"Reporting to the Grand Eunuch, this child is named Chen Xiao. What is it, Grand Eunuch? Have you heard of this kid's name?"
Li Tianxiang's heart tightened. Looking at the Grand Eunuch's expression, it didn't seem like a good omen.
When he had sought help from the Grand Eunuch before, he had only mentioned some of Chen Xiao's deeds, such as defeating two术法大师 (shùfǎ dàshī -术法 masters) consecutively and causing trouble in the Land of the Rising Sun.
As for Chen Xiao's name, he hadn't mentioned it.
Mainly, he felt it was meaningless to mention it. After all, the Grand Eunuch had always lived in seclusion and was unlikely to have heard of this name that had appeared out of nowhere.
However, judging by the Grand Eunuch's expression at the moment, he seemed to have miscalculated.
"Are you really Chen Xiao?"
The Grand Eunuch didn't bother to answer Li Tianxiang's question. His gaze was fixed on Chen Xiao, and his body trembled slightly.
"Heh, what, you dead eunuch, have you heard of my name?"
Chen Xiao asked leisurely, his face full of mockery.
With a gulp, the Grand Eunuch swallowed, and a hint of fear appeared in his eyes.
However, the锦衣卫 (Jǐnyīwèi - Imperial Guard) beside him did not notice this. At this tense moment, the arrogant young man repeatedly uttered vulgarities, insulting the Grand Eunuch.
If one can tolerate it, what cannot be tolerated!
So what if the kid is powerful? The Grand Eunuch would bear the brunt of any disaster!
He directly shouted angrily, "You scoundrel, I think you're a lamp in a cesspool, looking for death! You repeatedly utter vulgarities to insult the Grand Eunuch. The Grand Eunuch tolerates you not because he fears you, but because he is benevolent!"
"You shut up!"
As soon as the锦衣卫 finished speaking, the Grand Eunuch yelled at him in a high-pitched voice.
"Grand Eunuch?"
The锦衣卫 looked over in confusion. He thought he was speaking in support of the Grand Eunuch, so why was he being told to shut up?
"You scoundrel, how can you shout at Mr. Chen?"
The Grand Eunuch flicked his finger, and a surge of energy shot out. A bloody hole instantly appeared on the锦衣卫's neck.
Bang—
The锦衣卫 fell backward onto the ground, dead as could be.
This person had only asked a question, and it had provoked the Grand Eunuch to kill him… Why, why was this?
Everyone immediately fell silent, unsure of what to do in the face of this scene.
"Heh heh, Mr. Chen, my subordinate brat doesn't know how to speak. I've already taken his life. Vengeance is a matter of who owes whom. Please don't hold me accountable for this, Mr. Chen."
The Grand Eunuch bowed and scraped towards Chen Xiao, looking submissive.
Everyone was stunned. The Grand Eunuch's attitude changed drastically upon hearing the kid's name. Could it be that this kid was truly someone extraordinary?
"Grand, Grand Eunuch… why, why are you doing this?"
Li Tianxiang was on the verge of despair. The Grand Eunuch was their greatest reliance, their last reliance.
And now, the scene before them was clearly not what they wanted to see.
"Heh heh, Li Tianxiang, I won't interfere with your affairs, nor can I…"
The Grand Eunuch shook his head and sighed, saying, "Alas, Little Li, you are truly too bold to dare to offend Mr. Chen. Do you know who Mr. Chen is?"
"Who is he?"
Li Tianxiang asked blankly.
"He is…"
The Grand Eunuch paused, then waved his hand, "Forget it, you wouldn't understand even if I told you. I can only tell you that let alone me, even if a god descended from heaven today, they couldn't save your dog's life!"
Within the ancient martial sects, there were special ways of communication.
The Grand Eunuch had already heard about Chen Xiao's brilliant performance at the Martial Arts Convention, how he saved the Zhu Shen Hall single-handedly, and killed the Huangfu father and son of the Lingxiao Hall.
The Lingxiao Hall was far superior to the Imperial Guards of the Imperial City. The strength of the Lingxiao Hall Master, Huangfu Xiao, was even greater than that of the Grand Eunuch.
Moreover, it was said that Huangfu Xiao had already displayed the strength of a Martial Emperor at the Martial Arts Convention.
However, even so, he was no match for Chen Xiao, let alone the Grand Eunuch.
A martial artist who had just entered the Martial Venerable realm was nothing more than a weakling in front of Chen Xiao.
Therefore, the Grand Eunuch, upon learning of Chen Xiao's identity, wished he could kneel down and kowtow to Chen Xiao, and would never dare to oppose him.
"Grand Eunuch, no, if even you don't help me, then Little Li will die here today…"
Li Tianxiang pleaded desperately. He referred to himself as 'Little Li' so naturally that there was no sense of incongruity.
"Little Li, stop talking. No matter how much you say, I dare not interfere in your affairs!"
The Grand Eunuch said ruthlessly.
Li Tianxiang's gaze was vacant. The Grand Eunuch's words were like the last straw that broke the camel's back.
However, at this moment, a cold voice suddenly came from beside Li Tianxiang.
"Heh heh, a eunuch is just a eunuch. At critical moments, they are useless!"
Li Tianxiang turned his head and saw that the speaker was Zheng Tianpeng. He opened his mouth, thought for a moment, and finally said nothing.
If it were any other time, he would have cursed loudly.
However, after the experience he had just had, he felt that Zheng Tianpeng's words were quite accurate.
"Oh, you little brat, are you provoking me?"
The Grand Eunuch looked at Zheng Tianpeng, a murderous intent igniting in his eyes.
In fact, if it weren't for Chen Xiao's relationship, he would have already made a move.
After all, with Chen Xiao's strength, killing these people was a matter of a single thought. He hadn't done so, and naturally, he had his reasons.
Since even Chen Xiao hadn't killed them, the Grand Eunuch dared not do so even more.
"Hmph, a mere eunuch, worthy of my provocation?"
Zheng Tianpeng raised his head and said arrogantly.
"You are seeking death…"
The Grand Eunuch gritted his teeth, about to lose control.
However, at that moment, a Buddhist chant, like the sound of a morning bell and an evening drum, suddenly echoed in everyone's ears.
"Amitabha, when will the cycle of vengeance end? Where one can forgive, one should forgive!"
At some unknown time, a monk in a red kasaya appeared at the entrance of the stairs.
"Master Yuan Dian, you're here!"
Zheng Tianpeng greeted him respectfully.
In fact, he had noticed Master Yuan Dian's arrival long ago. Otherwise, how would he have dared to say those words to the Grand Eunuch just now?
"I wondered who it was. So it's the young monk Yuan Dian from Fahua Temple."
The Grand Eunuch showed disdain, not taking Master Yuan Dian seriously at all.
After all, he only possessed Buddhist dharma and compassion but did not understand cultivation. He was merely a frail old man.
"You little brat, you dare to speak wildly to me, relying on the young monk Yuan Dian?"
The Grand Eunuch sneered, "If I wanted to kill you today, he couldn't stop me!"
"Amitabha!"
Master Yuan Dian clasped his hands together, chanted another Buddhist verse, and then slowly said, "Grand Eunuch, where one can forgive, one should forgive. I am here today to resolve enmity. I hope the Grand Eunuch will give me some face."