As the Universe Turns - Chapter 897
Chapter 897 Scorpion
At this moment, everyone in the Fallen Snow Villa was on alert. The defensive formations around them also emitted a faint Spiritual Energy light. In the northwest direction, clouds suddenly surged, followed by an oppressive aura approaching!
“Shit …”
Qin Yue’s expression also changed. She hurriedly shouted to Qin Yao outside, “Little Sister! Come back quickly!”
“Oh, oh …”
Qin Yao did not know how terrifying the person who came back was. She was still on the island outside. Only when she heard her big brother’s call did she unleash her movement technique and fly back to the manor.
“Little sister, go back quickly.”
Qin Lian hurriedly protected Qin Yao behind her. Although she was not much older than Qin Yao, she was well versed in world affairs. She knew that Xiahou Jie was the weakest protector. If anyone dared to hurt his precious disciple, the sky would probably fall.
“What’s wrong …”
Qin Yao was still dumbfounded. Madam Qin peeled her cane and looked in the direction of the clouds. She snorted coldly, “Yao’er! Come to me, I want to see who can hurt you today!”
“Oh, oh …”
Qin Yao followed her instructions and hid behind her grandmother. She only stuck out her head and looked towards the northwest. Even though her cultivation was inferior to most of the people here, she could still feel the terrifying aura. She wondered if she was really the legendary old monster from the Snow Domain that could contend against the Poison Saint Storm …
Outside, the expressions of the people from the Qinling Mountains also became exceptionally serious. Although the Qinling Mountains were a boundary between the two domains and cut off the two domains, this was still Yu Ding’s territory after all.
Normally, the people from the Snow Region shouldn’t have come to the Yu Realm, but the other party was Xiahou Jie. They didn’t dare to say anything else. In terms of cultivation, even if all of them added together, they wouldn’t be able to defeat Xiahou Jie alone.
“It’s Master, Master is here …”
Xiahou Yu’s face was still pale. Blood was still flowing out from the corner of his mouth. He looked in the direction of the clouds. Finally, a black dot appeared in the clouds. The black dot was getting closer and closer, and finally, it turned into a human figure.
When they got close, they saw that the man was wearing a purple-black robe with scorpion marks tattooed on his clothes and sleeves. He wore a battle robe hat on his head, but it did not completely cover his face. He could vaguely see that cold and pale face.
In his hand was a purple-black poisonous scorpion staff. A purple-black poisonous gas faintly appeared on the staff. This person was none other than Xiahou Yu’s master, Xiahou Jie. The Seven Xia Hall’s Poisonous Scorpion Hall’s Hall Master, known as the “Poisonous Scorpion”.
“Master … Master … Disciple, greet Master …”
Xiahou Yu’s face was pale and he was about to bow down to Xiahou Jie. In an instant, Xiahou Jie had already arrived in front of him and supported him. He fed a pill to his mouth. Then, he pointed at several acupoints on his body and injected the last strand of Genuine energy to help him recover from his injuries.
After everything was done, Xiahou Jie slowly stood up and looked towards the Fallen Snow Villa. At this moment, everyone trembled coldly. Even though they were far away, they could still see the frost-covered face under his battle robe. They could also feel the cold killing intent in his eyes.
“Where is the person who injured my disciple …”
An ice-cold voice came from under the battle robe. It seemed to be even colder than the ice and snow in Qinling Mountains that could not be melted for ten thousand years. Everyone couldn’t help but shiver. As expected, it was rumors that this old monster, Xiahou Jie, was the one who protected his disciple the most, regardless of whether his disciple was wrong or not.
The wind blew coldly through the villa, causing people to feel an incomparably cold feeling. Everyone remained silent, but at this moment, they could clearly see that Qin Guan’s expression was much more nervous than before. Madam Qin also protected Qin Yao from coming out.
“Let me ask again, where is the person who injured my disciple!”
Xiahou Jie’s Poisoned Scorpion Staff landed heavily on the ground, causing the sky to snowstorm. At this moment, the chill seeping out from his body became even heavier, causing everyone to shiver. However, no one dared to speak out. Qin Yao was used to being noisy, but she hid behind her grandmother and did not dare to make a sound.
“In the competition, injuries are inevitable. Why is Senior Xiahou so angry …”
Just as everyone was silent, Xiao Chen walked out. His white hair, which was blowing in the wind, was like the snowstorm that filled the sky. At this moment, everyone’s bodies involuntarily trembled slightly.
“Oh? I wonder how to address this little friend …”
At this moment, the coldness on Xiahou Jie’s body became even heavier. His two poisonous scorpion-like gazes fell on Xiao Chen. Even those who weren’t near Xiao Chen felt their hearts tremble.
However, Xiao Chen’s expression did not change at this moment. Everyone looked at him nervously, especially the Qin Family members. They did not know what he was going to say.
