Chapter 49: Two Slaps in a Row—Jiang Daoxuan Strikes Back

"How is this possible? The clan lord of the main house would come here in person to Jiang Clan?!"

"I heard the clan lord has been in seclusion for years; many even thought he had met with misfortune, yet he's emerged from seclusion after all!"

"Before his seclusion, the clan lord was already a peak Pre-Nascent Soul cultivator—now that he's emerged, has he broken through to the Purple Mansion realm?!"

"After centuries, has Jiang Clan produced another Purple Mansion cultivator?!"

One by one, Jiang Clan disciples widened their eyes, fixing their worshipful gazes on Jiang Daoxuan.

Their hearts surged with excitement, causing their bodies to tremble uncontrollably!

As branch-family members who yearned endlessly to return to the main house, they had all heard the names of every main-house clan lord.

So when Jiang Daoxuan revealed his name, they immediately recognized his identity.

When the crowd's murmurs reached Cai Kun's ears, his expression relaxed, and a strange look crossed his face.

After all that fuss, he thought the man was someone important—turns out he's merely this Jiang Clan's clan lord.

And from what these people said, he's only just emerged from seclusion after years of cultivation; he's likely barely broken through.

Though he didn't know what lucky stroke granted Jiang Daoxuan his breakthrough to the Purple Mansion realm, the man could at most be Purple Mansion Stage One—no match for him in a single blow!

Realizing this, he immediately gave Young Master a glance.

After a brief exchange of glances, Kou Qing's heart settled.

If Uncle Kun could handle it, there was nothing to fear.

With no more reservations, Kou Qing turned to Jiang Chen, sized him up, then sneered: "Was it you who spoke just now? Jiang Chen—I remember you. So, after being expelled from your sect, you crawled back to your family like a beaten dog?"

Facing Kou Qing's mockery, Jiang Chen did not rush to reply; instead, he turned and silently gazed at Jiang Daoxuan behind him.

After receiving the clan lord's nod of approval, he stepped forward to Kou Qing: "If I am a beaten dog, what are you?"

Hearing the contempt in his voice, Kou Qing's temple veins bulged, and murderous intent flared in his eyes: "You this waste..."

Before he could finish, a sharp *swish* rang out—and a fist shot straight at his face!

Kou Qing's pupils contracted—he never expected this former waste to strike him directly.

With no preparation, he couldn't even dodge—he could only take the punch square on the face!

*Bang—*

A dull thud echoed; Kou Qing was smashed into a swollen, bruised mess, staggered two steps, and stumbled to the ground.

Feeling the searing pain on his face, Kou Qing gritted his Yaguan, consumed by unprecedented humiliation!

Worse still, this damned Jiang Chen had made him look like a fool in front of so many—including Dan Tai Yuer!

Thinking of this, he forgot his pain, scrambled to his feet, and glared at Jiang Chen with venomous hatred: "I never thought you'd have such fortune—your cultivation restored. I admit I underestimated you just now, but I won't make that mistake again!"

No sooner had he spoken than Kou Qing's face twisted with malice—he unleashed a Lower-Grade Profound Art fist technique and slammed it toward Jiang Chen!

This punch would reclaim every shred of dignity he'd lost!

Seeing this, Jiang Chen's expression remained calm; he didn't even draw the treasure sword in his arms—merely a feint, and he evaded Kou Qing's fist effortlessly.