Dealing with this kid is really a headache.

Gongsun Nan covered her forehead, looking helpless.

Not long after, Gongsun Nan suddenly let out a soft laugh, her eyes softened a bit.

For many years, she had been reclusive and her mood had remained unchanged. Since meeting Chen Qingyuan, Gongsun Nan seemed to have rediscovered the rhythm of life, experiencing joy and sorrow, and complex emotions.

Back in the cave, Chen Qingyuan carefully opened the jade box, inside of which was a white-bearded jade spiritual root, the root of a top-grade Dao medicine, containing all the essence of the entire precious medicine.

“I’m going to make a fortune!” Chen Qingyuan exclaimed, “A complete and flawless top-grade jade spiritual root, the treasure house of the Mystic Azure Sect doesn’t have this.”

“Why is she so generous?”

After feeling happy, Chen Qingyuan became somewhat cautious and secretly said, “Could there be some ulterior motive?”

As he spoke, Chen Qingyuan took out the jade bracelet and used its special law to inspect the jade spiritual root.

After careful examination, the jade spiritual root had not been tampered with, everything was normal.

“It’s really strange,” Chen Qingyuan frowned slightly, “Could it be because of the Sword Immortal predecessor? Or is it because I’m too handsome, and the Ghost Doctor also had some ulterior motive?”

Why use “also”?

The red-dressed girl in the Sky Abyss Restricted Zone immediately proposed to become Dao Companions with Chen Qingyuan as soon as she saw him, which made Chen Qingyuan still feel lingering fear.

“Who cares, if there’s a bargain, take it.”

Chen Qingyuan no longer thought about these issues, feeling a bit of a headache.

If he successfully refines the jade spiritual root, Chen Qingyuan will definitely be able to step into the Golden Elixir Realm in one fell swoop and stand on the stage of the world again.

However, Chen Qingyuan did not do so for the time being, intending to stabilize his cultivation for a period of time and lay a solid foundation. There was no need to rush to break through the Golden Elixir Realm, it could be done in a few years.

Putting away the jade spiritual root, Chen Qingyuan prepared to meditate.

“Junior Master, there are many people looking for you outside, you should come out and take a look!”

Suddenly, an anxious voice came from outside the cave.

Can’t they just calm down a bit!

Chen Qingyuan felt annoyed.

Walking outside, Chen Qingyuan saw an inner disciple and asked, “What’s going on?”

“There are hundreds of people outside the mountain gate challenging you, they are all the Heaven’s Pride of various major sacred grounds, wanting to compare notes with Junior Master.”

The inner disciple reported truthfully.

“Who are they?”

Chen Qingyuan continued to inquire.

“The Young Sect Master of the Heavenly Jade Sect, the Venerable Pu Xing of the Great Enlightenment Monastery in Southern Brightness, and the Three Saints Mountain…”

The disciple listed more than a dozen names.

“They are just former defeated subordinates.”

Back then, Chen Qingyuan suppressed his peers in the Flow Star Domain, pressing them so hard that they didn’t dare to raise their heads. Now they actually dared to come and challenge him.

“The situation is quite complicated, we can’t directly drive them away, we can only have Junior Master come out to resolve it.”

The elders of the Mystic Azure Sect tried to drive these people away, but to no avail. They couldn’t bully the small with the big, and if it spread, the Mystic Azure Sect would definitely be laughed at.

Moreover, when the various sects visited that day, it was made very clear that if peers challenged Chen Qingyuan, the older generation would not stop them, and it would be up to each person’s ability.

“Alright!” Chen Qingyuan said impatiently.

On the cliff of a certain mountain peak, a group of senior brothers with white hair stood, gazing at the mountain gate.

“Can Junior Brother solve this trouble?”

“Although Junior Brother is focusing on cultivation, don’t underestimate him. If he can’t even suppress his former defeated subordinates, he wouldn’t be called Chen Qingyuan.”

“Junior Brother has a lot of tricks up his sleeve, he won’t suffer a loss.”

