Misty Rain of the Old Times

Chapter 750

"That feels good," Chen Xuan thought to himself with a smug smile as he walked away, completely ignoring how upset the well-fed old lady was.

Song Yuzhi had been powerful for decades, always aloof and superior, to the point that she developed the mentality of a wronged little girl. However, given her status and strength, she couldn't lower herself to complain to anyone, let alone directly retaliate. One can imagine how frustrating the lesson Chen Xuan's slap had taught her.

Watching Chen Xuan leave as if nothing had happened, Song Yuzhi chose to be angry rather than frustrated.

She knew Chen Xuan had held back; she couldn't beat him in a fight, and besides, there was a mess waiting for her to clean up. All she could do was glare fiercely at Chen Xuan's back.

'You wretched brat, you just wait. You better pray you don't give me the chance. If you ever fall into my hands, I'll make you pay. Then you'll know what it means to be difficult to deal with women and petty people. But since you haven't really done anything to me, I won't go too far.'

After a series of rambling thoughts, Song Yuzhi mentally tormented Chen Xuan for a while. Having achieved a mental victory, she put aside these petty thoughts and focused her mind on cleaning up the mess and maximizing her profits.

She's not a delicate girl; she holds grudges a lot. Things change, you just wait...

Leaving the bubbly old lady with a dashing back view, Chen Xuan only cared about his own enjoyment. When he was young, he had no choice but to hide and develop in a low-key manner. Now that he has stood up, if he is still timid and submissive, then all my cultivation has been in vain.

What a mess! She went out for a short trip, only to run into Qin Yan, a complete stranger with no prior grudges. She also dealt with the seemingly innocent but actually cunning Qin Ruyu, and even made Song Yuzhi, the Grand Princess of Yuhua Kingdom, suffer. She won't feel good for a long time. What a mess!

Who cares? Anyway, Chen Xuan is comfortable now, so it's none of his business anymore. Let him do whatever he wants.

Anyway, he had already said that if Song Yuzhi was resentful and caused trouble in the future, it wouldn't be as simple as just giving him a lesson. As for Qin Yan and Qin Ruyu, could they possibly come back to life? Moreover, with the downfall of these two, the forces behind them would be in dire straits, and with Song Yuzhi kicking them while they were down, they wouldn't have the time to cause trouble for Chen Xuan. Besides, Song Yuzhi was definitely not a soft-hearted person. After years of forbearance, he would definitely uproot them to prevent future troubles.

The Kingdom of Yuhua is about to undergo a major upheaval, that's beyond doubt, but what does that have to do with Chen Xuan? He's just a passerby. In fact, he did the Yuhua royal family a great favor, without even asking for anything in return. I'm such a good person...

Arriving at Guo Qingxue's side, Chen Xuan nodded slightly and ignored Sun Qingzhu, who was looking at her with a complicated expression. She hadn't been able to accept this reality yet, but there was no hatred in her eyes. In a way, she was still the victim.

Aside from Guo Qingxue, there were almost no acquaintances present. Chen Xuan hesitated for a moment, then looked at everyone and smiled, "Everyone, with Her Highness the Grand Princess here, everything depends on her decision. Feel free to approach her if you need anything. I'm busy going home for dinner, so I'll take my leave now."

He couldn't be bothered with the rest; he had no energy, no interest, and no standing to interfere. If he did, people would think he was meddling in Yuhua's internal affairs. As he spoke, his gaze finally settled on Guo Qingxue and he asked, "Miss Guo, I'm going back now. Are you going with them, or would you like to leave with me?"

Faced with Chen Xuan's question, Guo Qingxue was naturally eager to stay with him and replied without hesitation, "Brother Chen, I can't be of much help if I stay here, so let's go out together."

Over the past few months, she has come to understand that happiness is something you have to fight for. After all, she is a woman of the martial arts world, and once she understands her own heart, she will not hesitate to love and hate. Since she can be with Chen Xuan, she will naturally seize every opportunity.

As she spoke, she noticed Liu Yuehong's encouraging smile and gaze beside her. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she looked away shyly as she asked, "Uncle-Master, what about you? Are you staying here or coming out with me and Brother Chen?"

"A daughter is like a tree that grows up and leaves home," Liu Yuehong thought to herself. How could she not understand the girl's thoughts? She smiled, waved her hand, and said seriously, "Xue'er, you and Young Master Chen should go out first. Her Highness the Princess probably needs some help. Perhaps we can be of assistance if we stay."

She originally wanted to say that people of the martial arts world should not give up halfway, but then she thought that if she said that, it would be a bit like morally blackmailing Chen Xuan. So she simply said that staying might be able to help Song Yuzhi, and she also brought the others along, thus creating an opportunity for her little niece to be alone with Chen Xuan.

