I Shall Grant Her Justice

"What happened yesterday was an accident, I apologize."

Unexpectedly holding the woman who was stunned with fright, Chu Chen's mouth twitched slightly, his heart filled with bitterness.

Yun Yun, having lost her memories, had become innocent. Now, she also knew what had transpired last night. She had lost her virginity, and her voice now carried a hint of tears.

Towards Chu Chen, she desired a clear outcome. If the outcome was not as she wished, she would stubbornly end both their lives.

Thinking of this, Yun Yun, in a state of undress, suddenly stood up, drew a short dagger from her Sect Leader's robes, and the next second, mercilessly stabbed towards Chu Chen. However, her movements were seen through.

Chu Chen grabbed her wrist, gently pushing it back. Seeing she could do nothing to Chu Chen, Yun Yun held the short dagger, intending to stab her own neck to commit suicide.

Chu Chen hastily stood up, knocking the dagger away. He was about to breathe a sigh of relief when, unexpectedly, Yun Yun pulled out a hairpin from her clothes, once again stabbing towards her own neck.

"Not good!" Chu Chen reacted too late for a moment, hastily intervening, using the back of his hand to block the stab for Yun Yun.

Looking at the back of his hand stained with fresh blood, Yun Yun was momentarily stunned, her beautiful eyes trembling slightly, and a touch of emotion suddenly welled up in her heart.

"I want you to give me an answer, otherwise I will still kill you, or end my own life."

Chu Chen sighed, completely disregarding the wound on the back of his hand, and suddenly embraced Yun Yun. His eyes were filled with tenderness, and his tone was completely different from before.

Being embraced, Yun Yun was somewhat dazed, her eyes shifting slightly: "What exactly do you want to do, you hateful man?"

Chu Chen remained silent for a long time, a fierce internal struggle raging within him, finally making up his mind to speak.

"I will marry you. I will not let your reputation be sullied. As long as you are willing, I will certainly marry you honorably and make you happy. Please think about it. After my matters are concluded, I will come to find you."

Having said this, Chu Chen draped her clothes over her, carefully buttoning each one. Chu Chen also put on his own clothes. Today, he had an important task to attend to, which was the start of the Alchemist Grand Meeting.

In the room, Yun Yun clutched herself in a daze, leaning against the wall like a lost soul. During her memory loss, it was always Chu Chen who cared for her. Yun Yun had originally harbored some goodwill towards him, but after last night's incident, that goodwill had vanished into thin air.

His actions made Yun Yun feel somewhat familiar; she recalled the incident in the cave in the Magical Beast Mountain Range. Her memories were few, only able to recall a few fragments, among which was that memory from the Magical Beast Mountain Range. Her subconscious told her that that period had left an incredibly deep impression, and those ambiguous images caused her inner self to waver slightly. She did not know if she harbored feelings for that Chu Chen.

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Chu Chen walked alone through the bustling streets, his demeanor somewhat weary, appearing out of place amidst the excited crowd.

"I should have known not to keep this woman by my side. Now how do I explain this to Medusa? Sigh, what a bother. Never mind, I'll go participate in the Alchemist Grand Meeting first." Shaking his head, Chu Chen gazed towards the end of the street.

At this moment, groups of Alchemists occasionally appeared on the streets. This noble profession, normally rarely seen, seemed to have mobilized its entire force today, causing passersby to feel admiration.

Today's excitement reached its peak for the year. The crowd was as dense as ants, and the noisy chatter and hawkers' cries enveloped Chu Chen. Occasionally, someone would bump into him with a displeased expression, but upon seeing the Third-Grade Alchemist badge on his chest, they would discreetly make way.

"The Alchemist Grand Meeting, held once every eight years, is indeed extraordinarily lively."

"Little Brother Chu Chen, where did you go last night?" A powerful, aged voice suddenly came from the sky. Behind Hai Bo Dong, intense cold energy fluctuated, and the power of heaven and earth trembled slightly.

Looking at the super expert spreading his icy wings, everyone below couldn't help but be astonished and envious.

"Old Hai, I apologize for forgetting to inform you. There were some secret matters that could not be disclosed." At this moment, Chu Chen's Purple Cloud Wings also unfurled, and he flew alongside Old Hai in the sky.

Seeing the two figures in the sky, those with limited knowledge assumed Chu Chen was also a Dou Huang expert, and couldn't help but click their tongues in admiration, gasping in shock.

"Little Brother Chu Chen, I will not ask too much about your affairs. Let us depart. However, I am currently your guardian, so you should inform me of anything important." Hai Bo Dong seemed to see through Chu Chen's thoughts, patting his shoulder twice.

"Then I thank you, Senior."

The two flew swiftly, undoubtedly becoming the most eye-catching sight in the entire Jia Ma Empire.

"Little Brother Chu Chen, how confident are you?" Hai Bo Dong proactively diverted Chu Chen's attention.

"I am not entirely sure, but achieving a high rank is certain. You know, the purpose of this time is to gain some fame; that is what I care about."

"Alas, the higher the rank, the more attention one attracts. I have great faith in you," Hai Bo Dong said with a faint smile.

"Indeed, that makes sense. Let us speed up a bit." Chu Chen nodded.

Upon landing, Chu Chen and Hai Bo Dong proceeded towards the association. Seeing the crowded scene, Chu Chen was somewhat helpless. Today's grandeur had far exceeded his expectations.

After verifying his information at the Alchemist Association, Chu Chen accompanied Hai Bo Dong to the Imperial Plaza. It was the largest area in the capital, capable of holding tens of thousands of people, fully meeting the needs of the populace.

From the chatter of passersby, Chu Chen learned that this Alchemist Grand Meeting had the largest number of participants in history. Including outstanding Alchemists from other empires, the incomplete statistics showed that the number of participants had reached two thousand. One must know how rare Alchemists were; such a scale could only be described as terrifying. Perhaps more than half of the Alchemists in the Jia Ma Empire had gathered here.

"Quite a few people, aren't there?" Chu Chen suddenly felt a strange excitement.

"It looks crowded, but in reality, after several rounds of screening, not many will make it to the end. The later assessment rounds become increasingly difficult, which has deterred many. What, are you nervous?"

Chu Chen couldn't help but laugh aloud: "Do I look nervous to you? Aside from a few old fellows, I doubt any Alchemist in the Jia Ma Empire can match my soul perception. As for flame manipulation, I have diligently studied many Alchemist secret texts in the desert. I even feel a bit excited."

"That's good then."

As the two conversed, the exclusive pathway for Alchemists began to widen. The vast Imperial Plaza, capable of holding ten thousand people, finally appeared before their eyes.