At this moment, in a courtyard in Maple City, a murderous aura soared into the sky, the astonishing pressure distorting the air in the area.
Medusa was staring murderously at Hai Bodong, whose face was full of bitterness, and... Zi Yan, chewing pills without fear, looking quite adorable.
Medusa had just finished practicing the Concealing Breath Technique that Hun Changqing had taught her, and was excited.
She had come out of the secret room to tell Hun Changqing the good news. However, instead of seeing Hun Changqing, she saw Hai Bodong and Zi Yan. Based on Medusa's understanding of Hun Changqing
, this girl was either Hun Changqing's daughter, or Hun Changqing was interested in her, or he was interested in her appearance, or he was interested in what she would look like when she grew up.
"Hai Bodong, what's wrong with this little thing?"
Medusa's murderous intent was almost tangible, as if she was about to attack at any moment.
Hai Bodong was sweating profusely, inwardly groaning, what kind of situation was this!
Although Zi Yan was enveloped by Medusa's killing intent and oppressive aura, feeling extremely uncomfortable, she showed no fear on her face. Instead, she angrily retorted,
"Hey, old woman, I'm not something... Bah, I am something... Uh, no, that's not right! My name is Zi Yan! You... Waaah..."
Hai Bodong, who was standing to the side, sensed something was wrong after hearing Zi Yan call her "old woman." Before Zi Yan could finish speaking, he quickly used his battle qi to gag her, fearing that she might say something outrageous that would cause Medusa to go berserk. Now that Hun Changqing was not around, no one could stop Medusa if she got angry!
However, it was too late. After hearing Zi Yan call her "old woman," Medusa's face had become so gloomy that it could drip water. Her battle qi was already circulating wildly around her, making Hai Bodong's heart pound with fear.
Just as Medusa was about to make her move, and Hai Bodong was about to risk his life to stop her, an extremely cold and sinister aura suddenly appeared in the sky above the courtyard.
Zi Yan and Hai Bodong both smiled with relief upon sensing this aura, while Medusa's momentum faltered, and her raised hand stopped.
Then, a dazzling silver light descended from the sky onto the courtyard. As the light dissipated, a figure was revealed—it was Hun Changqing.
Hun Changqing's fair face was now covered in a gloomy expression, his hair was disheveled, and there were traces of dried blood at the corners of his mouth. His robes were tattered, completely exposing the snow-white skin on his shoulders, which was stained with bloodstains that looked somewhat jarring. His earlobes were slightly damp, still glistening with moisture.
Medusa was shocked by Hun Changqing's appearance. Ignoring his unsightly expression, he even seemed fragile in his current state, giving Medusa an urge to pull him into her arms and ravage him. Hai
Bodong and Zi Yan stared at Hun Changqing in disbelief. They had never imagined that this usually evil and sinister figure would appear like this beneath his black robes. It completely overturned their image of the sinister, vicious, and monstrous old man, utterly shattering their worldview.
Hun Changqing frowned slightly at their reactions, puzzled. Then, looking down, he realized he had forgotten to fix his tattered clothes in his haste.
Hun Changqing then lightly raised a finger, and a brand-new Soul Palace-style black robe flashed in his storage ring. He immediately draped it over his shoulders, pulled up the hood, and once again transformed into the evil and terrifying Hun Changqing.
As Hun Changqing donned the robe, Hai Bodong breathed a sigh of relief. After all, Hun Changqing's face was incredibly striking for someone seeing it for the first time.
Zi Yan remained fixed on Hun Changqing's hood, her eyes gleaming with a sharp light, as if she had discovered a new continent.
Medusa, however, showed a hint of disappointment in her eyes. This was the first time she had seen Hun Changqing like this; his earlier appearance had given her a strange, indescribable feeling. Medusa memorized Hun Changqing's earlier appearance, and involuntarily began to fantasize… Medusa felt as if something strange was taking root and sprouting within her.
However, she quickly banished these extremely dangerous thoughts, daring not to reveal them, only to consider implementing them later.
As Medusa's thoughts wandered, a sense of unease arose in Hun Changqing's heart, giving him an urge to curse.
Unease again! He hadn't known how many times he'd felt this unease these past few days! Who the hell was constantly plotting against him? What had he done to deserve this? He hadn't done many bad things, so why was someone always targeting him? Unease today, unease tomorrow—was he even allowed to live?!
Medusa suppressed her distracting thoughts and finally remembered the important matter. She stepped forward and asked,
"Who did you fight that left you like this? I've now completed my Concealing Breath Technique. Let's go and kill him together!"
As Medusa spoke, a chilling killing intent surged in her beautiful eyes. This person had actually turned Hun Changqing into this state. Although it was a feast for her eyes, this was a sight only she could see. The person who had turned Hun Changqing into this state was simply unforgivable!
After hearing Medusa's words, Hun Changqing suppressed his anger, took a deep breath, and said,
"This person isn't particularly strong; it was just my carelessness that allowed someone to take advantage of me. But her situation is a bit tricky, and I need to think about it."
Then, Hun Changqing turned to look at Zi Yan, sensed her aura, and nodded, saying,
"Zi Yan, your strength is now very close to that of a Dou Huang. You can start your breakthrough in the next few days. After you break through, I will give you a Transformation Pill to help you transform."
Zi Yan's eyes lit up instantly at the mention of the Transformation Pill, and she nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice.
Medusa, remembering Zi Yan whom she had forgotten because of Hun Changqing's appearance, pointed at Zi Yan and asked Hun Changqing,
"You beast, what's wrong with this little thing?"
"My name is Zi Yan! Not 'little thing'!"
Zi Yan retorted angrily.
Hun Changqing rubbed his temples, his head throbbing, and said,
"Ziyan is a disciple I just took on. She's quite talented. She's still a child, don't overthink it."
"I'm not a child! I'll grow up soon!"
Ziyan interjected again.
Medusa sneered, raising an eyebrow and staring at Hun Changqing, the meaning clear.
Hun Changqing's head throbbed even more. Coupled with the anger he'd felt from being messed with by that madwoman Gu Xun'er, he had no desire to continue deceiving Medusa with fabricated excuses. He simply picked her up and, amidst her violent struggles and cries, flashed into the secret chamber within the pavilion.