302: Chapter 302 Inheritance, Shocking

This kind of weird and unpredictable method, he had only encountered it before when fighting that old monster.

As soon as his voice trailed off, he shook his head again, denying:

"Wrong, you are not Shen Jixuan!"

"When Shen Jixuan was suppressed back then, his Physical Body was already decrepit, and he specialized in the Divine Soul while abandoning his Physical Body. It is simply impossible for him to have such formidable Physical Body strength."

"Furthermore, you also know the Lingxiao Swordsmanship. You are most likely a direct descendant of the Lin Family with a life lamp on you. He could not possibly choose to perform Possession on you."

He paused, seemingly thinking of a guess, his tone carrying a hint of probing:

"Could you be his successor?"

Chen Ran's lips curled slightly, and he said calmly:

"Oh? You know Shen Jixuan?"

At the same time his voice fell, the faint purple flames on his body grew even more intense, and a powerful Aura suddenly pressed towards Qin Jianshen.

The purple flames flickered in the night, resembling ignis fatuus, exuding a weird and terrifying coercion.

The wave of Qi blew the river water to shake violently, and even caused everyone in the cabin to change their expressions one after another. They did not know what had happened.

They could only see the two people suddenly stop their hands, and then the Aura on that youth became terrifying.

"What kind of martial art is that?"

"I have never seen such a weird Cultivation Technique..."

"Could it be some kind of lost ancient secret technique?"

The crowd whispered, their eyes full of shock and uncertainty.

...

Qin Jianshen's expression was solemn, with his long saber held horizontally in front of him, and he said in a deep voice:

"Didn't Shen Jixuan tell you? He was a notoriously famous existence in the Jianghu back then."

"Back then, several Innate Peak experts died at his hands."

He paused, his gaze fixed closely on Chen Ran:

"These purple-flamed pupils of yours are cut from the same cloth as his pupil technique."

"If you say you have no relation to him, I wouldn't believe it."

Chen Ran did not answer, only the purple flames in his eyes flickered, and a faint smile hung on the corners of his lips.

"Then is there a possibility that Shen Jixuan is already dead."

As soon as these words came out, the wind on the river surface seemed to have stopped.

Qin Jianshen was stunned for a moment, stared at him for a few breaths, then suddenly let out a long sigh and withdrew the long saber in his hand back into its scabbard.

"Forget it, we won't fight anymore."

"If we continue fighting, we still won't be able to tell the winner."

Qin Jianshen took a sip of wine, then suddenly smiled with emotion:

"I didn't expect that old fellow Shen Jixuan... would ultimately die at your hands."

"Hahaha, there really are countless heroes and heroines in this world."

After saying that, he turned around and walked towards the direction of the cabin.

Chen Ran also put away the Sword Qi in his palm, the purple flames in his eyes gradually extinguishing, revealing a pair of calm eyes.

He slowly followed behind, the two of them one after the other, returning to the cabin once again.

The two of them were merely probing and did not unleash all their methods.

Chen Ran could sense that the other party was hiding a lot of things at the very least.

Even if all methods were fully unleashed in the end, he might not necessarily gain any advantage.

...

When the two of them returned to the cabin,

the cabin was dead silent.

Everyone's gazes fell upon the two of them, their eyes filled with awe and shock.

Although the exchange just now only lasted for a moment, the might displayed within it made everyone present feel their hearts pounding with fear.

Qin Jianshen patted the water stains on his body, casually took down the wine gourd from his waist, took a gulp, and only then spoke leisurely:

"Your brat's strength is quite out of my expectation."

"To be able to step into the Innate Realm Late Stage at such an age, and be able to fight evenly with me—looking across the entire Jianghu, that is also extremely rare."

"And you even counter-killed Shen Jixuan. Ah, I advised him back then, but unfortunately, it seems he didn't listen to my words."

Qin Jianshen paused, his gaze sweeping towards Zhao Chi:

"It seems that on this trip today, I won't be able to take Zhou Ruicheng away."

Zhao Chi was silent for a moment, his eyes behind the mask staring closely at Chen Ran, and slowly said:

"Since Your Excellency fought evenly with Qin Jianshen without falling behind, you must also be a well-known big figure."

"I wonder what Your Excellency's honorable name is. Can you grant the Red Lotus Demonic Cult some convenience?"

Chen Ran did not answer, but simply turned around and walked back to his seat, picked up another cup of wine on the table, and took a light sip.

As if the thrilling clash just now had nothing to do with him.

Seeing that he did not answer, Zhao Chi did not pursue the questioning further, but grew increasingly vigilant in his heart.

To be able to fight evenly with the tenth rank of the Heavenly Rankings, this person's strength had definitely reached the Innate Realm Late Stage, and might even be at the Peak.

If they were to forcefully make a move, even if they could capture Zhou Ruicheng, I'm afraid they would have to pay a not-so-small price.

Moreover, there was still a Qin Jianshen eyeing them covetously nearby...

The rest of the people in the ship hall also gasped, and in their gazes looking at Chen Ran, besides awe, there were a few more traces of fear.

Chen Ran's expression was calm; he neither admitted nor denied it, just quietly sitting there, sipping the wine in his hand.

On the night river surface, waves rolled and the sound of water gurgled.

Finally, Chen Ran suddenly spoke:

"You guys can take the person away."

Qin Jianshen's expression turned joyful as he walked in front of the shivering group of the Zhou Family.

"It's a deal, consider that I owe you a favor."

It seemed he thought of something else, and brushed his hand across his waist.

Swish!

A dagger instantly shot out, and finally pierced into the counter with a click.

"Since Shen Jixuan is already dead, his originally vacant position shall be replaced by you."

Qin Jianshen turned his head sideways and spoke meaningfully,

then took the group of the Zhou Family and disappeared at the edge of the shattered hull of the ship.