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Chapter 559: 402 Immortal Spirit Qi (Must Read)

Chapter 559: Chapter 402 Immortal Spirit Qi (Must Read)

Yu Qingyan: “…”

When Chen Yuan killed Gu He, she really had a fleeting thought, wondering if it was to help her out of trouble? But hearing what Chen Yuan said, it was clear she was overthinking it.

“Having killed Gu He, the Gu Family will not let this go.” Yu Qingyan couldn’t help saying.

Chen Yuan said gravely,

“The Gu Family alone, what is there for Chen to fear?”

As long as someone stood in his way, Chen Yuan generally would not let them go; in this dangerous world, being kind to others was the greatest cruelty to oneself.

“This concubine understands.”

Yu Qingyan spoke no further, from Chen Yuan’s attitude it was evident that he had no interest in her. The reason he killed Gu He was merely due to other factors.

Although she thought as much, it still made her somewhat uncomfortable.

This was the first man to treat her with such an attitude.

“Good that you understand, but, no matter what, the trouble with the Gu Family is something Chen has resolved for you. The condition you promised, do not forget it.”

“Only within my abilities,” Yu Qingyan couldn’t resist saying.

If he were to ask her to sacrifice herself or something of that sort, that would absolutely be impossible. Her heart was set on the martial path, and she could not be attached to any man. Furthermore, the strict rules of the Goddess Palace would never allow such a person as her to marry.

“Of course.” Chen Yuan’s gaze playfully met Yu Qingyan’s as he said,

“Does Fairy Yu have any other thoughts?”

“Certainly not.”

After a deep look at Chen Yuan, Yu Qingyan turned and left.

Shangguan Yu and Zhang Xuan came up to Chen Yuan and began,

“Brother Chen, about Gu He… thank you.”

In the heart of Shangguan Yu, Chen Yuan had killed Gu He purely to stand up for him. Feeling deeply grateful, he believed Chen Yuan to be truly honorable and upright.

A true man of stature.

“Gu He insulted Brother Shangguan, which is akin to insulting me. And those who insult me have never met with good ends,” Chen Yuan said with a smile.

Sometimes, kind-hearted lies can actually deepen their bonds.

Moreover, in the eyes of most people, Chen Yuan stepping in against Gu He was on behalf of Shangguan Yu, so it couldn’t even be considered a lie.

Shangguan Yu took a deep breath and said,

“I’ve already informed my family. Brother Chen, rest assured, even if I have to risk my life, I will keep you safe. At worst, I will accompany you in death.”

Shangguan Yu’s submission to him, his willingness to call himself a sworn brother, was now complete with Chen Yuan’s strength and influence, especially after standing up for him twice.

Zhang Xuan also timely added,

“Brother Chen, have no worries. I have already sent word to my father. Just wait a few days, and my father himself will come to Martial Emperor City. I am curious to see if the Gu Family dares to openly rebel!”

If they attacked a court official in secret, it would probably go unnoticed, but an open assassination, even if the court was weak, demanded retaliation. This was a matter of the court’s dignity.

If a court official was killed without any response, then truly, conflict would erupt.

Chen Yuan pondered for a moment, then said gravely,

“Thank you, Brother Zhang, but… I have my own plans for this matter.”

He obviously appreciated Zhang Xuan’s kindness, but his real purpose was to eradicate the current crises all at once with the help of the Taoist Divine Palace.

He couldn’t always be on guard; if he could directly resolve it, that was even better.

In fact, previously when Wei Wuque had approached him to exchange for the Ascending Immortal Fruit, he had mentioned he could resolve the Gu Family issue, but Chen Yuan had not agreed.

He wasn’t afraid of problems, as long as he had the ability to resolve them.

He wasn’t afraid of any retaliation, simply because he was confident. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have dealt with Gu He in such a public manner.

Zhang Xuan pondered for a while,

“Does Brother Chen feel confident?”

“Chen never does things when he is not confident.”

After some casual conversation, Zuo Chengzong bid farewell to Chen Yuan, telling him that this breakthrough was somewhat hasty and he planned to return to Wudang Mountain to enter seclusion for a period.

He said nothing more.

It was clear he did not believe that a peerless genius like Chen Yuan would fall to the Gu Family.

Wei Wuya felt the same…

The gathering at the top floor lasted about two hours; everyone became a bit more acquainted, and some advised Chen Yuan to sever ties with the court, but he declined.

He righteously expressed his desire to serve his country, to be a loyal official of the court.

Many felt a sense of regret.

The state of the court was clear to anyone with a bit of status and power; it was not good at all. With external worries and internal troubles, with the Northern Barbarians eyeing them greedily, attacking year after year,

If not for the King of the Northern Defense using his own strength to hold them back, the Northern Barbarians’ hooves would have trampled the Central Plains long ago.

Internally, numerous factions from Jianghu eyed the possibility greedily, wanting to emulate the Sima family Incident and stage a coup. Various forces were restless.

But this was exactly what Chen Yuan wanted.

If the court was stable, how could he replace it?

Now his plan was to wear the guise of a loyal official, accumulate provisions, fortify walls, and delay his claim to kingship…

After the banquet, everyone dispersed.

Chen Yuan then returned to his room to recuperate from his injuries. The damage Zuo Chengzong had inflicted was not light, and he was reluctant to use the last of his Blood Bodhi for healing.

Naturally, he had to slowly recover.

Su Ziyue did not show herself again; after being startled away by Ye Xiangnan previously, she dared not reveal her true body again, to prevent any other mishaps.

…

…

Three days quickly passed.

Under three days of recuperation, Chen Yuan’s injuries were no longer serious, and most of the martial artists from the Hidden Dragon List had also left Martial Emperor City.