“Let’s just enjoy the show!”

The elders watched with interest, not worried at all that something might go wrong.

At the mountain gate of the Mystic Azure Sect, hundreds of elegantly dressed young people stood in the air, constantly cursing and wanting to force Chen Qingyuan to show up, in order to regain the lost face of their elders.

In addition, they had been stepped on by Chen Qingyuan in the past, and this grudge had been kept in their hearts. Now that they had such a good opportunity, they naturally couldn’t miss it.

“Chen Qingyuan, do you want to be a coward for the rest of your life?”

“In my opinion, if you come out and bow and apologize to us, we might consider leaving.”

“Back then, you were full of spirit, but now you’re hiding in the sect and dare not show your face. Do you not even have the courage to face us?”

As they taunted, they let out a piercing laughter.

Chen Qingyuan arrived at the mountain gate, looked up at this group of familiar faces, and felt quite bored.

Whether in the past or now, Chen Qingyuan had never regarded these people as opponents, they were just stepping stones on the path of cultivation.

“Forgive me for being blunt, even if you can resume cultivation, you are no longer worthy of the title of one of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness.”

Qin Yutang was wearing a dark brocade robe, and he had almost become Dao Companions with Bai Xixue back then. He didn’t have much affection for Bai Xixue, one was for the sake of marrying the Eastern Joy Palace, and the other was to disgust Chen Qingyuan.

A hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan swept through his peers in the Flow Star Domain, including Qin Yutang.

However, Qin Yutang was not willing to admit defeat, and was repeatedly defeated by Chen Qingyuan. Over time, Qin Yutang not only did not strive to improve, but also developed a grudge against Chen Qingyuan.

“You’ve been cursing for many days, aren’t you tired?”

Chen Qingyuan remained calm and unaffected by the words of others.

“You finally show up.”

The crowd saw Chen Qingyuan, their eyes narrowed, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.

“How could cursing you ever be tiring, it’s a delightful thing.”

Qin Yutang sneered.

“You’ve come all the way to the Mystic Azure Sect to cause trouble for me, you must be a little crazy.”

Chen Qingyuan sat down on a chair, looked up at Qin Yutang and the others in the void, and said loudly.

“We came here to challenge the former Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness, are you willing to accept the challenge?”

At that time, Chen Qingyuan’s reputation was well known, envied and feared by many. After his death, only nine heroes were recognized in the Northern Wilderness.

When Qin Yutang mentioned the “Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness,” it was only mocking, not admiring.

“Why should I accept the challenge?” Chen Qingyuan asked in return.”Sparring among peers, contending in the way of the Dao.”

Qin Yutang declared.

“And then?” Chen Qingyuan took out some tea from his Heaven and Earth Bag and took a sip.

“Do you dare or not?”

Qin Yutang loudly challenged.

“You must have a problem in your head.” In front of many people, Chen Qingyuan pointed at Qin Yutang and scolded: “Is this your first day meeting me? Don’t you know my rules? If you want to challenge me, coming empty-handed won’t do; you have to put down a wager.”

“Your greed will lead you to a heart demon sooner or later.”

Listening to Chen Qingyuan’s scolding, Qin Yutang’s face turned ashen as he cursed.

“That’s my business, none of your concern.” Chen Qingyuan retorted: “I can’t be bothered with your nonsense, a bunch of paupers.”

“What do you want to bet?”

A young man couldn’t stand Chen Qingyuan’s attitude and was eager to step forward and fight.

“At least ten thousand Medium Quality Spirit Stones to start, no cap.”

A hint of mockery flashed in Chen Qingyuan’s eyes; the fish had bitten the hook, and he was about to make a big profit again.

There sure are a lot of fools in the Flow Star Domain!

Upon hearing this, everyone’s expression changed. That many Spirit Stones was no small sum!

“Indeed, all paupers. If you don’t have the money, don’t come looking for a fight.”

Seeing the troubled look on everyone’s faces, Chen Qingyuan deliberately taunted them, employing reverse psychology.