108: Chapter 108 Does anyone know you're here?

Outer Sect small courtyard.

Qin Changsheng once again stepped into the small courtyard.

The scene inside the courtyard was exactly as it had been before his seclusion, without the slightest change.

The simple stone table and two stone stools still sat in the courtyard; weeds in the corner had grown quite a bit, clearly untended for months.

Qin Changsheng did not delay much. With a wave of his hand, a wisp of gentle spiritual energy surged out quietly like an invisible broom, instantly clearing away the dust and fallen leaves. The weeds in the corner were also neatly severed by the spiritual energy, falling to the ground before being swept out of the courtyard with another wave of his hand.

In a matter of moments, the small courtyard returned to its former tidiness, the stone table and stools becoming spotless.

After cleaning the courtyard, Qin Changsheng walked over to the stone table and sat down, preparing to continue drinking some tea.

"Thud, thud, thud—" A series of rapid and forceful knocks suddenly came from outside the courtyard gate, breaking the silence. The knocking was heavy, carrying a hint of impatient hostility; clearly, the person knocking was no friend.

Qin Changsheng's eyebrows twitched slightly, a flash of surprise appearing in the depths of his eyes.

He had been in the Sect for several years and rarely interacted with others. Now that he had just returned to his courtyard, it was somewhat unexpected for someone to come calling.

"Bang!" The courtyard gate was pushed open with immense force, nearly breaking.

A burly man strode in. He was tall and broad-shouldered, radiating the spiritual energy fluctuations of the Level 9 Qi Refining Stage. His aura was coarse, and his Face bore a hint of arrogance and brutality. His copper-bell-like eyes scanned the courtyard sharply before landing on Qin Changsheng with unconcealed contempt.

Qin Changsheng looked up and recognized the person before him.

Liu Yong, at the Level 8 Qi Refining Stage, did not have top-tier cultivation, but he was extremely overbearing and tyrannical. He usually enjoyed bullying the weak to seize resources and was somewhat famous among the Qi Refinement Stage Disciples.

He had lost to Hu Nan in the competition for the thirteenth arena champion.

However, Qin Changsheng had been focused solely on his cultivation before and had never had any dealings with him.

Liu Yong walked to the center of the courtyard, crossed his arms, and looked down at Qin Changsheng by the stone table. A disdainful, cruel smile curled on his lips as he got straight to the point: "Junior Brother, I've taken a liking to this courtyard!"

He pointed around the courtyard and said in a domineering tone: "I'm giving you three days to move everything out, clear the courtyard, and hand it over to me. If I see you still here after three days, or if even one of your items remains, don't blame me for being impolite!"

The reason Liu Yong took an interest in this courtyard was that he heard Lin Hao wanted to find a place with a good environment to recover from injuries and Cultivate a Cultivation Technique.

If Liu Yong were to give this courtyard to Lin Hao...

He would definitely be able to establish a connection with Lin Hao.

When the time came, any small reward Lin Hao might casually give him could benefit him for a lifetime.

As for Qin Changsheng, Liu Yong had no concerns at all.

In his impression, Qin Changsheng was just a Disciple who had recently joined the Outer Sect, with mediocre Aptitude and weak strength—hardly a match for his Level 8 Qi Refining Stage cultivation.

Wanting Qin Changsheng's courtyard was merely a matter of saying a single sentence.

If Qin Changsheng didn't agree to give up the courtyard, he would just give Qin Changsheng a harsh lesson.

Qin Changsheng slowly raised his head, his gaze finally showing a flicker of emotion. His calm eyes fell on Liu Yong: "Why has Senior Brother Liu taken a liking to my courtyard?"

Hearing Qin Changsheng's words, Liu Yong was first stunned, then burst into loud laughter as if he had heard the world's biggest joke: "Your courtyard? Kid, have you Cultivated yourself into an idiot? In the Outer Sect, the strong are respected. Does a piece of trash like you deserve such a good courtyard? My liking your courtyard is giving you Face; don't refuse a kindness!"

As his voice fell, the spiritual energy fluctuations around Liu Yong erupted again. A tyrannical aura swept toward Qin Changsheng, intending to use the Pressure of the Level 9 Qi Refining Stage to intimidate Qin Changsheng and force him to compromise.

But what he didn't know was that the Qin Changsheng before him was not a Qi Refining Cultivator at all, but a true Foundation Establishment Cultivator. This bit of Pressure was like an ant trying to shake a tree in front of Qin Changsheng—not even worth mentioning.

Qin Changsheng sat upright on the stone stool and asked, "Does anyone know you came to my courtyard today?"

