Chen's Mansion
This was a calm day, everyone in the Chen Mansion, all thought today will be the same as the day before yesterday, nothing happened, but after a young man in black with a sword killed two guards at the gate of the mansion, everything changed greatly.
This was a quiet day, and everyone at Chen's mansion thought that today would be no different from any other day, without any incident. However, with the arrival of a black-clad young man who killed two guards at the gate, everything changed dramatically. The black-clad young man slaughtered everyone he encountered upon entering the mansion, leaving no one unscathed. Chen's mansion had many martial artists among its inhabitants, but none could withstand even a single blow from him. The strongest fighter, Xu Cheng, was slain before he could make his move. Chen Dewang and Chen Guangzheng attempted to plead for mercy, but their throats were already slit.
In no more than a quarter of an hour, Chen's mansion was left with only Chen Jin, as if a divine assassin had descended. The young man, holding a long sword that was stained with blood, stared coldly and haughtily at Chen Jin. The latter was terrified, stammering as he looked at the young man in front of him, "Yes, it's you, Ye Liangchen... You have such great audacity... You dare to..."
"It's your unmitigated audacity, Chen Jin. A month ago, you embarrassed me in such a way that you deserve to die. However, I needed to advance to the restricted area, so I spared you for a month. Today, I am here seeking revenge... not only for your disrespect but also for Xianer's lady."
The black-clad youth, Ye Liangchen, maintained a cold and haughty expression, "A few days ago, someone found Xianer's body in your mansion. Was it you who killed her, or was it not?"
"No, no, it's not me. I'm just a scholar without the strength to tie a chicken. How could I have the power to kill her? She was the one who wanted to kill my younger brother, Chen Mo, and she was cut down by him instead. This has nothing to do with me. Please forgive me; I'm wrong, I truly am. Ye Liangchen, please spare me, for the love of heaven."
Chen Jin knelt down and bowed his head in supplication to Ye Liangchen, his head smashing against the ground with a sickening thud. Even though his forehead was already bleeding profusely from the impact, he did not dare to pause for a moment. He didn't want to meet the same fate as everyone else in Chen's mansion—a fate of being mercilessly slaughtered by their foe. Chen Jin still had much life left in him, and he wasn't ready to give up on it just yet.
However, Ye Liangchen's sword did not cease its fury, nor would it stop because the other party was bowing and confessing. "Would someone like you really know when they are wrong? You're not admitting fault; you're just afraid."
As soon as he spoke, Ye Liangchen waved his sword, and blood splattered everywhere. Chen Jin's eyes widened in disbelief, and he died unwillingly.
"Where is Chen Mo, Chen Mo, the third son of the Chen family?"
Ye Liangchen spoke coldly. From the shadows of Chen's mansion courtyard, a cold voice echoed, "In the wasteland outside the city, within a courtyard with four gates."
"Very well, then it's Chen Mo's turn. Who dared to kill my Xianer girl, I will definitely tear him into a million pieces."
A cold glint flashed in Ye Liangchen's eyes as he took a step forward. A figure suddenly appeared, blocking his path. It was none other than Pei Jiangnan, who had just heard the commotion and rushed over.
Pei Jiangnan, seeing the bodies strewn across the ground, was instantly enraged. "Scoundrel, do you know this is the Imperial Capital? To wound the innocent and kill so many in Chen's mansion under broad daylight... If I don't capture you today, Pei Jiangnan..."
"Get out."
Ye Liangchen turned his gaze back to Pei Jiangnan with a fierce glare. At that moment, he was determined to kill Chen Mo and had no intention of wasting time on such minor characters. In Ye Liangchen's eyes, the elite warriors from the Zhenwu Pavilion were no better than chickens or broken pots; it was as easy for them to be dispatched as sticking a flag on their heads for sale.
The mere glance made Pei Jiangnan's arrogance disappear in an instant. He took deep breaths, feeling as if the air around him had been sucked dry. The cold gaze seemed like that of an ancient monster in the abyss, and he felt like a insignificant insect, ready to be crushed at any moment.
With just one glance, Pei Jiangnan's strength drained out, his feet giving way and he collapsed on the ground. He didn't have the strength to even stand up, let alone subdue the man in front of him.
Looking at the collapsed Pei Jiangnan, Ye Liangchen let out a cold laugh, dropped the word "ant" and then left.
Pei Jiangnan's right hand tightly grasped the chest of his heart, his eyes wide with anger, and his face covered in shame. He had always considered himself a righteous person, but today he had been defeated by evil forces, and he hadn't even had the courage to resist...
After Ye Liangchen's return from the restricted area, his strength had significantly increased, and he had now reached the second-grade realm. It would take but a moment for him to travel from the Imperial Capital to the courtyard outside the city. However, when he arrived at the gate of the courtyard, he found that a young man was already waiting for him outside.
The long sword was inserted upside down at the gate, and the young man sat calmly on the stone steps, his hands clasped together over his face, his eyes fixed intently ahead. With a calm expression, it seemed as if he were waiting for someone.
As Ye Liangchen slowly landed, the young man on the stone steps also stood up, taking a few steps forward and pulling out the long sword that had been stuck in the ground. "My name is Chen Mo, and I have been waiting for you, Ye Liangchen."
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"I feel like my brother seems a bit strange today. How about we go find him?"
Li WuXin was aimlessly wandering around the city, his mind filled with thoughts of Chen Mo, who had seemed unusual these days. Although he tried to act normally, his concern for him was evident.
Su YuMo raised an eyebrow slightly, "I also feel that the young master has been acting strangely these past few days. But where should we look for him?"
"The young master has been confined to his room since he returned from Chen's mansion yesterday. I think it must have something to do with Chen's mansion. Why don't we go check out Chen's mansion?"
Li WuXin proposed, and Su YuMo nodded in agreement.
The little guy, who had already eaten 70 percent full and had a little stomach ready for more, heard that they were looking for Chen Mo. His little mind started spinning, and he quickly jumped in to hype up the crowd: "Great! Great! Brother definitely knows where there are even tastier things to eat. Let's go find Brother!"
The three girls reached a consensus and hurried off to Chen's mansion. However, just as they reached the outside, they were suddenly struck by an unexpected surge of spiritual energy. Li WuXin, with quick eyes and hands, quickly reached out and tightly embraced the little guy in her arms.
Bang!
A loud rumbling sound was heard, and the three girls were flung into the air, falling onto the street and losing consciousness. It wasn't until they heard a high-ranking warrior from Zhenwu Pavilion calling out that they slowly became aware of their surroundings and began to wake up.
"What happened?"
Su YuMo slowly opened her eyes, only to see a Zhenwu Pavilion warrior answer, "Just now, a thief broke into Chen's mansion and fought. How are you feeling? Are you injured?"
"Just a little sore."
Su YuMo shook her head slightly and, still dizzy, saw a letter lying quietly in front of her at a distance. She quickly reached out and picked it up. The envelope had been damaged by the shock, revealing some of the contents. Seeing the word "dead" on it, she stumbled for a moment before opening the letter.
"Su sister, Mr. Xu was supposed to receive this letter from Brother. Why are you opening it?"
After regaining consciousness, Liu WuXin walked over to Su YuMo with the little guy, noticing that she was secretly reading Chen Mo's letter. She looked somewhat displeased.
Su YuMo was reading the content of the letter when her delicate body trembled suddenly, and tears welled up in her eyes. Tears fell down like pearls in an avalanche.
"Su sister?"
"WuXin, the young master is going to die."
