At this moment, Qin Chuan was unaware that Zhang Longwang had called in a strongman to deal with him.
Even if he had known, he would likely have let out only a scornful laugh.
A mere Energizing Skill Grandmaster thinking of assassinating him?
Just then, the Rolls-Royce bearing the license plate with sixes from the provincial city suddenly came to a stop.
Immediately after, the driver’s voice, filled with utmost respect, was heard, "Mr. Qin, we have arrived at Tianfu Number One!"
If the big shots of the provincial city saw the driver’s face, they would have been shocked to their core.
The driver was none other than the number one strongman of the East Sea Black Dragon Commerce Association, Golden Saber Grandmaster He Jinzhou!
Qin Chuan naturally recognized him; previously, at the Rose Garden Villa, when Chang Longce turned against those martial artists who had originally stood in front of Ye Qingwan, only He Jinzhou had consistently stayed by her side.
"This is an Evergreen Pill. With your current strength, taking it should allow you to break through to the Energizing Skill Middle Stage," Qin Chuan casually tossed over a small porcelain bottle, then carried Xiao Rou and entered Tianfu Number One with Xiao Mengyi.
Not until their figures had completely vanished did He Jinzhou come back to his senses, suddenly overwhelmed with delight, he exclaimed with an excited face, "Thank you for the pill, Mr. Qin!"
As the well-known Golden Saber Grandmaster He Jinzhou of the East Sea, his power was only at the Energizing Skill Initial Stage Realm, but due to owning an ancestral golden saber and combining it with his inherited saber techniques, he could burst forth with a strength comparable to that of the Energizing Skill Middle Stage Realm.
If his Martial Path Realm could advance by a minor stage, then even facing a martial artist of the Energizing Skill Late Stage Realm, he would have the confidence to engage in battle.
Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly sensed something and raised his eyebrows.
A cold light flashed in his eyes as he said coldly, "Some creatures truly don’t know what’s good for them, even daring to intrude on Mr. Qin’s residence!"
The moment his words ended, he moved his feet and charged toward the martial artist hidden in the darkness.
"Clang!"
The next second, within Tianfu Number One, a loud clash of metal rang out.
"Thud thud thud!"
He Jinzhou was actually knocked back several steps, his face showing surprise as he glowered at the other party and demanded, "Who are you?"
He had burst forth with the power of the Energizing Skill Middle Stage Realm, yet his opponent matched him evenly, and both were shaken back five or six steps.
Clearly, the other party was also shocked, their eagle-like eyes fixated on He Jinzhou as they demanded in return, "And who might you be?"
He Jinzhou said with an indifferent face, "I’m the Golden Saber Grandmaster, He Jinzhou!"
The other’s pupils contracted sharply, clearly having heard of He Jinzhou’s great reputation, and his face took on a more serious expression.
"I advise you it’s better not to meddle in other people’s business. There’s no need to fight me to the death for the sake of an unrelated ordinary person."
The other person, with short hair of intermingled black and white, dressed in a gray Martial Path attire and wielding a short sword, stared fiercely at He Jinzhou.
"Hmph!"
He Jinzhou let out a very dissatisfied sound, to dare to call Mr. Qin an ordinary person, truly a fool.
He scoffed, "You think you can kill Mr. Qin? Utterly ridiculous! Considering your hard training, I’ll give you a chance to be honest. Tell me who sent you to kill Mr. Qin, and I might ask him to spare your life."
The short sword-wielding grandmaster’s brow furrowed deeply; he was no fool, and from He Jinzhou’s consistent references to ’Mr. Qin’, he could deduce many things.
Could a young man who made this top powerhouse from the East Sea Black Dragon Business Association use such a respectful title really be just an ordinary person?
Despite some worries arising in his heart, he had no intention of retreating, because what Zhang Longwang offered was too much for him to refuse.
Clearly, he was the Master Liao mentioned by Zhang Longwang.
