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Chapter 203 Reverse Martial Arts Technique: Getting Stronger While Running (10,000 words)
Too many things have happened in the prefectural city lately.

First, the Demon Martial Sect frequently caused trouble, then the Donglin Banquet divided up territories and interests, and then the Luo Clan was destroyed, with various forces vying for this big piece of the pie.

All of these factors are of paramount importance to the various clans and cannot be ignored.

Therefore, the ancestors of the three major clans all left their main camps and went to the prefectural city.

Unexpectedly, the chieftains of the three major clans disappeared shortly after their arrival.

For several days in a row, the forces of the three major clans were unable to find any trace of the three clan leaders.

Fortunately, with the intervention of the various patriarchs, the situation within the clan has temporarily stabilized.

Just then, the Liang family patriarch invited the Yun family patriarch and the Chu family patriarch to discuss the disappearance of Liang Qingsong and others. The two patriarchs came to the meeting after receiving the news.

The Yun family patriarch was straightforward, and upon hearing the Liang family patriarch's words, he asked bluntly, "Do you know where they are?"

“I not only know where they are, but I also know who did it to them!” The Liang family patriarch chuckled.

The Chu clan patriarch could no longer remain seated and asked, "Who?"

The two turned their gaze to the Liang family patriarch, who uttered a single word: "Lord of the Manor!"

"Lord of the Manor?" The two were taken aback upon hearing this.

The Liang family patriarch nodded: "That's right. If I'm not mistaken, our three clan leaders have met with misfortune and been killed by the manor lord."

The patriarch of the Yun family is related to the lord of the manor; his daughter is the lord's wife.

Upon hearing this, he clearly showed suspicion: "What is the purpose of the Lord's actions?"

"Of course they want to eliminate us."

The Liang family patriarch took a sip of tea and said quietly, "First the Hong family, then the Luo family, and next, the Chu family, the Liang family, and the Yun family."

"Is there any evidence?" the Yun family patriarch asked again.

"You'll soon find out the evidence," the Liang family patriarch chuckled.

The two were silent.

The Chu family patriarch asked, "Then what is the purpose of your visit to us today?"

The Liang family patriarch's smile vanished, and he said calmly, "The purpose is actually very simple: I want you to join forces with me to destroy the manor lord!"

"What did you say?!" The Yun Clan Patriarch stood up abruptly upon hearing this and shouted softly.

The Chu family patriarch's expression also turned slightly unpleasant, his gaze fixed intently on the Liang family patriarch.

This can be said in private; how could the Yun Clan Ancestor hear it?

I didn't know that the Yun family and the Lord of the Manor have always been closely connected.

The Liang family patriarch turned a deaf ear and ignored the Yun family patriarch's fury, chuckling, "If you don't agree, then I'll have no choice but to destroy the Chu family and the Yun family."

"What did you say?" This time it wasn't the Yun Clan's patriarch, but the Chu Clan's patriarch.

He exclaimed in surprise and looked at the Liang family patriarch in astonishment. Had this person gone mad?
The Liang family patriarch gestured with his hand, then leisurely picked up a cup of tea and sipped it.

But soon, he put down his teacup, a strange look appearing on his face.

The moment he put down his teacup, the Yun Clan Patriarch's expression changed drastically. He glared at the Liang Clan Patriarch and demanded, "You... poisoned it?"

“Not bad.” The Liang family patriarch nodded readily.

He slowly stood up and said to the two of them, "You have been poisoned by the Blood Sealing Demon Poison. Without my antidote, you will lose your martial power in seven days, your liver and intestines will be torn apart, and your internal organs will rot and you will die."

The two ignored the Liang family patriarch and quickly mobilized their internal energy to expel the poison.

The Liang family patriarch shook his head and said, "It's no use. This is demonic poison, and you can't cure it."

“He’s right!” Just then, a voice rang out, and a man in black robes floated in from outside the door.

The man in black robes was incredibly fast, arriving in the blink of an eye. He struck both of the elders with both palms.

Bang!
Their Yuan energy was blocked, and they were unable to resist with their physical strength alone. They were sent flying in the instant of contact.

"Ahem, who are you?"

A trickle of crimson blood flowed from the corner of the Chu clan patriarch's mouth as he stared at the man in black robes and questioned him.

"I am Qiu Wuyai of the Demon Martial Sect!" The man in black robes did not intend to hide his identity and confessed frankly.

People from the Demon Martial Sect!
The two elders exchanged a glance, both revealing solemn expressions.

Connecting the events of tonight in his mind, a chill ran down his spine.

Everything that happened tonight was part of a conspiracy; the Liang family and the Demon Martial Sect were probably prepared.

