Soul Emperor Martial God

In the sky, a streak of azure light flew at an alarming speed.

In a matter of moments, it had spanned a thousand miles.

Only after a long half-day did the azure light come to a stop.

By then, the two were already ten thousand miles away.

"Huff… huff…" As Qing Lin descended, he gasped for breath.

The spot where they landed was within a demon beast forest.

The two casually carved out a cave and went inside.

"We've flown ten thousand miles away, those three bastards shouldn't catch up too quickly." Qing Lin said.

"Let me recover first, then I'll slowly settle the score with them."

Xiao Yi nodded, "A distance of ten thousand miles is indeed a lengthy pursuit."

"But at their speed, they can catch up in at most a day."

"Do you have confidence in recovering your injuries within a day?"

"A day? It's enough." Qing Lin replied with a confident smile.

Saying this, Qing Lin sat cross-legged, with primordial power surging across his body.

Xiao Yi took out a few elixirs, flicking them with his fingers to Qing Lin's forefront.

"You're an Alchemist?" Qing Lin took the elixirs, his expression slightly changing, "Holy-grade Elixirs? And perfect level ones, at that."

Xiao Yi nodded without saying a word.

These Holy-grade Elixirs were exceptionally effective Healing Pills.

As for the pill recipe, Xiao Yi obtained it after completing a previous task, defeating a Saint Realm expert.

Seeing Xiao Yi silent, Qing Lin chuckled coldly, "Do you not like speaking? You seem even colder than me."

"Enough chit-chat, let's focus on healing." Xiao Yi replied coldly.

"No rush." Qing Lin shook his head, "What injured me is the Formation Power of the Asura Locking Body Formation."

"I can simply sit cross-legged and gradually clear it by mobilizing my primordial power."

"But you seem to have a penchant for meddling in other people's business."

"Meddling?" Xiao Yi chuckled coldly, "I have no interest in meddling."

"However, an old man at the academy advised me not to always act alone."

"Though I still prefer to act alone, encountering an Academic Disciple compels me to get involved, albeit just a little."

"After a day, I will leave."

Qing Lin directly ignored Xiao Yi's words about leaving.

He knew clearly, if Xiao Yi truly intended to leave, he wouldn't have stayed earlier to help him fight the enemies.

"An old man?" Qing Lin chuckled, "Could it be that old Dean?"

"That old codger loves to say these things."

"When I first joined the Black Cloud Academy, he said the same exact words to me."

"Back then, I too turned away immediately, but still, that old codger kept me there."

"You know about me?" Xiao Yi glanced at Qing Lin.

Qing Lin shrugged, "Half a month ago, I returned to the academy."

"You newcomers are just a handful, how much could there be happening? Naturally, I know."

Qing Lin's injuries could gradually heal just by sitting casually.

The two then started chatting idly.

Yet, the conversation soon fell silent again.

"Qing Lin." Xiao Yi suddenly spoke.

"What grudges do you have against them, really?"

Xiao Yi clearly noticed, Qing Lin seemed to have a major grudge with the three City Lords, and those Chief Stewards earlier.

"Why?" Qing Lin countered.

"Do you want to ask it clearly, lest you help the wrong person, and aiding a universally despised street rat would damage your reputation?"

"True." Qing Lin suddenly sneered, "A notorious fugitive like me indeed warrants suspicion."

"No." Xiao Yi shook his head, "I'm merely curious."

"Moreover, it's boring to be idle."

"Boring to be idle?" Qing Lin's face twitched a bit, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Grudge, huh?" Qing Lin muttered softly, smiling.

"Certainly grudges, yet pretty much resolved already."

"But if not for those three bastards, perhaps I'd still be living the comfortable life of the Young City Lord of Scarlet Moon City."

"Rather than now, running everywhere, fulfilling tasks." Qing Lin replied.

"Young City Lord of Scarlet Moon City?" Xiao Yi's expression was surprised.

"Surprised?" Qing Lin chuckled, "My father used to be the Scarlet Moon City Lord."

"However, years ago, those bastards conspired with the Three Great Families of Scarlet Moon City, and various forces, annihilated my family."

Qing Lin laughed lightly, as if he was narrating the simplest of stories.

"My family of over a hundred, all died tragically."

"I was fortunate, at that time I was pursuing a retreating moment and escaped the calamity."

"But I personally witnessed the bodies of my father, mother, and sister."

Qing Lin laughed at himself.

"On that day, I left Scarlet Moon City, striving outside."

"A few years ago, just when I stepped into the Saint King Realm, I returned to Scarlet Moon City."

"The outcome, as you can imagine."

"The various forces that attacked my family back then, all were mercilessly slaughtered by me."

"Including the Three Great Families."

Xiao Yi heard this, frowning as he looked at Qing Lin.

Noticing Xiao Yi's gaze, Qing Lin chuckled, "Why, do you think I'm speaking too lightly?"

"Should I feel deeply anguished, furious beyond measure?"

"Indeed, that's how it was initially."

"But later, as I mercilessly slaughtered those bastards one by one, gradually I understood a lot more."

"The Central Region, inherently a place of incessant slaughter, where killing is commonplace."

"They wanted to seize the position of City Lord, and my revenge afterwards was merely one of the countless struggles."

Xiao Yi shook his head, speaking solemnly, "Logically, you and they at most count as mutual struggles between forces."

"Why then were you wanted?"

"Warranted?" Qing Lin shook his head.

"The Central Region, indeed, respects strength."

"But you should know, a force in itself is a symbol of strength."

"Take those three Chief Stewards earlier, they were elders of the Three Great Families of Scarlet Moon City."

"They happened to be within the Asura Hall back then, so I couldn't do anything to them."

"Heh, once great families of Scarlet Moon City, only these three remain."

"Among other forces, many family disciples were martial artists of the Eight Palaces."

"Though most were merely Deacon, Chief Steward types, each separately issued warrants, enough to corner me."

"Throughout that period, oh dear," Qing Lin mocked himself, "I spent nearly every moment in pursuit and killing."

"Even several times, Law Enforcement Teams of the Eight Palace Branches nearly cornered me."

"And also during that time," Qing Lin suddenly smiled knowingly.

"I heard Black Cloud Academy was recruiting disciples; I merely intended to find a place to hide."

"Unexpectedly, once in, I couldn't leave."

"Couldn't leave?" Xiao Yi was momentarily puzzled.

"Hmm." Qing Lin nodded, "That old Dean kept me there."

Qing Lin glanced at Xiao Yi, chuckling softly, "Originally, I had no home, but since that day, I found one again."

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Fourth update. (Supplement)