Daqin arrests alchemists, what does it matter to me as a qi refiner?

"I learned it all from you! I've learned a lot from you, and I'll continue to learn from you in the future!"

The old man's words made Yang Ling somewhat embarrassed. To be honest, he didn't know if it was just his imagination, but why would the old man say that? He had never taught him that way before.

The moment Qin Zhen saw Yang Ling charging towards him, he gritted his teeth. He hadn't gone to kill Yang Ling, yet Yang Ling had deliberately delivered himself to him; Yang Ling truly had no regard for him.

Even the old man was no match for Yang Ling, so where did Yang Ling get the confidence to fight him to a draw? Yang Ling was openly courting death. Behind Qin Zhen, the heavens and earth trembled, emitting a sound of air being torn apart, and an aura formed a wave of wind, trying to repel Yang Ling.

"Let me tell you, this is my true strength. You are indeed exceptionally talented, a once-in-a-century talent, but I am different from you, I am already stronger than you!" Qin Zhen said, each word distinct, his eyes filled with determination. Yang Ling listened as if he were hearing a joke. In other words, he had never taken Qin Zhen seriously.

The moment Yang Ling clashed with Qin Zhen, he was hit hard, staggered back a few steps, and got a cut on his body.

The moment Qin Zhen came into contact with Yang Ling, he was somewhat surprised. Not for any other reason than Yang Ling's formidable strength. No wonder Yang Ling was so strong; it turned out his bloodline was different from ordinary people, far more powerful than others.

He hadn't expected Yang Ling to harbor such a huge secret. Yang Ling's wounds were healing at an astonishing rate, and he quickly calmed down.

"So you had so many trump cards up your sleeve. No wonder those people weren't a match for you. In that case, I can't let you live!"

"With your bloodline, you are definitely extraordinary, otherwise our Qin family would be destroyed in your hands in the future!"

This was the first time the old man had heard of these things, and his gaze towards Yang Ling changed.

No wonder Yang Ling is so powerful. Sun Yao, on the other hand, looked utterly surprised. Yang Ling remained expressionless, never expecting her to discover his secret. His eyes instantly turned icy.

"I'll see if you have the strength to go toe-to-toe with me!" Qin Zhen gritted his teeth. No matter what, he was determined to take Yang Ling's life today.

"Even if it means we fight to the death today, I will never let you go!" He had received the true teachings of the former family head, a legacy no one else had ever possessed. Previously, he had completely disregarded Yang Ling, considering him like an ant, easily crushed. But now, realizing Yang Ling's talent, he could no longer spare him; after all, Yang Ling's bloodline was beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Yang Ling's chances of becoming a powerful figure in the future are much higher than those of ordinary people, and he doesn't want to watch Yang Ling grow up step by step. Seeing this, the old man calmly withdrew his gaze, sighing inwardly. The Qin family actually chose such a patriarch; he's short-sighted and can't tolerate anyone. I wonder how he got to this position.

Leaving aside Yang Ling's mysterious bloodline, the strength he has displayed is enough to amaze people. Judging from Qin Zhen's crazed appearance, his killing intent towards Yang Ling is practically overflowing.

Qin Zhen activated his spiritual energy, and a rumbling sound immediately filled the surroundings. Yang Ling could no longer suppress the killing intent in his heart, and with astonishing speed, he rushed out in an instant. The two collided, and to the onlookers, the outcome of this duel was unpredictable, as their strengths seemed to be roughly equal.

Amidst Yang Ling's mocking laughter, Qin Zhen gritted his teeth, surprised that Yang Ling knew so much. The old man frowned slightly, thinking to himself, "Yang Ling isn't entirely without a chance against him, but the difficulty is simply too great, which is definitely not a good thing for him!"

Upon hearing Qin Zhen's words, Yang Ling couldn't help but smile.

"You, the dignified head of the Qin family, are so arrogant and incompetent. The abilities you've demonstrated are nothing special. Do you really think everyone else is a fool?!"

Qin Zhen completely disregarded Yang Ling's words, focusing solely on attacking Yang Ling and wishing he could eliminate him immediately. He secretly wondered, what gave Yang Ling such an assessment of his strength? Could Yang Ling possibly be more powerful than him?

"How much have you accomplished? You dare to spout such nonsense. Don't you even know your own limitations?"

