Chapter 32

Silence, a silence as still as death!

The intense scene suddenly became quiet, even the three late-stage Qi Sea Realm experts stopped, and everyone's gaze fell on the lone white-clad youth.

The air was filled with a pungent smell of blood, and the ground was littered with corpses and severed heads, grotesque and terrifying.

In just one minute, the youth had thrust his sword nine times, killing nine people, each strike fatal, with no survivors.

"How did he do it?"

A mercenary drew a sharp breath and muttered.

Everyone present was a late-stage Qi Sea Realm expert. The youth appeared to be only at the early stage of the Qi Sea Realm, yet he had such sharp skills, slaughtering late-stage Qi Sea Realm experts like dogs. Killing nine people in one minute, even a peak Qi Sea Realm expert could not do that.

His cruel methods and cruel sword changed everyone's impression of this seemingly harmless youth. In fact, throughout the journey, no one had truly taken Jiang Chen seriously, naturally treating him as a young master out for training.

But now, they knew how ignorant their understanding had been.

"Who are you?"

Li Long's expression finally changed. He looked at Jiang Chen, his voice trembling.

"A mercenary."

Jiang Chen said calmly.

Yan Meng was visibly excited, as if he saw hope, secretly rejoicing that he had hired Jiang Chen.

"This is a feud between my Li family and the Yan Yu Tower. I ask you not to get involved. As long as you leave now, the Li family will not pursue the matter of the many people you have killed."

Li Long said, not knowing why, but this youth gave him an extremely dangerous feeling.

"Brother Jiang Chen, as long as you help me through this crisis, I will give you a hundred human essence pills, and the Yan Yu Tower will owe you a favor."

Yan Meng quickly spoke up. At this point, even a fool could see Jiang Chen's strength. Although young, his methods were ruthless and his strength formidable, making him the key figure of the day. If Jiang Chen turned and left, even with only two people left on the other side, the Yan Yu Tower would not fare well, as both were late-stage Qi Sea Realm experts.

"Alright, I'll take that favor."

Jiang Chen nodded.

Hearing Jiang Chen agree, Yan Meng was overjoyed. The other two people from the Yan Yu Tower and the mercenaries also showed signs of joy. In fact, even without the connection to the Yan Yu Tower, Jiang Chen would never have let the Li family off.

"Kill him."

Li Long looked fierce, instructing another late-stage Qi Sea Realm elder.

"Alright, let's see what this kid is made of."

The elder's aura intensified, and his large sword drew a bright arc, striking Jiang Chen with an extremely fierce force.

"Brother Jiang Chen, be careful."

Yan Meng and Li Long stood together, not forgetting to warn Jiang Chen.

Boom!

The elder's large sword emitted a booming sound. This was a powerful sword technique, majestic and overwhelming, like a thunderbolt. Once unleashed, it gave the enemy a great shock, making them tremble with fear.

Clearly, the elder had used all his strength.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen remained calm, his expression unchanged. Although the elder was a late-stage Qi Sea Realm expert, he was far inferior to Murong Zhan. Jiang Chen had killed Murong Zhan, so dealing with this elder was even easier.

Although Jiang Chen's soul was damaged, his combat power was still at its peak.

Swoosh!

Jiang Chen pointed a finger like lightning, a brilliant finger beam shot out, like a bright light illuminating the night, colliding with the elder's large sword.

Clang!

Crack!

The finger beam of the One Yang Finger and the large sword collided, first producing a sound like striking metal, then the hard large sword shattered into pieces, scattering in all directions.

Under such a violent collision, the elder took several steps back and spat out a mouthful of blood.

Buzz!

Without giving the elder a chance to react, Jiang Chen moved again. His movements were as swift as a cat, and his long sword hummed as it reached the elder in the blink of an eye.

Sigh!

The elder drew a sharp breath. Jiang Chen's sword was only an inch away from his throat, and the hairs on his neck stood up. A bone-chilling cold rose from his heart, and the smell of death instantly enveloped him. He had never thought that a youth could be so terrifying.

"No, don't kill me."

The elder was afraid, his voice trembling.

Pfft!

Unfortunately, his plea for mercy was useless. Jiang Chen's sword mercilessly pierced his throat, cutting off his life.

"Heaven, where did this demon come from?"

Wang Ting was so surprised he couldn't close his mouth.

"What a ruthless method, killing people like chickens. We mercenaries have crawled out of piles of corpses, experienced countless life and death situations, but my mental fortitude absolutely cannot match his."

"I once mocked him at the mercenary square. I am such an idiot."

Everyone was shocked, breathing heavily. Jiang Chen's performance had a huge impact on them. He had easily killed a late-stage Qi Sea Realm expert, and the key was that he didn't even blink when he killed.

"Ha, Li Long, you planned well, but you didn't expect me to have such a powerful ally."

