NOVEL WEB Chapter 133: Dominant Qin Chuan!
In the blink of an eye, five days passed.
On this day.
The Xuantian Treasure Vault closed.
And a shocking piece of news spread — the Jiang Family's Young Master, Jiang Shennong, was dead inside the Xuantian Treasure Vault!
The exact cause of death was unknown.
Some said he died during a trial, others said he triggered a trap, and yet others said... it was Qin Zi who killed him!
After all, before the Xuantian Treasure Vault opened, there was already a conflict between the two, and Qin Zi had even defeated Jiang Shennong.
He had the motive and the strength!
Some argued that Qin Zi couldn't be so foolish as to kill someone so blatantly. But others suggested that perhaps Qin Zi intentionally acted counterintuitively to create the "under the lamp, it's darkest" effect.
But one thing was certain.
No evidence!
Because not even a body of Jiang Shennong was left. Had it not been for the extinguishment of the Soul Lamp he left in the family, everyone would have thought he was merely missing.
As a result, the situation became intriguing.
Would the Jiang Family, without evidence, confront that formidable Qin Chuan?
...
Divine Radiance Mountain.
Qin Zi fled back in distress and reported to his father about what happened in the Xuantian Treasure Vault, as well as the rumors outside.
In fact.
There was no need to report; Qin Chuan had returned home just slightly before him and was already well aware of everything.
Furthermore, after acquiring the Lu Family's secret treasury, Qin Chuan had even spent a fortune to subscribe to a copy of the "Eastern Domain's Major Events" — the official version.
This was something like a newspaper issued by the largest intelligence force in the Eastern Domain, distributed through remote Communication Jade Tokens. Any major event occurring in the Eastern Domain would be immediately announced on the token, enabling him to see it.
This is the power of money!
"Dad, what should we do now? The Jiang Family is definitely going to suspect me, even though I didn't kill him, it's hard to explain now... And the Jiang Family has Realm Emperor experts; if things really escalate..."
Qin Zi was anxiously pacing in circles.
He dared to openly defeat Jiang Shennong but did not dare to kill him, as competitive bouts among peers and killing are two different matters.
He could defeat Jiang Shennong, and the Jiang Family's Realm Emperor expert wouldn't stoop so low as to target a junior, but if Jiang Shennong was killed, then the Jiang Family's Realm Emperor expert would have sufficient reason to act.
Though he wasn't the one who killed Jiang Shennong.
As long as they suspected him, that was enough.
"Smack!"
Qin Chuan slapped his son's shoulder, calming him down, and said, "Why the rush? Your dad is here."
"Dad, your injuries..."
He remembered that the last time Dad forcibly restored himself to the Ninth Heavenly Layer Saint to fend off the Lu Family, he sustained severe Dao injuries and had to retreat for quite some time. The injuries probably hadn't healed yet.
If he continued to push...
The consequences could be severe.
He felt very worried.
His master was also very worried.
"Hmm, not fully healed yet, but it's not a big problem anymore," Qin Chuan said nonchalantly.
His tone was light-hearted, but for some reason, Qin Zi heard a trace of heaviness in his voice.
He thought it was an illusion.
But he knew it was no illusion — his dad had always been silently bearing weights unknown to him.
"Don't overthink it; Dad is really fine."
Qin Chuan seemed to guess what he was thinking, chuckled freely, and said, "Even if there's really something wrong, so what? Protecting my own son is still well within my capabilities. As long as you did nothing wrong, no one can falsely accuse you with Dad here!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Zi bit his lip.
His nose felt a bit sour.
He was convinced that Dad's injuries really weren't healed, but even so, Dad was still protecting him, not letting him suffer any injustice...
"I must become stronger, much stronger, so that I won't be a burden to Dad!!"
He internally shouted frantically.
Suddenly, as if he remembered something, he said, "Dad, I passed the trial in the Xuantian Treasure Vault and obtained an Imperial Artifact. You don't have one right now; I'll give it to you."
What a filial son!
Qin Chuan was overjoyed in his heart and almost extended his right hand palm up, but almost immediately, he reacted, turning his palm downward... and patted Qin Zi on the head.
"I'm grateful for your thoughtfulness, but Dad doesn't lack these. You keep it for self-defense."
He displayed a gratified smile.
Internally, he exclaimed "That was close"!
Luckily, he realized in time; if he had accepted his son's Imperial Artifact, wouldn't his image have unconsciously deteriorated?
Does an invincible warrior not even have this much to his name? Would he actually need to take his son's Imperial Artifact? How is that different from living off someone else?!
Although his son sincerely intended to give it to him and wouldn't have thought much of it at the time, it would indeed change a lot of things unconsciously.
