Long Chen and Xiao bai were leisurely traveling along the way albeit stopping many times, as Long Chen was purchasing all sorts of street foods and enjoying them with xiao bai.
"Big brother this is so good so much better than the spirit fruits "
Xiao bai commented while nibbling on some grilled meat.
"Is it now? but Spirit fruits are better for your body" Saying that Long Chen started tickling Xiao Bai, who broke into laughter.
"Si Si si Big brother stop "
"Long Chen stop right there" Their Fun moment was unfortunately interrupted, by the arrival of an annoying character.
Long Chen got a little annoyed but still turned around.
"What do you want ?" Long Chen asked in an impatient tone.
"You used despicable means to bully my brother, come fight me at the martial arts ground, if you are a man, I will teach you a lesson there"
Ling Moer was pretty annoyed by Long Chen's tone so he directly challenged him.
"Tch you say I fight you, and you expect me to comply who do you think you are"
"Long Chen don't think you can belittle our young master"
"Long Chen you are despicable body refining trash how dare you look down on our young master"
"Long Chen you are a coward"
Long Chen just glared at them and they immediately shrunk their necks Seeing the look in his eyes.
Long Chen just brushed him off and was about to leave.
"Wait check this out"
Ling Moer took out a maroon-colored herb.
"This is Azure spirit herb this is a black grade herb extremely beneficial for Demonic beasts. If you lose pay me 150000 silver"
Ling Moer knew Long Chen liked gambling so he used this to goad him.
At the 4th layer of qi condensation, both he and Guang Yi have nothing to fear.
"Alright let's go"
Ling Moer was not worried about Long Chen reneging at all, as it would ruin his clan's reputation, which no money would be able to buy.
Soon they took off for the martial ground.
There are 2 areas where martial practitioners fight in southern phoenix city. One is the martial arena which is a proper stadium hosted by the top 3 clans.
The other is the martial ground where casual fights are fought. It consists of nothing more than an open ground with a boundary.
Many Commoners fought to the death here to resolve their grudges.
As Long Chen and others made their way the news of their duel immediately spread, a machination of Ling Moer, and many people came to spectate even some people from the top 3 clans to see them fight.
"Long Chen you body condensation trash if you apologize to my brother by kneeling and compensate him what you got from the gamble, I will let this matter pass, otherwise you will be in a world of pain"
Ling Moer Spoke in a malicious tone He wanted to not only beat Long Chen but also humiliate him and gather some pride for his brother.
Long Chen couldn't even be bothered to reply.
"Alright are you 2 gonna come together or one at a time"
To Long Chen, these small fries couldn't even count as a good warm-up, this was only a good opportunity to get some herbs and suppress the Ling Clan.
"Long Chen you're courting death, I alone am enough"
Guang Yi bellowed as he stepped on stage.
Long Chen did not even bother to speak he just made a hand gesture towards him.
"Elephant stomp"
Guang Yi had enough he immediately pounced on Long Chen while stomping at him.
Bang
Dust flew from the ground as Long Chen had already sidestepped.
Seeing this Guang Yi threw punches towards Long Chen.
With his hands at the back, Long Chen effortlessly dodged all the moves via ducking and weaving.
"Do you only know how to dodge"
Guang Yi was infuriated as Long Chen was moving with such finesse it looked like he was dancing.
Some girls in the audience were instantly mesmerized.
"Young master Long Chen is the best"
"Young master Long Chen you have to help junior sister"
""
"As you wish"
Whoosh
Before Guang Yi could even react Long Chen was in front of him.
Bang.
Long Chen punched him in the face breaking a few of his teeth before sweeping both his legs with a kick.
Crack
"Ahhhhh"
The sound of a pig being slaughtered came from Guang Yi's mouth.
The audience felt shivers seeing this.
"You are at 2nd layer of qi condensation how? "
Long Chen's fist answered him effortlessly flying him across the ground.
Guang Yi crashed heavily and even some of his bones broke.
His eyes reddened and his chest was heavily heaving up and down in anger. He opened his mouth to say something but he just threw up blood and fainted.
Guang Yi fell at Ling Moer's feet, who was glaring at Ling Ming.
Seeing Guang Yi's condition cold sweat started pouring over his body.
He immediately tossed the herb towards Long Chen.
"Long Chen my brother is injured and I need to get him treated you win this time"
"So does that mean..... you are not fighting me ?"
Long Chen asked with a playful smile.
"Hmph don't be arrogant punk, I will teach you a lesson later"
Ling Moer spoke in the tone of a strict elder educating his junior. Ling Moer could feel cynism through everyone's gazes, but he ignored them.
Listening to his response, Long Chen smiled even wider and spoke while enunciating each syllable.
