Volume One: Qin Yang of the Northern Sea Chapter 34: Brother Yang

When Tianhu heard Bai Guijun’s words, he knew he was no match for Qin Yang, but he had no choice but to grit his teeth and face him. His gaze was fierce as he launched a flurry of kicks, a cold smile curling at his lips. In the past, he had never feared ordinary people, and now, having reached the peak of the Awakening Realm, his power was even greater. The opponent’s speed seemed unbearably slow, like an ant crawling.

Smack!

Another slap sent Tianhu spinning, unable to distinguish north from south. Everyone was stunned. They could tell the man in black had military experience and should possess impressive combat ability—how could he be sent flying by Qin Yang with a single slap?

The thought left them dumbfounded.

Gao Chao and Ma Bo were both exhilarated, while Sun Tao, after suppressing his shock, found himself taking pleasure in Bai Guijun’s misfortune. After all, Bai Guijun was the youngest of the Bai family; if he was beaten, surely the entire Bai family would come rushing out.

Playing the hero now, he might not even know how he’ll meet his end later.

Sun Tao walked toward Bai Guijun, his footsteps echoing like drumbeats against Bai’s heart. Seeing the figure approaching, Bai Guijun’s body trembled, and even his eyes could not conceal his fear.

“What… what do you want? I’m telling you, I’m from the Bai family. If you touch me, you’ll regret it!”

Qin Yang shrugged, having already slapped him once, knowing they wouldn’t let him off. Since that was the case, a few more strikes wouldn’t make a difference.

Bang!

Zhang Mengqi watched Bai Guijun being kicked away, her slender hand covering her red lips, shock written all over her face.

When did this man become so domineering?

Bai Guijun clutched his stomach, his face twisted in pain. Suddenly, someone appeared at the doorway. No one knew when he arrived, but his reputation in Bincheng far surpassed that of Bai Guijun, the notorious playboy.

“Tong, you have to help me get revenge! We were going to treat you to dinner, but not only was the place taken, we got beaten up too.” Bai Guijun scrambled to his feet, sobbing and sniffling.

Yet what happened next left him even more bewildered.

Smack!

“Get lost!” Ye Tong strode up to Qin Yang and smiled, “Brother Yang, what are you doing here?”

Brother Yang!

Bai Guijun’s eyes widened at Ye Tong’s words. The crowd was equally flabbergasted, as if they’d seen a ghost. How could Qin Yang possibly know the eldest son of the Ye family?

Qin Yang waved his hand dismissively; this little brat didn’t interest him in the slightest.

“Brother Yang, enjoy your meal and drinks. I’ll leave you to it.” Ye Tong said.

This gathering, having devolved into such chaos, lost all its flavor. Especially in the end, when Qin Yang left in Zhang Mengqi’s car, everyone’s faces brimmed with envy. Their gaze then shifted to Ma Bo; as Qin Yang’s brother, Ma Bo would surely benefit from Qin Yang’s rise, and the two exchanged phone numbers.

Inside the car, Qin Yang noticed the fragrant air. Perhaps all girls liked their cars to smell nice; it had been the same when he rode in Su Ying’s car, and now, Zhang Mengqi’s was no different.

He glanced at her slender legs clad in black stockings, a mischievous smile appearing on his face. “Zhang Mengqi, you said I’m your man—are you serious?”

“Of course. If you want, we can get married tomorrow.”

“Uh…”

He had meant to tease her, but was left speechless by her answer.

Damn, is it even possible to have a proper conversation?

Zhang Mengqi looked at Qin Yang and asked, “Oh, right, Qin Yang, how do you know Ye Tong?”

“I don’t know him.” He smiled wryly. Honestly, he really didn’t; they had only met once, hardly enough to call it an acquaintance.

“I only know the old master of the Ye family.”

“What?” Zhang Mengqi was astonished. The old master of the Ye family was a prominent figure; she never imagined Qin Yang would know such a powerful person.

“If not for the old master, I’d still be in Beihai. He brought me to Bincheng,” Qin Yang said, full of emotion.

Suddenly, he realized Zhang Mengqi hadn’t driven him back to the company, but rather to an unfamiliar residential complex. He felt puzzled.

“I live here. Want to come up for a bit?”

He checked the time; it was already late at night. “It’s too late—maybe another day.”

“Really not coming?”

Faced with her obvious invitation, he braced himself and replied, “Next time. I still have a lot to do tonight.”

“Qin Yang, you don’t already have a girlfriend, do you?”

“Of course not! Alas, I’m so ugly, no one would ever fall for me.” He said, full of helplessness.

“I may have to go away for a few days.”

“For what?”

“To make money. I want to buy an apartment, but I’m a bit short on cash, so I need to earn some more.”

Hearing Qin Yang mention his difficulties, Zhang Mengqi immediately offered, “How much? I’ll help you out.”

“Haha, Mengqi, are you trying to keep me as your boy toy?” He smiled with a curve at his lips. “Forget it, a man’s problems should be solved by himself.”

When he returned to the company, it was already two in the morning.

Fortunately, he had a private dormitory and didn’t have to worry about disturbing anyone.

Exhausted from the day, he didn’t drift into sleep but instead sat cross-legged on his bed, entering a state of meditation.

Since inheriting his master’s legacy, he replaced sleep with meditation each night.

He had reached the peak of the Awakening Realm, and the next level was the Dao Entry Realm, as the Buddhists say:

Lay down your blade and become a Buddha.

The Way is endless.

The greatest truths are the simplest; the Way follows nature.

Many strive to enter the Dao Realm, but few manage to cross this threshold.

At present, Qin Yang had not the slightest clue how to proceed.

First, he needed to fill his body with true energy, then begin to comprehend the natural laws of the Dao.

Of the Five Elements, as long as he understood any one, he could break through to the Dao Entry Realm in one stroke.

But his goal was not just one; his master had grasped all five elements, so he, even if less gifted, should at least master two or three.

Time ticked by. The past few days had been peaceful. With the joint efforts of Su Ying and Wu Yaoyao, the company’s performance had doubled.

He enjoyed a leisurely life, having already agreed with Ye Meier to gamble on a batch of raw stones for her next August, with the price set at one hundred million.

That sum would cover the hole for buying a house, and he’d sink a few more million into renovations.

Unknowingly, November arrived, and as for the Feng family, there had been no movement. Though he was curious, he paid no mind.

Suddenly, his phone rang. Seeing the caller’s name, he smiled, “Ling’er, what’s up?”

“Brother, I just got on the train. In three hours, I’ll be in Bincheng. Mom told me to come check on you, so you don’t mess around out there.” Hearing her sweet voice, Qin Yang was overjoyed.

“Ling’er, let me know when you’re about to arrive in Bincheng. I’ll come pick you up myself.”

“Hee hee, thank you, brother.”