CHAPTER 1234: CHAPTER 1234: COMING TO SAVE FACE?

Lei Hao looked at Yang Minghui and Yu Weilian, and suddenly an evil thought arose in his mind.

However, as his gaze slowly moved and settled on a young man in black, he suddenly froze, and his heart trembled with some fear.

It was none other than Lin Chen.

"Lin Chen, you actually came here too..."

Lei Hao clenched his fists tightly, his teeth clenching together as he looked at Lin Chen, making a sound.

He held extreme hatred for Lin Chen.

Twice he went to the Eastern Domain, only to flee with his tail between his legs, which made him desperately want to kill Lin Chen.

Lei Hao noticed Lin Chen seemed not to have noticed him and was observing the surroundings, realizing the Demon Wolf and other guards around Lin Chen were absent.

In other words, Lin Chen came here alone.

Without external help, he didn’t consider Lin Chen’s strength a threat.

This was a perfect opportunity to kill Lin Chen, and a cold smile appeared at the corner of Lei Hao’s mouth; the chance for revenge had come.

Previously, he had suffered losses at Lin Chen’s hands due to the external forces by Lin Chen’s side.

But now, with no external forces around Lin Chen, in Lei Hao’s eyes, Lin Chen was no different from an ant.

Though Lin Chen’s cultivation had improved significantly since last time, an ant remains an ant; without external aid, he was no match in the face of true strength.

Thinking this, Lei Hao’s mouth curved into a cold smile, and he slowly approached Lin Chen, preparing to regain his dignity.

However, after taking only a few steps in Lin Chen’s direction, his stride suddenly halted as he saw a group of people from afar also approaching Lin Chen.

Seeing this, Lei Hao was startled and quickly stopped his steps, feeling sensitive to anyone appearing around Lin Chen after his past losses.

He immediately recognized those approaching Lin Chen—they were from the Zhang Family, one of the Eight Great Noble Families of Yunlong City.

Moreover, that person was Zhang Hongying, one of the Top Ten Heroes of Yunlong City.

Lei Hao was not unfamiliar with her, considering that the Top Ten Heroes were prominent powerful individuals throughout Cloud Dragon Kingdom.

Although both Lei Hao and Zhang Hongying were at the same cultivation level, half-step to Creation Realm, the true combat power of the Top Ten Heroes far exceeded his own.

If they were to fight, Lei Hao knew that within five moves, he would surely be defeated by Zhang Hongying.

Right now, Zhang Hongying, with the Zhang Family’s people, approached Lin Chen with an unfriendly expression. Seeing this, Lei Hao stopped his steps, intending to watch how things unfolded.

Lin Chen was originally arguing with Yang Minghui about the blue stones on the ground, but just then, a woman in red clothes, leading a group of martial artists, came over with an unfriendly look.

Within their martial artist group alongside Lin Chen, he spotted a familiar figure, none other than Zhang Chaosong, who had not long been redeemed by the grey-clothed elder.

It seemed that this guy brought reinforcements to seek revenge on him.

However, in Lin Chen’s view, they were completely here to deliver more treasures to him.

"Everyone, we’ve met again. Have your elders prepared the Spirit Stones?"

Lin Chen looked at Zhang Chaosong and the others and said with a smile.

Upon hearing Lin Chen’s words, Zhang Chaosong felt both ashamed and angry. A few days ago, he lost face at Lin Chen’s hands; now, he intended to invite Zhang Hongying to reclaim his position and planned to speak boldly against Lin Chen, yet Lin Chen started with such words.

They were descendants of the Zhang Family; how could they tolerate Lin Chen’s insults?

Last time, not only did Lin Chen rob all their Spirit Stones, but also stripped them naked, forcing the family elders to use Spirit Stones for their ransom—a great humiliation for them.

Thus, if Zhang Chaosong couldn’t vent his frustration, how could he stand in Yunlong City?

"Kid, don’t be arrogant; quickly hand over the Spirit Stones you got from our Zhang Family Elder that day, or today you’ll find it neither fit to live nor die."

Zhang Chaosong looked at Lin Chen and said coldly.

After returning to the Zhang Family, he had sent people to investigate Lin Chen’s background and learned that Lin Chen was merely a disciple of the Su Family.

The Su Family might have a reputation in Tian Que City, but in Yunlong City, they held no status.

Zhang Hongying’s gaze fell on Lin Chen as she listened to Zhang Chaosong’s words and was momentarily stunned, involuntarily frowning, thinking in her heart how useless Zhang Chaosong was, still concerned with Spirit Stones. In the current situation, Spirit Stones weren’t the issue.

It was about the Zhang Family’s dignity; if Lin Chen wasn’t taught a lesson, the Zhang Family’s face would never be recovered.

"You’re the one who beat my Zhang Family’s disciples and stripped them of their clothes?"

Zhang Hongying spoke coldly, her gaze fixed on Lin Chen.

Looking at Lin Chen, Zhang Hongying had a sense of disbelief because Lin Chen’s cultivation wasn’t strong enough—and how could Zhang Chaosong and Zhang Xiu be defeated by him.

Facing her words, Lin Chen smiled indifferently.

"Yes, I was the one who defeated them."

"But perhaps you should first ask your Zhang Family people—it was them who initiated the trouble and harassed my companions, so being beaten was what they deserved."

Lin Chen glanced at Zhang Hongying and then spoke.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Hongying’s expression changed. She hadn’t asked Zhang Chaosong about the cause of the incident.

But regardless, the response to their actions was inappropriate—defeating them was one thing, but stripping them was excessive.

"Miss Zhang, indeed, your Zhang Family disciples initiated the attack. Although our actions were somewhat extreme, it was in a moment of urgency."

Yang Minghui hurriedly stepped forward, looked at Zhang Hongying, and spoke calmly.

Upon hearing Yang Minghui’s words, Zhang Hongying immediately turned her head to look, her gaze falling upon Yang Minghui.

As her eyes fell upon Yang Minghui and she saw her appearance clearly, Zhang Hongying’s expression changed instantly, captivated by Yang Minghui’s beauty and demeanor.

Over the years, countless men sought Zhang Hongying, hoping to become Dao Companions with her, but Zhang Hongying hadn’t been interested.

Yet seeing Yang Minghui now, she felt her heart stir.