Awei knew how difficult it was for commoners; his family had served the Lin family for generations as their lackeys to achieve their current semblance of humanity.
Deep down, he still hoped Chen Yu wouldn't contend with this Young Master Guo.
Otherwise, he wouldn't even know how he died.
How could a mere commoner lord possibly contend with an aristocratic family?
It was just that…
What Awei didn't expect was that Chen Yu seemed to ignore his words, only saying coldly, “According to you, if a commoner dies, they just die? Not only do they get no compensation, but they also have to seek the other party’s ‘generosity’?”
Zhou Wenjing’s death didn't stir any ripples in Chen Yu’s heart.
Because in his eyes, he and Zhou Wenjing didn't know each other at all, and there was no emotional connection.
What truly concerned Chen Yu…
Was the attitude these people displayed when facing this matter.
He had only known about the status disparity between lords and commoners before, and didn't have a clear understanding of aristocratic families, but such an incident occurred in front of him and involved him.
This made Chen Yu unable to ignore it.
The rules of this world made him even more uncomfortable than he had imagined.
Seeing this, Awei knew that this young man was probably being stubborn.
He didn't know if it was because his woman had died, filling him with resentment, or if he wanted to seize this opportunity to extort a sum of money.
But no matter the reason, how could a commoner lord possibly contend with a young master from an aristocratic family?
Finally, he patiently said, “I know you’re upset, but sometimes you have to recognize the situation.
Anyway, I’ve given you all the good advice I can.
What happens next is up to you.
Our Witch Alliance cannot participate in this matter.
Don't blame me for not warning you if you get into trouble later.”
After speaking, Awei returned to the crowd and spoke a few words with some members of the Judicial Team, pointing at Chen Yu.
Hearing the words ‘Witch Alliance’.
Chen Yu’s eyes moved, and he asked Wang Junxuan, “Is the Witch Alliance also involved in this matter?”
Wang Junxuan replied, “Don’t you know? This Tian Zhi Tavern is a property of the Lin family, and the Witch Alliance is the alliance force representing the Lin family in the Dark World.”
Chen Yu suddenly understood, “Then Lin Qingqiu, do you know her?”
“Of course I do! That’s the second young lady of the Lin family’s direct lineage, and also our alliance’s second-in-command.
Look… the most beautiful one over there is the second young lady.”
Wang Junxuan felt much better now that he had escaped the whirlpool, and he spoke a bit more.
So he put on a show like that.
His original intention was to show that he knew the Lin family’s second young lady and was connected to some big shot.
The Lin family was one of the major families in this city.
While not comparable to top families like the Sheng family, they were still a powerful force, very strong.
However, the entire Lin family was very large, with many direct descendants and countless collateral relatives.
Wang Junxuan didn't know which branch Lin Qingqiu belonged to, but to him, they were all high above him.
These aristocratic families had always revered strength, and the descendant in the direct lineage with the strongest awakened talent and power could become the next family head.
Like Sheng Lingyun, after awakening the Twelve-Winged Archangel talent, he overpowered all the younger generation.
Therefore, even if he wasn't from the clan leader's lineage, once he grew up, he could become the current family head, replacing the clan leader's lineage.
After showing off, Wang Junxuan patted Chen Yu’s shoulder with a sigh, “Good luck, I’m leaving first…”
Then he immediately extricated himself and ran into the group of classmates nearby, fearing being dragged into this matter again.
As for whether that ‘good luck’ was sincere or not, it was unknown.
Chen Yu didn't bother to listen either.
Instead, his gaze fell on Lin Qingqiu, wondering what he was thinking.
This action made Li Siya’s heart tighten, seemingly misunderstanding something, and an unconscious hint of hostility appeared in her gaze as she looked at Lin Qingqiu.
A woman whose figure and appearance were in no way inferior to her own, being paid such attention by Chen Yu, made her feel a bit jealous.
At this moment.
Awei and the members of the Judicial Team had also finished talking, and several of them walked towards Chen Yu.
At the same time.
Lin Qingqiu and the young man standing on the other side also looked over.
They were like the heads of two forces, both at the center, and as their gazes fell, the focus of the entire scene also fell on Chen Yu.
Lin Qingqiu had never seen Chen Yu before, so she didn't recognize him at all.
She just quietly stayed there, watching the show.
The young man on the other side should be Young Master Guo, and he was also the instigator of this incident.
“Are you a relative of the deceased?” a member of the Judicial Team asked blandly upon arriving.
“No!” Chen Yu replied simply.
The Judicial Team member frowned, looked back at Awei, seemingly asking what was going on.
Awei was helpless, and said discontentedly, “I say, you, if you are, you are, if you’re not, you’re not.
There’s no point in being evasive.
I already told you, as long as you behave and comfort her parents, you won’t get into trouble.”
Awei still believed that Chen Yu denied it because he didn't want to get into trouble, fearing being targeted by Young Master Guo.
He could understand this mentality.
Wang Junxuan was like this; it was perfectly normal for commoners to be afraid when facing aristocratic families.
Chen Yu was also a bit helpless and explained again, “She and I were in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship before, but we had already broken up and lost contact before entering the Dark World, so strictly speaking, we have no relation.”
“??”
At these words, even the Judicial Team fell silent.
Awei was a bit anxious, “I say, why are you so stubborn, kid? Anyway, you two are related, right? And you know her parents! Then the matter can be handled simply.
It’s just a small matter to begin with, don’t make it so complicated.
At worst, I’ll give you some compensation afterward, consider it a small token of my goodwill, alright?”
He had already talked to the Judicial Team.
He had already paved the way for this matter and basically arranged everything.
He just needed someone to sign a settlement as a family member.
What a big deal, making it so complicated.
If it dragged on any longer, the Second Young Lady might become unhappy.
Awei even planned to pay out of his own pocket to quickly resolve this matter.
But who knew…
Chen Yu shook his head very seriously and said, “First, I don’t need compensation; her parents need compensation.
Second, this is not a small matter; a person died.”
“…”
Awei was speechless.
What are you doing? You don’t really want to be serious about this, big brother!
Don’t joke around!
You’re a commoner lord; you can’t win against them.
Can’t you listen to advice?