Chapter 256 An Accidental Encounter with Zhao Jing
The words caused the entire hall to fall silent.
The Tang family patriarch's face instantly darkened.
The assembled guests exchanged glances.
"Sending a coffin as a birthday gift? And wishing the Tang family patriarch to die with his eyes open, isn't this a public curse on the Tang family patriarch?"
"Who is it, who dares to be so audacious!"
Accompanied by a series of footsteps, Chen Xuan walked in, with Xue Chuan following behind, carrying a large coffin in one hand.
All eyes immediately converged on Chen Xuan. A group of clueless rich girls chattered, their eyes sparkling.
"Could this be that Chen Xuan from Jiangzhou? He's actually quite handsome!"
"What's the use of being handsome? He's going to die soon!"
"Grandmaster Yan is about to emerge from seclusion, and this guy actually dares to come. Is he crazy?"
The Tang family patriarch's eyes flared with ferocity upon seeing Chen Xuan.
"Dad, I'll go invite Grandmaster Yan..." Tang Ren gritted his teeth.
The Tang family patriarch waved his hand, stopping Tang Ren.
He looked at Chen Xuan coldly and questioned, "Chen Xuan from Jiangzhou, right? What is the meaning of you sending a coffin?"
Chen Xuan smiled faintly, "The other day, you had Tang Zhenghao send a large bell to Uncle Su. As the saying goes, 'to give is as important as to receive.' Today is the Tang family patriarch's sixtieth birthday, so I'm returning the favor with a coffin made of golden nanmu. This coffin was meticulously crafted. Patriarch Tang, please don't let my good intentions go to waste!"
"Well said, 'to give is as important as to receive'!"
The Tang family patriarch sneered a few times and waved his hand, "In that case, stay for a drink! Take a seat!"
Chen Xuan was slightly surprised, not expecting the Tang family patriarch to be so composed.
He smiled and said, "Put down the gift for Patriarch Tang."
Xue Chuan casually tossed it, and the large golden nanmu coffin hurtled towards the Tang patriarch.
The surrounding guests, terrified, retreated in a panic.
"You dare!"
Several Tang family members' expressions changed, and they quickly rushed forward.
As their palms touched the coffin, the immense force made them spit blood. Had Tie Lin not intervened at the last moment, the Tang patriarch would likely have been killed by the impact.
Witnessing this, the Tang family patriarch's face grew even colder!
Chen Xuan, with Xue Chuan, swaggered into the living room.
All the guests, seeing Chen Xuan and Xue Chuan, avoided them as if they were harbingers of bad luck.
"Chen Xuan, we're being treated like bad omens."
Xue Chuan glanced at the guests looking at them strangely and whispered to Chen Xuan.
Chen Xuan remained unperturbed, "It's fine. If we defeat that Grandmaster of the Tang family, they will surely treat us differently."
"Are you that confident?" Xue Chuan revealed a hint of suspicion.
"Let's fill our stomachs first, otherwise, it would be a waste."
Chen Xuan smiled cryptically and took some food, eating as if no one else was around.
Xue Chuan looked at Chen Xuan, who still had the appetite to eat, and his expression turned peculiar.
"It's you?"
Just as Chen Xuan was wolfing down his food, a voice as melodious as a lark suddenly sounded from behind him.
Chen Xuan turned his head and saw a young woman in a yellow dress standing elegantly not far away, playfully blinking her big eyes.
This was none other than Song Minting, whom he had met on the plane and who was also here to celebrate the Tang family patriarch's birthday!
"Why did you send someone a coffin? How inauspicious!"
Song Minting stuck out her tongue, pointing at the golden nanmu coffin with a strange expression.
Chen Xuan smiled, remaining silent.
This girl was truly naive.
"My brother is attending the disciple-taking ceremony. I don't know anyone here. Can I sit here?" Song Minting said somewhat shyly.
"Suit yourself," Chen Xuan said casually.
"Thank you!"
Song Minting sat down beside him and began to chatter excitedly, "My brother has passed the assessment and will soon become a disciple of the Tang family. If his performance is excellent in the future, he can receive guidance from that Grandmaster Yan."
"That's truly worthy of congratulations!" Chen Xuan smiled.
"I think it's a great occasion too. I'll call you over when we have drinks later," Song Minting said with a smile.
Just then, Song Yuan stood not far away, his gaze scanning the crowd excitedly. Upon seeing Song Minting, his eyes fixed, and he started to walk over. However, when he clearly saw Chen Xuan's face sitting beside her, his expression instantly changed drastically!
