newbobooks Chapter 656 I Want to Challenge Him
Chapter 656 I Want to Challenge Him
"Are we just going to let them go like that?"
Watching them slink away like that, Zhao Cheng said indignantly, "They weren't so easy to talk to before, letting us go like this."
"Let them go."
"This isn't a victory for us, so if we're going to cause trouble..."
"They are very likely to direct their resentment at Young Master Ding."
Li Qiuwan shook her head and continued, "Wouldn't that just be causing him trouble?"
"That's true, it's a pity, it's such a rare opportunity to humiliate them."
Zhao Cheng remained unwilling, but he did not provoke them further.
He was well aware that this matter had nothing to do with them.
If it weren't for Ning Qi, they wouldn't have been able to defeat these people so easily.
Before, with Liu Wanshan around, they still had a chance of winning, but now that he's run away, they have absolutely no chance of winning.
Ning Qi watched as these people left dejectedly.
He didn't say anything.
"Master, why did you let him have his way just now?"
“We could have just killed him.”
The spirit medicine, residing in his dantian, also wore an expression of bewilderment.
He never expected that Ning Qi would be so kind as to let this person go.
He had disliked these people ever since they started provoking him.
Given Ning Qi's personality, he could have easily killed them all.
"Now is not the time for us to be high-profile, in case someone dies."
"This could very likely cause unnecessary trouble."
Ning Qi responded, "That would be counterproductive; we went to great lengths to sneak in."
"If someone starts watching us, wouldn't that be troublesome?"
"That's right, they're really getting off easy."
After hearing his words, Yao Ling finally realized what he meant.
Like Zhao Cheng, he looked unwilling to accept defeat.
"Alright, let's see which way they're going."
Ning Qi came to his senses and then rushed towards Li Qiuwan and the others.
After he arrived, Zhao Cheng and the others also rushed over to him.
"Young Master Ding, thank you so much for helping me out of that predicament."
When Li Qiuwan came over, she first thanked him politely.
"It was just a small favor, nothing to mention."
Ning Qi simply smiled easily.
He did not become arrogant because of this.
"Young Master Ding, you are too strong. This kid has no chance to fight back at all in your hands."
Zhao Cheng said excitedly.
This is a place where the strong are respected, and the strength he displayed impressed everyone.
Not only Zhao Cheng, but all the other disciples were the same.
"Young Master Ding, thank you so much for your help just now."
"Yes, if it weren't for you, we would be in real trouble."
"You've helped us again."
"..."
Others also gathered around, their faces full of gratitude.
However, many people showed respect.
This incident made them completely accept Ning Qi.
Compared to before, their attitudes have changed significantly.
Previously, they had only thought that Ning Qi was a rogue cultivator who came to get acquainted with them.
"Everyone, no need to thank me, we're friends!"
Ning Qi waved his hand, then turned around and asked, "We need to hurry, it's getting dark."
They've already wasted some time with all that commotion.
Adding to the time spent traveling, another day has passed.
It was too late for them to continue their journey.
"At this rate, we can't go much further!"
Li Qiuwan glanced at the sky and then said, "Instead of taking risks, we should find a safe place to rest."
"Let's rest up and recharge before setting off again tomorrow!"
"We've come all this way, are there still any ferocious beasts left?"
Ning Qi listened to her instructions and asked curiously.
Logically speaking, they have already left the river channel and should be safe here.
However, these people were clearly still somewhat wary.
Something unusual must be going on; there must be something wrong here.
Otherwise, they wouldn't be so cautious.
"Yes, there's always trouble here at night."
"Even if it's not a ferocious beast, it could be some other kind of trouble."
Zhao Cheng nodded and sighed, "So, we should still be careful."
"Oh? Our situation is different from that of the demons."
"Logically speaking, once we get here, our guards should already be patrolling. How can there still be danger?"
Ning Qi became curious after hearing his explanation.
When we were with the demons, there were demons patrolling within a radius of several hundred miles.
However, even after arriving here, they were still not in a safe zone.