The Yun family patriarch's face turned ugly with anger: "Do you think this will make us compromise and deal with Qian Ruyuan?"

Qiu Wuyai laughed and said, "I know about your relationship with Qian Ruyuan, but between a daughter and the entire Yun family, who is more important?"

"What do you mean?" The Yun family patriarch's face darkened.

“It’s simple. If you don’t agree, we’ll kill you first, then destroy the Yun clan,” the Liang clan patriarch added.

Then, a mocking smile appeared on his face: "Without your Yun and Chu clans, what difference would there be between you and the Luo clan?"

Upon hearing this, the two men's expressions changed.

Qiu Wuyai looked at the Chu Clan Ancestor and said indifferently, "The Yun Clan has Qian Ruyuan's protection, so it can only shrink its territory. But what about your Chu Clan? It's good enough that Qian Ruyuan doesn't kick you when you're down. Once you die, how long can the Chu Clan hold on?"

The Chu family patriarch remained silent, his face ashen.

"Nonsense! You think you can destroy two great clans?" the Yun clan patriarch roared.

"Hmph." Qiu Wuyai snorted coldly, and the Liang Clan Patriarch beside him immediately made a move, striking out with a palm.

The Yun Clan Patriarch's pupils contracted, and he slammed his palm on the ground to prop himself up and dodge.

However, the Liang family patriarch had no intention of letting the other party go. His move suddenly changed, turning his palm into a claw, and he reached out to grab the Yun family patriarch.

The Yun Clan Ancestor was unable to dodge in time and was grabbed by the arm by a claw. His body immediately showed a faint golden hue.

Seeing this, the Liang family patriarch conjured a three-sided dagger in his palm, and with a slight tremor, the dagger suddenly stabbed out.

Bang!
The triangular spikes formed from Yuan energy collided with the golden body of the Yun Clan Ancestor in an instant, unleashing a terrifying force.

The surrounding tables, chairs, and wooden benches seemed to have been sliced ​​open by countless swords, turning into countless fragments that flew through the air.

The Liang family patriarch never expected that the Yun family patriarch, even after being poisoned, would still be able to block one of his attacks.

His eyes narrowed, and with a muffled groan, the triangular spikes began to spin wildly, attempting to break through the golden body's defenses.

Under such rapid spinning, the Yun Clan Ancestor was greatly exhausted, and a pale face appeared on his aged face.

He shouted loudly, exerted his strength, and in the instant he defeated the Liang family patriarch, he retreated rapidly and leaped into the courtyard.

call out!
Just as he was about to flee, a whooshing sound suddenly rang out behind him, and the Yun Clan Patriarch immediately felt a strong sense of crisis enveloping his entire body.

He didn't dare turn around, a look of anxiety flashed across his face, and then he stomped his foot and leaped into the air.

Suddenly, a sound like thunder rang out, and the Yun Clan Patriarch paused, his old face showing a hint of astonishment.

The next instant, a sharp pain shot through his back and waist as the triangular thorn that had pierced through the golden body drilled into his body and began to spin wildly.

A heart-wrenching feeling surged through his body, almost distorting his old face.

"what!"

The Yun family patriarch could no longer hold on, and his body suddenly collapsed with a scream.

"Hmph, the Yun Clan's Golden Body Technique is nothing special!"

The Liang family patriarch walked out slowly, snorted softly, and spoke with a hint of contempt.

But deep in his eyes, there was a hint of surprise.

Under his near-devastating attack, the Yun Clan Ancestor's internal organs were destroyed, yet the opponent was still alive.

"You..." The Yun family patriarch was panting heavily, with beads of sweat the size of a straw hat dripping from his forehead. His face was contorted with rage, and he appeared to be in great pain.

"Seeing how much pain you're in, I'll send you on your way." The Liang family patriarch chuckled and struck out with another palm, killing the Yun family patriarch.

The Yun Clan Patriarch died tragically on the spot, leaving only the Chu Clan Patriarch. When he noticed Qiu Wuyai's gaze, his expression changed.

“We don’t have that much patience. What’s your answer?” Qiu Wuyai asked.

The Chu family patriarch remained silent for a moment before asking, "Regardless of whether this matter can succeed, if it does, what benefits will I gain?"

"The Yun family's territory belongs to you," Qiu Wuyai promised.

"What are your plans?" The Chu family patriarch took a deep breath, his tone softening.

The two knew that he had agreed.

The Liang family patriarch revealed the plan: "The Chu family will send experts to restrain other forces, the Liang family will send people to deal with the experts in Qian Ruyuan's mansion, and the three of us will join forces to capture and kill Qian Ruyuan. Once Qian Ruyuan is dead, the other forces will be no threat."

