Chapter 247: Subduing Hidden Kill, Cultivating Influence

Chapter 247: Subduing Hidden Kill, Cultivating Influence

"Saint King Leng Li is not dead?"

Scarlet Thorn turned her head, her beautiful eyes filled with pleasant surprise.

Back then, if not for Saint King Leng Li stepping in, she would have long since turned into a pile of dry bones.

If not for Saint King Leng Li tearing her clan's exterminators into pieces, even now, with her strength, she would have been unable to avenge her grievances.

This was an inexpressible pain in her heart, and also the most primal root of why she resisted Qin Xuan.

Qin Xuan shook his head and emphasized, "A more accurate description is that she died, but not completely."

"Her Physical Body had long since shattered, and now she is merely a remnant soul. By chance, I obtained this supreme treasure that nourishes souls, barely allowing her to convert into a Soul Cultivator."

He snorted coldly, glanced at Scarlet Thorn, and sneered, "She intended to kill me. If I had known, I shouldn't have gone to such great lengths back then!"

Scarlet Thorn bit her lip, and a few strands of softness appeared in her eyes as she looked at Qin Xuan.

She, who was fierce of face but faint of heart, could no longer remain tough after seeing Leng Li's soul body.

She knew it; she knew that back then, Leng Li had been suppressed by the small tower until her Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering for attempting to assassinate Qin Xuan.

That was the news spread by Yaochi Sacred Land.

She had always used Qin Xuan as a justification, forcing herself to suppress and kill Saint King Leng Li to numb herself.

She never dreamed that Qin Xuan would disregard the vendetta and protect Leng Li's soul body.

The two were originally mortal enemies; Qin Xuan had no need to go to such great trouble, exerting effort without any reward.

There was only one reason he would do this.

It was for her!

Because Qin Xuan knew Leng Li was her benefactor, he had done everything in his power to protect her soul body.

Scarlet Thorn had many doubts in her heart and poured them all out at once, "What is Saint King Leng Li's current state? When will she awaken? If Hidden Kill knows that Leng Li is still alive, they will surely be overjoyed, and many Elders who secretly want to harm you will also change their minds."

"Also, if Saint King Leng Li awakens and wants to kill you, what will you do?"

"Do you have any means of self-preservation? If it really comes to it, it would be best to place her elsewhere before Saint King Leng Li awakens."

She had heard of Saint King Leng Li's deeds and knew them very well.

She knew that Saint King Leng Li was decisive in killing; once she awakened, she would definitely not let Qin Xuan off.

She was worried about his safety.

Qin Xuan curled his lips indifferently, "Doesn't that suit your wishes?"

His gaze looked out at the styx purple ice crystal, where Leng Li, who was receiving the "Nether River Blood Scripture," had fallen into a deep slumber.

Judging by this posture, it was unknown when she would be able to awaken.

Withdrawing his mind and looking back at Scarlet Thorn, Qin Xuan's deep eyes were filled with disappointment, "If Leng Li kills me and tears me into pieces, wouldn't that fulfill your wish?"

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"That was not my true thought."

"It is impossible for me to truly harm you."

"I was just saying angry words in the heat of the moment."

Scarlet Thorn felt unbearable bitterness, looking at Qin Xuan, whose eyes were filled with disappointment, feeling indescribable guilt.

How could she truly harm Qin Xuan?

If she could, when Qin Xuan forced her earlier, how could she have let him take whatever he wanted?

Even if it meant death, she would have bitten off Qin Xuan's Foundation.

How could she have let Qin Xuan enjoy himself so calmly?

"Is that so?"

Qin Xuan sneered and stepped back.

Scarlet Thorn was panicked and flustered, rushing forward in a hurry. She tugged at Qin Xuan's hem, and feeling that wasn't enough, she placed his arms around her waist, wrapping her whole body around Qin Xuan's tiger-like waist, burying herself into that warm chest.

It seemed that only in this way could she have a little sense of security.

Letting her feel that she hadn't lost Qin Xuan.

"Heh, women really are all big pig trotters; once they get a man, they don't know how to cherish him, but when they are about to lose him, they think about trying their best to win him back."

Qin Xuan looked at Scarlet Thorn, who had actively burrowed into his arms, a playful smile on the corner of his mouth.

Naturally, he could not have just casually spoken those heartless words earlier.

It was done intentionally.

On one hand, it was to discipline Scarlet Thorn, who would appear in the 'back garden' at any time in the future, to avoid fire in the backyard.

