Chapter 14
"A lion uses its full strength even when hunting a rabbit—and you didn’t even know that?"
Qin Chuan sneered as he looked at Dong Hu’s lifeless body.
The reason he was able to kill Dong Hu so easily was mainly because the man had underestimated him and hadn’t used his full strength. But even if Dong Hu had gone all out, the difference in cultivation levels meant Qin Chuan would still have taken him down with ease.
Retracting his gaze, Qin Chuan gave the Lin family a look of disdain, then turned around and walked toward the door.
"You think you can kill someone from my Lin family and just leave as you please? Not so easy—you’re staying here!" Lin Zhen growled, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
As he spoke, he moved. His cultivation at the 4th stage of the Profound Master Realm erupted in full force as he charged at Qin Chuan.
He had made up his mind to eliminate Qin Chuan right here. If this youth returned alive, the Qin family might really declare war.
Before, Lin Zhen believed the Qin family wouldn’t go to war for the sake of a cripple. But now, after seeing Qin Chuan’s strength firsthand, panic had taken root.
Qin Chuan was only a teenager, yet he had already reached the Profound Master Realm?
Just as Lin Zhen’s voice fell, a hearty laugh echoed from outside the door.
"Let me see today—who dares to speak so boldly about keeping the young master of my Qin family here?"
As the words landed, Qin Zhantian strode in, dressed in battle gear, followed by a group of Qin family elders.
"Qin Zhantian!"
Seeing him, Lin Zhen’s pupils constricted sharply, and he immediately halted his attack.
Qin Zhantian was already at the 5th stage of the Profound Master Realm. Lin Zhen knew he was no match and didn’t dare act rashly.
"Patriarch, why are you here?" Qin Chuan was taken aback. He hadn’t known his family would come.
Qin Zhantian waved his hand and smiled. "We already agreed before you left that we would follow right behind. If the Lin family let you leave, we’d leave it at that for today. But if not..."
His gaze turned sharp as he swept across the Lin family members, his voice cold: "Then I’d like to see who dares lay a finger on the young master of my Qin family!"
As he spoke, he took a step forward, and his aura surged with force.
"Who dares lay a finger on our Qin family’s young master!"
The Qin family elders behind him also released their auras in unison, pressuring the Lin family.
Witnessing this, Qin Chuan felt a warm surge in his heart. This was why he was willing to risk his life for his family.
On the other side, the Lin family gasped in shock, unable to utter a word.
They never imagined the Qin family would be so united, willing to go this far for their young master.
All the rumors were false—the talk of infighting, division, and no support for Qin Chuan—none of it was true.
Then again, the Lin family could hardly be blamed for believing it. Some of the rumors weren’t entirely baseless. There had indeed been internal conflict in the Qin family. But after Qin Chuan killed the Grand Elder, those wavering members immediately changed sides.
After all, if the Qin family grew stronger, it would benefit them as well.
Now, the Lin family members looked pale and lost, not knowing what to do.
Lin Zhen’s expression kept shifting. The current situation was extremely unfavorable for the Lin family.
Clap, clap, clap... "The Qin family is quite impressive today. I, Duan Qianqi, am truly enlightened."
Suddenly, slow clapping and a mocking voice echoed from the door.
Dressed in white robes, Duan Qianqi entered the Lin household with Elder Mo following behind.
"Young Sect Master!"
Seeing who it was, Lin Zhen’s face lit up with joy. He then gave a proud glance at the Qin family members.
With the Young Master of the Azure Thunder Sect present, he felt completely at ease. He believed the Qin family was now the one at a disadvantage.
"Duan Qianqi!"
When Qin Chuan saw Duan Qianqi and the old man beside him, his eyes turned blood red. His voice was almost a roar.
In that instant, memories flooded back—he could feel the soul-tearing pain all over again.
"Chuan’er, what is it?" Qin Zhantian frowned in concern, clearly seeing this side of Qin Chuan for the first time.
With a mocking grin, Duan Qianqi said, "Qin Chuan, it seems you haven’t told your family that it was our Azure Thunder Sect who stole your bloodline. I suppose that means you care deeply for them?"
He paused, then added, "By the way, thanks to your Six-Star Bloodline, mine has now advanced to Seven-Star, and I’ve broken through to the Profound Master Realm!"
For someone his age to reach the Profound Master Realm in the Qianyang Empire, it was indeed considered genius.
But for some reason, Duan Qianqi noticed that few people in the hall looked shocked.
The Qin family members’ expressions changed instantly upon hearing that Duan Qianqi had taken Qin Chuan’s bloodline. Even many from the Lin family glanced back and forth between the two in disbelief.
At that moment, Lin Yiyi stepped in front of Duan Qianqi, her eyes filled with hatred as she glared at Qin Chuan.
"Young Sect Master, this Qin Chuan not only came here and killed our Lin family members, but now he’s even brought people to our home. You must uphold justice for us!"
She spoke with a tearful expression, pitiful and fragile.
"Don’t worry, Yiyi," Duan Qianqi said as he gently patted her shoulder. "I’ll make sure the Lin family gets justice. I’ll make the Qin family pay the price."
"You disgusting pair of dogs—you’re revolting," Qin Chuan said coldly, staring at them with disdain.
Duan Qianqi’s eyes narrowed. He hadn’t expected this so-called cripple to not only survive, but to still be so arrogant.
"Be careful, Young Sect Master," Lin Yiyi warned beside him. "I don’t know what methods Qin Chuan used, but he’s already at the Profound Master Realm."
"What?!"
Duan Qianqi’s expression shifted. He stared at Qin Chuan in disbelief.
"Impossible!" Elder Mo widened his eyes in shock and said gravely, "Once someone’s bloodline is taken, they become a cripple. Their cultivation would progress no faster than a snail. How could he reach the Profound Master Realm in just over a month?"
He couldn’t believe it. But from the Lin family’s reaction, it seemed to be true.
Taking a deep breath, Qin Chuan slowly regained his composure. He hadn’t expected to run into this man here.
Duan Qianqi also recovered quickly. He returned to his gentlemanly demeanor and said coldly, "So what if you’re at the Profound Master Realm? If I could steal your bloodline before, then today, I can kill you!"
As he finished speaking, he gave a signal to the old man beside him.
"Elder Mo—attack!"