Overbearing Chen Xin Slices Through Seven Treasures!

The Deadly Seven Kill Sword—the mere sword intent it radiated shattered Gu Rong's prideful defenses into dust!

A weapon of pure slaughter, the attack power of the Seven Kill Sword at this moment was the strongest in the entire continent.

It was the kind of power that even the Clear Sky Hammer would have to avoid.

Gu Rong's face was ghastly; he had been defeated, crushed with pathetic ease, and left in a state of utter humiliation...

How had Chen Xin become so strong? Was he truly wrong?

He did not know, but the naked truth lay before him, forcing him to face reality.

He was so thoroughly beaten by Chen Xin that he could not even utter a single word.

His pride was fragile in the face of Chen Xin's terrifying strength.

He had once been able to trade blows with Chen Xin, but now, he had suffered a crushing defeat.

And this was without the other party even using his martial soul; had he used it, Gu Rong wouldn't have even had the strength to fight back.

Watching Gu Rong hang his head, Chen Xin looked at him with a gaze of disappointment.

Chen Xin ignored him further, his eyes locked onto the men behind Gu Rong. His expression shifted slightly, and the Deadly Seven Kill Sword in his hand began to hum.

In the next instant, Chen Xin moved. The long sword flashed, weaving through the crowd in a single, fluid motion.

Thud! Thud!

The sounds of bodies hitting the ground rang out in rapid succession.

The men behind Gu Rong were dead, save for one who had collapsed to the ground in terror.

He stared at Chen Xin with fearful eyes—a demon, this man was a demon who killed without blinking.

"Chen Xin, you!!!" Gu Rong clenched his fists, pointing at Chen Xin.

He had not expected Chen Xin to be so decisive, slaughtering everyone he had brought with him.

Chen Xin ignored him, walking step by step toward the man cowering on the ground: "Go back and tell Ning Buqun."

"The Ye Family is now under the protection of my Chen Family. If he is not satisfied, I will have my father pay a visit to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect himself."

"I am taking Gu Rong with me. From this day forward, he is no longer a member of your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"Get lost!"

Chen Xin turned his back, dismissing him. The man scrambled away, terrified that Chen Xin might change his mind and cut him down.

Only after finishing this did Chen Xin walk slowly to Xu Xiao's side, acting with absolute decisiveness, without a hint of hesitation.

"Big Brother!"

"I would like to ask a favor of you. Gu Rong is an old acquaintance, and I cannot bear to see him remain in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"I wonder if..."

Chen Xin spoke cautiously, fearing that Xu Xiao might be displeased.

Xu Xiao burst into laughter: "Fifth Brother, we are all family. Since he is your old acquaintance, how could your Big Brother stand in the way?"

"Let him follow if he wishes, but it depends on whether he is willing. If he is not, we shall not force him."

"As for your Second Brother and the others, you will have to explain it to them yourself."

Chen Xin was overjoyed; as long as his Big Brother did not refuse, there was no problem at all.

As for the Second Brother and the others? He would just let them beat him up if they had to.

Having received his Big Brother's approval, Chen Xin turned his gaze toward Ye Shengxin's father: "Senior, I must trouble you to heal him."

The man smiled gently and did not refuse. The Nine Heart Begonia appeared in his hand, and white light enveloped the target. In less than a moment, Gu Rong was completely restored to his original state.

Chen Xin turned to look at Gu Rong: "If you still acknowledge me as a friend, then step inside today."

"If you do not, then the next time we meet, we shall be enemies, and there will be no sentiment left to speak of!"

Chen Xin spoke coldly; he had already given Gu Rong more than enough chances.

If Gu Rong missed this opportunity, he could blame no one but himself.

The choice was laid out before him; whether he could grasp it was entirely up to him.

Xu Xiao did not try to persuade him, simply watching Gu Rong.

To be honest, Xu Xiao did not have strong feelings about Gu Rong; his attitude was to recruit if possible, and if not, it was no great loss.

After all, he already had four brothers, all of whom were exceptional; one more or one less did not matter.

What Xu Xiao wanted most was for small factions to join, accumulating strength bit by bit.

Just like the Ye Family.

The group led by Xu Xiao entered the Ye Family estate, while Gu Rong stood alone before the gates of the Ye Mansion.

Only after everyone had gone inside did Gu Rong raise his head, gritting his teeth as he stared straight at the gate, though no one knew what he was thinking.

With a long sigh, Gu Rong seemed to have made up his mind. He took a step forward and crossed the threshold into the Ye Family.

In the backyard, the four men led by Xu Xiao had already taken their seats.

Xu Xiao looked at the man: "Senior, would you like to reconsider now?"

Xu Xiao extended an olive branch once more.

The man laughed heartily: "I have already considered it; it is better to let Ye Shengxin follow you all."

"I shall just remain here."

"Your faction needs money, does it not? I will stay here and earn money for Chuan Ling, how about that?"

Now that Chen Xin had spoken, they had the protection of the Chen Family and no longer needed to worry about the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Before, without a definitive answer, the man could only compromise.

But now that he had guarantees, it was time for him to contribute.

Besides, that faction was a matter for the children; it would be inappropriate for him to join.

He should play a different role instead.

Hearing the man's reply, Xu Xiao smiled. This was fine too; having an eye in Heaven Dou City, an overt eye that could also generate income, was not bad at all.

Xu Xiao did not refuse.

This arrangement seemed to be the best one.

"In that case, many thanks, Senior." Xu Xiao expressed his gratitude. He had not even considered the issue of funding, but now, with this person here, many troubles would be saved.

Chen Xin took out a token and handed it to the man: "Senior, this is my token. Should you encounter any trouble, you may seek my father's assistance."

The man did not stand on ceremony and accepted it.

Just as they finished speaking, Gu Rong walked in.

Seeing Gu Rong's figure, the corners of Chen Xin's mouth curled up slightly. It seemed this old acquaintance of his had not been foolish enough to persist in his stubbornness.

He had not been completely brainwashed by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and still possessed his own thoughts.

Gu Rong walked straight up to the man and Ye Shengxin, bowing respectfully: "Senior, I hope you can forgive my previous offenses."

"Ye Shengxin, I am sorry!"

Gu Rong spoke with sincerity and bowed deeply.

Ye Shengxin was somewhat at a loss, but the man smiled gently: "Very well, we accept your apology."

"And congratulations on leaving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Gu Rong had not expected them to be so magnanimous; it was he who had been narrow-minded.

"Thank you, Senior. Thank you, Ye Shengxin!" Gu Rong bowed once more.

Able to bend and stretch, he was indeed a man, though his pride was a bit heavy. For him to act this way, he must have made a very difficult decision.

Gu Rong approached Chen Xin, looking somewhat embarrassed: "Chen Xin... I... I..."

He stammered for a long time, unable to form a complete sentence.

Having recognized his own mistakes, Gu Rong felt he had no face to see his friend.

Chen Xin smiled: "Old Bone, since you have come in, it means you still acknowledge me as a friend."

"I have already called you Old Bone, do you still not understand?"

Gu Rong laughed, a bitter, bewildered laugh.

He had overthought everything; he was still his friend.