"Since you're looking for death, don't blame anyone else!"
With that, Mu Chen directly gestured for his subordinates to apprehend Chu Chen, while he remained in place to handle the aftermath.
Watching helplessly as over a dozen Mu family guards charged forward, Chu Chen's heart ignited with boundless hatred and sorrow. His fists clenched, and a frenzied fighting spirit flickered in his eyes!
He fought with all his might against the dozen Mu family guards, knowing full well that Mu Chen was deliberately provoking him to expose his weaknesses.
However, at this moment, Chu Chen could no longer afford to care! He absolutely would not sit and wait for death! With this thought, Chu Chen's offensive became even more fierce!
Meanwhile, Mu Chen's gaze fell upon the entanglement between Chu Chen and the guards, his narrowed eyes revealing a hint of sinister intent.
He remembered clearly that it was precisely because of Chu Chen's interference that the Mu family was destroyed!
Today, he would surely tear Chu Chen to shreds to quell the hatred in his heart!
Just as Chu Chen was in peril, a rapid sound of hooves suddenly came from further down the street.
Accompanied by a neigh, the fine steed abruptly reared its front hooves, stopping forcefully beside Chu Chen.
"Get lost!" a furious roar erupted, followed by an arrow that pierced through the head of one of the Mu family guards.
The sudden turn of events stunned everyone, and Mu Chen was equally taken aback.
A rapid clatter of hooves echoed on the silent long street, and soon, a magnificent carriage slowly approached Chu Chen.
A tall and slender figure leaped down from the carriage. His handsome and flawless face was covered in frost, and an aura of aloofness emanated from him, pushing others a thousand miles away.
His deep, phoenix-like eyes seemed to contain an extremely intense killing intent. Mo Yunqing coldly swept his gaze around the surroundings, finally locking onto Mu Chen.
His dark, profound eyes were like stars in the dark night, and Mo Yunqing exuded the domineering aura unique to the strong.
He spoke slowly, word by word: "Dare to touch a single hair of hers, Mu Chen, you know the consequences." A simple sentence, yet it sent shivers down one's spine.
Mu Chen stared blankly at Mo Yunqing, his heart shaken. This face, this familiar feeling, this powerful aura…
Could he be…
"Young Master Mo." Mu Chen snapped back to reality and quickly bowed.
Mo Yunqing ignored Mu Chen and turned to look at the disheveled Chu Chen, "Are you alright?"
Shaking his head, Chu Chen lowered his gaze and said, "I'm fine."
Mo Yunqing nodded slightly, then turned back to Mu Chen, "I don't care about your Mu family's affairs.
But if you dare to trouble Chu Chen again, I won't mind helping you 'resolve' yourself personally." With that, Mo Yunqing directly picked up Chu Chen's body and turned to leave.
Until the carriage gradually disappeared into the distance, Mu Chen remained lost in thought.
Just now… he clearly felt a powerful pressure enveloping him, a terrifying force that could crush anyone, even a peak Spirit Realm expert couldn't resist it!
"Young Master…" The guard beside him looked at Mu Chen and asked with some confusion, "Why didn't we kill Chu Chen?"
Didn't the young master want to kill Chu Chen all along? Why did he change his mind now?
"Hmph, a mere good-for-nothing, why would I bother?" Mu Chen snorted coldly. "When Father returns, we'll deal with Chu Chen slowly."
As he spoke, a cold glint flashed in Mu Chen's eyes. Chu Chen, you're lucky this time.
If you dare to ruin my plans again next time, I will definitely not let you off lightly!
After Chu Chen was brought back to the mansion by Mo Yunqing, the best healing medicine was immediately arranged to treat Chu Chen's injuries.
Looking at Chu Chen, who was pale-faced on the bed with fine beads of sweat on his forehead, the killing intent in Mo Yunqing's eyes deepened.
"Young Master, Mu Chen must have sensed your presence, so he specifically sent people to watch." Nan Suyue said softly, standing beside Mo Yunqing.
"After the Mu family's affairs are settled, we will settle the score with Mu Chen. I will let him know what regret is," Mo Yunqing said calmly.
Nan Suyue bowed respectfully, "This subordinate understands."
The conflict between Mu Chen and Chu Chen caused quite a stir. The entire capital knew that Mu Chen and Chu Chen had suffered heavy losses.
Moreover, Mu Chen's strength was severely depleted, and various rumors spread like wildfire.
In contrast to Mu Chen's disheveled state, Chu Chen, after being rescued by Mo Yunqing, recovered his spirits the very next day.
"Chu Chen." Just as Chu Chen was about to go out on an errand, Mo Yunqing called out to him.
"Young Master Mo, please instruct me." Chu Chen bowed respectfully.
"Thank you for last night," Mo Yunqing said faintly.
He had already examined Chu Chen and found that his injuries were not serious, and he did not need to stay at the Chu family's residence any longer.
"We are friends, why the need for thanks?" Chu Chen smiled gently and watched Mo Yunqing leave.
In the Imperial Study.
"Your Majesty, the delegation from Beiling Kingdom rested at the posthouse for one night and set off to return early this morning."
In the Imperial Study, Consort Su knelt at the Emperor's feet, her charming face filled with anxiety.
"This old fox is so cunning." The Emperor's brows furrowed into a '川' shape, and his expression was terrifyingly gloomy.
"Your Majesty, do you think that envoy from Beiling Kingdom is strange? Why didn't he mention anything about Chu Chen and his son along the way?" Consort Su asked doubtfully.
"I almost forgot about this. You immediately send someone to keep an eye on the Beiling Kingdom envoy." A cold glint flashed in the Emperor's eyes.
Consort Su's eyes instantly lit up at this.
At the same time, in the Beiling Kingdom's posthouse.
"Your Highness, according to the information I've gathered, Chu Chen and Mu Chen seem to have become enemies." A guard respectfully entered the posthouse and reported to the man seated at the head of the table.
His handsome brows slightly furrowed, Bei Ming Feng put down the memorial in his hand, a playful smile flickering in his eyes.
"Mu Chen, the eldest grandson of the Mu clan's direct lineage, has a perverse personality and enjoys killing and arson. It's a pity his aptitude is dull.
After all these years, he hasn't managed to break through to the Spirit Master level. Currently, he only has the strength of a Yellow Grade initial stage martial apprentice. Truly a waste of being a noble young master."
"Although the Mu clan is indeed one of the three great families, in terms of overall strength, the Mu clan only ranks at the bottom."
"For so many years, the Mu clan has not produced any decent experts. Now, Mu Chen is so arrogant and overbearing.
It's merely because he is the direct grandson of the clan head." Bei Ming Feng sneered disdainfully.
"Your Highness, should we take this opportunity to eliminate Mu Chen?" the guard asked in a low voice.
"No need. Without Mu Chen, perhaps the Mu family would also suffer." Bei Ming Feng's lips curved into a wicked arc.
He had never met Mu Chen, but since their ancestors were once on good terms, he didn't mind doing the Mu family a favor. After all, Mu Chen posed no threat to him.