Confident Wang Ming, Su Hongyuan at the Half-Step Void Refining Stage

Hundred Fragrances Pavilion also had Nascent Soul Realm experts behind it, so he naturally didn't dare act too presumptuously there.

The four servants immediately advanced toward Su Chen with vicious grins, their eyes filled with killing intent.

Su Chen's eyes turned slightly cold, and a hint of impatience appeared on his face. His excellent mood for the day had been completely ruined.

He raised his hand and grabbed, and the air seemed to compress. The four servants were instantly crushed, blood gushing out like springs.

The four of them were killed in an instant!

Immediately afterward, Su Chen grabbed a chopstick and shot it out, piercing straight through Zhao He'an's neck.

"Bang!"

Zhao He'an fell to his knees, his pupils beginning to dilate. He clutched his neck, his face filled with disbelief.

What had happened?!

"You dare... kill me? The Zhao Family won't let you off."

After coming to his senses, Zhao He'an opened his mouth and spoke with difficulty.

Su Chen didn't reply. A lowly ant like him wasn't even worthy of making Su Chen acknowledge his existence.

A moment later, Zhao He'an could hold on no longer. He collapsed flat on the ground, blood flowing from his neck.

His pupils were filled with despair, satisfaction, and... regret.

Why had he provoked this person?!

Unfortunately, there was no medicine for regret in this world. Even if the Zhao Family sought revenge on him, what did that have to do with Su Chen?

He was dead, which meant that everything had ended.

When they saw Zhao He'an killed, the interior of Hundred Fragrances Pavilion fell into a deathly silence. The guests coming and going were all filled with fear.

He had actually dared to kill Zhao He'an. Wasn't he afraid of the Zhao Family's retaliation?

Su Chen's fierce methods left them afraid to even breathe loudly.

He was too ferocious!

Yang Jingrou was also shocked. She hadn't expected Su Chen to kill Zhao He'an outright.

At the same time, ripples appeared in her beautiful eyes. It would be wonderful if I could marry Su Chen. I wouldn't mind even becoming his concubine.

He was powerful and held a lofty position. Which woman wouldn't like that?

A tremendously powerful aura instantly enveloped Hundred Fragrances Pavilion.

Nascent Soul Realm!

Everyone present trembled inwardly. Had a Nascent Soul Realm expert appeared so quickly?

The newcomer was a slightly portly middle-aged man with an anxious look on his face. When he saw Su Chen in the corner, he hurried over and respectfully bowed.

"I am Dong Zhi, the manager of Hundred Fragrances Pavilion. Greetings, Young Master Su."

Dong Zhi's face was filled with unease. He was deeply worried that Su Chen would simply obliterate him as well.

The others didn't know Su Chen, but how could he, a Nascent Soul Realm expert, not recognize the young master of the Su Family?

The whole city had been abuzz with rumors these past few days. Su Chen had killed Li Qiu, a Nascent Soul Late Stage expert of the Li Family. As a Nascent Soul Middle Stage expert, Dong Zhi wouldn't be Su Chen's match even in a one-on-one fight, to say nothing of the entire Su Family standing behind Su Chen.

"What?!"

When they saw Dong Zhi bow directly to Su Chen, everyone in Hundred Fragrances Pavilion trembled inwardly. What was going on?

"Young Master Su... No, wait!"

Could he be...

He was so young, yet he could make a Nascent Soul Realm expert bow respectfully. There was only one possibility: he was the Su Family's young master, Su Chen.

Good heavens, Zhao He'an had really kicked an iron plate!

Of all people, he had to provoke Su Chen—and even go harass someone else's maidservant.

If Su Chen was so indifferent toward Miss Jingrou, then this seemed perfectly reasonable.

Among Bright Moon City's Top Ten Beauties, as long as Su Chen was willing, all ten would probably be willing to marry him. Why would he care about one Yang Jingrou?

Su Chen glanced at him indifferently, then slowly rose and turned to leave.

"This is truly boring. Han Xi, let's go home."

The two of them left Hundred Fragrances Pavilion just like that.

