"But you don't need to worry." Chen Xiaojun shifted his tone, a confident smile appearing on his face. "That Martial Soul Fusion Skill may be powerful, but we're no weaklings either. Second Granduncle isn't an ordinary Titled Douluo-he's a Sword Formation Master. With his wealth of combat experience, formidable strength, and sword formations that let him fight above his rank, he can definitely withstand that Martial Soul Fusion Skill. That fellow won't turn the tables on him. All we need to do is play our part and support him with everything we have."
"You're right, Brother Chen!" Ji Boda's voice came from the stairs, accompanied by steady, forceful footsteps.
Ji Boda and Liu Ruyan slowly came into view. Ji Boda wore a gentle smile, his face as smooth and lustrous as jade, while a trace of concern showed in Liu Ruyan's eyes.
"Brother Bo Da, Miss Ru Yan." Everyone rose to greet them.
Chen Xiaojun stepped forward and asked Ji Boda with concern, "Are your injuries all right now?"
Ji Boda waved a hand, smiling easily. "Nothing serious. Ru Yan's third grandaunt has already treated me. I feel much better now, Brother Chen. There's no need to worry."
Chen Xiaojun nodded. Just then, Ji Boda asked, "Brother Chen, I heard you say that Lord Chen Cong is your second granduncle? I didn't mean to eavesdrop-I just happened to hear it on my way up. Please forgive me!"
"Brother Bo Da, don't worry about it. It's hardly a great secret. Grandpa Cong is indeed my relative-my second granduncle," Chen Xiaojun said candidly.
Understanding flashed in Ji Boda's eyes at his words. It was just as he had expected.
He nodded and said with feeling, "Then you really are from the Seven Kill Sword's Chen Clan, Brother Chen-the direct line?"
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