CHAPTER 517: CHAPTER 517: A BIG SHOT, NIE YU_1

Looking at the iron box in the man’s hand, Qin Feiyang and Fatty exchanged a glance, surprise flickering in their eyes.

What sort of incredible treasure could excite this man so much?

WHOOSH!

Finally, He Jiu launched his sneak attack!

Arm wielding a dagger, he abruptly sprang out from behind the rock, rushing towards the man floating in mid-air.

The man, lost in his ecstasy, was startled and looked down at He Jiu.

"How are you here?"

Right away, the man momentarily froze. He hadn’t expected someone else to be lurking near the lake!

And it was this moment of hesitation that sealed his doom!

You see, He Jiu was completely prepared. The burly man, however, was utterly defenseless. If he had counter-attacked immediately, he might have had a chance to escape.

But now, even if he sprouted wings, he couldn’t fly away!

SHINK!

He Jiu lunged forward, his dagger blazing with light, like a striking viper. With a sickening squelch, it sank into the burly man’s heart!

Instantly, blood splattered across the sky!

The burly man let out an agonized scream, and the iron box slipped from his grasp.

He Jiu pulled out the dagger and, paying the man no further mind, went straight for the iron box.

WHOOSH!

Just then, Qin Feiyang also made his move.

He activated Phantom Step, moving like a bolt of lightning to land beside the iron box. He shot out his hand and snatched it first.

After all, he was a Seven-star War Emperor. He Jiu, on the other hand, was merely a Three-star War Emperor, a full four minor realms weaker.

Moreover, Phantom Step was a perfect auxiliary Battle Technique, capable of quadrupling his speed.

Even though the iron box was farther from him than from He Jiu, given his overwhelming speed, He Jiu managing to grab the box before him was pure fantasy.

He Jiu was stunned.

More people? And they dare to steal my prize? Are they courting death?

A murderous glint flashed in his eyes.

However, when he looked at Qin Feiyang, a shudder ran through him, and an undeniable fear crept onto his face!

As for the burly man, he had already succumbed to his injuries and fallen into the lake.

WHOOSH!

At this moment, Fatty arrived, completely ignoring He Jiu. He stared at the iron box in Qin Feiyang’s hand, saying impatiently, "Boss, quickly, what is it?"

Just as Qin Feiyang was about to open the box, He Jiu cried out anxiously, "That’s mine! You can’t just forcefully take it!"

"Yours?" Qin Feiyang looked up at him, an amused expression on his face.

Fatty chuckled. "Kid, we saw you murder someone and take their things with our own eyes. You still dare to say it’s yours?"

"You saw it?" He Jiu was momentarily stunned, his face etched with disbelief.

"To be honest," Fatty said teasingly, "we were already here when that big fellow and the Alchemist were fighting. We just kept quiet."

"You... you’re despicable!" He Jiu fumed.

"Despicable?" Fatty retorted. "Even if we are, we’re not as despicable as you!"

"Stay right there and don’t move," Fatty sneered, looking back at the iron box. "Otherwise, don’t blame your Master Fatty for being merciless."

Qin Feiyang opened the iron box. A jade slip, about the size of a palm, came into view.

"A Battle Technique!" Fatty’s eyes lit up. He immediately grabbed the jade slip and immersed his consciousness into it.

Soon, however, his face filled with disappointment.

"What is it?" Qin Feiyang was puzzled.

"Damn it! I thought it was a perfect Battle Technique, I was so looking forward to it! But it’s just a high-grade one." Fatty was clearly upset. He tossed the jade slip to Qin Feiyang as if it were trash, his face full of disdain.

"A high-grade Battle Technique?" Qin Feiyang paused, caught the jade slip, and after examining it, couldn’t help but shake his head with a wry smile.

Indeed, as Fatty had said, it was just a high-grade Battle Technique, but it wasn’t entirely worthless.

Because this was an auxiliary Battle Technique!

Seeing their expressions, He Jiu was so furious he felt he could spit blood. He roared, "Stop acting coy after taking advantage!"

"What do you mean?" Fatty frowned.

"Damn you, still playing dumb?" He Jiu raged. "I refuse to believe you don’t know the value of an auxiliary Battle Technique!"

"Er!" Qin Feiyang and Fatty were taken aback.

On reflection, their current behavior did seem a bit pretentious.

Why, though?

In a place like the Nine Great States, auxiliary Battle Techniques were exceedingly rare treasures. Even a Lower Class auxiliary Battle Technique would cause a frenzy. Let alone a high-grade one.

It could be said that a high-grade auxiliary Battle Technique in the Nine Great States was a priceless treasure that Gold Coins couldn’t buy.

And now, their expressions of disdain naturally irked He Jiu.

Of course, He Jiu was unaware of the full situation. If he knew Qin Feiyang possessed a perfect auxiliary Battle Technique, he would have been petrified on the spot.

He Jiu looked at them and said darkly, "Since you despise it so much, give it to me."

"Dream on," Fatty sneered. "Even if we threw it away, we wouldn’t give it to a scoundrel like you."

He Jiu’s gaze turned cold.

"What?" Fatty’s eyes glinted icily. "Want to fight? Come on, then. This is a good chance to settle our old score." He thrust his hand out like an eagle’s talon, aiming for He Jiu’s head.

He Jiu jolted. In his anger, he had momentarily forgotten the strength of the two before him!

Even Zhao Wei, Liang Cheng, and Mo He were no match for this Ma San. Challenging them now? Isn’t that seeking death?

