Chapter 2551: Chapter 2554: I Will Bear Witness

Forsaken Town.

The Forsaken Town was bustling yet filled with a tense atmosphere.

Almost half of the major factions in the Eastern Region had gathered in this forsaken town, including top forces from the inner circles.

Many notable figures from powerful factions were staying at the Forsaken Tavern, which was filled with people from various groups, leaving adventurers with no choice but to settle outside.

At this moment, the third floor of the tavern was brimming with chilling murderous intent.

In the center of the third floor, five middle-aged men sat around a round table, staring intently at a group in the corner.

The group in the corner consisted of Lei Kai and others who had just emerged from Forsaken Plains, with Hu Yiqiu sitting prominently at the head seat awaiting them.

"Lei Kai, why didn’t Guang Hui and the others come out?"

From the adjacent table, an elder sitting alone opened his mouth in a deep voice.

Thump, thump, thump!

Just then, the sound of footsteps echoed as three figures appeared at the entrance of the stairs.

"Dong Zhenfeng, where are Guang Hui and Sun Tian?"

The elder glanced at the stairway entrance, shouting loudly.

"Are these people also from Changling Academy?"

"Has the main character not appeared yet?"

"That young man is really bold, daring to kill people from the two major families of the three big sects!"

"And he killed people from the City Lord’s Mansion of Qingyang Prefecture and the four major families as well!"

"Exactly, everyone is waiting for Jiang Chen to appear!"

As the three entered, whispers filled the third floor.

The five individuals at the center were semi-saint experts from Spirit Sword Sect, Yuanling Sect, Qingyang Sect, as well as Zhou Family and Qin Family from Lieyang Domain, accompanied by their respective entourages at nearby tables.

In addition, five middle-aged men sat by the window, being the Prefecture Head Liu Yuanshan of Qingyang Prefecture and the Family Heads like Meng Wanlin, surrounded by nearly twenty strong individuals they brought.

Lei Kai and the others had already reported to Hu Yiqiu about what Jiang Chen did on Forsaken Plains, prompting Hu Yiqiu to shout "Good" thrice despite being under the gaze of numerous mighty figures.

Then, Hu Yiqiu took a hearty swig from his wine gourd, attracting cold stares from everyone present.

However, both the five great forces of Qingyang Prefecture and Spirit Sword Sect knew that Hu Yiqiu was untouchable, whether physically or politically.

Hence, they could only gnash their teeth in hatred, waiting for Jiang Chen and his group to emerge from the plains.

After hearing Meng Changde’s shout, Dong Zhenfeng and the others slightly changed their expressions, stepping forward to bow politely, unsure of how to answer.

"What are you doing? Answer my question!"

Meng Changde furrowed his brows, shouting loudly.

"Senior Lin and Senior Sun are dead!"

Bracing himself, Dong Zhenfeng answered.

"What? Who dares to kill my disciples? Who dares to kill the students of Changling Academy?"

Upon hearing this, Meng Changde’s expression changed, bursting into rage.

Others around also showed surprise, as Changling Academy was indeed an enormous entity. Could there really be someone in the inner circle daring to touch a disciple of an elder from Changling Academy?

"It was..."

Dong Zhenfeng glanced at Lei Kai and the others, speaking in a low voice: "It was Jiang Chen."

"Jiang Chen!?"

"Gosh, how many people does Jiang Chen intend to offend?"

"He’s angered so many large factions, and even killed a disciple of an elder from Changling Academy. Isn’t he too audacious?"

"Wait a minute, wasn’t Jiang Chen said to be a disciple of Elder Jiu? Shouldn’t he also be part of Changling Academy?"

The crowd around was momentarily stunned upon hearing this, exclaiming in surprise.

"Jiang Chen?" 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Meng Changde was also stunned for a moment, then abruptly turned to glare at Hu Yiqiu, yelling: "Hu Yiqiu, you must give me an explanation for this!"

"Explanation, my ass! So what if they’re dead? You want a fight to the death to resolve this?"

Hu Yiqiu sneered at Meng Changde, turning to Lei Kai and the others: "What’s going on? Did Young Jiang settle old scores? But why did he even kill Sun Tian?"

"You..."

Meng Changde’s face turned dark as he spoke harshly: "Hu Yiqiu, stop playing dumb with me. Jiang Chen killed a student of Changling Academy. That’s enough to warrant a bounty on him from the academy!"

"Try that! If you dare to put Jiang Chen on the bounty list, then I’ll be on it too!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Yiqiu stood up furiously, exuding cold murderous intent, glaring at Meng Changde.

Being on Changling Academy’s bounty list meant becoming an enemy of the entire academy, a serious matter indeed!

"Elder Meng, I think you’d better consider how to explain this when you return to the academy!"

Lei Kai glanced at Meng Changde and softly recounted the events of that time.

"What?"

"Attacking while others were busy in battle?"

"Gosh, are Changling Academy’s students that devious?"

"This..."

The crowd was momentarily stunned, casting peculiar glances at Meng Changde.

"Rubbish!"

Meng Changde’s expression changed, shouting angrily: "You’re all close with Jiang Chen, naturally speaking up for him. Do you think this can absolve Jiang Chen of his crimes? Who else can verify this besides you?"

"I will verify it!"

A cold voice rang out from the staircase, as five people appeared on the third floor.

"Who are you? What qualifications do you have..."

Meng Changde hadn’t even looked at the newcomers before shouting, but he froze mid-sentence.

What did the speaker refer to her as? ’I’ as in ’this palace’?

Quickly glancing at the stairway, Meng Changde’s expression drastically changed.

The group appearing at the staircase was led by Si Huang’er. Hearing Meng Changde’s outburst, Yuan Chong and the others wore cold expressions.

"You don’t live up to being the son of the vice dean that forced Changling Academy’s strongest freshman to expel himself. Such arrogance."

Elder Feng looked indifferent as he spoke coldly to Meng Changde: "Even Meng Youyuan wouldn’t dare say such things, who do you think you are?"

"Meng Changde, such authority, it seems our Canglan Army’s Commander needs to pay a visit to Changling Academy!"

With an icy glare, Tang Jie spoke sneeringly.

"Canglan Army!? They’re from the Canglan Army?!"

"’This palace’? Could that girl be..."

The crowd trembled at the thought, their eyes filled with astonishment.

"No, no, no! Meng Changde greets the Little Princess and the others. I misspoke, please forgive me, Little Princess!"

Frightened, Meng Changde hurriedly stood up, bowing to Si Huang’er to apologize.

"Really, the Little Princess!?"

The crowd was stupefied, suddenly becoming very obedient.

"Liu Yuanshan, Prefecture Head of Qingyang Prefecture, pays respects to the Little Princess!"

Liu Yuanshan, by the window, quickly approached Si Huang’er, bowing respectfully.

"Yes."

Si Huang’er gave a slight nod, ignoring him thereafter as she proceeded towards Hu Yiqiu and the others.