Chapter 1004: Double Payback

Chapter 1004: Chapter 1004: Double Payback

The two exchanged glances and silently backed away, beginning to look for another potential route outside the palace city.

Ye Qingchen and Xiao Xiao hovered outside the palace city of Jiang Ancient Clan, meticulously observing the surrounding terrain and guard arrangements, trying to find a hidden path for infiltration.

However, as they focused on their investigation, a familiar figure suddenly passed by them.

It was none other than the eldest son of the Chen Family, Chen Rui. He wore a luxurious purple long robe with a jade pendant hanging at his waist, exuding grace and elegance in every gesture.

The moment his gaze fell upon Ye Qingchen and Xiao Xiao, his eyes turned sharp, like a sharp sword, instantly seeing through their disguise.

Chen Rui halted, a cold smile curling at the corners of his mouth, with a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.

He slightly tilted his head, disdainfully scanning Ye Qingchen and Xiao Xiao, his gaze seemingly penetrating a thin veil to see their true faces.

"Ye Qingchen," Chen Rui said airily, as if calling an old friend’s name with a casual indifference, "Your facial disguise technique is quite good, but alas, it’s rather clumsy in front of me."

Ye Qingchen and Xiao Xiao instantly tensed up, their expressions slightly changed. Although their facial disguise technique was quite advanced, it was no surprise that Chen Rui, being from a prestigious family with broad experience and strong capabilities, could see through their disguise at a glance.

Ye Qingchen showed no emotion, secretly mobilizing his Spiritual Power to prepare for a response, yet Chen Rui was quicker.

"Stop them!" Chen Rui said indifferently, his tone devoid of emotion but carrying an indisputable command.

No sooner had he finished speaking than a tall and formidable master appeared from behind Chen Rui, dressed in a black long robe, his presence like a mountain, blocking Ye Qingchen and Xiao Xiao firmly.

His eyes chilly as ice, his aura powerful, clearly an extraordinary cultivator.

Ye Qingchen’s brow furrowed slightly, his eyes flashed with coldness, knowing this person’s strength was anything but ordinary.

Although the confrontation was momentary, he already felt a heavy oppression enveloping him, the aura of this master like a mountain pressing heavily on them, making breathing difficult.

Xiao Xiao also tensed up, a hint of caution flitting through her eyes, inwardly cursing the Chen Family’s eldest son before her.

She quietly moved closer to Ye Qingchen, ready to react to any sudden developments at any time.

Seeing the changes in their expressions, Chen Rui’s cold smile became even more pronounced. He leisurely stepped forward, hands clasped behind, with an attitude of a perfect control.

With a playful glint in his eyes, he slowly said, "Ye Qingchen, weren’t you always claiming to be clever? How come, this time you’re still fleeing? You’re indeed audacious."

Ye Qingchen’s gaze was severe, eyes sweeping over Chen Rui like lightning, he spoke sternly, "Chen Rui, blocking us like this, what exactly is your purpose? Do you really think, that with just this handful of subordinates, you can stop me?"

Chen Rui kept his hands behind him, his posture arrogant, his eyes akin to a venomous snake, cold and malevolent, fixed on Ye Qingchen with mockery curling at his mouth.

He walked closer, his gaze coldly sweeping over Ye Qingchen and Xiao Xiao, as though observing prey waiting to be slaughtered.

"Ye Qingchen," Chen Rui let out a cold laugh, his voice dripping with malicious pleasure, "really, the search ends here. Last time in the teahouse, you humiliated me in front of so many people, those people are still mocking me behind my back. When have I, Chen Rui, ever suffered such humiliation? Do you truly think you can stay at large forever?"

His words were like Ice Blades, each one stabbing, filled with dense sarcasm and resentment.

The incident at the teahouse had long been a thorn in Chen Rui’s heart, every recall inciting a desire to tear Ye Qingchen into pieces.

Now, that Ye Qingchen has brazenly walked into his trap, how could he not feel cocky?

Chen Rui’s gaze was sinister and triumphant, continuing, "Back then, using a little wit, you made a fool of me before everyone. Do you know how many people laughed at the Chen Family behind our backs for being so incompetent, unable to deal with a nobody?" His voice seething with endless hatred, growing ever colder, "I’ve been pondering how to settle this score with you, never thought you’d deliver yourself to me today."

Ye Qingchen’s face sank slightly, his eyes flashing coldly, yet he maintained his calm, showing no emotion.

Fully realizing Chen Rui’s hate and mockery, yet he remained unprovoked, instead calmly plotting his countermeasures.

Ye Qingchen knew, only by keeping calm, could he find a way to escape at this moment.

Seeing Ye Qingchen’s calm demeanor, Chen Rui’s eyes flickered with displeasure, coldly laughing as he continued, "You’re indeed calm. Do you really believe that mere disguise could evade the Jiang Ancient Clan’s eyes and ears? Now that the palace city’s defenses are so tight, you can hardly escape, how would you flee?"

He disdainfully glanced at Xiao Xiao, his tone mocking, "And this little girl, do you really think she can help you escape? Truly laughable!"

As Chen Rui’s gaze swept over Xiao Xiao, she forced down the rage boiling inside, standing firmly by Ye Qingchen’s side, unwilling to retreat.

Knowing full well that Chen Rui was provoking them intentionally, she wouldn’t fall for it easily.

Seeing the pair maintain their calm composure, Chen Rui felt secretly dissatisfied, his smile slowly fading, replaced by a somber and ruthlessness.

A cold light flickered in his eyes, his tone growing more sinister, "Ye Qingchen, the shame you brought upon me at the teahouse, today I’ll return tenfold. Aren’t you capable? Today, we’ll see how long you can last!"

With that, Chen Rui lightly waved his hand, signaling the master blocking Ye Qingchen and Xiao Xiao to make a move.

His gaze gleamed with satisfaction and cruelty, as if he already envisioned Ye Qingchen defeated, begging for mercy on his knees.

This moment, the master in the black long robe no longer hesitated, his eyes flashing with icy light, his aura erupted violently like a suppressed whirlwind rushing forth, causing the spiritual power in the air to halt.

He took a step forward, the ground slightly trembled, clearly ready to strike at any moment.

Chen Rui’s cold laughter echoed in the air, as he stood to the side, his arms crossed, his gaze mercilessly cold, waiting to see Ye Qingchen struggle.

Currently, the situation had become extremely perilous, Ye Qingchen and Xiao Xiao suppressed tightly under the master’s imposing presence, seemingly leaving them no escape.

Xiao Xiao’s anger burned like flames in her chest, her fists clenching tightly, eyes shimmering with fury, eager to challenge Chen Rui immediately.

Chen Rui’s mockery and contempt undoubtedly ignited the anger within her heart, her gaze as sharp as a blade fixed on Chen Rui, she wished to destroy his obnoxious face at once.