"One billion dollars for your safety, Hongmen. I believe this is a deal you would agree to," Jiang Chen said with a calm smile, his tone unwavering.
"You think you alone can threaten us, Hongmen? Are you overestimating yourself or underestimating us?" Li Yunye suddenly laughed. Even if Jiang Chen had extraordinary martial talent and could kill Yan Xiaotian, making such claims was still overly arrogant.
"Whether it's Yan Xiaotian, you, or the Hongmen behind you, to me, they are all the same. I can kill Yan Xiaotian, I can kill you, and I can destroy Hongmen. Right now, you still have the chance to resolve this with money. If it comes to a point where money won't help, it will be too late for regrets," Jiang Chen said lightly, his words laced with mockery.
Jiang Chen naturally hoped that Hongmen would recognize the situation and avoid unnecessary conflict; after all, he was reluctant to destroy Hongmen given its deep ties to Huaxia.
"Heh, you're too arrogant. If you had said this a hundred years ago, it might have been credible. But now, with martial arts in decline, do you really think we at Hongmen have survived this long solely because of the martial prowess of us old men?" Li Yunye shook his head.
"What does the decline of martial arts have to do with me? What I practice is not this shallow martial path," Jiang Chen replied.
At these words, Li Yunye's expression changed.
"You are not a Martial Artist; could it be that you are a Daoist Practitioner?" Li Yunye asked.
"This villa is surrounded by a small Gathering Spirit Formation arranged with magical tools. This should be your handiwork, but your Daoist Techniques are too rudimentary; this Gathering Spirit Formation has numerous flaws," Jiang Chen stated.
"Even if the foremost figure of Huaxia's Dao lineage, Master Zhang of Longhu Mountain, were here, he wouldn't dare say my Daoist Techniques are rudimentary. You are just a young brat; even if you are exceptionally gifted in Daoist Techniques, do you really think you can surpass Master Zhang of Longhu Mountain? He wouldn't even qualify to say my Gathering Spirit Formation has flaws—what gives you the right? In terms of Daoist Techniques, Master Zhang could be considered your ancestor," Li Yunye's face darkened as he spoke irritably.
The pride he took in his Gathering Spirit Formation was utterly dismissed by Jiang Chen, which infuriated Li Yunye greatly.
"Master Zhang of Longhu Mountain? What's his name? I've never heard of him! No one could ever be my ancestor! I'd have to evaluate anyone who wants to be my disciple," Jiang Chen replied.
"How arrogant! Since you're in the Daoist Techniques realm, how could you not know Master Zhang's name? His name is Zhang Fa. Be careful what you say about making Master Zhang your disciple; watch out for trouble coming from your mouth," Li Yunye said coldly.
"I truly don't know; I'm just speaking the truth. What trouble could come from that?" Jiang Chen retorted calmly.
"Heh, since you're not afraid of trouble, just pretend I said nothing!" After a moment of shock, Li Yunye couldn't help but laugh. He thought Jiang Chen was boundlessly arrogant and spouting nonsense; such a person would eventually suffer for it.
"Master, this kid is too conceited! Please take action and teach him a harsh lesson so he understands that there are people beyond him and skies beyond the sky," White interjected angrily from the side, wishing he could kill Jiang Chen on the spot. He had never faced such humiliation in his life, especially in front of the girl he was pursuing.
Li Yunye's dark gaze fixed intently on Jiang Chen as their eyes met. Li Yunye's eyes were sharp like an eagle's, while Jiang Chen's were as calm as an ancient well without a ripple.
Finally, Li Yunye could no longer contain himself.
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