Chapter 80: Kids Teach People by Playing House, but Adults Just Kill
The Luofeng Tower in the Great Xia Capital is situated in the most bustling area of the city. It’s quite far from the palace, yet bustling with people coming and going.
Even cultivators passing by might glance inside, drawn by the scene, regardless of whether they have the coins to enter and enjoy the atmosphere. They can’t help but look in, dreaming of the day when they, too, can stroll in and have a carefree time.
“Wow, I’ve grown up so much, yet I had no idea there were so many fun things outside the palace!” Qin Xuan exclaimed, spotting some clay dolls being sold on the roadside and making a beeline for them to join in the fun.
Seeing this display of childish excitement, Qin Bei could only shake his head. As expected, even in a world of immortal cultivation, kids will be kids. They all have a fondness for such things.
“Boss, I’ll take all these clay dolls; no need to give me change,” Qin Bei casually tossed a spirit stone onto the table.
“Thank you, boss! May you make a fortune!” the stall owner exclaimed, a mere mortal used to dealing in gold coins. Spirit stones are rare treasures for him. Just one stone could be exchanged for hundreds of gold coins—more than he could earn in a month.
“Thanks, big bro!” Qin Xuan beamed as he picked his two favorite clay dolls and dashed over to another street stall to continue the fun. He was walking and stopping, exploring.
Normally, if Qin Xuan wasn’t heading to a secret realm, he would be cooped up in the palace, so he was naturally curious about the world outside. Qin Bei didn’t stop him; compared to the little adult he saw in the secret realm who stood bravely in front of everyone, he preferred this carefree version of Qin Xuan.
…
On the street.
“Pfft! So this is the much-anticipated Great Xia Capital? Sure, it looks flashy, but where are all the powerful cultivators? If you hadn’t said anything, I’d swear I was in the countryside!” A man in red sneered, eyeing his surroundings with derision.
“Right? I can’t believe there are even mortals walking by, and worse yet, setting up stalls! Ridiculous! In my Ancient Beast Country, you wouldn’t see mortals anywhere near the capital—such lowly creatures have no business being in the city!” a woman in a red dress added, scoffing in agreement.
They weren’t quiet about their contempt, speaking with abandon amid the throng. Many pedestrians heard their disdainful words loud and clear.
“Honestly, this trip is really disappointing. Great Xia’s supposed strength seems just for show. No wonder they chose to form an alliance with the Wu Nation; they probably realize they lack the power to resist the Holy Demon Dynasty!” Guang Quan declared, sparing no effort to mask his disappointment with Great Xia, even hinting at a desire to flatter the Holy Demon Dynasty.
“Only the Xia Emperor retains some dignity; otherwise, I dread to think what would happen to Great Xia…”
…
As Qin Xuan strolled by, he overheard these arrogant words. As a prince of Great Xia, he couldn’t let anyone speak insultingly about his homeland, especially an outsider.
“Humph! A bunch of ignorant outsiders! How can you even comprehend true power? Ancient Beast Country? Isn’t that just a tiny state next to ours? How dare you bark like that in the capital of Great Xia?” Qin Xuan retorted without hesitation.
Guang Quan frowned and turned to face the speaker. The boy looked plump and young, yet his cultivation was already at the Foundation Establishment Realm, which made Guang Quan a little uneasy. Perhaps this kid was a scion from a notable family within Great Xia.
But then he glanced at Qin Bei, who was obviously older but only at the same foundation establishment level. Plus, it looked like the kid listened to him, and they had no guards around. Guang Quan quickly deduced their identities!
Wealthy kids! Their cultivation must be from pills!
Feeling relieved, Guang Quan now thought as long as they weren’t from powerful families, he had nothing to fear. So he arrogantly said, “Does a Foundation Establishment brat dare to talk to me like this? In the Ancient Beast Country, you’d be a corpse by now!”
Then, feigning warmth, he added, “Oh~ Not that a casual cultivator like you could even enter our capital! You’re too weak to be worthy of that honor!”
“Only in Great Xia’s capital do you get to step foot,” Guang Quan snickered.
“You don’t know a thing!” Qin Xuan shot back, unabashed.
“Humph! This time, I might just strip you of your cultivation. Next time, keep your eyes open. Ancient Beast Country isn’t something you can insult!” Guang Quan declared pompously, thrusting his finger forward.
Swish~
A flying sword shot out, aimed straight for Qin Xuan’s wrist.
“Hmph~ Useless fool!” Qin Xuan sneered, raising his hand to deflect the sword effortlessly. No longer was he the obedient child in front of Qin Bei.
Guang Quan was taken aback. His seemingly casual attack was launched from a cultivator already at the Golden Core Realm. Against someone merely at the second level of Foundation Establishment, even someone at the peak wouldn’t have dissipated it so easily.
In that instant, it dawned on him that he had misjudged. This kid was no pill-pumped punter; he was a genuine genius!
“Dare to attack in my Great Xia Capital? You must be tired of living!” Qin Xuan narrowed his eyes, simmering with rage.
Everyone could see that Qin Xuan was not pleased.
Guang Quan noticed, but a sneer curled his lips. Although he recognized Qin Xuan as a genius, he felt unfazed. He was the battle servant of the prince of the Ancient Beast Kingdom and already at the fifth level of the Golden Core Realm—Qin Xuan was no match for him.
Just as everyone assumed Qin Xuan would take action, he turned to Qin Bei, standing off to the side.
“Brother, I can’t beat him; can you teach this guy a lesson for me?” Qin Xuan sulked.
Everyone:…
So, after all that talk, he didn’t intend to fight himself?
“Pfft, two Foundation Establishment fighters! What’s the difference who swings first?” Guang Quan sneered.
Qin Bei ignored Guang Quan’s taunts, reaching over to pat Qin Xuan’s head instead. “This is the Great Xia Capital. Don’t go around saying things like you want to teach someone a lesson, got it?”
Those around nodded their heads, seeing Qin Bei scold the boy like a caring adult.
He looked like the courteous type, but the timing was all off. Dealing with someone like Guang Quan required a different approach.
“Oh~” Qin Xuan nodded in comprehension.
Qin Bei continued, “Remember your identity. Whoever it is, be it verbal or physical insults, don’t treat them as mere lessons. Especially people like this one, who throw fists and have dirty mouths—just kill them instead. You need to stop tackling such childish antics and grow out of that, alright?”
“Uh?” Qin Xuan looked at Qin Bei, utterly bewildered…
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