142: The old man was quite the ladies' man when he was young.

"How was it? Is everything resolved?"

Qi Longhu stepped forward and asked.

"Yes, it's resolved." Chen Heng nodded.

Although he wasn't entirely sure how it was resolved, a good outcome was all that mattered.

Everyone tacitly avoided mentioning Chen Heng's recent loss of control.

After a brief tidying up, they began to walk towards Qiyang City.

Gou Longxun still looked like charcoal, but vitality was already beginning to surge within his body again.

This was the power of a Xiantian Martial Artist.

As long as his Meridians weren't shattered and he wasn't completely dead, it was difficult for him to truly die.

However, how much his strength could recover depended on his own fortune.

They had all arrived in a rush, but on the way back, they were all in a sorry state.

Everyone felt quite depressed, as if they were useless.

They had come to help Vice Gang Leader Chen, but in the end, they were the ones who were saved.

They hadn't even met their original target, only getting beaten up.

"Chen Heng, everyone go back and get some good rest today. Tomorrow, this old man will host a celebration feast for the two of you."

Gou Longxun lay on the cart, turning his head to look at Chen Heng and Bai Jun.

"Gang Leader, you should take care of yourself first. These things aren't urgent."

Chen Heng waved his hand. He still had a huge sum of money he hadn't used, so he wasn't in the mood to think about such things.

"Yes, Gang Leader Gou Long, after we return, I will help you recuperate well."

Bai Jun also nodded, looking at Gou Longxun, who was the most miserable among them all.

"Given the extent of your current injuries, if you don't recuperate properly, your strength will likely decline significantly."

"Then I'll trouble Young Friend Bai Jun." Gou Longxun's blackened Face managed to squeeze out a smile.

He was now deeply questioning whether he could Breakthrough to Innate.

The last time he attempted to Breakthrough to Innate when he was young, Qiyang City suffered a great disaster.

Although Chen Heng and Bai Jun helped this time, he was still beaten into this state.

Perhaps... he should just stay in Acquired?

Compared to their arrival, the return journey was much slower.

Only two or three of the warhorses they had ridden remained; the rest had been scared away by the battle between Chen Heng and Ah Er and were nowhere to be found.

But even the weakest among this group were at the peak of internal force, so they wouldn't be too slow.

Just before sunset, the main force of the Five Spirits Gang successfully arrived at the West Gate.

The gang members guarding the city saw their return and quickly opened the gate to welcome them in.

"Alright, everyone go do what you need to do. We'll send someone to deliver your reward money later."

Qi Longhu waved his hand, and these gang members, who were the backbone of the gang, dispersed.

They were incredibly excited now, completely different from their outwardly silent demeanor.

The Gang Leader had only said not to mention those things in front of Vice Gang Leader Chen, but he hadn't said they couldn't brag to their brothers.

One must know, Vice Gang Leader Chen's appearance at that time was even more terrifying than some demons, his power comparable to splitting heaven and earth.

Six arms coupled with golden patterns shimmering all over his body, he was like a divine demon!

For a mere martial artist to participate in a battle of this magnitude was enough to brag about for a lifetime.

"Big Brother Qi, I need to head back now."

Chen Heng waved his hand, turning to leave.

But as soon as he took a step, Qi Longhu grabbed him.

"Uh, let Bai Jun stay at your house for a night. The Headquarters might not be very convenient these past two days."

Qi Longhu secretly pointed at the blackened Gou Longxun.

Chen Heng immediately understood, turning to look at Bai Jun, who was standing still in a daze.

"Hey, kid, come with me."

"Ah? Where to?" Bai Jun, hearing Chen Heng call him, jolted and scurried over.

"Home. Or else, are you going to sleep on the street?" Chen Heng rolled his eyes, leading Bai Jun towards the Chen Family Mansion.

Seeing the two walk away, Qi Longhu and Wu Tianba also pulled Gou Longxun and Xu Lieying, who were on the cart, back to the Headquarters.

At the Chen Family Mansion, everyone's life continued as usual; no one knew that a fierce battle had just taken place outside Qiyang City.

And this fierce battle concerned the life and death of the entire Qiyang City.

"Master, we haven't seen young master much these past two days."

Jing Fan held Chen Tianer, following Chen Fugui, a hint of worry on her Face.

Although Chen Heng had always been indifferent to her, he was very fond of Chen Tianer.

Jing Fan was indeed just a concubine kept outside, so Chen Heng's attitude towards her was perfectly normal.

Or rather, for Chen Heng to even call her Aunt Jing was already giving her a lot of Face.

But even if Chen Heng's attitude wasn't good, Jing Fan still liked this young master very much.

In such a chaotic world, having a powerful family member was incredibly fortunate.

Not to mention Chen Heng, who held a high position and was the immensely powerful next family head.

Even if Jing Fan died, her daughter Chen Tianer would grow up strong under Chen Heng's protection.

"Don't mind that brat." Chen Fugui waved his hand, constantly fiddling with the silver abacus on the table.

"He wouldn't die even if Qiyang City was completely wiped out."

His business had been terrifyingly good recently, with thousands of taels of silver coming in every day.

And no matter which shop, if Chen Fugui wanted to cooperate with them, they would invite Chen Fugui in like a revered guest.

Tsk tsk tsk, my Old Chen really gave birth to a good son.

Chen Fugui thought happily as he calculated his accounts.

He was not arrogant; he knew his own capabilities very well.

The reason he could thrive so well in Qiyang City was because of his good son.

Moreover, Chen Fugui was currently planning to expand into Goulan Street.

Of course, not to become a Madam, but to sell medicine.

Aphrodisiacs, things like 'Golden Spear Never Falls'...

"Master! young master is back!" Just as Chen Fugui was estimating how much silver he could earn in a night, Xiao He's voice rang out from outside the house.

Chen Fugui immediately put down his ledger and silver abacus, pushed open the door, and walked out.

"My son is back..."

Chen Fugui was about to say something when he saw the extremely handsome Bai Jun next to Chen Heng.

In an instant, Chen Fugui's old Face turned green.

His brain began to work frantically, guessing the identity of the pretty boy next to Chen Heng.

"No way, I remember my son is quite lustful."

"No, maybe he's tired of women and has started playing with pretty boys!"

The more Chen Fugui thought about it, the more scared he became, and with a big jump, he leaped to Chen Heng's side and pulled him aside.

"Son, what's your relationship with that pretty boy?" Chen Fugui asked cautiously.

"Huh?" Chen Heng was stunned for a moment, then turned to glance at Bai Jun.

"I'm telling you, everything else is fine, but for this kind of thing, your father will absolutely not agree!"

"Our family only has you, a male heir. Do you want my Old Chen family line to end?!"

...Chen Heng's Face twitched, and he looked at his father with a very disgusted expression.

"Dad, this is an Immortal from the True Immortal Sect, named Bai Jun. He's my friend."

"Also, you played quite wildly when you were young, you know more than I do."