Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 343: 343

When Huan Donglong saw a guard approaching to stop him, he glanced at Lin Lanxin. After receiving a disdainful nod from her, Huan Donglong cast aside all hesitation and struck the guard with his palm.

These guards had been transferred by Qin Yue from the Rising Sun Pavilion, and their strength was only at the Great Martial Master Peak. How could they possibly withstand an expert at the Fourth Layer of the Martial King Realm like Huan Donglong?

With a single palm strike, the guard had no chance to dodge. His body shot through the air like a kite with a severed string, crashing heavily to the ground, lifeless.

”So fragile? Then there’s even less of a reason for this Chen Yue Pavilion to exist. Donglong, carry on,” Lin Lanxin said with a contemptuous smile.

Huan Donglong nodded, gathering his power for a massive attack, aiming to destroy the entire shop in one blow.

”Stop!”

A loud shout rang out as Ye Qingchen appeared, glaring angrily at Lin Lanxin and Huan Donglong.

Lin Lanxin sized up Ye Qingchen with contempt. ”And what are you supposed to be? How dare you shout and yell here?”

Ignoring her, Ye Qingchen looked at the dead guard on the ground and said to Ma Chunsheng, ”Give him a proper burial. From now on, the Chen Yue Pavilion will provide for his family.”

Ma Chunsheng nodded and ordered his men to carry away the guard’s body.

Only then did Ye Qingchen turn back to Lin Lanxin. ”I am Chen Qingye, the owner of this Chen Yue Pavilion! What are your intentions, coming here to kill my people and cause trouble?”

Lin Lanxin laughed even louder. ”So you’re Chen Qingye! A mere Martial Spirit Realm cultivator dares to open a shop in Illusory Moon City. Donglong, since he’s here, finish him off!”

Huan Donglong nodded and attacked without hesitation, unleashing a Mysterious Rank Martial Technique. With a palm strike, a massive hand of Spiritual Power materialized and flew toward Ye Qingchen.

Ye Qingchen dared not be careless and immediately used the Wind Blade Sword Technique to defend himself, but the power of a Fourth Layer Martial King Realm expert was immense.

Although his Wind Blade Sword Technique had reached the mid-Earth Rank, it was still shattered by Huan Donglong’s blow. The powerful backlash sent Ye Qingchen staggering backward, blood trickling from his lips.

Seeing Huan Donglong’s strike land, Lin Lanxin laughed derisively. ”The Chen Yue Pavilion doesn’t even have a single Martial King expert, yet you dare oppose our Huanyue Sect? Who gave you such courage? You’re truly courting death!”

Huan Donglong, however, was inwardly astonished. I didn’t use my full strength, but that was still eighty percent of my power. And yet, Ye Qingchen somehow survived! I also have a feeling he wasn’t using his full strength either, since he never employed his Martial Soul Force. A mere Sixth Layer Martial Spirit Realm cultivator... and he can withstand my attack?

Though shocked by Ye Qingchen’s combat prowess, Huan Donglong chose to press the attack. This man was an enemy of the Huanyue Sect and a talent with terrifying potential. Now that he had the chance, he had to eliminate him.

Huan Donglong attacked again, launching another palm strike even more powerful than the last. Ye Qingchen frowned, preparing to defend himself.

At that moment, a figure appeared in front of Ye Qingchen. With a single wave of his sleeve, he dissipated Huan Donglong’s formidable attack into nothing. The backlash sent Huan Donglong stumbling backward, and he only managed to regain his footing after spitting out a mouthful of blood.

”The Sect Leader’s wife of the Huanyue Sect certainly puts on airs! Every other word is about taking someone’s life. It seems the Huanyue Sect is truly used to being overbearing!”

The figure who had appeared was Liang Xiong. As the Chen Yue Pavilion’s business stabilized, he had become a frequent visitor. After all, a gathering of nearly a hundred Pill Kings would turn heads anywhere, and Liang Xiong naturally wanted to further cultivate his relationship with Ye Qingchen. However, he hadn’t expected to find Lin Lanxin causing trouble today. Being there by coincidence, he decided to intervene and help Ye Qingchen out of this crisis.

Seeing Liang Xiong, Lin Lanxin was shocked but quickly composed herself. Smiling, she walked over and bowed. ”Brother-in-law, you’re here too. It seems I’ve been rude. However, the Chen Yue Pavilion and the Huanyue Sect have a long-standing feud. It would be best if you didn’t get involved.”

It’s just a small shop, after all. He surely wouldn’t fall out with me over this. Our relationship is far from ordinary.

Liang Xiong snorted coldly. ”Surely you are aware of the declaration I made. The Chen Yue Pavilion is the savior of my Thunder Valley. Anyone who makes an enemy of the Chen Yue Pavilion makes an enemy of Thunder Valley! Today, for Ruo Li’s sake, I won’t hold this against you. You may go.”

Lin Lanxin’s expression stiffened. She hadn’t expected Liang Xiong to be so resolute. With him here, she knew she couldn’t lay a hand on Ye Qingchen today.

With this in mind, Lin Lanxin smiled faintly. ”Since my brother-in-law has put it that way, I will spare the Chen Yue Pavilion today.”

After speaking, she waved to Huan Donglong. ”Let’s go!”

Ye Qingchen watched their retreating figures, his gaze stern yet filled with a sense of helplessness. If a mere guard from the Huanyue Sect is this powerful, how strong is Huan Yuehua? It seems I still have a long way to go to get my revenge!

Ye Qingchen collected his thoughts and invited Liang Xiong into the rear courtyard, leaving Ma Chunsheng to oversee the resumption of business. ”Thank you for your help just now, Sect Leader Liang,” Ye Qingchen said, cupping his fists.

Liang Xiong waved his hand. ”Mr. Ye, you’re too polite. As I’ve said before, the Chen Yue Pavilion’s business is Thunder Valley’s business.”

Ye Qingchen nodded, then asked with some confusion, ”Sect Leader Liang, was that woman the wife of the Huanyue Sect’s leader?”

Liang Xiong sighed. ”Indeed. She is Huan Yuehua’s wife, Lin Lanxin. I know you must be curious why she called me brother-in-law. Since you are no outsider, Mr. Ye, I will tell you the truth.”

Ye Qingchen gestured for Liang Xiong to take a seat. A servant brought fragrant tea and then exited, leaving the two of them alone in the room.

With a wry smile, Liang Xiong continued, ”That Lin Lanxin and my wife, Xiao Ruoli, are sworn sisters. That’s why it’s not unusual for her to call me brother-in-law.”

Ye Qingchen was slightly taken aback, not expecting such a connection between them. Does this mean that when I finally confront the Huanyue Sect, it’s uncertain which side Thunder Valley will take?

As if reading his thoughts, Liang Xiong explained, ”Mr. Ye, please don’t misunderstand. That woman, Lin Lanxin, is promiscuous. She even tried to seduce me once, so I’ve always despised her.”

Ye Qingchen felt a bit awkward. It was hard to believe someone would actually try to seduce a coarse man like Liang Xiong.

Liang Xiong clearly didn’t want to dwell on the topic and continued, ”Moreover, as you know, Mr. Ye, my wife’s illness was caused by a Gu poison. And Lin Lanxin is the most likely suspect!”

Ye Qingchen paused. ”How can you be so sure?”

”You once said, Mr. Ye,” Liang Xiong replied, ”that whoever poisoned my wife with Gu must be someone very close to her!”