52: Sister-in-law, don't be afraid

"Heh heh…"

Xu Sanyan shook his head and chuckled, thinking how naive this Old Gentleman was, with one foot already in the grave.

He wants to save his son's life, but doesn't want to pay the price?

Dream on!

Swish—

A sharp flash of a knife, and a knife and a sword clashed violently in the air. Cui Jie, who was kneeling, could no longer bother to stay there and quickly ran into the distance.

The Head of the Cui Family parried the long sword and sneered, "Hmph, Young Master Xu, it's good to achieve success at a young age, but don't get carried away."

Xu Sanyan habitually narrowed his eyes and did not reply.

At this point, what was the point of saying those useless words? He flicked his long sword, and his offensive became even fiercer.

Beside them, Yang Qizhu's pretty face was pale. Even with her status, she rarely saw Heavenly Human Realm Martial Artists fighting so fiercely. Only now did she realize how big the gap was between herself and the Heavenly Human Realm.

It was simply too fast.

Let alone making a move, she couldn't even see the movements of the two people in the field.

Cui Jie, who was nearby, had a fierce expression, secretly praying in his heart, 'Fight, don't stop, it's best if you both get seriously injured and perish together.'

Xu Sanyan bent his legs slightly and suddenly exerted force. His speed was as fast as a falcon, and a visible wisp of green flowing light passed through.

The Head of the Cui Family's heart tightened. His wrist rotated, and the thin sword transformed into illusions of sword flowers, making it difficult to distinguish real from fake.

As the knife and sword clashed, a series of "clanging" sounds entered their ears. Those with insufficient strength, like Cui Jie and Yang Qizhu, could only see two figures, one green and one white, clashing and then quickly separating.

Bang—

Xu Sanyan seized the opportunity and struck with a palm. The Head of the Cui Family, in his hasty counterattack, lacked sufficient follow-through and retreated seven or eight steps, hitting a tree behind him before stopping his body.

With a soft "crack" sound, the tree, as thick as a thigh, snapped in response.

The Head of the Cui Family's expression was solemn, his arm hidden behind him trembling slightly, and the Inner Energy flowing through his Meridians was also somewhat chaotic.

After a brief exchange, the winner was immediately apparent. The Head of the Cui Family's heart was filled with shock.

He had broken through to the Heavenly Human Realm nearly ten years ago and was about to enter the intermediate stage. Yet, this Young Master was able to fight him back and forth, even gaining the upper hand. Such talent was truly incredible!

"Father!"

Just then, a young man ran over quickly from a distance. Xu Sanyan glanced over and saw that the young man's appearance was seven or eight parts similar to Cui Jie's. He should be the Eldest Young Master of the Cui Family.

"Sheng'er, don't come closer!"

The Head of the Cui Family shouted, while his eyes constantly watched Xu Sanyan, fearing he would suddenly erupt.

Xu Sanyan was not in a hurry to attack. Instead, he stood calmly in place, waiting for the Cui Family members to gather.

In the battle with the Head of the Cui Family just now, he only used fifty percent of his strength. The Blood-colored Small Knife's enhancement to his body far exceeded imagination. It truly deserved to be called a heaven and earth treasures!

"Master!"

"Master, are you alright?"

"You audacious scoundrel, how dare you cause trouble in the Cui Family!"

In a short while, many people who heard the news rushed over, holding swords and knives, surrounding Xu Sanyan, their faces all filled with anger.

For so many years, no one had dared to be so presumptuous in the Cui Family!

Xu Sanyan looked around, about thirty or forty people, all strong young men.

"Is this all the Cui Family has?" Xu Sanyan asked curiously.

The Head of the Cui Family tried to straighten his back and said with a solemn tone, "You all retreat."

"Master, we…"

"Retreat!"

Someone was about to speak, but the Head of the Cui Family repeated with a heavy tone.

The crowd did not dare to defy the Head of the Cui Family's command. They dispersed with fierce gazes, leaving space for the two of them.

"I never thought I'd live to see such a Genius."

