Aftermath

Moonlight Pavilion.

"Grandpa Sword, I think I saw Brother Chen's eyes move?" Ning Rongrong said excitedly, throwing herself straight to Mu Chen's side.

Sword Douluo beside them also let out a sigh of relief. He rubbed Mu Chen's head, then scolded Ning Rongrong, "Rongrong, how many times have I told you not to run off by yourself?

Look at how dangerous this was. Luckily, Little Chen knew where you were, so he was able to find you so quickly.

Otherwise, if anything had happened to either you or Little Chen, the consequences would have been unimaginable!"

"Grandpa Sword, I was wrong. Rongrong was truly wrong this time, but I never expected this to happen.

I only went to the street to buy something to eat. Then, for some reason, I lost consciousness, and before I knew what was happening, I had been taken there.

I was only going out to get something to eat. Who would have thought Heaven Dou City could be so dangerous? Grandpa Sword, I really never expected this," Ning Rongrong said pitifully, her eyes misting over as though she were about to cry.

"Alright, alright. Grandpa Sword knows it wasn't your fault, but you're not allowed to sneak out alone again, understand?

Ning Fengzhi and Old Bone already know about this. They're on their way from the sect and should arrive by tonight. Those bastards can just wait for death." A sharp glint flashed through Sword Douluo's eyes.

"Grandpa Sword, Rongrong~"

After opening his eyes, Mu Chen spoke weakly. He realized that he was already in Moonlight Pavilion. It seemed Sword Douluo had arrived afterward.

"Brother Chen, Rongrong shouldn't have sneaked out alone. Brother Chen, I was wrong!" Ning Rongrong said, holding Mu Chen's hand against her cheek.

"This isn't your fault. Those scum are the only ones to blame! Grandpa Sword, what happened to those scum?" Mu Chen asked Sword Douluo beside him.

He had collapsed from exhaustion afterward, with no Soul Power or strength left to kill anyone.

"Originally, I intended to kill those degenerates outright. But Heaven Dou Empire's Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe, said he would give us a satisfactory explanation. And at the time, you and Rongrong had both fallen unconscious.

I was worried something might happen to you, so I temporarily left those people alone.

Don't worry. Even if they have powerful backers, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will pursue this to the end! Ning Fengzhi and Old Bone will be here soon as well," Sword Douluo said coldly.

"Good. Oh, right, Grandpa Sword, during yesterday's battle, I finally comprehended Sword Momentum.

When the man remained still, Sword Momentum formed. It increased my attack power severalfold. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to fight my way in," Mu Chen said with a smile.

"Ah, you brat. Alright, rest properly for the next couple of days.

Your body has been overdrawn far too severely. Leave everything else to us.

Once this matter is settled, we'll leave. Who knows how much sin and filth lies hidden beneath this prosperous city?" Sword Douluo sighed.

"Sigh, judging by the way they acted, who knows how many innocent girls they've harmed? Yet no one could deal with them," Mu Chen said.

"These matters aren't ours to manage. Heaven Dou Empire's noble filth can only be dealt with by Heaven Dou Empire itself. This time, it was only because they provoked us.

I hope such things won't happen after Xue Qinghe ascends the throne. I think Ning Fengzhi's disciple will become a good emperor in the future, unlike the current Xue Ye, who indulges those nobles so freely. He can hardly be called an enlightened ruler—he's incompetent!" Sword Douluo said bluntly.

"By the way, Little Chen, you seem to have a pretty good relationship with Xue Qinghe. I was able to get here so quickly this time thanks to him," Sword Douluo continued.

"We met while studying at Moonlight Pavilion. My relationship with His Highness the Crown Prince is quite good.

I can understand why he didn't directly help me this time. After all, he's the empire's crown prince. Before ascending the throne, he can't simply massacre nobles with considerable influence," Mu Chen replied.

"Your Grace Sword Douluo, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe wishes to visit Little Chen."

Tang Yuehua entered and spoke softly. What they had feared had truly come to pass—Ning Rongrong had actually encountered those scum.

Fortunately, the worst outcome had not occurred, but they were still as good as dead.

"Alright. Rongrong, come out with me and let Little Chen recover in peace," Sword Douluo said, taking Ning Rongrong's hand and leading her outside.

"Brother Chen, when you're better, let's go eat skewers! The skewers there are delicious!" Ning Rongrong said as she walked away.

Mu Chen rubbed his forehead. This girl really had a big heart. It had barely been any time, and she already wanted to go out for food again.

But soon, a familiar figure entered the room. It was Xue Qinghe.

"Xue'er, you're here~" Mu Chen said with a smile.

"You... I don't even know what to say to you. But, Little Chen, the reason I didn't act directly was because..." Xue Qinghe said guiltily as she came to Mu Chen's bedside.

"Alright, Xue'er, no need to explain. I understand. Besides, it was fortunate that you didn't help me directly.

Otherwise, my swordsmanship wouldn't have broken through again. It was a blessing in disguise.

But could you change back to your original appearance? Looking at this face of yours feels so awkward," Mu Chen said.

"Honestly, I can't do anything with you. Fine, considering the state you're in." Xue Qinghe removed her disguise and returned to her original appearance.

"Big Sister Xue'er, I feel like my chest hurts," Mu Chen said painfully, clutching his chest.

Qian Renxue truly thought Mu Chen had suffered some internal injury, so she leaned her head closer. But a mischievous smile flashed across Mu Chen's face.

Then he forcefully pulled Qian Renxue onto the bed. Caught off guard, Qian Renxue pressed directly against him. Realizing Mu Chen's little trick, she was speechless.

"I knew you only liked bullying me!" Qian Renxue said irritably, yet she still took the initiative to gently wrap her arms around Mu Chen.

"Xue'er, when I hold you like this, it feels as though I have the whole world," Mu Chen said with a faint smile.

"Hmph! Every day, you're never serious. All you know is how to sweet-talk me.

You mustn't be so reckless again in the future. You don't belong only to yourself—you're mine too!" Qian Renxue said seriously as she looked at Mu Chen.

"Mm, Xue'er, how does Heaven Dou Empire intend to deal with those people?" Mu Chen asked.