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Lu Chen is now a Void Immortal. Various major factions are eager to recruit him, as having a Void Immortal on their side undoubtedly strengthens their position. This is a great opportunity.
Of course, there are also deep-seated grudges. Those who have unresolved enmity with Lu Chen will never be able to cooperate with him.
For example, the Yuan Family. Lu Chen killed Yuan Jia and destroyed the seeds that Yuan Jia had carefully cultivated. This enmity is permanent; even if they wanted to recruit Lu Chen, the two sides would never get along.
Thus, in this awkward situation, they harbor great hatred towards Lu Chen, wishing they could tear him apart to relieve their resentment.
"Did you hear that the Defender of the Realm has returned home?" Su Mo Li suddenly spoke up.
"What? The Defender of the Realm has actually returned?" Lu Chen was extremely surprised. He had hardly left his home in the past half month, so he was completely unaware of the news outside.
If the Defender of the Realm has returned, does that mean the battle at Mingqi Kingdom has already determined a victor? Did Marshal Chen Shilong lose to the Defender of the Realm, or did the Defender of the Realm suffer defeat at the hands of Chen Shilong? Lu Chen found it hard to believe either scenario.
"What about the battlefield in Qi Kingdom? What was the outcome?" Lu Chen was very concerned. He had interacted with both the Defender of the Realm and Chen Shilong; both were Qi Gong Masters and were certainly evenly matched in military strategy.
If one were to argue who was stronger, Lu Chen felt that the Defender of the Realm might be slightly more formidable, as experience often prevails.
However, he still found it hard to believe that Chen Shilong could lose to the Defender of the Realm. After all, the Defender of the Realm was on an expedition in Qi Kingdom's territory; it would not be easy for Chen Shilong to lose there. The fortunes of Qi Kingdom were not so short-lived.
Su Mo Li shook his head and said, "No, the Defender of the Realm left Loyalty and Righteousness Sixteen Men behind and returned himself. The disciples from various Major Sects have gathered in the capital, and this matter has already spread widely, causing significant impact."
"He returned to protect the king," Lu Chen interjected. The reason for the Defender of the Realm abandoning the northern battlefield and rushing back was due to fear of these Major Sect disciples gathering in the capital and causing too much trouble for the Great Zhou Dynasty's royal family. Now it made sense to Lu Chen.
Su Mo Li nodded in agreement. "On the surface, we don't know what exactly happened, but anyone with insight can guess that it's definitely because of this. The Defender of the Realm fears that these Major Sect disciples meeting in the capital could threaten the safety of the Great Zhou Dynasty's royal family."
While Lu Chen and Su Mo Li were discussing these matters, another guest arrived at Fengcuilou, a renowned restaurant in the capital.
The young man disregarded the objections from the hotel staff and headed straight to the third floor. It seemed his purpose was straightforward: he was here for Su Mo Li.
He appeared to be in his twenties, carrying a Wine Gourd. Before he reached the third floor, both Lu Chen and Su Mo Li noticed him, frowning simultaneously. Who would come to Fengcuilou at this hour? Moreover, judging by his demeanor, he was clearly looking for Su Mo Li.
Su Mo Li felt a bit embarrassed; she didn't understand why so many people were coming to find her shortly after her arrival. Lu Chen was the first, followed by the Yuan Family Twin Heroes, and now another visitor had arrived.
Lu Chen and Su Mo Li widened their eyes, a glint of sharpness flashing within them, revealing a hint of hostility. They sensed that the newcomer did not come with good intentions, especially arriving so late at night—his motives were unclear.
They both turned to look at the entrance to the third floor. After a moment, the visitor revealed himself. Upon seeing him, Su Mo Li narrowed her eyes, uncertain of what thoughts were swirling in her Dao Heart.
However, when Lu Chen recognized the newcomer, he was taken aback. He knew this person; they were acquaintances, though he wasn't sure how close they were.
"Xing Ru Xie."
He was the senior disciple of Star Gate and a standout among the younger generation. Lu Chen had met him before.
Lu Chen recalled their encounter at Banshu Castle in the Southern Seven States, where he unexpectedly ran into Yuan Ruyi from Yin Yang Gate. Their meeting had led to a complicated confrontation, with Yuan Ruyi chasing Lu Chen for hundreds of miles until they reached Western Seven States—Star Gate's territory—where Xing Ru Xie intervened to stop Yuan Ruyi from killing on his ground.
Afterward, Lu Chen had a pleasant conversation with Xing Ru Xie during their first meeting, which fostered a sense of mutual respect between them.
