The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 254: Chapter 254 Chen Family Apologizes at the Door Chapter 254: Chapter 254 Chen Family Apologizes at the Door “Is Jing Yan, young friend, there?” A deep voice came from outside the door.

Jing Yan stowed the Skyfire Sword and turned his gaze towards the door.

The voice was unfamiliar.

And within Jing Yan’s heightened senses, he detected three presences outside the door.

“Who is it?” Jing Yan mused slightly.

“Come in!” As the thought passed, Jing Yan’s gaze shifted subtly, followed by speaking out.

Then, the door was pushed open from the outside, and three figures walked in.

These three, all of mature age, led by one with a smiling face.

The two behind appeared somewhat stiff, but they seemed to be smiling as well.

These three were immensely strong, was Jing Yan’s first impression.

It was very likely that all three were powerhouses of the Dao Spirit Realm.

“Young friend Jing Yan, my name is Leng Ge, the new Supervisor of Juhua Restaurant.” Leng Ge smiled as he looked at Jing Yan.

The previous Supervisor of Juhua Restaurant was Wei Youming.

After Jing Yan’s altercation with the Chen Family’s Chen Yan, Mu Liantian had personally intervened to resolve the matter.

Jing Yan was still unaware of how Mu Liantian had dealt with Wei Youming, but evidently, Wei Youming was no longer the Supervisor of Juhua Restaurant.

The new Supervisor of Juhua Restaurant was now this Martial Artist named Leng Ge standing before him.

Leng Ge was very affable when speaking with Jing Yan.

Although he was a strong Dao Spirit martial artist, he didn’t show any pretense towards Jing Yan and appeared very cordial.

Clearly, Leng Ge also knew that Jing Yan’s relationship with Mu Liantian was extraordinary.

Otherwise, as a Dao Spirit martial artist, he probably wouldn’t have been so affable with Jing Yan.

Perhaps in his heart, he was somewhat grateful to Jing Yan.

Without Jing Yan, Wei Youming would not have left Juhua Restaurant, and without Wei Youming’s departure, Leng Ge wouldn’t have been able to become the Supervisor.

“So it’s Supervisor Leng.” Jing Yan cupped his hands in greeting, maintaining neither servility nor overbearing pride.

“Young friend Jing Yan, this is Elder Chen Tan of the Chen Family, and this is Chief Supervisor Chen Yibing of the Chen Family,” continued Leng Ge, introducing the two beside him.

“Hmm?” Jing Yan’s gaze flickered and landed on Chen Tan and Chen Yibing.

Without much thought, Jing Yan could determine that these two were members of Chen Yan’s Chen Family.

Why had the Chen Family come here?

Could it be they sought revenge?

The thought crossed his mind, but Jing Yan dismissed this possibility.

If the Chen Family had any sense, they wouldn’t blatantly seek revenge like this.

Even if they wanted vengeance, it would certainly be carried out in secret.

The fact that they were here openly, and in front of the Supervisor of Juhua Restaurant, made it even less likely.

Moreover, both Chen Tan and Chen Yibing had smiles on their faces, albeit not very natural-looking ones.

“Good day to you, young friend Jing Yan!” Chen Tan said with a smile.

“Young friend Jing Yan, that ignorant girl, my daughter Chen Yan,” Chen Yibing nodded at Jing Yan as he spoke.

“So, it’s Elder Chen Tan and Supervisor Chen Yibing, a pleasure to meet you both!

What brings you two here, if I may…” Jing Yan deliberately drew out his words.

“Young friend Jing Yan, we are here on behalf of the Chen Family to express our apologies.

The previous issue between you and Chen Yan of our family has come to the attention of the Chen Family’s higher-ups.

The whole affair was Chen Yan’s fault.

For this, we of the Chen Family are truly sorry,” Chen Tan hastened to say.

An apology?

Jing Yan was stunned for a moment — he had not expected the Chen Family to personally come and apologize.

Looking at their demeanors, they didn’t seem very willing.

However, although Jing Yan was surprised, he was not shocked.

The Chen Family’s attitude was obviously not due to Chen Yan’s mistake, but instead due to Mu Liantian, the Chief Manager of the Prince Manor.

The Chen Family, no doubt, feared offending Mu Liantian, hence the apology to Jing Yan.

As for why the Chen Family felt the need to apologize, Jing Yan didn’t care.

In this world, if you had power, even without reason, you could be right.

Without power, your rightful claim was as good as none.

Therefore, Jing Yan simply didn’t mind whether the Chen Family’s apology was genuine or a result of pressure from Mu Liantian.

It didn’t matter.

Jing Yan smiled.

“A trivial matter, hardly worth mentioning.

There was really no need for you both to come personally,” Jing Yan said with an indifferent wave of his hand.

Since they came with an apology, after all, he might as well observe the formalities.

“Innate young friend Jing Yan indeed has an extraordinary magnanimity,” Chen Tan laughed as he spoke, glancing at Chen Yibing by his side.

Feeling Chen Tan’s gaze, Chen Yibing’s face twitched slightly, and he took a small breath before saying, “Innate young friend Jing Yan, the trouble caused by that girl Chen Yan is due to my lack of discipline.

She truly did bring some trouble upon you.

I am very grateful that you are willing to let bygones be bygones.

I have already punished Chen Yan.

She will not be allowed to leave the Chen Family’s residence for three years and has also given up on attempting the examination of the Three Major Academies this time.”

