He originally intended for Chen Yuan to teach Yun Han a lesson and vent his anger, but he didn't place too much hope on it. After all, no matter what, the Yun family was one of the five great aristocratic families of the Jianghu world, with great strength and a foundation even stronger than the Shangguan clan.

Although Chen Yuan had some status and background, it was obviously unwise to provoke such an existence.

Therefore, he was only holding onto a sliver of hope.

Unexpectedly, he soon heard the news of Yun Han's death.

He was utterly shocked at the time.

He subconsciously thought it was because of him. Chen Yuan and Yun Han didn't know each other and had no grievances, so apart from his words, what other reason could there be?

After considering the matter after hearing the news, he knew that Chen Yuan was probably in trouble, so he sought the old ancestor of the Shangguan family to help Chen Yuan.

But he was reprimanded.

And told not to interfere.

At this point, Shangguan Yu felt guilty towards Chen Yuan, feeling that Chen Yuan was full of heroism, while he could only be turned away by his family, making him appear even more weak in comparison.

Later, he started boasting about Chen Yuan.

Now, he could almost be considered the number one Chen Yuan booster in Shu Prefecture, touting his reputation.

"A hero, Chen Yuan?" Shangguan Hong blinked and asked.

"That's right, it's him," Shangguan Yu said in a deep voice.

"Brother, are you confused? Although Chen Yuan is your friend, he is, after all, a court hawk... a court official. How can he be called a hero?" She was very puzzled.

"Have you forgotten about the Yun Han incident?"

Shangguan Yu said with a solemn expression:

"Brother Chen is loyal and values ​​friendship. How can he not be called a hero? Little sister, don't keep calling him a court dog. Have you forgotten that there are also members of our Shangguan clan serving as officials in the court?"

Not only the Shangguan clan, but the other major families as well had people in the imperial court to varying degrees. These families themselves were a bridge between the court and the Jianghu world.

It had been like this since the time of the previous dynasty, the Great Chu.

Unfortunately, the Sima family had a less-than-honorable background, and there were too many taboos on this matter, weakening the influence of the five great families in the imperial court.

Otherwise, the imperial court would surely be filled with experts from the five great families.

Shangguan Hong opened her mouth: "Why did you have to drag me along to see him? You think Chen Yuan is a hero, but I only hear that he is cruel and bloodthirsty.

Perhaps he is strong, but his temperament is too ruthless."

"Isn't little sister wanting to choose a husband? Brother, I, hehe..." Shangguan Yu smiled softly, his meaning unspoken.

"What?" Shangguan Hong glared at Shangguan Yu:

"The good match you chose for me is Chen Yuan?"

"Don't react so strongly. Chen Yuan didn't even take a liking to you. I mentioned it before in Guangling Prefecture, but Brother Chen wasn't willing."

"He doesn't even like me?"

Shangguan Hong glared at Shangguan Yu, raising her voice.

"Isn't this to let you see each other again? It would be good to make friends even if it doesn't work out. I said before that Chen Yuan is a good person and values ​​friendship,"

Shangguan Yu said with a smile.

He and Shangguan Hong shared the same mother and had an extremely good relationship. They grew up together since childhood, so naturally he would sometimes consider her future. As a woman, she would inevitably marry,

but it would always be best to marry a good match.

"Hmph, no need, I am devoted to martial arts and have no intention of romantic relationships. I appreciate your kindness, elder brother," Shangguan Hong snorted softly.

As the two were talking, the disciple of Hidden Weapons Valley from before arrived in front of the mountain gate at his fastest speed and said to Shangguan Yu:

"Young Master Shangguan, Envoy Chen Qing invites you in."

"Lead the way."

......

......

"Brother Shangguan, long time no see."

With a trace of apology towards Shangguan Yu, Chen Yuan greeted him in front of the main hall. After seeing his figure from afar, a hearty laugh rang out.

"Brother Chen."

Shangguan Yu's body flickered, and he arrived in front of Chen Yuan in a few flashes, his eyes quite excited.

"Please."

"Please."

Shangguan Yu and Shangguan Hong were invited into the council hall. Chen Yuan did not sit at the head, but sat beside him.

"Brother Shangguan, let me introduce a few friends to you. This is Brother Han Yu, this is the current Valley Master of Hidden Weapons Valley, Ouyang Zhi, this is Madam Xu..."

Apart from Yue Shan and the others, Chen Yuan introduced them to Shangguan Yu one by one.

Although he didn't think much of them in his heart, Shangguan Yu was still polite on the surface, exchanging a few pleasantries, and the atmosphere was quite lively.

