"I'm... I'm sorry!"
Seeing the cold glint of the treasure saber held at his throat, Zhou Qianyuan, despite his immense helplessness, could only be the one to apologize first.
"Master Zhou, you're mistaken. The person you should be apologizing to is not me."
"You haven't done anything to deserve my forgiveness."
Seeing Zhou Qianyuan capitulate, Lin Chen smiled slightly and looked at Chu Yuan beside him.
"Yes, yes, Patriarch Chu, it was my fault for not recognizing your status and looking down on you. My apologies."
"I, Zhou, offer my apologies to you here!"
"I only hope you can be magnanimous and not hold this against me."
Zhou Qianyuan felt immensely humiliated as he bowed to Chu Yuan.
To be a distinguished Rank Two Alchemist and a Core Formation stage cultivator, yet now forced to apologize to an ordinary person in front of so many people—this feeling was truly stifling!
But there was no alternative. He knew that if he didn't back down this time, these people wouldn't let him off the hook.
"Heh heh heh, Master Zhou is too kind. I absolutely had no intention of being your enemy," Chu Yuan said, waving his hands.
Seeing Zhou Qianyuan, who had been so arrogant moments ago, actually apologizing to him, Chu Yuan quickly waved his hands.
He knew deeply that the reason Zhou Qianyuan was apologizing to him now was entirely because of Lin Chen!
Without Lin Chen by his side, Chu Yuan would have been nothing!
Since Zhou Qianyuan had personally apologized, there was no need to pursue the matter further.
After all, if he truly angered Zhou Qianyuan, it would be incredibly easy for a cultivator of his caliber to crush an ordinary person like him!
No matter what, Lin Chen couldn't protect him and the entire Chu family twenty-four hours a day, could he?
"Thank you!"
Seeing that Chu Yuan wasn't going to make things difficult for him anymore, Zhou Qianyuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
After cupping his hands towards Chu Yuan again, Zhou Qianyuan, with a darkened face, turned and left with the few people accompanying him.
He knew that from this moment on, he would likely become infamous throughout Beichuan once again.
A Rank Two Alchemist apologizing to an ordinary person was a grave humiliation!
After Zhou Qianyuan left, Tian Gaofei was still standing there, somewhat bewildered.
He glanced at Lin Chen, then at the departing Zhou Qianyuan, and quickly followed suit.
Once everyone else had left, Chu Yuan immediately stepped in front of Lin Chen and bowed deeply.
"Thank you, Mr. Lin, for saving my life. My Chu family will forever remember this!"
"Patriarch Chu, there's no need. I was merely fulfilling a promise."
Hearing Chu Yuan's apology, Lin Chen waved his hand, appearing indifferent.
If it weren't for Old Huang's connection, he wouldn't have cared about the Chu family's fate.
"Yes, yes!"
Hearing Lin Chen's words, Chu Yuan felt even worse, as if he had swallowed a dead rat.
It was all because of his spoiled daughter. If she hadn't offended Lin Chen so severely, their relationship wouldn't have become so strained!
"Patriarch, since the Chu family's crisis is resolved, Old Huang will now bid farewell to the Patriarch!"
However, to Chu Yuan's further surprise, Old Huang, who was standing beside him, stepped forward and cupped his hands towards Chu Yuan.
He had followed Chu Yuan all these years solely because Chu Yuan had saved his life.
Over the years, he had helped the Chu family rise from obscurity to their current status as a prominent family. He had served them diligently, repaying the debt of his life.
Now, it was time for him to leave and seek the truth of the past.
"What? Old Huang, you're leaving?"
Hearing Old Huang's words, Chu Yuan was even more shocked.
Good heavens, Old Huang had always been his most capable assistant, and now he was leaving too!
"Patriarch, the hatred for the murder of my clan cannot go unavenged. Please grant my request!"
Seeing Chu Yuan's shock, Old Huang explained again.
Previously, he had been weak and alone, and dared not investigate the truth of the Huang family's past.
But things were different now. With Lin Chen by his side, even a half-step Nascent Soul stage expert like Wu Quangui had fallen by his hand.
Since Lin Chen was willing to fully support him, what else was there to fear?
"Alright, Old Huang. The Chu family will always be your home, and you are welcome back anytime."
Seeing that Old Huang was resolute, Chu Yuan, despite his reluctance, could only nod in agreement.
He had occasionally heard Old Huang mention his past grievances, although not in detail, he understood the general situation.
Now that Old Huang was going to investigate the truth of the past, Chu Yuan couldn't possibly stop him.
"Thank you, Patriarch!"
"Mr. Lin, let's go!"
Upon receiving Chu Yuan's approval, Old Huang did not hesitate. He immediately turned to Lin Chen and said.
"Indeed. Patriarch Chu, we bid farewell!"
Lin Chen also bid farewell to Chu Yuan again. Then, he left the scene with Old Huang, Wu Long, and Wu Hu.
Watching Lin Chen and the others depart, Chu Lian, who stood beside Chu Yuan, stared blankly at their retreating figures, filled with extreme regret.
She had actually spoken so mockingly to them just now!
Who would have thought that it was Lin Chen who would ultimately save their Chu family!
It was a shame that they were already gone, and there was no turning back, no matter how much she regretted it!
...
"Let's go, Wu Long, Wu Hu. We can go visit your Blazing Fire Sect now!"
After leaving the Chu family, Lin Chen looked at Wu Long and Wu Hu beside him.
With Wu Quangui dead and Wu Zhixiong having fled, the entire Blazing Fire Sect had fallen into the hands of the Wu Long and Wu Hu brothers.
According to the two brothers, the entire Blazing Fire Sect was a gift to Lin Chen.
Now that they had some free time, they should naturally go and take a look!
Regardless of anything else, the Blazing Fire Sect was once a true top force among the Five Sects and Four Families!
Even though it had declined due to Wu Quangui, a starving camel is still bigger than a horse. It was certainly much better than the Ghost God Sect of today!
"Alright, Mr. Lin, this way!"
Upon hearing that Lin Chen was willing to visit the Blazing Fire Sect, Wu Long and Wu Hu exchanged glances, their expressions filled with joy.
Before long, a group of people arrived at a skyscraper in the city center.
"The headquarters of the Blazing Fire Sect is here?"
Seeing the skyscraper before them, Zhang Ying's eyes widened in astonishment.
Good heavens, what was the situation with these Five Sects and Four Families now?
The Sun family's headquarters was on the outskirts of the city, yet the Blazing Fire Sect, a dignified cultivation sect, had its headquarters in an office building?
"Ahem, Miss Zhang, it's the twenty-first century now, so we naturally have to keep up with the times."
"Even though we are cultivators, places in the mountains are inconvenient, lacking electricity and internet. How can it compare to the convenience of the city?"
Hearing Zhang Ying's doubts, Wu Long quickly explained.