Chapter 16

Everyone couldn't help but draw in a sharp breath; the scene was too brutal. Jiang Chen was simply a little devil, and anyone who was deceived by his seemingly harmless face deserved their misfortune.

Ah...

The pain of having one's manhood cut off was unbearable for anyone. Even if they fainted, they would still be awakened by such excruciating pain.

The old man let out a bone-chilling scream, his body convulsing, and then he fainted again.

"Master, this old guy has fainted."

Jiang Cheng looked at Jiang Chen.

"Strip him naked, break his legs, and then throw him somewhere out of sight. Clean up the scene and continue selling the pills."

Jiang Chen said this casually, a cold glint in his eyes. Whether in his past life or in this one, those who opposed him, Jiang Chen, would never have a good end.

Several guards from the Jiang family rushed forward, quickly stripping the unconscious Murong Hao and the old man naked. Jiang Cheng used an iron rod to break the old man's legs and then carried him out naked.

"Too tragic, it's really too tragic."

"These two are completely ruined. Murong Hao, the first genius of the Murong family, is too young and arrogant. The Murong family and the Jiang family are now irreconcilable. If you just came to see, it would have been fine, but you had to provoke trouble. That's just asking for it. Jiang Chen is not someone to be trifled with."

"The Murong family lost all face a few days ago. Today, their first genius and a Qi Sea Realm expert had their most important parts cut off, their legs broken, and were stripped naked and thrown out. Young Master Jiang Chen has slapped the Murong family in the face again, and it was a loud slap."

"Yes, now the Jiang family has a pill master who can refine ten-perfection pills. The Murong family has suffered setbacks in two confrontations. Jiang Chen is undoubtedly the first genius of Tianxiang City. In the future, if we want to buy or trade items, we should choose the Jiang family. I think the Murong family is no match for the Jiang family."

...

Everyone was discussing, and for the conflict between the Jiang family and the Murong family, they could only be bystanders, with no right to join in.

Regarding the tragic state of Murong Hao and the Qi Sea Realm old man today, apart from thinking that Young Master Jiang Chen's methods were a bit cruel, no one had any other feelings. Many people understood that the conflict between the two families would eventually become irreconcilable. Even if Jiang Chen had killed them today, it would have been their own fault.

"Continue selling the pills."

Jiang Chen said, turning and walking into the pill shop. Looking at his tall and straight back, everyone was terrified. This young man was simply a devil.

"Master, you are clear about your grudges, decisive and ruthless, and have deep scheming. You will surely achieve great things in the future. The Murong family is absolutely no match for you."

Zhou Beichen thought to himself. The events of today had completely changed his attitude towards Jiang Chen. His character far exceeded that of a fifteen-year-old.

In the evening, at the Murong family residence.

Looking at the still unconscious Murong Hao and the Qi Sea Realm old man lying on the ground, Murong Zhan's eyes were almost spitting fire.

A middle-aged man in his forties was bent over, examining Murong Hao's injuries. When he saw Murong Hao's lower body, he frowned and shook his head.

"Is there any hope?"

Murong Zhan asked.

"Master Hao's arm is completely crushed, his legs are broken, and the fatal injury is in his lower body. He is... completely ruined."

After saying this, the middle-aged man stepped back.

Slap!

Murong Zhan slapped the solid wood table, turning it to powder. The hall fell silent, and no one dared to speak. Everyone's eyes were on Murong Hao and the old man, feeling a chill run down their spines.

In a corner of the hall, a young man in white sat, looking to be in his early twenties, extremely handsome. On his lap sat a seductive woman, dressed provocatively with a fiery figure, clearly a beauty.

The young man paid no attention to what was happening in the hall, his lecherous eyes fixed on the woman's chest, his hands moving up and down.

"Clan leader, that Jiang Chen is too ruthless. This matter cannot be left unresolved."

Someone was furious. Jiang Chen's actions not only cost the Murong family a genius but also slapped them in the face. Murong Hao's current state was worse than being killed outright, which would have been more merciful. Now, it was a humiliation.

"Yellow-haired brat, I will tear him to pieces. Everyone listen, gather all the family's forces and prepare to fight the Jiang family. It will be a fight to the death. I will completely ruin Jiang Zhenhai and his son."

Murong Zhan was truly enraged, more so than ever before. The Murong family's dignity had been trampled repeatedly, and they had become a laughingstock in Tianxiang City. If they did not take major action, the Murong family would have no future.

"Wait."

A voice suddenly sounded, coming from the young man enjoying himself. He gently pushed the woman away and slowly stood up.

Many people in the hall saw this young man and showed a hint of disgust in their eyes, but his identity and strength forced them to hide their disgust deeply.

