Translator: Silavin
Feng Qianxue was a Heavenly Martial Artist! She possessed Fire Attribute Yuan Energy, and also had a Fire Phoenix Martial Soul.
She originally had an infinitely bright future, but Ouyang Haotian, for strengthening his own Martial Soul, cruelly took away her Fire Phoenix Martial Soul.
If not for Qin Yichen’s rescue that year, she would likely have lost her life. From that time on, Feng Qianxue became so attached to him that she could not be shaken off. No matter what vicious words he used, she never left his side half a step, until… her passing.
After that, Ouyang Haotian disappeared, and even the Feng Family could not find traces of him.
This was also why Qin Yichen wanted to hide his Dragon Martial Soul. Although Ouyang Haotian had to use a Forbidden Technique to steal her Martial Soul, and once discovered would face collective condemnation, it still did not stop him. Naturally, collective condemnation would not stop others with ill intentions as well.
Moreover, when using his Dragon Martial Soul, the consumption of both Yuan Energy and Spiritual Energy was immense. At Qin Yichen’s current cultivation level, being able to sustain it for one minute would be considered good.
Therefore, even if he were to use his Dragon Martial Soul, it would only be for a killing blow.
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With Feng Qianxue here, it explained well why all the Earth Flame Green Fruits had been bought at triple the price. They were very beneficial to both her Yuan Energy and Martial Soul.
“Are you two collecting Earth Flame Green Fruits?” Qin Yichen opened his eyes, fixing his gaze on Feng Qianxue, his aura calming down, his feelings deeply hidden in his heart.
He did not look at Ouyang Haotian, fearing he would not be able to control his killing intent and let Ouyang Haotian notice.
Qin Yichen knew clearly why Ouyang Haotian kept Feng Qianxue by his side… he was waiting for the right moment to take away her Martial Soul!
Right now, Qin Yichen was no match for the almost unfathomably powerful Ouyang Haotian before him. Given Ouyang Haotian’s character, he would absolutely not spare anyone who harboured hostility toward him.
“That’s right.” Hearing about Earth Flame Green Fruit, Ouyang Haotian cleverly closed the distance between himself and Feng Qianxue, then turned his gaze to Qin Yichen.
*Sigh…* Looking at Feng Qianxue who depended on him so much, Qin Yichen sighed softly, his heart sour and uncomfortable.
[This fool. He treats you like a piglet, fattening you up for slaughter, yet you think he truly cares for you.]
Of course, currently, Ouyang Haotian’s actions were indeed considerate of Feng Qianxue in every way,. He was even willing to extract large amounts of funds from the Ouyang Family to acquire all sorts of Fire Attribute spirit medicine and various items.
Everything he did seemed to be for Feng Qianxue in everyone’s eyes, but only Qin Yichen knew he was doing it for himself.
“Do you have an Earth Flame Green Fruit?” Ouyang Haotian signalled the guard to let him enter the VIP room.
“Earth Flame Green Fruit, that is something I don’t have…” After entering, Qin Yichen spoke slowly, immediately making Ouyang Haotian’s eyes focus, that sunny handsome face clearly revealing traces of grimness.
“But I have a Pill Formula for the Heaven Fire Gathering Pill that can bring out the full effects of the Earth Flame Green Fruit. This Pill will greatly nourish Fire Attribute Martial Souls…” Qin Yichen’s latter words made Ouyang Haotian view him as someone coming to present treasure to them, another bootlicker.
“A Pill Formula?” Clear disdain flashed across Ouyang Haotian’s face. [What formula could this small place have!?]
“We don’t need any formula. Please leave.” He issued the dismissal without courtesy.
But his behaviour immediately displeased Chen Feng who was following Qin Yichen.
Since Qin Yichen had demonstrated his abilities before him last time, he practically worshipped Qin Yichen. How could he tolerate others dismissing Qin Yichen like this?
“Do you know who Grandmaster Qin is? He is our Northern Region’s most outstanding Alchemy Master, passing through this place merely because he is on his way to represent our Northern Region’s Alchemy Tower at the Alchemy World Summit!”
“He is attending the Alchemy World Summit!?” This finally aroused a bit of interest from Ouyang Haotian.
Of course, just a tiny bit. His overall interest remained low. It seemed like the Northern Region’s Alchemy Tower meant nothing in his eyes.
“This is an ordinary Fire Gathering Pill I refined. Take a look, see if it’s better than the Pills you’ve refined with Earth Flame Green Fruits.”
Qin Yichen could not be bothered with idle talk. Without even looking at him, he threw a fire-red Pill in his direction.
Ouyang Haotian caught the pill with some scepticism. When that unremarkable-looking Pill that had not even released much fiery aura landed in his hand, it burned his palm red.
“Oh?” Ouyang Haotian was clearly surprised. He then coated his palm with a layer of green Yuan Energy, blocking the pill’s fiery aura.
After some checking, surprise appeared in his eyes, and his gaze toward Qin Yichen changed.
Just as Qin Yichen said, this Pill’s effects had surpassed the Pills he had refined using Earth Flame Green Fruit.
This was simply unbelievable.
Using some ordinary Fire Attribute medicinal herbs to refine such a Pill showed how good the Pill Formula was.
[What if Earth Flame Green Fruits were added to this?] Ouyang Haotian could not help but ponder, his eyes growing brighter.
When he properly looked at Qin Yichen, he was surprised to find that Qin Yichen had never directly looked at him, but kept his gaze fixed on Feng Qianxue beside him.
He could see the feelings hidden in Qin Yichen’s eyes, and immediately, a mysterious smile appeared on his lips.
It was not jealousy or anything like that. On the contrary, what he saw was a way to use Qin Yichen.
For him, there were only two types of people in this world: those he could use, and those beneath his notice.
However, Feng Qianxue clearly had no good feelings toward Qin Yichen, especially his gaze. It made her very uncomfortable.
Ouyang Haotian ignored her feelings and said to Qin Yichen, “Brother, shall we meet after the auction ends?”
“Alright.” Qin Yichen cast one more infinitely yearning glance at Feng Qianxue, sighed inwardly, and walked out of the VIP room, returning to his own.
The moment the door closed, a powerful killing aura erupted from his body, nearly frightening Chen Feng into wetting himself. He thought Qin Yichen was going to silence him.
But the killing aura came quickly and left quickly, then Qin Yichen sat down as if nothing had happened, watching the items being auctioned below.
However, his mind was no longer on the auction, and he did not even have the heart to acquire several items he needed.
He kept thinking about how to make Feng Qianxue trust him.
If they waited until Feng Qianxue saw through Ouyang Haotian, it would be too late. He absolutely would not allow the tragedy of his previous life to repeat in this life!