The villain: Bewitched by a single thought, slaughtering hundreds of millions of people!

Hearing the discussions of the surrounding people, Xiao Chen couldn't help shaking his head secretly.

"As expected of the Tianyang Empire, a mere Chiyan City has half-step Wuzong powerhouses sitting in it."
Xiao Chen couldn't help muttering to himself.

Half-step Wu Zong, he can already be regarded as a top existence in Cangyun Kingdom.

After all, there are only two Wuzong powerhouses in Cangyun Kingdom, and even Emperor Cangyun is only a half-step Wuzong.

However, although Xiao Chen was shocked, he was not afraid of Gu Qingyang in his heart.

With more than 200 million tons of physical strength, even if Xiao Chen couldn't deal with Wu Zong, it was still more than enough to deal with half-step Wu Zong.

Soon, a huge mansion appeared in the sight of Xiao Chen and others.

In the eyes, there is a wide and flat street with countless trees planted along the roadside, covered with shade and green grass.

At the end of the street, there is a magnificent building, which is the Chiyan City Lord's Mansion.

Four guards stood at the gate of the City Lord's Mansion, all dressed in black, with stern faces and extremely fierce aura, obviously they were not ordinary people.

Seeing Xiao Chen and his party coming, the two guards glanced over.

"See Lord City Lord!"
The two glanced at Gu Qingyang, and then they hugged Gu Qingyang respectfully and saluted.

Seeing the behavior of the two, Gu Qingyang nodded slightly.

"Xiao Xiaoyou, please."

Making a gesture of invitation to Xiao Chen, Gu Qingyang said with a smile.

Hearing this, Xiao Chen nodded, followed Gu Qingyang into the City Lord's Mansion.

After entering the City Lord's Mansion, Gu Qingyang directly brought Xiao Chen to the front hall, and made tea himself.

Seeing Gu Qingyang's actions like this, the servants of the City Lord's Mansion couldn't help but secretly startled.

They have never seen the city lord make tea for others so graciously.

"What is the background of this kid?"
Everyone couldn't help but guess.

The city lord, Gu Qingyang, made tea himself, which proved that the identity of the other party was absolutely extraordinary.

Not long after the tea was brewed, Gu Qingyang brought it in front of Xiao Chen, handed it to Xiao Chen with his own hands, and said with a smile.

"Little friend, this is the spiritual tea that the old man has treasured for several years, how about the taste!"
Gu Qingyang pushed the teacup in front of Xiao Chen, looking kind and kind.

Looking at the teacup in front of him, Xiao Chen smiled faintly, and reached out to take the teacup.

"thanks!"
Xiao Chen replied with a smile.

After taking the teacup, Xiao Chen took a sip of the tea.

"Um?"
After Xiao Chen took a sip of tea, he frowned slightly, and his expression was a little weird.

"This tea seems a bit special"
Drinking the tea, Xiao Chen felt a strange power contained in the tea, this power was very domineering but gentle.

There is a hint of violent power in the gentleness.

This force will not cause any harm to Xiao Chen, on the contrary, Xiao Chen can clearly perceive that there is a trace of powerful vitality in this force.

“Good tea!”

After taking a sip, Xiao Chen admired him, then put the teacup on the table, smiled faintly, and said to Gu Qingyang.

"Gu City Master, let's get straight to the point, what do you want from me?"
Xiao Chen said straight to the point.

Hearing Xiao Chen's words, a smile appeared on Gu Qingyang's face: "Careless, since Xiaoyou is so straightforward, then I won't beat around the bush. Xiaoyou, are you willing to join the Tianyang Empire?"
Hearing Gu Qingyang's words, Xiao Chen frowned imperceptibly, and a look of doubt flashed in his eyes.

"Tianyang Empire? Ancient City Master, what do you mean?"
Xiao Chen looked at Gu Qingyang with a slight frown, and asked in surprise.

"Ha ha"
Hearing this, Gu Qingyang laughed and explained:
"Xiao Xiaoyou, I know your identity. You are being hunted down by the Cangyun Kingdom. I think you should also know your situation. But if you are willing to join the Tianyang Empire, then I can guarantee that no one will dare to look for you again." Even, the Tianyang Empire can help you get rid of Cang Yun's pursuit!"
Gu Qingyang said bluntly.

"Oh?"
Hearing Gu Qingyang's words, Xiao Chen couldn't help raising his eyebrows.

"Xiao Xiaoyou has such a powerful cultivation base at such a young age. He must be a person with outstanding talents. If Xiao Xiaoyou is willing to join my Tianyang Empire, we will definitely not treat you badly, and we will definitely do our best to train you, so that Xiao Xiaoyou can become my Tianyang Empire. The top powerhouse in the empire, become the real king!"
Gu Qingyang continued, his tone full of temptation.

"Are you trying to win me over?"
Xiao Chen looked at Gu Qingyang and asked indifferently.

"Haha Xiaoyou is really smart. That's right, I'm trying to win over Xiaoyou. I hope Xiaoyou can join my Tianyang Empire."
Gu Qingyang smiled boldly and spoke bluntly.

After hearing Gu Qingyang's words, Xiao Chen's expression changed slightly.

Xiao Chen didn't expect that the other party would be so straightforward, without any concealment.

"What if I say no?"
Taking a deep breath, Xiao Chen asked in a deep voice.

Although he is being hunted down by the Cangyun Kingdom, he has nothing to worry about because he has the devouring system.

What's more, Xiao Chen doesn't like being controlled by others.

Hearing Xiao Chen's words, Gu Qingyang was also slightly taken aback.

"reject?"
Hearing this, Gu Qingyang couldn't help but shook his head with a smile.

"Little friend Xiao, I admit that you are very strong and your talent is amazing. But your identity, your background, dooms you to never grow up. Therefore, instead of wasting your own time, it is better to join the Tianyang Empire , we will give you a high enough position, and even make you a prince!"
Gu Qingyang continued to persuade.

"A princely position?"
Xiao Chen couldn't help laughing at Gu Qingyang's words.

Although the status of a prince is extremely noble, to Xiao Chen, he is not yet qualified to make Xiao Chen tempted.

"I understand what you mean, sorry, I don't want to join any forces, because my destiny is in my own control. So, if you want to win me over, I'm afraid you will be disappointed."
After listening to Gu Qingyang's persuasion, Xiao Chen said lightly.

Hearing Xiao Chen's words, Gu Qingyang's eyelids twitched immediately.

He knew that his words had aroused Xiao Chen's impatience, so he didn't continue to persuade him.

"Okay, Xiaoyou, I respect your decision. Since you have chosen to refuse Xiaoyou, then I will not force Xiaoyou."
Gu Qingyang looked at Xiao Chen and said with a faint smile.

He also didn't force Xiao Chen to join the Tianyang Empire, after all, the Tianyang Empire did not lack talented heroes.

It's just that, with Xiao Chen's potential, as long as he doesn't fall in the future, he can become the overlord of one party.

Gu Qingyang was naturally very happy to make friends with such a peerless evildoer.

"Thank you, Lord Gucheng, for your understanding."
Hearing this, Xiao Chen cupped his hands.

"In that case, I will take my leave."
After cupping his hands, Xiao Chen stood up and strode away.

Gu Qingyang did not stop Xiao Chen's footsteps, but chose to watch Xiao Chen leave.

Looking at Xiao Chen's back, Gu Qingyang couldn't help laughing bitterly.

He really didn't expect Xiao Chen to refuse so simply, without even hesitation.

"Ugh."
Gu Qingyang shook his head, then slowly closed his eyes and fell into silence.