| The Paternity Guard (PATERNITY) |
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"Pff~" Ke Weiqing choked on his spit while staring at Zuo Wuxiao with wide eyes. "What did you just say? It seems like I heard something particularly funny."
"Nothing, forget it." Zuo Wuxiao looked at his surprised expression and knew that speaking plainly would lead to an argument.
Ke Weiqing glanced at him. "Don't assume everyone is the same as you. I'm perfectly normal."
Zuo Wuxiao shook his head, unsure whether to believe him or not. As they reached the shore, they saw Shi Qi talking to a fisherman who was about to go out to sea. Zuo Wuxiao looked at Shi Qi, who was wrapped in a thin cloak, and said tentatively, "That person should also be Xing Beiming's guard. But why does his movement seem a bit sluggish?"
Ke Weiqing glanced at him sideways. "You can follow him if you want. Don't beat around the bush with me and stop prying."
Shi Qi somehow convinced Gu Weijing to agree to go out to sea with him. On the small boat sat Shi Qi, Gu Weijing, Ying Qi, Si Fang, and the boatman. Just as they were about to set sail, Ke Weiqing and Zuo Wuxiao jumped over, "Wait for me!"
Ying Qi looked at Zuo Wuxiao, "This person seems unfamiliar. Young Master Ke, why don't you introduce him?"
"Oh, this is a friend of mine from Lihai City, who is also here to help. Feel free to ask him for anything, he's very accommodating." Ke Weiqing said somewhat nervously.
He cursed inwardly, "If you dare to play tricks, I will kill you!"
Zuo Wuxiao put on an innocent face to match with his ordinary-looking honest face, it really seemed believable! "I'm Zuo Lin. If there's anything I can help with, then please don't hesitate to ask."
The boat followed the slightly turbulent water flow down the river. The landscape on the shore gradually changed from wide plains to rocky forests and low stone hills. Finally, after passing a steep cliff, the scenery repeated itself. Shi Qi suddenly grabbed the fisherman's clothes, "Old man, please return to the cliff we just passed."
The fisherman complied and turned the boat around. Ying Qi looked at the steep cliff covered with moss and lush vegetation on top, and a large depression in the middle. "Shi Qi, do you think they would come ashore from here?"
Shi Qi nodded, "Yes, I just have a feeling."
The boatman docked the boat near the cliff, facing the large depression. He curiously asked, "Gentlemen, are you planning to climb up from here? It's slippery, you should be careful."
"Thank you, Xiānshēng." Ying Qi looked at Ke Weiqing, Zuo Lin, Gu Weijing, and Si Fang as they jumped into the depression. He then turned to Shi Qi worriedly, "This is too dangerous, let me take you up."
Shi Qi shook his head, "No, I can do it. If I can't even handle this distance, I..."
"Don't say more! Come over here! We found something!" Ke Weiqing's urgent shout came over and before Shi Qi could react, Ying Qi flew with him towards the source of the sound.
There were several bloodstains on the ground, luckily not washed away by recent good weather. It was not many but they extended far. No one knew who left so much blood, but it caused everyone to become alert.
"Let's follow the bloodstains!" After saying this, Ke Weiqing pointed at the two branches of bloodstains and asked, "Did two people separate? Or are there other survivors?"
"Let's split up? The six of us..."
"The four of you should form a group while we will be another group. He's very skilled, so don't worry!" Ke Weiqing said hurriedly.
But if this guy really turned hostile, it would be bad for him, so he shouldn't involve others. Besides, who asked him to agree to bring him along?
"Then we'll take this path." Zuo Wuxiao didn't refuse before pointing at a path with fewer bloodstains.
After dividing the tasks, everyone unconsciously sped up their pace. Until Ying Qi's hand accidentally touched Shi Qi's and felt the chill of his hand, "Shi Qi, your hand is so cold. Are you feeling unwell? We should stop first. Master Gu, come and take a look."
Shi Qi hurriedly said, "I'm fine. We should go and find Master quickly!"
Gu Weijing's eyes narrowed, "Do you know your current situation? If something happens to you before finding your Master then continue like this. You're being reckless! Take a break!"
Meanwhile, Ke Weiqing and Zuo Wuxiao followed the bloodstains for about half an hour. Finally, Zuo Wuxiao's face brightened, and Ke Weiqing looked at him, "Found something?"
Zuo Wuxiao pointed to a cave entrance ahead, saying, "Follow me, he should be there!"
