494: Solved, Zhang Qi confessed

Three more Desert Bandits surrounded them.

The three Desert Bandits were all at the Third Realm of the Acquired Level, but their cultivation techniques and martial arts were probably only around the low-grade Profound rank, or perhaps even the Yellow rank.

Their mastery of martial arts had reached, at most, the pinnacle of perfection.

How could they possibly hit Xiao Feng, a member of a “reputable sect” whose cultivation techniques and martial arts all started at the Earth rank?

What’s more, Xiao Feng was cheating.

Just the Return to Innocence level Misty Rain Fleeting Steps, which was known for close combat, short-distance movement, and flexibility.

Misty Rain Fleeting Steps emphasized unpredictability and surprise; it was inherently very agile and also very strong in instantaneous burst power.

In terms of movement techniques, Xiao Feng had Misty Rain Fleeting Steps for short distances and Wind God Leg for long distances.

That’s right, Wind God Leg, besides being a leg technique, was also a movement technique.

Wind God Leg and Misty Rain Fleeting Steps had some similarities, both emphasizing flexibility, but Wind God Leg was more swift and fierce, like a raging storm passing through.

Moreover, Wind God Leg was quite good for long-distance assaults and excelled in all aspects.

Of course, in this kind of close-quarters combat, especially in group battles, Misty Rain Fleeting Steps was even better, stronger, and more effective!

On Fei Qingyan's side, her sword moved like a sudden downpour.

Sword light poured out, instantly taking down the four people in front of her.

The Desert Bandit Leader saw so many of his men die in one exchange and immediately felt anxious.

“Damn it! Take this, my blade!” The Desert Bandit Leader leaped fiercely towards Fei Qingyan, his large blade chopping out with immense force.

The blade wind was chilling, powerful and imposing.

It looked incredibly powerful, capable of splitting mountains and shattering rocks with ease.

And there was no unnecessary flair, just one word: chop!

Fei Qingyan tapped her toes on the ground, and she lightly flew away.

Bang!

The Desert Bandit Leader's blade slammed heavily onto the ground, internal energy burst forth, and yellow sand scattered.

A blade mark, over ten meters long and dozens of centimeters deep, appeared.

“Hah!” The Desert Bandit Leader's blade missed, and without pause, he stomped his foot heavily and chased after Fei Qingyan.

Seeing their boss fighting Fei Qingyan, the “Demon King,” the subordinates rushed towards Xiao Feng and Zhang Qi.

They completely yielded the battlefield to their boss.

As for Zhang Qi, he was very obedient and just kept being cowardly.

He kept running and dodging. Occasionally, he would switch targets, but he wasn't in too much mortal danger.

Especially after seeing how fierce Xiao Feng and Fei Qingyan were, his heart became even more settled, and he was no longer anxious.

Under this state of mind, Zhang Qi instead appeared to be at ease and unperturbed.

Under the siege, Xiao Feng's combat experience became increasingly rich, and the martial arts he mastered gradually became more proficient.

Although all his martial arts were at the Return to Innocence level, truly using them in combat, as well as the seamless transitions and connections between multiple martial arts, still depended on actual combat.

Especially this kind of actual combat where the opponent held the mentality of “killing you.”

Yan Yu Sword, Piao Miao Palm, Heavenly Frost Fist, "Pai Yun Zhang", Wind God Leg, Misty Rain Fleeting Steps.

Xiao Feng used them one after another, even changing moves mid-way, becoming more and more spontaneous, no longer confined to specific forms or stances.

And how could these minions be opponents for a “BOSS” like Xiao Feng?

Every single contact resulted in casualties.

In just a few dozen breaths, seventeen or eighteen people had already died at Xiao Feng's hands.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

A blue light flashed, and Xiao Feng kicked out continuously with both legs.

Bang, bang, bang! Crack!

Several muffled thuds accompanied by the sound of bones shattering, along with several screams, as the last three Desert Bandits had their chest bones crushed by Xiao Feng, flying backward and falling to the ground, lifeless.

Only then did Xiao Feng look towards his master.

Fei Qingyan was also almost done.

