Chapter 3: Humiliation

"You claim to be the Water Goddess? You must be joking! How can the high and mighty deity be someone like you?" With the help of the Water Goddess, Liang Zheng instantly recovered his cultivation, yet he still could not believe the young girl before him was the deity. In his mind, the Water Goddess should be solemn and stern, not a little girl.

"You brat, talking utter nonsense. Is this how you speak to your savior? However, considering you know how to flatter, I won't hold it against you. Well then, are all your internal injuries healed? You must remember to rest properly in the near future and absolutely must not fight again. In your condition, if you get hurt again, even the supreme immortals of the heavens wouldn't be able to save you!"

"Alright, my mission is complete. I suppose it is time for me to leave. Liang Xi, boy, if you encounter danger, remember to call out to me. Your big sister here will definitely come to save you."

Liang Xi instantly felt a headache coming on. What on earth had the Water Goddess experienced in the past? Why was her personality so erratic? Where had her previous calmness and dignity gone? Why had everything vanished completely?

"Oh, right." Just as she was about to leave, the Water Goddess seemed to remember something. She turned back and said to Liang Xi, "When you see your parents later, remember to give them my regards. Also, the Liang family is doing fine right now, but you must always remain cautious. That second uncle of yours, Liang Chen—that old fox—has harbored deep thoughts since childhood. Having suffered such a massive loss today, he certainly won't dare to seek trouble with me, but he will pin this debt on you, boy!"

"Cultivating diligently is more important than anything else. Only when you become strong yourself can you protect more people. I cannot stay by your side to protect you forever!"

"I'm off, no need to see me off. Rest for a while, and hurry back home. I reckon Liang Yunsi and Jun Cailin are waiting anxiously by now!"

The Water Goddess vanished on the spot. Wherever there was water, she was omnipotent!

The two brothers, Liang Xi and Liang Zheng, tightly embraced each other at that moment. They were overjoyed, never expecting they could actually survive under the hands of Lie YanCheng!

"You two big men, embracing each other in the sunset, truly look unsightly. Young Master, Zheng's embrace belongs to me. Even if it's you, I will never give him up!"

"Hahaha, you silly girl, you always love talking nonsense!"

For Liang Xi and Liang Zheng at this moment, Xiaomei waking up was the happiest thing of all. Although her complexion was still pale and speaking required all her strength, she was alive and well right before their eyes, and that was enough!

The three of them had been used to such playful bantering since childhood. Now, all three of them smiled, recapturing a bit of the feeling from their younger days. Facing the setting sun, gentle breezes swept past, making it truly comfortable!

"How about this? Let's rest a bit more, and then the three of us will go home together!"

"No, no, we should head back quickly. If we're late, I'm afraid Master and Madam will worry even more!" Xiaomei had no spare mind to rest properly now; she genuinely wanted to get home immediately.

"Alright, since that's the case, let's set off right now!"

Yunzhou, the Liang Residence.

"Tell me, why haven't those three returned yet? Could something have happened? It's all your fault for not letting me go out. If I had gone, how could the three of them be in danger?"

Jun Cailin cast a reproachful look at the helpless Liang Yunsi.

"Alright, alright, it's all my fault. Come, come, sit down. Didn't I say Xier and the others will definitely return? Rest assured!"

"Madam!!!"

Like a swallow returning to its nest, Xiaomei threw herself straight into Jun Cailin's arms!

This action instantly brought a smile to the anxious Jun Cailin's face, and Liang Yunsi finally breathed a sigh of relief. Good thing they made it back in time; otherwise, Liang Yunsi had no confidence he could hold Linlin back.

"Quick, let Foster Mother take a look. Where are you hurt? My good child, you worried Foster Mother to death. Didn't I tell you before not to call me Madam anymore? Why do you never listen?"

"Foster Mother~~~"

"That's more like it."

"Mother, your son has been standing here for half a day, how come you didn't even notice me? It breaks my heart!" Liang Xi deliberately put on a heartbroken expression. With his handsome features and such a sorrowful look, it truly evoked a sense of pity.

