Chapter 37: Eradicate the Weed and Remove Its Roots

“Isn’t this Young Master Qin! What a coincidence, bumping into you here!”

Qin Yong exclaimed in a mocking tone, then glanced around. Seeing that no one was paying attention, he sneered coldly, “Speaking of which, I really should thank you, Young Master Qin Li Qin. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have left the Qin Family and regained my freedom!” Although Qin Yong said he was grateful, the resentment in his tone was obvious even to a three-year-old child.

But Qin Li acted as if he hadn’t noticed at all, showing a smile on his face as he said, “Oh, really? That’s perfect—I haven’t had breakfast yet. How about treating me to a meal? You know, I’m short on cash lately and often go hungry…”

“You…”

Qin Yong was so angry he was speechless. He had seen shameless people before, but never someone as shameless as Qin Li. Couldn’t he see the fury burning in my eyes?

“You little bastard, do you think this is still the Qin Family? Today, I’ll let you experience the rage of a Yellow Rank third-tier Martial Artist!” As Qin Yong spoke, he swung his arm and slapped Qin Li hard across the face. In that instant, a faint yellow glow shimmered around Qin Yong’s body—clearly, he was using all his strength!

Obviously, Qin Yong still thought of Qin Li as the weak little kid from a few days ago, completely unaware that one should never judge a person by their past.

“The rage of a Yellow Rank third-tier Martial Artist? Oh, I’m so scared!”

Qin Li stood up, a mocking smile curling at the corner of his mouth, his eyes flashing with a cold gleam. Back at the Qin Family, Qin Yong had tried to kill him. If Qin Hongyuan hadn’t been there, Qin Yong’s blade wouldn’t have held back at all! Even though that attack wouldn’t have killed Qin Li, how could he allow someone so full of murderous intent toward him to remain in this world?

It wasn’t worth bothering over a minor character like Qin Yong!

Qin Li remained calm. Only when Qin Yong’s palm was almost upon him did he strike like lightning. His fingers curved like an eagle’s claw as he grabbed Qin Yong’s wrist.

This was the Eagle Claw Skill that Qin Li had learned in his previous life—now it should be called the Eagle Claw Combat Technique. There was no trace of Yuanli fluctuation around Qin Li’s body, but his fingers, curved like talons, gave off a sharp, piercing feeling.

Qin Yong was startled, a look of shock flashing in his eyes. Before he could react, he heard a crisp crack—the sound of breaking bone—followed by a surge of intense pain. Qin Yong couldn’t hold back a scream.

“Ah!”

Qin Yong’s right hand, infused with Yuanli, had been crushed by Qin Li! And this was only because Qin Li noticed someone glancing their way and held back. Otherwise, with just one strike, Qin Yong’s entire hand would have been severed at the wrist!

But letting Qin Yong off so easily was simply not possible.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Qin Li’s hands moved with lightning speed as he landed several heavy punches on vital points across Qin Yong’s body. There wouldn’t be any immediate effects, but in three days, Qin Yong would die suddenly!

In his previous life, Qin Li had only used this move once—on someone who had killed his brother and boasted that Qin Li wouldn’t dare harm him. Using it again now, Qin Li felt nothing but exhilarating satisfaction!

He swung his arm and slapped Qin Yong hard across the face, sneering, “Mighty Yellow Rank third-tier Martial Artist, pah! Get out of my sight!”

Qin Yong’s right hand was certainly crippled. He glared at Qin Li with utter hatred, gritting his teeth as he said, “As long as I’m alive… Qin Li, I will take revenge on you!”

“You won’t get the chance,” Qin Li said calmly, waving his hand dismissively. “Go home and prepare your funeral arrangements.”

At that moment, Qin Yong was thinking: Once I get back, I’ll immediately leave Huangsha City. This little bastard must be planning to use the Qin Family or the Shangguan Family against me. I won’t give him that chance! But you will face my revenge!

Qin Yong hastily left Huangsha City that very day and never appeared in public again. To his dying day, he never understood how he had died.

