Chapter 206 Parting
Tie Lin frowned and tried a few more times. The large bell he had easily lifted moments ago wouldn't budge. His expression immediately turned grim.
He finally understood why Chen Xuan had said those words earlier!
"What in the world is going on?" Tie Lin looked at Chen Xuan, a hint of fear in his eyes.
Chen Xuan said coldly, "This banquet is not only for Uncle Su's birthday, but also for the engagement of Yunxi and me. Today, we have distinguished guests, and I don't wish to see blood. I've removed the poison from you. Take this bell and get out!"
The silver needle had poison?
Tie Lin didn't have time to think. After a slight hesitation, he immediately said, "Okay, I promise you!"
Chen Xuan raised his hand and pressed a few pressure points on Tie Lin's body. The next moment, Tie Lin felt his immense strength instantly return!
Tie Lin looked at Chen Xuan with a newfound wariness and didn't dare to delay. He grabbed the large bell.
At this moment, Tang Zhenghao's hair was disheveled, his seven orifices were bleeding, and he looked like a beggar.
As soon as he emerged from the bell, he rushed towards Chen Xuan and cursed, "You live-in son-in-law! How dare you touch me! Believe it or not, I'll make you pay! I'll make sure you die without a burial..."
Tie Lin's face immediately turned ugly. With Chen Xuan's abilities, he could easily keep them there. Fearing that Tang Zhenghao's words would anger Chen Xuan, he raised his hand and knocked Tang Zhenghao unconscious.
"Farewell!"
Tie Lin said awkwardly to Chen Xuan, then hoisted Tang Zhenghao onto his shoulder and walked away.
"And the bell," Chen Xuan reminded him.
Tie Lin stiffened, quickly grabbed the bell, and fled!
Everyone watched this scene in stunned silence.
Indeed, they had arrived arrogantly, and they left in utter disarray!
Many people had assumed Chen Xuan was a kept man, but their minds were now completely changed. If this was a kept man, then they weren't even fit to be kept men!
"Mr. Chen is truly a peerless hero!"
Someone was the first to react, raising a wine glass and coming forward to flatter him.
"What is the Tang family from Zhongyuan? They are nothing in front of Mr. Chen."
"It seems the Tang family of Zhongyuan is not as good as their reputation, merely famous."
To everyone's sycophantic praise, Chen Xuan smiled faintly, "I'm truly sorry to have startled everyone."
Of course, many others surrounded Su Qian, saying, "Patriarch Su, you've found a great son-in-law!"
Su Qian couldn't stop smiling.
At this moment, Wei Changgeng came to Chen Xuan's side and praised, "Chen Xuan, you've truly exceeded my expectations. You can even defeat a semi-master of internal martial arts. How old are you, and you can defeat a semi-master? How about this, if you join the Yanhuang Iron Guard, I'll let you take my place."
Chen Xuan: "......"
"Uncle Wei, please don't joke. How can Chen Xuan hold such a high position?" Su Yunxi walked over to extricate Chen Xuan.
Her beautiful eyes sparkled with a strange light as she looked at Chen Xuan.
Perhaps this man could truly help the Su family return to the capital!
Wei Changgeng glanced at Chen Xuan and finally sighed. He now realized that the Yanhuang Iron Guard was too small a stage for him!
Just then, he suddenly thought of something, and a hint of worry appeared in his eyes. He reminded Chen Xuan, "Chen Xuan, you've offended the Tang family. I'm afraid the Tang family won't let you off."
Chen Xuan said faintly, "The Tang family is merely a dog of the Su family in the capital. If I'm not afraid of the Su family, why would I fear the Tang family?"
Chen Xuan's arrogance made Wei Changgeng frown. He had seen many young and impetuous people, and countless geniuses had fallen because of their "arrogance." He felt he needed to temper Chen Xuan.
Wei Changgeng said solemnly, "Chen Xuan, I know you defeated Tie Lin and possess the strength of a semi-master of internal energy, but you cannot be too arrogant. Tie Lin is only third among the three semi-masters of the Tang family. Crucially, behind the Tang family in Zhongyuan, there is a true master of internal energy! Immeasurably profound!"
