Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister
Chapter 131 - 130 Crisis

Chapter 131: Chapter 130 Crisis

"Follow me inside!"

Ye Yilan entered the City Lord’s Mansion with a somber expression.

Chen Xuan immediately followed suit, feeling a pressing urgency to understand why Bai Ze suddenly attacked him.

Could it be that his Third Grade status was discovered?

That shouldn’t be the case!

Xuan Er had assured him that with his blue Spirit Talisman, even a First Grade expert would struggle to see through him.

Let alone Bai Ze, a Second-Grade expert.

"Then what’s the reason?"

Once the two entered the City Lord’s Mansion,

Zhuge Potian stood there, utterly bewildered. What exactly was happening?

Bai Ze wanted to kill Chen Xuan?

’Sect remnants?’

Suddenly, these four words flashed through his mind.

But that didn’t make sense either. If that were truly the case, even Ye Yilan wouldn’t dare save him, as harboring sect remnants was a capital offense!

...

The hall was in disarray.

Ye Yilan sat at the top, silent.

Chen Xuan stood below.

After a long time, unable to contain himself, he finally asked, "Lord Mansion Master, what’s the reason? Did he somehow see through my Third Grade status?"

He wouldn’t be able to rest until he got to the bottom of this.

That was Bai Ze, the Slaughterer!

Ye Yilan raised his head slightly, a complex expression on his face.

After a while, he shook his head, "I don’t know? Maybe! But you’re in trouble now."

It’s not that he looked down on Bai Ze; given Bai Ze’s capabilities, he could hardly see through the Spirit Talisman refined by Xuan Er.

Unless Bai Ze had other means.

But none of that seemed to matter now, because at the last moment, Chen Xuan displayed the Shenfoot technique, even he felt it.

Bai Ze, naturally, felt it as well.

That’s why there’s trouble now; this explains his earlier agitation.

Since Bai Ze arrived here, he had been pressuring him, trying to force Xuan Er to act, but it never came to pass.

Now, it’s worse as Bai Ze discovered Chen Xuan was proficient in Shenfoot technique, inevitably guessing him to be Xuan Er’s disciple, then... this guy’s doomed in the future.

"Lord Mansion Master’s meaning is that I’ll be targeted in the future?" Seeing Ye Yilan’s look, he already had a vague suspicion.

"Yes, if it’s someone else from the Inspectorate, it’s fine, but Bai Ze surely will! Because Bai Ze and Xuan Er are mortal enemies!"

Mortal enemies!

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan felt panic creeping in.

Being targeted by such a dreaded person, wasn’t he doomed?

"What to do then? If I go to the battlefield and he’s the Commander-in-Chief, can’t he kill me outright if I refuse his orders?"

"It’s not that drastic!"

But even Chen Xuan found little reassurance in Ye Yilan’s words.

So Chen Xuan asked with a glimmer of hope, "Can I not go to the battlefield? Lord Mansion Master, I feel going there means certain death!"

"It’s tough!"

Instantly, Chen Xuan’s expression darkened.

"But you don’t need to look like you’re facing death. Let me think, see if there’s any solution."

He might not care about others, but he couldn’t ignore Chen Xuan.

Chen Xuan was the second person to grasp Shenfoot technique, the sole disciple of Xuan Er. If he died, Xuan Er would go mad!

If actions were taken, things would get even more complicated.

"Hurry! If worst comes to worst, I’m going to run!" He couldn’t worry about all that right now; he needed to solve the immediate problem, stay alive.

If dead, everything becomes pointless!

"I got it, head back for now." Ye Yilan anxiously waved his hand.

This trouble seemed never-ending, each wave more vexing than the last!

...

"Marshal Bai, why did you attack that young man?"

At this moment, Huang Yun asked respectfully.

Although he was also in the Second Grade Realm, it was not self-achieved, which led to a significant strength gap compared to Bai Ze.

That’s why he was so respectful, as was another Second-Grade expert.

"Hehe!" Bai Ze was in good spirits and rarely provided an explanation, "That young man is not simple. It’s not easy to kill him, even if you wanted!"

"What? He’s just a Fourth Grade!" Huang Yun was astonished. He was a Second-Grade expert, even if the weakest among Second Grades, still a Second Grade, and found it hard to handle a mere Fourth Grade.

Though Bai Ze’s words, he struggled to believe!

"Fourth Grade? Hmph!" Bai Ze sneered, glanced at Huang Yun disdainfully, "That guy is genuinely a Third Grade and even knows the Shenfoot technique! Can you kill him?"

The mere subpar Second-Grade dared question his judgment?

Absurd!

If not for acquiring a Spiritual Treasure from Qi Lin before departing, he might really have missed it.

But upon seeing Chen Xuan, the Spiritual Treasure even issued a warning, though Chen Xuan was only a mere Fourth Grade.

That led to the earlier scenario, but who’d have thought the kid knew Shenfoot technique; though Ye Yilan’s appearance halted him immediately.

Yet, Bai Ze wouldn’t forget the Shenfoot technique aura even if it turned to dust.

"Unexpected indeed... Who’d have thought... Xuan Er had a disciple, and even mastered the Shenfoot technique!"

A sinister smile appeared on Bai Ze’s face.

