"I can't die here."
Qin Shi struggled with all his might and clenched his fists tightly.
However, he was truly powerless. All the trump cards he could think of were useless at this moment. Unless the demon could wake up, he was sure that he would die.
"It's over."
The old man shook his head coldly. In his eyes, Qin Shi's life or death was as important as killing an ant. His attention was focused on Xiao Mi Cai. He licked his dry lips and said, "I'll be taking this lass away!"
"You can't hurt these two people!"
However, in the moment of imminent danger, when Qin Shi thought that he was dead for sure, an unfamiliar figure suddenly descended from the clouds. A withered hand was raised and clenched tightly.
Bang!
After that, the flame was forcefully crushed.
This figure, which had suddenly appeared, caused the Han clan's old man to frown. Some caution flashed across his old eyes, which had been calm since the beginning.
Thinking about it, this person's cultivation must be extraordinary to be able to block the flame with his bare hands.
The old man from the Han Family scanned the figure from head to toe. However, the figure was dressed in black and his face was covered. He could not see his face at all. The old man called Han Daoist said coldly, "Hehe, where did this scoundrel come from? You don't dare to show your face. Is it because you did something shameful?"
"Hehe, no matter what I did, I can't be compared to you, Boss Han. I'm afraid that it will be a little unjust to bully a junior like this."
The figure laughed mockingly. The old man's face turned gloomy. "Hmm?
You know me?
Who are you?
Since you know that I'm from the Han Family, how dare you interfere with the Han Family's matters? "
"I don't need to trouble Boss Han to know who I am. However, I'm really going to interfere with the matters of these two juniors. As long as I'm here, don't even think about hurting anyone."
"You're courting death!"
The old man's voice became hoarse. He angrily sent three palm strikes at the figure.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
The three palm strikes of a Heaven Fate Realm cultivator were truly astonishing. They caused a deafening roar in the sky, and the sky, which had been calm just a moment ago, darkened.
However, if Boss Han's three palm strikes were like a tiger, then the figure was like a dragon emerging from the sea. The three palm strikes had silently suppressed the old man's flame.
This scene caused Qin Shi, who was watching from behind, to focus slightly. "This person is also at the sixth level of the Heaven Realm?"
He looked at the figure through the sand and dust. Even though the figure's appearance was covered, that was only to Boss Han. Qin Shi was standing behind the figure, and in addition to the strong collision of the three palms just now, which had caused quite a bit of wind, a corner of the figure's mask was lifted, and the true appearance of the figure fell into Qin Shi's eyes.
From the wrinkles on his forehead, the figure was at least a hundred years old. The figure's white hair fluttered in the wind through the mask.
However, Qin Shi was even more puzzled when he saw his appearance clearly. He ceaselessly searched his sea of consciousness, yet he was unable to find the slightest memory related to him.
"Kid, who's this person?
He's strong. Even the old dog from the Han Family couldn't do anything to him, "the Blood Shaman asked.
Qin Shi shook his head helplessly. "I don't know either."
"You don't know?"
The Blood Shaman was stunned. "That's strange. If you don't know him, why would he help you at the risk of offending the Han Family?"
Qin Shi narrowed his eyes and didn't reply. This was what he was confused about as well. Bang!
Bang! Bang!
The two forces attacked again. Intense clashes echoed throughout the Jade Peak Mountain. In a short period of time, the two had exchanged hundreds of blows. Since they were evenly matched, they couldn't do anything to each other.
"You're going against the Han Family? Are you tired of living?"
In the time it took for a spark to fly off of a piece of flint, the two of them once again put some distance between them.
The figure smiled nonchalantly. "The Han Family might be able to scare others, but it's useless against me."
Then, he turned around to look at Qin Shi. Seeing that Qin Shi was still standing at the same spot, he was stunned. "Eh? Kid, why are you still here?
Hurry, hurry, hurry, leave. I was asked by someone and I don't want anything to happen to you. Otherwise, I won't be able to answer to him. "
"Asked by someone?"
Qin Shi snapped out of his daze and asked, "Senior, can you tell me who asked you to do this?"
"Hehe, you don't have to worry about this. You'll find out sooner or later. Leave this place to me. Hurry up and leave with the little girl."
Hearing this, Qin Shi frowned. However, he didn't pursue the matter. He knew that since this person wasn't willing to speak, there wouldn't be any outcome even if he continued to pursue the matter.
"Thank you again, senior. If there's a chance in the future, I will repay you for what you did today." Qin Shi clasped his hands together.
"Forget about it. Just don't forget what you promised him when the time comes." The figure smiled meaningfully.
Qin Shi was stunned for a moment, and then he understood. The figure's words should be referring to the person he'd promised to entrust him to save him. However, he couldn't recall it, and in the end, he simply stopped thinking and nodded. "Although I don't know who this benefactor is, I always keep my word. So long as it's something I've promised, I will definitely not keep it."
"That's for the best. Go."
The figure stroked his beard in satisfaction.
"You want to leave?