Instantly, his eyes filled with terror.

Just as Fatty’s hand was about to crush He Jiu’s skull, Qin Feiyang reached out, grabbed Fatty’s wrist, and shook his head. "I still have questions for him."

Fatty withdrew his hand, glaring at He Jiu with a cold smile. "I’ll let you live a little longer."

He Jiu’s eyes trembled, and his face instantly drained of color.

Qin Feiyang smiled faintly. "Don’t be nervous. As long as you answer me truthfully, I promise not to kill you. What is the relationship between Mo Wushen and Mo He?"

"You don’t even know that?" He Jiu asked, startled.

Fatty’s face twitched. "We’re asking you to answer, not to ask questions! Believe it or not, your Master Fatty can end you right now!" he roared.

He Jiu trembled and quickly replied, "Mo Wushen is Mo He’s biological elder brother."

"I see," Qin Feiyang murmured. No wonder Mo Wushen went to such lengths to kill me. Then he asked, "What’s Mo Wushen’s background?"

"His background is formidable," He Jiu said. "Not only is he the eldest son of the Mo family, but he’s also a Direct Disciple of the House Master. Furthermore, he’s the strongest of the three Kings. Inner Hall Disciples like us wouldn’t dare provoke him." The unspoken sentiment was clear: he rather admired Qin Feiyang’s audacity in killing Mo Wushen’s biological younger brother. That was undoubtedly taunting Death itself!

"A disciple of the House Master?" Qin Feiyang and Fatty exchanged a look, shocked by Mo Wushen’s astounding background.

"Is the Mo family very strong?" Fatty frowned.

He Jiu nodded. "Very strong. They are the foremost prominent family in Yun State."

Fatty swallowed. "Boss," he whispered, "it looks like we’ve really stirred up a hornet’s nest."

Qin Feiyang felt the same.

However, since things had come to this, there was no point in being afraid. Worst case, I’ll get the Alchemy flame and leave. I doubt the Mo family from Yun State would dare to hunt me down in Spirit State. Besides, even if they did, it would be pointless. The people of Yun State don’t even know who I am.

After a moment of thought, Qin Feiyang asked, "Are Zhao Wei and Liang Cheng also from significant backgrounds?"

"Yes," He Jiu nodded. "The Zhao Family and Liang Family are also exceptionally powerful families. Both have a War Ancestor presiding over them."

"Boss, you truly are a jinx. Everywhere you go, you offend major powers," Fatty sneered.

"Get lost!" Qin Feiyang glared at him, then turned back to He Jiu. "Last question: who are Su Wei and Yu Lan?"

"They’re minor figures, like me," He Jiu said with a hint of disdain in his eyes. "But Su Wei is luckier; he’s an Alchemist, though his spiritual power is only at the fifth level."

Qin Feiyang asked, "What do they look like?"

"What?" He Jiu was extremely surprised and suspicious. He doesn’t even know this? Has this Ma San developed amnesia? Could these two be impostors?

"Are you looking to die?" Fatty’s eyes went cold.

He Jiu’s expression changed. He quickly waved his hand, and Battle Intent surged forth, coalescing into two figures.

"So it’s them!" Qin Feiyang and Fatty looked up, their eyes instantly glinting with a chilling light.

They hadn’t bothered to pursue the incident by the river, but they hadn’t expected those two to dare scheme against them again. They were truly courting death!

Just then, He Jiu suddenly looked past Qin Feiyang and Fatty, his expression instantly becoming respectful. "Greetings, Senior Brother Wushen."

"Huh?" Qin Feiyang and Fatty were startled and quickly spun around.

But there was no Mo Wushen behind them. Not even a ghost of a shadow.

Tricked?

They whipped back around, only to see He Jiu fleeing towards the mountain range ahead, not even glancing back.

Seeing this, the two exchanged a look, a bitter smile appearing on both their faces. They recalled how often they had used this very trick to fool others in the past, successfully avoiding many disasters. They hadn’t expected to be deceived by it today. This guy really is an Old Slicker.

However, a mere Three-star War Emperor attempting to slip away right under their noses? Hardly possible.

WHOOSH!

With a wave of his hand, Qin Feiyang swept Fatty up, activated Phantom Step, and pursued He Jiu.

He Jiu looked back and was instantly horrified.

Such incredible speed! In the blink of an eye, they’ve closed half the distance! What do I do? At this rate, I’ll never escape!

Suddenly, a dark figure appeared ahead.

It was a young man in black, standing tall and straight, with sword-like brows and piercing eyes, exuding a commanding heroic aura!

Why is he here? Seeing the young man in black, He Jiu’s expression changed dramatically, his eyes filled with terror and awe.

However, immediately after, his eyes lit up, and he shouted, "Senior Brother Nie Yu, Ma San and Zhang Six found a high-grade auxiliary Battle Technique!"

"Hmm?" Qin Feiyang and Fatty frowned. They followed He Jiu’s gaze, and upon seeing the young man in black, their bodies tensed, instantly on high alert.

This was another expert! His aura was like a vast ocean, deep and unfathomable!

"A high-grade auxiliary Battle Technique!" At the same time, the young man in black also looked at He Jiu, a sharp glint in his eyes.

Then, his gaze swept past He Jiu and locked onto Qin Feiyang and Fatty.

SWOOSH!

The very next moment, the young man in black executed an esoteric movement technique, his speed abruptly doubling. He completely ignored He Jiu, flashing past him to block Qin Feiyang and Fatty’s path.