Song Li's eyes began to sharpen.
In his hands, the long knife kept vibrating, and the Internal Qi on it became more evident.
He looked at Chen An in front of him, and the determination in his eyes was palpable.
At this point, there were no more words to be said.
The two warriors were clearly at odds, and even if the Fourth Princess and Duke Lu stepped forward at this point, they probably couldn't separate them.
A fight was unavoidable.
The crisp sound of swords clashing echoed.
A black long knife flew through the air, aiming straight for its target, but ultimately missed Chen An, leaving a deep mark on the ground.
With Internal Qi enhancing the blade, the sword energy extended several meters.
Obviously, the fight had gotten serious.
Chen An moved forward slowly.
His steps seemed leisurely, but his speed was unexpectedly swift. He swung his long knife, striking down.
Bang!
The long knives clashed with a loud sound.
Chen An wasn't surprised by this. He remained calm, and with a backhand swing, he struck again.
In the spacious hall, the two engaged in a fierce battle.
However, even in their battle, both of them showed restraint, not fully unleashing their potential.
It was inevitable.
Although the hall was spacious, it was still slightly cramped for two Internal Qi Great Success warriors, especially with so many people inside.
If they went all out, the result wouldn't be pleasant, and many people would likely get hurt.
At worst, they could end up destroying the entire room.
As a result, they didn't go all out, even holding back on their Internal Qi, only using it to enhance their weapons for this small-scale battle.
People around watched the fight intently.
The people in this world were well-versed in martial arts, and they could appreciate the skills being displayed by Chen An and Song Li.
"What exquisite swordsmanship! What exquisite martial arts!"
Someone marveled inwardly, speaking their thoughts out loud: "To have such cultivation and martial arts skills at a young age, what kind of genius is this?"
"I heard he's the son of Duke Chen."
Someone who knew a bit about the situation spoke up, sharing what they knew with those around them.
"Is it really? Why haven't we heard of him before?"
"So talented and from the Duke Chen family, he should have been famous all over the world by now."
"You don't know everything."
Whispers continued in the corner without stopping.
Gossip always spread the fastest, especially when it involved the grievances of noble families, carrying legendary stories, which sparked people's curiosity.
After this fight, Chen An's reputation would definitely spread throughout the capital, known to many people.
Of course, some people seemed to be thinking about something else.
For example, Liu Chu was lost in thought and seemed to be considering something.
"This talent is wasted by the Fourth Princess's side. If only..."
He looked at Chen An ahead, his mind filled with various thoughts.
And he wasn't the only one with the same idea.
Many people watched Chen An, their eyes flickering with interest and intrigue.
Unaware of this, the Fourth Princess cheered on Chen An, delighted to hear the praise from the onlookers.
She had every reason to be happy as she was Chen An's patron.
Praising Chen An was like praising herself, so naturally she was pleased.
Although she was pleased, she soon sensed that something was amiss.
Why did everyone keep looking at her guest?
A sense of unease crept into her mind.
Liu Chu's gaze remained on Chen An, seemingly contemplating how to win him over.
Only when the Fourth Princess's expression turned cold did he stop his thoughts and continue entertaining the guests.
Chen An quietly returned to the Fourth Princess's side, standing behind her.
Although some people invited him to sit down, he politely declined with a smile.
A guest should have a sense of propriety, and no matter what, the gifts should always be in place.
Regardless of what others thought, the Fourth Princess was quite satisfied with Chen An's actions.
After half an hour, the guests gradually dispersed from the banquet.
The Fourth Princess and Chen An also left together.
Liu Chu stood at the head of the table, watching as Chen An walked away, his eyes flashing with contemplation.
"Somebody."
A moment later, he instructed a servant and then got up to leave, looking like he was going to find someone.
On the other hand, back at the Princess's residence, Chen An received even more lavish treatment.
Realizing Chen An's "true" strength, the Fourth Princess felt that her previous treatment of him was insufficient.
To be honest, her previous treatment of Chen An was already quite generous; she had given him many gifts at once and even granted him a courtyard.
In the valuable and limited space of the capital, having such a courtyard was a significant honor, and obtaining one was a considerable expense.
But even with such generous treatment, it now seemed inadequate.
After all, Chen An was at the Internal Qi Great Success level, making him equivalent to a general outside.
The gifts she had given him earlier seemed like gestures of goodwill, but to such a talented individual, they might have seemed insulting.
So, when he returned this time, she upgraded the treatment he received, showering him with even more gifts.
"You did well this time. Is there anything you want?"
Feeling that she hadn't been generous enough before, the Fourth Princess felt a bit awkward as she asked Chen An.
"Thank you for your care, Your Highness."
Chen An smiled, "Actually, the gifts you gave me before were already plenty, and I haven't been able to use them all."
"The only thing I lack is perhaps a suitable Internal Cultivation Method."
"Internal Cultivation Method?"
The Fourth Princess was surprised, "Don't you have a master?"
"I've cultivated my skills on my own, without a master to guide me."
Chen An shook his head.
