Chapter 2298: Chapter 2302: The Great Emperor and Jiang Chen Share the Same Hometown
Whoosh!
"Gave this old man a scare!"
Hu Yiqiu let out a long breath, murmuring softly.
The Crown Prince turned his head to look at Hu Yiqiu, a hint of a smile on his lips, his eyes mocking: "A drunkard like you can still get scared? Back then, for the sake of beauty, you were furious, knocking over the Canglan Army and storming into Canglan City. You weren’t afraid then, so what are you afraid of now?"
Storming into Canglan City? Knocking over the Canglan Army?!
A look of shock appeared in Jiang Chen’s eyes as he stared dumbfounded at Hu Yiqiu, as if meeting him for the first time.
Jian Cangqiong and a few others seemed fine, evidently aware of this incident, but Qin Chaolan and others shuddered violently, looking at Hu Yiqiu incredulously.
"Back then, Luan’er went too far, and besides, storming into Canglan City, at worst, this old man would pay with his life."
Hu Yiqiu resumed his lazy demeanor, saying lightly, "It’s different now, Si Wenkang. This youngster is now most precious to me. Although I am his master, I consider myself his Protector, and you should know what a Protector means. If you wish to target this lad, you’ll have to step over this old man’s corpse first!"
The atmosphere in the hall became tense again with Hu Yiqiu’s lazy words. Jian Cangqiong and his companions exchanged determined looks, while Qin Chaolan and others were too shocked to utter a word.
This is the Crown Prince! The eldest son of the Canglan Great Emperor!
That Hu Yiqiu dared to call him by name and even threaten him, this...
The three brothers of Tong Hai exchanged a glance, all showing a look of admiration.
Having spent some time in the Domain Lord’s Mansion, they understood better than others the significance of the title Crown Prince. If the Crown Prince were enraged, it wouldn’t just be Changlin Academy; even the Changling Main Court could be swept clean by blood. Such is the majesty of the Great Emperor’s eldest son!
Even Ouyang Song and his company from the Main Court appeared nervous, fearing the Crown Prince’s wrath.
"Protector, huh?"
The Crown Prince’s eyes showed a ripple of interest as he cast a deep glance at Jiang Chen, then turned to Hu Yiqiu: "You, aren’t you afraid I’ll deal with you?"
Jiang Chen reflexively stepped to the side, standing beside Hu Yiqiu.
At this sight, everyone was again surprised.
What does this mean? Are they really going to confront the Crown Prince?
The Crown Prince was also momentarily stunned, humorously glancing at both Hu Yiqiu and Jiang Chen, shaking his head helplessly: "You really are... the old madman taught a young madman, my dignity as the Crown Prince has been entirely ruined by you two!"
Hu Yiqiu looked at Jiang Chen with satisfaction, smiling slightly: "If the Crown Prince still needs to care about these non-existent things, then you’re not the Si Wenkang I know!"
"Alright, go sit down. I want to ask this lad a few questions."
Si Wenkang waved his hand, his expression turning indifferent.
Hu Yiqiu nodded lightly; since Si Wenkang was adopting an official attitude, he couldn’t overstep. Of course, if Si Wenkang went too far, he wouldn’t be afraid; he’d risk his life again if necessary.
Reassuring Jiang Chen with a glance, Hu Yiqiu turned and sat down in an empty seat on the right.
"Jiang Chen, tell us what happened after you received Qiu Ying’s invitation."
Si Wenkang spoke calmly.
"Alright."
Jiang Chen nodded and began to speak softly: "Miss Qiu back then..."
He recounted everything, except for concealing the fact that he could detect the Primordial Spirit Power from the Eight-Headed.
"How did you know about the Nether Kui Snake? And how did you know about the Soul Devour seed?"
"A few years ago, my hometown was attacked by the Nether Kui Snake. At that time, it used the Soul Devour seed to control some people from my hometown, attempting to take complete control of it."
"Where is your hometown?"
The hall fell silent.
This question touched Jiang Chen’s bottom line.
Jian Cangqiong and others looked at Jiang Chen with concern.
"My hometown is not on the Canglan Continent."
Jiang Chen thought for a moment before softly replying.
Si Wenkang’s eyes narrowed slightly, naturally exuding an air of authority, speaking each word deliberately, "Where is it?"
"Not on the Canglan Continent!"
Jiang Chen, unwavering, met Si Wenkang’s gaze, speaking neither humbly nor arrogantly.
"I heard you’re familiar with Zhang Sanfeng, who ventured to the continent?"
As the atmosphere in the hall grew tense once more, the sleepy-eyed elder beside Si Wenkang spoke up gently.
As the elder spoke, the Crown Prince closed his mouth and simultaneously withdrew his overwhelming aura of authority.
"Yes."
Jiang Chen nodded lightly; he couldn’t sense this elder either, presumably another Saint.
He hadn’t expected Canglan City to take this matter so seriously, sending two Saints, and judging by Si Wenkang’s attitude, this elder might be even stronger!
"Are you from the same place as him?"
The elder spoke again.
Si Wenkang was taken aback, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.
Jiang Chen was shocked, his brow slightly furrowed, hesitation evident on his face.
"Young Jiang, it’s okay."
Hu Yiqiu called softly.
Jiang Chen glanced at Hu Yiqiu, then nodded lightly towards the elder.
"I didn’t expect that the Nether Kui Snake’s scheme would reach there!"
A look of gravity appeared in the elder’s eyes.
Si Wenkang also furrowed his brow slightly, speaking with a hint of tension: "Is everything alright there?"
"No problem, the Nether Kui Snake there was just a strand of Primordial Spirit, dealt with by me and several seniors!"
Jiang Chen shook his head lightly, secretly breathing a sigh of relief, it seemed Si Wenkang and his companion wouldn’t be hostile to people from Yuan Star.
It wasn’t that Jiang Chen was overly cautious, but the Twelve Archipelago Powers’ attack on Yuan Star made him wary of cultivators from the Void Nether, especially regarding matters related to Yuan Star, which he was reluctant to let these Void Nether people know about.
Si Wenkang’s face showed a faint smile: "Looks like I owe you a thank you."
Jiang Chen was momentarily stunned, surprise evident in his eyes.
From Si Wenkang’s words, he detected a note of intimacy, besides, Si Wenkang no longer referred to himself as this prince.
"My father, is from there himself!"
Si Wenkang explained softly.
"What? The Great Emperor and Jiang Chen share the same hometown!?"
Qin Chaolan and others’ hearts trembled fiercely, involuntarily exclaiming.
Jiang Chen’s eyes shone with excitement, speaking urgently: "May I ask the Crown Prince, does the Great Emperor... does he know how to return?"
Si Wenkang was slightly stunned, looking at Jiang Chen with a meaningful gaze, lightly shaking his head: "He knows, yet he doesn’t know."
Jiang Chen was puzzled, confusion written in his eyes.
Hu Yiqiu and others also turned their attention to Si Wenkang, curious looks in their eyes.
Meanwhile, Qin Chaolan and the others focused on their noses and minds, neither daring to look nor inquire. This involved the topic of the Great Emperor, something they weren’t qualified to delve into.
