Chapter 1 A Difficult Situation

Chu He was in a passive position, and in the end, it was Gao Tianhe's foolish behavior that put the Zhushen Temple in a passive position.

Of course, Chu He could also wave his hand and kill all these worldly people who dared to offend the Zhushen Temple.

But doing so would be morally flawed and would greatly affect the reputation of the Zhushen Temple.

For a time, Chu He was in a dilemma.

If he dealt with Chen Xiao, it would definitely arouse public anger and damage the reputation of the Zhushen Temple.

But if he didn't deal with Chen Xiao, it would damage the majesty of the Zhushen Temple.

However, just as he was hesitating, Chu Qingluan suddenly stepped forward and said, "Father, this matter is all my fault. It was my carelessness that I forgot about the grievances between Gao Tianhe and Mr. Chen, which led to this tragedy."

"Father, I know I was wrong, and I am willing to accept any punishment, but I want to beg Father, don't make things difficult for Mr. Chen. All the mistakes are mine!"

After speaking, Chu Qingluan bit her lip, revealing a self-blaming expression, pitiful.

When Chu He heard Chu Qingluan's words, he praised in his heart, "As expected of my Chu He's daughter, she really has a clever mind!"

In this way, Chu He had a way out. He didn't have to violate morality to deal with Chen Xiao, and he wouldn't damage the majesty of the Zhushen Temple.

As for punishing Chu Qingluan, it could be turned into a minor issue, and a minor issue into nothing... The board was raised high and then gently lowered.

Even if everyone saw through it, they wouldn't say anything. After all, such a beautiful little girl, even if she made a mistake, who could bear not to forgive her?

"Alright, Qingluan, then Father will spare him for your sake today, let's just turn the page on this matter... As for your punishment, although you caused this unintentionally, it did lead to a tragedy after all. Father will confine you for half a month. The confinement will begin after this Martial Arts Tournament. Do you have any complaints?"

Chu He asked.

"I have no complaints. I said, I am willing to accept all punishments."

Chu Qingluan naturally agreed without hesitation. This punishment was painless, so how could she have any complaints!

However, Chu He and his daughter did not notice that Huangfu Yan's eyes were already filled with anger.

Chu Qingluan was his fiancée, and he regarded her as his private property.

His own woman was actually speaking up for another man in front of him, which was absolutely intolerable for the proud son of heaven.

However, for others, the outcome of this matter could be said to be a win-win situation, and finally reached a result that only the Gao family and his son were harmed.

The martial artists in the secular world finally breathed a sigh of relief. They were scared just now. Fortunately, Chu Qingluan pleaded for Chen Xiao, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.

In his excitement, Zhang Yunpeng became a little carried away and winked at Chen Xiao, "Brother Chen, this time thanks to Miss Chu, you have to thank her properly, don't let her down!"

Zhang Yunpeng was just used to being outspoken and had to make a witty remark at any time.

However, as soon as he said this, the atmosphere in the air suddenly became a little strange.

Except for Zhang Yunpeng himself, everyone felt that his words were very inappropriate!

Especially Huangfu Yan, his eyes were already full of killing intent when he looked at Zhang Yunpeng.

If eyes could kill, Zhang Yunpeng might have been dismembered alive by him now.

However, just when everyone thought that Zhang Yunpeng was talking nonsense, Chen Xiao's words directly pulled everyone's attention back to him.

"Why should a woman plead for me, Chen Xiao?"

Chen Xiao's nonchalant words made the whole place fall silent instantly.

The air, which had been getting a little lively, suddenly became stagnant again.

Everyone looked at Chen Xiao with different expressions. Some were stunned, some were puzzled, and some were at a loss...

"Mr. Chen, you..."

Chu Qingluan looked at Chen Xiao with a puzzled face, not understanding why Chen Xiao would say this.

Gu He's face was so gloomy that it was about to drip water.

He asked faintly, "Young man, what do you mean by that?"

He originally thought that the matter had been resolved perfectly, but he never expected that this young man would be so ungrateful and insist on jumping out to find a sense of existence!

"It doesn't mean anything, just the literal meaning... I killed someone from your Zhushen Temple, so do whatever you want. I, Chen Xiao, will take it."

Chen Xiao said carelessly, with a very indifferent attitude.

Hearing this, Chu Qingluan shook her head helplessly, her eyes full of disappointment.

The reason why she stood up to take responsibility just now was not only to help her father out of the predicament, but more importantly, to save Chen Xiao.

After all, if they really fell out, Chen Xiao, no matter how strong he was, would not be a match for the entire Zhushen Temple.

She had always believed in the ancestral teachings that the person who smashed the Zhentian Gong was a peerless genius who would save the world, so she had high hopes for Chen Xiao.

She never expected that this man would be so impulsive, and would give up his life for the sake of so-called masculine dignity.

He didn't even understand the principle that a great man knows when to yield, such a man is useless... Chu Qingluan was extremely disappointed with Chen Xiao, and no longer believed that he was the peerless genius who could save the world.

And Chu He didn't need to care about morality at all, after all, he had been benevolent enough, and it was this kid who was looking for death, so he couldn't be blamed.

"Where is the Hall Master of the Punishment Hall!"

Chu He shouted in a deep voice.

"This subordinate, Lin Muzhi, is here!"

A middle-aged man with a goatee walked over and bowed to Chu He. This man was Lin Muzhi, the Hall Master of the Punishment Hall of the Zhushen Temple.

"Hall Master Lin, I ask you, if someone dares to offend the majesty of the Zhushen Temple, and bully and kill the disciples of the Zhushen Temple, how should they be dealt with!"

Chu He asked expressionlessly.

"In response to the Palace Master, if there are evildoers who dare to kill the disciples of the Zhushen Temple, they should be punished according to the law. All disciples under the Zhushen Temple can kill the evildoers and it will not be considered indiscriminate killing!"

Hall Master Lin was very familiar with the rules of the Punishment Hall.

"Very good!"

Chu He nodded, and then shouted, "The Four Guardians of the Zhushen Temple, step forward!"

With this loud shout, four old men with gray hair stood up. The four of them stared at Chen Xiao condescendingly, as if they wanted to tear Chen Xiao apart with their eyes.

"Young man, don't say I didn't give you a chance!"

Chu He said to Chen Xiao in a loud voice, "Today, my Zhushen Temple will send out four guardians. Choose one at random. As long as you can defeat him, the grievances between you and my Zhushen Temple will be wiped out!"

"Alright, start making your choice!"

As Chu He's voice fell, the four guardians immediately clamored at Chen Xiao.

"Boy, choose me, I must let you know the consequences of offending the Zhushen Temple!"

"Boy, choose me, I'll give you a quick death!"

"If you're afraid of pain, it's best not to choose me, because before I kill you, I'll make you suffer!"

"It doesn't matter who you choose, the result is the same anyway, boy, you are... dead today!"

Listening to the clamor of these four old geezers, Chen Xiao stretched and yawned, and said lazily, "Choose my ass, you four old guys, come on together!"