ALL NOVEL Chapter 10 – Ambush
Inside the tent.
Li Qiushui's virginity was broken, and cultivation was shattered, and her level had fallen to the seventh layer of Qi Refining.
But Lin Hao seized the opportunity and broke through to the ninth layer of Qi Refining!
Seeing his senior sister's despondent and sorrowful expression, Lin Hao said, "Senior Sister, I'll avenge you!"
"Don't go..."
Li Qiushui instinctively reached out to grab Lin Hao's wrist.
"Junior Brother, that demoness is at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining; you can't defeat her."
Boom!
Lin Hao revealed a hint of his ninth-layer Qi Refining aura, speaking in a deep tone, "Senior Sister, I'm at the ninth layer of Qi Refining too!"
Li Qiushui was utterly shocked. How did Junior Brother Lin suddenly become a ninth-layer cultivator?
Just now, she wasn't fully conscious, and Lin Hao had intentionally controlled the commotion of his breakthrough to avoid detection, so even Li Qiushui didn't know he had reached the ninth layer of Qi Refining.
A flicker of guilt passed through Lin Hao's eyes as he softly said, "Senior Sister, I hid it from you before. Before participating in the Demon Beast Hunting Competition, I was already at the eighth layer of Qi Refining.
Moreover, my physique is somewhat special... After being with Chen Yueming and you, I've broken through to the ninth layer of Qi Refining."
So that's how it is... Li Qiushui's eyes were filled with complex emotions. The young man she had led onto the path of cultivation had suddenly become a high-level Qi Refining cultivator.
"Senior Sister, the poison has been neutralized, and I've reached the ninth layer of Qi Refining. I can avenge you!"
Lin Hao said confidently.
Li Qiushui was surprised that both of their poisons had been cured, likely due to Junior Brother's special physique.
"Junior Brother, that demoness has long reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, and you've just broken through to the ninth layer. In a direct confrontation, you're no match for her!"
"To defeat the demoness, we must catch her off guard!"
Lin Hao nodded, agreeing with his senior sister's reasoning.
He calmed himself, preparing to discuss the details of an ambush with his senior sister.
...
Outside the tent.
Cui Qing'er propped her fair chin, watching her subordinates count the demon cores they had snatched from Lin Hao.
"Master, the count is done. We've made a huge profit!"
A man with triangular eyes said excitedly.
Cui Qing'er nodded coldly.
Then she looked towards the tent, where it was now silent. "Bitch couple, if you're done, get out here!"
Rip!
Cui Qing'er decisively raised her delicate hand, sending out a streak of light that tore the tent apart.
A smirk played at her lips, her voice as melodious as an oriole's song, yet her words were as sharp as a hawk's talons.
"This kid is really fast, Li Qiushui. You must not be satisfied. Should I find a few more for you?"
"Vile... woman, don't bully my senior sister!" Lin Hao pretended to struggle, his voice weak.
"Oh, still protecting your master, are you? I'm bullying your senior sister. What can you do about it?"
Cui Qing'er lifted her slender leg, striding over to Li Qiushui.
She raised her hand, about to slap Li Qiushui.
"Wretched woman, prepare to die!!"
Now! Lin Hao suddenly erupted, his fist wrapped in spiritual energy, striking directly at Cui Qing'er's chest!
Her pupils shrank, clearly not expecting the supposedly weak opponent to have the strength to attack.
Moreover... he was at the ninth layer of Qi Refining!
Didn't Li Xunran say he was only at the peak of the seventh layer?
The woman had no time to question, hurriedly pulling out a talisman.
"Golden Light Shield!"
She shouted, and a shield of golden light formed in front of her.
Boom!
Lin Hao's fist smashed into it, the fierce force shattering the golden shield.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
After breaking the enemy's shield, Lin Hao's punches rained down on the woman's chest like a storm!
The woman was severely injured, spitting mouthfuls of blood like a cuckoo crying tears of blood.
Human strength has its limits. After a wave of attacks, Lin Hao's punches lost their vigor.
This gave the woman a chance to catch her breath, and she quickly retreated two feet.
Cui Qing'er's face was filled with anger. What a cunning boy, daring to ambush me.
"Brat, you've done well to anger me!"
She circulated her spiritual energy, her slender fingers flicking continuously, sending specks of powerful golden light shooting towards Lin Hao.
Unexpectedly, even after losing the initiative and being heavily injured, this woman still had such means. Lin Hao was surprised, dodging with great agility.
Thud, thud, thud!
The golden light struck thick tree trunks, creating finger-deep pits, the spiritual energy lingering.
Lin Hao was even more astonished by the woman's formidable power, her hasty attack still packing such a punch.
His gaze turned serious, hands gathering spiritual energy, his voice booming like thunder.
"Flame Blade!"
Immediately, a blade wreathed in flames appeared before him, scorching the air.
"Go!"
The Flame Blade slashed towards Cui Qing'er, the full-force strike of a ninth-layer Qi Refining cultivator, fast as lightning.
Facing the enemy's strongest attack, Cui Qing'er was both shocked and angry, reluctantly pulling out another Golden Shield Talisman.
The Flame Blade collided with the golden shield, only causing a crack to appear, but not breaking it.
At least it was blocked. The woman sighed in relief, but the enemy's attacks surged like a tide once more.
Lin Hao, aiming for a swift victory, poured all his strength into each move, scattering talismans as if they cost nothing.
Having injured the opponent with a surprise attack, he pressed the advantage, overwhelming the woman.
Cui Qing'er's group wanted to help, but Li Qiushui quickly called her people to intercept.
Seeing a chance to turn the tide, the four who hadn't dared to resist before now decisively joined the fight.
Immediately, the two groups clashed in a chaotic battle.
"Senior Sister, catch!"
Lin Hao tossed his talisman box to Li Qiushui.
Cui Qing'er was startled. This brat still had the energy to pay attention to the outside?
Bang, bang, bang!
Lin Hao's keen sense for battle allowed him to seize the moment of Cui Qing'er's distraction, unleashing three waves of punches that made her cough up blood repeatedly.
Meanwhile, with Lin Hao's talismans, the senior sisters gradually gained the upper hand over Cui Qing'er's subordinates.
Smack!
Lin Hao suddenly stepped forward, locking the woman's throat with one hand, a jade-green dagger pressed against her chest.
"This poison comes from the Five-Step Red Snake. It's lethal upon contact. Even if you're at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, without a Clear Spirit Pill, you won't last long."
Hearing this, the woman dared not struggle further.
At this moment, Li Qiushui dragged Li Xunran by the hair, like pulling a dead dog, slowly walking over.
Li Qiushui stepped gracefully, looking at Cui Qing'er with disdain.
"Junior Brother, she's yours. Avenge me."
"..." Lin Hao.