"It's you? Brother Ru Xie," Lu Chen was the first to speak up, recognizing Xing Ru Xie, who also seemed to recognize him.
"Brother Lu Chen! Long time no see. What brings you here?" Xing Ru Xie replied with surprise; he hadn't expected to run into Lu Chen here.
After arriving in the capital, Xing Ru Xie had heard about the top courtesan of Fengcuilou and knew her background was quite complex. Curious about who could be so audacious as to appear so openly in the capital, he decided to visit and investigate further.
Lu Chen stood up, clasped his hands, and said, "Brother Xie, please come and sit down. What a coincidence it is to meet you here."
Xing Ru Xie smiled slightly; he still remembered Lu Chen. They had met secretly in the woods and exchanged some information, a scene he would not forget.
"It turns out Brother Lu is also here. In that case, my suspicion has been confirmed; I was not mistaken," Xing Ru Xie said with a smile.
Initially, he had only suspected that a recent popular courtesan at Fengcuilou was a descendant of a major power. It started as mere speculation, but now he was certain. After all, like attracts like; only similar people would stand together and speak the same language.
Lu Chen belonged to that level of descendant, and naturally, those around him were of the same type.
"Brother Lu, your aura has changed dramatically. It's completely different from when we first met," Xing Ru Xie remarked, sensing something unusual about Lu Chen's presence—more specifically, it was powerful.
After all, when Lu Chen and Xing Ru Xie first met, Lu Chen was only at the Peak of Unity level, quite weak. Any skilled practitioner could have easily dealt with him; otherwise, he wouldn't have fled upon encountering Yuan Ruyi.
Now, however, Lu Chen had reached the Void Immortal level, belonging to an absolute class of strong practitioners. Anyone who saw him would not dare to underestimate him, including the leaders within various sects, such as the Supreme Vice Master.
"Hahaha, Brother Xie truly has sharp eyes; you noticed that right away. I admire you," Lu Chen chuckled.
"I think I can guess who this person is beside you; I just wonder if my guess is accurate," Xing Ru Xie said as he looked at Su Mo Li beside Lu Chen with a somewhat unfriendly gaze, filled with a hint of hostility.
"Hmph, I wondered who it was; turns out it's someone from Star Gate. It seems that enemies are destined to meet," Su Mo Li replied with a similarly unfriendly look at Xing Ru Xie and a tone laced with sarcasm, as if looking down on him.
"Hmph, you're just a coward hiding in the shadows. You can't even stand on the big stage. My Star Gate has many talented individuals; how could we possibly stoop to your level?" Xing Ru Xie retorted without backing down.
"Indeed, Star Gate is filled with talent and has such a large sect with countless disciples. But so what? You still couldn't protect your prized possessions from being stolen," Su Mo Li shot back sarcastically.
Star Gate is indeed filled with talent, that much is true. There are countless disciples, but to lose a treasure in broad daylight seems to indicate it was stolen, and from the tone of the conversation, it appears to be related to the Su Family.
"What are you so proud of? The reason this matter hasn't been made public is that the elders of the Sect are preparing to retrieve the treasure before word gets out. What do you think? Star Gate operates openly and honestly, and we don't need your interference," Xing Ru Xie said.
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen felt something was off. It seemed that Xing Ru Xie and Su Mo Li had a longstanding feud, and it was not just a simple disagreement.
The location of Star Gate is in the southwestern part of Central Plains, bordering the Demon King Dynasty, while the Su Family is also located around that area. Given their proximity, it is natural for some friction to occur.
From their conversation, it appears that someone from the Su Family infiltrated Star Gate and openly stole an important treasure. Subsequently, Star Gate chose not to disclose this incident and kept it hidden.
Large Sects operate this way; if a treasured item is stolen, it is a significant disgrace, and they would never easily make it public. Instead, they would secretly find ways to recover the stolen item.
"You Su Family are playing with fire and have offended too many people. You don't need me; sooner or later, someone will come looking for trouble with Su Shiyi. What good does it do to compete with me here?" Xing Ru Xie said.
Su Shiyi is the current head of the Su Family. According to Xing Ru Xie, the Su Family has already offended many people, not just those from the main branch of the Demon King Dynasty, but also numerous enemies outside who could come looking for them at any time.
"The safety of the Su Family doesn't require your concern. Just as you said, it seems that Star Gate has quite a few enemies as well. Why bother bringing me into this? Your way of speaking clearly indicates you're looking for trouble," Su Mo Li replied.
"That's right; I am here to cause trouble. If you feel dissatisfied, let's step outside and have a duel to see who comes out on top," Xing Ru Xie said without backing down.
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