The two turned their gaze to the Chu Clan Patriarch, and seeing his hesitant expression, Qiu Wuyai snorted coldly: "Do you have any objections?"

The Chu family patriarch sighed inwardly and shook his head, saying, "No, then when shall we make our move?"

"Delay will only cause problems, so let's do it tomorrow!"

……

Inside the courtyard of the Qiao residence.

Zhu Yan and Su Chen sparred, their figures intersecting, stopping short of a direct confrontation.

After an incense stick had burned, Zhu Yan took a few steps back, keeping his distance from Su Chen, panting heavily.

Su Chen stopped what he was doing: "Let's take a break."

"Okay." Zhu Yan nodded, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and withdrew his Yuan Power.

He walked to the stone table, poured himself a full cup of tea, and drank it all in one gulp, a refreshing feeling washing over him.

Zhu Yan looked at Su Chen and exclaimed, "My benefactor, the strength of the Five Lineages is indeed formidable, far surpassing that of my Four Lineages."

Su Chen smiled.

With his current strength, he is not inferior even to a martial artist of the highest level.

If you add the sword-drawing technique, even a second-tier martial artist would be a match for him.

Zhu Yan was at the same level as him, having just entered the Meridian Opening stage. At the same level, a person with four meridians was naturally no match for a person with five meridians.

Moreover, Su Chen's combat experience far surpasses Zhu Yan's.

"You don't need to envy me. I believe it won't be long before you break through," Su Chen chuckled.

It has to be said that Zhu Yan is very lucky. The most direct benefit this inheritance brings to Zhu Yan is that he can improve his realm without any bottlenecks.

When Zhu Yan first appeared, he had only recently entered the Meridian Opening stage.

In less than half a month, Zhu Yan's strength has improved a lot. It will probably not be long before he can reach the minor success of the Meridian Opening stage.

This cultivation speed is in no way inferior to Su Chen's.

"My benefactor, I only used a trick. If I didn't have this inheritance, how could I compare to you?" Zhu Yan scratched his head, feeling embarrassed.

"Luck is also a part of strength, and you can maintain this luck all the way up to the Gathering Yuan Realm."

Zhu Yan once mentioned that the martial artist who taught him the realm was a Qi Gathering martial artist, and had already condensed the Yuan Dan.

Although some Yuan energy will be depleted during the initiation process, given enough time, Zhu Yan can cultivate smoothly all the way to the Gathering Yuan Realm.

"By the way, benefactor, when do you plan to leave?" Zhu Yan asked suddenly, his smile fading.

Su Chen fell silent.

Zhu Yan had originally planned to say goodbye to Su Chen upon his return, but he was delayed by the Luo family's affair.

Now that everything has settled down, Zhu Yan felt the urge to leave.

Asking Su Chen was also out of the hope that the two of them could travel together.

Having received the legacy from that predecessor, he naturally had to fulfill his promise and avenge that predecessor.

That senior's enemy was at a higher level than him; only by leaving the Great Qian Dynasty could he have a chance to take revenge.

After a moment, Su Chen answered irrelevantly, "Has Xiaoyue been settled in?"

“She supports me too.” Zhu Yan’s face showed a happy smile.

He didn't have any grand ambitions; he just wanted to return after taking revenge and spend the rest of his life with Cai Xiaoyue.

"Wait until I've arranged everything." After hesitating for a few seconds, Su Chen replied.

……

The night was desolate.

In the palace lord's palace.

Qian Ruyuan stared at Qian Xingyue with a look of astonishment, while Qian Xingyue looked directly at him without any hesitation.

"Um, Xingyue, are you sure you want your father to go directly to Su Chen and propose marriage to him?"

Qian Ruyuan, who was processing official documents, was speechless upon hearing Qian Xingyue's request.

Qian Xingyue actually told him to find Su Chen and ask Su Chen to propose marriage to him.

If these words hadn't come from Qian Xingyue's mouth, he probably would have been furious on the spot.

What merit or ability does Su Chen possess to have the daughter of a powerful family lord take the initiative to seek a husband for him?

Qian Xingyue nodded firmly, affirming repeatedly, "That's right."

"Why is this?" Qian Ruyuan rubbed the bridge of his nose, his head was a little dizzy, and he needed to calm down.

"I saw you were anxious, so I found you a son-in-law," Qian Xingyue said mischievously, her face slightly flushed.

Qian Ruyuan frowned, "I think it's you who wants to find a husband."

After a pause, he understood Qian Xingyue's thoughts and muttered to himself, "However, Su Chen is indeed worthy of you."

Qian Xingyue's pretty face lit up.

"But didn't you say his status wasn't good enough for you?" Qian Ruyuan teased.

