Yilin County's sky seemed to have been shattered overnight.
The news of Chen Jianghe's transformation was like the cold wind in the twelfth lunar month, whistling through Outer City's dilapidated streets and rolling over Inner City's towering courtyard walls.
"Eighteen-year-old----Hua Jin?"
"It's fake, right? Didn't Chen Jianghe just Dark Strength a few months ago?"
"It's absolutely true! Chen Family sent people to capture him, and the two Dark Strength masters who were seconded by the Zhao Family were crippled by him in three breaths! The housekeeper Chen Fu was so frightened that he knelt down and kowtowed. When he was carried back, his crotch was soaked through!"
"Master Li takes half a step to gain strength, and his apprentice turns to strength at the age of eighteen - this Xingyi Martial Arts Hall is going to shake the world!"
Chen Family, main hall.
Chen Qingyi burst into tears after listening to Chen Fu's incoherent report.
The teacup slipped from the fingertips.
"Crack--!"
"Hua----Jin?" His lips trembled as he uttered these two words.
Chen Fu lay prone on the ground, his forehead pressed against the floor tiles. "Home, head of the family----it's absolutely true----Ding Two's ribs were completely broken, his five internal organs were displaced, and he was hanging with only one breath----Ding Seven's right arm was completely useless, his shoulder blades were shattered, and his tendons were severed----
Then Chen Jianghe----he just raised his hand and stepped forward----Old slave, old slave felt as if the sky was falling and he couldn't breathe----"
"Eighteen years old----Hua Jing----" Chen Qingyi repeated, his eyes were distracted, as if he had aged ten years in an instant.
He slowly leaned back, his spine seemed to have been taken away, and his whole body collapsed in the large grand master's chair, no longer able to hold up the dignity of the head of the family.
"I----I Chen Qingyi----I'm blind----" he murmured, his voice hoarse, with endless regret and self-mockery, "Loach Bay----Loach Bay There is a real dragon hidden in that broken ship----and I----I put Qilin'er's name on a piece of rotten wood with my own hands----hahahahahaha----"
The laughter was shrill and shrill, echoing in the empty main hall, making people's scalp numb.
"Old man! What are you doing, old man!"
Wang, who was sitting on the side seat, stood up abruptly and said in an urgent and annoyed tone, "Don't say that! Wanglong is the Qilin'er of our Chen Family's direct lineage, the grandson you cultivated and had high hopes for! He was just plotted by the bastard for a while, and his arm was broken, but his foundation is not damaged, and his talent is still there!"
She paused, lowered her voice, and said with the usual sharpness and calculation, "What is Chen Jianghe? A bastard who crawled out of the smelly ditch of Loach Bay! My mother is a fisherman who has no reputation, and my father is a worthless man who may have lost his life long ago."
"He can be so cruel to my brother Lineage today just for personal grudges. If his wings become stronger tomorrow, how can he know that he won't backfire on Lineage and trample the rest of us into the mud?"
Wang's words were like a basin of ice water poured into Chen Qingyi's chaotic mind.
His whole body was shaken, and his distracted eyes gradually focused.
Chen Qingyi's voice returned to calmness, even colder than before. "You are right."
After a pause, he then said, "Wanglong is my Chen Family's direct descendant and the future head of the family. He was just a temporary setback. Zhao Family has already agreed to reconnect Wanglong's bones and recast the foundation of Dark Strength! But it will only take some time."
He straightened his back, sat on the Taishi chair again, glanced at the silent people in the hall, and snorted coldly, "Chen Jianghe? Just a rebellious son who doesn't know the dignity and respect of the clan! Even if he is lucky enough to enter Hua Jin, it is just the courage of an ordinary man, a rootless duck! I, Chen Family, have a future, still with Wanglong! When Wanglong recovers from his injury and returns to the top, I, Chen Family, will still be Yilin County, a respectable Lineage, and I will still be able to associate with Five Great Families!"
Inner City, Five Great Families mansion.
When the news came in, the reactions were different, but they were all equally dignified.
Qian Family, study room.
Qian Shouyi After listening to the steward's report, the hand holding the tea cup paused in the air for a long time.
He slowly put the tea cup down, his eyes that were always squinting flickered, and finally turned into a complicated sigh.
"At the age of eighteen, Li Chengyue has really taught me a good apprentice." He whispered to himself, "Fortunately, I have a good eye and a quick start. One hundred taels of gold, two Bone Tempering Pill, this transaction is worth it!"
"Ancestor, Chen Jianghe accepted the gift, but there was no further expression from him. Should we——" the steward asked cautiously.
"Expression? What expression do you want?" Qian Shouyi waved his hand, interrupted him, and spoke in an unprecedentedly solemn tone, "It's time to help, and the relationship has been forged. This son has a stoic character and clear grudges. If we show our good will first, he will not become an enemy of the Qian Family for no reason. As for controlling and recruiting----"
He shook his head, with a businessman-like shrewdness and pragmatism on his face, "These kind of people are like dragons lurking in the abyss, with a will as strong as iron. They are by no means things in the pond, and they cannot be restrained by money, power, or power. Forcing them to recruit will only lead to resentment. Maintain goodwill and maintain friendship, and maybe there will be another path and a sweet relationship in the future. This is the long-term way."
