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The guy named Yuan Jia, since entering the restaurant, has not hidden his Qigong cultivation at all; instead, he deliberately displayed it to intimidate everyone.
Hiding behind the counter were the Lian Couple and two cooks, trembling in fear. They were ordinary people with weak physiques and could not withstand this overwhelming pressure of energy.
Indeed, Yuan Jia's aura was incredibly powerful; even from a distance, one could feel the oppressive force of his Qi.
Among the Inner Sect Disciples of the Five Element Sect, when did such a master rise? Lu Chen felt somewhat surprised; he had never heard of this person's name before.
He must be a rising star; among those disciples, there truly are Hidden Dragons and Crouching Tigers!
"Are you Lu Chen?" Yuan Jia, with his thick eyebrows and walnut-like eyes, stepped closer to Lu Chen and asked provocatively. The green wooden shoes he wore made a thudding sound on the wooden floor.
From Yuan Jia's words, it seemed he had never heard of Lu Chen either. After scanning the room, he immediately noticed that Lu Chen had the highest Qigong cultivation among them, which is why he targeted Lu Chen and pressed forward.
"That would be me," Lu Chen replied calmly, meeting Yuan Jia's gaze without backing down. However, unlike Yuan Jia, he did not flaunt his own energy to intimidate others.
"Hmm? Peak of Unity, not bad, not bad. Interesting."
After a moment, Yuan Jia sensed Lu Chen's cultivation level and realized he was at the peak of Unity of Man. His eyebrows twitched slightly in surprise.
It seemed he did not expect to encounter someone with comparable strength in this unremarkable restaurant.
"Interesting, interesting. Your name is Lu Chen; you're the one who's going to deal with me, right?" Yuan Jia asked, staring at Lu Chen with his walnut-like eyes.
"That's not how it is, Senior Brother Yuan Jia. It's all fine now; let's go," Kong Hao said nervously as he approached, wanting to grab Yuan Jia's hand and pull him back.
Unexpectedly, Yuan Jia pushed Kong Hao away, sending him stumbling back seven or eight steps, and scolded, "Get lost, this is none of your business. Stay out of it."
Everyone was taken aback for a moment before realizing that Yuan Jia's target was no longer just to take revenge on Kong Hao and the others; he was deliberately looking for trouble, specifically targeting Lu Chen.
Kong Hao was also stunned, knowing deep down that this matter was not going to be easily resolved. But now, seeing Yuan Jia's attitude as he pushed him to the ground, he realized the seriousness of the situation. Fear appeared on his face; things were beyond his control.
"I have no such intention," Lu Chen said amicably. "Yuan Jia's people are here enjoying themselves; guests are guests. Why would I deal with my own guests?"
He understood that Yuan Jia had already set his sights on him, possibly because he felt resentful that Lu Chen shared the same level of cultivation. Anyone would inevitably feel a sense of comparison when faced with an equally powerful opponent.
"No? That's good. It’s best if there’s nothing at all."
Yuan Jia walked five steps closer to Lu Chen, brushing off his clothing and presenting himself in a noble and elegant manner.
Seeing this, those nearby gritted their teeth in frustration, feeling that Lu Chen was being far too accommodating towards someone who didn’t deserve it.
"We're all fellow disciples; let's sit down and talk things over calmly. There's no need to stir up trouble," Lu Chen said to Yuan Jia.
Yuan Jia nodded and replied, "That makes sense. However, while we are fellow disciples, grievances must still be clear."
At this moment, Kong Hao stepped forward again, trying to dissuade Yuan Jia. "Yuan Jia, this matter has nothing to do with Lu Chen; let's just let it go!"
Yuan Jia pushed Kong Hao away once more and retorted, "What do you know? Get out of my way! If I lose face and don’t regain it, how will others view me, Yuan Jia? Do you have any sense of shame?"
Kong Hao immediately lowered his head as if he had done something wrong. Behind him, another Inner Sect Disciple stood frozen in place, trembling in fear.
Yuan Jia turned around, a mysterious smile on his face, and looked at Lu Chen, saying, "This matter has nothing to do with you, right, Junior Brother Lu Chen?"
In the Five Element Sect, peers are addressed according to their age. The elder is called Senior Brother, while the younger is referred to as Junior Brother. Lu Chen appeared to be several years younger than Yuan Jia, which is why Yuan Jia addressed him as Junior Brother.
Lu Chen had not visited the tavern during this time, so of course it was unrelated to him. He did not express his thoughts but simply said lightly, "Yes, this matter has nothing to do with me."
Upon hearing this, disappointment appeared on the faces of Jiang Jie and others standing behind Lu Chen. The incident today was originally caused by them; after drinking, they caused trouble. Kong Hao had invited Yuan Jia here, and if Lu Chen did not intervene, they would have to be dealt with by Yuan Jia to clear their names.
"Since this matter has nothing to do with Junior Brother Lu Chen, please stand aside. I am going to take revenge."
