Chapter 59

"Xiaoyu, you've already reached the Human Pill Realm. Isn't that just too much for others to handle?"

Jiang Chen looked as if he had been deeply hurt, but the smile on his face didn't diminish. The more powerful Yan Chenyu became, the happier he felt inside.

After all, the Nine Yin Profound Meridian was an ancient divine body. Since it was a divine body, it couldn't be compared to ordinary people. A divine body among humans was like a divine beast among monsters, a favorite of heaven. Their cultivation speed was far beyond that of ordinary people. As they cultivated, they would awaken various innate abilities, each of which was incredibly terrifying. Such people couldn't be judged by ordinary standards.

"Brother Jiang Chen, I owe everything I have today to you. You saved my life, and I haven't even properly thanked you yet."

Yan Chenyu said this very seriously.

"Then how will Xiaoyu thank Brother Jiang Chen?"

Jiang Chen wore a mischievous smile.

"Let's just settle it with a lifetime commitment. Hurry up and decide, don't be so sappy in front of me."

The big yellow dog couldn't take it anymore.

"Bad dog."

Yan Chenyu glared at the big yellow dog. The thought of a lifetime commitment made her face even redder, and the more she thought about it, the more embarrassed she became, so she turned her back.

The big yellow dog bared his teeth, ready to tease this innocent girl, but Yan Chenyu's words knocked him to the ground.

"Little dog, you shouldn't talk nonsense."

Thud!

The word "little dog" instantly knocked the big yellow dog to the ground. Jiang Chen burst out laughing. Yan Chenyu's innocence had defeated even the big yellow dog, who was known for his cunning.

The big yellow dog shakily got up, both furious and in tears. This girl actually called him a little dog. Damn it, where was he little? Could anyone find a more majestic dog than him? Pfft, he wasn't a dog.

"Alright, let's leave this place quickly."

Jiang Chen said seriously.

"Brother Jiang Chen, what about the people from the Heavenly Sword Sect?"

On the way, Yan Chenyu asked.

"I killed them."

Jiang Chen said casually.

Hearing about the killings, Yan Chenyu's face showed a hint of unease. Seeing this, Jiang Chen couldn't help but sigh. This girl was too innocent and pure.

The pain and illness had kept her from stepping out of the Yan family's gate for years. For an innocent and naive girl, killing was indeed a strange and distant concept.

"Xiaoyu, you'll get used to it in the future."

Jiang Chen gently put his arm around Yan Chenyu's shoulder. As someone with the Nine Yin Profound Meridian, the small city of Chicheng couldn't confine her forever. She would eventually enter the true cultivation world, and for the Nine Yin Profound Meridian to grow, killing was an inevitable stage.

"I don't want to kill."

Yan Chenyu said seriously. To her, just the thought of killing was a cruel act.

Jiang Chen didn't say anything, just smiled. The girl had just stepped out of the secular world and needed time to adapt. This couldn't be rushed.

On the way, the big yellow dog surprisingly didn't say a word. Yan Chenyu's "little dog" had thoroughly defeated him.

In the Yan family's meeting hall.

Yan Zhanyun paced back and forth, while the Elder Yan Hongtai and others looked worried. Yan Chenyu's awakening of the Nine Yin Profound Meridian not only cured her long-term illness but also made her a Human Pill Realm expert. This was a cause for celebration, but no one could smile.

"I wonder how Brother Jiang Chen is doing?"

Yan Zhanyun said worriedly.

"Yuer is already a Human Pill Realm expert. With the power of the Nine Yin Profound Meridian, she will surely help Brother Jiang Chen."

Yan Hongtai said.

"Lord, Brother Jiang Chen has done a great favor for our Yan family. We can't just stand by and watch him in trouble."

Yan Yang said loudly. His life had been saved by Jiang Chen, and now that Jiang Chen was in danger, he was restless.

"There shouldn't be a problem. With Brother Jiang Chen's abilities, it's not easy to kill him."

Yan Zhanyun said, trying to reassure himself. In fact, he was more worried about Jiang Chen than anyone, but the Yan family couldn't act. First, for the survival of the Yan family, he couldn't directly oppose the Heavenly Sword Sect.

Second, Li Shanyue hated Jiang Chen to the bone. Now that he had a chance to kill Jiang Chen, Li Shanyue wouldn't let it go. He would closely monitor the Yan family's actions. If Yan Zhanyun acted, Li Shanyue would surely intervene, just like he did before in the mountains.

Just as everyone was restless, Yan Meng walked in with a look of joy.

"Lord, Elder, Miss, and Brother Jiang Chen have returned."

"What? They're back?"

The worried expressions of everyone instantly turned to joy. They looked up to see three figures walking in: Jiang Chen and Yan Chenyu, followed by a big yellow dog.

Seeing Jiang Chen, the previously tense atmosphere in the hall turned into a celebration.