He looked at the steward and ordered, "My word, Qian Family, up and down, are not allowed to be enemies with the Xingyi Martial Arts Hall or Chen Jianghe. If you meet on the streets, please be polite.". In addition----Martial Arts Tournament's post, we Qian Family young people will participate as usual, but if we face Chen Jianghe----take the initiative to admit defeat, there is no shame."
The steward bowed and said, "Yes, ancestor."
Sun Mansion, martial arts training ground.
"What a boy! That's so fucking awesome!" Sun Hanshan slapped the stone lock made of fine iron next to him hard, "Zhao Wuji That old man's face is probably turning green right now, right? Hahaha!"
A Sun Family disciple below smiled and echoed, "My ancestor was wise and gave away the title deed to the house early. My grandson admires this vision."
Sun Hanshan stopped laughing and stared, "I'm so impressed! I just like him and think he's a man! What does it have to do with his eyesight?"
He paused, "But this kid really likes me. He is decisive in killing and has clear grudges. He took the land deed but clearly stated that he would not move it. He will take advantage of it if he can, but he will never get on the boat easily - he is not slippery, but he does not lose his principles."
He looked at the young man and said, "Tell the boys below that Sun Family and Xingyi Martial Arts Hall have no grudge. When we meet in the future, we will do whatever we want. But if anyone doesn't have the foresight to provoke me - I'll break his legs first! As for Martial Arts Tournament - let's just watch the show."
Li Mansion.
Li Changfeng sat in the quiet room and was speechless for a long time after listening to the report.
There was a piece of writing spread out in front of him, dripping with ink. It was exactly the four words he had just written: The dragon lurks in the abyss.
"At the age of eighteen, he has transformed into strength - Qianlong has emerged from the abyss." Li Changfeng spoke slowly, with a calm voice, "This child's character is persevering and decisive, ruthless and steady, all of it. He is not a thing in the pond and cannot be controlled."
Shen Heng standing vertically below said in a deep voice, "Master, that Guest Elder Token----"
"By accepting it, he is tacitly agreeing to an incense relationship." Li Changfeng said, "That's enough. Order, Li Family and Xingyi Martial Arts Hall have no grudges in the past.,Li Family people who have been around recently are not allowed to take the initiative to make enemies with them. But if they conflict with the Zhao Family, Li Family----the two will not help each other."
"Yes." Shen Heng agreed and hesitated for a moment, "What about Martial Arts Tournament?"
Li Changfeng's eyes fell on the sharp hook of the last stroke of the word "Yuan", "Let's see how he, the dragon out of the abyss, stirs up the storm."
Zhao Mansion, secret room.
Zhao Wuji's face was as heavy as water, Purple Gold Python Robe's chest rose and fell slightly, and those eyes that always showed majesty were now covered with bloodshot eyes, suppressing the terrifying storm.
"Hua Jin----Eighteen years old----Hua Jin----" he repeated in a low voice with a biting chill.
Below, Zhao Wushi and several core elders were holding their breath and concentrating, with sweat on their foreheads.
"What a Li Chengyue! What a Chen Jianghe!" Zhao Wuji suddenly slapped his palm on the wooden table beside him!
"Crack!"
"First, the master took half a step of strength and defeated the five families, seriously injuring Zhou Kun! Then the disciple turned into strength at the age of eighteen and brutally destroyed me, Zhao Family warrior, and slapped Chen Family in the face!"
Zhao Wuji's hair and beard were all spread out, and he laughed angrily, "Do you really think that I, Zhao Family, is made of clay? Do you really think that I, Zhao Wuji, can't lift a knife?!"
Zhao Wushi said hurriedly, "Brother, please calm down! Although this son has been promoted to Huajin, he has just entered this realm for the first time and his foundation is not stable. And I, Zhao Family Litian" nephew, have been promoted to Huajin. It has been more than three years, and I have a solid foundation and proficient martial arts skills. I have also practiced my Zhao Family secrets. I have a rare opponent at the same level! Martial Arts Tournament, I will definitely be able to stabilize this son!"
"That's right!" an elder with a sinister face said, "That Chen Jianghe was just a lucky breakthrough, how can it be compared with Master Li Tian's years of hard training? Martial Arts Tournament On the ring, fists and feet have no eyes, Master Li Tian missed and seriously injured him, even abolished his cultivation, no one can fault him! No matter how domineering Li Chengyue is, how can he blatantly interfere in the competition between juniors?"
Zhao Wuji's chest rose and fell, slowly suppressing the overwhelming anger.