It's just like when you give someone a red envelope. Even if you sincerely give it to them, if they always accept it without hesitation, and never reciprocate, gradually, your regard for them begins to diminish...
Moreover!
If his son's hands possess the Imperial Artifact, isn't this a perfectly maneuverable matter?
"Boom!"
Just then, a peal of thunder resounded in the sky, and a majestic yet cold voice echoed forth.
"Qin Chuan, hand over Qin Zi!"
"Father!" Qin Zi's face changed dramatically.
But Qin Chuan patted his shoulder, calmly saying, "Don't be afraid, go out and see. Let's see what tricks they can play."
"Alright." Qin Zi nodded, feeling greatly reassured by his father's towering presence.
Then the father and son walked outside shoulder to shoulder.
As Qin Chuan stepped out of the palace, he saw more than a dozen figures floating above Divine Radiance Mountain, led by a middle-aged man in a black Python Robe, who bore a resemblance to Jiang Shennong.
He should be Jiang Shennong's father.
Of course... he might also be an uncle.
"Are you from the Jiang Family?"
Qin Chuan looked at the middle-aged man in the black Python Robe, calmly asking.
"Since you've recognized us, then hand over your son. He killed my Jiang Family's Young Master, Jiang Shennong, and it is unforgivable!"
The middle-aged man in the black Python Robe radiated a murderous intent on his face.
"You are Jiang Shennong's..." Qin Chuan inquired.
"Uncle!" the middle-aged man in the black Python Robe snorted coldly.
"Why didn't his father come, yet you rushed over so quickly?" A teasing light played on Qin Chuan's face.
Uncles and nephews resemble each other so much, I suspect your surname is Ouyang!
The face of the middle-aged man in the black Python Robe subtly changed, a momentary panic flickering in his heart as though a dark secret had been exposed, offering no escape.
But he swiftly collected himself, coldly snorting, "My older brother naturally has other important matters to attend to... But that doesn't concern you!"
"So that's how it is..." Qin Chuan nodded meaningfully, then said, "I can understand your feelings, but it wasn't Qin Zi who killed Jiang Shennong. You should go back."
"You say it wasn't, so it wasn't?!"
The middle-aged man in the black Python Robe shot a sharp gaze at him, questioning coldly.
"And if you say it was, it was?"
Qin Chuan calmly retorted. He appeared relaxed, yet conveyed even greater strength, completely overpowering the opponent's aura.
The middle-aged man in the black Python Robe's expression slightly stiffened. He suddenly thought of Qin Chuan's "fearsome" strength, causing him to curb some of his arrogance, lightly snorting, "You have no evidence proving Qin Zi didn't kill him!"
"And you have no evidence proving Qin Zi did." Qin Chuan responded indifferently.
"Whether he killed or not, we will know once we take him back and use memory-searching Divine Techniques to verify!" The middle-aged man's tone turned forceful again.
"You think you can just take him? On what grounds?" A cold smile crept onto Qin Chuan's face.
"Simply because my Jiang Family is a Dingsheng Royal Family, with an Emperor overseeing it!"
The middle-aged man in the black Python Robe raised his head, as if the words "Emperor" empowered his spine, leaving him fearless.
"Poof!!"
However, in the next instant, his right arm was severed at the shoulder, and a blade of light continued towards the Celestial Vault, cleaving through the Nine-Layered Heavens!
"Ah!! You!"
The face of the middle-aged man in the black Python Robe suddenly turned pale, his features contorted with pain, and even the few aloof "masters of loneliness" accompanying him abruptly opened their eyes, showing fear, cold sweat trickling down.
What a terrifying strike!
An unparalleled edge, along with a speed that left no time to react, absolutely capable of instantly killing any Nine-Layered Saint.
"Ha ha, doesn't your Jiang Family have an Emperor? Then today I sever your arm; let me see if this Emperor of your Jiang Family dares to confront me!"
Qin Chuan let out a mocking laugh, then coldly said, "I will say it again, Jiang Shennong wasn't killed by Qin Zi. Until you have found evidence, if you dare to touch my son Qin Zi even a bit, I will wipe out your entire clan! If you don't believe me, come and try it!"
"Now, you can get lost."
"You!!"
The expression on the faces of the Jiang Family members was troubled, as if they were filled with indignant fury yet still dared not act.
In the end, they could only leave in anger and resentment.
Qin Chuan watched the swiftly disappearing backs of these people, sighing internally. This "World Emperor Possession" hack indeed randomly grants the battle prowess of a Realm Emperor.
The Realm Emperor he possessed just now had relatively weak battle abilities, only slightly stronger than a Nine-Layered Saint by a tiny bit.
And that strike cost 0.2 Lu Chong!
His current 'rely on father' value is left with 3.7 Lu Chong, and this is what makes him unafraid of the Jiang Family!!