Early in the morning, after getting into a fight and testing the power of the Sovereign of All Battle Skill, Qin Li was quite pleased. However, a few other hunters and Martial Artists who arrived early looked at Qin Li with a hint of fear. To so easily defeat a Yellow Rank third-tier Martial Artist with just a few moves—just how powerful must he be?

Especially since Qin Li looked so young! Although he wasn’t short, his face was well-defined and masculine, but he couldn’t be more than fifteen or sixteen. Anyone who could reach Yellow Rank seventh or eighth tier at that age had great potential—not someone they could afford to offend!

In the Hunter’s Guild, Ahu’s reputation was so prominent precisely because, despite being in his thirties, he had reached Mysterious Rank seventh-tier! In the entire Hunter’s Guild of Huangsha City, Ahu was considered one of the top hunters!

By the time Ahu and the others arrived, the sky was bright, and a ray of sunlight shone from the horizon, casting the ground in a golden glow.

Seeing that Qin Li seemed to have arrived long before, Ahu walked over and laughed heartily, “Brother Qin, you’re here so early!”

Qin Li casually smiled and replied, “It’s my first time, so I was a bit excited!”

Over there, Bu Yunyan batted her eyelashes flirtatiously and giggled, “Oh my, I didn’t realize our little Brother Qin was a first-timer!”

“Indeed, Sister Yunyan, are you really that interested in me? It’s still early; why don’t we…” Qin Li, by nature, wasn’t one to back down from a challenge, and he certainly wouldn’t let this woman tease him repeatedly.

Sure enough, Bu Yunyan’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she scoffed, “Men are no good, you little brat. Sister has no interest in you!”

He Laosan and Li Jian snickered when they saw Bu Yunyan being bested.

Just then, they heard someone nearby ask, “Has anyone seen Qin Yong, the manager from the Qin Family? I was supposed to meet him here—why hasn’t he shown up?”

Someone cautiously glanced toward Qin Li, then whispered a few words to the questioner. The Martial Artist’s face showed shock, and he looked at Qin Li with a mix of awe and fear before quickly walking away.

Ahu and the others looked puzzled and asked, “What happened?”

Qin Li replied casually, “Nothing much, just had a little fight earlier.”

Seeing how lightly Qin Li spoke of it, Ahu didn’t pay it much mind. It was no exaggeration to say that in the Hunter’s Guild, very few dared to openly challenge Ahu’s team. Besides Ahu, He Laosan was at Yellow Rank eighth-tier, Bu Yunyan at Yellow Rank seventh-tier, Li Jian at Yellow Rank ninth-tier, and the cold beauty Leng Yao had reached Mysterious Rank first-tier.

With such a team, their strength was among the best in the entire guild!

Once everyone had gathered, Ahu checked the essential equipment for the wilderness. Then, looking at Qin Li, he said, “Since it’s your first time joining us, Brother Qin, you don’t need to carry anything. Consider it a chance to gain some experience. As for the rewards, you’ll certainly get your share. What do you all think?”

Li Jian and the others nodded in agreement with Ahu’s suggestion. In truth, aside from Ahu, the others had their own motives. They all knew Qin Li was the son-in-law of the Shangguan Family. Building a good relationship with Qin Li, to some extent, meant building rapport with the Shangguan Family. Otherwise, who would willingly take on such a burden?

Qin Li said, “Brother Ahu, since I’ve decided to join your team, I should contribute my share!”

“Ha! You little brat, just try not to hold us back!” Bu Yunyan snorted scornfully, clearly still smarting from her earlier failed attempt to tease him.

Qin Li smiled slightly and didn’t say anything more.

The men—Ahu, Li Jian, and He Laosan—carried heavy packs, while Bu Yunyan and Leng Yao were dressed in agile combat attire. Noticing Qin Li was empty-handed, Ahu said, “Let’s go. On our way out of the city, we’ll buy a weapon for Brother Qin. Going empty-handed won’t do!”

Qin Li felt a warmth in his heart. It was clear who had ulterior motives and who didn’t. Silently, he thought to himself: Brother Ahu, one day, I will repay you!