The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 245: Chapter 248 Lanqu Chen Family Chapter 245: Chapter 248 Lanqu Chen Family Jing Yan and Jing Ziqi, through a path parted by the crowd, walked inward.

The man in the black robe with triangular eyes had his sinister gaze linger on Jing Yan and Jing Ziqi for a moment before he let out a strange laugh.

“Hehehe…”

“Boy, were you the one who just yelled to stop?

Your guts are indeed not small!” The black-robbed man with triangular eyes narrowed them slightly, his voice laced with a chill.

“Yes, I was the one who told you to stop.

My guts aren’t big, but indeed they aren’t small,” Jing Yan looked at the man and nodded.

Although Jing Yan’s gaze was primarily on the man with the triangular eyes, the young woman sitting at a table behind him caught Jing Yan’s attention the most.

This young woman, dressed in an exquisite purple gown, seemed to be about twenty years old, possibly even younger.

Clearly, this woman was likely preparing to participate in the assessments of the Three Major Academies.

And this man with triangular eyes might just be a minor character like an attendant to the woman in the purple dress.

At this moment, the woman in the purple dress, with her back to the man with triangular eyes and Jing Luoyu, was holding a delicate teacup, sipping tea gently, seemingly unaware of the incident unfolding behind her.

“Brother Jing Yan!” Jing Luoyu, on seeing Jing Yan walking in, curled his lips into a very ugly smile.

Jing Yan nodded to Jing Luoyu.

Jing Yan quite liked Jing Luoyu, a disciple of the Jing Family; not only was his strength commendable, but what mattered most was his good nature.

When at Jing Family, Jing Yan and Jing Luoyu had almost no interaction, but from the journey to Lanqu County City from Donglin City, Jing Yan had come to understand Jing Luoyu a lot more.

Jing Luoyu’s disposition was quite open-minded, and he had a mild temperament, smiling cheerily every day.

Although he was a few years older than Jing Yan, throughout their journey, he affectionately called Jing Yan “Brother Jing Yan.” Jing Yan had repeatedly told him not to call him brother, since Jing Luoyu was older, but then Jing Luoyu said if he didn’t call him “Brother Jing Yan,” he would have to call him “Master Jing Yan.”

It was precisely because Jing Yan felt positively about Jing Luoyu that he had given him several pointers in Martial Arts along the way.

If Jing Yan didn’t like someone, he certainly wouldn’t bother giving guidance.

“Oh?

So, you know each other?

You little brat, I didn’t expect you to have reinforcements here!” The man with the triangular eyes suddenly became sharp, his energy surged as he glared at Jing Luoyu.

He then turned his gaze towards Jing Yan.

“Young man, do you know who you’re talking to?” The man with the triangular eyes certainly didn’t take Jing Yan and Jing Ziqi seriously.

He already knew Jing Luoyu had come from the small city of Donglin City, so it stood to reason that Jing Yan and Jing Ziqi, being acquainted with Jing Luoyu, must also have come over from Donglin City.

They are all insignificant nobodies!

“I don’t know who you are, nor do I care to know.

But now, I want to know why you are beating up my companion!” Jing Yan said, his voice even and eyes narrowed.

Jing Yan had already heard from the crowd as he walked in that this man with triangular eyes was from the Chen Family.

This Chen Family must be a significant family in Lanqu County City.

Jing Yan certainly didn’t want to make enemies everywhere, especially not wanting to offend a major family in Lanqu County City.

But now, with the other party beating Jing Luoyu, demanding that Jing Luoyu kneel and apologize, Jing Yan could not stand idly by.

No matter how influential the background of the other party, Jing Yan couldn’t remain indifferent.

He had to figure out what exactly was going on, and if it was indeed Jing Luoyu’s fault, Jing Yan would also help to handle the situation.

“Brother Jing Yan…

I really did nothing wrong,” Jing Luoyu said with a somewhat bitter tone.

“Brother Jing Yan, after you and Sister Zi Qi left the tavern, I stayed in the room to contemplate the things you told me.

Not long ago today, when I realized you hadn’t returned, and didn’t know where you and Sister Zi Qi had gone, so I came down here alone to eat something.”

A martial artist above the Innate Realm hardly needs to eat anymore.

But martial artists who hadn’t entered the Innate Realm still need some food to replenish their energy.

“After a while, this man and that miss came in and sat at the table next to mine.

Then, they started insulting me, calling me a beast for making such noise while eating.”

“I didn’t want to cause trouble, so even though they insulted me, I didn’t talk back.

Moreover, I wasn’t making much noise while I continued eating.

But then they asked me to ‘get lost’ and said how could a bumpkin like me dare to ignore them.”

“I didn’t ‘get lost’ as they said, and they got angry.

This person started beating me, and I was no match for him,” Jing Luoyu roughly narrated what had happened.

His entire cheek was swollen, which made his speech somewhat unclear, but Jing Yan could understand most of it.

