"You..."

The white-robed scholar, who had maintained an air of composure, was completely thrown off balance by Chen Yuan's words. Each sentence struck him at his heart, especially the description of him as a useless, impoverished Confucian scholar, which turned his face ashen.

He realized he had underestimated this Marquis Wu'an, Chen Yuan. He hadn't expected that not only was his martial talent unmatched in the world, but even his insults were so... refreshingly unique.

"Impudence! How dare you, a greenhorn lackey of the court, insult my elder brother!" Fan Ying roared.

Chen Yuan sneered. He spoke those words without a shred of guilt!

He had killed many people, and many of them had personal grudges, but it was all legal and justified. Moreover, he was risking his life for the Central Plains. He couldn't bring himself to criticize those paragons of virtue and integrity.

But he had no qualms about speaking his mind about these Liangshan bandits who stood on the moral high ground.

"You wild boar-like dog dare to scold me? Bullying the weak and fearing the strong, wreaking havoc on the land, Fan Ying, if you have any courage, come forward and fight me.

Let's see if this Marquis can flay you alive, you wild boar!"

"You're courting death!"

Fan Ying roared, completely enraged. He gripped the two massive axes in his hands, each the size of a millstone, and prepared to rush forward and kill Chen Yuan, to vent his hatred!

"Fan Ying, come back!"

Song Lun still possessed some composure. Even though he had been thrown off balance by the insults, he could quickly adjust his mindset.

"Brother, this brat..."

"Come back!"

"Alas!"

Fan Ying sighed deeply and slowly retreated behind him.

"Marquis Wu'an has a silver tongue. It's no wonder he's a famous talent in the world, skilled in both literature and martial arts. However, you and I are both people of status; these words are somewhat pointless."

Song Lun changed the subject because he realized he didn't really have the confidence to criticize Chen Yuan. No matter what, he was a renowned hero of the Central Plains.

His selfless and fearless actions in Liangzhou City alone had made his name reach its peak in the north.

As for them, the rebels who had betrayed the court, they couldn't really say anything.

As for the trade with the rebels in Tangshan, they were both well aware of it, but he had no evidence because, on the surface, Chen Yuan had distanced himself completely to prevent the court from discovering his future plans to rebel.

Moreover, he had never taken action to expand the power of Tangshan; the main reason for this was simply that he wasn't there...

"What does Chieftain Song want to say?"

"Since you're waiting for us here, you must have some reliance. Now that I am here, you might as well use whatever abilities you have and let me see them."

Song Lun had actually been observing Chen Yuan for a while, but he had been further away before.

At first, he thought Chen Yuan had some confidence, perhaps with strong forces from the court ambushing nearby, waiting to lure them into a trap. However, he searched everywhere but found nothing strange.

He was genuinely curious.

But to say that Chen Yuan was really alone was also unlikely.

No matter how strong he was, he couldn't possibly cross two realms in combat. A Yuanshen cultivator facing a Yangshen True Lord was destined to die.

"Reliance? Heh..." A cold smile appeared on the corner of Chen Yuan's mouth:

"To deal with Chieftain Song and a piece of garbage, what reliance do I need? Am I not capable of killing you myself?"

"What a joke, Chen Yuan. I respect you as Marquis Wu'an because of what happened in Liangzhou City, but to think you can fight me with just your Yuanshen cultivation, you are far from it… Very well, since you don't want to say it, I will test your depth. If you have no ability, then today, you shall be buried with Brother Guan Hai!"

Song Lun snorted coldly, and the folding fan in his hand suddenly snapped shut. After saying that, he was about to attack.

Chen Yuan, on the other hand, was already impatiently waiting to collect Destiny. A faint, obscure black flame divine pattern flickered on his forehead, and a black line within the Emperor Slaughtering Blade subtly resonated with Chen Yuan.

Asura True Lord… officially online…

However, before he could let Moro possess him, and before Song Lun could make a move, subtle fluctuations arose in the surrounding void, almost imperceptible.

Someone else is here!

Chen Yuan and Song Lun were instantly startled.

Moro had not fully possessed him, and the Asura True Lord had not fully gone online. Chen Yuan's attention was mostly focused on the white-robed scholar, Song Lun.

But even so, the fact that someone else was silently lurking in the shadows was astonishing enough.

Because this was not something that Chen Yuan or Song Lun had actively discovered. Rather, the person had leaked a trace of aura, which allowed them to sense some movement in the surrounding void.