"Brother Shangguan has come to Hidden Weapons Valley. I wonder what brings you here?"

After exchanging pleasantries, Chen Yuan went straight to the point.

Shangguan Yu said with a smile on his face:

"I came here for several reasons. One is to thank Brother Chen for killing Yun Han for me, and the other is to introduce Brother Chen, a hero like you, to my younger sister."

Hearing that Shangguan Yu had come all the way to thank him, Chen Yuan subconsciously touched his nose and said in a low voice:

"Brother Shangguan, why be so polite? What are you thanking me for? We are men, and we should share life and death, open our hearts, and a promise is worth a thousand gold!"

These words shocked Shangguan Yu's heart. Looking at Chen Yuan, he couldn't help but say:

"Brother Chen is truly a great man!"

He murmured these words in his heart. Sharing life and death, opening hearts, a promise is worth a thousand gold, he was deeply moved.

Besides him, Shangguan Hong was also shocked by the power of these words.

But neither of them doubted the truth of these words, because Chen Yuan had already proven it in front of them, killing Yun Han to vent his anger because of Shangguan Yu's words.

A true hero!

Even Shangguan Hong's perception of Chen Yuan improved a lot.

While Shangguan Yu and Shangguan Hong were shocked by these words, Chen Yuan was also secretly sizing up Shangguan Yu's younger sister.

He had said before that he wanted to form a marriage alliance with him. Now, looking at her, this girl was indeed not bad.

Her appearance was naturally top-notch, and there was a heroic aura between her eyebrows, even stronger than Chen Yanshu.

"Brother Shangguan is too kind. Chen only has a few friends in the Jianghu world. Brother Shangguan, you are one of them. How can Chen not treat you with sincerity?" Chen Yuan continued to be righteous.

As for that hint of embarrassment, it had long since disappeared.

"Brother Chen, Shangguan has come here this time, but there is also an important matter to remind you." Shangguan Yu felt even more ashamed when he heard the words "treat you with sincerity".

Chen Yuan treated him with sincerity, but what about him?

As the initiator of Yun Han's death, he transferred the danger to Chen Yuan.

Could he be called a hero?

Saying this, Shangguan Yu's gaze swept over Ouyang Zhi, Han Yu, Madam Xu, and the others, as if reminding him of something.

"Brother Shangguan, just say it. Brother Ouyang and Madam Xu are all our own people."

Seeing the other party's solemn expression, Chen Yuan understood that this was Shangguan Yu's true intention.

"Oh?"

Hearing the words "our own people", Shangguan Yu was stunned for a moment.

How could the people from Hidden Weapons Valley become Chen Yuan's own people?

Chen Yuan did not hide it, and at the same time, it was to appease Madam Xu and Ouyang Zhi, and said indifferently:

"Madam Xu and Chen are deeply in love and are already my people."

Madam Xu, who was sitting next to Shangguan Hong, blushed slightly at the side.

Shangguan Yu gasped, and his heart couldn't help but be shocked again.

He couldn't help but think:

"Brother Chen is truly an extraordinary person."

It wasn't that he didn't think so, it was just that the age difference between Madam Xu and Chen Yuan was a bit too big. Although it couldn't be seen from her appearance, it was still there after all.

At the same time, he also thought that no wonder Chen Yuan rejected him in the first place.

It turned out that he liked this kind.

It really was...

Not taking the usual path.

At the same time, Shangguan Hong also took a deep look at Madam Xu, but she couldn't help but feel a little frustrated in her heart. In terms of appearance alone, she was not as good as Madam Xu.

Perhaps only her mother could.

Um...

Why would she think of this?

After pondering for a moment, Shangguan Yu said in a deep voice:

"My Shangguan clan has a hidden agent in the Yun family. A few days ago, the hidden agent risked his life to send back a message that the Yun family is preparing to secretly attack you."

This was Shangguan Yu's true intention.

"Is this accurate?"

Chen Yuan didn't think that Shangguan Yu was deceiving him. In fact, he had already thought of this himself. He killed the Yun family's direct descendant. How could the Yun family really let it go?

"There is a very small chance that the news is fake."

"Do you know who is going to attack Chen?" Chen Yuan's face darkened.

"It's not clear yet, but it should not be someone from the Yun family, but a loose cultivator expert in the Jianghu world. Before, Envoy Jiang Jin and the Yun family's Huayang old ancestor fought outside Qingzhou City, which should also deter the Yun family. They will definitely not do anything to you on the surface."

Chen Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly.

He had already learned about the battle of Qingzhou City a few days ago.