"You brat, you just love talking nonsense. Me worry about you? Actually, I'm more worried whether you bullied your Second Uncle to the point he couldn't walk!" Jun Cailin teased deliberately.

"Second Uncle? Hmph, Second Uncle is doing just fine right now! Don't look at how Ah Zheng and I roughed him up earlier; a man like that doesn't die so easily. Who knows, he might be plotting something malicious right now. Mother, look at me, covered in injuries, and I'm starving. When are we having dinner?"

"Eat, eat, eat, all you know is eating. Fine, dinner will be served shortly. Aren't you standing here just fine now? You're a big man, what's a few injuries?"

"Xier, don't listen to your mother's nonsense. Just now, she was worried sick. Clearly, she was deeply concerned, but she just refuses to show it."

"I know. Mother has always been like that, actually very soft-hearted."

"Useless trash! Tell me yourself, how much effort have I spent on you? Hmph, and what is the result? Is this how you repay me? Speak, how do you wish to die now?"

In the spacious hall, Lie YanCheng looked down from above at Liang Chen, who had already been reduced to a useless cripple.

"Lord, Lord, please consider our past relationship and give me one more chance. Next time, I swear, next time I will definitely not fail!"

Lie YanCheng had restored all the meridians and bones throughout Liang Chen's body, but that was all—the man's cultivation was completely gone!

"Next time? You are now a useless cripple without any cultivation; you can't even leave my side. What can I expect from you? Keeping you alive is simply a waste of resources!"

"Hmph, if I had to rely on you for everything, my estate would have been overthrown by others ages ago. Hmph, now get lost immediately. I don't want to see your face for even a single day. Think carefully about what you are supposed to do next. Without me, would you have achieved today? As expected, trash remains trash no matter where it goes. Next time you make a mistake, go die!"

"Yes, yes, yes! Please rest assured, Master, this disciple will never dare do it again!"

Liang Chen had lost all dignity. For him, as long as he stayed alive, he would have a chance to turn the tables. A cold and ruthless glint flashed through the depths of his eyes!

Hmph, old thing, enjoy your arrogance while you can. It won't be long before I take back everything that belongs to you! Seized the Liang family might be somewhat difficult for me right now, but seizing everything from you? That I can achieve. The reason is simple: in this world, the person who understands you best is me! Hahaha!

Liang Chen laughed madly in his heart, yet his face showed utter terror and the timid relief of having narrowly escaped death. What use could such a person possibly be?

"Congratulations to the Lord on your triumphant return!"

When Liang Chen walked out of the hall, the Third City, who had been waiting outside for a long time, was naturally overjoyed.

"Lord, you clearly could have killed Lie YanCheng just now. If he had died, everything here would have been yours. But why didn't you do it?"

"Third City, my good friend, I am so glad to see you again. You are right; if I truly wanted to finish off Lie YanCheng right now, it would be very easy. But don't you think that would let him off too easily? That old bastard has subjected me to endless humiliation. When the time comes, I will surely treat him properly."

Lie YanCheng watched Liang Chen's retreating figure, feeling a trace of unease in his heart. Was it his illusion? How could that be? Such a piece of trash could make him feel fear? You must be joking, absolutely joking!

"Lie YanCheng, regarding a man like Liang Chen, you must be careful. He is definitely not as simple as he appears on the surface. I know you've never believed my words, but just once—I only ask you to believe me once. You must personally kill this man as soon as possible; otherwise, everything you have gained today will be snatched away by him!"

The Wine Master looked at the disciple he had cultivated with his own hands and finally issued a warning. In truth, with his level of cultivation, the Wine Master no longer cared about worldly things. However, the Ghost Flame Sect was painstakingly built by Lie YanCheng himself; it could not be destroyed just like that!

"Master, how many times have you said such things? But as you can see, my cultivation has now reached the Martial Dao realm. Just a mere Liang Chen—how can he make you so worried? Are you afraid he will turn traitor? I'll give him ten guts, and he still wouldn't dare do such a thing. If this man leaves me now, he has nothing left! Ask him yourself, does he dare?"

