Sorcery!
It was not sorcery, but Chen Zong's sword. It was so fast that the crowd could not see it clearly, so they thought it was sorcery.
Liu Huan fled in a panic. Chen Zong did not chase after him because bigger trouble was coming.
The city guards were dispatched.
There were city guards patrolling the city. They happened to pass by and were about to clean up Chen Zong's body. After all, he was the second son of the Liu family, and the Liu family was one of the few big families in the city.
"Put down your sword, raise your hands and kneel." Ten city guards quickly arrived and immediately surrounded Chen Zong. Among them, the captain stared at Chen Zong coldly and pointed his long saber at Chen Zong. His aura was oppressive as he berated Chen Zong.
The other nine city guards unsheathed their long swords, making an ear-piercing sound of friction. Their swords were cold, and the light from their swords was terrifying.
Every city guard had undergone strict training and had extraordinary skills. Although they were not martial warriors, they were much more powerful than ordinary people.
Being surrounded by ten well-trained and coordinated city guards, even someone with Liu Huan's strength would die on the spot.
However, Chen Zong did not put down his iron sword. Instead, his eyes were sharp and murderous. In his eyes, this person was no different from a dead man.
Even if he had the body of an ordinary person, with a sword in his hand, he could unleash shocking power.
"Put down your sword and kneel." The captain of the city guards shouted again. He braced himself. Chen Zong's eyes made him fearful. A trace of fear emerged from the deepest part of his heart. He could not suppress it and could only use it to boost his courage.
Moreover, they were in the city. Once a battle broke out, other city guards would come to their aid very quickly.
At that time, with the help of crossbows, this person would be shot into a beehive. He could not be more dead.
"Stop!" Suddenly, a deep shout rang out, and a young man in a green robe walked over with his hands behind his back with a majestic gait.
"This is … the second son of the Chen family."
"Second Son of the Chen family, what can I do for you?" The captain of the small group of city guards was stunned at first, then he asked in return. The fierceness in his voice was reduced.
After all, the Chen Clan was a large clan in the city that was not inferior to the Liu Clan.
On the other hand, he was only a small captain of the city guards. The difference in status was huge. If the other party insisted on making things difficult for him, it wouldn't be difficult.
"He's my friend." Second Young Master Chen pointed at Chen Zong and said solemnly. His expression and tone seemed to be telling the truth.
"So you are Second Young Master Chen's friend."
"No wonder he dared to challenge Second Young Master Liu."
The onlookers who did not know the truth were suddenly enlightened.
Chen Zong's expression did not change. He looked on coldly.
"So you're Second Young Master's friend. What a coincidence." The captain of the city guards immediately sheathed his saber, and the pressure on his body disappeared. He immediately waved his hand and led the other nine members of the small team away quickly.
The city guards were indeed there to maintain law and order in the city, but that was relatively speaking.
They couldn't control those people from the big families, nor did they dare to control them.
"Let's go." Second Young Master Chen said to Chen Zong.
Chen Zong also followed, wanting to see what this person was up to.
Second Young Master Chen walked into another restaurant not far away. He went straight to the second floor and sat down by the window.
"My name is Chen Huang, Second Young Master of the Chen family in Longjiang City." After sitting down, the young man in the cyan robe introduced himself with a smile. Then he gestured to the young man sitting opposite him, "This is my younger brother, Chen Lin."
"Chen Zong." Chen Zong also introduced himself.
"Oh, so your surname is also Chen. It seems that fate has brought us together." Chen Huang was surprised.
However, Chen Lin, Chen Huang's younger brother, was expressionless. It seemed that he didn't like Chen Zong, especially when he saw Chen Zong covered in mud and grass.
Chen Zong glanced at the delicious food on the table. His stomach suddenly grumbled.
Chen Zong had not eaten for a day and a night. He had been hungry for a long time. When he saw the delicious food, he couldn't control his body's instinct.
"Waiter, give me a few more specialties." Chen Huang acted as if he didn't hear him. Instead, he asked the waiter to continue ordering. Then he looked at Chen Zong and said, "Brother Chen, please wait a moment. The specialties of this restaurant are quite delicious."
Chen Lin, on the other hand, sneered when he heard Chen Zong's stomach grumbling.
He was a direct descendant of the Chen family. He was rich and powerful. How could he look down on an ascetic warrior?
So what if he had extraordinary strength? He still had to run around for food. Chen Lin was not like him. He lived like a prince and never worried about food.
The speed at which the dishes were served was very fast. In less than a quarter of an hour, several specialties were served and placed in front of Chen Zong.
Chen Zong first glanced at the food, then looked at Chen Huang.
"I'll repay you for this meal in the future," Chen Zong said unhurriedly. Then he picked up his chopsticks and started eating without hesitation.
"Brother Chen, you're too kind." Chen Huang smiled and said, "Your surname is Chen, and we are fated to meet. What's more, I envy you warriors."
"I wonder what level of strength this warrior Chen Zong has reached?" Chen Lin suddenly asked in a strange tone, "Does he have a title?"
"Title?" Chen Zong was slightly surprised. After he came to this world, he spent most of his time in Shanhai Village. It was almost a world isolated from the rest of the world. How could he know anything about warriors?
