Yuan Shan Has the Strength of Mountain Overturning Palm

Qin Haoxuan, who had just sat down, fell asleep within a few breaths. Elder Chu was used to it and continued lecturing until lunchtime, accompanied by his soft snores.

"Alright, remember the key points I've mentioned. Now, go eat!" Elder Chu, his throat dry from lecturing all morning, didn't want to say more. As he dismissed the class, he glanced at the sleeping Qin Haoxuan.

As if sensing something, Qin Haoxuan groggily woke up. His sleepy eyes occasionally met Elder Chu's, startling the elder.

People's eyes are usually unfocused and dull right after waking up, but Qin Haoxuan's eyes were brimming with spiritual energy, dazzlingly bright. Like a brilliant pearl, it was hard to look directly at him, and a power that seemed to shake the soul flickered within his gaze.

At this moment, Qin Haoxuan felt a burning heat all over his body, making him agitated. He didn't notice Elder Chu sizing him up and headed straight for the cafeteria. Along the way, he unbuttoned his robe, letting the mountain wind blow on his skin to relieve the heat. Xu Yu followed not far behind him, her beautiful eyes flickering. She couldn't understand how someone as determined and hardworking as Qin Haoxuan could sleep in class for two consecutive days and then brazenly walk out with his chest bared. What had happened to make him so reckless and self-abandoning?

Besides Xu Yu, Zhang Kuang was also anxiously concerned about Qin Haoxuan.

Several Immortal Seedling Realm disciples from Spirit Field Valley surrounded Zhang Kuang, their faces plastered with fawning smiles.

"Senior Brother Yuan Shanhu, and the other senior brothers, my fellow townsman Qin Haoxuan has been in Spirit Field Valley for two days, but you haven't prepared any welcoming activities for him yet. How about we give him a proper welcome feast this noon?"

"Good, good!" These senior brothers, who were mere laborers, nodded obsequiously. It was rare for a Supreme Purple Seed disciple to ask for their help, so how could they not diligently fulfill the request? Besides, dealing with a Colorless Weak Seed with shallow cultivation would be a piece of cake.

Zhang Kuang's smile held a hint of satisfaction. He cupped his hands slightly and offered a salute to the laborers who had entered the mountain a few years earlier. He knew these people wouldn't achieve much in their lives, but they had still cultivated for several years and were more than capable of dealing with Qin Haoxuan.

The distance from the dormitories to the cafeteria was about a five-minute walk. Qin Haoxuan, walking with his chest bared, attracted a lot of attention. At a corner turn, the laborers from Spirit Field Valley saw Qin Haoxuan approaching. They exchanged glances and then walked straight towards him, deliberately bumping into the absent-minded Qin Haoxuan.

"You little brat, are you blind? How dare you deliberately bump into me!"

Qin Haoxuan looked up at them. Seeing their malicious expressions, he knew they were deliberately looking for trouble. Whether he apologized or not, he would likely get entangled. Since that was the case, why apologize? But why would this person deliberately cause trouble?

Qin Haoxuan looked around. Not far away, Zhang Kuang was smiling and giving him a sinister wave. Even a fool would know who was behind this.

As Qin Haoxuan looked at Zhang Kuang, he felt someone else observing him. With his peripheral vision, he saw a man with a stubbled face, dressed in a blue robe, watching him. Perhaps he was also someone Zhang Kuang had roped in. When Qin Haoxuan turned to look, the man had already turned and left, leaving only his back behind, exuding a solitary and arrogant aura, completely different from the other laborers.

"Hey, are you blind? You bumped into a senior brother and didn't even apologize?" One of the laborers pushed Qin Haoxuan, but he didn't expect Qin Haoxuan to be so sturdy with a stable stance. The push didn't move him at all; instead, the laborer almost stumbled back half a step.

Qin Haoxuan frowned, wondering if he should just go and admit defeat to Zhang Kuang. He was here to cultivate the Dao; it was better to avoid trouble.

