Chapter 374: Chapter 343: It Is Discourteous Not to Reciprocate

Lin Qianxuan’s spear momentum was swift, and combined with a certain advantage of a preemptive strike, this attack was impossible for a typical top-notch master to avoid.

However, Jiang Yu was an exception.

His reaction was extremely quick, the sword momentum shifted, the three parts of strength initially left were redirected, the blade lightly flicked upwards, deflecting the spear tip to the left, while his body shifted to the right.

“Clang~!”

Spear and sword collided, and Jiang Yu only felt a tremendous force.

This spear was indeed heavy.

“Slash~!”

The rotating spear tore through Jiang Yu’s outer garment, leaving a scar on his left arm, exposing the bone beneath the flesh.

His sword ultimately failed to completely deflect Lin Qianxuan’s spear, but barely managed to save his life.

Jiang Yu retreated continuously, sealing the acupoints with Inner Qi, so the blood from his left arm no longer gushed out.

He stood in the rain, watching Lin Qianxuan, who slowly stood with his spear withdrawn inside the house, with an indescribable mix of surprise and doubt in his expression.

Very young, yet very powerful.

So powerful that they were nearly on par.

Not even fifteen years old yet, and with such Inner Qi Cultivation?

Jiang Yu couldn’t believe it.

“Is this the foundation of a prestigious sect?” Jiang Yu said lightly, “It’s truly… enviable…”

A word of envy slipped out as his figure disappeared into the rain.

“Clang~!”

Lin Qianxuan engaged him directly in the courtyard.

With one strike, the opponent dared not take it head-on, only lightly colliding, using Body Technique to evade.

“Swish~!”

“Clang~!”

“Swish swish swish~!”

“Clang clang clang~!”

The sword blade swung rapidly, and Lin Qianxuan precisely blocked each move.

The opponent was very fast, even surpassing him slightly.

Fortunately, he arrived at the courtyard first, otherwise, his spear wouldn’t have room to be wielded, potentially causing trouble.

But now it was fine.

In such a spacious place, even if his movements were slower, he could completely defend himself.

Suddenly, the opponent’s figure vanished.

But Lin Qianxuan knew he hadn’t fled, but was gathering Inner Qi, preparing for a fatal attack.

In a certain instant, the Sword Qi light created by Inner Qi flashed, slicing all the rain around Lin Qianxuan, a chill rushes directly at Lin Qianxuan’s throat.

The blade emitted a three-foot Sword Light, just an inch away from completely piercing Lin Qianxuan’s throat, slicing off his head.

Yet that inch could never be reached.

Lin Qianxuan’s spear tip pierced the opponent’s heart first, shattering the heart veins, disrupting the flow of Inner Qi.

“Bang~!”

Jiang Yu’s body flew back, crashing into a stone table in the distance, then rolled off, lying face-up, with his sword also slipping from his hand, his face full of pale helplessness.

“Who sent you?” Lin Qianxuan approached and asked.

Although it was already a fatal wound, the opponent’s Inner Qi Cultivation was profound, allowing him to breathe for a while longer.

“So…this is the gap between me and… a prodigy…”

Jiang Yu smiled and closed his eyes, admitting his shortcomings, realizing this gap.

He considered that even if he was born into a prestigious sect with ample resources, he could not compare to Lin Qianxuan.

Thus, the jealousy and resentment in his heart faded away.

He no longer used Inner Qi to protect his wound, letting go of life.

Until this moment, no one in the Bai Mansion noticed such a battle had happened in Lin Qianxuan’s courtyard.

Firstly, the fight was too brief, and secondly, it was still a stormy night.

Of course, most importantly, Bai Lingyun was investigating an incident in a medicine storeroom with his eldest son, expected to return by the following morning.

It’s really quite intriguing.

This coordination of events clearly points to a strategy of luring the tiger away from the mountain.

Lin Qianxuan searched him but didn’t find anything to prove his identity, only some bottles and jars, and a Sword Manual.

Of course, even if there were, he might not recognize them.

The Sword Manual offered some inspiration but was not important.

