52: Meeting in the dead of night, the demonic cultivators have launched an attack!

Chen Buyu said with a cold face, looking completely heartless, "If Chen Xian truly is a Demon Cultivator, I will place justice above family and show no mercy."

"If he has been wronged, I will also restore his innocence and give everyone a fair explanation!"

As soon as these words were spoken...

The crowd at the Jubei Marquiss Residence broke out in cheers.

They had long heard that Chen Buyu was the sworn brother of Chen Xian's father, Invincible Chen!

They had been worried that Chen Buyu might bend the law for personal reasons.

Now, hearing him say this, everyone's hearts finally settled back into their chests.

"Arrange for people to maintain order. Without my command, no one is allowed to enter this residence!"

"Yes!"

Leaving behind those words...

Chen Buyu strode into the Jubei Marquiss Residence!

"General Chen is going in alone; surely nothing unfortunate will happen, right?"

"Shut up, you jinx! Chen Buyu is a third-rank military officer of the imperial court who has fought Yao Beasts at the border for years. He's the real deal! If he can't do it, then there's no hope for Jubei City!"

"Hehe, I actually hope to see General Chen place justice above family!"

At this moment, it was as if they had already presumed that Chen Xian was a Demon Cultivator!

After all, since even Ye Wentian of the Ye family, hailed as the elegant Young Master of the Southern Continent, was a Demon Cultivator, then Chen Xian, this profligate, certainly had to be one as well.

The logic of this crowd was just that unreasonable.

Meanwhile, everyone looked at the Light Screen in mid-air.

Chen Buyu had already reached the residence's back garden.

After the great battle that day, he had specifically ordered people to restore the back garden to its original state.

Although the layout remained the same, the scent of blood still lingered in the air.

Chen Buyu coughed.

"Great Nephew, I'm here! Why haven't you come out to see your Second Uncle?"

"Weren't you the one who asked me to come over?"

Just then, from a corner in the darkness...

...a dark shadow slowly appeared under the moonlight.

Chen Xian appeared just like that in the back garden; within the Light Screen, everyone also saw Chen Xian's figure!

After seeing him, Chen Buyu slowly walked over.

His right hand rested on the hilt of his a type of long chinese saber at his waist.

*Gulp!*

"Is he going to make a move?"

At this moment, everyone subconsciously held their breath.

As for Chen Xian, he was equally nervous at this time.

Previously, he hadn't doubted Chen Buyu's warmth toward him at all, but back then, he was the Heir of the Marquis of Jubei and Li Yu's lover!

And now?

He was a man who hadn't yet proven his innocence and was mistakenly believed by everyone to be in league with Demon Cultivators.

Would Chen Buyu still treat him as he had in the past?

Then...

...Chen Buyu grabbed his a type of long chinese saber and threw it aside.

At the same time, he opened his arms and hugged Chen Xian tightly.

"You brat, you made your Second Uncle look everywhere for you!"

"That little piece of trash Ye Wentian framed you for colluding with Demon Cultivators, but your Second Uncle didn't believe a single word of it!"

"Anyone else could collude with Demon Cultivators, but the descendants of the Marquis of Jubei—the man who once slew thirty-six Demon Generals—will absolutely never collude with Demon Cultivators!"

Chen Buyu's words left not only Chen Xian dumbfounded...

...but also those outside the residence!

Wait, what, man?!

When you went in just now, that's not what you said.

You said you'd place justice above family if necessary!

But now it looks like you're damn well ready to join forces with him.

Chen Xian was also a bit dazed; he had been thinking about what to do if his Second Uncle attacked...

...and how he should prove his innocence!

As it turned out, this cheap Second Uncle had never doubted him from the very beginning!

As an orphan!

Someone who had never been understood by anyone since childhood.

To say Chen Xian wasn't moved at this moment would definitely be a lie!

"Second Uncle, there's a Projection Stone; everyone is still watching!"

"So what if they're watching? My nephew is absolutely not a Demon Cultivator!"

"Ahem, Second Uncle, I'm indeed not. However, I still need to prove my innocence regarding this matter!"

It was precisely because he wanted to prove his innocence that he used the Projection Stone so the whole city could see.

Although his Second Uncle no longer doubted him, the people outside the residence didn't think the same way.

Of course, Chen Xian now had another thought.

He couldn't let this stain bring shame upon Chen Buyu.

He took out several stones.

"These are Demon-Testing Stones! If a Demon Cultivator touches them, they will immediately reveal their true form!"

Chen Xian directly crushed one of the stones.

The moment the stones burst, Chen Xian's figure didn't change in the slightest!

In Jubei City, everyone who saw this was dumbfounded.

"Wait, so this Chen Xian really isn't a Demon Cultivator?"

"Then why didn't he come out to explain when he was being wanted the other day?"

"Nonsense! If you were wanted by the whole city, would you dare to come out?"

Everyone was talking at once.

Meanwhile, in the shadows, Wang Li said through gritted teeth, "We can't wait any longer! You guys, go!"

"We must kill Chen Buyu and drag Chen Xian down with him!"

"Today, I'll make sure neither of them leaves the back garden!"

The four Tianqi Sect Elders vanished into the air without a sound.

"The Marquis of Jubei's residence has truly declined; it doesn't even have an Estate Guarding Grand Array anymore."

"This makes it easier for us to enter!"

As the four of them entered...

...eight dark shadows also silently entered the Jubei Marquiss Residence!

The back garden.

After Chen Buyu saw his nephew prove his innocence...

...he was overjoyed. To be honest, he had also been sweating for his Great Nephew.

Now that his Great Nephew was safe and sound and had nothing to do with Demon Cultivators...

...Chen Buyu thought to himself that this way, he could ensure Chen Xian's safety.

But just then...

...a voice rang out from the shadows.

"By order of the Demon Lord! Kill Chen Buyu and the Demon Cultivator traitor Chen Xian!"

Four Golden Core Stage Elders appeared beside the two of them almost simultaneously.

The moment they made their move, Chen Buyu shoved Chen Xian away while drawing his blade to block one of the attacks.

The four Tianqi Sect Elders, disguised as Demon Cultivators, thought they could achieve a certain kill by taking them by surprise.

But they never expected that this imperial military general's reaction speed wouldn't be slow at all; by his own strength, he actually blocked the attacks of all four of them!

Meanwhile, Chen Xian didn't just stand by and watch.

The moment he was pushed away by Chen Buyu...

...he drew his sword and slashed at the back of one of the Elders!

The speed was so fast and the Sword Qi so fierce...

...that the Elder felt as if thorns were at his back!

"Dammit!"

The Elder dodged and struck out with a palm toward Chen Xian.

However, just then, someone in the shadows cried out, "Don't let him get hurt!"

"Our mission is to capture him alive!"

Eight Demon Generals stepped forward at the same time!

In an instant, the back garden was turned into a battlefield.

Chen Buyu and Chen Xian were now back-to-back.

"Great Nephew, I'll cover you, retreat quickly!"

"Otherwise, we'll be like turtles caught in a jar!"

Although his subordinates would rush over upon seeing this, Chen Buyu was more worried about his Great Nephew's safety.

Chen Xian said unhurriedly, "Don't panic, Second Uncle! Right now, they are the ones who are turtles in a jar!"