Chapter 65: Driving a Wedge
Chapter 65: Driving a Wedge
If it weren’t for maintaining the demeanor he had cultivated over the years, Qin Feng really wanted to swear like a street thug, curse Qin Li until he was thoroughly humiliated, and tear him to pieces. Damn it, when did he ever want this kind of choice?
If he could, Qin Feng really wanted to end this damned little bastard’s life with one strike of his sword right now!
Although Qin Feng had some of the impulsiveness unique to youth and his heart wasn’t broad, his mind wasn’t muddled at all. He saw Qin Li’s purpose at a glance, but he had no way out—this was an impossible choice!
If he were truly made to choose, Qin Feng would never choose Mo Feifei. Never mind that she was his fiancée, or that City Lord Mo was his uncle—to Qin Feng, they were ultimately outsiders! In the future, he was going to take charge of the entire Qin Family! If he hurt the hearts of these high-level Protectors over this matter, how could he ever command respect later?
But the problem was, there were still over a dozen Mo Family Protectors here. Would they stand by and watch their young lady be sacrificed by him?
Just as Qin Feng hesitated, Qin Li’s Innate Purple Qi keenly sensed that Mo Feifei’s emotions were off, and her body began to tremble.
Qin Li immediately realized—this wasn’t fear, it was anger!
Mo Feifei never imagined that in her fiancé cousin’s heart, she mattered less than those Qin Family Protectors. As a woman, she wouldn’t consider whether Qin Feng could command respect in the future; she only knew that right now, at this life-and-death moment, Qin Feng was preparing to abandon her!
“Qin Feng, how about it? Have you made up your mind? As the saying goes, a life for a life, a debt repaid. Your Protector killed my brother—paying with his life is a must! And I can even return your cousin to you—this deal benefits you! What are you still hesitating for?”
As Qin Li spoke, a trace of mockery flashed in his eyes. “Could it be that in your heart, your cousin, your fiancée… holds no place at all?”
“Qin Li! You beast, if you’re a man, let my sister go! I’ll fight you one-on-one!” Qin Hu and Qin Feng were, after all, blood brothers. Seeing his younger brother in a tough spot, only he could step forward now.
“One-on-one? Qin Hu, are you out of your mind?” Qin Li sneered. “I think you’re seriously ill. How dare you even mention the words ‘one-on-one’? In my opinion, you’re not even half the man your brother is!”
“I’ll exchange for her!” Qin Feng’s face was extremely dark, almost gritting his teeth as he spoke.
“No!” Qin Hu sharply retorted.
“Young Master, you must not go!” The Qin Family Protectors immediately blocked Qin Feng inside.
Qin Li clearly felt that Mo Feifei’s emotions suddenly stabilized a lot, and the thick resentment around her vanished completely. He couldn’t help cursing inwardly: Truly a talent raised by a great family, reacting so promptly. But… did you think this was all I could do?
Qin Feng resolutely pushed aside the Protectors beside him, straightened his chest, and strode toward Qin Li, his voice filled with solemnity. “Qin Li, if my life can be exchanged for my fiancée’s… then come kill me! I only beg… that you let Feifei go. She’s just a willful child.”
He looked every bit the tragic hero, and Qin Li felt Mo Feifei’s body tremble violently, her tears dripping onto his hand.
Coldly smirking inside, Qin Li turned to Leng Yao beside him and said, “Sister Leng, he’s the one who ordered today’s attack. Kill him!”
Immediately, Qin Li felt Mo Feifei, whose throat he was gripping, struggle fiercely. It seemed the little girl had been fooled by Qin Feng’s performance. Qin Li whispered coldly into her ear, “Move again, and you’ll be the first to die!”
Leng Yao didn’t need Qin Li’s reminder—she knew perfectly well that the three young men before her had ordered the attack. Hearing Qin Li say to kill Qin Feng, she didn’t hesitate in the slightest. Raising her treasured sword, she thrust fiercely toward Qin Feng’s chest!
With Leng Yao, who also possessed Mysterious Rank strength, striking with full force, a Sword Qi over a foot long instantly shot from her sword. At the same time, a faint blue glow burst around Leng Yao’s body.
Qin Feng’s pupils contracted sharply. He was only a dozen or so meters from Leng Yao—a distance that meant nothing between two Mysterious Rank Martial Artists!
Qin Feng waved his hand, and a blue flame-like energy surged from the edge of his palm, slashing toward Leng Yao’s sword!
Clearly, he had been prepared!
Clang!