As an elder, she really put a lot of thought into it.

At the same time, Liu Yuehong sighed inwardly, "Youth is so wonderful. In the blink of an eye, Xue'er has grown up and has a boy she likes."

Realizing that she wouldn't be of much help if she stayed, and that with Song Yuzhi around, no one else posed a threat, Guo Qingxue nodded and said, "I see. Then Brother Chen and I will head out first. Martial Uncle, please be careful. I'll wait for you in Yucheng. Come back soon."

"Okay, go ahead, I'll come back to you when I'm done," Liu Yuehong smiled, affectionately patted Guo Qingxue's head, then nodded to Chen Xuan and said, "Young Master Chen, please take care of Xue'er."

"Senior, you flatter me. Farewell, everyone," Chen Xuan said with a bow. He was always very polite to anyone who wasn't his adversary.

Then, under everyone's watchful eyes, he strode back towards the passage he had come from, with Guo Qingxue following happily.

Glancing in the direction Chen Xuan and the others had left, Song Yuzhi gritted her teeth inwardly, thinking to herself, "You're leaving all unscathed, but I'm in for a lot of work."

Putting aside distractions, even though Chen Xuan felt unwell after striking her, it didn't affect her strength. The current situation couldn't cause any trouble for her.

Qin Yan and Qin Ruyu, the two biggest threats, are already dead. She could easily wipe out the remaining people, but she can't kill them for now. Keeping them alive is more useful; through them, she can uproot the entire group behind her.

With a quick thought, Song Yuzhi opened her senses and reached out to grab the scattered black-robed men, sealing their cultivation and throwing them onto the open ground. They couldn't even die. She couldn't beat Chen Xuan, but dealing with these people was easy. Even innate masters were no different from ants in her hands.

While doing this, Song Yuzhi looked at Liu Yuehong and the others, and said with both authority and politeness, "Gentlemen, I would like to trouble you to take care of those women for the time being. This is a matter of great importance, so you will have to refrain from contacting outsiders for now, so as not to alert the enemy. Once I have dealt with everything, I will restore your freedom, and you will be compensated afterwards."

"Your Highness is too kind. It is our honor to share Your Highness's burdens," the group of martial arts practitioners replied solemnly.

Those who came here weren't fools. They knew they didn't have Chen Xuan's abilities and could only obediently cooperate. Many were actually quite excited, thinking they would probably rise to prominence afterward. For fame and fortune, what else is there to live for...?

Chen Xuanzhen ignored what happened next and, like an outsider, led Guo Qingxue back the way they came. There was nothing interesting to see underground, and to accommodate Guo Qingxue's pace, they weren't in a hurry to get going.

He could have easily dug through the ground to get out, but he didn't. Otherwise, what would be the difference between that and digging up someone's grave? He couldn't do such an immoral thing. Although there must be more than one way out, he was too lazy to look for it. He would take the long way back and check if Liu Yuyuan was still in that herb garden.

When Chen Xuan said he was taking Guo Qingxue away, he was just being polite. Little did he know that she would actually follow him. Now that he had already said what he wanted to say, he couldn't just leave her behind.

He understood Guo Qingxue's feelings perfectly well. To be honest, he was even a little overwhelmed by the girl's initiative. Several months had passed, and he wondered what kind of emotional journey she had gone through. Now, he had no doubt that if he really wanted to do something to her, she wouldn't be scared away like last time; she would even take the initiative to come to him. "Brother Chen, you're so amazing! That man in black robes and Qin Ruyu were terrifying. I didn't even dare to look at them before; their aura terrified me, but Brother Chen killed them with just a few palm strikes!" The little girl chattered lightly beside Chen Xuan, her eyes full of admiration.

Girls naturally admire strong men, especially when it's a boy they like; the girl's eyes practically sparkled with admiration.

Chen Xuan smiled and said, "It's alright. There's always someone better. My little tricks are nothing."

“Brother Chen, you’re right. We should always have a sense of awe,” the young girl nodded earnestly, as if she regarded every word Chen Xuan said as golden rule. Then, she added somewhat embarrassedly, “I’m so useless; I can’t help at all.”

“Miss Guo, there’s no need to belittle yourself. You’re already outstanding among your peers,” Chen Xuan comforted her.

For some reason, he felt a little awkward, as if he didn't know how to have a conversation and his words were dry and unnatural.

Guo Qingxue, however, didn't feel that way. She was happy as long as she was with Chen Xuan. Nodding her head, she said energetically, "I will work hard in the future. It's not about comparing myself with others, but at least I won't hold them back when something happens."

