Chapter 0357 White Maple Manor

Chapter 0357 White Maple Manor

Bang! Bang!

The middle-aged man was struck twice, letting out two screams, his mouth full of blood.

The Flaming Fist made his fist extremely hot, and the heat released also shocked Hong Yan, who practiced fire.

Even Yue Sha was surprised by Qin Yun's moves!

As a Martial realm practitioner himself, he could tell Qin Yun was no ordinary warrior. His skills were masterful in every aspect, comparable to the level of many outstanding Martial realm disciples from various sects.

Boom!

Qin Yun charged forward and punched the middle-aged servant in the stomach, sending him flying to land at Yue Sha's feet.

The middle-aged servant spat blood, writhing in pain.

"He lost. Pay up the ten thousand purple spirit coins!" Qin Yun said indifferently.

Yue Sha hadn’t expected to misjudge him. He had assumed Qin Yun was just a lackey trying to curry favor with Hong Yan, but he didn’t expect him to possess such formidable strength.

The warriors in line at the entrance were also taken aback. They too had assumed Qin Yun was Hong Yan’s lackey, but now it seemed that such strength was definitely not ordinary.

Fuming, Yue Sha handed Qin Yun another ten thousand purple spirit coins.

The coins meant little to him, but they made him lose face. People like him cared deeply about their reputation.

"You hit way too hard! You’re a ruthless, vicious warrior! Someone like you isn’t allowed in Beiling City! I’ll stand at the gate and make sure the guards don’t sell you a pass!" Yue Sha said coldly, then walked towards the city gate, taking a chair and sitting there.

Hong Yan said, "Brother Yun, I was blind! I misjudged you! You’re strong! What’s your deal?"

Qin Yun smiled, "I’m just a drifter."

Hong Yan didn’t believe it at all, but he didn’t ask further, just planning to investigate later.

Qin Yun was desperate to enter Beiling City—Xiao Yuemei was there. But now he was being blocked by Yue Sha.

As for Yue Sha, Qin Yun was powerless. After all, he was the son of the Martial King. Even though he barely saw his Martial King father all year, killing Yue Sha would insult the Martial King, and the consequences would be severe.

Qin Yun couldn’t hope to match Spirit Martial realm fighters, let alone those in the Xuan Martial realm above it.

The Martial King realm was a step above the Xuan Martial realm!

Then Qin Yun noticed an elder flashing a golden badge, the badge of a senior Runes Master.

Yue Sha smiled slightly and greeted the Runes Master.

"Seventh Prince, can a senior Runes Master freely enter spirit-level cities?" Qin Yun quickly asked, "I remember that senior Runes Masters might have passes, right?"

"What’s wrong with you? Were you born yesterday?" Hong Yan laughed, "Senior Runes Masters get passes at half price! If you were a senior Runes Master, Yue Sha couldn’t stop you from entering!"

"A senior Runes Master is a symbol of identity certified by the Runes Hall. If someone denies this symbol of identity, they are denying the Runes Hall! Having personal grudges with a Runes Master and fighting is fine."

"But if you violate the contract between the Runes Hall and the major cities, then the trouble is big! So, even a prince cannot restrict the passage of a Runes Master!"

Qin Yun, behind Hong Yan, breathed a sigh of relief.

He had the golden badge of a senior Runes Master, given by the Runes Hall. Although it was obtained from a Runes Hall in a remote area, it was still valid here.

Everyone found it strange that Qin Yun, who had been restricted by Yue Sha from entering, was still standing in line.

Hong Yan thought that Qin Yun was only there to talk to him.

Hong Yan already had a pass token, and as long as his pass was verified as genuine, he could enter.

After passing through the guards, he stood inside the city gate, ready to bid farewell to Qin Yun.

Unexpectedly, Qin Yun took out a bag of purple spirit coins.

"I told you before, someone like you who uses excessive force in a duel is dangerous and cannot enter!" Yue Sha said smugly, "Get out of here!"

"Hurry up and don't waste our time!"

"Prince Sha has already said it, someone as ruthless as you can't enter, didn't you hear?"

"Why are you so thick-skinned? Get out of here!"

Qin Yun, unhurried, took out a golden badge!

Yue Sha, sitting on his chair, saw the badge and immediately jumped to his feet!

The people who had been shouting in the back of the line suddenly fell silent!

It was the badge of a senior Runes Master!

In Wuhuang, senior Runes Masters were relatively common!

However, a senior Runes Master who looked so young was rare indeed!

The guards who often stood at the gate were very familiar with such badges and could spot a fake immediately.

The elder responsible for selling the passes whispered to Yue Sha, "Prince Sha, it's real! The badge belongs to him, he is a senior Runes Master!"

Hong Yan was stunned. His fire talent was excellent, his flames were strong, and his control over fire was also very good.

However, he had no talent for runes, so he could not become a Runes Master.

He never expected that the guy he had been with for a couple of days was actually a senior Runes Master!

