Clack!
As Qian Renxue and her brother landed on the ground, Ling Yuan also retracted her martial soul form and joined them, standing beside Qian Renjue.
Dugu Bo, kneeling on the ground, was already in a weakened state, his eyes bloodshot.
He stared intently at Qian Renjue, remaining still and silent.
At this point, Dugu Bo was becoming increasingly calm.
The golden-haired youth before him had stopped Snake Lance's attacks twice.
Dugu Bo still had hope, as he had only been told he would be captured.
Qian Renjue, however, did not look at him anymore.
Instead, he turned his attention to Dugu Xin and his daughter, who were lying on the ground.
Seeing the sorrow and pleading in Dugu Yan's eyes, Qian Renjue remained silent, his eyes flashing with a white light as he murmured softly:
"Senior Dugu, it seems your son is about to die."
"What?"
Dugu Bo's frail body swayed, his dark green eyes filled with suspicion.
Dugu Xin gritted his teeth, glaring fiercely at Qian Renjue, feeling helpless and frustrated.
The others, including the Porcupine, were also puzzled.
Snake Lance, holding down Dugu Bo, asked Qian Renxue, "Miss, how should we deal with Dugu Bo?"
"No—!"
Qian Renxue was about to give another chance, but before she could speak, a scream rang out.
"Yan Yan, don't go over there!"
Dugu Yan was unexpectedly broke free from Dugu Xin
"Yan Yan!"
Dugu Bo struggled to rise, but was firmly held down by Snake Lance and his partner. Dugu Xin, straining with difficulty, moved forward to pursue.
Qian Renjue watched Dugu Yan running towards him and raised a hand, signaling Ling Yuan to step aside.
Thud!
Dugu Yan, covered in tears and dirt, fell heavily to her knees in front of Qian Renjue.
She cried and knocked her head on the ground, pleading desperately.
"Please, please don't hurt my grandfather, please don't hurt him."
"Yan Yan."
Dugu Bo watched his granddaughter continuously knocking her head on the ground.
Tears welled up in his eyes, his lips trembling.
"It's Grandpa's fault. I'm too weak"
"Please, please, I will do anything!"
"Please, please."
Dugu Yan kept banging her head on the ground with all her might.
"Hmm?"
Qian Renjue frowned.
He moved to help Dugu Yan up, but before he could bend down, a harsh shout came from beside him.
"Stop, don't touch her!"
Dugu Xin, blood seeping from his mouth, straightened his once-crouched body.
Six soul rings glowed beneath him, with the fifth ring shining brightly.
"Squeak—!"
(Your Highness, be careful!)
The Soft Bone Rabbit cried out, but Qian Renjue ignored it completely.
Before Dugu Xin's giant serpent could strike, a murderous cry exploded in everyone's ears.
"You're seeking death—!"
Swish!
Golden sword energy struck first, slashing the approaching giant serpent away, leaving a trail of afterimages.
Purple and black soul rings danced.
A few muffled crashes later, Qian Renxue sent the barely conscious Dugu Xin flying.
"Ah—!"
Dugu Xin spat blood and screamed in agony, while Dugu Bo clenched his fists, his eyes blood-red.
"(Xin'er) Dad!"
Dugu Yan, in a panic, grabbed Qian Renjue's wrist, pleading.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, please don't—"
"Ah—! No!"
Dugu Yan looked at Qian Renxue, who was swinging her sword towards Dugu Xin's neck, her face paling in terror.
Dugu Bo's eyes widened as his soul power and serpent poison were silently compressing.
"Sister!"
Qian Renjue looked up and called out.
But Qian Renxue's holy sword did not slow down.
Crash!
"Your Highness!"
Ling Yuan's shocked cry came out.
The intense cold caused the Soft Bone Rabbit's fur to bristle.
Qian Renjue's purple eyes turned blood-red, his golden hair turning silver.
Black six wings appeared behind him, emitting a chilling aura.
Second Soul Skill, Underworld Binding Chains!
Whoosh!
Black chains with a frosty aura quickly extended, binding Dugu Xin's arms.
Sensing the sinister energy, Qian Renxue's movement slightly paused as she looked back at Qian Renjue.
Rustle!
The black chains tugged forcefully, pulling Dugu Xin's body away, and then vanished without a trace.
"Whew—"
Qian Renjue's various unique features dissipated rapidly.
He closed his eyes, breathing heavily.
Pff!
Qian Renxue's holy sword, having just struck the ground, was abandoned as she immediately rushed towards Qian Renjue.
"Jue, are you okay?!"
Qian Renxue held Qian Renjue's shoulders, her eyes filled with worry and anger.
"Whew."
Qian Renjue exhaled deeply, shaking his head before opening his eyes.
"Sister, I'm fine."
The use of his martial soul was instantaneous and had no major effect.
Dugu Yan, who was being held by Qian Renjue, felt the piercing cold.
In that moment, she even forgot to cry, staring blankly at Dugu Xin, who had fallen beside her, covered in blood.
Gently touching Qian Renjue's face, Qian Renxue finally sighed in relief, though still with a hint of annoyance.
"Jue, why did you have to do this? They brought this upon themselves."
"No."
Before Qian Renxue could finish her sentence, Dugu Yan, with a voice as faint as a whisper, knelt on the ground, head lowered.
Biting her pink lips, tears sporadically fell on the ground.
In a trembling voice, she pleaded, "Please don't hurt them. Wuwuwu."
The previous scene had made her afraid to cry out loudly.
"Be quiet!"
Qian Renxue frowned and said coldly.
She had intended to give them another chance. If she hadn't rushed over and mas sacred them, they should consider themselves lucky.
If Qian Renjue had dared to speak coldly to her or upset her because saving them, she would have killed them all!
"Wuw—"
Dugu Yan's small body trembled slightly, afraid to speak.
Instead, she raised her dirty, blood-streaked hand and gently shook the sleeve of Qian Renjue's hand resting on her head.
"Ha."
Qian Renjue smiled and gently ruffled Dugu Yan's hair to comfort her.
Looking up at Qian Renxue, he said, "Sister, do you remember I wanted this medicinal field?"
Qian Renxue tentatively asked, "Jue, what do you mean?"
"This medicinal field is very important and needs someone to guard it."
Qian Renjue smiled as he crouched down.
Gently patting Dugu Yan's head and moving his palm to her bloodied forehead, a chill began to emanate.
"Hmm!!"
Dugu Yan couldn't help but whimper, biting her silver teeth to hold back her tears.
"Senior Dugu, how about this? Three lives in exchange for your loyalty."
Qian Renjue glanced at Dugu Xin and then at Dugu Bo, mockingly asking:
"Senior, do you really want to self-destruct?"
"…"
Dugu Bo, panting heavily, looked at Qian Renjue in astonishment, not expecting the youth to know his intention.
Seeing his son and granddaughter, Dugu Bo took a deep breath, his weak and hoarse voice sounding out.
"What are your names?"
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