Third Noble Family

After asking a few questions about the Three Xuan Sect and seeing the Elder's waist token Tan Bazhang displayed, Chen Hou no longer mentioned revenge. Instead, he said, "When will grievances ever end if they are repaid in kind?" and, "Enemies should be reconciled, not made."

Seeing Tan Bazhang's surprised expression, he hurriedly explained that Chieftain Gao had originally been expelled from the sect, and that he only occasionally came to visit because of an old bond between them. Since Gao had been so audacious as to kill Elder Tan's family last year, there was nothing more to say. Now that he was dead, he had only himself to blame. Apricot Yellow Hall would naturally not stand up for him. As for the disciples from his stronghold who had fled in all directions, Chen Hou would do his utmost to capture them and soothe Elder Tan's fury.

"Take these two bandits before us, for instance—" As he spoke, Chen Hou seized one bandit in each hand. "These two fellows are Gao Fei's sworn brothers. They usually followed at Gao Fei's side, offering schemes and abetting a tiger's savagery. They are rotten to the core. There is no need even to interrogate them over your elder brother's death—they must have had a hand in it. Let Chen offer a gift and remove these scourges for Elder Tan, as a small token of my regard."

The two bandits were horrified. "Hall Master Chen..."

"Griev—"

How could Chen Hou allow them to explain? He unleashed his palm force and killed them on the spot, tossing their bodies at Tan Bazhang's feet.

Tan Sanzhang was overjoyed. "Those two were there at the time! They were right beside that bandit Gao!"

Tan Bazhang nodded. He had only just returned and did not wish to make