"Zuo Rong, Tao Qianqian! They're both second-grade experts."
Fu Qianfan's expression changed drastically. "Brother Chen, how are my father and sister now?"
Chen Shi'an said quietly, "Since I've made it here, they're naturally safe.
"Zhang Honglin and the other two gave themselves away, and we joined forces to kill them."
Fu Qianfan let out a long sigh of relief, then looked delighted. "Zuo Rong and Tao Qianqian are dead? Father is a third-grade martial artist. With the right timing, killing two second-rank martial artists wouldn't be too difficult.
"Wonderful! Once Father returns, we'll be confident of keeping Xu Liang in check."
Chen Shi'an waited for Fu Qianfan to finish before saying softly, "Your father's dantian had already been crippled when he was taken to Windrise Stronghold."
Fu Qianfan froze, then anger appeared on his face. Only after a long while did he ask in bewilderment, "Were Zuo Rong and Tao Qianqian killed by you?"
Chen Shi'an nodded without speaking.
Fu Qianfan looked astonished. "Brother Chen, could you be a third-grade martial artist?"
Chen Shi'an murmured an assent. "I once encountered a tremendous opportunity, and my cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds. I was fortunate enough to reach the third grade middle stage."
Fu Qianfan was shaken once more, envy appearing in his eyes. "Brother Chen, you're already a third-grade martial artist at such a young age. Your talent is outstanding, and your future is boundless."
Chen Shi'an smiled faintly. "Brother Fu, I've explained the situation.
"Next, we need to discuss business.
"I promised your father that I would deliver them safely to Hundred Miasma Forest.
"Now that Xu Liang is poised to take control of Hundred Miasma Forest, I've come here tonight to help you eliminate him, so your father and sister can enter Hundred Miasma Forest safely."
Hearing this,