Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

"Tianqi Martial Arts Academy?"

Jin He was taken aback, obviously very unfamiliar with the once glorious but now completely declined Tianqi Martial Arts Academy.

Even the onlookers from Iron Mountain City were perplexed, "Tianqi Martial Arts Academy? Hasn't that place closed down long ago? How can there still be disciples?"

"However, this young man actually killed the father and son of the Xu Family, his strength is truly terrifying!"

"No matter how strong he is, it's useless, that Xu Tao is a disciple of the Nine Profound Sect. If he were a disciple of the Royal Martial Arts Academy, perhaps the Nine Profound Sect wouldn't dare seek revenge, but since he's from the Tianqi Martial Arts Academy, the Nine Profound Sect will definitely not let him go..."

The onlookers' faces held a hint of anticipation as they looked towards Jin He.

However...

Jin He's expression suddenly changed, and he looked at Xiao Yi in disbelief, "You, you are the Xiao Yi who caused havoc in the Royal Martial Arts Academy, who killed Zhuge Shuangdao?"

His combat power was on par with Zhuge Shuangdao.

But since even Zhuge Shuangdao had fallen at Xiao Yi's hand, Jin He didn't think he had the strength to contend with Xiao Yi, and for a moment, he felt a chill throughout his body.

He cursed the ancestors of the father and son of the Xu Family in his heart.

If only he had known that Xiao Yi was behind the Hu Family, he wouldn't have got involved in this matter even if it killed him!

Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes as he sized up Jin He, "What? You know me?"

Jin He forced a smile.

How could he not know?

The name of Xiao Yi from the Tianqi Martial Arts Academy was already well-known among the younger generation of Tianqing Kingdom, after all, someone who was under twenty and ranked within the top thirty of the Flying Tiger List.

Furthermore...

How many years has it been since someone dared to defy the Royal Martial Arts Academy?

Xiao Yi was a unique case indeed!

Jin He took a deep breath and said to Xiao Yi with a fist clasped, "Xiao Yi, today's affair has nothing to do with me. We have no past grudges and no recent hatreds, can we part ways here?"

After witnessing Xiao Yi's formidable strength, he was even less willing to clash with him.

"..."

The Iron Mountain City strongmen who had been expecting Jin He to step in and punish Xiao Yi were collectively shocked.

The formidable Jin He was actually cowering?

Actively seeking peace?

The couple of people who were previously so sure of themselves now felt a burning shame on their faces.

Xiao Yi was also somewhat surprised; he had thought Jin He would seek revenge for the father and son Xu, but instead he was asking for peace? With a playful look on his face, Xiao Yi said, "Nothing to do with you? Wasn't it you who earlier said Qing Bi was your plaything, and you wanted to cut off both my hands?"

When Xu Tao wanted to give Hu Qingbi to him to toy with.

Jin He hesitated not at all!

If Xiao Yi hadn't intervened to help Hu Qingbi today, the entire Hu Family might have been wiped out, and Hu Qingbi would inevitably fall into the hands of Jin He and Xu Tao as their plaything.

How could it all be settled with just one sentence from him?

Jin He's eyes twitched, and he said in a deep voice, "What do you want?"
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Xiao Yi said, "Kneel down, apologize!"

"What?"

Jin He's face darkened. As a disciple of the Nine Profound Sect, representing the face of the sect when outside, if he really knelt this time, how would he have any face to return to the Nine Profound Sect?

Jin He took a deep breath and said, "Xiao Yi, I admit I'm not your opponent. But don't push me too far. My grandfather is a great elder of the Nine Profound Sect, a mighty Golden Core Realm powerhouse. If I'm really pushed to the brink, you won't end well either!"

"Ah!"

Xiao Yi sighed softly and said, "You shouldn't have threatened me."

"Hmm?"

Jin He was taken aback, about to speak, but then he saw a streak of Sword Qi flash before his eyes.

Pfft!

Blood reddened his eyes.

Jin He's head thudded to the ground with a crash.