This made things easier.

He knows how difficult it is to comprehend Spiritual Footwork; in the entire Divine Movement Sect, only Xuan Er can do it, so there’s no need to doubt it, this kid holds a significant position in his mind.

As long as we target him, Xuan Er is bound to be drawn out.

Once he dares to make a move, everything will be much easier.

"A Third Grade, huh! This kid has a problem then; when I looked at the roster of Youlan Mansion back then, there was only one Third Grade in the entire mansion, which was Feng Zheng. That means the source of this kid’s cultivation technique is questionable."

"Should we investigate?"

Huang Yun asked, for this kind of thing is the duty of the Inspectorate. Even though Bai Ze is currently the Commander-in-Chief of Jingzhou, let’s not forget he is still the Grand Commander of the Inspectorate.

"No need! Let’s talk after the battle!"

Bai Ze’s reaction was astonishing, including Li Xianfu standing beside him.

What do you mean, after the battle? The two of them just considered it a joke.

Who is he, they certainly know, but now encountering this wild Third Grade, it’s really puzzling for him to react this way.

But since he said so, even if they had opinions, they didn’t dare to ask any more questions.

...

For several consecutive days, Chen Xuan spent his time in worry.

Even the few women at home noticed something unusual about him.

At that moment, Chen Xuan, located in a secluded room, could not calm down to cultivate.

Whoosh—

A long, helpless exhale of turbid air.

What should he do?

Since coming to this world, he has never felt like this.

"Knock, knock, knock~~"

A slight knock at the door interrupted his thoughts.

"Come in."

Creak, the door opened in response, and Su Wanqiu walked in slowly.

"What’s wrong?" Chen Xuan’s smile was a bit stiff.

She did not speak, came to his side, sat down gently, held him in her arms, and finally spoke, "What’s wrong, did something major happen?"

"What’s wrong?"

Chen Xuan feigned a look of surprise.

"Do you take me for a fool? I have been with you for years; can’t I even see this?"

Although she seemed to be blaming him, more than that, Su Wanqiu was distressed for him at this moment.

He has always been like this, shouldering everything alone, never letting the few women at home worry.

In the past, she might not have cared, but since knowing that Chen Xuan also had to go to the battlefield, her heart has not been at peace for a single day.

She was always worried about whether something might happen to him.

On top of that, the recent days had felt significantly off, so she could no longer hold back and came to the secluded room.

"Alright, don’t worry, it’s nothing, I can handle it!"

Chen Xuan stroked her hair and spoke softly.

"Hmm, I believe you, but you must remember, no matter what happens, the few of us sisters support you, even if one day...."

Before finishing her words, Chen Xuan covered her mouth, "Don’t say such things, I’m fine, you all must stay well too."

"Mm!"

Su Wanqiu gazed at him affectionately, then nodded firmly!

....

The next day, Ye Yilan sent someone over, instructing him to go to the City Lord’s Mansion immediately.

A worried Chen Xuan immediately used Spiritual Footwork and in a flash arrived at the main hall of the City Lord’s Mansion.

"Lord Mansion Master, how is it?" he asked urgently.

"Does a kid like you really need to use Spiritual Footwork for this?" Ye Yilan joked with a smile.

Chen Xuan, upon seeing the smile on his face, finally found peace in his heart that had been anxious for days.

It seemed like the situation had a resolution, and a favorable one at that.

Otherwise, Ye Yilan would not be in the mood to tease him.

"Lord Mansion Master, do you know what I’ve been going through these days? That person is a butcher, how could I not be anxious!"

Chen Xuan looked as if he didn’t want things to be like this, but there was no choice.

"Alright, yesterday, the Old Second unexpectedly woke up for a moment, so I told him about this. He means you can trustfully proceed, no need to worry!"

"What? He wants me to go? What if Bai Ze makes it difficult for me?"

Is this the outcome, after all that? Isn’t it still the same!

"What’s the hurry, I haven’t finished speaking yet!" Ye Yilan glared at him.

"Uh... my mistake, I shouldn’t have interrupted, please continue!"

Chen Xuan quickly laughed along, not daring to interrupt again.

"Hmph!" Ye Yilan snorted but didn’t pursue it further, continuing, "In about half a month, Old Second will return from seclusion. By then, even if he kills Bai Ze, there will be no problem!"

"So, you just need to hold on for this half month."

"Moreover, the information I’ve received is that gathering forces from the Four Prefectures of Jingzhou won’t happen quickly, especially considering the grain and grass supplies, so it might not even start within half a month."

Half a month!

Just need to endure this half month.

But... it’s not guaranteed, what if Bai Ze can’t wait?

No way!

He looked at Ye Yilan and instantly had an idea, "How about I stay at the City Lord’s Mansion for half a month, just treat it as seclusion training!"

Staying at the City Lord’s Mansion is certainly safer than being at home.

Plus, with Ye Yilan, a Second-Grade Expert around, he could be at ease.

During these days, he hadn’t dared to sleep, always ready to use Spiritual Footwork in fear of Bai Ze surprising him.

"By the way, I can have the few women at home stay in the City Lord’s Mansion for a while, just as Senior Sister mentioned wanting to see Su Yun a while ago!"