Chapter 102: Face is Earned by Oneself!

“Not good!”
His expression changed instantly. As the man with the fan displayed his agile skills joyfully, a serious look flashed in his eyes—another master-level agility technique!
For their target, “Red Coral,” they had also mastered “Flying on Grass” to an extraordinary level. If not for the opponent’s severe injuries earlier, they wouldn’t have had the chance to pursue them this far. Even then, they could only barely keep up and never had the opportunity to stop them.
It wasn’t a big deal to provoke an enemy with a Creation Realm skill and superior martial arts, but a master-level agility technique was truly troublesome!
At this moment, the man with the fan began to regret not having asked properly. But it was already too late.
Kai Xin’s precise landing not only shifted the Stone Giant’s hatred directly toward one of the three Creation Realm experts but also caused the Battle-Tested Sword to emit a hoarse clang mid-air…
The opponent glanced up slightly. He saw the former descending gracefully from the sky with an elegant demeanor. In that brief moment of distraction, the Battle-Tested Sword revealed its edge as it suddenly retracted from behind, making the opponent’s aura extremely sharp!
The latter’s expression changed! In a hurry, he raised his sword to block.
Seeing this, a cold glint appeared in Kai Xin’s eyes. His momentum didn’t slow down but increased instead. With a straightforward move called “The Flower Boy Offers Wine,” he forcefully struck the opponent’s sword…
The superior martial art “Song of the Flower Boy” displayed the power of its sixth level—amplified by the Battle-Tested Sword’s attacking damage, the opponent spat out blood instantly and was sent flying dozens of meters away as if struck by lightning.
Of the three Creation Realm experts, one was occupied dealing with the Stone Giant, struggling to dodge; another suffered internal injuries from the impact, greatly reducing his combat effectiveness. The last one faced Kai Xin alone, gripping his weapon in shock, not knowing whether to advance or retreat.
“Stop!”
The man with the fan’s face darkened as he finally couldn’t sit idly by.
What he had thought was a sure victory had not only been easily reversed by the opponent but also brought the crisis upon them, putting all four of them in a very passive position… The man with the fan took a deep breath, his gaze becoming more cautious. He thought to himself that such a person was best not made an enemy.
“Sir… Indeed, our people were too reckless and rude just now. I’m here to apologize on their behalf.” As he stepped forward, the smile on his face seemed stiff—clearly not someone very smooth-talking.
It was the first time in his long time in the martial world that he took the initiative to apologize even though his subordinates had suffered losses!
But there was no other choice.

Kai Xin’s displayed prowess was truly sharp—he completely changed the situation at the first move, his speed and decisiveness leaving others unable to react. He feared that continuing this might bring about a third joke to the martial world… the third tale of the underdog fighting against the odds, following the Mountain Gate and the Wind and Rain Tower.

“Hmph!”
When dealing with such weaklings who feared the strong, Kai Xin never showed them kindness. With a cold snort, he glanced disdainfully at the man with the fan, then turned his attention to the man being chased around by the stone giant, in extreme distress!

“Get lost.”
A simple word, yet filled with undeniable contempt and disregard.

“You…”
The old man’s face turned red with anger, his eyes brimming with fury—he longed to shake off the stone giant and slash Kai Xin in one strike!

“Brother, I’ve already given you face… don’t go too far.”
The man holding a sword, facing off against Kai Xin, also noticed his companion was in an awkward situation. He frowned immediately, stared intently into Kai Xin’s eyes, and spoke firmly.

Kai Xin gave the speaker a cold glance: “Nonsense!”

“If I had lost just now, would you really have shown me face and let it go?”

“…”
The group couldn’t answer. They all knew they had wanted to kill him to vent their anger.

With a sweeping glance, Kai Xin’s mocking expression deepened: “So, don’t talk to me about that ridiculous notion of face…” His gaze turned icy. “In the martial world, face isn’t given by others.”

As he spoke, three more people rushed in at the entrance of the hall. Kai Xin raised his eyebrows—unexpected reinforcements…

“What’s going on?”
The trio led by Gui Xuan quickly approached the man with the fan. Glancing at their companion who was standing there clutching his chest, they immediately sensed the hostile atmosphere between them and the stranger. Gasping loudly, the three drew their weapons, ready to act at the man with the fan’s command.

“So, face isn’t given by others…”
With Gui Xuan and her men arriving, the man with the fan’s already ugly expression finally relaxed. He exhaled deeply, resumed fanning himself, and said slowly, “I have matters to attend to today, so I can’t talk much. But I’ll remember your advice, brother. Since you refuse to accept gratitude, let’s meet again next time. I hope your tone will still be so bold then!” With those polite words, the man with the fan ordered his men to leave.

Gui Xuan and her two companions hadn’t seen Kai Xin act, and knowing the man with the fan’s personality well, they found it utterly unbelievable… He was alone, yet the young master could still hold back! It seemed the other party was extremely tough. Gui Xuan thought to herself.

Suppressing their hostile attitudes, one person stepped forward to support the injured man, while the seven others, still unsatisfied, glared at Happy and waited for the man with the fan’s instructions.
“Guixuan, stay behind to take care of them! Also, guard the exit to the main hall. The rest of you, follow me!”
The man with the fan understood the importance of this mission—the Red Coral had to be obtained at all costs; he couldn’t let momentary anger cause complications…
Leaving two people behind, the man with the fan led the rest toward the path on the left.
From start to finish, Happy didn’t glance twice, calmly continuing to urge the temporarily “absent” stone giant.
Guixuan learned the entire sequence of events from her injured companion’s account, and her gaze toward the young man in the corner grew increasingly doubtful.
“He wounded you with just one strike?”
Guixuan took a deep breath.
Those sent by the sect to hunt down the Red Coral were all top experts within the sect, having achieved success in previous missions without losing any members—thus possessing rich combat experience.
And yet, such people could be subdued with just one strike, even when their side had a clear advantage. The opponent’s strength was beyond ordinary description.
“Impressive.”
Guixuan’s eyes sparkled as her gaze toward Happy grew even more intense.
She had always considered herself the greatest expert in the sect. Initially, she had longed for the fame of South Swift Sword and North Soul-Stealer, but now it seemed there was another formidable expert hidden in this ancient tomb!
Curiosity sparked attention!
As she watched, Guixuan suddenly realized something she hadn’t noticed before: the man in the corner had been alone against a stone giant, relying on clearly inferior protective abilities to hold his ground for so long? How was that possible?!
Upon closer inspection, Guixuan’s expression shifted from solemnity to shock…