Chinese animation: Starting with Bad Guys

"Little Mouse is a nickname. His real name is Dongfang Bu, and he was a good friend of Daddy's in the clan. He often came to play 'fire battles' with Daddy, and every time he lost, he would 'dig a hole' and run away, so I gave him that nickname! But he usually comes alone, so why did he bring so many unfamiliar faces this time?"

Her tone was full of curiosity, without the slightest tension or worry. She was clearly well aware of the friendship between her father and this friend, and the so-called "firefight" was more like a fun exchange between old friends.

Chapter 48: A casual cultivator, future son-in-law

Inside the Divine Mountain Villa, the fiery energy remained as active as ever.

Qin Chuan's gaze calmly swept over Dongfang Bu, the distinguished middle-aged man standing opposite Dongfang Guyue in the arena.

Without needing Dongfang Qinlan's introduction, Qin Chuan knew his background perfectly well.

This person is the current leader of the Eastern Spirit Clan.

Unlike the Wangquan family, another ancient clan of the human race, the Eastern Spirit Clan moved to a secluded secret realm after receiving the pure Yang Flame from the Aolai Kingdom in ancient times.

They claimed it was to "continue the supreme bloodline of humanity and retreat from the world to await the opportune moment," but in reality, they were afraid of the potential cataclysmic crisis and chose to shrink into a corner, losing the spirit and responsibility of humanity.

Back then, the young and impetuous Dongfang Guyue couldn't stand the self-deceiving ostrich mentality of the clan, so he resolutely left the secret realm and ventured out into the outside world, laying the foundation for Shenhuo Mountain Manor with his pure Yang Flame technique.

As for Dongfang Bu, an old friend of Dongfang Guyue, although he succeeded to the position of clan leader, he was also open-minded.

He knew that stagnation was not a long-term solution, and in recent years he had been trying to guide his people to re-understand the outside world. His regular "firefights" with Dongfang Guyue were both a way of remembering his old friend and a way of testing and exchanging ideas with the outside world.

Thanks to his efforts, many of the younger generation in the clan have become curious about the outside world.

However, in the trajectory of fate that Qin Chuan knew, the nascent flame of hope of the Eastern Spirit Clan was ruthlessly extinguished.

The executor was none other than Dongfang Dianliang, who stood behind Dongfang Bu at that moment, his face sinister and his eyes cold.

Dongfang Dianliang is a stubborn representative of the conservative faction in the clan, firmly believing that the Dongfang Spirit Clan should be high above and stay away from worldly filth.

He not only secretly colluded with Phoenix Queen Black Fox, but also used extremely despicable means to kill Dongfang Bu, who was eager for change, dragging the Dongfang Spirit Clan back into the abyss of closure and despair.

At this moment, Dongfang Dianliang had a faint sneer on his lips as he watched Dongfang Guyue and Dongfang Bu sparring with exquisite fire control techniques. His eyes showed no respect for their senior leaders, only cold calculation.

"Father! Uncle Bu!"

Dongfang Qinlan's loud shouts interrupted the sparring match.

When Dongfang Guyue saw her two daughters, who had been away from home for several years, suddenly return, she was first taken aback, then overjoyed: "Huaizhu! Qinlan! Why are you back?"

Dongfang Buya smiled and withdrew his hand, his gaze immediately falling on Qin Chuan, who had an outstanding temperament, standing beside the two sisters, with a hint of inquiry.

Dongfang Guyue was about to introduce, "Brother Bu, this is..."

Qin Chuan, however, spoke first, slightly cupping his hands in greeting, and said in a calm tone:

"I am but a rogue cultivator. I happen to be here today to accompany Miss Huaizhu and Miss Qinlan back to the manor to visit the old manor lord. I apologize for disturbing you."

He deliberately concealed his presence, making him appear inconspicuous.

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Bu's eyes flashed with understanding, then he burst into laughter and patted Dongfang Guyue's shoulder forcefully:

"You little devil! So that's why you suddenly let your two precious daughters out for so long, turns out you've already found perfect husbands! Hahaha, congratulations!"

He naturally regarded Qin Chuan as Dongfang Guyue's future son-in-law.

