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Chapter 130 The Fang Family's Predicament, The Shadow Kills the Golden Eagle, and They Leave
Shengfu.

In the study room.

Hong Chen is complaining to Hong Risheng.

"Father, since you came back, my friends who used to be on good terms with me are now either avoiding me or cutting ties with me. Can you tell me what happened?"

His words were a mixture of various emotions.

These days, he has experienced firsthand the fickleness of human nature.

However, it was because Hong Risheng had failed in his duties that he was suspended from his position as the head of the hall, and people around him distanced themselves from him.

Even former close friends have become like strangers, and the smiles of the past are gone.

Hong Risheng remained silent, his former vigor gone, and he looked several years older.

Factional conflicts are inherently brutal.

With Hong Qi's death, many forces that had placed their bets on him suffered varying degrees of damage.

Even he was not spared.

In particular, this matter is also related to Su Chen.

If it were merely a matter of poor performance, he wouldn't have fallen to this state.

The key is the relationship between Qin Xue and Su Chen.

When he was temporarily relieved of his position as the leader of the Xuan Shui Gang, he asked someone to find out the reason for it.

Who would have thought that the young man who visited the mansion back then would, just a few months later, cause a sensation in Dafeng City by killing Hong Qi?

As someone who had once recommended Su Chen, Qin Xue could not escape the connection no matter what.

If he hadn't been a direct descendant of the Hong family, their fate would likely have been even worse.

Even so, he had no choice but to give up his position as the leader of the Xuan Shui Gang in order to protect his family.

However, Hong Shi ultimately did not fully trust him, otherwise she would not have issued this task, ordering him to take action against the Fang family in Dafeng City.

According to the investigation over the past few days, the Fang family, which is not well-known in Dafeng City, is just a merchant family. The reason why the Hong family sent people to deal with them is simply because they came from Baishi City and were old acquaintances of Su Chen.

But the person sent by the Hong family was him, and the meaning behind this is quite intriguing.

"What's the panic? It's only temporary. It won't be long before things return to normal. This is a good opportunity for you to see your so-called fair-weather friends for who they really are!" Hong Risheng said after a long while.

Hong Chen looked at Hong Risheng with some surprise. Judging from his words, it seemed that he already had a solution, which made Hong Chen's face light up with joy: "Father, you've thought of a solution?"

Hong Risheng briefly explained the upcoming plan, but Hong Chen shook his head after listening and said, "Father, this is not appropriate."

"Huh?" Hong Risheng was taken aback and looked at Hong Chen suspiciously.

Hong Chen looked thoughtful, then said, "We can't directly confront the Fang family. If Ding Peng finds out, he'll retaliate against us."

"Then what do you suggest we do?" Hong Risheng was slightly surprised. He felt that his playboy son seemed a little different today.

Hong Chen quickly offered his solution: "Let the butler go in his name. That way, even if something goes wrong, we can get away with it... Uh, Dad, why are you looking at me like that?"

After Hong Chen finished his logical explanation, he suddenly noticed Hong Chen's strange gaze, which made him panic.

Hong Risheng remained silent, gazing at Hong Chen as if trying to discern whether this was still his good-for-nothing son.
“You’re right, but we don’t need a steward. Just send a servant. Dealing with the Fang family isn’t that complicated,” Hong Risheng said.

"Hmm." Hong Chen knew he might have said a bit too much, so he just nodded. Then, as if remembering something, he asked, "Father, when did we get involved with Ding Peng?"

"Ding Peng is Su Chen."

Upon hearing this, Hong Chen screamed, "He's Su Chen? Then he can't be...?"

Hong Risheng gave a soft "hmm," his expression tinged with regret.

When he first learned of this news, he was no less shocked than Hong Chen, and he still can't understand how Hong Ming could have cultivated such a genius disciple as Su Chen.

Compared to Hong Chen, they are worlds apart.

Compared to this, Hong Risheng felt inexplicably irritated.

"If there's nothing else, go out and take care of things. This matter needs to be handled quickly. After we force them to leave, kill them!"

Hong Chen knew the seriousness of the matter and dared not delay. Just as he was about to leave, the door was suddenly pushed open and a graceful figure walked in.

"Where are you two going?" Qin Xue asked the two of them casually.

"Mother!" Hong Chen called out, his head bowed.

"Madam," Hong Risheng stood up and said with an awkward smile, "what brings you here?"

Qin Xue glanced at Hong Risheng and sneered, "If I hadn't come, were you planning to target the Fang family?"

