Ye Yunshang bit her lip, "Young Master Chu has recently been dispatched by His Majesty on a distant mission to suppress bandits. I hope Uncle Chu can seek justice for him."
Old Master Chu's heart skipped a beat. That scoundrel Chu Yichen actually went to suppress bandits? And caused such trouble?
Ye Yunshang continued, "Those mountain bandits were too rampant, and he refused to go, even saying he was unworthy of leading the troops to suppress them."
"Cough, cough." Old Master Chu coughed violently.
This unfilial son was truly embarrassing him!
At this moment, Chu Chen, led by the county yamen runners, led 500 Imperial Guards under the cover of night to Langya Mountain to suppress the bandits.
Due to the cunning nature of the mountain bandits, the journey progressed slowly, and it took half a month to reach Langya Mountain.
By this time, Chu Chen's injuries had healed, but his expression remained unpredictable, as if he could explode at any moment.
"Young Master Chu, the front is Langya Mountain. Look, that peak over there is where the Wolf King resides," the leading yamen runner pointed to Langya Mountain.
Chu Chen's gaze fell upon the distant Langya Mountain. His clenched fist loosened for a moment before tightening again.
He suppressed his anger and asked indifferently, "Besides the Wolf King, what about the other bandits?"
"Apart from the Wolf King, there are over three hundred bandits on this mountain."
Chu Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, a mocking curve forming on his lips. "How can a mere bandit den have so many martial experts?"
"Replying to Young Master Chu, the bandits' stronghold is in a place called Langya Valley. This place does not belong to anyone. It is said that the Wolf King established it."
"These people are quite resourceful, hiding the location of Langya Mountain so well that even the imperial court has not discovered it.
This Langya Valley is hundreds of miles from the capital. Ordinary people would never find its existence, let alone attack it."
Chu Chen pondered for a long time. "Regardless, I will eliminate this group of bandits tonight and ensure the Wolf King is killed."
Their purpose in coming to suppress bandits was a pretense; they were here to rescue someone.
Under the astonished gazes of everyone, a fine horse carrying a handsome young man galloped over.
The man was riding a reddish-brown steed, its coat as lustrous as silk.
Chu Chen dismounted, stood at the foot of Langya Mountain, and looked up at the towering peaks, a determined glint in his dark eyes.
On Langya Mountain, in the main hall.
A wooden table was placed at the front, with the Wolf King seated at the head. On either side sat two men holding long sabers, the atmosphere solemn and chilling.
"Wolf King," the scarred man on the left chuckled, "I heard that the young master of the Chu family has come to Langya Mountain. Please, Wolf King, let me witness his might."
The Wolf King snorted coldly, his demeanor arrogant.
"That brat is just a good-for-nothing. I don't need to go out to greet him."
The scarred man laughed heartily, "Since the Wolf King thinks so, can I interpret that as the Wolf King being afraid?"
"Who's afraid?" The Wolf King slammed the table and roared, "When has this Wolf King of Langya ever been afraid of anyone?
Everyone in my Langya Mountain, men, women, old, and young, dares to fight with their sabers!"
The scarred man smiled faintly and remained silent. He had expected the Wolf King to get angry and continued unhurriedly, "Wolf King, if you are worried that Young Master Chu will expose things.
You can send someone to monitor him. As soon as he makes any move, we brothers can kill him!"
"Yes," the other burly man seconded, "We are all people who live by the blade. What we fear most is our families being implicated.
If that brat dares to ruin your plan, Wolf King, we will kill him for you!"
The Wolf King nodded with satisfaction. "Very well, I will go and meet this ignorant brat tomorrow night!"
The clear moonlight of the deep night spread across the entire mountain forest, the gentle breeze rustling the willows, cool and pleasant.
Chu Chen sat in the courtyard, meditating with his eyes closed. Suddenly, a commotion reached him, causing him to open his eyes and frown, looking towards the door.
"Bang!" The door was kicked open, and two Imperial Guards quickly entered. One of them cupped his fists and said, "Young Master Chu, the bandits of Langya Mountain are rampant. We request that you accompany us."
Chu Chen sneered, "Where is the Wolf King?"
"The Wolf King said not to look for him, and we will talk tomorrow!"
Chu Chen scoffed, "This Wolf King is truly bullying the weak and fearing the strong. Does he think we can't do anything to him?"
"Young Master Chu, the Wolf King said that there are many female members of the Chu household. If you insist on forcing your way up, it is inevitable that they will be accidentally injured.
He asks you to wait outside the village. When he is ready, he will come out to discuss with you."
Chu Chen's face grew increasingly grim. "Tell the Wolf King, I will come again tomorrow."
The two Imperial Guards exchanged glances and tacitly withdrew from the room.
The next day, as dawn broke, Chu Chen had already woken up. After a simple wash, he led his guards to the outskirts of the village.
At the entrance of Langya Village, Chu Chen stood with his hands behind his back, his white robes fluttering. A haze shrouded his handsome face, as if a storm was about to break.
"Young Master Chu, the Wolf King requests you to wait a moment." An Imperial Guard hurried to Chu Chen's side and respectfully cupped his fists.
"Mm." Not long after, a luxurious carriage drove out from Langya Mountain and stopped steadily outside the village.
Then, the carriage curtain was lifted, and a tall, slender figure stepped out.
Chu Chen's gaze was solemn as he saw the Wolf King descend from the carriage.
He was wearing a grey robe, a sword at his waist, his features stern and cold, exuding an imposing aura.
Chu Chen narrowed his eyes. The Wolf King appeared to be around thirty years old, with a peak Innate High-level cultivation. Compared to him, he was indeed much more powerful.
However, since the Wolf King was unwilling to come out, he could not force him.
"Wolf King, I hope you will keep your promise regarding what you said yesterday," Chu Chen said, his cold eyes sweeping over the Wolf King, his expression indifferent.
He laughed twice. "Young Master Chu, rest assured, I am not a person who breaks his word.
As long as you can help me eradicate the bandits of Langya Mountain, I will not obstruct you from doing anything."
"That's good," Chu Chen turned away calmly. "I'll be going now."
Watching Chu Chen's receding figure, a sarcastic smile played on the Wolf King's lips.
"Brother, this kid is truly arrogant. Is Langya Mountain a place he can run wild in?"
"Hmph, our Langya Mountain's influence spans the entire Qingming Kingdom. He is merely a spoiled young master.
Even the Crown Prince of the imperial family has to beg us obediently. Otherwise, why would Langya Mountain have existed peacefully for decades?"
Chu Chen had only traveled halfway when suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps approached from afar, startling him. He turned abruptly and saw not far away.
Several men were carrying a dying young man and rushing over quickly.
The young man was covered in blood, his clothes tattered. There was a large hole in his chest, clearly indicating he had suffered an extremely brutal attack.