Qian Xingyue's expression turned serious, revealing suspicion: "Really? I didn't say that."

Qian Ruyuan: "..."

He ignored his daughter's feigned madness and nodded, saying, "Actually, it doesn't matter what your background is. I've never cared about background because in Donglin Prefecture, no one has a bigger background than me!"

He values ​​character and talent.

Either way, Su Chen is excellent.

Seeing Qian Xingyue nod, Qian Ruyuan added, "Don't worry, I've already sent someone to tell him to come to the manor tomorrow."

"Thank you, Father." Qian Xingyue smiled faintly, her crescent-shaped eyebrows curving slightly, which was quite charming.

Qian Ruyuan waved his hand: "Alright, your father doesn't need you here. You can go back now."

"Okay." Qian Xingyue lifted her skirt and walked out with light steps, gently closing the door behind her.

Suddenly.

A sharp scream rang out: "Father, help!"

Qian Ruyuan was immediately shocked and rushed out, arriving in the courtyard in the blink of an eye.

Three figures appeared in the courtyard. Qian Xingyue was in the hands of one of them. Qian Ruyuan looked around and his eyes narrowed slightly.

"Who are you people?" Qian Ruyuan asked in a deep voice.

The Liang family patriarch saw through Qian Ruyuan's thoughts and sneered, "Don't waste any more time. Tonight, not even a mosquito will be able to fly out of the Qian residence!"

Upon hearing this, Qian Ruyuan's expression changed.

"Release Xingyue." He looked at Qiu Wuyai, his face showing a hint of gloom.

Qiu Wuyai sneered: "Qian Ruyuan, if you want me to release her, I will release her after you swallow this pill."

"Father, no!" Qian Xingyue cried out, but Qiu Wuyai grabbed her by the neck.

He looked at Qian Ruyuan with icy eyes: "You only have three breaths. If you haven't taken the pill by then, your daughter will surely die."

Seeing Qian Xingyue struggling to breathe, a cold glint flashed in Qian Ruyuan's eyes.

He took the medicine, nodded, and said, "Okay, I'll swallow it."

Before he could finish speaking, Qiu Wuyai's expression changed drastically, and a voice suddenly rang out: "Die!"

A tremendous chill enveloped him, and he dared not be careless, so he quickly shielded Qian Xingyue in front of him.

"hateful!"

Upon seeing this, the dark figure froze, his arrow paused, and he had no choice but to change direction.

At that moment, Qian Ruyuan leaped forward, took a few steps, and instantly gathered a torrent of Yuan power in his hand. Then, he struck out with a palm towards Qiu Wuyai.

All of this happened too fast for Qiu Wuyai to resist. Helpless, he had no choice but to abandon Qian Xingyue and leave.

With quick reflexes, Qian Ruyuan caught Qian Xingyue and brought her to the shadowy figure.

The figure in black breathed a sigh of relief and whispered, "Lord, many men in black have come to the manor. They are all very powerful. You and Miss should go first, and I will cover your retreat."

This attack was clearly premeditated; the strength of those men in black was far beyond what the experts in the manor could withstand.

"Stop them!"

After regaining his balance, Qiu Wuyai immediately shouted and then leaped forward, leaving a trail of afterimages as he charged towards the enemy.

"Lord, you must leave quickly!" the dark figure shouted coldly, raising his spear to meet the attack head-on.

Qian Ruyuan didn't delay and left with Qian Xingyue. However, the Chu Clan Ancestor and the Liang Clan Ancestor had already reacted.

The two men attacked simultaneously from the left and right, each striking Qian Ruyuan with a palm.

A strong wind howled as Qian Ruyuan tossed Qian Xingyue into the air, his palms instantly condensing into two powerful streams of energy, which he then unleashed with a thunderous roar.

boom!
The two palms collided, and a sonic boom immediately rang out in mid-air.

"what?!"

Three voices suddenly rang out at the same time.

Qian Ruyuan recognized the two people and his expression changed slightly: "Liang family, Chu family!"

The Liang and Chu clan patriarchs were shocked by Qian Ruyuan's strength: "Both lineages have reached perfection!"

The two looked surprised, both guessing that Qian Ruyuan was hiding his strength from the outside world, but they never expected that Qian Ruyuan's strength was actually stronger than theirs.

Qian Ruyuan grunted, repelled the two men, and caught Qian Xingyue.

"Qian Ruyuan, now that you know our identities, we can't let you live!" The Liang family patriarch snorted coldly and charged out again.

The Chu family patriarch hesitated for a moment, then his expression hardened, and he gritted his teeth and attacked.

"Father, you go first. They won't dare to do anything to me," Qian Xingyue said hurriedly.

