Chapter 689: The Reason
Chapter 689: The Reason
As soon as Chen Chuan uttered those words, the man's expression went through a series of emotions—first shock, then annoyance, and finally dejection—his face becoming an expressive canvas.
After a while, he seemed to lose all his strength, slumping as he said, "You're here to arrest me, aren't you? Go ahead and take me, but please don't hurt my child..."
He looked up at Chen Chuan, "You don't seem like a bad person..." then quickly lowered his head, muttering to himself as if trying to convince himself, "You wouldn't do that, would you? No, you wouldn't..."
Chen Chuan observed him, wondering how someone in his state could have evaded capture for fifteen years. He took out the piece of paper from his pocket, walked up to the man, and placed it in front of him, saying, "Senior Tian, this is what you left behind, isn't it?"
Tian Rui glanced at it, his expression suddenly conflicted. He stammered, "Yes... But please believe me, I don't want to hurt you. I just... I just want you to leave... You can't beat him..."
"Him?" Chen Chuan realized that Tian Rui was referring to the person from before.
As they spoke, Tian Wo rode his bicycle back from outside. He spotted Chen Chuan and exclaimed in surprise, "You're that..."
Then he saw his father sitting there dejectedly, while Chen Chuan stood above him, looking down. Sensing something amiss, Tian Wo threw his bicycle aside and sprinted to his father's side, anxiously asking, "Dad, what's going on?"
He turned to Chen Chuan, his eyes filled with anger, and asked, "Who are you, and what do you want?"
Tian Rui grabbed his hand, looking anxious, and said, "Tian Wo, this is my issue. Go inside."
"Old man, you're always like this. Every time you say this, there's trouble. I want to ignore you, but every time, I end up helping you. Come on, who did you owe money to this time, or what did you promise?"
Tian Rui stammered, "No, no..." He tried to explain, "Son, this time, it's really not..."
Tian Wo humphed, not believing a word, "Don't I know you well enough?"
"It's really not! Tian Wo, you have to trust me!"
"Then tell me, what's going on?"
"I, I..." Tian Rui became hesitant, seeing the disdain in Tian Wo's eyes. He couldn't hold back and blurted out, "It's about what happened before, and it's got nothing to do with you!"
"Before..."
Tian Wo paused, then looked at Chen Chuan with sudden alertness. He pulled Tian Rui back a few steps, saying, "Dad, where did you find him?"
"It's... not! Hey, stop!"
As Tian Rui said "is," Tian Wo had already rushed towards Chen Chuan. Tian Rui was pulled back, stumbling, and immediately shouted for Chen Chuan to stop.
In Chen Chuan's eyes, Tian Wo's charge was so swift that he became a fleeting shadow. Chen Chuan raised an eyebrow, impressed by the speed... a Third Limitation Fighter.
This man hadn't displayed such agility in the combat arena, and his movements didn't seem to match the rhythm of a Third Limitation Fighter.
As Tian Wo's punches came closer, Chen Chuan extended his hand, blocking the blows with a loud bang, then casually brushing them aside and kicking Tian Wo away.
In an instant, Tian Wo unleashed dozens of fierce punches and kicks, but they were all blocked by Chen Chuan's single hand.
Tian Wo was stunned.
To be honest, he had never respected ordinary fighters. From a young age, he had effortlessly surpassed various milestones, and until now, he had never encountered an opponent who could match him in a one-on-one fight.
Secretly, Tian Rui had gone to spar with some Third Limitation Fighters without his father's knowledge, but they were all inferior to him. Due to his exceptional talent, he had been following a certain method to conceal his true skills, so until today, he had absolute confidence in himself.
But now, he felt his punches couldn't break through Chen Chuan's defense, and the latter remained stationary, blocking all his attacks with just one hand. This was hard for Tian Wo to accept.
At that moment, Tian Rui rushed forward and pulled him back, saying urgently, "Tian Wo, stop!"
Tian Wo was pulled back, his eyes fixed on Chen Chuan, his chest rising and falling slightly.
Chen Chuan looked at him and said, "It's evident that you haven't undergone rigorous training. Your combat skills haven't been finely honed, and you've solely relied on your natural talent to reach your current level.
Indeed, you must have practiced a unique power that conceals your combat rhythm and maintains your strength at a low level.
The person who taught you this method probably wanted to prevent you from standing out and attracting attention. However, doing this for an extended period can lead to a distorted perception of your abilities and those of your opponents."
"You have no right to judge me!"
Tian Wo's heart was filled with suspicion and anger because Chen Chuan had accurately guessed his situation. However, his competitive spirit was ignited, and as he took a deep breath, a wisp of hot air rose from his head.
