Conflict Erupts

"Brother..." Lin Chuan instantly shed the calm indifference on his face and broke into a wide smile, looking utterly innocent. Even Protector Chen, who was holding Lin Chuan, had to marvel at how quickly he changed expressions.

"Who are you? Why is my brother in your hands?" The moment Mu Li saw Lin Chuan, he naturally noticed the black-clad man holding him as well, and his expression immediately turned cold.

"My surname is Chen. While traveling through the secret realm earlier, I came across Mu Yuyi wandering alone. Thinking that your Mu Family must be worried, I brought him here. What? From the sound of it, do you suspect that I abducted your brother?" Chen narrowed his eyes slightly and said with a somewhat gloomy expression, clearly displeased by Mu Li's suspicion.

"Brother, don't suspect Brother Chen. I got lost in the forest, and he kept taking care of me! He's a good person!" Lin Chuan hurriedly said.

Hearing his younger brother's explanation, Mu Li's expression immediately softened considerably. He cupped his hands and said, "I was rude just now. My apologies. I hope Young Master Chen can forgive me!"

"Now that I've delivered him, it's time for me to leave!" Protector Chen set Lin Chuan down and turned to go.

Mu Li immediately rushed over and pulled Lin Chuan into his arms. After briefly checking Lin Chuan's body and confirming that he was unharmed, he hurriedly stopped Protector Chen, who was about to leave.

"Young Master Chen, please wait!" Mu Li stepped before Protector Chen and gave him a respectful bow. "I was wrong just now. I shouldn't have doubted you. Although I don't know why Yuyi got lost in the forest, since Young Master Chen saved him, you are the benefactor of my Mu Family. If possible, I