Watching their backs, Dong Zhi immediately breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Su Chen didn't vent his anger on him, that was the best possible outcome.

On the elevated platform inside Hundred Fragrances Pavilion, Yang Jingrou lightly pressed her red lips together, her eyes filled with unwillingness.

Damn that Zhao He'an!

If you hadn't ruined things, I could have at least shared a meal with him today.

Only after Su Chen left did everyone inside Hundred Fragrances Pavilion dare to take deep breaths. Even so, they remained quiet for quite a while before the noisy atmosphere gradually returned.

Wang Family.

"Reporting to you, Master, things went even better than you expected."

When Wang Ming heard this, his brows rose, and he asked in surprise, "What do you mean?"

The Wang Family's steward immediately continued, "Master, all of the Su Family's shops have closed. Not a single one remains open."

At this, the corners of Wang Ming's lips curled upward.

Su Family, you were still far too green to fight me!

Once my Wang Family secured the Spirit Essence Jade Liquid, destroying your Su Family would be just around the corner.

Just then, Wang Ming suddenly knitted his brows and waved at the steward.

"You may leave for now."

The steward immediately bowed respectfully before turning and leaving.

However, not long after he departed, someone leaped in through the window. He wore a black robe, and his face was concealed, making it impossible to see who he was.

The newcomer cupped his fists toward Wang Ming in greeting, then said in a solemn tone, "Something happened in the Su Family today. Su Chen gave Su Qingtian a spatial ring. I don't know what was inside, but they seem to have found a way to resolve their predicament."

Wang Ming's eyes narrowed. "Can you be more specific?"

The newcomer continued, "There was no way. Su Qingtian and his son should have communicated through voice transmission at the time, so I don't know the details either."

"But when Su Qingtian later ordered the shops closed, he seemed quite confident. You need to be careful."

After saying that, he didn't speak another word and turned to leave.

Wang Ming lifted his teacup and pondered carefully for a long while. In the end, he let out a contemptuous laugh.

"Hmph, Su Qingtian, you're merely putting on an act."

"I understand what the Su Family is really like better than you do, Su Qingtian. If you can actually find a way to resolve this, I'll read my own name backward."

Wang Ming was extremely confident. He was certain that Su Qingtian couldn't possibly have found a solution and had, at most, merely bought himself temporary relief.

Still, he felt somewhat anxious inside. Su Chen's talent was far too extraordinary. If he were allowed to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage, he would definitely become a grave threat.

Once he secured the Spirit Essence Jade Liquid, he would have to act quickly.

Su Family.

Su Chen had just returned to his own courtyard when Su Yuanba hurried over, his face filled with anxiety.

"Chen'er, come with me quickly."

Seeing the solemn expression on Su Yuanba's face, Su Chen hurriedly rose as well.

"Third Uncle, has something happened?"

Su Yuanba said dejectedly, "The old master has awakened. He specifically asked to see all of you younger generation members."

The old master?!

Su Chen was immediately startled. Could it be that he wasn't dead yet?

He spread out his divine sense and immediately sensed a powerful yet feeble aura within the Su Family.

Half-step Void Refining—Su Hongyuan!

Su Chen was now an absolute powerhouse at the mid Saint level. Naturally, nothing could escape his investigation. It was just that he had never probed the situation inside the Su Family before.

Soon, the group entered the main courtyard. After that, they took several turns and entered a hidden passageway.

Normally, a passageway should have been cold and damp.

But this passageway was warm and dry, making it especially comfortable to stay in.

At the very depths of the passageway, an old man with an aged face sat cross-legged on a clean meditation cushion. His expression was feeble, his eyes dull and lifeless, and he looked as though he could die at any moment.

Several members of the direct line stood before the old man. They were the Great Elders and their children.

There weren't many of them—only twenty-three in total.

When Su Qingtian saw Su Chen approaching, he immediately said, "Chen'er, come pay your respects to your grandfather."

Su Chen hurried forward and respectfully bowed.

"Your grandson pays his respects to Grandfather."