He recognized most of the contents of the bottles and jars, mainly being aids for inner strength cultivation and powders for treating external injuries.

Unable to discern much more, Lin Qianxuan called in the Bai family’s steward.

Locals always have a better understanding of the local situation.

“What is this?”

Bai Hong held up an oil lamp, carefully examining Jiang Yu’s body.

“He suddenly attacked my courtyard, his strength wasn’t bad, a top-notch master, do you know him?” Lin Qianxuan said.

A top-notch master couldn’t be someone unknown.

Though Lin Qianxuan didn’t recognize him, he assumed it was only because the person had been inactive in Jianghu for a while, not that he lacked fame.

“Young master Tan, he should be Jiang Yu, the Falling Leaves Sword. He hasn’t been active in Jianghu in recent years, but I saw him at a Yu Family banquet a few years ago. It seems he joined the Yu Family as a Guest Elder…” Bai Hong said with a slightly complicated expression.

Bai Hong was completely unexpected that such a well-known figure in Jianghu would die at the hands of a young man like Lin Qianxuan.

“Yu Family? I remember now, that’s another family with an Innate Master in Purple Flower City, right? The Family Head is that ’Wind-Rattling Hammer’ Yu Chenfeng?” Lin Qianxuan frowned, “Do we, the Lanxi Sect, have a feud with them?”

“It’s likely aimed at the Bai Family, young master Tan, you’ve likely been implicated.” Bai Hong said apologetically.

“Trying to kill me as a scapegoat for the Bai Family?” Lin Qianxuan raised an eyebrow, “Is he so brainless? If I died, what’s there to gain for the Yu Family?”

At this point, Lin Qianxuan also realized that the opponent seemed unaware of his true background.

At most, they viewed him as an ordinary disciple out on procurement.

Who knew he had two Innate Masters backing him?

Who knew Peng Ran viewed him as a successor?

Moreover, the Lanxi Sect’s top-level had been inactive for a decade.

The current situation in the Jianghu has weakened considerably, and no one knows if the Lanxi Sect still has its former deterrent power.

So it’s not without reason that Yu Chenfeng dared to plot this.

Bai Hong stood by, bowing his head awkwardly, unsure of what to say.

Lin Qianxuan thought for a moment and said, “It’s only polite to reciprocate. I’ve been wanting to test the power of the Innate Realm myself.”

“Young Master Tan, don’t be impulsive. It’s better to wait for the Family Head’s return before speaking,” Bai Hong advised Lin Qianxuan.

However, Lin Qianxuan did not say more to Bai Hong, turned away, and walked to the open ground, simultaneously blowing a whistle.

The next moment, You Xi rushed out from the house, spreading its wings and soaring.

Lin Qianxuan lightly leaped and landed on You Xi’s back.

Below, Bai Hong was already frightened and hurried to personally inform Bai Lingyun.

Others might not understand the situation, but he somewhat comprehended Lin Qianxuan’s significance.

If anything happens to this young lord here, the entire Purple Flower City might be doomed.

…

“Xi’Er, this way.”

Lin Qianxuan directed You Xi, heading straight for the Yu Mansion.

Inside the Yu Family, Yu Chenfeng was currently drinking at night with Ma Yuzhao.

“Hahaha, this move of Yu Brother is brilliant, the Bai Family is going to have trouble,” Ma Yuzhao said with a laugh.

“The Lanxi Sect now can hardly fend for itself, meeting the Bai Family head-on might lead to dissolution,” Yu Chenfeng said thoughtfully.

“Yu Brother wishes for me, Wanshan Villa…” Ma Yuzhao said thoughtfully.

“Brother Ma, don’t you want a piece of the Lanxi Sect’s business? Those mines, and the sale of those weapons.” Yu Chenfeng said.

“It’s too early to talk about these now, let me first offer Yu Brother a toast.” Ma Yuzhao poured a cup for Yu Chenfeng.

Just as Yu Chenfeng was about to lift the cup to drink, his movement suddenly froze.

“Is Jiang Tributor back? He’s swift indeed!” Ma Yuzhao guessed.

