CHAPTER 185: CHAPTER 185: QIN ZI’S RUTHLESS CRUSH! (THIRD UPDATE)

However, Wu Cheng, after all, is a person of status, and even though he was extremely angry inside, he could not possibly explode on the spot.

He took a deep breath.

Using his strong rationality, he suppressed the impulse of his emotions, then a subtle fake smile appeared on his face.

"Haha, Junior Sister Qingrou from Beiji Divine Hall, you finally arrived. I thought you weren’t coming."

A calm response came from within the sedan: "The invitation from the Wu Family, naturally, the Beiji Divine Hall has to give face."

The implication was.

I’m giving face to the Wu Family, not to you.

A trace of embarrassment flashed across Wu Cheng’s face, almost unable to hold it, but in the end, he endured it.

He smiled and asked, "May I ask who is beside Junior Sister Qingrou? The divas of Beiji Divine Hall have always been aloof and cold. Now in the public eye, being intimate with a man like this might affect your reputation."

Wow!

As soon as these words were spoken, many talented individuals who were attentively comprehending at the Ten Thousand Laws Celestial Pool suddenly looked up!

Previously, upon hearing Shui Qingrou’s arrival, they paid no mind—admiring beauties could never be more important than their cultivation.

After all, the Ten Thousand Laws Celestial Pool is a rare opportunity, once missed it won’t return, so they must seize every moment.

But now, with Wu Cheng’s words, the news became explosive, and everyone was shocked!

Shui Qingrou being intimate with a man?

This was a huge scandal, who could resist not looking? Moreover, many people admired Shui Qingrou.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

Suddenly, all eyes were on that sedan, with many eyes wide open, and many gritting their teeth.

Who is that damned scoundrel!

"Haha, what concern is reputation? Qingrou is merely a young woman, isn’t it normal to have someone she likes?"

Shui Qingrou smiled calmly.

Then she took Qin Zi’s hand and slowly walked out of the sedan.

Immediately, Qin Zi felt countless sharp gazes fall upon him, as if they wanted to tear him to pieces!

And amongst them, a gaze came from that golden corridor, the sharpness within seemed almost tangible.

"Is that Wu Cheng?"

Qin Zi asked softly.

"Mm."

Shui Qingrou nodded calmly, not bothering to explain, because with a clear conscience, she felt no need to.

Seeing this, Qin Zi gently squeezed her hand, then glanced around, smiling as he said, "I am Qin Zi, from the Eastern Domain. I’ve heard for a long time that the Northern Domain is full of outstanding talents, and today..."

"Is it just so so, right?"

Before he could finish, a cold snicker interrupted.

Wow!

Almost simultaneously, all eyes turned to a sharp-looking young man with white hair, and someone exclaimed.

"It’s Xue Mantian of the Floating Snow Sword Sect!"

"Young Master Xue, one of the four great young masters of the Northern Domain, as famous as the Young Master of the Wu Family!"

"There’s going to be a good show."

Many people were gloating, even hoping, hoping Young Master Xue would knock out this pig courting an angel, at least to disgrace him!

Of course, they didn’t underestimate Qin Zi, for someone worthy of Shui Qingrou’s favor couldn’t be too shabby.

Young Master Xue might not be able to defeat him, but seeing Young Master Xue defeated would be equally delightful.

Who wouldn’t want to see someone high and mighty fall down?

At this moment, Qin Zi looked at the white-haired young man who spoke up, his expression also turned cold, and he said blandly, "Why drag the entire Northern Domain into this? Your own level doesn’t mean much."

Pfft!

Suddenly, many people laughed out loud on the spot, then quickly covered their mouths—they shouldn’t laugh, must stay serious!

Whereas Young Master Xue, who was originally indifferent and even had a somewhat playful look in his eyes, his expression suddenly became quite awkward.

He originally intended to label Qin Zi as contemptuous of the Northern Domain, inciting public anger and mocking Qin Zi.

But unexpectedly, the other party retorted—it’s just your own mediocrity, don’t drag the entire Northern Domain down.

Such a response, both humorous and powerful, not only slapped him in the face but also left him unable to refute!

"Hmph! So it’s just me, then in your view, is my level very low?"