"P-U-S-S-Y"
"You are courting death" Ling Moer loudly shouted his face turning purple.
"P-U-S-S-Y"
Ling Moer was greeting his teeth so hard blood was coming out, he saw that people in the audience were gazing at him with disdain.
He however knew that the moment he steps onto the stage, he would be beaten like a dead dog.
Long Bai suddenly stepped onto the stage.
"Listen you pussy!, how dare you insult our young master, you better kneel down and kowtow 10 times to apologize otherwise you are gonna be in a world of pain"
Long Bai scolded shamelessly under a fit of righteous anger, Long Chen didn't know whether to laugh or cry at his display.
Ling Moer Couldn't take it anymore, Long Chen aside, does a random servant dares to look down on him and he pounced towards Long Bai.
Long Bai broke into cold sweat, he knew the city lord estate wouldn't really be bothered if he is crippled.
Before Ling Moer's fist could connect Long Chen appeared before him.
Long Chen grabbed his arm and twisted it, while pulling it towards him.
'Crack'
The sound of bones being broken along with Ling Moer's screams sounded in the environment.
Then while holding onto that arm, Long Chen lifted Moer off the ground and gave him a few good swings, before smashing him on the ground.
'Bam'
'Crack'
Dust flew and crackling sounds came, that move completely busted Ling Mo'er's body.
His robust physique was now looking like a bruised dog, and his eyes seemed like dead fish.
"That's it for today, I am very kindhearted so I won't continue. You better watch your mouth from now on"
Long Chen said in a neutral tone
'Kindhearted my ass you almost broke all the bones on my body'
Ling Moer felt like cursing, but no words came out in his anger he threw up blood and fainted.
"Brat why don't you kill this trash, why go through so much trouble"
The Yama Emperor felt entertained watching as Long Chen dealt with these guys, but he was still curious as to his approach with these people.
"Geezer I am gonna make the Ling Clan disappear sooner or later, there is no need to spoils my plans for this trash"
"Hmph I will tell you what, scheming is nothing in front of absolute power"
Yama emperor warned in a serious tone, unlike his normal self.
"I know"
Long Chen then under the stunned gazes of the crowd returned to his estate.
At night Long Chen went to Bei clan with Fang Qian and Qingmei, as he had informed all 3 of them about this beforehand.
"Tomorrow we will leave for Dark forest to hunt demonic beasts and maybe gather some herbs or natural treasures"
"Really blockhead ? you cant go back on your word"
Bei Youer was super excited about the prospect of going out, as she had always been a sheltered kid.
"Brother how about we get some guards for our protection along the way"
"Damn fatty," said both girls at the same time while looking disdainfully at him.
Fang Qian just rubbed his head, while laughing sheepishly. He was a cautious man
"Qian advancing in cultivation is more than just about secluding yourself and stuffing resources. You need to take some risks and endure certain life and death situations"
Said Long Chen seriously
"Also all of you have seen my killing intent it's not possible to develop it without some bloodshed, so no guards."
"That is right brother if you insist on it I am gonna tell dad and he is gonna break your legs"
Fang Qian felt a chill visibly go up to his spine, cause he was sure if his dad knew his thoughts he would surely break his legs.
After deciding the time and place the group parted ways.
When Long Chen went to his boudoir, he saw that Xiao Bai was standing in the corner and looked like she was hesitating about something.
"Xiao Bai what's up"
"Young lord can-can you cut my ears" Xiao Bai choked on her words.
Listening to her talk Long Chen felt his heart soften, and he went ahead and picked her up and put her on his lap.
"Silly girl why are you talking nonsense"
"Young lord if I don't then people will point at me and you will have to leave Xiao Bai or else they will bully you too"
Saying that Xiao Bai's eyes reddened and some tears started dripping from them.
Xiao Bai is not dumb, when traveling with Long Chen many people were pointing at her they didn't do anything because of Long Chen.
To Xiao Bai who has only seen dark gray clouds in her life, Long Chen is the sky in her heart, so she wants to accompany him everywhere without being a Liability.
Long Chen picked her up and gently kissed her forehead.
"Silly girl, your young master will beat all those who point at you and I will NEVER abandon you"
"Really "saying that Xiao Bai teared up.
"Yes call me big brother Chen from now and do you want to stay with me forever "
It was like the floodgates had been opened, Xiao Bai tightly hugged Long Chen and started balling her eyes out.
"Uuu uu big brother Chen"
She started crying her heart out.
After snuggling with Long Chen, Xiao Bai started recounting how she suffered all the years and poured all her grievances, and woes onto Long Chen after that she fell asleep tightly hugging Long Chen like a koala.
At night, she shed some tears but those were not of sadness but happiness.