"Who is it!"

Chen Yuan's eyes narrowed, and he was shocked as he turned his gaze towards that direction.

To deal with him, a Yuanshen True Person, Song Lun had actually prepared in advance. It was really beneath him. But before he could say anything, Song Lun spoke first.

"Heh, I knew you didn't have that much courage. Sure enough, there's someone else around. Which sacred being is it? Hurry up and show yourself!"

Song Lun looked wary. The distance he had just closed was quickly widened again.

My people?

Chen Yuan looked suspicious, but he was shocked.

He knew what he had done. He had absolutely not prepared anything in advance. Judging from Song Lun's words, he could deduce two possibilities.

One was that there was another third-party force, but for some reason, they were taking the initiative to show themselves.

The second was that Song Lun was deliberately trying to lower his guard in preparation for a surprise attack.

Of the two possibilities, Chen Yuan believed that the first one was more likely.

A faint chuckle came from the surroundings:

"Chieftain Song, it's been a while."

As soon as the voice fell, the ripples in the void became more and more intense. A man wearing a black robe and a ghost mask slowly appeared, exuding an extremely strong aura of cultivation.

Yangshen True Lord!

"Yanluo of the Seven Kill Hall!"

Chen Yuan's eyes darkened, and a trace of killing intent flashed in his eyes.

He had already killed a Yama in the Sunken Blood Lake, but according to the rules, the Seven Kill Hall had not actually retaliated. Now that they were here, perhaps someone else wanted to assassinate him.

However, this Yama was perhaps a little too confident, taking the initiative to show himself and attempting to kill him face to face.

Two True Lords, and neither of them were weak.

To be honest, Chen Yuan's original thoughts of having some chance of victory had now been suppressed.

It wasn't that Moro couldn't deal with them, but because if the battle lasted too long, Moro's newly healed injuries might worsen.

The fight would be more trouble than it was worth.

Moro was following him in search of stability and recuperation, but he had repeatedly borrowed his power, which had not only failed to heal his injuries but had also worsened them. He really felt a little sorry.

"King Chujiang."

The white-robed scholar Song Lun frowned, his expression solemn. The black-bearded giant Han Fan Ying next to him had a trace of horror in his eyes. A few years ago, the Seven Kill Hall had made a move against Liangshan.

The one who had attacked was this King Chujiang. If Song Lun hadn't blocked him, even with his thick skin and his mastery of the flesh body, he would have been half-dead.

When Chen Yuan heard this name, his eyes also flickered slightly, revealing a trace of solemnity.

The Seven Kill Hall was famous throughout the world for its seven Yamas, and it acted in a very secretive manner, but with the power of the imperial court, it had basically figured out the strength of the Seven Kill Hall.

In addition to the Seven Kill Hall Master, who was among the top ten on the Supreme List, the most noteworthy was this second Yama, King Chujiang!

His strength was second only to the Seven Kill Hall Master, and he had never failed in nearly ten attempts. He was a true trump card assassin.

"It's been a long time, Chieftain Song," King Chujiang said with a faint smile.

"What, is the Seven Kill Hall, as a demonic immortal sect, now cooperating with the imperial court?" Song Lun frowned. This was not good news.

"The Seven Kill Hall's purpose is only to kill people, no matter who the client is. Now, someone has paid the Seven Kill Hall to protect Chen Yuan's life. If Chieftain Song is wise, he had better retreat."

"It would be another matter coming from the Seven Kill Hall Master, but you, King Chujiang, are probably not enough, right?" Song Lun stood with his hands behind his back, replying.

"How do you know that the Hall Master isn't here? Liangshan has been going too far in recent years. Killing you, the Liangshan chieftain, here would also be good news for the Seven Kill Hall."

King Chujiang was not flustered at all; he even seemed to hope that Song Lun would stay.

Someone is protecting my life?

Who is it?

Chen Yuan frowned as he listened to the two's conversation, deep in thought. Not many people knew about his arrival in Xue Prefecture, and very few could afford to hire the Seven Kill Hall's second Yama, King Chujiang.

It was really strange, and he couldn't figure it out.

Song Lun's face alternated between green and white, looking somewhat unsightly. He knew very well that this King Chujiang's strength was extraordinary and had never shown his true strength.