"Master Li, this matter cannot be left unresolved. Moreover, the Jiang family has a pill master who can refine ten-perfection pills, surpassing the master you brought. I plan to challenge Jiang Zhenhai and see who is the true ruler of Tianxiang City."

Murong Zhan was still furious, but he spoke much more politely to Master Li, showing that even he, the ruler of Tianxiang City, dared not offend Master Li.

This person was named Li Changhong, a young master of the Chicheng Li family. At just twenty years old, he was already an early-stage Qi Sea Realm expert, with extraordinary talent.

In this region of Qizhou, there were twenty-eight cities of various sizes, with Chicheng being the strongest, far surpassing the small Tianxiang City.

"Murong family, I ask you, with your current strength and morale, what are your chances of winning if you fight the Jiang family?"

Li Changhong asked.

"This..."

Murong Zhan frowned. To be honest, the Murong family and the Jiang family were evenly matched. A real fight would result in mutual destruction. With Jiang Chen's recent rise and the two humiliations he had inflicted on the Murong family, the Jiang family's morale was high. If a war broke out, the chances of winning would not exceed thirty percent.

"From my perspective, the Murong family's chances of winning do not exceed thirty percent. Even if you win by chance, your family will be in name only. Therefore, rash action is the worst choice."

Li Changhong said.

Some people in the hall, who had been blinded by anger, nodded. Although this guy was a lecher, his mind was sharp.

"What does Master Li suggest? Can this matter be left unresolved?"

Murong Zhan could not swallow this humiliation.

"Rest assured, Clan Leader Murong. Since I have agreed to help, I will assist you in eliminating the Jiang family. When the time comes, even the city lord's residence will be yours."

Li Changhong smiled sinisterly.

In the twenty-eight cities, the city lord's residence was just a title with no real significance. Whoever had the strength could control the entire city.

"What is your plan, Master Li?"

Murong Zhan was a shrewd person and knew that Li Changhong was right. His previous anger had almost led the Murong family to ruin.

"To fundamentally crush the Jiang family, we must start with their pill shop. As for Jiang Chen, I do not consider him a threat."

Li Changhong said confidently.

"Do not underestimate Jiang Chen. Although he is young, he is deeply scheming and ruthless."

Mentioning Jiang Chen, Murong Zhan's eyes revealed deep hatred.

"Eliminating a small fry like Jiang Chen is not difficult."

Li Changhong laughed.

"Jiang Chen is a treasure to Jiang Zhenhai. If Jiang Chen dies, it will be a huge blow to the Jiang family. However, that little brat is always hiding in the city lord's residence, making it extremely difficult to eliminate him."

Murong Zhan said.

"Jiang Chen is not a concern. I will find a way to deal with him personally. The most important thing now is to closely monitor the Jiang family's pill shop and find the pill master who can refine ten-perfection pills. If we can recruit him, it would be a great benefit."

Li Changhong smiled. His mind was now focused on the pill master. If he could get a pill master who could refine ten-perfection pills to assist him, his status in the Li family would greatly improve.

"Master Li is right, but Jiang Chen is extremely dangerous and must be eliminated as soon as possible."

Murong Zhan saw Jiang Chen as a thorn in his side, and he felt a dangerous aura from him, something he had never felt from Jiang Zhenhai.

"Clan Leader Murong, rest assured. I have a plan. Once I deal with the pill master, I will eliminate Jiang Chen, and the day the Murong family dominates Tianxiang City is not far off."

Li Changhong said, pulling the seductive woman into his arms and kissing her red lips in front of everyone.

"Master Li, rest assured. If we can eliminate the Jiang family, Meng Ji will be completely yours."

Murong Zhan smiled. Meng Ji was not the name of one woman but a collective term for eight women.

These eight women were not ordinary prostitutes but young girls selected from poor families and trained by the Murong family. Besides being beautiful, they were also skilled in music, dance, and painting.

More importantly, their seductive skills far surpassed those of ordinary prostitutes. They were the epitome of beauty.

Everyone knew that Li Changhong of Chicheng was a lecher. He had come to Tianxiang City to help the Murong family because of these eight Meng Ji.

"Haha, Clan Leader Murong understands me."

Li Changhong laughed.

At the Jiang family's pill shop, Jiang Zhenhai had gathered all the ingredients for the Hu Yuan Pill and came to find Jiang Chen.

"Chen, I heard you crippled Murong Hao today. Well done, but Murong Hao is the first genius of the Murong family. If you crippled him, Murong Zhan will not let it go easily."

Jiang Zhenhai said.

"Whatever Murong Zhan does, I will handle it."

Jiang Chen looked relaxed. Seeing his confidence, Jiang Zhenhai couldn't help but smile.

"By the way, I have gathered all the ingredients you need."

Jiang Zhenhai said.