He had already learned about the conflict between Chen Xuan and the Tang family!
Why was Song Minting sitting with this guy?
Song Yuan hurried over and grabbed Song Minting's wrist, "Come with me quickly!"
"Brother, what are you doing? You're hurting me," Song Minting's pretty face showed a hint of pain.
"Little sister, do you know who this is?" Song Yuan pointed at Chen Xuan, his face filled with urgency.
"He seems to be called Chen Xuan," Song Minting paused and said.
"He's that Chen Xuan from Jiangzhou!" Song Yuan exclaimed.
"Ah?"
Song Minting looked at Chen Xuan, her beautiful eyes widening.
Clearly, she had heard about some of the conflicts between Chen Xuan and the Tang family.
Song Minting said naively, "Brother, you're considered a Tang family disciple now. Why don't you try to persuade him? After all, it's better to resolve disputes than to create them."
Song Yuan's mouth twitched.
If he had that ability, he wouldn't be here in the Tang family to seek apprenticeship.
Besides, the conflict between Chen Xuan and the Tang family had reached a point of irreconcilable animosity. How could there be any possibility of mediation?
Song Yuan, fearing that Chen Xuan would implicate them, shouted, "Chen Xuan, I'm telling you, don't have any improper thoughts about my sister. We're just strangers who met by chance and have no relation whatsoever!"
These words were spoken to Chen Xuan, and also to the Tang family.
With that, Song Yuan dragged Song Minting far away from Chen Xuan, afraid that getting too close to Chen Xuan would affect his future cultivation in the Tang family.
Chen Xuan smiled, his face expressionless, and picked up his wine glass.
As he was drinking, a familiar graceful figure approached. Her eyes widened, "Chen Xuan, is it really you?"
Chen Xuan looked up and was also stunned to see this graceful figure, "Zhao Jing? Why are you here?"
Zhao Jing sized Chen Xuan up and said, "My Zhao family has some business dealings with the Tang family. I've been sent by my father to wish the Tang family patriarch a happy birthday."
Chen Xuan nodded, understanding what was going on.
The Zhao family was from Zhongyuan Province, so it was normal for them to have dealings with the Tang family.
Zhao Jing rolled her eyes and said helplessly, "But you, with the Su family protecting you in Jiangnan Province, you could act recklessly. But this is Zhongyuan Province. How dare you cause such a big commotion? And now you dare to send a coffin to the Tang family patriarch? I think you're truly tired of living."
Chen Xuan smiled faintly, "What if the one who dies is from the Tang family?"
Zhao Jing was taken aback, her beautiful eyes widening in surprise. She said somewhat irritably, "You don't think you can challenge the Tang family's Grandmaster just because you defeated the Tang family's Half-Step Inner Strength Grandmaster, do you? Not to mention the gap between a Half-Step Grandmaster and a Grandmaster, that Grandmaster Yan of the Tang family has been a Grandmaster for three years. He's been in seclusion for a full half-year this time. He's likely reached the Second Grade Inner Strength Grandmaster realm. You have no chance of winning!"
Her firm tone was like a final verdict.
Chen Xuan said somewhat seriously, "If he is indeed a Second Grade Grandmaster, then he has no chance."
Zhao Jing was exasperated and gave Chen Xuan a glare, "You really know how to brag. Forget it, if it weren't for Yunxi, I wouldn't bother with you."
"Alas, I wonder if my Zhao family's reputation will still be enough after that Grandmaster Yan emerges from seclusion."
Zhao Jing muttered to herself, then suddenly thought of something and stared at Chen Xuan, asking, "With your medical skills, you should be able to treat a ruined dantian, right?"
Chen Xuan did not commit, but nodded faintly.
Zhao Jing's eyes lit up, "That makes things much easier. The Tang family's greatest hope is Tang Feng. If you can treat Tang Feng, coupled with my Zhao family's influence, the Tang family might show leniency."
Chen Xuan frowned.
He knew that he had a lot of conflicts with the Zhao family, yet Zhao Jing was still willing to help him in this situation.
Indeed, just as Su Yunxi had said, although Zhao Jing had many flaws, she was very kind.
"Wait a moment, don't say anything. I'll talk to the Tang family about this," Zhao Jing instructed.
Chen Xuan secretly shook his head.
Would the Tang family really let this matter rest?
"If you don't speak, I'll assume you agree," Zhao Jing said immediately when she saw Chen Xuan remain silent.
Just then, a commotion erupted!
"Grandmaster Yan has arrived!!"