121: Chapter 121 Challenging the Qin Family's High-Ranking Officials?!

That cold shout, imbued with supreme authority,

acted like a binding spell, instantly freezing the entire battlefield.

Everyone,

including the murderous Qin Yang,

involuntarily halted their movements.

They looked up in shock toward the high sky from which the voice had come.

There, higher up, the clouds seemed to be parted by an invisible hand, and a soft, holy light poured down.

Within the light,

a majestic and extraordinary tamed beast slowly descended.

It resembled a luan bird, with an elegant and slender build. Its feathers were a pure, flawless milky white, with faint rainbow-colored halos shimmering at the edges, as if condensed from the purest clouds and radiance.

Especially its long tail feathers, which swayed and scattered sparkling dust, rendering the surrounding air sacred and serene.

Cloud Rainbow Sacred Luan!

A light-attribute, Amethyst Rank tamed beast!

But even more captivating was the figure standing calmly atop the Cloud Rainbow Sacred Luan's head.

He wasn't dressed in extravagant attire, just a simple, dark-colored formal suit. Yet, standing with his hands behind his back, his expression calm and his eyes as deep as the vast starry sky, the imposing Aura he naturally exuded—steady as a mountain and in control of everything—inspired even more awe and submission than the Amethyst Rank Sacred Luan beneath him!

The pinnacle of power and martial prowess in C City.

Mayor Zhang, in person!

"Mayor!"

"Mayor Zhang!"

Upon seeing the newcomer, Lin Hai and Zhao Qian felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted from their hearts. They quickly withdrew their tamed beasts and bowed respectfully in the air.

With this Amethyst Rank Expert present,

the situation was now as stable as Mount Tai.

Under Mayor Zhang's calm yet seemingly all-seeing gaze, the three brothers Qin Yang, Qin Long, and Qin Hu felt as if doused with icy water. Their raging fury and murderous intent were forcibly suppressed, leaving only deep apprehension and resentment.

They could disregard Lin Hai.

They could even gamble that the Mayor wouldn't completely turn against them over a dead Genius. But when the true ruler of C City personally arrived, the invisible pressure made them clearly realize that any rash move could bring catastrophic disaster upon the Qin Family.

The three could only grit their teeth, bow slightly, and offer a salute.

Such was the might of an Amethyst Rank Expert!

However, just as Mayor Zhang was about to speak and set the tone,

"Hum—!"

A powerful Aura surged from deep within the Qin Family villa. An elderly yet still upright figure, riding a majestic, silver-furred Howling Moon Gray Wolf, slowly rose into the air.

This was the Qin Family's pillar of stability.

The Qin Family's patriarch, Gold Rank Seventh Order!

Qin Xiaotian!

Although his presence couldn't compare to Mayor Zhang's Amethyst Rank pressure, the Aura of a seasoned Peak Gold Rank expert, coupled with the weight andvicissitudes of an older-generation powerhouse from C City's pioneering era, still made many present tense up.

Like Xiao Zhan of the Xiao Family,

he was one of the elders who had shed blood and sweat for C City.

Qin Xiaotian first cast a cold glance at Jiang Yun, his eyes filled with the pain of losing a grandson and icy killing intent. Then he turned to Mayor Zhang, his tone respectful but his words unyielding.

"Mayor Zhang, your esteemed presence honors us. This old man failed to welcome you properly."

His voice was hoarse, tinged with sorrow.

"Today's events, you must already be aware. My grandson Qin Feng, despite his countless faults and mistakes, did not deserve death! Moreover, this Jiang Yun, with his cruel methods, not only killed my grandson but also slaughtered several key pillars of my Qin Family. Finally, he barged in and committed violence right at our doorstep! If we are not given an explanation—for this old man and for the Qin Family—how can we maintain our dignity? How can we stand in C City in the future?!"

He paused, his tone carrying a hint of pleading,

yet also a subtle hint of relying on his seniority: "I ask Mayor Zhang, in light of the meager merit this old man earned back when I led the Qin Family's sons to defend the Eastern City against the Beast Tide, fighting to the death to protect the area, to grant me some face and uphold justice!"

Upon hearing this, Mayor Zhang's gaze flickered.

He naturally knew of the old merits Qin Xiaotian mentioned.

During that Beast Tide,

these older-generation experts indeed paid a bloody price, which was why he was willing to grant these families a certain status and leniency.

But Jiang Yun's value far surpassed that of a declining Qin Family.

The scales in his heart had long since tilted.

"Elder Qin."

Mayor Zhang spoke,

his voice calm yet carrying undeniable authority.

"This Mayor has roughly understood the cause of this matter. Indeed, it was your Qin Family's Qin Feng who first mobilized the Family's forces to ambush Jiang Yun and abduct his mother with malicious intent. Although Jiang Yun's actions were extreme, fundamentally, they were self-defense and a desperate attempt to save his mother."

His gaze swept over the Qin Family members, his tone growing heavier: "In this Mayor's view, this matter ends here. Qin Feng is dead, and the Qin Family has lost several capable members—that is the price paid. Jiang Yun rescued his mother and caused no further casualties. Both sides should cease hostilities, turn swords into plowshares, and avoid further conflict. Otherwise..."

He left the sentence unfinished, but the implication sent a chill through the Qin Family members.

Otherwise, the City Defense Team and the Federal Administration would no longer consider any past sentiments.

Favoritism!

Blatant favoritism and protection!

Qin Yang, Qin Long, and Qin Hu clenched their fists so tightly their nails nearly dug into their palms, their eyes filled with humiliation and resentment.

The Mayor's words

clearly meant to forcibly suppress this matter,

forcing them to swallow their anger and accept it.

However, just as everyone thought

this matter would end

with the Qin Family swallowing their pride under the Mayor's forceful intervention,

"Mayor!"

A clear and resolute voice suddenly rang out,

breaking the delicate balance.

Everyone turned to look.

They saw Jiang Yun riding Little Fire forward,

facing Mayor Zhang, he bowed neither submissively nor arrogantly.

Mayor Zhang raised an eyebrow, looking at Jiang Yun with a hint of confusion: "Jiang Yun, do you have something more to say?"

Jiang Yun lifted his head.

His gaze calmly swept over the Qin Family members opposite him, whose expressions were grim, before settling on Mayor Zhang's face. He spoke clearly, word by word:

"Thank you, Mayor, for upholding justice. But, this Junior hopes the Mayor can give me an opportunity."

Jiang Yun paused.

Under everyone's puzzled gazes,

he made a shocking request.

"Let me personally give the Qin Family justice!"

???

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire scene fell silent!

Everyone was stunned.

Including Mayor Zhang, Lin Hai, Zhao Qian, and even the Qin Family members opposite!

Jiang Yun killed Qin Feng.

Now he says he wants to give the Qin Family justice?

What logic is this?!

Is he stepping forward to take the blame himself?

Mayor Zhang frowned even deeper, his tone carrying a mix of confusion and scrutiny: "Jiang Yun, what do you mean by that? How do you plan to give the Qin Family justice?"

He truly couldn't understand what Jiang Yun intended by stepping forward now.

Was he going to apologize and offer compensation?

That was absolutely impossible!

Given Jiang Yun's demonstrated character,

if it wasn't his fault, he would never bow to power.

Under countless gazes filled with confusion, shock, and mockery,

Jiang Yun took a deep breath. His voice wasn't loud, but like thunder, it once again exploded in everyone's ears:

"My justice is..."

"I challenge the Qin Family's higher-ups!"

"To a one-on-one!"

"A fair fight!"