Refining the Mountains and Rivers

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Peachy furrowed her eyebrows. She looked Lian Yi in the eyes. Then, without saying anything else, she bowed at the Dragon Saint and turned, flying back to her seat.

Qin Yu hurried to welcome her, "Senior-apprentice sister?"

Peachy shook her head, "I'm fine."

On the surface, she appeared fine. Besides her expression being a bit more indifferent and her eyes being a little darker, there was nothing wrong with her.

But Lian Yi had been injured.

Even the victor had been wounded. If so, how could Peachy, who had her Ten Mile Peach Forest broken, be completely okay?

The more normal she seemed, the more uneasy Qin Yu felt.

But Peachy didn't want to say more and it wouldn't be appropriate to question her further in the current situation. He could only take a breath and suppress these thoughts.

He turned and looked up at the arena. Lian Yi floated in the air, distantly looking back at him. After he defeated Peachy, he stood there with his hands held behind his back, his black robes swirling around him as a formidable aura surged from him.

He looked at Qin Yu and smiled. With a calm yet strong posture, he slowly said, "Everyone, is there anyone who would still like to request a match with me? The wooden box is below the stage. If you want, it can be yours."

These words…were of course aimed at Qin Yu.

Not only did Qin Yu understand this, but the other cultivators in the hall also understood it.

It was simple. Black Armor had been defeated. The daughter of the peach garden, Peachy, had displayed her Space Laws and used the Ten Mile Peach Forest, the great supernatural arts of the peach garden, and had also been defeated.

Everyone witnessed Lian Yi's great strength with their own eyes, so who would jump out to bring trouble down on their own head?

Unless there was someone who had a reason to take the stage, no matter how scared they felt.

For instance…Qin Yu!

In everyone's eyes, Peachy fought with Lian Yi in order to protect Qin Yu. In addition, there was also the incident when Peachy coordinated with Qin Yu to win the dragon pearl.

Although they didn't want to acknowledge it, they had no choice but to admit that Peachy treated Qin Yu far too well. But it was because of this that it was time for Qin Yu to feel awkward.

Peachy, who had done her best to protect him, had been defeated by Lian Yi. Although things seemed fine, none of them were idiots.

Some people even guessed that in order to prevent Qin Yu from worrying and feeling pressured, Peachy was forcibly suppressing her injuries.

If this was true, no one doubted that Peachy would suffer even more harm because of it.

Was such a Peachy worth a man's anger overcoming his thoughts? Of course she was worth it!

It was time to see if Qin Yu had the guts or not.

In the hall, people started to respond. They gasped inwardly and felt admiration at Lian Yi's actions.

If Qin Yu stepped up and fought, Lian Yi had enough means to make him taste hell. If he retreated and didn't fight…while Lian Yi wouldn't be able to personally teach him a lesson, he would turn Qin Yu into a pariah within the Saint circles.

Even if Peachy liked Qin Yu, this matter would be enough to form a gap between the two. Moreover, the Spring Master loved his daughter. Would he be satisfied with Qin Yu's decision? As long as the Spring Master was dissatisfied, the two would never be able to be together.

It was difficult to advance or retreat. The more they thought about it, the more subtle and amazing Lian Yi's methods seemed.

The Dragon Saint furrowed his eyebrows as he looked at Qin Yu. This boy was intelligent, so he shouldn't be planning on playing dumb this time, right? If he didn't include Saints, there were few people throughout the entire vast brightness world that could rival Lian Yi!

If he were to step onto the arena stage, besides being beaten up, what else could he do?

Welcoming Lian Yi's gaze, Qin Yu could feel the arrogance and lofty imperialism contained within his eyes. It was like a dragon hovering above the highest mountains, looking down at a frog in the mud below.

Logical reasoning told Qin Yu that fighting with Lian Yi wasn't worth it. After all, things like honor and face weren't worth a single cent.

But for some reason, even though he was clear-minded, his firm thoughts began to violently shake. The impulse to vent his anger grew increasingly strong.

Why was he like this?

A person could never deceive themselves. What appeared in Qin Yu's mind was the gaze that Lian Yi held when he looked at Peachy. That gaze had been filled with burning heat and greed, so much naked desire that he didn't even bother to disguise it!

He could ignore Peachy, but Ning Ling and You Qi were a part of her. If so, this matter was related to Qin Yu!

To put it in an inappropriate way, the person Lian Yi was fervently pursuing was Qin Yu's woman…at least, a part of her was!

Peachy opened her mouth and said, "Qin Yu, come back!"

On the arena stage, Lian Yi laughed and said, "Junior-apprentice sister Peachy, there is no need to worry. It's just a few glances. Junior-apprentice brother Qin Yu is ignorant and young, so I won't lower myself to his level. As long as he doesn't take the initiative to step onto the stage, I will ignore him."

What magnanimity! What pride!

Qin Yu suddenly laughed. He suddenly felt as if he had been thinking about things incorrectly. Right now, he was the peach garden's ninth seat. Looking at the entire vast brightness, this was still a giant mountain backing him. When he had to compare backgrounds, besides a Ruler, there was nothing else to fear.

In other words, no matter how heavy-handed he was, even if he went too far, it wasn't a big deal. Moreover, with such a mess happening today, the Spring Master wouldn't stand to the side and do nothing.

