Chapter 7406
Exploding Yuan Pill
A black sedan, like a cheetah in the dark, ignored the waiters' attempts to stop it and the guests' astonished gazes, and drove straight through the temporary cordon, stopping steadily in front of the red carpet at the main banquet venue!
The car door clicked open softly.
A tall, upright figure stepped forward first, landing steadily on the red carpet.
The young man was dressed in a well-tailored black outfit, which made his figure appear even taller and more upright.
His short hair stood up straight, neat and crisp; his eyebrows were like swords, slanting into his temples; his eyes were as deep as a frozen pool, without the slightest ripple, yet exuding a chilling coldness; his thin lips were tightly pressed together, with hard lines, and his facial features were even more angular under the light, making him extremely handsome and aggressive.
He simply stood there, and his entire being naturally exuded an aloofness and domineering presence, as if isolating him from all the surrounding noise, yet like a magnet, firmly attracting the attention of everyone present.
Looking across the western region, there is no one else besides Xiao Chen who possesses such magnanimity and sharpness!
Xiao Chen's gaze was indifferent as ice as he slowly swept across the entire room, passing over the astonished, fearful, and mocking faces. Finally, he turned slightly to the side and reached his hand into the car, his movements natural and gentle.
A slender, fair hand gently rested on his palm, and Zhou Keying gracefully stepped out of the car. A light-colored long dress accentuated her slender figure, and although her face showed worry, it could not hide her beautiful features. She stood steadily beside Xiao Chen, side by side with him.
The appearance of the two was like a red-hot iron being thrown into boiling oil, instantly plunging the noisy banquet into deathly silence. The next second, a series of shocked gasps erupted!
"It's Xiao Chen! He really came!"
"He even brought Zhou Keying with him? This is utterly humiliating the Lü family!"
"The two were even holding hands! This provocation is too blatant!"
The guests present were all prominent figures in the western region, yet at this moment they all felt breathless, their eyes scanning back and forth between Xiao Chen and his companion and the main table with complicated expressions.
They guessed that Xiao Chen might be fearless, but they never expected him to be so blatant... Not only did he attend the banquet in person, but he also brought Lu Wenhou's nominal fiancée with him, their behavior intimate and without any restraint.
This is no longer a simple provocation, but a blatant humiliation, a tearing apart of the Lü family's dignity and trampling it on the ground!
Countless gazes converged on the main table, filled with amusement at the spectacle and anticipation for the Lü family's reaction.
At the main table, Lu Wenhou's face was indeed so gloomy it could drip water, with veins bulging on his forehead, each one distinct. His fingers, gripping the wine cup, were white from excessive force, and his knuckles were bluish-white. The wine in the cup was shaken slightly.
The core members of the Lü family beside him also had ashen faces and their chests heaving violently. If it weren't for the venerable one in the long robe sitting at the head of the table, exuding an invisible pressure, they would have already been unable to contain their anger and slammed their fists on the table!
The old man in the long robe seemed to sense something, and slowly opened his slender eyes. His gaze first swept over Xiao Chen and Zhou Keying, who were standing side by side not far away. When it fell on Xiao Chen, his eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly...
There was a faint, indescribable sense of familiarity about this young man.
But he didn't think too much about it. Instead, he looked at Lu Wenhou, whose breathing was disordered, and said in a calm voice, "If I'm not mistaken, that young man is the 'Devil' Xiao Chen, who has recently become quite famous in the west?"
"It is indeed this scoundrel!" Lu Wenhou spat out the words through gritted teeth, his voice hoarse and filled with intense resentment. The old man in the long robe nodded slightly, thoughtfully rubbing his fingertips: "It seems he has indeed come for your Lu family. But... if he is here to provoke trouble, why bring a woman with no cultivation along? Isn't that just tying his own hands and adding unnecessary burdens?"
Lu Wenhou stared intently at the two figures with their fingers intertwined in the distance, the resentment and anger in his eyes almost solidifying. His chest heaved violently, and for a moment he was so angry that he couldn't speak...
How could he say that he couldn't even keep his fiancée, and that his rival had openly taken her to his territory?
Just then, Lu Zhuo, who was standing next to him, suddenly stood up, the chair legs scraping against the ground with a screeching sound.
Lu Zhuo's face was ashen, and his voice, filled with barely suppressed rage, resounded throughout the hall: "Your Excellency is unaware! That woman, Zhou Keying, is my Lu family's betrothed daughter-in-law, and the fiancée of Marquis Wen!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire audience erupted in even greater uproar!
So that's how it is! This isn't just a simple provocation; it's stealing someone's fiancée and then daring to come to their door and act all high and mighty!
Lu Zhuo knew that things had come to this point, and trying to cover it up would only make things worse. It would be better to make things clear in public, let everyone see Xiao Chen's arrogance and domineering attitude, and let the Venerable One understand how little Xiao Chen respected the Lu family.
Upon hearing this, a hint of interest finally flickered in the old man's narrow eyes. He turned to Lü Wenhou, whose face was extremely pale, and spoke in a calm tone, yet each word was like a needle, piercing Lü Wenhou's heart with pain:
"As my disciple, you can't even keep a woman by your side?"
"Master! I..." Lu Wenhou's chest heaved violently, filled with shame and indignation, his cheeks flushed red, wishing he could rush up and tear Xiao Chen to pieces immediately!
The old man in the long robe casually waved his hand, interrupting his explanation: "I don't need to hear any explanation. Originally, it was just a small matter for me to deal with this kid for you."
He abruptly changed the subject, his gaze landing squarely on Lü Wenhou, carrying a hint of testing in his eyes:
"However, that can only solve the immediate problem, but it cannot erase the crack in your Dao heart. Only by defeating him with your own hands and cutting him down with your sword can you truly mend your damaged state of mind and benefit your future cultivation."
He paused, then added, "Besides, during this time you've been cultivating with me, I've also taught you a few Zhongnan secret techniques. Today, it's a good opportunity for your master to see just how much you've actually grasped."
Lu Wenhou abruptly stood up, his eyes blazing with murderous intent, as if he wanted to devour someone! He bowed deeply to the old man in the long robe, his voice firm and resolute, carrying a do-or-die determination: "Disciple understands! I will definitely cut off this wicked head and present it before Master!"
Just as he turned to leave, the old man in the long robe spoke calmly: "Wait a moment."
As soon as he finished speaking, a faint whooshing sound rang out, and a bright green pill shot towards Lu Wenhou like a meteor.
Lu Wenhou reacted extremely quickly, raising his hand to grab the pill, which landed steadily in his palm.
The pill was the size of a longan, translucent and emerald green, emitting a refreshing medicinal fragrance. As soon as you touched it, wisps of pure spiritual energy seeped into your skin.
"This is the 'Exploding Yuan Pill,' which can help you unleash your potential in a short time and improve your strength by three points," came the voice of the old man in the long robe. "Don't disappoint your master."
"Thank you, Master, for bestowing this pill!" Lu Wenhou gripped the pill tightly, his eyes gleaming, and the last trace of worry in his heart vanished. (End of Chapter)