Chapter 471, The Downfall of the Xiang Family

Translator: Silavin

 

*Splat!* Then, one could see a Spirit Sword pierce through Dai Qingshan’s chest, emerging from his back.

 

*Bang!* Under everyone’s shocked gazes, the body of Dai Qingshan, the Deacon of the Northern Depths Sect, fell to the ground with a *thud*. Even in death, his eyes were wide open in disbelief. He could not understand how this young man had managed to accomplish this!

 

After piercing through Dai Qingshan’s back, the Spirit Sword whirled around the hall for a circuit before slowly hovering in front of Qin Yichen. At this moment, the entire hall seemed to be filled with a terrifying sharp energy.

 

Now, looking at Qin Yichen’s calm face, everyone felt their hearts tremble with fear!

 

It was only now that they realised this young man had not been careless at all but rather possessed absolute strength to deal with any unexpected events here!

 

The spacious hall had become extremely chaotic, with the smell of blood filling everyone’s nostrils. The crimson blood on the floor, contrasted with the festive red decorations on the hall’s pillars, created a scene of bitter irony.

 

Although the hall was crowded with people, it was completely silent. The eerie scene created an atmosphere that made everyone’s skin crawl.

 

As time slowly passed, the oppressive feeling in the hall grew increasingly heavy. Thinking about the five-minute time limit set by Qin Yichen, Xiang Renhan’s heart began to race with fear.

 

Fortunately, after about four minutes, footsteps finally could be heard from the back of the hall. A moment later, two guards supporting a beautiful figure finally appeared in everyone’s sight.

 

That beautiful figure was Zhao Yaorou!

 

However, upon seeing Zhao Yaorou, Qin Yichen’s initially joyful expression suddenly darkened.

 

Zhao Yaorou was wearing red festive robes, but her steps were extremely weak, as if even walking was extremely difficult for her. Her entire aura seemed unstable, especially evident from the trace of blood at the corner of her mouth.

 

From this, one could see how she had endured her time at the Xiang Family.

 

Seeing Qin Yichen’s darkening expression, Xiang Renhan felt a sense of unease. However, before he could react, a terrifying wave of Yuan Energy suddenly erupted from the centre of the hall.

 

An aura of intense rage filled the hall. Under this frightening aura and the powerful pressure of Spiritual Energy, everyone trembled, and no one dared to speak.

 

*Boom!* With a tremendous sound, before Xiang Renhan could react, Xiang Zidi, who was standing beside him, was sent flying with blood spurting from his mouth. While still in mid-air, he had already lost consciousness.

 

However, Qin Yichen did not seem to have any intention of letting him off so easily.

 

Terrifying Spiritual Energy spread out, directly striking Xiang Zidi’s Knowledge Sea like a heavy hammer.

 

“Ah!…” Even though Xiang Zidi had already passed out, after his Knowledge Sea suffered such a devastating blow, he clutched his head and let out a miserable scream.

 

*Siiii…*

 

Seeing this scene, everyone could not help but draw in another sharp breath.

 

They clearly understood that with the first strike, Qin Yichen had shattered Xiang Zidi’s Martial Body Bead, and with the second strike, he had destroyed Xiang Zidi’s Knowledge Sea.

 

Although Qin Yichen had not directly killed Xiang Zidi, this outcome was far worse than death.

 

“Sir… Qin…” Zhao Yaorou, whose eyes had been nearly blank, seemed to come to her senses. Seeing the enraged Qin Yichen before her, a hint of life returned to her previously lifeless eyes.

 

“Miss… Zhao, are you alright?” When he turned towards her, the killing intent from Qin Yichen’s body instantly dissipated. He quickly walked a few steps forward to Zhao Yaorou’s side and carefully asked.

 

“You came… I…” As Zhao Yaorou tried to say something, she suddenly felt dizzy. Her vision darkened, and she began to fall.

 

*Whoosh!*

 

Qin Yichen moved swiftly, catching her collapsing body. Then, without saying a word, he lifted her up in his arms and walked towards the exit.

 

No one from the Xiang Family, including the surviving disciples of the Northern Depths Sect, dared to stop him.

 

Everyone watched helplessly as Qin Yichen carried Zhao Yaorou out of the Xiang Family Residence.

 

“Bunch of filthy villains!” Gongshu Zhiyi huffed twice and followed after them.

 

Lu Xiaoguan said nothing, simply recalling the fierce giant wolf by his side, and leaving as well.

 

Thus, they left these people to stare at each other in dismay.

 

[The Xiang Family is finished…]

 

After they left, this thought surfaced in everyone’s mind.

 

Although Qin Yichen had not directly exterminated the Xiang Family, there was no difference between this and annihilating them.

 

The Xiang Family’s only backing had fallen!

 

Furthermore, the Xiang Family had offended Qin Yichen.

 

Everyone understood that the annexation of the Xiang Family was only a matter of time.

 

“It’s over…” Xiang Renhan collapsed, light fading from his eyes.

 

The surrounding people sighed in amazement.

 

Who could have imagined that the Xiang Family, which had been flourishing just yesterday, would fall to such a state today?

 

At this moment, everyone could not help but look towards the Zhao Family members who had yet to leave.

 

Was the Zhao Family not powerful!?

 

The Zhao Family was the first in the city to establish a connection with one of the Three Sects and One Manor. In their prime years, the Zhao Family had been several times stronger than the current Xiang Family.

 

This was because their Zhao Family Ancestor held a considerable reputation within the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor.

 

However, the Zhao Family had never become as arrogant as the Xiang Family, nor had they robbed or forcibly expanded their Family’s territory. Instead, they had always maintained a low profile.

 

Previously, no one had understood why the Zhao Family had not seized the opportunity when it was hot.

 

But now, everyone seemed to understand.

 

Perhaps this was precisely why the Zhao Family had been able to steadily progress until now.

 

The Zhao Family members also left, followed by the gradual departure of everyone else from the Xiang Family Residence.

 

…

 

Qin Yichen did not concern himself with what happened afterwards.

 

Through this period, the Xiang Family had offended all the Forces in the city. Now that the Xiang Family had lost their backing, none of the Major Forces in the city would spare them.

 

In Zhao Yaorou’s chamber.

 

Qin Yichen carefully placed her on the bed and checked her pulse.

 

After discovering that Zhao Yaorou had merely passed out due to mental exhaustion and physical weakness, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

 

If something had truly happened to Zhao Yaorou this time, he would have felt guilty for life.

 

It was he who had changed Zhao Yaorou’s fate.

 

Perhaps the Zhao Family would face a calamity, but Zhao Yaorou would not have been affected.

 

It was precisely because he had killed Master Qingquan that Dai Qingshan had come seeking revenge. If Master Qingquan had not died, none of today’s events would have occurred.

 

Then, Qin Yichen gave Zhao Yaorou a Clear Mind Pill, and after seeing her fall into a deep sleep, he finally stood up and walked out.