"Yue Sha, if you dare to stop him, hehe, all the royal members of your Yuewu Country won't be able to enter the Runes Hall in the future!" Hong Yan laughed.

Yue Sha, both furious and shocked, could only wave his hand, allowing the elder to sell the pass.

A young Runes Master with formidable combat power was quite rare! Generally, Runes Masters were more focused on studying the Way of Odd Patterns and were only average in combat.

Only when using magical tools and talismans did they possess significant combat power.

Qin Yun spent five thousand purple spirit coins to buy a pass!

Hong Yan was so excited he could barely contain himself. He never expected to befriend a Runes Master and quickly led Qin Yun into the city, laughing all the way.

After watching Qin Yun walk away, Yue Sha immediately sent someone to investigate his background.

Everyone thought that a Runes Master like him must have a significant background.

...

Inside Beiling City, there were many people, and the buildings were quite ancient. The spiritual energy here was much denser than outside, all thanks to the great formation.

Because it is close to the Yunlong Mountains, this place has become a trading and resting spot for many hunters.

Hong Yan led Qin Yun to a relatively narrow street, which is usually quite chaotic.

"Inn prices in spirit-level cities are exorbitant. In bustling areas, inns charge seven to eight hundred purple spirit coins per day! Here, it's only a little over two hundred purple spirit coins!"

Having been strapped for cash, Hong Yan had become quite frugal and knew the ins and outs.

They checked into an inn, renting a small two-bedroom suite for five hundred purple spirit coins a day.

"I'll rest up first, and tomorrow I'll challenge Xiao Yuemei! I must win back my things!" Hong Yan looked very confident.

He looked at Qin Yun and asked curiously, "Qin Yun, be honest, are you an old man?"

"No," Qin Yun replied, puzzled. "Why do you say that?"

"You're an old man! A young senior Runes Master with such strong combat skills is rare!" Hong Yan said with certainty, "Old Man Qin, you're an old man, don't lie to me!"

Qin Yun smiled, "Alright, if you say so, then I am!"

Hong Yan chuckled, "Old Man Qin, the storage bags you crafted are top-notch! You must have been grinding away, so you're out of touch with the outside world! I'll follow you for a while and show you around!"

"Haven't you seen a Runes Master in the royal family of Hongwu Country?" Qin Yun found it strange that Hong Yan was being so friendly.

Hong Yan said, "In Hongwu Country, we have Runes Masters who can craft Dao artifacts! There are other Runes Masters, but they keep to themselves and are hard to talk to."

A Runes Master like Qin Yun, who is easy to talk to, is hard to come by for Hong Yan.

After chatting for a bit, Qin Yun and Hong Yan headed back to their rooms to rest.

...

Qin Yun was eager to meet Xiao Yuemei too, so he slipped out of the inn at night.

Earlier, Hong Yan had told him that Xiao Yuemei lived in a villa.

Beiling City is large, with the bustling area in the center.

White Maple Villa is quite mysterious. Even Hong Yan had no idea who owned it.

"White Maple Villa? And it's got a formation!" Qin Yun, standing outside the walled villa, sensed something and was slightly startled.

With a formation set up, sneaking in wouldn't be easy.

Qin Yun used his shadow power to hover outside the gate for a bit, when suddenly he saw a van approaching.

He'd seen this van at the city gate earlier—it was Yue Sha's!

"What is this guy doing entering White Maple Villa?" Qin Yun quickly slipped under the van. It was pitch dark, and with his excellent concealment, he wasn't discovered.

The van drove right into the villa, making Qin Yun even more curious about the place.

Qin Yun crawled out from under the van and slipped into the shadows to avoid being seen.

The villa was spacious, with many gardens, pavilions, lakes, small rivers, and rockeries, resembling a picturesque small village.

He followed the van to a garden.

In the middle of the garden stood a two-story small building.

There was only Yue Sha in that car.

He was dressed in a red suit, rubbing his hands together, his face brimming with anticipation as he walked towards the two-story house.

Upon reaching the door, Yue Sha knocked and asked, "Princess Yuemei, it's Prince Sha! You told me to come find you tonight, and here I am!"

Qin Yun was momentarily taken aback, and hiding in the darkness, he quickly slipped inside the building.

As soon as he entered, he sensed Xiao Yuemei's presence!

Xiao Yuemei had not noticed Qin Yun, and she hurried over to open the door.

When Yue Sha opened the door and saw Xiao Yuemei dressed in an elegant white dress, he said with a delighted, mischievous grin, "Princess Yuemei, what do you want me to do here so late at night?"

"Of course, I need your help!" Xiao Yuemei giggled coyly, her voice carrying a hint of charm.

This made Yue Sha even happier, and as soon as he entered the room, he quickly closed the door.

Just as he closed the door, Xiao Yuemei took out several long, thin needles and thrust them into Yue Sha's body!

Qin Yun, hiding on the beam in the hall, was shocked at the sight, but after a moment's thought, he realized this was just like Xiao Yuemei's usual style.