Chapter 607: Chapter 607: Master Yiyang
Qi Yan also frowned. Although he had been hired by Li Chengshou, it did not mean he accepted the man’s idiotic logic.
He sighed and said, "Young Director Li, one should know some gratitude. Without Mr. Yang, both of us would have died here. Saying such things is truly disheartening."
Yang Qi understood Li Chengshou’s mentality perfectly. This type of person feared the Golden Eagle because it would take his life, regardless of who he was. In his heart, however, he believed that no matter how powerful Yang Qi was, he would not dare to take his life. After all, he was the Young Director of the Future Group. That was why he dared to make such an accusation.
Yang Qi let out a cold laugh. In a sudden flash, he was beside Li Chengshou, one hand gripping his neck. "You dare to shout at me because you think I won’t kill you?" he sneered.
"You! Let me go! I’m the Young Director of the Future Group!"
This time, Li Chengshou was afraid. Truly afraid. He could clearly feel the terrifying killing intent emanating from Yang Qi—an intent so potent it felt like it could tear him to pieces in an instant. He never expected Yang Qi would dare to do such a thing. He was so frightened that he wet himself again.
"Worthless," Yang Qi sneered, twisting and breaking one of Li Chengshou’s arms. "This is your lesson. If you dare to be insolent again, I will kill you!"
He then tossed Li Chengshou to the ground without a second glance. Just a piece of trash. Not worth my interest. fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm
Just then, one of Li Chengshou’s bodyguards spoke up. "Mr. Yang, our Young Director was indeed in the wrong, but you’ve already taught him a lesson. Could you let them enter to gather the Spiritual Medicine?"
"You came for what’s inside the cave?" Yang Qi asked with a faint smile.
"That’s right," Qi Yan confirmed with a nod.
"I killed the Golden Eagle, so whatever is inside now belongs to me," Yang Qi chuckled coldly. "If you want it, you’ll have to buy it."
It was laughable. As if I’d go through all the trouble of killing the Golden Eagle just to hand over its treasures to someone else.
"Mr. Yang, that’s not right," Qi Yan said with a frown. "You promised to help us find Spiritual Medicine."
"You seem to be mistaken. The one who promised to find Spiritual Medicine for you was Tong Wu," Yang Qi said nonchalantly. "Besides, let’s take a step back. Even if I were the one who promised, I’ve already fulfilled my end of the bargain. You’ve found the Spiritual Medicine. I never promised to help you obtain it."
"This...!"
Qi Yan and the others were stunned, not expecting Yang Qi’s rebuttal. It was utterly humiliating. Not only was he right, but he was also powerful. They couldn’t out-argue him or out-fight him. It was incredibly frustrating.
Li Chengshou was nearly mad with rage. Though it was only a broken bone in his arm, the pain was excruciating. He wished he could tear Yang Qi limb from limb. As the Young Director of the Future Group, he was destined for a life of wealth and high status from the day he was born. Almost everyone he met had to treat him with the utmost respect. The City Lord of Sea City was no exception. Even the Young City Lord, Li Yang, had to curry favor with him.
But now, his arm had been broken, he had been threatened, and he had been tossed aside like a piece of trash. He was beyond furious, but he didn’t dare make a sound. He already had one broken arm; if he spoke out of turn again, he might just lose his life.
"How dare you speak to Young Director Li like that?" a wealthy young man suddenly stepped forward. "It’s true you’re strong, but this is modern society. Knowing a little martial arts doesn’t give you the right to run wild. Besides, the Future Group has experts as numerous as the clouds. I don’t believe you’d dare to kill the Young Director! You’d better get out of our way now. If you do, we might consider sparing your life."
The moment the young man finished speaking, Li Chengshou’s face went pale with fear. That idiot isn’t helping me; he’s trying to get me killed! Even if the Future Group has countless experts and overwhelming power, we’re in the middle of a remote mountain forest! With Yang Qi’s methods, he could easily kill every last one of us. Plus, with Tong Wu helping him, he could suppress any news of what happened. This guy is insane! He’s just asking to die!
"Heh, you want to go in? Fine, I’ll let you," Yang Qi laughed. There’s no shortage of idiots among these rich kids.
The wealthy young man grew smug, assuming Yang Qi was afraid. He turned to Li Chengshou and said, "Young Director Li, let’s go. He won’t dare to do a thing to us."
Li Chengshou had no desire to enter the cave himself. He glanced at a bodyguard, signaling for him to go inside with the wealthy young man.
True to his word, Yang Qi stepped aside, clearing a path. The two men walked into the cave.
A moment later, a bloodcurdling scream echoed from within, causing everyone outside to gasp.
Only the bodyguard stumbled back out, but one of his arms had been severed. The wealthy young man was dead.
"There’s... there’s another monster inside!" the bodyguard stammered, terrified out of his wits.
Yang Qi smiled faintly. "I already gave you your chance. Do any of you still want to try? If not, I’m going in myself."
Everyone shivered, glancing at the old man in the distance. If Yang Qi refuses to protect us, that old man will definitely kill us.
"We’re leaving!" Li Chengshou finally said through gritted teeth, choosing to retreat.
The old man also turned to leave, only to find his body entangled by Cold Ice Chains. He hadn’t even sensed when they had appeared.
"I never said you could leave," Yang Qi sneered.
The old man shuddered and tried to break free, but it was impossible. Yang Qi had slain the Golden Eagle; what was an old man like him in comparison?
"Tong Wu, escort those people back down the mountain," Yang Qi instructed. "You brought them here, after all. It would be a hassle if they all ended up dead."
"Yes, sir!" Tong Wu nodded and quickly led the group away.
Yang Qi looked at the old man coolly. "Who are you, really? And what is inside that cave?"
At this point, the old man didn’t dare hide anything. He gave a bitter smile and began his explanation. "I am, by trade, a Jianghu Magician. I once accidentally discovered a Spirit Grass in this cave known as the ’Dragon Soul Grass.’ This type of grass was thought to have been extinct for ages.
"It is said that when it reaches maturity, consuming it allows one to condense their Primordial Spirit and achieve Primordial Spirit Emergence. This grants the ability to do many things ordinary mortals cannot! Besides the Dragon Soul Grass, there are many other mystical herbs in the cave. I waited for many years before returning to see if the Dragon Soul Grass had matured, only to find the Golden Eagle had taken over the cavern.
"I beg you to release me, Mr. Yang. I have a considerable reputation in the Dragon Country, where I am known as True Monarch One Yang. If you let me go, I can certainly be of great assistance to you."
Yang Qi smiled. He had never heard of True Monarch One Yang, as he wasn’t familiar with such figures. Still, this old man’s methods are impressive. It wouldn’t hurt to make use of him.
Smiling, he suddenly pressed a finger to the old man’s brow, driving a Talisman Seal into his soul.
"The Puppetry Technique!" True Monarch One Yang’s expression changed drastically.
"So you recognize it," Yang Qi said with a smile. "Weren’t you just offering to serve me? This way, there shouldn’t be any problem, right?"