Jiang He also directly jumped from seventh to third on the Stormcloud List because of this battle. His progress can be described as great, because the record of fighting Huayang was too terrifying.

Not to mention winning, even resisting was enough to shock the world.

Because Jiang He killed a Dan realm grandmaster of the Yun family with one sword, the Yun family's old ancestor was furious and traveled thousands of miles to ask Jiang He for an explanation. Jiang He refused.

The two met outside Qingzhou City.

The specific situation of that battle is unknown, and there is no news of the victory or defeat, but afterwards, the Yun family's Huayang old ancestor retreated and no longer demanded that Jiang He give an explanation.

However, everyone knew that this matter was not over yet.

If the Yun family couldn't deal with Jiang He, wouldn't they be able to deal with Chen Yuan?

Although the Yun family would say that this matter was over for the sake of face, a dispute between equals, and that the upper three realm experts would not interfere, how could this be possible?

At least, Chen Yuan would never believe such nonsense.

Now, with the accurate news brought by Shangguan Yu, he also had some guesses that someone might already be secretly guarding him.

The Yun family... hehe.

A hint of killing intent flashed in Chen Yuan's calm and indifferent eyes.

"In my opinion, the Yun family will probably invite a Dan realm grandmaster to take action."

Shangguan Yu said with a solemn expression.

Now Chen Yuan is ranked seventh on the Hidden Dragon List, and his record is amazing. There are many speculations about his true strength in the Jianghu world. The Yun family is not stupid. The only ones who can deal with Chen Yuan are probably the top three peerless geniuses on the Hidden Dragon List.

Apart from them, who can bring oppression to Chen Yuan, no one else can be 100% sure.

But how could the Yun family invite the top three on the Hidden Dragon List?

Whether it is Wudang Mountain, the Heavenly Demon Palace, or Mount Ling, they are all existences that the Yun family looks up to.

Zuo Chengzong and Wei Wuyai are both geniuses who are rarely seen in these immortal sects for a century, and they simply don't need to give the Yun family face. Therefore, apart from Tong Xuan level warriors.

That is, only Dan realm grandmasters!

"That's what Chen thinks too."

The corner of his mouth raised a faint smile, without any fear.

Ordinary Dan realm grandmasters could no longer frighten him now.

The previous Chen Yuan was weak, facing a Dan realm grandmaster was like an ant, but the current Chen Yuan is different. His cultivation has already broken through to the Heavenly Palace level.

Now that he has the peerless divine weapon Emperor Slaughter Saber in hand, he is not afraid to fight an ordinary Dan realm grandmaster.

A few years ago, the top three on the Hidden Dragon List each had an amazing record of fighting Dan realm grandmasters without defeat. This is how they can firmly occupy the top three positions.

For several years, no matter how the situation changes, they have always been as stable as Mount Tai.

What is the difference between him, Chen Yuan, and the top three?

Of course, this only refers to ordinary Void Dan realm grandmasters. If he faces Solid Dan realm grandmasters, then he may not be able to do it.

The Dan realm has three heavens, each one stronger than the last.

The gap is huge, not inferior to the gap between the Heavenly Palace and Heavenly Origin in the Tong Xuan realm.

"After learning this news, I rushed here as quickly as possible to remind Brother Chen. Be careful these days. If you have the opportunity, you should send someone to notify Envoy Jiang Jin."

In Shangguan Yu's view, Chen Yuan's biggest backer is Jiang He, and only he can block the power of a Dan realm grandmaster for Chen Yuan.

"Thank you, Brother Shangguan."

Chen Yuan nodded.

"Brother Chen, don't say that. The Yun Han incident was caused by me, but I can't resist the power of the Yun family for you. It's really against the way of friendship."

The more polite Chen Yuan was, the more ashamed Shangguan Yu felt.

When he first learned about this, he went to ask his father again, hoping that his father could send someone to block the Dan realm grandmaster sent by the Yun family.

But...

He was scolded again.

He was told that the Yun family's anger must be vented and that the Shangguan clan could not get involved. Otherwise, it would inevitably feud with the Yun family, which would not be in line with the interests of the Shangguan family.

Chen Yuan has not reached the point where he can let the Shangguan family go to war with the Yun family for him.

After failing to negotiate with his father, Shangguan Yu even quarreled with his father and then left the Shangguan family alone. He happened to meet Shangguan Hong and brought her to Hidden Weapons Valley together.

"A true friend is in the heart. If Brother Shangguan says that again in the future, Chen will be angry." Chen Yuan behaved like a broad-minded elder brother.

Making Shangguan Yu quite moved.

"Brother Chen..."

