CHAPTER 474: CHAPTER 455 NOT SO SIMPLE_2

Shi Tao glanced outside the house, thinking no wonder Shen Si had to send Xiaoyu away; it turns out this matter involved Chen Fan, and it was indeed not suitable for him to listen in on.

"Yes, Chairman."

Shen Si sighed and said, "To be honest, I didn’t expect to encounter him in the rainforest. It’s funny to say, but I even thought I was dreaming.

But on second thought, it made sense. Brother Chen also practiced the Emperor’s Qi Observation Skill and was surely after the Cyan Dragon Fruit. His discovery of us was only natural."

Upon hearing this, Shi Tao spoke with a complex tone, "So, it was him who saved you from those Feng Country people?"

"Yes."

Shen Si nodded, then gave a bitter smile,

"However, it would have been better if the matter ended there."

"Go on."

Shi Tao also realized that this matter might not be as simple as he had thought.

"Shortly after Brother Chen rescued us, the reinforcements from those Feng Country people arrived. There were two of them, one was a werewolf from the Revival Association, and the other was Song Gang from the Song Family."

"Song Gang?"

Shi Tao’s eyebrows furrowed slightly.

He had indeed heard a little about this person.

It was said that Song Gang was proficient in a saber technique called Ice Soul Cold Blade, and the saber he used, the Ice Soul Saber, was specially made. It not only enhanced the power of his saber techniques but also reduced True Qi consumption.

"And then?"

Shi Tao asked.

Although he had a vague idea in his mind.

He knew Shen Si’s abilities and was certain they wouldn’t match Song Gang’s.

Moreover, there was a werewolf from the Revival Association alongside him.

At this moment, Shen Si could call him specifically to recount this event, which likely meant that Song Gang and the Revival Association member had already been killed by Chen Fan.

"Later, Brother Chen fought a fierce battle with them to save us. Both the werewolf and Song Gang were killed."

Shen Si said with lingering fear.

Song Gang’s strength was formidable.

But compared to the werewolf, his threat was far inferior.

Yet the result was that both were burned alive by flames.

It was too tragic.

Shi Tao took a deep breath, "How did he kill them?"

Shen Si immediately recounted the specific process.

Including how Chen Fan used the Soul-Searching Technique to control Song Gang and obtain the items in his space items.

However, he still kept his inner vow.

He didn’t reveal a single word about the Divine Demon Level Technique.

It wasn’t that he didn’t trust Shi Tao, but such matters were too significant. If word got out, the Song Family would stop at nothing to kill Chen Fan.

"I didn’t expect that after just a few days, his strength has improved again."

Shi Tao’s expression was complex.

That person called John, after transforming into a werewolf, could briefly go head-to-head with a Beast King-level Fierce Beast, his strength was not to be underestimated.

Yet he was burned alive by a few arrows shot by Chen Fan.

Doesn’t this mean that even a Beast King-level Fierce Beast hit by his arrows would be burned alive too?

This possibility cannot be ruled out.

"Yes, Chairman."

Shen Si’s voice carried worry, "I have a premonition that Brother Chen will soon come to the headquarters to find Ling Yu. By then..."

"I will take action."

Shi Tao said quietly,

"I know, Chairman, I know you will take action. I’m just worried that even with your strength, defeating Chen Fan won’t be easy. If it comes down to both sides suffering heavy losses, for our Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association..."

Shen Si hesitated.

He was deeply unwilling to see such an outcome.

"Hehe."

Shi Tao chuckled and said, "Actually, I have something to tell you. Since you called, I might as well tell you."

"Wh-what is it?"

Shen Si was taken aback.

"I have broken through."

"What?"

Shen Si felt like he was struck by thunderbolt, instantly standing paralyzed.

"Just now, I have condensed a First-grade Martial Arts True Pill and stepped into the Celestial Realm."

Shi Tao said with a smile.

"F-First-grade Martial Arts True Pill!"

Shen Si’s mouth gaped wide, enough to swallow a basket of eggs.

Tears of excitement flowed from his eyes.

His Emperor’s Qi Observation Skill synchronizes best with the Chairman.

But the Chairman had more important things to attend to, which was to prepare for the breakthrough, to reach the Celestial Realm as soon as possible.

And this day had arrived, so suddenly, leaving him unprepared.

"Yes, a First-grade Martial Arts True Pill."

Shi Tao sighed, his voice carrying a hint of helplessness, "I had hoped to condense a Heaven-grade Martial Arts True Pill, but it was wishful thinking."

"Chairman, a First-grade Martial Arts True Pill is already something to be satisfied with."

Shen Si said with a smile mixed with tears.

"Even the Celestial Realm martial artists of those noble families mostly condense Third-grade or Second-grade Martial Arts True Pills. Less than ten have condensed First-grade, and as for the Heaven-grade, perhaps not even one.

They have inherited for so many years and possess countless treasures, yet can only achieve this. Our Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association has existed only for a few years, and the Chairman’s achievement is already remarkable."

"Hehe, I know, it’s just some emotions."

Shi Tao said with a chuckle.

He would only say these things to Elder Wang, Shen Si, and Chang Fei. As for others, like Ling Yu, he wouldn’t even mention it.

"That’s good."

Shen Si breathed a sigh of relief.

He feared that Shi Tao’s discontent would affect his future cultivation.

However, now that Shi Tao had broken through, it was undoubtedly tremendous news.

As this means, the Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association now has two Celestial Realm martial artists.

Even the Song Family wouldn’t dare to openly oppose the association.

Of course, it wasn’t entirely optimistic. The Song Family officially had two to three Celestial Realm martial artists; who knew how many more were hidden. Only the Song Family themselves would know.

Moreover, the Chairman had just stepped into the Celestial Realm.

Those from the Song Family were old monsters, some lived for hundreds of years, this was merely a minority.

If the Chairman were to fight them, it would surely be disadvantageous.

Besides, there was the Revival Association.

Even more so, the overall strength of the Revival Association exceeded that of the Song Family.

Those vampires and werewolves, some lived for hundreds or thousands of years. If they decided to target the association, even Elder Wang would likely face grim odds...

Fortunately, throughout the entire incident, they kept a clean track record.

By the time anyone sensed any commotion and arrived, they were long gone; they hadn’t encountered anyone in the process.

But, who knows if the Song Family, or the Revival Association, had any special methods.

Thus, he had no choice but to inform Shi Tao as soon as possible to make relevant arrangements.

"Don’t worry."

Shi Tao’s eyes flashed with resolve, "This matter was the fault of those Feng Country people. Even if it goes before the Elder Council, we are in the right, and there’s nothing to fear."

"That’s true, but..."

Shen Si laughed bitterly.

The Elder Council also had members biased towards the Feng Country people.

If it really came to that day, it would be extremely troublesome.

"Isn’t it yet to happen?"

Shi Tao said calmly, "When the day comes, we can think about what to do. Worrying about it now only adds unnecessary stress, don’t you think?"

"Yes."

Shen Si sighed, apologizing, "I’m really sorry, Chairman. If it weren’t for us..."

"Why say such things?"

Shi Tao interrupted, "Blaming the victim instead of the perpetrator, what kind of logic is that? Besides, between us, is there any need to say these things?"

"My fault, my fault."

Shen Si hurriedly said.

He was mostly anxious because he knew the consequences would be disastrous if this matter leaked out, making him feel even more guilty.

"Return to headquarters as soon as possible, and don’t go out for these few days. As for Chen Fan..."

Shi Tao pondered for a moment, "I will keep an eye on him."

"Alright."