"Have you lost your mind?!"

Yun Lingsu screamed in utter horror, looking fearfully at Bai Shufeng as he swung his longsword, sending out waves of sword qi to attack the villa in front of them!

"This is merely fulfilling the duties of a disciple of the Divine Sword Sect! You should be doing the same!"

Bai Shufeng's expression was ice-cold, his face utterly indifferent. He didn't even glance at Yun Lingsu, exuding an air of superiority as he said lightly, "Since this family has tarnished my reputation and that of the Divine Sword Sect, they must be punished!"

"No, what I mean is..." Yun Lingsu's face filled with even more terror, and she couldn't bear to witness the scene that was about to unfold.

"You need not plead for mercy; it is the compassion of the weak," Bai Shufeng snorted coldly. "These mere mortals are not worthy of a disciple of the Divine Sword Sect kneeling to them. So, you must understand, their deaths are because of you!"

"Senior Brother Bai, what I mean is, you actually dare to strike at Qin Xuantian! You're seeking your own death! Have you lost your mind?!" Yun Lingsu finally blurted out.

"What?!" Bai Shufeng was taken aback, seemingly at a loss.

In his understanding, an Innate Grandmaster at the pinnacle should be invincible in the secular world, no matter the country. Even when he was in America, he carried himself in a similar manner. Truly strong individuals were too rare in the secular world. An Innate Grandmaster at the pinnacle could do whatever they wished in the truest sense, as there were no secular forces that could punish them! That was why he took action so casually. Because he simply didn't regard the people of the secular world as equals. In the eyes of an Innate Grandmaster like him, these people weren't even human. They were ants! Easily crushed to death with no consequences whatsoever! But now, Yun Lingsu's words plunged him into utter confusion. She said he was seeking death, that taking action against this family of mortals was courting death? What a joke? Before he acted, Bai Shufeng had also used his spiritual sense to investigate the situation within the villa. The results showed that the occupants of the villa were all ordinary people. Not one of them had Transcendent abilities! They were just lambs to the slaughter! Completely incapable of defending themselves, just waiting to be butchered!

Bai Shufeng operated under this assumption.

Crushing such people was like crushing a few ants; it wasn't even worth mentioning. Killing them to awaken Yun Lingsu, this genius disciple of the Divine Sword Sect, was truly worth it. A few ordinary lives in exchange for the rise of a genius fellow disciple—it was an incredible bargain! But what exactly did Yun Lingsu's expression and words mean?

Such thoughts flickered through Bai Shufeng's mind. Then, just as the sword qi he had unleashed neared the villa, a faint azure light expanded from within the building, blocking Bai Shufeng's sword qi.

It was like a protective barrier.

Bai Shufeng was momentarily stunned. What is this?

Then he saw the scene before him suddenly change; the azure light, like flowing water, instantly expanded and directly dissipated the sword qi he had just unleashed.

No! It wasn't dissipated! The sword qi he had unleashed was all rushing back, as swift as a receding tide! How is this possible?! How can this be?!

Bai Shufeng was aghast, as if he had witnessed the most unbelievable thing in the world!

And the scene reflected in Yun Lingsu's eyes was a river of sword qi, driven by that azure light. It blanketed the sky and covered the earth, possessing a force hundreds, even thousands, of times more furious and powerful than the sword qi Bai Shufeng had unleashed, and it surged towards Bai Shufeng like an overwhelming tsunami!

He was doomed! Under such an attack, Bai Shufeng was certain to die! This had gone beyond the scope of ordinary martial arts; even many ancient Divine Skills could not achieve such formidable power. With Bai Shufeng's abilities, he would be turned to ashes instantly if struck by this river of sword qi! He would be utterly annihilated!

"AAAAHHH!" Bai Shufeng screamed, crying out hoarsely in terror.

He had been so arrogant moments before, but now, facing an attack that could easily annihilate him, his spirit collapsed. He was engulfed in the terror of impending death!

His whole body trembled with fear.

"Mr. Xuantian, I beg you to show mercy!"

