NOVPUBIn the deep mountains of Shu lies the Lingyue Palace, so after arriving in the nearest city by plane, Su Chen rented an off-road vehicle to continue his journey.
Although driving an off-road vehicle through dense mountain forests can be challenging, it allows for deeper penetration than other vehicles, proving quite useful.
After driving for about two hours, Su Chen was approaching the mountains, and the road had become rough and uneven.
Earlier, there were still some scattered shops, but now they had all disappeared.
As he drove a bit further, the road narrowed to a small path flanked by lush trees.
If it weren't for Su Chen's superb driving skills, traversing such mountain roads would be nearly impossible for an average person.
Just then, Su Chen suddenly heard what seemed like a woman's cries for help coming from the nearby forest.
He immediately stopped the car and approached stealthily, keeping his body concealed.
Not far ahead, he saw a man in his twenties pinning down a girl of about sixteen or seventeen, his hands frantically tearing at her clothes.
The girl struggled desperately, but her dress was already shredded into tatters.
"Young Master Fei, let me go,"
the girl cried out while resisting.
"Xiao Jiao, I've liked you for a long time. Let me take good care of you today,"
the man said with a lewd grin, his hands not stopping their actions.
"Rip!"
With a tearing sound, a large piece of the girl's dress was ripped away, exposing her bare skin.
Seeing this, Su Chen's heart ignited with fury.
However, just as he was about to rush out and teach this scoundrel a lesson, the girl cried out:
"Young Master Fei, aren't you afraid that Lingyue Palace will come after you for this?"
Su Chen was taken aback. This girl is from Lingyue Palace?
"Hmph, Lingyue Palace may be powerful, but if I kill and defile you here, who will know it was me?"
the man sneered.
Hearing this, the girl became even more frantic and struggled harder.
Although she was also a Martial Artist, her cultivation was only at the sixth or seventh level of Qi Refinement, far from a match for the man who was nearing Meridian Expansion.
In front of this man, she had no power to resist!
"I know who you are!"
At this moment, a voice echoed from behind them.
"Who's there?!"
A startled voice rang out, and Fei An quickly turned around.
Seeing a young man in his early twenties, a sneer spread across his face:
"Get lost, or I'll kill you!"
"Let the girl go,"
Su Chen said calmly, as if issuing a command.
"Damn, you really got a death wish!"
Enraged, Fei An stood up from the girl.
"Xiao Jiao, wait here. I'll deal with this fool, then come back for you,"
Fei An said to the girl with a wicked smile.
The girl quickly got up, torn between staying and fleeing.
After all, this man had gotten involved to save her. Would it be disloyal to leave?
But if she stayed and Fei An defeated or even killed this man, he wouldn't spare her either.
While she hesitated, Fei An's fist came crashing towards Su Chen, powerful True Yuan swirling around his fist, tearing through the air.
"Watch out!"
Seeing the Fist Mang, the girl couldn't help but cry out!
She even covered her eyes, afraid to see Su Chen being sent flying by Fei An's punch.
In her mind, this outcome was almost certain.
But after waiting for several seconds, hearing no noise, she peeked through her fingers, her eyes wide.
What she saw shocked her.
Fei An's mighty fist was caught in a large hand, suspended in mid-air, unable to move further!
What was happening?
Had this young man actually blocked Fei An's attack?
She couldn't believe her eyes and quickly put her hand down, staring wide-eyed again.
Indeed, Fei An's fist was stopped by the young man, hanging in the air!
Fei An himself was filled with shock, stunned by the unexpected strength of this young man.
"Crack!"
Su Chen exerted a slight force, snapping Fei An's wrist, then kicked him away, sending him flying into the woods dozens of meters away!
"Is he dead?"
the girl asked softly.
"No idea,"
Su Chen shrugged, not caring whether Fei An was dead or alive.
"Thank you for saving me. I didn't expect you to be so strong,"
the girl said sincerely, grateful that the man had saved her from an unimaginable fate.
"It was no big deal,"
Su Chen shrugged casually, taking off his jacket and handing it to her:
"Your clothes are torn, wear this."
Looking down at her exposed body, the girl blushed.
"Thank you,"
she said softly, taking Su Chen's jacket and wrapping it around herself.
"By the way, how did you end up here?"
the girl asked curiously.
"I'm here for an adventure trip and accidentally got lost."
Su Chen hadn't thought much earlier, but now he saw an opportunity in the girl.
After all, from Yan Xi, he had learned that Lingyue Palace was on par with Hidden Dragon Hall.
If he barged in recklessly, he might not even get the Mysterious Ice Flower and could die trying.
But with someone from Lingyue Palace helping him, it would be much easier.
"So, why are you here alone?"
Su Chen asked intentionally.
"I live in these mountains!"
The girl answered without hesitation.
"Your home is in these deep mountains?"
"Sort of,"
the girl nodded after thinking.
"I have a favor to ask. Could you grant it?"
Su Chen asked with an embarrassed expression.
"Just say it. Since you saved me, I'll help if I can,"
the girl replied enthusiastically.
"Well, it's getting late, and there's nowhere to stay around here. Can I stay at your place for the night?"
Hearing Su Chen's request, the girl looked troubled.
Helping with other things was fine, but this...
Seeing her hesitation, Su Chen quickly added:
"Don't worry, I'll pay. I won't stay for free."
"It's not about money. My home doesn't allow men to stay,"
the girl explained, embarrassed.
"There are no men at your place?"
"None!"
The girl nodded affirmatively.
Su Chen was stunned to hear this. No men at Lingyue Palace?
