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The disciple initially referred to Yuan Jia as "Senior Brother," but upon suddenly seeing Lu Chen's cold expression, he quickly changed his words and addressed Yuan Jia by his surname, Yuan.
Moreover, he dared not think that Yuan Jia had been killed by someone; he only dared to consider it an accidental death, fearing that it might provoke Lu Chen's anger.
This was largely due to Lu Chen's current reputation, which was rumored to be somewhat ambiguous between righteousness and wickedness. No one could guarantee whether he might go mad and kill indiscriminately.
If one were to inadvertently touch this bad luck, it would truly be like stepping on a landmine with every little action.
Lu Chen's eyes shifted as he glanced at a nearby patch of grass. After a moment of silence, his expression turned fierce as he shouted, "There's nothing here; you can leave!"
Upon hearing this, the disciple felt as if he had been granted a reprieve. He swallowed hard, dared not linger, and immediately rode away on the Giant Claw Demon Leopard.
After watching the disciple leave the area, Lu Chen turned around and coldly shouted into the bushes, "Who is it? Come out quickly."
Soon after, rustling sounds came from the grass, and three figures jumped out.
When Lu Chen saw their faces, he was taken aback; these people were Jiang Jie, Lu Renjia, and Jiang Youdang, whom he had not seen for quite some time.
The three of them looked flustered and somewhat disheveled. Having stayed in the bushes for too long, they were covered in leaves and dirt.
"Brother Lu Chen, please help us."
Jiang Jie and the others rushed over in a panic, their expressions revealing hints of guilt.
"What happened?"
Lu Chen asked briefly but quickly understood the situation regarding Yuan Jia's death. It was undoubtedly their doing; who else could it have been?
"You killed Yuan Jia? You really have some nerve."
Lu Chen was utterly astonished; he never expected that Yuan Jia's death was related to Jiang Jie and the others.
Although Yuan Jia's Dao Heart had been destroyed, his Divine Power Body's Qigong cultivation remained intact, and his flesh was still impervious to blades and bullets.
If the three of them teamed up and secretly infiltrated Yuan Jia's Cave, taking a sudden ambush approach, they could naturally break through Yuan Jia's Divine Power Body.
Moreover, Yuan Jia was in a crazy and foolish state, so for the three Qi Masters, killing him would not be particularly difficult.
At that moment, Princess Zhulan also arrived outside the Cave, looking at Jiang Jie and the others with a face full of astonishment.
"Brother Lu Chen, we were wrong. Yuan Jia made us brothers lose all face, so we took the chance to seek revenge after you defeated him. Who would have thought that one hit would actually kill him?"
Jiang Jie explained, his voice trembling. Originally, they harbored resentment against Yuan Jia due to what happened in the tavern.
Now that Yuan Jia's reputation had plummeted to rock bottom, they thought the opportunity for revenge had come, so they secretly entered Yuan Jia's Cave, hoping to vent their anger while no one was around.
Yuan Jia was caught off guard, and they struck too hard. They thought that with their Qigong foundation, it wouldn't be a big deal to give him a beating, but unexpectedly, they ended up killing him.
"Brother Lu Chen, we brothers didn't mean it; we really just wanted to vent our anger. Please save us!" Lu Renjia and Jiang Youdang pleaded together, filled with regret.
Lu Chen had the closest relationship with them and always found solutions in critical moments. So after the incident occurred, they rushed to seek help from Lu Chen.
"Yuan Jia's Dao Heart has been shattered by me; he is already a useless person. You all struck so heavily; how could he possibly survive?"
Lu Chen was also somewhat anxious. Yuan Jia's death was not just a simple matter of one person dying; this incident could not possibly be covered up.
"Brother Lu Chen, we all know we were wrong, and we swear it was never our intention to kill him. Please save us."
Jiang Jie said dejectedly. The three of them looked sorrowful as if everything was about to collapse around them.
"I cannot save you!"
Lu Chen showed disappointment and closed his eyes in pain before saying, "A killer must pay with their life; it's only right. The Five Element Sect will not allow a True Disciple to die in vain. As soon as they investigate the cause of Yuan Jia's death and check at the Qigong Pavilion, you three will be immediately apprehended. Even if you manage to escape from the Five Element Sect, the Yuan Family from Sui Mo Kingdom will not let you off easily; hiding in the Great Zhou Imperial Palace will be of no use."
The death of Yuan Jia would definitely be thoroughly investigated by the Five Element Sect. Once the truth came to light, Jiang Jie and the others would have nowhere to run; they would first be imprisoned in Demon Prison while awaiting punishment from the Five Element Sect.
Next, the Yuan Family from Sui Mo Kingdom will also send people to investigate. As long as they are from the Yuan Family, regardless of their identity, it will be sufficient.
If the Yuan Family does not pursue this matter, then they do not deserve to be called a prominent family. Their reputation will be tarnished, and they will be seen as a family that can be easily trampled upon.