Jing Yan could tell that this Chen Yan’s father, Chen Yibing, was somewhat reluctant to apologize.

However, he probably had no choice due to the pressure from the Chen Family.

At the very least, he had to show this attitude on the surface.

As for the punishment of Chen Yan, Jing Yan ignored it as if he didn’t hear it.

The punishment held no actual significance for Jing Yan.

Seeing everything, Jing Yan smiled and said nothing more.

“Innate young friend Jing Yan, this is a modest gift from my Chen Family.

Please accept it,” Chen Yibing said, as soon as his words fell, Chen Yan presented a purple box and handed it to Jing Yan.

“Please, Innate young friend Jing Yan, you must accept it,” Chen Tan added.

The new supervisor of Juhua Restaurant, Leng Ge, just watched from the side without saying a word.

He was merely an intermediary, who had introduced Chen Tan and the other to Jing Yan.

He would not interfere with the rest, whether or not Jing Yan accepted the Chen Family’s gift; he would not utter an extra word.

“Elder Chen Tan, you are too courteous,” Jing Yan said, looking at Chen Tan.

“Just a small token, it’s nothing much,” Chen Tan insisted.

“Alright, then I will accept it respectfully,” Jing Yan slowly took the purple box.

What was inside the box, he did not know.

However, if it were something too cheap, the Chen Family would not have presented it.

“Innate young friend Jing Yan, you are indeed forthright,” Chen Tan’s eyes flickered, “Now, the misunderstanding that previously existed between our Chen Family and Innate young friend Jing Yan can be considered completely resolved.

Our Chen Family is very keen on making the acquaintance of young heroes like Innate young friend Jing Yan.

If in the future you should need any assistance from the Chen Family, please feel free to ask.

As long as it is within our power, the Chen Family will spare no effort.”

“Hmm?” Jing Yan’s eyebrows twitched.

Weren’t they being a little too polite?

Even if it was because of his connection with Mu Liantian that the Chen Family was making an apology due to pressure, this seemed a bit too much, didn’t it?

Jing Yan was indeed puzzled.

Not only had the Chen Family sent someone to apologize, but they had also sent an elder and a very important supervisor of the family.

Normally, this would seem somewhat unlikely.

Although the Chen Family was not a top-tier family in Lanqu County City, it was nonetheless a very authoritative presence just below the top tier.

Why would such a family lower its stance to such an extent?

If it was just to apologize, to just go through the motions, there was no need to send two such significant figures.

It would have been sufficient to send a supervisor or someone of that level to maintain appearances.

Now, not only had two prominent figures been sent, but they had also brought gifts.

What exactly was the Chen Family’s scheme?

Jing Yan pondered inwardly while maintaining a smile that did not betray his thoughts.

“Elder Chen Tan, you are really too kind,” Jing Yan said with a smile, “I, Jing Yan, also hope to make friends with families like the Chen Family.”

Regardless of what the Chen Family was planning, Jing Yan had to keep playing his role to see what they were truly after.

“Innate young friend Jing Yan, there is a favor I hope you can help us with,” Chen Tan changed the subject.

“Here it comes; there’s indeed another motive,” Jing Yan thought to himself.

From the moment Chen Tan and Chen Yibing had offered their apologies, Jing Yan had been suspicious.

Now, it seemed the Chen Family’s apology was not as simple as it appeared.

“Elder Chen Tan exaggerates.

I am just a martial artist of the Innate Realm; how could I possibly help the Chen Family?” Jing Yan said unhurriedly.

“Innate young friend Jing Yan, this is indeed something you can help with,” Chen Tan pretended not to notice the reluctance in Jing Yan’s words and continued, “My Chen Family recently purchased a plot of land in Lanqu Square Market with the intention of constructing a Business Building for use.

Originally, everything was going smoothly, but now, we have encountered some difficulties.

Chief Mu has stalled this matter, and it’s been delayed for many days.”

“This piece of land is very important to the Chen Family, and such a prolongation of the process is resulting in great losses for us!”

“We know that Innate young friend Jing Yan is a straightforward person, and you do not like to beat around the bush, so I will speak directly.

We’ve heard that you have a very close relationship with Chief Mu, so we would like to ask Innate young friend Jing Yan to say a few good words on our behalf to Chief Mu,” Chen Tan looked at Jing Yan as he revealed his true purpose for coming.

Upon hearing this, Jing Yan immediately understood.

Lanqu Square Market is the largest trading area within Lanqu County City.

The value of a piece of land in Lanqu Square Market goes without saying; it is certainly astronomical.

The Chen Family, by manipulating their connections, gained the rights to purchase this piece of land, which was initially going well but recently got hampered by Mu Liantian.

The Chen Family must have suspected that Chen Yan offending Jing Yan, and with Jing Yan having an intimate relationship with Mu Liantian, Mu Liantian was deliberately blocking the land deal as a way of standing up for Jing Yan.

The Chen Family had no choice but to apologize and seek Jing Yan’s forgiveness.

As long as Jing Yan completely forgave the Chen Family, the transaction for the land in the market could continue.

Otherwise, if the delay persisted, the losses to the Chen Family would indeed be heavy, and should someone else purchase the land in the meantime, the Chen Family’s efforts would be completely wasted.

Previously, to secure the rights to purchase the land, the Chen Family must have already paid a hefty price.

Acquiring a plot of land within Lanqu Square Market is no simple feat.

Even a family with the status of the Chen Family would need to negotiate and grease palms on all sides to secure it.