Chapter 558: Take Away Your Stinking Money

Chapter 558: Chapter 558: Take Away Your Stinking Money

In cultivation, time flies. When Cheng Yuan opened his eyes, it was already the middle of the night.

He Zhixuan had absorbed a great deal of the medicinal aroma, and her fatigue had long since been alleviated. She had woken up an hour ago, but rather than disturb Cheng Yuan, she simply watched him cultivate, completely captivated.

Cheng Yuan gave He Zhixuan an apologetic smile. "Senior, you’ve been waiting a long time, haven’t you?"

"Not long. Was your cultivation session successful?"

"It went well. I broke through two minor realms."

"Wow! Junior, you’re amazing!"

Amid her happiness, He Zhixuan suddenly felt a little crestfallen.

"Junior is getting stronger and stronger, but I can’t cultivate. I’m worried I’ll just hold him back."

Cheng Yuan smiled. "Senior, don’t sell yourself short. I’m certain you have a very special constitution. Your potential might even be greater than mine! I’ll ask someone about it later."

He Zhixuan’s eyes lit up instantly. "Really? I have the potential to practice martial arts, too?"

"Really."

"That’s wonderful!"

He Zhixuan hugged Cheng Yuan tightly, expressing her sheer joy.

After a good few minutes, He Zhixuan finally let go of Cheng Yuan, her eyes shining as she looked at him. "Junior, after that sleep, I feel like I have boundless energy!"

This was an invitation that couldn’t have been more obvious.

However, Cheng Yuan didn’t take the bait. Instead, he very seriously took out a Small Jade Token.

"Senior, you must keep this Small Jade Token with you at all times! It can save your life in a critical moment!"

He Zhixuan’s attention was diverted. A look of delight on her face, she toyed with the Small Jade Token in her hand. "Junior, is this a token of your love for me? I love it!"

Cheng Yuan watched He Zhixuan in silence. Some things were hard to say, but they had to be said.

"Senior, something very important has come up. I have to leave. Once I’m done with this, I’ll come back to see you."

He Zhixuan trembled slightly. The separation was coming so quickly; she found it a little hard to face.

He Zhixuan feigned a relaxed tone. "Junior, I happen to be free recently. Why don’t I go with you?"

Cheng Yuan sighed. "What I have to do next is very dangerous. I’m afraid I won’t be able to protect you, Senior."

He Zhixuan’s pupils contracted slightly. "Junior, you’re so powerful and your background is so profound. What kind of matter would even you consider dangerous?"

Cheng Yuan answered truthfully, "I need to pay a visit to the Jinling Yang Family."

’The Jinling Yang Family?’

He Zhixuan sucked in a sharp breath!

That was a powerful clan that had been passed down for several dynasties!

In front of the Jinling Yang Family, her He Family wasn’t even worthy of being called a caterpillar!

’No wonder Junior considers it dangerous!’

As a proper and supportive partner, He Zhixuan didn’t try to stop Cheng Yuan. Instead, she very gently straightened his clothes.

"Junior, I have one request. You must come back in one piece."

Cheng Yuan grinned. "Don’t worry. Senior, I’m leaving now!"

He Zhixuan suddenly threw her arms around Cheng Yuan, pressing her small face against his chest and silently crying. "Junior, you haven’t even left yet, and I already miss you. What am I going to do?"

Cheng Yuan was silent.

He Zhixuan suddenly pushed Cheng Yuan away, turned around, and stubbornly wiped away her tears. "Junior, you should go!"

Cheng Yuan could feel He Zhixuan’s deep attachment, but he could only harden his heart and walk out of the room.

After walking out of the He Family’s villa, Cheng Yuan let out a long breath.

What happened between him and his senior was a complete accident, but since it had happened, he had to take responsibility like a man.

’But how am I going to explain this to Ruoxi?’

Just thinking about it gave Cheng Yuan a headache.

’Forget it. I’ll just let things take their course.’

Cheng Yuan was about to hail a cab when he suddenly sensed several malicious auras.

Cheng Yuan activated his Double Pupil and looked toward the source of the auras. In the darkness, he saw two old acquaintances.

"Dr. Park, Dr. Cui, since you’re here, you might as well come out."

