"My disciple is fine, how would I know if she was beaten?"
Chen Xiao thought Qi Qingfei was referring to Gu Yutong.
Chen Xiao had just been with Gu Yutong, so she was naturally unharmed.
But Chen Xiao forgot that he had another disciple, the big guy from the provincial capital, Elephant.
"Master, I'm talking about Elephant. He was beaten and is severely injured," Qi Qingfei said anxiously.
It was only then that Chen Xiao remembered this disciple. They hadn't met since their last parting in the provincial capital, and Chen Xiao had almost forgotten about him.
However, once a master, always a father. How could Chen Xiao tolerate his disciple being beaten?
"Where are you now? I'll be right there," Chen Xiao asked.
"We're at the company, my dad and everyone else are here," Qi Qingfei replied.
The company she mentioned was the headquarters of the gang. Chen Xiao knew where it was, so he hung up the phone and walked out.
"Mr. Chen, do you need my help?" Gongsun Yi asked.
"No need. You stay and guard the house. If anyone comes looking for trouble, notify me immediately," Chen Xiao said, waving his hand without looking back.
After leaving, he directly summoned his Yitian Sword and soared into the sky.
Elephant had cultivated the Blazing Body Forging Art, and his formidable physique made his strength comparable to a master of the Huajing realm. Yet, he was severely injured, which meant that the person who beat him must be very powerful.
Moreover, it was highly probable that the assailant knew that Elephant was backed by Chen Xiao. This implied that the person was likely targeting Chen Xiao.
With this thought, Chen Xiao increased his speed while flying on his sword.
Upon arriving at Qi Tianhu's company, Chen Xiao sensed Elephant's location with his divine sense and entered directly through the window.
A person suddenly entering through the window startled everyone. Just as they were about to act, they realized it was Chen Xiao.
"Boss Chen!"
"Master!"
In the room, besides Qi Tianhu, Qi Qingfei, and Da Jun, there were also Elephant and his brothers. They all greeted Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao nodded to everyone, acknowledging their greeting, and then walked towards Elephant.
At this moment, Elephant was curled up on the sofa. His face was pale, his eyes were closed, and his face showed an expression of pain.
Although he was not unconscious, he had lost all perception of the outside world. He didn't even know Chen Xiao had arrived.
Chen Xiao glanced over and immediately noticed that he had suffered extremely severe internal injuries, with over ninety percent of his internal organs damaged.
"He's so seriously injured, why didn't you take him to the hospital?" Chen Xiao frowned upon seeing Elephant's condition.
He was already severely injured, and traveling from the provincial capital to Jiang City, the bumpy journey would only worsen his injuries.
It was a miracle that he was still alive.
A younger brother next to him stammered, "Boss Chen, this was Brother Elephant's own request. We wanted him to go to the hospital, but he refused..."
Just then, Elephant suddenly opened his eyes. Seeing Chen Xiao, his face lit up with joy.
"Master, your disciple, finally, I see you again... Please, please don't blame them... It, it was my own insistence, because, because I wanted to see you one last time..."
"Master, your disciple is, is incompetent, and has disgraced you..."
"Disciple, in the next life... I still want to be your disciple..."
Elephant grabbed Chen Xiao's arm and spoke in a faint voice. Blood trickled from the corners of his mouth with every word.
Seeing this, Elephant's brothers began to sob silently.
It was rare to find a brother like Elephant, who valued loyalty so much, in this era.
Although Qi Tianhu and the others were also moved, they were not worried.
They knew that with Chen Xiao present, Elephant would surely not die... No matter how severe the injury, Chen Xiao could heal it.
As expected, Chen Xiao grasped Elephant's wrist and glared, shouting, "Hurry up and shut up! What are you talking about next life? My disciples, Chen Xiao's disciples, don't die so easily!"
"Mas, Master, you, you don't need to..."
Elephant intended to say that he was beyond saving and that Chen Xiao shouldn't waste his energy. However, halfway through his sentence, he suddenly felt his injuries healing.
"Mas, Master... What's going on?" Elephant asked in shock.
He stood up and moved his legs and feet, finding that he was completely fine and had returned to his normal state.
Elephant's brothers were also stunned. They had thought Elephant was going to die this time, but they never expected him to stand up again! Could this be a final surge of energy before death?
Qi Tianhu and Qi Qingfei, father and daughter, were also filled with shock. They knew Chen Xiao could save Elephant, but they didn't expect it to be so quick and easy.
This was all thanks to the Azure Wood spiritual energy, which greatly enhanced the body's growth and recovery abilities.
With injuries like Elephant's, the Chen Xiao of the past could have saved him, but it wouldn't have been as easy as it was now.
Elephant, who had thought he was doomed, was now reborn and incredibly excited.
Just as he was about to thank Chen Xiao, Chen Xiao waved him off, interrupting, "Let's not waste time. Now, tell me, who injured you?"
"It was people from the Underworld Hall!" Elephant said directly.
"The Underworld Hall? They're back?" Chen Xiao frowned, a killing intent emanating from him.
"King Dragon promised me that the Underworld Hall would not trouble me again. I didn't expect him to break his word!" Elephant shook his head and said, "Master, this matter doesn't seem to have anything to do with King Dragon. I heard that King Dragon has already left the Underworld Hall, and the current hall master is a young man named Li."
"A young man named Li?" Chen Xiao suddenly remembered someone. "His name wouldn't happen to be Li Xun, would it?"
"Master, you are truly a divine strategist! You can even figure this out!" Elephant said with surprise.
Chen Xiao hadn't figured it out; it was simply because last time at the entrance of the Medicine King Valley, Yang Potian had brought Li Xun to force his way into the valley, only to be stopped by Zhu Hanshan. Yang Potian was the true owner behind the Underworld Hall, so it wasn't difficult to guess who the young Li-surnamed hall master of the Underworld Hall was now.
"Where are they now, and what is their purpose in Jiangbei?" Chen Xiao ignored Elephant's flattery and asked directly.
"Master, the hall master of the Underworld Hall has brought twenty Huajing realm masters this time. They are determined to avenge their past defeat and take Jiangbei for themselves. The provincial capital has already fallen." Speaking of this, Elephant felt both guilt and relief. "Master, your disciple is incompetent and not their match. They thought I was dead and certainly wouldn't have guessed that you, Master, with your miraculous healing, would pull me back from the brink of death."
As soon as Elephant finished speaking, a shadow of gloom fell upon the faces of Qi Tianhu and the others.
Twenty Huajing realm masters... Jiangbei is in danger!