"Actually, I'm not targeting Lord Yang. He's a senior and deserves my respect. What I mean is, as number one on the Hidden Dragon List, I, Chu Jiang, am unrivaled among my peers and those at the same rank.

"If any young prodigy feels unconvinced, they are more than welcome to challenge me!

"And I am about to challenge the Dragon Brilliance List."

In front of the live broadcast cameras, Chu Jiang made his declaration.

Despite his repeated claims of not targeting Lord Yang, even a fool could see that his words were filled with provocation. The meaning was obvious: even if you are the great Lord Yang, if you suppressed your cultivation to my rank, I would still beat you to the ground.

These words could not be described as anything but arrogant.

Had they come from anyone else, they would surely have been met with ridicule. But Chu Jiang was, after all, the number one prodigy on the Hidden Dragon List.

As a result, a wave of admiration and respect for Chu Jiang rose up, both online and in teahouses and taverns. To possess such strength and spirit at such a young age was truly a rare sight.

"Hah!"

Yang Hu tossed his phone aside and sneered, "Boss, this guy is truly disgusting. He really stops at nothing to boost his own reputation."

"Using you as a stepping stone, Boss... he's incredibly reckless."

Chen Yang kept his eyes closed, resting, and didn't respond.

If it weren't for Qin Qiu's involvement, giving someone like this a second glance would be a loss on his part.

Boring and shameless.

"Boss, I just got news," Yang Hu said, changing the subject. "Qin Feng, the one who was helping Qin Gang return to the family, was crippled by Qin Zhuo. His injuries are critical, and he might not live more than three days."

"This Qin Zhuo seems to be paying special attention to Qin Qiu and the others, doesn't he?" Chen Yang's eyes snapped open, a cold light flickering within them.

Yang Hu nodded. "He was also the one who tried to force a match between Sister-in-law and Ye Chao, and between Qin Mo and Gao Fan."

"Make a note. He must die."

Yang Hu grinned fiercely. "Good!"

"Contact the Pill Dragon King of Cangyun City immediately. Tell him to rush to the Qin residence on Qiyun Road to treat Qin Feng, no matter the cost!" Chen Yang ordered.

Yang Hu nodded and immediately got to it.

The Pill Dragon King was a renowned pharmacist in Cangyun City, even considered among the best in the entire nation. While his medical skills might not have been enough to literally bring the dead back to life, snatching a soul from Yama's grasp was well within his capabilities.

However, the Pill Dragon King had semi-retired, and few people could persuade him to act.

Chen Yang could imagine how close Qin Feng must have been to Qin Gang. If he died because of this, Qin Gang and Qin Qiu would likely be consumed with guilt.

Chen Yang would not allow such a thing to happen.

「Twenty minutes later」

An executive car stopped in front of the Nanlin Grand Hotel. On the top floor was the luxury suite area.

The door to the most prestigious suite suddenly opened, and a reporter and a photographer walked out. Chu Jiang was personally seeing them off.

"Yo, the interview's over already?" Yang Hu said with a smirk, his hands in his pockets as he lagged half a step behind Chen Yang.

Hmm?

Chu Jiang and the two reporters turned their heads at the same time.

"Who are you?" Chu Jiang frowned.

"We're just a couple of guys who aren't convinced," Yang Hu said, spreading his hands with a smile. "I heard there's a fellow named Chu Jiang who claims to have no rivals at his rank and accepts any challenge. So, we came."

The two reporters exchanged a look. Someone hot-headed, huh? The news just broke, and a challenger has already shown up.

Chu Jiang, however, laughed arrogantly. "Just you?"

"I'm just a driver." Yang Hu pointed at Chen Yang, baring his teeth in a grin.

"I just wanted to beat you up," Chen Yang said flatly.

His silence had been one thing, but these words left Chu Jiang and the two reporters stunned for a long moment.

Just wants to beat him up? This guy is a madman, too.

"What's all this noise about?" Chu Jiang's father, Chu Changping, walked out. After learning what was happening, he waved his hand magnanimously without a second thought. "We welcome challengers. Please, come inside; there's more space."

"And you two reporters, don't leave just yet. Stay and bear witness."

With that, the group entered the suite.

The two reporters were thrilled. They immediately set up their camera, aiming it at the main room. This was an exclusive story for them. It was bound to be a huge hit.

"How may I address you two?" Chu Changping asked with a smile.

"We're just ordinary people. We just feel that this Young Master Chu Jiang is a bit too arrogant."

"I'm a driver. You can call me Yang," Yang Hu added playfully.

"So, are you planning on taking him on together, or..." Chu Changping didn't care who they were; he was just asking out of politeness. He straightened his back and inquired with an air of superiority.

Seeing that Chen Yang had no intention of stepping up himself, Yang Hu took a step forward and glanced at Chu Changping. "You're pretty arrogant. Aren't you afraid I'll beat your son to death?"

"You? Heh..." Chu Changping threw his head back and laughed. "What rank are you? A mere driver. You should just step aside."

"Me? Oh, I'm just Rank Ten."

Chu Changping: "..."

"And I should be a few years younger than your son, too."

Chu Changping's mouth twitched. This is just a blatant slap in the face.

"Coincidentally, your son is also Rank Ten, so I suppose it's a fair fight." Chen Yang looked at Chu Jiang and smiled. "Isn't that right, Young Master Chu Jiang?"

Chu Jiang's gaze, however, was fixed on Chen Yang.

If his driver is a Rank Ten, what level is his boss? It doesn't matter. At the same rank, I'm invincible!

At this thought, Chu Jiang's lips curled into a smirk. He beckoned to Yang Hu. "Come on."

WHOOSH!

Before the sound of his words had even faded, Chu Jiang shot forward. His momentum was as fierce as a tiger descending a mountain, his fist aiming straight for Yang Hu's heart.

Yang Hu took a step forward, his right hand rising to meet the attack.

In a flash—

SLAP!

A heavy slap sent blood flying from Chu Jiang's mouth. He staggered back several steps, nearly falling flat on his face.

Chu Jiang: "..."

Chu Changping: "..."

Everyone: "..."

What... what's going on?!

The two reporters were stupefied, frozen to the spot.

Those watching the live broadcast were equally dumbfounded and speechless.

Chu Jiang had repeatedly emphasized that he was invincible at his rank. Subconsciously, everyone had come to accept this claim.

But now... he'd been sent staggering with a single slap?

The staggering contrast left them unable to process what had happened for a long time.

Chu Jiang was slapped senseless, staring dumbly at Yang Hu.

He's definitely a Rank Ten, but... how is this possible?

Yang Hu pursed his lips. "You're a real disappointment. This is what you call being invincible at the same rank? Buddy, are you trying to be a comedian?"

"You—that's bullshit!" Chu Jiang bellowed, burning with shame. "It was just a mistake! Besides, I haven't even used my full strength yet!"

WHOOSH!

The proud prodigy, number one on the Hidden Dragon List, moved with fury, his aura significantly more ferocious than before.

And yet—

SLAP.

Yang Hu dealt another heavy slap.

This time, Chu Jiang did two full rotations in the air before crashing hard onto the ground.

"Was that a mistake, too?" Yang Hu asked with a mocking smile, wiping a trace of blood from his hand.

Chu Jiang: "..."

Everyone: "..."

He was just a driver! This young prodigy, who claimed to be invincible at his rank, was defeated by a driver?

"..."

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