The surrounding people murmured in low voices, their expressions filled with schadenfreude.
These young men were hot-blooded and fearless, like calves born without fear of tigers. Relying on their status as members of the Chu clan, they were lawless and arrogant, even daring to trample on an ant from the Chu family.
As for a hothead like Chu Chen, there was naturally no need to say more. They had long been displeased with him.
Especially after learning that Chu Chen's parents had been brutally murdered, these people clapped their hands in delight, secretly rejoicing that they had not offended this jinx.
After all, the Chu clan was powerful, with countless strong individuals. If this brat were to seek revenge one day, there would be nowhere to cry.
"Alas."
"Truly, I pity the Chu clan for provoking such a plague god into their family. They will likely suffer a terrible fate."
"These are Chu family's private matters, unrelated to us. We should interfere less and avoid causing trouble for ourselves..."
Some passing martial artists saw Chu Chen and all avoided him, as if fearing to provoke this god of slaughter.
To them, Chu Chen was a nightmare.
...
"Bang, bang, bang—"
Chu Chen ascended the steps, kicking open doors with each stride. Every time he stepped onto a stair, a house collapsed, and miserable screams emanated from the courtyard.
Before long, Chu Chen stopped and looked up at an ancient courtyard.
"What are you doing here!"
A voice echoed from the depths of the courtyard.
"A mere good-for-nothing, you are not qualified to speak to me."
Chu Chen strode in.
The courtyard was spacious, filled with various rare flowers and plants, as well as two rows of meticulously trimmed green bamboos, surrounded by lush greenery.
"Who allowed you to barge in!" Chu Yifei emerged from a room.
"I said, a mere good-for-nothing, you are not qualified to speak to me!" Chu Chen said indifferently.
"Do you think you can continue to be arrogant?"
Chu Yifei laughed in extreme anger, his eyes fierce. "Today, I will make you understand who the true good-for-nothing is!"
Before his words fell, Chu Yifei struck!
Bang!
His right leg swept out, and a whistling sound of wind breaking through the air ensued, his speed incredibly fast.
However, Chu Chen remained standing in place, not even bothering to dodge.
"Pfft."
A punch was thrown, accurately piercing Chu Yifei's abdomen.
"Ugh."
Chu Yifei clutched his stomach and knelt on the ground, a stream of crimson liquid flowing out and staining the ground. His eyes widened, filled with horror and shock.
With a single blow, Chu Chen had severely injured his internal organs.
"Impossible, how can you still possess such strength?!"
Chu Yifei uttered a sentence with difficulty, his face filled with confusion, mixed with intense fear and dread!
"Thud."
Chu Chen casually threw Chu Yifei to the ground. "You thought that by improving your strength, you would be qualified to contend with me?"
"Chu Chen, you can't do this to me. You are not worthy of inheriting the Chu bloodline. This belongs to me..."
Before he could finish, Chu Chen stomped and shattered his spine.
Intense pain coursed through his body, causing Chu Yifei to let out a heart-wrenching scream. He curled up on the ground, twitching all over, his eyes wide open.
"No matter what, I am a direct descendant of the Chu family. You, a good-for-nothing, why do you insult me!"
Chu Yifei spat foul curses, glaring at Chu Chen fiercely.
"Slap."
Chu Chen raised his hand and delivered a slap, the crisp sound echoing through the courtyard.
Chu Yifei's cheek immediately swelled, blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, his teeth broke, and he spat out blood and broken teeth.
"How can a direct descendant of my Chu family be insulted by you!"
Chu Chen looked down at him, his gaze icy cold.
"I..."
Chu Yifei was about to curse back, but upon meeting Chu Chen's cold gaze, he immediately shut his mouth, his body trembling.
"Brother Chu Chen! I was wrong!"
At this moment, he finally surrendered and begged for mercy.
"Hmph! If there's a next time, I'll cut out your tongue."
After uttering this threat, Chu Chen turned and left.
At this moment, in the ancestral hall of the Chu clan, a group of direct descendants and elders of the Chu clan were gathered, their faces grim and the atmosphere oppressive.
A middle-aged man stood up and asked sternly, "Who brought Chu Chen here?"
This middle-aged man was none other than the Chu clan patriarch, Chu Haochen!
At this moment, Chu Haochen's face was gloomy, his gaze as sharp as lightning.
He spoke word by word, coldly stating, "Who allowed him to act so recklessly? If he is not severely punished today, how will the Chu clan's reputation be maintained in the future?"
As he spoke, he scanned the courtyard and his gaze finally settled on Chu Yifei. "Was it you?"
Chu Yifei's body stiffened, and he quickly shook his head in denial.
"You still dare to quibble?"
Chu Haochen snorted coldly, and with a forceful wave of his sleeve, a surge of immense power swept out, instantly dispersing the smoke in the courtyard and restoring clear visibility.
"Where is Chu Chen?" Chu Haochen asked in a chilling voice. Upon hearing this, Chu Yifei immediately breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, "He's already run away!"
"How dare he escape?"
Upon hearing this, Chu Haochen flew into a rage. "Immediately summon the clan disciples and send people to blockade the entire street. We must capture this rebellious son!"
"Yes!" Chu Yifei nodded.
A moment later, the direct descendants of the Chu clan gathered outside the courtyard.
"The Patriarch has ordered!"
Chu Yifei raised his arm high and shouted loudly, "Immediately pursue the rebel Chu Chen! Whoever captures him will be rewarded with a thousand taels of gold!"
As his words fell, the scene immediately erupted.
"That good-for-nothing Chu Chen, wasn't he expelled from the Chu family? How dare he come back to seek death?"
"Heh heh, the Chu family's property was originally meant for the direct line. Him coming back to snatch the inheritance is simply courting death!"
A sinister and resentful glint flashed in Chu Yifei's eyes. "Chu Chen, you are doomed. I will tear you to pieces and grind your bones to dust to vent my hatred!"
He gritted his teeth, consumed by furious hatred.
However, Chu Chen seemed not to hear, and strode out of the Chu family manor, disappearing without a trace.
Chu Chen's departure did not cause any ripples.
Because almost everyone present was waiting for the day Chu Chen would be found, and absolutely no one believed he had any chance of survival.
As the foremost of the three top aristocratic families in the Chu Kingdom, the Chu clan possessed immense depth and power, with many strong individuals guarding it.
He was merely an abandoned son with no background, destined to die without a burial place.
After leaving the Chu family manor, Chu Chen headed straight for a courtyard on the outskirts of the imperial capital.
His speed was astonishing, his figure ethereal as if divine, momentarily appearing as a blur, vanishing in the blink of an eye.
Chu Chen traveled at full speed, taking about half an hour to reach his destination. This courtyard occupied a vast area, surrounded by lush mountains and forests, with palaces rising like ethereal and elegant immortal palaces.
Chu Chen recognized the origin of this mansion at a glance.
"This mansion was personally built for me by my grandfather back then. It's a shame I never got to live in it."