Extraordinary Comprehension: I Establish an Immortal Villain Family

Chapter 59: Whoever Touches Chen Zhixing Dies!

As Chen Zhixing stepped out of the main hall, the bright sunlight greeted him.

He squinted his eyes slightly.

He had to go to Youzhou.

Firstly, because of the matter with Ruan Nanzhu.

If the protagonist of the "Retainer Arc" was indeed there, he had to find a way to kill him.

He would then seize the protagonist's fortune and cheat abilities.

Regardless of whether this destined protagonist would still pose a threat to him or the Chen family, this was not something he could afford to overlook.

He had no intention of becoming one of those arrogant villains from some cliché novel, who, by underestimating the protagonist, ultimately met their demise.

A protagonist blessed with full fortune and possessing cheat abilities, combined with the endlessly potential-filled Ruan Nanzhu, could very well overturn the battered ship of the Chen family, a vessel that had sailed from a bygone era and was now full of holes.

Secondly, the place where the Sword God’s legacy was located happened to be in Youzhou.

He needed to make a trip there as well.

Moreover, he had to break through to the True Self Realm. Doing so on Ziwei Mountain would cause too much commotion.

Taking this opportunity to break through while away was just right.

As he pondered these matters, Chen Zhixing descended from the main peak.

Just as he was about to head to the Third Peak—

"Third Young Master!"

A Chen family disciple responsible for guarding the mountain gate came running over, "Third Young Master, I was just about to go to the Third Peak to find you. Running into you here is fortuitous."

"Oh? What’s the matter?" Chen Zhixing raised an eyebrow.

"Third Young Master, someone from the Black Dragon Gang is at the foot of the mountain. He calls himself Xu Dalong and claims he has important business with you," the disciple reported.

"Xu Dalong?"

Chen Zhixing squinted his eyes. What could this guy want with him?

"Alright, take me to see him." Chen Zhixing nodded and then headed toward the mountain gate.

Meanwhile, in the dimly lit main hall of the main peak.

Chen Daoyan's gaze followed Chen Zhixing as he departed.

"Patriarch, the family mines were previously overseen by Chen Tianxiong's branch. Now that you’ve transferred the mines to the Third Peak, Chen Tianxiong might not take kindly to it," said Elder You with a frown.

"So what if he’s unhappy? If he is, he can swallow it!"

Chen Daoyan's face remained expressionless. "Chen Tianxiong has reaped the benefits of controlling the mines for years. The fact that I’m not holding him accountable is already a huge favor. How dare he be discontent?"

Elder You nodded. "I’m just worried that Chen Tianxiong might secretly cause trouble for the Third Young Master. The cause of Chen Zhaosheng’s death is still unknown, and Chen Tianxiong already harbors suspicions toward the Third Young Master. Now that you've shifted the First Peak's resources to the Third Peak, I'm concerned he might resort to extreme measures."

"Extreme?"

Hearing this, a cold, ruthless glint flashed in Chen Daoyan's eyes. He spoke indifferently, "Chen Zhixing is now the only hope for the Chen family. I don’t care who it is—if anyone dares to harm him, they will be my enemy, the enemy of the entire Chen family of Ziwei!"

At this moment, a hint of sinister coldness appeared on Chen Daoyan’s aged face.

Like an old wolf that had been lying dormant, its sharp white fangs began to reveal themselves again in the dark.

Elder You, seeing this, nodded, understanding that the patriarch had now reached a dead end and was placing all his hopes on Chen Zhixing.

Now, Chen Zhixing was Chen Daoyan’s reverse scale.

Whoever touched him would die!

"I’ve always been straightforward in my actions. Those who benefit the Chen family will receive my favor. But those who dare hinder the Chen family’s progress, I will see them dead!"

Chen Daoyan's eyes sparkled as he spoke with an expressionless face, "A dead prodigy holds no value. If anyone dares harm the one who lives, they will have to face my wrath as the patriarch."

"You are right, Patriarch." Elder You nodded.

Chen Daoyan grunted in acknowledgment but then smiled slightly, as if something had crossed his mind. "Elder You, what do you think of Zhixing?"

"The Third Young Master..."

Elder You thought for a moment before speaking. "I don’t know the Third Young Master very well, but since you’ve asked, I will say a few words."

After a pause, he continued:

"Honestly, I used to think that although the Third Young Master had great talent, he was lazy by nature and lacked any ambition, far inferior to Chen Zhaosheng."

