Chapter 1301 Wait For Me Ahead
Hearing the huge sound, Su Fengming and Su Chenglong looked back abruptly, their necks suddenly felt cold, and cold sweat trickled down their spines.
The tree was so massive. If it had fallen on their car, even though their car was bulletproof and far more robust than ordinary vehicles, being hit by that wood would undoubtedly cause severe deformation. As for them, escape would likely be impossible.
Then, they looked at Chen Xuan. Their eyes blinked. Did Chen Xuan predict all of this?
"Chen Xuan, thank you," Su Fengming asked tentatively.
"You're welcome," Chen Xuan replied with a faint smile.
Su Chenglong pouted and said, "Why thank him? He must have gotten lucky. He just guessed everything."
"Chenglong, apologize to Chen Xuan immediately!"
Su Fengming's expression turned stern, and she scolded him coldly.
If it was a guess the first time, she might have thought so too. But now, with such accurate predictions, how could it be mere luck?
In fact, Su Fengming had already become largely convinced. She cultivated in a hidden sect and had witnessed many things ordinary people never saw. She knew that there were far too many extraordinary individuals in this world. Chen Xuan might very well be one of them.
She was even more curious. Such extraordinary individuals were usually aloof. Why would Chen Xuan condescend to become a live-in son-in-law to the Vermillion Bird lineage?
"I..."
Before Su Chenglong could speak, Chen Xuan suddenly said, "Slow down!"
Screech!
This time, the driver didn't hesitate. He slammed on the brakes!
The next moment, another enormous piece of wood smashed down fiercely in front of the car. Fortunately, the impact was minimal. If they had moved even a little further, the car would have been flattened.
Everyone stared at Chen Xuan, dumbfounded.
Su Chenglong was bewildered. Did Chen Xuan not just get lucky, but possess genuine skill?
He gaped, his expression one of disbelief.
"Someone's here! Someone's here!" the driver suddenly yelled in panic.
Figures clad in black raincoats appeared from all directions.
They held Guan Dao swords, their blades reflecting a chilling gleam, and rapidly converged toward their location.
Su Chenglong and Su Fengming's faces turned grim.
"It's the forces of the Changle Chamber of Commerce!"
"The Changle Chamber of Commerce ranks third in the capital, and their strength is formidable!"
"These are the top experts of the Changle Chamber of Commerce, the Eighteen Riders of Yan Yun. Each of them possesses strength no less than an Eighth-grade Martial Venerable. United, they are invincible. With our combined strength, we likely cannot contend!"
Su Chenglong turned to Su Fengming and whispered, "This fellow caused all this trouble. If we hand him over, they shouldn't trouble us."
Soon, he saw the disdain in Su Fengming's eyes and felt a bit dejected. However, he believed his action was correct. In such a critical moment, sacrificing one's life for Chen Xuan was hardly the right choice.
"What should we do about Chen Xuan?"
Su Fengming looked at Chen Xuan.
She was seeking Chen Xuan's opinion, as if Chen Xuan had already become the backbone of their group.
Chen Xuan sighed and said, "Let's get out of the car. We have no other way!"
With that, he opened the car door and stepped out. The heavy rain fell on him, yet he didn't even frown. He turned and disappeared into the downpour.
Ignoring Su Chenglong's attempt to hold her back, Su Fengming also jumped out of the car without hesitation.
"Why should I risk my life for this guy? He's just a live-in son-in-law, not even part of the Su family bloodline in the capital!"
Su Chenglong grumbled, his face filled with resentment. Yet, he still jumped out of the car.
"Damn it, I must be crazy to risk my life for a live-in son-in-law!"
Chen Xuan glanced at Su Chenglong and Su Fengming behind him, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.
"What are you looking at? I'm not doing this for you. I'm worried about Cousin Fengming," Su Chenglong retorted, rolling his eyes and cursing.
Chen Xuan maintained a nonchalant expression, his gaze shifting to the figures in black raincoats surrounding them.
Swish, swish, swish!
The Eighteen Riders of Yan Yun, holding their Guan Dao swords, moved as if their feet were on wind-fire wheels, rapidly closing in.
At the forefront was a middle-aged man with a full beard. He spoke,
"Miss Fengming, Young Master Chenglong, I am Zhou Pingguo, the leader of the Eighteen Riders of Yan Yun. Today's matter has nothing to do with you. As long as you do not interfere, I am willing to let you leave safely!"
"Never!" Su Fengming declared resolutely.
Su Chenglong was tempted, but Su Fengming had already spoken first.
"Miss Fengming, this is out of respect for the Su Tianhuang, the head of the Su imperial family. Do not push your luck. Furthermore, Su Tianhuang has also called me, stating that he wishes to protect you two."
Despite his words, Zhou Pingguo looked at Su Fengming with admiration.
"What about him?"
Su Fengming glanced at Chen Xuan.
"He caused the trouble, so he should bear the consequences!" Zhou Pingguo stated calmly.
Su Fengming and Su Chenglong understood that Su Tianhuang, for the sake of the Su family in the capital, had chosen to abandon Chen Xuan.
Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan's expression remained calm, as if he had expected it.
In reality, it was not the case. Chen Xuan's destiny had always been in his own hands.
"Of course, if you insist on opposing us, then we can only... kill!"
As he uttered the last word, Zhou Pingguo's gaze suddenly turned icy, spitting out a word filled with killing intent.
Kill!
"I..."
Just as Su Fengming was about to speak, Chen Xuan turned back and said, "You all go ahead."
"You..."
A sense of inexplicable emotion surged within Su Fengming.
This fellow was actually asking them to leave...
Sensing Su Fengming's emotional shift, Chen Xuan realized she had misunderstood and added, "Take care of Yunxi for me!"
The next moment, Su Fengming's face darkened.
This straightforward, unromantic man had made her misunderstand for nothing! It turned out he was concerned about his fiancée.
"If you want us to go, we'll go!"
Su Fengming said indignantly and turned to leave.
Women, how quickly their moods could change.
"You all wait for me ahead," Chen Xuan said calmly.
Su Fengming paused, surprised. "Chen Xuan, I hope you return safely. I believe in you..."
Even she herself did not know how to deal with the Eighteen Riders of Yan Yun. Faced with three or five of them, she might have had a chance, but any more would be akin to seeking death. Yet, for some reason, she felt that Chen Xuan would emerge from danger unscathed.
"Don't worry, just wait for me ahead,"
Chen Xuan grinned, a confident smile on his face.
"Wait for you? Heh heh heh..."
Su Chenglong had absolutely no faith that Chen Xuan could survive this.
Soon, the Eighteen Riders of Yan Yun cleared the road obstruction, and Su Fengming and Su Chenglong, with Su Yunxi, slowly drove away.
Watching this scene, the burden in Chen Xuan's heart lifted, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Chen Xuan had absolute confidence in dealing with the so-called Eighteen Riders of Yan Yun. However, Su Yunxi was in the car, and he needed to ensure her safety, which was why he asked Su Fengming to take Su Yunxi away.
Now that Su Yunxi was gone, he could unleash his full potential!
"Kid, just come with us obediently. You have only a few hours left to live."
Perhaps due to Su Fengming's departure, Zhou Pingguo's demeanor relaxed considerably. He stared at Chen Xuan and said in an undeniable tone,
"You want me to go with you? Why?" Chen Xuan raised an eyebrow.