Chapter 166 A Three-Move Agreement
Chen Xuan looked helpless and clasped his fists, saying, "Elder Fang, I'm used to being free and unrestrained. I'm not interested in joining the Yanhuang Iron Brigade."
Zhang Songtao snorted, "Hmph, kid, it's an honor that Elder Fang personally invited you. Don't be ungrateful, or your end will be miserable."
"What does that have to do with you?" Chen Xuan was displeased with Zhang Songtao's inexplicable hostility and retorted.
In the Yanhuang Iron Brigade, very few people dared to disregard his face. Zhang Songtao's expression instantly turned grim.
Just as he was about to speak, Elder Fang raised his hand, and Zhang Songtao could only swallow the harsh words that were on his lips.
Elder Fang smiled, "Chen Xuan, don't worry. We in the Yanhuang Iron Brigade have special policies for special talents. We don't require you to contribute by carrying out missions for us. We only hope that you can help the Yanhuang Iron Brigade overcome difficulties when we encounter major trouble."
Faced with Elder Fang's humble attitude, Chen Xuan didn't know how to refuse.
"Kid, even after saying all this, you still won't agree?"
Zhang Songtao's face was dark, looking as if he wanted to devour Chen Xuan. "Do you know how many prominent figures who came from the Yanhuang Iron Brigade didn't act as arrogantly as you did back then?"
"They are them, and I am me. I, Chen Xuan, have my own way of dealing with things and my own attitude. I don't need to compare myself to them." Chen Xuan's voice turned cold.
Zhang Songtao's repeated provocations had angered Chen Xuan greatly.
Zhang Songtao seemed to have thought of something, slapped his forehead, and revealed a mocking smile. "Heh heh, Chen Xuan, I think you're scared. Your fight with Gu Feng that day was probably because your good father-in-law intervened for you. Are you afraid of being exposed after joining the Yanhuang Iron Brigade?"
Chen Xuan's brow twitched, "Exposed?"
"Yes, I've seen plenty of you live-in sons-in-law. You fought Gu Feng just to prove yourself, increase your reputation, and thereby improve your status. If you had any backbone, why would you become a live-in son-in-law?
Zhang Songtao sneered, "If you have the guts, fight me to prove your strength?"
Chen Xuan sized up Zhang Songtao with disdain. "Are you even worthy?"
"What did you say, kid?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Songtao's anger flared, and his furious eyes stared fixedly at Chen Xuan.
Elder Fang's heart stirred.
He knew his status better than anyone. With his current demeanor, not only an Inner Energy Master, but even an Inner Energy Grandmaster would not refuse.
But if Chen Xuan had nothing to hide, why would he refuse repeatedly?
He wanted to see what kind of strength Chen Xuan possessed, as seeing was believing. He didn't want to recruit a live-in son-in-law who was not as capable as he appeared and was just trying to gild his resume for the Yanhuang Iron Brigade.
"Heh heh, if you're scared, just say it. Shout 'trash' three times outside, and I won't do anything to you," Zhang Songtao sneered.
Chen Xuan snorted, "Do you know how your skills compare to Ji Xingchen?"
"Ji Xingchen?"
Both Zhang Songtao and Elder Fang's expressions changed slightly.
"Ji Xingchen is the leader of the Four Heroes of Yanhuang. Naturally, I am not as good as him." Although Zhang Songtao was in competition with Ji Xingchen, he had to tell the truth in front of Elder Fang.
"But what does that have to do with you?"
"I indirectly saved him." Chen Xuan said coldly.
"You saved him?"
Elder Fang frowned. "Don't joke. It's said that Ji Xingchen broke through his seclusion not long ago and advanced to the rank of a third-grade Inner Energy Master. Among the younger generation, no one can surpass him."
"Yes, it was me." Chen Xuan said lightly.
Zhang Songtao laughed heartily, "What kind of joke are you making? Ji Xingchen is the leader of the Four Heroes of Yanhuang. I think he saved you instead."
Elder Fang frowned. Wasn't Chen Xuan being a bit too arrogant? Perhaps Little Wei had also been deceived by him.
Chen Xuan continued, "Do you know about the Ghost Master from the Southeast?"
Elder Fang's expression changed drastically. "The Ghost Master was already an Inner Energy Master years ago. His witchcraft was earth-shattering, and he has been on the Yanhuang Iron Brigade's wanted list for six years, but we still haven't been able to capture him."
Zhang Songtao revealed a mocking smile. "You're not going to say you saved him, are you? He's utterly wicked."
"No."
"Then why did you mention him?" Zhang Songtao's smile grew wider.
"Because I killed him!"
The entire place fell silent!
"You killed the Ghost Master?"
Elder Fang couldn't help but say in surprise, "It's said that the Ghost Master has been cultivating Inner Energy and witchcraft concurrently for years. Although limited by his talent, the Ghost Master had already reached the peak of Inner Energy strength. How did you kill him?"
Chen Xuan nodded.
"Kid, bragging doesn't cost anything, but you can't brag like this." Zhang Songtao laughed until his stomach hurt. "You're just an Inner Energy Master, how could you possibly defeat the Ghost Master?"
Elder Fang couldn't help but shake his head. "Chen Xuan, to be honest, before coming here, I heard about your situation from Little Wei and admired you. But now, I'm starting to doubt if Little Wei's words were because he had a good relationship with your father-in-law."
"Elder Fang, you don't believe me either?" Chen Xuan frowned.
Elder Fang shook his head. "Putting aside whether you saved Xinghai or not, the Ghost Master has resided in the southeast for a long time. He is an elder of the Profound Yin Sect, one of the Three Sects and Five Clans. If you killed him, the Profound Yin Sect would not let this matter rest."
"This matter has not yet reached the southeast."
At this moment, Zhang Songtao casually picked his ear and said impatiently, "Kid, stop bragging. Do you dare to fight me?"
Chen Xuan said lightly, "It's not impossible to fight you, but I have a condition. If I defeat you within three moves, the Yanhuang Iron Brigade should stop bothering me."
Three moves?
Zhang Songtao's face showed a hint of anger, and he sneered, "Kid, you're arrogant enough. But do you know that I am ranked second among the Four Heroes of Yanhuang? And my specialty is movement techniques..."
"I really didn't know, but what does that have to do with me?" Chen Xuan shrugged.
Zhang Songtao let out a cold laugh. "I'm afraid you won't even be able to touch my clothes before you're dead."
Chen Xuan ignored Zhang Songtao's presumption and looked at Elder Fang. "Elder Fang, do you agree?"
Elder Fang was already considering giving up on inviting Chen Xuan. He nodded, "Good!"
"Xiao Tao!"
"Yes!"
Zhang Songtao stretched his ankles, then took a step forward, staring at Chen Xuan with a cold sneer. "Let's go to the open space outside."
"No need, it's enough to deal with you here." Chen Xuan smiled faintly.
"Hmph, truly arrogant! However, you will have to pay the price!"
Zhang Songtao's anger surged, and his figure moved, disappearing from his original spot.
His speed was so fast that only an afterimage could be seen!
Elder Fang was slightly stunned by this, then smiled, "Xiao Tao's movement techniques have improved again. Not bad, not bad. Chen Xuan is probably going to be embarrassed this time."
"Hit me? Didn't you say three moves? I'm afraid you won't even be able to touch my clothes."
In the hall, only Zhang Songtao's sinister laughter could be heard.
"So noisy!"
Chen Xuan rubbed his ears, then suddenly threw a punch!
Ah—
The sinister laughter stopped abruptly, and the next moment, a figure flew out directly!