Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 347 The Nervous Chen Family

Liu Longyuan, the empire's veteran general, was a man of white hair. He made no effort to disguise his appearance, the marks of time etched deep into his face, making him look as old as seventy or eighty. He stood straight, his back erect, his posture upright, his battle-hardened demeanor filling the air with a solemnity. His gaze was resolute, revealing the dignity of a soldier, only occasionally flickering with a hint of worry.

Below them stood the Imperial Secret Agent 994, whose power approached that of a Semi-Saint, yet he chose to keep a low profile. He wore nightgown, his face covered, revealing only a pair of piercing eyes. In this crowded hall, he stood like a mysterious shadow, elusive. He stood there quietly, seemingly blending in with his surroundings, yet an invisible sense of oppression loomed.

Further down on the left and right sides sat many Half-Step Grandmasters and numerous Grandmasters, filling the entire City Lord's Mansion to the brim. Some of these people looked nervous, while others feigned composure, but without exception, they all kept glancing at City Lord Zhuang Junhao, waiting for him to speak.

Zhuang Junhao cleared his throat and broke the silence. His voice was low and powerful, echoing in the hall: "I'm sure you all know why I invited you all here today. We are all looking for news about the Star Blade. This concerns the fate of the martial arts world, as well as our respective interests." His eyes swept across everyone's faces, observing their reactions.

Chang Jihou snorted and said, "The news about the Star Blade has been erratic. This time we learned that Chen Xiner was kidnapped and is said to be sent back to Jinyan City. Then Lin Feng will definitely chase after her. We have already sent people to secretly keep an eye on the Chen family. This is our best clue at the moment." His voice was rough, with a hint of urgency in his tone.

Jiang Cheng nodded slightly, opened his eyes, and said slowly: "That's right, we can't miss this opportunity. The information about the Star Sword may be on Lin Feng." A gleam flashed in his eyes, which was a desire for unknown secrets.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the Chen family was equally tense and suffocating. The former head of the family, Chen Shanchang, and the current head of the family, Chen Hongtao, paced back and forth in the hall, their faces filled with worry.

Chen Shanchang frowned, his eyes full of anxiety. He murmured to himself, "Xiner, I hope nothing happens to you." His steps were hurried, and every step seemed to be stepping on his heart. His gray hair was a little messy as he walked, showing his inner panic at the moment.

Chen Hongtao was also extremely anxious. His daughter had been arrested, and as a father, he felt as if his heart was being tightly grasped by an invisible hand. "Dad, we must find a way to save Xin'er!" He looked at Chen Shanchang, his eyes filled with helplessness.

Chen Shanchang stopped and looked at Chen Hongtao, a trace of blame in his eyes: "It's all our fault that we didn't protect her well. And Lin Feng... Alas, I really shouldn't have let Xin'er get so close to him." There was both resentment towards Lin Feng and a hint of helplessness in his eyes. After all, this was his granddaughter's choice.

Seeing this, Chen Hongyun and Chen Hongyu hurried forward to persuade him. Chen Hongyun took Chen Shanchang's arm and said softly, "Grandpa, don't be too anxious. Xin'er was arrested, and they must have a purpose. Maybe they will send her back." He tried to calm Chen Shanchang down, but his own voice was trembling, and it was obvious that he was also very worried about Chen Xin'er.

Chen Hongyu also nodded and said, "Yes, Dad. We need to stay calm now and not panic. Besides, if Xin'er had been allowed to marry into Jiuhuang Pavilion at that time, perhaps there wouldn't be so many problems. She might even be able to get the protection of Jiuhuang Pavilion." There was a hint of regret in his eyes.

Upon hearing this, Chen Shanchang's eyes widened and he shouted, "What did you say? Let Xin'er marry into the Nine Emperors Pavilion? Is that the life she wants? Can we trade her happiness?" He was shaking with anger, pointing at Chen Hongyu, his eyes filled with rage. Although he had a moment of regret for trusting Lin Feng, he respected his granddaughter's choice more than anything else. Now, hearing his son say this, he could no longer suppress his anger.

Chen Hongyu lowered his head, afraid to speak, after being scolded by his father. Chen Shanchang sighed deeply, feeling annoyed. He looked at his three sons, feeling their incompetence at this crucial moment, which really gave him a headache. He began to pace the hall again, thinking of various possible ways to save Chen Xiner, but also worried about his granddaughter's safety.

On the streets of Jinyan City, people were busy as usual, with the cries of hawkers and shouts echoing one after another. But beneath this seemingly calm surface, a huge storm was about to sweep across the martial arts world. Various forces were secretly maneuvering, and the Chen family and Chen Xin'er were at the center of this storm.

Inside the City Lord's Mansion, everyone was still discussing intensely.

Duan Yin opened her red lips slightly, her voice was like the sound of nature but with a hint of coldness: "No matter what, we can't let the news of the Star Blade fall into the hands of the Demon Cult. If Lin Feng and Chen Xiner really know something, we must get the answer from them." A hint of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes, as if she could do anything to achieve her goal.

Liu Longyuan frowned slightly and said, "But we can't act rashly. After all, this involves the Chen family. The Chen family also has a certain status in Jinyan City. If we don't handle it properly, it may cause unnecessary trouble." There was caution in his eyes. As an old general of the empire, he considered the problem more comprehensively.

Jiujiusi remained standing there quietly, silent. However, his gaze was constantly observing the crowd, pondering their motives and intentions, while also calculating how he could maximize his own advantage in this conflict.

Outside the City Lord's Mansion, some small sects and people from the martial arts world were also discussing the matter.

"Have you heard? Jinyan City is very lively this time. Grandmasters from all sides are here. It seems that it is about something called the Star Sword." A young knight said to his companion.

"Yes, what kind of treasure is this Star Sword? It can attract so many important figures' attention." The companion asked curiously.

"I'm not sure about that, but I heard it's related to a man named Lin Feng and Chen Xiner from the Chen family. It seems that there will be great turmoil in Jinyan City this time." The young knight frowned, with worry in his eyes.

Around the Chen family, the number of people secretly watching grew. They hid in every corner, some on rooftops, some in alleys, like a pack of wolves waiting for prey. The Chen family's servants could sense the oppressive atmosphere when they occasionally went out, but they dared not speak out, and could only hurriedly finish their work and return home.