"Arrogance will ruin you sooner or later. This time, you must listen to my words!"

However, Lie YanCheng was currently in an immensely smug state, believing that he was now capable of accomplishing anything. "Master, in the past, you always looked down on me in every possible way. It doesn't matter, I will let you know that this Liang Chen is nothing at all in my eyes!"

From this day onward, the only thing Liang Chen needed to do was conceal his strength and ambition, keeping his presence as low as possible. He needed to continuously accumulate his sense of humiliation; only in this way could he unleash the ultimate power!

"Third City, among so many people in the Ghost Flame Sect, you are the one I trust the most. Once my plan succeeds, you will be the Vice Sect Master. When that time comes, is there anything our brothers cannot accomplish? I know you've always been hot-tempered since childhood, but the more it's like this, the less you can afford to rush. Steady yourself!"

"Hey, hey, hey! What are you two whispering about over there? I told you guys to come work, not to chat. Liang Chen, do you know how happy I am right now? I've finally waited for this day. I told you, I am going to properly discipline you!"

Smack! Smack! Smack!

Three exceptionally crisp slaps landed heavily on Liang Chen's face, instantly causing his aged visage to swell up and turn red.

"Do you remember how you treated me in the past?"

At this moment, the luxuriously dressed middle-aged man pointed to the sword scar on his face. "This sword scar is the gift you left me. So many years have passed, and I have never forgotten it for a single moment. Unfortunately, back then, you were the Lord's favorite, so it was naturally difficult for me to make a move. What a pity the tides have turned and fortune has smiled upon my house! You've finally fallen into my hands!"

Spit!

Liang Chen spat out a mouthful of blood and wore a humble expression. "Yes, yes, yes, it was all my fault. In the past, I was ignorant. Please, Sixth Lord, do not take it to heart. From now on, I will do whatever you tell me to do, without a single word of hesitation. My life is yours!"

"Oh? It seems you really have turned over a new leaf. Truly, you'll do whatever I tell you? You're not lying to me?" The middle-aged man still doubted him.

"I am definitely not lying. I'll do whatever you ask. In front of you, I am just like a dog!" Liang Chen never imagined that one day he would utter such disgusting words. Yet for the sake of his plan, he had no choice but to humble himself!

"Good, then bark like a dog for me to hear. If this Lord is in a good mood, I might just let you off. Actually, I didn't want to drive things to such extremes; after all, you used to be a person of standing."

Making someone who once stood at the clouds bark like a dog was something anyone else might struggle with, but not Liang Chen. What kind of temperament did he have in the past? Everything he ate and used always had to be the absolute best. This man regarded his face and dignity as higher than the heavens itself. Now, asking him to bark like a dog was even more painful than killing him!

"Woof! Woof!"

Liang Chen felt he truly had a talent for acting. Over the past few decades, why hadn't he thought to develop it properly? Still, developing it now in time wasn't bad either!

Look at how convincing that dog bark was. He didn't care at all what others thought of him at this moment.

"Isn't that Liang Chen? Why is he barking like a dog in front of Yixin? He has utterly discarded all his pride. If that were me, I could never do it. To bark like a dog in front of a mortal enemy—a person like this is simply terrifying!"

Yet Yixin paid no heed to that. He simply wanted to see how the man who once acted so haughty and arrogant here was humiliating himself today. "Your barking isn't good enough, keep practicing. If your practice isn't up to standard, you aren't allowed to get up. With people coming and going, I want to see you wear an expression of utter humiliation, but why do you still look so calm?"

"You really are a good dog. Come with me; with me around, no one will dare harm you. After all, beating a dog requires looking at its master!"

A thumb-thick iron chain was fastened around Liang Chen's neck. From this moment on, this man truly seemed to have turned into a dog. The gazes directed at him by the onlookers shifted from pity to utter disdain. Liang Chen had once been a notable figure in the Ghost Flame Sect; to sink to this state now was truly sickening.

"Lord Liang Chen, what are you doing? Come with me! This is no place for a human to stay. Where is your ambition? Where are your dreams? Have you forgotten all of them?"

