Dashing Student-Chapter 1150: The Assassination Begins

"Senior Brother Chen?"

Lin Qingzhu found it hard to believe. Although her intuition told her that the person before her was Chen Nan, his unfamiliar appearance made her hesitant to recognize him.

Chen Nan performed the "Heavenly Fox Form," swiftly altering his figure and appearance until he returned to his original look, a gentle smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, "It’s me. I’m sorry, I’m late."

Just a single word of concern made Lin Qingzhu burst into tears, rushing into Chen Nan’s embrace.

"Senior Brother Chen, is this really not a dream?"

Her soft body trembled in his arms, tears soaking his chest, and Chen Nan apologetically patted Lin Qingzhu’s back, softly saying, "Of course it’s not a dream. I really am back."

Although he didn’t know what just happened in the Yuantian Sect these past two years, from the mouth of the Senior Brother Guo he had just killed, it seemed like Lin Qingzhu hadn’t been doing well.

Recalling those insulting words made him wish he could kill Senior Brother Guo once more.

After such a long separation, the two naturally had countless things to say, but the presence of three corpses in the courtyard was a glaring eyesore.

Lin Qingzhu quickly activated the array in the courtyard, cutting off the sound, as mist rose to obscure the situation inside.

Chen Nan released the Mo Ying Flame, which swiftly incinerated the three bodies and the bloodstains on the ground.

With a wave of his hand, he dispersed the smoke, then led Lin Qingzhu back into the room.

"What happened these past two years?"

Under Chen Nan’s concerned gaze, Lin Qingzhu suddenly felt that the grievances of the past two years were insignificant, and she smiled as she said, "Nothing much happened. I am fine."

"Silly girl." Chen Nan embraced her in his arms, "You can tell me about any grievances, and I’ll stand up for you. As long as I’m here, no one will bully you!"

Lin Qingzhu’s heart softened, and under Chen Nan’s gentle coaxing, she finally recounted what had happened in the Yuantian Sect over the past two years.

It turned out that ever since Chen Nan escaped, Master Xuanming’s temper had worsened, and with the Sect Leader in seclusion, all power fell into the hands of Great Elder Xuanming.

Even the other elders had many complaints against the Great Elder, but they were all suppressed by Master Xuanming, who indulged his disciples to act despotically within the sect.

Master Xuanming originally had six direct disciples, but the second, third, and fourth of them were killed by Chen Nan.

Apart from the direct disciples, Master Xuanming also had over a hundred registered disciples. Due to Master Xuanming’s indulgence, both his direct and registered disciples had become increasingly arrogant.

Even when they committed numerous misdeeds, they were shielded by Master Xuanming, leaving the Law Enforcement Hall helpless.

Although Lin Qingzhu had not made it onto the Red Face List, she was still a rare beauty, which made her a target of attention. Coupled with her unclear relationship with Chen Nan, many rumors began to circulate.

Behind her back, people accused her of being unchaste and only knowing how to seduce men.

The Third Elder, Su Qingyue, had good intentions and took Lin Qingzhu under her wing as her disciple, preventing anyone from disturbing her.

Unfortunately, Master Xuanming became more excessive, to the point that even Su Qingyue couldn’t tolerate it anymore and went into seclusion. Then, Master Xuanming’s disciples started targeting Lin Qingzhu again, taking advantage of Su Qingyue’s seclusion.

"It’s despicable!"

After hearing all this, Chen Nan clenched his fists tightly, relieved that he came to the Yuantian Sect first; otherwise, he couldn’t imagine what Lin Qingzhu would have faced.

"By the way," Lin Qingzhu suddenly remembered something, hurriedly saying, "Senior Brother Chen, you should leave quickly. Master Xuanming has been searching for you."

"If you’re discovered by him, you won’t be able to escape!"

Although she harbored resentment towards Master Xuanming and all his disciples, Lin Qingzhu’s fear of Master Xuanming was real, given that he’s a Nascent Soul Realm monster.

"Don’t worry, I’ll be fine."

Chen Nan smiled. He returned this time to kill, and after hearing Lin Qingzhu’s words, he was even more determined; how could he possibly leave now?

"Tell me all the names and residences of Master Xuanming’s disciples. For treating you this way, I won’t let them go!"

Lin Qingzhu’s eyes widened with shock, "Senior Brother Chen, please don’t do anything foolish because of me."

Though her heart was warm, she didn’t want to see Chen Nan take risks.

"It’s hard to explain now, but just know that I won’t be in danger." Chen Nan reassured her with a smile, suddenly feeling a sharp pain, as if his head was about to explode.

The side effect of his damaged Divine Soul had resurfaced.

"Senior Brother Chen, what happened?"

Lin Qingzhu was terrified, not knowing what to do, and could only hold Chen Nan tightly.

After a long while, the headache subsided, and Chen Nan’s forehead was drenched in cold sweat.

"Senior Brother Chen, what have you been through these past two years?" Lin Qingzhu’s eyes were red as she wiped the sweat from Chen Nan’s forehead with a handkerchief.

"It’s nothing. Quickly, tell me the names and residences of all Master Xuanming’s disciples." Chen Nan’s lips were pale, but he smiled to change the subject.

With no other choice, Lin Qingzhu told him everything she knew.

As the sky began to brighten, Chen Nan left Lin Qingzhu’s embrace, got up, and said, "Alright, you have a good rest. I’ll come to see you again tomorrow night."

With that, his body gradually disappeared into the night, leaving the secluded little courtyard.

Lin Qingzhu feared this was just a dream, but the lingering sensation from the embrace still remained, and she began to smile with contentment.

...

The following day, Chen Nan and a dozen other servant disciples went to the Spirit Plant Garden, assisting with weeding, watering, harvesting, and other tasks.

He casually inquired about developments within the sect and discovered that Senior Brother Guo and the others’ disappearance last night hadn’t raised any concern, which reassured him.

As long as Lin Qingzhu wasn’t implicated.

That night, Chen Nan went to an address Lin Qingzhu had given him, visiting a small courtyard where two of Master Xuanming’s registered disciples resided.

Relying on their status, they’d stirred many grievances within the sect lately. Chen Nan even felt strongly that even if he killed all of Master Xuanming’s disciples, none would die unjustly.

A master like that naturally produces disciples like them.

The courtyard was set with a sound insulation array, merely to block sound. Chen Nan deployed the Nine-sided Array Flag, employing the "Heaven-Reaching Array," and swiftly dismantled the sound insulation array.

The moment the array dissipated, the courtyard’s inhabitants sensed it but didn’t perceive any impending danger. After all, this was inside the Yuantian Sect; who would dare act against them here?

Thus, both of them, unguarded, went to the courtyard to check the situation.

As they appeared, Chen Nan, like a ghost, slipped behind them and swiftly ended their lives without making a sound.