Chen Chuan glanced at him and said, "Oh? The Furnace Breath Method?"
At this moment, Tian Wo's skin felt scorching hot. After pushing Tian Rui away again, he charged forward for the second time. His strength and speed instantly increased to a whole new level. However, he had a feeling that he couldn't break through from the front, so he circled around Chen Chuan, trying to find an opportunity.
Chen Chuan, on the other hand, stood there calmly without moving, as if he couldn't find any flaws even when Tian Wo circled behind him.
The more Tian Wo tried, the more determined he became. After circling back to the front again, he didn't wait any longer and launched a fierce attack.
Chen Chuan, with a calm expression, simply extended one hand to block the attack. Just like before, no matter how Tian Wo attacked or how much he increased his speed, he couldn't break through.
The Furnace Breath Method heavily relied on stored energy and consumed a significant amount of stamina. After attacking for over half an hour, Tian Wo's body couldn't take it anymore. He had to retreat, panting heavily with sweat pouring down his face, looking as if he had just been pulled out of water.
Clenching his fists and gritting his teeth, Tian Wo stared at Chen Chuan. Although Chen Chuan looked to be around the same age as him, his strength was unattainable, which severely damaged Tian Wo's original confidence.
At this moment, Chen Chuan turned his head towards Tian Rui and asked, "Senior Tian, did you teach him the Furnace Breath Method?"
Tian Rui's face turned bitter as he replied, "I didn't teach him. This kid secretly learned it from me."
"It doesn't matter if you taught him or not," said Chen Chuan. "The situation hasn't been cleared up yet. You're still a member of the Pure Sect, and it's not my place to interfere with the techniques you teach. Now, can we have a proper talk?"
Tian Rui was taken aback for a moment before reacting, "Oh, yes, yes..." He added nervously, "I'll tell you everything."
Chen Chuan gave him a glance and nodded, following him into the hall.
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Tian Wo stood alone outside, realizing that things weren't as he had thought. He wiped the sweat off his face and silently entered the living room.
Tian Rui invited Chen Chuan to sit down, poured him a glass of water, and sat down across from him. He tried to ask, "Supervisor Chen, what should I say first...?"
Looking at him, Chen Chuan said, "Let's start with that incident from the past. The Pure Sect has always wanted to understand why you suddenly disappeared back then, Senior Tian, and why there was no news from you for fifteen years.
If you truly had a reason to leave the Pure Sect, I believe the sect wouldn't stop you. But the way you left without a trace back then, shouldn't you give the sect an explanation now?"
Tian Rui suddenly became dejected, "Yes, it's my fault. I didn't want it to be like this, but..."
He clenched his fists, "I couldn't just watch that incident happen right before my eyes, I couldn't..."
"What exactly happened? Can you tell me about it?"
Chen Chuan asked patiently, "If there was some injustice or if someone within the sect obstructed you, just speak up. If you're in the right, I'll do my best to help you within the sect."
Tian Rui shook his head.
At this moment, he turned to Tian Wo, who was standing there, and said, "Son, you should leave. There are some things you shouldn't hear."
"I won't go," Tian Wo refused.
Tian Rui's face turned exceptionally serious. "This is a matter concerning the sect. You're not a member of the Pure Sect, so you can't listen." Seeing his father's rare serious expression, Tian Wo hesitated, clicked his tongue, and turned to leave.
As soon as his son left, Tian Rui's serious expression faded. He seemed to have thought of something, and he got up from the soft chair, sticking his head out to look around.
"Senior Tian," Chen Chuan said, "Your house has excellent soundproofing. If you're worried that your son might overhear, we can use boundary communication."
"Oh, yes, yes..." Tian Rui awkwardly retracted his head. He added Chen Chuan's contact signal and took a deep breath before saying with difficulty, "Indeed, the team leader violated the sect's rules, and it was a serious offense. But the child is innocent, and I couldn't bear to see him get dragged into this..."
"Wait a moment."
Chen Chuan interrupted his incoherent narrative, "Whose child? Yours, Senior Tian? Or the team leader's? What? Does he have a child?"
Tian Rui's expression became complex, "It's the team leader's child."
Chen Chuan looked at him and said, "I don't recall the Pure Sect having the habit of collective punishment. Or was there someone who harmed his child? Is this related to the later events?"
"Yes, it's related..."
At this moment, Tian Rui lowered his head, clutching his knees, his fingers trembling. "That child... is the team leader's child, but..." His fingers tightened, and the sound of creaking joints could be heard. He spoke with a trembling voice, "That child... is the one he had with a certain existence from the opposing side."
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