He couldn't stand Yuwen Tai's constant targeting and attempts to kill him, as they had no prior enmity.
However, Chu Chen had underestimated Yuwen Tai. He hadn't expected Yuwen Tai to so quickly uncover the truth about him and Ouyang Jing.
Chu Chen suspected that Ouyang Jing had let it slip, but he couldn't understand why she had suddenly changed her mind. Had she sensed something?
"Young Master, what should we do now?" a guard beside Chu Chen asked worriedly. The others also looked grave; none of them wanted to die.
Chu Chen pondered for a moment before slowly uttering four words: "When soldiers come, block them; when water comes, dam it!"
With that, Chu Chen turned and left, intending to find Ouyang Jing and get to the bottom of this.
Meanwhile, outside the Ouyang mansion.
A luxurious car was parked at the entrance. Inside sat three men and one woman, all dressed in fine silk robes, appearing to be of noble birth.
These four were all youths around sixteen or seventeen years old. Two of them sat by the car windows, while the other two sat on chairs, eyes closed in repose.
The air inside the car was eerily quiet, except for the purple-clad girl sitting in the back.
She had her eyes open, her beautiful gaze sweeping over the bustling scenery outside the window.
At this moment, the car door was pulled open, and Ouyang Jing stepped in. She sat inside, her eyes scanning the three youths in their fine silk robes.
"Miss Ouyang, I have lured him out as you instructed," Yuwen Tai said with a slight bow and a smile.
Ouyang Jing nodded, then looked at the youth with closed eyes beside her. "Young Master Yuwen, the rest is up to you."
The youth slowly opened his eyes and brazenly appraised Ouyang Jing from head to toe.
Then, with a devilish smile, he said, "Miss Ouyang, rest assured, if I wish it, I guarantee the task will be completed."
"Mm," Ouyang Jing nodded, then stood up, preparing to leave.
"Wait a moment, it's time we settled our accounts," Yuwen Tai suddenly called out to Ouyang Jing.
Hearing this, Ouyang Jing frowned. "Young Master Yuwen, what do you mean?"
"Heh heh, I mean nothing, just a reminder, Miss Ouyang, you are mine now. You are not allowed to associate with that good-for-nothing." Yuwen Tai said with a sinister laugh.
"Yuwen Tai, please watch your words. This is the Ouyang mansion. If this gets out, it will greatly damage both our reputations."
Ouyang Jing's expression turned cold.
"You don't need to use the family head to pressure me. I am here on orders today. I advise you to be sensible, otherwise..."
Yuwen Tai's sinister laugh trailed off, but the implied threat was obvious.
Ouyang Jing's face turned ashen. She knew the forces behind Yuwen Tai and was deeply afraid.
"Young Master Yuwen, I advise you to restrain yourself. If the family head finds out, the consequences will be unimaginable," Ouyang Jing said sternly, a fierce killing intent flashing in the depths of her eyes.
Chu Chen had saved her life, and she would not allow anyone to insult him.
"Haha, I knew you liked that good-for-nothing Chu Chen, so I specifically took care of this trouble for you.
It saves you the annoyance of seeing him. You should be thanking me." Yuwen Tai laughed heartily, not taking Ouyang Jing seriously at all.
Ouyang Jing gritted her teeth, wishing she could rush forward and tear Yuwen Tai to shreds.
"Miss Ouyang, I advise you to cooperate obediently, or your father will absolutely not let you off when he finds out.
As for Chu Chen, he brought it upon himself. He must die," Yuwen Tai said menacingly.
Ouyang Jing took a deep breath, then said, "Yuwen Tai, I hope you remember what you said today.
If you dare to harm Chu Chen, even if it means sacrificing the entire Ouyang family, I will make sure you have no place to be buried!"
"Haha, threatening me? Don't forget, your cultivation is only at the early stage of the Innate Realm. You are no match for me.
Not to mention, the Ouyang family's strength is far inferior to our clan's," Yuwen Tai laughed loudly, his eyes filled with mockery.
"Hmph, I can't be bothered with you!" Ouyang Jing snorted and pushed open the car door to leave.
"Miss!" Seeing Ouyang Jing about to leave, the guards became nervous.
"You all stay," Yuwen Tai waved his hand.
"Yes." The guards nodded. They all knew Yuwen Tai's immense strength. Unless Ouyang Zhan himself appeared, no one could do anything to him.
Ouyang Jing jumped out of the carriage and walked directly into the mansion.
As soon as she entered the main hall, she saw Chu Chen sitting at the guest seat, seemingly waiting for her.
Chu Chen looked up at Ouyang Jing and said faintly, "You're coming to see me so late."
"I have something important to tell you," Ouyang Jing said, rushing forward to hold Chu Chen's arm. "Come with me quickly."
"Whatever it is, say it here," Chu Chen said, shaking off Ouyang Jing's embrace.
"No, we must talk in the room," Ouyang Jing shook her head. She glanced at the two youths at the guest seat. "These two are direct disciples of our Ouyang family."
"Direct disciples of the Ouyang family?" Chu Chen was taken aback.
Seeing Chu Chen's confused expression, Ouyang Jing immediately explained, "Because of you, our Ouyang family has attracted the attention of the Yuwen family.
That's why my father sent me out to seek help."
"Yuwen Tai's arrival this time is likely to deal with our Ouyang family, and there is an even more troublesome enemy.
It's the powerful force behind the Yuwen family. They also covet our Ouyang family's assets."
"The powerful force behind the Yuwen family?" Chu Chen frowned. "Are they part of the imperial family?"
Ouyang Jing shook her head. "No, they are a prominent family from the imperial city of the Southern Ridge Kingdom, called the Lin family. This force is extremely powerful.
Even His Majesty the Emperor dares not provoke them. There are even rumors that they have connections with the Five Great Sects of the Northern Barren Domain.
Their strength is unfathomable. Even in its prime, the Ouyang family would not dare to provoke such an entity."
"Oh?" Hearing this, Chu Chen was somewhat surprised, as he had never heard of a Lin family in the imperial city of the Southern Ridge Kingdom.
"I extracted this information from Yuwen Tai. The Lin family is too well-hidden, and I couldn't find any specific details," Ouyang Jing said in a low voice.
Although the Ouyang family was prosperous, it was ultimately a minor force. Compared to the behemoths of the imperial city, the gap was like that between clouds and mud. This was why Ouyang Jing had wanted to rely on Yuwen Tai.
"Since we know the opponent's background, there's no need for us to be timid anymore," Chu Chen shrugged, a playful smile appearing on his lips.
"Chu Chen, do you have a plan?" Ouyang Jing asked, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.
"A plan? Heh heh, a mere Yuwen family is nothing to worry about. What I intend to do is to flatten it!"