"Join the Zhang family?" Zhang Chen was stunned, not understanding what Zhang Yong meant.

"To be honest with Brother Zhang, our Zhang family is a large-scale business alliance that is responsible for trade between various places. On behalf of the Zhang family, I can invite Brother Zhang to join us." Zhang Yong said solemnly.

"Zhang family?" Zhang Chen was stunned and couldn't help but murmur in his heart: "The county closest to the Cangqiong Empire spans seven or eight cities. Where does the Zhang family have influence?"

Although we don’t know how strong the Zhang family is, judging from Zhang Yong’s attitude, I’m afraid they are not weak.

However, Zhang Chen doesn't want to join a certain family too early.

After all, Zhang Chen still needs to improve his strength now, and he has many enemies.

Of course, if you can join the Zhang family, it will save you a lot of trouble.

"Uncle Zhang, I'm not interested at the moment." Zhang Chen refused.

"Zhang Chen, don't refuse in a hurry. Let's have a meal first and then talk. I'll pay for the meal." Zhang Yong said, and then pulled Zhang Chen into the inn.

Soon, two bowls of meat porridge and a pile of pickles were served.

"Try it, it tastes pretty good. It's much better than the taverns in the city." Zhang Yong said with a smile.

Zhang Chen took a bite, nodded, and praised: "It's really delicious."

Zhang Lei also took a bite of the meat porridge and kept praising: "Uncle Zhang, this meat porridge is delicious, soft and melts in your mouth. Your cooking skills are comparable to those of the royal palace."

"Hahaha, as long as you like it." Zhang Yong laughed heartily a few times. Immediately, his expression became much more solemn and he whispered: "Zhang Chen, you are already hated by Zhang Tianya. Tonight, he

I will definitely not let you leave alive."

"Oh? He wants to kill me?" Zhang Chen asked with a frown.

"Well, Zhang Tianya will send someone to assassinate you tonight. You must be careful not to fight forcefully. You should have thought of an escape route, right?" Zhang Yong asked.

"Don't worry, Uncle Zhang, I know what's going on." Zhang Chen said.

These days, he has not been idle, he has already thought of a way out.

"By the way, Uncle Zhang, who wants to kill me tonight?" Zhang Chen suddenly asked curiously.

He doesn't know the specific situation yet and needs to find out first.

"You don't have to worry so much tonight, just protect yourself," Zhang Yong said.

Seeing this, Zhang Chen stopped talking and started eating silently.

…

Night falls.

Zhang family.

A quiet courtyard.

"Father, I led him into a dead end alley. Don't worry, he won't be able to fly." A man said respectfully to the middle-aged man in front of him.

The middle-aged man's face was stern, and his eyes were filled with cold murderous intent.

"Well done!" The middle-aged man nodded, the cold light in his eyes getting stronger and stronger.

"However, I always feel that Zhang Tianya is a bit weird. I doubt whether Zhang Tianya has advanced to the martial arts realm!" The middle-aged man frowned slightly and murmured in a low voice.

Martial arts disciples are divided into nine levels. Each time you advance to a level, your strength doubles!

Zhang Tianya is already a third-level martial artist, and logically speaking, there is no way he can be his opponent at the second-level martial artist.

However, the outcome is exactly the opposite.

Because of Zhang Chen's existence, his plan failed completely. Not only did he suffer huge losses, he also caused his son-in-law to die tragically on the street.

Therefore, he would never allow Zhang Chen to live, even at any cost.

"Father, Zhang Tianya is just a loser who has just stepped into the martial arts realm. He has never even practiced martial arts. How can he reach the martial arts apprentice realm?" A young man next to the middle-aged man sneered. His name was

Li Hu is the leader of the younger generation of the Zhang family. He has reached the first level of martial arts at a young age.

Once a martial disciple becomes a martial disciple, their strength skyrockets, and the power they erupt with a single movement of their hands and feet is extremely astonishing, comparable to a third-level body-refining warrior. Moreover, they are tall, tall, and powerful. Ordinary third-level body-refining warriors

, definitely no match for them.

"Don't be careless. Although Zhang Tianya's talent is not very good, he was lucky. By chance, he swallowed the Tianyuan Grass, allowing him to successfully enter the martial arts realm." Zhang Yong said seriously.

He told Zhang Chen the news that Zhang Tianya swallowed Tianyuan Grass, in order to make Zhang Chen hate Zhang Tianya even more.

