As the other party’s words fell, a terrifying murderous intent enveloped Xu Shang.
Xu Shang’s face drastically changed, he wanted to retract his palm, but his hand was only four or five centimeters away from Zhang Shuai’s head, and he couldn’t stop it at all.
However, the next second, a horrifying scene took place.
His hand seemed to be caught by an invisible giant hand and could no longer move downward even a fraction.
Huang Jin was momentarily stunned before snapping back to reality, then burst into tears of ecstasy, immediately knelt on both knees, and shouted, "Mr. Qin!"
He thought that after Xu Shang killed Zhang Shuai, it would be his turn next; he had already resigned himself to his fate, not expecting Qin Chuan to appear at this moment.
Zhang Shuai’s eyes were tightly closed, clutching Xu Shang tightly, waiting for Xu Shang to kill him, but after waiting several seconds, he didn’t feel the attack falling on him.
When he opened his eyes, he saw Xu Shang’s palm a few centimeters from his head.
And not far from him, a young man about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, was looking at him with an appreciative face.
Xu Shang’s face turned pale as death, and his heart was stricken with extreme terror because he realized he was immobilized by an invisible force and utterly unable to move.
He could only watch helplessly as the young man walked up to Huang Jin and said, "From today on, you are my man!"
Huang Jin’s face was filled with excitement; he knew he had won the bet!
The Huang Family’s foundation was not weaker than the Chen Family’s, the only thing they lacked was an Energizing Skill Grandmaster to stand guard.
With Qin Chuan, such a powerful individual willing to help the Huang Family, it wasn’t hopeless for them to reach the top echelons of the provincial city.
Qin Chuan’s gaze then fell on Zhang Shuai, and he nodded, "You did very well!"
Actually, he had arrived when the Chen Family expert brought Zhang Shuai over, the reason he didn’t show himself was to give Huang Jin one final test.
Huang Jin did not disappoint him, even in the face of death, he did not reveal that he was the true perpetrator behind the killings of Ouyang Mei and Huang Jun Xiang.
What he didn’t expect was the pleasant surprise that was Zhang Shuai.
"Who on earth are you?"
Xu Shang finally could move, and he instinctively retreated a few steps, then full of panic, stared at Qin Chuan and asked.
A young man who could suppress him with just his aura so that he couldn’t move at all was certainly no ordinary individual.
Although he was a Martial Artist at the Dark Energy Peak Realm, considered to be a top-tier expert in the entire East Sea Province, he felt like an ant in front of this young man.
Only then did Qin Chuan look towards Xu Shang, his face full of mockery as he spoke, "It seems the Chen Family didn’t take me seriously, otherwise, how is it that someone from the Chen Family doesn’t recognize me?"
Xu Shang was stunned. Was this young man targeting the Chen Family?
Huang Jin referred to him as "Mr. Qin," and he was so young...
Xu Shang suddenly thought of someone, his face displaying a look of shock, and he said in horror, "You... you are Qin Chuan!"
Although it was his first time seeing Qin Chuan, he had also heard of the name Qin Chuan from Chen Kun.
A strong person who could suppress him with just his aura must have a strength beyond the Dark Energy Peak Realm, that is, an Energizing Skill Grandmaster!
Xu Shang was nearly going mad. The Chen Family had offended an Energizing Skill Grandmaster who was not even thirty years old; this was definitely a matter of life and death for the Chen Family.
With that in mind, Xu Shang didn’t hesitate for a second and turned to flee.
As a loyal dog of the Chen Family, he must convey this news with utmost urgency so that the Chen Family had a chance to summon Energizing Skill Strong individuals to contend with Qin Chuan.
Just as he was about to escape the conference room, Qin Chuan picked up a pen from the conference table and threw it casually.
"Pff!"
In the astonished gazes of Huang Jin and Zhang Shuai, the pen flew like a high-speed bullet, directly entering Xu Shang’s heart from the back.