Unnamed Sword rushed out from the crowd and blocked Yixin's path. Looking at Lord Liang Chen, who now resembled a dog, his heart filled with extreme anger and grief. It shouldn't be like this; this man should not have such an ending!

"Unnamed Sword, what do you mean by this? Why are you blocking me? What? Do you want to play the hero now and take people away? But do you really think you have the ability to do that right now? Move aside!"

Clang!

The divine weapon left its scabbard!

Unnamed Sword grasped his icy cold sword, pointing it at Yixin. "Today, as long as I am here, none of you are taking Lord Liang Chen away. Whoever dares to make a reckless move—dies!"

Whoosh!

Unnamed Sword flicked his wrist, and a fiercely sharp sword Qi left a deep gash directly across the ground. This was his bottom line; anyone who crossed this line would ultimately die, no matter who they were!

"Lord, please don't be angry. Leave this matter to me!"

Liang Chen intervened in time, stopping the flushed Yixin.

"Fine, this brat was brought up by your own hands, so I trust you the most with him. I have only one demand: I want him to die by your hands. Didn't you say earlier that you'd do whatever I asked? Excellent, I want you to kill him right now!"

What?

A ripple passed through Liang Chen's heart, and his expression became somewhat unnatural. Was Yixin still trying to humiliate him after all? He clearly knew that Liang Chen and Unnamed Sword appeared to be master and servant, but in reality, their bond was like that of brothers!

On both sides of the wide street, all the pedestrians stopped in their tracks. In truth, they all wanted to see what would happen next. Who didn't know that within the vast Ghost Flame Sect, Unnamed Sword respected Liang Chen the most and was fiercely loyal to him? Could it be that such a loyal disciple was truly going to die today at the hands of the senior he admired so deeply?

"Go! Before I change my mind, get lost right now and never return!"

Liang Chen slowly stood up to his tall stature. At this moment, he shed his previous fawning expression, revealing the supreme aura of a grandmaster of his generation. His eyes became tender to the extreme; even if one harbored monstrous fury, upon meeting that pair of eyes, one would willingly and submissively bow before him.

Didn't they say Liang Chen's cultivation was crippled? How could he still radiate such a formidable aura? Were the previous rumors fake?

As everyone felt Liang Chen's immensely powerful aura, shock rippled through their hearts. How was this possible? Why did this man still possess such formidable cultivation at a time like this?

Seeing this scene, Yixin sneered inwardly. Liang Chen had long since been reduced to a cripple; this formidable aura was merely a facade he bestowed upon him to bluff others. Even if he was going to be a dog, he had to be the strongest dog! This could also be considered preserving a shred of the man's former face.

"Hurry up, I don't have all day to waste on your dawdling. If you don't want to kill him, let me do it instead!"

With that, Yixin's tall figure stepped forward, causing the space itself to ripple!

"No! Lord, let me do it. You just watch!"

Swish!

A sharp blade plunged into Unnamed Sword's body. Unnamed Sword was stunned, clearly never expecting that the senior he had respected so much would actually strike at him!

Puff!

A mouthful of blood spewed wildly from Unnamed Sword's lips.

"Lord, why? Why have you become like this?"

Swish!

That very blade completely pierced through his body. Liang Chen's face remained utterly expressionless, as if, in his eyes, this matter was supposed to unfold precisely like this!

"Why? Hmph, very simple. Because you were in the way. I've grown sick of you to the absolute extreme. Now that I have the opportunity to get rid of you with my own hands, how could I not be happy?"

"With your personality, you simply aren't suited to stay here. Perhaps death is the best path for you. I know you've lived a hard life all these years; because of your exceptional talent, you were ostracized by others. Therefore, what I am doing now is actually helping you. What, don't you think so?"

"Hehehe, so that's how it is. To think I trusted you so much! No matter how others viewed you, in my heart, you never changed. I dealt with everyone who spoke ill of you. I originally thought we could finally achieve something great together, but looking at it now, it was all just my wishful thinking!"

