That kid is really bold!
The group of people were stunned for a moment when they saw Chen Qing revealing his soul so directly.
Revealing one's soul is generally a tactic used by high-level sorcerers to overwhelm low-level sorcerers. However, once a certain level is reached, one will not easily reveal one's soul because the risk is extremely high. If one is not careful, one's soul will be destroyed if one encounters someone of the same level.
However, it must be said that this method is quite good. After being parasitized by a monster, the soul should have been driven out of the body long ago, making it the best method of detection.
"What do you all think?" Chen Qing Human Dao.
He doesn't have much time to linger here and disrupt the situation. Taking advantage of the opportunity to rescue his mother and return to Liuzhou to vigorously expand his military strength is the Kingly Dao. As for what happens to those monsters from the Shen Family in the end, that's a headache for the imperial court!
Everyone looked at each other, hesitant for a moment. An eerie atmosphere spread across the table, and the gradually chilling air seemed to freeze.
Hong Rui was sweating profusely. He felt that as a martial artist, his body should be the strongest among those present, but for some reason, he felt somewhat weak at this moment.
"What are you all worried about?" Chen Qing looked at the silent crowd and smiled. "Are you afraid of being threatened? We can spread out, two people per group, monitoring each other's condition. The one whose soul leaves their body will be the furthest away from the others, and I will personally protect them. How about that?"
"You?" the Laoshi'er sneered, "Can you protect her?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Qing glanced at the Ghost Child beside him who was enjoying his meal. The Ghost Child gestured, put down the venison in his hand, and looked at everyone in the Shen Family. In an instant, an incomparably powerful aura surged into the sky!
After several days of recovery, the Ghost Child's condition had basically returned to its peak. With its burst of energy, it was like a furnace, startling the Shen Family who all stood up and retreated, their magical techniques instantly erupting.
Hong Rui, who was standing to the side, was so frightened that he fell off his chair and lay on the ground, too scared to get up.
As a martial artist, he was extremely sensitive to qi and blood. Almost the instant the little boy erupted, he understood what kind of monster the other party was!
Even if his elder Hong Lie were here, he'd have a hard time dealing with this little brat. Where did this Prefect Chen get such a monster?
"I never expected that an official appointed by the imperial court would associate with demons!" Chen Qing Shen Laoliu coldly as he activated his magic.
"Cooperating with demons is nothing new," Chen Qing laughed. "How many demons help operate within the Great Jin? Why pretend you can't see that, Sixth Master Shen?"
He then looked at the other members of the Shen Family: "How is it? At least protecting one person in the short term shouldn't be a problem, right?"
The Shen Family exchanged serious glances upon hearing this, but it was the Laoqi who spoke first, "I think it's a good idea. What do you all think?"
Once someone spoke up, many others were interested, especially the three youngest. As the three newest branches of the family, they were under the most pressure these days because they were in a very passive position, whether facing the threat of monsters or the suspicion of their older brothers.
For this reason, the three of them have been sticking together very closely these days.
"What about Sixth Brother?" the Laoshi'er asked tentatively, "His true form isn't even here!"
"That's simple," Chen Qing said with a smile. " Sixth Master Shen doesn't need to reveal his true form. Everyone can try it in turn. If there are no problems, then the one with the problem is naturally Sixth Master Shen. What do you all think?"
"That's not bad," Seventh Master Shen said with a smile, looking at Shen Yixin. "Sixth Brother, what do you think?"
"Fine!" Shen Yixin said coldly, "Since you're willing to use an outsider to verify your brothers, I have nothing to say. But you need to think carefully. This man surnamed Chen has a mysterious background and is accompanied by a top-tier demon. Do you really believe he can protect you in a critical moment?"
Everyone frowned, but Seventh Master Shen chuckled and said, "I trust you. Shall I go first?"
Everyone was stunned. To be honest, the person everyone was most wary of these days was the Laoqi!
In terms of techniques, the Laoliu's is the most domineering, but at most Laoliu can only trap them in Nanyang City. As long as they don't leave, their lives won't be threatened. But the Laoqi is different. He's someone who can monitor you from any place at any time. What he can do is something to be wary of.
The biggest threat is the Laoqi.
" Laoqi, think it through carefully," the Laosi said, frowning.
"What? Shouldn't Fourth Brother want me to prove my innocence?" Laoqi looked at Laosi and laughed, "Or is Fourth Brother scared?"
"What nonsense are you spouting?" the Laosi frowned. "Bring it on, who's afraid of who? If you're not normal, I'll be the first to twist your head off!"
Chen Qing then looked at the others. After Laoqi's hurtful words, no one else dared to object anymore.
So Chen Qing said, "In that case, I'll take it as the esteemed gentlemen of the Shen Family agreeing to my proposal."
With a flick of his hand, the table and banquet in front of him turned into dust in a flash of blue light, startling the Shen Family members!
This Chen fellow's exquisite elemental manipulation technique was something even Shen Laoshi, the strongest wind magician among them, secretly considered. He realized that if he were to turn wine and food into dust like Chen, he probably wouldn't be able to do it so casually.
This Chen Qing looks quite young, but his skills are probably on par with Liu Yu's. No wonder he dared to venture into Nanyang alone!
"Then let's begin," Chen Qing said, standing behind Shen Laoqi. "Gentlemen, please take your positions."
As soon as he finished speaking, beams of light from magical arrays rose outside the doors and windows of the restaurant, once again shocking the Shen Family. When did this man surnamed Chen set up these magical arrays?
Although they sensed that the magic arrays weren't very strong, and the method of setting them up without their knowledge was so sophisticated that they probably wouldn't have believed it if they hadn't seen it with their own eyes.