Understanding the situation, Jing Yan was even more indignant.

These bastards were utterly outrageous, bullying someone like that.

Jing Luoyu clearly had done nothing wrong.

In this place, is it a fault to eat a bit loudly?

Besides, after being insulted by the other party, Jing Luoyu didn’t make any more noise.

Jing Luoyu, who hadn’t yet entered the Innate Realm, naturally couldn’t stand against the man with triangular eyes.

There was also the woman in the purple gown, who casually sipped her tea leisurely while the man with triangular eyes was beating Jing Luoyu.

It was clear that the man with the triangular eyes was determined to have Jing Luoyu kneel and apologize, and it was likely that this woman had instigated it.

Even if she hadn’t personally instigated it, she certainly hadn’t tried to stop it.

“Luoyu, I understand.” After listening to Jing Luoyu’s description, Jing Yan nodded and said.

“So, this is what happened, right?

Do you have anything to say?

If what my companion has said is untrue, you may point it out.” Jing Yan then turned to look at the man with the triangular eyes and asked in an even voice.

Although his voice was even, Jing Yan’s anger had already ignited within him.

From beginning to end, there was clearly nothing Jing Luoyu did wrong.

But the other party was aggressive, relying on their own identity and background to casually insult others.

“Hmm?” The man with the triangular eyes obviously didn’t expect Jing Yan to make such a statement.

Do you have anything to say?

His words sounded like those of a judge, who before handing down judgment, asks the defendant if there is any defense to be made.

After a brief moment of surprise, the man with triangular eyes burst into laughter.

This kid is just too amusing.

“The matter is just as it is; this little beast didn’t say anything wrong,” the man nodded, glanced at Jing Luoyu with a cold sneer, and said.

“Since the events did indeed transpire as described, then I believe anyone can see that my companion is not at fault.

Yet you, not only insulted my companion but also physically assaulted him.

Now, the first thing you need to do is apologize to my companion.

After that, we can discuss the compensation you owe.” Jing Yan looked at the man with the triangular eyes and slowly said.

“What?”

“Kid, have you lost your mind?” The man’s eyes bulged as if they were about to pop out.

The words that came after from Jing Yan left him even more astounded; he almost thought he’d heard wrong.

This bumpkin actually wants me to apologize?

And after apologizing, I have to compensate?

How utterly ridiculous.

“My mind is clear.

Now, I am giving you a chance, and if you fail to seize it, the consequences could be unpleasant,” Jing Yan said with a smile, “If I were you, I would definitely seize this chance.

Seizing it would only require an apology and then compensation.

If you let it slip by, well, that would be unfortunate.

But I assure you, you would very much regret not taking this opportunity.”

Not only was the man with triangular eyes stunned by these words, but even the onlooking crowd was somewhat bewildered by what Jing Yan had said.

“You little brat, if your head isn’t filled with water, then you must be out of your mind.

Listen up, little punk, I am from the Chen Family of Lanqu County City, and this lady here is a direct lineage miss of the Chen Family.

You little third-rate guy, even if you’re from a small rural city, you should know of the Chen Family, right?” The man with triangular eyes, with his arrogant demeanor, spoke from on high.

“Jing Yan, the Chen Family is a prominent and powerful clan in Lanqu County City, ranking just below a few other major families,” Jing Ziqi whispered beside Jing Yan.

She had been in Lanqu County City for several years and, although not intimately familiar with all the family powers there, had at least heard of them.

The Chen Family was also a very powerful force.

The Zhao Family was the largest family in Donglin City, but compared to the Chen Family, they were insignificant.

The Zhao Family had only one Dao Spirit Realm martial artist, while the Chen Family had several.

Jing Ziqi didn’t know how Jing Yan was planning to resolve this situation, but she felt it was still important to inform him about what kind of family the Chen Family was.

What Jing Yan did next would be based on his own judgment.

Jing Ziqi wasn’t too worried about Jing Yan offending the Chen Family and facing serious consequences, especially since Jing Yan had already established a connection with the Chief Manager of the Prince Manor.

If the Chen Family wanted to take revenge on Jing Yan, they would have to think carefully.

“Ha ha, it seems this little beauty has a bit more worldly knowledge.

Bumpkin, now you know what to do, right?” The man with the triangular eyes laughed heartily, feeling triumphant.

Although Jing Ziqi had spoken softly, he had heard her.

Now that these bumpkins knew about the Chen family, they should immediately kneel down and admit their wrongdoing.

Within Lanqu County City, there weren’t many who dared to be presumptuous in front of the Chen Family, let alone these bumpkins from a small rural city.

Jing Yan’s expression gradually turned cold.

“Is the Chen Family so remarkable?”

“Can the Chen Family just bully people indiscriminately?”

“Heh, the Chen Family sure seems impressive.

To those unaware, it might seem as if the whole Lanqu County is theirs.”

Jing Yan’s face darkened, and he said with a cold laugh.