He was not confident in killing this person. If the Seven Kill Hall Master was also secretly present, along with Chen Yuan, who had extraordinary means, it would be difficult to leave if they fought.

It wasn't that he hadn't considered that King Chujiang was bluffing him, but he didn't dare to gamble.

The Seven Kill Hall had always acted in this way, making it impossible to understand.

"Very well, Marquis Wu'an, it seems you came prepared today. This Chieftain cannot kill you, but the Seven Kill Hall can protect you for a while, but they cannot protect you forever. There will be time in the future.

I will definitely make Marquis Wu'an pay for Brother Guan Hai's grudges."

Song Lun stared at Chen Yuan and threatened him.

"Chieftain Song is acting a bit too befuddled as a bandit. You're just a bunch of bandits. What do I have to fear? If you have the guts, come and kill me.

If you don't kill me, don't blame me for attacking Liangshan!"

Honestly, Chen Yuan really wanted to attack at this moment, but the unpredictable Seven Kill Hall's Yama was watching him from the sidelines, making him a little wary.

For the sake of safety, he couldn't act rashly.

"Good, good, good. As expected of Marquis Wu'an, what courage! Then this Chieftain will wait for you at Liangshan for a while to see if you dare to come alone with a single sword!" After uttering a few harsh words, Song Lun snorted coldly:

"Go!"

As soon as he spoke, a series of lights flashed around him, enveloping Fan Ying and him, and they disappeared without a trace in an instant, as if they had never been there.

Chen Yuan let out a long breath, a hint of regret in his eyes.

If Song Lun had come closer and he had used Moro's strength, he would definitely have had a chance to kill this True Lord and seize the destiny on his body.

"What, you wanted to kill him?"

King Chujiang watched Song Lun leave and turned to look at Chen Yuan, seeing the look of regret on his face.

"This person is the leader of the Liangshan bandits. If he were killed, it would be a great contribution."

Naturally, Chen Yuan wouldn't reveal too much.

"You can't kill him." King Chujiang shook his head:

"I know you have some strength, and you may be able to defeat ordinary True Lords, but Song Lun is not that simple. He is extremely vigilant. He may have looked like he was about to attack just now, but he had already left a way out.

As soon as he senses anything wrong, he can leave quickly. Void confinement alone cannot stop him."

"You seem to know this person very well."

"You must have heard about the matters between the Seven Kill Hall and Liangshan. If this person was so easy to kill, the current situation would not exist."

"Why are you saying so much?"

Chen Yuan looked suspicious, feeling that this Yama was a bit strange.

"Just felt like saying it."

Looking at Chen Yuan's somewhat similar face, King Chujiang's eyes were a little dazed and somewhat sighed. After decades, he finally saw his sister's child.

Worthy of being a Chen.

"Chen is wondering, who exactly hired the Seven Kill Hall to come and protect me? Could you tell me?" Seeing that this person seemed easy to talk to, Chen Yuan also asked this question.

He had many people related to him, but very few knew that he was currently in Xue Prefecture.

If he couldn't figure it out, he would feel uneasy.

"It's your uncle."

King Chujiang stared at Chen Yuan and said in a deep voice.

"Uncle..." Chen Yuan immediately thought of what he had heard from his uncle Wu Daozi before. His uncle had been surrounded and killed by the imperial court decades ago.

The entire Chen family had no descendants left, only some family members, women, and children.

"Isn't he dead?"

Chen Yuan stared at King Chujiang.

King Chujiang: "..."

"He's not dead."

After pondering for a moment, King Chujiang continued.

"Where is he? Can you tell me?" As for this uncle who was related to him by blood, Chen Yuan didn't feel particularly close to him, but this person had specifically found someone to protect him.

Even if he had done something bad with good intentions, he still had to remember the favor.

Perhaps, he could help him in the future.

"He's in front of you."

King Chujiang smiled.

Chen Yuan's expression changed as he asked:

"You... are..."

"That's right, I am your second uncle, Chen Huaiyi!" King Chujiang sighed softly and took off the ghost mask on his face, revealing a somewhat pale face.

But if you looked closely, you could see that his face was also somewhat similar to his.

Nephew is like uncle…

Chen Yuan was stunned on the spot. He had always thought that the uncle he had never met was dead, and he had never thought that this person would not only be alive but also become the number two person in the Seven Kill Hall, King Chujiang! Now he had even come here specifically to help him.

