Chapter 764
They were all young masters from great families, some even from the ten great families of Sea City. Only others knelt before them; they had never knelt to anyone. But today, they were forced to kneel here. This was utterly humiliating. Too galling!
But they had no choice. If they didn’t kneel, that madman would certainly kill them.
No one was binding or watching them. Adept Yiyang had summoned a python from the forest, which flickered its tongue as it stared intently at the group.
Everyone was on the verge of tears. Some even cried out for their mothers. These pampered individuals, who normally thought nothing of others’ lives, were rendered completely helpless now that it was their turn to face such a predicament. They were utterly dejected.
"From now on, you won’t get any food. If you want to eat, that’s also an option—I will provide you with some special ingredients. As for water, I can give you that. If your reinforcements don’t arrive, you’ll just keep kneeling here. I want to see how long you arrogant brats can last."
After speaking, Yang Qi turned and returned to White Mountain Manor.
Killing Zheng Bunai would be too easy. But killing trash like him is meaningless. If I’m going to act, I’ll annihilate the entire Zheng Family.
Thinking of the impending consequences, they all looked at Zheng Bunai. "Young Master Zheng, why not call home? You saw that hulk of a man. We simply can’t afford to provoke someone that strong. Forget about saving face and just call for backup."
"This is too embarrassing. We should contact the boss and the others. They should have a solution," Zheng Bunai said after a moment’s thought.
"Right! The boss is a disciple of the Heavenly God Sect. If he’s willing to make a move, we’ll definitely be saved. That hulk is nothing compared to him!" Feng Wencai chimed in.
The boss of the Hidden Dragon Club was also the top genius of Sea City and the strongest person on the Hidden Dragon List—Wei Ying.
Although Wei Ying was only an Outer Sect disciple of the Heavenly God Sect, he still had connections there. In the mundane world, this made him equivalent to a deity. After all, as a disciple of the strongest Hidden Sect, the Heavenly God Sect, even someone who just chopped wood and cooked meals would be treated with reverence out in the world.
The second-in-command of the Hidden Dragon Club was Chu Renxiong, who was ranked second on the Hidden Dragon List. When Wei Ying wasn’t around, he took charge of all the club’s affairs. The third-in-command was Chen He, ranked third on the Hidden Dragon List. He was also an extremely formidable figure, rumored to be a Fourth Rank Overlord Level powerhouse.
When Zheng Bunai called the Hidden Dragon Club headquarters, it was Chen He who answered.
"Although the boss isn’t in Sea City, for someone to humiliate a member of our Hidden Dragon Club like this... they’re courting death. Don’t worry, I’ll inform the Second Boss, and we’ll head over together. With our combined strength, rescuing you all will be more than enough."
A surge of rage ignited in Chen He’s heart as he listened to Zheng Bunai. Someone had the audacity to disrespect the Hidden Dragon Club. Wasn’t that the same as disrespecting the ten great families of Sea City? Simply outrageous.
After hanging up, Chen He discussed the matter with Chu Renxiong and immediately gathered their forces to set out for Thunder City.
This was no small matter. Zheng Bunai was the fourth boss of the Hidden Dragon Club, and he had been beaten into such a sorry state. Moreover, a whole group of Hidden Dragon Club members was being forced to kneel in Thunder City. This wasn’t just an insult to Zheng Bunai or Feng Wencai; it was a damn insult to the entire Hidden Dragon Club. How could they tolerate it? The face they had lost had to be regained.
Chen He represented the Chen Family, the third-ranking family in Sea City! Chu Renxiong represented the Chu Family, the second-strongest family in Sea City!
Just as they were about to set off, Wei Ying happened to return. Crucially, this time Wei Ying had brought a master with him: a senior brother from the Heavenly God Sect.
This senior brother from the Heavenly God Sect had come to Sea City on business. He planned to attend the Southern Territory Martial Arts Exchange and also wanted to acquire some items to take back with him.
After hearing about Zheng Bunai’s situation, Wei Ying immediately flew into a towering rage.
"Senior Brother Jiang Ran, why don’t you stay and rest in Sea City? We’ll make a quick trip to Thunder City and come right back," Wei Ying suggested, looking at Jiang Ran.
"No need. Since it’s your business, I’ll go with you. If you encounter a problem you can’t solve, I can help," Jiang Ran said indifferently.
Jiang Ran was also just an Outer Sect disciple of the Heavenly God Sect, but he was one of the most outstanding ones and would likely be promoted to the Inner Sect next year. Wei Ying admired him deeply.
With Senior Brother Jiang Ran accompanying them, their trip to Thunder City would be free of any trouble.
In Thunder City, Yang Qi was still cultivating. To him, the matter with Zheng Bunai was a trifle; improving his Cultivation was what truly mattered right now. His Medicine Pool was ready, so naturally, he had to seize the opportunity to cultivate.
「In the blink of an eye, a night had passed.」
Zheng Bunai and the others had knelt for the entire night. If anyone dared to stop, they were either frightened awake by the giant python or bitten by it. It wasn’t venomous, but it was excruciatingly painful.
Around seven in the morning, Yang Qi opened his eyes and walked out of the Medicine Pool, his body radiating an astonishing aura.
I never expected the Spiritual Spring combined with the herbs to have such a miraculous effect. In just one night, my Realm jumped from the fourth layer of Body Tempering to Seventh Layer Perfection. A jump of three levels! This feels incredible! This was something even I hadn’t anticipated. Unfortunately, the Spiritual Spring is limited. I’ll have to find a way to search for those Forbidden Lands and Secret Realms later. Perhaps I can find other precious items there that are critical for advancing my Cultivation.
"Wolf King, call them all over to soak and cultivate in the Medicine Pool," Yang Qi said as he stepped outside and glanced at the Wolf King. "I guarantee you’ll all have immense gains."
I’ll prepare another separate Medicine Pool for Ye Qianqian, Lei Yingying, and Wu Rouyun. Good things should be shared. Since I’ve already benefited so much, I should let those around me get some practical benefits as well.
Just then, Ye Feng arrived.
"Your timing is perfect. Go take a bath and see if you can improve your Realm," Yang Qi said with a smile. "The Southern Territory Martial Arts Exchange is about to start, so your Combat Power needs a boost. That way, I can leave with greater peace of mind."
"Take a bath?" Ye Feng was a bit confused, but still said, "Boss, I didn’t come here for a bath. People from Sea City have arrived, including Wei Ying, the big boss of the Hidden Dragon Club! He’s a disciple of the strongest Hidden Sect, the Heavenly God Sect. Even though he’s only an Outer Sect disciple, he’s incredibly fearsome. We need to be careful."
"So, they’ve come. It’s a bit disappointing, though, that it isn’t the ten great families of Sea City," Yang Qi sighed. His real targets were not the brats from the Hidden Dragon Club, but the families behind them. "But no matter. We’ll handle these kids first. The families are bound to show up eventually."