"I believe in you. You will definitely become a world-renowned female knight-errant in the future," Chen Xuan encouraged.

Upon hearing this, Guo Qingxue pursed her lips, thinking to herself, "I don't want to be some kind of female knight-errant. I just hope that Brother Chen's gaze can linger on me for a little longer."

As they spoke, the two had already left the underground palace and ventured deeper into the passage. The light dimmed, and it became pitch black. In the darkness, Guo Qingxue's heart raced. She quietly encouraged herself and mustered her courage to quickly approach Chen Xuan, saying nervously, "Brother Chen, I... can I hold your hand? I'm afraid of the dark."

Ah... You're a seasoned veteran of the martial world, you've seen blood before, yet you're afraid of the dark? It's normal for girls to be afraid of the dark, especially deep underground, it's easy to feel insecure.

With a question in mind, Chen Xuan glanced suspiciously at Guo Qingxue beside him. Given her cultivation level, she probably couldn't see in the dark.

Whether Guo Qingxue could truly not see or not, her gaze became somewhat unfocused under Chen Xuan's gaze. Chen Xuan snapped his fingers and said, "Now you're not afraid, are you?"

With a snap of his fingers, a fist-sized fireball formed from his true essence illuminated the surroundings as if it were daytime.

Guo Qingxue, who had already reached out to grab his arm, stiffened slightly, quietly stamped her foot, and laughed, "Thank you, Brother Chen. It's alright now, I'm not afraid anymore."

Oh dear, Brother Chen, really! Was I afraid of the dark? I just wanted to hold your hand. You're so clueless, such a blockhead. Um, was I too forward? Brother Chen didn't understand what I meant at all, and he didn't have that kind of thought. But that time at Brother Chen's house, he clearly said I was very pretty and wanted to take advantage of me.

Just as Guo Qingxue was having an internal struggle, Chen Xuan suddenly laughed and said, "Haha, just kidding."

Realizing she'd been tricked, Guo Qingxue blushed and waved her little fists, protesting, "Brother Chen, you're so mean! You always bully me!"

"Heroine, have mercy! I dare not do it again! Oh dear, you're going to kill me!" Chen Xuan said dramatically, letting her little fists pound his body as if it were a massage.

It's not that serious. Wait, Brother Chen isn't clueless about romance, is he? No, Brother Chen is clearly treating me like a little girl!

In an instant, a multitude of thoughts flashed through the little girl's mind. She stopped playing around with him, her heart pounding. She decisively grabbed Chen Xuan's arm and hugged him tightly, her face flushed but her eyes burning as she said, "Brother Chen, I'm not a child anymore."

Unexpectedly, she was so bold and proactive. Feeling the full, warm touch on his arm, Chen Xuan was slightly taken aback. Purely out of instinct, he moved his arm and said with deep agreement, "It is indeed not small. Ah, no, I didn't expect Miss Guo to hide it so well. Uh, I didn't mean to."

Upon hearing this, Guo Qingxue's face flushed even redder, turning into a steamy mess. However, she didn't let go of Chen Xuan's arm; instead, she hugged it even tighter, saying softly but with utmost seriousness, "Brother Chen, do you remember what I said last time? No matter what, no matter how you see me, or what the future holds, I will never let go again."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan felt a headache coming on. He lightly flicked her forehead, chuckled, and said, "What do you know, little brat?"

Blinking, Guo Qingxue smiled and suddenly changed the subject, saying, "It's pitch black around here, Brother Chen, please take me out quickly."

"Hmm," Chen Xuan nodded, then enveloped the other party in his true essence and sped away outside.

Clinging tightly to Chen Xuan's arm, Guo Qingxue seemed oblivious to their rapid movement. Resting her head on his shoulder, she looked shy and sweet, thinking to herself, "Brother Chen, I understand everything, and I'm serious. Hehe, girls really have to take the initiative. You clearly like her, but you can't push too hard, or you'll scare her away."

As they moved quickly, Guo Qingxue said softly, "Brother Chen, could you please stop calling me Miss Guo and just call me Xiaoxue or Xue'er?"

Aside from the little princess, I've never actively pursued any girls, so why are they all coming up to me?

After a moment of internal debate, Chen Xuan smiled and said, "Yes, I understand."

"Brother Chen, what have you figured out? Honestly," Guo Qingxue thought to herself, though she also understood the importance of taking things one step at a time.

Led quickly by Chen Xuan, the two of them left the underground and arrived at the herb garden in just a few words.

Regaining her sight, Guo Qingxue felt a pang of loss; if only the road were longer… (End of Chapter)