The father and son exchanged a glance, both intimidated by Qin Xue's powerful aura, and dared not utter a single word.

Seeing this, Qin Xue closed the door, then stepped forward and said, "I already know what happened. The Fang family cannot be killed."

“But…” Hong Chen was about to speak when Qin Xue glared at him, so he had to shut up.

"I've already sent someone to inform Su Chen about this in my name. Just turn a blind eye then," Qin Xue said, knowing what the two were thinking.

"Father, say something!" Hong Chen gestured to Hong Risheng with his eyes. If the Fang family were let go, it would be difficult to explain to the Hong family.

He was trying to atone for his sins, but instead he informed Su Chen. If the Hong family investigates, even Hong Risheng's powerful background will not be able to explain it.

Hong Risheng gave Hong Chen a firm look without changing his expression, then said with a troubled look, "Madam, I rarely go against your wishes, but this time..."

His voice gradually rose, but his eyes became unfocused.

Before she could finish speaking, Qin Xue uttered a single word: "Hmm?"

Hong Risheng quickly changed his tune: "I'll do whatever you say!"

Hong Chen: "...!"

"Father?" After a moment of stunned silence, Hong Chen lowered his voice and asked.

Hong Risheng shook his head and said firmly, "Do as your mother says, just to leave us a way out."

"Yes." Hong Chen nodded dejectedly, but he guessed what Qin Xue was thinking and did not refute anything.

……

"Is the Hong family planning to target the Fang family?"

Upon hearing the news brought by Qiao Qiliang, Su Chen was taken aback. He had been in Dafeng City for so long, and it seemed that he had not yet visited Fang Rou.

I never expected that the news I just received was because I had brought misfortune upon the Fang family.

Qiao Qiliang nodded: "Yes, the Hong family already knows that you have joined the City Lord's Mansion. They don't dare to take action against you openly, so they sent people to deal with the Fang family. Now the Fang family has been forced into a corner and will have to move away from Dafeng City soon."

"Who did it?"

Su Chen's eyes darkened slightly. Although there was no anger on his face, Qiao Qiliang could feel the anger flickering in his eyes.

His expression turned somewhat strange as he said, "Hong Risheng is in charge of this matter, but they don't seem to intend to completely destroy the Fang family. They are just forcing Fang Rou to leave. Moreover... I learned about this news from someone sent by Qin Xue."

"Aunt Xue!" Su Chen's pupils contracted slightly. He guessed the reason in his heart. It must be that Qin Xue had stopped Hong Risheng.

"Where are they now?" Su Chen asked.

Qiao Qiliang smiled upon hearing this: "You really know how to make a move. Don't worry, I've already used my connections at the City Lord's Mansion to take care of everything. The Fang family is fine for now, but someone wants to see you."

As he spoke, Su Chen noticed a figure appearing behind Qiao Qiliang, who looked noticeably more mature than before.

“Junior Brother Su…” Fang Rou’s eyes, as clear as still water, gazed at Su Chen, as if she had a thousand words to say, but in the end, they all boiled down to one sentence.

"Senior Sister Fang, it's been a long time!"

Su Chen greeted him with a smile.

Seeing this, Qiao Qiliang stepped back with a smile, leaving the two of them to their own devices.

Hearing Su Chen's tone and address, Fang Rou was momentarily dazed, as if she had returned to the day she first met Su Chen, and her tense expression relaxed.

"Junior Brother Su, I never imagined you would be such a distinguished guest in the City Lord's Mansion!" Fang Rou couldn't help but exclaim.

Su Chen, who once came from a poor family, has transformed into someone to be admired, which both amazes and makes her happy for him.

Su Chen chuckled after hearing this, and then began to reminisce with Fang Rou.

At the end of the conversation, Su Chen told Fang Rou his thoughts: "You should know what has happened recently. If you continue to stay in Dafeng City, I'm afraid the Hong family will continue to target you."

"Hmm." Fang Rou nodded with a frown.

Qiao Qiliang briefly mentioned that Fang Rou knew how powerful the Hong family was; if they couldn't deal with Su Chen, they would target the Fang family.

The Fang family's experiences during this period are proof of this.

The other party didn't even show up; with just a few simple words, they made things extremely difficult for the Fang family.

Like an ant trying to shake a tree, the Fang family was powerless to resist.

"My suggestion is that you leave Dafeng City. I will send someone to escort you then," Su Chen said, revealing his thoughts.

