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Slightly surprised, Qu Ming did not expect Lin Qing to say such words. However, if that was the case, how could Qu Ming retreat?

"In that case, I'm afraid I'll have to see if Branch Chief Lin's strength has improved."

Lin Qing's face was solemn. She knew that today, regardless of whether the medicinal ingredients were given or not, today, she would have to fight with Qu Ming. After all, if she continued to give in, it would only make others look down on her and even make Qu Ming lose an inch.

"In that case, I would like to experience Fellow Qu's skills." Lin Qing coldly said as she raised her sword. As the sunlight shone down, it emitted a distinct and clear feeling.

Qu Ming didn't say anything. He didn't seem to care at all. As for his thoughts, Qu Ming was the one who understood them the best.

When Lin Susu saw this, she knew that there would be a fight today. Although it would not be a battle of life and death, it was still possible for experts to lose their lives in one move. Thinking of all this, a worried look appeared in her eyes.

With this worry, Lin Susu could not help but walk up to Lin Qing and grab her by her sleeve. She whispered into her ear, "Why don't you hand the ingredients over?"

She turned around and looked at Lin Susu. Lin Qing only shook her head before turning around and looking at Qu Ming with a serious expression.

In fact, how could Lin Qing not know that no matter what, she had to hand over the medicinal plant in the end today? It was for no other reason but because in her heart, Lin Qing held no hope of obtaining victory in this battle.

He had to hand in the herbs, but he could not easily hand them over, nor could he hand them over without any resistance. He had to let others know that he was not a cat, a dog, or anyone else who could bully him.

When she felt this, Lin Su Su held onto Lin Qing's sleeves and let go. As she looked at Lin Qing, she didn't know why, but a strange feeling appeared in her heart.

This feeling was very strange. It made Lin Susu's heart sink, but she didn't know it. At some point, there was an urge in her heart that was no less than Lin Susu's hatred for Qu Ming.

The inexplicable feeling made Lin Susu glow with a different color. She looked very charming.

Seeing all these changes, Qu Ming, who was a bystander, could naturally think of a lot. His eyes could not help but sink, and his heart surged with a different kind of anger.

Although Qu Ming only saw Lin Susu as a tool for his cultivation, but in other words, he saw her as his private property.

At this moment, Qu Ming saw Lin Susu revealing such a small woman's expression. As a man with a strong desire for possession, Qu Ming's heart was filled with killing intent.

However, upon recalling the old man behind Lin Qing, Qu Ming was still conscious.

"Since you've already drawn your sword, why should you hesitate?" Qu Ming coldly said, carrying an indescribable chill in his voice.

Lin Qing didn't think too much. With a light shout, he stepped down and brazenly slashed out with the treasured sword in his hand. As the sword swung out, it carried a hint of charm with it.

When Qu Ming saw this, he lightly smiled. With the hilt of his sword in his hand, a limpid autumn sword leapt out.

With a tap of his feet, Qu Ming received the sword hilt from mid-air. Without even looking at it, he swung his sword at Lin Qing.

The casual slash seemed to have no pattern, but it blocked off Lin Qing's path of advance, and even blocked off Lin Qing's following moves.

When she felt this, Lin Qing's heart was even more cold, but she did not dare to hesitate. She abruptly faced off against the treasured phoenix sword, brazenly meeting it head on.

With a clang sound, the sound of a sword burst out in the air. The metallic sound penetrated the air, causing ripples in the air. It made people feel as if their eardrums were being shattered, and they couldn't help but feel pain.

Lin Susu, who was watching the fight from the side, felt a thunderous sound and unconsciously let out a painful groan. She covered her ears and covered her head with her hands as she squatted. Her expression was extremely painful.

The two swords separated as soon as they came into contact. Lin Qing and Qu Ming split up and stared at each other. Lin Qing seemed to have sensed something and could not help but turn around to see the painful scene of Lin Susu?

With a shock in his heart, Lin Qing could not help but leap forward to stand in front of Lin Susu. After carefully examining her and confirming that nothing had happened, she finally relaxed.

Seemingly sensing Lin Qing's concern, Lin Susu couldn't help but raise her head and see her concerned expression. She couldn't help but feel a sweetness in her heart. She forced a smile and said, "It's nothing, it's just a momentary sound, it's unbearable."

Lin Qing was silent for a moment. She knew that Lin Susu had not practiced martial arts yet and was not able to withstand the aftermath of the battle between talented warriors.

Thinking about this, Lin Qing couldn't help but say, "Lin Susu should go down first."

Lin Susu looked at Lin Qing. She knew that since she was here, she could only give Lin Qing trouble. She couldn't help but feel depressed, but she nodded and stood up, walking away.

Seemingly sensing the sadness in Lin Susu's heart, Lin Qing spoke with a profound tone, "Being weak now does not mean that she will be weak in the future. After half a year, if I obtain this opportunity, I'm afraid there will be no more events today."

Lin Susu raised her head just in time and looked deeply at Lin Qing. She said solemnly, "If Susu knows, she will definitely not let big brother Lin down."

Lin Qing nodded and stopped looking at Lin Susu.

Lin Susu gritted her teeth and retreated. She clenched her fist tightly as she thought to herself.

"There will be a day when I will not be a burden for big brother Lin …" Lin Susu muttered softly, but no one heard her.

Qu Ming did not stop Lin Qing's actions, but just watched by the side. Obviously, Qu Ming also noticed Lin Susu's abnormal behavior earlier on. As Qu Ming had long considered Lin Susu as his private property, he did not want anything to happen to Lin Susu here. After all, Lin Susu had a great use for him breaking through his bottlenecks in the future.

After Lin Susu left, only Lin Qing and Qu Ming were left in the courtyard.

Without any outsiders, the atmosphere between the two became even more solemn. Lin Qing wielded her sword as she stood upright, her black hair fluttering in the wind, giving off a unique sense of elegance.

Qu Ming had a smile on his face and his body was emitting a unique smell. It gave off a strange feeling, making people feel a chill down their spines.

"Now that there's no one left, I can do whatever I want. What I didn't expect was that Helmsman Lin would recover so quickly from his severe injuries last night, which piqued my curiosity."