Inside the cave was only Yin Ji with slightly disheveled and with some marks on his face but not seriously injured. Ke Weiqing's heart sank.
He asked about Xing Beiming's whereabouts but Yin Ji sneered, "Xing Beiming? He was quite persistent. Despite his leg injury, he insisted on walking out alone. It's a pity we both got soaked by the sea, or else why would we be holed up here in such a sorry state!"
Implying that they parted ways here.
Standing in front of the two, Ke Weiqing finally felt something wasn't right as Yin Ji looked at him coldly with his right hand moved slightly but Zuo Wuxiao hurriedly stopped him. He whispered, "Master..."
Ke Weiqing took this as the opportunity to run away. Yin Ji watched him flee fast then looked at Zuo Wuxiao's ordinary-looking face while smiling seductively, "I think you won't mind sharing your current thoughts with me, right? But first, help me up. I can't stand."
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Now, about Lord Xing, at this moment, with one leg injured was wandering in the valley with bloodstains on his leg and his clothes dyed red with blood. Despite his elegant and cold demeanor as usual, after circling around and returning to the starting point, Lord Xing couldn't help but curse, "What a damn place, why can't I find a way out?"
Perhaps the heavens thought his leisurely attitude didn't fit the current situation. Suddenly, two figures appeared in the valley that had been empty and they seemed unusually familiar to him. Lord Xing looked at one of them and clenched his fist secretly. He regretted not realizing earlier that this person wouldn't easily leave the protection of the Hanhai royal family. It turned out it was all premeditated and he had foolishly fallen into their trap.
Luo Wenjing laughed, "Hey! Isn't this Lord Xing? How did you end up in such a sorry state? It's even worse than when you ruthlessly drove me to desperation in the past, hahaha!"
Lord Xing shifted his gaze to Yan Yunsheng behind him and said calmly, "Your reach is quite extensive and even dare to oppose so many forces. You must be confident then."
Luo Wenjing's arrogant expression turned resentful immediately. "Opposing you, Lord Xing, is not something I can afford. I don't want to end up like those you killed before."
"Do you think your fate will be any better than theirs? I can only say your timing is impeccable, Luo Wenjing, as today is your deadline." Xing Beiming's hand began to move.
"Hahaha! Do you think you, in such a pitiful state, can be my match? It must feel terrible being blasted by fire and thunder. Can your leg even move? Yan Yunsheng, loosen him up a bit!" Luo Wenjing didn't take the current Lord Xing seriously because losing a leg would halve anyone's combat ability, not to mention the internal injuries from the fire and thunder ambush. But with the presence of the World's Supreme Fortress and the Martial Alliance people outside, he had to ensure his own safety first.
Yan Yunsheng stepped forward while glaring at Xing Beiming angrily. "Lord Xing, today I will avenge my father. Surrender yourself!"
Yan Yunsheng's Martial Arts were quite good, even better than his father's by quite a bit but it was still far from Xing Beiming's level.
Xing Beiming thought cynically that his leg was indeed hindering him. Watching Yan Yunsheng attack fiercely with an abnormal red glow, Xing Beiming felt contempt for Yin Ji for having nurtured such a good traitor.
Although Xing Beiming could avoid relying on his legs to walk and given his skills, floating in the air momentarily was also possible. However, it would consume a lot of energy and with Luo Wenjing eagerly waiting behind, preserving strength was crucial. Seeing Yan Yunsheng's lethal attacks, Xing Beiming realized that he would be was ruthless and would be a future threat if left alive, so he decided to send him to the Heaven.
The saying goes, 'A starved camel is bigger than a horse [1]' Even though Xing Beiming's combat power was reduced due to the injured leg, Yan Yunsheng was gradually falling into a disadvantage. Seeing this, Luo Wenjing's anger surged and with a light scolding, he joined the battle circle. With this development, Xing Beiming no longer had any concerns.
[1] The phrase "A starved camel is bigger than a horse" is an idiomatic expression in Chinese that means even in a weakened state, something or someone might still possess considerable strength or power compared to others. It signifies that appearances can be deceiving, and even when seemingly disadvantaged, there might be hidden capabilities or advantages that make a significant difference.
Luo Wenjing was determined to kill him, so it was either Luo Wenjing’s death or himself and no room for any compromise.
Xing Beiming directly used the Moon Shadow Divine Art.
His cold palm wind attacked their hearts and lungs. Even though they tried to dodge but the range was too large, so they were still hit.
