Chapter 39

Yan Zhanyun was overjoyed, more so than he had been in the past eight years. Shortly after Yan Chenyu was born, her mother passed away, and on her deathbed, she specifically instructed Yan Zhanyun to take good care of her daughter. Over the years, Yan Zhanyun had cherished Yan Chenyu as a precious treasure. Yan Chenyu's illness had always been a source of deep concern for him, and now, this long-standing worry was finally lifted.

Yan Zhanyun's gratitude to Jiang Chen was beyond words. Whatever thanks Jiang Chen wanted, he would give it.

Jiang Chen did not leave to rest; he was not tired at all but instead felt invigorated. The Soul Essence Pill, the Pure Yang Fruit, and the yang energy within Yan Chenyu had bestowed upon him unimaginable benefits.

The house was frozen, and the cold emanating from Yan Chenyu's body was felt throughout the Yan family, shocking many.

"What a strong cold aura, could it be that Miss is having another episode?"

"It must be. Oh, how pitiful Miss is. This time, it seems worse than before. I wonder if she can make it through."

"If something happens to Miss, how heartbroken the family head will be."

...

The Yan family members all wore sorrowful expressions, unaware that Yan Chenyu was undergoing a fundamental transformation.

Soon, a young man in white rushed over, his face handsome and refined, exuding a striking charm. He looked tense, and when he saw the entire house frozen, his expression turned extremely grim.

"What's going on? Why is this episode so severe for Xiaoyu?"

The young man's voice was urgent.

"Yan Yang, don't worry, Xiaoyu is fine," Yan Zhanyun said. The newcomer was named Yan Yang, Yan Chenyu's cousin and the first genius of the Yan family. At just twenty-one, he had already reached the late Qi Sea realm, making him the most promising candidate to reach the Human Pill realm before the age of twenty-five.

Due to the uncertainty surrounding Jiang Chen's treatment of Yan Chenyu, the news had been kept secret, so even Yan Yang was unaware. Moreover, Yan Yang was usually busy with cultivation and managing the Yan Yu Tower, rarely appearing.

"Family head, what's going on?"

Yan Yang looked puzzled, wondering how the family head could say everything was fine with such a strong cold aura.

"Come, let me introduce you," Yan Zhanyun said, leading Jiang Chen to Yan Yang. "This is Brother Jiang Chen. He cured Xiaoyu. Xiaoyu doesn't have a disease; she has the Nine Yin Mystic Pulse. Now, she is in the crucial stage of awakening her yin pulse. Once it is fully awakened, our Yan family will have a prodigy of the ages."

Nine Yin Mystic Pulse? Yan Yang had never heard of it, but that was not important. What mattered was that this young man had saved Yan Chenyu. Yan Yang was deeply impressed that someone younger than him could have such skills.

"I am Yan Yang, Xiaoyu's cousin. Thank you, Brother Jiang, for saving Xiaoyu."

Yan Yang bowed, his expression serious.

"Brother Yan, you're welcome," Jiang Chen smiled, forming a good first impression of Yan Yang.

"Yan Yang, you should spend more time with Brother Jiang Chen. He is not only knowledgeable but also a genius alchemist, a rare young talent."

Yan Zhanyun did not hold back in his praise of Jiang Chen.

"Oh? Is that so?"

Yan Yang's eyes lit up, and his respect for Jiang Chen grew.

That night, no one left, all staying to watch over Yan Chenyu. Jiang Chen also stayed, as the young girl who called him "Brother Jiang" had touched his heart.

The next morning, as the sky just began to brighten, the entrance to the Yan Yu Tower suddenly became noisy. In no time, a crowd gathered, surrounding the entrance.

"Something's wrong, something's wrong."

Outside the courtyard, Yan Xing rushed in, out of breath.

"Yan Xing, what's the matter?"

Yan Zhanyun asked.

Yan Xing glanced at Jiang Chen and quickly said, "The Li family is causing trouble."

"Li family? Although we have been in conflict, we haven't directly engaged in battle. Why are they causing trouble at the Yan Yu Tower? What does Li Shanyue want?"

Yan Yang was furious.

"Li Shanyue is here for Brother Jiang Chen. He has brought people to block the entrance to the Yan Yu Tower, demanding that the family head hand over Brother Jiang Chen. Many people are already gathered outside, watching the commotion."

Yan Xing said.

Jiang Chen frowned, realizing that Li Shanyue was after him.

"Brother Jiang Chen's presence has been kept secret. How did Li Shanyue find out he's at the Yan Yu Tower? Hmph! Yan Xing, tell Li Shanyue that Jiang Chen is a valued guest of the Yan family. If he wants to harm Jiang Chen, he will have to deal with me, Yan Zhanyun."

Yan Zhanyun said coldly, his tone commanding.

"Family head, Li Shanyue has captured four people from Wang Ting's group, the mercenaries who accompanied us that day. He says if Brother Jiang Chen doesn't come out, he will kill them at the entrance to the Yan Yu Tower."