No! That's not it! The Ghost Flame Sect is full of ungrateful beasts; only you—only you truly cared about me. You are my only friend and brother in this lifetime. But brother, ultimately we were destined to walk two different paths. Given your temperament, you definitely would have tried to stop what I am about to do!

I've struggled for so many years, and the Liang family is something I must obtain! Those who bullied you and bullied me in the past—I will spare not a single one! Good brother, my good brother!

At this very moment, Liang Chen's heart roared and bled. He had finally killed his only good brother with his own hands, and because of this, he no longer had any attachments left in this world!

"Perhaps, from the very beginning, I never truly understood you. I always forced my own thoughts onto you. What you wanted all these years... I didn't know myself, and I don't want to know anymore. Lord, this is the last time I will call you that. From now on, you must rely on yourself!"

Unnamed Sword ultimately collapsed before Liang Chen. At the same time, Liang Chen felt a stabbing pain with every breath he took. He had always thought himself to be a ruthless person, at least toward the Liang family. Yet now, watching his only true friend die before his eyes, a surge of rage welled up within him!

Why hadn't a single person stepped forward to plead for him just now? Was it fear, or unwillingness? Liang Chen looked around, his mouth curling into a cold sneer. Ah, right, he finally understood. It wasn't fear, nor was it unwillingness—it was disdain! These people believed someone like Unnamed Sword was unworthy of having any connection to him!

"What a bastard! Shameless! Cold-blooded!"

Such voices echoed in Liang Chen's ears. However, he quickly gathered his emotions. Right now, he absolutely could not afford to feel sad. Not only must he not grieve, but he had to put on a smiling face; only thus would Yixin remain unsuspecting.

"Very good. I had no idea you were such a ruthless person. The method was a bit harsh, but I like it. Let's go. Today, this Lord will take you to broaden your horizons and let you experience what the other half of the Ghost Flame Sect truly looks like. Don't worry, from today onward, you are my man. I know very well what goes on in that old head of yours—you want to seize everything from Lie YanCheng, don't you?"

"However, you should know that although Lie YanCheng is immensely arrogant, his capabilities are formidable. Relying solely on your own cultivation, you can never defeat him. But with my help now, the situation will be different."

Yixin personally unlocked the chains from Liang Chen's body and led him through winding alleys until they reached a secluded small alleyway, tapping against the walls with a slender iron rod.

Liang Chen felt the man's drastic change in attitude was far too abrupt, giving him no time to react. Furthermore, what surprised him even more was how familiar Yixin seemed with the Ghost Flame Sect. Why had he never known such a hidden alleyway existed here?

"Of course you wouldn't notice it, because this alleyway was dug out by my own hands. Only my people can see it, and this is my trump card! With me, you can accomplish anything you wish to achieve!"

Rumble!

The massive wall slowly parted, revealing dense, swirling mist within.

"Let's go, follow closely behind me. Do not get lost; if you get lost in this mist, there's nothing I can do to save you."

Who knows how long they walked, but suddenly the view before them broadened dramatically.

This was actually a secluded paradise on earth! The scenery was truly picturesque, and one could sense it belonged to an entirely different spatial dimension. Liang Chen was naturally extremely satisfied with this place. Conquering it meant the more trump cards he held in his hands, the higher his chances of seizing the Liang family would be!

"Everyone, this is our new friend. Well, not quite a new friend—Liang Chen, you all knew him in the past. I also know that you people harbor deep grudges against Liang Chen! Now that we all share the same goal, put your past grudges aside for now! I know this is difficult, but no matter how hard it is, you must accomplish it for me!"

"Hmph, isn't this the once high-and-mighty Liang Chen? What brings Your Elderliness to our humble place with your free time? Ah, I know, you must have thought of some new scheme to harm us. But times have changed; those little tricks of yours are completely useless against us now!"

"First Brother, why waste words with this trash? I've been wanting to properly discipline him for a long time. Now that I finally have the opportunity, you aren't allowed to stop me!"

"Heavenly Cliff Palm!"