"But today, the Third Young Master’s display of power completely overturned my previous impression of him!"

He glanced at Chen Daoyan and, seeing that the patriarch gestured for him to continue, spoke with a more serious tone:

"Across the entire Chen family of Ziwei, if the Third Young Master hadn’t revealed it, who would have known he had already stepped into the Spiritual Wandering Realm?"

"This means that for ten whole years, the Third Young Master has likely been advancing in his cultivation, with his lazy and carefree persona merely a facade for outsiders."

"To achieve this... one needs not only an exceedingly meticulous mind but also deep shrewdness, strong determination, and an unparalleled ability to disguise!"

"Moreover, with the recent death of Chen Zhaosheng, the Third Young Master no longer feigns anything before you, revealing his sharpness and claiming resources from the First Peak. Isn’t this forcing you to make a choice, ensuring you’ll protect him at all costs?"

"Every move the Third Young Master makes is nearly flawless, truly astonishing."

"Patriarch, to be honest, I was just thinking that if Chen Zhaosheng hadn’t met with misfortune, even if he became the patriarch, he would likely be outmaneuvered by the Third Young Master."

"Compared to the Third Young Master... Chen Zhaosheng was nothing more than a child."

After Elder You finished speaking with a complex expression, a faint smile appeared on Chen Daoyan’s face as he stretched out five fingers: "Meticulous, deeply shrewd, highly determined, skilled in disguise, and a self-serving individual. Is this your assessment of him?"

"Yes, that’s all I can see for now," Elder You nodded.

"You missed one point, the most important one."

Chen Daoyan shook his head, then looked up at the vast sky outside the hall.

"Do you remember some time ago, when Zhixing infuriated Elder Sui Feng during an early lesson?"

"Of course," Elder You chuckled, recalling the event.

"Zhixing dares to question the ways of the ancients; that’s what I value most about him."

Chen Daoyan withdrew his gaze and said softly, "Do you know? The power of 'doubt' is actually the greatest force in this world, for only by daring to question can there be improvement and surpassing."

"Nothing in this world stands without first being broken."

"It is this trait that makes me see a glimmer of hope for the Chen family’s bleak future in him."

Elder You's heart trembled.

Before he could respond, Chen Daoyan continued with a faint smile: "This time on the trip to Youzhou, you will accompany Zhixing, but don’t get too close. And don’t pry into his actions. Whatever he wants to do, let him. Just follow his instructions. Understood?"

"Understood!" Elder You replied solemnly with a heavy bow.

Chen Daoyan nodded in satisfaction, but as if remembering something, his face grew dark, his eyes flashing with murderous intent:

"And the matter of the 'Spider Web'—it cannot be brushed aside so easily!"

"Have Elder Ming lead the family’s dark division to investigate this matter."

"Whether the sky falls or rivers of blood flow, within a month, I want to know everything about this 'Spider Web'!"

"Though the Chen family of Ziwei is in decline, its bones are still strong. I want the entire Eastern Xuan Domain to know that our Chen family is not a pushover, not a target for anyone to trample upon!"

"If anyone dares step on our Chen family, I will stop at nothing to tear a piece of flesh from them!"

Meanwhile, under the guidance of the Chen family disciple, Chen Zhixing had already reached the mountain gate.

From a distance, he could see a burly figure standing there, clutching his chest nervously, looking around with a wary and tense expression.

"Xu Dalong, what business requires the Black Dragon Gang’s leader to come personally?" 

With a flick of his wrist, Chen Zhixing opened his folding fan with a smile.

"Third Young Master!"

Xu Dalong’s eyes lit up upon seeing Chen Zhixing and he hurried over.

Glancing around nervously, he lowered his voice and said:

"Third Young Master, my gang received a letter. The sender’s name on the envelope is Yuan Bufu, and it was meant for you."

"I wouldn’t dare neglect anything related to you, so I came personally."

As he spoke, he carefully took out a wrinkled pale yellow envelope from his chest, which had been guarded so carefully that it had become crumpled.

Afraid of being misunderstood, he quickly explained: "Rest assured, Third Young Master, the seal on the letter is intact. I did not open it."

"Yuan Bufu? Or is it ‘Chen Ugly Child’? Interesting."

Chen Zhixing vaguely guessed something and tore open the envelope to look down.

In an instant, a gleam flashed through Chen Zhixing's eyes.

On the densely written letter, the first line of small characters stood out.