Chapter 7446
The Prodigal Son
Seeing this, Qin Xianglan's heart tightened suddenly.
She guessed Qin Mu's identity at a glance... the son of the new martial arts association president!
She absolutely did not want Xiao Chen to incur a deadly enmity with the higher-ups of the New Martial Arts Association and completely break off relations before finding any clues about the Imperial Biomedical Company.
Just as she was about to speak to smooth things over and try to ease the situation, a figure, like a wisp of smoke or a ghost, darted out from the direction of the gate of Mingxin Manor, covering dozens of meters in an instant and arriving in front of everyone.
The newcomer was an elderly man dressed in a gray Zhongshan suit. His hair and beard were all white, but he was still vigorous and his aura was calm and restrained. He was clearly a senior member of the Dan Sect.
He first glanced at the mess on the ground and the two seriously injured and groaning figures, his brows furrowing slightly. Then, he composed himself, respectfully cupped his hands to Xiao Chen, and spoke earnestly:
“Mr. Xiao, today is the celebratory banquet for the opening of the alchemy furnace of our Dan Sect’s Vice Sect Master Chen Shouzhou. The area in front of the manor is an important place for welcoming guests, and it is really not appropriate to see bloodshed or offend any evil spirits.”
"I hope Mr. Xiao will give me some face and let bygones be bygones."
"If someone dies here, not only will Vice Sect Master Chen lose face, but all the guests present will also see the Dan Sect as a laughing stock. We beg Mr. Xiao to show mercy."
Qin Xianglan quickly tugged at Xiao Chen's sleeve, her fingertips conveying a hint of urgency, and whispered, "Xiao Chen, important matters come first. Chen Shouzhou is the key to tracing the clues. Don't let these two playboys ruin everything."
Xiao Chen's gaze swept over Bai Yao, who was lying on the ground barely breathing, and then glanced at Qin Mu, who was struggling to get up and covered in blood. The chilling killing intent around him suddenly subsided, but a bone-chilling coldness still lingered.
Chen Shouzhou is currently the only key lead in the investigation of "Imperial Biopharmaceutical Company," and he has to give him that face.
As for these two spoiled brats who rely on their family background to act arrogantly, their lives are far less valuable than a clue mentioned by Chen Shouzhou.
Two things.
Xiao Chen raised his eyes, his gaze locking onto Qin Mu like an icy blade. His voice was cold and hard, brooking no argument, "First, you are responsible for fully restoring my car. The deadline is today. There cannot be a single scratch or a single scratch. If the restoration is not done properly, you will bear the consequences."
"Second, get out of my sight and never let me see you again."
“Whether it’s inside the villa or anywhere in the western region, if we happen to meet again, even if Chen Shouzhou kneels down to beg for mercy, I will still break your necks.”
As soon as he finished speaking, a chilling pressure enveloped Qin Mu, making him tremble and even suppressing some of his hatred.
The old man standing to the side twitched his lips a few times, his displeasure almost overflowing... In the territory of the Dan Sect, to dare to address Vice Sect Master Chen by his name so directly, such an arrogant young man was the first he had ever seen in his decades of managing the manor's reception.
But remembering the rumors that had recently spread throughout the martial arts world, and knowing Xiao Chen's ruthlessness and strength, she could only suppress her anger and bow slightly, making a gesture of invitation: "Mr. Xiao, Ms. Qin, please come in."
"Leave these trivial matters to this old man; they will not delay your banquet."
Xiao Chen and Qin Xianglan said no more, their expressions indifferent, and walked straight into the manor gate with unhurried steps, as if the wailing and resentment behind them had nothing to do with them.
The old man and the two men on the ground were left staring at each other, with only Qin Mu's painful groans and Bai Yao's weak breathing in the air.
Only after Xiao Chen's figure completely disappeared into the depths of the villa did Qin Mu struggle to get up from the ground.
Every movement strained his broken bones, causing him to grimace in pain, yet he still forced himself to endure it, spitting out a mouthful of bloody saliva and growling through gritted teeth, "Damn it!"
"Xiao Chen... what kind of tricks does this bastard have?!"
"Dare to hurt me, dare to cripple Bai Yao, I will tear him to pieces!" The old man glanced at him, his tone flat and emotionless, revealing neither joy nor anger.
“Young Master Qin, the manor has the best physicians in the Dan Sect, as well as top-grade healing pills. If your injury is treated in time, you may be able to save your hand and avoid being completely crippled.”
"You don't need to waste your breath!"
Qin Mu, his face contorted with rage, roared, pulled out his phone, dialed a number, and screamed hysterically into the other end, "Where have you all gone?!"
"My hand was crippled at the entrance of Mingxin Manor!"
"Bring all your men and medicine over here immediately!"
"If you were a second later, I would have skinned you alive and made you pay with your lives!"
After hanging up the phone, the resentment in Qin Mu's eyes was almost tangible. He stared intently in the direction Xiao Chen had left, his whole body trembling with anger and pain.
The old man seemed to sense something, his brows furrowed slightly, and he reminded him in a deep voice: "Young Master Qin, let me make this clear from the start: the feud between the New Martial Arts Association and Mr. Xiao must not be settled within the manor."
"Today we have a large number of guests, including Vice Sect Master Chen's close friends and distinguished guests from the overseas martial arts world. If we cause trouble here and anger Vice Sect Master Chen, not only will I be unable to stop him, but even if President Qin were to come in person, it might not end well. You will have to bear the consequences yourself."
"Go away!"
Qin Mu waved his hand impatiently, his tone as sharp as a knife, as if shooing away flies, "You old dog who's just a gatekeeper at the Pill Sect, do you think you're qualified to teach me how to do things?"
"The fact that I even bothered to attend this banquet is already a huge favor to your Dan Sect. If you dare to say another word, I'll cripple you too!"
A cold glint flashed in the old man's eyes, but he ultimately said nothing more, gently shook his head, and turned to walk into the manor.
He sighed inwardly:
Both being young people, Xiao Chen is a lone wolf of the wilderness, tempered by blood and fire, patient yet domineering, with unfathomable strength and a temperament far beyond that of ordinary people.
Qin Mu, on the other hand, was merely a sheltered, pampered young man relying on his family background. He was arrogant, domineering, and utterly vulnerable. The two were worlds apart and incomparable.
Inside Mingxin Mountain Villa, winding paths lead to secluded spots, ancient trees reach for the sky, and pavilions and towers are scattered in a well-organized manner. The air is filled with a faint aroma of tea and spiritual energy, making it a tranquil yet luxurious place, like a fairyland on earth.
As soon as Xiao Chen stepped into the manor gate, his spiritual senses instantly spread out, clearly capturing at least a dozen subtle yet powerful auras that swept over him like searchlights, only to linger for a moment before quickly moving away...
It is clearly the undercover agents or top experts of various forces probing Xiao Chen's strength.
Several of these auras were far more powerful than Qin Mu's earlier ones, having already reached the high-level of the Celestial Realm. However, in Xiao Chen's eyes, they were still like ants, posing no threat whatsoever.
From the perspective of the secular martial arts world, the Dan Sect can be considered a place where hidden talents reside.
At this moment, more than a hundred people had gathered on a wide open lawn in the center of the villa. They were all key figures from various factions.
The lawn was arranged in an extremely elegant manner, with a podium on one side and a communication area, a self-service catering area, and a comfortable rest area in the middle. Waiters moved among them, carrying fine wines and delicacies, making it seem like a top-level private event.
Mr. Xiao,
Qin Xianglan quietly took half a step closer, lowered her voice, and cautiously reminded him.
"Once inside, you'll need to tone down your brilliance a bit." (End of Chapter)