189: Threats and coercion

Zhao Xiaotian's eyes were terrifyingly gloomy, as if shrouded in a haze, and a hint of ruthlessness gleamed in his deep pupils.

This young man named Lu Ming seemed to be completely at odds with their Zhao Family. Previously, due to his third son's foolishness, they had to pacify him with a Low Grade Spirit Treasure and several land deeds. He never expected that not long after, the other party would come to their Zhao Family to cause trouble again.

"What if I don't allow it?" Zhao Xiaotian said coldly.

Since they had completely torn off all pretenses, he had nothing left to worry about. Moreover, how dare a mere Extremity Realm martial artist be presumptuous in front of him? If he were to back down at this moment, wouldn't he lose face?

The atmosphere around them instantly tensed. Zhao Xiaotian waved his hand, and from the vermilion gate behind him, many Martial Artists holding weapons and with fierce expressions surged out.

He was not unprepared for the Demon Suppression Division's interrogation. As the Zhao Family Head, the manpower and resources he could mobilize were naturally not insignificant.

As the Zhao Family Martial Artists surged out, the two sides instantly formed a standoff.

And when the Demon Suppression Division saw that the Zhao Family dared to resist, without anyone needing to give an order, the next moment, a series of clanging weapon sounds rang out, and the Demon Suppression Division's personnel all drew their swords, ready to follow orders and attack directly.

"Zhao Xiaotian, are you going to act against our Demon Suppression Division in Silver Feather City?" Wu Mingjian's eyes narrowed slightly as he spoke meaningfully.

Since Lu Ming had already stepped forward, Wu Mingjian, as the overall commander of this operation, naturally had to clearly state his stance.

"Hmph, you are the ones who framed our Zhao Family. We are merely acting in self-preservation. Heaven and Earth can attest, my son was actually framed by your Demon Suppression Division. As a father, if I can't even protect my son's reputation, how can I manage the entire Zhao Family?" Zhao Xiaotian did not fall for it. He cried out mournfully.

Seeing that the other party intended to continue pretending, a cold sneer involuntarily appeared at the corner of Wu Mingjian's mouth.

"Whether Zhao Shouyuan is in the Zhao Family or not, we'll know once we search." Wu Mingjian was not one to fear trouble. So what if it was the Zhao Family? No one could truly stop the Demon Suppression Division from taking someone.

"Attack!"

With a command, Wu Mingjian's personal guards moved first, pointing their weapons at the vermilion gate, ready to act. Behind them, archers aimed their arrows, and the sounds of taut bowstrings rang out one after another.

Seeing that Wu Mingjian was about to act without a word, it was the Zhao Family Martial Artists who panicked. They truly hadn't expected the other party to dare to act in Silver Feather City. If today's matter truly escalated, even if the other party was a Demon Suppression General, he would probably have to pay a hefty price.

"Stop, all of you." An angry shout came from the Zhao Family Courtyard behind them. As the ancient voice echoed, a deep aura suddenly descended, directly blocking the advancing personal guards.

Two figures descended simultaneously, one fat and one thin, both appearing elderly.

The old man on the left was round, his belly slightly protruding, his face ruddy, his eyes half-closed, and his large earlobes drooped down, looking as if he hadn't fully woken up. The old man on the right was tall and thin. Compared to the sleepy-looking fat old man, he seemed full of vigor. Although he had white hair and a white beard, his eyebrows and eyes revealed a sense of authority.

"Greetings, two Old Ancestors!" Seeing this, the high-ranking members of the Zhao Family quickly stepped forward to salute.

These two were the foundation upon which the Zhao Family could establish itself in Silver Feather City and even the entire Yun Province. They were also the only two Dao Realm powerhouses besides Zhao Xiaotian, the Family Head.

They hadn't expected Zhao Xiaotian to invite these two out. This also made the branch families of the Zhao Family realize that what the Demon Suppression Division said was probably not false. Inviting these two out meant that the Zhao Family Courtyard might truly not withstand an investigation.

Suddenly, many people's expressions changed.

And those onlookers, seeing these two appear simultaneously, couldn't help but gasp.

Especially those sent by various forces to investigate, they instantly recognized the identities of these two old men.

The tall, thin old man was named Zhao Wufeng, the previous Zhao Family Head, and the other was named Zhao Taihe, who had returned after decades of traveling abroad and had made a name for himself in the vast Yun Province. Although he did not cultivate the Zhao Family's ancestral martial arts, his methods were equally ruthless.

"Our Zhao Family has been established in Yun Province for over two thousand three hundred years, producing countless talents, and we have some reputation. Now, your Demon Suppression Division wants to investigate without any evidence. Do you truly think our Zhao Family has no one?" Zhao Wufeng shouted sternly.

His figure was tall and straight, radiating authority without anger. He took a step forward, and his sharp aura actually forced Wu Mingjian's personal guards to retreat.

That sharp aura swept over like a hurricane. Lu Ming, standing at the front, felt the dangerous power, but he did not retreat like the personal guards.

Instead, his gaze was cold as he stared at Zhao Wufeng, who was using his power to oppress.

"Hmph, arrogant brat." Zhao Wufeng snorted coldly. He lightly tapped his finger in the Void Realm, and a flash of white light shimmered, flying rapidly towards Lu Ming.

That white light contained a sharp Sword Qi. Although it wouldn't be fatal, it would be unpleasant to take a hit.

This was clearly Zhao Wufeng wanting to teach Lu Ming a lesson.

Facing this old scoundrel who relied on his power to bully others, Lu Ming did not indulge him. He directly took a step forward, blood-fire surging in his palm, and erupted it with a raised hand.

The surging flames collided with the white light, and the originally sharp aura instantly disintegrated under the erosion of the blood-fire.

Lu Ming looked up, a curve forming at the corner of his mouth.

This completely enraged Zhao Wufeng. To be underestimated by an Extremity Realm martial artist, how could he tolerate it?

"You're courting death!" Zhao Wufeng growled. He waved his hand, and countless chilling Sword Qi shot out like a pear blossom rainstorm.

However, this time, before Lu Ming could block, a powerful golden arc of light sliced from the side, shattering all of it upon impact.

At some point, Wu Mingjian had dismounted from his warhorse and appeared in front of Lu Ming.

"Attempting to kill my subordinate right in front of me, your Zhao Family truly has immense audacity!" Wu Mingjian said coldly, a powerful aura erupting from his body, revealing his Dao Realm Perfection cultivation.

Sensing that formidable aura, the onlookers' eyes widened. No wonder he was able to kill the Red Scale Snake Matriarch; he had already reached Dao Realm Perfection.

"Little fellow, you'd best leave early, lest we harm our harmony. After all, everything can be discussed, right?" Zhao Taihe, who had been quietly observing, suddenly opened his eyes and said meaningfully.

Not only him, but Zhao Xiaotian also revealed his cultivation. The auras of the three Dao Realm powerhouses of the Zhao Family erupted simultaneously, instantly suppressing Wu Mingjian's aura, causing it to waver. Although the four did not truly engage in battle, even the residual power they emitted was enough to make the people around them feel breathless.

"Is this a threat? You don't think I'm the only one who came, do you?" Wu Mingjian scoffed. Originally, he only had a sixty percent certainty, but now, seeing Zhao Xiaotian go so far as to have the two Zhao Family Old Ancestors come out to support him in order to stop him, he knew that Zhao Shouyuan must be hiding among them.