Chapter 112 - 111 Almost Crushed to Death

"Could he be from the Inspectorate?"

Chen Xuan’s heart was instantly filled with fear.

The Inspectorate, a group notorious for killing without batting an eye, was the biggest executioner among the many sects wiped out in Great Xia.

"What to do? What to do?"

His mind raced at lightning speed. Escape was impossible, but what excuse could possibly convince him?

Suppressing the mounting pressure, he struggled to speak, "Sir, I don’t know any sect! The Martial Cultivation Technique was passed to me by my master, and as for Spirit Cultivation, I got it last time from a member of the Loyal Army I killed."

The tremendous pressure left Chen Xuan with no other choice.

Moreover, the pressure was increasing, leaving him no time to think.

He could only tell the truth, leaving out just the mention of the old master.

"Who is your master? Where is he?"

Xuan Er increased the pressure, and at this moment, Chen Xuan felt like he was being buried in the ground.

"Called him old master, he’s gone, I don’t know where he went."

This sentence drained nearly all his strength.

Much to his surprise, the pressure vanished as soon as he finished speaking.

Xuan Er nodded with satisfaction, finding it consistent with Feng Zheng’s findings, and believing that under such pressure, he would not have lied.

"Whew whew whew..."

Chen Xuan was panting heavily. Was this... was he saved?

Looking up, he saw Xuan Er with his hands behind his back and did not understand what this meant.

"Having just achieved Third Grade Realm Breakthrough with no restraint whatsoever, just because the Third Grade can’t see it, doesn’t mean others can’t. Truly... what a foolish boy! Come to the City Lord’s Mansion tomorrow to find me."

Xuan Er’s voice faintly lingered as his figure began to blur until it completely disappeared.

What... what kind of technique was that?

Chen Xuan was equally stunned.

"Damn, Third Grade is still too weak."

After swearing, he leaped up and then sat down on the ground.

Just at that last moment, he truly felt like he was going to die, the suffocating feeling still left him with lingering fear.

"Who was that person? Definitely not from the Inspectorate."

"But to be sitting next to the Mansion Master, is he from the Imperial City or someone from Youlan Mansion? If he’s from Youlan Mansion, then...."

At this thought, Chen Xuan drew a sharp breath.

Only that master, who single-handedly infiltrated the Loyal Army Camp and killed two Second Grade masters, could suppress him with just a finger.

If it was him, then what was the purpose of tonight’s test on him?

For what reason?

"I just can’t figure it out!"

But moving forward, he must be more cautious. After the Third Grade Realm Breakthrough, he became a bit restless, considering himself an expert, no longer as careful as before.

He must find a way to conceal his aura, at least so that even Second Grade cannot see through it.

And also....

After sitting on the ground contemplating for a long while, he finally stood up and returned to the Chen Mansion.

However, before entering the house, Chen Xuan used a bit of spiritual power to remove the lingering sweat from earlier, ensuring there was no scent before entering.

"Why do I feel like I’m sneaking back home after an affair."

Chen Xuan shook his head, feeling a bit amused.

But, the women at home were meticulous, attending the Youlan Association, and being a master, having such a heavy sweat odor was unusual.

He did this just to keep them from worrying.

"Young Master, you’re back."

The housemaid Xiaozhu smiled and called out upon seeing him.

"Mm!" Chen Xuan nodded, asking, "Are the madams all in the hall?"

"Yes, Young Master. They’ve had dinner and are chatting!"

She had just come from the hall.

"Mm, it’s so late, go and rest."

"Thank you, Young Master. You always care for us."

Xiaozhu smiled sweetly.

She was originally a servant in the Chen Mansion, later followed over here, and after two years got familiar with Chen Xuan’s temperament.

Though a servant, Chen Xuan treated them well.

So usually, speaking with him didn’t require much restraint.

"You little girl, dare to tease me, be careful, I might dock your monthly pay!"

"Hehehe..."

Unexpectedly Xiaozhu was not afraid at all, laughing as she ran away.

"Ah, truly... losing the dignity of the head of the house more and more." Chen Xuan shook his head but didn’t mind.

Many of the servants in the Chen Mansion were from before, not only he but also Liu Rushi held deep affection for them, it was regarded as loving the house and its crow.

Heading to the rear hall, the three women were all present.

However, upon seeing only him, Su Wanqiu thought Su Yun was hiding behind him.

After all, she knew her sister was mischievous.

So she rose and came over, looking behind Chen Xuan, but didn’t see her.

He then wrapped his arm around her, kissed her on the cheek, and said, "Don’t look, Yun’Er stayed over at the City Lord’s Mansion tonight!"

"City Lord’s Mansion?"

"Mm!"

He said this as he let her go and sat down.

Liu Rushi considerately poured him a cup of tea and placed it in front of him.

Chen Xuan picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said, "Her sister is the eldest lady of Youlan Mansion, oh, you didn’t see her today, that little girl had more prestige than I did, sitting beneath the Mansion Master!"

Suddenly, the three women gathered around, asking him to recount today’s events in detail.

"Is there any benefit?"