Qian Ruyuan shook his head and said, "Xingyue, you leave first, and I will be able to get away when the time comes."

Having said that, Qian Ruyuan took a step forward and launched an attack to meet the two of them.

Seeing this, Qian Xingyue pursed her lips, knowing that staying here would only be a burden to Qian Ruyuan.

"Father, you must be careful!"

Leaving behind a message, Qian Xingyue turned and left, heading to the Yun family to find someone to support Qian Ruyuan.

Shortly after she left, a sound of a skull shattering suddenly rang out.

Qiu Wuyai formed a claw with his five fingers, grabbed the guard's head, and crushed it like a watermelon in front of Qian Ruyuan.

Fresh blood mixed with milky white brain matter splattered in all directions, and Qian Ruyuan's pupils shrank upon seeing it.

Qiu Wuyai licked his lips, a sinister smile spreading across his face. He turned his gaze to Qian Ruyuan and rang out in a chilling voice: "Qian Ruyuan, it's your turn!"

……

run! run! run!
Qian Xingyue was extremely anxious. He entered the secret passage and ran for his life, not daring to delay even for a moment.

She must escape as soon as possible to find help to support Qian Ruyuan!

The secret passage leads directly to a street outside the mansion. To Qian Xingyue's relief, the men in black have not yet discovered the existence of the secret passage.

Qian Xingyue's thoughts were racing: "Go to Grandpa's place, Grandpa will definitely have a solution!"

After running out of the secret passage, Qian Xingyue headed towards the location of the Yun family mansion.

The two mansions were not far apart, and with Qian Xingyue riding at full speed, she soon arrived at the street where the Yun family mansion was located.

But when she was about to go inside, she found the mansion gates tightly shut.

"how come?"

Why would the gate be closed at this time?

Qian Xingyue could hardly believe it. She vaguely guessed what was going on, and her face turned pale.

She leaped into the air, found a tall building nearby, and gazed down into the moonlight.

Upon seeing this, she froze on the spot. Just as she had guessed, the Yun family mansion was also under attack by men in black.

"There's still one fish that slipped through the net!"

A dark figure seemed to have spotted her and strode towards her. Qian Xingyue saw this and felt anxious.

Without thinking twice, I took off running.

"Where to go? Where should I go now?"

With her father on the verge of death and the Yun family also surrounded, Qian Xingyue was thrown into turmoil and lost her usual composure.

She didn't know who to ask for help, or even who else she could ask for help.

What about the other major clans?

No, this attack must have been premeditated, and there may have been involvement from other major clans.

If she chooses the wrong person, not only will she fail to save Qian Ruyuan, but she may even put herself in danger, at which point there will be no way to save her.

Go to the military town?
Within the military town are my father's Silver Armor Army, each member being an elite soldier. The tens of thousands of Silver Armor Army soldiers are a force that cannot be ignored.

But without her father's token, no one could mobilize the Silver Armor Army, not even her.

Looking for the four city lords?
Or not.

Not to mention whether there will be enough time to provide support.

The men in black who launched the attack included several at the Qi Refining stage; the four city lords were no match for them.

After much deliberation, Qian Xingyue realized with despair that she could find no one to help her.

"No, there must be another way!"

Qian Xingyue was panicked, but there were still pursuers behind her. She could only force herself to calm down and think while trying to escape their pursuit.

"By the way, Su Chen, find Su Chen. With his strength, he can definitely help Father!"

After running for an unknown amount of time, a figure suddenly appeared in Qian Xingyue's mind, making her face light up with joy.

Go find Su Chen!

She made up her mind immediately.

Su Chen was capable of withstanding three moves from Qian Ruyuan, and he even killed two elders of the Luo clan. His strength was undeniable, and he could definitely be of help.

"Fengbei City, I remember Su Chen lives at the Qiao residence. I'll head there right now!"

With a plan in mind, Qian Xingyue felt much more at ease.

She looked around and realized that she had run to the east gate, so she immediately changed direction and headed for the north gate.

The men in black were able to seal off the Qian and Yun mansions, but they didn't have the ability to seal off the city gates.

After completing the "Cup of Tea" technique, Qian Xingyue arrived at the city gate, and her speed quickly attracted the attention of the city guards.

"Halt! Who goes there?" Several city guards blocked Qian Xingyue's path and ordered him to stop.

Upon seeing this, Qian Xingyue's eyes turned cold, and she immediately shouted, "I am the daughter of the Lord of the Manor, all of you get out of my way!"

Upon hearing this, the city guards exchanged glances, quickly recognized Qian Xingyue's face, and quickly stepped aside.

Seeing this, Qian Xingyue's expression softened slightly, and she sped up again.

However, just as she was about to pass through the city gate, a sound of something cutting through the air suddenly rang out.

