Urban Martial Saint

Cui Yu looked at the items in the room, his heart equally shaken.

When he had started out, the Chen Family had already faced the disaster of clan extermination. Therefore, he had only heard of the Chen Family’s name, but had no clear understanding of their actual power.

However, the fact that two orphans of the Chen Family could prompt the Great General Helian Tiehua to personally intervene in their rescue demonstrated that the Chen Family’s strength was definitely formidable. This gave him a vague idea of the Chen Family’s power, but he still had no direct perception of it.

Today, in Chen Si’s villa, seeing such an abundance of wealth was shocking in itself. And according to Chen San, this was merely a small portion brought back by some loyal household slaves. Just how powerful was the Chen Family’s wealth truly?

Given such strength of the Chen Family, what kind of inconceivable level must the Huangfu Household, which once held equal fame with the Chen Family, have reached? Thus, by this reckoning, wouldn’t the Chen Family and Huangfu Household from those years be at least no weaker than today’s Xihang Shen Family in terms of wealth?

How could these two great clans be exterminated overnight? The betrayal of household slaves leading to outsiders entering and killing was the case with the Chen Family, which was one matter; but the Huangfu Household’s slaves did not betray them, so how did they end up in such a state? How could two big families like these not have highly skilled individuals guarding them? How powerful then were their enemies?

As for the events of those years, Cui Yu also only had a vague understanding. Even he did not know who the real enemies of the Chen Family and Huangfu Household were. However, by this line of thought, the enemies of these two families were definitely not simple characters!

”Everyone, please feel free to sit down!” Chen San invited everyone to have a seat, and several young girls had already prepared and served tea for the guests to enjoy.

Having witnessed the power of White Horse Chen San just a while ago, the Demon Queen and Ghost King and the Netherworld Scholar dared not put on airs and respectfully sat by the table. However, Chen San paid them little mind, mainly engaging in conversation with Cui Yu and his brother Cui Yulong.

After casual conversation for a while, White Horse Chen San just inquired about Cui Yulong’s situation over the past few years, without mentioning anything about the Black Asura. Cui Yu was somewhat anxious. They had come here for the Black Asura; how could they skip over this issue?

”Chen San...” Seizing an opportunity, Cui Yu steered the conversation back, ”I heard that, a couple of days ago, our Killing Gate’s Black Asura had a little misunderstanding with Chen San. May I know what exactly happened?”

Chen San smiled and leaned back in the sofa, saying, ”There’s no misunderstanding to speak of. He merely killed a business partner of my sister and had a bout with her. It’s not a big deal, but as you know, the temper of girls—once they get angry, it’s hard to persuade them otherwise. So, there’s no helping it, he will have to stay here for a few days more.”

”Ah, the Black Asura has always been heavy-handed in his ways. Where there is offense, I, Mr. Cui, would like to apologize to Chen San on his behalf!” Cui Yu stood up and gave a respectful salute towards Chen San, saying, ”Nevertheless, he is a member of the Killing Gate. May I know if Chen San would consider releasing him to us on account of our connection with the Killing Gate? We are willing to take responsibility for all losses incurred by Miss Chen Si, what do you think, Chen San?”

”Originally, this wasn’t anything big, and since you all have come, returning him to you is also the normal course of action. However...” Chen San sighed, looked at Cui Yu and Cui Yulong, and said, ”The situation has become slightly complicated now!”

”What happened?” Cui Yu quickly asked, as the Black Asura was a significant figure within the Killing Gate’s Seven Hidden, very important to them. Thus, they had left everything else aside to come to West Gate just to rescue the Black Asura.

Chen San explained, ”Returning the Black Asura to you wasn’t difficult, but this morning, some friends from the Xihang Shen Family also arrived at West Gate, asking us to hand over the Black Asura to them.”

”What!?”

”People from the Xihang Shen Family are here too?”

”Where are they?”

The members of the Killing Gate exclaimed in unison, and even Cui Yulong reached for the wooden box in his embrace, his expression instantly darkening tremendously.

Chen San remained indifferent, saying, ”Friends from the Killing Gate, as for the matters between you and the Xihang Shen Family, we have heard of them. Who is right and who is wrong is not for us outsiders to judge. However, we of the Chen Family are friends with both the Killing Gate and the people from the Xihang Shen Family. Since both parties have come to us, it wouldn’t be proper to hand over the Black Asura to either side. So, since you are all here, I thought it best for you to discuss with the Xihang Shen Family and decide how to handle this matter!”

The members of the Killing Gate looked at each other, and Cui Yu frowned slightly. He was no fool and could see that Chen San was deliberately making them confront the Shen Family. It seems that even the people of the Chen Family wanted them to have a showdown with the Xihang Shen Family.

But then again, on second thought, this was normal. Having dominated the Southern Six Provinces for so many years, the Xihang Shen Family had aroused much envy. The siblings Chen San and Chen Si surely wanted to restore the prestige of the Chen Family of old. However, under the overshadowing presence of the Xihang Shen Family in the Southern Six Provinces, no matter how well they did, they couldn’t possibly restore the former prestige of the Chen Family. Therefore, they also wished to use this opportunity to weaken the strength of the Xihang Shen Family, laying the groundwork for the revival of their own family. Perhaps, once the prestige of the Xihang Shen Family waned, the General of Meng District might also seize the chance to step into the Southern Six Provinces!

