"Yes."
Su Xue was surprised. She didn't know who the dead man was. However, Long Chen was only at the sixth level of the Earth Martial Arts Realm, yet he could easily say that he had killed him. Wasn't he bragging?
Su Xue didn't know who the murderer was, so she asked, "Do you know who he is? I don't think he's from the Thunder Clan or the Demon Clan. Yan 'er owes you a favor, so the Thunder Clan and the Demon Clan won't hurt you."
"Not necessarily." Long Chen sneered and didn't say anything.
The others gathered around and began to discuss spiritedly.
"Is this young man Long Chen, the one who cured Princess Yan 'er? What is he doing here in the middle of the night?"
"Who knows? There was such a big noise just now. Someone must have been killed. Who was it?"
The crowd didn't know who it was.
"Xu 'er!"
At that moment, a roar spread in the air. Everybody looked down and saw a middle-aged man with blood-red eyes rushing up from below. That man had a strong build and a dark face. He looked like Chen Xu. Long Chen frowned. That man had appeared in Yan 'er's courtyard before. He had broken through to the eighth level of the Earth Martial Arts Realm and was one of the higher-ups of the Demon clan.
At that moment, the man rushed up and glanced around. He didn't see his son, so he shouted, "Did anyone see my son, Chen Xu? Why did he detonate the exploding blade here?"
He glanced around, but nobody answered him. Everybody looked at Long Chen. Long Chen's face didn't change, but Su Xue frowned. She looked at Long Chen and said, "The young man you killed is Elder Chen Yang's son, Chen Xu, who is at the seventh level of the Earth Martial Arts Realm."
It was difficult for Long Chen to kill Chen Xu. After all, Soyeon was indebted to Long Chen. However, Chen Xu was from the Demon Clan. Su Xue was confused. Long Chen was at the sixth level of the Earth Martial Arts Realm while Chen Xu was at the seventh level. How could Long Chen kill him?
At this moment, Chen Yang's eyes were bloodshot as he looked at Long Chen. Long Chen's body clearly showed signs of a fight. Chen Yang recognized him, so he said coldly, "My young friend Long Chen, dare I ask, was it you who fought with my son just now? Where is my son, Chen Xu? Did he die at your hands?"
Before Long Chen could answer, Su Xue said, "Elder Chen, are you kidding? Long Chen is at the sixth level of the Earth Martial Realm. How could he kill your son? There must be someone else …"
Before Su Xue could finish her words, Long Chen interrupted her and said, "Yes, I killed Chen Xu."
Long Chen's words caused an uproar. To be honest, since Long Chen had saved Soyeon, most people had regarded him as one of their own. However, it didn't seem right for him to kill one of his own.
Moreover, Long Chen's tone seemed a bit arrogant, which made everyone feel quite displeased. They even felt that it was unfair for Chen Yang. Long Chen and Chen Xu didn't have any relationship to begin with, so why would Long Chen kill someone who wasn't related to him?
"Idiot …" Su Xue was speechless. She wanted to help Long Chen cover it up. She didn't expect him to admit it himself.
Of course, she was also a little surprised that Long Chen could kill Chen Xu. After all, he was in the seventh level of the Earth Martial Realm. There was a difference of one level.
Hearing Long Chen's words, a cold light burst out from Elder Chen Yang's eyes. His breathing became heavy and he stared at Long Chen. He growled in a low voice, "May I ask why you killed my son when you had no enmity with him?"
"That's right. Chen Xu didn't provoke you, so why did you kill him?"
The other demons also started to make a ruckus. As for the Thunder clan, this was not related to them at all. So, everyone was watching the show with great interest.
Long Chen said directly, "I didn't kill your son. I was cultivating here, but your son attacked me the moment he came. I showed mercy time and time again, but he didn't let it go. In the end, he even detonated the blade in his hand. He wanted to take my life. If I didn't do anything, I'm afraid the one who died would be me."
In this Cyanwood Sky City, he was an upright person. So, he didn't want to say too much.
The crowd became silent. If it was really as Long Chen said, then Chen Xu deserved to die. So, the crowd looked at Chen Yang's reaction. At this moment, the blood in Chen Yang's eyes had not disappeared. After all, the one who died was the son he had cultivated for many years, the son who had a high chance of becoming an elder in the future.
"This is only your side of the story. Do you have any evidence to prove that your words are true?" Chen Yang said coldly.
Long Chen really did not have any evidence. But, he guessed that even if he had evidence, Chen Yang would continue to pester him. So, Long Chen said, "I don't have any evidence. However, I, Long Chen, am an upright person. If there is any falsehood in my words, let me be struck by lightning. Is Elder Chen satisfied with this oath?"