"what?"

Qian Xingyue was startled, never expecting that someone in the city guards would dare to attack her.

She reacted quickly, noticing the fierce attack and dodging in an instant.

"Fool! How dare she reveal herself as the Lord's daughter! Guards, seize her!"

A cold shout suddenly rang out, and the city guards reacted immediately, drawing their weapons and pointing their blades at Qian Xingyue.

Upon seeing this, Qian Xingyue's face darkened. She hadn't expected that even the city guards had been infiltrated by the men in black.

Without a second thought, Qian Xingyue let out a shout and charged forward. Anyone who dared to stop her would die!

Compared to the group of men in black, Qian Xingyue's strength was as weak as an ant, but compared to this group of city guards, her strength at the Blood Transformation Realm was enough to sweep them away.

Qian Xingyue showed no mercy and killed all the city guards who tried to intercept her.

The commotion quickly attracted a large number of city guards patrolling nearby, who converged on the city gate.

"What do you want to do?"

After Qian Xingyue dealt with the city guards, she was about to leave when a cold shout rang out, followed by a city guard general striding over.

"Miss!"

The garrison commander clearly recognized Qian Xingyue and bowed in greeting.

The remaining city guards stopped and knelt down.

"Immediately summon the city guards to the mansion!"

After a moment of stunned silence, Qian Xingyue spoke to the city guard.

The city guard nodded, but when he looked up, he found that Qian Xingyue was already gone.

After a stick of incense.

Qian Xingyue arrived at Fengbei City, revealed her identity, entered the city directly, and headed straight for the Qiao residence.

"I am Qian Xingyue, the daughter of the Lord of the Manor. Where is Qiao Renzhou?"

She arrived at the Qiao residence shortly afterward and asked anxiously.

Upon learning her identity, the visitor quickly replied, "The city lord has not yet returned."

"What about Su Chen?"

"This... subordinate doesn't know."

Don't know?

A sense of foreboding suddenly rose in Qian Xingyue's heart.

She looked at the guard and asked again, "Then who knows?"

“Young master, you should know.” The guard replied quickly, not daring to be negligent.

Where is Qiao Qiliang?

"Inside the manor!"

Upon hearing this, Qian Xingyue secretly breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly asked the guards to take her to Qiao Qiliang.

Qiao Qiliang was discussing the Four Seas Gang with Qiu Sihai in the front hall when he saw Qian Xingyue looking disheveled and was immediately taken aback.

"Qiao Qiliang, quick, take me to Su Chen! Something's happened to my father!"

Before Qiao Qiliang could speak, Qian Xingyue blurted out in a panic.

"Come with me!" Qiao Qiliang said quickly, his face showing alarm.

Qian Xingyue followed closely behind.

"My benefactor? He went out tonight!"

Zhu Yan was taken aback when he learned that the two were coming to find Su Chen, and then replied.

"what?"

Once again, her hopes were dashed, and Qian Xingyue's eyes became lifeless, her face filled with disappointment.

"Where did he go?" Qiao Qiliang asked anxiously.

"I don't know." Zhu Yan only knew that Su Chen had gone out, but he didn't know what he was doing.

Upon hearing this, Qian Xingyue gave a miserable smile: "It's over..."

"What exactly happened?" Zhu Yan asked, full of curiosity.

"It's the Lord of the Manor! Something's happened to the Lord of the Manor! Someone's trying to get back at him!" Qiao Qiliang relayed the message Qian Xingyue had given him.

He had already sent people to find Qiao Renzhou, but he knew that distant water could not quench an immediate fire.

The only solution now is to find Su Chen as soon as possible.

"Are there many of them?" Zhu Yan asked after hearing this.

Qiao Qiliang didn't speak, but looked at Qian Xingyue.

“There are at least three martial artists who have reached the Meridian Opening stage, and their strength is no weaker than my father’s!” Qian Xingyue replied, her mind calming down slightly.

Only three.

"take me!"

Zhu Yan's eyes lit up slightly, and he said with a hint of excitement.

……

"Hahaha, Qian Ruyuan, you can't escape!"

Under the combined attack of the three, Qian Ruyuan was seriously injured, his clothes were soaked with blood, and his breath was weakened.

He turned and stared at the three of them, his cold gaze landing on Qiu Wuyai.

Even with the combined efforts of the Liang and Chu clans, he still has the strength to fight.

However, Qiu Wuyai's strength far surpasses that of the two, and he is even comparable to a martial artist at the peak of the second meridian.

Even with his mastery of two meridians, he wouldn't stand a chance against this person, let alone the three of them working together.

With all their might, they managed to tear a path out of the three men's blockade, but the price they paid was enormous.

