Chapter 242 – Qi Qingshan’s Pressure!

“Is this what you call respecting one’s elders?”

Qi Qingshan couldn’t help but laugh, his smile uncontrollable as he watched Liu Wushuang’s flustered and embarrassed expression.

He had just finished talking about respecting teachers and upholding traditions, only to be slapped in the face immediately.

And it was a loud, resounding slap!

It was truly both ridiculous and amusing.

“Just tell me, was this kid respectful before or not?”

Liu Wushuang stared at Qin Yang in front of him, momentarily frozen, but he wasn’t angry. Instead, he breathed a sigh of relief inwardly.

Having this kind of spirit was a good thing!

Before coming, he had been worried.

Would Qin Yang be crushed by the death of the Arrow God, becoming dispirited and letting his condition plummet?

But thankfully!

This kid hadn’t changed much, remaining just as he was before.

“Ahem.”

Liu Wushuang let out a relieved sigh, flicked his sleeves to hide his embarrassment, and got straight to the point:

“Qin boy, we’ve called you here with no other intentions. We simply wish to invite your elders for a discussion. If you have a way to contact them, just summon them directly.”

“Invite my elders?”

Hearing this, Qin Yang let out a helpless laugh and glanced around the sealed room. “You went through the trouble of enlisting the Star Martial Police Department, putting in so much effort just to detain a junior like me here…

Is this your idea of hospitality?!

If the two of you are here for this, then please leave! My sect has given me strict orders, and I’m afraid I cannot comply as a junior.”

After speaking,

Qin Yang cupped his hands in apology, then simply sat cross-legged, turning his back to them without the slightest hint of concession!

Imprisoning him without explanation and then trying to pry for information?

Is this how you ask for a favor?

Dream on!

“Qin boy! Don’t be stubborn!”

Seeing this, Liu Wushuang’s heart sank instantly, and he immediately spoke up:

“The matters involved here are far more complicated than you realize. Even if your sect is a reclusive one, you should at least send a message.”

“Even… if you could just ask a representative to come out!”

Liu Wushuang grew increasingly anxious and began to make concessions.

Although he knew Qin Yang’s temperament, he too had urgent duties to fulfill.

Before coming, the Alliance Lord had given a strict order!

They must find the sect behind the Jianghai Sword God!

Now, he had no choice but to try to get Qin Yang to relent, at least a little. Otherwise, if his accompanying colleagues were to step in, things could get messy…

“This isn’t easy.”

Liu Wushuang glanced sideways at Qi Qingshan beside him.

This colleague from the alliance practiced Sword Intent and specialized in the path of slaughter.

His edge was unstoppable.

And it clashed perfectly with Qin Yang’s unyielding nature!

If the two of them were to clash…

It would likely be far more intense than anyone could imagine!

“Qin boy, your sect has many recluses,”

Liu Wushuang repeated, “As long as even one of them emerges, we can discuss anything. Whatever rewards or promises you want, just name them.”

“Rewards?”

Qin Yang’s expression remained unchanged, but inwardly, he rolled his eyes.

These tricks of coercion and temptation, the good cop–bad cop routine, wouldn’t work on him.

So he turned around again, cupped his hands solemnly, and said:

“Please leave, both of you. My stance remains the same as before. The sect’s rules are strict and must not be disrespected in any way.”

“You truly refuse to speak?”

At this moment, Qi Qingshan, who had been silent, finally spoke. His gaze was cold, and he dropped all pretense of politeness:

“Brother Wushuang may have a rapport with you and be easy to talk to, but that doesn’t mean I am as amiable or willing to banter with you.”

As he spoke, his voice deepened:”One matter at a time, we must meet your elder today!”

“Honored seniors, please return.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Yang stubbornly repeated his stance, maintaining his respectful bow without arrogance or servility.

“The sect’s decree weighs as heavily as a mountain!”

With these words, the room fell completely silent, the night breeze gently stirring the window curtains.

From the distant city, faint cries of “Release the Sword God’s Senior Disciple” could be heard.

