Chapter 250: Chapter 250 Zhongdu Massive Quake (1st Update)
The hall was dead silent.
Looking at the blood and bones that covered the ground, everyone was shivering.
No one had thought Xue An would really dare to annihilate the Liu Family.
And Xue An merely glanced coldly at those who remained before turning away to leave.
As he walked out, Cheng Hao and others followed him.
Only when Xue An’s figure was no longer visible did those present breathe a sigh of relief, as many had wet themselves, and a strong odor of urine filled the banquet hall.
But at that moment, nobody had the time to mock those who had been scared into wetting themselves, for they were all busy informing their respective families.
So, in less than an hour,
the news of Xue An lifting a hand to wipe out the Liu Family spread throughout Zhongdu.
At the time when he heard this news, Chen Xiuhe was admiring his few whiskers in the mirror.
Having been rejuvenated by the Heaven’s Fate Elixir, Chen Xiuhe’s illness had not only been cured, but he had also grown much younger.
It was during this moment that the Chen Family’s steward hastened in.
“Old Master, something terrible has happened!”
“What’s the matter, running in here all flustered?”
“Mr. Xue is back!”
“What?” Chen Xiuhe was overjoyed, “I knew Mr. Xue would be fine, hahaha, where is he? I’ll go see him!”
“But Mr. Xue just returned to Zhongdu and eradicated the Liu Family!”
“If he has eradicated them, he has eradicated… What did you say?” Chen Xiuhe was shocked, “Which Liu Family?”
“Of course, the Liu Family in Zhongdu!”
Chen Xiuhe’s complexion changed drastically, “Are you sure it’s true?”
“Of course, it’s true, it’s already gone viral outside. I heard that many noble families are preparing to join forces to take down Mr. Xue!”
After hearing the steward’s words, Chen Xiuhe’s face darkened.
“Damn it, those guys have been eyeing the sales of the Heaven’s Fate Elixir with envy. They also want to make a fuss about the Liu Family’s annihilation to gain some benefits!”
Chen Xiuhe, with his sharp insight, immediately saw through the crux of the matter.
The Liu Family had substantial influence in Zhongdu and reportedly also had high-level connections within the military.
But now that the entire family had been killed, even their formidable power had dissipated like smoke.
Thus, these noble families simply wished to use the pretext of seeking justice for the Liu Family to pressure Xue An with public opinion and the momentum of the majority.
Thinking this, Chen Xiuhe’s face showed a trace of cold laughter.
Those noble families, so accustomed to scheming and living like parasites, did not understand that Xue An was not someone who could be coerced by anyone.
“Old Master, what should we do?” the steward asked.
Chen Xiuhe paced back and forth in the room for a few steps, then spoke in a deep voice, “We will observe and see how things unfold. If necessary, the Chen Family will stand as Mr. Xue’s stalwart supporter!”
“Yes!”
When Chen Rushi learned of the news, she was at the Wei Family’s place, having a heart-to-heart with Wei Ruyan and Wei Rulan, the sisters.
Upon hearing the message.
“What!” The three women were all shocked.
Chen Rushi was especially horrified, as restless as an ant on a hot pan!
Both Wei Ruyan and Wei Rulan had faces full of shock.
“Ru Shi, first calm down. This matter is no small affair. You better go back and ask for Old Master Chen’s opinion!” Wei Rulan said in a grave voice.
“Right! I’ll take my leave now!” Chen Rushi said and then hurried off.
Watching her flustered retreat, Wei Ruyan said, “Ru Lan, what do you think about this?”
Wei Rulan gently shook her head, “I wanted Ru Shi to return so that through her, I could inquire about Chen Xiuhe’s opinion. After all, with this incident, the situation in Zhongdu has drastically changed. Many who were already dissatisfied with Xue An now have the perfect excuse to cause trouble!”
“Cause trouble? What kind of trouble?”
Wei Rulan said indifferently, “Heaven’s Fate!”
Wei Ruyan’s expression changed, “Heaven’s Fate?”
“That’s right. A common man is not guilty; the one who possesses the ‘Heaven’s Fate’ is blamed. The magical powers of this ‘Heaven’s Fate’ are too astonishing, and it has already attracted countless covetous eyes. Thus, his current predicament… is more difficult than ever before!”
As Wei Rulan spoke, she lifted her head looking into the distance, murmuring to herself, “You have always acted domineering and can even be said to be unwise, but I wonder how you plan to resolve this crisis this time?”
Chi Family.
“Miss Chi, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Xue An has wolfish ambitions; he killed many of your Chi Family’s people last time, and now he has wiped out the Liu Family. Who knows what more outrageous acts he might commit in the future! Therefore, we have decided to join forces to crusade against this man!” a man chattered incessantly.
But Chi Weiyang remained silent, head bowed all the while.
“Miss Chi, many noble families have already joined the cause. If you would just nod in agreement, then after our success, a share of the ‘Heaven’s Fate’ will also belong to you!” the man began to tempt her.
Unexpectedly, however, Chi Weiyang lifted her head and shook it resolutely, “I’m sorry, but now I am the only orphan of the Chi Family left, so I’d rather not get involved in this affair!”
“But…” The man wanted to continue persuading, but Chi Weiyang had already risen and departed.
“Hmph! Truly unappreciative!” The man, enraged, left with a fling of his sleeve.
Meanwhile, behind the beaded curtain, Chi Weiyang watched the backs of those departing figures and whispered softly, “You people, how could you possibly know the extent of his terror?”
The news continued to ferment.
The noble families in Zhongdu began to get restless.
And at a high-level military conference, the Liu Family’s backer was also in a furious rage at this moment.
“Look at this, just look! This Xue An is so daring; he actually carried out a massacre in front of so many people!” the general slammed the table and bellowed.
The other generals also had somber expressions; after all, what Xue An did was a bit too extreme.
Among them was even a colonel!
“I propose that we cannot let this matter rest; Xue An must provide an explanation!”
“Explanation? What kind of explanation?”
“Xue An is so arrogant, relying solely on the Fire Phoenix Squad. Hence, I propose stripping him of his position as the instructor of the Fire Phoenix and passing the command to someone else!” As he spoke, the general’s eyes glinted with greed.
The room fell quiet, with many murmuring about the suggestion.
And the Major General sneered in his heart.
Xue An, you brought this on yourself. Now that you have offended everyone, see who will be able to help you?
The Fire Phoenix Squad is a real treasure; if I could snatch it for myself, that would be simply…
He was still reveling in the thought when a communications soldier hurriedly entered.
“Report!”
“Damn it, don’t you see we’re in a meeting?” he rebuked loudly.
“Report, General, it’s an emergency communication!”
With that, the soldier handed over a document.
The general took it nonchalantly, but as soon as he opened it, he froze, and the excitement on his face gradually turned pale.
Even the hand holding the envelope began to tremble slightly.
The others looked on with anxiety.
“What is it? What happened?”
One of the generals stepped forward to look.
They saw a line of bold letters on the document.
Xue An slew the military headquarters of Country E, the high-ranking officials of the Empire’s military collectively bowed their heads in apology!