Chapter 0893 Bandits of the Mystic Realm

Chapter 0893: The Profound Domain Bandit

Qin Yun said, "Old man, if you give me the original annotated version of the Shattering Star Palm first, I'll let you go!"

Ying Chengyu refused outright, shaking his head quickly. "I already gave you the Shattering Star Palm! Only after you release me can we proceed with the next trade!"

Qin Yun thought for a moment and said, "Then hand over those several dozen Martial King Heart Fruits!"

Ying Chengyu muttered a few curses under his breath before producing a large pile of Martial King Heart Fruits.

Qin Yun collected all the Martial King Heart Fruits and picked up the saw, saying, "Old senior, you should know that if I hadn’t saved you, you would have already been tortured to death by the Qianyun Island Lord! Don’t forget this favor—don’t bite the hand that feeds you!"

Ying Chengyu grumbled irritably, "I’ve said it before! You saving me ruined everything! Otherwise, with my methods alone, I could’ve finished off those bastards!"

"Not necessarily! The Qianyun Island Lord and his gang are not to be trifled with. If you’d failed, it would’ve been disastrous!" Qin Yun chuckled. "Besides, I don’t believe you had any backup plans!"

"Don't worry, I really won’t kill you! As long as you release me, I’ll definitely give you the annotated version of the Shattering Star Palm!" Ying Chengyu said.

Qin Yun began sawing through the chains.

Though Ying Chengyu had said it would take half an hour, Qin Yun only needed a short while to cut through the chains on his feet.

"Your strength doesn’t seem like someone at the Late-stage Martial King Realm at all!" Ying Chengyu remarked in surprise.

"Old senior, don’t even think about seeking revenge on me! I’ve got backups! You should already know about the destruction of the Mighty Dragon Villa and the Dragon King Manor—how a whole group of Half-Immortals died, and even a Celestial Dragon was captured. All of that was orchestrated by me!" Qin Yun said with a grin. "If you really try to retaliate, your Half-Immortal Life Crystal will be mine!"

"I never said I’d take revenge—that’s just your assumption! I admit I’m not a good person, but I’m definitely not as bad as you think! Both of us are from the Immortal Arms Palace—we’re from the same sect! I won’t harm you!" Ying Chengyu said with a smile.

"That’s for the best!" Qin Yun cut through the chains on Ying Chengyu’s hands and immediately darted back a thousand meters.

Once the chains on his hands were severed, Ying Chengyu tore off the talisman stuck to his chest and called out, "Kid, come over here! I’ll give you the annotated version of the Shattering Star Palm!"

"Toss it here!" Qin Yun shouted back.

"What’s there to fear? I really won’t attack you!" Ying Chengyu scoffed before tossing a box from a distance.

Qin Yun caught the box and carefully examined its contents with his Spirit Eye. Inside was indeed a book!

He then activated his Piercing Mystic Art, sending his mental energy into the box to thoroughly inspect it for any hidden poisons or traps.

After a meticulous check, he confirmed the book inside was safe.

He opened the box and quickly flipped through the pages. It contained detailed annotations and personal insights—extremely valuable.

"Give me back the copied version you took earlier!" Ying Chengyu demanded.

"Wait a moment!" Qin Yun took out a mirror and recorded the crucial contents and annotations of the Shattering Star Palm page by page.

Once done, he returned the copied book to Ying Chengyu.

As Ying Chengyu took it back, a sly gleam flashed in his eyes.

Qin Yun caught it and immediately grew wary.

"Pleasure doing business. See you around!" Qin Yun turned to leave.

"Wait! Are you heading to the Profound Domain? I’m going there too—let’s travel together! You’re clever, but your cultivation is still low. With a Half-Immortal like me accompanying you, you’ll be much safer!" Ying Chengyu called out.

"No need! If I travel with you, I might not even make it to the Profound Domain before you eat me alive!" Qin Yun laughed. "Till next time!"

"Kid, if I wanted to kill you, you’d be dead a hundred times over by now! I truly want to protect you and team up!" Ying Chengyu said urgently.

Qin Yun always felt Ying Chengyu was shady, but after some consideration, he ultimately decided to go to the Profound Domain with him.

"Honestly, you have too many moves! I'm also worried you might pull a fast one on me! That's why I don't dare act against you—what if you turn the tables on me? Wouldn’t that be a dumb way to go?" Ying Chengyu chuckled.

"Senior, are you familiar with the Profound Domain?" Qin Yun asked.

"Of course! I’ve got connections there too. If you're going, I can introduce you to some!" Ying Chengyu tried to pat Qin Yun's shoulder but failed as Qin Yun dodged.

Qin Yun asked again, "I heard the Profound Domain is quite chaotic. Is that true?"

Ying Chengyu laughed. "It's the same everywhere. Wherever there are people, there will be backstabbing and power plays. As long as multiple big players exist, conflict is inevitable. Even within a single faction, they’ll tear themselves apart."

"I've seen it all before—nothing new. No need to worry! The Profound Domain has existed for so long, enduring countless wars, yet it's still kicking."

