Chapter 914 Spending Money?
"That depends on whether I have the time," Chen Xuan said indifferently.
Lin Ling's barely suppressed anger flared up again.
Others had to queue for half a month for a spar with him, yet he, wanting to challenge Chen Xuan, had to see if Chen Xuan had the time. How detestable!
He knew that Old Ghost Murong and Murong Meng were present, making his chance to challenge Chen Xuan slim. He gritted his teeth, "Kid, you just wait, I'll deal with you later!"
"That was truly spectacular!"
Just then, a chuckling voice rang out.
Chen Xuan looked in the direction of the sound and his eyes lit up, "The Gao family has arrived too!"
A sound of footsteps echoed, and a group of people walked in from outside.
Their presence was imposing, clearly indicating that these individuals were extraordinary.
They were tall and burly, their loose night-traveling clothes stretched taut, their massive muscles faintly discernible.
Everyone secretly marveled at how formidable this entourage was!
They were indeed the Gao family's retinue!
Leading them were three people. Chen Xuan recognized two of them: Miss Gao, Gao Chuhe, and Young Master Gao.
Gao Chuhe possessed a heroic and unconstrained demeanor, while Young Master Gao was handsome.
Beside them was a middle-aged man, the father of Young Master Gao, Gao Guoqing!
Gao Guoqing was also a Grandmaster of Half-step Internal Strength, renowned in the Jiang Prefecture!
Chen Xuan smiled, "Miss Gao, Young Master Gao, you've arrived as well."
"How could I miss such an event!" Young Master Gao said with a smile.
Gao Chuhe also waved hello, "Of course I had to come."
"And this gentleman is..." Chen Xuan looked at Gao Guoqing.
"Let me introduce you, this is my father, Gao Guoqing."
Gao Chuhe pointed to Gao Guoqing, then turned to Chen Xuan and introduced, "Dad, this is Mr. Chen Xuan, the one Grandpa mentioned."
"Mr. Chen, to possess such strength at such a young age, impressive, very impressive."
Gao Guoqing sized Chen Xuan up. While he appeared hospitable, his enthusiasm didn't seem entirely genuine, and there was a hint of arrogance in his demeanor.
It was understandable. Gao Guoqing was a Grandmaster of Half-step Internal Strength; how could he not be arrogant?
As for Chen Xuan saving Old Master Gao, he wasn't entirely convinced.
Furthermore, just yesterday, the Old Master had sought him out to discuss Gao Chuhe's marriage, even suggesting that Gao Chuhe should get closer to Chen Xuan. Wasn't this guy a live-in son-in-law of the Su family?
He didn't understand what Old Master Gao was thinking, but he certainly disagreed. How could he, Gao Guoqing, allow his daughter to marry into another family as a live-in son-in-law?
Were all the men in the world dead?
It was precisely for this reason that he harbored some prejudice against Chen Xuan.
"Thank you for the compliment."
Chen Xuan nodded calmly.
He could tell that Gao Guoqing's tone held a hint of defiance, but he didn't pay it much mind.
"However, too much rigidity leads to breaking. I suggest you temper your sharpness," Gao Guoqing said, his tone carrying a trace of coldness.
Chen Xuan's brow furrowed.
He sensed a strong hostility from Gao Guoqing's tone and couldn't help but frown.
He didn't recall provoking Gao Guoqing.
"Dad..." Gao Chuhe said urgently.
Gao Guoqing shot Gao Chuhe a glare, and Gao Chuhe, helpless, had to close her mouth.
"Chen Xuan, you are a live-in son-in-law. You should act like one for the Su family and abandon any improper thoughts," Gao Guoqing said coldly to Chen Xuan.
"Mr. Gao, you're really overthinking things."
Chen Xuan seemed to understand and glanced at Gao Chuhe, saying with a wry smile.
Gao Chuhe glared at Gao Guoqing indignantly.
You just wait, I'll report you to Grandpa when we get back!