RUSTLE! RUSTLE!

Park Hao and Cui Youzhe emerged from the shade of the trees, followed by seven or eight Martial Artists.

All the Martial Artists were experts at or above the Martial Emperor realm. Three were at the Martial Emperor Peak, and the strongest among them had shockingly reached the level of a Half-Step Martial Saint!

Before his breakthrough, if Cheng Yuan had encountered such a lineup, his best option would have been to flee.

But now, Cheng Yuan just smiled faintly.

"Dr. Park, what’s the meaning of mobilizing such a force?"

Park Hao snorted coldly and said nothing. Cui Youzhe sneered, "You’re asking despite knowing the answer. If you don’t want to die, hand over the Eagle-shaped Pottery Cauldron!"

"And if I don’t?"

"Then you die!"

Cheng Yuan laughed unkindly. "Just with this batch of trash? I’m afraid you’ll be the ones dying."

The men with Park Hao were enraged. The strongest among them, the Half-Step Martial Saint, slowly stepped forward and arrogantly beckoned to Cheng Yuan with his finger.

"I am Li Zhengyong, the Leader of Aikido. Go on, make your move. I’ll grant you the first three strikes."

’Three strikes?’

Heh.

Cheng Yuan didn’t stand on ceremony. He suddenly attacked!

WHOOSH!

In an instant, Cheng Yuan was in front of Li Zhengyong!

He viciously slammed a fist toward Li Zhengyong’s chest!

Li Zhengyong’s expression changed drastically. He subconsciously raised his hands to block, but unfortunately for him, he had gravely underestimated his opponent!

There was a loud BANG!

Cheng Yuan’s punch shattered Li Zhengyong’s heart meridian!

THUMP!

Li Zhengyong collapsed like a wooden post!

Shock!

Stupor!

Petrification!

Everyone was scared senseless, staring in utter disbelief at the scene before them!

They simply could not comprehend what had just happened!

Master Li Zhengyong was a Half-Step Martial Saint, while this kid was merely a Martial King. How could Master Li Zhengyong have failed to block even a single strike?

But there was one thing they did understand: if they went up against him, they’d just be lambs to the slaughter!

Run!

That was their only choice!

WHOOSH!

The men scattered and fled in all directions!

Why would Cheng Yuan let them get away so easily?

"Celestial Witch Nine Extremes—Inverted Sea!"

SPLASH! SPLASH!

A monstrous wave enveloped the fleeing men, engulfing Park Hao and Cui Youzhe!

"Divine Doctor Cheng, spar—"

Before he could finish, Park Hao was submerged by the monstrous wave, leaving not even a speck of dust behind!

Cheng Yuan yawned, as if he had just done something utterly trivial.

Cheng Yuan slowly took out his phone and called Zhou Shilong, instructing him to clean up the aftermath. Then, with a flicker, he vanished into the night sky.

...

「An hour later.」

Cheng Yuan boarded his flight.

He wasn’t short on cash anymore, so he had chosen business class.

Cheng Yuan was dozing in his seat when someone suddenly shook him awake.

"Stop sleeping, wake up!"

Cheng Yuan opened his drowsy eyes and saw an arrogant-looking young man. Behind the youth stood two elderly men dressed in long robes.

Cheng Yuan asked, somewhat displeased, "Do we know each other? Why are you bothering me?"

The young man tossed a wad of cash onto Cheng Yuan and said in a commanding tone, "Kid, I’m Jin Hai of the Gui City Jin Family. I’m commandeering your seat. This money is your compensation. Take it and go to seat J2 in economy class immediately."

"Jin Family’s Jin Hai? Never heard of you. Take your stinking money back!"

Cheng Yuan grabbed the cash and threw it back at Jin Hai with a look of disgust.

Jin Hai was furious. The Jin Family was the strongest Martial Dao Clan in Gui City, and Jin Hai was their superstar genius—a Martial Emperor under the age of thirty.

In Gui City, even Zhou Shilong had to show him some respect.

This was the first time anyone had ever shown him, Jin Hai, such disrespect!

Jin Hai stared at Cheng Yuan as if looking at a dead man. "Kid, do you know who you’re talking to?"