The one who dealt with Su Ding and forced that wealthy young man to apologize to her was him!

The one who wore a mask to defeat the assassins in her home, saving her from mortal danger, was him!

The one who averted one disaster after another for the Qin Corporation, saving her so much trouble and worry, was him!

Everything. Every difficulty she couldn't overcome, but was ultimately resolved… it was all him. What mysterious benefactor? There was no mysterious benefactor. It was simply a man who loved her, taking care of her with all his heart. No matter how she made things difficult for him, how she berated him, how she mocked him, he always wore a smile. Not only did he refuse to hold it against her, but he silently shielded her from everything. This man… how could he be so foolish?!

Unconsciously, tears slipped from the corners of Qin Qiu's eyes. She covered her mouth, choking back silent sobs.

It turned out the person she had once despised the most was the one who treated her the best! It turned out his love for her was genuine and unconditional!

Beside her, Luo Sulan had also recognized Yang Hu and realized it was Chen Yang who had Jin Zongquan save Qin Mo.

But…

She still couldn't believe it. To be precise, she was unwilling to believe it.

How could it be him? How could it possibly be him?

Under the onslaught of disbelief and other emotions, she shook her head frantically. She took a step forward, grabbing the departing Yang Hu and demanding, "You've mistaken him for someone else, right? How could it possibly be Chen Yang?"

"He's nothing but trash, a freeloader who can only survive thanks to my Qin Family! You must have made a mistake!"

To say such a thing was proof of how truly outrageous this woman was. Logically, upon learning that Chen Yang was an influential Sixth Grade Martial General, a mother-in-law like her should have been overjoyed, even proud. Yet she did the opposite, desperately trying to find proof to overturn this fact. It was both laughable and pathetic.

Yang Hu turned, his tiger-like eyes fixed on Luo Sulan. "During this time," he said grimly, "I've been well aware of how you've treated my Boss. I've wanted to kill you countless times, but you are, after all, my Boss's mother-in-law."

"My Boss started fighting on the battlefields at eighteen. He has been through hundreds of battles, slain countless enemies, and earned tremendous military honors, shedding his blood to protect this land. He is the hero of our Martial Department and a hero of this nation!"

"Countless people respect and admire him, yet you have belittled him time and time again?"

Luo Sulan was speechless.

"I hope you understand that the only reason you're still alive is because my Boss forbids anyone from harming you. Otherwise, I would have slaughtered a thousand of you by now!"

Luo Sulan was utterly speechless.

"Many times, I've felt it isn't worth it for my Boss. He is a man of legendary military renown, a towering Military General, yet you people have humiliated him at every turn, not even treating him as human."

"But I am his subordinate. I can only obey."

At this, Yang Hu's eyes narrowed to slits, a piercing cold light shooting from his gaze. "But I'm making myself clear today. If you still don't learn to appreciate what's good for you, I would willingly accept execution by my Boss's own hand just to kill you myself!"

"His merits have earned him the respect of every single person in this land. On what grounds do you subject him to your degradation and insults?"

At the same time, Yan Yong, the soldiers behind him, and even the Grand Martial Guards waiting outside all turned their heads in unison.

Pair after pair of steely, resolute eyes filled with a thick, murderous aura locked onto Luo Sulan. Those gazes were filled with rage and warning.

Nine Gates Admiral, the Zhennan Prince.

He stained the land with his blood and carried his own coffin into battle. He stood firm at the nation's gate in Hanyun Valley, willing to defend the eternal mountains and rivers all by himself!

He was a legend, the guardian deity of this land.

The blood and tears he shed cannot be expressed in words; his sacrifices are too numerous to list. He shouldered the responsibility and mission of a Martial Guard, securing peace for the region. We don't ask you to treat him any special way, but you absolutely cannot belittle or humiliate him! Across the entire land, no one has that right.

THUD, THUD, THUD.

Terrified, Luo Sulan stumbled back several steps, tripping over her own feet and collapsing onto the ground. Her face was deathly pale and slick with cold sweat as she trembled uncontrollably.

Being stared down by thousands of pairs of cold, warning-filled eyes was like having countless sharp knives pressed against her throat. The pressure was suffocating.

Who could possibly withstand such a thing?

It wasn't just Luo Sulan; even the onlookers felt their hearts pound in their chests. They held their breath, not daring to make the slightest move.

The message was clear: if anyone dared to belittle Chen Yang again, these men would be the first to dissent.

The sheer force of their collective will and killing intent was soul-shaking.

"I... I won't dare again! I'll never dare again!" As the focus of thousands of pairs of eyes, Luo Sulan was scared out of her wits, her courage completely shattered. She shook her head frantically.

"Yang Hu, what are you doing?" Chen Yang waved a hand with a helpless sigh. "Take your men and go."

Yang Hu's words had been a bit excessive, but his goal was simply to protect him from further humiliation. To achieve that, he would not hesitate even to pay with his life.

A small smile touched Chen Yang's lips. To have such a good brother in this life was enough.

"Yes, Boss!" Yang Hu gave a respectful salute and gestured for the Martial Guards to take Fan Changtian and all the Fist Masters away.

As the several thousand Grand Martial Guards departed, the extremely heavy and oppressive atmosphere at the venue finally began to dissipate.

The expressions on everyone's faces grew complex, their hearts a swirl of mixed emotions.

They had always assumed some mysterious, powerful figure was backing Qin Qiu. It was the only way the Qin Corporation, a tiny wooden boat, could have survived the relentless, towering waves.

But who could have guessed that this mysterious powerhouse was actually Chen Yang, the man they had all called a freeloader and a waste of space.

The shock of this immense reversal was staggering.

He was a Sixth Grade Martial General with distinguished military achievements, a man to whom even the head of the Martial Department's Lingjin City division was so deferential.

Tsk, tsk...

Who would dare provoke the Qin Corporation ever again?

Just then, the usher's loud announcement echoed from the entrance once more.

"Li Zhendong, Master of the Feiyang Martial Arts School, is here to offer his congratulations! He presents a pair of Blue and White Porcelain Vases, a Jade Ruyi, and eight million in cash!"

Full of spirit and beaming with success, Li Zhendong came to a stop before Chen Yang. He presented a document with both hands and said with a broad smile, "Lord Chen, congratulations! This is the transfer document for half of the Feiyang Martial Arts School's shares. Please, have a look."

"Didn't we already agree that I would only take thirty percent?" Chen Yang asked with a smile as he accepted the document.

Li Zhendong waved his hands repeatedly. "Without you, Lord Chen, the Feiyang Martial Arts School wouldn't exist as it is today. You deserve to take half."

Chen Yang didn't refuse again.

However, Li Zhendong's words were like a depth charge, setting off monumental waves.

The implication was that Chen Yang was the man behind the Feiyang Martial Arts School.

Just two days ago, hadn't Liu Ruyan, the top disciple of the Martial Association President, and two Nine-Bag Elders suffered a crushing defeat at the Feiyang Martial Arts School?

In other words, the mysterious big shot who had been thoroughly routing the Martial Association and preventing them from gaining any foothold in Lingjin City was Chen Yang!

This... how is he involved in everything?!

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