Chapter 298 - All’s Within My Grasp (1/2)
As dust billowed, the boom traveled a thousand miles.
You Yushan’s side couldn’t pierce the veil of dust and were beside themselves with shock. Who knew Zhuo Fan was capable of such power? So much so that it almost overwhelmed Huangpu Qingtian!
The worry was prevalent in all, but none ventured forth to clarify it. They were too afraid to interfere between Soaring Demonic Dragon and Heaven-shaking Dragon Lord’s deathmatch.
When the dust settled all they saw was a mess. When they double checked the two were nowhere in sight, they scrunched up the little courage they had and investigated the disaster.
But the sudden explosion scared them back. Looking at the source, they found Huangpu Qingtian shooting from the ground, wretched and dirty.
He may look unseemingly, but there was no apparent wound on him.
The shock was palpable at Huangpu Qingtian’s state. Taking into account the force behind that fist yet him coming out unharmed in the least, surged them with joy and admiration.
“Eldest young master, you’re ok!” You Yushan’s gang dashed over.
Taking a deep breath, Huangpu Qingtian’s eyes glinted coldly, but he wasn’t looking at them, “Where’s Zhuo Fan?”
“Uh…”
The three were confused, until You Yushan came forth with a bow, “Eldest young master, Zhuo Fan’s punch unleashed a cloud of smoke. Once the dust finally settled we only saw the eldest young master appear. We saw no trace of him. I suspect he has already fled.”
Brow shuddering, Huangpu Qingtian spread his Discerning Field for a more precise investigation. Certain that Zhuo Fan was gone, he said, “And Chu Qingcheng’s group?”
Blushing, the three hanged their heads, “Forgive us, eldest young master! W-we let them escape!”
Huangpu Qingtian’s eyes flashed icily.
Reeling, the three broke out in sweat.
They wished for Huangpu Qingtian’s cursing so badly right now. At least it would vent some of his anger. Anything was better than this eerie silence. The fear of not knowing his thinking was only mounting.
One day Huangpu Qingtian may very well be so angry as to strike them down!
The three shuddered in horror, trying to scour for a gesture, anything that betrayed his state of mind.
Huangpu Qingtian kept silent for a long time before finally smiling, “Let them run. It won’t change anything.”
The three were stunned, having never seen Huangpu Qingtian like this and didn’t know how to react.
[Wait, is this the same cold-blooded eldest young master? Not only did his scheme come apart at the seams, but he also lost a Brimming Sacred Pill and a 6th level spirit animal. No to mention he invested so much effort in this plan too, but even after gaining nothing from it, he isn’t flying into a rage?]
[Am I dreaming?]
[Did he flip?]
Baffled by the sudden turn of events, they looked on at him in bewilderment. Like he was a different man.
Easily picking up on their thoughts, Huangpu Qingtian showed a vague smile, “Don’t forget our mission in this battle!”
“How can we? It’s the position as head of the seven houses!” Lin Xuanfeng let it slip.
Having nothing but scorn for the man, Huangpu Qingtian shook his head, “Regent Estate has been the head for a thousand years and not because of this child’s play, but by raw power! We don’t need this insipid game to prove anything. Not now, not ever!”
Huangpu Qingtian instilled fear in each one of them with his declaration.
[That’s the Regent Estate we know, unchanged for a thousand years.]
“Is it for… Brimming Sacred Pills then?” You Yushan ventured.
Grinning, Huangpu Qingtian shook his head again, “Brimming Sacred Pill is a rare 8th grade pill that even the Regent Estate covets. However, that is hardly our goal!”
“Then please enlighten us, eldest young master!” Yan Bangui bowed.
Huangpu Qingtian’s eyes burst with coldness as he clenched his crackling fist, “Zhuo Fan!”