Chapter 1014 The Burden
"Then I won't go," Mo Xiaoxue said immediately.
"Alright, it's settled then."
Afterward, Chen Xuan gave a few more instructions to Mo Xiaoxue and Xue Chuan, telling them to protect Su Yunxi, and then walked out of the living room.
Upon exiting the living room, Chen Xuan discovered that a car was already prepared outside.
Su Qian and Su Yunxi stood by the car, seemingly to see Chen Xuan off.
"Chen Xuan, be careful on your journey."
Despite having found Kang Wuzun, Su Yunxi was still very worried, as this was no simple matter.
"Don't worry."
Chen Xuan smiled, turned, and got into the car.
The moment he entered the car, Chen Xuan felt a sense of danger. He suddenly lowered his head as a dagger grazed his scalp.
Who is it? Someone had already lurked inside the car beforehand?
The person seemed unwilling to give up and raised the dagger to stab Chen Xuan's back of the head. However, Chen Xuan dodged it with a swift duck of his head and, with a strange maneuver, snatched the dagger away!
A trace of surprise flashed in the assailant's eyes.
Disarming a blade bare-handed!
And from his own hands?
Before the person could react, Chen Xuan had already held the dagger to his neck, his eyes glinting coldly. "Speak, who sent you to kill me?"
But the person remained silent.
"Tch, underestimated him..."
The faint light illuminated a familiar face – it was none other than Kang Wuzun.
He had heard that Chen Xuan was arrogant and intended to give him a warning to make him comply with his instructions. However, he hadn't expected Chen Xuan to snatch his dagger, which put him in an awkward position.
But it had to be said, Kang Wuzun hadn't used any internal energy, meaning he had underestimated Chen Xuan. He believed that if he had used his full strength, he could have easily subdued Chen Xuan.
However, with the dagger now in Chen Xuan's hand and held to his neck, the situation was indeed embarrassing.
"Speak quickly, or I'll kill you right now!"
Chen Xuan stared at Kang Wuzun and said coldly.
"I..."
The cold gaze and menacing aura made Kang Wuzun, a veteran martial venerate, tremble.
He began to regret his earlier decision.
As Kang Wuzun hesitated, Chen Xuan's dagger had already left a mark on his neck: "Since you won't speak, then die!"
"I..."
Kang Wuzun dared not delay any further and quickly said, "I am from the Imperial Astronomical Bureau. Mr. Su, your future father-in-law, asked me to accompany you to the Dynamic Bar!"
"Imperial Astronomical Bureau? Su Qian's man?"
Chen Xuan frowned and sneered, "Don't lie to me. If you were sent to protect me, why did you attack?"
Kang Wuzun started sweating profusely and felt utterly wronged.
He couldn't exactly say he wanted to put Chen Xuan in his place, could he?
If he explained it poorly, this brat might actually slit his throat.
That was no laughing matter.
"If you don't believe me, you can ask the driver?" Kang Wuzun suddenly looked at the driver.
"Hmm?"
Chen Xuan's gaze also shifted to the driver.
The driver quickly said, "Young Master, this Mr. Kang Wuzun is from the Imperial Astronomical Bureau. He was invited by Master to protect you, not to assassinate you."
Chen Xuan blinked, understanding the situation. He then released the dagger and said to Kang Wuzun, "So you're from the Imperial Astronomical Bureau. My apologies, I misunderstood."
Kang Wuzun felt the icy dagger leave his neck and breathed a sigh of relief. He then looked at Chen Xuan with displeasure.
He regained his aloof demeanor, looking down at Chen Xuan and said, "Later, you will act according to my instructions. Do not act on your own. If anything happens, I will not be responsible!"
Chen Xuan looked at Kang Wuzun with a strange expression. Where did this guy get his confidence?
Had he forgotten who had a dagger held to his neck just moments ago?
He couldn't be bothered to argue further and said faintly to the driver, "Stop at the intersection ahead and let this guy get out."
"You... What do you mean?"
Upon hearing this, Kang Wuzun's face immediately turned grim, and he spoke coldly.
"Of course, I mean for you to get out of the car. You're too much of a hindrance with me," Chen Xuan said, waving his hand helplessly.
"You..."
Kang Wuzun was almost infuriated to the point of exploding. He glared at Chen Xuan and said angrily:
"Brat, do you know that your future father-in-law owes me a favor to get me here? You dare to speak to me like this? Do you think I actually want to bother with your trivial matters?"
"And you brat still don't appreciate it!"
Chen Xuan frowned, surprised that Su Qian had used a favor.
He sighed and said, "Then you can go back. Our favor is settled then."
"Fine, since you're courting death, don't blame me for being heartless! Let me tell you, the martial arts expert you're facing today is Huo Wuzun from the Central Plains region, a ruthless individual. You're as good as dead!"
Kang Wuzun gritted his teeth and said.
Chen Xuan shook his head and said, "That kind of trash wants to cause trouble for me? How laughable!"
Kang Wuzun's eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at Chen Xuan, then sneered, "Mr. Su is also a very humble person. How did he end up with a son-in-law like you? It seems Mr. Su must have been deceived by you. I will definitely tell Mr. Su about this later!"
At this moment, after passing the traffic light intersection, the car slowly came to a halt.
Chen Xuan pouted, "You attacked me sneakily, yet you couldn't even harm me in the slightest. What right do you have to criticize me? And you're supposed to protect me? Hurry up and get out of the car..."
Kang Wuzun's nose was almost crooked with anger. "Do you really think I can't kill you?"
"Isn't it?"
Chen Xuan was nonchalant.
"I didn't even use my internal energy. I was just overconfident!"
Kang Wuzun said through gritted teeth.
But Chen Xuan's next words almost made Kang Wuzun spit blood: "Even if you used your full strength, it might not be effective."
"You..."
Kang Wuzun gritted his teeth, then suddenly had an idea. He sat back down in his seat and sneered, "I've decided. I'm not getting out. I'll go with you!"
"Ah?"
This time, it was Chen Xuan's turn to be surprised. He looked at Kang Wuzun with bewilderment, not expecting him to suddenly change his mind. What was going on?
Now, it was Chen Xuan's turn to be troubled.
Although Kang Wuzun was a renowned fourth-grade martial venerate, Chen Xuan felt he was no match for the Central Plains Huo Wuzun.
Did he have to protect this guy too?
Damn it, he had to bring a burden with him?!
Chen Xuan initially wanted to refuse, but he remembered that this was a kind arrangement by Su Qian and Su Yunxi. If he were to drive Kang Wuzun away like this, it would cause Su Qian and Su Yunxi to lose face.
He said faintly, "Alright, then stay."
Upon hearing this, Kang Wuzun let out a few cold sneers and scoffed, "Heh, aren't you just trying to stay and latch onto me? You're saying one thing and meaning another."
Chen Xuan rolled his eyes fiercely.
Where did this guy get his confidence from?
Kang Wuzun arrogantly said, "Brat, don't worry. Although you've offended me, out of respect for Mr. Su, I will still take good care of you. However, you'd better be polite to me, otherwise, if you suffer any consequences, don't blame me for not warning you!"
Saying this, Kang Wuzun raised his chin, his face full of arrogance.
He was waiting for Chen Xuan to fawn over him.
However, nothing happened. He turned his head and saw Chen Xuan leaning to the side, fast asleep.
Damn it...