Even the simplest magic array requires recording the array's formation. The opponent was within their sight from beginning to end, except for the little child who ran out to urinate twice.
It's impossible that the doll could have set up the magic array while it was out taking a piss, right?
Chen Qing's mystique was heightened once again, making everyone in the Shen Family even more wary.
That little brat is probably a top-tier demon, whose direct combat strength is definitely no weaker than anyone in the Shen Family. I don't know how powerful Chen Qing is, but I guess he's not much different either. The two of them together, it seems they can protect someone whose soul leaves their body, and it doesn't seem like they're exaggerating!
Chen Qing took in everyone's expressions and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
Chen Qing's current level is limited. Recently, his subordinate Battle God Xu Hu, has made rapid progress, but he is only at the level of Second Rank martial artist. With the addition of Old Wolf and a few others, Chen Qing's current level is only at the peak of the Second Rank level, cultivating both magic and martial arts. This level is not considered weak in the entire Great Jin. Even among the top aristocratic scions, there are definitely not many who can reach his level at his age.
As for myself, from the time I started planning to enter the Transcendent after the Thousand-Faced Fox incident, it has only been half a year. This speed of progress is such that, apart from the Divine Path Style, there is no other way in the world that can allow me to advance so quickly.
Even so, his skill level was still not up to par in the eyes of the old monsters of the Shen Family.
To get them to take it seriously, some deceptive tactics are necessary.
For example, the magic circle at the entrance.
In the eyes of the first-generation sorcerers, magic arrays were all very troublesome things, requiring inscription, special materials, and even the blood essence of demons for some array core positions. But Chen Qing didn't need to, because he was using the second version.
The Dragon Palace Inheritance has not yet been fully unlocked, but some items can already be obtained in the Nine Heavens Mirror Valley, such as the Dragon Palace's unique Dragon Crystal Stone.
These things are everywhere in the inner three layers of the Nine Heavens Mirror Valley, but even the Ancient Insect don't understand what the purpose of these energy-containing stones is.
Chen Qing knew that the energy of these stones came from the Nine Heavens Mirror Valley formation, and that they themselves did not possess any energy; their function was similar to that of energy storage stones!
If used properly, the magic circle can be carved into the stone in advance. So as long as it is prepared in advance, you can throw the stone and control it remotely to immediately form a magic circle. After the second version started, this kind of stone became a strategic resource.
While the Ghost Child was taking a piss, he casually threw these stones to the entrance of the restaurant.
"Please, gentlemen, take your positions as instructed by your junior."
The group looked around and began to consider who they would be safer standing with, since they needed to be able to defend themselves should the monster suddenly attack.
The Laoshi'er hurriedly looked at his little gang, but when he turned around, he found that the Laoshiyi, Shen Yisen, Laoshi, Shen Yiqing, had somehow already stood together and retreated several feet away.
Twelve was slightly stunned. He knew those two guys were usually on good terms, but did they really need to abandon him so quickly? Without even a moment's hesitation?
Chen Qing gave the two little ones a deep look. If it were these two who were parasitized, then that would be the best-case scenario.
Four have run ashore, one of which has been confirmed to have taken over Boss Shen's body. It is now lurking in the formation, and is also the culprit of the West Sea incident. More than half of the eight million West Sea zombies are his basic followers. In addition, with Boss Shen's snake cultivation technique, it is probably the most powerful ancient insect on the surface now.
According to the Seventh Ancient Worm who cooperated with her, two of them died directly due to human betrayal, and two others, like her, were lurking in the sea. So there should be three here now!
If any one of the Laoqi, Laosi, or Laoliu were parasitized, it would be extremely troublesome. However, if the three young guys were parasitized, it would be the best-case scenario that Chen Qing had envisioned.
"You two, I remember!" The Laoshi'er bit his lip and retreated to the side all by himself. Sixth Brother and Fourth Brother had a very good relationship, so he would most likely be alone.
Being alone actually keeps you away from danger!
Just as he was thinking this, an unexpected figure appeared behind him and patted his shoulder reassuringly.
The Laoshi'er was startled, turned around, and his eyes immediately reddened. "Sixth Brother?"
"Focus your attention," Shen Yixin said, looking in the direction of the Laoqi.
Laoshi'er felt a surge of warmth in his heart, immediately hummed in agreement, and looked in the direction of Shen Laoqi.
Shen Laosi was now alone, was stunned for a moment, but didn't say anything. Just like Shen Shi'er before him, he found a safe spot and shrank back.
Chen Qing observed this and took a deep breath. " Seventh Master, let's begin."
"Um," Hong Rui timidly raised his hand, "Everyone, how about we consider releasing me first?"
" Seventh Brother, let's begin," Shen Yixin said, ignoring someone's suggestion and looking at Shen Laoqi.
Feeling wronged, Hong Rui pouted and was about to retreat to a corner when he turned around and saw a figure taller than himself.
It was Shen Laosi had just been isolated.
The burly Shen Laosi gave Hong Rui a kind and honest smile. Hong Rui was taken aback and instinctively hugged himself and took a step back.
"I'm starting now, Lord Chen. Please keep a close eye on me," Shen Yifeng said with a smile.
"Please rest assured, Senior!" Chen Qing said solemnly, "I will ensure your safety!"
Shen Yifeng nodded upon hearing this, closed his eyes, and a blue light flashed on his body. Then, his blurry soul faintly emerged.
No problem with the Laoqi!!
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. If the most feared Laoqi was alright, then as a teammate, Laoqi was an extremely reliable person!
But this relaxation didn't last long; almost instantly, something unexpected happened!
A piercing scream suddenly erupted from somewhere!