Translator: Silavin “Stop them!” Zhao Wengting knew that this was the best moment to show his sincerity. To make up for his Family’s previous disrespect towards Qin Yichen, he did not hesitate. Waving his hand, several Zhao Family experts immediately went forward to intercept. Not counting the Northern Depths Sect that the Xiang Family had allied with, the Zhao Family’s strength could definitely suppress the Xiang Family. Soon, reality proved this point. None of the many Xiang Family experts could break through the Zhao Family’s defensive line to reach Qin Yichen’s side. During this battle, Xiang Renhan’s expression had completely darkened. At this moment, he finally realised that although he relied on the Northern Depths Sect, this did not mean their Xiang Family’s strength had already surpassed the Zhao Family in any way. Worse, the Zhao Family was technically an Alchemy Family. “Patriarch!” As a Xiang Family Martial King was sent flying and coughing blood, a Xiang Family Elder anxiously called out to Xiang Renhan. It was clear if they continued fighting, their Xiang Family would definitely suffer heavy losses! “Zhao Wengting, do you really want to protect this youth, who maliciously harmed Master Qingquan!?” Seeing his Family’s experts at a disadvantage on the battlefield, Xiang Renhan’s expression was extremely grim as he immediately roared at Zhao Wengting. But in response to his threat, Zhao Wengting just coldly laughs and questioned, “Harmed? What I saw was Master Qingquan losing in an Alchemy Duel?” After speaking, Zhao Wengting even stood in front of Qin Yichen, showing his stance. “Good! Very good!” Seeing Zhao Wengting’s actions, Xiang Renhan’s mouth twitched, and finally he warned in a deep voice. “I will immediately report today’s matter to the Northern Depths Sect. Your Zhao Family should prepare to face the Northern Depths Sect’s fury!” “Let’s go!” With a wave of Xiang Renhan’s hand, the many Xiang Family experts retreated with him. The Zhao Family people also did not try too hard to stop them – although they had the upper hand, it was clearly impossible to stop them. Otherwise, the Zhao Family could have dealt with the Xiang Family long before this whole mess. Seeing the Xiang Family’s pathetic retreat, the watching crowd opened up a path, with shocked gazes secretly glancing at Qin Yichen. If they had not seen it with their own eyes, they would never have believed that such a young man had actually crippled Master Qingquan, who was at the Spiritual Flow Realm! Soon, whispers arose from the crowd as they secretly speculated about Qin Yichen’s identity. “Who exactly is that guy?” “Don’t know. Haven’t heard of any Sect producing such a monster.” “Could he be from the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor? His arrogant attitude does seem somewhat similar.” “Impossible. If he was from the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor, how could he come to such a small place, and if so, Zhao Yaorou would have already entered the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor by now.” “Could he be from some Hidden Sect or Family?!” Suddenly, as this speculation fell, respect flashed in everyone’s eyes. In this vast region, although the Three Sects and One Manor openly ruled over everything, there were still many Hidden Forces in the shadows with considerable strength. These Hidden Forces seemed to have some kind of rule – every few decades, some excellent youths would appear outside to gain experience, and every time this happens, these youths would cause a sensation. Counting the time, it seemed this region had been quiet for several decades again… “Master Qin, we owe you our thanks. For the Zhao Family’s previous disrespect, I hope you can forgive us…” Watching the Xiang Family’s pathetic retreat, Zhao Wengting’s heart also relaxed, and then he respectfully bowed to Qin Yichen. Even his form of address had changed from ‘Little Brother’ earlier to ‘Master’. Several Zhao Family Elders also lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at Qin Yichen. They had almost driven Qin Yichen out of the Zhao Family – he was a youth who had crippled an Alchemy Master at the Spiritual Flow Realm! Thinking about it now, their previous suspicions were simply foolish to the extreme! “Patriarch Zhao, you need not be like this. I only acted for Miss Zhao’s sake.” Qin Yichen said indifferently. To tell the truth, if not for Zhao Yaorou’s sake, he would not have acted earlier. “Master Qin, why don’t we move to the residence…” Seeing Qin Yichen’s lukewarm attitude, Zhao Wengting gave a dry laugh. Just as he wanted to try to keep Qin Yichen for a while, his words were interrupted by the latter before he could finish. “No need!” Qin Yichen indifferently refused, and then without paying any more attention to Zhao Wengting, he walked straight to Zhao Yaorou. “Master Qin…” Zhao Yaorou bit her rosy lips, light flashing in her eyes. Qin Yichen took a deep breath, sighed, and finally took out a scroll to give to Zhao Yaorou. Zhao Yaorou took the scroll, not knowing what to say for a moment. “Those from the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor will arrive soon, there’s no need for me to be here anymore.” Qin Yichen waved his hand, not saying much of a farewell. He just took one last look at Zhao Yaorou before his figure soared into the sky. “Heavens! Flying in the air! He’s also a Martial King!?” Seeing Qin Yichen fly away, onlookers immediately exclaimed in shock! Such a young man was not only a Human Grade Alchemy Master, but also a Martial King! Either of these achievements alone would perhaps be envied by countless people, even unattainable in their lifetime, yet they were both achieved by this one youth of only sixteen or seventeen years old – this undoubtedly left countless people feeling overwhelmed. Watching the figure that had become a small black dot disappear on the horizon, Zhao Wengting finally led everyone back to the Residence. “Yaorou, how did you come to know Master Qin?” As soon as they sat down, Zhao Wengting somewhat impatiently asked Zhao Yaorou. “I…” Zhao Yaorou paused, but nothing came to mind. After all, she truly could not explain how this all happened- should she say it was because she was being chased and fell into his arms, and then everything else just happened? Who would believe that? “Hehe, if you don’t want to say, I won’t force you. Quick, look at what he left you.” Seeing Zhao Yaorou’s expression, Zhao Wengting thought she did not want to reveal certain secrets. He laughed and pointed at the scroll in Zhao Yaorou’s hand. Zhao Yaorou secretly sighed in her heart. She knew her Father had misunderstood her relationship with Qin Yichen, but she had no desire or reason to clear this misunderstanding. So she ignored it and slowly opened the scroll. This scroll was very rough, but on it were dense patterns of techniques. “This… this is!” After sweeping her eyes over it, Zhao Yaorou’s pupils constricted, her eyes unable to leave the scroll. After quite a while, Zhao Yaorou finally reluctantly withdrew her gaze, slowly exhaling a fragrant breath. “What is it?” Zhao Wengting frowned, asking with concern. “See for yourself.” Zhao Yaorou thought for a moment, then handed the scroll to Zhao Wengting. After he opened the scroll, his reaction was identical to Zhao Yaorou’s, similarly appearing as if bewitched. This caused the Elders to start whispering amongst themselves. [What exactly is it? Just what could make even the Patriarch lose composure like this?]