Chen Xuan’s face broke into a mischievous smile, his eyes slyly glancing at the three of them.

Some things, once started, are unstoppable.

"Shameless! Sisters, attack!"

Pei Yuenan saw his playful look and immediately went for a throat lock, while signaling Su Wanqiu and Liu Rushi.

But who was Chen Xuan?

His large hand wrapped around her slender waist from behind, pulling her into his embrace, pinching her cheek, "Bold, daring to rebel! I suspect you’re a spy for the Loyal Army. Let this husband properly inspect you."

His hand shamelessly wandered inside.

This made Pei Yuenan panic.

This was the main hall, all bright and open, utterly embarrassing; she quickly pleaded, "I was wrong, I was wrong, husband, please spare this little girl?"

"Hmph!"

Chen Xuan snorted, "I’ll let you go this time; if it happens again, I won’t forgive you."

However, his hand still gave a squeeze over her clothes before releasing her.

Pei Yuenan hurriedly escaped from his embrace, her fair face visibly turning red.

"You always bully Yuenan!"

Su Wanqiu tapped his forehead with her jade-like finger, giving him a sidelong glance.

"Hehe." Chen Xuan chuckled, then stood up, "This matter is a long story. I feel we need a heart-to-heart talk; if you want to know more, come to the room. I won’t say it again later."

With that, he gallantly left the hall, heading to his room, leaving the three women in the hall looking at each other.

To go or not to go?

But they wanted to hear!

"Come on, come on, as long as husband is happy! After all, it’s not the first time, we’re all sisters!"

Pei Yuenan resolutely pulled the two women towards the room.

....

City Lord’s Mansion.

After testing Chen Xuan, Xuan Er went to Ye Yilan’s study.

At this moment, Feng Zheng was discussing something with him.

"Old two, how’s this kid?" Ye Yilan quickly asked.

If this kid was really good, he could seriously consider it.

"Very good."

He gave Chen Xuan a high evaluation.

"Oh...." Although he had already formed an opinion, hearing Xuan Er give such high praise still surprised Ye Yilan, "Tell me more. Not many catch your eye, let alone gaining such high praise; it’s been years since anyone did!"

"Martial Cultivator Third Grade, Spirit Cultivator Tier Seven, and according to him, it’s only been a month or two since he began spiritual cultivation."

"Spirit and Martial Dual Cultivation....."

Ye Yilan couldn’t help but exclaim upon hearing this.

Even Feng Zheng was so shocked that his eyeballs were almost popping out, looking at Xuan Er, "Lord Second, is this kid really such a monster?"

Unexpectedly, this kid was also a Spirit Cultivator!

And reached Tier Seven in just one or two months? Damn, is this even human?

"What about his background? Is it the same as what we found?" Ye Yilan was most concerned about this point, if truly without any issues, then this kid was indeed impressive.

He had the potential to be a son-in-law of Youlan Mansion.

"Yes, the same."

"Are you sure he didn’t lie?"

"Almost got crushed by a finger of mine; under such circumstances, it’s impossible to lie." Xuan Er was very confident on this point.

"You really went easy on him!"

Ye Yilan thought of the strength of the old two and couldn’t help but complain.

If he wasn’t careful and killed him, where would he find such an excellent son-in-law?

"Alright, I was measured!" Xuan Er glanced at him, "Also, this is just your idea; the key is still Jin Cen. I tell you, if she doesn’t agree, you can’t force the match, or else I’m taking Jin Cen away!"

"Uh.... Got it, I’m her father, aren’t I? How could I harm her?"

Ye Yilan felt bitter inside, as if he had no say in the matter.

Who could he reason with?

But there was no way; Xuan Er spoiled her too much.

"And about the Imperial City, let them give up on this idea, don’t target Jin Cen. I won’t agree."

"Don’t worry about that, I won’t agree either, didn’t you see Yun Wen is already gone?"

The Imperial City, though the center of power in Great Xia, is also the most complicated place. In this life, he only hopes Jin Cen can live a peaceful life; nothing else is needed.

"He’s just a dog!"

"Still a waste; after all these years, he’s still just Third Grade. His position as Grand Commander was just won by bootlicking!"

He looked down on Yun Wen a lot, and if it weren’t for considering Ye Yilan’s face, he wouldn’t have let him through the gates of the City Lord’s Mansion.

At this moment, Feng Zheng beside him had a fallen face and weakly said: "Lord Second, I’m also Third Grade! What you said is a bit of a blow to me."

"His Third Grade is different from yours! Why are you sulking?"

Xuan Er glared at him unkindly.

Uh....

Instantly, Feng Zheng dared not say another word.

"Alas, you’re strong; whatever you say is right."

Muttering discontentedly in his heart.

"Alright, this time he mostly came to deliver a message, saying from the Imperial City that old two should stop killing those from the Loyal Army. Both sides are restraining each other now, truly provoking them would lead to uncontrollable consequences."

"This time’s matter will be let go."

"Who said that?" Xuan Er asked in a deep voice.

"The Great National Preceptor of Qi; he’s currently the regent of Great Xia!"