Yuan Jia said as he walked over step by step. The green wooden shoes he wore made a thudding sound against the wooden floor with each step, heading straight for Jiang Jie and the other three behind Lu Chen. His eyes were filled with fury, as if he wanted to devour Jiang Jie and the others.
Suddenly, Lu Chen stepped forward and blocked his path, saying, "Wait a moment."
At this point, there was only a distance of two steps between Lu Chen and Yuan Jia. Lu Chen could even feel the bloodthirst emanating from Yuan Jia like heat, rushing towards him like flames.
"Hmm? What does Junior Brother Lu Chen mean by this? Is this matter related to you?" Yuan Jia's expression hardened as he looked at Lu Chen.
Lu Chen smiled slightly and said calmly, "Brother Yuan misunderstood. This matter originally had nothing to do with me. Jiang and his friends were dining here and offended your people, but I have already apologized on their behalf. This matter should be considered resolved. However, if Brother Yuan insists on pursuing it, then it will indeed become my concern."
Lu Chen spoke clearly; his meaning was obvious. If Yuan Jia left it at that, both sides could go their separate ways. But if Yuan Jia was determined to target Jiang Jie, then Lu Chen would have to intervene.
If Jiang Jie and the others were attacked in Lu Chen's tavern, it would indirectly slap Lu Chen in the face. That was precisely Yuan Jia's intention—to humiliate Lu Chen indirectly.
"What if I don't leave? If I intervene in today's matter, what will Junior Brother Lu Chen do?" Yuan Jia stood in front of Lu Chen with a half-smile, towering over him by half a head.
"Oh? Then Brother Yuan Jia, you can give it a try. I have made myself very clear; if anyone dares to touch even a hair on Brother Jiang Jie, I, Lu Chen, will accompany them to the end."
In an instant, the atmosphere in the tavern grew tense, as if it were about to explode at any moment. Jiang Jie and his companions stood silently behind Lu Chen.
Lu Chen's tone remained calm, but anyone could see that he was suppressing his anger, unlike Yuan Jia, who was deliberately showing it outwardly.
"Is that so? Junior Brother Lu Chen, are you looking to spar with me and see who is truly skilled in martial arts?" Yuan Jia chuckled, his gaze oddly fixed on Lu Chen.
"Brother Yuan Jia, this is your own doing. Today, I, Lu Chen, have already been more than reasonable. Everyone present can testify that you have been pressing me relentlessly without any intention of retreating, insisting on sparring with me. You are only fooling yourself!" Lu Chen spoke with confidence and conviction.
As soon as Lu Chen finished speaking, the people around began to murmur.
"The tavern is right in this matter; that guy is too despicable. Even a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake."
"Indeed, those who are unreasonable should be dealt with accordingly. I can't stand such brazen individuals."
"This Boss Lu has indeed shown great tolerance and broad-mindedness. If it were me, I would have lost my patience long ago."
Unbeknownst to him, Lu Chen had actually reversed the situation. He had forcefully turned the tables on what was right and wrong. Originally, Jiang Jie and his companions were in the wrong, but with Lu Chen's arrival, he was apologizing and making amends instead. Meanwhile, Yuan Jia kept pressing forward to embarrass Lu Chen.
With Lu Chen's statement that everyone could testify to, he immediately stunned Yuan Jia. Lu Chen was in the right and showed tolerance towards Yuan Jia; however, Yuan Jia failed to recognize this and insisted on sparring with Lu Chen. Even if this matter reached the higher-ups of the Five Element Sect, those elders would not side with Yuan Jia.
Yuan Jia looked around and noticed that the public opinion was not in his favor. He felt an overwhelming anger rising within him, wanting to explode.
But then Yuan Jia reconsidered; if he erupted now, not only would he offend Lu Chen but he would also bear the label of being unreasonable. All the reputation he had built up would come crashing down.
Yuan Jia weighed the pros and cons, fell silent for a moment, then burst into laughter, saying, "Hahaha, Lu Chen junior brother, please don't be so anxious. I was just joking with you; there's no need to take it so seriously!"
"Joking?"
Upon hearing this from Yuan Jia, everyone around was taken aback, unsure of what this person was up to. His sudden change in attitude was suspicious.
In an instant, Jiang Jie and the others showed their anger. If it weren't for the fact that the other party was a Qi Gong Master, they would have rushed forward to fight.
Yuan Jia smiled slyly and continued, "Junior brother Lu Chen, even if we have matters to settle between us, we cannot resolve them privately. That would violate the rules of the Five Element Sect. What kind of conduct is that? Do you know how disputes between peers should be resolved according to the proper procedures?"
Yuan Jia finally revealed his true intentions and directly asked Lu Chen how disputes between peers should be settled according to the rules of the Five Element Sect.
"A duel at Martial Arts Peak, where life and death are determined by fate!"
Lu Chen spoke each word clearly. According to the rules of the Five Element Sect, if there were grievances between peers, they could duel at Martial Arts Peak in a Challenge, where life and death would be left to chance.
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