After a metallic crash, Leng Yao staggered back several steps, a trickle of blood seeping from the corner of her mouth. The difference in their ranks had immediately caused her serious internal injuries!
Qin Feng’s eyes shot with extremely venomous light, his face pale with rage. By taking action, everything he had just said became worthless. Still, he roared loudly, “You all saw it! Qin Li never intended to let us go! He wants to kill all of us here! What are you waiting for? Charge! Tear them to shreds!”
The Qin Family Protectors had long been unable to hold back. Their eyes were red with emotion. To them, they had witnessed their Young Master risk his fiancée’s life and his own to protect them! How could they not give their all for someone so deeply loyal?
Clatter!
The sound of weapons being drawn rang out as the Qin Family Protectors prepared to charge forward.
“Halt!”
Among the Mo Family Protectors, someone shouted angrily, “Do you want to get our Young Lady killed?” With that, the Mo Family Protectors blocked the Qin Family Protectors. Both sides bristled with tension, and the atmosphere grew delicate instantly.
Watching this standoff, a faint, mocking smile tugged at Qin Li’s lips. “Husband and wife are like birds in the same forest—when disaster strikes, each flies away.” Expecting someone like Qin Feng to sacrifice himself was impossible!
There was no need to bet on it, because Qin Feng and Qin Hu were precisely the kind of heartless, ungrateful people he thought!
“What do you think you’re doing?” Qin Feng turned and shouted sharply, “Do you think this will save your Young Lady? Foolish! Who benefits from internal strife now? Are you all out of your minds?”
Qin Hu also glared furiously at the Mo Family Protectors and said angrily, “Get out of the way! Do you think they’ll let Feifei go if you do this? She’s our sister—do you think we care less than you?”
The Mo Family Protector who had spoken earlier snorted, “Whether you care or not, I don’t know. I only know that if we let you pass, the first to die will be our Young Lady! You’re not solving the problem—you’re endangering her! Young Master Qin Feng, you were the one who gave the order today. The ones surrounding these hunters were all your Qin Family members. I don’t think you can deny that. Why should our Young Lady be put in danger because of it?”
Qin Feng’s eyes flickered, then he turned to Qin Li and said, “Qin Li, you’re using clever tactics! Fine, you win this round!” He then looked deeply at the tear-streaked Mo Feifei. A flicker of guilt passed through his eyes as he said, “Feifei, I know that no matter what I say now, you won’t believe me. But I hope you remember: if you die by Qin Li’s hand today, I swear I will hunt him down to the ends of the earth! If you live, then the day I break through to the Heavenly Rank will be our wedding day!”
With that, he turned to his subordinates confronting the Mo Family Protectors and said, “Let’s go!”
Qin Li couldn’t help but admire inwardly—Qin Feng was indeed someone suited for great deeds. Ruthless and decisive, never hesitating. The way he handled the situation now was actually the best possible approach!
Thinking this, Qin Li pressed the edge of his sword against Mo Feifei’s throat and released his left hand. Sure enough, Mo Feifei’s voice trembled as she cried out, “Brother Qin Feng… You… you’re really leaving?”
Qin Feng’s body jolted to a stop. He turned back, his eyes filled with venom and complex emotions as he looked at Qin Li. He sighed and said, “Feifei, if you’re a sensible girl, you should understand that what I’m doing is the best way to handle this!”
Suddenly, one of the Qin Family Protectors who had just taken part in surrounding Ahu and the others could no longer bear the oppressive tension. Furious, he charged out roaring, brandishing a huge broadsword, and slashed violently toward Qin Li. A blue glow erupted around his body.
“Die!”
The blade came down from above in a diagonal slash. If it hit, neither Qin Li nor Mo Feifei would survive!
Everyone saw a flash of cold light. Then, the upper half of the Qin Family Protector remained in place… while the lower half ran several more steps toward Qin Li before collapsing to the ground with a thud.
Next came the Qin Family Protector’s terrified, agonized scream. Anyone who saw themselves split in two would probably react the same way.
Everyone stood frozen like stone statues. Qin Feng and Qin Hu’s pupils contracted, their eyes filled with horror.
Was this the power of a God-Level Combat Skill?
From over ten meters away, the two only saw a flash of Purple Sword Qi and barely caught Qin Li’s wrist flick. Their own Protector, who had been at the fourth rank of the Mysterious Rank, had been cut in two by a single sword strike!
Qin Li stood there calmly, looking at the Qin Family Protectors and sneering, “Any more coming out to die? If you all willingly die off, your Young Master won’t have to suffer the torment of his conscience!”