His conflict with the Hong family was destined to be irreconcilable.

But it's not time to act now; with his strength, he's no match for the Hong family.

He needs time.

Once he has raised his strength to the point where he is fearless, he will make a move against the Hong family!

"Okay!" Fang Rou agreed to Su Chen's suggestion without much hesitation.

"Have you decided where to go?" Su Chen asked.

"Not yet."

"Why don't we go to Yunzhou? Master and Senior Brother Li Mo are there," Su Chen said thoughtfully.

"Okay." Fang Rou thought for a moment and nodded. "Alright, then you should pack your things in the next few days, and I'll personally see you off when the time comes."

Upon hearing this, Fang Rou gave a bitter smile: "The things are almost packed."

"Let's set off tomorrow then!"

……

Inside an inn.

A carrier pigeon, its feathers stained with a dazzling crimson, fluttered down.

"Out of town?"

A figure stepped out, took the envelope from the letterbox under the pigeon's feet, looked at the message on the note, and murmured something.

Immediately, a smile appeared on his face:
"The opportunity has come."

The next day.

It's just dawn.

A caravan slowly drove out of the city, with Su Chen and Qiao Qiliang sitting in a spacious carriage.

An hour later, a voice came: "Young Master, we have arrived."

"Let's go!" Qiao Qiliang said softly, and the two got off the carriage.

They have reached the border of Dafeng City, and they can reach the territory of Yunzhou by heading in this direction.

The Fang family also got off the carriage. Fang Youwei and Yan Que thanked Su Chen and then led the others to get into the carriage.

Seeing this, Qiao Qiliang also took the initiative to distance himself from Su Chen.

"Junior Brother Su, this is for you!" Fang Rou blushed slightly as she took out a sachet from her bosom and handed it to Su Chen. "I know I can't help you much, but this is a peace charm I got for you. It will protect you."

"Thank you, Senior Sister!" Su Chen was taken aback when he heard this, but he still accepted the sachet.

Seeing this, Fang Rou seemed to have a thousand words to say, but hesitated and finally sighed softly: "Junior Brother Su, take care."

"Okay, be careful on the road!"

Su Chen smiled and said that the journey had been relatively smooth, and the Hong family had not sent anyone to intercept them.

Once you leave the territory of Qinzhou, there shouldn't be any major problems.

However, he was still somewhat worried that the Hong family would take action against the Fang family and others. Fortunately, Qiao Qiliang knew his concerns and specially sent people to escort the Fang family until they arrived in Qinghe City before leaving.

The leader was a martial artist who had achieved minor success in bone forging, and there were dozens of martial artists practicing internal strength, so safety along the way was guaranteed.

Watching Fang Rou and her group leave, Qiao Qiliang walked over and said with a smile, "Do you think if you tried to persuade your senior sister to stay, she would have?"

Su Chen countered, "What are you staying for?"

"You're just asking a question you already know the answer to." Qiao Qiliang shook his head.

Su Chen didn't speak. How could he not understand the meaning behind Qiao Qiliang's words? But he had no time for romance right now.

"Let's go!"

Qiao Qiliang only spoke and left after Fang Rou and the others disappeared at the end of the official road.

Su Chen nodded, and the two boarded the carriage and returned to the city.

"Shut up!"

Suddenly, the carriage stopped abruptly, causing Su Chen and Qiao Qiliang inside to exchange a glance and immediately become alert.

"Young Master, it's Miss Fang Rou!"

Just as the two thought they were being attacked, they heard the coachman's voice outside the carriage.

Upon hearing this, Su Chen looked puzzled.

Fang Rou? What's she doing here?

After getting off the bus,
A graceful young woman stood in front of the carriage, the wind blowing across her cheeks and hair, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene, like a fairy from heaven.

When Fang Rou saw Su Chen getting off the carriage, she smiled and ran over with light steps.

"Su Chen!"

She approached Su Chen, her eyes sparkling with affection, her smile radiant, seemingly filled with endless reluctance.

"Senior sister, why are you back?" Su Chen asked, somewhat puzzled.

Qiao Qiliang, who was standing to the side, saw Su Chen's action and immediately widened his eyes. "Are you serious about taking that half step back?"
He could clearly feel Fang Rou preparing to hug Su Chen, but this kid just took a half step back to avoid it. I really don't know whether to call this guy a blockhead or a rusty brain.