Dongfang Guyue was taken aback by her old friend's words. She opened her mouth to explain, but when she saw her eldest daughter's face instantly turn red and her youngest daughter's smug look, she swallowed her words and could only smile awkwardly, which was considered an admission of the teasing.

Dongfang Dianliang watched this scene with a cold eye, a hint of undisguised disdain flashing in his eyes.

In his mind, Dongfang Guyue, who had been separated from the outside world, was a traitor to the clan. The bloodline of his daughter born to an outsider was no longer pure, and she was not taken seriously by the orthodox Dongfang Ling clan.

As for this so-called "freelance cultivator" son-in-law, he was utterly lowly and didn't even deserve to be looked at.

Dongfang Bu was in a good mood and smiled at Dongfang Guyue, saying, "Guyue, since today is such an auspicious day for your prospective son-in-law to come to visit, let's put this fight on hold for now and continue it another day, shall we?"

“That’s exactly right.” Dongfang Guyue nodded.

Just then, Dongfang Dianliang suddenly stepped forward, forcing a stiff smile, and said:

"Senior Bu, Senior Gu Yue, today is a double celebration as you two reunite and Senior Gu Yue's prospective son-in-law visits. How can we celebrate without fine wine? I happen to have brought some of our clan's secret 'Crimson Flame Elixir,' which I would like to share with you all."

As he spoke, he took out several antique wine jars.

Upon seeing this, Dongfang Bu's eyes lit up with surprise.

He specifically brought Dongfang Dianliang and a few other conservatives along this time, intending to let them experience the outside world and broaden their horizons.

Seeing that Dongfang Dianliang had actually taken out fine wine to celebrate, he thought that Dongfang had finally changed his ways and was very pleased. He immediately clapped his hands and laughed:

"Excellent! It's rare to find someone with such a kind heart, Dianliang! Lonely Moon, let's have a good drink together today!"

Although Dongfang Guyue felt it was a bit abrupt, seeing his old friend in a good mood, he didn't want to spoil the fun, so he ordered the servants in the manor to prepare a banquet.

At the banquet, after several rounds of drinks, the atmosphere seemed harmonious.

Dongfang Bu and Dongfang Guyue clinked glasses and reminisced about the past.

Because of a sweet misunderstanding in their hearts, Dongfang Huaizhu and Dongfang Qinlan, with a mixture of shyness and joy, took a few sips of the crimson wine.

However, just as he was getting into the swing of things, the fake smile on Dongfang Dianliang's face suddenly disappeared, replaced by a cold and ferocious expression.

He slammed down his wine glass, surveyed the room, and sneered:

"Drink up, drink to your heart's content! This is the final drink I've prepared for you all!"

Everyone's expression changed drastically.

Dongfang Bu suddenly stood up and shouted angrily:

"Dongfang Dianliang! What do you mean?!"

"What do you mean?" Dongfang Dianliang laughed loudly, his voice shrill. "It means I poisoned the wine! Dongfang Bu, today is your death day! Once you are dead, I can set things right, lead the Spirit Clan back to the right path, and forever rid ourselves of the filth of the outside world!"

Dongfang Bu was both shocked and furious. He activated his Pure Yang Flame, and flames surged around his body: "Delusion! I have divine fire protecting me, and I am immune to all poisons!"

"Divine fire? Ha!"

Dongfang Dianliang chuckled, extremely smug:

"I forgot to tell you, this poison of mine was a gift from a friend with great supernatural powers. It is specifically designed to break through all kinds of true fire protection. Your pure Yang Flame is no match for it! At this moment, can you feel your demonic power stagnating and your soul being pierced?"

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Bu's face turned pale. He could indeed feel a chilling power rapidly eroding his meridians and soul, even making the Pure Yang Flame sluggish!

Dongfang Guyue, Huaizhu, and Qin Lan also turned pale, clearly indicating that they had been poisoned!

"You...you traitor!"

Dongfang Bu pointed at Dongfang Dianliang, trembling with anger.

Dongfang Dianliang was smug and proud. Looking at the helpless struggle of the crowd, he felt that his great cause was about to be accomplished.

Just then, a calm and composed voice broke Dongfang Dianliang's smugness.