"Besides, my realm is higher than yours, what right do you have to criticize me? Don't you even know who you are!" A glint of light flashed in Yang Ling's eyes.

"I'm not afraid of you at all. I'm stronger than you. You've only been cultivating for a few years longer than me. Do you really think this world belongs to your Qin family? I think your Qin family is just average!" Yang Ling's words enraged Qin Zhen. Yang Ling was not only insulting him, but also the Qin family and his father.

He was eager to find Yang Ling's weakness and eliminate him in one move, but he couldn't find it. Finally, he thought he had discovered Yang Ling's weakness.

In fact, Yang Ling had already seen through Qin Zhen's thoughts, a playful glint in his eyes as he deliberately teased him. Yang Ling slowed down slightly, and Qin Zhen, as expected, took the bait, becoming unusually agitated, thinking, "Now's the time!" He immediately unleashed a powerful attack, but the next second, Yang Ling flashed in front of him.

"You don't really think you're so strong and smart, do you?" Yang Ling's voice rang in Qin Zhen's ears, a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes, and his strength had undergone a significant change. He slowly approached Yang Ling, but before he could make a move, he watched helplessly as Yang Ling thrust towards him. Only then did he realize that Yang Ling was plotting against him.

How could Yang Ling possess such a move? His strength had reached such a level! Qin Zhen was sent flying by Yang Ling's attack, which pierced through his chest. The old man silently worried for Yang Ling.

"Didn't I tell you before, never be so reckless! His realm is completely different from yours. Do you know the consequences of your rash attack?" the old man couldn't help but warn. Yang Ling's face twitched upon hearing the old man's words. He thought to himself, "Does this senior even know how to assess the situation? If he doesn't, he doesn't need to." "Senior, take a good look. Who is weaker? Besides, isn't my strength strong enough? With this kind of strength, what do you expect me to do?" The old man looked in Yang Ling's direction and only then noticed that Yang Ling's abilities were indeed extraordinary. Not to mention the old man, even he himself found it hard to believe, but Yang Ling had indeed done it, actually injuring Qin Zhen.

Qin Zhen clutched his chest and slowly stood up. This injury wasn't fatal; it would at most seriously injure him. But now, he had no time to ponder why Yang Ling was so powerful. For him, the situation was extremely dire. The old man's strength was not to be underestimated, instantly worsening his predicament. A murderous glint flashed in his eyes; he secretly resented why killing Yang Ling was so difficult.

He had injured Yang Ling before, but Yang Ling's incredible regenerative abilities allowed him to heal completely in an instant. He would absolutely not let Yang Ling go.

"Do you really think that as the head of the Qin family, my strength is just average? I was going easy on you just now. You were the one who was courting death and insisted on coming to my doorstep!" he said loudly, his words carrying a hint of threat, startling everyone around him. But to them, this was nothing.

"Then let me see just how strong you really are. I'd love to see for myself!" Yang Ling crossed his arms, his condescending posture fueling Qin Zhen's anger. For so many years, no one had ever dared to look down on him to his face, yet Yang Ling treated him with such contempt, showing him absolutely no respect.

He always felt that he was of noble status and that no one could surpass him in the future. Why would Yang Ling look down on him? Obviously, Qin Zhen had studied Yang Ling's moves very thoroughly, which is why he acted impulsively in such a short time.

The power Qin Zhen unleashed surprised Yang Ling; it didn't seem to be ordinary power, but rather something special. Most importantly, this thing seemed to be suppressing him—what was going on? Seeing this, the old man was eager to help.

"How about it? This was a gift from the former patriarch. The former patriarch had extraordinary fortune. Do you know that this was specially made for you? I guarantee you absolutely cannot withstand it!" Yang Ling slowly stood up. Even with his willpower, he probably couldn't hold on. This move was simply too powerful; he had no way to counter it.

"Senior, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and come help me!" Yang Ling conveyed a distress message to the old man in another way.

The old man secretly felt a chill for Yang Ling.

"The moves he used had a strange quality to them, probably left to him by the previous patriarch. People with great strength often have the ability to seal off space."

"At crucial moments, this ability can withstand powerful opponents!" Yang Ling's lips curled slightly. No wonder Qin Zhen was so arrogant; it turned out the former Qin family head had given him such a treasure, which had truly caught him off guard. Even if this rule-based ability was weak, it wasn't something he could easily control. It seemed the other party had really gone to great lengths to deal with him, even bringing out something so precious.