But when Qin Haoxuan looked up and saw Zhang Kuang's smug expression, his scholarly pride flared up. If he truly bowed his head and admitted defeat to such a person, he would despise himself. How could he cultivate the Dao then?

"Senior brother, I'm feeling a bit sluggish today and accidentally bumped into you. Please forgive me." Qin Haoxuan clasped his hands in a fist, bowed, and performed the proper etiquette. He calculated that if a fight were to break out later, he would be in the right no matter where he sought justice.

He would secure the 'righteousness' first!

The laborers were stunned by Qin Haoxuan's response. They thought this kid wasn't playing by the rules! Didn't Senior Brother Zhang Kuang say he had a bad temper and was stubborn? If he knew it was a deliberate provocation, wouldn't he confront them head-on? Why was he suddenly apologizing so readily? How were they supposed to continue the act?

"Ahem..." Yuan Shanhu coughed to cover his embarrassment, his face darkening as he said, "You broke one of my pills. You should kneel and apologize..."

Kneel? Qin Haoxuan raised his eyebrows. Having studied since childhood, he only knew to kneel to heaven, his parents, and officials. Now that he had entered the path of cultivation, he didn't even need to kneel to officials. Why would he kneel to apologize?

Seeing Qin Haoxuan's expression, Yuan Shanhu felt relieved. This kid really did have a stubborn temper. Now he had an excuse to make a move.

"What do you want to do to Brother Haoxuan?"

Xu Yu's voice came from outside the crowd. Everyone instinctively made way for the Purple Seed disciple, and she naturally stood between Qin Haoxuan and Yuan Shanhu. Her beautiful almond-shaped eyes held a hint of anger and authority as she stared at the laborers who were causing trouble.

What's going on? Yuan Shanhu was startled to see Xu Yu. He was just trying to deal with a weak seed, and now a Purple Seed was backing him up?

Not many people in the Taichu Sect knew about the good relationship between Qin Haoxuan and Xu Yu. Zhang Kuang also assumed that Qin Haoxuan had merely helped Xu Yu when she was still unknown and that she wouldn't remember such a small favor. After all, she was now a favored disciple in the Taichu Sect, destined to become a Vice Sect Master, so why would she care about the help given by a weak seed?

But Xu Yu remembered. Not only did she remember, but after that night they slept together, she developed a special feeling for Qin Haoxuan that a girl has for a boy.

Seeing Xu Yu step forward, Yuan Shanhu began to falter. But he wanted to retreat, only to see Zhang Kuang looking displeased not far away. He had promised to help Zhang Kuang trouble Qin Haoxuan today. If he backed down now, he would completely offend Zhang Kuang.

Damn it! Yuan Shanhu cursed his bad luck. In this situation, he was trapped. Even if he let Qin Haoxuan go, he wouldn't win Xu Yu's favor. It was better to see it through to the end! At least he could befriend Zhang Kuang, a Purple Seed disciple!

Yuan Shanhu hardened his heart. He didn't dare to provoke Xu Yu, but he dared to provoke Qin Haoxuan. He bypassed Xu Yu and said to Qin Haoxuan, "Junior Brother Qin, you're quite lucky! Having a woman protect you, I'm envious of how you eat soft rice, Senior Brother."

Qin Haoxuan was already feeling uncomfortable from the burning spiritual energy in his body, and his temper was flaring. Hearing this, he felt a surge of anger, but he knew that if they really fought, he had a 99% chance of not being a match for these senior brothers. Getting beaten up was almost certain. Since that was the case... it was better to endure it for now.

Xu Yu's face had already turned grim. She stepped forward, ready to strike!

A Purple Seed striking someone? Even if the victim was in the right, they could only take the beating. If they dared to retaliate... even the Sect Master would personally intervene and turn anyone who touched a hair on a Purple Seed into dust!