“Killing a child reeking of milk, how much effort can it take?” Yu Chenfeng laughed.

“Precisely, precisely!” Ma Yuzhao echoed.

The two looked expectantly toward the door, but the next moment, Inner Qi erupted, and the wooden door of the private room was shattered instantly.

“Crack~! Boom~!”

Wooden door fragments scattered everywhere, Lin Qianxuan held a spear and looked at the bewildered two inside, his gaze finally falling on the cup of wine and said, “For me? Then I’ll gladly accept it!”

With his voice, Lin Qianxuan lifted his hand and grabbed across the air, pure Inner Qi directly pulled the cup of wine into his palm and then drank it in one gulp.

“A bit bland, but adding some Innate Master’s blood should give it flavor.” Lin Qianxuan commented.

Yu Chenfeng and Ma Yuzhao did not grasp Lin Qianxuan’s background earlier, so they dared not act rashly.

But when Lin Qianxuan used Inner Qi to draw the wine cup into his hand, they relaxed.

Inner Qi is different from True Qi.

Since he uses Inner Qi, Lin Qianxuan’s cultivation could only be at most Postnatal Realm.

The gap between Postnatal Realm and Innate Realm is not so easily crossed.

“You rascal, how rude to break into another’s mansion unsanctioned, destroying their belongings. I must teach you a lesson on behalf of your elders!” Yu Chenfeng stood up.

“Calm down Yu Brother, I’ll handle this.” Ma Yuzhao said.

With that, Ma Yuzhao shook his hand and launched a palm at Lin Qianxuan.

Though the two were separated by ten feet, the palm force still transmitted over, forming a crimson, translucent hand.

This is Innate True Qi.

Compared to Postnatal Inner Qi, it is more refined, stronger.

However, Lin Qianxuan was unafraid.

Facing Jiang Yu’s previous attack, he needed to dodge, but this time, he didn’t need to.

Because he had a milestone supporting him.

[Victory Against the Odds: When facing enemies with higher cultivation than yourself, Inner Qi cultivation automatically increases a minor realm. (Note: Cultivation and age are never the sole standards for victory.)]

He is already at a first-class Inner Qi cultivation level.

Further advancement could only be into the Innate Realm.

But Innate Realm possesses only True Qi, not Inner Qi.

Therefore, what does it mean for Inner Qi cultivation to advance a minor realm?

Lin Qianxuan’s right palm gathered substantial Inner Qi, launching a self-created palm technique.

A pure white Inner Qi Palm Seal flew out, colliding with the opponent’s crimson Palm Force.

“Boom~!”

The Innate True Qi Palm Seal and Inner Qi Palm Seal exploded simultaneously, the blast lifting tables and chairs, causing all objects inside the room to tremble.

Though Innate True Qi is pure, Lin Qianxuan’s further advanced Inner Qi was not inferior.

Although Ma Yuzhao was mid-Innate, the division of Innate cultivation is just based on the number of acupoints opened, not the purity level of True Qi.

Opening more acupoints merely ensures faster True Qi recovery, greater endurance in combat, allowing for more frequent use of powerful techniques, but doesn’t change True Qi’s quality.

Only in the Circulation Realm does True Qi directly transform into liquid True Essence, altering its quality.

Thus in short-duration combat, early Innate and late Innate power doesn’t differ much.

This is why Lin Qianxuan’s elevated minor realm of pure Inner Qi could rival the opponent’s True Qi.

“How is this possible?”

Yu Chenfeng’s body surged with True Qi, protecting him from debris in the air, his expression filled with shock.

He had never heard of a Postnatal Martial Artist competing with an Innate Master in palm force.

Ma Yuzhao also showed disbelief on his face.

And Lin Qianxuan here noticed something amiss.

It seems both of them are Innate Masters?

Isn’t the Yu Family supposed to only have one Innate?

I came too rashly!

This time, I might be slightly wounded!

As for asking You Xi for help?

That’s unnecessary; he’s hoping to see if he might unlock a milestone of one in ten thousand.

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