CHAPTER 1119: CHAPTER 1115: THE MYSTERIOUS ELDER

The two of them took the elevator to the first floor and then arrived at the car.

Chen Yang took out the key from his pocket, unlocked the car, and was about to open the door and leave.

But just at that moment, an old man suddenly walked over.

The old man was dressed simply, using a cane, appearing to have difficulty moving, and looking sickly. To an ordinary person, he just seemed like an old man, nothing strange.

But as soon as he appeared, he immediately alarmed Chen Yang!

This person was unusual! The sickly appearance was just a facade; the powerful aura emanating from him was astonishing!

"A master of profound force!"

Chen Yang squinted slightly, realizing something.

The old man walking towards them noticed Chen Yang’s wary gaze and showed a somewhat sinister smile.

A flash of brilliance flickered in his eyes.

"A hero indeed rises among the young. To have such alertness at a little over twenty is uncommon."

The old man approached, stopping three or four meters away from Chen Yang, and spoke with a smile.

It seemed like these words weren’t meant for Chen Yang, but with no one else around, they could only be for him.

Annie heard the voice and immediately looked towards the old man.

Being an ordinary person, she naturally couldn’t discern the extraordinary nature of the old man.

Hearing him speak suddenly, she was full of surprise: "Chen Yang, is he talking to us?"

"You get in the car first. No matter what happens, don’t come out."

Without turning his head, Chen Yang kept his eyes on the old man.

He was clear that the old man’s words were indeed directed at him.

It was also apparent that this old man was here for him.

Knowing trouble might arise, Chen Yang instructed Annie to get in the car, leaving this matter for him to handle.

Realizing Chen Yang’s unusual expression, Annie said nothing more and immediately got into the car.

After Annie got in the car, Chen Yang addressed the old man.

"Gu Xuanyu sent you, right? Just say what you want or make your move. I’m in a hurry to return and don’t have time to chat idle here." Chen Yang spoke bluntly, not wanting to delay.

The old man, hearing this, smiled even more broadly.

"Young and reckless in actions!"

Chen Yang frowned upon hearing these words.

He wanted to curse the old man’s ancestors but held back, saying nothing.

The old man took two steps forward, stopping about two meters away from Chen Yang.

"I didn’t come here under anyone’s orders today. I wish to ask you for a favor, to form a good relationship." The old man spoke after approaching.

"A favor? What kind of favor?"

Hearing the old man’s words puzzled Chen Yang immediately.

Did he guess wrong? Was this old man not from the Gu Family? In this small town, aside from the Gu Family, Chen Yang couldn’t think of any other profound force master who could find him here.

The old man seemed to notice Chen Yang’s puzzled mind and didn’t rush to reveal his purpose, initially explaining his background.

"Young friend, don’t overthink. I’m not from the Gu Family, nor am I here to deal with you!"

After saying this, the old man sighed softly and continued, "I came today only to ask you to spare my disciple’s life!"

"Spare your disciple’s life? What do you mean by that?"

The more Chen Yang listened, the more confused he became, unable to figure out what was going on.

Still smiling, the old man said, "Young friend, do you remember what happened at the Dai Family yesterday? The four you injured are my incompetent disciples!"

These words from the old man finally made Chen Yang realize.

So, the ones injured at the Dai Family yesterday were this old man’s disciples.

At the time, when he attacked, he had used snake bones mixed with poison in his hands.

Chen Yang’s intention was to disgust the Gu Family, forcing them to seek an antidote from him if they wanted the four masters to live.

If the Gu Family ignored it, the four would die from toxin.

But unexpectedly, instead of Gu Family members, an old man came.

"Oh, I see. Those four were your disciples." Chen Yang acknowledged with an "oh" but made no further comment.

The old man’s expression remained unchanged, continuing, "Yes, my four incompetent disciples momentarily acted on impulse, assisting the Gu Family’s youth in offending you. I hope you can be generous and spare them!"

The old man’s tone was consistently calm, with little emotional fluctuation.

This made Chen Yang unsure of his true intentions.

"You’re speaking lightly. Your four disciples tried to kill me yesterday, and now you say they acted on impulse, asking me to let them go. Don’t you think that’s inappropriate?" Chen Yang squinted his eyes, considering this before speaking.

The old man seemed to anticipate Chen Yang’s response.

As soon as Chen Yang said this, he replied, "I understand it may seem abrupt, but my four disciples are on the brink of death from your poison. Please, provide the antidote, and I will remember this favor!"

Hearing this, Chen Yang couldn’t help but laugh.

This old man had a way with words, sounding polite.

But he spoke of vague concepts like a favor.

Chen Yang didn’t even know him, not even his name. What favor could there be?

Moreover, his disciples were associated with the Gu Family, suggesting he might also be connected to them.

Why would Chen Yang believe his nonsense?

"A favor? No thanks, I can’t help." Chen Yang refused bluntly.

Seeing Chen Yang’s refusal, the old man’s expression finally changed.

"Young friend, are you truly unwilling to give me this face?" The old man’s tone turned slightly cold.

Chen Yang showed no fear.

"I don’t know you. Why should I give you face?" Chen Yang responded directly.

Hearing this, the old man’s complexion completely changed.

After a few seconds of silence, the old man used a threatening, cold tone to say, "Young friend, though we are both in the profound force realm, do you know there are levels within it?"

Hearing these threatening words, Chen Yang’s expression turned hostile.

His sharp eyes stared directly at the old man.

"Are you threatening me? Want to fight?"

Chen Yang spoke decisively!

He was unafraid! Although he hadn’t long been at the profound force level, he knew his body’s capabilities and was confident against the old man.

Plus, he had the snake bone hidden weapon as a trump card. In a real fight, it was the old man who’d suffer.

The old man saw Chen Yang disregarding his threat and responding so staunchly.

He immediately felt uncertain inside.

Although he had long surpassed the profound force realm, he was aging, and his physical reflexes and speed couldn’t match a young man like Chen Yang.

So, he was inwardly apprehensive!

Thinking this, his attitude softened a bit.

"Young friend, I’m not threatening you but negotiating. It’s impressive for someone your age to reach this level, but excessive rigidity breaks. Let bygones be bygones, give me the antidote, and it’ll count as a favor to me!"

"And this is not empty talk! If you need anything in the future, you can find me at Yunlong Temple in the next county, how about that?"

The old man spoke in a softened tone.