Song Li's eyes began to sharpen.
In his hands, the long knife kept vibrating, and the Internal Qi on it became more evident.
He looked at Chen An in front of him, and the determination in his eyes was palpable.
At this point, there were no more words to be said.
The two warriors were clearly at odds, and even if the Fourth Princess and Duke Lu stepped forward at this point, they probably couldn't separate them.
A fight was unavoidable.
The crisp sound of swords clashing echoed.
A black long knife flew through the air, aiming straight for its target, but ultimately missed Chen An, leaving a deep mark on the ground.
With Internal Qi enhancing the blade, the sword energy extended several meters.
Obviously, the fight had gotten serious.
Chen An moved forward slowly.
His steps seemed leisurely, but his speed was unexpectedly swift. He swung his long knife, striking down.
Bang!
The long knives clashed with a loud sound.
Chen An wasn't surprised by this. He remained calm, and with a backhand swing, he struck again.
In the spacious hall, the two engaged in a fierce battle.
However, even in their battle, both of them showed restraint, not fully unleashing their potential.
It was inevitable.
Although the hall was spacious, it was still slightly cramped for two Internal Qi Great Success warriors, especially with so many people inside.
If they went all out, the result wouldn't be pleasant, and many people would likely get hurt.
At worst, they could end up destroying the entire room.
As a result, they didn't go all out, even holding back on their Internal Qi, only using it to enhance their weapons for this small-scale battle.
People around watched the fight intently.
The people in this world were well-versed in martial arts, and they could appreciate the skills being displayed by Chen An and Song Li.
"What exquisite swordsmanship! What exquisite martial arts!"
Someone marveled inwardly, speaking their thoughts out loud: "To have such cultivation and martial arts skills at a young age, what kind of genius is this?"
"I heard he's the son of Duke Chen."
Someone who knew a bit about the situation spoke up, sharing what they knew with those around them.
"Is it really? Why haven't we heard of him before?"
"So talented and from the Duke Chen family, he should have been famous all over the world by now."
"You don't know everything."
Whispers continued in the corner without stopping.
Gossip always spread the fastest, especially when it involved the grievances of noble families, carrying legendary stories, which sparked people's curiosity.
After this fight, Chen An's reputation would definitely spread throughout the capital, known to many people.
Of course, some people seemed to be thinking about something else.
For example, Liu Chu was lost in thought and seemed to be considering something.
"This talent is wasted by the Fourth Princess's side. If only..."
He looked at Chen An ahead, his mind filled with various thoughts.
And he wasn't the only one with the same idea.
Many people watched Chen An, their eyes flickering with interest and intrigue.
Unaware of this, the Fourth Princess cheered on Chen An, delighted to hear the praise from the onlookers.
She had every reason to be happy as she was Chen An's patron.
Praising Chen An was like praising herself, so naturally she was pleased.
Although she was pleased, she soon sensed that something was amiss.
Why did everyone keep looking at her guest?
A sense of unease crept into her mind.
Liu Chu's gaze remained on Chen An, seemingly contemplating how to win him over.
Only when the Fourth Princess's expression turned cold did he stop his thoughts and continue entertaining the guests.
Chen An quietly returned to the Fourth Princess's side, standing behind her.
Although some people invited him to sit down, he politely declined with a smile.
A guest should have a sense of propriety, and no matter what, the gifts should always be in place.
Regardless of what others thought, the Fourth Princess was quite satisfied with Chen An's actions.
After half an hour, the guests gradually dispersed from the banquet.
The Fourth Princess and Chen An also left together.
Liu Chu stood at the head of the table, watching as Chen An walked away, his eyes flashing with contemplation.
"Somebody."
A moment later, he instructed a servant and then got up to leave, looking like he was going to find someone.
On the other hand, back at the Princess's residence, Chen An received even more lavish treatment.
Realizing Chen An's "true" strength, the Fourth Princess felt that her previous treatment of him was insufficient.
To be honest, her previous treatment of Chen An was already quite generous; she had given him many gifts at once and even granted him a courtyard.
In the valuable and limited space of the capital, having such a courtyard was a significant honor, and obtaining one was a considerable expense.
But even with such generous treatment, it now seemed inadequate.
After all, Chen An was at the Internal Qi Great Success level, making him equivalent to a general outside.
The gifts she had given him earlier seemed like gestures of goodwill, but to such a talented individual, they might have seemed insulting.
So, when he returned this time, she upgraded the treatment he received, showering him with even more gifts.
"You did well this time. Is there anything you want?"
Feeling that she hadn't been generous enough before, the Fourth Princess felt a bit awkward as she asked Chen An.
"Thank you for your care, Your Highness."
Chen An smiled, "Actually, the gifts you gave me before were already plenty, and I haven't been able to use them all."
"The only thing I lack is perhaps a suitable Internal Cultivation Method."
"Internal Cultivation Method?"
The Fourth Princess was surprised, "Don't you have a master?"
"I've cultivated my skills on my own, without a master to guide me."
Chen An shook his head.
