Chapter 56 - Xue Yuanzi

Long Chen realized that something was wrong the moment Bai Sheng called for Xue Yuanzi.

He had thought everything would go according to plan. All he needed to do was defeat Bai Li, rescue his mother, and obtain the Ascension Fruit. But now it was clear that an unexpected factor had been thrown into the mix.

Long Chen was curious as to why the Bai family hadn’t used his mother as a hostage after going through the trouble of capturing her. Now he knew why. One more person was hiding in the cave. The man was powerful, and the Bai siblings had invited him to come over in case of an emergency. Now was the time to show himself.

The Bai siblings had thought that they would be able to kill Long Chen without any hiccups, but to think Bai Li would lose to him!

Bai Li was lying on the ground after being defeated by Long Chen’s Primordial Dragon Seal, but he was still conscious. He snarled at Long Chen while his face paled from loss, “I never thought you would be able to defeat me, you brat. Even though we underestimated you, we still managed to prepare one last contingency plan. Xue Yuanzi will show you what despair looks like ...”

Bai Li had just finished talking when Long Chen sensed a strong aura in the depths of the cave. Even Ling Xi and Yang Xueqing had failed to detect the man!

Yang Xueqing was initially very ecstatic when Long Chen defeated Bai Li, but now her face paled when she felt the suffocating presence. “Long Chen, run! You can’t win against this man! Quickly, take my father and run!”

But Long Chen ignored her.

Xue Yuanzi should be from the Blood Saints. I wonder how strong he is.

Long Chen wasn’t sure. In his mind, his new enemy could be at the Ninth Draconic Stage or even above!

If he’s above the Ninth Draconic Stage, then we are all dead! My mother and the Ascension Fruits will fall into their hands!

Long Chen knew he was up against a strong opponent, but now was not the time to back off. Even though Yang Xueqing was feverishly trying to urge him to run away, his stubbornness and his sense of responsibility didn’t allow him to take even a step back!

Long Chen was still glaring at the man walking out of the cave while he shouted at Yang Xueqing, “Stop talking! I’m not a coward who will turn tail and run!”

All of Yang Xueqing’s urgency dissipated when she saw Long Chen’s resolute stare. She suddenly felt like her son had grown far beyond her expectations and became someone she didn’t recognize.

At the same time, Xue Yuanzi walked out of the cave. He looked at Bai Li and Long Chen. “You are indeed strong enough to be able to defeat Bai Li. While many at Yuanling City could do the same, you are still considered a prodigy in this backwater place.”

His praise affirmed Long Chen’s strength. He looked at Long Chen once more and nodded approvingly. “Your Primary Beast Soul is an excellent one too. It seems to be the Underground Blood Lizard. Unfortunately, you’ve hurt my men today and you intend to steal my Ascension Fruit. The grudge has been set, so I can’t let you live ...”

Long Chen was glaring at the man too.

The man was skinny and tall. He wore a black robe and looked young, roughly thirty or so, but his eyes were venomous. The red dot on his forehead denoted that he was from the Blood Saints. Long Chen also noticed that his hair and eyebrows were slightly reddish.

Xue Yuanzi was sizing Long Chen up but not taking him seriously.

Long Chen, however, was not discouraged.

He knew that Xue Yuanzi was much stronger than Bai Li and Bai Sheng. He wasn’t at all surprised after witnessing the younger Long Chen defeating the older Bai Li, a sign showing that Xue Yuanzi had seen more of the world.

Someone who has traveled beyond Baiyang Town. He must be very strong. He should be above the Ninth Draconic Stage ...

Long Chen felt powerless.

But the scornful gaze from Xue Yuanzi made him very unrelenting.

My mother is right in front of me, and the Ascension Fruit is just within my grasp. I’ve already defeated Bai Li, so how could I lose here?

Long Chen clenched his fist as he stared at Xue Yuanzi, his eyes cold with determination.

Xue Yuanzi noticed how headstrong Long Chen was and laughed. He fixed his messy hair and snorted. “You are fearless. Do you think you are powerful just because you defeated an idiot like Bai Li? You are a bumpkin who knows nothing about the world.”

