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The waiter quickly brought the dishes to the table.
"Please enjoy your meal," he said.
Chen Moxuan poured himself a drink, sipping on the wine as he observed the various people bustling about on the street.
He didn't notice that as soon as he entered the tavern, someone in a corner had been watching him, seemingly confirming something. Once satisfied, that person hurriedly left.
The scene on the street today was no different from yesterday; most people were busy struggling for their livelihoods. Those who earned money wore expressions of joy, while those who did not showed signs of frustration.
Previously, Chen Moxuan had spent his time cultivating on the mountain, and now that he had descended, he had become a formidable figure. He had never taken the time to patiently observe these ordinary people before. Yet now, it felt like he was experiencing something profound.
Perhaps it was related to his changed state of mind. Here, sipping his drink and watching others strive for survival, he felt a stirring in a part of his soul that had long been untouched, leading to subtle changes within him.
Though this transformation was not powerful enough to cause a complete metamorphosis of his spirit, it was nonetheless a remarkable sensation. It might even be elevating his spiritual strength.
"Mo Wen Jiu Lou," he mused, "what a perfect name!"
Here, one could simply drink and eat meat without asking questions—just savoring solitude and contemplating unresolved issues. Chen Moxuan relished this feeling; it was a sense of being alone with oneself.
But soon, this tranquility was shattered.
A man with an imposing presence strode into the tavern confidently. After surveying the room, he made a beeline toward Chen Moxuan. Among the crowd, he spotted Yang Wei and his brother.
Realizing trouble was brewing, Chen Moxuan noted that after a night had passed, the slap marks on Yang Wei and his brother's faces had vanished without a trace. They must have used some miraculous medicine; otherwise, given their physical resilience, they wouldn't have recovered so quickly.
At that moment, the two of them stood behind an old man.
This old man clearly possessed a profound mastery in body refinement. He was tall and robust, with muscles taut and exuding an undeniable strength. More importantly, there was a strong battle intent emanating from him, a level of intensity he had only witnessed in one other person before—Che Ma of the Asura Clan.
Che Ma's formidable battle intent stemmed from two reasons: first, his identity as a member of the Asura Clan, and second, his awakening of the Heart's Eye, which had allowed him to undergo a transformation of his battle intent through continuous high-intensity combat. It was surprising to encounter such strong battle intent here in the Heartless Valley. It seemed one could not underestimate the powerful beings in this realm!
The more he progressed, the more he felt the vastness of this world; yet it was precisely this vastness that brought him immense joy! True powerhouses never feared any challenge; they faced the harsh realities of life head-on!
The five of them approached Chen Moxuan, who was seated at a table. In Chen Moxuan's eyes, aside from the old man, the other four were nothing but weaklings. Two of them appeared to be bodyguards from wealthy families; although they possessed some level of body refinement, they were far inferior to the old man.
"Kid, you must have enjoyed yourself yesterday! Now kneel down and beg for mercy. Let me give you a beating to lift my spirits; perhaps then I might let you off," Yang Wei said as he glanced at the old man and stepped forward.
It seemed that yesterday's slap had not awakened him from his delusions. Did he not realize that he was interrupting Chen Moxuan's drinking? Did he think that bringing in a strong fighter would help him regain his lost face?
Chen Moxuan regarded Yang Wei as if he were a clown. "But I must cruelly inform you that even if you turn this situation around today, yesterday's slap has already been dealt. That slap exists now; there is no way for you to erase that mark. Will my words anger you? Moreover, true powerhouses rely on themselves; compared to the old man beside you, you are leagues away!"
Yang Zhentian observed Chen Moxuan’s nonchalant demeanor without any hint of fear upon his arrival. He remained composed and relaxed, which surprised him slightly. In the Heartless Valley, most people regarded him with respect and fear, except for the other four elders and some leaders.
"You brat, you hit my son yesterday, and today I’m here to demand an explanation. Let me introduce myself first, my name is Yang Zhentian!"
"I hit your son to teach him a lesson and help him grow. You should be thanking me instead of coming here to cause trouble," he replied nonchalantly. "It seems your son’s foolishness isn’t without reason; it’s because you, as his father, never taught him properly!"
"By the way, your name is quite impressive, but thinking you can intimidate me just because of it is rather laughable. However, I can see you’re a strong individual, worthy of my attention."
"My father is one of the Five Elders of Heartless Valley. You’ve heard of him, right?"
Yang Wei felt a wave of frustration wash over him. No wonder he got beaten yesterday; Chen Moxuan had no idea that he was the son of an elder from Heartless Valley, so naturally, he wouldn’t show him any respect!
"My apologies, I didn’t realize you were one of the Five Elders of Heartless Valley," Chen Moxuan said as he stood up and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect.
Seeing this, everyone thought he might be about to back down. But unexpectedly, he shifted his tone.
"I’ve long been interested in the reputation of the Five Elders of Heartless Valley. Since you, Elder Yang, have come looking for trouble, how about we settle this with a spar? Let’s determine the outcome based on our fight."
"If you win, I’ll gladly give you my life. But if you lose, all I ask for is one of your hands! I wonder if Elder Yang dares to accept my challenge!"
"You… you…"
Yang Wei was left speechless by Chen Moxuan's words. He couldn’t believe Chen Moxuan had the audacity to challenge his father even after learning about his identity.
It’s important to note that his father’s position as an elder wasn’t simply given by the valley master; it was earned through numerous battles and ultimately recognized by the valley master.
Not only Yang Wei but also those who had been watching from the side began to take notice. They sensed that something significant was about to unfold in Heartless Valley.
Someone was actually challenging an elder from Heartless Valley!
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