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Chapter 46: Will You Stop at Nothing Against My Chen Family?

The next day.

Early morning.

Within the Qin Family's main hall.

"What? You want to go out with nephew Li?" Qin Tianhai stared at his daughter incredulously, his voice heavy with concern.

Last night, he learned that his daughter had met with Li Xun. However, he never could have anticipated that after just a brief meeting lasting no more than fifteen minutes, his daughter would want to go out alone with Li Xun.

Wasn't this progressing a bit too quickly?

Although their marriage had been arranged, couldn't some things take their time?

"Yes," Qin Xueyi nodded lightly.

"This..." Qin Tianhai paced back and forth in the hall. He suddenly stopped in his tracks and tentatively asked, "Do you have to go out?"

"I must," Qin Xueyi turned her head, glancing at Li Xun, who stood outside the hall with his back to them. Over the course of the night, the aura emanating from Li Xun had become increasingly formidable.

This improvement in his strength also increased the safety factor of this journey. Therefore, Qin Xueyi's determination was unwavering.

"Cough."

Qin Tianhai cleared his throat. He rubbed his hands together and lowered his voice, saying, "If you must go, should I send two acolytes to accompany you?"

"This way, your safety would be better ensured."

"After all, the relationship between the Chen Family and the Qin Family is already strained. Once you leave Fallen Leaf City, you might easily become the target of the Chen Family."

"I'm not at ease with acolytes accompanying me, and it's inconvenient," Qin Xueyi replied.

For where she was headed, it was a place of tremendous opportunity. Faced with such an opportunity, even close family members might turn hostile, let alone mere acolytes.

She was certain.

The acolytes sent by her father would probably make their move against her and her companions the moment they laid eyes on the Saint's Opportunity.

After all.

Once they obtained the Saint's Opportunity, even if they didn't become saints in the future, they could still become powerful cultivators at the Divine Palace Realm. At that point, they would have boundless possibilities.

"Inconvenient?"

Hearing Qin Xueyi's words, Qin Tianhai looked at his daughter with a complex expression.

What are you two planning to do?

Why is it inconvenient to have acolytes accompany you?

Could it be that my own daughter has fallen so easily?

Remember, you've only met once.

"My dear daughter."

Qin Tianhai took a deep breath. He first glanced at Li Xun outside the hall, then looked at his daughter with a touch of sadness. With a heartfelt tone, he said, "Some things don't need to be rushed. Why not listen to your father and wait until after the wedding?"

"Father, where are you getting these ideas?" Qin Xueyi's cheeks flushed a deep crimson. She shyly explained, "I'm just going out with Young Master Li to find an opportunity. We'll be back soon."

"Looking for an opportunity, huh."

Qin Tianhai let out a sigh of relief.

As long as it wasn't what he had been imagining, then anything was fine.

"However..."

Qin Tianhai pondered for a moment, then asked again, "Daughter, are you sure you don't need the acolytes to accompany you?"

"No, I don't," Qin Xueyi nodded.

"Very well then," Qin Tianhai understood now.

The opportunity that his daughter referred to was probably extraordinary. That was likely why she didn't want acolytes to follow them.

After issuing a few more solemn reminders, Qin Tianhai concluded.

Qin Tianhai took two jade pendants out of his storage ring and placed them in Qin Xueyi's hands, saying, "This item can withstand an attack from a Life-Death Realm expert. If you and nephew Li encounter danger, remember to use this jade pendant first. As long as the pendant is damaged, I will rush over immediately."

"Thank you, Father," Qin Xueyi nodded, accepting the jade pendants, then turned and walked towards the entrance of the hall.

Watching his daughter's figure, Qin Tianhai still muttered to himself with some lingering worries, "You two are really going to look for an opportunity, huh!"

Outside the hall.

Qin Xueyi walked out gracefully, her figure swaying. Perhaps thinking about her father's words just now, her cheeks turned slightly red, making her even more radiant. She lowered her head slightly, unable to meet Li Xun's gaze.

"Young Master Li, we can set out now."

"Did Lord Qin agree to it?" Li Xun smiled.

"Yes," Qin Xueyi softly confirmed.

"Then let's go."

Li Xun didn't say much, turning around and heading outside the Qin Family residence.

Once they were outside Fallen Leaf City, Li Xun summoned the Spirit Vessel amidst Qin Xueyi's incredulous gaze.

The two settled inside the cabin.

With a loud rumble, the Spirit Vessel transformed into a stream of light, cutting through the void and disappearing into the horizon.

At the same time.

Fallen Leaf City.

The Chen Family.

The Chen Family Patriarch was a middle-aged man with dark, inscrutable eyes. He stood in the hall, hands behind his back. Although he didn't utter a word, his aura was vast and profound, filling every corner.

The servants in the hall turned pale, unable to make any noise in his presence.

"My son has been at the Qin Family for over a day, and you still haven't obtained any information?" the Chen Family Patriarch questioned, his tone laced with displeasure.

"Patriarch, we're doing our best to investigate. We believe... we'll have news of the Young Master's whereabouts soon," one servant stammered.

"Soon?"

The Chen Family Patriarch turned around, his gaze cold as a blade, locking onto the servant who had spoken.

"How soon, exactly?"

The Chen Family and the Qin Family were far from allies, and the Chen Family Patriarch was well aware of Qin Tianhai's intentions. Neither side wanted to escalate the situation for now.

But now.

His son had been at the Qin Family for more than a day, and he found it hard to believe that Qin Tianhai was just playing host.

"One day!"

"Just one day is enough," the servant gritted his teeth.

"Very well."

The Chen Family Patriarch acquiesced, "I'll give you one day. If, after one day, you still haven't found anything..."

He was about to continue, but before he could finish, a man in blue robes hurriedly entered the hall.

"Patriarch, something urgent has happened!"

The man walked into the hall and quickly reported, "I used a few spirit stones today to bribe a servant of the Qin Family. From that servant, I learned that the Young Master and Minister Han have been imprisoned by Qin Tianhai!"

"And..."

"And what?" the Chen Family Patriarch pressed.

"And... it seems that the Young Master's and Minister Han's cultivation has been crippled," the man named Jiang reported in a grave tone.

"What! Qin Tianhai has quite the audacity! Is he trying to wage an endless battle with my Chen Family?" The Chen Family Patriarch's eyes blazed with fury. His cultivation surged like a volcano, erupting and surging through the heavens, causing the entire hall to tremble violently as if it could collapse at any moment.

"Get someone here!" he roared, then issued another cold command, "Summon all cultivators above the Spirit Fusing Realm in our clan. We're heading to the Qin Family today. The Chen Family will surely quash the Qin Family!"

"No, Patriarch!"

Jiang's expression changed, and he took a few steps forward, blocking the Chen Family Patriarch. He quickly spoke up, "Patriarch, Qin Tianhai has already formed an alliance with the Li Family of Tianyuan City!"