Hearing this, Liu Yong was momentarily stunned before letting out a sneer as if he'd heard a massive joke. He crossed his arms, his tone becoming even more arrogant: "Know? I'm coming to take a piece of trash's courtyard, do I need to tell others? It's just a trivial matter; I can handle it alone. Why do something so unnecessary and let others laugh at me?"

In his view, Qin Changsheng was still that weak Qi Refinement Stage Disciple who could be bullied by anyone. Seizing the courtyard was as easy as reaching out his hand. There was no need to alert anyone else, let alone worry that Qin Changsheng could cause any trouble.

After speaking, he even deliberately puffed out his chest, and the Level 8 Qi Refining Stage spiritual energy fluctuations around him grew a bit stronger, as if flaunting his strength.

Watching his arrogant and overbearing manner, Qin Changsheng suddenly laughed softly.

There was no anger or mockery in that smile, only a sort of high-and-mighty indifference, as if he were watching a buffoon whose every move was within his control.

The smile on Liu Yong's Face instantly froze. An inexplicable sense of unease rose in his heart, and he subconsciously took half a step back, shouting sharply, "What are you laughing at?!"

As soon as his shout ended, the smile on Qin Changsheng's Face vanished instantly, his expression returning to calm. However, the aura around him exploded at that very moment!

A vast and profound Pressure, like Mount Tai pressing down, swept out from within Qin Changsheng's body, heading straight for Liu Yong.

That was the unique Pressure of a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator—pure, heavy, and carrying the terrifying power to crush any Qi Refinement Stage Cultivator. It instantly enveloped the entire courtyard.

With a muffled "thud," Liu Yong didn't even have a chance to resist before he was pinned to the ground by this terrifying Pressure. His knees slammed heavily onto the blue brick floor with a crisp sound. A piercing pain immediately shot through his knees, yet he couldn't move at all, as if a thousand-ton boulder were pressing on him. He didn't even have the strength to raise his head.

His expression changed instantly, turning from arrogant to deathly pale. Dense beads of cold sweat broke out on his forehead, sliding down his cheeks and soaking his clothes. His eyes were filled with unbelievable terror and despair. He let out incoherent groans, his whole body trembling incessantly like a sieve.

"Foun... Foundation Establishment Stage?!" Liu Yong struggled to lift his head, his gaze unfocused as he looked at Qin Changsheng, who was still sitting on the stone stool. His voice trembled beyond recognition, filled with deep fear and regret.

He never imagined that this seemingly ordinary Qin Changsheng was actually a Foundation Establishment powerhouse.

One must know that the Foundation Establishment Stage and the Qi Refinement Stage were worlds apart. Never mind that he was only a Level 8 Qi Refining Stage Cultivator; even if ten or a hundred Qi Refining Cultivators joined forces, they would be no match for an Early Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Regret flooded Liu Yong's heart like a tide.

If he had known earlier that Qin Changsheng had reached Foundation Establishment, even if he were given a hundred times more courage, he wouldn't have dared to provoke Qin Changsheng, let alone covet this courtyard!

He only wanted to curry favor with Lin Hao to get some benefits, but now he had offended a Foundation Establishment powerhouse. Forget benefits; whether he could even keep his life was unknown.

Qin Changsheng slowly raised his hand, slightly restraining his Pressure: "Speak. Why did you come to steal my courtyard? Who sent you?"

With the Pressure slightly weakened, Liu Yong could finally breathe. He hurriedly prostrated himself on the ground, kowtowing repeatedly until his forehead struck the blue bricks with a thud, soon drawing blood. He begged for mercy incessantly: "Senior... Senior Qin, spare my life! I was wrong! I won't do it again! I beg you to forgive this Disciple just this once!"

While begging for mercy, he didn't dare hide anything and quickly spoke: "It... it's Lin Hao! Lin Hao sent this Disciple!"

Qin Changsheng was also somewhat confused, not understanding how this matter involved Lin Hao: "Because Senior Brother Lin's Dantian was damaged, Elder Lin gave him a Five Elements Cultivation Technique to recuperate!"

"I learned that Senior Brother Lin needed to find a secluded spot in the Outer Sect. I searched for a long time and took a liking to your courtyard, thinking it was quiet and suitable for Cultivation. So, I boldly came here, wanting to ask you to move out!"

Liu Yong spoke while kowtowing.

He couldn't understand how he could be so unlucky.

To pick a random courtyard to rob and actually run into a Foundation Establishment powerhouse.

He hoped this Foundation Establishment powerhouse wouldn't stoop to his level.