His arm was almost completely crippled; the flesh on his arm had been torn off, and blood was dripping down his arm onto the ground.

shocking!

Qiu Wuyai and his two companions pursued them relentlessly, like three mastiffs.

"This old guy wants to go to Fengbei City!"

When the Liang family patriarch saw the direction Qian Ruyuan had fled in, his eyes narrowed.

"He plans to go find Su Chen."

Without needing to think too much, he guessed Qian Ruyuan's purpose.

"Heh, without such thoughts, how could Qian Ruyuan be the head of the manor?" The Chu family patriarch sneered, not caring at all.

Since they dared to attack the lord of the manor, they must have made ample preparations.

Qian Ruyuan couldn't have been unaware of this, so as soon as he escaped from the Qian residence, he headed straight for Fengbei City.

"Stop wasting your breath, hurry up and get rid of this person." Qiu Wuyai snorted coldly and quickened his pace.

The two nodded, their expressions turning serious, intending to finish the fight quickly.

Before long, the two groups of people rushed out of the city.

Qian Ruyuan's injuries were getting worse and worse, which was affecting his speed.

Qiu Wuyai noticed Qian Ruyuan's change, let out a long roar, took a step forward, and dashed out with lightning speed, leaping behind Qian Ruyuan.

His body suddenly transformed into a demon, revealing a half-demon form—a mastiff.

In the instant of his demonic transformation, Qiu Wuyai extended his arm, his five fingers opening and closing, his sharp claws slicing through the sky and hurtling towards him.

The sound of wind breaking behind him made Qian Ruyuan's expression change drastically, and he hurriedly dodged to the side.

However, Qiu Wuyai's move had been brewing for a long time, carrying a chilling killing intent, and the void changed.

The sharp claws transformed into afterimages, rising from all directions and attacking Qian Ruyuan.

A sting.

Qian Ruyuan was caught off guard and was suddenly grabbed by the sharp claws, which pierced his skin and penetrated his bones in an instant.

As Qiu Wuyai's fingers bent and his flesh twitched, a sharp pain caused Qian Ruyuan's forehead to bead with sweat.

"what!"

A deep, angry roar came from the depths of Qian Ruyuan's throat.

Qian Ruyuan clenched his teeth, ignoring the excruciating pain in his shoulder, and mobilized the Yuan energy within his body to unleash a palm strike.

boom!
The blow to Qiu Wuyai's body felt like a strike to steel; aside from a dull thud, it did not cause Qiu Wuyai any serious injury.

Qiu Wuyai sneered: "You are too weak!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he twisted his hand, and his sharp claws sliced ​​off Qian Ruyuan's flesh like a cutting machine.

Qian Ruyuan groaned in pain as a bloody hole appeared in his shoulder, bleeding profusely and revealing glimpses of his stark white bones.

Picking up a lump of soft, fleshy meat, Qiu Wuyai licked his lips, then swallowed it whole, a look of enjoyment on his face.

The energy contained in the flesh and blood of a martial artist who has opened the meridians is much purer than that of a martial artist who has moved blood, and naturally, it tastes much more delicious.

Crunch.

The sound of teeth chewing flesh and blood came from Qiu Wuyai's mouth, and the rich, bright red juice flowed down with each chew, dripping slowly.

A moment later, Qiu Wuyai swallowed the chewed flesh and blood essence, then stuck out his blood-stained tongue and licked the corner of his mouth.

Its long tongue was just like that of a wild dog, and it quickly licked the blood around its lips clean.

Seeing this scene, the Liang and Chu patriarchs felt a wave of nausea.

If you're going to kill someone, then kill someone. Why the hell are you being so disgusting to us?
Unable to restrain themselves any longer, the two attacked Qian Ruyuan simultaneously from the left and right.

Because of Qiu Wuyai's actions, Qian Ruyuan's injuries worsened, and even if he tried to escape, he couldn't keep up with the two of them.

The two no longer wanted to see Qiu Wuyai devour flesh and blood, so they took the initiative to intervene.

Their moves were ruthless, each strike a deadly blow. With attacks from both sides, Qian Ruyuan had to dodge frequently.

Qiu Wuyai didn't care when he saw this. Qian Ruyuan's strength had been greatly reduced due to the successive injuries, and he was no longer a match for the two of them.

With the two working together, Qian Ruyuan was constantly restrained. Even if he wanted to escape, he would have to ask them for their permission first.

Qiu Wuyai stood quietly to the side, watching, but at this moment, his expression suddenly changed.

Suddenly, a ghostly figure appeared in his sight.

The figure was well hidden, and neither the Liang Clan Patriarch nor the Chu Clan Patriarch, who were focused on dealing with Qian Ruyuan, noticed it.

