The Rise of Dragon Son-in-Law
Chapter 334 - 324

Chapter 334: Chapter 324

Long Chen’s expression remained calm.

Long’er lightly bit her lip, looking towards the old Hall Master.

Because of this question, her answer was useless.

What Long Chen wanted was a word from the old Hall Master.

How could the old Hall Master not understand Long Chen’s thoughts? He immediately said, "Xiao Chen, you have spent no short time in Dragon Palace and know well the kind of person I am.

I have been extremely strict with you but never did anything to wrong you.

Of course, during the battle of Kunlun, regardless of anything, Dragon Palace did not send anyone out, and from a personal standpoint, it was indeed Dragon Palace’s fault. But you must believe that Dragon Palace has never been selfish towards you from start to finish. If you must blame someone for this matter, then it is my fault because I was the one who did not allow everyone to go and support you.

And the reason I did not allow it, as mentioned before, is that your father forbade Dragon Palace from assisting you because Dragon Palace belongs to your father."

Hearing this, Long Chen’s mood plummeted.

Yet Long Chen no longer blamed the old Hall Master nor the Dragon Palace, his mental knot had opened.

The reason his mood fell to rock bottom was that his destiny had always been controlled by others.

That invisible hand, pushing him forward where he could not see.

Every humiliation, progress, glory, and even Nirvana’s return, all had that person’s shadow.

For a moment, Long Chen felt bewildered and inexplicably angry.

That person had helped him, but he was also controlling him. Should he hate him or be grateful?

The old Hall Master understood Long Chen’s dilemma completely.

"Child, your master earnestly advises you in his declining years, maintain reason no matter when, and know your father is a great man. He arranged everything this way for a reason.

Moreover, after I am gone, you must personally take over Dragon Palace. I can no longer accompany you."

The old Hall Master said softly.

Hearing this, Long Chen’s mood became very heavy.

"Old man, I won’t let you die."

Long Chen knelt down to treat the old Hall Master and prolong his life.

But after checking on him, he found that the old Hall Master’s condition was even more dire than being critically ill.

It’s no exaggeration to say that at this moment, the old Hall Master was solely relying on his True Qi to hang on to a breath, and as for bodily functions, everything was depleted to the end, ready to collapse at any moment.

In such a condition, Long Chen was completely powerless to reverse.

He stared blankly at the old Hall Master, his eyes finally turning red, unable to speak.

"Do you sense it? My life won’t last long, and I might die the next second. Xiao Chen, can you promise me to take good care of Long’er?"

The old Hall Master, struggling, reached out and grabbed Long Chen.

"I will take good care of her. With me here, nobody can bully her."

Long Chen said solemnly.

"With that, I can rest assured. Long’er, after grandfather is gone, listen to Long Chen’s words."

The old Hall Master said to Long’er.

"Grandpa, I... I..."

Long’er sobbed uncontrollably, knowing the moment she saw Long Chen return, that after his grandfather had said his piece, he would pass away.

Because the grandfather was hanging on just to wait for Long Chen.

"Xiao Chen, do you have any other questions?"

The old Hall Master looked at Long Chen.

Long Chen faced the old Hall Master, suddenly knelt down, and after bowing three times, he said, "You will always be my master, my only master."

"Ha ha, these three bows are enough, and as your teacher, I also believe that in the future, you will surely excel beyond your father. Xiao Chen, Long’er, when grandfather leaves, do not grieve, do not be sad."

As he finished speaking, the old Hall Master completely relaxed, and his True Qi dispersed at that moment.

As the True Qi dissipated, the old Hall Master’s head drooped powerlessly, and thus he passed away.

Long Chen and Long’er both supported the old Hall Master, neither of them spoke.

At this very moment, no words could describe their complex feelings.

...

In the following days, Long Chen stayed in Dragon Palace, taking care of the old Hall Master’s affairs.

Some leaders from various sects and martial arts schools came to mourn.

What surprised Long Chen was that Dragon Hunting Hall even sent a representative.

The visitor was over sixty, with a cultivation not low, at the Grandmaster Realm.

Such a level in Dragon Hunting Hall certainly held a high status.

But when he reported his identity in the mourning hall, everyone from Dragon Palace looked at him with murderous intent.

Because the people of the Dragon Palace knew that Dragon Hunting Hall was the sworn enemy of both Long Chen and Dragon Palace, there was no possibility of turning enemies into friends.

