Published: January 13, 2025
"Yes, I’m sorry, young master."
Lady Sikong Anyun lowered her head, feeling guilty in her heart.
But for some reason, when Qin Chen scolded her, she felt not a shred of dissatisfaction; instead, she felt a bit happy.
How could she have such a mindset?
Lady Sikong Anyun found it hard to believe herself.
"You, step aside."
Qin Chen said lightly to Lady Sikong Anyun, then turned around to look at Elder Yi and the others.
From a distance, seeing Lady Sikong Anyun so obedient in front of Qin Chen, everyone present showed disbelief in their eyes.
This was Lady Sikong Anyun, the young lady of Sikong Sacred Ground, the future heir.
How could she behave like a maid in front of this young man?
Was there no dignity at all?
Elder Yi and the others felt heavy in their hearts.
Qin Chen scanned Elder Yi and the others from afar, then mocked, "You say you want a fair fight, yet a group of big men surrounds a woman. Don’t you feel ashamed?"
"You little brat, what are you saying?" Emperor Shihen stepped forward with a dark expression.
Boom!
A terrifying half-step supreme aura erupted from the Cosmic Stone Black Seal above his head, firmly locking onto Qin Chen, ready to strike down.
But before he could make a move, Elder Yi stopped him.
Elder Yi looked calm, gazing at Qin Chen and said, "Ashamed? My Shihen Imperial Sect and Sikong Sacred Ground are inherently opposing forces; there’s nothing to be ashamed of."
Qin Chen smiled and said, "This is the first time I've seen someone with such thick skin. Indeed, as people get older, their skin gets thicker."
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
At that moment, the four commanders swayed their figures, bringing many remaining members of the Dark Enforcement Team to surround Qin Chen and Lady Sikong Anyun.
Emperor Shihen said coldly, "Elder Yi, why waste your breath with him? Just kill him."
Elder Yi raised a hand and said, "Lord Emperor, our Shihen Imperial Sect is not a force that randomly kills."
Then, Elder Yi turned to Qin Chen with a cold gaze and said, "Sir, today, Lady Sikong Anyun killed many members of my Shihen Imperial Sect's Dark Enforcement Team. We must capture her. As for you, we have no deep-seated grudges. As long as you’re willing to leave, we are willing to let you go. What do you think?"
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned.
Elder Yi actually made such a proposal.
Emperor Shihen was immediately anxious, "Elder Yi."
Letting this brat go, what a joke!
Elder Yi raised his hand and said, "Lord Emperor, my Shihen Imperial Sect only captures the main culprit; there’s no need to harm the innocent."
While speaking, Elder Yi secretly transmitted a message to Emperor Shihen, "Lord Emperor, that brat has a remarkable background and strange methods. There’s no need to clash with him. The priority is to capture Lady Sikong Anyun; the Sikong Sacred Ground she belongs to is our Shihen Imperial Sect's greatest enemy."
Elder Yi narrowed his eyes and continued transmitting, "As for this brat, no matter what his identity is or what relation he has to Sikong Sacred Ground, if he truly abandons Lady Sikong Anyun and leaves, what will happen when that old fossil, Sikong Zhen, finds out?"
Emperor Shihen's eyes brightened as he transmitted back, "That old fossil, Sikong Zhen, will surely not spare this brat for losing his beloved daughter."
Elder Yi sneered and said, "Exactly. Since we can have Sikong Zhen take action for us, why create unnecessary troubles here? First, capture Lady Sikong Anyun. If this brat runs away, so be it; if he doesn’t, it won’t be too late to deal with him."
"Elder Yi is wise."
Emperor Shihen sighed inwardly.
Old ginger indeed tastes the hottest!
"How about it? Sir, have you thought it over?"
While explaining to Emperor Shihen, Elder Yi said to Qin Chen lightly, "The opportunity is only once; I hope you don’t miss it."
"Oh?" Qin Chen smiled, "You really are willing to let me go?"
"Of course," Elder Yi replied. "I keep my word."
As soon as he spoke, Elder Yi waved to Commander Yuhe and Commander An Tingluo not far away.