Chapter 2701 Did a Pig Chew on Your Brain?

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"Keep searching…"

When the Taurus Temple Envoy said this, the faces of the Knights of Glory looked quite grim… It wasn't directed at the Envoy, as they wouldn't dare, but because they had failed their duty.

However, this wasn't the time to dwell on whether they had failed or not; the important thing was to find the hidden enemy…

Thus, aside from two knights left to guard the Temple's main door, the rest began a thorough search of the entire hall… It was truly a carpet search, not missing a single corner.

"Fuck…"

Seeing this situation, Qin Fang couldn't help but curse under his breath… At this point, he couldn't afford to hesitate; though he didn't spring from the shadows, he immediately employed the Scouting Skill on the Taurus Temple Envoy.

"Hmm…"

The Scouting Skill is a probing skill with some hostile inclination…

Against those weaker than Qin Fang, it usually goes unnoticed, as in the case of the ten Knights of Glory earlier, whose secrets were exposed without them detecting Qin Fang's intrusion.

However, against someone stronger, this Scouting Skill has a high chance of exposing Qin Fang… and the more perceptive the opponent, the greater the likelihood of exposure, even allowing them to pinpoint the source.

"Come out…"

Before Qin Fang could get feedback from the Scouting Skill, he saw the Taurus Temple Envoy extend a hand, grasping at empty space…

Qin Fang hadn't even had time to react before an overpowering strength entwined him… It was a terrifying force, so powerful that Qin Fang almost couldn't resist it.

"Damn it…"

Qin Fang had expected that he might not stay hidden for long, but he hadn't anticipated the Taurus Temple Envoy being even more formidable than he imagined… The detection from just the Scouting Skill was enough for the Envoy to locate Qin Fang's hiding place.

Clang~~~

At this moment, Qin Fang couldn't afford to be careless.

With the Flowing Shadow Divine Sword being unsheathed, a towering Sword Qi was released instantly… accompanied by a terrifying Annihilation Sword Intent, its fierce Sword Qi almost instantly dispersed the envoy's grasping force.

"Hmm…"

The opponent was slightly taken aback, seemingly surprised.

He was a Supreme Realm Powerhouse, while Qin Fang was clearly still at Grandmaster Level… not even Half-Step Supreme Realm. The discrepancy was glaring, almost certainly two distinct levels.

Yet, his grasp had failed…

"Interesting…"

But this only caused a slight surprise for him; as a Supreme Realm Powerhouse, he had seen countless scenarios, and wouldn't be intimidated by a minor disturbance. A slight smile appeared on his face as he muttered with interest.

For someone at Grandmaster Level to break through his Supreme Realm power restraints, it was no ordinary feat…

At least, when he was at that level, he couldn't achieve this.

"Capture him…"

Seeing Qin Fang revealed, the Knights of Glory wouldn't hesitate; someone ordered, and apart from the two guarding the door, the other eight charged towards Qin Fang.

Realizing Qin Fang's formidable strength, all eight Knights of Glory immediately wielded their weapons… Unlike the universally golden swords of the Golden Knight Order, the Knights of Glory used lances.

Not made of gold like a lavish show, yet forged from rare steel… judging by craftsmanship, these lances were surely made by renowned artisans.

"Stop!"

Qin Fang was just about to strike at some Knights of Glory… he had intended to act, but didn't want to startle the serpent prematurely. But now that the serpent was out and he was exposed, there was no need to hold back.

Against eight Knights of Glory, in solo combat, Qin Fang could easily obliterate any one of them…

However, with all eight joining forces, it was beyond Qin Fang's capacity to handle.

Though they hadn't employed the Hexagram Array, he knew such combined strength could rival a typical Supreme Realm Powerhouse… Without a proper strategy, Qin Fang would surely perish at their hands.

Don't expect those Knights of Glory to show mercy; Qin Fang's presence in the Sanctuary indicated a severe breach in their defense… If the Taurus Temple Envoy held them accountable, their fate would be dire.

Thus, these Knights of Glory harbored a deep hatred for Qin Fang.

But…

Crucially, the Taurus Temple Envoy suddenly called for them to halt.

The Honor Knights naturally did not dare to defy, even though Qin Fang was already within reach, they rapidly retreated... Other than keeping watch on doors and windows against possible escape routes, their eyes remained fixed on Qin Fang.

"Young man... I can see that your strength is terrifying! You must hail from a prestigious family..."

The Taurus Temple Envoy remarked with a smile, "I don't wish to offend people from such distinguished sects... So, if necessary, I think it would be better for us to sit down and negotiate!"

"Negotiate... What is there for us to talk about?"

Qin Fang sneered contemptuously.

"Why is there nothing to discuss?"

The Taurus Temple Envoy casually replied, "Since you could enter here, you must be with those people, right?"

"Hmph..."

Qin Fang naturally knew who "those people" referred to, the disciples of the Demonic Gate and Sinister Sect... They had entered this Mystic Realm together, but they were captured by the Freemasonry.

But Qin Fang merely gave a cold snort in response, neither admitting nor denying...

This reaction only confirmed to the other that Qin Fang was indeed with them.

"Rest assured, I harbor no ill will towards you... I can even offer you a deal, a sizable one!"

The Taurus Temple Envoy smiled enticingly.

The foundations of Freemasonry are incredibly strong, to an unimaginable extent, even greater than the Rothschild Family, which is claimed to be the Sixth Empire.

"Let's put it this way... You have intruded upon our forbidden ground! Though I harbor no ill will towards them, something as significant as this requires me to explain to my superiors! Hence... I need you to be the middleman for this deal!"

The Taurus Temple Envoy elaborated on his intentions.

"What deal?"

Qin Fang asked warily. Though he had a faint guess, he needed the other party to spell it out.

"Those people..."

The Taurus Temple Envoy commented with a smile,

"You must understand... I can't possibly kill them all, many of them hold special statuses, I can't act recklessly... Therefore, I hope you can discuss with the elders behind them about taking them back!"

"Take them back?"

Qin Fang looked at the Taurus Temple Envoy with a strange expression.

"To be more precise, it should be buying them back or redeeming them!"

The Taurus Temple Envoy reminded him... Essentially, Freemasonry felt they suffered heavy losses and wanted the sects behind these people to pay a hefty price for their release.

"Buy them back..."

Qin Fang looked at the Taurus Temple Envoy as if he were an idiot, his sarcasm evident in his words.

"Yes, buy them back..."

The Temple Envoy spoke decisively, seemingly resolved... If Qin Fang had nothing to gain yet had his resources tied up, he would abandon it immediately.

"Let me ask... Did a pig bite your head?"

Qin Fang roughly deduced the envoy's purpose and suddenly asked.

"Uh... No!"

The Taurus Temple Envoy instinctively responded without much thought.

"Since your head wasn't bitten by a pig, let me ask... Why would I care about their fate!"

Qin Fang sarcastically shouted.

The Demonic Gate and Sinister Sect weren't closely related to Qin Fang... The envoy mistakenly thought Qin Fang had been sent here as the intermediary, but he was neither of those sects, even considered their adversary.

"What do you mean?"

The Temple Envoy considered the possibility of Qin Fang's refusal. He thought offering him some rights would secure his service, leaving later issues to be dealt with later.

"I mean... You're getting excited too soon?"

This time, Qin Fang lifted his head with a smile at the Temple Envoy, "I believe there's a better option! For example... I could dispose of you all right now and leave with them... Why engage in such tedious, troublesome affairs?" (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com) with recommendation votes, monthly tickets; your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)