Misty Rain of the Old Times

Chapter 749 was definitely intentional.

Having rarely had the opportunity to fight someone in person over the years, Song Yuzhi, after a fierce battle with Qin Yan, was not seriously injured, but her stunningly beautiful face, which had not been marked by the passage of time, was flushed with a faint blush. However, her expression was full of astonishment.

She couldn't intervene in the battle between Chen Xuan and Qin Yan, grandfather and grandson. As a grandmaster, it wasn't that she lacked the ability, but firstly, the battle ended too quickly, and secondly, she wanted to see what kind of skills Chen Xuan, this rising star who was famous all over the world, had. However, it ended before she could even make a move.

Strictly speaking, she and Chen Xuan had a common enemy, so naturally she wouldn't stand idly by. However, Chen Xuan dealt with the enemy in no time, and she didn't have a chance to make a move.

At this moment, she was shocked and horrified by Chen Xuan's strength. After all, how old was Chen Xuan? At the age of nineteen, he actually had such terrifying cultivation. He was simply unfathomable. Qin Yan, who had been famous for decades, and Qin Ruyu, who had the combat power of a grandmaster, were crushed to death like ants. She could even clearly feel that Chen Xuan was not completely serious!

This is terrifying, it's inhuman. Song Yuzhi estimated that if she faced Chen Xuan, her fate wouldn't be much better than that of Qin Yan and his grandson. As their long-time rival, she knew Qin Yan's strength and methods all too well.

Logically speaking, Qin Yan's intelligence was more difficult to deal with than his cultivation level, and he shouldn't have died so easily. However, in the face of Chen Xuan's absolute strength, his so-called intelligence had no chance to be used at all. Chen Xuan simply didn't play those games with him.

Qin Yan died just like that, and Chen Xuan only used three palms. This made Song Yuzhi feel like she was dreaming.

That was someone Qin Yan and Song Yuzhi both feared and were even helpless against. The two had been at odds for one or two decades, and yet he died just like that. It's simply unreal.

In terms of cultivation, Qin Yan was one of the top in the entire Yuhua Kingdom. In terms of status, he was the prime minister, who had controlled the government for many years and held great power. In terms of background, the Qin family had been rooted in the Yuhua Kingdom for hundreds of years and was the veritable number one family. Countless families and forces depended on him. With Qin Yan's death, without his pillar of strength, it was certain that the family would fall apart. Everything would become a thing of the past, and countless people would even take advantage of the Qin family when they were down.

In short, with Qin Yan's death, the Kingdom of Yuhua is about to undergo a major change. Song Yuzhi will certainly not let this opportunity pass, and the return of the royal family to power is inevitable...

While Song Yuzhi was lost in thought, Sun Qingzhu, who had just woken up and was still extremely weak, stared blankly at the spot where Qin Ruyu had turned into dust and disappeared. She couldn't believe it and couldn't accept the result. Her whole being felt empty.

Sisters of many years, as close as brothers, died right before our eyes, leaving nothing behind. The emotions were indescribable.

Sun Qingzhu, her eyes glazed over, subconsciously looked in Chen Xuan's direction. Her gaze was blank and filled with complex emotions. Her best friend had died at the hands of that man. Just yesterday, they had sat down together, chatting and laughing.

Although Sun Qingzhu was a sentimental woman, she was not a fool. She had seen everything before she fell into a coma. Although she found it hard to accept, she understood that her good friend had a serious problem. Therefore, she did not hate Chen Xuan at this moment, and she did not even think about revenge. In the end, it was her good friend's own fault. However, she did not have any good feelings towards Chen Xuan either, since her good friend had died at Chen Xuan's hands.

She just stared at Chen Xuan, her mind blank. There was no hatred, but there was certainly grief, though not because of Qin Ruyu's death. After all, Qin Ruyu had said she wanted to kill her before, though it wasn't explicitly stated, it didn't make much difference. Rather than grief, it was more like Sun Qingzhu hating herself for not seeing her good friend for so many years.

In a way, she should thank Chen Xuan, otherwise she would have been manipulated by her best friend all along, and even after being sold out, she would still be happy to help count the money.

Everything that happened today was a huge shock to Sun Qingzhu, a girl who had been very well protected. She was left feeling lost and helpless. If she couldn't get through it, her future would probably be ruined. But if she could, she would definitely grow a lot...

Chen Xuan had no idea what the master and disciple were feeling at this moment. After speaking, seeing that Song Yuzhi didn't react at all, he couldn't help but say again, "Your Highness, I'm talking to you. Are you ready? I'm about to take action. Even if you are the Grand Princess of Yuhua Kingdom, and a woman, pretending to be stupid and trying to fool me won't work. I'm a person of my word."

Although Song Yuzhi's emotions were complex, she was not completely flustered. She had, of course, heard Chen Xuan's words. She immediately took a deep breath to calm herself down, bowed sincerely to Chen Xuan, and said, "Thank you, Young Master Chen."

