CHAPTER 595: CHAPTER 595: BLUFFING

Sha Ming was increasingly satisfied with Qin Yi’s humble attitude. He thought that these Longxia people had no other skills, but flattery was first-rate.

"Nan ZaiXu, I ask you, there is a prohibition set in this valley. When we went in before, we were attacked; the power was astonishing. Even more strangely, this mountain path is clearly straight, yet after circling for a while, we ended up right back where we started. Do you know who set this up? We have been here before, and never saw such prohibitions."

Qin Yi smiled and said, "Elder, you might not know, but this is our Longxia Formation. I’m not very skilled, and it was I who set up this formation."

Sha Ming’s eyes lit up with a flicker of intense greed.

"I have long heard of the Longxia Formation, but it was said to have been lost. I didn’t expect you to know it?"

Qin Yi humbly replied, "Elder, my family has a long heritage and there is a secret book of formations in our family collection. I have studied it since childhood with some minor achievements. This time, to ensure the smooth progress of the gambling tournament and to prevent outsiders from interfering, I set up the formation here. I didn’t expect it to block your distinguished visit; it was my mistake."

The five people with Sha Ming had eyes full of fervor. When they went in just now, they triggered the formation, and lightning strikes almost injured them. In the end, they tried to force their way in but ended up going in circles. This formation was truly amazing and powerful.

Little did they know, Qin Yi had set an Absolute Killing Array and an Illusion Array in this valley. If it weren’t for these five old guys having deep cultivation, they might have died in the array already.

"Nan ZaiXu, I have always been interested in novel things. I wonder if you have that secret book of formations with you, could you let me take a look?" Sha Ming showed a smile, which seemed gentle, but to Qin Yi, it was utterly disgusting.

Want to steal my Longxia Formation? You might be dreaming.

Qin Yi respectfully said, "Elder, the secret book of formations is not on me."

Sha Ming’s face turned somber, his eyes darkening.

Qin Yi smiled and said, "Don’t worry, elders; once you go back, you can examine and study it slowly."

Sha Ming was momentarily stunned, "What do you mean?"

"To be honest, I lost that secret book of formations to Brother Sha Wuqiu during a gambling match; the book is now with him."

Sha Ming and the others were overjoyed, unexpectedly the secret book of formations had fallen into the hands of Sha Wuqiu. It was now completely in the Sha Family’s possession.

When the five looked at Qin Yi, there was a flicker of disdain in their eyes. Truly a wastrel. Such a Longxia treasure and he just lost it.

But it’s not all bad, given Longxia’s long-standing heritage, countless good things. The more Qin Yi loses, the more they gain.

Qin Yi’s eyes flashed with coldness, but he quickly restrained himself, respectfully saying, "Do you elders wish to enter to watch the battle? The gambling tournament is continuing, and Brother Sha said that if I can bring something from the family that interests him within three days, he will wait for me to continue the gamble."

Sha Ming and the others sneered inwardly, such a gambler’s mentality. Always thinking he can win back what he lost, not realizing that such thoughts lead to greater loss. Of course, they were happy about this; the more Qin Yi loses, the better for them.

"Very well, we’ll go in and have a look. Nan ZaiXu, just lead the way for us. If you need to fetch some precious artifact from home to continue the gamble, you can send your subordinates. There’s no need for you to run back and forth," Sha Ming said with a kindly grandfatherly expression, feigning concern for the junior.

Qin Yi’s eyes narrowed slightly, sneering in his heart, truly an old fox. But this suited his purposes well.

"Xiahou Jun," Qin Yi called out.

"Subordinate is here." Despite his serious injuries, Xiahou Jun forced himself to stand and salute.

Qin Yi said, "Make a trip, go back and tell my father to bring the family treasures, the God Slaying Technique, and the Demon Slaying Saber. This time, I must win."

Sha Ming and the others’ eyes burned with desire, God Slaying Technique, Demon Slaying Saber... even the names sounded extraordinary. Furthermore, they were family heirlooms, always extremely potent cultivation techniques. When they meet Sha Wuqiu later, make sure he waits until these items are delivered, then win them over.

Xiahou Jun looked troubled, "Young Master, I am heavily injured, and the journey is long. I fear I cannot return within three days, delaying the Young Master’s important affairs."

Qin Yi’s face darkened, "Truly useless."

As he finished speaking, Qin Yi turned to Sha Ming and said, "Elder, these few are my close aides; I cannot trust others. If they obtain the items and become greedy, they might keep them for themselves. So, please allow me to heal these incompetent subordinates of mine."

Sha Ming and the others, coveting the so-called extraordinary cultivation techniques Qin Yi mentioned, wanted to get their hands on them as soon as possible and nodded immediately.

"Thank you, elder!" Qin Yi expressed gratitude and calmly began treating the injured.

Sha Ming found Qin Yi’s healing process too slow, eager to obtain the legendary cultivation techniques Qin Yi had mentioned, he volunteered to treat the other injured himself.

"In that case, many thanks, elder!" Qin Yi showed a grateful expression.

"No problem, your subordinates were injured by us. Though it was a misunderstanding, we are still at fault. Treating their wounds is the least we can do."

Saying this, the five of them performed energy movements to heal Wu Zhao and the others.

Xiahou Jun and the others were full of admiration, impressed by Qin Yi’s ability to deceive others, skillfully manipulating these old guys into helping treat their injuries.

The cultivation of these five old dogs was truly terrifying. Before long, the wounds of Wu Zhao and others were almost healed.

"Thank you, elders." Qin Yi thanked them once more.

Sha Ming shook his head, his face kind, "No need to be polite. Tend to your affairs and don’t let them delay your important matters."

Qin Yi nodded, looking at Xiahou Jun, "You all quickly return to the clan and bring what I need. You have only three days and must not delay. If you do, bring your heads to me. Understood?"

"Yes."

Xiahou Jun and several others hurriedly responded, bowed deeply, then turned and swiftly left like lightning.

Qin Yi looked at the others, "You stay here and wait. Without my order, no one is allowed to enter."

"Yes."

The remaining people quickly saluted and accepted the command.

Qin Yi turned to Sha Ming and said, "Elders, please."

Sha Ming and the others nodded slightly, following Qin Yi toward the depths of Saber Forest Valley.

When the figures of Qin Yi and Sha Ming disappeared at the valley mouth, Xiahou Jun and the others suddenly returned.

"Go, leave here immediately," Xiahou Jun said.

Sheng Tianlei looked worried, whispering, "What about Brother Qin Yi?"

"Yes, we can’t leave Qin Yi here alone," Cong Yang murmured.

Xiahou Jun said solemnly, "This is Qin Yi’s order. He just communicated to me, do you intend to disobey his command?"

"Besides, those five old dogs have immeasurable cultivation. If a fight breaks out, we would only hold Qin Yi back. Qin Yi is so proud; he swallowed his pride to give us a chance to escape, do not waste his painstaking efforts."