Oath.
Long Chen had already made an oath. Although it was impossible to determine whether it was true or false, it was still quite useful. Chen Yang originally wanted to request to spar with Long Chen once. But, Long Chen's oath made him speechless.
"However, you and my son do not know each other. Why did he come here to kill you? Why are you here? Don't you feel that everything is very suspicious?" Chen Yang continued to ask.
Long Chen smiled. He looked around and in the end, his gaze stopped on Su Xue and said, "I, Long Chen, have only been in this Cyanwood Sky City for ten days. The only time I showed my face was today when I concocted a medicinal pellet to save Lady Yan 'er. I presume it was because of that that I offended someone. Chen Xu is an idiot and was used by someone. I won't say anything else. Everyone should understand. Farewell."
After saying that, Long Chen walked past Su Xue and left. Everyone was immersed in what he said just now and no one stopped him from leaving. "Disperse.
"Disperse. Elder Chen Yang, you should also return. You can't blame Long Chen for what happened today."
Su Xue made some arrangements and left with Long Chen. She still had many questions in her heart that she wanted to clarify with Long Chen.
Actually, the people who stayed here also had many things that they didn't understand. What did Long Chen mean? The only one who lost face today was Situ Yu. Could it be that Long Chen meant that Chen Xu was instigated by Situ Yu? Everyone recalled that Chen Xu usually hung out with Situ Yu. After thinking about it carefully, perhaps it was really possible.
If that was the case, the matter was very clear.
Everyone roughly understood Situ Yu's personality. If he would do such a thing, it would really not be strange.
Chen Xu had been manipulated.
However, everyone put this matter in their hearts. Situ Yu's grandfather, Situ Yao, was one of the eight great elders. His power was monstrous and Situ Yu himself was the only alchemist in the demon race. These two identities already determined that not many people dared to provoke them.
"All of you, return."
The people from the Thunder Clan were the first to leave. After the other people from the demon race understood, they also left one after another. However, no one went to comfort Chen Yang. To them, Chen Yang was just an innocent and pitiful person.
In the end, Chen Yang was left standing there in a daze.
He looked at the figures of Long Chen and the others leaving and clenched his fists tightly. The veins on his hands were popping out.
In a dark place not far away, Situ Yu punched a tree trunk next to him. Immediately, a large hole appeared on the tree trunk and wood splinters fell down.
"That brat dodged it. But next time, I will definitely not let him escape. Also, why is that bitch Soyeon so close to that brat? Is it because that brat saved Soyeon?"
The anger in Situ Yu's heart grew stronger and stronger.
"No. Today's matter has already become big. I don't know if Chen Yang will find trouble with me. I better quickly go back and discuss this with grandfather. I hope grandfather can help me."
After thinking about that, Situ Yu quickly returned to Cyanwood Sky City.
At the same time, Long Chen, Su Xue and the others also returned to Cyanwood Sky City. At that moment, Su Xue caught up to Long Chen. She looked at Long Chen with her beautiful eyes and asked, "Long Chen, what did you mean by what you said just now? You're saying that Chen Xu was instigated by Situ Yu to kill you?"
"Is that not the case?" Long Chen looked at him and said.
"You can't say things like that. Situ Yu isn't that kind of person. Besides, why would he instigate others to kill you? There's no conflict between the two of you. Also, you're saving my sister's life." Su Xue slightly frowned and said.
Long Chen looked at Su Xue helplessly. His gaze moved to her towering chest and he ridiculed, "Do you need me to say that you have big breasts and no brains one more time?"
"Bastard, you're courting death." Su Xue clenched her teeth. She really wanted to beat this guy up.
When they left, Su Xue said, "Just let it go like this. It's best not to cause any trouble. If you cause trouble with Situ Yu, it won't be good for Yan 'er or the demon race."
Long Chen said, "I'm not sick. If others don't cause trouble for me, I naturally won't cause trouble for others."
"... Alright. Oh right, why did you go to such a high place so late at night?" Su Xue was a bit speechless towards Long Chen.
Long Chen said, "I'm practicing a battle skill that requires the power of the stars. So, from now on, I'll go there every night. Oh right, you can accompany me at night."
There was a saying that if you don't listen to your elders, you'll suffer losses right before your eyes. Long Chen had tried it before. If Bai Lan suggested that Su Xue accompany him to practice, today's matter wouldn't have happened. So, when Su Xue asked, Long Chen remembered it and asked her.
Long Chen's direct words directly stunned Su Xue. She asked, "... You, you want me to accompany you every night?" Then, a trace of redness appeared on her face.