With Qin Yan dead at Chen Xuan's hands, the biggest threat was gone, and the royal family's return to power was just around the corner. Even though there was a huge mess to clean up afterward, and it could easily trigger a massive internal strife, Song Yuzhi was confident she could handle it. No matter what, she had to repay Chen Xuan's kindness, so this expression of gratitude came from the bottom of her heart.

Chen Xuan remained calm, even slightly widening his eyes warily as he said, "Don't give me that. Get ready, I'm about to make my move. Take one of my attacks, and that'll be the end of it. I need to get back for dinner."

Hesitant to speak, Song Yuzhi's beautiful face showed a complex expression. How could this little guy be so hateful? It made her want to punch his head off.

Honestly, Song Yuzhi really didn't want to take a move from Chen Xuan. Qin Yan and Qin Ruyu, who had the combat power of a Grandmaster, were both killed by him with a few slaps. She didn't even dare to think about what would happen to her if she took a move from him. If she couldn't withstand it, she was afraid that she would follow in the footsteps of Qin Yan and his grandson before she even had time to be happy.

No wonder she hasn't been completely crushed despite fighting Qin Yan for so many years. Her thanks just now were actually a bit cunning. She was trying to appease Chen Xuan and get him to back down. After all, he's so powerful, how could a grown man like him be so petty with a weak woman like her?

However, Chen Xuan wasn't buying it at all, which made her very uncomfortable.

At this moment, Song Yuzhi was already regretting it. Why did she have to stop Chen Xuan when he first made a move? Otherwise, there wouldn't have been so much trouble. He could have easily dealt with Qin Yan in a few moves, and she could have just gotten the benefits herself. Besides, Chen Xuan probably wouldn't have just watched his disciple die at that time. It was just a pointless move that made trouble for herself.

However, at that time she did not know that Chen Xuan was so powerful. She was worried about her disciple, so she intervened. Anyone would have done the same. How could that wretched brat be so petty and hold on to him? Was it really necessary?

She realized that Chen Xuan was a brat who couldn't tolerate anything wrong with him. He would retaliate on the spot for anything that displeased him, leaving no room for negotiation. Unfortunately, he had a big fist and the ability to do so, leaving people helpless.

Taking a deep breath, Song Yuzhi understood that if she didn't let Chen Xuan vent his anger, the situation would only get worse. So she had to accept this move no matter what, and she had to be quick about it. Otherwise, it would be bad if that guy, who was even more petty than a woman, really got angry. She could only hope that he would go easy on her because of her good attitude and because she was a weak woman. He shouldn't go so far as to kill her, right? After all, it wasn't some deep-seated hatred.

Having known countless people, Song Yuzhi was confident in her ability to handle anyone with ease. However, at this moment, she truly couldn't judge Chen Xuan's character, nor did she know what he would do next.

'I'm speechless. How can there be such a despicable brat in the world?' Song Yuzhi gritted her teeth inwardly. Even she, who was usually so elegant and poised, couldn't help but curse inwardly. She was truly at her wit's end. As the Grand Princess of Yuhua Kingdom, a member of the imperial family and possessing the cultivation of a Grandmaster, she knew she was a weak woman in front of Chen Xuan, this powerful and unreasonable young man.

Her mind raced, and her heart pounded as she looked at Chen Xuan, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes. She said, "I was inconsiderate before. Young Master Chen is renowned throughout the land and wishes to offer his guidance. I would also like to experience your skills firsthand."

Although she was panicking inside, her status and strength made it impossible for her to act humbly. Since she couldn't avoid it, she would face it head-on. Running away would only make people look down on her.

Of course, she was also secretly praying that Chen Xuannian would go easy on her because she was a woman, and that he wouldn't beat her to death, but she was bound to suffer. Damn it, it was infuriating. In her heart, Song Yuzhi's already full and perky breasts almost grew bigger from anger.

As she spoke, Song Yuzhi became serious. No matter the outcome, she would give it her all. The heart of a strong person cannot be shirked. Even if she was defeated, it would be out of respect for Chen Xuan.

With her true energy fully activated, Song Yuzhi danced in her magnificent palace attire, her body shimmering with golden light. The void twisted as if burning with flames, and countless gilded petals appeared out of thin air, surrounding her. In an instant, they transformed into a magnificent suit of armor composed of petals, radiant with light, noble and majestic yet domineering, giving people a sense of indestructibility, accompanied by a faint fragrance of flowers.

Upon seeing this, Chen Xuan's heart stirred, realizing that the other party intended to take it head-on. That set of dazzling protective armor was formed from a martial arts technique. Although it was somewhat flashy, it looked like it had good defensive capabilities. So she should also be serious, otherwise the other party might think she was looking down on her.

Of course, there was no deep-seated hatred between them, and Chen Xuan wouldn't go so far as to kill her. He just wanted to teach her a lesson. Given her status and strength, she was used to taking things for granted. He wanted her to know that not everyone would indulge her.

Not intending to use any other martial arts, Chen Xuan continued with the Snow Cold Heaven Palm Technique. After the opponent was ready, he decisively attacked without any unnecessary words.

