Jiang Chen returned to the central villa at Dingyun Lake from the Fang Family, and heard voices.

"Lin Chao, aren't these undercooked?"

"They're done, try them!"

Hearing the voices, Jiang Chen frowned slightly and turned his head to glance over.

On the grassy lakeside next to the villa, a group of young people were having an open-air barbecue.

"Yan Hu, tell them to leave!" Jiang Chen said indifferently, then stepped into the villa.

"Yes!"

Yan Hu responded and turned to approach the group of young people: "Hey, this is private property, leave immediately!"

A few of the youths were taken aback, looked at Yan Hu with surprise, and then all turned their heads to look at a young man.

"Lin Chao, didn't you say this place was yours…" A sweet-looking girl turned her frowning gaze toward the young man beside her.

"Zhi Han, I'll handle this!"

Lin Chao's face changed, and he quickly comforted the girl, then turned his head and shouted at Yan Hu, "What private property? In Dingjing, there's no place Lin Chao can't go! We're barbecuing here as a favor to you. You should be welcoming us, not daring to kick us out. Are you looking for death?"

Yan Hu squinted his eyes, showing a disdainful look, and without wasting words, he stepped forward.

"What are you trying to do? Let me tell you, I'm from the Lin Family, if you dare lay a hand on me, I…" Lin Chao's face changed as he looked at the grim and burly Yan Hu, feeling somewhat nervous – he wasn't afraid of Yan Hu, but he did not believe he was a match for him.

Whoosh!

Yan Hu didn't want to waste any more words with Lin Chao, and directly grabbed Lin Chao by the collar and threw him towards Dingyun Lake!

"Ah…"

Splash!

A shout arose as Lin Chao was thrown into the lake by Yan Hu.

"You, you dare to strike? Do you know who we are?"

"That's right, you dare to hit Young Master Lin, you must be tired of living!"

"Are you trying to die?! Do you know who you just hit?"

The other several youths were astonished and shouted angrily at Yan Hu.

"Hmph." Yan Hu snorted disdainfully and reached out to grab the remaining few.

"What do you think you're doing?"

"I'm telling you…"

"Let go…"

The youths' faces changed colors as they shouted loudly.

Splash! Splash!

But how could they possibly escape Yan Hu's grasp? One by one, they were all thrown into the lake.

Whoosh!

A messy commotion arose as Yan Hu fiercely kicked over the barbecue grill belonging to Lin Chao and others, scattering it apart!

After glancing at the group swimming towards the opposite shore of the lake, Yan Hu turned to the guard beside him, "From now on, don't let people come here, the lawn near this villa all belongs to the Young Master!"

"Yes!" A bead of cold sweat appeared on the guard's forehead. They honestly had not been aware, assuming that the villa was Jiang Chen's. As for the nearby area, they hadn't paid it any mind, especially since the spot where Lin Chao and the others were barbecuing was a certain distance away from Jiang Chen's villa.

"Go make a sign and put it at the entrance to the road leading to the heart of the lake. Write 'Private Property, No Trespassing!'" Yan Hu commanded once more.

"Yes!" The guard hastily answered with respect and turned to make the arrangements.

The opposite shore.

A few young people swam out of the lake and turned to glare venomously at the villa in the middle of the lake.

"Just you wait, I'll avenge this insult! I'll make you realize the Lin Family is not to be trifled with by trash like you!" Lin Chao shouted loudly towards the villa.

Meanwhile, Sun Zhihan looked deeply at the villa in the center of the lake and whispered to Lin Chao, "Let's not shout anymore, Lin Chao. That person seems to be extremely skilled, quite formidable."

"Formidable?! Formidable my ass, I'll have our family's Chief Instructor take action. He is a Profound Martial Artist. When the time comes, I'll have him and others tear down this dump! Yes, this dump must be torn down!" Lin Chao glared with vicious eyes, staring straight at the villa in the center of the lake.

"Wow, Lin Chao, your family's Chief Instructor is a Profound Martial Artist? That's so badass!"

"Hurry up and get him to teach them a lesson."

"Don't forget to call us when you do."

The other youths, upon hearing this, instantly became excited. After shouting a few times and hurling a few curses, they left Dingjing Lake with Lin Chao, looking rather downcast.

...

In the center villa of Dingjing Lake, Jiang Chen didn't pay any attention to the outside commotion. With Yan Hu taking action, he had no worries at all. At this moment, Jiang Chen was in his room looking at his computer screen, which displayed the 3D rendering of Sky Venerate City!

Through memories of his dreams, he clearly knew that the coming year would be one of soaring real estate prices, and this Sky Venerate City, due to its proximity to Xincheng of Dingjing, would surge in value by at least five times once the Xincheng development began.

What was more important, though, it wasn't that. He had always kept a low profile before, which perhaps was good for protecting himself, but it didn't intimidate others.

Moreover, for some inexplicable reason, ever since his outburst to save Ye Jingyi and Gong Lin last time, a variety of uncontrollable desires surged within him—a yearning to reach the pinnacle, an impulse that constantly swirled around in his heart.

Unsure of where the impulse came from, Jiang Chen didn't ponder any longer, opting to let nature take its course which wasn't necessarily a bad thing.

He took another glance at the computer, Jiang Chen's gaze became profound, and he murmured to himself, "If my heart is no longer at peace, then let me stir the storm and witness the pinnacle of this world, what kind of scenery it offers!"

Whoosh!

Two streaks of crimson light burst from Jiang Chen's eyes, an invisible aura slowly emerging around him. At this moment, Jiang Chen seemed like a sovereign descended upon the world, with an indifferent gaze as if he were standing at the summit of the world, overlooking the lands under his feet!

Humming!

Jiang Chen's body suddenly started to tremble as the blood energy within him began to circulate uncontrollably.

His face swiftly transformed. Jiang Chen quickly sat down cross-legged and started his cultivation technique. He had intended to suppress the surge of blood energy, but suddenly, his eyes brightened. He felt the blood energy in his body was following the path of his cultivation. Elated, he immediately entered a state of cultivation.

Puffs of bloody mist appeared abruptly in the room, then entered Jiang Chen's body, and gradually, his expression became as serene as a still well, utterly calm.

It was a long while before the bloody mist slowly dissipated.

Jiang Chen slowly opened his eyes, the corners of his mouth lifted in a slight smile, carrying an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

He then stood up and walked to the window to look at the lake outside, once again speaking to himself, "What exactly is in this place that can amplify the operation of my cultivation technique? If this continues... it won't be long before I'll be able to revive Jing Yi!"

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