"careful!"

Qiu Wuyai shouted a warning to the two.

The two had already cornered Qian Ruyuan and were about to capture and kill him when they suddenly heard Qiu Wuyai's sharp cry.

This startled the two of them. Although they didn't understand what was happening, their bodies reacted quickly.

boom!
Zhu Yan was slightly taken aback. He brought down both palms, but in the end, he only hit one person.

The Chu family patriarch was unable to dodge in time and was struck. He staggered back dozens of steps, and the blood and qi in his body surged violently from the blow.

The Liang family patriarch narrowly avoided Zhu Yan's palm strike, but in doing so, he lost the opportunity to kill Qian Ruyuan, which instead gave Zhu Yan an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

However, Zhu Yan did not press his advantage. Instead, he grabbed Qian Ruyuan and slipped away.

"Chase!"

The sudden turn of events made Qiu Wuyai's face turn ugly instantly. Before the two could react, he shot out.

"How can that old thief be so fast!"

Zhu Yan glanced at Qiu Wuyai out of the corner of his eye and was shocked by his speed. He immediately felt a chill in his heart. If this continued, he would definitely be caught up.

"His strength is comparable to the peak of the second meridian, so your speed is naturally inferior to his."

Qian Ruyuan seemed to have heard Zhu Yan's complaint and offered an explanation.

Zhu Yan: "..."

Aren't they three martial artists who have reached the Qi Opening stage?

He thought they were all martial artists from the same lineage. Now look what he's done! He's really embarrassed!
and……

You still have the energy to explain at a time like this!

He felt ashamed.

"Are you alright?" Zhu Yan asked, seeing Qian Ruyuan's numerous injuries.

Qian Ruyuan's voice was extremely weak: "I can still hold on, where are you taking me?"

"Go to the Qiao residence."

Are you looking for Su Chen?

"Ah."

"Don't go, Su Chen is no match for him."

"Then who to look for?"

"To the military town!"

Military town?

Zhu Yan was taken aback upon hearing this, then asked, "Where?"

"Thirty miles east of the city."

"Too far."

After hearing this, Zhu Yan turned around and glanced at Qiu Wuyai. At this moment, the distance between the two was less than fifty meters.

Moreover, this gap is narrowing at a visible rate.

"Let's go to Fengbei City to find our benefactor first."

Zhu Yan gritted his teeth and said.

Qian Ruyuan did not respond to him; he had already fainted.

"No, if this continues, I'll definitely be caught up!"

As the distance between the two sides drew closer and closer, Zhu Yan grew anxious.

A cold smile appeared on Qiu Wuyai's face. How could he let the fat sheep that was already in his mouth get away?

"Ok?"

The two were less than five meters apart, and Qiu Wuyai's claws were already itching to strike.

However, at that moment, Zhu Yan, who was originally right in front of him, suddenly accelerated and pulled away from him in an instant.

"Breakthrough?"

Upon seeing this, Qiu Wuyai was stunned, as if he could hardly believe it.

Did he break through while running?

how can that be!

Okay, it's an illusion, not a breakthrough. It's just that he has more Yuan energy in his body, which indirectly leads to his increased strength.

"Haha, what great luck!"

Zhu Yan hadn't expected his cultivation speed to be so fast. As he ran, he was one step closer to the minor completion of the four meridians. The vast Yuan Power that had been coiled within his body poured out as the barrier disappeared.

He could feel that not only had his strength increased significantly, but his speed had also increased.

The distance between them suddenly increased.

He glanced back and saw Qiu Wuyai's face filled with surprise and doubt. Although he realized what was happening, he had already lost his chance to make a move.

The two are now neck and neck in speed.

"Hmm, they did hide their strength, but the result is still the same!"

Qiu Wuyai snorted coldly. So what if Zhu Yan brought Qian Ruyuan back to Fengbei City? How could those few good-for-nothings stop him?

His cold eyes flashed, and he unconsciously quickened his pace.

Just as he expected, Zhu Yan did bring Qian Ruyuan to Fengbei City. After entering Fengbei City, Zhu Yan went straight to the Qiao residence.

"My benefactor, please save me!"

Suddenly, Qiu Wuyai noticed that Zhu Yan's speed had slowed down, and then he heard the other party's joyful voice.

Qiu Wuyai slightly raised his eyelids and saw the figure walking in front of Zhu Yan. The other person was tall and slender, and the night made his shadow look extremely long.

Upon seeing Su Chen, Zhu Yan's face lit up with joy.

Then he stopped and a voice, much like a child pleading for help when seeing an adult, rang out: "My benefactor, you've come at the right time! Quickly kill this old man!"

(End of this chapter)