Yan Xing's voice was urgent. He had fought alongside Wang Ting and the others, sharing life and death. Now that the four were in Li Shanyue's hands, he was naturally anxious. If Jiang Chen didn't come out, Li Shanyue would easily kill the four mercenaries.

As soon as Yan Xing finished speaking, Jiang Chen strode out.

"Brother Jiang Chen."

Yan Zhanyun called out, and everyone followed. They finally understood why Li Shanyue knew Jiang Chen was at the Yan family. Jiang Chen had not hidden his identity when he arrived, and with so many Li family members killed in the mountains, it was easy to trace it back to him. Now, with the capture of Wang Ting and the others, Li Shanyue had confirmed Jiang Chen's identity.

Jiang Chen walked ahead, his face calm, but his eyes revealed a faint glint of killing intent. No one had ever dared to threaten him, and those who had tried had met terrible fates.

Li Shanyue using Wang Ting and the others to threaten him made Jiang Chen very angry, even to the point of genuine rage. He and Wang Ting and the others were only acquaintances, with no deep friendship, but he would not let innocent people be harmed because of him.

Outside the Yan Yu Tower, the area was crowded with people. The Li family had brought about seven or eight people, led by their family head, Li Shanyue, and two Human Pill realm experts.

Li Shanyue's face was filled with a cold smile, his scarred face looking even more terrifying. Beside him stood a young man in a yellow robe, his demeanor calm and refined, resembling Li Changhong. He was Li Shanyue's other son, with a powerful aura that rivaled Yan Yang, a rare genius in Chicheng.

On the side of the Li family, four muscular men, their clothes tattered, were bound with thick iron chains. Their faces were covered in blood, and their auras were scattered, indicating they were seriously injured.

"Yan Zhanyun, make that little brat Jiang Chen come out now. I'll give you three minutes. If he doesn't come out, I'll start killing people."

Li Shanyue's voice was deep and resonant, carrying far.

"Who is this Jiang Chen? Why is the Li family head so angry, even personally coming here? I haven't heard of anyone named Jiang Chen at the Yan Yu Tower."

"You don't know? I heard that Li Changhong, the third son of the Li family, was killed in Tianxiang City not long ago, and it was this Jiang Chen. The Li family head personally went to Tianxiang City but returned empty-handed. Now, this Jiang Chen has come to Chicheng and entered the Yan Yu Tower."

"Damn, this Jiang Chen is really bold, killing the Li family's son. Li Shanyue has three sons, and he loves the youngest the most. No wonder he is so angry."

"This will be a good show."

...

The crowd murmured, and the news of Jiang Chen killing Li Changhong spread quickly. People finally understood why Li Shanyue had come to the Yan Yu Tower with such force.

Soon, Yan Zhanyun and his group emerged from the Yan Yu Tower.

"Li Shanyue, attacking the Yan Yu Tower, are you bullying us because you think we have no one?"

Yan Zhanyun's voice was commanding and authoritative.

"Hmph! Yan Zhanyun, I'm not here to target your family, but for that little brat Jiang Chen. Hand him over."

Li Shanyue coldly said, his eyes like venomous snakes, finally focusing on Jiang Chen. "You are Jiang Chen?"

"Li Shanyue, I spared you at the Jiang family courtyard last time, and you not only didn't show gratitude but also disrespected me. You are worse than a beast."

Jiang Chen said indifferently.

"Hmph! It's really you. Killing my son, even if you have nine lives, you will pay. Little brat, if you had stayed at the Jiang family, I might not have dared to do anything. But you came to Chicheng, seeking death."

Li Shanyue gritted his teeth, wanting to tear Jiang Chen apart.

"Li Shanyue, Jiang Chen is a valued guest of the Yan Yu Tower. You can't just target him. The Yan Yu Tower will protect Brother Jiang Chen. If you want to kill him, you must have the strength to defeat the Yan family."

Yan Zhanyun's words were straightforward and loud, heard clearly by everyone present.

"Who is this Jiang Chen? A newcomer from Tianxiang City, how did he end up with the Yan Yu Tower?"

"From the look of Yan Zhanyun, he is willing to use all the Yan family's strength to protect Jiang Chen. Is this Jiang Chen really that valuable?"

"Yan Zhanyun is not a fool. There must be a reason for his support of Jiang Chen."

...

Many were puzzled, even Li Shanyue, who didn't understand why Yan Zhanyun was protecting Jiang Chen so much. Was it just because Jiang Chen helped Yan Meng kill Li family members? That reason seemed insufficient.

A cold smile appeared on Li Shanyue's face. If Yan Zhanyun was willing to use all the Yan family's strength to protect Jiang Chen, he couldn't do much. The Li family's current strength was not enough to directly engage the Yan Yu Tower in battle.

However, Li Shanyue had a plan. He signaled to someone beside him, who understood and brought Wang Ting and the others to the front.