Martial Master

"Chen Xiong, long time no see." Yun Mengze had a warm smile on his face, as if there had never been any conflict between them, like two old friends reuniting after a long time apart.

"If Yun Xiong has something to say, just say it. I’m quite busy," Qin Chen replied lazily, not in the mood to engage in small talk with Yun Mengze.

Yun Mengze's face twitched slightly but quickly returned to normal. He smiled and said, "Chen Xiong, I've come this time mainly to apologize to you."

"Oh?" Qin Chen was puzzled. What was there to apologize for?

"Chen Xiong, during the assessment at the Ancient Saint Tower, Yun said some harsh words. In truth, they did not come from my heart, so I hope you won't take them to heart."

"Alright, I accept your apology."

Qin Chen nodded and said, "Does Yun Xiong have anything else to discuss?"

With a demeanor of not wanting to bother with Yun Mengze and simply wishing to send him away, Yun Mengze trembled in anger.

Stay calm, stay calm.

He forced himself to suppress his anger, reminding himself that this was a political task assigned by his father that had to be completed.

He squeezed out another smile and said, "Yun heard that Chen Xiong had some misunderstandings with the Hunhuo family, so I specially brought the eldest lady of the Hunhuo family to apologize. Wansue, apologize to Chen Xiong."

He scolded Li Wansue, his gaze cold and stern.

Li Wansue's body trembled as she bowed, enduring humiliation, "Chen… Chen Young Master, I'm sorry!"

Tears welled up in her eyes, but she held them back, refusing to let them fall.

Qin Chen shook his head inwardly. What a pitiful woman. Her family's ancestor had been killed, yet she still had to apologize to the enemy. The Heavenly Realm was truly a place where the strong preyed on the weak. If you had strength, you held the high ground.

But Qin Chen felt no sympathy for the Hunhuo family. This world was one where the strong preyed on the weak. If he wasn't strong enough, it wouldn't be Li Dongyu, Du Luoxin, or Li Luo dying, it would be him and the Ao family.

"Don't worry, though the people of your Hunhuo family have always been arrogant, dismissive of everything, and ruthless, I am not someone who holds grudges. The main culprit who killed your family's ancestor has also been dealt with. Of course, if someone insists on courting death, I won't let the tiger go back to the mountain. You should understand what I'm saying."

Qin Chen waved his hand dismissively, "Since we've talked things over, see the guest out."

"Wait."

Yun Mengze was almost overwhelmed with frustration. If he left now, it would truly seem like he had come to apologize. "Chen Xiong, let's speak frankly. Yun has another important matter to discuss. You are a person with great ambition, as am I. Both of us are peerless prodigies, future powerhouses. If we join forces, the future is within reach. Today, Yun has come to resolve past unpleasantness and to represent my Yun family in seeking an alliance with your Chendi Pavilion to create a brighter future together. How about it?"

Yun Mengze appeared serious, looking at Qin Chen with a hopeful expression, his demeanor incredibly sincere. His passion was almost infectious, coupled with his handsome appearance and earnest gaze, making one inclined to agree.

No wonder even a woman as enchanting as Yan Ruyu would willingly work for him, known as the number one prodigy of Yunzhou, respected by all. When this person was serious, their charm and demeanor were truly outstanding.

Qin Chen took a closer look at Yun Mengze.

To be fair, this person indeed had a strong personal charisma, which could easily unite people. With such a reputation in Yunzhou, if Qin Chen didn't have eyes that saw through people's hearts, he might have been swayed by this person to set aside grievances and cooperate.

But Qin Chen's perspective was unique. In his previous life, he had been betrayed by his loved ones and brothers, having lived again, he had seen far too much.

Some people, no matter how sincere they seemed, had ingrained pettiness that couldn't be changed.