Chapter 498
by fanqienovelChapter 498: Found It
The sudden appearance of blood light, tinged with black, was particularly striking to Wang Chen.
It was impossible to ignore.
With the destructive power of the Wish for Guidance Talisman, Wang Chen was absolutely certain that this was the target he had been seeking.
It was the Sand Tribe locust!
Without a moment’s hesitation, Wang Chen swiftly flew toward the location he had locked onto.
After a few rapid descents, he landed in the inner courtyard of a grand mansion.
“Who is it?”
The mansion, with its four grand entrances, was built with imposing and opulent architecture, clearly indicating that its owner was no ordinary person.
As soon as Wang Chen landed, he triggered the warning formation set up within the mansion.
Several agile figures quickly emerged around him.
Simultaneously, a deep and powerful aura enveloped Wang Chen.
In a flash, a stern-looking middle-aged man appeared in the corridor before Wang Chen.
When this Purple Palace cultivator recognized Wang Chen, he was momentarily stunned.
He hesitated briefly, then clasped his hands in greeting and said, “I am Wu Chengzhi of the Wu family. I greet you, Celestial Guardian Wang. May I ask what brings you to our humble abode?”
Strictly speaking, Wang Chen had trespassed into a private residence, and this Wu family member could have killed him on the spot without facing severe consequences.
However, Wang Chen was a celestial guardian!
Upon hearing Wu Chengzhi’s words, the Wu family members surrounding Wang Chen immediately changed their expressions.
The crossbows they had just raised were quickly lowered.
A celestial guardian represented the West Sea Sect and held the highest status in Daying City.
If they were to kill Wang Chen today, the West Sea Sect would undoubtedly annihilate the entire Wu family!
“Ah, it’s Master Wu.”
Wang Chen had heard of Wu Chengzhi’s name before, but since the Wu family was outside his jurisdiction, he hadn’t paid much attention to it.
He hadn’t expected to encounter him under such circumstances.
Wang Chen spoke in a deep voice, “I have been ordered to capture the Sand Tribe spies. I hope you will forgive any offense.”
Among the many family clans in Daying City, the Wu family was quite prominent, boasting three Purple Palace cultivators. Given that Wu Chengzhi was of a comparable cultivation level, Wang Chen felt it necessary to offer an explanation.
To avoid unnecessary complications.
If the other side cooperated, that would be ideal; otherwise…
“Spies?”
Wu Chengzhi’s expression instantly twisted: “Are you saying my Wu family is harboring Sand Tribe spies?”
The accusation was too heavy for the Purple Palace cultivator to bear, and suspicion flooded his eyes.
He began to wonder whether he or the Wu family had somehow offended Wang Chen, prompting him to seize this opportunity to stir up trouble.
Harboring Sand Tribe spies is a grave crime that could lead to the annihilation of an entire family!
“It’s not quite that straightforward.”
Wang Chen shook his head and gestured toward a small building to the left. “I’ve discovered that the spy is hiding in there!”
“Impossible!”
Wu Chengzhi’s face flushed crimson in an instant. “That is my daughter’s private chambers!”
Wu Chengzhi, the current head of the Wu family, had only one daughter, whom he treasured dearly. He had even commissioned the construction of the exquisite Yungfang Pavilion specifically for her.
Now, with Wang Chen accusing the pavilion of harboring a Sand Tribe spy, the Wu family’s reputation would be utterly ruined.
Wu Chengzhi couldn’t bring himself to believe that his beloved daughter would ever shelter a spy!
A sudden surge of murderous intent rose within him!
In Wang Chen’s vision, a white dot instantly turned yellow!
He remained in Global Mode but had narrowed the range of his divine sense detection to a hundred steps.
This minimized the consumption of Virtue.
Thus, Wang Chen immediately noticed Wu Chengzhi’s shift—his white name had turned yellow.
He cast a meaningful glance at the Wu family head and said, “Master Wu, my time and patience are limited. I suggest you make a swift decision.”
With his current strength, Wang Chen didn’t consider this fellow cultivator a threat.
Even with the presence of another Purple Palace cultivator from the Wu family, who remained hidden but exuded a menacing aura, Wang Chen felt no fear.
However, he preferred cooperation over conflict.
A fight would only provide the target with an opportunity to escape!
Wu Chengzhi’s heart sank as he felt Wang Chen’s piercing gaze, as if his thoughts were laid bare.
Killing was the last resort.
But allowing Wang Chen to act recklessly in his own home was a humiliation he couldn’t endure.
“Agree to his demands.”
Just as Wu Chengzhi was torn between choices, an aged voice suddenly whispered in his ear.
Wu Chengzhi’s eyelids twitched, and with a heavy heart, he waved his hand. “Bring my daughter and everyone in Yungfang Pavilion out for Master Celestial Guardian’s inspection!”
One must bow under the eaves; even though this was his own home, it paled in comparison to the authority of the Celestial Guardian’s pavilion!
Soon, the young lady of the Wu family, accompanied by a dozen maidservants, was brought out.
Wu Chengzhi’s expression remained stoic as he said, “Master Celestial Guardian, my daughter and her attendants are all here.”
The Wu family’s young lady was breathtakingly beautiful, the kind who had been pampered her entire life.
Yet she was far from foolish. Seeing the commotion in the courtyard, she stood quietly to the side, her eyes flickering with suspicion as she discreetly observed Wang Chen.
However, Wang Chen’s attention was not on the delicate young lady.
In a deep voice, he declared, “The spy is not among these people.”
Before Wu Chengzhi could respond, the young lady’s eyes widened in shock. “A spy? How could there be a spy here? That’s impossible!”
Wu Chengzhi raised a hand to silence his daughter, suppressing his anger as he said, “Master Celestial Guardian, proceed as you see fit.”
He had already made up his mind.
If Wang Chen uncovered a Sand Tribe spy, the Wu family would have no choice but to admit their guilt.
But if no spy was found, he would surely lodge a complaint with the West Sea Sect.
After all, the Wu family had connections within the West Sea Sect!
“Very well!”
Wang Chen paid little heed to Wu Chengzhi’s thoughts. He nodded and said, “Master Wu, I apologize for any offense.”
Before the words had fully left his lips, Wang Chen leaped into the air.
In an instant, he soared above Yungfang Pavilion and struck downward.
Heavenly Dragon Vajra Palm!
Wang Chen had no interest in playing games of hide and seek. Certain that the target was within the building, he opted for the most direct approach.
He channeled his full power into the strike, concentrating the fist power within a narrow range.
Despite the high-quality materials used in Yungfang Pavilion’s construction, they were no match for the overwhelming force of the Heavenly Dragon Vajra Palm. The pavilion crumbled into countless fragments.
Wang Chen’s palm force tore through the structure, blasting a large hole into the ground!
The entire Wu residence trembled violently.
Wu Chengzhi and the Wu family members stood in stunned silence.
They could never have imagined that Wang Chen would act so ruthlessly, so unyielding.
The strike felt like a slap to their faces!
But in the next moment, a surge of dark energy erupted from the ground, emitting an eerie howl as it rushed toward Wang Chen in the air.