"What, swallowing Tianyuan Grass can directly break through to the martial arts realm? Is this kind of pill real or fake?" Li Hu asked in shock.

"It's absolutely true!" Zhang Yong nodded seriously.

"Father, if Zhang Tianya really breaks through to the martial arts realm, wouldn't we be in danger?" Li Hu's face changed slightly.

"Don't worry, we have the spiritual weapon 'Black Demon Shield' given by our ancestors. No one in the warrior realm can harm us!" Zhang Yong smiled proudly, his tone full of confidence.

Hearing what Zhang Yong said, Li Hu breathed a sigh of relief, and at the same time his eyes flickered, as if he was thinking of some bad idea...

It was midnight, and the night sky was so dark that I couldn't see my fingers.

Whoosh——

Suddenly, there was a faint sound in the darkness.

Immediately afterwards, a black shadow fell from the sky and hit a rockery outside the Zhang family's mansion.

Boom!

The rockery collapsed, debris flew everywhere, and dust filled the sky.

This figure is clearly Zhang Chen!

"Finally escaped!" Zhang Chen wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and exhaled, feeling very happy in his heart.

Just now, if Zhang Chen hadn't run fast enough, he might have died.

At this time, Zhang Chen's clothes were in tatters, covered with scars, and his body was covered with dirt and dust. He looked in a miserable state.

However, Zhang Chen was still in high spirits and did not appear to be injured at all. This is the magic of the body quenching fluid.

In just a short moment, Zhang Chen wiped away all the fatigue from his body, and his physical condition was also greatly improved.

Zhang Chen is now at the peak of the fifth level of Body Tempering! He is only one step away from the sixth level of Body Tempering!

"Hmph, you are lucky this time. I hope you will be so lucky next time." Zhang Chen stared into the distance, snorted coldly, turned around and ran towards the outside of the city.

Outside the city, there is a dense forest with towering trees and leafy branches that ordinary people cannot see through.

Deep in the woods, in a hidden place, a masked man wearing a cloak is hiding here.

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Is this the breath of that little beast? It is indeed the fifth level of body tempering!" the masked man murmured, with a sinister look on his face.

, he took out a token and shouted through gritted teeth: "Chase me! You must catch this little beast!"

call out--

In an instant, dozens of figures sprang out from the depths of the woods and chased Zhang Chen.

Their speed was as fast as a gust of wind, and soon, these figures surrounded Zhang Chen on a small hill.

Looking at these people in front of him, Zhang Chen looked wary. He recalled the previous scenes of being attacked on the street in his mind, and secretly guessed in his heart: "Could it be that those men in black are related to these people?"

"Little bastard, I didn't expect you to dare to hide in the dark and spy on us! You are looking for death!" The leading masked man in black robe roared loudly and immediately punched Zhang Chen!

This punch was powerful and heavy, and the whistling wind knocked over the surrounding leaves.

Zhang Chen's pupils shrank sharply and he hurriedly dodged. He felt that the power of this punch was too strong!

Bang!

The attack by the masked man in black robe failed.

Anger suddenly appeared in his eyes, and then he attacked Zhang Chen again.

"Damn it, he turned out to be a master of the Iron Bone Realm!" Zhang Chen's face changed drastically, and his heart was beating fast.

This black-robed masked man has a cultivation level of at least the seventh level of bone forging, which is two levels higher than him.

Bang bang bang!

Zhang Chen could only try his best to defend, and he was retreating steadily. He had no way to fight back!

However, the attacks of the masked man in black robes became more and more manic, and he even used an earth-level martial arts. Every move and every move was extremely cruel.

Pfft.

Zhang Chen's body trembled, he spurted out a large mouthful of blood, and staggered back.

"This kid has reached his limit. Hurry, chase after the victory and kill him!" Li Hu shouted coldly from the side and rushed out first.

After hearing this, the others also took action!

They know that Zhang Chen is the only direct descendant of the Zhang family. If they kill Zhang Chen, the Zhang family will be in chaos!

Zhang Yong also walked out slowly, standing indifferently and not choosing to help Zhang Chen.

He knew very well that Zhang Chen had been forced to a dead end and could not hold on for long!

"Haha!" Seeing everyone taking action, Zhang Chen grinned with a ferocious smile.
To be continued...