Not so easy! "
Seeing that Qin Shi was about to leave, Boss Han panicked. Without thinking, he dashed forward.
Bang!
However, his path was blocked by that figure. That figure waved his palms at Boss Han three times, causing a hurricane that blew the forest away. Boss Han was forced to retreat a hundred meters before he said indifferently, "Old man, your opponent is me."
"Damn it!"
When Boss Han steadied himself, Qin Shi had already disappeared from his sight with the help of the Blood Sorcerer.
In the spatial tunnel, Qin Shi remained silent the entire time. He kept thinking about things related to that figure, but in the end, he did not have any clues.
Helplessly, he shook his head. "Forget it. It was really dangerous this time. I'm lucky to be alive. I'll figure it out in the future when I have the chance."
When he left the void again, he appeared at the foot of the Jade Peak Mountain. Standing on a steep branch, he turned around and looked at the mountain peak. He sighed. "That old dog from the Han Family will definitely not let Little Mi Cai go. It seems like I'll have to put the matter of refining the Wraith Sign on hold."
"En, but you don't have to worry. Didn't Li Qi promise you that he'll help you auction off the Ten Thousand Years Snow Ganoderma in half a month?
That kid doesn't seem to be lying. "
"Li Qi?"
Hearing that, Qin Shi's eyes widened. Suddenly, he thought of something and slapped his forehead. "Damn it, how could I forget about him."
"Big Brother, Big Brother!"
Just as Qin Shi was feeling frustrated, an excited roar came from the forest. Li Qi swayed his body and dashed out. Seeing him, Qin Shi was delighted. "Li Qi?"
"Huff, huff, huff!"
Li Qi held onto his knees and panted heavily. After a while, he regained some strength and said, "Big Brother, I finally found you. Where did you go all of a sudden just now?
I've been looking for you in the forest for half a day and was almost taken away by wild beasts. "
Qin Shi smiled faintly. "What's the matter?"
"Nothing much, I'm just a little worried about you."
Li Qi scratched his head. Those few simple words warmed Qin Shi's heart. He thought to himself, "I've only known this kid for a few days, but he's willing to sacrifice so much for me. It's really rare."
"Oh right, Big Brother, are we still training the Wraith Sign?" Li Qi asked.
As his thoughts were pulled back to reality, Qin Shi's expression turned ugly. He hesitated for a while and said, "Li Qi, I want to discuss something with you."
"What is it?
Big Brother, just tell me. As long as I can do it, I'll definitely help you. "Li Qi patted his chest confidently.
After hesitating for a while, Qin Shi said, "I was thinking that after half a month, you can help me bid for the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Blood Lingzhi Mushroom. After that, I'll give you the Wraith Sign that I promised you."
After saying that, Qin Shi felt that it was inappropriate, so he added, "Of course, I'll only give you more than what I promised you. I'm a man of my word."
However, unexpectedly, what seemed like an important matter to Qin Shi sounded like a trivial matter to Li Qi. He waved his hand generously. "Hey, I was wondering what it was. That's all?
No problem. I trust you, Big Brother. After the auction is over, Big Brother can refine the Wraith Sign and give it to me. "
"Really?"
Qin Shi was overjoyed. His gratitude towards Li Qi grew stronger.
In this way, the knot in his heart had been resolved. Soon after, his gaze turned towards the direction where old Taoist Han and the figure had clashed for a moment. A murderous intent clearly flashed in his black eyes.
"Han Family, I won't let today's matter go so easily. What you owe me and what you owe Little Mi Cai, I'll get it all back one day!"
Qin Shi swore in his heart.
"Little fella, don't be too careless. This Han Family is not simple. Do you still remember the Human-Beast Transformation that the old man mentioned?" The Blood Sorcerer suddenly said.
Hearing this, Qin Shi thought for a moment and nodded in understanding. "I remember. Do you know what that is?"
The Blood Sorcerer shook his head. "I'm not sure either. However, with the Han Family's actions in the past few years and the old man's greedy gaze towards Little Mi Cai, I think this Human-Beast Transformation should be a secret skill related to wild beasts."
"Mm, that's possible. However, no matter what secret skill it is, I won't let them get away with it." Qin Shi clenched his fists and turned around. Then, he left Jade Peak Mountain with Li Qi and Little Mi Cai.
Next, Qin Shi returned to the inn in Merchant City and began his seclusion that lasted for half a month. He was preparing for the auction that would take place half a month later. Only by obtaining the Ten Thousand Year Snow Ganoderma would he be able to seek revenge on the Han Clan without any worries.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
When Qin Shi opened his eyes again, a hurricane swept through the room he was in. A dense aura that was close to the Seven Heavens Realm soared into the sky.
The Blood Sorcerer was shocked when he felt the power. "Little fella, this power … Your sixth spiritual meridian is almost full?"
Qin Shi withdrew his aura and nodded with a smile. Then, his eyes flashed with excitement as he looked at the rising sun in the east. When the mottled light filled the room, the corner of his lips curled up.