It's unbelievable that one has to be careful even when traveling.
"Yes, we used to be like that too."
"It suddenly became dangerous in just the last few days."
"We've had quite a few people killed, which is why we've become so vigilant."
Zhao Cheng was momentarily taken aback by his words and offered an explanation.
"Young Master Ding, you just mentioned... the Demon Clan?"
"You've been to their area?"
However, Li Qiuwan overheard the key question in Ning Qi's words.
Since he said that, he must have already gone there.
Otherwise, how could they possibly know about the situation on their side?
"Master, oh no, you let it slip."
Yao Ling immediately realized what was happening and hurriedly reminded him.
"That's true."
Ning Qi responded in his mind.
However, there was no sign of panic on his face; he simply smiled faintly at her.
"Yes."
Then, with a single, simple word, he admitted to his actions.
"Have you been to the other side?"
Zhao Cheng also realized what was happening and exclaimed in surprise.
His face was filled with disbelief.
Not only him, but everyone else looked at Ning Qi with strange eyes.
"Don't be nervous, I'm not going there to play around."
"Our team had a mission to gather intelligence, but we failed."
“Their people were too strong. After we were discovered, we were no match for them at all.”
"In the end, we had no choice but to escape back."
Ning Qi shook his head, revealing a look of dejection.
"And then, you encountered the ferocious beast?"
Zhao Cheng asked with some skepticism.
"Yes, that's when I met you guys."
"We first encountered the demons, and then we encountered ferocious beasts."
"Everyone was exhausted, and in the end, I was the only one left in our team."
Ning Qi spoke with such conviction that he immediately became gloomy.
It was as if I had really encountered some sad past event.
"Young Master Ding, please accept my condolences."
Li Qiuwan looked at him and couldn't help but remind him, "It's fate that you met us."
"However, it's quite impressive that you were able to return from the demon's territory."
"It's not that I'm good, it's that I dived into the water."
"It's safer in the water compared to them."
Ning Qi explained, "I escaped back from the water."
"Huh? That can't be right, the water in the middle is very rapid."
"Even someone at the peak of the Golden Immortal realm would find it very difficult to get through." "They all have to use special passages to get there."
Upon hearing his words, Zhao Cheng immediately showed an expression of disbelief.
At this point, he had clearly begun to suspect Ning Qi.
"Don't forget, we're here to carry out a mission."
"There are naturally ways to help us in the past."
Upon hearing this, Ning Qi had already devised a countermeasure.
He quickly realized what was happening and said directly.
"Yes, how could I forget about that?"
Zhao Cheng only realized what he meant after hearing what he said.
He looked as if he had just realized something.
I never expected that Ning Qi would be so lucky, in addition to his strength.
"Alright, everyone is lucky to have made it this far."
"Let's go and find a safe place to rest."
Li Qiuwan clapped her hands and then greeted them.
"Okay! Let's go."
Zhao Cheng also came to his senses and stopped dwelling on Ning Qi's matter.
Regardless, he's one of us now.
Moreover, he saved them twice. No matter who he is, he is their savior.
"set off!"
"Let's go check out the situation up ahead."
"..."
After she said that, the other disciples also realized what was going on.
They responded and followed them on their way.
"That was close!"
Yao Ling breathed a sigh of relief in his dantian: "I must be more careful in the future. If they notice anything amiss again, it will be troublesome."
"Hmm, I forgot just now."
After responding, Ning Qi continued his journey with the group.
They walked for another hour, and then it got dark.
By this time, they were far from the place where the battle had just taken place.
We arrived at a relatively open area.
There are no high mountains on either side, only a few earthen slopes.
It's called a dirt mound, but it doesn't look small at all.
It's like a mountain peak that's been cut in half.
"Let's rest here."
Li Qiuwan looked at the situation and made a suggestion.
"This place should be considered safe, let's stay here."
Zhao Cheng looked around and then spoke.
"Everyone, please take a look around here and see if there's anything amiss."
"To be sure it's safe, we'll stay here tonight."
Li Qiuwan faced the crowd and began to give instructions.
