Two days later.
In Minghao City, there was a lot of discussion.
"Have you heard? Something big has happened!!"
"What's the matter?"
"A couple of days ago, wasn't the Feng Family's Patriarch, Feng Cang, chasing Qin Zi with four of the Feng Family elders? They... are all dead!"
"How could that be! They are five Nirvana Realm experts, how could they just die like that? Who could kill them?"
"It's said to be Qin Zi!"
"How is that possible? Even if Qin Zi used a Secret Technique, he would only be at the Pure Yang Realm. How could he possibly kill five Nirvana Realm experts?"
"Believe it or not, I heard that Qin Zi lured them to the Black Wind Abyss and used it to kill them."
"Is there any evidence?"
"Do you even need evidence? Many people saw the chase, and before Feng Cang died, he angrily shouted Qin Zi's name. It could be heard from far away."
"So, it really was Qin Zi who killed them? Tsk tsk tsk, it's quite an achievement, one that could make him famous across the dynasty."
"Haha, it's indeed an achievement, but a bit like asking for death. Would the Feng Family let him off after such a huge loss?"
"Yeah, I've heard the old Patriarch Feng Lan of the Feng Family has reached the ninth level of the Nirvana Realm, terrifying indeed. Now not only is Qin Zi in trouble, but his father Qin Chuan might also be in peril."
"Sigh, what a sin..."
Some sighed with regret.
Others relished in misfortune.
"Boom——"
Suddenly, a brilliant golden light shot through the sky, and an overwhelming and frantic pressure spread out.
"It's Sir Qin Chuan!"
"He's actually back!"
Everyone was extremely shocked. In their view, Qin Chuan returning to Minghao City at this time required a lot of courage.
After all, the Feng Family is a gigantic entity, and Nirvana Realm experts are stratified.
And the old Patriarch Feng Lan of the Feng Family is undoubtedly the most terrifying kind, someone few dare to provoke.
Wow!
A figure soared into the sky; it was Bai Chen.
He flew in front of Qin Chuan, lowered his head in shame, and said, "Brother Qin... it's my fault, I couldn't protect Qin Zi."
Qin Chuan shook his head, sighed, and said, "It's not your fault, rather it troubled you and got you hurt."
"It's just a minor injury, nothing serious."
Bai Chen gave a bitter smile and said quietly, "I just don't know how Qin Zi is doing; I hope he's fine."
"Haha, don't worry, that kid has a big fate, he's not so easily killed, he probably just doesn't dare to return."
Qin Chuan comforted with a smile, and said, "Once the news of my return to Minghao City spreads, he will naturally come back."
"Brother Qin, about the Feng Family... are you really confident?"
Bai Chen asked worriedly.
He always felt that there was a mysterious aura about Qin Chuan, appearing relaxed and calm, but he had no idea how strong Qin Chuan's strength actually was.
"Heh heh, the Feng Family..."
Qin Chuan smiled and shook his head, said quietly, "Their fate has always been their own choice..."
Bai Chen felt a chill down his spine.
Suddenly, a cold shiver ran up his back.
He took a deep breath and gave a bitter smile, "It seems I was overthinking it. Brother Qin is even more unfathomable than I imagined."
Qin Chuan smiled slightly, without saying a word.
...
The next morning,
A sneaky figure peeked around at the courtyard's gate, then stealthily sneaked in...
"Stop."
But just after a few tiptoeing steps, he was stopped. He stiffened, embarrassed to turn around.
"Dad..."
Seeing the white-clothed figure standing with his hands behind his back in the garden, Qin Zi's face showed a wry smile.
"Trying to steal something?"
Qin Chuan asked not in the best mood.
"Ahem... I heard you came back, so I came to check if it's true. If it's fake, I'd quickly slip away."
Qin Zi scratched his head.
"Ah, silly child."
Qin Chuan sighed helplessly, showing a look of affection for his seemingly foolish son, then waved and said, "Dad is back, it's all right now."
"Mm!"
Qin Zi nodded vigorously, immediately became cheerful, and ran over to hold Qin Chuan's arm. He was silent for a moment, then softly choked up, "Dad, I thought... I would never see you again."
Qin Chuan's body lightly trembled.
He took a deep breath, then raised his right hand to touch his son's head, forced a smile and said, "How could that be? You're naturally blessed with great fortune, able to turn danger into safety at any time."
"And if it really doesn't work... there's still Dad."
This is the truth.
It cannot be denied, he is indeed setting traps for his son.