"You don't even know what a title is? Warrior Chen Zong, do you carry a sword to scare people?" Chen Lin sneered. When Chen Zong killed Liu Er, they didn't see anything. They only saw a faint flash of light, and then Liu Er died.
But Chen Zong didn't move at all. They even guessed that it was because of some secret expert.
Or maybe it was because of other reasons.
After all, Chen Zong didn't look very old. He was probably in his twenties. Even if he had been practicing martial arts since childhood, his strength must be limited.
"Brother Chen, you don't know what a title is?" Chen Huang was also a little surprised.
"I've been following my master in the mountains since I was a child, isolated from the rest of the world. I only left the mountains a few days ago to travel. My master has a strange temperament and has never told me about the outside world." Chen Zong said. He had used this excuse several times. Now that he was familiar with it, it was very natural for him to say it.
"I see." Chen Huang was enlightened. That explained why Chen Zong didn't know about the conferment.
"Brother Chen, people who practice martial arts are called warriors. Warriors are divided into four levels. The lowest level is Warrior, above that is Elite Warrior, above that is Titled Warrior, and above that is Warrior Sage." Chen Huang explained to Chen Zong. Chen Lin snorted and looked very disdainful. He didn't seem to believe Chen Zong's words, but Chen Zong didn't care.
"Warrior, Elite Warrior, Titled Warrior, Warrior Sage …" Chen Zong murmured.
These titles were interesting.
"Second Young Master, when I entered the city, I saw some people performing. Are they also warriors?" Chen Zong couldn't help but ask.
"Of course they are warriors," Chen Lin answered first.
"As warriors, why would they perform?" Chen Zong didn't understand.
"Ha, do you still think it's the era of the Ancient Warriors?" Chen Lin asked disdainfully.
Chen Zong was even more confused, but he didn't pay attention to Chen Lin. For people like this, the more you pay attention to them, the more arrogant they will be.
"Brother Chen, are you the successor of the Ancient Warriors?" Chen Huang couldn't help but ask, seeming to be a little excited.
"I don't know," Chen Zong answered. What warrior? Ancient Warriors? He had never heard of them.
Immediately, Chen Huang explained to Chen Zong.
The so-called ancient warriors referred to the era of a hundred years ago. At that time, warriors were respected, but after a series of wars and other things, the warriors declined. The new king advocated the development of other industries, and practicing martial arts required a lot of effort. Many people could not persevere, and gradually, the warriors declined.
Until now, there were still a few people who insisted on practicing martial arts. However, because practicing martial arts consumed a lot of energy, not only did it increase their appetite, but it also caused them to get injured. They needed medicine to recuperate, and the expenses were shocking. The poor couldn't afford to practice martial arts.
In this way, warriors were reduced to hired thugs.
The hired thugs of the royal family, the nobles, the aristocratic families, and the rich businessmen.
The only difference was the title and rank.
For example, the hired thugs of the royal family were of the highest rank. They enjoyed a higher status and generous treatment, such as the Warrior Sage of the State.
As for the hired thugs of the lower rank, such as Liu Er.
All in all, this was an era of decline in martial arts. If it weren't for a group of people who insisted on practicing martial arts, they would have been drowned by the flood of time.
Chen Huang was a martial arts enthusiast. However, because of his poor health, he didn't have much talent in martial arts. Therefore, even though he worked hard for a while, he didn't see any results and had to give up.
However, this didn't stop him from pursuing his hobby.
It was also because of this that he stepped in to protect Chen Zong. Of course, Chen Zong didn't necessarily need his protection.
As they chatted, Chen Zong also finished eating the delicious food. The taste was not bad, and he was full. His whole body felt warm and full, and he was full of energy.
"Brother Chen, whether you killed Liu Er or not, Liu Huan will blame it on you. He'll definitely take revenge," Chen Huang said seriously. "The Liu family is a big family in Longjiang City. They have a strong foundation. Liu Er's eldest brother, Liu Da, is an elite warrior with outstanding strength. It's said that his master is a powerful titled warrior. Brother Chen, why don't you follow me back to the Chen family? With the Chen family's guarantee, the Liu family can't do anything."
"So what?" Chen Zong didn't care.
From his discussion with Chen Huang, Chen Zong already knew one thing. No matter if it was a Martial Warrior, an elite Martial Warrior, a Titled Martial Warrior, or even a Martial Saint with the highest status and the strongest abilities, they were all in the realm of mortals. At most, they were stronger, faster, and had better martial arts techniques. That was it.
They didn't have extraordinary powers like spiritual power.
Since that was the case, Chen Zong had nothing to fear.
"Second Young Master, do you have money? Lend me some first," Chen Zong said without hesitation.
He acted as he pleased and was very carefree.
"I don't have much money with me. This is all I have. Brother Chen, use it first. If it's not enough, I'll send more." Chen Huang took out his money without hesitation. The total amount of money was one gold shell and nine silver shells. It was enough for Chen Zong to use for a while.
Chen Huang even booked a standalone courtyard in this restaurant for Chen Zong to live in for a month. As for the expenses, of course, Chen Huang asked someone to pay for it.
Chen Zong didn't hesitate.
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