Jia Family Flower-Fruit Mountain Thirteen Protectors

The surging true qi swept forth.

Li Lin's expression turned grave, and he no longer dared to underestimate her.

True qi released beyond the body—she was a third-rank martial artist on his level.

For Qi Refinement martial artists, the distinction between fifth, fourth, and third rank was simple, unlike Spirit Refinement's ambiguous classifications.

Generating true qi within the body and circulating it meant fifth rank. Being able to use true qi to protect the body meant fourth rank. Releasing true qi beyond the body meant third rank—the realm Lin Daiyu had now reached.

The violent force did not scatter. Instead, it vaguely condensed into an enormous fist.

It stood in sharp contrast to Lin Daiyu's petite, delicate fist.

Li Lin did not dare to be careless. He drew circles with both hands before himself and unleashed his family's ultimate art, the "Vast Sea Boundless" of the Boundless Divine Art.

The force circulated before him like a whirlpool in the sea, seeking to swallow the incoming fist force.

The two collided, and a gale erupted, making everyone in the room sway. Much of the furniture and decoration was knocked askew.

Fists lowered, palms withdrawn.

The two stood apart without moving. Lin Daiyu said, "This is only a small lesson for now. I'll leave you alive so that Xichun can personally settle the matter with you someday."

With that, she flicked the black cloak behind her and led Jia Xichun away by the hand.

The others wanted to give chase, but Li Lin remained standing where he was without saying a word, and they instinctively sensed that something was wrong.

Only after Lin Daiyu and Jia Xichun had completely disappeared did a flush rise on Li Lin's face. He spat out a mouthful of clotted blood, wiped the corner of his mouth,