Chen Huaiyi's name was not unfamiliar to Chen Yuan. He had heard it from his uncle Wu Daozi. For a moment, he didn't know what to say.

Seeing the change in Chen Yuan's expression, King Chujiang's eyes flashed with a trace of reminiscence:

"Back then, the Great Chu Dynasty collapsed, the imperial court fell, and the remnants of the Xiang family fled the capital and went south. My Chen family was loyal to the Xiang imperial family for generations. After my father, your grandfather, fell, we left with the Xiang family.

After more than a hundred years of development, my cultivation also improved by leaps and bounds, reaching the True Lord realm. But once, when I went out to help Xiang Qianqiu find something,

my whereabouts were accidentally revealed, and I was chased down by the imperial court's True Lords. Finally, seeing a situation where there was no chance of survival, I could only feign death and escape into the void turbulence.

Because I had some backup plans, I didn't die in the void turbulence, but I was seriously injured."

"Because I suspected that my whereabouts were revealed by the Xiang family, I didn't show myself for decades. I changed my name and hid my tracks, joined the Seven Kill Hall, and gradually rose to the position of King Chujiang.

But when I climbed to a high position and my injuries had mostly recovered, I wanted to find your mother and take her away from the Xiang family, but I accidentally learned of your death.

Over the years, I have always regretted not finding you earlier. I thought about destroying the Xiang family to avenge my sister, and I accidentally discovered that you were not dead.

It was just that I did not recognize you because of Xiang Qianqiu..."

Chen Huaiyi murmured, recounting the past, with a touch of sadness on his body.

The person he doted on the most in those years was his younger sister, but in the end, he didn't even see her one last time. He had hatred in his heart, hatred for the Xiang family and Xiang Qianqiu.

"Then now?"

"Now the time is ripe, and you have grown to this point. Originally, I was thinking of finding an opportunity to recognize you, but I didn't expect you to be so restless.

You just caused trouble in Liangzhou, and now you have a grudge against Liangshan."

Chen Huaiyi shook his head with a wry smile.

"How do you know that my mother died in the Xiang family?" Chen Yuan stared at this person.

"Although the Xiang family has lost the throne, its foundation of eight hundred years is not that simple. If it weren't for being completely unable to resist, the Sima family alone would not have been qualified to seize the throne.

Your mother was always well-protected by the Xiang family, and her cultivation was not weak. How could she have died so easily? Although there is no evidence, I just have this feeling.

Xuanling's death has a lot to do with Xiang Qianqiu."

"The King Zhuanlun and the Sunken Blood Lake were also related to you, right?" Chen Yuan's mind quickly connected, thinking of some things from the past. It was too coincidental.

The place guided by fate was the Sunken Blood Lake, and his uncle also asked him to go to the Sunken Blood Lake. As a result, the heroic spirits of the Chen family army were sleeping in the Sunken Blood Lake, and they took away the Refinement God Peak's King Zhuanlun in one wave.

"That's right. The Eastern Ying dwarfs wanted to kill you, and they hired King Zhuanlun. Even as King Chujiang, I could not refuse without a good reason. I could only let Zhuanlun die there.

By the way, let you know that half of the Chen family's blood is also flowing in your body."

"After King Zhuanlun died, the Seven Kill Hall did not take action against you according to the usual practice. I was idle, so I killed a few dwarfs to help you vent your anger. They are probably only just recovering their vitality now."

"Thank you... Second Uncle!"

Chen Yuan stood up and bowed.

No matter what, at least in the current situation, this uncle he had never met had no ill intentions towards him. He deserved a bow.

"You are Xuanling's only son, and you are surnamed Chen, so you are a member of my Chen family. Who would I help if I didn't help you?" Hearing Chen Yuan call him uncle, Chen Huaiyi's face did not change much.

But he was secretly overjoyed.

The Chen family had someone to carry on the line!

If Xuanling saw that her son was not dead and had grown up so well, she would be at peace under the nine springs.

Chen Yuan smiled and did not speak.

"You don't have a particularly favorite woman yet, do you?"

Suddenly, Chen Huaiyi's voice suddenly changed, and it was even a little too fast, so that Chen Yuan did not react for a moment and said in shock:

"What does this mean, Second Uncle?"

"You have a female cousin..."

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Guess who the female cousin is. She appeared in a few chapters before, but her presence was not high later. There is a verbal reward for guessing correctly.

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