"Ha, Brother Jiang Chen, it's great to see you safe."

Yan Zhanyun laughed heartily, unable to contain his joy.

"Brother Jiang, what about the people from the Heavenly Sword Sect?"

Yan Yang asked in surprise.

"They've been burned to ashes."

The big yellow dog spoke, asserting his presence. Everyone was familiar with this dog, a top-notch stray. His image was deeply rooted in everyone's mind. The fact that he could make the Heavenly Sword Sect disciples chase him for miles was enough to make people take him seriously.

However, since the dog was with Jiang Chen, no one would reject him.

"Really? Brother Jiang, you killed them all?"

Yan Yang's mouth dropped open in shock.

"Exactly. I advanced to the late Qi Sea Realm at a critical moment and defeated Chen Shuang."

Jiang Chen said casually, but it shocked everyone. For a moment, all eyes in the hall were on this young man, filled with shock and disbelief. When did advancing become so easy? This was a blatant insult, and even at the late Qi Sea Realm, it wasn't easy to kill a mid-Human Pill Realm expert. When did mid-Human Pill Realm experts become so weak?

If they didn't know Jiang Chen well, they would have laughed at him for boasting and then scorned him.

Everyone was speechless, and Yan Yang looked helpless. Compared to Jiang Chen, who could still call themselves a genius? This was no longer a genius; it was a monster.

"Brother Jiang Chen, your return with Xiaoyu will surely be known by the Li family. Li Shanyue lost three sons and won't let this go. If he goes crazy, he could do anything."

Yan Zhanyun frowned.

"Li Shanyue's target is only me. If Lord Yan feels that I have put the Yan family in danger, I will leave."

Jiang Chen said.

"Brother Jiang Chen, what are you talking about? You have done a great favor for our Yan family. Even if I have to risk my life, I won't stand by. Besides, in Chicheng, the Yan family and the Li family are already mortal enemies. A battle is inevitable."

Yan Zhanyun said seriously.

"Exactly. We're not afraid of Li Shanyue anymore."

Yan Hongtai said. Everyone present was confident. They might not have the courage to face the Heavenly Sword Sect, but they had never backed down from the Li family.

"If Li Shanyue chooses to fight us now, he will surely lose. This is also an opportunity for the Yan family."

Jiang Chen said.

"Why do you say that, Brother Jiang Chen?"

Yan Zhanyun asked.

"Think about it. The Li family lost three young masters, and almost all their young geniuses are gone. This blow has severely lowered their morale. However, the Li family is deeply rooted in Chicheng. Losing a few young Qi Sea Realm experts won't affect their overall strength. What should Li Shanyue do now? He should stabilize the hearts of his people and boost morale. But in his anger, he personally killed two geniuses from the Li family's affiliated forces."

Jiang Chen's eyes sparkled with wisdom. "Li Shanyue's actions have surely disappointed the hearts of those affiliated forces. Without the support of the people and morale, even at its peak, the Li family is no match for the Yan family."

Jiang Chen's words enlightened everyone.

Jiang Chen was right. In a conflict between two families, it was like a war. When both sides were evenly matched, what mattered most was morale and the support of the people. The Li family's young geniuses were almost all gone, leaving them with no morale. Li Shanyue's actions in killing the young geniuses of the affiliated forces had lost him the support of the people. If a battle were to start, it would indeed be the best opportunity for the Yan family.

"Brother Jiang Chen is right. If the Li family wants to fight, we're not afraid at all."

Yan Hongtai said.

"Good. Everyone, go and make arrangements. Concentrate the family's strength and be ready for the Li family's attack."

Yan Zhanyun said with determination.

"Lord Yan, I have a request."

Jiang Chen said.

"Brother Jiang Chen, please speak."

Yan Zhanyun was extremely polite to Jiang Chen.

"I want Elder to go to Tianxiang City and stay at the Jiang family for a few days. With Elder there, I can be at ease."

Jiang Chen looked at Yan Hongtai.

"Brother Jiang Chen, are you afraid Li Shanyue will send people to attack the Jiang family? But doesn't your family have a Heaven Pill Realm expert in hiding?"

Yan Hongtai was puzzled. Everyone understood Jiang Chen's concern for the Jiang family's safety, but with a Heaven Pill Realm expert, they didn't need a Human Pill Realm expert.

"That Heaven Pill Realm expert has a peculiar personality. If Elder can go personally, I will be at ease."

Jiang Chen said. The Jiang family didn't actually have a Heaven Pill Realm expert. If Li Shanyue sent a Human Pill Realm expert to attack the Jiang family, they wouldn't be able to resist. This was something Jiang Chen couldn't ignore.

Yan Hongtai was a late Human Pill Realm expert. As long as Li Shanyue didn't act personally, Yan Hongtai could protect the Jiang family. And with Li Shanyue focused on him and knowing he was with the Yan family, Li Shanyue wouldn't leave Chicheng.