After Yang Tiexin and Qi Ling went out together, everyone sat down and waited for news. However, unlike the four clan leaders who were worried, Tang San and the others were full of confidence.
Seeing everyone's expressions, Bai He couldn't help but ask curiously, " Tang San, aren't you all worried about Qi Ling? She's one of three Soul Douluo, and each one is a top expert in their respective field. She's not someone to be trifled with."
Before Tang San could speak, Ma Hongjun burst into laughter. "Haha, only three Soul Douluo? You underestimate our Boss Qi! If it were three Titled Douluo, Boss Qi might have a harder time!"
Oscar chimed in, "Exactly! Three Soul Douluo aren't even good enough to give Boss Qi experience points; the level difference is too huge!"
Bai He asked in surprise, " Qi Ling, is he really that powerful?"
Tang San also laughed and said, "Grandpa, that's exactly right. Since Big Brother says he has a way, the only thing we can do is wait for him here."
Bai He stroked his beard, looked at Xiao Wu and Qian Renxue, and said, "You two think so too?"
Xiao Wu said proudly, "Of course! Brother Qi is invincible!"
Qian Renxue replied, "Three Soul Douluo are nothing to me. If I were at my best, I could easily defeat them. Surely Qi Ling can't be weaker than me."
The Bai He was speechless. What kind of Little Monster were these? These old folks just couldn't keep up.
But soon, Qi Ling proved that everyone's absolute trust in her was not without reason!
Just as the four clan leaders were waiting anxiously, Qi Ling, accompanied by Yang Tiexin, strolled back from outside with a leisurely air. Seeing their expressions, she couldn't help but say, "Elders, you don't need to be so polite. Why did you have to wait for me to return before starting the meal? The food is getting cold!"
Bai He looked at Qi Ling in surprise and asked, " Qi Ling, what about the people from the Elephant Armor Sect, the Fire Blade Sect, and the Mad Lion Sect? Where did they go?"
"I taught them a lesson and chased them away," Qi Ling said with a smile. "At least for a while, they shouldn't dare to cause trouble."
"Come on, elders, don't stand there. Let me offer you a toast first!" Qi Ling said, raising her wine cup and drinking it all in one gulp. The wine in the cup was still warm.
Afterwards, Yang Wudi took a moment to ask his granddaughter what had happened outside the Defense Clan's gate and how Qi Ling had driven the three away.
With a complicated expression, Yang Tiexin said to Yang Wudi, "Grandpa, do you believe that Qi Ling held back when he fought you? Otherwise, you probably wouldn't have been able to withstand even one move."
Yang Wudi asked in surprise, " Tiexin, is it really that exaggerated?"
"Yes, Grandpa, Qi Ling only used one move to repel those three," Yang Tiexin said. "And he seemed very relaxed and casual, as if he was holding back."
"Huh? You defeated all three of them in one move? Tiexin, are you sure you didn't see wrong?" Yang Wudi asked in surprise.
Facing those three, Yang Wudi had absolutely no chance of defeating them with a single blow. Defeating even one of them would be his absolute limit. Just how powerful was Qi Ling?
" Qi Ling possesses absolute power, absolute skill, and absolute speed," Yang Tiexin said. "You could say he has no weaknesses, Grandpa, he's very strong."
"Hmm, hmm, indeed, indeed..." Yang Wudi stroked his chin thoughtfully, then suddenly said to Yang Tiexin, " Tiexin, you're 23 this year, aren't you?"
"Huh? Grandpa, why are you asking this?" Yang Tiexin asked curiously.
"23, it's about time you found a good family! I remember Qi Ling is 21, that's just the right age!" Yang Wudi said.
Yang Tiexin then realized what mischief her grandfather was up to, and blushed, saying, "Grandpa, what are you talking about! You haven't even had a drink, and you're already spouting nonsense!"
"Hey, Grandpa isn't talking nonsense! Qi Ling is a good choice. After all, Grandpa decided from the beginning that he would at least find someone stronger than you so that he could protect you!" Yang Wudi said.
"Spend more time with Qi Ling when you have time. I plan to recommend you for his bodyguard when the opportunity arises! Spending so much time together will create more opportunities, right? Feelings need to be nurtured!"
"Ugh! Grandpa, I'm not talking to you anymore!" Yang Tiexin walked away angrily to find Bai Chenxiang and the others.
After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, Qi Ling once again demonstrated her extraordinary drinking capacity, getting everyone drunk before returning to her room to rest.
The next day, the Defense Clan spent the morning packing up their belongings, and finally, around noon, the group embarked on their return journey.
The journey was uneventful. Although the Defense Clan's caravan slowed their progress considerably, turning a journey that would normally take ten days into more than twenty, everything went smoothly.
However, in the two or three days leading up to their arrival in Heaven Dou City, a strange thing suddenly happened to Qi Ling: the baleful aura on his body was suddenly released uncontrollably and could not be controlled at all.
At the same time, an extremely strong sense of anxiety arose in Qi Ling's heart. He felt as if something extremely important had happened. In fact, he had never felt so bad since he came into this world.
This inexplicable emotion made Qi Ling completely unable to control his murderous aura. No matter what method he used, he was like a ferocious god from hell, terrifying everyone who touched him.
In the end, Qi Ling had no choice but to ride in a carriage by himself, without a coachman, so that others would no longer be affected by him. However, the restlessness in Qi Ling's heart grew stronger and stronger, almost driving him crazy.
" Xiao San, how much longer until we reach Heaven Dou City?" Qi Ling asked Tang San as the carriage moved along, peeking out from the carriage.
Tang San was shocked by Qi Ling's appearance. Qi Ling, who was usually dashing and composed, now had bloodshot eyes, looked like she hadn't slept for months, and looked extremely haggard.
"We'll arrive at Heaven Dou City this afternoon," Tang San said. "Brother, you should get some rest. What happened to make you so anxious?"
"Sigh, if I had known the reason, things probably wouldn't have turned out this way." Qi Ling said helplessly, rubbing her temples. " Xiao San, something really bad might have happened this time!"
"But, brother, no matter what serious happens, you can't let yourself collapse!" Tang San said worriedly. "You are the backbone of all of us. If you fall, we will all panic!"