Chapter 101: Let’s Collect Some Interest from the Beast Taming Sect First
Fei Yu observed the discussion happening over there.
Due to the inability to use spiritual energy, he had no idea what they were talking about.
Even though Wen Hua’s voice was quite loud, he still couldn’t hear.
However, just because he couldn’t hear didn’t mean Qin Bei couldn’t.
Qin Bei caught every single word Wen Hua said and listened in full.
Of course, once Wen Hua suggested returning the spirit stones from the Qiankun bag, Qin Bei stopped paying attention.
Because he knew that reasoning wouldn’t work today.
“Let’s go! Let’s take a look over there.”
Qin Bei said with a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.
“Huh?”
Fei Yu was a bit taken aback, but he still followed Qin Bei closely.
…
The captain, who was about to look for Qin Bei, also spotted him.
The captain’s expression was slightly awkward.
He wanted to say something, but Qin Bei raised his hand to stop him.
“Deputy Minister of Revenue, Wen Hua?”
Qin Bei asked lightly.
Wen Hua had been ready to leave, but upon seeing Qin Bei, he decided to wait for him to arrive.
“Prince Bei, I am indeed Wen Hua, the Deputy Minister of Revenue.”
Wen Hua spoke with an air of neither servility nor arrogance.
He didn’t feel any concern just because Qin Bei held a higher status than him.
After all, he worked for the court.
He had met many people of noble statuses.
But noble status was just that— a status without real power means nothing.
Just like the Prince Bei in front of him; aside from the title of the Prince of Sanyin, he didn’t wield much real authority.
He was less powerful than a Deputy Minister of Revenue.
“Oh~ So you’re the one trying to stop me from taking the spirit stones?”
Qin Bei flexed his wrist and smiled as he asked.
“It’s not about stopping; I’m just following protocol.”
“Of course, if Prince Bei can prove to me that you currently possess the cultivation of the Golden Core Realm, I can let you take the spirit stones with you.”
Wen Hua said, smiling.
“Golden Core Realm cultivation? I don’t have that.”
Qin Bei shook his head, feigning a distressed expression.
“Ha~ Then there’s nothing I can do. However, given that it has taken you, Prince Bei, so many years to reach the Foundation Establishment Realm, if you manage to break through to the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm in the coming month, I may consider allocating these spirit stones to you in advance.”
Wen Hua felt quite smug now.
So what if the Prince of Sanyin was standing before him? If he wanted to get the spirit stones ahead of schedule, he still needed to take Wen Hua’s feelings into account.
He imagined Qin Bei struggling for a month, striving hard to hit the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm, only to have to present his achievements to Wen Hua in the end.
Wen Hua’s heart was thoroughly satisfied.
The officials and royal guards around also picked up on Wen Hua’s hidden meaning.
Having someone of higher status prove something to him? What a humiliating proposition!
What virtue or ability did Wen Hua possess?
Yet everyone believed this time, Wen Hua could really succeed.
If Qin Bei wanted those spirit stones, he’d have to comply with Wen Hua’s terms.
After all, what Wen Hua did fell within his official duties.
It was necessary for Qin Bei to prove he could reach the Golden Core Realm before the Imperial Tomb Trial to receive the spirit stones in advance.
All eyes were on Qin Bei.
They wanted to see what choice this rumored Prince Bei, a prince who had consistently ranked first in two realms’ battle power lists, would ultimately make— whether he would yield.
In a moment, the atmosphere turned awkward.
This was a showdown of power and status.
If Qin Bei didn’t want trouble, he could easily showcase his cultivation at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm.
That way, Wen Hua wouldn’t have much to say.
But who was Qin Bei?
A guy who’d go all out as soon as his Red-Eye special effect kicked in.
Would he bow down to someone like that?
What a ridiculous thought!
Qin Bei had always held a grudge against the Beast Taming Sect, which had targeted him multiple times.
In Qin Bei’s heart, the Beast Taming Sect was already facing the death penalty.
And this Wen Hua? A spy for the Beast Taming Sect.
Qin Bei was happy to see this as collecting interest this time!
…
Clap clap clap~~
Just as everyone was perplexed, applause erupted.
Everyone was shocked. What on earth? Who dared to clap at a time like this?
But upon seeing who was clapping, they chose to remain silent.
Because the person applauding was none other than Qin Bei.
“Bravo, bravo, bravo! Amazing!”
Qin Bei clapped while stepping closer to Wen Hua.
“I initially thought a good beatdown and snatching the spirit stones would suffice, but it seems like you’re a tad dissatisfied with this outcome. Well then, let me inform you now that you’ve gone and made a huge mistake with your impudent words!”
Qin Bei said with a grin.
Wen Hua furrowed his brow.
Watching Qin Bei close the distance.
“Prince Bei, what are you implying? Want to punch me? And steal the spirit stones? Do you have any idea where this is? Who do you think I am?”
“I am an official distinguished by the court! I’m not some prince from the Ancient Beast Kingdom who can’t say a word after getting beaten; I’m here to serve His Majesty!”
Wen Hua looked at Qin Bei without any fear at all.
He was even a little amused.
He was a third-rank official!
Let alone someone like Qin Bei, a prince with limited power, even Qin Xiu, a fellow prince backed by the Minister of Revenue, wouldn’t dare to face him like this in front of so many people.
And after beating him up, he wouldn’t have the audacity to take the spirit stones away.
Wen Hua found Qin Bei’s attitude utterly laughable.
“Is that right? So you think you’re quite impressive then?”
Qin Bei chuckled lightly.
“And don’t forget, Prince Bei. Your cultivation is merely at the sixth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, whereas I am already at the Nascent Soul Realm. If you dare make a move, do you honestly think you can take me on?”
This was one of Wen Hua’s trump cards.
He wasn’t just a simple bureaucrat; he had his own cultivation.
With the ninth level of the Nascent Soul Realm, he could handle someone at the Foundation Establishment Realm without even breaking a sweat— one finger was all he’d need.
Wen Hua crossed his arms, staring at Qin Bei.
“Nascent Soul? How wonderful!”
This time, Qin Bei refused to wait any longer.
He shook his fists.
Then, in front of everyone’s stunned gaze, he punched Wen Hua squarely in the face, who was looking quite punchable as it were.
Hiss~
The crowd collectively gasped.
This Prince Bei really dared to strike?!
Wouldn’t it be better to just speak?
Making a move was a whole different situation.
“You!”
Wen Hua was also utterly shocked.
But he didn’t have the time to say more.
Because Qin Bei’s attack had already reached him.
Wen Hua swiftly dodged, narrowly escaping Qin Bei’s strike.
“Alright! Prince Bei, since you started this, I’ll play along!”
Wen Hua wasn’t a pushover either.
But he needed the onlookers to witness that Qin Bei had swung first—not that he had instigated trouble himself.
Just as he was about to unleash his power, a sudden realization struck him.
This was the national treasury!
A treasury dense with formations!
As a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Realm, he couldn’t dare use spiritual energy here.
In order to fight, he could only rely on physical strength.
“What’s wrong? Remember where we are now?”
Qin Bei glanced at Wen Hua with a playful grin.
“Hmph! So what? My Nascent Soul physical form isn’t something your Foundation Establishment flesh can compare to. I’d advise you to give up now; it’s not too late to apologize.”
“Your body could never measure up to mine!”
In that instant, Qin Bei’s aura exploded to its peak.
The next moment, he appeared beside Wen Hua.
With one punch!
Splatter! Blood flew everywhere!
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