Translator: Silavin
Lin Miaohan was definitely an important person to Qin Yichen. After all, she was the woman Qin Yichen had admired and cherished since childhood.
So, when he heard this news, a flash of cold killing intent appeared in Qin Yichen’s eyes. Without a doubt, the An Family must have made this desperate move!
Although he had offended the Huyan Family, the Huyan Family would certainly act with grand gestures, not resort to such underhanded schemes.
After all, in the entire Central Province, only the Zhao Family could compare to the Huyan Family.
Although Qin Yichen had shown impressive talent, it wasn’t enough to make the Huyan Family wary of him.
However, the An Family was different.
Having lost two mighty Elders in succession, the An Family naturally could not sit still. They would not be at ease until they eliminated Qin Yichen.
Sure enough, half a day later, Qin Yichen received a secret letter.
“Want me to leave the Alchemy Tower?” A cold smile made its way to Qin Yichen’s lips.
Perhaps the An Family did not know that he had already obtained a spot in the Alchemy World Summit – if they knew, they certainly would not dare target him at this time.
“Since they want to force me out, I’ll go out!” He would let the An Family know that they absolutely would not be able to bear the consequences of provoking him!
Just as Qin Yichen left the Alchemy Tower, he spotted a familiar figure.
“Hey? Where are you going?” After exchanging Thunder Lightning Spirit Stone for an Alchemy Technique, Zhao Ritian had become quite interested in this fellow called Qin Yichen.
“To the An Family.” Qin Yichen frowned and did not try to hide anything.
“The An Family? You know people from the An Family?” Zhao Ritian showed an interested expression.
“More than just know them… my relationship with the An Family is quite special.” Qin Yichen smiled coldly, having taken the lives of two An Family Elders and slain a so-called ‘Death King’ in the Death Zone – their relationship was certainly special.
“Interesting, this Young Master hasn’t been out for a while either, let’s go…” Seeing the change in Qin Yichen’s expression, Zhao Ritian seemed to guess there was something intriguing going on.
This time, Qin Yichen did not reject Zhao Ritian’s company. It seemed like besides being annoying, Zhao Ritian’s identity might make the An Family somewhat wary. After entering Central Province, they went directly to a magnificent mansion in the city, with Zhao Ritian leading the way.
Walking through Central Province City, Qin Yichen felt a familiar sensation.
Seeing Zhao Ritian, people on the street all kept their distance. This fear of provoking him reminded Qin Yichen of walking with a certain overbearing crab in Xuanyun City.
After walking for a long while on the streets, Qin Yichen and his companion gradually arrived at the An Family’s location in Central Province City.
Looking at the castle-like An Family headquarters at the end of the street, Qin Yichen’s expression darkened cold light flashing in his eyes.
Seeing Qin Yichen’s expression, Zhao Ritian’s eyes narrowed slightly, then he moved slightly behind, letting Qin Yichen walk in front.
“Stop!” Before reaching the imposing gate, two guards stepped forward to block Qin Yichen.
“Get lost!” Facing these two guards who were merely Early Martial Grandmasters, Qin Yichen just coldly snorted, spitting out two words. As his Yuan Energy surged, he directly sent both of them flying inside the main gate.
“Who dares to cause trouble at my An Family!?” The commotion at the An Family gate immediately caught the attention of some An Family members nearby. At once, an angry roar rang out as a young man rushed out with several guards.
“Young Master Huacheng!” Seeing this young man, the two gate guards’ eyes flashed with reverence, and they quickly scrambled up from the ground, respectfully bowing.
This young man was the Second Son of the Head of the An Family, and the Grandson of the An Family Patriarch… An Huacheng!
An Huacheng had quite the reputation in Central Province. At just twenty years old, he was already a third level Peak Martial Grandmaster. In the future, he would surely become one of the pillars of the An Family.
However, Qin Yichen clearly did not recognize him. After giving An Huacheng a slight glance, Qin Yichen’s cold gaze showed no fluctuation. His eyes looked deeper into the An Family Residence as he coldly asked, “Where is Miaohan?”
Seeing a plainly dressed youth dare to ignore him, An Huacheng’s expression slightly sank. However, hearing the latter’s words, he was briefly stunned before his face lit up with joy:
“Miaohan? Lin Miaohan? Haha… so you’re Qin Yichen? I can’t believe you really dared to come!”
Looking at Qin Yichen, and the figure whose form was blocked behind him, An Huacheng’s eyes flashed with a hint of mockery. Bringing a companion who did not even have a trace of Yuan Energy, daring to come demand someone from the An Family, one of the Eight Great Families? Was he not seeking death!?
At once, An Huacheng could not help but sneer: “Where did you find such a useless helper? Did you plan to come here to die?”
As soon as An Huacheng’s words fell, Qin Yichen clearly felt Zhao Ritian’s body trembling behind him. Immediately, his mouth twitched, and he moved his form slightly aside, revealing Zhao Ritian’s face.
“Trash like you dare to come to our An Family to cause…” An Huacheng, who had been mocking them, swallowed the rest of his words when he saw a handsome but extremely gloomy face.
“Zhao… Zhao Ritian?!” Looking at Zhao Ritian, An Huacheng’s body began to tremble involuntarily. The useless helper he had just mentioned in his mouth was actually Zhao Ritian, whose name struck fear into countless youth in the Central Province!
On any normal day, if he saw Zhao Ritian, he would definitely run away as fast as he could. Yet, just now, he had actually insulted Zhao Ritian…
“An Huacheng, repeat what you’ve just said.” Zhao Ritian stepped forward slowly, speaking to that young man with a trace of anger.
“Brother Zhao… this is a misunderstanding…” An Huacheng’s expression changed as he hurriedly apologised to Zhao Ritian.
However, the latter clearly had no intention of forgiving him.
In Central Province, where powerful experts were as common as clouds, from birth until now, probably no one had dared to call Zhao Ritian useless.
An Huacheng had apparently broken this precedent…
*Slap!* A crisp slapping sound rang out at the An Family’s main gate. This slap directly sent An Huacheng stumbling, his left cheek swelling up high, with five clear finger marks appearing on his swollen cheek.
“I didn’t hear you clearly just now. Come on, say it to me again.”
After delivering the slap, Zhao Ritian grabbed his collar with one hand and fiercely snarled. His handsome face seemed to become somewhat distorted at this moment.
Actually, in the past, if An Huacheng had unintentionally offended him like this and immediately apologised, Zhao Ritian might not have bothered to care about it if he was in a good mood.
However, the word ‘useless’ seemed to have struck a painful spot in Zhao Ritian’s heart.