As for his hidden trump cards…

Fuck your forbearance, fuck your low-key. Someone has already targeted my woman. If I don't beat him up now, am I supposed to wait until I'm turned into a cuckold?

Of course, he couldn't say this reason. Luckily Qin Yu had another choice…after all, this was also an opportunity to gain the favor of the Spring Master and Peachy, and pull their relationship closer.

He took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. He cupped his hands together and said, "Senior-apprentice brother Lian Yi must be feeling smug right now. If I step onto the arena stage, that would best suit what you want. But if I don't, I will suffer from disaster."

Lian Yi smiled. "I don't understand junior-apprentice brother Qin's meaning."

Qin Yu lightly said, "I've already spoken so clearly, so how can you not understand? It seems that senior-apprentice brother Lian Yi's brain is insufficient. Indeed, only someone without a brain would dare to disrespect the Spring Master in front of so many people."

The hall instantly fell silent!

First, it was because they were shocked at Qin Yu's courage. He dared to speak to Lian Yi with such an attitude? Even if he could avoid this arena in the East Sea today, could he continue dodging in the future? Did he not understand the concept of loose tongues causing trouble?

He even drew the Spring Master into this incident.

Lian Yi taunted Qin Yu for being good-looking. Although he hadn't stated it clearly, he had drawn the Spring Master into his meaning. This was not a trifling matter. After being brought into the light, it wouldn't be easy to deal with.

But Lian Yi's response was beyond everyone's expectations. His smile widened and his expression didn't seem flustered at all. "The most useless thing in this world is having a nimble tongue. Because compared with strength, it isn't worth anything at all. Junior-apprentice brother Qin, if you can defeat me then you can say anything you want. But if you can't…even if you say it 10,000 times, what can you do to me?"

Rampant, arrogant, and also stark naked contempt!

This was Lian Yi, this was his true personality!

Even so, no one could deny the weight of his words. In the world of cultivators, strength reigned supreme!

Qin Yu snapped his fingers, his face full of acclaim. "Senior-apprentice brother Lian Yi is right. He's completely spot on." He turned and cupped his hands together, "Senior-apprentice sister, do you want that wooden box?"

Peachy took a deep breath, "Qin Yu!"

Qin Yu smiled. "I entered the peach garden not too long ago so I haven't spent much time with senior-apprentice sister, but there is something I can tell you - I am someone who actually fears death a great deal. So, I will never joke around with my life. Senior-apprentice sister, please do not worry about me."

He welcomed Peachy's eyes and was silent for several breaths of time before he slowly said, "If senior-apprentice sister is willing to believe me, then please truthfully tell me - do you want that wooden box?"

For some unknown reason, when Peachy looked at the smiling Qin Yu and his firm resolve, her heartbeat began to accelerate. An inexplicable emotion started to grow within her.

She wanted to refuse him. Because no matter what she said, it was impossible for Qin Yu to be Lian Yi's match. But as these words reached the tip of her tongue, she found that she couldn't say them.

"I understand. Senior-apprentice sister, your eyes have given me the answer." Qin Yu brightly smiled, "Then, I will go and take that wooden box for senior-apprentice sister."

Insane!

At this moment, everyone who looked at Qin Yu immediately had this thought pop into their minds.

If he wasn't insane, why else would he dare to say such words in front of Lian Yi? This was no longer arrogance. Rather, he had completely lost his most basic ability to judge his own strength.

To say that he would take the wooden box and give it to Peachy, that meant he didn't place Lian Yi in his eyes. That was the same as announcing to everyone that he would win before he stepped onto the arena stage!

Lian Yi laughed out loud in the arena, his laughter boisterous and hearty. But everyone who heard this laughter couldn't help but shiver. They all thought one thing - Qin Yu was going to suffer a miserable, miserable end!

"Junior-apprentice brother Qin, let me repeat what I just said. The most useless thing in this world is a nimble tongue. I hope that your verbal eloquence isn't your only skill. So…step onto the stage. Use practical action to tell junior-apprentice sister Peachy that you have the ability to help her. Tell everyone in this hall just how powerful you are!"

Lian Yi paused for a moment and then shouted, "I am waiting for you here!"

Qin Yu nodded, "Good!" When he should speak, he had to speak. But when he didn't want to speak, a single word was enough.

He took one step up and then one step down.

Space twisted and Qin Yu vanished. Then, he appeared in the arena…just like Peachy, this was the Space Laws.

The peach garden's new Ninth Mister had perceived the Space Laws. In the small Saint circles, this wasn't a secret. Even so, the proficiency that Qin Yu displayed still left them shocked.

This looked like a simple movement, completely unhurried. In fact, this meant that he had profound attainments in the Space Laws.

But this had no deterrent effect on Lian Yi. This was just the Space Laws, something he had mastered long ago. He smiled and said, "Junior-apprentice brother Qin, are you not afraid of wasting energy? Don't cry too pitifully when you take a beating."

Qin Yu said without expression, "That shouldn't happen. I think that senior-apprentice brother Lian Yi is old enough and won't do something so shameful."

Lian Yi narrowed his eyes, "Junior-apprentice brother Qin, please."

Qin Yu didn't nod and immediately attacked.