599: Anyun Chamber of Commerce

"Kill them!"

The three Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals immediately charged at Zhou Li'an. A great battle was imminent, though it couldn't really be called a battle; it was more of a unilateral crushing of Zhou Li'an. He was forced back repeatedly from the start of the fight and was already suffering from injuries.

Watching this scene from afar, Su Chen couldn't help but marvel at the terrifying nature of the Dao of Dual Cultivation.

He had only just arrived at the Imperial City, and already, a romantic encounter was impatiently waiting for him.

Su Chen cast a glance at the person inside the sedan chair and gave a silent nod.

Not bad.

However, this kind of scene... I am quite familiar with it!

If I were to step in and save them now, the effect would be mediocre; I must make my entrance at the critical moment to maximize the impact.

With that, Su Chen continued to observe quietly from the sidelines.

On the other side.

Zhou Li'an exhausted every ounce of his strength to hold off the three Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals. He turned his head and shouted, "Young Miss, leave quickly!"

Yang Lan's expression changed inside the sedan chair. Although she was a woman, she was no weakling, and she immediately fled into the distance. However, she had only gone a few steps when a terrifying pressure instantly descended upon her.

"Where do you think you're going!"

One of the three Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals raised his hand and reached out, causing Yang Lan's figure to fly backward toward his palm.

Zhou Li'an's expression changed, and he immediately rushed to intercept.

"Don't even think about it!"

The other two Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals saw this and immediately moved to intercept him with cold expressions, shouting, "You dare to be distracted while fighting us? You are courting death!"

The two struck out with their palms, unleashing a terrifying force. Zhou Li'an failed to intercept Yang Lan and was instead sent flying, crashing into the ground as his internal Qi rapidly plummeted.

Meanwhile, Yang Lan had already been restrained and brought before that man.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, what a true beauty. A catch like this is rare even in the entire Imperial City. I've never played with someone of this caliber before."

With that said, he reached out, intending to caress her.

Seeing this, Zhou Li'an roared, "Whatever you want, as long as it is within the capabilities of the Anyun Chamber of Commerce, we will give it to you! Just don't harm the Young Miss!"

His eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was etched with worry.

"Hahahaha, what are you dreaming about? I only want Yang Lan."

The man restraining Yang Lan laughed wildly. The three of them had already made their arrangements; he would only take twenty percent of the intercepted goods, while the other two would split the rest.

But the one condition was that Yang Lan must belong to him.

He had sacrificed so much profit for the sake of Yang Lan, so how could he possibly let her go? Furthermore, the Anyun Chamber of Commerce was not weak; if they discovered who was responsible, it would certainly spell trouble for them.

Therefore, everyone from the Anyun Chamber of Commerce had to die.

Of course, except for Yang Lan.

Having said that, the man reached out toward Yang Lan once more, a lecherous smile plastered on his face.

Despair filled Yang Lan's eyes, and she closed them, awaiting her tragic fate.

However, just then, a gentle breeze blew past. Yang Lan felt something grasp her waist, and she hurriedly opened her eyes, only to be stunned by what she saw.

A handsome young man with an extraordinary air was holding her in his arms.

"How dare you try to snatch my woman!"

Seeing Yang Lan taken away, the man went mad and charged frantically toward Su Chen.

Su Chen merely waved his hand, unleashing a few bursts of terrifying power, and the three Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals perished on the spot. They died in such an unremarkable way, as if a few small insects had been crushed to death.

Seeing this, everyone from the Anyun Chamber of Commerce was stunned, and Yang Lan's mouth fell slightly open, a look of shock appearing on her face.

A Cultivator at the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal level was considered a powerhouse even in the Imperial City, yet they had been slain so easily. Did that not mean this person was at least an Immortal King level Cultivator?

Suddenly.

The faint sound of breathing broke the silence. Yang Lan finally snapped back to reality, realizing that she was currently pressed against Su Chen. Her face flushed red, and she said in a nervous tone, "Senior, could you please put me down?"

Yang Lan's heart was in complete turmoil. She found that being held by Su Chen felt comfortable and gave her a strong sense of security, but with so many people watching below, it was ultimately somewhat improper.

Taking advantage of the pause in conversation, she snuck another glance at Su Chen, and her heart began to flutter, her pulse quickening.

Su Chen smiled and said, "Just call me Young Master; 'Senior' makes me sound a bit old."

Yang Lan quickly changed her form of address, "Young Master... could you please put me down?"

Su Chen nodded and gently set Yang Lan down.

Yang Lan felt an immediate sense of relief. She broke free from Su Chen's embrace and bowed, saying, "I am Yang Lan. Thank you for your assistance, Young Master."

She bowed cautiously, her face flushed with fluster.

For some reason, the moment she saw Su Chen, she felt her heart race.

Zhou Li'an stepped forward and stood in front of Yang Lan, then said respectfully, "Thank you for your assistance, Young Master. The Anyun Chamber of Commerce is willing to provide you with a reward."

A powerhouse of Su Chen's level would not necessarily save others on a whim; it was highly likely that he had ulterior motives.

Yang Lan was naive and did not understand the cunning of human nature, but he was different; naturally, he needed to be much more cautious.

Upon hearing this, Yang Lan added, "Since you saved me, Young Master, you are a distinguished guest of our Anyun Chamber of Commerce. If you have time, please come and visit our Anyun Chamber of Commerce."

She was not truly naive, after all; she was the daughter of a merchant.

Although she did not know why Su Chen had saved her, their Anyun Chamber of Commerce should not possess anything worth coveting by an Immortal King. Even the goods they were escorting this time would only interest a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal; an Immortal King... that was unlikely.

She also harbored another suspicion: that Su Chen was interested in her.

Yang Lan glanced at Su Chen, and her heart couldn't help but race once more. In truth, there were people in the Imperial City even more handsome than Su Chen, yet seeing them had never made her feel this way.

Only when she saw Su Chen did she experience a completely different feeling.

If such a powerhouse were to take an interest in her, it would be an excellent thing for both her and the Anyun Chamber of Commerce.

Su Chen nodded immediately, "I happen to be free, so I shall pay a visit."

Yang Lan's face lit up with joy. She had only been being polite, and she hadn't expected Su Chen to actually agree. Her face was filled with smiles, and she felt exceptionally happy.

"It is truly a blessing for the Anyun Chamber of Commerce that you have come to visit, Young Master."

On the sidelines.

Zhou Li'an looked at Yang Lan's expression, then at Su Chen. He hesitated, wanting to say something, but ultimately held his tongue.

Clearly, he had already guessed quite a lot.

Had this Young Master taken a liking to Yang Lan?

If she were to be favored by an Immortal King, it would be Yang Lan's good fortune. Judging by his methods, he did not appear to be a person with a malicious Heart-Nature.