Therefore, Jiang Jie and the others will inevitably be caught, and death is unavoidable. No amount of money at home will help.
When Jiang Jie and the others heard Lu Chen's words, they were immediately frightened, their faces pale and trembling uncontrollably.
"Thud."
Jiang Jie was the first to kneel down, followed by Lu Renjia and Jiang Youdang, who also knelt on the ground. Jiang Jie pleaded, "Brother Lu Chen, please save us. Our lives have just begun; we don't want to die. Please think of a way for us."
They were on the verge of tears, feeling hopeless and only wishing for Lu Chen to point them towards a way out—anything to ensure their survival.
The scene fell silent; everyone was quiet and lost in thought.
Lu Chen also wore a worried expression as he contemplated what to do.
At that moment, a group of Mountain Patrol Disciples rode by on Giant Claw Demon Leopards, holding torches and rushing past with great urgency before disappearing into the distance.
"Leave here and follow me to the desert. Only by doing so can you preserve your lives. We need to leave immediately," Lu Chen said earnestly.
There was no other option left; he had to take Jiang Jie and the others with him to the desert where they could escape far away to survive.
"Huh? Leave now?" Jiang Jie and the others were taken aback.
Lu Chen nodded and then signaled Princess Zhulan, saying, "You all go ahead. Travel as far as you can and meet up in Haining County City. If anything changes, we will regroup in Tebalzuo Town."
Jiang Jie and the others exchanged glances, swallowed hard, and then nodded in agreement. "Alright, we'll leave first. Take care, Brother Lu Chen."
At Lu Chen's gesture, Princess Zhulan turned around and hurriedly led Jiang Jie and the others down the mountain.
As long as they can avoid those patrolling disciples and successfully leave the Five Element Sect, there shouldn't be any major problems.
In a short while, the Empty Mountain Cave returned to tranquility, the sound of insects chirping resumed, buzzing as if nothing had ever happened.
Lu Chen stood with his hands behind his back, slowly entering the Cave and sitting down at the table, continuing to wait.
Everything was just as before: a serene environment, an empty stone chamber, and two Cedar Boxes placed on the table.
Lu Chen sat upright under the oil lamp, motionless as time ticked away. Until the second brightness appeared, nothing else occurred.
Lu Chen stood up and slowly walked towards the back mountain. The familiar path and the clean, elegant mountain scenery felt just like before, as if even the sounds of insects and birds were identical to those from earlier.
Lu Chen spread his arms and unleashed a series of Fist Shadows, practicing his skills on the back mountain.
Learning and practicing continuously, regardless of time or place, through wind and rain, for ten years without interruption.
After finishing his practice, Lu Chen descended the mountain along the path and returned to the stone chamber to continue waiting.
Soon, as this period was about to pass again, people finally arrived at the Empty Mountain Cave in the evening.
Just as Lu Chen was about to get up and see who it was, the visitors had already entered the Cave.
There were two people: one man and one woman, both of whom Lu Chen recognized. The man was Di Wanren, and the woman was Huangfu Xun, the Crimson Lotus Princess.
"Princess?" Lu Chen was slightly surprised; he didn't expect Huangfu Xun to come see him at this time.
"Lu Chen, we have heard about your situation."
The Crimson Lotus Princess held a treasured sword in her hand and walked to a stop five steps away from Lu Chen under Di Wanren's protection.
Lu Chen said nothing, only quietly gazing at her.
"Lu Chen, the Supreme Emperor has come out early. After discussions in the Elder Council, your identity as a True Disciple has been restored. The matter with Yuan Jia has also been confirmed to have nothing to do with you; you are innocent."
The Crimson Lotus Princess entered and immediately shared everything she knew with Lu Chen.
Upon hearing this, the stone that had been weighing on Lu Chen's heart finally fell. What he had been waiting for was none other than the acknowledgment of his identity as a True Disciple.
Becoming a True Disciple meant he had fulfilled Su Wutong's trust and met the expectations from the past few days. His state of mind was now complete, and his Dao Heart would no longer be obstructed.
"Lu Chen, come to my side!"
The Crimson Lotus Princess still did not give up on her intention to recruit Lu Chen, and at this critical moment, she visited him again.
Now that Lu Chen was the True Disciple of the Five Element Sect and had defeated Yuan Jia, who ranked fourth on the Renowned List, he had gained considerable fame and caused quite a stir. This further fueled the Crimson Lotus Princess's determination to bring Lu Chen into her camp.
Lu Chen raised his head and looked directly at the Crimson Lotus Princess with a somewhat strange expression, which immediately aroused Di Wanren's vigilance. He quickly jumped in front of Princess Zhulan to prevent any unforeseen circumstances.
However, with Di Wanren's skills ranking sixth on the Renowned List, unable to even defeat Yuan Jia, how could he possibly be a match for Lu Chen? His actions were merely superfluous.
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