Waste, even a child can't deal with it.

"Huh! What's happening? Who dares to cause trouble here and disrupt the peace?" Su Zimo wondered aloud, her attention caught by the commotion.

"Look, it's a child."

"Yes! He kicked Erhu and sent him flying. His strength is impressive."

"Those children have run away. Let's take this opportunity and escape too!"

Someone in the crowd suggested, urging others to quickly gather their belongings and head towards the back door.

Previously, Erhu and his men guarded the back door, leaving no chance for escape. But now, with an opportunity at hand, they wouldn't let it slip away.

Su Qi observed that they were currently in the backyard, which was a considerable distance from the front yard.

As Su Qi pondered the situation, a group of well-trained guards flew over.

He glanced back at Li Xiaonuan, his eyebrows furrowing. "Why haven't you left yet?"

"I'm not leaving. I want to stay with you," Li Xiaonuan firmly stated, looking at Su Qi with determination.

"This is troublesome," Su Zimo muttered, her voice low. The guards in front of her were already launching their attacks.

Su Qi paid no attention to the others and engaged in a confrontation with a dozen guards, flying into battle without hesitation.

The entire backyard turned chaotic, with people fleeing in all directions.

"Stop them! Don't let them escape!" Li Hu bellowed.

Some individuals, who were hesitant to confront Su Qi, attempted to halt the fleeing women and children.

But Su Qi wouldn't let them succeed. His plum blossom dark weapon flew through the air like a swimming dragon, striking down any guards who tried to impede the escape. They fell to the ground one by one.

The small figure maneuvered among the guards, cleverly causing them to collide with each other. However, they couldn't even touch the corners of Su Qi's clothes.

With his formidable cultivation at the seventh stage of the Golden Xuan realm, he practically razed the seemingly insignificant backyard to the ground.

Amidst the chaos, Su Qi caught sight of a white figure approaching their location. Several individuals with decent cultivation levels accompanied him.

Su Qi's sharp eyes recognized the man in white—it was Ji Yu.

Ji Yu was a sixth-stage cultivator of the Divine Xuan realm and seemed to be struggling a bit. He scattered a packet of medicinal powder into the air.

Not interested in playing games, Su Qi swiftly moved through the guards, leaving a trail of fallen opponents in his wake.

"Run!" Su Qi grabbed the bewildered Li Xiaonuan.

They hurried to the back door, where the remaining children and girls had already escaped. Some of them had joined Su Qi in their flight for safety.

"Ah!" When Li Yuanniang arrived with Ji Yu, she looked at the scene before her in disbelief.

"Erhu, where are the people?" Li Yuanniang angrily inquired.

"Madam, they ran away," Erhu replied, his body still folded over, unable to rise from the ground. He wore a pained expression.

"What a waste! You can't even handle a child. What's the use of raising you as my son?" Ji Yu looked at the scene with irritation.

"Madam, all the girls and children from the backyard have fled," Zhihe, Ji Yu's personal guard, approached and softly reported. Zhihe was Zhiyang's younger brother, and he had been in a terrible mood since his brother's death in Mingyue Villa. He always harbored thoughts of avenging his brother.

"Damn it! Chase after them!" Ji Yu's face filled with anger, and sparks seemed to flicker in his already gloomy eyes.

"Go!" Ji Yu commanded, about to depart, when suddenly, a sound of someone collapsing to the ground reached his ears.

Ji Yu looked in the direction of the noise and a mixture of surprise and anger flashed in his eyes.

"They've been poisoned. Their limbs are weakened. Zhihe, go to the front yard immediately, gather all the men, and make sure to capture them for Young Master," Ji Yu ordered.

"Yes, Young Master," Zhihe quickly obeyed and hurried away.

Ji Yu glared gloomily at Li Yuanniang. "Who is that child? Have you found out yet?"

Trembling, Li Yuanniang dared not meet Ji Yu's gaze. "Young Master, he was only brought in today, and I haven't had a chance to investigate..."

"Idiot! How many times have I told you? Before buying anyone, you must thoroughly investigate their background. Do you take my words lightly? If it weren't for your years of service in Fengyue Building, I would strike you down with a single palm. Hurry up and clean up this mess. If the officials catch wind of this, Fengyue Tower will be shut down completely!" Ji Yu's face was consumed by furious anger. Observing the guards writhing in pain, his rage intensified. That insignificant child had the audacity to jeopardize the Fengyue Tower he had spent several years building. Frustrated by his inability to apprehend the culprit, he felt helpless.

Who could this child be, possessing the cultivation level of the seventh stage of the Golden Xuan realm?

Ji Yu squinted his dark eyes, their coldness piercing in the direction of the back door.

Meanwhile, in the bustling streets, Su Qi stood among a group of people, their escape drawing curious gazes from passersby.

"Phew!" Su Zimo stopped in a secluded alley with few people, panting for breath. He turned to look at the group.

"Why are you all following me? It's better if we stick together. If we're seen as a group, they'll easily track us down. They'll catch up soon," Su Qi said to the four or five women, aged seventeen or eighteen, and the seven or eight terrified girls and two boys who stared at him in fear.