"Your so-called all-powerful friend, does she call herself the Black Fox Queen?"

The sound wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.

Dongfang Dianliang was startled, as if he had been doused with cold water, and turned his head sharply to look at the source of the sound.

Qin Chuan, the "rogue cultivator" he had never taken seriously.

Qin Chuan remained seated calmly at the table, holding a wine glass, looking completely composed, showing no signs of poisoning whatsoever.

"You...how are you alright?!"

Dongfang Dianliang cried out in disbelief.

Even experts like Dongfang Bu and Dongfang Guyue couldn't withstand this poison, how could this nameless rogue cultivator possibly...?

"Pah! You're blind as a bat!"

Before Qin Chuan could answer, Dongfang Qinlan, who was also severely poisoned and pale-faced, forced herself to stand with her hands on her hips and cursed. Although her voice was weak, her momentum was undiminished:

"Who told you my brother-in-law is a rogue cultivator? Listen up! This is the renowned Master of Qingyun, the one who spreads his teachings throughout the world, resolves the feud between humans and demons, and is revered by the world as a half-master, Senior Qin Chuan!"

"Qin...Qin Chuan?! The Lord of Qingyun?!"

Dongfang Dianliang was struck dumb, suddenly remembering that his friend, who called herself the Black Fox Lady, had indeed specifically warned him to be careful of a man named Qin Chuan, saying that he might ruin things.

He initially thought the Empress was making a mountain out of a molehill; how much power could an outsider cultivator possibly have? He never imagined…

His heart was instantly filled with endless fear and regret, and he knew that he was finished!

He wanted to fight to the death, so he unleashed all his magical power and pure Yang Flame to rush towards Qin Chuan.

However, Qin Chuan only glanced at him indifferently.

A burst of magical power arrived first, instantly shattering the raging flames surrounding Dongfang Dianliang and striking his dantian with pinpoint accuracy.

"puff--!"

Dongfang Dianliang screamed and flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground. Blood gushed from his mouth, and his spiritual power and pure Yang Flame were instantly destroyed, leaving him a complete cripple.

A crisis that could have overturned the future of the Eastern Spirit Clan was resolved by Qin Chuan with a casual remark.

Meanwhile, deep within a dark, filthy, and endlessly resentful secret realm.

A slender, dark figure formed from pure malice jolted violently, letting out a sharp, piercing roar:

"Useless! Dongfang Dianliang, that good-for-nothing who's more trouble than he's worth! He actually fell so easily!"

The Black Fox Queen, who is also the remaining soul of Feng Xi, sensed that her chess pieces had been instantly removed, and her resentment surged.

Her scarlet eyes flashed with extreme resentment and ferocity.

"Qin Chuan! Tu Shan Hong Hong! You ruined my plans and destroyed my grand scheme... I will not let you get away with this! Your delusional idea of ​​reconciliation between humans and demons will be shattered, and you will pay the most painful price!"

A chilling whisper echoed in the darkness, foreshadowing a new conspiracy brewing.

Chapter 49 Dawn and the Crying Phoenix

A wisp of light flowed from Qin Chuan's fingertips, like a spring breeze brushing across frozen earth, and the strange poison provided by the Black Fox Lady vanished under his incomparably pure magic power.

The pale complexions of Dongfang Bu, Dongfang Guyue, Huaizhu, and the Qin Lan sisters quickly returned to rosy hue, and the stagnant demonic and magical power within their bodies flowed freely again.

Dongfang Bu, still shaken, looked at Dongfang Dianliang, who was now a cripple on the ground, with a complex expression that showed both anger and lingering fear.

He bowed deeply to Qin Chuan: "Many thanks to Mr. Qin for saving my life and for saving my Eastern Spirit Clan from the brink of destruction! Dongfang Bu and the Eastern Spirit Clan will never forget this kindness!"

Dongfang Guyue was also filled with emotion and was about to speak when Qin Chuan spoke to him first: "Old Master, I have something I would like to discuss with Miss Huaizhu alone."

Dongfang Guyue paused slightly, then looked at her eldest daughter whose cheeks flushed red again. She seemed to understand something and quickly nodded, "Of course, of course. Huaizhu, you may go with Fellow Daoist Qin."