Medicine Martial Prodigy
Chapter 348: Seeking an Explanation

Chapter 348: Chapter 348: Seeking an Explanation

Zhuge Zhi then continued, "Although we haven’t exposed the relationship between the Hidden Guards and the Chen Family, Qin Chuan has given the Chen Family just one hour to explain the matter of Chen Kun leading the strong to the Song Family."

"If the explanation provided by the Chen Family does not satisfy him, he said that the Chen Family would no longer need to exist."

"Bang!"

Chen Baiqiang slammed his fist on the tea table, his face twisted with fury as he said, "What an arrogant ant, suggesting the Chen Family should disappear? Just by his hand?"

Zhuge Zhi quickly advised, "Family Head, calm your anger! Please, take a moment to cool down and listen to my analysis."

Chen Baiqiang gritted his teeth and said, "Speak!"

Chen Baiqiang held a great deal of respect for Zhuge Zhi, the Chen Family’s strategist, someone whom even his father, Chen Sheng, trusted implicitly.

Zhuge Zhi hurriedly said, "Firstly, the fact that this young man was taken as a junior disciple by the Sovereign Master already proves the strength of his Martial Path talent. Besides, we have witnessed his methods before, but at the time we were all reluctant to believe it. Now, it seems, he is indeed an Energizing Skill Strong."

"Secondly, just now at the Song Family, I observed that this young man commanded an extraordinary presence, with everyone at the Song Family revolving around him, including the King Realm Strong Tang Zhonghan."

"Thirdly, Lu Yaozong addressed him respectfully as Mr. Qin, and was extremely cautious when speaking. At the Song Family, when he tried to speak up for Chen Wang, just one look from Qin Chuan was enough to make him shut his mouth."

"Taking these three points into account, do you still regard this young man as a mere insignificant ant?"

By the time he mentioned the first point, Chen Baiqiang had already calmed down somewhat, recalling Qin Chuan’s performance at Chen Kun and Xiao Mengyi’s engagement banquet and finally admitting that Qin Chuan was indeed a bona fide Energizing Skill Strong.

As Zhuge Zhi stated the second point, Chen Baiqiang’s heart gave a fierce jolt; even the King Realm Strong were centered on Qin Chuan?

Not until Zhuge Zhi elaborated on the third point did Chen Baiqiang become completely flustered; he could accept someone who could make the Song Family submit, who could make the King Realm Strong follow him.

But someone who was respected by big shots from the Battle Domain, and could even make a big shot from the Battle Domain fear him – who exactly was he?

According to the information the Chen Family had, Qin Chuan had been a mere ant picked up by a trash-collecting old man. Could it be that he really had a significant background, and now his biological parents had found him?

Therefore, did the Sovereign Master want to take him as a disciple, and Lu Yaozong also feared him?

The more Chen Baiqiang thought, the stronger his fear grew.

Chen Kun, standing to one side, was trembling all over from fright; the experience at the Song Family had been frightening enough, and now he was faced with news that drove him to the brink of despair.

"What, what does he want as an explanation?"

Chen Baiqiang asked, struggling to control the fear in his heart.

Zhuge Zhi said, "He did not specify, but it is certain that if the explanation from the Chen Family is insufficient, the Chen Family could indeed be wiped out."

Boom!

Chen Baiqiang felt as if struck by lightning, frozen on the spot.

The destruction of the Chen Family was something he had never considered, but from what Zhuge Zhi implied, there was indeed a possibility.

"However, before leaving the Song Family, Qin Chuan, bristling with killing intent, demanded of Chen Wang whether Chen Kun’s act of leading the strong against the Song Family had anything to do with him."

Zhuge Zhi’s voice was grave as he said, "I could feel it, at that moment if Chen Kun had said there was a connection, he would certainly have been dealt a lethal blow by Qin Chuan."

"I’ve said what should and should not be said; it’s up to you, Family Head, to decide whether to give Qin Chuan an explanation and what kind of explanation to give," Zhuge Zhi stated.

After finishing, Zhuge Zhi then took the initiative to hang up the phone.

