The Rise of Dragon Son-in-Law
Chapter 245 - 240: Young and Impetuous

Chapter 245: Chapter 240: Young and Impetuous

After a while, Hua Qingfeng and Long Chen arrived at the Xuanyuan Family’s estate.

The Xuanyuan Family had decked the halls with lanterns and streamers, throwing a grand banquet to welcome and cleanse the dust off the Imperial City Great Sword God, and they were making a significant fuss.

The arrival of Long Chen and Hua Qingfeng was met with an unhesitant blockade by the gatekeepers.

"You two cannot enter."

One of the gatekeepers stated sternly.

"Frightened your dog eyes, can’t recognize who I am?"

Hua Qingfeng’s voice was low.

The gatekeeper was somewhat afraid of Hua Qingfeng, but still insisted with a firm tone, "I’m sorry, the old master specifically instructed that neither you nor Young Master Long are allowed to enter."

"It appears to be quite targeted."

Long Chen touched his nose and then, with a smile, said, "If you do not let us in, you will be lying down and carried away, while Hua Qingfeng and I will stroll inside with proper decorum. Your old master wouldn’t dare reproach me.

If you do let us in, your old master won’t blame you either, because he knows you don’t have the power to stop me. Two options, I’ll give you three seconds to decide."

Hearing this, the expressions of several gatekeepers turned unpleasant.

Immediately after, these gatekeepers tacitly turned their backs, pretending not to see anything.

Long Chen smiled, stepping into the Xuanyuan Family’s estate.

"The master is truly sagacious and impressive."

Hua Qingfeng gave a thumbs up.

Long Chen said nothing and did not engage with Hua Qingfeng.

Soon, the two arrived at the banquet hall.

The place was filled with individuals from the Martial Arts community, both men and women alike, amidst the festive glow of red lanterns and jovial clinking of drinks.

The arrival of Li Xiu and Hua Qingfeng quickly drew the attention of many.

Furthermore, the presence of the two was known to all in an extremely short span of time.

Xuanyuan Madman and Xuanyuan Yu’er, accompanied by several Martial Arts experts, approached Long Chen and Hua Qingfeng.

"The two of you truly have skin thicker than the walls of a city, showing up uninvited, indeed overbearing."

Xuanyuan Madman said with a forced smile.

"I intrude without an invitation, and for that rudeness, I ask the old master for forgiveness."

Long Chen replied with a smile.

"You have come now, but why have you brought a dog along? Really, when the dog arrives, it tends to negatively impact one’s mood."

Xuanyuan Madman laughed.

"You’re mistaken," Long Chen said. "The dog of Long Chen is not one to be bullied by just anyone."

"Oh? Young Master Long, have you developed a bond with a dog?" Xuanyuan Madman feigned surprise.

"A dog that rides on others’ coattails can be quite fearsome." Long Chen waved his hand at Hua Qingfeng, signaling him to attend to his task.

Understanding the cue, Hua Qingfeng immediately set about his mission to find the seven rebels who had come to the Xuanyuan Family’s estate without permission.

"What did you send him to do?"

Xuanyuan Madman hurriedly asked, feeling inexplicably panicked.

"Nothing much, just capturing a few people."

Long Chen responded with a smile, "Old master, where is the Great Sword God you mentioned? I’ve looked all around yet haven’t spotted him."

"Young Master Long, may you be unharmed."

A light laugh suddenly rang out.

Long Chen turned his head and was immediately taken aback.

The man in front of him wore a grey robe and carried a Broken Sword on his back.

He was so thin that he was practically skin and bones, with a mouth full of yellow teeth, looking every bit like a deranged and decrepit old man.

Yet, to Long Chen’s surprise, he recognized the man as someone he had met two years before, in a jungle abroad.

At that time, Long Chen had been hunting down a supreme Ninja Path expert from Yang Country, and he had accidentally encountered this decrepit old man who was also looking for that person from Yang Country, though his aim was different from Long Chen’s.

He saw only the intent to kill, while the old man wanted to save.