Qin Guan’s expression became even more nervous. Even though he knew that Xiao Chen was Xiao Zhufeng and his abilities were not ordinary, this Xiahou Jie was even more formidable. Even he had less than a 30% chance of winning …
At this moment, the people from the Qinling forces outside were also stunned. They recalled what Xiahou Jie had said just now. There was an expert here today. Could it be that the expert he was referring to was actually this white-haired young man? Where did this young man come from? Even when facing a terrifying person like Xiahou Jie, he was still so calm …
At this moment, everyone’s gazes fell on Xiao Chen. They only heard him say indifferently, “No, surnamed Xiao …”
“My surname is Xiao …”
As soon as these two words were spoken, both the people from the Fallen Snow Villa and the people from the other factions were stunned. Especially the people from the other factions, their faces were filled with astonishment. Could it be from the Xiao Clan …
The six great clans were already mysterious and unfathomable in the Spirit Ruins Realm. Back then, the Xiao Zhufeng incident had even placed a layer of mysterious veil on the Xiao Clan. In addition, there had been no news about the Xiao Clan these past few years. The outside world was constantly speculating about it. But could this young man be a member of the Xiao Clan …
At this moment, under Xiahou Jie’s battle robe, there were also two strange gazes. For a moment, the atmosphere became even more solidified. He only heard him say gloomily, “Xiao Clan’s people, right?”
Qin Lian, Qin Yue, and the others also held their breaths. This person was from the Xiao Clan. It was said that more than 40 years ago, could it be …
“No … don’t misunderstand.”
Just as everyone was holding their breaths and concentrating, Xiao Chen said indifferently, “The word Xiao was taken by Master back then. It has nothing to do with the Xiao Clan.”
Hearing him say this, the tense atmosphere finally relaxed. Everyone’s expressions were uncertain. Could it be that he wasn’t from the Xiao Clan?
Although his surname was Xiao, there were a lot of people surnamed Xiao in this world, and not all of them were from the Xiao Clan. There was nothing strange about this. Besides, he said that his name was taken by his master, so he should have nothing to do with the Xiao Clan?
Xiahou Jie’s gaze was still cold and sharp, but it did not change because of his words. His voice was still gloomy, “I don’t care who you are or who is behind you, but I advise you to stay out of everything …”
Xiao Chen didn’t say anything, and the atmosphere that had just relaxed became solidified with Xiahou Jie’s cold and gloomy gaze.
He looked towards Qin Guan and said coldly, “Three years ago, in the Border Region, your Qin Clan had an appointment with our Scorpion Hall. Could it be that today … the Qin Clan’s Clan Master is planning to break the agreement?”
Hearing this, Qin Guan instantly felt his body tremble, and even his breathing became heavy. He knew Xiahou Jie’s temperament. He was the one who protected his disciple the most. He no longer pursued the matter of Xiahou Yu’s injuries just now, but it seemed that no matter what, he would not be able to escape from the competition three years ago …
Right at this moment, Qin Lian took two steps forward and said coldly, “Xiahou Yu has already lost the competition just now. Didn’t Senior Poisonous Scorpion see it?”
Right after she finished her sentence, the young disciples of the Qin Family felt that it was very reasonable. However, the expressions of Qin Guan and the other elders all changed. In that competition just now, who could not tell that there was a ghost? It was fine to bully Xiahou Yu, but now that this old monster, Xiahou Jie, had arrived, wasn’t this adding fuel to the fire?
Sure enough, just as she finished speaking, Xiahou Jie’s two scorpion-like gazes shot towards her, causing her entire body to tremble. It was as if she had fallen into an ice abyss, and her breathing had almost stopped.
“Xiahou Jie … what are you going to do!”
Right at this moment, Qin Guan moved over in a blink of an eye, blocking Qin Lian’s path, blocking Xiahou Jie’s gaze. His cultivation had reached Xiahou Jie’s level. Even if it was just two gazes, it would be enough to confuse people’s minds and cause them to suffer heavy injuries.
Xiahou Jie slowly withdrew his scorpion-like gaze and coldly stared at him, “I can’t count on that match just now. I heard that the Qin Clan’s Clan Master’s cultivation has broken through these years. Why don’t you and I compete outside the Fallen Snow Villa today?”
Many people held their breaths as soon as these words were spoken, and Qin Guan’s back was covered in cold sweat, as if a mountain was pressing down on him, causing him to be unable to breathe.
Although the Fallen Snow Villa had the good fortune of heaven and earth to cultivate as a Quasi-Sage here, he was only at the early stage of the Quasi-Sage realm. How could he be Xiahou Jie’s opponent? If the other party were to use the poison technique, he would probably not even have a thirty percent chance of winning …
He knew in his heart that he could not be Xiahou Jie’s opponent. Could it be that he really wanted to watch as Lian’er was taken away by them today?
“I, Xiahou Jie, am not mistaken. If the Qin Clan’s Clan Master wins today, from now on, the people of my Poison Scorpion Hall will never offend your Qin Clan by half a step!”
Xiahou Jie’s voice became even gloomier. At this moment, no one spoke in the Fallen Snow Villa. Some people looked at Qin, while others looked at Qin Lian. In the end, the Qin Clan was originally safe here. It was only because of Qin Lian’s agreement to compete in the Border Region three years ago that it was now …
At this moment, Qin Lian seemed to finally realize that Xiahou Jie had arrived today. Even his grandfather was no match for him. If she did not leave, she would probably … implicate the entire Qin Family.