Jiang Chen heard the words and raised his hand slightly; Yan Hu stopped in his tracks.

"No! Don't kill me! Don't kill me!"

Goumao Jingshang continued to kowtow, his face pale, pleading for Jiang Chen's forgiveness.

A look of panic flashed in Goumao Ichiro's eyes as he suddenly crouched down.

Thump!

Goumao Ichiro also knelt on the ground, frantically saying, "Mr. Jiang, don't kill me; I'm much stronger than her. I'm a warrior of the Semi Venerable Venerable Realm; I'm much more useful than she is! She's just a cowardly and feeble waste. I can kill for you; whoever you want me to kill, I can do it!"

Jiang Chen didn't even look at Goumao Ichiro and the other; he gazed deeply at Qingyuan Yingzi, bent down to pick up a scalpel from the ground, and handed it to Qingyuan Yingzi, "Ying Zi, you nearly died on this operating table; use it to take your revenge!"

Qingyuan Yingzi raised her hand, somewhat trembling as she took the scalpel, glanced at the scalpel, then lifted her head to look at Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen stared straight into Qingyuan Yingzi's eyes, his eyes revealing an encouraging look. Qingyuan Yingzi must take this step to break through her inner fear. Otherwise, she would be ruined!

Qingyuan Yingzi felt a tremor in her heart and nodded firmly to herself before turning to walk step by step toward the unconscious Cangben Tailang.

"Ah!"

Qingyuan Yingzi yelled, stabbing the scalpel fiercely into Cangben Tailang's throat.

Ssh!

The sound of the blade entering flesh rang out as Cangben Tailang died without any pain in his coma.

Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows, somewhat surprised as he looked at Qingyuan Yingzi.

A tiny scalpel taking a life in an instant wasn't something easily accomplished, especially to kill an Innate Grandmaster without giving him any chance to react, even in a coma, was no small feat!

This Ying Zi... seemed to have undergone some kind of training!

Jiang Chen pondered to himself.

"Mr. Jiang, spare us, please, spare us! We can be your oxen or horses, just please let us live!"

"Mr. Jiang, please spare us, we'll do anything you ask, just please let us live!"

Goumao Jingshang and Goumao Ichiro both begged.

Yan Hu understood Jiang Chen's intention when he told Qingyuan Yingzi to kill Goumao Ichiro and the other, so when he stopped them by the window, he used hidden strength in his kicks to scatter their Inner Qi.

Now both of them were unable to muster any Inner Qi and had no means to resist; they were no different from ordinary people.

Swish swish!

Two cold lights shone; Qingyuan Yingzi suddenly rushed toward Goumao Ichiro and the other, slashing their throats fiercely with the scalpel in her hand.

Thump! Thump!

Two muffled sounds came as the bodies of Goumao Ichiro and the other fell limply to the ground.

Thump!

A muffled sound; Qingyuan Yingzi knelt on the ground, tears flowing uncontrollably. She looked up at the sky outside the window, shouting loudly, "Dad, Mom, Grandpa... did you see it? I've avenged you! Ying Zi has avenged you!"

Jiang Chen and the others stood there quietly, their eyes revealing a trace of pity, all remaining silent.

After a while, Qingyuan Yingzi wiped her tears, stood up from the ground, and carefully wiped the blood off the scalpel with her clothing before stuffing it into her waistband, then turned and walked toward Jiang Chen.

Tap tap tap!

The clear sound of footsteps echoed; the aura around Qingyuan Yingzi changed with each step.

She went from fragile to extremely cold, then from extremely cold back to fragile.

When Qingyuan Yingzi arrived in front of Jiang Chen, she had returned to looking tender and weak.

A complex look flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes; he was quite aware that Qingyuan Yingzi's state of mind had undergone a tremendous transformation.

Now, beneath this frail appearance, lay a cold soul.

"Mr. Jiang, from today onward, Ying Zi will be your servant, for all eternity, accompanying you by your side!" Qingyuan Ying Zi made a strange gesture with both hands and bowed solemnly to Jiang Chen.

"I don't need a servant. If you wish, you can be my sister," Jiang Chen spoke softly, reaching out to ruffle Ying Zi's hair.

A touch of emotion flashed in Qingyuan Ying Zi's eyes, but she fell silent, not agreeing.

Crash!

Thud, thud, thud!

Suddenly, the meeting room window was smashed, and two shadowy figures charged in.

"Mr. Jiang?!"

"Mr. Jiang?!"

The newcomers, upon seeing the situation inside, stared at Jiang Chen in surprise.

"Qing Yan, Zhu Yan?"

Jiang Chen looked at the two with astonishment and immediately realized that the Flame Dragon Group must have sensed that something was amiss. Perhaps it was Wu Qiubo who had informed them, prompting the two to rush over.

"These three are from the Soul Devouring Group. This youth is being used by the Soul Devouring Group and has been drugged into unconsciousness! They..."

Jiang Chen briefly explained what had happened, then softly said, "I'll leave this to you. I'll be going now."

"Alright!"

Qing Yan and the other nodded, then turned to Mu Si and his comrade, "Please wait a moment, we are from the Flame Dragon Group and need your cooperation."

"Alright!" Mu Si and his partner nodded as well.

Zhu Yan glanced at the two in the corner and called out softly, "Could you two also wait a moment, please."

"Oh, alright!" The two in the corner, one old and one young, nodded and walked toward the podium.

"Let's go," Jiang Chen beckoned to Yan Hu and the others and started walking towards the exit of the meeting room.

"Mr. Jiang, please wait!" A voice called out.

Jiang Chen paused and turned to look at the elder and the youth approaching him.

"Mr. Jiang, I am Fu Lengfeng, the seventh elder of the Elixir Valley. This is my grandson, Fu Mingliang," the elder introduced himself first.

Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise appearing in his eyes.

Yan Hu and the others turned their gaze to Fu Lengfeng.

"Mr. Jiang, there's something I'd like to consult with you about. May I have a word with you in private?" Fu Lengfeng glanced at Mu Si and others before speaking in a low voice.

Jiang Chen blinked and replied indifferently, "Are you asking about the Elixir?"

"Yes!"

Fu Lengfeng was taken aback for a moment and then nodded slightly, his eyes glancing at the medicine box carried by Yan Hu.

"Ask away. I'll tell you what I can," Jiang Chen said, looking at Fu Lengfeng calmly.

Fu Lengfeng was surprised. He had not expected Jiang Chen to be so forthright about the Elixir matters. After choosing his words carefully, Fu Lengfeng asked softly, "Mr. Jiang, are you aware of the alchemy competition in Elixir Valley?"

"I am,"

Jiang Chen nodded, his mind filled with guesses.

"I wonder if the creator of the Elixir you use will be participating?" A look of anticipation appeared in Fu Lengfeng's eyes.

The creator of the Elixir? Heh, isn't that me?

Jiang Chen laughed.

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