Chapter 139: Kneel Down and Sing "Conquer"

"Well, that is a bit tricky, isn't it..."

Seeing Ye Qiu refuse to lift a finger, Cao He cursed him hundreds of times in his heart, but he still had to face reality. What was he to do? He thought about it. Trying to force the creature out through sheer strength seemed unrealistic, mainly because he didn't have the ability. Since he lacked the skill, he would have to use his wits.

He carefully recalled all the times he had seen Ye Qiu put on a grand display and his various reactions in the moment. Damn it, he couldn't learn it! That’s why Ye Qiu was the protagonist and he was just a side character. Wasn't this just deliberately making things difficult for him?

Wait...

Cao He's eyes suddenly lit up. With a hint of mischief, he looked at Ye Qiu and said, "Shopkeeper, with your cultivation, it shouldn't be difficult for you to see the situation of that Rakshasa inside her, right?"

Ye Qiu was taken aback and replied, "I can see it, so what?"

As soon as those words left his mouth, Ye Qiu sensed something was wrong. Sure enough, Cao He gave him a meaningful smile and said, "Heh, is that so? I don't believe you..."

*Oh? Challenging me?* Wait, that's not right! How did the tables suddenly turn on him? Ye Qiu was stunned. This script wasn't right. When did this kid, Cao He, learn how to scheme? What was this called? Deflecting the trouble...

Sure enough, as soon as Cao He finished speaking, the young beauties cast skeptical glances at Ye Qiu. Clearly, in their hearts, Cao He's image and status had risen. After all, he was the one who had promised to save their mistress, Hua Zhu, so they were naturally more inclined to believe him.

"Haha, good lad! Trying to provoke me? Fine, I'll remember this..." Ye Qiu laughed in exasperation, though he didn't really mind. His original intention had just been to teach Cao He a lesson so he wouldn't get too carried away with his showboating. He hadn't expected to be outplayed in the end! It seemed this kid’s brain had improved lately, which was good news.

Ye Qiu said calmly, "The Rakshasa is known as the most malevolent killing god of the ancient Asura tribe, recorded in ancient texts. This tribe feeds on fresh blood. Forcing it out is actually quite simple! One Blood Bodhi fruit will suffice..."

"Blood Bodhi!" Cao He was overjoyed and was about to head to the medicinal garden to pick one, but Ye Qiu stopped him.

Ye Qiu continued, "Don't be so impatient, I haven't finished yet!" He smiled and said dismissively, "Dealing with such a tiny ant isn't worth wasting one of my Blood Bodhi fruits."

*An ant...*

As soon as Ye Qiu said this, it shocked Hua Zhu and the others. They couldn't help but wonder: was he bragging, or was he for real?

"Mistress, no matter how I look at it, this person seems to be boasting. He doesn't seem very reliable..." Xiao Huan whispered. Preconceived notions had taken hold; she had been led astray by Cao He and now harbored deep doubts about Ye Qiu's strength. At first, when she saw Ye Qiu, she thought he was extraordinary, but after Cao He's display, she felt Ye Qiu was too flamboyant and didn't look like a true master.

It just went to show how effective Cao He's showboating was. If Ye Qiu didn't prove himself soon, he would probably end up being Cao He's lackey. That wouldn't do at all!

"Silence!" Upon hearing Xiao Huan's skepticism, Hua Zhu spoke coldly, cutting off her speculation. Others might not know, but she was clear on the truth. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Ye Qiu was the true master here. Even Cao He, whom they respected the most, had to be respectful toward Ye Qiu. That was why they called her a lady of a noble house; she was indeed very observant.

Seeing Ye Qiu's grand claims, Cao He challenged him: "Shopkeeper, don't just talk. Why don't you show us a thing or two..."

"Show you a thing or two?"

"Yes, show us."

"Fine, then I'll show you."

After saying this, Ye Qiu stood up from the ground, looked at Hua Zhu, and said, "Sit down."

Hua Zhu sat cross-legged with great obedience. Suddenly, golden light erupted from Ye Qiu’s body.

"Wow... a golden legend!"

In an instant, a massive phantom loomed over the entire wilderness. The spectacle terrified the maids, who had never seen such a scene in their entire lives. The moment Ye Qiu revealed his Dharma form, a surge of pure, righteous energy erupted—a force that was the natural nemesis of all evil in the world.

The Rakshasa inside Hua Zhu immediately sensed this suppression. Black mist billowed from within her; clearly, it was the Rakshasa. This black mist carried a curse; one breath of it would make a person lose their mind. The moment it appeared, the eyes of the maids nearby turned blood-red.

Ye Qiu shouted coldly, "A petty trick, daring to show off in front of me? How insolent! Get out here at once!"

With the power of his righteous energy, a tremendous force of suppression exploded. The Rakshasa inside Hua Zhu had no power to resist and was forcibly dragged out of her body by Ye Qiu.

"Heavens, it really came out!"

"My god, is this the legendary Rakshasa? It looks... way too ugly, right?" As someone who cared about appearances, Qing Cheng was the first to show disdain. She had been somewhat expectant, but now she was utterly disappointed. It was ugly—truly hideous! Covered in red fur, exuding black mist, and smelling of rot, it was disgusting to look at...

"Who? Who dares to disturb this lord? You're courting death!" As soon as the Rakshasa appeared, it was furious, its evil aura surging as it sought to kill whoever had interrupted its cultivation. But when it saw the immense, immeasurable shadow looming before it, its legs trembled uncontrollably.

"What on earth? What kind of monster is this!" The Rakshasa was shocked. It didn't know what was happening outside and had assumed it was just those old fossils from the ancient tribes playing with some strange formation again. It never expected to encounter a young man with such terrifying strength—just his aura alone was enough to pin it down, making it unable to even lift its head.

"Hmph, you ignorant fool! Kneel and beg for mercy!" Ye Qiu's presence was like a rainbow. With a thunderous shout, he unleashed his aura again. The Rakshasa couldn't withstand it and dropped to its knees. It didn't want to kneel, but the terror in its heart made it impossible to control its own body. This person was too strong—absurdly strong. Even if it were to return to its peak, it could never compete.

After the Rakshasa was forced out, the paleness on Hua Zhu's face gradually faded. Seeing Ye Qiu display his divine power and suppress the Rakshasa with supreme immortal arts, her heart was deeply moved.

"Heavens, could he be the noble person my father divined yesterday? No wonder my father specifically told me to come to the wilderness. So... a world-renowned master truly lives in seclusion here."

At this moment, there wasn't a shred of doubt left in Hua Zhu's heart. The mere fact that he had forced out the Rakshasa with such violent, overwhelming strength was enough to prove his supreme status.

Coldly looking at the kneeling Rakshasa, Ye Qiu didn't move a muscle, but instead looked at Cao He and said, "What are you staring at? This guy is only at the Heaven Realm; it's the perfect practice for you..."

"Let me! Shopkeeper, let me..." Qing Cheng said excitedly the moment she heard the word "practice," but Ye Qiu stopped her. He smiled meaningfully and said, "Don't be so eager. I’ve saved a monkey for you; you'll have your time to practice later."

*Heh,* compared to that monkey, this Rakshasa was much easier to deal with! Just you wait, kid, you'll get your fair share of beatings soon enough.