73: I have a heart of cherishing talent

Li Qi did not display the combat power of a Great Grandmaster, so to outsiders, he was still a Martial Artist at the Middle Stage of the True Essence Realm, which created the illusion for these Black Lotus Sect members that they could take down Li Qi.

Fang Long, holding a long saber, had his True Qi transform into black flames entanglement around the saber body, constantly striking at Li Qi. At the same time, several other Black Lotus Sect experts also surrounded him, attempting to kill Li Qi.

Wing Dance Spring Autumn!

Li Qi rapidly swung his Flowing Cloud Sword, striking at these demonic individuals.

Streaks of Sword Qi flew out, instantly twisting and transforming into pure white wings, coiling and killing the several people.

If they were in the True Essence Realm, they might barely be able to block Li Qi's attacks by fighting desperately, but those True Qi Realm fellows weren't so lucky.

How sharp was the transformed Sword Qi? In an instant, two Black Lotus Sect experts in the True Qi Realm were killed by the Sword Qi, and both their bodies and sabers were cut into two sections!

Just one encounter between the two sides resulted in two deaths. Fang Long, instead of being angry, was pleased, and a hint of appreciation appeared in his eyes as he looked at Li Qi.

"Young man, your swordsmanship is truly remarkable. It would be a pity for you to die like this..."

"I'll give you a chance. Join us, and I'll spare your life. How about it?"

Li Qi repelled a Black Lotus Sect expert with a single sword strike, scoffing, "What time is it, and you're still thinking of recruiting me? Are your brains broken?"

Fang Long retreated, creating some distance from Li Qi, unconcerned by Li Qi's mockery.

He glanced at his subordinate, who was already cut in half on the ground not far away, curled his lips, and then looked at Li Qi.

"Young man, you still don't know, do you? Your Pine Crane Longevity Sect has gotten into quite a bit of trouble. I'm afraid it won't be so easy to get through this time..."

"Now you can choose to join us, or you can choose to be destroyed along with the Pine Crane Longevity Sect."

Hearing Fang Long say this, Li Qi's expression darkened, "What trouble? I don't understand what you mean."

"Want to know?"

"As long as you are willing to join us and serve the sect, then I will tell you."

Li Qi said no more. He had just tried to get some information from the other party, but Fang Long didn't take the bait.

Even if Fang Long didn't say anything, Li Qi had a rough idea of what was going on.

It was related to Xu Nianyun.

The trouble came from the Blood Cloak Tower!

Xu Nianyun had mentioned the Blood Cloak Tower to Li Qi during their long conversation. The Blood Cloak Tower Young Lord, Li Qiubai, died at the hands of an Elder of the Pine Crane Longevity Sect, and the other party would certainly not let it go.

It seemed that the Blood Cloak Tower had already traced Xu Nianyun's origins and was preparing to attack.

Even these remnants of the Five Colors Sect had received news.

"The situation is not good..."

Li Qi muttered to himself, but his face showed no emotion as he spoke coldly to Fang Long and the others.

"If you won't speak, then die with those words."

Fang Long let out a strange laugh, "Hahahaha... It's truly rare to see someone with such outstanding swordsmanship like you. This Great Master has a heart that cherishes talent and intended to save you..."

"But a fool as stubborn and ignorant as you is even rarer, unmoved even when a path to survival is laid before your eyes."

"Since that's the case... then you shall die with the Pine Crane Longevity Sect."

Black flames surged on Fang Long's saber, followed by streaks of fiercely burning flame Saber Qi that slashed towards Li Qi.

Burning Silence Black Saber!

Dense Saber Qi enveloped Li Qi's figure!

Li Qi's gaze remained calm. The True Essence within his body boiled, and massive, lifelike winged Sword Qi struck out towards the Black Lotus Sect members.

In a blink of an eye, two more True Qi Realm individuals were killed. Now, only three True Essence Realm experts remained on the Black Lotus Sect's side. Fang Long let out a fierce shout.

"How audacious!"

"Don't think that just because you've achieved the Sword Master realm, you can do whatever you want. Today, you will surely be surrounded and killed here!"

As he spoke, the attacks of the three True Essence Realm experts became even more ferocious, with continuous saber light striking at various vital points on Li Qi's body.

But something that puzzled them also occurred.

No matter how much they intensified their siege, not only were they unable to take down Li Qi, but there was even a hint of relaxed ease on his face.

It was as if their attacks were merely a gentle breeze across his face.

If these people knew they were besieging a Great Grandmaster, they would probably be scared out of their wits and would have long since fled, let alone causing trouble here?

And Li Qi would absolutely not let these people escape.

His Aura erupted, and his Martial Dao True Essence, like burning flames, burst forth from his body!

Dragon Gate Seal's Second Dragon Gate!

A sword light so fast it was unimaginable lit up in everyone's eyes, and then the heads of two True Essence Realm individuals were cut off!

After a horizontal slash dealt with two Black Lotus Sect experts, only Fang Long remained. Li Qi twisted his sword and thrust, piercing through Fang Long's forehead!

Fang Long's ferocious expression was forever frozen on his face.

Li Qi shook his long sword, and Fang Long's body flew far away, falling to the ground, utterly silent.

Potential Points + 100

Li Qi alone killed the attacking Black Lotus Sect members, and the remaining bandits were also completely slain by the Mu Family guards. Mu Xingyu also rushed over.

"Senior Brother, are you injured?"

"No."

"Senior Brother is truly amazing! You killed all three of these True Essence Realm experts! As expected of the chief disciple of our Pine Crane Longevity Sect!"

At this moment, Mu Xingyu's admiration for Li Qi was boundless. When the group of strong enemies attacked just now, he had even thought of his last words.

But then things took a turn. Li Qi displayed terrifying strength, killing all these powerful enemies and saving the entire Mu Family. Mu Xingyu was very grateful for this.

"Senior Brother, the battle is over. Let's go back and rest."

Li Qi gently shook his head and smiled, "No... it's not over yet."

He looked in the direction from which Fang Long and the others had come, and from a distance, he saw a fat man turn and run, fleeing frantically through the mountain forest.

"Interesting, I hadn't even noticed someone hiding over there at first."

Li Qi's figure flickered and vanished from his spot. A moment later, he returned, carrying a fat man.

He threw the fat man, whose face was ashen, at Mu Xingyu's feet, then asked.

"Do you recognize this fat man?"

And when Mu Xingyu saw the fat man's face, he exclaimed, "Zhu Zuogeng?!"