"Young Master!"

Yan Hu opened his eyes, stood up, and bowed to Jiang Chen. He was fully aware of what Jiang Chen had done for him, and gratitude was evident in his eyes.

The Origin Power from Jiang Chen’s Thunder Path had enhanced his understanding of this path to a higher level. Don’t underestimate this small step; the deeper the insight during the Great Dao Wheel of Light’s condensation, the higher the future heights that can be reached. This is why all cultivators emphasize the importance of a solid foundation.

"No need for such formality between us!"

Jiang Chen smiled and waved his hand, stood up, and softly said, "Let’s go. Senior Brother and the others are waiting. We should deal with Gui Ying and those people."

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Yan Hu’s eyes as he nodded heavily.

No matter what others think, Gui Ying must die; this is undeniable!

The two of them stepped out of the private room and headed toward the third floor. In their perception, Pang Guang and others were all gathered in the large lounge on the third floor, apparently discussing something.

...

"Guang Shao, when will Mr. Jiang emerge from seclusion?"

Lu Xian asked impatiently.

Pang Guang shook his head with a bitter smile, "I don’t know either."

Anxiety flashed in the eyes of Yan Li and others.

"Senior Lu Xian, Senior Yan Li, maybe you should rescue your people first!"

Yun Tao expressed with gratitude, "You two have already helped us a lot. My fellow brothers and I are truly grateful. Now that someone from your village is in danger, there’s no need to wait here any longer."

"But... Lei Yang Village has sent nearly a hundred people, plus the people from the other three major forces, there are two hundred people in total. Relying solely on you..."

Yan Li hesitated for a moment and spoke with a frown.

"Senior Brother is right!"

A voice shouted from outside the door, and two figures walked in as the door to the lounge opened.

"Mr. Jiang!"

"Brother Jiang Chen!"

"Junior Brother!"

Everyone was overjoyed, hurriedly calling out, not knowing since when Jiang Chen had become their backbone. Seeing him, everyone felt much more at ease.

"Senior Lu Xian, Senior Yan Li, you’ve helped us enough. Since someone in your village is in danger, you should go! We are enough here. Although we dare not claim we can match them, avoiding a complete encirclement shouldn’t be a problem!"

Jiang Chen nodded to everyone and cupped his fists to Lu Xian and Yan Li.

"Alright!"

Lu Xian gently nodded, "Let Yan Li take half the men and leave, and I’ll take half to rescue."

"Unnecessary, take them all."

Jiang Chen slightly shook his head, "Now is not the time to face them head-on. The goal this time is to break out, and the fewer people, the better!"

After glancing at everyone, Jiang Chen solemnly said, "This time, comrades, follow Senior Lu Xian and others outside; only Hu Zi, Senior Brother Zhuo, Elder Su, Elder Jin, and Ling’er need to stay."

"What? Only you?"

"Jiang Chen, are you kidding?"

"How can just a few of you break through? They have several Semi-Saint experts!"

Lei Kai and others’ faces changed, all frowning.

Jin Liang was also stunned for a moment, looking at Jiang Chen in surprise. Did he really want him to deal with those four Semi-Saint experts alone? Without the Suppression Realm, he wouldn’t be afraid of them, but now...

Seeing the doubt in everyone’s eyes, Jiang Chen smiled slightly, "Don’t worry, I have a plan."

"I think I know what your plan is."

Su Qingluan smiled softly and said, "You’re planning to make me do the hard work this time!"

Everyone was stunned, and an expression of realization appeared in their eyes. It seemed Jiang Chen was not planning to confront those people head-on this time.

"We’ll do it together."

Jiang Chen responded with a smile.

"Junior Brother, are you confident?"

Yun Tao looked at Jiang Chen, eyes filled with concern.

"You shouldn’t ask me; you should ask Elder Su if she’s confident!"

Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows at Su Qingluan.

"If outside, I can’t do it, but in this Abandoned Plain, it’s not that difficult to trap them for a while!"

Su Qingluan smiled slightly, then changed her tone: "However, I need you to buy me some time."

"No problem, leave that to me. I believe Qi Shan would be very willing to talk with me!"

Jiang Chen nodded gently.

Scanning around at everyone, Jiang Chen said softly, "Alright, it’s decided. Senior Lu Xian, Senior Yan Li, please take my Senior Brothers out. I think they won’t go as far as to capture all of you too, right?"

"No, but..."

Lu Xian shook his head, then hesitated.

"I will let them know I am in this small town!"

Jiang Chen acknowledged and spoke softly.

"Brother Jiang, I can’t lend a hand this time, sorry!"

Pang Guang looked at Jiang Chen apologetically. Jiang Chen had helped him so much, but he could only watch Jiang Chen venture into danger, feeling very uneasy.

"Brother Pang, you don’t need to be so formal. When you become the Deputy Leader of the Trade Alliance, I’ll definitely have things to bother you with."

Jiang Chen smiled slightly, understanding as he patted Pang Guang on the shoulder.

Right now, Pang Guang was in the crucial moment of contending for succession. Lei Yang Village was one thing, but offending Spirit Sword Sect, Yuanling Sect, and Qingyang Sect at this time would have a significant impact on him. If his competitors maneuver well and seize the chance to ally with the three great sects, they might even strip him of the right to compete.

Hearing this, Pang Guang quickly said, "Once this matter is over, regardless of success or failure, as long as Brother Jiang commands, Pang Guang will not hesitate to go through fire and water!"

"You’re too kind!" 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Jiang Chen smiled slightly, then turned to look at the individuals he had called by name, "Hu Zi, Elder Jin, Elder Su, Ling’er, Senior Brother Zhuo, let’s go out and show ourselves!"

"Alright!"

They nodded, following Jiang Chen out of the lounge.

"They’re out!"

"Quick, report to the Deputy Village Chief!"

"Keep an eye on them, don’t let them escape!"

As Jiang Chen and the others walked out of the auction house, a hushed discussion broke out.

Turning to look, Jiang Chen smiled in amazement.

Several men stood firmly at the auction house entrance, and as soon as they saw Jiang Chen and his group came out, one person quickly leaped toward the town gate, while others stood boldly in the street watching him and his group.

"So arrogant, I really want to beat them up!"

Mu Ling’er looked at those people, her face filled with indignation.

"Let’s go, take a walk. We’ve been here for a few days and haven’t wandered around."

Jiang Chen patted Mu Ling’er’s little head and turned to walk into the town.

"Jiang Chen, do you plan to escape by jumping the town walls?"

"Hmph! Aren’t you arrogant? Why are you chickening out now?"

"Yes, if you have the guts, walk out from the main gate, do you think jumping the wall will let you escape?"

Those monitoring men saw Jiang Chen’s group not heading toward the town gate and immediately shouted loudly, their eyes full of disdain.

"Is he really chickening out?"

"Wouldn’t you chicken out? Those are four major forces, all top-tier in the inner circle! And they have four Semi-Saint experts!"

"But even if they jump the wall and escape, they can’t escape; the outside is already surrounded by Lei Yang Village’s people. Even if they managed to get out, they couldn’t run from their tracking."

Seeing Jiang Chen appear, a crowd of onlookers gathered around immediately.