"So... strong..." The people around were already scared stiff.

They had guessed Ye Haochuan was strong, but didn’t expect him to be strong to this level.

The man who Ye Haochuan had swung around and smashed, although somewhat overestimating himself, his own strength was not too shabby. Several years ago, that man had already broken through to the Immortal Transformation, considered mid-tier within the Immortal Realm.

Yet, such a person had no chance of resisting in Ye Haochuan’s hands.

No, not just lacking the power to fight back, he couldn’t even react; this was pure domination.

"Young Master Li, your subordinates are quite pathetic. I reckon you should fight personally; otherwise, I’m really bored!" Ye Haochuan arrogantly laughed.

Li Qi’s face turned even more ashen upon hearing this.

He already knew he couldn’t beat Ye Haochuan, and was trying to find ways to avoid this fight while keeping his dignity.

But that fool charged up foolishly, making his situation even more awkward.

If his man got beaten and he remained indifferent, he truly couldn’t face anyone anymore.

But how could he fight back?

Atop the mountain, he saw the battle between Ye Haochuan and Ju Yuqu.

Ju Yuqu with two divine skills, was a heaven-defying existence. Yet, he still lost to Ye Haochuan.

Li Qi’s prowess, though the best among peers, was nowhere near Ju Yuqu’s heaven-defying talent.

Besides, Ju Yuqu’s Immortal Transformation Mid-Stage cultivation, Li Qi couldn’t compare.

Li Qi’s mind raced, suddenly brightening, he scoffed, "Ye, don’t be arrogant in front of me. If I hadn’t been injured in the decisive battle, you would’ve been defeated by me already!"

God, this guy really has no shame!

Ye Haochuan smiled bitterly inside, questioning, "Oh, I really don’t recall you fighting anyone. Did you accidentally trip and injure yourself somewhere?"

Li Qi’s face remained unchanged, "How could someone who was eliminated early know who I fought with? My injury was from a great battle with Ju Yuqu. You know Ju Yuqu, at Immortal Transformation Mid-Stage, it took me great effort to defeat him, so it’s normal to be injured."

Li Qi’s words threw Ye Haochuan out of the final contest, expertly twisting the facts.

"Are you sure you defeated Ju Yuqu?" Ye Haochuan sneered.

Li Qi’s expression was slightly unnatural but remained firm, "Of course, if not me, who else? If it was you who won, you’d be the Half-Mountain Residence disciple right now!"

"Exactly, like he’s boasting about his win, trying to glorify himself. Shameless!" Someone immediately supported as Li Qi finished.

Well, preconceived notions have settled in!

Ye Haochuan couldn’t explain anymore, as any explanation would be useless now.

In the final test, besides the three big figures of Half-Mountain Residence, no one else knew. People only saw the result and naturally believed Li Qi as the final victor.

"Even if Young Master Li is injured, hasn’t Half-Mountain Residence sent you a pill to heal?" Ye Haochuan pursed his lips.

Li Qi’s complexion slightly changed; he hummed, "Half-Mountain Residence’s pill is indeed good, otherwise, how could I move around so soon? But to fully recover, it needs some resting time."

The more he spoke, the weaker Li Qi’s voice became, showing a lack of confidence.

No, I can’t let this guy lead me by the nose, otherwise, I’d definitely lose.

Li Qi, an agile-minded person, immediately shifted his tone, "If you’re brave enough, you can challenge me. A month later, my injury will heal, and I’ll beat you like I did in the contest, leaving you searching for your teeth everywhere."

Ye Haochuan sneered, "I really wonder where your confidence comes from."

"What, afraid?" Li Qi taunted.

Ye Haochuan chuckled, "Sure, I’d love to see how you’d defeat me!"

Li Qi was filled with triumph, with a hint of sarcasm in his eyes.

In the next moment, Li Qi’s voice echoed in Ye Haochuan’s ears.

"Ye Haochuan, I know you’re skilled, but you’re definitely losing in a month’s match!"

Li Qi used the method of Voice Transmission into Secret; nobody but Ye Haochuan could hear it.

"So, in this month, are you going to obtain a heaven-defying magical treasure?" Ye Haochuan mocked.

"In a few days, once I complete my first task for entering Half-Mountain Residence, I can enter the Hidden Mechanisms Pavilion, choose a powerful cultivation technique. You can’t even imagine the prowess of Half-Mountain Residence’s techniques. By then, let’s see what you’ll use to fight!" Li Qi’s voice was full of pride.

"Haha, I thought it was some great benefit, turns out it’s that!" Ye Haochuan couldn’t help but laugh.

What Li Qi spoke of as Hidden Mechanisms Pavilion was where Liu Yifei chose techniques for Ye Haochuan.

Li Qi, as an official disciple of Half-Mountain Residence, must complete tasks to choose one technique.

If he knew Ye Haochuan had already taken two techniques without doing anything, would he be so angry he jumps?

"Hmph, you’re clueless! By then, you’ll be crying!" Li Qi felt agitated as Ye Haochuan dismissed Half-Mountain Residence’s techniques.

"Alright, I’ve forgotten when I last cried. If you indeed make me cry, I’ll sincerely thank you!" Ye Haochuan sneered and then turned away.

For Li Qi, he deeply felt pity.

This guy put all his effort into acquiring the Seven-Colored Mysterious Stone, thinking he truly became a real member of Half-Mountain Residence. Yet, he was just a shield for Ye Haochuan.

His true treatment was not even a tenth of Ye Haochuan’s, yet he was delighted, believing he could defeat Ye Haochuan after obtaining Half-Mountain Residence’s technique in a month.

Because of clashing with Li Qi, observing people’s odd expressions on Ye Haochuan was inevitable.

Some admired Ye Haochuan’s courage to clash with Half-Mountain Residence’s members. Others thought he was foolish, for even if he luckily won against Li Qi, wasn’t he afraid of Half-Mountain Residence’s revenge?

To this, Ye Haochuan merely smiled away; Half-Mountain Residence troubling him? Unless they were all insane.

A few minutes later, Ye Haochuan arrived at the Teleportation Array, took out one million red crystals, and specified teleportation to Mushan County.

He was now quite affluent, having dug up millions of red crystals from Liu Bai Mining Vein in Golden Pearl World, a feat that almost moved the Half-Mountain Residence Manor Master to tears.