Although he knew what Chen San was thinking, this meant little to the people of Killing Gate. The deep-seated grudge between them and the Shen Family necessitated combat.

”This is of course the best outcome!” Cui Yu said calmly, ”Since that’s the case, I would trouble Brother Chen San to invite the Shen Family over. And of course, if you could also bring the Black Asura along, that would be even better. We can settle the matter right here!”

”Alright!” Chen San laughed, clapped his hands, and before long, two men came out from behind, escorting a man who was tightly bound.

This man had a fierce appearance, a cold expression, his eyes filled with a chilling coldness, and extremely dark skin; he was none other than the Black Asura from the Killing Gate Seven Hidden.

Seeing Cui Yu and the others, the Black Asura immediately furrowed his brow and then said in a deep voice, ”Cui Yu, quickly come and untie me. I want to fight with him again to see who is stronger!”

Ghost King Li Ruoyuan sneered, ”Enough, even if there were two of you put together, you wouldn’t be his opponent, to fight again would only humiliate yourself!”

”Old Ghost Li, you dare insult me!” Black Asura’s face turned icy as he angrily said, ”Once I’m free, I’ll kill you first!”

Li Ruoyuan sneered, ”Hmph, Black Asura, if you keep talking nonsense, I will not save you. Let’s see how you’ll kill me if you die right here today!”

”You think it’s that easy to kill me? Not so fast!” Black Asura replied haughtily.

”Not easy at all,” the Demon Queen He Qinghua said mockingly. ”Already caught and tied up, yet you still speak with such false bravado—that really is not easy!”

Black Asura’s face turned slightly red, and he gnashed his teeth angrily, ”I was not vigilant and fell for his trick by accident. Chen, if you have the guts, release me, and let’s have another fight!”

Chen San paid him no heed, smilingly saying to Cui Yu, ”Mr. Cui, you see. It’s not that our Chen Family wants to be at odds with your people from Killing Gate, we really have no choice. If the people from Killing Gate were as polite as Mr. Cui, how could such misunderstandings occur?”

Cui Yu felt a bit awkward and said, ”Brother Chen San, I’m truly sorry.”

”It’s alright. Since Mr. Cui and the Cui Er Brothers have personally come over, I must give this face no matter what,” Chen San stood up and said, ”Now, I will invite the Shen Family out, and you can discuss here. As for who takes the person away, it’s all up to you. Our Chen Family will not get involved!”

Chen San went into the inner room, and the people from Killing Gate immediately sat together. Cui Yu’s brows furrowed tightly, and he said in a deep voice, ”The Seven Hidden of Killing Gate are not yet together, and we’re already going up against the Shen Family. Our chances of victory might not be high. You must all be careful and not take this lightly!”

Everyone nodded in unison, only Cui Yulong’s face showed excitement as he held the wooden box close to his chest. He had been in the Western Frontier for ten years, just for the chance to seek revenge on the people from Xihang Shen Family. Today, the enemy had finally appeared before him, and it was time to reclaim some interest!

Cui Yu had intended to give Cui Yulong a few words of caution, but seeing the wooden box cradled in Cui Yulong’s arms, he eventually kept silent. Among them now, Cui Yulong was the strongest, having been directly taught by the Purple Robe Lama. Moreover, with the weapon such as the Ink Pattern Black Gold Blade in hand, there were not many in the Shen Family who could fight him head-on!

Chen San entered the inner room, and less than five minutes later, he returned with several men and women. Among them, one person stood out with an impressive figure, around 1.75 meters tall, with a partly exposed, creamy bosom tattooed with a flame-red butterfly; it was Xikou Fire Butterfly, Chen Si.

The Netherworld Scholar’s eyes instantly brightened at the sight of Chen Si. However, upon seeing Chen Si’s hands, the luster in his eyes dimmed immediately.

Chen Si was an absolute beauty, except that her hands were covered in calluses from many years of practicing the Iron Sand Palm, far from the delicate jade-like hands a young girl should have. It was these hands that had turned away many suitors and made her appear even more formidable!

Yet, the most attention-grabbing among them were not Chen San and Chen Si, but a man standing between the siblings. This man, about 1.8 meters tall, was handsomely featured with a high-bridged nose and Phoenix eyes, though not as beautiful as the Netherworld Scholar. Nevertheless, his appearance was likely more captivating to the girls!

Everyone knew that a man able to stand between the siblings Chen San and Chen Si must have an extraordinary status. However, Cui Yu was also aware that this man was definitely not from the Xihang Shen Family. He had studied the Xihang Shen Family thoroughly over the years—there was no such person!

”I have already sent word to the various members of the Shen Family, and they should arrive here within at most ten minutes,” Chen San said with a smile. ”Come, let me introduce you. This is my sworn brother, Aomuhan!”