"Send an order to Litian, Martial Arts Tournament, I want Chen Jianghe... to die! I want everyone in Yilin County to watch and offend me, Zhao Family, no matter how talented I am, it will be in vain!"
"Yes!" Zhao Wushi responded.
"Also," Zhao Wuji glanced at everyone, "Zhou Family, over there, give me another generous gift. Zhou Kun was seriously injured, and Zhou Family is very resentful. Tie them up tightly. Tell Master Zhou Family that as long as Zhou Family and I, Zhao Family, advance and retreat together, he, Zhou Family, will have a share of the benefits in the future!"
"Understood!"
"Go and get ready." Zhao Wuji waved his hand. After everyone retreated, he stood alone in front of the window, looking in the direction of Outer City, with murderous intent boiling in his eyes.
Outer City, Xingyi Martial Arts Hall.
Under the old locust tree in the backyard, Li Chengyue was still slumped in the bamboo lounge chair. His face was better than the previous days, but still pale.
He squinted his eyes, half asleep, and listened to Su Derong excitedly describing how the news of Chen Jianghe's transformation was spreading wildly outside, how it shocked the whole city, and how the major Lineages reacted.
Behind Su Derong, Zhou Yong, Wang Gui, Zhao Tieshan, and He Shouzhuo worked together to carry two large food boxes, which contained steaming roast chicken, soy sauce meat, and a whole jar of wine. The aroma was overflowing.
"Master, you haven't seen that when Xingyi Martial Arts Hall and Jianghe are mentioned outside, the eyes are different!"
Su Derong couldn't hide the smile and pride on his face, "It used to be that run-down martial arts gym", but now it's the Xingyi Martial Arts Hall that hides the real dragon! Even the work of our escort agency has been going smoothly in the past few days, and some of the regular customers who used to push back and forth have come to visit!"
Li Chengyue opened his eyelids, glanced at him, and twitched the corners of his mouth. "Look how proud you are. Where are you now?"
Chen Jianghe came from home and was startled when he saw this battle.
Su Derong stepped forward and patted his shoulder heavily, saying nothing.
Zhou Yong, Wang Gui and others clasped their fists and saluted, their eyes full of admiration and excitement.
He Shouzhuo stood a little behind, looking at Chen Jianghe who was surrounded by people, with complicated eyes.
There is admiration, envy, and a hint of sadness.
I worked hard for three years before I entered Dark Strength, but this junior brother has already reached the sky in one step and has achieved great success.
But he quickly adjusted his mood and was more happy for the martial arts school and his fellow disciples.
In troubled times, the more strong people there are in the martial arts hall, the safer everyone will be.
Li Chengyue suddenly looked at Chen Jianghe, with a playful smile at the corner of his mouth, "Boy, now you are also transforming energy. Although you are young, you are still considered the number one person here Yilin County. What do you think, do you need to show off your old face as a teacher and organize a ceremony for transforming energy for you?" He sent out invitations to Inner City Outer City Invite all the reputable people here to make your name known, and also to shock some young people?"
Chen Jianghe shook his head and said, "Master, there is no need. False fame and wealth are of no use to practice. Right now, the stability of the martial arts hall and the escort bureau is what matters."
Li Chengyue's eyes were full of approval. He nodded and said slowly, "It's good that you think so. Remember, as a teacher, they are afraid of me because they are afraid of my half-step strength and my desperate ferocity. They respect you today because they respect your eighteen-year-old energy, your future potential, and also your decisive approach to killing and clear distinction between grudges and grudges."
He paused and said in a low voice, "In this world, there are many people who add icing on the cake, and few who offer help in times of need. But in the final analysis, the only thing that can make others dare not step on them easily, and make others feel in awe and want to make friends, is just a little bit-"
He glanced at everyone. "Strength."
"In troubled times, money, power, favors, and promises may all disappear in one go. Only this pair of fists and this body of skill are the things you can truly rely on. Jianghe's breakthrough today is a happy event, but also a responsibility."
Su Derong and others looked stern and responded in unison, "Disciples, please remember Master's teachings!"
Li Chengyue smiled happily, looking a little tired.
He slowly stretched out his hand, groped for a moment from his arms, took out the black Xingyi Sect iron plate again, and handed it to Chen Jianghe.
"This brand has been given to you once before. Now that you have transformed into energy, you are more qualified to hold it." Li Chengyue looked at him with complicated eyes, filled with pride, expectation, and a hint of loneliness. "Xingyi Sect, there is a broader world and a more complete inheritance. The skills and internal training methods after transforming into energy, and even the key points to reach higher realms are all in the door."
Chen Jianghe took the iron plate with both hands, and the two characters "Xingyi" on it were ancient and vigorous.
"Disciple understands." Chen Jianghe said in a deep voice, carefully putting away the iron plate, "When the matter here is over, and the martial arts hall and the escort agency have passed the current crisis, the disciple will leave for the door."
Li Chengyue nodded, his eyes were deep, as if he had penetrated the night in front of him and saw farther away, "There is still a long way to go!"