Xu Shang’s body, due to inertia, surged forward a few steps then fell heavily to the ground; after a few twitching movements, he was still forever.
Huang Jin, having witnessed Qin Chuan’s formidable strength, was not too surprised, but it was Zhang Shuai’s first time seeing Qin Chuan, and he was just an ordinary person.
He watched, wide-eyed, as Qin Chuan threw a pen, which pierced right through Xu Shang’s body, leaving him stunned.
Is this the power of a martial artist?
Meanwhile, Chen Kun had returned to the banquet hall of the East Sea Grand Hotel.
Under everyone’s gaze, he walked up to the microphone, and with a smile brimming across his face, he said, "Sorry to have kept you all waiting! However, the matter has been taken care of, and the engagement party can continue."
As soon as these words were spoken, surprise showed on everyone’s faces. The culprit was found so quickly?
"It’s been less than twenty minutes, and Young Master Chen has found the culprit. Indeed impressive, truly a leading figure among the younger generation in East Sea!"
"Young Master Chen has been confirmed by Patriarch Chen as the next heir at such a young age, he really is extraordinary! Congratulations, Patriarch Chen!"
"With Young Master Chen here, it’s possible for the Chen Family to step beyond East Sea Province in the future!"
...
The guests spared no praise for Chen Kun.
Chen Baiqiang’s originally somber face had already been replaced with joy, and he laughed out loud, "Good, good, good! Let the engagement party continue! Continue! Hahaha..."
At the very last table, Xiao Tianquan and Xiao Qing also wore looks of wild joy. They had thought the engagement party was doomed after the murder occurred, but Chen Kun had resolved the issue so quickly, and the engagement could go on.
"Yi Yi, do you see that? This is Young Master Chen’s excellence! Can you find a second young person as outstanding as Young Master Chen in the whole East Sea Province?"
"As for that guy named Qin Chuan, he doesn’t even qualify to compare with Young Master Chen! Young Master Chen is the True Dragon in the sky, while Qin Chuan is just an ant underground!"
"Yi Yi, it’s your honor that Young Master Chen does not disdain your humble status. You must cherish it well!"
Xiao Qing said excitedly.
Just then, Chen Kun on the stage had already delivered a speech about the engagement, and then his gaze fell on Xiao Mengyi. He spoke, "Xiao Mengyi, marry me, and I will make you the happiest woman in the world!"
At that moment, a melodious song suddenly started playing, fitting the scene perfectly.
"Silly girl, what are you waiting for? Young Master Chen is proposing to you, say yes quickly!"
Xiao Qing was ecstatic, urging her excitedly with a radiant face.
Xiao Mengyi bit her red lips tightly, her eyes slightly moist—certainly not moved by Chen Kun’s proposal, but rather out of frustration.
Her hand subconsciously caressed her abdomen, as if she could feel the little life inside her stomach, just as resistant as she was.
But even with all the reluctance and resistance, what could she do?
The Chen Family was at its zenith in the provincial city at that moment, and she couldn’t escape the control of the Xiao Family.
The most important thing was, she didn’t want her child’s father to be targeted by the two families.
"Qin Chuan, I’m sorry!"
Xiao Mengyi silently said to herself, then she stepped forward, walking towards Chen Kun step by step.
Xiao Tianquan’s face was filled with excitement; the Xiao Family was finally going to be connected with the Chen Family.
"That trash has the nerve to compare with Young Master Chen? And to think I was worried that waste might crash the engagement party and cause trouble. It seems I worried over nothing," Xiao Qing muttered to herself.
Chen Kun’s eyes were fixed on Xiao Mengyi. Looking at this woman outrageously beautiful, he was indeed very tempted.
Only, thinking about how this woman was dubious with Qin Chuan, a rage smoldered inside him.
Just as Xiao Mengyi was about to reach the stage, at this critical moment, a young figure appeared beside her like an apparition.
"My woman, you dare to marry?" Qin Chuan said coldly, looking towards Chen Kun.