"This... this can't be possible..."

They looked at Chen Zheng in terror, their eyes filled with incomprehension and despair.

But Chen Zheng showed no pity, merely looking at them indifferently as if they were no more than ants.

In an instant, the oppressive aura intensified, threatening to annihilate them completely.

"Stop!"

Just then, a mysterious voice rang out. A figure shot out from Dragon Hidden Village like a specter, instantly positioning themselves in front of Chen Zheng.

"You wish to protect them?" Chen Zheng asked, looking coldly at the newcomer.

He was a middle-aged man with a face as firm as iron, his very being emanated the smoke of the battlefield and the stench of iron and blood.

He introduced himself, "I am Wu, the Master of the Dragon's Dive Pavilion."

"I'm not here to protect him," he clarified, "I just want to understand the reason for this. After all, he is the eldest son of the Wang Family, and the Wang Family has made great sacrifices for the country."

Chen Zheng gave a slight nod, satisfied with the man's show of respect.

Then, he said coldly, "I am a Grandmaster, and he sent men to steal my possessions. Is that reason enough?"

"It is," Wu said. He bowed slightly, cautioning Chen Zheng once more, "But he is from the Wang Family. I hope you will reconsider."

Chen Zheng's aura erupted. Wang Lin and Ah Cheng were pressed into the ground and crushed to death.

Wu's pupils constricted. Chen Zheng's decisiveness sent a chill down his spine.

"Tell the Wang Family! I am Chen Zheng!"

As soon as the words left his mouth, Chen Zheng soared into the air.

"He can actually harness the power of flight!" Wu's pupils shrank again, his lips quivering. "Heavens, he's a Great Grandmaster from the legendary Heaven Merging Realm!"

Wang Family, you've truly crossed a line this time!

Wu paused in mid-air for a moment, then quickly entered Dragon Hidden Village and went straight to the Hidden Dragon Pavilion.

Chen Zheng was unaware of Wu's intense reaction. He was soaring through the sky with Guo Fu, and in just over ten minutes, they had left the great mountains far behind.

The allure of flight was its absolute freedom, the path clear and unhindered.

Upon leaving the mountains, the two slowly descended. After all, this wasn't the wilderness anymore; flying about would surely alarm the authorities.

Chen Zheng's cultivation was still at the pinnacle of the Grandmaster realm, his power growing like a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis, its wings now stronger and fuller. But he knew that sustained flight via Sky Control was still his weakness.

"Master, I have arranged for a car to pick us up," Guo Fu's voice echoed, her eyes shining with anticipation.

Chen Zheng gave a slight nod.

Soon, a luxurious car pulled up before them, the sound of its tires on the stone-paved road like a beautiful symphony.

They returned to the familiar Imperial Capital, to the historic quadrangle courtyard.

Guo Xiancheng was already waiting for them at the entrance, his face brimming with a warm smile.

"Grandmaster Chen, welcome!" His voice was like a spring breeze, warm and pleasant.

Chen Zheng smiled as he handed the brocade box to Guo Xiancheng, which contained the Spirit Jade Elixir recipe he needed.

"This is..."

As Guo Xiancheng opened the brocade box and saw the recipe inside, his eyebrows furrowed slightly. Guo Fu's gaze sharpened; she recalled the recipe looking different from this.

"Spirit Jade Elixir? This... this is the legendary complete recipe! How is this possible..." Guo Xiancheng had some knowledge of the Spirit Jade Elixir, but he was stunned by this version.

"Is there a problem?" Chen Zheng asked with a smile, gazing at Guo Xiancheng.

Guo Xiancheng was taken aback, a flicker of surprise in his eyes. He immediately grasped the gravity of the situation. The complete recipe for the Spirit Jade Elixir was immeasurably valuable, yet Chen Zheng displayed it without any reservation. This signified his tremendous trust. But it also meant that Chen Zheng had enough power to make him disappear before he could ever leak it.

Guo Xiancheng shuddered inwardly, hastening to say, "Grandmaster Chen, there is no issue! Thank you for your trust!"