"it is good!"
"Let's go this way."
"I'll go ahead."
"..."
Their people readily agreed and then began to take action.
Each of them wore a solemn expression.
Clearly, they've all started to get nervous.
Seeing the wreckage of last night's battle made them even more worried.
If they were to encounter a battle of this magnitude, they would likely be killed in a matter of minutes.
Even Ning Qi would avoid him if he encountered him.
In fact, Ning Qi was fully capable of participating in last night's battle.
In his previous battle against the Ironclad Sect, he only used 20% of his strength.
They didn't show their true strength at all.
If he were to unleash his full power as a fifth-grade Golden Immortal, along with his Dharma Body, he would destroy the entire mountain range in that area.
His reluctance to show off does not mean he lacks ability.
These people had no idea of his true strength.
"Young Master Ding, how do you feel about this place?"
While Ning Qi was observing the situation, Li Qiuwan came over and asked a question.
"Not bad, with so many hillsides, even if something happens, we'll have somewhere to retreat to."
Ning Qi snapped out of his daze and said with a smile, "However, I don't feel there's any danger here."
"Yes, we'll be heading back soon too, if we set off first thing tomorrow morning."
"By noon, we will be able to return to our branch headquarters."
Li Qiuwan nodded and looked ahead: "It's a pity that some of our fellow disciples will never be able to go back."
At this moment, she thought of the disciples who had already been killed.
"This is something that must be experienced."
Ning Qi comforted them, saying, "They died a worthy death. Isn't that how it is on our path of cultivation?"
"Without this awareness, how can one talk about cultivation?"
"You're right!"
Upon hearing this, Li Qiuwan snapped out of her daze and continued, "You said before that you were independent cultivators, so how come you're taking on missions?"
"Rogue cultivators are not qualified to receive missions from our sect."
“We’re just helping people out; once the task is completed, they’ll pay us.”
Ning Qi reacted quickly, replying directly, "That's why we have this opportunity."
"Unfortunately, just like your people, my people are unlucky."
"I see."
Li Qiuwan immediately understood after hearing his explanation.
This situation does exist.
Some of them also received tasks.
However, I didn't have time to do it myself, so I could only delegate the task to the independent cultivators.
We can allocate resources to them when the time comes.
Some people don't want to take risks, while others simply don't have the time.
In short, they all have their own reasons.
Li Qiuwan and his group had done similar things before, and afterwards, they shared some of the resources they obtained.
These independent cultivators, lacking any official status or background, simply cannot obtain such missions.
If given the opportunity, and someone asks them for a task, they will accept it without hesitation.
"We're heading back now, what are our plans?"
Ning Qi suddenly thought of something and asked in a deep voice.
He had been thinking about this issue for a while, and knowing it sooner would allow him to prepare in advance.
To avoid being caught unprepared, which would put you in a very passive position.
In this unfamiliar place, it's natural to make some plans in advance.
"Young Master Ding, we're going back now, but we don't know what to do next."
"It all depends on the sect's arrangements, but I feel that they are very likely to let us continue to follow our senior brother!"
When Li Qiuwan heard his question, she couldn't help but show a helpless expression.
Clearly, they didn't want to follow Liu Wanshan either, but unfortunately, they didn't have the right to refuse.
Even if they are betrayed and abandoned, that cannot be changed.
"Don't you have any way to avoid him?"
Ning Qi had heard them talk about this more than once.
He had been thinking about one question.
Even without a powerful background, one can still rebel.
If so many people protest together, the sect will make arrangements.
Otherwise, if they go out, the lack of unity among the people will be a big problem.
It could even cost Liu Wanshan his life.
"Yes, it's about him challenging him."
Li Qiuwan thought of something and then said, "But he is also very strong."
"Moreover, he will also lend a helping hand with the magic weapon given to him by Elder Black Oil at crucial moments."
“We have no chance at all. On the contrary, if we challenge him, we will be in a very difficult situation.”
"I see."
Ning Qi nodded in deep agreement upon hearing this. (End of Chapter)