was so arrogant and fearsome in Myriad Monster Valley. Now that he's facing a Fifth Realm Sword King, he's gone straight to acting like a coward!"
Everyone looked at Qin Guan and shook their heads. The young would always pay the price for their impulsiveness!
"Spirit Sword Academy really is decisive. They actually sent Yan Rong." On a rooftop in the Nan Family grounds, Elder Xu glanced at Yan Rong in the air, looking surprised.
Jiang Lianyue beside him said nothing, keeping her eyes fixed on Qin Guan below.
"Young Lady, even if Heavenly Treasure Pavilion steps in today, I'm afraid we won't be able to help Qin Guan," Elder Xu said, looking at Jiang Lianyue.
"Elder Xu, do you think Qin Guan needs our help?" Jiang Lianyue asked with a sudden smile.
At that, Elder Xu fell silent. From beginning to end, Qin Guan had only asked Heavenly Treasure Pavilion for help building a cultivation room for the Nan Family. He had never asked for their help with Spirit Sword Academy.
If Qin Guan wasn't afraid of Spirit Sword Academy, he must have something to rely on. But at this moment, aside from the four Profound Connection Realm experts behind Qin Guan, Elder Xu hadn't noticed any other powerful figures.
"What we need to do is the same as before. We don't need to help Qin Guan, but when necessary, we can protect the Nan Family members—especially Sister Nan Rou," Jiang Lianyue said softly.
"Understood." Elder Xu nodded.
"Who is Qin Guan? Step forward." Just then, Yan Rong in the air looked down at the Nan Family members.
"Director Yan, it's him! He's Qin Guan, the one who killed Elder Cang!" Xiao Yeshan hurriedly pointed at Qin Guan and shouted angrily.
At that, Yan Rong looked at Qin Guan. "You're the one who defeated Cang Yuan with a single punch?"
"Yes." Qin Guan nodded.
Yan Rong frowned slightly. "I heard you're a Fourth Realm Martial Cultivator?"
When he learned that Cang Yuan had been killed in a flash by a Fourth Realm Martial Cultivator, he hadn't believed it. They were both at the Fourth Realm, and Cang Yuan was at least a Great Sword Master. How could he have been taken down instantly by a Fourth Realm Martial Cultivator?
The Spirit Sword Academy's higher-ups had also found the matter suspicious. They believed Qin Guan must have had an expert helping him, so to be safe, they had sent Yan Rong directly.
"No, I'm not a Martial Cultivator. I'm a Sword Cultivator." Qin Guan pointed to a sword on his back and smiled.
"Director Yan, don't listen to his nonsense. He's just a Fourth Realm Martial Cultivator. A Martial Cultivator's Gang Qi can't fool anyone—we saw it with our own eyes!"
Xiao Yeshan hurriedly waved his hands. He couldn't understand why Yan Rong was wasting time talking. A Sword King was facing a Fourth Realm Martial Cultivator, so why the hell was he still blathering?
"Still doubting me?"
Just then, Qin Guan suddenly drew his sword and thrust it at Xiao Yeshan, who stood in front of him.
Pfft!
A streak of sword light pierced straight through Xiao Yeshan's brow.
Xiao Yeshan's eyes widened as he stared at Qin Guan, disbelief filling his gaze. "You—you're a Martial Cultivator. How can you... how can you release Sword Qi?"
"You're already crippled, yet you still dare stand there shouting and acting tough. What an idiot." Qin Guan returned his sword to his back.
As his words fell, Xiao Yeshan toppled stiffly to the ground.
Everyone present froze at the sight.
They had felt Spiritual Power from Qin Guan's sword just now, clear as day. How had he managed that? Martial Cultivators had no dantian; what they cultivated was Gang Qi. How could he have activated Spiritual Power?
"I get it! He must have obtained a Supreme Treasure in the Secret Realm last time. I heard that as soon as he came out, he casually handed out a bunch of Second-grade Pills. That Soul Sword of his must have come from the Secret Realm too!"
Just then, an elder from the Xiao Family hurriedly spoke up.
Hearing this, the surrounding forces all looked at Qin Guan. What the Xiao Family elder had said was indeed true. Back then, many people had seen Qin Guan hand out a bunch of top-grade pills. He must have obtained some kind of Supreme Treasure, which was how he could use Spiritual Power.
Qin Guan raised an eyebrow and smiled. "All the treasures are with me. If you want them, come and take them!"
At Qin Guan's words, everyone looked at Yan Rong and Su Lie. It was true that Qin Guan had treasures on him, but at this moment, the only ones who could likely beat him were the people from Spirit Sword Academy.
Yan Rong narrowed his eyes. "You're very arrogant, but your strength is nowhere near enough. Come! Bring out the person backing you and let this old man meet him!"
At that, Qin Guan pointed to Old Mo, Chen Guanxiang, and the other two behind him. "The people backing me are right here. Are you blind?"
Old Mo and the other three immediately twitched their eyelids.
"Looking for death!" Yan Rong shouted angrily from the air. But just as he was about to strike, Su Lie suddenly smiled. "Master, let me handle this."
Yan Rong glanced at Su Lie and nodded slightly. "Be careful. That kid is a little strange."
He had brought Su Lie along this time to give him a chance to gain experience. Even if Qin Guan really could kill Cang Yuan in a flash, nothing should happen with Yan Rong there to watch over him. Besides, Su Lie had means of protecting his life.
Su Lie descended on his sword and walked up to Qin Guan. "That Soul Sword of yours is pretty good. I want it!"
As he spoke, Su Lie shifted his gaze to the sisters Nan Rou and Nan Qiao, grinning lecherously. "Those two little beauties are nice too. I want them as well!"
Qin Guan's expression remained unchanged. "Stop talking. If you want them, come and take them."
Before you continue