Tonight was restless and turbulent.

Liu Wushuang and Qi Qingshan exchanged glances, never expecting their prolonged efforts would ultimately prove ineffective.

Stubborn!

Extremely stubborn!

“Truly worthy of being a disciple under the Sword God.”

Qi Qingshan shot Liu Wushuang a meaningful look, transmitting his voice quietly: “Just as you said, his temperament is truly unyielding.”

“See? Now you understand this young man’s stubbornness. I warned you earlier – the Sword God’s sect rules are strict and not easily broken.”

Liu Wushuang transmitted back, his face showing concern, “Forcing him is inadvisable. If it leads to undesirable consequences, we could easily invite trouble.”

“Inadvisable?”

“Liu Wushuang, the Alliance’s mission must be completed!”

Qi Qingshan sharply interrupted, “Stop speaking softly for this Qin boy. The Supreme Alliance’s mission takes priority… or perhaps…”

He paused,

staring at Liu Wushuang with ill intent:

“Are you thinking of defying the Alliance Lord’s will?”

“This… I naturally wouldn’t dare.”

Hearing this, Liu Wushuang’s heart trembled as he hurriedly denied it!

The reason this reconnaissance mission dispatched by the Alliance Lord involved two people was largely because the Alliance Lord remained distrustful.

His own primary role was to find the path and the person,

while Qi Qingshan was the true interrogator!

“Think again, young Qin…”

Considering this, Liu Wushuang looked at the stubborn Qin Yang, wanting to persuade him further, “This matter…”

But before he could finish,

“Enough!”

Qi Qingshan interrupted impatiently, raising his hand to cut him off.

“Neither threats nor inducements work. I heard from Wushuang that you’re tough… let me see just how tough your bones are? How much Sword Intent can you withstand?”

After speaking,

the next moment.

He flicked Sword Qi from his fingertip, directly targeting Qin Yang’s entire body.

Boom!

Sharp Sword Intent condensed, transforming into hundreds of comprehension points that converged into his mouth and nose.

Traveling through his meridians.

“Well? Boy, my Supreme Realm Sword Intent specializes in offensive killing. However tough your bones are, this won’t be comfortable.”

Qi Qingshan said coldly, a trace of mockery on his face, “Change your statement while there’s still time. The stronger the Sword Intent becomes, the more pain you’ll suffer!”

“…”

Supreme-level Sword Intent?

Qin Yang detected the incoming Sword Intent and instinctively paused.

This is Supreme Realm Sword Intent?

This…

It just entered?

Isn’t it too weak?

It seems… well, it’s a bit ticklish.

“Qi Qingshan’s Sword Dao cultivation doesn’t seem particularly impressive… is he holding back, or is his mastery insufficient?”

Qin Yang pondered, sensing his body’s surface.

There was no significant stimulation, more like the gentle brushing of insect antennae.

Completely harmless.

The surging Sword Intent poured into his mouth and nose, converging within his body, yet posing no threat whatsoever.

“Not good, I need to act this out. Can’t let him see through me.”

Thinking this,

Qin Yang displayed a pained expression, sitting cross-legged on the wooden floor as if enduring unimaginable torment, veins bulging on his neck.

He immersed himself in the role remarkably quickly.I hadn’t been idly glancing through Xiaobai’s actor’s notebook before – I’d secretly absorbed quite a few things through the “Enlightenment Space” as well.

After deducing everything within that space, I had long achieved “performance mastery.”

Every micro-expression, every gesture of the hand – all had been meticulously mastered.

“Hiss~”

When the pain reaches its peak, one can’t even make a sound, only endure bitterly on the spot.

“Hmph, still not talking?”

Qi Qingshan extended his hand to channel Sword Intent. “Quite stubborn. Let’s see how long you can hold out!”

“…Ah.”

Liu Wushuang nearby wore a complex expression, covering his face as he turned to look at the opposite wall, unable to bear watching his suffering.

