The Hong Family's Trap, Suppressed with One Hand

"Kid, stop spitting blood at me! You're not an alchemist, so how would you know this pill is a fake?"

Seeing that the old man still refused to give up, Sun Qi casually injected a wisp of Dou Qi into the pill, then gave it a gentle tug.

The pill, which had been giving off a faint fragrance, instantly lost its original luster.

"See? This pill is a fake."

Seeing Sun Qi demonstrate it himself, the young girl finally realized she had been deceived.

Fortunately, the kind man before her had helped her. Otherwise, she really would have paid a high price for this counterfeit pill.

If something had happened after her grandfather took it, he really would have become a sinner to the family!

Seeing how inexperienced the young girl was and that she had brought guards with her, Sun Qi guessed at a glance that she was a young lady from one of the families in Tianbei City.

Just then, seeing that he had been exposed, the old man dropped the act and threatened him outright.

"Kid, you've got some damned nerve, ruining my business on my turf!"

Sun Qi showed no fear. "Your turf? If I remember right, the Hong Family should be in charge of this place. Are you an old dog they raised?"

At the mention of the Hong Family, the young girl's expression changed instantly, and she turned to leave with her guards.

Just then, another voice came from a distance.

"Since you're already here, why are you in such a hurry to leave, Miss Han Xue?"

Everyone looked toward the voice and saw a young man dressed in fiery red swaggering toward them, with several lackeys at his side. Even the weakest of them was a Two-Star Dou Ling.

Hearing the name Han Xue, Sun Qi immediately guessed that the young girl before him was the younger of the Twin Jewels of the Han Family.

Seeing his master appear, the old man, who had looked every bit a master just moments ago, instantly turned into an old dog and scampered over to Hong Chen.

"Young master, that brat ruined our plans!"

The moment Han Xue saw Hong Chen, she realized she had fallen into a trap. "Hong Chen! You set me up!"

Hong Chen waved a hand with an air of leisurely satisfaction. "Little sister Han Xue, I told you long ago to behave yourself and prepare to marry into my Hong Family once you came of age, but you wouldn't listen."

"And your sister, does she think hiding away in that trashy Jia Nan Academy will do her any good?"

"Before long, I'll have both sisters for myself. Won't that be a delight?"

"Allow this old servant to congratulate you in advance on having both sisters, young master!"

The old man's words pleased Hong Chen immensely. He tossed him a bag of gold coins. "Well said! A reward for you!"

Looking at the master and servant working hand in glove, Han Xue was furious, but she could do nothing to them. "Shameless!"

"After watching all this, turns out the Hong Family hands out alchemist badges!"

"But does the Hong Family even have an alchemist?"

Sun Qi's words instantly drew everyone's attention to him.

Seeing Sun Qi about to hog the spotlight again, Feng Qing'er gritted her teeth and said angrily, "Stinking monkey, are you planning to play the hero rescuing a beauty?"

Hearing the jealousy in her words, Sun Qi shrugged. "No, I was just asking."

As the two spoke, Hong Chen noticed Feng Qing'er standing beside Sun Qi at a glance.

Compared with Han Xue's cuteness, Feng Qing'er's proud, haughty bearing was more likely to awaken a man's desire to conquer.

"I didn't expect this kid to have such a peerless beauty beside him. Looks like this trip was worth it!"

Hearing Hong Chen's words, Feng Qing'er, whose face had been full of jealousy, instantly gave him a piercing look.

She might not be able to beat Sun Qi, but surely she could handle a mere young master of the Hong Family!

Before anyone could react, Feng Qing'er flashed in front of Hong Chen and struck him squarely on the jaw with her palm.

"Boom-!"

Hong Chen was sent flying. The guards around him reacted at last, hurriedly catching him before attacking Feng Qing'er.

Seeing that Feng Qing'er was about to be surrounded, Sun Qi did not hesitate. He pushed off the ground and reached her side, then pulled her out of the Hong Family's encirclement.

"There are too many of them. Leave them to me."

Hearing that Sun Qi was going to fight for her, Feng Qing'er was more than happy.

"All right, but could you put me down first?"

Feng Qing'er looked at the groping hand around her waist, then gave Sun Qi a scorching look.

Realizing how intimate the position was, Sun Qi hurriedly let go.

"Hehe, it was an emergency. Don't mind it, don't mind it!"

Feng Qing'er glared at her, then looked at Hong Chen and gave an arrogant command. "Little monkey, kill that foul-mouthed fellow for me first!"

Just then, Hong Chen recovered and saw that the two still dared to flirt after beating him. Rage surged through him.

His mouth crooked, he cursed, "Damn it! Do you know who my father is?! You dare hit me?! Are you tired of living?!"

Sun Qi released Feng Qing'er and looked at Hong Chen mockingly. "What, didn't your mother tell you your father's name?"

Hong Chen did not immediately understand what he meant and stared at Sun Qi in bewilderment.

His reaction made the two young beauties beside Sun Qi laugh.

"It doesn't matter if your mother never told you your father's name. Your grandpa will tell you today."

With that, Sun Qi leaped forward, his figure flashing past several Hong Family guards to appear directly in front of Hong Chen.

He was even faster than Feng Qing'er. None of the people present could see how he had gotten there.

Even Feng Qing'er, who was closest to Sun Qi, stared wide-eyed in shock. "This guy's speed is terrifying!"

Even though she had already experienced Sun Qi's speed, she could not help being shocked again.

Sun Qi drove a fist into Hong Chen's stomach. The blow made Hong Chen double over and collapse, unable to recover no matter how hard he tried.

Seeing this, the Hong Family guards around them tried to step forward, but Sun Qi had already plopped down on Hong Chen's back, pressing the breath out of him.

"Now you know how formidable your grandpa is, don't you?"

"Just you wait, kid! My Hong Family won't let you get away with this!"

Seeing that Hong Chen still had the strength to speak, Sun Qi slapped him on the head. "Unfilial descendant, is that any way to speak to your grandpa? Come on, start by saying, 'Hello, Grandpa Qitian.'"

While Sun Qi was tormenting Hong Chen, members of the Hong Family had already informed the family head of what was happening.

"Who are you? Release my son!"

A commanding voice rang out, immediately drawing everyone's attention. A middle-aged man landed in front of Sun Qi.

"Kid, release my son, cripple your own cultivation, and kowtow all the way from here to the Hong Family's gates. Then I'll spare your life."

Seeing that the Hong Family head had come in person, Han Xue immediately sensed trouble and told the guard beside her to go to the Han Family for reinforcements.

Feng Qing'er watched it all from the side, an expression of anticipation on her face.

"Oh, so you're my dear son I've never met?"