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"You know this person? Just now, I noticed him lurking nearby, his behavior seemed suspicious, so I captured him to hand over to you. It seems I may have been overly concerned," Yuanmo Laozu said.
He had actually spotted this individual even before Lu Chen did, but upon realizing that Lu Chen had already pursued him, he refrained from acting rashly. His ultimate goal was to protect Baiyang City, and since Lu Chen had already gone after him, he decided not to intervene further.
However, he later discovered that the person was still about ten miles away from Lu Chen's location. He mistakenly thought that Lu Chen was in trouble and seemed unable to attend to this individual who was ten miles away. Thus, Yuanmo Laozu took action.
His intervention required almost no effort; he easily subdued the man and brought him back to Lu Chen for further handling.
Yuanmo Laozu's approach was indeed one of capture, not killing or chasing. He used stealth to approach the man unnoticed, suddenly striking to subdue him before bringing him along. The entire process was remarkably effortless.
Capturing someone and killing them are two entirely different matters and should never be confused. The difficulty of the former is significantly greater than the latter.
First of all, individuals like the Divine Eagle Trio are difficult to capture, let alone kill. Even the Divine Dragon's Hideout of Yuanrong Immortal Island would not dare attempt to kill such a person easily, as he might resist or escape during the process.
The Divine Eagle Trio is not something to be taken lightly; disciples of the Divine Eagle King are certainly not ordinary individuals.
While it may seem impossible to outsiders, Yuanmo Laozu managed it effortlessly. From his tone, it appeared he exerted little effort in capturing this person, who is one of the Divine Eagle Trio—essentially a master-level figure.
The captured individual struggled on the ground for a moment before jumping up and immediately darting behind Huangfu Xun, joining the other two members of the Divine Eagle Trio. At this moment, it was clear that all three were feeling uneasy; after all, such an incident had occurred.
They were supposed to be close bodyguards protecting Huangfu Xun as they came from the Great Qi Dynasty to test Lu Chen's strength.
But now it seemed they were completely unaware of what had transpired and had already fallen into enemy hands. How could they feel at ease? How could they face each other? The three of them stood in a defensive posture, looking tense.
In contrast, Lu Chen and Yuanmo Laozu appeared relaxed and at ease. They stood still as if taking a leisurely stroll in their own garden, exuding comfort without a hint of tension.
At this moment, being able to maintain such composure required not only solid strength but also a strong mindset. The mental cultivation of Lu Chen and Yuanmo Laozu was beyond what ordinary people could imagine; they remained unflinching even in dire circumstances.
Seeing the situation unfold before her eyes, Huangfu Xun quickly grasped some of the underlying reasons and the sequence of events. She froze for a moment, her face alternating between red and pale; if Lu Chen wanted to kill her, it would be effortless for him.
"Ancestor, these are my friends. They have come to visit me today to reminisce, and there is no concern for the safety of Baiyang City. If anything happens, I will take responsibility," Lu Chen said to Yuanmo Laozu, who was in charge of guarding Baiyang City. Even if Lu Chen wanted to make exceptions, he needed Yuanmo Laozu's approval.
Yuanmo Laozu pondered for a moment before nodding and saying, "Alright, since they are friends of the Marquis, then it is fine. You may continue your reunion; I will take my leave." With that, Yuanmo Laozu soared into the sky and flew towards Baiyang City, leaving the scene.
Once Yuanmo Laozu departed, the tense atmosphere dissipated immediately, leaving only Lu Chen standing alone and Huangfu Xun along with the Divine Eagle Trio present. At this moment, Lu Chen stood amidst the trees, illuminated by the moonlight, his figure appearing thin and somewhat forlorn, subtly conveying a sense of loneliness that tugged at one's heartstrings.
However, thinking of what Lu Chen had accomplished and his reputation would bring shock; he was vastly different from his appearance.
The sea of people cannot be measured by their looks; this seems to be a truth. From an outward perspective, one might consider him ordinary, but in reality, he could be an extraordinary individual who has achieved great things.