"Xiaogongzi, even though you saved all of us, we're all homeless people now, and we don't know where to go after escaping," a brave girl said, pursing her lips.

Upon hearing this, Su Qi was almost speechless. How did he end up with a group of homeless people? If he brought them back, his heroic act would be discovered by his wife, and that would mean trouble for him. He would have to endure his mother's scolding in her little black house for a month, or maybe even a year.

"It's not possible for you to follow me. Each of you should find your own way to live," Su Qi declared firmly, not wanting to take on any responsibility.

"Gongzi, please take in Xiao Nuan! Xiao Nuan's family is dead, and she's the only one left. If Gongzi doesn't accept us, once we turn around, we'll still be taken away by the Green Building. Gongzi, please," Li Xiaonuan pleaded, kneeling on the ground with a determined expression.

She could see that Su Qi was a kind person, and even being a maid for him would be better than entering the Green Building and facing abuse.

"Why are you following suit?" Su Qi glared at Li Xiaonuan in frustration. He had only saved her by chance, and now she wanted to attach herself to him, causing so much trouble.

"Sir, they're over there!"

"Chase after them!" Zhihe, with a gloomy sneer on his face, ordered his men. He was determined to catch them no matter what.

"Oh, what a hassle," Su Qi muttered. He didn't have time for long discussions. He flew to confront Zhihe.

With a loud bang, Su Qi's cultivation at the seventh stage of the Golden Xuan realm clashed with Zhihe's peak Golden Xuan realm cultivation. Su Qi's small body was sent flying ten meters away from the impact.

"Damn it! The peak Golden Xuan realm cultivation. It seems luck is not on my side today," Su Qi grumbled to himself, looking at the motionless people still standing in place. He was completely taken aback.

It was indeed tiresome to encounter unexpected challenges while trying to mind his own business. Fighting was exhausting!

"Indeed, it's the seventh stage of the Golden Xuan realm cultivation," Zhihe remarked, standing still and speaking grimly, though he tried to hide the surprise in his eyes.

"Do you scratch through the cotton? How unimpressive. What is true? Is it all a pretense? No wonder I felt something was off." Su Qi flew back, sneering at Zhihe, his eyes wary. Thoughts raced through his mind as he quickly assessed the situation. The Soul Devouring Bell was useless, as the poison he had sprinkled had dissipated. His arsenal of dark weapons in his small satchel wouldn't be effective against the opponents before him.

The people around Ji Yu were formidable, skilled in poison and ruthless.

Did his previous attack just expose his own weakness?

Su Qi stood on the precipice, unable to retreat or move forward.

No one present at that moment had peace in their hearts.

Su Qi and Zhihe faced off, the atmosphere tense and charged.

Su Qi's little face, usually pink and jade-like, now had a cold and frosty expression. He was only eighty percent confident that he could defeat the man in front of him, but he wanted to finish this quickly.

After all, scaring the cute girls behind him was not something he wanted. Su Qi may have had a cute appearance, but he had a vicious heart. Yet, here he was, worrying about his image while facing a life-or-death situation.

"The path of the strong requires an open and clear heart, devoid of any concerns, in order to cultivate the supreme cultivation. Little prince, you possess unique skills. You may as well demonstrate them. When you die, I'll make sure to return your body to your parents and leave you an intact corpse," Zhihe sneered, insinuating that if Su Qi wasn't eliminated, he would become a hindrance to Ji Honggongzi in the future.

"Oh! Such big words! Su Li laughed, a bright smile on his face. "When dragonflies enter a spider's web, their wings get entangled, making it difficult for them to fly. You want to play the hero, but I'll make sure your dreams are shattered. It seems that killing you is unavoidable."

"Hmph! Aren't you also seeking death?" Su Qi mockingly retorted to Zhihe, his eyes scanning the area behind him. He shouted furiously, "Catch those children and women. I'll deal with this child."

"Yes, sir," Zhihe and the others moved toward Li Xiaonuan and the rest.

Su Qi remained unfazed and coolly taunted, "Killing a few of you is as simple as killing an ant. It's an honor for you to die under the bow of the Great Lord."

Suzie shook his head and sighed, "I pity you indeed, Zhihe."

Zhihe angrily declared, "You will die now, and I'll make sure you have no resting place in death!" Faced with Su Qi's arrogance, Zhihe was enraged.

"Then let's see who will die without a place to be buried!"

Su Qi's playful expression vanished, replaced by a sharp and resolute demeanor. The bow of the Great Lord materialized in his hand.

"Phew!" Two small short swords flew towards the group of six approaching Su Qi.

Instantly, the first two individuals fell to the ground, bewildered and unaware of what had happened.

"Ugh!" The remaining four people in the back exclaimed in shock.

Much to their surprise, Su Qi's speed was astonishing. His sword had already left his hand and struck down two more individuals. Su Qi swiftly changed his posture and fired two arrows, and within an instant, he had taken down six people.

The people behind him stared at Su Qi in dumbfounded amazement. Admiration filled their eyes, and they had only one thought in their hearts—to follow Su Qi to the end.