An enormous, brilliantly shimmering palm print suddenly materialized and smashed viciously into Liang Chen's body!

Puff!

Liang Chen spat out a mouthful of blood, but he did not fall. The tyrannical palm force sent his internal qi churning violently!

"Yixin, what on earth is the meaning of this? If you want to humiliate me, do it yourself. What is the point of letting this pack of mongrels do it?"

"Mongrels! Mongrels, who are you calling mongrels?!"

Thud, thud, thud!

A tall, thin man delivered three heavy punches to Liang Chen. "Teach him a proper lesson! Since he came here, everything he does serves Lord Yixin!"

"Hit him, beat him hard!"

Yixin paid no attention to this. The personal grudges of these people had nothing to do with him; the man's humiliation was only just beginning! If he couldn't take it and died, then he died. If he endured it, he would surely have a different future ahead.

Thud, thud, thud!

Countless massive fist images pounded heavily against Liang Chen's body, yet the man made no move to retaliate. These people were mere trash; his goal was to win Yixin's trust and then gradually usurp everything here. When that day came, every single one of these people would die by his hand!

"Can't tell, can't tell—you brat really know how to endure. What? Do you think that by not fighting back, this is the end of it? Not at all, this is merely the beginning. Listen up, everyone: no one is allowed to feed this man! Anyone who violates this order will suffer the same fate as him. Do you all understand?"

"Yes!"

Watching the once-arrogant Liang Chen suffer—now that was the most gratifying thing of all!

"Mm, today's dishes are truly not bad; sufficiently fresh and delicious. Liang Chen, do you want to eat?"

A luxuriously dressed man walked over to Liang Chen holding a bowl of freshly cooked rice and dishes, crouching down slowly with a deeply twisted expression in his eyes. He proceeded to dump the entire bowl of food onto the ground. The delicious meal was now mixed with mud!

"If your stomach is empty, eat this. Such delicious food has been ruined because of you. It's all your fault. You should know that Lord Yixin hates wasting food the most. Tell me, shouldn't you eat this stuff?"

Liang Chen had gone hungry for a full two days. Ordinarily it might have been fine, but once mealtime arrived, it was genuinely unbearable to smell the fragrance wafting up from below!

Up to this day, he had starved for two whole days, not to mention he was already nursing internal injuries and couldn't afford to suffer even the slightest hunger!

To eat or not to eat—for others, this might be a question, but for the current Liang Chen, it was no question at all! Only by filling his stomach could he secure infinite possibilities!

"You're right, such good food would be a terrible waste. I'll eat it, I'll eat it!"

What did rice and dishes mixed with mud taste like? Nobody knew. In their eyes, Liang Chen had become utterly alien. To be able to eat such filth—he was either an absolute fool or possessed a terrifyingly resolute mindset. He had very important matters to attend to, and before those matters, everything else was utterly insignificant!

Having not eaten for two whole days, even the foulest-tasting things suddenly tasted incomparably sweet. His manner of eating could only be described as devouring like a whirlwind. A ring of mud coated his lips, yet Liang Chen didn't care in the least at this moment!

"Any more? Any more? This meal was truly satisfying. I've never tasted anything so delicious in my life, it's unforgettable!"

"Hahaha! Did you all see that? How arrogant this man used to be! Yet now, just to stay alive, he fawns and begs before us like a dog. Tell me, should I grant his request?"

"Must grant it! First Brother, I finally understand why you advised Lord Yixin not to kill him back then. Look at him now—it's even more satisfying than killing him! This man used to value his dignity above all else, but what about now? Does he have any dignity left?"

"Damn it, weren't you so arrogant before? Claiming you were the chosen son of heaven and everything would belong to you eventually, and that we weren't even worthy of carrying your shoes? How is it now? This daddy has turned you into a dog!"

"What? You've suffered such humiliation, and you still aren't angry? Ah, I get it, you aren't not angry, you're just terrified! I heard Liang Xi and Liang Zheng beat you up miserably! You didn't even have room to fight back in front of them!"

