I Have A Clone In Hell/C13 Half a Year Later the Death Match
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C13 Half a Year Later the Death Match

"Your family? Are you causing trouble?"

Qin Feng narrowed his eyes, giving Hu Nao a top-to-bottom once-over, and muttered to himself, "Something's off here. I've heard that Hu Nao's martial arts talent is abysmal. He's been stuck at the Fourth Heaven stage for ages without any breakthroughs, a complete waste. Yet here you are, sixteen or seventeen, already at the Sixth Heaven of Body Tempering, showing some promise. How could you be that waste, Hu Nao?"

Hu Nao, already not fond of Qin Feng, felt his irritation grow. His retorts became even more biting: "What's my cultivation level to you? You think you're Qin Feng, the esteemed Young Master from Northwind Keep in the Snowlands? Even if you were, I doubt you'd be foolish enough to boss people around in their own home and strut about so pompously!"

The more Hu Nao ranted, the better he felt, thinking to himself, "Qin Feng, you bastard. I may not match you in martial arts, but when it comes to a war of words, I can leave you in the dust. I'll pretend I don't recognize you and curse you out. Let's see what you can do about it!"

As expected, Qin Feng's eyes bulged with anger, and he stammered, "I..."

He was at a loss for words.

If he disclosed his identity now, Hu Nao could easily claim this whole affair was a misunderstanding. After all, Qin Feng had indeed insulted Hu Nao as worthless, while Hu Nao's insults were directed at him personally, still showing respect for his status.

Frustration!

Qin Feng had never experienced such humiliation in his life and was utterly dismayed!

Outside the council hall, the entrance bustled with activity. Servants of the Hu family mingled with guests who had come to witness the ceremony. Many of these guests were influential figures in Egluarsall, some even familiar with Qin Feng. Watching him get verbally lambasted by Hu Nao to the point of speechlessness, they couldn't help but find the situation absurdly amusing.

One guest, eager to curry favor with Qin Feng, quickly stepped in to remind Hu Nao that the man he was berating was none other than Qin Feng himself.

"What? He's Qin Feng?" Hu Nao gasped in shock. As he saw the unanimous nods around him, his face was instantly awash with innocence. He couldn't help but scratch his head and repeatedly apologize, "Mr. Qin Feng, cough, about this... It's all been a huge misunderstanding, truly. But really, why didn't you disclose your identity sooner? You had me thinking you were some hothead looking for trouble..."

Pei Zhiyuan stood silently not far off, observing the scene. She watched as Hu Nao continued to throw shade at Qin Feng, the corners of her delicate lips curling into a smirk that wasn't quite a smile.

Qin Feng remained silent.

He had anticipated this would happen.

"What are you implying, that today's incident was my fault?" Qin Feng said through clenched teeth, his eyes sparking with fury and a barely concealed threat. He fixed his gaze on Hu Nao, his stare so intense it was as if he would annihilate Hu Nao for even suggesting it.

Before Hu Nao could respond, a figure suddenly appeared before him – it was his father, Hu Bugui, followed by Nan Xi, members of the Hu family, and the guests who had already entered the council hall.

Without missing a beat, Hu Bugui stepped forward to shield his son and then addressed Qin Feng with a respectful gesture, "I am Hu Bugui. If I am not mistaken, you must be Mr. Qin Feng, correct? I was preoccupied with guests in the council hall and failed to show you the proper courtesy. Please accept my apologies and come inside."

"Wait!" Qin Feng interjected, dismissing the invitation with a wave of his sleeve and showing no concern for Hu Bugui's pride. "Hu Bugui, you may be unaware of what has transpired. Let me enlighten you. Just moments ago, your son insulted me in front of this crowd. How do you propose we resolve this?"

"Is that so?" Hu Bugui was taken aback, as were all the members of the Hu family. No one had expected Hu Nao to be so impulsive, to engage in a verbal altercation with Qin Feng in such a public setting. What was to be done now?

Some of the guests in attendance, particularly the heads of the affluent families from Egluarsall, exchanged knowing glances, their eyes twinkling with amusement.

The Hu family was in for some misfortune...

After a brief moment of shock, Hu Bugui quickly snapped back to reality. Barely pausing to think, he turned to Hu Nao and urged, "Naonao, apologize to Mr. Qin at once!"

Hu Nao had already been considering an apology. After all, he had had his fun scolding Qin Feng, so what was an apology in the grand scheme of things? Besides, Qin Feng hailed from the esteemed Northwind Keep in the Snowlands. Who else in Egluarsall would dare insult him but Hu Nao himself? An apology seemed a small price to pay for the satisfaction he'd gained.

He was just about to offer his apology when a clear, captivating female voice interjected, "Wait."

It was Pei Zhiyuan, approaching gracefully with a light step and a gentle smile. "Mr. Qin, it seems you and Hu Nao have a unique way of getting acquainted—through insults. True, he did scold you, but you also called him worthless. Let's consider this matter settled for my sake. Do you agree?"

Qin Feng, initially seething with anger and glaring fiercely, softened his expression slightly upon seeing Pei Zhiyuan, though a frown still lingered. "Zhiyuan, you..."

Pei Zhiyuan offered another smile. "You were generous enough to gift me the Nirvana Pill. Hu Nao is my betrothed, and due to an injury sustained in the womb, he was born with a frail constitution and poor martial arts aptitude. I took the liberty of giving the Nirvana Pill to him without consulting you. If there's any blame to be had, it should fall on me."

What?

The Nirvana Pill!