The two were originally about a hundred feet apart, but in an instant, Chen Xuan's figure disappeared from the spot, leaving only a slowly dissipating afterimage. The next moment, he appeared in front of Song Yuzhi as if by teleportation and struck out with a palm. His palm was dark blue, like ice crystal glass, and his aura was restrained, giving people no sense of threat.

Having witnessed Chen Xuan's strength, Song Yuzhi dared not underestimate him. She focused her attention, and her magnificent armor, composed of countless gilded chrysanthemum petals, became even more profound, as if crafted from dark gold. Although she intended to withstand the attack head-on, she did not stand still. Her armor-clad arms were crossed in front of her, attempting to cushion Chen Xuan's seemingly light and weak but actually terrifying palm strike.

However, Chen Xuan did not grant her wish. His elegant palm strike was unpredictable, and as he approached, his hand moved down to avoid her crossed arms and landed on Song Yuzhi's lower abdomen.

In an instant, Song Yuzhi's seemingly indestructible gilded armor was covered in a cold blue light, and was directly frozen and solidified. In the blink of an eye, it shattered into shimmering dust under Chen Xuan's palm strike and dissipated.

Before Song Yuzhi, whose eyes were filled with shock, could react, Chen Xuan's palm strike, which had paused for a moment, was slightly weakened and struck her lower abdomen. The next instant, Song Yuzhi's face turned pale and she flew backward, flying dozens of feet before barely managing to regain her footing.

Having regained her footing, a chilling blue hue crept onto her previously rosy skin, which she quickly suppressed, regaining her composure. She exhaled, causing the surrounding air to plummet and icy mist to rise. With a wave of her hand, she dispersed the mist, bowing again to Chen Xuan and saying, "Young Master Chen is a man of extraordinary talent; I admire you greatly. Thank you for holding back."

Although she appeared to have regained her composure, Song Yuzhi was still incredibly terrified. She could clearly feel a chill lingering in her lower abdomen, which she could barely suppress with her cultivation level. It was like a maggot clinging to her bones, impossible to expel completely from her body in a short time, leaving her feeling cold in her hands and feet and chilled all over.

Chen Xuan had indeed held back. He had long since mastered the art of martial arts, controlling it at will. If he hadn't reduced the power of his palm strike by 50% just before it hit his opponent, Song Yuzhi would have been dead for at most a few days. As the saying goes, there was no deep-seated hatred between them, so he wouldn't have gone to such lengths to kill her.

However, it's inevitable that the other party will suffer a bit. Intervening without warning and without explanation may seem like nothing, but if it happens in a life-or-death situation, it would be disastrous. Chen Xuan is usually easy to talk to, but he still cares a lot about these kinds of things.

So let's teach her a lesson. Hopefully, the chill that seeped into her body will teach her a lesson. It won't really hurt her, but it will make her feel uncomfortable. Without me taking action to remove it, I'll wear her down little by little with her cultivation level. It will take at most half a year, or at least three months. Just bear with it and it will pass.

After delivering the first blow, Chen Xuan didn't push his luck. He simply waved his hand and said, "Let's leave it at that. If Your Highness harbors any resentment, you are welcome to seek revenge. However, let me make it clear beforehand: if you do seek revenge, I will consider you an enemy. And Your Highness should understand my attitude towards enemies, based on what happened with Qin Yan and the others."

He paused here, having finished his business. After all, the other party was a princess of Yuhua Kingdom. He nodded slightly and cupped his hands, saying, "What follows is Your Highness's family matter. As an outsider, I will not disturb you any longer. My wife is waiting for me to come home for dinner, so I will take my leave now."

As he said, after Qin Yan's death, the mess left behind was a domestic matter within Yu Hua Guo, and as an outsider, he wouldn't interfere, nor was he interested in doing so. Wouldn't it be more comfortable to go home and enjoy a carefree life with his wife and the others?

With Qin Yan, the biggest threat, gone, Song Yuzhi can handle any mess, no matter how bad it gets; it's just a matter of time.

Seeing that he turned and left without hesitation, Song Yuzhi made no mention of the loss and regained his composure, saying, "Young Master Chen, please do as you please. When you have some free time, I wonder if I could host a banquet for you and your wife to show my hospitality?"

Hearing this, Chen Xuan still gave him face, turned around and smiled, saying, "We'll talk about it later. It's not that I don't want to give Your Highness face, but my wife and I have already enjoyed the scenery of Jade City while traveling. We may be going elsewhere soon, so please forgive us."

Chen Xuan genuinely had no interest in pleasantries or formalities, and it wasn't entirely an excuse; there really wasn't much fun to be had in Yucheng.

Song Yuzhi understood and nodded, saying, "Please."

Seeing Chen Xuan turn and leave, Song Yuzhi's eyes were complicated. She gritted her teeth inwardly and thought to herself, "That wretched brat! He gave me a good thrashing and then just left. Does he know how uncomfortable I am? I haven't felt this bad in years. I'm feeling cold and weak. I guess my period will be irregular for a long time to come!"

Why did he have to hit my stomach of all places? It was definitely intentional, you stingy thing to do… (End of Chapter)