The Desert Bandit Leader already had more than ten wounds, big and small, and his face was somewhat pale at this moment.

Clearly, he could no longer hold on.

“Stop! Stop! I’ll leave now! I won’t bother you anymore!” The Desert Bandit Leader repeatedly said.

“Sorry, too late!” Fei Qingyan shook her head slightly; she had no intention of letting a tiger return to the mountains, and besides, she had also seen that all the Desert Bandits had been killed by Xiao Feng.

Only this Desert Bandit Leader remained. A family should be complete and tidy; how could she let only this Desert Bandit Leader go!

As a leader, he should set an example!

Therefore, Fei Qingyan increased the intensity of her attacks.

Under Fei Qingyan's increased intensity, the Desert Bandit Leader, who was already struggling, now found himself in even more perilous situations.

Pfft!

Seizing an opportune moment, she directly broke through the Desert Bandit Leader's stance, and then a sword pierced through the Desert Bandit Leader's neck.

Fei Qingyan gave a graceful flick of her sword, the blood on it splattered away, and the sword itself became “spotless” again.

Clang! The sword instantly returned to its sheath.

“Master is amazing! As expected of Master! The opponent didn’t even have the slightest chance to fight back!” Xiao Feng, seeing that the dust had settled, stepped forward to praise her.

“Alright, stop talking.” Fei Qingyan rolled her eyes: “It’s too fake!”

“Thank you two for your help!” Zhang Qi said somewhat fawningly, not expecting Fei Qingyan and Xiao Feng to be so powerful! Then he took out a money pouch from his Arms: “A small token of my appreciation, it’s nothing much, but please accept it!”

“Mhm.” Fei Qingyan nodded, and then Xiao Feng, who was beside her, took the money pouch, directly stuffing it into his pocket, though in reality, he put it into his system space.

“Do you want to rest? Or…” Zhang Qi inquired.

“Let’s keep going.” Fei Qingyan nodded and said, this amount wasn't even enough for her to warm up.

“Alright!” Zhang Qi's face broke into a smile, and he continued to lead the way.

As for the bodies scattered on the ground… naturally, “nature” would help deal with them.

Before long, vultures, jackals, and the like would naturally come, drawn by the smell of blood. They would eat and drink their fill, then be on their way, and with the wind and sand, in less than two hours, all traces would be covered by the yellow sand.

This was also a “feature” of the Desert Region.

Here, investigating cases, especially these outdoor “murder cases,” was simply incredibly difficult.

“This journey is a bit long; we might have to spend one or two nights in the wilderness.” Zhang Qi said to Fei Qingyan and Xiao Feng, then shook the large bundle he was carrying on his back: “But don’t worry, I’ve prepared food and tents! And there’s a small oasis on the way; when we get there, we’ll rest for a night and continue tomorrow. If nothing unexpected happens, we should reach our destination tomorrow.”

“Mhm…” Fei Qingyan nodded: “Can you tell us where we’re going? If I remember correctly, there are no cities or villages in this direction and distance.”

“I don’t mind telling you, since you’ll know once we arrive anyway…” Zhang Qi thought for a moment and then said: “The place we’re going is an ancestral tomb of mine.”

“Oh?” Fei Qingyan raised an eyebrow.

“As for the specific details, I can’t say much more, and I trust that you won’t be tempted by a bit of family heirloom, right? After all, Yan Yu Sect is a reputable sect!” Zhang Qi said with a smile.

“Mhm, no need to flatter me, don’t worry, even if you produced an Earth-rank cultivation technique, I wouldn’t be interested.” Fei Qingyan shook her head slightly and said.

With Feng’er around, Fei Qingyan didn’t even care about any Earth-rank cultivation techniques. Of course, even in the past, Fei Qingyan wouldn’t have done such a thing for an Earth-rank cultivation technique.

Now with Xiao Feng, not to mention Fei Qingyan, the entire Yan Yu Sect was slowly being changed.

Especially during the days Xiao Feng taught everyone, the entire Yan Yu Sect had made significant progress in strength because their cultivation techniques and martial arts had been upgraded, and the entire Yan Yu Sect was flourishing.