Chapter 6738
Good stuff, but too little.
During this period, Xiao Chen did indeed save Liu Jianming and the Ma family, but he had absolutely no recollection of this old man who suddenly appeared before him. So how could he claim to have saved his life?
Seemingly sensing Xiao Chen's confusion, Xu Qingyuan quickly raised his head and hurriedly explained.
"Sir, you may not know this, but I am Qin Lingling's master. All the martial arts she has learned since childhood were taught by me."
"The Zheng Yang Gong that you modified for Lingling a few days ago is incredibly exquisite. After I went back, I studied it carefully. It not only helped me break through the martial arts bottleneck that I had been unable to overcome for many years, but also made my future cultivation unimpeded. It was as if it opened a door for me to a higher realm."
"I, Xu Qingyuan, will never forget this kindness!"
"If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would have been stuck at a bottleneck for the rest of my life, unable to make any further progress. You are like a second parent to me!"
As he was speaking, he was about to bend down and kowtow again, but Xiao Chen quickly stopped him.
Xiao Chen suddenly realized, and a slight smile appeared on his lips, tinged with self-deprecation.
He never imagined that casually modifying Qin Lingling's cultivation technique would unexpectedly save Xu Qingyuan.
The things in this world are sometimes truly wondrous; a small act might inadvertently change someone else's destiny.
Xiao Chen seemed lost in thought, his eyes becoming deep, and his fingers tapped lightly on the sofa armrest, making a rhythmic "tap-tap" sound.
He smiled slightly, a smile that held a hint of inquiry and curiosity, and slowly asked.
"I wonder what the martial arts situation is like in this ancient city?"
"I'm sure Elder Xu has been working in the martial arts world for many years, so he should know this very well, right?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Qingyuan turned his head slightly, looked at Qin Fang beside him, and said.
"Brother Qin Fang has been operating in the ancient city for many years, and he understands it better than I do, both in terms of connections and information channels."
"If Mr. Xiao wants to know, he might as well listen to his opinion."
Qin Fang didn't refuse, and cleared his throat lightly, his voice sounding exceptionally clear in the quiet living room.
He sat up slightly, his expression becoming serious, and said.
"To talk about the main forces in the ancient city, we have to mention the three families mentioned earlier: the Chen family, the Ma family, and the Yang family."
"These three families have been rooted in the ancient city for many years, with their influence deeply intertwined and each possessing its own unique strengths and methods."
"In order of strength, the Chen family has the deepest foundation, with many experts in the family and industries spread across all sectors of the ancient city. They are the strongest and are an undisputed force in the martial arts world of the ancient city. The Yang family is relatively weaker, with their industries and sphere of influence mainly concentrated in some traditional industries."
"However, don't underestimate the Yang family. The old man in their family who cultivates in Zhongnan Mountain is a legendary figure."
"It is said that he has already reached the realm of celestial beings, and his strength is unfathomable. He is also famous in the martial arts world."
"If he returns to oversee the Yang family, the Yang family's strength will definitely increase significantly and they should not be underestimated."
"Unfortunately……"
Qin Fang paused, a look of regret on his face, his brows furrowing slightly, as if he were heartbroken by the Yang family's misfortune.
“A few days ago, a senior member of the Yang family was suddenly and tragically killed in his home. The scene was too gruesome to bear, and the entire Yang family was thrown into chaos.”
"For this reason, the Yang family was severely weakened and was expelled from the list of the top ten families, and was replaced by the Yin family."
"The Yin family has developed rapidly in recent years, and many outstanding members have emerged from the family. This time, they have seized the opportunity to rise to prominence."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen's heart skipped a beat, and a barely perceptible hint of wariness flashed in his eyes. Previously, the Yang family had threatened him with the old man in their household; now that the Yang family had suffered this misfortune, that old man would certainly not let it go so easily.
Although he always acted cautiously and took every step carefully, leaving no evidence to support his claims, it was hard to guarantee that the other party wouldn't suspect him.
After all, things in this world are sometimes just coincidences, which makes people have to be on guard.
But why would he care about any of that?
What about the old man of the Yang family?
To outsiders, he might be a lofty and awe-inspiring figure, but to him, he was just an ordinary person.
Even if the Yang family has the mysterious and unpredictable Prison Clan behind them, how could Xiao Chen possibly take them seriously?
If those people remain holed up and don't show themselves, he really won't be able to use his methods effectively. But once they dare to step forward, they'll be courting death, and he'll definitely be able to seize the opportunity to wipe them all out and deal with them all.
You should know that Zhou Hongyan from the Underworld had already become suspicious of him.
Zhou Hongyan was considered a shrewd person in the Underworld, acting cautiously and with a meticulous mind.
But there are many people in this world who are smarter than Zhou Hongyan. Xiao Chen knew very well that once the ripples of doubt started, they would quickly spread to the elite circles of the entire ancient city.
The Chen family, the Ma family, the Yin family, and other families will probably all have doubts about him.
They might be secretly investigating him, testing him, and trying to find his weaknesses.
Xiao Chen's lips curled into a cold smile as he secretly plotted his next move.
I wonder how Chen Ziyan, the eldest daughter of the Chen family, is doing now.
Back then, he had met Chen Ziyan a few times. The woman was beautiful and elegant, but she was also a bit arrogant.
He was curious about how Chen Ziyan should speak to him when they met again.
Will it remain aloof and superior, or will things change?
Thinking of this, he involuntarily released a chilling killing intent.
The killing intent was like a chilling current, instantly spreading throughout the entire living room, as if the temperature had dropped several degrees.
Qin Fang and the other two were sitting to the side when they were suddenly enveloped by this killing intent. They felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar, and their blood seemed to freeze.
Their eyes widened in horror, their bodies trembled uncontrollably, and they fell straight off their seats.
Xiao Chen sensed something was wrong, quickly withdrew his murderous aura, and put on an apologetic smile, saying, "Sorry, sorry, I was thinking about something unpleasant just now, and I couldn't control my emotions. I scared you."
Qin Fang waved his hand, his face still grim, his forehead covered in cold sweat.
At that moment, he felt that the living room was filled with a dangerous atmosphere, as if something terrible could happen at any moment.
He just wanted to escape this place as soon as possible, so he quickly said, "Mr. Xiao, it's getting late. We can discuss the auction another day. We won't disturb you any longer."
After saying that, he stood up, grabbed Qin Lingling and Xu Qingyuan, and hurriedly left, his steps so frantic that it seemed as if some raging beast was chasing after him.
Watching the three figures leave, Xiao Chen turned his gaze to the antique on the table.
The antiques gleamed warmly under the lamplight, but he frowned, a hint of dissatisfaction in his eyes.
Ultimately, it's still too little. These antiques, though precious, are far from enough for him. (End of Chapter)