"Lone Wolf, it's good to see you again."
Qin Hui's voice was hoarse with excitement. He wanted to have a real fight with Lone Wolf, to see how strong the masters trained by the Qin family truly were.
Lone Wolf's steps halted sharply, a sense of doubt creeping in.
The prey before him didn't seem easy to deal with, and Lone Wolf felt he had walked right into Qin Hui's trap.
Although this guy's strength wasn't on par with his own, Lone Wolf sensed a palpable and grave danger.
"Who exactly are you?"
Lone Wolf spoke, his tone laced with caution. Despite the peril, he had no intention of retreating. Everything would have to wait until after the fight.
Seeing that no one was pursuing him, Qin Hui slowly tore off his mask, revealing his true face.
Upon seeing the face, Lone Wolf wasn't overly surprised, as he had already suspected it was Qin Hui.
What gnawed at him was his own regret, his hatred for not acting decisively earlier. If he had struck with conviction then, none of this would be happening now.
"Qin Hui, I'm curious. Our Qin family has no quarrel with you. Why would you attack us?"
"You should also be aware of the consequences of opposing the Qin family. Anyone who stands against them simply disappears."
Lone Wolf said with a confident air, and this confidence was the very reason he stood here now!
"Heh heh, you probably don't know my ultimate dream. To tell you the truth, crushing the Qin family under my heel is my ultimate dream."
"And you are merely my appetizer!"
Qin Hui declared with a wild, arrogant laugh.
Lone Wolf's face turned ashen upon hearing this. The joke was lost on him.
"Since we are irreconcilable enemies, let's see whose blade is faster."
Lone Wolf twisted his neck, his muscles erupting with terrifying power.
Since Qin Hui was so brazen, he would rip his head off later, otherwise, he wouldn't be able to report back.
Facing Lone Wolf's charge, Qin Hui's eyes blazed with excitement. He charged forward as well.
Qin Hui's previous opponent was Elder Sun, who also possessed the strength of an Eighth Level Martial Artist. However, that fight had only lasted three minutes.
Now, Qin Hui faced a genuine Eighth Level Martial Artist.
Yet, Qin Hui showed no fear, only an even greater eagerness to fight.
Perhaps it was because Lone Wolf was from the Qin family, and the deep-seated hatred Qin Hui harbored for his own family fueled his formidable fighting spirit.
From this perspective alone, Qin Hui held a significant advantage!
Bang bang bang!
The two exchanged blows at breakneck speed within the forest, discarding all pretense of defense.
Punch for punch, flesh against flesh!
Qin Hui's fighting style was utterly ferocious, a trade of blows.
But Lone Wolf was no less formidable. His current standing was earned by clawing his way through death.
Alas, today, his opponent was even more unhinged than he was!
Crack!
The bone in Qin Hui's shoulder snapped, but he paid it no mind, driving a punch straight into Lone Wolf's chest.
Lone Wolf was sent staggering back several steps, several of his ribs cracking.
The more they fought, the more their ferocity grew, neither showing any sign of stopping.
Compared to Qin Hui's wildness, Lone Wolf maintained a sliver of rationality during the battle. He simply couldn't comprehend Qin Hui's suicidal approach.
What was more baffling was that despite his superior strength, Lone Wolf felt a sense of being suppressed during the fight.
Boom!
The two clashed again with immense force. This time, Lone Wolf gained the upper hand, sending Qin Hui flying backward.
Undeterred, Qin Hui slowly pushed himself to his feet, wiping the blood from his lips with an expression of pure elation.
"Qin Hui, why must you court death like this?"
"Your talent and strength are remarkable, even I envy them somewhat. It's a shame you've placed yourself in opposition to the Qin family."
Lone Wolf said with a hint of regret. Though Qin Hui's fighting style was savage, it didn't deter Lone Wolf.
"The Qin family?"
"Heh heh, the Qin family's rise to its current position is built upon the countless lives they've taken, the bones they've buried."
"Today, you are the first to be buried with them. I eagerly await who the Qin family will send next."