Yun Lingsu's voice suddenly rang out as she stepped in front of Bai Shufeng. Her eyes were clear as she declared, "I am saving this Great Grandmaster of the Divine Sword Sect. Henceforth, my ties with the Divine Sword Sect are severed!"

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

A series of sword chimes sounded. The river-like sword light vanished without a trace upon reaching Yun Lingsu, dispersing into countless streamers of light.

THUMP!

Bai Shufeng collapsed to his knees, bowing respectfully. His body still shook, cold sweat soaked his clothes, and his voice trembled as he said, "Thank you, Senior, for sparing my life!"

At that instant, he truly experienced the terrifying power unleashed from the villa—a force akin to Heavenly Might itself, something that not even an Innate Grandmaster could anticipate or contend with! A Saint! Only a powerhouse at the Saint level could accomplish such a feat! To think that a Saint was concealed within Tianhai, this international metropolis... Truly terrifying, far too terrifying!

"Who said I wouldn't kill you?"

"You just called me an ant. Perhaps I should let you know who the real ant is."

Qin Heng's indifferent voice came from inside the villa. Though not loud, it struck Bai Shufeng's ears directly, instantly piercing his limbs and meridians!

It instantly shattered the arm he had used to wield his sword, destroyed half of his meridians, severed his connection with heaven and earth, and erased the Innate True Qi within his body!

Then, it began to shatter the very sinews and bones throughout his body!

"AAAAHHHH!" Bai Shufeng screamed in agony, his expression twisted!

BOOM!

Seconds later, his entire being exploded into a mist of blood, ceasing to exist!

Yun Lingsu's expression was one of utter astonishment.

Dead! Just like that, he was dead! An Innate Grandmaster, dead just like that? And killed by just two words from Qin Heng! It was too inconceivable! She was shocked to her core, even beginning to doubt if she was hallucinating. That was an Innate Grandmaster, after all! Just how powerful was Qin Heng?!

"That man dared to attack me; he deserved death. However, if you had abandoned your fellow disciple just now to sever ties with the Divine Sword Sect and watched him die at my hands, I would not have spared you," Qin Heng spoke calmly again, this time directing his words to Yun Lingsu.

"However, you did not do so. Instead, you chose to stand before your fellow disciple. You've passed the test. Come inside."

Qin Heng valued Yun Lingsu's character.

He would not keep those by his side whose character was not up to his standards.

If Yun Lingsu had abandoned her fellow disciple, betraying the sect that taught her the Martial Dao, then she might one day betray Qin Heng as well.

Hearing this, Yun Lingsu was overjoyed. She hurriedly knelt, saying with utmost respect, "Thank you, Mr. Xuantian! No, thank you, Young Master! Thank you, Young Master!"

Her desire to save Bai Shufeng had been purely out of gratitude for the kindness her sect had shown her. Regardless of the outcome, she had taken action and not remained a passive onlooker.

She had a clear conscience!

「The next morning.」

Yun Lingsu returned to her role as a nanny, obediently preparing breakfast with even greater care than before.

Today, Wu Yuqing and Xia Shuang were leaving.

The term at Media University and Renmin University started earlier, so they were heading to Beijing a few days before Qin Heng to prepare for the new academic year.

After breakfast, Qin Heng drove an extended Land Rover, taking them both to Dongpu Airport.

Considering their luggage, a spacious vehicle like the Land Rover was more practical.

Once they reached the airport's underground parking lot, it was the peak period for students returning to school, and parking spaces were scarce. By the time Qin Heng arrived, only one spot remained.

However, just as he was about to park,

BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!

Suddenly, a horn blared rapidly as a blue Rolls-Royce rushed up from behind!

It sped towards the parking space with incredible velocity, obviously attempting to snatch the spot.

However, Qin Heng had already begun parking. With the Rolls-Royce moving so swiftly, it was impossible to avoid a collision!

BANG!

The Rolls-Royce slammed into Qin Heng's Land Rover. The impact shook the vehicle, leaving Wu Yuqing and Xia Shuang inside dizzy and disoriented.

Then, a tall youth with dyed blond hair emerged from the Rolls-Royce. His expression was furious as he shouted, "You little shit in the Land Rover! Get the hell out of there!"

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