He could smell a particularly strong stench of blood here, and he was certain that a bloody incident had occurred here not long ago. Moreover, the smell was very familiar, and it was undoubtedly from his men.
Thinking of this, he clenched his fists, and anger welled up in his heart. Without saying a word, he stormed off to the residence of the father and son.
At that moment, Jiang Qingcheng was waiting outside the courtyard of the father and son. She was still thinking that her husband was being too cautious. She felt that no one would come to their door to seek revenge, and even if someone did, they wouldn't come so soon.
Little did she know, the reality was completely different from what she had imagined.
Suddenly, she felt a strange yet powerful aura rushing towards her.
As soon as Jiang Qingcheng turned around, she saw a strange middle-aged man in green.
From a distance, he appeared to be around sixty years old, dressed in a green robe, with flowing white hair that was spotless. He had a pair of shrewd and capable eyes, and his powerful aura revealed that his cultivation was exceptional.
There was a green sword at his waist. Although it was unknown what it was made of, just a wisp of its aura made it seem extremely sharp.
Jiang Qingcheng frowned slightly. Although the man did not speak, he looked aggressive and seemed to have come with ill intentions. She wondered to herself if her husband was right and that he was indeed here for revenge.
Adhering to the principle of "I won't move unless the enemy moves," she ignored the old man in green. What if he wasn't here for revenge but just to ask for directions? Wouldn't it be too embarrassing to lose her composure?
"Young lady, is there a father and son living in this house?" the old man in green asked calmly.
As Jiang Qingcheng was pondering how to answer, the father and son and the chef came out together, carrying luggage in their hands.
"We're all packed up, when can we leave?" his son asked Jiang Qingcheng as they walked.
The old man in green narrowed his eyes and turned to look at the father and son.
The father and son, along with the chef, felt a chill run down their spines and become extremely uncomfortable under the sudden gaze of this strange old man. Without a word, they immediately hid behind Jiang Qingcheng. After all, they were powerless and would likely die if they fought. Judging from the man's fierce appearance, he was definitely not here with good intentions.
The old man in green instantly locked onto the father and son. He was now very certain that they were the people he was looking for, because they still carried the aura of his disciple.
"Why are you all hiding? I haven't even done anything yet, and you're already so scared?" The green-robed elder sneered, speaking with an indifferent expression.
“You didn’t do anything, but your eyes are so fierce that anyone would be afraid, let alone us ordinary people. You’re carrying weapons, of course we’re scared,” the old father’s son retorted arrogantly from behind Jiang Qingcheng.
"Don't you all know why I came here? My disciple came here to collect a debt and didn't return. Isn't that your doing?" The old man in green sneered, looking disdainful.
The father and son were rendered speechless by the rebuttal and did not utter a single word. After all, although they were not the ones who killed the old man's disciple, they were still involved. They had no way to deny it. They couldn't very well say that the big boss killed him, as that would offend the big boss. So, it was best to say nothing for now; silence is golden.
"You don't need to make things difficult for them. They didn't kill your disciple. They were just ordinary people. How could they have that kind of ability? Your disciple was killed by my husband, but he's not here right now. If you need anything, just come to me." Jiang Qingcheng smiled slightly and said seriously.
Since her husband had entrusted them to her, she had to take on that responsibility.
"Good, very good. No one has ever dared to admit it before. I never expected that a young girl like you would dare to stand up. It's truly beyond my expectations," the green-robed elder said calmly.
“There’s nothing to be ashamed of. Every wrong has its perpetrator, and every debt its debtor. We can’t use someone else as a shield. It was my husband who did it, so we’re not afraid. Come at me.” Jiang Qingcheng smiled slightly and said calmly.
She sensed the opponent's strength and discovered that their cultivation level was actually at the first level of the Immortal Emperor realm. She was slightly taken aback, as their strength was comparable to her own. She wondered what would happen if they really fought. At this moment, she suddenly felt a little uneasy.
"Good, a spirited young lady. Since your husband is not here, then you shall repay the debts he owes. I will give you two choices: either be killed by me, or become my concubine." The old man in green smiled faintly and said shamelessly.
"I didn't expect you old bastard to be such a lecher. Even if I can't beat you, I won't become your concubine. Give up on that idea. Besides, we haven't even started fighting yet, how do you know I won't win?" Jiang Qingcheng sneered, her face full of disgust.
"Hehehe, what a joke! I am a Celestial Emperor level expert. Let me tell you the truth, anyone who has fought me has either died or been crippled. None of them have had a good ending. You say I am invincible and have never been defeated? Little girl, are you sure you can beat me? I'm giving you a chance to live, and you don't want it. You really don't know what's good for you. Since that's the case, don't blame me for not showing any mercy to you." The green-robed old man laughed loudly, looking smug.
He believed that he was already very strong and that he would definitely win if they fought.
"Stop talking nonsense, old man. If you want to fight, then fight already. Only by fighting can we know who is stronger and who is weaker. You're talking big before the fight has even started. You're too arrogant. If you lose, you'll be laughed at." Jiang Qingcheng said with a cold smile and a sarcastic expression.
"What a sharp-tongued little girl! I'll show you my power now and make you submit. If you're willing to submit to me now, my words will stand." The green-clad man, still unwilling to give up, said shamelessly.
"I already said I'd rather die than blame you. I feel disgusted just looking at you, you old bastard. You should just give up on that idea!" Jiang Qingcheng sneered and said irritably.
"What an ungrateful girl! Since you're so disrespectful to me, don't blame me for being ruthless." The green-robed elder's temper flared up immediately. He was losing face by saying this in front of so many people, and he said fiercely.
After saying that, he drew his sword without saying another word. A flash of cold light appeared, the space exploded, and in a flash, the tiles and stones on the passage crashed to the ground, creating a white mist.
Seeing this, Jiang Qingcheng was not afraid at all, nor did she panic. She even had a faint smile on her face. A sword immediately appeared in her hand, and with a wave of her arm, she slashed out with the sword.
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