The Head of the Cui Family's tone was full of melancholy. It was a great pity that a person with such talent was not a Cui Family disciple.

"Old Mr. Cui, you flatter me. How about we discuss that matter from earlier now?" Xu Sanyan said politely.

The Head of the Cui Family slowly shook his head, "It's impossible to give it to you. This was bestowed by an Immortal of the Cui Family, and it absolutely cannot be given to outsiders."

Xu Sanyan turned his head to look at Yang Qizhu outside the crowd. He remembered Yang Qizhu saying that those things were not capital specially provided by Cui Yousheng to help her contend for the throne?

When did it become a gift to the Cui Family?

It no longer mattered who it was for, and Xu Sanyan was not interested in understanding. With things having developed to this point, no matter what, he had to get those things!

Xu Sanyan was never afraid of offending people, even if Cui Yousheng stood behind the Cui Family.

The path to Immortal Ascension was destined to be full of struggles. If one was constantly hesitant, why cultivate to become an Immortal? Go home and raise pigs instead.

The four characters "Immortal Ascension and Dao" in his understanding could also be interpreted as "contending for Immortality and seizing the Dao." Without contention and seizing, one was destined to not reach the end.

Xu Sanyan composed himself, a faint, enigmatic smile playing on the corner of his lips. "What if… I add the lives of the Cui Family's forty-odd people?"

The Head of the Cui Family was stunned, saying in disbelief, "Do you know what you're saying?"

He admitted that Xu Sanyan's strength was above his, but it wasn't as if he had no power to fight. Plus, the Cui Family still had more than a dozen Inner Qi Realm Martial Artists, and more than twenty Refining Essence Martial Artists. By all accounts, the advantage was with him.

Xu Sanyan did not argue. He glanced at Cui Jie and said indifferently, "I want your second son's left arm. Make sure to protect it well."

Upon hearing this, the Head of the Cui Family felt inexplicable. Had this Young Master gone mad?

As the thought flashed through his mind, he heard a cry of pain pierce the sky.

"Ah! My hand!"

Cui Jie screamed terribly, clutching his bloody arm.

Before anyone could react, Xu Sanyan had already appeared beside Cui Jie, holding an arm in his left hand.

"…"

The field instantly fell silent. Everyone looked bewildered, with only Cui Jie kneeling on the ground, crying out.

Yang Qizhu's pupils sharply contracted. Looking at Xu Sanyan in front of her, the shock in her heart was beyond words.

Cui Jie had been by her side just now. In the blink of an eye, Xu Sanyan had already thrown the severed arm in front of her.

And he was even… smiling at her?

Yang Qizhu's body trembled uncontrollably. Being so close to Xu Sanyan felt like having a fierce tiger nearby, leaving her with no sense of security.

She really wanted to ask, 'Is this the Heavenly Human Realm?'

'Is this Heavenly Human Realm… normal?'

In contrast, the Head of the Cui Family had long lost his previous confidence. All that remained in his heart was profound shock. His lips had lost color due to tension, his mind was blank, and he didn't even react to his son's cries.

At this moment, he had only one thought.

Why was his Heavenly Human Realm different from his own?

And the surrounding Cui Family members had no idea what had happened. They only felt Xu Sanyan disappear from their sight, and when he reappeared, Cui Jie was already crying, clutching his arm.

Without the cultivation of the Heavenly Human Realm, it was impossible to clearly see Xu Sanyan's movements.

Even with the cultivation of the Heavenly Human Realm, while one's vision could barely keep up, the body could not make the corresponding reactions.

If Xu Sanyan had used his full strength just now, the Head of the Cui Family probably wouldn't have been able to block three moves.

Even within the Heavenly Human Realm, there were differences!

Sensing Yang Qizhu's tension beside him, Xu Sanyan reached out and stroked her smooth cheek, smiling reassuringly, "Sister-in-law, don't be afraid. I won't hurt you."

Yang Qizhu was startled by the sudden touch but dared not dodge. She could only nod mechanically.