271: Chapter 275 Things Have Changed

"He and his friends looked at me like jackals staring at a piece of meat."

"My intuition told me something was wrong. Realizing the danger, I immediately tried to flee."

"But they were all Martial Artists. That prince was even an Innate Realm Martial Artist."

"I was no match for them. In the end, I was captured."

"The prince mocked me with a cruel expression, saying I was delusional."

"Then they began to violate me. For seven whole days, without pause, one after another, sometimes together."

"My heart died on the first day, but my body did not."

"Every six hours, they would force-feed me a healing Medicinal Pill."

"After seven days, they satisfied their bestial lusts. They left me there for the Yao Beasts to devour my body."

"Soon, the Yao Beasts tore me apart. I don't hate those beasts; I only hate those animals wearing human skin."

"Immense hatred and resentment corroded me. I was unwilling to die like that, and somehow, I turned into a ghost."

"But I couldn't leave the mountain range. For decades, I was trapped in that forgotten place."

"Then you came, Master, and rescued me from Hell."

Qiao Wei was now streaming with tears.

Lu Chen's gaze was ice-cold.

In his life, what he loathed most was the bullying and violation of women.

In his past life...

Though the nature of such acts wasn't quite as vile as this,

They were still numerous.

And in most cases,

The victims never received true redemption.

He had wanted to uphold justice,

But he lacked the strength,

And the authority.

He could only watch helplessly.

But in this life,

He possessed absolute power.

Naturally, he would uphold justice for anything he deemed worthy.

Therefore,

He was determined to deal with Qiao Wei's matter.

Lu Chen said coldly,

"Let's go."

Lu Chen read her memories,

Learning the location of the Great Yong Kingdom.

Immediately, their figures vanished from the spot,

Reappearing in the Great Yong Imperial City.

Lu Chen's Mental Energy Domain instantly covered the entire country.

There were several powerful auras within the territory,

Equivalent to D-rank Warriors of the Great Universe.

They were the Martial Arts Grandmasters of this world.

Lu Chen did not simply charge in recklessly.

He first asked Qiao Wei where the Qiao Family home was.

Qiao Wei told him the location,

And then the two of them proceeded on foot.

An hour later,

They arrived at the Qiao Family mansion.

But it was now empty and deserted.

Furthermore, it bore a plaque with an Imperial Decree,

Indicating that the mansion no longer belonged to the Qiao Family.

Lu Chen guessed what might have happened.

Either the Qiao Family had been exterminated,

Or the entire family had fled the country.

The former was more likely.

As Qiao Wei had told him,

Their influence was second only to the Imperial Family.

The Imperial Family would naturally view them as a thorn in their side,

And find ways to destroy or suppress them.

However, he needed to confirm it first.

Lu Chen looked at Qiao Wei,

Observing her reaction.

Her expression was cold.

She didn't show signs of sorrow,

But waves of Yin Qi were constantly radiating from her body.

She, too, had guessed what might have happened.

Lu Chen said,

"We'll find out what happened first. Then, we'll go to the Imperial Family."

It was currently evening,

So they went to a tavern,

And ordered some food.

A waiter brought them their meal.

Lu Chen gave him two gold ingots.

Instantly,

The waiter's expression changed drastically.

His previously ordinary attitude became extremely fawning.

He naturally understood the guest's every need,

And immediately adopted a respectful posture.

Lu Chen said,

"Good, let's get straight to the point. Do you know about the Qiao Family?"

The moment Lu Chen mentioned the Qiao Family,

The smile on the waiter's face vanished instantly.

His face turned pale.

Even though he had taken the money,

This topic was taboo.

If he spoke of it,

And the Imperial Family found out,

He and his entire family would die,

And it would be a public execution.

Lu Chen saw the immense fear surfacing on his face,

And used his Mental Energy to isolate their room.

Then he spoke directly into the waiter's mind.

"Do not be afraid. I am a Cultivator. No one will know of today's events."

"Even if they find out, you will be fine."

The waiter heard the voice in his mind.

His gaze toward Lu Chen changed instantly,

And he immediately fell to his knees.

Who else but a Cultivator

Could perform such a Spell?

Though he had never seen a Cultivator before,

At this moment, he was absolutely certain.

Lu Chen had already used Mental Energy to isolate their room from the outside world.

So no one could see what was happening here.

To outsiders,

It merely looked like the waiter was serving a meal.

Lu Chen said,

"Now then, tell me everything you know."

The waiter nodded immediately.

"Yes, Great One."

Then he began to speak.

"This humble one doesn't know much, as it is a taboo topic in our Great Yong, and it happened eighty or ninety years ago."

"But my family has lived in the Imperial City for generations, and I heard some news from my ancestors since I was a child."

"The Qiao Family was the most powerful clan in Great Yong at the time, second only to the Imperial Family."

"Rumor has it that the Crown Prince at the time—more specifically, the current Your Majesty—took the Qiao Family's daughter out, and she never returned."

"Her father went to the Imperial Family to inquire about it, but was met with denial. They said the Crown Prince had nothing to do with the disappearance of the Qiao daughter."

"It is said that Father Qiao had a violent conflict with the Emperor."