In the end, the man from Yang Country was killed by Long Chen with a single sword strike.

Never had Long Chen expected that the old man he had once met would turn out to be the formidable Great Sword God.

"It’s you."

Long Chen smiled.

"Remember now, huh? Ha-ha, Young Master Long, when you think about it, we are quite fated to meet."

The Imperial City Sword God said with a smile.

"Indeed there is fate, but I don’t know whether it is a calamitous or a fortunate one," Long Chen said.

"As the saying goes, one thought can turn one to a devil, and another to a Buddha. Whether our fate is good or evil, it all depends on one thought from Young Master Long," the Imperial City Sword God said.

"My lord, we have captured them all, they are right here."

At this moment, the voice of Hua Qingfeng came from not far away.

Long Chen turned his head and glanced over; Hua Qingfeng had already captured the seven traitors, suppressing them all in one pile.

Many people at the banquet were shocked.

The Imperial City Sword God was present, and yet someone dared to cause such a commotion at the banquet?

Whispers spread among the crowd.

"Long Chen clearly has no regard for the Xuanyuan Family’s face, nor for the Great Sword God’s face."

"I’m guessing this is going to blow up into a big issue."

"What is Long Chen thinking? It’s one thing to disrespect the Xuanyuan Family, but now to offend the Sword God to his face as well?"

The Xuanyuan Madman’s face turned ugly as he asked in a deep voice, "Young Master Long, what are you doing?"

"There are a few disobedient members within the Martial Alliance, and they disturbed the guests. I hope everyone will be understanding," Long Chen cupped his hands in apology.

Then, Long Chen said to Hua Qingfeng, "Just kill them all, no use keeping them."

"Yes."

Hua Qingfeng was about to take action immediately.

"Hold on."

The Imperial City Sword God raised his hand to stop him and said, "These men came to the Xuanyuan Family to see me, which is giving me face. Young Master Long, trying to kill them in front of me is disrespecting me."

"They are members of the Martial Alliance, and their every action must first take into consideration the face of the Martial Alliance. However, they came here uninvited to attend the welcoming banquet the Xuanyuan Family threw for me. Such an act is a slap in the face to the Martial Alliance, treacherous and unforgivable," Long Chen said indifferently.

The Imperial City Sword God narrowed his eyes, "Are you implying that both the Xuanyuan Family and I are your enemies?"

"Is that not the case?" Long Chen said with a faint smile, "I don’t speak in circles. Whether you all are enemies or not, everyone is well aware. Today, these seven people, I must deal with them seriously. None of them will live, and no one can save them."

"Heh, really? I would like to see if Hua Qingfeng dares to do it," the Imperial City Sword God said coldly.

"Hua Qingfeng, go ahead and kill them," Long Chen said dispassionately.

"Yes."

Hua Qingfeng no longer hesitated and took action mercilessly.

In an instant, all seven people were bleeding out on the spot, not a single survivor was left.

Such resolute and decisive action caused everyone’s expressions to change slightly.

The Imperial City Sword God flew into a rage, but instead of attacking Long Chen, he suddenly launched an attack on Hua Qingfeng.

Hua Qingfeng’s expression changed. Wanting to dodge, he found it too late.

At the critical moment, Long Chen intervened, appearing in front of Hua Qingfeng in an instant and countered a palm strike from the Imperial City Sword God.

Bang.

After one palm strike, both men retreated several steps.

The Imperial City Sword God’s gaze sharpened, "Long Chen, after so many years, your power has improved."

"That’s for sure, you old coot, your power isn’t weak either," Long Chen said with a faint smile.

"Hehe, Young Master Long, although your power is not weak, remember, being hot-blooded as a youth is not always a good thing—it can lead to a big fall," the Imperial City Sword God said meaningfully.

"If you’re not hot-blooded, can you still call yourself a young man?"

Long Chen was not afraid of the Imperial City Sword God at all.

Even if a bloody battle had to ensue right then and there, Long Chen was fearless.

What was destined to happen would inevitably come to pass, and what needed to be confronted had to be faced.

Running away never solved any problem!