Luo Wenjing and Yan Yunsheng both took two steps back while spitting out blood. Without pausing, another strike followed. Although it was just a normal strike,few people in the Martial Arts World could withstand it.
Luo Wenjing, seeing that this strike was about to hit him, turned his eyes and grabbed Yan Yunsheng, who was still spitting blood and used him as a shield. Yan Yunsheng widened his eyes in disbelief as he was thrown far away by the impact and struggled a few times before going still.
"Hmph, sorry, but you are my subordinate. At critical moments, you must sacrifice for me!" Luo Wenjing said mercilessly.
He took out a pill from his pocket and swallowed it. Instantly, his eyes were filled with bloodshot veins. It seemed like he was ready to fight to the death. This kind of powerful medicine could only sustain him for a short time. He had to defeat Xing Beiming in the shortest time possible; otherwise, it would be his death!
"Xing Beiming! I want you dead!" Luo Wenjing's speed and inner power increased by more than one level. The broadsword in his hand also showed formidable power. The sharp blade forced Xing Beiming to stagger backward and narrowly avoid being slashed on the shoulder.
"Hahaha... Soon, you'll be reunited with your damn father in hell! Die!" Luo Wenjing attacked fiercely while not using any kind of sword techniques and was just crazily slashing. He was even speaking in a domineering manner.
"Is that so? But I don't think so." Xing Beiming's eyes flashed with anger. He desperately gathered his inner energy and ignored the intense pain from his dantian.
The cold air in his palm surged violently.
Luo Wenjing felt the cold wind hitting his face.
He had a premonition that he couldn't bear this strike.
He quickly retreated several feet and landed at the edge of the valley. Xing Beiming flew over to finish him off. However, at the same time, he felt something was flying towards him from behind.
In front of him was Luo Wenjing's shocked and angry expression...
After the explosion, there was no trace of Xing Beiming and Luo Wenjing.
Standing at the edge of the crater with a missing corner, Yan Yunsheng showed an extremely sinister smile. "Thanks to me keeping a Thunderfire, didn't expect that, did you? Go to hell!"
They vaguely heard the explosion, which surprised them. Initially, they followed Ke Weiqing's information and continued searching along the possible route but they didn't notice anyone.
Where did the explosion come from?
They hurried to the scene of the incident, but apart from the charred valley, there was no trace left.
After a few more days, when the people waiting in Lihai City received Xing Beiming's message, they hurried to a small fishing village, which was off the route they had been searching. There, Shi Qi saw his Master, who still looked elegant despite wearing coarse clothes.
"Master..." He walked quickly towards him while slightly staggering and finally hugged the person who had been worrying him to the point of being unable to eat or sleep. But he noticed that the person he caught seemed slightly shaking and needed to stabilize himself against the door frame. "Where are you injured? Let me see..."
Holding back the person who wanted to check his body, Xing Beiming showed a rare smile. "The most important thing is to comfort this Lord properly!" Shi Qi raised his head in confusion. Xing Beiming's face was already close, his slightly pale lips pressing against Shi Qi's slightly parted ones.
So, in broad daylight, in front of everyone's eyes, under the gaze of Ke Weiqing, Ying Qi, and others who followed, under the astonished eyes of the fishermen behind them, the two kissed.
After some hesitation, Xing Beiming's tongue entered Shi Qi's mouth and aggressively started the attack, not holding back at all. Shi Qi was stunned for a moment, thinking about the countless fearful speculations during his Master's disappearance. He couldn't help but fiercely embrace Xing Beiming's neck and clumsily return the kiss.
The two kissed like this until a girl behind them screamed in horror and until Xing Beiming felt that his legs could barely support him anymore. Reluctantly, they separated.
Xing Beiming pecked once again while looking at Shi Qi's face that had turned slightly red after being kissed, he was satisfied. "I told them to take good care of you, yet you still ran here. You deserve punishment."
Shi Qi finally started to worry about him and grabbed Xing Beiming's shoulders anxiously. "Master, it's all my fault, don't... Oh!" His hands suddenly tightened and Shi Qi's face turned pale again. He groaned and bent down.
"What's wrong? Is it a stomach ache?" Xing Beiming caught the limp body leaning towards him and shouted angrily at the dumbfounded crowd, "What are you all staring at? Hurry, bring Gu Weijing over to me!”
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Translator:
Kissing in broad daylight and even in front of a big crowd, Wow!