"I...I don't want to leave. I want to stay with you..." Facing Su Chen's slightly serious gaze, Fang Rou lowered her head and stammered, a blush rising on her face.

"Alright, since you don't plan to leave, then come with me to the carriage!" After hearing this, Su Chen gave Fang Rou a deep look, pondered for a moment, and then said.

Upon hearing this, Fang Rou's face lit up with a smile, and her eyes brightened instantly, like stars in the night sky. She said happily, "Yes, yes, I'll do whatever you say. I'll listen to you."

Hearing this, Su Chen didn't react, but Qiao Qiliang, who was standing next to him, suddenly got goosebumps.

He somewhat regretted coming with Su Chen.

Watching the two of them flirting and teasing each other was a bit unsettling.

He gently touched his forehead, feeling relieved that his blockhead had finally come to his senses.

Suddenly.

His expression froze, and a blinding light flashed before his eyes. Qiao Qiliang instinctively exclaimed, "Watch out!"

As soon as Su Chen turned around, a wave of unease washed over him.

In an instant, my hair stood on end, my blood rushed, and a faint whooshing sound came from behind me.

At the critical moment, Su Chen suddenly turned to the side and caught a glimpse of the person who had made the move—it was Fang Rou.

No sooner said than done, Fang Rou's face was completely devoid of the gentle and charming demeanor from before, replaced by a frosty coldness and ruthless killing intent.

"You are not Fang Rou!"

Su Chen's eyes narrowed, and he shouted coldly.

Previously, I always felt that something was wrong with Fang Rou, but now that I saw her decisive and efficient actions, I quickly realized that something was amiss.

The person in front of her was far stronger than Fang Rou, and his attacks were so deadly, just like an assassin!
"Uncle Yong, hurry and help!"

Qiao Qiliang, who was not far away, saw the two fighting and immediately shouted.

"No need!"

However, Su Chen's voice rang out quickly, decisively rejecting Qiao Qiliang's offer of assistance.

As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Rou could clearly feel Su Chen's aura suddenly change, causing her to unconsciously feel an invisible pressure.

"Want to run?"

When her first attack failed and she sensed the danger, Fang Rou tried to retreat, but Su Chen's figure flashed and he appeared in front of her in the blink of an eye.

"So fast!"

Fang Rou was secretly alarmed, but then a sarcastic smile appeared on her face. "Unfortunately, you're still far inferior to me."

She looked at Su Chen, her smile widening, and said contemptuously, "Let me show you what real speed is."

As soon as she finished speaking, Fang Rou's speed suddenly increased several times, her figure swept past Su Chen, and in the blink of an eye, she was more than ten meters away from Su Chen.

"Chase!"

Seeing Su Chen give chase, Qiao Qiliang shouted and then took off to follow.

Seeing this, Uncle Yong stepped lightly with his toes and turned into a gust of wind, following closely behind.

"Damn it!"

The slap in the face came too quickly. One second Fang Rou thought she could definitely shake off Su Chen, but the next second Su Chen also sped up.

The distance between the two is getting closer and closer!

This made Fang Rou glance at him slightly, and she developed a new sense of what this guy who could kill Hong Qi was like.

No wonder the entire Shadow Assassin only allows Golden Eagle Assassins to take on missions; other assassins would be no match for Su Chen!
"The woods are just ahead; that's my territory!"

Fortunately, she was not without means; as an assassin, her greatest strengths lay in disguise and concealment.

He turned around, gave Su Chen a disdainful smile, and then plunged headfirst into the woods.

"Don't chase."

Qiao Qiliang, who was behind him, saw Fang Rou disappear into the woods. His expression changed slightly, and he couldn't help but shout.

However, Su Chen seemed not to hear her and followed Fang Rou into the woods shortly after she entered.

This scene left Qiao Qiliang somewhat helpless, but he finally said, "Uncle Yong, let's go in too!"

The dense forest, apart from a faint ray of light reflecting through the leaves and illuminating a small corner, mostly remained dark.

As soon as Su Chen entered the woods, he felt a chill run down his spine. He looked around, but there was no sign of 'Fang Rou' anywhere.

The surroundings were quiet, except for the occasional rustling of leaves, the silence was eerily quiet.

Su Chen's expression was solemn, his body tense, and he moved forward slowly, step by step.

Just then, a sound like a gentle breeze came from behind, followed by a chill.

At the critical moment, a white light suddenly appeared, and a chilling voice suddenly erupted from the silent void:

"die!"

(End of this chapter)