Qin Hui's grin was a mask of pure malice.
Seeing Qin Hui's expression, Lone Wolf found no reason to smile. He felt as though he was fighting a madman.
Bang!
The two collided once more, a brutal exchange of fists with no regard for defense.
Muffled thuds echoed intermittently through the forest, and trees that obstructed their battle were felled.
Swish swish swish!
Qin Hui, his body covered in wounds, unleashed several throwing knives.
If he continued to trade blows, his bones would likely shatter. Thus, Qin Hui decided to employ his hidden tactics.
As the throwing knives flew, Lone Wolf dodged them with all his might.
He had personally witnessed the lethality of Qin Hui's throwing knives; anyone struck by them was usually left with no escape from death.
A hit from a throwing knife would only exacerbate his injuries.
Unfortunately for Lone Wolf, Qin Hui's throwing knives seemed inexhaustible, coming at him relentlessly with formidable force.
Bang bang bang!
Despite Lone Wolf's exceptional speed, he inevitably took two or three throwing knives while evading.
What was more terrifying was the ground, now littered with countless embedded throwing knives.
Whoosh!
Qin Hui launched his final throwing knife, but it too missed Lone Wolf.
Seeing that Qin Hui had expended all his throwing knives, Lone Wolf breathed a sigh of relief. He was finally free from the need to constantly dodge.
However, Lone Wolf dared not make any rash moves. The ground was covered in throwing knives; a single misstep could prove agonizing.
Upon seeing Lone Wolf's relieved expression, Qin Hui erupted into maniacal laughter.
The chilling laughter sent a prickle of dread through Lone Wolf.
"Don't relax so easily. I guarantee your death will be agonizing. I'll peel the flesh from your bones, bit by bit!"
Qin Hui snarled, his grin stretching into a grimace.
Though he spoke of such gruesome acts, Qin Hui wasn't truly as monstrous as his words suggested.
His reason for saying it was to sow psychological terror in Lone Wolf, making his subsequent attacks more effective!
Swish swish swish!
While Lone Wolf was still trying to comprehend the situation, silver needles began to fly from Qin Hui's pocket.
As the silver needles flew towards him, Lone Wolf felt an overwhelming sense of despair.
The effort of dodging the throwing knives had already exhausted most of his stamina. He had no energy left to evade these needles.
This time, Qin Hui struck Lone Wolf with the needles effortlessly.
Lone Wolf collapsed onto his knees, his body wracked by poison. The venom had drained him of any strength to resist.
"Qin Hui, you... you are too despicable."
Kneeling on the ground, Lone Wolf was filled with a profound sense of injustice. He couldn't believe he had fallen at Qin Hui's hands, and in such a dishonorable manner.
"Despicable?"
"Heh heh, compared to the methods employed by the Qin family, I am practically upright and honorable."
Qin Hui walked over to Lone Wolf and kicked him, sending him sprawling backward in utter disarray.
The inherent strength of an Eighth Level Martial Artist was indeed formidable, but often, the stronger an individual, the more they disdained underhanded tactics.
Qin Hui, however, cared not for the means, as long as his objective was achieved!
"How many old monsters are still alive in the Qin family?"
"What is the current structure of the Qin family?"
Qin Hui held Lone Wolf by the neck, his grip as menacing as a venomous serpent in the dead of night.
"If I tell you, will I live?"
Lone Wolf offered a mournful smile, having abandoned all hope of survival.
He had believed himself to be ruthless, but in Qin Hui's presence, he felt utterly naive.
"Live?"
"That is a word full of hope, but it will not apply to you."
"Tell me what I want, and perhaps you can die a little easier."
Qin Hui's lips curved into a faint smile.
"If that's the case, then grant me a swift end. Otherwise, even as a ghost, I will not spare you!"
The moment Lone Wolf uttered these words, he surged forward, aiming to choke Qin Hui. This was the opportunity he had been waiting for.
Even if he couldn't survive, he would drag Qin Hui down with him into death!