Chapter 59

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Chen Xi and Duanmu Ze's conversation was not concealed, and they vented their mutual dissatisfaction with a straightforward force. This attitude of frankness thus became all the more precious.

But to others, it sounded like a huge joke.

On one side was a descendant of a fallen family, impoverished and destitute since childhood, and known as a harbinger of misfortune in Songyan City. On the other side was a prodigy from one of the six major families of Longyuan City, with a noble and prestigious status.

These two people, whether in terms of status, position, or cultivation, had an unbridgeable gap. How could they possibly become friends?

In a cultivation world that valued seniority, what else could this be but a joke?

In the eyes of Chai Letian and others, Chen Xi was undoubtedly talking to himself, like a pitiful fool.

"Truly a fool. Fortunately, my father tore up the marriage contract back then..." At this moment, Su Jiao's voice drifted over from the other side.

Chen Xi, who had been emotionally agitated earlier, only now noticed that Su Jiao and her group were standing a hundred paces away.

Like Chai Letian and others, Su Jiao and her group were also bloodstained and exhausted. Their original group of thirteen had been reduced to nine, suffering even greater losses than Chai Letian and his group.

Chen Xi's heart grew cold, and the anger in his chest instantly dissipated. He scanned the surroundings but found no trace of the Fengxia Sect members.

Could it be... they all died in the chaos?

Chen Xi found it hard to believe, but upon reflection, this was the most plausible explanation.

After all, the members of the Fengxia Sect were from small factions in other parts of the Southern Border, and although they all had Purple Mansion Realm cultivation, they clearly could not compare to Su Jiao and Chai Letian, who came from the ancient major factions of Longyuan City.

"Miss Su, the culprit responsible for the heavy losses on both sides is right here. Will you kill him, or shall I?"

Chai Letian said calmly, "The chaos in the Treasure Hall was caused by this boy, and now the collapse of the Hundred Herbs Hall seems to be his doing as well. He might not only have numerous jade slips but also treasures from the Hundred Herbs Hall. If you don't act, I will take the initiative."

"Hmph, are you really that kind-hearted?"

Su Jiao snorted, but her heart stirred. Could it be that the treasures in the Treasure Hall were also plundered by this guy? If so, she couldn't let Chai Letian take the lead.

Chai Letian laughed heartily, "Ha, let's not beat around the bush. Of course, I have conditions."

"Let's hear them." Su Jiao raised an eyebrow.

"That is, we split the things on this boy equally." Chai Letian answered without hesitation.

This condition was as good as it could be. After the chaos, both sides had a deeper understanding of each other's strength. If they fought over the things on Chen Xi, the cost would be too high, making it extremely unprofitable.

Chai Letian clearly recognized this, which was why he made this suggestion.

However, Su Jiao still felt uneasy. From what she knew, Chai Letian had a strong possessive desire and was not easy to deal with. For him to make such a suggestion was almost unbelievable.

"Alright, I agree." After some thought, Su Jiao decided to give it a try.

At this moment, Chen Xi, who had been observing coldly, suddenly spoke, "If my guess is correct, after the chaos, you must have been injured. Even if you weren't, your stamina and true essence must have been mostly depleted."

Upon hearing this, Chai Letian, Su Jiao, and their followers showed a subtle change in expression.

Seeing this, Chen Xi became even more certain of his deduction and continued, "I just killed Li Huai in the Hundred Herbs Hall. If you think you can defeat me in your current state, then come on!"

Killed Li Huai?

Su Jiao's expression suddenly darkened. When they entered the Treasure Hall, Li Huai had left quietly at her request to head to the Hundred Herbs Hall, so he wasn't involved in the chaos and was in peak condition, not much different from her current state.

If Chen Xi's claim was true and Li Huai had indeed been killed by him, then wouldn't it mean that no one present could match Chen Xi?

Clang!

Chen Xi casually threw Li Huai's Pine Pattern Sword to the ground without further explanation, as facts were always more convincing than words.

Sure enough, seeing the Pine Pattern Sword on the ground, Su Jiao could no longer remain calm and exclaimed, "How is that possible? After entering the Sword Immortal's Tomb, Li Huai's strength was no longer restricted. How could you, with only Purple Mansion Realm cultivation, kill him?"

It's true!

In the distance, Chai Letian's pupils constricted, and numerous thoughts raced through his mind. With his current strength, he could definitely defeat Chen Xi if he fought to the death. However, doing so would be too risky, especially with Su Jiao and others watching. What if they took advantage of the situation while he was fighting Chen Xi?

A group attack was also out of the question. If they forced Chen Xi into a corner, he would fight to the death, causing significant harm to them, and Su Jiao and others could easily benefit from the situation.

Most concerning was that Du Qingxi and the other three clearly had a special relationship with Chen Xi. If they joined forces with him, his side would be reduced to just three people, making them the weakest group, and their situation would be extremely precarious...

Numerous thoughts flashed through his mind, and Chai Letian's expression turned extremely grim. At this moment, he had to admit that Chen Xi was an extremely formidable opponent. His sharp and decisive mind, as well as his meticulous and thorough grasp of the situation, made him extremely wary.

If this boy is not eliminated early, he will surely become a major threat in the future!

For no reason, a bizarre thought arose in Chai Letian's mind.

No!

At this moment, he must not act rashly, or he would put himself in an unfavorable position.

Chai Letian had to reluctantly accept reality, as he had no means left to deal with Chen Xi except to stand by and watch!

Su Jiao felt much the same way, and her reasons for being wary were identical to Chai Letian's. In fact, she understood Chen Xi's strength even better than Chai Letian.

Outside the Bloodshed City, she had witnessed Chen Xi's battle with Li Huai. Despite only having innate cultivation, his martial arts skills were on par with Purple Mansion Realm cultivators, and even surpassed them. After all, among their group, only Cang Bin could achieve the realm of unity with heaven and earth in a single martial technique, something she herself could not do.

Chen Xi not only reached the realm of unity with heaven and earth in his fist technique but also showed signs of breaking through to this realm in his sword technique. Such a prodigy could not be measured by conventional standards. His killing of Li Huai was proof enough.

The atmosphere was subtly changing, and Du Qingxi and the other three could sense it. Their gazes toward Chen Xi had also changed dramatically.

Surprise, shock, doubt... as if they were seeing Chen Xi for the first time.

Because the three of them could not fathom how a single word and a sword could reverse the situation. Such skill was beyond their imagination and could only be described as turning the tide with a wave of the hand.

In this silent atmosphere, Chen Xi walked away, his expression calm, showing no signs of being surrounded. He walked steadily and evenly.

"Brother Chai, how about we kill this guy together?"

Su Jiao's voice was like it was squeezed from her teeth, and her gaze toward Chen Xi was almost fiery. How arrogant! Does this guy think he can't be dealt with?

Chai Letian, upon hearing this, glanced at Du Qingxi and the other three, saying nothing, but the meaning was clear.

Su Jiao was taken aback, then understood. If these three joined Chen Xi, it would indeed be a headache.

What to do?

Should they just watch this guy walk away?

Su Jiao's frustration had reached its peak.

In the Treasure Hall, Chen Xi's single word had caused a three-way battle. Now, his words and the sword on the ground had made the two groups, who were eager to kill and plunder, hesitate to act...

What kind of prodigy is this guy?

A complex and indescribable emotion arose in everyone's hearts.

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This chapter really took a lot of brainpower. I won't play mind games and strategy anymore. I'm too innocent to handle it...

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