Although he was the Chen Family’s strategist, when it came to matters concerning the life or death of the direct descendants of the family, he preferred not to state his position directly.

Chen Baiqiang was no fool. Although Zhuge Zhi had not explicitly stated it, his meaning was clear: use Chen Kun’s life to give Qin Chuan an explanation.

"Dad, what exactly does Zhuge Zhi mean? The Chen Family should give Qin Chuan an explanation? What kind of explanation can the Chen Family provide?"

Chen Kun asked, looking at Chen Baiqiang’s stunned face, his question laced with panic.

At that moment, where was the pride of being the Chen Family Heir in him? His face was filled with panic and fear, his heart brimming with regret over his trip to the Song Family.

"Slap!"

Chen Baiqiang raised his hand and delivered a heavy slap across Chen Kun’s face, roaring angrily, "It’s all because of you, this good-for-nothing! If it weren’t for you, how would the Third Squad of Dark Guards have been completely annihilated?"

"The accountability that Qin Chuan desires is the life of you, this worthless person!"

Boom!

It was as if a thunderclap struck Chen Kun. He stood there dumbfounded, his body trembling uncontrollably.

"Thump!"

A full ten seconds passed before his knees buckled, and he fell heavily to his knees at Chen Baiqiang’s feet, speaking with a face full of terror, "Dad, I don’t want to die, I’m still so young, I haven’t yet given you a grandson, I can’t die!"

Chen Baiqiang bellowed, "You’re scared now? What were you doing earlier?"

He failed to realize that if it weren’t for his tacit approval, Chen Kun wouldn’t have dared to take strong men to the Song Family. Now all he could do was vent all his rage on Chen Kun.

Suppressing his fear, Chen Kun said, "Dad, don’t we still have the First and Second Squads of Dark Guards?"

"Even if Tang Zhonghan is a King Realm Strong, surely he can’t protect Qin Chuan against both the First and Second Squads of Dark Guards working together, can he?"

Chen Baiqiang shouted furiously, "Shut your mouth!"

How could he not understand this? But what really concerned him was whether Qin Chuan was truly the Sovereign Master’s junior disciple and whether Qin Chuan had a significant background.

"It seems, I must ask Father to make a decision!"

Chen Baiqiang murmured to himself, then turned and headed towards the dwelling of Elder Patriarch Chen Sheng.

Elder Patriarch Chen Sheng, who was playing with a parrot, looked up at the suddenly rushing Chen Baiqiang and spoke with displeasure, "In times of major crisis, one must remain composed! What sort of behavior is this, barging in so recklessly?"

"Dad, it’s terrible, just now..."

Chen Baiqiang briefly recounted what had just occurred.

Elder Patriarch Chen Sheng’s expression, initially calm, darkened as he learned more of the matter.

By the time Chen Baiqiang finished speaking, Elder Patriarch Chen Sheng’s face had turned an even deeper shade of blue, his voice rising sharply as he scolded, "You imbecile, who gave you permission to use the Hidden Guard so rashly? And you even lost the Third Squad of Dark Guards – do you have any idea the sacrifices the Chen Family made to establish the Hidden Guard?"

Chen Baiqiang hung his head, not even daring to breathe heavily.

Although he was the Family Head, he couldn’t assume any airs in front of his elderly father.

"Dad, I know I was wrong!"

Chen Baiqiang, with tears in his eyes, said, "Dad, once this matter settles, I’ll accept any punishment you choose, but now, please tell me what to do."

Chen Sheng’s deep eyes were filled with an unprecedented solemnity, and after a slight silence, he spoke, "Notify Chen Wang immediately to return to the East Sea Battle Domain. Once the crisis facing the Chen Family is resolved, he can come back."

"Yes!"

Chen Baiqiang immediately contacted Chen Wang.

After ending the call, Chen Baiqiang asked again, "Dad, what should we do next?"

Just as Chen Sheng was about to reply, an astonishing aura enveloped the entire Chen Family.

"I have come to the Chen Family to demand an explanation!"

Following that, a voice like one from the heavens resounded above the Chen Family’s abode.