Finally, Young Master Xue said coldly.

"Clearly it’s you who said it; I was merely advising you not to look down on the heroes of the Northern Domain. After all, I said from the start, the Northern Domain is full of talents. It’s you who had to say otherwise, what could I do?"

Qin Zi said blandly.

Wow!

Once again, Young Master Xue found himself at a loss for words, as if he were a venomous snake caught at its vital spot, unable to advance or retreat.

His face turned a series of reds and whites, ultimately letting out a cold laugh, "Hehe, you are indeed eloquent. I cannot win with words against you. But I wonder if your strength is as formidable as your mouth."

Qin Zi straightened his posture, declaring confidently, "A man can’t rely solely on his words; true prowess lies in real power."

Beside him, Shui Qingrou’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she discreetly pinched his waist, causing him to grimace.

"Ah ah ah!"

"Damn it, I’ve had enough of this romantic display!"

"I can’t take it anymore, just kill him already!"

The geniuses below watched the scene unfold, their hearts roaring with wrath, wishing they could leap out and slay Qin Zi.

As for Wu Cheng, his expression grew as dark as could be, with fists clenched tight beneath his sleeves, cracking audibly.

"Bastard! Flirting in front of me while talking, do you dare to mock me?"

Young Master Xue shouted furiously.

Qin Zi’s expression returned to calm, then he slowly bent forward, looking at him with a half-smile, "Even you think little of yourself. Why shouldn’t I look down on you... just a bit?"

"Insolence!"

Young Master Xue ceased speaking further and drew his sword immediately.

"Clang! Clang!"

However, as the sword was merely half-drawn, it was pushed back into its scabbard by a powerful gust of wind that lifted his white hair.

"Hm?!"

His pupils shrank as he saw Qin Zi’s face appear beside him, seemingly about to casually pass by, with the breeze ruffling the sideburns of Qin Zi’s face and a smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth.

"Get lost!"

Choosing decisively, Young Master Xue kicked out, but just as his leg lifted halfway, Qin Zi’s kick struck his knee.

Bam!

The kick was terrifying, concentrating a tidal force into one point, throwing Young Master Xue off balance, making him kneel forward!

Yet Young Master Xue lived up to his name. As his body knelt, he swiftly responded, rolling forward.

"Clang!"

Mid-roll, his longsword was unsheathed, and with one knee on the ground, he made a horizontal arc with it, aiming to slash Qin Zi’s legs.

The sword light crisscrossed, snow fell from the skies!

The brilliance of this strike formed a white arc. Although not large, it was destructively powerful where it passed!

However, Qin Zi leaped, both feet airborne.

At this moment.

The world seemed to slow down.

The arc of sword light slowly unfurled across the ground, Young Master Xue maintained his sweeping stance, while Qin Zi bent his legs backward three feet above the ground, arms open as if embracing the sun...

"Boom!!"

The next second, time resumed its normal pace. Qin Zi’s feet simultaneously landed, like a mountain crushing down onto the longsword beneath them.

The earth shook!

The hardened floor shattered immediately, creating a large crater, while the sword bent, half-buried into the ground.

"You!!"

Young Master Xue looked up in shock, just to see a powerful leg shadow sweeping towards him, unstoppable as it cut through an army!

He hastily let go of the sword hilt, fists crossed in front, engulfed in a silvery protective shield.

"Bang—"

However, as the leg swept over, it shattered the silver shield like glass and struck his crossed arms, exploding with infinite divine power.

"Whizz! Bang bang bang bang bang!"

Young Master Xue was reduced to a beam of light shooting backward, slamming through over a dozen artificial hills, finally crashing into and collapsing a pavilion, buried beneath its ruins.

"Did... Young Master Xue lose?"

"Not likely just yet."

Some genius figures muttered gravely.

Sure enough!

The next moment, debris from the pavilion ruins lifted as if rendered weightless, floating piece by piece into the air.

A white-haired figure slowly stood up, his head lowered and voice deep, "I must admit, you’re strong, but..."

Before he could finish his sentence.

A black shadow flashed before him, a right hand grabbing his head and slamming it to the ground.

"Boom!"

An earth-toned shockwave spread out, dust billowing, and the floating fragments of ruins clattered down...