"Brother Shangguan, there is no need to say more. I have already remembered your risk to remind Chen. As for a Yun Han, just kill him. And if the other party really sends a grandmaster, then... let him have no return!"

Chen Yuan's eyes were slightly cold.

A faint killing intent lingered around him, making people shocked.

His powerful self-confidence made Shangguan Hong look sideways, her beautiful eyes flashing with brilliance.

After chatting for a while, it was almost time for dinner. Madam Xu and Ouyang Zhi left to order people to prepare the meal. Han Yu got up and left. Shangguan Hong was led by two female disciples of Hidden Weapons Valley, preparing to take a good look at Hidden Weapons Valley.

In the blink of an eye, only Chen Yuan and Shangguan Yu were left in the hall.

"Brother Chen, I have another question. I wonder if I can ask?" After everyone else had left, Shangguan Yu said mysteriously.

"There is no need to worry too much between us. Brother Shangguan, just say what you want," Chen Yuan said indifferently.

Shangguan Yu nodded and said:

"A few days ago, Chen heard some news that the Wordless Heavenly Stele on Mount Emei was broken. Some people said that the immortal opportunity within it had been taken away. Does Brother Chen know about this?"

"Is there such a thing? A few days ago, Hidden Weapons Valley sealed its mountain gate and was isolated from the outside world, so I really didn't hear about it." Chen Yuan showed some surprise.

If he was too calm, it would inevitably make Shangguan Yu suspicious.

Chen Yuan would definitely not admit to the matter of the opportunity.

Otherwise, if it spreads out, people will definitely think that Chen Yuan has obtained that immortal opportunity, causing jealousy.

Immortal opportunity, what kind of opportunity is this?

Although Chen Yuan knew the magical use of the Wordless Heavenly Stele, others did not.

"That's quite a pity. It is said that someone is secretly investigating the warriors who went to Mount Emei recently. By the way... Last time Brother Chen said he was going to Mount Emei for a visit, did you notice anything unusual at that time?"

Shangguan Yu chuckled and his eyes flickered.

Obviously, he did not believe Chen Yuan's words. In fact, when he first heard about this, his first reaction was that the immortal opportunity might have been taken away by Chen Yuan.

Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?

Not long after Chen Yuan left Guangling Prefecture, the Wordless Heavenly Stele shattered. It was impossible to say that there was not a trace of connection.

If it was normal, and he was only friends with Chen Yuan before, then he might really try to take the immortal opportunity from Chen Yuan, but since the death of Yun Han.

He no longer thought that way, but regarded Chen Yuan as a true friend.

Even, he had people silenced for this.

All those under his command who might have known about Chen Yuan's trip to Mount Emei were ordered to be killed by him, just to help Chen Yuan keep the secret.

"Speaking of which, it's really a coincidence. Chen was not actually going to Mount Emei at that time, but some accidents happened. After delaying for some time, I came directly to Hidden Weapons Valley and have been here ever since."

Chen Yuan smiled.

Shangguan Yu stared at Chen Yuan for a moment, then smiled indifferently:

"I see, maybe I was thinking too much. At first, I thought Brother Chen had obtained this immortal opportunity."

"How is that possible? Chen is not the illegitimate son of God. How can he have such luck?"

"Haha, that's not necessarily true. Brother Chen is terrifyingly strong and talented. He himself is a person with great luck."

"Brother Shangguan is too kind."

"By the way, Brother Chen, I mentioned the matter of marriage before. At that time, Brother Chen rejected it because he didn't like women. Now, Madam Xu..."

Chen Yuan shook his head and said in a low voice:

"Chen has always been a woman hater, but I can't stand the fact that women approach me."

Which cadre can withstand the test of a beauty like Madam Xu?

"Brother Chen, forgive my frankness, although Madam Xu is the number one beauty in Shu Prefecture, she is old after all. And Hidden Weapons Valley is only a second-rate force. It's okay to be a concubine, but to be a legal wife, I'm afraid it's a little lacking and doesn't deserve a peerless genius like Brother Chen."

Shangguan Yu still wanted to be Chen Yuan's brother-in-law.

This idea was even stronger after he guessed that the other party had obtained the immortal opportunity. He had no bad intentions, he just hoped that Chen Yuan and the Shangguan family could support each other.

In the early stage, the Shangguan family would protect Chen Yuan, just like this time. If Chen Yuan became the Shangguan family's son-in-law, he didn't believe that his father would still ignore it.

And in the later stage, with Chen Yuan's talent and the speed of his rise, I'm afraid Chen Yuan would have to support the Shangguan family.

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