However, his trapping is more akin to a kind of training.
The difference between training and disaster is that training only causes temporary pain, while disaster makes you lose something permanently!
He doesn't mind adding some obstacles to his son's path of growth.
But if someday, his dear son faces a life-and-death situation, wanting to protect something but is powerless, as his dear father, he will definitely step forward!
"Oh, broke through to the Pure Yang Realm?"
Suddenly, Qin Chuan raised an eyebrow; he had cultivated to the Nirvana Golden Body, making him sensitive to energy fluctuations.
"Yes, I found a small opportunity at Black Wind Abyss."
Qin Zi said, somewhat embarrassed.
He originally wanted to boast, but considering he might get splashed with cold water by his father, he decided to be a bit more modest.
"Not bad."
Qin Chuan patted him on the shoulder in appreciation.
Qin Zi's eyes lit up, he was suddenly flattered and a bit dizzy, feeling elated.
"Rumble!"
At this moment, there was a violent tremor in the sky, and the wind and clouds surged like a giant sea monster causing havoc.
Qin Chuan looked up.
In the high heavens, the white clouds rolled like mist, revealing a massive object slowly emerging.
It was a majestic white ship, with snow-white sails on which a black character "Feng" was written.
And at this moment.
The system's notification sound was late in coming.
"Ding! Feng Lan of Nirvana Realm Level Nine has developed murderous intent towards your son; following the principle of boundless paternal love, the father must win. Your cultivation will be elevated to Nirvana Realm Level Six, and you will be invincible within the same realm."
"Ding! Since your cultivation has not reached the same realm as the enemy, the system compensates you with a top-tier Supreme Spiritual Treasure—the Prison-Suppression Cauldron!"
Instantly, Qin Chuan felt his power surge several levels, almost wanting to shout to the heavens.
Not only that.
In his dantian, a new massive black cauldron appeared, thick and heavy, with three legs and two ears, inscribed with ancient, grand patterns, majestic and imposing.
"Supreme Spiritual Treasure?!"
Qin Chuan's breath became a bit hurried; it was a treasure even more advanced than the Saint Realm. Wouldn't bringing it out crush a Saint Realm expert to death?
Of course, he knew, it couldn't be exposed in public.
A gentleman carries no sin, having jade invites envy.
Once leaked out, he would become the target of all, not knowing how many in the Saint Realm or even Supreme Realm would come to kill him for the treasure.
And at this moment.
A stern and indifferent voice echoed from the white ship in the sky: "Qin Family father and son, come up here and meet your death!"
Countless people looked up.
At the edge of the white ship, seven figures appeared, with a robust blue-haired old man at the center.
It was the old Patriarch of the Feng Family, Feng Lan!
"Oh, what a grand spectacle from the Feng Family, what have you come to Minghao City for today?"
Qin Chuan slowly floated up, reaching the same height as the white ship, and asked with a smile.
"Are you Qin Chuan?"
Feng Lan asked coldly.
"Yes."
Qin Chuan nodded with a smile.
"Your son Qin Zi used trickery to kill the Feng Family's Patriarch and four Elders, causing an enormous disaster. Did you know that?"
Feng Lan questioned forcefully.
"I knew."
Qin Chuan nodded with a smile, as if saying, I am aware my son only came second in the class, it's nothing, try harder next time.
"Not teaching your son is the father's fault. Since your son is so unfilial, you, as his father, must be no good either."
Feng Lan looked down at Qin Chuan and said coldly, "However, I have no interest in punishing evildoers today. As long as you execute your little brat in front of everyone, I'll spare you your pathetic life!"
Wow!
As these words were uttered, everyone gasped.
So ruthless!!
To make Qin Chuan execute his son publicly, that's a killing strike to the heart; disregarding the father-son bond, if he really did that, would Qin Chuan ever be able to hold his head up again?
"Hehe, the Feng Family sure holds authority!."
Qin Chuan wore a cold, sarcastic smile: "Your Feng Family has no shame, sending five Nirvana Realm experts to chase down a young man not even in the Pure Yang Realm, it's really bullying the small with the large."
"What? Five Nirvana Realm experts couldn't kill a junior and instead got killed by the junior; does the Feng Family find this glorious and come righteously to demand accountability?"
"My son being bullied like this, that I didn't come after you is your good fortune, yet you dare come knocking."
"I'm very curious... who gave you the courage?!"
As the words fell, a mighty aura erupted from Qin Chuan's body, golden light dazzling, aura soaring to the heavens!