179: Better to die for your sister than yourself

Chen Qingxuan didn't waste any words.

As the saying goes, 'Strike one blow to avoid a hundred.'

Although he also wanted to quietly harvest incense value, things had come to this point. To prevent such scenarios from recurring in the future, he had to resolve it as thoroughly as possible in one go;

Establish his authority completely in one fell swoop!

Whoosh—

In contrast, Li Erhe and the others were all dumbfounded.

"Young Master Chen... are you sure... that's the Duanmu Family, known as the Duchy!" Li Erhe nervously reminded, though he had wanted to use Chen Qingxuan to eliminate Duanmu Xin, the situation had now exceeded his expectations.

Chen Qingxuan, however, didn't waste any words, "Lead the way!"

"Yes, yes."

Li Erhe was so frightened his body trembled, not daring to say another word.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the four who had just arrived stood up and flew away again.

At this moment, the entire Star Protection Hall fell silent.

After a long while.

An Elder finally looked at Li Xing and cautiously asked, "Xiao Xing, what exactly is Young Master Chen's background? And those three women... who are they?"

At this moment, countless gazes converged on Li Xing;

After all, among those present, only Li Xing had interacted with Chen Qingxuan.

Compared to the skeptical looks earlier, the gazes directed at Li Xing now were extremely complex... some nervous, some reverent, some disbelieving.

And Li Xing, who had never held his head high before, couldn't help but straighten his back;

Recalling the earlier suspicions everyone had about him and his father, he snorted lightly, "What background do you think? He's definitely not from an Upper Domain, nor is he the descendant of some immortal... after all, you've never heard of any immortal having a hobby of building statues, have you?"

"Hey, hey, hey, Xiao Xing... we're all on the same side, don't be like that."

"Earlier, we were just confused by Duanmu Yun. Normally, our relationship is so good, don't you know that?"

"That's right, I've always believed in you and your father from the start."

Everyone put on apologetic smiles.

"No need to explain, Elders, and don't be curious about Young Master Chen's identity, because the waters here run deep... even if I told you, you wouldn't be able to handle it." Li Xing said, puffing out his chest. "And I remind you, don't think just because Young Master Chen has left now, there aren't people watching your every move in the shadows. If any of you dare show the slightest disloyalty... hmph, even I won't be able to save you."

"What? Xiao Xing... you're not joking, are you?"

Hearing this, everyone was so frightened they looked around nervously.

"I'm not joking with you." Li Xing declared confidently. "Just think about it, for a big shot like Young Master Chen to come down for training... do you really think there wouldn't be people protecting him in secret? It's just that they don't want to come out and disturb him unless it's a critical moment."

Hiss—

Hearing this, everyone gasped as if waking from a dream.

There must be a powerful expert observing from the shadows!

"Xiao Xing, you have to vouch for us, we greatly admire Young Master Chen."

"Yes, Xiao Xing, only you and your father can speak up for us now, you can't abandon our Star Protection Hall!"

"I've always thought Xiao Xing was talented since he was little, and some said he wasn't as good as Duanmu Yun... how can a mere newly promoted Elder compare to an experienced Steward like Xiao Xing?"

Everyone flattered him from the heart;

It was truly because Chen Qingxuan's earlier annihilation of Duanmu Xin and the others was too brutal, awakening the deep-seated fear within them.

Especially since killing Duanmu Xin and the others wasn't enough—he actually ordered Li Erhe to lead the way to settle accounts with the Duanmu Family... this approach was a complete dimensional strike against them;

Looking across the entire Star River Ruins, not to mention individuals... which of the three Empires would dare say they could clean up a Duchy just like that?

Faced with everyone's flattery, Li Xing spread his hands, slightly coquettish,

"I'm just a small Steward... how could I have such great ability?"

On the other side.

On the way to the Duanmu Duchy.

Chen Qingxuan looked at Li Erhe and said, "Elder Li, now that I've eliminated the obstacles to your progress for you, don't disappoint me in the Star Protection Hall from now on!"

"Yes, yes."

Li Erhe nodded repeatedly upon hearing this.

He wasn't a fool; hearing Chen Qingxuan say this, he already understood that his plan to use Chen Qingxuan to eliminate Duanmu Xin's faction had been exposed.

And Chen Qingxuan's tacit approval filled him with pleasant surprise.

So the next moment, he excitedly declared, "Young Master Chen, rest assured, from now on, I am willing to go through fire and water for you, without hesitation."

"Let's hurry on our way first!"

Chen Qingxuan nodded slightly, a form of acknowledgment.

In less than a day.

The group arrived at the so-called Duanmu Duchy.

Its scale naturally couldn't compare to the three Empires, but after all, it was a family with ten thousand years of heritage, with several large towns around it belonging to its sphere of influence.

Although Chen Qingxuan had declared he would clean up the Duanmu Family to establish his authority, he wasn't a bloodthirsty Devil Head.

So first, he had Li Erhe act, spreading the news of the deaths of Duanmu Xin and his son, then had Jiang Susu use her Nine Profound Pupils to observe everyone's true attitudes;

For those who wanted to avenge the father and son, or saw Chen Qingxuan as an enemy... naturally, they had to be eradicated root and stem.

But more people remained neutral or fearful.

Human nature is complex; even blood brothers can turn against each other over interests, let alone a family with ten thousand years of Legacy?

Although nominally one family, not every household interacted; some had only nodding acquaintances with Duanmu Xin, some even had no interaction at all;

Naturally, they wouldn't think of avenging the father and son.

After eliminating some stubborn enemies, Chen Qingxuan and the others didn't linger, heading straight back to the Star Protection Hall.

Upon returning.

Li Erhe thoughtfully said, "Young Master Chen, would you like to find a place to rest first? Leave the remaining trivial matters to this old man to handle. I'll report the results to you later."

"That works too."

Chen Qingxuan gladly agreed;

After all, he didn't like dealing with trivial matters either, and since Li Erhe was so understanding and perceptive, he certainly wouldn't handle things worse than if Chen Qingxuan did it himself.

Especially some words he couldn't say personally—it was better to let Li Erhe handle them.

After he left.

Chen Qingxuan smiled and looked at Jiang Susu, "Susu, stay for a moment. Big brother has some things he wants to say to you alone."

"Huh?"

Jiang Susu was startled.

She wasn't a fool; how could she not understand Chen Qingxuan's meaning?

Recalling the last experience of Flying High, her legs went a bit weak... acting cute definitely wouldn't work now, it would only stir Chen Qingxuan's fighting spirit;

So the next moment, Jiang Susu, quick-witted in a crisis, pushed Ji Qianyou forward, "Big brother, you should find Qian You... after all, she looks so much like Demon Lord Ji... just pretend you made a mistake... you must have mistaken them in private before, right?"

Before Chen Qingxuan could speak;

Ji Qianyou's face flushed instantly, "Oh, what are you saying, Susu... how could my Revered Master make a mistake... he's always been able to tell us apart clearly."

"Emm..."

Jiang Susu's mind raced quickly;

Out of survival instinct, the next moment, she pulled out a handful of love powder and looked at her good sister.

Huang Qingxue's delicate body trembled, immediately pulling out the heavenly phoenix pearl like a startled bird,

"Hey!"