Chapter 102: The Sudden Appearance of Old Master Kong

That voice was all too familiar to Qin Tian—it was none other than Old Master Kong. He hadn’t expected him to show up at such a moment; his timing was impeccable!

Yet, a strange expression flickered across Qin Tian’s face. He had never seen Old Master Kong take action before. Perhaps Kong had some skill, but could he truly stand against these men?

Less than a second after the voice, Old Master Kong's figure appeared before the crowd.

“A bunch of wildcats bullying my disciple?” Kong wore a cold sneer.

Though Kong had adopted Qin Tian from an orphanage, he had always treated him as a disciple, addressing him as such in front of others.

“You old bastard, showing up here! Not running away now?” The shadowy leader narrowed his eyes, subtly shifting his right foot backward, clearly wary of Kong.

“Run? If I hadn’t unfinished business, would I let you clowns run wild?” Kong snorted coldly.

“Who’s the one being hunted down like a stray dog by our leader?” The shadow leader mocked, all the while looking for a chance to retreat.

He knew they stood no chance against Kong; this was not someone they could handle.

“Is it honorable to strike when someone’s down? Let him stand before me again—I’ll spit in his face and crush him!” Kong boasted with domineering confidence, though his threat was delivered in an unusual manner.

“Qin Tian, come here.” Kong beckoned Qin Tian over, intent on rescuing his disciple first.

Qin Tian nodded and stepped forward. Surprisingly, the nine shadows did not stop him; they all held Kong in deep fear.

“Release that girl too, and I might spare your lives,” Kong added, pointing at Mi Xue.

“You old fool, mind your own business! Aren’t you afraid someone will deal with you?” the shadow leader snarled, unwilling to back down.

“Let them come. Can they handle me?” Kong’s lips curled into a faint smile.

The shadow leader’s face darkened. Suddenly, he grabbed Mi Xue’s arm and flung her away.

Startled, Qin Tian rushed forward and caught her, albeit awkwardly, collapsing to the ground with her.

Qin Tian shielded Mi Xue with his body but landed heavily on his back.

His previous injuries had not healed, and the harsh fall made him cough up a mouthful of fresh blood.

“Qin Tian!” Mi Xue cried out in concern.

“I’m fine,” Qin Tian wiped the blood from his lips. Coughing the blood out seemed to have eased the pressure on his chest.

Seizing the moment, the shadow leader turned and fled, with the other nine scattering in all directions.

They were smart—not fleeing together, knowing Kong’s strength meant they would be wiped out if grouped.

“What a pity,” Qin Tian sighed. Too bad they escaped; even if he chased them, only one could be caught.

“Pity? Stay here.” Kong shook his head, then vanished from the spot in a flash.

When Kong reappeared, it was right before the small shadowy figure.

Qin Tian’s eyes widened in disbelief—Kong’s speed was astonishing, so fast not even a trace remained. It was practically teleportation!

Bang!

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