“What? Those more than a thousand disciples of Cang Jian Ge (Hidden Sword Pavilion) were all experts in the sect, the weakest of whom had Qi Realm strength. How could they just disappear? Where did they all go?”

Wang Tianwu glared at his elder brother, asking relentlessly.

Wang Tianwen frowned, and said sarcastically, “Second brother, what’s the use of questioning me like this? Do you think I would know just because you asked? Instead of yelling at me, why don’t you go and investigate yourself?”

Wang Tianwu’s voice immediately rose a few decibels upon hearing his elder brother's words.

“Big brother, what are you saying? What do you mean by yelling at you? Aren’t I anxious too?”

“Are you the only one who’s anxious? Am I not anxious? What good is being anxious?”

……

Seeing the eldest and second sons arguing, Old Master Wang Xingde’s neck veins bulged with anger, and he slammed his hand on the bed sheet.

“Enough!”

“You two brats, I’m not dead yet, you can argue after I die!”

After being scolded by the old man, the two stopped talking, but they both lowered their heads and sulked, clearly unwilling to yield.

Wang Xingde’s face was as dark as water as he looked at his two sons. They really gave him a headache.

The eldest had a gentle and lukewarm personality, but his mind was narrow. Even with his own brother, he would be calculating at all times.

The second was fiery and headstrong, and when he got stubborn, he wouldn't recognize anyone.

Despite these two being useless sons, they were the only reliance he had now.

“Now is not the time to argue. Now, our Cang Jian Ge (Hidden Sword Pavilion) has reached a critical moment of survival. You two analyze the situation for me. What should we do next!”

Wang Tianwu said disdainfully, “Dad, is it as serious as you say? How did we reach a critical moment of survival? Isn’t it just that stinky brat named Chen? I’ll buy a plane ticket right away, fly to Qingcheng, and kill that kid to avenge Third Brother!”

Wang Tianwen snorted coldly and said contemptuously, “You think you can kill him just like that? Third Brother couldn’t do it, so you think you can? Do you think your strength is much stronger than Third Brother’s?”

“Whether I’m stronger than him or not, at least I’m not making sarcastic remarks. If you’re capable, go avenge Third Brother. Who doesn’t know that you and Third Brother had the best relationship in the family!”

Before they could exchange a few words, the two brothers started arguing again.

Old Master Wang was so angry that he almost vomited blood, “Both of you shut up! You two little brats, do you want me to live for a few more years?”

Then he looked at Wang Tianwen, “Eldest, you analyze the situation. What should we do about this?”

Wang Tianwen pondered for a moment, and slowly said, “Dad, I don’t think we should be too hasty. Have you considered the possibility that the thousand experts from Cang Jian Ge (Hidden Sword Pavilion) all disappeared because of that kid named Chen?”

“Big brother, listen to what you’re saying! Is that kid named Chen a god? Can he make people disappear into thin air? If you ask me…”

Wang Tianwu was halfway through his sentence when he suddenly caught a glimpse of his father’s gloomy gaze, and he immediately shut his mouth.

“Fine, I won’t say anything. You guys talk. Whatever you say goes!”

Wang Xingde deeply agreed with Wang Tianwen’s words, “Tianwen, I have considered the possibility you mentioned, which is why I said that our Cang Jian Ge (Hidden Sword Pavilion) has truly reached a critical moment of survival.”

Wang Tianwen sighed repeatedly, “Yes, if that kid named Chen is really that capable, then I’m afraid we only have one option left: to seek peace. After all, you are injured, Dad, and I’m afraid there’s no one in Cang Jian Ge (Hidden Sword Pavilion) who can match him.”

“Seek peace?”

Wang Xingde raised an eyebrow, his eyes full of unwillingness, but he had to admit that his eldest son’s approach, although cowardly, was the most practical one at the moment.

Of course, that was if the kid named Chen was really that powerful.

“Alas!”

Wang Xingde sighed deeply, his eyes full of disappointment, “If only Fourth Brother were still here, our Cang Jian Ge (Hidden Sword Pavilion) wouldn’t be in such a state.”

It turned out that Wang Xingde had four sons in total. In addition to these three, there was also the fourth, Wang Tianxiong.

The four brothers’ names, coincidentally, made up the words “Wen Wu Ying Xiong” (Civil, Martial, Hero, Outstanding).

And Wang Tianxiong, although the youngest, was the most talented and strongest of the four brothers.

At the age of twenty, Wang Tianxiong had already reached the pinnacle of martial arts, and no one his age could match him.

However, talent is sometimes a double-edged sword. Wang Tianxiong’s extraordinary talent made him arrogant and unable to accept any failure.

In a battle with Xiao Tianze, the Northern Border War God, Wang Tianxiong was completely defeated.

From then on, Wang Tianxiong disappeared, saying that he was going to find a master and cultivate martial arts.

But more than a dozen years had passed, and he hadn’t even contacted his family, so he was probably already dead.

Wang Tianwu looked unhappy when his father mentioned Fourth Brother, muttering, “Dad, why are you still mentioning that little bastard? He hasn’t been back for so many years, just consider him dead! Besides, we don’t necessarily have to seek peace. Dad, don’t you still have that magical medicine? After taking it, you’ll definitely be able to fight that kid named Chen!”

Wang Xingde coldly swept a glance at Wang Tianwu, “Hehe, the Dragon-Tiger Bloodburst Pill. After I take it, it can indeed suppress the toxins in my body, and it can also double my strength in a short period of time, but after twelve hours, I will explode and die. Third Brother, it’s good that you still remember this. Very good, very good!”

“Dad, that’s not what I meant. I just think it’s better than seeking peace, right?”

Wang Tianwu scratched his head. Although he knew he had said the wrong thing, asking him to admit defeat and seek peace was worse than death for him.

He had never known how to write the word “cowardice” in his life, so how could he admit defeat?

“Third Brother, shut up! You’re already so old, and you don’t know how to share your father’s worries and solve his problems. All you know how to do is cause trouble!”

Wang Tianwen scolded, then respectfully said to Wang Xingde,

“Dad, if you ask me, we should first stabilize that kid. I’ll probe his strength. If he’s really that powerful, why must we be enemies with him? Although Third Brother died at his hands, it was after all because we wanted to forcibly seize and occupy his treasure first.”

“Moreover, he has the spiritual weapon you need. Maybe if we turn enemies into friends, he can even help you detoxify.”

“Of course, if he’s not as powerful as we imagined, then we’ll have even more room to maneuver. If we don’t torture him to death, it will be difficult to comfort Third Brother’s soul in heaven!”

Wang Xingde sighed helplessly, “Just do as you say, Eldest. I’ll leave this matter entirely to you. Second Brother, listen more to your big brother’s words. I’m tired, you can leave.”

After saying that, Wang Xingde waved his hand, letting his two sons leave.

At the same time, Chen Xiao and the others, who were in Qingcheng, had already set off and were on their way to Cang Jian Ge (Hidden Sword Pavilion).