"Good. You may go," Chen Zheng said, nodding with a smile.

"Master, I will go with Grandfather," Guo Fu said eagerly, her eyes sparkling with determination as she looked at the departing Guo Xiancheng.

Chen Zheng simply nodded, saying nothing more as he sat down quietly. Seeing his reaction, Guo Fu's face lit up with joy as she chased after her grandfather.

Guo Xiancheng looked back at Guo Fu trailing behind him. "Young lady," he couldn't help but say, "why are you following me? You should be attending to your master."

Hearing this, Guo Fu's face flushed crimson as she whined, "Grandpa…"

Guo Xiancheng smiled helplessly. Since Grandmaster Chen didn't object, she might as well come along.

Soon, the two of them drove away.

In the car, Guo Xiancheng looked at the Spirit Jade Elixir recipe in his hand and said, "We'll go find your father. We'll need his help to purchase the materials, and this is also an opportunity for him to meet Grandmaster Chen."

It didn't just list the ingredients in detail, but also clearly described every step of the concoction process.

Guo Fu nodded lightly, her gaze lingering on the recipe. Finally, she couldn't help but say, "Grandpa, that recipe... it's actually the incomplete version!"

"Hm? How can that be? It seems perfectly intact," Guo Xiancheng asked, puzzled.

Guo Fu shook her head and recounted what happened when she and Chen Zheng visited Dragon Hidden Village. Guo Xiancheng's expression shifted from initial bewilderment to shock, and finally to deep confusion.

"This... impossible! He could fly through the air while carrying you? And he killed the Wang Family's Zhao Hai with a single blow, and even froze more than a dozen men?"

"And he even alerted Wu?!"

"Could it be... he really is..."

Horror gleamed in Guo Xiancheng's eyes. The very thought sent a chill down his spine.

"Grandpa, Master's realm is difficult to put into words. Even if he's not yet at the level of a heavenly being, he can't be far off. He might be an invincible existence in this world," Guo Fu said solemnly, her heart swelling with pride at having such a powerful expert for a master.

Guo Xiancheng nodded silently.

"Grandpa, what I really want to know now is how Master made the Spirit Jade Elixir recipe complete," Guo Fu pressed on.

"I am equally perplexed." Guo Xiancheng had countless questions, but he quickly shook his head, casting them aside. "Guo Fu, we shouldn't speculate on Grandmaster Chen's intentions. At his level, his actions are beyond our comprehension," he said. "What's most important now is that we seize this. This could be a huge opportunity for the Guo Family."

"I understand," Guo Fu nodded eagerly.

The two of them drove silently through the night, soon disappearing from sight.

「Meanwhile, in another corner of the Imperial Capital, within the Wang Family estate.」

Wang Tielin's face was as dark as a thundercloud. His Grandmaster-level aura pressed down on the family members and retainers like a suffocating storm.

"Investigate! I want to know everything!" Wang Tielin's voice boomed like thunder, instilling fear in everyone.

"Yes!" Granted a reprieve, they all quickly dispersed.

After everyone had left, Wang Tielin's murderous intent was palpable. He said coldly, "I don't care who you are. For daring to kill my son, I will make your entire clan join him in death."

「Time flew by, and night soon shrouded the land.」

Chen Zheng's phone rang. It was Wei Zixuan.

"Zixuan, are you back?" Chen Zheng asked.

"What? Are you not planning on coming home tonight?" Wei Zixuan's voice carried a hint of dissatisfaction.

A wry, helpless smile touched Chen Zheng's face. "I have some things to take care of here. I might be home late."

"Fine, do as you please! I can't keep tabs on you. Goodbye!"

"Okay, bye!"

He hung up the call.

Just then, Guo Fu and Guo Xiancheng returned. Behind them were three unfamiliar middle-aged men, each holding several heavy bags. Even from a distance, Chen Zheng could smell the strong scent of herbs wafting from them.

"Grandmaster Chen, the medicinal herbs have all been prepared!" Guo Xiancheng led them up to Chen Zheng and introduced them, "Grandmaster Chen, these three are my unimpressive sons!"

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