Yan Meng laughed.

Li Long's face turned ashen. The plan for today was originally very well thought out. If everything had gone smoothly, Yan Meng would have died, the Pure Yang Fruit would have been taken, and the young lady of the Yan family would have been killed. At that time, the Yan family would have been in chaos and grief, giving the Li family an opportunity.

But unexpectedly, a Cheng Yaojin appeared, changing the outcome with ease.

"Kid, I'll remember you. Offending the Li family, you will not have a good end."

Li Long said viciously, turning to run.

"Li Long, where are you going?"

Yan Meng shouted. Just as he was about to pursue, a white figure flashed past him and chased after.

Whoosh!

The white figure was naturally Jiang Chen. His speed was extremely fast, blocking Li Long's path in the blink of an eye.

"Do you still want to run?"

Jiang Chen sneered.

"Kid, my Li family has no grudge against you. Why do you oppose us?"

Li Long said loudly.

"Because you are from the Li family, you deserve to die."

Jiang Chen's words were casual. After speaking, he pointed a finger, the powerful One Yang Finger locking onto Li Long's vital point, crashing into him with immense force.

Boom!

Li Long could not withstand the One Yang Finger. Although he tried his best, he was still sent flying by the golden finger. His back hit a rock, creating cracks, and he fell to the ground, coughing up blood.

"Too terrifying."

Everyone was shocked, looking at Jiang Chen with horror.

Jiang Chen calmly took a human essence pill and swallowed it. Using the One Yang Finger twice had been a great drain on him.

Then, under everyone's watchful eyes, Jiang Chen discarded his long sword, kicked it, and it flew out as a streak of light, piercing through Li Long's head, leaving only the hilt, showing the immense force.

Yan Meng took a deep breath. Seeing Li Long's dead body, he suddenly had a feeling that Jiang Chen seemed to have a deep-seated hatred for the Li family, and his actions were ruthless and thorough.

"This youth is resolute and ruthless, his expression indifferent, a killer of many. I really misjudged him."

Yan Meng sighed, thinking of how he had previously said Jiang Chen was a sheltered flower who had never seen the world, he couldn't help but mock himself.

"Yan Meng, I am blind. I didn't expect Brother Jiang Chen to be so hidden. If it weren't for Brother Jiang Chen today, we would all have died here."

Yan Meng said very sincerely.

"Old Yan, no need to be polite. I take the money and do the job. Remember to give me a hundred human essence pills."

Jiang Chen smiled, taking out his paper fan from his pocket, looking like a young master, a stark contrast to his previous image as a killing demon.

"Brother Jiang Chen, you saved our lives today. We cannot repay such a great favor."

Wang Ting and the others came forward, bowing to Jiang Chen. Everyone felt a sense of relief from the brink of death, and their gratitude to Jiang Chen was genuine. If it weren't for Jiang Chen today, they would all have died here.

"Brother Jiang Chen, when we reach Chicheng, I will invite you to the Yan Yu Tower. I will report today's events to the family head, and I believe he will be very grateful to you."

Yan Meng said with deep gratitude.

"Sure, sure."

Jiang Chen was not being polite. The Yan Yu Tower was his goal, and the thing he wanted might be there.

"Let's go, brothers. When we reach the Yan Yu Tower, I will treat you."

Yan Meng called to the mercenaries. The crisis was over, and he was in high spirits. The group relaxed their tense emotions and headed towards Chicheng.

"Old Yan, I heard that the young lady of the Yan family is suffering from a terminal illness. What is the situation?"

On the way, Jiang Chen asked.

"Ah, Brother Jiang Chen, you don't know. Our young lady was smart and talented from a young age, reaching the fifth stage of the Qi Realm at the age of six, a genius among geniuses. But it's a pity."

Mentioning the young lady, Yan Meng's face was full of regret.

"Old Yan, tell me about the young lady's symptoms. Maybe I can help."

Jiang Chen said.

"You can help?"

Yan Meng's eyes lit up, then dimmed again: "Impossible, there's no way. The young lady will not live past fifteen years old. Even with the Pure Yang Fruit, she cannot be saved. Since the age of seven, she has had an annual outbreak of illness, each time with a bone-chilling cold. She has endured immense pain, each time a matter of life and death. Now, at fourteen, she has had eight outbreaks, each worse than the last. The Yan family has consulted famous doctors and alchemists in Chicheng, all diagnosing her as not living past fifteen."

"Bone-chilling cold, an annual outbreak?"

Jiang Chen narrowed his eyes, as if thinking of something.

"I can cure your young lady's illness."

Jiang Chen said.

"What? Brother Jiang Chen, are you joking?"

Yan Meng exclaimed.

"However, I need to personally examine the young lady's condition to make a decision."

Jiang Chen said.

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