On the other hand, it was to bring out the current situation of Leng Li.

Continuing to hide Leng Li was no longer of much use to Scarlet Thorn now.

Exposing Leng Li's identity was just the right Opportunity to take the organization Hidden Kill as his own.

He stayed in the Mingyue Dynasty, his field of vision was very narrow, and much of the news was obtained from Ning Waner.

It was very likely that what he heard was only what others wanted him to hear.

This situation was very terrifying.

There was a sense of urgency that others were in the dark while he was in the light.

Hidden Kill, the organization formed by fanatical followers of Leng Li, might not be that prominent in terms of strength.

But their skills in concealing their figures and their methods of blending into situations were still commendable.

Letting these people act as his eyes.

Could not be more appropriate!

Qin Xuan looked down, overlooking Scarlet Thorn who was holding him, and said indifferently, "You just said that within Hidden Kill, there are many people who want to harm me?"

Scarlet Thorn pondered for a long while and nodded slowly, "We have all received kindness from Saint King Leng Li, and since it is rumored that Saint King Leng Li was harmed by you, they naturally harbor resentment towards you. It is just that, hindered by your status as a Prodigy, they have never taken action against you."

"If they knew that Saint King Leng Li was not dead, and instead, you were protecting her soul body, they would never have any thoughts against you in the future."

Qin Xuan had a smile on his lips, his eyes carrying a lewd glint, "If Leng Li were to demand them to let you serve as the leader of Hidden Kill, and let them disperse to carry out missions, would that be feasible?"

Scarlet Thorn shook her head, "I have only just barely made a Breakthrough to the Saint King Realm. Within Hidden Kill, there are a full three Elders at the Peak of the Saint Realm, and there is also a powerhouse temporarily acting as the leader of Hidden Kill who is only half a step away from a Breakthrough to the Saint King Realm. Whoever is recommended, it should not be me."

How could she have ever thought about serving as the leader of Hidden Kill?

You must know, not long ago, she was just a small fry in the Yin-Yang Realm.

If not for meeting Qin Xuan and receiving extraordinary benefits, and after the Dual Cultivation, her Realm would not have advanced by leaps and bounds.

How could she have her current status?

Even now, in terms of seniority or cultivation base, she couldn't even rank in the top ten within Hidden Kill.

"That's not necessarily true." Qin Xuan smiled and spouted nonsense, "The grievances between Leng Li and me were already resolved before I took action to save her. Now, my interests are aligned with hers. Those I trust are naturally those she trusts, and as for the person I trust, it can be none other than you!"

For an organization of fanatical personal followers like Hidden Kill, initial control is quite easy as long as Leng Li comes forward.

But as time passes, it will inevitably loosen.

If you want the horse to run, you naturally have to feed it grass.

He needed to cultivate a role model to let the members of Hidden Kill know that serving him brings endless benefits.

And for this role model, Scarlet Thorn was most suitable.

Even if Scarlet Thorn were not in Hidden Kill, he would still do his best to help her improve her cultivation.

Doing it while he's at it, killing two birds with one stone, why not?

Scarlet Thorn, in Qin Xuan's arms, slowly raised her eyes. After pondering for a moment, she nodded, "If it is Saint King Leng Li's request, I, including everyone in Hidden Kill, will not refuse!"

Qin Xuan sighed self-deprecatingly, "I can see it; before, you wouldn't even give me a second look, but once Leng Li appeared, you were throwing yourself into my arms."

"Is it because you want to appease me during this time, fearing that I might let your Saint King Leng Li's resurrection have even the slightest mishap?"

Scarlet Thorn complained aggrievedly in Qin Xuan's arms, "I didn't."

While the two were flirting, footsteps sounded not far away.

Qin Xuan and Scarlet Thorn turned their heads and looked simultaneously at Qing Ning, who had come to find them.

Qing Ning stood there at a loss, watching the lovey-dovey Qin Xuan and Scarlet Thorn, feeling bitter and stuttering, "I saw that you, Young Master, hadn't returned for a long time, so I was worried. Seeing that you are both unharmed, that is good. It is my mistake to have come at the wrong time."

Qin Xuan wrapped his right arm around Scarlet Thorn and simultaneously extended his left arm toward Qing Ning, "You came at just the right time."

After Qing Ning entered his arms, Qin Xuan held one in each arm. With a thought, a luxurious palace appeared in the frozen world.

"Young Master!"

"Qin Xuan..."

As the urgent cries rang out, the System's notification sounds followed one after another in Qin Xuan's mind.

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