Yuan Shanhu truly felt like he had encountered the worst luck in eight lifetimes! To avoid injuring Xu Yu, he didn't even dare to activate his Immortal Seedling power. He even retracted all his Immortal Seedling power, fearing that the backlash might injure Xu Yu. He wouldn't be able to explain himself even if he had a hundred tongues.

After Xu Yu intervened, Zhang Kuang had already moved to the center of the crowd, wary of his junior sister forcing Yuan Shanhu and the others to retreat. Seeing Xu Yu about to strike, he quickly stepped forward and blocked her path, saying, "Junior Sister Xu, why are you interfering in other people's business? Although Qin Haoxuan and I are from the same hometown, I must uphold justice this time. Qin Haoxuan was indeed in the wrong just now."

Others feared Purple Seeds, but Zhang Kuang himself was a Purple Seed, so he naturally had confidence. Relying on his height and strength, he grabbed Xu Yu's arm and pulled her towards the edge of the crowd. Without any gentleness, he squeezed her fair, lotus-like arm, leaving several bruises. Xu Yu tried to break free but couldn't.

Seeing Xu Yu in trouble, Qin Haoxuan stepped forward and chased after them, saying, "Zhang Kuang, are you looking for a beating?"

This statement shocked everyone watching. A weak seed disciple was going to beat up a Purple Seed disciple? Purple Seeds were treasures that the Sect Master cherished dearly. Was he tired of living?

Although Zhang Kuang had proven himself to be a Purple Seed, he instinctively felt a bit intimidated by Qin Haoxuan. Hearing his former townsman speak of beating him up, his retreating steps quickened. Then, under everyone's gaze, he realized, why should he be afraid of him?

But his flustered appearance had already been seen by everyone. Zhang Kuang felt extremely humiliated and glared fiercely at Yuan Shanhu and the others. He was afraid of Qin Haoxuan, but not these senior brothers. Li Jing, watching from afar, felt it was like playing a game of animal chess: elephants eat tigers, tigers eat leopards, leopards eat mice, and mice—Qin Haoxuan—eat elephants—Zhang Kuang.

Yuan Shanhu sensed Zhang Kuang's commanding gaze and stepped forward to chase Qin Haoxuan, shouting, "Zhang San! Li Si! Attack!"

Qin Haoxuan heard footsteps chasing him from behind and knew that Zhang Kuang wouldn't really hurt Xu Yu. He, however, was now in danger of being beaten. He suddenly stopped his pursuit, redirected his energy, and used the boiling, hot Golden Lotus Spiritual Energy to protect his body. He spun around and punched from his waist, aiming straight for Yuan Shanhu's nose!

Qin Haoxuan, having studied since childhood, understood that to win a fight, one must strike first. The first attacker gains the advantage!

Yuan Shanhu sneered. A spiritual light flashed across his body, and he made a hand seal. A yellow light shot out from his hand, hitting Qin Haoxuan about ten steps away and sending him flying several meters back: "Mountain Overturning Palm!"

The onlookers gasped! That was too ruthless! Although the Mountain Overturning Palm was just the most basic combat spiritual technique of the Taichu Sect, Qin Haoxuan, with his mortal body, would surely break several ribs and be unable to get up after taking this palm strike.

"Senior Brother Yuan's Mountain Overturning Palm has improved again. Congratulations, congratulations!" Zhang San and Li Si's flattery skills had also grown: "This kid actually dared to challenge you. He must be tired of living!"

The bystanders sighed regretfully. This kid's immortal path was probably over! After that palm strike, Qin Haoxuan would need at least over a month to recover. Losing a month of cultivation time meant that even with the backing of a Purple Seed, the best he could hope for at the assessment would be a mere laborer disciple.

Comfortable... Unprecedentedly comfortable! After that palm strike hit him, Qin Haoxuan, lying on the ground, didn't feel any pain. Instead, he felt the heat within his body completely disappear the moment he was struck. The vast amount of restless spiritual energy seemed to have transformed into sweet nectar, invading his bones and internal organs. His entire body felt filled with strength.