Under such Sword Intent enhancement, far exceeding what I had previously applied by several times, forget about young Qin – even I wouldn’t be able to withstand it.

To endure through this Sword Intent…

His willpower has long surpassed imagination.

Liu Wushuang transmitted a low voice message:

“Don’t damage his foundation.”

“Rest assured, I know my limits.”

Qi Qingshan responded softly, making a grasping motion toward Qin Yang with exquisite control over the Sword Intent.

Sharp Sword Intent swept through.

Boom! Boom!

In the room, furniture cracked as Star Power continuously surged.

It continued to intensify upon Qin Yang.

Ten minutes later.

Liu Wushuang couldn’t help but speak.

“Isn’t that enough?”

As his words fell.

Qi Qingshan finally reduced the Sword Intent slightly.

“Boy, just tell me your master’s location, and I’ll stop.”

“Senior… is this… the sincerity of you two?”

Qin Yang channeled Star Power within his body, distressed, his pupils bloodshot, looking like a trapped beast in a cage roaring out his answer.

“Don’t even think about it.”

……

……

Just then.

Several miles away from the apartment building.

The streets were filled with citizens protesting, holding high banners reading “Release the Sword God’s Disciple.” The Commander stood before the Police Inspector’s office, still maintaining order while surveying the surrounding citizens.

Crack!

A faint shattering sound came through.

“Not good!”

Hearing this sound, the Commander’s directing hand slightly paused.

His face suddenly changed dramatically!

There was an object in the apartment building – a transmission array formation he had arranged through others.

If it shattered, that meant the Star Power inside had exceeded standards, far beyond the Innate Realm level!

At this moment, who else could be in Qin Yang’s room?

“Have those two esteemed ones gone there?”

Thinking this, the Commander frowned deeply, his figure pausing before directly flying up into the high altitude, rapidly heading toward the apartment direction!

The whooshing wind echoed in his ears.

He had previously promised Elder Li to protect Qin Yang’s safety. No matter what, he had to intervene and ensure his survival!

………

“Tell me your master’s location, and all this will end.”

Inside the apartment building, sharp Sword Intent destroyed the furniture.

The sofa shattered into dust, the floor cracked, with Qin Yang positioned at the center of the Sword Intent storm, still maintaining his gritted teeth and persevering appearance.

“Still not talking?”

Qi Qingshan controlled the Sword Intent, gradually intensifying it, and said quietly: “Just speak up, and I’ll stop immediately. I might even enlighten you on some of your cultivation confusion.”

The enhanced Sword Intent was now approaching the Grandmaster Realm.

But Qin Yang’s resilience far exceeded expectations.

He still hadn’t made a sound.

Such dedication to the cultivation path was truly extraordinary.

Just then.

Qin Yang, gritting his teeth and enduring through the pain, suddenly slowly raised his head to look at Qi Qingshan and began skillfully bluffing:

“Senior, since you practice the sword like my master, you must have heard this saying? He once told me… A swordsman’s unwavering resolve should remain unyielding, even if it means breaking rather than bending.”

“No matter how much you pressure me, it’s useless!”

As these words fell, the Sword Intent in the room rippled faintly.

Qi Qingshan narrowed his eyes to slits,

“What a declaration of ‘breaking rather than bending’! Truly worthy of being a disciple of the Sword God Sect. It seems his decision to take you as his disciple wasn’t made recklessly.”

A cold aura emanated from Qi Qingshan as he glanced at Liu Wushuang beside him, “This lad is indeed as unyielding as you described… This Sword God’s Sect is truly remarkable.”

“What more do you intend to do?!”

Liu Wushuang detected the underlying implication and hurriedly dissuaded him, “Don’t act rashly!”

“Stay out of this!”

Qi Qingshan twisted his hand, madly driving his Star Power,

“Today, I must meet their sect and properly seek some guidance!!”

The next moment.

Boom!

The Sword Intent around Qin Yang surged to its maximum!

But right then.

Bang!

The door was violently kicked open as the Commander arrived belatedly, barging directly into the apartment!

(End of Chapter)