"Only third?"
Chen Xuan was taken aback. The strength of the Tang family in Zhongyuan was beyond his expectations, but he didn't take it to heart. He smiled and said, "Thank you for your reminder, Uncle Wei."
Seeing that Chen Xuan didn't seem to be listening, Wei Changgeng couldn't help but shake his head. He thought he would have to talk to Su Qian later and have Su Qian properly discipline Chen Xuan.
Chen Xuan, however, was completely unaware of Wei Changgeng's thoughts.
Although this banquet could have been low-key, it was still the grandest banquet in Jiangzhou this year. The entire banquet lasted until evening before it concluded.
The charity auction raised nearly two hundred million yuan, all of which was donated by the Murong family to Hexi Province.
After Chen Xuan and Su Yunxi saw off all the guests, they cut the cake for Su Qian. Su Qian didn't like sweets, but he still ate a small piece. It was evident that Su Qian was very happy today, having drunk several cups, his face flushed red.
Anyone with keen eyes could see that Su Qian was happy because of this son-in-law of the Su family. However, only Su Qian knew that he was happy because he saw infinite possibilities in Chen Xuan.
Chen Xuan drove Su Qian and Su Yunxi back to the villa in Qingwushan, and then he drove to the Chen family's villa.
Aunt Tang asked expectantly, "Chen Xuan, how was the engagement banquet today? Was it grand?"
Mother Song Ping also looked over, her face full of anticipation.
"Mom, why didn't you go?"
Chen Xuan was a little unhappy that his mother, Song Ping, had not attended the engagement banquet.
"Mom, I just didn't go." Mother Song Ping was a little embarrassed and lowered her head slightly.
Chen Xuan caught a hint of inferiority from his mother Song Ping's face. He knew his mother Song Ping was afraid she would embarrass Chen Xuan and make the Su family look down on her son.
At this moment, Chen Xuan really wanted to tell his mother Song Ping that let alone Jiangzhou, even in Jiangnan Province, no one among the younger generation could compare to her son. With a son like him, who would dare to look down on her?
However, Chen Xuan still respected his mother's decision.
"Mom, Yunxi has photos and videos from the banquet on her phone," Chen Xuan handed his phone over.
Mother Song Ping and Aunt Tang huddled together, looking at the phone and chatting, their eyes filled with tears.
Before long, Song Ping looked at Chen Xuan and said with a smile, "Chen Xuan, you've basically established yourself. Mom and your Aunt Tang have discussed it, and we don't plan to stay in Jiangzhou anymore. We're planning to go live in your Aunt Tang's hometown."
Chen Xuan was taken aback. He could hear a trace of sadness in Song Ping's voice. He frowned, "Mom, we're living fine here, why are you going to live there? Yunxi also said she wants to take good care of you and Aunt Tang. Besides, Yunxi and I are only engaged, not married yet."
A hint of seriousness appeared on Song Ping's face, "When you get married, we will come back."
Chen Xuan still wanted to persuade Song Ping and Aunt Tang to stay, but he saw that Song Ping and Aunt Tang had already packed their luggage, with bags and packages piled up beside them.
He knew Song Ping had made up her mind, but he didn't want her to leave when he could provide his mother with a life of luxury.
Chen Xuan wanted to keep Song Ping, but Song Ping said, "You've established yourself now, and it's time I told you about the matter your father asked me to pass on to you."
Aunt Tang knew Song Ping was talking about something important and turned to go into the bedroom.
Chen Xuan looked sharply at Song Ping, "Mom, how did Dad go missing?"
Song Ping showed a pained expression and spoke with a reminiscent tone, "He left in such a hurry that day, as if he had encountered something urgent. He just said he was going on a long trip, but he never came back."
"You don't know where he went?" Chen Xuan asked urgently.
Song Ping's expression darkened, and she shook her head, "Before your father left, he left a box for you and told me to give it to you to open after your engagement."