Qin Yun thought about it and agreed.

Ying Chengyu said, "I'll rest first, then we can hit the road!"

Qin Yun remained highly vigilant, wary of being tricked by Ying Chengyu.

"Xiao Yun, this old man is a real snake! In terms of cunning, he’d rank first among everyone you know!" Ling Yuner said.

"I know. I want to see what games he’s playing!" Qin Yun thought.

"Be careful—watch your back!" Ling Yuner warned.

Qin Yun stored the Martial King Heart Fruits in the first bead of the Nine Sun Divine Soul for Shui Tianzi and Zi Qingcheng to eat.

He brought these two women along to assist in crafting gear, as working alone required too much grunt work. Having help made things more convenient.

"Qin Yun, are you still holding onto that Celestial Dragon?" Ying Chengyu asked curiously.

"No! I split it with the Sword Family, and Long Cangsheng got the lion’s share..." Qin Yun replied.

"Long Cangsheng... He's a formidable Runes Master. I used to know him well!" Ying Chengyu chuckled. He had also inquired about the Dragon King Manor incident and knew Long Cangsheng had opposed the Long Family.

Ying Chengyu asked again, "When you attacked the Mighty Dragon Villa, you also captured a golden dragon sent from the Dragon King Manor. Where is it now?"

"Don’t misunderstand—I’m not trying to take it from you. I just want to cut a deal for some dragon meat or something!"

Qin Yun said, "I gave that dragon to Senior Long Bei! That golden dragon was the son of the Celestial Dragon Long Yingkun. Long Bei despises Long Yingkun, so my gift helped get him to go after Long Yingkun."

"So that’s how it is!" Ying Chengyu whistled in amazement.

In truth, those dragons were still in Qin Yun’s possession. He lied to prevent Ying Chengyu from coveting them.

Ying Chengyu seemed to believe it and didn’t press further about the dragons’ whereabouts.

Half a day passed, and it was now noon.

After resting, Ying Chengyu and Qin Yun took to the skies, heading toward the Profound Domain.

Ying Chengyu frequently traveled between the Profound Domain and the Mortal Domain, so he knew the route well. Qin Yun trusted him to lead the way.

With a map in hand, Qin Yun wasn’t afraid of being misled.

Before they knew it, a month passed. Qin Yun and Ying Chengyu made the trip without a hitch.

Qin Yun also gained significant knowledge about the Mystic Realm and the Super Mystic Sea from Ying Chengyu.

It was early morning, with a clear blue sky, white clouds, and bright sunlight.

Qin Yun followed Ying Chengyu, flying over an endless stretch of black terrain.

Everything in this region was black—massive mountains, rocks, and soil were all jet-black.

Though there were no plants or trees here, the spiritual energy was noticeably denser than before.

"Just two or three more days, and we'll reach the Mystic Realm!" Ying Chengyu chuckled.

Thanks to Ying Chengyu guiding him, Qin Yun avoided many powerful HalfImmortal Beasts along the journey.

Ying Chengyu hadn't pulled any schemes, which surprised Qin Yun, but he remained vigilant.

Suddenly, a group of about a dozen people appeared ahead!

No sooner had Qin Yun seen them than he was surrounded.

The men were dressed in black, all middle-aged—obviously bandits.

Their leader was, to Qin Yun's surprise, a HalfImmortal, seemingly one who had just survived the HalfImmortal tribulation.

At this level, Ying Chengyu could easily handle him.

"Don’t even think about running! Hand over everything you’ve got!" the bandit leader snarled, his face contorted with malice.

Qin Yun felt not the slightest concern, knowing Ying Chengyu was here.

Just as Qin Yun remained calm, Ying Chengyu suddenly muttered to him, "Young master, quickly give them something! They’re a formidable bandit group!"

Qin Yun was startled, shooting Ying Chengyu a suspicious glance, unsure what scheme the wily old fox was playing.

"I don’t have anything!" Qin Yun muttered. "You do—you give it to them!"

"Young master, don’t joke around. I’m just your old servant—how could I have anything valuable to offer?" Ying Chengyu shook his head with a bitter smile. "Young master, if you want to live, hurry and hand something over!"

Qin Yun quickly sent a voice transmission to Ying Chengyu: "What are you playing at? These guys are nothing in front of you—you could wipe them out with a flick of your hand!"

"Qin Yun, return the saw to me, and I’ll act," Ying Chengyu replied.

Qin Yun silently cursed the old fox for choosing this moment to demand repayment.

"Enough chatter! If you don’t hand over your valuables now, you’re dead!" the bandit leader bellowed.

Ying Chengyu pretended to panic, shouting, "Young master, hurry and give them something!"

Qin Yun seethed with frustration, considering using the Piercing Mystic Art to escape—until Ying Chengyu’s voice transmission reached him again:

"Qin Yun, don’t run! These bandits have quite the haul on them. If you flee, it’ll all be mine! All I’m asking is for you to return the saw—is that so much to ask?"