Chapter 479 - 2: Overbearingly Unreasonable

Chapter 479: Chapter 2: Overbearingly Unreasonable

Dawan Village.

The "Land of the Dragon’s Ascension" of Shen Changchuan—the young man who had risen like a legend to stand above all others of his generation in the Tian Nan Domain.

Not only did traveling Cultivators often come to "pay their respects," but even some parents would travel great distances with their children, just to bask in the good fortune of the place.

As a result, the once-unremarkable Dawan Village, tucked away in the remote mountains and old forests, now had the feel of a major tourist town from an Otherworld.

But that wasn’t all.

Due to Dawan Village’s proximity to the Dragon Cloud Sect Mountain Gate, its position connecting the Demon Beast Mountain Range with human settlements, its prime geographical advantage, and the legacies, management techniques, and other things Shen Changchuan had left behind, the village attracted visitors from all over.

As a result, the Dawan Village of today had already grown into an Immortal Cultivation City second in scale only to Qing City.

However, at this moment, the once-bustling and prosperous Dawan Village had fallen into a deathly silence.

Countless people looked up, gazing at the figures suspended high in the air.

A terrifying, mountain-like pressure filled the air.

"Who is Han Qinhu?"

The cold voice echoed between heaven and earth, and a murderous aura saturated the empty space.

The people in Dawan Village looked at each other in dismay.

’Han Qinhu?’

’Isn’t that Dawan Village’s acting leader?’

’I heard he’s the maternal grandfather of the world-renowned Shen Changchuan. He has the man’s complete trust, handling all of the village’s affairs while Shen Changchuan is out adventuring.’

’This aggressive, murderous attitude... I’m afraid they don’t come in peace!’

’Could they be here for revenge?’

While the crowd was still speculating, Han Qinhu did not hide. He stepped forward.

His expression was grim. He cupped his hands in a salute toward the two figures in the sky.

"I am Han Qinhu. May I ask why you two Upper Immortals have graced us with your presence and are looking for me?"

"Han Qinhu, eight years ago, you went to cause trouble for the Fu Clan of Lishi River, did you not?"

To prevent the situation from escalating, Du Fucheng had preemptively stepped in and questioned Han Qinhu.

The Inner Sect Disciple from the Yuqing Immortal Sect beside him had boasted that he could kill that Shen Changchuan with a casual wave of his hand. His words were full of disdain, claiming Shen Changchuan was merely a case of a monkey crowning himself king in a mountain without tigers—just a big fish in the small pond that was the Tian Nan Domain.

But regardless of whether the man was being overly arrogant or truly possessed such strength, Du Fucheng knew that after this was over, the man could just pack up and leave. He, on the other hand, still had to live around here.

’If I let this get out of hand, as the one who led them here, I’ll definitely meet a bad end!’

For that reason, he had no choice but to intervene.

In response, Lu Haoxuan merely shot him a cold glance but said nothing.

Perhaps for him, it was normal to be surrounded by an entourage whenever he went out, with underlings who would proactively take care of anything he needed.

Du Fucheng had been secretly observing Lu Haoxuan’s attitude. Seeing no reaction, he silently breathed a sigh of relief.

"That is indeed true."

"Decades ago, when I was still a mortal, I was roaming the Martial World. Merely because my sworn brother glanced at a Fairy, he was killed on the spot by a Fu Family disciple named Fu Weitong. I myself was gravely injured and almost died... Eight years ago, to get my revenge, I made a trip to Lishi River for the sole purpose of vengeance."

Han Qinhu answered respectfully, proactively offering an explanation.

At that moment, thoughts were already racing through his mind.

’Of course I remember that trip to Lishi River eight years ago,’ he thought. ’I remember it very clearly, in fact.’

’Because that journey was for revenge, and it was a journey to resolve a burden I had carried for many years!’

’Decades ago, I reached the Innate Realm at a young age and felt I could go anywhere in the world, so I began to roam the Martial World.’

’In the Martial World, I met a sworn brother. We were kindred spirits and eventually became sworn brothers.’

’But not long after that, at the very peak of my fame, we ran into Fu Weitong... and suffered a major setback.’

’From that day on, I understood that even if you reach the pinnacle of the mortal world and become an Innate Martial Artist, you are still nothing but an ant before a Cultivator!’

’So, after my injuries healed, I washed my hands of the Martial World and returned to my hometown.’

’I never told anyone what happened. No one in the Han Family knew.’

’But that hatred was buried deep in my heart.’

’Until later, Shen Changchuan unexpectedly rose to prominence, even advancing to the Soul Emergence Realm ten years ago!’

’And I, Han Qinhu, rose with him, allowing me to step onto the Path of Immortal Cultivation that was once beyond my wildest dreams. And as Dawan Village developed, I even came to have subordinates at the Qi Introduction Realm Late Stage. I finally had the power to take my revenge.’

’And so, I led some men to Lishi River.’

’I settled the old score from all those years ago.’

’What’s going on with these two? Could they be here to avenge that Fu Weitong?’

’But how is that possible?!’

’Back then, Fu Weitong was merely at the Qi Introduction Fourth Layer. Their entire Fu Clan of Lishi River was just a small, hereditary family occupying a thirty-acre Spirit Field. The strongest in their clan was only at the Qi Introduction Eighth Layer Realm...’

At this moment, Han Qinhu’s mind was a tangled mess.

’Eight years ago, when I went back for revenge, the Fu Clan Leader learned what had happened, and that I, Han Qinhu, had a grandson named Shen Changchuan who had already advanced to the Soul Emergence Realm. Without a second word, he had his men drag Fu Weitong out and beat him to death right in front of me.’

’Just like years ago, when my sworn brother died before my eyes without any power to resist!’

The two people in the sky before him...

’I don’t know who the young man in the purple robe is, but I recognize Du Fucheng, the Qing City Sub-Pavilion Master of the Ten Thousand Spirits Pavilion. For a figure like him to act so subserviently in front of that young man... I don’t even need to think to know his status and strength must be extraordinary!’

’If Fu Weitong had connections like that back then, why would the Fu Clan Leader have had him beaten to death in front of me as an apology?’

’So, this person above probably isn’t here for revenge. But then why are they here...?’

For a moment, Han Qinhu felt a sense of unease.

Just then, however, a voice came from above again, explaining their purpose.

"No need for explanations. This Upper Immortal from the Immortal Sect is here for one thing only—you’re the one who wiped out the Fu Clan of Lishi River, right? The Fu Clan had a Token in their possession, a matter of great importance. Hand it over now, and there’s no need to say anything else."

Du Fucheng glanced at Lu Haoxuan beside him and spoke directly, his voice somewhat cold.

Along the way, he had found out the purpose of Lu Haoxuan’s trip, so he cut straight to the point.

"What Token?"

A look of confusion appeared on Han Qinhu’s face.

"Wait! The Fu Clan was wiped out? When did that happen?"

"Han Qinhu, I hope you can tell the truth. Three days after you visited the Fu Clan, their entire clan was annihilated!"

"If it wasn’t you, then who was it?!"