I'll forbid you from drinking for three months!
Hearing Chen Xuan's words, Gao Guoqing nodded slightly, "Hmph, it's good that you're sensible, kid."
Chen Xuan shrugged, appearing nonchalant.
"Haha, I didn't expect Mr. Gao to be here too! Hahaha!"
A burst of laughter sounded.
Old Ghost Murong, Elder Xue, and Elder Gu also came over to greet them.
As the two major families of Jiangnan Province, Old Ghost Murong, Elder Xue, and Elder Gu were already very familiar with Gao Guoqing.
"Elder Gui, Elder Xue, Elder Gu? Why are all of you here?"
Gao Guoqing was also greatly surprised to see the three of them.
He had expected Lin Ling to bring people, but he hadn't anticipated that all three pillars of the Murong family would be present. Normally, at any grand event in the martial arts world, seeing even one of them was fortunate.
"Yes, our Murong family is also here to help Mr. Chen, hehe!"
Old Ghost Murong said with a smile, casting a fawning glance at Chen Xuan.
Elder Xue and Elder Gu beside him nodded in agreement.
Gao Guoqing looked as if he had seen a ghost.
What kind of capabilities did this kid have?
Hmph, it must be because of the blessing from the Su family in the provincial capital, otherwise, who would come to support him out of consideration for this fellow?
But why did he notice that Old Ghost Murong and the others, who were usually so arrogant, looked at Chen Xuan with a fawning expression?
No!
It must be an illusion.
"Kid, have enough people arrived?"
After a brief chat, Gao Guoqing glanced around and saw that many people from the Murong family had arrived. Coupled with their own retinue, there were quite a few. He impatiently asked.
Before Chen Xuan could reply, he continued, "When I arrived earlier, I surveyed the surrounding terrain. Let the Murong family guard the east and our Gao family guard the west. This will ensure foolproof security."
Chen Xuan smiled slightly, "Mr. Gao, not everyone has arrived yet. Let's wait a little longer!"
"Still waiting?"
Gao Guoqing showed a hint of impatience, "Both our families are here. Are there any others?"
He didn't believe it. With the arrival of the Murong family and the Gao family, their combined forces were enough to traverse Jiangnan Province with impunity.
"Yes," Chen Xuan nodded and said no more.
Gao Guoqing found it hard to believe, but Old Ghost Murong said, "Then let's wait a little longer!"
Old Ghost Murong was of the same generation as Old Master Gao. Since the elder had spoken, he couldn't say much more. He said coldly, "My patience is limited, kid. I'm telling you to behave yourself. If it weren't for my Old Master's instructions, I would absolutely not have come."
Chen Xuan just smiled and said nothing more.
"Someone's here!"
At this moment, a clear, resonant voice announced.
"I didn't expect anyone else to come. I wonder if it's just security guards from some company?"
Gao Guoqing glanced at Chen Xuan and looked impatiently in that direction. The next moment, his expression changed, "People from the White Dragon Chamber of Commerce!"
He saw the group approaching with imposing momentum and swift strides. It was clear they were no mere security personnel; they were all martial artists.
From their attire, they were indeed members of the White Dragon Chamber of Commerce!
"I didn't expect you to invite people from the White Dragon Chamber of Commerce... You must have spent quite a lot of money, right?"
Gao Guoqing's face turned pale, then flushed.
He felt that Chen Xuan must have spent a considerable amount of money to invite the White Dragon Chamber of Commerce.
"Spend money? Mr. Chen invited me because he values me, Bai!"
A cold voice suddenly rang out!
Gao Guoqing's gaze shifted, and upon seeing the approaching figures, his pupils contracted, "Master Bai? And the White Dragon Martial God?"
Not only that, but standing beside them was a very familiar face, the top expert of the White Dragon Chamber of Commerce, the White Dragon Martial God!
Why had they also come?
His heart trembled. These were not people who could be invited simply with money. He, himself, had to be wary of the White Dragon Martial God!