Dragon Blood Divine Son-in-law
Chapter 621: The Techniques of King Shao

Chapter 621: Chapter 621: The Techniques of King Shao

"Greetings to the Young Eastern King!"

The crowd around them bowed one after another, showing the utmost respect.

Even Tan Yuanhai and other dignitaries of the National Medical Institute revealed a look of shock and apprehension on their faces upon seeing the Young Eastern King.

Clearly, they had long since developed a shadow in their hearts regarding the Young Eastern King’s methods.

"Lord Nanjiang, we finally meet!" The Young Eastern King said with a smile, which was very modest.

Chen Xuan was somewhat stunned; he had never expected that the Young Eastern King—who maneuvered behind the scenes and contended with the three major families of the north, south, and west—would be so young.

At the age of sixteen or seventeen, he was almost considered a junior in front of the thirty-something Chen Xuan.

"What business does the Young Eastern King have with me?" Chen Xuan asked in a deep voice.

The Young Eastern King smiled and said, "With Lord Nanjiang’s cleverness, shouldn’t you have guessed already?"

Chen Xuan’s expression darkened.

The Young Eastern King made no attempt to avoid the subject of the Eastern King in Chen Xuan’s presence.

It seemed that, just as Chen Xuan had suspected, the Young Eastern King had summoned him here in hopes that he would save the Eastern King’s life!

Chen Xuan snorted lightly, "It’s the first time I’ve heard of someone seeking help by threatening the lives of another’s family!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Tan Yuanhai and others at his side broke into a cold sweat.

In fact, when they were brought here by people dispatched by the Young Eastern King, they too had initially adopted a tough stance.

However, as several dignitaries of the National Medical Institute met gruesome deaths, coupled with the Young Eastern King’s series of ruthless tactics, Tan Yuanhai and the others’ tough stances had long been subdued.

The entire ordeal had been a bloody lesson for them.

And now, this young physician was daring to speak to the formidable Young Eastern King with such a tough attitude. To Tan Yuanhai and his colleagues, this man was simply courting death!

However, to Tan Yuanhai and the others’ surprise, the Young Eastern King did not show any anger after hearing Chen Xuan’s mocking words; instead, he revealed a look of astonishment.

"Threatening lives?!" The Emperor raised an eyebrow, his eyes narrowing slightly as he looked at Qisha beside him.

"I asked you to invite Lord Nanjiang here with courtesy, who told you that you could threaten his family’s lives!"

The lightly flung words, heavy as a mountain, caused Qisha to fall to his knees with a thud.

"This subordinate acknowledges his crime!"

Without paying him any attention, the Emperor casually said, "Lord Nanjiang is our Dong Family’s most distinguished guest, yet you dare threaten his family’s life, which is a crime worthy of death!"

"Considering the years you have followed our Dong Family, sever an arm yourself as an apology to Lord Nanjiang!"

Chen Xuan frowned.

Qisha was a core member of the Dong Family and had loyally served for many years, yet now he faced becoming a cripple at the word of the Young Eastern King—utterly ruthless!

Upon hearing the order from the Young Eastern King, Qisha did not hesitate in the slightest.

"Your command shall be obeyed!"

With that, Qisha extended his arm, drew a short knife, and was about to sever his own arm without even a furrow of his brow!

This level of compliance astonished Chen Xuan.

No wonder the four great families of the east, west, south, and north held such powerful influence; simply by observing subordinates like Qisha with their strong execution power, one could glimpse the reason why.

However, Chen Xuan also understood clearly that the Young Eastern King’s actions were performed for his benefit.

If he truly allowed Qisha to sever his own arm, then Chen Xuan would owe the Young Eastern King too much.

Trading another’s blood for favors.

The methods of this Young Eastern King are truly ruthless!

"Stop!" Chen Xuan directly blocked Qisha.

The knife in Qisha’s hand was sent flying by Chen Xuan.

The Young Eastern King’s expression was sincere, "Why, does the Nanjiang Earl think my judgment is too lenient? Or perhaps, should I make Qisha exchange his life for the other’s?"

Chen Xuan frowned. This Young Eastern King really had a twisted character.

Now, he finally had a true understanding of the Young Eastern King.

"Let’s spare his life for now. Didn’t the King have something to discuss with me? We should focus on more important matters first!" Chen Xuan said in a deep voice.

The Young Eastern King raised an eyebrow, "Indeed, the Nanjiang Earl is considerate. Come, please follow me inside!"

After that, Chen Xuan followed the King into the grand hall.

Tan Yuanhai and the others were astonished at this scene.

Wasn’t this young man just a simple physician who came from Huai City? Why was he receiving such high regard from the Young Eastern King?

But from the scene of the recent fall from a hundred meters, it was clear that this little physician from Huai City was no ordinary person!

With no time to ponder further, Tan Yuanhai and the others were led by Qisha into the grand hall.

The vast hall was dimly lit, and a stone door at the rear led underground.

Descending the stairs, a huge round secret chamber came into view.

Most conspicuous in the chamber was a redwood coffin bound by iron chains in the center.

On the walls of the chamber, countless yellow talismans were pasted, each inscribed with strange runes.

On the ground, seven candles burned with fierce flames.

In the grooves connecting these seven candles, the startling sight of crimson blood was present.

Upon seeing this scene, Chen Xuan couldn’t help but frown, "The Seven-stars Life Extension Array?!"

Just as the name suggests, the Seven-stars Life Extension Array was an extremely ancient dark ritual that used the lives of others to forcibly extend the life of the deceased.

Moreover, it required the life of a living person each day to keep the Seven-stars Life Extension Array in operation.

Since the news of the Eastern King’s death, at least several months had passed.

This meant that at least a hundred people had been sacrificed to this Seven-stars Life Extension Array!

Just to forcibly resurrect one Eastern King, so many lives had been taken, the Dong Family, this Young Eastern King, was indeed extraordinarily ruthless!

At that moment, a voice suddenly rose.

"To recognize the Seven-stars Life Extension Array at a glance shows you indeed have some skills!"

As he spoke, a figure suddenly emerged from the shadows of the chamber.

This figure wore a black robe, had a dark complexion, and his skin was marked with various strange runes.

His entire being exuded a gloomy aura, and looking into his eyes felt as though one was enduring the gaze of a specter from hell!

Chen Xuan’s expression changed drastically.

Just now, he hadn’t noticed that someone else was present in the secret chamber!

The strength of this man in the black robe was unquestionably formidable!

Tan Yuanhai and the others, upon seeing the man in the black robe, all showed signs of fear, and even the usually arrogant Qisha seemed somewhat intimidated in front of the black-robed figure.

Clearly, this man in the black robe was someone they all regarded with apprehension!