"Senior, is there no way you can help me restrain him?" Yang Ling was somewhat troubled. He couldn't keep passively taking hits like this. He didn't know how long this situation could last. If it continued like this, his situation would become even more precarious.

"Just do your best to deal with him! Don't worry, I'll help you. His methods are beyond the capabilities of ordinary people."

"I can help with this little thing!" Yang Ling knew that the old man was no ordinary person as soon as he heard this. His eyes lit up and he was secretly delighted. This was really great.

Seeing Yang Ling's disheveled appearance, Qin Zhen couldn't help but burst into laughter, looking down at Yang Ling with a sense of exhilaration.

"You look pathetic now, completely lacking that arrogant air from before. I almost feel sorry for you. Why don't you just obediently die? I might as well give you a quick death!" Yang Ling forced a smile, enduring the pain. He thought to himself that Qin Zhen had only used some minor tricks, yet he was so arrogant. It was utterly despicable. Don't think that having a few trump cards makes you able to act tough in front of him.

"You're so proud of winning against me by relying on someone else's strength? If word gets out, people will laugh their heads off. They'll think you have no real skills and can only resort to these tricks to deal with me." Yang Ling's words struck a nerve with Qin Zhen, who was instantly enraged and vowed to take down Yang Ling with this move. Yang Ling, calculating in his mind, quickly stepped forward, hoping the old man would help him.

Seeing Yang Ling rush towards him, Qin Zhen was momentarily speechless, unsure whether to call him crazy or stupid. Knowing full well his own strength and even able to suppress him with spatial power, Yang Ling still dared to deliver himself to Qin Zhen's doorstep. At this moment, Qin Zhen's anger flared up instantly. Finally, he could personally deal with Yang Ling. He secretly circulated his spiritual energy. If this move could kill Yang Ling, that would be truly remarkable.

"No matter how capable you are, do you think anyone will come to your aid? I don't believe anyone around you right now can save you!"

Qin Zhen's lips curled into a smirk as he seized the opportunity to strike Yang Ling. Yang Ling took a step back, but the next second, he was dumbfounded. Not only was Yang Ling not repelled by his strength, but he easily dodged the attack. Logically speaking, this shouldn't be happening. What was going on? He was about to investigate when he felt a pair of large hands pressing down on him, rendering him powerless.

He stared in disbelief. He had clearly used spatial abilities to seal Yang Ling before, so how could the situation have reversed? A roar of anger erupted within him. As Yang Ling drew closer, he truly felt fear. Just like that, Yang Ling sent him flying, slamming him heavily against the wall. Although he still possessed some magical artifacts, they were utterly ineffective against Yang Ling's attack.

Yang Ling slammed him against the wall with a loud crash. He looked utterly miserable, collapsing to his knees and spitting out a mouthful of blood. Yang Ling calmly withdrew his gaze.

"Senior, you had such formidable strength just now, why didn't you display it? It truly disappointed me. Such powerful strength, it would be such a waste not to show it!" Yang Ling's gaze towards the old man changed, his eyes now bright and piercing. The old man felt Yang Ling's gaze and felt somewhat uneasy, wondering what Yang Ling was up to. Just being stared at by Yang Ling made him feel uneasy, and he wasn't sure if it was just his imagination.

"Senior, you're so strong, why didn't you show your strength just now? I'm really disappointed. You were holding back from me. Do you even consider me a friend?" Yang Ling said to the old man. The old man felt a little guilty after Yang Ling's words, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. Actually, he hadn't shown his strength before mainly because he didn't want to bully the weak. Besides, Yang Ling had unlimited potential; why would he need his help?

"Your potential is limitless. I believe your strength will only grow stronger. Don't worry, everything will be alright!"

The old man praised Yang Ling lavishly. But Yang Ling didn't see it that way; he felt the old man was probably lying to him, though he knew perfectly well what was going on. Of course, Yang Ling didn't intend to dwell on it; his immediate priority was to eliminate Qin Zhen. Sensing that Qin Zhen was still alive, the old man said to Yang Ling:
"He's still breathing. I advise you to be careful, lest something unexpected happens!" (End of Chapter)