Rebirth of the Supreme Immortal Emperor

Li Chen and Lian Hongshang took a mandarin duck bath and then traveled over three hundred li due north until they saw the ramparts of a city—Qingyang City!

This place was a crucial thoroughfare where merchants and businessmen once thronged in abundance, truly a land of wealth and prosperity.

However, the weather was not favorable on this day. The sky was gloomy, a chill wind assailed the air, and a fine mist of rain dampened the clothes of passersby.

Lian Hongshang looked up at the sky and said, "Chen, it looks like it's going to rain heavily. We should find a place to rest first!"

Li Chen pointed ahead and said, "There's a Qingyang Building up front; let's go there!"

Lian Hongshang replied with an "Okay" and followed Li Chen towards the Qingyang Building.

Qingyang Building was the largest inn in Qingyang City, a place crowded with wealthy merchants and nobles.

No sooner had Li Chen and Lian Hongshang entered than they caught the attention of many.

It couldn't be helped, as Lian Hongshang was strikingly beautiful; it was difficult not to draw attention.

The two of them found a spot near the window to sit down and ordered some exquisite dishes.

By now, it was pouring rain outside. Many pedestrians were drenched like drowned rats.

A young man dressed in splendid clothes was in such a hurry that he failed to watch his step and fell to the ground.

This comical scene was caught by Lian Hongshang, who couldn't help but chuckle.

The splendidly dressed young man seemed to detect someone laughing at him, and, bursting with rage, he cursed towards Qingyang Building.

"Who's laughing? If anyone dares to laugh at this young master again, believe it or not, I'll slaughter them!"

He hadn't even finished speaking when he saw Lian Hongshang's spellbinding smile and was instantly captivated.

"What a beautiful woman!"

"Young Master, are you alright?"

A servant seeing his own master fall rushed over to inquire.

He happened to block the splendidly dressed young man's view of Lian Hongshang.

The splendidly dressed young man pushed him aside with a sweep of his hand.

"Get out of my way!"

Then, he straightened his clothes and headed straight for Lian Hongshang.

"My name is Bai Su, and I'd like to make your acquaintance, Miss!"

Lian Hongshang's brows furrowed slightly as she said, "Thank you, but I'm not interested in being friends with you!"

Rejected by Lian Hongshang, Bai Su was initially stunned.

Suppressing the anger in his heart, he spoke politely, "Judging by Miss's accent, you are not a local of Qingyang. I may not be much, but I am the second son of the Bai's chamber of commerce in Qingyang. Should you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to ask!"

The Bai Family might not be the most powerful family in Qingyang City, but they were certainly the wealthiest. Moreover, many disciples from their family have been accepted into the Immortal Sword Sect.

Each year, they also regularly present the Immortal Sword Sect with a hefty tribute. With such a powerful backing, even the City Lord Manor dared not offend the Bai Family lightly.

Bai Su himself was once a disciple of the Immortal Sword Sect, but due to his vile behavior, he defiled a female disciple and caused severe repercussions, leading to his expulsion from the sect.

Yet even so, he remained unchanged in his wicked ways. Using his family's name, he flitted from flower to flower, always looking to harass any lady that caught his eye.

Now, seeing the enchanting beauty of Lian Hongshang, he naturally did not want to let go.

Compared to Lian Hongshang, Bai Su felt all the so-called beauties he had played with before were nothing but vulgar and unworthy of notice.

However, Lian Hongshang completely ignored him, responding coldly with just, "No need!"

Bai Su still refused to give up, reiterating his identity again.

"Miss, there is no need to be polite, I am the Second Young Master of the Bai Family Trading Company. I'm not boasting, but in Qingyang City, there's nothing... without my Bai Family Trading Company..."

Li Chen, who had been silent until now, saw someone daring to flirt with his woman right in front of him, and his face instantly turned sour.

"What are you on about, why are you so shameless? We've already said we don't need anything, why do you still insist on pushing your face in?"

Actually, Bai Su had long noticed Li Chen, but in his eyes, Li Chen was nothing more than a mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator, not worth mentioning at all.

Bai Su had just taken a fall in the rain, and now he had been rejected twice by Lian Hongshang, his anger had no outlet, but hearing Li Chen's rebuke, he glared back furiously.

"How can you speak like that? Do you believe that with just one word from this young master, I can make you unwelcome in Qingyang City?"

Li Chen raised an eyebrow, gave Bai Su a look, and scoffed coldly.

Without a word, he formed a hand gesture like a blade and chopped towards Bai Su's finger.

"Crack!"

The crisp sound of a finger bone breaking resounded sharply.

Bai Su only felt a flash of cold light before his eyes, completely clueless about what had just happened. Only when the agonizing pain from his finger started to throb did he come back to his senses.

"Ah, my finger, my finger!"

At that moment, four burly men rushed over hurriedly.

They were Venerated Elders hired by the Bai family, and all of them were powerful cultivators at the Late-stage Foundation Establishment.

Seeing them, Bai Su ranted through gritted teeth, "You've arrived just in time, go on, kill him, kill him!"

These four guards exchanged glances, then drew their weapons and surrounded Li Chen.

"Little brother, you've got guts. Do you realize whom you've provoked?"

"Chen!"

Lian Hongshang called out softly, her beautiful eyes filled with ripples of concern.

Li Chen waved his hand, unconcerned, and sighed, "Ah, can't even eat a meal without pesky flies bothering."

Before the words fell, he suddenly lashed out with a backhand slap.

The guard closest to Li Chen was struck to the ground, his fate unknown - dead or alive.

The other three did not expect Li Chen's cultivation to be on par with theirs, and his burst of power to be so terrifying. They exchanged a glance and, brandishing their weapons, charged at him together.

"Hmph, no matter how many ants, they're still just ants!"

Li Chen didn't even give them a glance, casually slapped the table, and sent three bowls and dishes flying towards the faces of the guards.

"Crack!"

"Crack!"

"Crack!"

The distinct sound of shattering filled the air, and the three guards were hit into a confused mess, their heads spinning, and they slumped to the ground one after another.

Witnessing Li Chen's ferocity, Bai Su was shocked, standing in place, trembling.

Li Chen gave him a cold glance and commanded, "Scram, don't affect my mood for eating!"

No sooner had the words left his mouth than he picked up Bai Su like a chicken and tossed him out onto the muddy street.

Bai Su tumbled twice in the mire, looking as bedraggled as one could be.

Inside the restaurant, many who had been bullied by this nasty young master of the Bai Family felt a rush of relief and satisfaction at the scene.

However, the restaurant manager's face was tense with seriousness. He hurried over to Li Chen and Lian Hongshang and said, "Young brother, miss, you've caused a huge trouble this time. That Bai Su is the Second Young Master of Bai's chamber of commerce, and behind him stands the vast support of the Immortal Sword Sect, not a force ordinary families can afford to provoke."

"I implore you two, heed this old man's advice. Leave this place quickly before the Bai family people arrive!"