Xue Yuanzi turned around and laid his eyes on Yang Xueqing, lust growing from within their depths. “Is this your mother? She is beautiful. Just how I like it ...”

He turned around to look at Long Chen once more. “Your mother is really pretty, and you have potential. How about coming to Yuan Ling City with me and your mother? I promise I won’t kill you.”

Everyone saw through his lustful intentions.

Both Bai Li and Bai Sheng were infuriated. Bai Sheng was still fighting against the Yang patriarch, while Bai Li was staring at Xue Yuanzi incredulously. “Xue Yuanzi, you promised you would kill all of them. What is the meaning of this?”

Xue Yuanzi scoffed at Bai Li. “What else would I mean? I will do what I want, whenever and wherever I want. I don’t have to obey a piece of garbage like you. Bai Li, you and I stopped being equals the moment I ascended to the Human Dan Realm. Did you really think I would still help you? You must be an idiot.”

Bai Li took a sharp breath. “Xue Yuanzi, to think you would say something like that after all these years. You-”

“What? The heavens are going to punish me? Stop joking around. I truly wonder how you’ve maintained that naivety for so long.”

Long Chen never thought Xue Yuanzi would be around the same age as Bai Li even though he looked thirty.

But ...

Long Chen squinted.

You damned old geezer. You not only want my mother, you also want take me in as a stepson?

Long Chen felt pain in his heart when he saw Yang Xueqing panicking. He thought that she was feeling that way because she knew he wasn’t strong enough to deal with Xue Yuanzi. Maybe she was thinking about all the torture she would have to go through. Long Chen even realized that she had the intention to commit suicide.

If she were to go down that route, no one would be able to stop her due to her strength.

Even though Xue Yuanzi was imposing heavy pressure on him, Long Chen knew he couldn't back down after seeing how panicked his mother was.

Long Qinglan was supposed to protect her in situations like these, but he was already dead. Long Chen had to pick up the responsibility from here.

Father, this old geezer wants your girl. He’s too strong for me to beat with my current strength. If you can still hear me, please protect us from wherever you are ...

Long Chen’s resolute voice was heard between Xue Yuanzi’s laughter and Bai Li’s angry shouting. While he sounded slightly immature, Xue Yuanzi perfectly heard the coldness in it.

“You old geezer. You want to become my father? Just look at you! Someone your age is too old to even be my grandfather! How about becoming my great grandfather instead?!”

Long Chen’s taunt stunned Xue Yuanzi, and the latter’s gaze grew so cold that it could freeze water.

“I thought you were a smart boy, but you are equally idiotic too. Idiots do not have the right to live in this world. I will send you down to hell, but don’t worry, I will show your mother lots of affection...”

Bai Li and Bai Sheng had thought Long Chen would follow his suggestion to go to a better place, but to think he would fight him instead! Bai Li chuckled. “Although I have a grudge against him, I have to admit that this kid from the Yang family has guts . But guts alone cannot make up for the difference iin strength strength. He would still perish in the hands of a Human Dan Realm cultivator. Xue Yuanzi is ten times stronger than a Ninth Draconic Stage cultivator!”

After swearing he would kill Long Chen, Xue Yuanzi did not attack him immediately but approached Yang Xueqing. Even though she was afraid, her eyes were still firm with hope after what Long Chen had said

Xue Yuanzi gently lifted her chin with his fingertips. Staring into her angry eyes, he chuckled. “What a pretty little girl. I heard you’ve been a widow for quite some time, so you must be craving some, right? I’m sorry I’ve appeared far too late!”

He then turned and shook his head at Long Chen. “I wanted to keep both of you alive, but to think your son would not heed my advice. I have no choice but to kill him so that I can sleep in peace ...”

Just then, Long Chen slowly approached Xue Yuanzi, his pulsating, red Qi circulating vigorously in his body. His eyes slowly became red and the anger in his heart grew.

“Old man, let her go ...”

Xue Yuanzi laughed. “Haha! What did you just say?”

“I said ...”

Feeling the billions of dragons roaring within his body, Long Chen suddenly raised his head and bellowed, “LET HER GO!”