After the initial shock, Huangfu Xun quickly regained her composure, exuding confidence as if everything was under her control. "Lu Chen, your abilities are remarkable, and you have such talented companions around you. I truly regret not having worked harder to keep you by my side back then. If I had done so, perhaps our Qi Kingdom would have already established itself as an empire. I will do everything in my power to meet your every request; any demand you have, I will strive to fulfill."
As Huangfu Xun spoke these words, her tone carried a hint of sadness and regret. She had indeed tried to retain Lu Chen in the past but felt she hadn't put in enough effort to reach a point where he would feel indispensable. Thus, she now felt remorseful and found it hard to reconcile with her intentions.
Lu Chen waved his hand with a light laugh and said, "Princess, those matters are in the past; why bring them up again? What’s the point?"
After a pause, Lu Chen continued, "Princess, I have repeatedly stated my position. We exist in opposing environments; it is fundamentally impossible for me to join your camp and serve you with a clear conscience. However, if it were possible, I certainly would not refuse you because your kindness towards me is truly profound. I will remember it."
Upon hearing Lu Chen's words, Huangfu Xun seemed touched by something and expressed a hint of emotion: "Lord Lu, although we are in opposing environments and our positions can never align, hearing you say this now makes my efforts from then until now feel worthwhile. Even though I did not succeed... ha ha."
Lu Chen listened but refrained from looking at Huangfu Xun's expression any longer. "Princess, our time for reminiscing has come to an end. You know our positions differ; I cannot stay with you for long. Please convey my regards to your father. It is getting late; I must take my leave." Without waiting for Huangfu Xun's response, Lu Chen turned and departed.
Huangfu Xun watched Lu Chen leave with mixed feelings swirling in her heart. She had wanted to persuade him to stay a little longer but ultimately restrained herself due to their differing positions.
Indeed, Lu Chen was now a member of the Daiwa Dynasty—Loyalty Duke and Grand Marshal of the Army—holding significant influence. Staying too long with her could lead to criticism from others. Moreover, she feared how Sun Zizhao would react upon Lu Chen's return.
Although Sun Zizhao was not that kind of person, it would still reflect poorly regardless. Thus, Huangfu Xun chose to let go.
"We should leave as well. I knew this trip would be in vain; there was no way to change anything. Yet, I still insisted on coming all the way from Chongzhou, only to end up disappointed. Reality and ideals are always different. I think after this time, I can no longer hold such thoughts, because he is already someone else's, and that is an unchangeable fact," Huangfu Xun said.
"Princess, should we capture him and take him back?" one member of the Divine Eagle Trio asked ominously.
"No! Do you still not feel embarrassed enough? Lu Chen's strength is evident. I estimate that even if the three of you teamed up, you would struggle against him. He is already a master above the Void Immortal level, unfathomable. There is no way you can handle him unless the Eagle King personally intervenes," Huangfu Xun reprimanded those around her sternly.
Everyone had just witnessed Lu Chen's cultivation and strength firsthand; relying solely on the Divine Eagle Trio would not be enough to deal with Lu Chen, let alone forcibly bring him back to Qi Kingdom. The only possibility would be if the Divine Eagle King himself acted or a master of the caliber of the Supreme Master of the Yin and Yang Gate intervened. But now that Baiyang City has Yuanmo Laozu stationed there, could anyone just come and go as they please?
"Yes!" One of the members of the Divine Eagle Trio who had suggested forcibly taking Lu Chen realized his mistake and changed his tone. Such actions were indeed overestimating their capabilities and somewhat foolish.
One member of the Divine Eagle Trio spread his wings as Huangfu Xun approached. The person quickly wrapped Huangfu Xun in his wings, sealing her in completely. Then, the three of them took off together and left.
Lu Chen returned to Baiyang City alone, walking back instead of flying. As for why he didn't fly directly back, Lu Chen couldn't quite explain it himself. In any case, this meeting with Huangfu Xun had impacted his state of mind.
However, at Lu Chen's current level, such an impact was negligible; he just needed to spend some time resting in his home to recover to his peak condition.
The influence brought by Huangfu Xun was not significant and could even be ignored, but Lu Chen would not tolerate such obstacles existing within himself; he must eliminate them.
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