Thus, when a Grandmaster-level expert from Dragon Hunting Hall came to offer condolences, it seemed more like he came to mock.

As this Grandmaster-level expert was about to offer incense, Long’er stepped forward and blocked him, saying coldly, "Sorry, please leave my grandfather’s mourning hall. You are not welcome here."

"Miss Long’er, I am just here to pay my respects to Elder Long and offer some incense, with no ill intentions," the elder from Dragon Hunting Hall solemnly said.

"We do not need your incense. You really don’t have to be hypocritical here," Long’er said.

The elder raised his eyebrows, "Miss Long’er, I think you are being a bit too much. After the old Hall Master’s death, the strength of Dragon Palace will surely be greatly reduced. My coming here is out of concern for Dragon Palace. We might turn enemies into friends. Don’t misunderstand my intentions."

Those who didn’t understand might really think Dragon Hunting Hall came with good intentions, wanting to mend the relationship.

But those who understood could hear the threat in the elder’s words, implying that since the old Hall Master had died and the inexperienced younger generation was in charge, the weakened Dragon Palace could face danger.

Long’er, clever as she was, could certainly read between the lines.

But Long’er was not afraid at all. She said gravely, "If this wasn’t my grandfather’s mourning hall, you would already be a dead man."

As Long’er spoke, Long Yi, Long Er, Long San, and others from Dragon Palace cast cold glances at the elder.

Yet, the elder was not afraid. He looked around and felt that aside from Long Chen, who posed a threat, the others did not seem fearsome at all.

"Miss Long’er, though the strength of Dragon Palace is formidable, it depends on who you are facing. I have been in the Grandmaster Realm for many years and have never encountered a situation where I couldn’t even pay respects to the deceased. Do you think I am here to mock? Ha, well then, I am indeed here to mock. Today, I must place this incense no matter what, to bring some joy to the deceased," the elder proclaimed loudly.

All the mourners from outside were startled by his bold words.

Then, someone couldn’t help but loudly say, "Sir, your words are really too much."

"Show respect to the dead. Aren’t you afraid of shortening your own life by speaking such words in the mourning hall?"

"Are all the people from Dragon Hunting Hall this arrogant?"

Many people at the scene began to view the elder warily.

Long Chen also reached his limit.

He originally did not want to shed blood during this period, but the elder from Dragon Hunting Hall seemed determined to provoke death.

"Step outside for a moment."

Long Chen pointed at the elder, then walked outside.

"It’s possible to go outside, but before I do, I have a big thing to accomplish," the elder said.

As he spoke, he suddenly raised his hand and slapped towards the central coffin.

Boom.

His True Qi surged, intending to destroy the coffin.

Long Chen sneered. He had anticipated this move.

So when the elder made his move, Long Chen acted faster, blocking all of his True Qi.

Then, Long Chen grabbed the elder and, with a whoosh, rushed out of the mourning hall.

The elder, stuck in the Martial Arts Grandmaster Realm, could not struggle at all while in Long Chen’s grip.

Even with all his skills, it was of no use.

Onlookers followed them out of the mourning hall.

Seeing that the Grandmaster-level powerhouse from Dragon Hunting Hall was easily controlled by Long Chen, everyone was both shocked and pleased.

"This old bastard really has no martial ethics, he should be killed."

"I also think he should be killed, he’s too outrageous."

"Kill him."

"Kill."

A tide of murderous gazes fell upon the elder.

The elder’s face turned unpleasant, never expecting that being a Grandmaster, he would be controlled so easily, not even getting a chance to struggle. He could not accept this.

"You’re so young and yet so strong, how did you manage to train yourself?"

The elder ground his teeth as he spoke.

"Go to hell and ask King Yan."

Long Chen said coldly.

"Hold on," the elder hastily said, "Young friend Long Chen, I truly came here seeking peace. Just now, Miss Long’er wouldn’t let me offer the incense, and I lost my composure in a moment of urgency. Please forgive me."

"Long Yi, Long Er, take this man away from Dragon Palace. Find a place far from here to kill him. Afterwards, send someone to throw the body into Dragon Hunting Hall. Oh, and since this old fellow likes to offer incense, don’t forget to tell those who carry the body to put lots of incense on him," Long Chen said indifferently.

As he spoke, Long Chen made his move, easily crippling the elder’s entire Martial Arts Cultivation.