Though Chen Nan's previous display of strength was terrifying.
He had injured five of them.
And then brought them back to the Imperial Tutor's mansion...
This was simply too arrogant!
Too audacious!
He completely disregarded the Imperial Tutor's mansion.
He was destined to pay a heavy price.
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Night fell.
The lanterns of the Imperial Tutor's mansion were lit.
Red lanterns cast a faint glow, painting the surrounding accumulated snow in crimson.
It looked very festive.
However.
The Imperial Tutor within his chambers wore a grave expression.
Just moments ago.
He had sensed an ominous premonition.
He immediately performed a divination for his son and four grandsons.
The divination indicated great misfortune.
Though he did not know why the divination showed such ill fortune.
He knew.
His son and four grandsons were likely to encounter disaster.
Thinking of this.
He quickly exited his chambers and shouted, "Where is the butler?"
"My lord, what are your orders?" the old butler hurried over from a distance.
Zheng Yu's expression was grim, "Send word to my second son, tell them to return immediately!"
"Yes!"
The old butler replied respectfully.
And at this moment.
Guards from the entrance rushed over, kneeling on one knee, and said, "My lord, the second master and the four young masters have returned!"
Zheng Yu froze.
Clearly, he hadn't expected his son and grandsons to return so quickly.
Could it be that they had found Chen Nan's corpse?
No.
Even if they had returned, there would be no need for the guards to announce them, right?
"Besides the second master and the four young masters, there is also a young man," the guard said nervously. "The second master and the four young masters... all of them..."
Zheng Yu's pupils trembled violently, "All of them what?"
The guard: "All severely injured and captured by that person!"
"Who dares to be so bold as to capture members of the Zheng family? Is he tired of living?" the old butler roared, his eyes filled with fury.
Though Fengdu City had a Prime Minister and an adopted King.
To be honest.
Both the adopted King and the Prime Minister.
Their influence was far inferior to that of the Imperial Tutor.
This also led to the Zheng family being able to act with impunity in Fengdu City.
No one dared to provoke them.
Who would have thought.
That now someone had injured members of the Zheng family, and even brought them back captured to the Zheng family.
This was clearly an insult to the Zheng family.
A disregard for the Zheng family's dignity.
"I want to see who has the gall to come to my Zheng family and provoke us!" Zheng Yu's face turned sinister as he strode outside.
But as he arrived at the entrance of the Imperial Tutor's mansion.
Upon seeing the scene before him.
His pupils instantly trembled.
The scene before him was unbearable.
For his son, Zheng Chongyong, was prostrating himself on the ground.
From a distance, he looked like a stool.
And sitting on him was a young man, with his legs crossed, drinking wine.
A surge of intense anger erupted within Zheng Yu.
He had never been as furious as he was at this moment in his entire life.
The other four grandsons were also obediently kneeling beside him.
"Who are you? How dare you insult the honor of my Zheng family..." Zheng Yu's face was contorted with rage, but before he could finish speaking, it was as if an invisible hand had gripped his throat.
Forcing him to swallow the unfinished words.
"Chen Nan?"
"You're not dead?"
Zheng Yu's scalp tingled, and he shivered uncontrollably.
Although this was the first time he had seen Chen Nan.
He had seen his portrait before.
He recognized him as Chen Nan at a glance.
But...
How was this possible?
Didn't Yama King kill him?
Why was he still alive?
Zheng Yu suddenly shuddered.
He recalled the incident of Yama King returning to Fengdu City with a bruised and swollen face.
He instantly felt a chill run down his spine.
He also realized something.
Chen Nan had very likely defeated Yama King.
Otherwise, there was no explanation for Yama King's bruised and swollen face.
But...
Could this handsome young man before him truly be able to crush Yama King?
He found it hard to believe.
Although he had wanted to meet Chen Nan.
He also did not want to meet a living Chen Nan.
"Why does everyone think I'm dead?" Chen Nan took a sip of wine, a hint of disdain in his slightly tipsy eyes.
Zheng Yu roared with anger, "Even if you're not dead, you shouldn't insult my Zheng family."
"I insult your Zheng family?" Chen Nan sneered, "Your Zheng family members encountered me outside the city and, upon a slight disagreement, tried to take my life. I've come here simply to ask the Imperial Tutor."
"What right does your Zheng family have to take lives?"
"Just because you are the Imperial Tutor, can you stand above all beings and trample on other people's lives at will?"
Zheng Yu let out a heavy snort, "Chen, don't you dare try to smear me here."
"You should understand our relationship."
Chen Nan smiled, "Of course I understand. When I went to Guangling Prefecture to take up my post, you sent people to intercept me. I knew then that we were destined for an unending conflict."
"You're slandering me! I am upright and honorable. When did I ever send people to intercept you?" Zheng Yu was enraged, "You say I tried to intercept you. Where is your evidence?"
"Where are your witnesses?"
"If you have none, don't blame me for charging you with defamation!"
Although he had sent people to intercept Chen Nan.
Such things left no evidence.
"My lord, this brat is arrogant and disrespects the dignity of the Zheng family. He deserves to be executed!" an old man with a crane's white hair and a youthful face, with an air of immortal demeanor, emerged from the Imperial Tutor's mansion with one hand behind his back.
The old butler also said, "He should be cut into a thousand pieces, to let him know the consequences of opposing the Imperial Tutor's mansion."
Zheng Yu's eyes flashed with a cold glint, "If that is the case, then let you, Elder Er, deal with this brat!"
Er Han was the strongest retainer of the Zheng family.
He possessed the cultivation of a fifth-level Ghost King.
He believed.
With Er Han's intervention, it was entirely possible to kill Chen Nan.
Yes.
Zheng Yu did not believe that Yama King's injured return was due to Chen Nan.
Zheng Chongyong and the others' eyes lit up.
They had known for a long time.
That Chen Nan would bear the wrath of the Zheng family for daring to come to their mansion.
With Er Han making his move, he might not survive.
"Young man, you are arrogant and disrespect the dignity of the Zheng family. Today, this old man will take your head." Er Han thrust his palm forward, and a sharp long sword, radiating destructive power, slashed towards Chen Nan.
"Tsk!"
Chen Nan wore a disdainful smile.
He tilted his head back and took a gulp of wine.
Giving his opponent the perfect pose for decapitation.
Swish!
The long sword pierced through the air and, under everyone's cold gaze, struck Chen Nan's neck heavily.
Clang!
Without any warning.
The long sword that struck Chen Nan's neck let out a crisp clang.
At the same time.
A dazzling spark bloomed on Chen Nan's neck.
That sword strike.
It was as if it had not landed on flesh and blood.
But on an indestructible meteorite from outer space.
Causing everyone to gasp.
Let alone severing Chen Nan's head.
There wasn't even a scratch left on his neck.
Zheng Yu and Er Han were chilled to the bone.
They could not fathom.
How a person's neck could be so hard.
"You just want my head, don't you?" Chen Nan shook his head helplessly. "I can grant you this small wish." As he said this, he extended his right hand, grabbed his hair, and lifted it slightly.
The next moment.
His head detached from his neck under everyone's horrified gazes...