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, Lord Liang Chen, to this day, I can still remember how spirited you were when you first entered the Ghost Flame Sect. With your eyes fixed above the clouds, did you ever think you'd end up like this?"

"To tell you the truth, Lord Yixin has never trusted you. What did you think he brought you here for? To make you one of us? Hahaha, utter nonsense! He brought you here so we could torture you better!"

"Now live like a dog. These leftovers are delicious and you like them so much? Excellent, once they sit out for two days and turn sour, let's see if you still eat them!"

"Since you ate a lot just now, you should be able to last another two days. We want to slowly grind down your fighting spirit. But since you've already been reduced to a cripple, you must be willing to do anything just to stay alive, right?"

"Good then, be a good dog and dance for the lords. If you dance well, we might reward you with something. Come to think of it, despite your age, your figure is still quite decent. You must have been quite a handsome man in your youth, right?"

This sickening tone made Liang Chen feel true humiliation for the first time. Right now, he felt like a mere commodity, casually judged and commented upon by others. Had he truly lost all his dignity? No, his dignity was still intact!

"Very well, since everyone is in such high spirits, I'll dance a piece for you. You might not know this, but I used to be exceptionally good at dancing!" True to his words, as the music played, Liang Chen's posture opened everyone's eyes. Only after watching him dance did they truly understand what the combination of power and beauty meant!

When the song ended, everyone was satisfied!

Liang Chen seemed somewhat fatigued and fell into a deep sleep. Who knows how much time passed before he slowly opened his eyes, burning with resolute determination. His hands and feet were entirely unfettered now! Naturally, this was so he could dance better!

Like a dark leopard, he moved silently among the crowd.

Crack, crack, crack!

Liang Chen struck with ruthless efficiency, giving no one a chance to counterattack. He snapped their necks directly! Well, not all of them—he broke the necks of a portion of them, leaving the rest to serve as an audience. He was currently preparing a grand performance, and a show couldn't go without an audience!

"Hahaha, excellent! I knew this man wouldn't stay obedient for long. In fact, I've been waiting for you!"

"How is it? Do you like the program I arranged? I personally think it's quite good. Without these people humiliating you, how could you have unleashed such ruthless methods?"

"You want to kill me? But you can't do it!"

Clap, clap!

Yixin wasn't worried at all as Liang Chen appeared before him. He clapped his hands, and a figure emerged holding a sharp blade pressed right against Liang Chen's face. "Lord, long time no see?"

The newcomer was none other than Unnamed Sword, whom he had supposedly killed with his own hands!

"Unnamed Sword, how is this you? You didn't die? You actually dare to betray me?"

Unnamed Sword let out a laugh as if he had heard a hilarious joke. "Betray? I died? Hahaha, I've always been Yixin's man. He knew you would try to make a move on me, so he deliberately staged my fake death just for this moment!"

"Surprised? Isn't this the exact scene you've been dying to see?"

"Hahaha, fine, very good. I schemed my whole life, yet to think I would end up dying by your hands. I killed you once, and now you kill me too—fair enough, hmph. But Yixin, aren't you a bit too confident? Did you really think Lie YanCheng hadn't noticed you? Not at all!"

"Yixin, hmph, this place of yours is truly not bad. I trusted you so much, yet to think you dared to betray me. You should know what kind of end awaits those who betray me?"

"What? Did you think Liang Chen was someone else's man? Hmph, he has always belonged to me. Liang Chen, you accomplished this mission wonderfully! I knew giving this task to you was the right choice!"

"However, I truly didn't expect you would dare treat Liang Chen like that. Tell me, if I hand you over to him now, what kind of outcome will you face?"

"Liang Chen, I leave this to you. We'll wait outside. You must properly discipline this man, after all, he subjected you to so much humiliation!"

"Understood. I will never forget the humiliation this man put me through!"

"Unnamed Sword, do it!"

Swish!

Unnamed Sword's blade pierced straight through Yixin's body!

"You!" He stared at Unnamed Sword in absolute disbelief!

"I'm sorry, Lord, but I have always been Lord Liang Chen's man. Today, you die!"

Ah!!