Su Qi rolled his eyes and scanned Zhihe's terrified face before sneering, "How about that? Did Xiao Ye give you a hard time, or did you bring it upon yourself?"

A flicker of chill flashed in Zhihe's eyes. He dared not underestimate Su Qi at this moment. He glared at the bow and arrow in Su Qi's hand, realizing the immense power it possessed. Despite being three cultivation stages higher, Zhihe couldn't be sure of victory.

The more Zhihe thought about it, the more his anger boiled within him.

Throughout the encounter, Su Qi's pink and jade-like little face maintained a faint smile. It was a smile that exuded pride and indifference towards Zhihe.

At this moment, Zhihe, filled with anger, felt an overwhelming disparity in strength. Despite being just a five-year-old child, Su Qi stood tall like a peerless son, untainted by the mundane world.

At best, Zhihe was nothing more than a slightly stronger ant. This comparison unintentionally made him feel inferior in his heart.

Some people would never reach the cultivation level beyond the Golden Xuan realm in their lifetime. The Golden Xuan realm was notoriously difficult to break through. Many cultivators remained stuck at this stage indefinitely, while others managed to break through to the peak. Zhihe had recently reached the peak of the Golden Xuan realm, but he hadn't yet avenged his brother. He couldn't afford to die so easily.

Seeing Zhihe showing signs of wanting to escape, Su Qi raised his arrow without hesitation. Deep within his heart, he knew that if Zhihe were set free, it would bring disaster upon Mingyue Villa in the future.

"Huh...!" The arrow whistled through the air.

Su Qi's pitch-black eyes emanated a cold gleam as he silently observed the trajectory of the arrow.

With a cry of pain, the arrow pierced Zhihe's chest.

Even with his full utilization of Xuan Qi, Zhihe couldn't resist the arrow's power. "You!" Zhihe's shock, anger, and fear surged within him. He tried to speak, but he felt a tightness in his chest. The words choked in his throat, his face turned flushed, and he collapsed to the ground with a thud. Su Qi swiftly disposed of all the corpses, leaving the ground as if nothing had happened.

Only Su Qi's heart was filled with astonishment. He had never killed so many people before. It made him ponder on his mother's words—In this era governed by the law of the jungle, if you don't kill your enemies, they will kill you eventually. Why should he be worried? Su Qi felt a sense of relief within himself.

On a rooftop, a man in white observed everything, his eyes narrowed as he glanced at the quietly meditating Su Qi. Shock filled his heart, and he quickly turned around, disappearing from the rooftop.

"Young master, you're amazing! You defeated all the bad guys," Li Xiaonuan trotted to Su Qi's side, her little face dirty but filled with adoration in her large, clear eyes.

It wasn't until a day later that Li Xiaonuan learned this day had been the most shocking and terrifying day for Su Qi.

Su Qi cast a casual glance at Li Xiaonuan. Perhaps, looking at things with cold detachment might not always be a good thing, sparing those around him from unnecessary suffering.

"Let's go! I'll find you a place to live first."

Su Qi turned around, facing a pair of expectant eyes. Maybe he should carry through as a good person until the end.

"Listen, to avoid attracting attention, we should split up now. You go to the Silent House at the city gate. You can go and live there."

Su Qi suddenly remembered that Grandma Mo had been taking care of a group of sick children at the Silent House. They were all homeless, and Su Qi's mother had sold the house there to avoid drawing attention. It would serve as a suitable hiding place.

"Okay!" Everyone nodded.

"Young master, Xiao Nuan..."

"You should go quickly too. Listen, once you leave from here, finding the Silent House is crucial for your safety."

After Su Qi finished speaking, he swiftly departed from the scene.

"Let's separate to avoid being caught," Li Xiaonuan resolved. She was determined to find it.

"Good!" They were all a group of homeless children. How could they not search desperately?

Meanwhile, Ji Yu had been waiting for almost an hour but hadn't seen Zhihe returning with anyone. He began to feel that something was amiss. Knowing Zhihe's character, he should have returned long ago. Could something have happened to him?

With this thought in mind, Ji Yu stood up and quickly made his way towards the street.

Soon, Su Qi arrived at the Mo House. It was an ordinary-looking residence, much like that of any common person. There were fifteen homeless children living there in total.

Upon seeing Su Qi, Mo Niang's eyes filled with surprise.

"Qi'er, why are you here? Aren't you supposed to participate in the Alchemy Contest tomorrow? Grandma Mo was planning to return tonight to cheer you on."

"Oh no! Grandma Mo, you must have forgotten to sign me up."

Su Qi quickly explained what had transpired that day, leaving Mo Niang in a state of astonishment once again.

"Grandma Mo, you mustn't tell Mother, you understand? Otherwise, it will be disastrous for me," Su Qi pleaded, looking at Mo Niang.

"Grandma Mo understands. Tomorrow's Alchemy Contest is important. Hurry up and sign up. After the children arrive, Grandma Mo will take care of them!"

Receiving Mo Niang's assurance, Su Qi left with a smile on his face.

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