Hiss!

Around them rose a chorus of sharp intakes of breath.

Even Hu Qingbi seemed somewhat lost in thought, her expression solemn as she looked upon Jin He's corpse. With a wry smile, she said, "Benefactor, you shouldn't have killed him..."

"Why?" asked Xiao Yi.

Hu Qingbi was taken aback for a moment, then said, "Jin He's grandfather is a great elder of the Nine Profound Sect, a formidable figure in the Golden Core Realm. We killed Xu Tao and Xu Shiheng, and there was still some leeway for negotiation. But now that we've killed Jin He, it's a fight to the death!"

The Golden Core Realm, ah!

What an unattainably high existence.

One capable of annihilating an entire city!

Xiao Yi, however, showed an interested expression and asked, "Qing Bi, are you certain that if we had let him go, the Nine Profound Sect would not move against us?"

"Eh? You mean..." Hu Qingbi's face showed confusion.

Xiao Yi said indifferently, "Letting a tiger return to the mountain is always a future threat!"

With Jin He's nature, he would never appreciate Xiao Yi's mercy in sparing him; he would only see it as a humiliation.

To erase this stain from his life, naturally, he would need to obliterate his enemies completely!

Whether or not they let Jin He go, they would ultimately have to face the Nine Profound Sect.

It might as well be a decisive kill!

Hu Qingbi also came to understand this point and said with a bitter smile, "It seems I was presumptuous. Thank you for your guidance, Benefactor!"

Xiao Yi waved his hand dismissively.

He dared to act this way because he knew that whether or not Jin He was released, the Nine Profound Sect would take action. More importantly, he was confident that at least before they could eliminate him, the Nine Profound Sect would definitely not move against the Hu Family.

As for eliminating him?

That would depend on whether the Nine Profound Sect was up to the task!

Xiao Yi's gaze, sharp as a hawk's, swept over everyone present. The icy sharpness in his eyes, knife-like, deterred others from meeting his gaze, prompting them to lower their heads instead.

Clang!

Xiao Yi flicked his arm, and the longsword created a splendid display of sword flowers. The longsword, carrying a fierce wind, abruptly paused, then he slashed forward with one strike.

Sword Intent instantly coalesced at the tip of the blade.

A thirty-foot-long Sword Qi swallowed and surged forth, transforming into a silver canopy that descended from the sky.

Boom, boom, boom!

All of Iron Mountain City thundered and roared. As dust and smoke billowed, a vicious sword scar dozens of feet long appeared before them. The terrifying Sword Intent lingered, and a sharp, whistling wind echoed all around.

Those spectating turned pale, feeling a chill cover their bodies.

Only then did Xiao Yi speak, "From this day forward, the Hu Family of Iron Mountain City is under my protection, Xiao Yi. Whoever dares to touch the Hu Family, this will be their fate!"

The crowd fell silent as cicadas in winter.

Hu Qingbi looked at Xiao Yi gratefully. Encouraged by his gaze, she stepped forward and said in a loud voice, "Everyone here is a citizen of Iron Mountain City, so you should all be aware of the wager between Qing Bi and Xu Tao. After today, all the assets of the Xu Family in Iron Mountain City will belong to the Hu Family. I hope everyone will support Qing Bi!"

The people: "..."

Xiao Yi cleared his throat subtly, and the longsword in his hand buzzed as it trembled.

"Rest assured, Iron Arm Princess, we will definitely support the Iron Blade King's estate!"

"Absolutely support!"

A multitude of powerhouses hastened to express their allegiance, fearful that any hesitation would draw Xiao Yi's attention.

Hu Qingbi watched the crowd's awe-filled looks towards Xiao Yi, her eyes brimming with reverence, admiration, and a hint of infatuation.

This young man before her, younger even than herself, had single-handedly and with one sword, intimidated the entire Iron Mountain City.

Something not even her father had managed to achieve, Xiao Yi had done it—a feat of epic proportions...

One man stood guard over a city!

Who else but me!