"I actually want to see if you, a Golden Saber Grandmaster just entering the Energizing Skill stage, truly possess the rumored ability to fight against enemies of higher realms," Master Liao said as he lunged towards He Jinzhou with his sword, "Take this!"
"Hmph!"
He Jinzhou’s gaze turned frosty, a wild aura erupting from within him as he gripped the golden saber in both hands and stamped his foot on the ground, rushing forward to meet the attack.
"Clang clang clang~"
The Golden Saber clashed with the short sword, emitting a series of crisp metallic collision sounds.
Master Liao was a martial artist with the strength of the Energizing Skill Middle Stage Realm, yet even though He Jinzhou possessed merely the power of the Energizing Skill Initial Stage Realm, his combat prowess was extremely strong, not falling behind in the slightest. In fact, he was subtly gaining the upper hand.
"If not now, when else should I take the Evergreen Pill?"
Just then, a voice suddenly reached He Jinzhou’s ears.
He was immediately alarmed; it was Qin Chuan’s voice, but it clearly wasn’t produced by Qin Chuan’s mouth.
Could it be the legendary voice transmission technique?
In other words, only he could hear Qin Chuan’s voice.
Without the slightest hesitation, he swallowed the Evergreen Pill that Qin Chuan had given him.
True to a high-grade elixir, it dissolved upon entering his mouth.
Suddenly, a tremendous surge of energy burst from within his body, flooding into his limbs and body, the five viscera and six bowels, and the Extraordinary Channels and Eight Meridians.
At the same time, his aura gradually began to rise.
"Clang!"
He Jinzhou fiercely slashed down with his saber, sending Master Liao flying.
At this moment, his body was filled with strength, a sensation that made him incredibly comfortable. He couldn’t help but burst into a loud laughter as he looked up to the sky.
"What elixir did you take? Why has your momentum surged so much in an instant?"
Master Liao stood not far away, with blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, his face filled with shock as he asked.
Just moments ago, He Jinzhou was barely suppressing him, but now, he had been sent flying with a single strike.
How could this fight continue?
Naturally, He Jinzhou wouldn’t tell him the answer. With a loud laugh, he rushed towards Master Liao.
He had finally understood why Qin Chuan had told him to take the Evergreen Pill right now.
The energy contained within the Evergreen Pill was immense. With his strength at the Energizing Skill Initial Stage Realm, fully absorbing it would likely take a very long time.
But now, an opponent with strength comparable to his was present. In the midst of combat, this energy could be absorbed more effectively and swiftly.
"Come and fight!"
He Jinzhou laughed heartily, brandishing his Golden Saber frantically at Master Liao.
Master Liao harbored the desire to retreat, but He Jinzhou’s onslaught was too ferocious. He had no chance to flee and had no choice but to brace himself and confront the assault.
"Clang, clang, clang!"
The Golden Saber and the short sword continuously collided, producing a cacophony of clashing sounds.
At this very moment, inside the Tianfu Number One Villa, a very heartwarming scene unfolded.
Inside the villa was a small indoor play structure and various types of toys.
Qin Chuan and Xiao Mengyi were playing with Xiao Rou, creating a tender and loving atmosphere.
Xiao Mengyi, watching Qin Chuan and Xiao Rou play together, revealed a gentle smile on her face.
She pondered silently, wondering if Qin Chuan would also accompany their future child in such manner.
Qin Chuan seemed not to worry at all about He Jinzhou’s outcome in the battle, fully focused on playing with Xiao Rou.
Meanwhile, outside the villa, the battle was fierce.
Master Liao appeared disheveled, his clean and tidy gray martial attire now tattered and stained with blood.
In contrast, He Jinzhou was full of fighting spirit, a momentum far exceeding that of the Energizing Skill Initial Stage continuously emanating from his body.
Clearly, he had stepped into the Energizing Skill Middle Stage Realm.
Seeing He Jinzhou once again swinging his Golden Saber fiercely towards him, Master Liao finally succumbed to fear and bellowed, "I concede!"