The members of the Zhao family were speechless. They stared at Xiao Chen, who stood there proudly.
At this moment, in their eyes, Xiao Chen was like an undefeatable god.
Zhao Qian felt as if he had been hit by a heavy blow and took a few steps back, his face pale.
He had originally thought that Xiao Chen could only defeat a level six Spirit Incarnation Realm expert. But it seemed like he had underestimated him. Xiao Chen could also defeat a level nine Spirit Incarnation Realm expert.
He could even defeat a Xuanwu Realm expert!
Even his grandfather, a level three Xuanwu Realm expert, was defeated in one move.
His grandfather was the second-strongest expert in Tianyang Prefecture.
Xiao Chen single-handedly defeated the hundred-year-strong Zhao family.
How could Xiao Chen be so powerful?
Was he even human?
Suddenly, Zhao Qian was filled with endless regret.
If he had not stood up for Yang Shaoan, he would not have been humiliated like this today.
Hence, the disaster that day would not have happened to the Zhao family.
"Who else wants to fight me now?"
Xiao Chen asked proudly, his hands clasped behind his back.
No one answered.
Even the strongest, a level three Xuanwu Realm expert, was defeated. The number one family of Tianyang Prefecture was unable to beat Xiao Chen. This young man from the countryside had used just one single battle to prove that he was extraordinary.
Xiao Chen looked at Zhao Qian and said lightly, "The Zhao family that you think is powerful seems to be ordinary. Didn't you say that you wanted the Zhao family to kill me?"
"However, who do you think will be killed today?"
"Xiao Chen, you!"
Zhao Qian subconsciously took two steps back, his face pale as he said, "I was wrong. I've realized I was wrong. Please forgive the Zhao family."
"Now you want to beg for my forgiveness?"
Xiao Chen sneered and said coldly, "When you wanted to kill me, did you ever think of letting me off?"
Zhao Qian was stunned.
How could he have thought to forgive Xiao Chen when he believed he had the backing of the Zhao family?
After all, in his opinion, he was the young master of the Zhao family, the future leader of the Tianyang Prefecture, whereas Xiao Chen was just a countryman. There was a big difference in their status.
"So, why would you ask me to forgive you now?"
Xiao Chen smiled, his expression suddenly turning cold. He waved his hand, and an ancient sword appeared out of thin air.
Buzz!
The ancient sword clanged and emitted a terrifying Sword Qi. Just the sword energy alone caused a level nine Spirit Incarnation Realm expert to freeze.
"This is the real battle strength of Xiao Chen!"
"He doesn't have to do anything. He can kill us in a split second."
A level nine Spirit Incarnation Realm expert muttered in a trembling voice.
They had mocked Xiao Chen for being reckless and daring to offend the Zhao family. Now they knew that in Xiao Chen's eyes, they were no different from ants.
How could a dragon care about what an ant was thinking?
"Sigh, Young Master Xiao, please be lenient with us," Zhao Fenglei looked defeated and said in a low voice. "Young Master Xiao, please forgive us. Our Zhao family is willing to submit to you and serve you in the future."
"Haha, you're merely a group of losers. Do I need to use you all?"
Xiao Chen did not care at all.
Be lenient with them? It was easy for them to say. When someone more powerful than them appeared, the Zhao family would be the first to run away.
"I have my strength, and I can do whatever I want. I don't need any followers."
Xiao Chen shook his head and refused.
Zhao Fenglei looked bitter. What Xiao Chen said was true. With Xiao Chen's strength, he really did not need them.
He could not help but feel desperate.
It seemed that the Zhao family could not escape their death.
At this moment, an idea flashed through Zhao Qian's mind. He suddenly said, "Xiao Chen, didn't the Xiao family offend the two major sects? Our Zhao family is willing to be the guardian of the Xiao family in the future. If they dare to do anything to you, we will hold them accountable for you."
"Furthermore, I heard that they are going to report your family? Our Zhao family can come forward and handle it for you!"
Zhao Qian looked at Xiao Chen seriously and said sincerely, "You are destined to soar in the sky. You would definitely not stay in this small fish pond of Tianyang Prefecture all the time."
"Today, if you spare us, my family will help you to deal with this. You would not have to worry!"
Beside him, Zhao Fenglei also said in a deep voice, "Young Master Xiao, Zhao Qian is right. My Zhao family has been in Tianyang Prefecture for hundreds of years. We have the influence needed."
"There's one more thing. If you kill us today, the higher-ups will not ignore it, because we are a registered family and are protected by the palace."
"Although the Xuanwu Realm is very powerful in Tianyang Prefecture and can dominate everything, it is not worth mentioning in the palace. I think you, Young Master Xiao, know this very well."
"I'm not threatening you, Young Master Xiao. I'm just thinking for your sake. With your strength, maybe you can escape when the palace holds you accountable, but what about your family? They don't have your strength!"
"Once the envoy comes from the palace, what awaits you would be the disaster of blood and genocide of your family!"
With a thud, Zhao Fenglei knelt on the ground and said in a deep voice, "Young Master Xiao, please spare my family!"
Everyone was shocked and horrified.
Master Fenglei, a patriarch and a level three Xuanwu Realm expert, knelt in front of a junior!
"Sigh."
A sigh sounded. Zhao Menghu, who had just woken up, walked over and knelt in front of Xiao Chen. "It's my fault for offending you. I'm willing to pay any price. I only hope that you, Young Master Xiao, will spare my family."
Xiao Chen's eyes flashed with a thoughtful look.
What Zhao Fenglei said was somewhat reasonable. It would be thrilling to kill the Zhao family, but the Xiao family could not afford the consequences.
After a long time, he nodded and said, "Okay. Let's do as you said."
"By the way, I'm going to report for my family tomorrow. You can decide by yourselves."
After he said this, Xiao Chen turned and left.
"I'll see you out, Young Master Xiao."
Behind him, everyone bowed respectfully.
No one knew that on that night, Tianyang Prefecture had changed.
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In the inn.
As soon as Xiao Chen returned, Xiao Fa came over and asked expectantly, "Xiao Chen, how was it? Did the party go well?"
Xiao Chen nodded and said with a smile, "It was great. Don't worry, Father. I have met with many rich and powerful families. I even had a good talk with Zhao Qian, the young master of the Zhao family. He promised to help us tomorrow with the matter."
"Really? You actually spoke to the young master of the Zhao family?"
Xiao Fa was overjoyed. Of course, he had heard of Zhao Qian. As for the Zhao family, they were well-known.
They were the number one family of Tianyang Prefecture.
If they were willing to help, their small problem wouldn't be an issue at all.
"That's good, that's good! In this case, the two sects will have no power over us."
Xiao Fa patted his thigh and said excitedly.
Looking at Xiao Fa's excited appearance, the corner of Xiao Chen's mouth rose slightly, and he could not help but laugh.
This was what he wanted to protect.
It was also the driving force behind his cultivation.
Anyone who dared to destroy his family would be killed.