The faces of many guests flushed with excitement, their eyes filled with envy. Such a pill was beyond price, a treasure that couldn't be purchased.

It all became clear why Hu Nao had transformed from a frail child into a prodigious Sixth Heaven Body Tempering cultivator—it was the Nirvana Pill's doing.

The crowd couldn't help but find the situation both amusing and absurd.

Clearly, Young Master Qin Feng had intended to use the Nirvana Pill to curry favor with Pei Zhiyuan, but she had instead gifted it to her fiancé, sparking the day's commotion. In the end, he had not only lost the precious pill but also suffered a blow to his pride.

However, Young Master Qin Feng was no ordinary man; how could he simply let things slide?

The crowd was eager to witness some drama, yet they feigned solemnity on their faces, fearful of offending either Qin Feng or the Hu family.

As anticipated, Qin Feng's expression turned icy upon hearing Pei Zhiyuan's words. His eyes, flashing like lightning, blinked slowly as if deep in thought.

Eventually, Qin Feng's face broke into a smile, and his demeanor relaxed. He appraised Pei Zhiyuan's enchanting figure and said meaningfully, "Zhiyuan, as I've mentioned before, upon entering Spirit Speak, the very essence of your life has transformed. You've shed your mortal coil and should likewise shed the mundane concerns of this world, such as marriage vows. You and Hu Nao now belong to different realms. The engagement between you should be dissolved. Don't you agree?"

Hmm?

Pei Zhiyuan's beautiful eyes blinked, her gaze flicking toward Hu Nao, as if contemplating whether to break off the engagement.

Qin Feng addressed the onlookers, "Ladies and gentlemen, you've all seen it. Zhiyuan has shown loyalty and affection for Hu Nao, even giving him the Nirvana Pill. Hu Nao has thus escaped his frail condition, altering his destiny. I believe he should be grateful and not cling to Zhiyuan, holding her back. The cancellation of their engagement is both reasonable and appropriate. What are your thoughts?"

The crowd was at a loss for words. To disagree would mean crossing Qin Feng and the influential Northwind Keep. Yet, to agree would be to antagonize the formidable Hu family.

They all watched the spectacle unfold with bated breath, eyes demurely downcast, avoiding Qin Feng's gaze, while inwardly, they were overjoyed.

As rivals of the Hu family, they reveled in the situation. Hu Nao had provoked Qin Feng, who now sought to retaliate by annulling the engagement. Should this come to pass, Hu Nao would lose his betrothed, Pei Zhiyuan, and the Hu family would forfeit the support of the Keep.

In essence, the Hu family's loss was their gain.

Hu Bugui's cultivation was exceptionally advanced, and his mental fortitude was equally formidable. Yet, in this moment, his face betrayed his discomfort, and he couldn't help but feel resentment toward his son. Hu Nao had acted rashly and lost his composure in a public confrontation with Qin Feng, leading to the current predicament.

Cancel the engagement?

If the Hu family refused, Qin Feng would undoubtedly not let the matter rest. But the Hu family wasn't prepared for such a confrontation; the timing was off, and they couldn't afford to burn bridges with Qin Feng.

On the other hand, if the Hu family consented, they would suffer a complete loss of dignity. How then could they find allies in the imminent upheaval of Egluarsall?

Caught between a rock and a hard place!

What to do?

From the moment Hu Nao started hurling insults at Qin Feng, he was already considering how to mitigate the fallout. Qin Feng was no ordinary adversary; mere words wouldn't suffice. What Hu Nao hadn't anticipated was Qin Feng's aggressive and assertive manner, unilaterally deciding to annul the engagement with Pei Zhiyuan in front of an audience.

"Creak."

Hu Nao's teeth were clenched, his hands gripped so tightly that his nails pierced his skin without him feeling the sting.

Seeing his father's troubled face, Hu Nao was overwhelmed with shame and regret.

He blamed himself for putting his father in such a difficult position!

Qin Feng!

Qin Feng!

Qin Feng!

With a hardened resolve, Hu Nao stepped forward, standing erect before Qin Feng. "Qin Feng, if you wish to dissolve my engagement with Zhiyuan, so be it. But it will have to wait until after I'm dead."

"At least you have some spine," Qin Feng said dismissively. "After your death, the engagement will naturally be void, sparing your family's honor. But just so you know, with a mere flick of my wrist, you could be dead in an instant."

Hu Nao advanced another step, now a mere three feet from Qin Feng, almost nose to nose. In a challenging tone, he demanded, "In half a year, at the city gates, will you dare to engage in a fight to the death with me? Do you dare? You, the prodigious youth of Northwind Keep who has ascended to the Second Heaven of the Spirit Speak Stage!"

In the end, his voice was nearly a roar, his eyes bloodshot, resembling a young beast that had been wronged and desperately needed to unleash its frustration.

"Naonao, stop!" Hu Bugui intervened hastily.

"Young Master!" Nan Xi had already positioned herself beside Hu Nao, reaching out to tug at his sleeve.

"Hahahaha!" Qin Feng burst into uproarious laughter. "What level are you at? And what level am I? Not just half a year, even in ten years, you'd still be no more than an ant before me. But alright, I'll grant you half a year."

Hu Nao pressed on, questioning Qin Feng, "During this half-year while I'm in secluded cultivation, you're not going to take advantage of the situation to trouble my family and distract me, are you?"

Everyone present was taken aback. So this was Hu Nao's strategy, to secure half a year for the Hu family.

Pei Zhiyuan alone gave Hu Nao a deep, knowing look, her eyes brimming with mirth.

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